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Why is the "Creature" Being taught in Acting: The First 6 Lessons?? by youmud • last post Mar 20th
Why is the "Creature" Being taught in Acting: The First 6 Lessons?? Why Call the actress a Creature?
What should aspiring voice actors do everyday? by theleltheoriginal • last post Mar 20th
What are the steps they should do everyday? I read in a interview one voice actor said he likes read aloud alot. Another said take up theater in college. Another something about improv classes. So what's it like for people that are trying to become one? I want to start ASAP
John Windsor-Cunningham acting class Experiences/Reviews by MerlinRead • last post Mar 20th
Hi fellow actors, I was wondering whether anyone has taken an online class with John Windsor-Cunningham and how it went? Am considering taking a class but an older reddit post wasn't exploding with positivity and I couldn't seem to find any actual reviews. Would much appreciate anyone sharing their experiences! Merci.
Singing in an Audition - Fixed vs Growth Mindset by CornrowKenny100 • last post Mar 20th
I've heard back from the director for the audition of a play that I'd want to go to, in exactly two weeks. They've informed me that as part of the audition, I would be required to sing an excerpt of a song of my choice. The thing is in my mind, I feel that I have no singing ability. I could try and hold a note to, like most people if you sing to a song on the radio, tv etc. But I haven't really tested myself in terms of singing, and I don't want it to put me off from not doing the audition. I was going through some song selections today, and have settled on one that I'd be comfortable with. (Kanye West - Pinocchio Story) Would it be worth working with a vocal coach, to improve my singing ability. I recently went on a workshop at the Actors Centre here in London on improving your memory, that breifly went over the fixed vs growth mindset. The instructor mentioned that it's very easy to say I can't do x,y,z etc. causing you to internalise this, and never work on improving your weaknesses. So I just wanted to know from other actors, at one point in your career did you think that you didn't have a great singing ability, and have any of you been able to overcome this? Thank you in advance!
Any former actors going through a quarter-life/midlife crisis? by 31yroldCSR • last post Mar 20th
I have a B.A. in theatre, however, in the 4 years I was in college I was never cast. This did a number on my confidence and I took a "break" when I graduated in 2010. In the past 9 years, I've done tech on maybe 5 shows. I feel like my theatre degree is wasted and I'm still paying for it. But NOW- I see that some of my friends I went to school with or worked with are doing REALLY WELL- they are regulars are TV shows. And I'm a CSR in a call center. I've had thoughts of trying again- taking acting classes, auditioning, and not giving up this time. Anyone else going through the same thing?
Diverse casting by m-clueless • last post Mar 19th
I’m an actor about to graduate undergrad and I am hungry for summer acting opportunities. I found an audition near my area but it says they are committed to diversity and highly encourage people of color and people with disabilities to audition. If I am a cis white man with no disabilities, should I even consider this audition. To be clear, I am by no means saying that this would be unfair to me or this is wrong, etc. I just want clarification because the wording didn’t specifically exclude me.
Paid: Looking to offer $100 to a female voice actress to voice a child by SBJTV • last post Mar 19th
I have a new sci-fi project of mine entitled "Humanoid Divergent" which is basically about a female robot named Mandy created by a company named "isecurity" who's primary purpose is to help solve crime with private investigators. (more specifically the law enforcement) But she quickly neglects this objective because she wants to find some sort of humanity with herself by helping people and becoming a better person for herself. ​ The plot: Humanoid Divergent A robot named Mandy (number 39000) developed by a company named "iSecurity" is created as an enforcer to help the Chicago police department. She eventually gets called in to help investigate a crime involving a young girl who killed her abusive father. Having second thoughts through her program, Mandy's goal is to help the young girl escape and live a better life someplace else despite the orders she was given as a machine. She eventually becomes a parent-like figure to the young girl and wants to become apart of her life and help her grow. Despite everything else, if she does not comply to bring the girl in, she will be terminated and eventually sent back to the company that initially created her. I am looking for female voice actors to play the particular role of a young girl who shot her father one night in cold blood after he was being abusive to her. She is the girl who Mandy becomes the adoptive/mother like figure to once she meets her and helps escape with her. In the beginning, she comes off very scared and troubled that she may eventually get put into jail with inmates whom she specifically refers to as "the mean people" as displayed in the audition of the script. ​ So I'm willing to offer $100 to any professional female voice actress who is willing to play the part and invest their much needed time in playing the young girl. ​ Personality: Overly-Emotional, child-like behavior, Brave, honest, Friendly Age: 9 Budget: $100 Deadline: Negotiable Pages: 20 If this works for you, send me your email so we can get started on auditions. \-SBJTV
Should You Charge If You’re A Beginner? by wapolo • last post Mar 19th
I was just wondering what everyone’s opinion is regarding getting paid as a beginning voice actor? I haven’t as yet had any formal training, and have only auditioned for amateur productions as a way of getting some much needed experience. Should you wait until you’ve had at least a year of vocal training and also have a professionally produced demo reel before charging industry rates for your work? Thanks in advance for your replies!
Baby Actor needs advise by thechuckman46 • last post Mar 19th
Hey guys, I need some advice on how to fundraise for a summer program I’ve been accepted to. I’ve been apply for scholarships and grants but that won’t be enough to pay for my plane ticket and trip to go to the program. My parents said they would help but I want to try to pay for most of it myself if I can. Do any of you guys know any cool ways I could fundraise?
Indie Film Screenings New York City - Actors Invited! by ezmessinger • last post Mar 19th
Two upcoming indie film screenings coming up. One in the Lower East Side, Manhattan and one in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. 5+ filmmakers/actors will have the opportunity to share and discuss their work in front of a small audience. [See pictures from our past events here.](https://www.instagram.com/entholigy/?hl=en) Tickets available for the screenings here for [Cobble Hill](https://www.entholigy.com/group/detail/61-local-film-screening---cobble-hill-march-31) and [Lower East Side Screenings](https://www.entholigy.com/group/detail/pause-cafe-film-screening---les). Thanks all, have a blessed day :)
How many days after a network tv audition does casting usually let actors know about callbacks? by sheache • last post Mar 19th
It’s a 2-episode guest star role. I’m used to the quick turnaround from commercial auditions. This one was Friday. Just wanna know when I can stop wondering lol. Anyone have a reliable average?
ATL PRIVATE ACTING COACHES by ATLACT313 • last post Mar 19th
Hey guys can anyone recommend someone good acting coaches in Atlanta? I'm a young actor that recently moved here. I've been doing some classes, but not finding anything that's sticking. Hope someone can help! Thanks
San Bernardino County Actors by Supermario12323 • last post Mar 19th
Anyone in the San Bernardino county currently pursuing acting? I'm in the Victorville area and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice or success stories of acting around here. Or is driving to LA the only option.
My dream in pursing acting: what would you advise? by FilipaHalliwell • last post Mar 18th
Hi everyone! I'm new here and this is my first post, so I apologize in advance if I'm doing this wrong. However, I would like to ask you all: I would like to pursue a career in entertainment (preferably, Actress), and I was thinking about having classes in the UK since I'm from Europe. I'm already taking a master degree in another course in another area so I can't dedicate myself in full-time mode to that, so that make me wonder if I could take classes during the summer. However, I've read different opinions about it (for example, about MetFilm School (which seemed perfect between price-time) but I've read awful comments in what concerns to courses in that school. In the other hand, I saw people saying that it's better to take acting classes/individual classes, even if it's not like, in those schools, and practice with that. I've also read good reviews about Central Films School but I believe it's not turned out to Acting and more about Filmmaking. My question is: shouldn't school be valorized since it provides you professional tools instead of, for example, training by myself? And if so, what small courses/summer courses would you advise me to take? Or, what advises would you give me, at all, about this concern? ​ Thank you in advance to everyone who read this and take the time to reply! :)
Actors who work the overnight shift for a survival job. Has working overnight effected your performance when auditioning? What’s your experience like? by TGHD86 • last post Mar 18th
I am thinking about switching to the overnight shift. My current shift isn’t working very well with my acting. I need my days free. I have heard mixed things about working overnight while being an actor. Some tell me not to do it because it will drain all my energy and I won’t be able to perform nor audition. Some say their bodies just adapt to it and they had no problems. What is your experience?
How do you guys practice? by whaleforce9 • last post Mar 18th
As the title suggests, I'm curious what people are doing to practice. I keep reading that we need to practice as actors, but not sure what that all entails.
eyelash extensions by andreajin • last post Mar 18th
is it bad to have them as an actor? should i have them taken off for auditions and my headshots?
Breakdown: "Actor must be able to cry on cue. Strong acting skills is a MUST. Must have a reel to be considered. Name actors preferred. Rate of Pay: Credit/Copy/Meal" ??????? by caalittlemiss • last post Mar 18th
This cracks me up! I see breakdowns like this and really wonder if they're serious. You're asking for NAME actors, or at the very least strong acting skills including an ability to cry on cue, but you don't want to pay them???????? Does anyone else think this is a little ridiculous? Or maybe its just me. Beggers can't be choosers in my opinion. If they're a name actor I would think they wouldn't be bothered with a "credit/copy/meal" job at this point but who knows. Just wanted to get this off my chest lmao
Staging Intimacy - How do we do it? by n8_thegr8 • last post Mar 18th
Hello, all. I’ve deduced that this is probably the most effective sub I could post to, though it’s primarily coming from a directing standpoint. I am directing a show that I am incredibly passionate about in the coming weeks. It’s beautiful, frightening, and a chance for my team and I to stretch our legs. I’m working with my favorite designers, and I’ve cast incredibly capable, intuitive, empathetic actors. It’s just one of those experiences where the stars have aligned and I feel like this process will be more rewarding than draining - The kind of process that we keep lugging through this business for, yenno? There’s a bit of a challenge within the book that I’ve been a little anxious about broaching. There are some incredibly intimate scenes - Never sex, but deep, contextually difficult scenes that I want to take care of with respect, and make sure everyone feels good about it throughout the process. I have never staged anything to this magnitude of... Intimate, yenno? And I just want to make sure that it does the play justice. I’ve been doing a lot of research on Stage Intimacy lately in preparation for this text. IDI and TIE, listening to podcasts, reading articles and publications, the 5 C’s (Context, Communication, Consent, Choreography, Closure). I really do subscribe to the idea that if we choreograph fights and we choreograph dances, we should take care of ourselves by choreographing sex and intimacy. It’s something I never thought of before, but it truly makes sense. When I had my first intimate moment onstage, the director basically said “Okay, you two go off and figure it out.” I felt pressure to deliver, and while I trusted my partner it was truly uncomfortable to have to “figure it out”. By choreographing these things, we eliminate 1) the potential danger of crossing physical boundaries, ensuring that nobody onstage is ever left in an improvisational scenario, and 2) the pressures for our actors to engage emotionally or physically where they do not wish to. All the while, doing the playwright and scene due diligence, and crafting a better audience experience. The reason I’m here, I suppose, is to get some insight. I’m curious if there are any directors out there who have experience with staging intimacy that can hand out some tricks and/or tips? What sort of text and foot work do I do with my actors? How do you broach it? Do you have ensemble exercises to generate empathy and trust? My ensemble is full of beautiful humans who have worked together and have some sort of trust amongst one another, but I’d love to really send home that this is a caring atmosphere where we are all going to tend to each other. We’re a game crew, and we love a good ensemble exercise. And from an acting standpoint, what are your experiences with stage intimacy? What can a director do to make you feel safest when engaging with a partner onstage? TL;DR: What techniques can one utilize to stage intimacy in authentic, safe way for their actors? Thanks!
Is pursuing acting while working 9-5 possible? How do you do it? by InterestingPurpose • last post Mar 18th
I've lurked in here for probably the past year and I read every post. I'm a 21 year old junior accounting major set to graduate next spring as valedictorian of my class so obviously I'm successful in that respect, but I've always felt a pull towards acting and conveying a story. I'm getting into my first acting classes this summer and next fall, but my concern is that when I graduate and get a 9-5 job would my dream of film acting be achievable? How do you do it? I already know that I'd be able to take night classes and practice my craft in my free time, but how would you go about auditioning? What if you actually book something? You can't just take off from work for a couple weeks. I've always wanted to act but never pursued it for various reasons (D1 football, parents telling me it's stupid and I'd make no money, fear, low confidence, thought I wasn't good looking enough) but now I'm finally enrolled to take classes and I know I'll love it because I love challenges and I love the process. I'd love to know how you do it, how you support yourselves, afford all the various classes etc. Moving to a big city would be no problem for me either as I could work for any big 4 accounting firm pretty much. TLDR: So I guess what I am asking is either how you could audition and book while still keeping a roof on your head and staying healthy with a 9-5, or do you just go for it when you think you've had enough training to go out and start auditioning? My fear is taking that risk and failing miserably and not being able to support myself Bonus: I see lots of young actors and actresses my age living it up in Vancouver and LA taking lots of different classes and such and yet they have only like guest stars and have been on one show? How the hell do they afford the life of acting in those expensive cities?