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Balancing a day job with your acting career by db_333 • last post Feb 23rd
I wanted to get your opinions on this. I work for a company at the moment as my day job which pays me relatively well, and allows flexibility for auditions whilst doing interesting work. However, I've just been offered a promotion within that same company. The promotion would mean a move into an office, more work, a lot more responsibility (hitting certain targets, part-managing 60 people, doubling within the next 6 months). The company are still offering me flexibility for auditions and acting work, in some ways more flexible than before because instead of having to fulfil (and get covered) certain shifts, the vast majority of the job is how I choose to organise things. The potential downside is that there will be a lot more work, and when I take time to work on auditions, I'll likely just need to make up that work in my own time. In theory that would be ok, except the person doing it before me was overworked, and part of the challenge is going to be not falling into the same traps that he did, and communicating when my workload is getting too much. The upside is that I will be earning significantly more money, and was already fairly comfortable on what I was already earning. As well as just being more financially stable, this allows me to potentially invest more money into training, skills, and projects that relate to and further my acting career. My big worry is that I already haven't been working as an actor even close to as much I wanted when I moved to this territory. It's very easy to put work first and keep putting off the things in my acting career that need to get done. Having said that, I am in class, I have been auditioning, and I'm currently producing a short film, too. My experience may well be very different from the person who came before me, and I'll only know once I dive in (and the job is something I want and will stimulate me - it's interesting). I guess I'm just looking for advice about how to not let this start a process of slowly sidelining my career, which, whilst I am doing things, is not even close to as busy as I would like. Any thoughts?
Where to find auditions for tv shows/commercials by Etiko55 • last post Feb 22nd
Hey guys I've wanted to be a actor for a while now but don't know where to look for auditions. If you can give me places too look I would very much appreciate it. Thanks
Are the podcasts that are posted on this sub helpul for actors not pursuing their career in America? by JR0111 • last post Feb 22nd
I started listening to Audrey helps actors. But the first few episodes were all related to the American industry. As someone from another country, I didn't really connect much and stopped listening. Are all episodes the same or does it change later? Also what are some podcasts/ videos for acting in general?
How much should I save before moving to LA? by primummmnonnocere • last post Feb 22nd
I’m an aspiring Japanese actress. There’s not a lot of opportunity here in Japan to audition/shoot for foreign movies so I want to make the big move but was just wondering approximately how much I should be realistically saving before making that move? And which areas in LA do you recommend? (VISA is also an issue but I am working on that separately)
How to not act awkward with the actress I’m working with? by bahhimbig • last post Feb 22nd
I’m doing a scene right now for my college, and I play a guy who is trying to figure out the best way to propose to his girlfriend. I know the girl who’s playing my girlfriend, and she seems pretty cool. Since we’re supposed to be dating, there’s a lot of touching and acting romantic, but nothing sexual or too intimate. I don’t have a ton of acting experience where I’ve had to pretend to be in a relationship, so it’s been making me kind of awkward and uncomfortable. I usually end up laughing a ton or being really wooden because I can’t focus. Any tips on keeping my cool and not acting like a fool at rehearsals?
I've hit my lowest point, and I think I've wasted my time trying to do this. by what2dotoday • last post Feb 22nd
I apologize for the vent on a throwaway, I just needed to let this out. I guess let me preface this by saying that acting is the one thing I've ever consistently wanted to do with my life. It's been a life goal for me since I was a kid, but I was too scared and shy and nervous to pursue it professionally until I graduated college a couple of years ago. I'm still scared and shy and nervous but I want this more than anything in the world and my life would feel very empty without acting in it. That being said, I have just realized that I will never meet this life goal. Not to be famous, but to be a working actor at the network/film level. I've been training for a year with wonderful coaches with whom I have an excellent relationship. I've booked some things, I recently got a lovely regional agent, and get 1 to a few auditions a week most of the time. I've slowly but surely been meeting my smaller goals. I decided to try my hand at a small showcase in NYC with a small-ish group of actors and mid/top tier agents that I've been eyeing. But the thing is, I have cripplingly bad anxiety, which kills me in the room. I've only ever booked off-tape. I can perform in class, I can perform in a self-tape, I can perform on set (which is ironically the only time I have little to no anxiety!!) but as soon as any kind of in-person showcase opportunity comes up, my anticipatory anxiety goes into overdrive, and no amount of medicine and therapy has been able to help it. It only goes away while I'm in the scene, but it's already taken its toll on my performance by then. So the showcase turned out to be a terrible waste of time and money. I couldn't sleep the night before because I was so nervous. I spent good money to take a train to NYC, and was exhausted from the lack of sleep. Couldn't eat anything all day. But still, I get to the showcase early with everything prepared, anxiety medicine taken, doing the best I can not to freak out. They tell me to go in, talk about myself for a minute, and read to the reader in the corner next to the table of agents. So I go in, say hello, and then they say they're ready when I'm ready. So no talking about myself then. Then I do my scene to the reader, like I was told, matching the volume of the reader. This was the feedback I got: Agent #1: You headshot doesn't really reflect how you are more "cute and quirky" in person. You had some really nice, subtle instincts that would look great on camera, but could you cheat out and give "more" so the agents at the end of the table can see you better? (Not an invitation to do the scene again.) Agent #2: Nothing Agent #3: Due to the subtlety of your performance, I couldn't hear you down here. Agent #4: What was that last line you said? (I repeat it). Oh, okay. Agent #5: I agree with my colleagues. Then I go to leave and agent #2 finally chimes in and says "don't be nervous!" in a pitying tone. That honestly hurt the worst. I know he didn't mean anything by it, but it's not as simple as just "not being nervous." If I could just not be nervous my life would be 100% better. My anxiety killed my chances at impressing a top agent, and if I can't deliver in a showcase, how can they think I'll ever book anything in the room? How can I think that? If I can't book the room, there's no chance I'll ever be a working actor. People can't just assume I'll be fine on set. If I can't meet my ultimate goal, why bother continuing and staying stagnant? Honestly, this showcase was a wakeup call for me. I'm just so pissed at myself that I tried to make it seem like anxiety wouldn't prevent me from doing the thing I love the most. I've wasted my time, and so, so much money trying to pursue this. The ironic thing is, I have another trip to NYC scheduled tomorrow for a manager open call. Now I know how that will go. Another $200 wasted on a train trip I won't take now. For those who've read this far, thanks for reading my vent. I don't need any encouragement. This business clearly is not the right fit for people like me. I wish I'd known that sooner. Now I don't really see any kind of future for myself, so I don't know where to go from here. But I'll have to figure it out I guess. **TL;DR**: Bombing a possibly career changing showcase gave me the wakeup call I needed to know that acting is not for me, even if it is my dream.
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Grad school choosing - dilemma! by OneThousandHams • last post Feb 22nd
Y’all I could use some advice. I got into some grad schools, and two of them are finalists. One is two years long in a market that is far from all of my existing connections, but has an international outlook and exposure to many different schools, and gives tons of teaching experience. There is no launch for their graduates, and no guarantee of equity work while enrolled. Also a warmer climate and a little cheaper to live (let’s say money is not a factor though). The other is three years long, near some major hubs. Lots of guaranteed equity work, and a launch that is decent. Problem is IT STARTS IN 18 MONTHS. It recruits now for a later start, so it’s functionally four years to a degree. Also it’s way more actor focused than teacher focused, which would be fine. I’m leaning three year degree and would love validation OR strong opposing opinions.
Advice Needed by cvx2148 • last post Feb 22nd
I (M25) am currently preparing for a short film. Its a action-thriller concept. There's going to be a fight sequence between me and the other actor, where I would be getting bashed by him. I would like to know how do I prepare for the fight sequence? Can I find some acting partners who are willing to practice a few fight scenes with me? Anyone here?
A little voice acting gig by hepari00 • last post Feb 22nd
Hello everyone, I am running a little VA gig for a friend of mine (for a PC game) We are looking for 3 female voice actresses and 5 male voice actors. [I'd like you to have a look at the list of lines to record, and if interested, please send me a message with your portfolio material and rates.](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OFXYLJkwol3y7ccFL_5FupZy0vmcK3drkDJfrFD-9-k/edit?usp=sharing) ​ Right now it's a fairly small gig, **with 30\~70 words to record for each VA**. If the rate is reasonable and doesn't blow the budget, I might add more lines for your character group.Thank you in advance for your interest!
What does it take to be a voice actor? by Milerski • last post Feb 22nd
Hey guys! Got a little backstory to this question, nothing too long. Basically, I've been working in media for some time now, and I've been hearing the sentence "You should do voice acting jobs" for quite some time now. During my training, I'd do voiceovers for all kinds of productions, and time and time again a lecturer would tell me I've got a great voice and could express a lot of things with my tonality. I've just gone to pursue the jobs I wanted to do in the first place, until a sound engineer told me the same thing just yesterday. To be honest, I'm somewhat considering the option now, but I just don't like doing things badly if I invest time in them. This would just be a side job, but...you know. So...what does it actually take to get into voice acting? Is there an educational book I could focus on learning with to keep up with the swarm? I'm a male baritone, 21 years old, could provide samples if you want to judge for yourself. In german though. I'm....german.
Voice over artists: What’s your best response to “You’re a voice actor? Ooh do a voice!” by katrice349 • last post Feb 22nd
Sorry for formatting, on mobile. I have been voice acting for years, and I ALWAYS get asked the same irritating question once someone I meet realizes I’m a voice actress, “Can you do a voice?” or, “Do a line from a script you’ve read!” Sometimes I will humor them, but most of the time I am not in the mood to randomly think of something and voice act so I just say, “I don’t have a script right now.” And yet they still demand something. It’s like if I went up to someone I just found out was a singer or dancer and was like DANCE MONKEY DANCE! Anyone have a witty response without being too rude to this irritating question? Would love to hear any good responses you all may have!
Getting an agency without acting school diploma by xMijuki • last post Feb 21st
Trying to make this as short as i can make it. I‘m from Germany and i wanted to become an actress for more than 10 years. I was in a free acting group and acted in front of ~300 people. Once i had the main role. Due to ptsd that happenend to me in school i can‘t go to an acting school. Which sucks because there is not once agency in germany that takes actors that don‘t have a diploma from going to acting school. There may be open castings for being an extra, but i don‘t know if that would be enough to get the attention of an agency somehow. I really don’t know what to do, despite me even having experience with acting.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Feb 21 by AutoModerator • last post Feb 21st
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
Reaching out to agents by VLRlaughs • last post Feb 21st
I am starting the process to reach out to local agents to seek representation. I am in acting school and want to get representation now. Anyone have any sample cover letters for a new actor? Any tips for making sure my headshot, resume, and cover letter make it into the right hands? Most agents here want them mailed no in person submissions or electronic. Worried about getting lost in the shuffle.
Dedicated sub for casting and branding advice. r/whatsmycasting by adderlad • last post Feb 21st
Hey everyone. I started the subreddit r/whatsmycasting for us actors to post headshots and receive advice on our casting bracket, branding advice and general first impressions. I think it’s so important for us actors to know what people think about us when they first see us and what vibes we give off in headshots so hopefully this sub will help. Any advice on the sub or tips do let me know. Enjoy! Look forward to the first few headshot posts!
USC Film School Projects by surfdogg • last post Feb 21st
I am an actor currently building my reel through student films and other small production parts. I've noticed on Actors Access that USC projects always say SAG-AFTRA as the union status. Are these for union members only or is there a certain amount of slots allowed for non-union actors?
3rd times a charm - I'm looking for brand feedback! Brand me, good actors of reddit. by LokiRook • last post Feb 21st
What are some really good agencies in the United States? by JakeAMcGuire • last post Feb 21st
Good evening, my name is Jake McGuire and im an 18 year old actor based near Pittsburgh, PA. I currently go to a Performing Arts School for Theater. I've checked out a few agencies around the area (Talent Group, Docherty Agency, Etc.). I went to an audition for The Talent Group, and I submitted some things in for Docherty not too long ago, but those didnt work out. I'm just wondering what some of the best agencies are (pretty much anywhere in the U.S.) For a sort of experienced actor to check out? Im willing to travel for them as well. I appreciate anything you guys can tell me!
LF: Ideas on pulling myself out of the emotional fallout of a character by butilikeadacookie • last post Feb 21st
I am currently doing a 'challenging for me' monologue for class. It's a eulogy. I have been using imaginary circumstances, not real memories, but I am stuck in the feeling of grief and loss. Does anyone have any tips or processes they go through that helps pull them out of the fallout of the emotions of a scene? Background: I was an extra on set a few weeks ago, and it suprised me watching the main actors psych themselves up for the really sad emotionally draining horrible scene they had to do. So I wanted to challenge myself for class and decided on an emotional monologue. I feel I have jumped in the deep end and forgotten how to swim.