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How do you bounce back from an unsuccessful audition? by CornrowKenny100 • last post Mar 14th
I just received an email from the director of a theatre play, that unfortunately I wasn’t cast for this play. I took it like a champ and sent a professional email thanking the director for the opportunity to audition and wishing the cast and production team a success with the show. In hind sight after sending the email, I thought I should have asked for some feedback but I didn’t (D’oh!!!) My question is, as an actor how are you suppose to be different in your next audition so that you get a different outcome. Do you have to get as much feedback as possible from your previous audition, so you that you know what not to do next time, or do you just completely forget your previous audition and start with a fresh page so to speak?
Should I go back to a job that pays good money but I hate or finally try and be an actor? by Throwawaylego222 • last post Mar 13th
So I had a job for a year and a half that paid really good money. If I went back, in 5 years I could save enough for a down payment on a house in Los Angeles where I'm from or in 2 years for a house in Nashville where I might want to move. Hell in one year I could get a down payment for a house in most other places. This is something that's important to me because I've been homeless before. Two major problems. The job requires that I be on the road most of the year. In the year and a half I worked there I was home maybe 5 weeks. That means that I don't see friends, can't keep a relationship, can't really have any fun. And most of the work is at night so it's not like I could go out wherever I'm at, which I would probably like. I want to be an actor. It's something that I put off for years because of self doubt but mostly because life kept getting in the way. I'm at a point where I can finally try. I'm ok with failing but I don't want to live my life wondering what if. This isn't a scenario where if I choose one I can't choose the other. Well not entirely. The job, for many reasons, will be open to me for a long time but trying to be an actor any older will drastically decrease my chance at anything. It's already pretty bad that I will be 29. So your opinions would be appreciated, thanks!
As a director, can I do anything more to help me secure actors? by SnortWhoresFuckCoke • last post Mar 13th
Okay, so I'm still in university and I'm directing a project. I do act myself but not that much, I don't go for roles yet because I don't think I'm anywhere good enough. So I'm yet to understand what makes it easier on the talent. I've used the drama department's students in the past but it functions in a much more different way than securing actors outside of the uni. ​ So I've given all of our provisional production schedule, one or two changes may occur but it seems like it's a given. They have a good 6 weeks to prepare for the production. We will provide food and drink for them all which I know can influence one or two's decision if they're broke. I've given full character profiles quite in-depth to the company that will be sending the casting calls out alongside our script. I'm going to make sure they can all obtain a copy of the project from me directly, and I'll send them out to anyone on the day of release if they let me know beforehand they want a copy. ​ I attended a lecture and seminar with Shane Attwooll last week but he's never once looked at a casting call, his agent does it all for him which doesn't help us much in that respects. But, he brought a lot of tips about making the actors feel a sense of unity which I'm sure will help us out a lot more.
How is your Preparation? by louisasnotes • last post Mar 13th
" **RADA's Dee Cannon outlines 10 questions that must be addressed in order to create a fully-realised three-dimensional person."** ​ Interested in everyone's input on these points: [https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2009/may/09/character-building-great-actor](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2009/may/09/character-building-great-actor)
How is your preperation? by louisasnotes • last post Mar 13th
I found this today, and was interested in everyone's ideas: " **RADA's Dee Cannon outlines 10 questions that must be addressed in order to create a fully-realised three-dimensional person."** [**https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2009/may/09/character-building-great-actor**](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2009/may/09/character-building-great-actor)
Need help deciding about the Stella Adler Studio. by Toasty_Owl • last post Mar 13th
Hi r/acting, so I have an interesting crossroads that I've come to. After auditioning at the New England Theatre Conference and getting several callbacks, I've been invited to attend the Stella Adler Summer Intensive. I was floored by the news and would love to go, as I've heard nothing but good things. However, I'm wondering if I should take on a second part time job to afford it. I could have a living situation in the city with a relative, really the thing is paying for tuition and food. So my question is, is the program worth it ($3800)? Has anyone here actually attended the intensive or the conservatory? I got burned last summer by a training program that was not at all worth the large amount of money I gave it. I'm looking for something intensely rigorous, not something that will just help me "find myself" as an actor. I know who I am, I want a program that will seriously test it's students. Any insight into their teaching styles and level of rigor would be much appreciated!
Ideally, what’s the ceiling as a film actor in middle tier markets? (Basically not LA or NYC) by _hiroprotoganist • last post Mar 13th
Now I want to preface that I understand that everyone’s journey is different. I just wanted to get peoples opinions and experiences with this topic. I know that it can be possible for at any moment for the right opportunity to come at the right the time and transcend your career to new heights. However, ideally speaking for actors interested in television and film, what is the ceiling if you’re not in those big markets like LA or NYC? For example, if you’re SAG eligible what can you expect for the types of projects you audition for? In my experience, I’ve auditioned for well known projects but these roles have usually been for very minor characters with only a couple of lines, etc. I’ve often heard that the “bigger” roles are for those in those top markets. So I just wanted to hear your experiences regarding this topic! Thank you!
Just completed my first book...and no thanks. by One_take_only • last post Mar 13th
Hats off to all the voice actors and narrators. Being a musician all my life I took a dive into audiobooks. 1 finished hour took me forever, and honestly it’s not easy at all. I have a lot of respect for all of you now, and it’s safe to say this shit isn’t for me!
Looking to offer $5 to read a paragraph (female actors only) by SBJTV • last post Mar 13th
You would be reading a 5 sentence paragraph that would take you no longer than 1-2 minutes to read. I'll offer you $5. Just provide me your email and I can send over the page whoever is interested ​ ​
how do I get Parts in a small City by kevinbob97 • last post Mar 12th
Hello my name is Kevin I'm 21 years old and I'm from a small Canadian city and I really want to be an actor I got the idea when I was 17 years old it was a suggestion because I have always been the funny guy I have been honing my craft for a few months through YouTube tutorials but anyway I'm going to get some point down I live in a small Canadian city I'm not comfortable with saying exactly where it's got a population of 46,000 in the city is not set for acting it's not set up for people like me who want to be actors it's got absolutely no movie studios no feeder nothing the only thing we've got here is a movie theater and that's not helping anything in this case as a result I have never been to an addition which for most of you might sound strange and might sound like I'm not even trying but trust me I am I of course want to be in movies and TV shows out in Hollywood but I have little to no experience the only acting I have done easy small YouTube series Irish deleted called Uncle boof I would post the link to it so you all can go watch it and give me feedback but I don't know if I'm allowed to do that in this subreddits so I'm not going to do that just so I don't get band but my question is how do I go about getting parts when my city literally has nothing ever casting here we are just not a show business City thank you for your time and I look forward to interacting with all of you not only on this particular post on other post around this subreddit
What's the "standard" when it comes to memorizing lines for an audition with a day's worth of notice? by billfrugal • last post Mar 12th
I'm starting to get on-camera auditions. Usually one agency tells me 3-4 days in advance, mentions to memorize as best as I can (or no need to memorize)... BUT now with the new agency, I get script the day/night before, and no mention if I should completely memorize or not. Current script is about 3 page long, back and forth about 20-30 sentences. Just got script now and my audition is tomorrow morning at 9am. I don't know the acting world "standard"... is it, "of course you memorize it, it's what they expect", or instead "just get familiar with script because it's just an audition...." If I spend all day/night I probably could memorize it, but I have A LOT of work to do tonight so don't know if I want to waste my time or stress about it for no reason. \*\*BTW only pays $500 for a one day filming which isn't crazy at all (obviously if it was big I'd go balls to the wall). TL;DR are actors held at some next level work ethic when it comes to memorizing lines, or do they treat us like normal people and don't expect all this effort for an audition.
I did it! I quit work by donnie_marko • last post Mar 12th
Hello all, I am diving full into this community right now! I have been a long time lurker, watching many of you fight for success, and have been very inspired by this sub. ​ I currently live in LA, and moved here to work for a STELLAR tech company. I have had an amazing time with them overall, but ultimately knew that my calling was to become an actor. I have dreamed my whole life of working in films. ​ I am engaging with the sub not just to say "hey I did it" (by it I mean paid off my debt, saved cash, and got prepped to chase this baddie full time), but also to ask, "what next." ​ I am currently looking for a few side hustles to help keep my income stable, and am ready to tackle this beast head on. I don't have up to date headshots, so I figure that this is the first place that I should start. I also just wrote my resume, but all of my work is from college (about 4 years ago), and a current live hosting act I do at a small dive bar. ​ What should I get into next? Please keep in mind my current financial restraints (ie I don't think I could afford a costly acting school at this time). Do I just start showing up to auditions? I have heard of Actor's Access, and Backstage, should I make accounts for these? Should I start reaching agencies? For my resume, is it going to look bad that my work is all old? How can I "boost" it to be more appealing to CD's and Agents? ​ Any help is welcome. I am so excited to become a part of this thespian family.
Crooked teeth headshot by ejalbert1990 • last post Mar 12th
Hey everyone so I’m trying to break into the business and be a full time actor. I have no experience and I’ve applied to jobs with no success so far. I know my headshot isn’t the greatest but I know I can make it in this business. I’m so nervous about my teeth that I try my hardest not so smile. Is there to digitally fix a headshot with crooked teeth? Thanks!
I'm 30 and I don't want to live with regret for the rest of my life. by NotBillShakespeare • last post Mar 12th
Hi, longtime lurker here. **TLDR** Could someone recommend a solid, reputable place to take night / weekend classes in NYC? Preferably something more structured (as opposed to rolling scene study classes or one-off workshops) that doesn't completely break the bank (though, I know you 'get what you pay for'). **A little about me for anyone interested...** I'm a newly 30 (yay) working professional with a very flexible 9to5. Back in the day I took some classes (even minored in Theatre) in college and then again *very* briefly after graduation. I last took a 6 Week Acting I class in 2014 before deciding to focus solely on building my professional career and paying off my student loans, which is what I've been doing the last 5 years. Since then I've grown, gained perspective, traveled a lot as well as started up a marginally successful photography hobby as a creative outlet. I'm starting to get the itch for acting all over again, and want to see it through with a bit more vigor this time now that I'm financially stable. I just know that this is going to be a regret I'll never get over and I'd rather fail spectacularly than continue wondering *what if*. I'm in no rush to 'get booked' or get an agent - I just want somewhere where I can take class and start stretching these muscles again. Maybe meet some like-minded people, build a circle of 'acting friends' and start laying the foundation for whatever would come next. That's not to say I'm averse to networking, headshots, drafting what would amount to a laughably short resume, trolling Actors Access for auditions, etc. I just don't think my time would be well spent going after those things at this time considering my station in life and lack of experience. I wouldn't even know where to begin. Anyway, if you read this far cheers! Hoping to get some honest feedback, and thanks in advance.
Can you be an Actor with acne? by fools_blood • last post Mar 12th
I have acne and I feel like people always look at my acne first. I was just wondering if people would still hire me if i have acne because I always see actors with little to no imperfections. And there are hardly any acting opportunistic here in Oregon well at least I can hardly find any. Thanks
Dropping out to pursue acting. Need opinions/comments by Triple_G_ace • last post Mar 11th
Hey everyone I just recently found this sub and wanted to give you a little background on me and want your input on a couple things. Im currently 19 (M) and at a university. I am a business major but I am really interested in acting. My mom is an actress and has been professionally all her life on stage in Chicago, Hawaii, etc. Ive also have been constantly told my family and friends that i should become an actor due to my outgoing personality (and told that i have the face for acting/modeling.) Im contemplating even dropping out and moving to LA to start acting classes because its what i truly want to do but im afraid of what my parents might say because they obviously want me to get a degree. I used to act on stage as a child but quit when i was 10 and im very interested in starting up again in the film industry, not theatre. Maybe even start with print modeling and taking acting classes. Im just asking what do you guys think I should do and where to start? I can answer any questions you might have as well. Thanks
ACTOR SCAMS | a.k.a. What I told this BULL$%*# filmmaker [storytime...] by prueslove • last post Mar 11th
New rep approach. Any suggestions by IrishActor • last post Mar 11th
Hey all, would love some feedback or suggestions on this. I'm a hardworking and skilled Actor. I've done alot of training ( although not a 3 yr drama school) and I have really good footage, showreel and have been professionally cast and have pro credits. I was previously with a top agency in London after they saw a film of mine and signed me but after a year which included me booking a feature film and great audition feedback I was dropped....ruthless industry. Anyway I have a different agent atm but to be dead honest they are not great. My question is how do I go about getting a different agent because I am drafting emails, really personal ones, with all my info, strong credits and strong showreel. I'm generally considered ''attractive'' so it can't be purely a look thing either. Not be being an asshole, just being objective in terms of the overall package for a prospective agent. Any help would really be appreciated because I am losing my mind at the moment. I am starting to take it all so personally and feel like im smashing my head against a wall.
Does anybody know any one-minute male monologues about grief? by crister17 • last post Mar 11th
I’m auditioning for The Secret Garden and they are requiring for their actors to have a monologue prepared which I do not!