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Daily (full time) Acting Classes in LA (or maybe Europe?) by Alonajey • last post Mar 4th
Hi, I’m currently living in LA and I’m just starting out. I took 2 month beginner intensive class in NYC, also took UCB improv 101 here in LA and signed up for 201. I did my homework and researched/audit acting classes in LA. From what I see most of the classes are “ ongoing “ and meet only 1-2times a week. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think it’s not the best way to go, especially for the beginner - when you’re trying to build solid base. I feel that throwing everyone in the same basket (professional actors and total newbies) isn’t really good (at least not what meisner would do lol)?! Please suggest me a class/intensive/workshop that: 1.has Beginning and End date 2. Meets more then 2 times a week(preferably day class/full time class) 3. Less then 3 month in length 4. Requires to rehearse outside of the class So far I found full time programs at : “Acting corps”- but apparently they are permanently closed since last fall. “Lee Strasberg Institute” - 2 weeks intensives or 3 month program ( but I personally don’t really like “the method” itself I’m more into imagination) but it’s really good, that they also have electives like voice/movement etc etc. maybe I should try it for 2 weeks? “NYFA”has full time options, but I only heard bad reviews. Some other studios have intensives, but only in summer :( *just a note, I’m free all the time, and there’s no problem with money. I’ve mentioned in the topic “classes in Europe”, my husband wants to travel all over the Europe this year, but I don’t want to make a pause in the very beginning of my acting education( we don’t really know what to do about it, since he has this opportunity to travel all over the world right know, and I want to pursue my acting career. It’s getting so bad, that we fight about it and it gets pretty ugly) we want to support each other and we are ready to make some sacrifices, but at the same time we don’t want fully give up on our dreams. So if you have any recommendations of English speaking - Workshops/classes/resources in Europe(not only UK) I’ll be really thankful!!! Any advise/ recommendation/ constructive criticism is welcomed! Thank you ! P.s. sorry for my grammar English is my second language.
I had the chance to ask a famous actor of what he thought about Atlanta vs LA by Livelordx_lol • last post Mar 4th
At a local con, there were plenty of actors and voice actors. I got to ask one who was well known, had acted in many mainstream films, what he thought of Atlanta vs LA as far as film opportunity. His response was that LA has a more serious scene and if I wanted to continue pursuing acting seriously , I should relocate there. I however live 6 hours away from Atlanta and have visited Atlanta multiple times, so moving to Atlanta is more feasible but moving to LA isn't too far unrealistic for me. What do you all think about LA vs Atlanta as far as opportunity?
I'm not an actor, but I just felt like acting so I did this. Feedback is appreciated! by aDudePerson • last post Mar 4th
Acting is stupid by kwanghah • last post Mar 4th
Does anyone else feel like those close to them think that their dream of being an actor is stupid? I (F 23) dont have any actor friends as I'm just starting out but whenever I talk to my family/friends about my plans as an an actor, I get the sense that they think it's all stupid, but they of course wont say it. A bit of background, I studied engineering and graduated last year. So my family and friends are probably confused with my change of career path. But they all know I have always been a creative and wanted to act, and that completing my degree made me very depressed and I only did it to please everyone else. Anyone else on a similar boat?
Does an interview have a huge bearing on getting into an acting program? by thickasheck • last post Mar 4th
I auditioned for my first choice SUNY purchase about a week ago and they asked me "why acting" in my interview and whenever I'm asked that question by my friends I completely go off on how important acting is to me. However. when they asked me that I could only say how I got this feeling everytime i performed and the first time I performed as a background character I still got the feeling and it made me realize I wanted to feel that feeling forever. Then they asked me what else I was interested in and I told them about how I write, direct, and act in my own one acts at our schools black box theatre. They asked me what the play I was writing was about and I told them and I got into a lot more detail about that than I did about why I wanted to be an actor. I did write my college essay about acting though for all of my schools. Acting being my purpose and path was my essay topic because acting is everything to me and I can't imagine not doing it. I got a call back and they had me do my Shakespeare monologue. I'm worried that I didn't say enough, that they didn't see how impacted I am by theatre, and how much acting means to me when i had the chance to tell them. I feel like that may seriously affect my getting in because the program is a serious conservatory, which is exactly what i want because I want to do acting and things related to acting all day all the time. It's the only thing I go to school for since 10th grade. It's one of the few things that gives me actual Joy. And it's also one of the few things that doesn't stress me out. Getting into this program is what I've wanted for so long to be the start of my journey as an actor, and I feel like when I had my chance to show them how much I wanted it I choked in the interview. Now I keep thinking about what I could have said, what I've told other people, how acting makes me feel and I'm scared they didn't see how serious I am about it. I'm really freaking out about it because this is the most affordable program and the program that seems to have all i want in a program but it may be the one I fucked myself out of. How long after auditions end for school do you usually get results?
Small role, looking for actor by KaiSimple • last post Mar 4th
Hello all, I'm not sure if this is allowed or not, apologies for any infractions. I'm looking for someone to play a small role. Asian male, athletic build is all that is required. DM me if interested. edit: In the Winston Salem, NC area
Just moved into a class with working actors and I've been so nervous every week by Rainbow_Explosion • last post Mar 3rd
I started the Beginner's course in September and have moved into the 3rd level with people who are, yes, in the beginning of their careers, but have years of experience and work. I'm just so nervous to mess up or be bad in front of them. I'm about to go do a scene and a monologue in a few hours and my mind is racing.
What can do you do everything to make you a better actually? by Chilidawg83 • last post Mar 3rd
What can you do everyday to make yourself a better actor? Stupid autocorrect.
How do you get into characters and out of characters? by chrislabel • last post Mar 3rd
How do you get into characters and out of characters? As a lot of actors have been stuck in these quiet easily.
Anybody know actors with Type 1? by 3to2productions • last post Mar 3rd
Was wondering if there is a little community of type 1 diabetics in or around LA, and if they’d be interested in meetups, rehearsals, whatever. Even if not in LA, maybe creating a group online or just exchanging stories/ideas on here. I’ve always had a goal of writing a feature or episodic with all Diabetic characters, cast with diabetic actors. Also to just exchange information as it relates to how you manage your issues while being on set 12,13,14 hour days, sets that don’t provide adequate diet options, etc..
Social media by 3to2productions • last post Mar 3rd
Every so often, people post on here about social media as it relates to our careers. Wanted to post this to start an open discussion on do’s and dont’s, what’s appropriate and what’s not, etc...if anybody is interested in discussing. Edit to add: another thing I see new actors do a lot is not understand what they can and can’t or shouldn’t post online WHILE being on set. So that’s, something to talk about as well.
Wanted (Urgently) — Female to read/record *4 slightly different voices* for podcast episode by kisskittyonthelips • last post Mar 3rd
My name is Spencer LaBute and I have a podcast called Clear, Bright, Dark of Night (available iTunes/Spotify). It is an audiobook with near-daily releases — each episode is about 2 minutes long and it is very experimental in form. It is poetry and short fiction. I need one female voice actor who can do 4 slightly different voices to read/record the dialogue for an episode that is like a mock anime episode. The characters are 4 high school girls. Scene settings/thing in parentheses would not need to be read — those will be read by me. Offering $40 PayPal or Venmo, whatever is preferred for this 1 minute, 50 second record. The time is important because there is music that goes underneath it. I can provide more info/instructions for whoever is interested in the job. Please feel free to message me on reddit or at rslabute.personal@gmail.com Thanks!
I'm a long time NY actor. Im thinking about moving to LA. What are some of the biggest differences? by Bananafelix • last post Mar 3rd
I heard people in LA think rent is insane, but then when numbers are discussed, they really don't seen that bad compared to NY. How expensive is LA really? As an actor do you get a lot of auditions? Or is that more of a myth? How would I get auditions? I heard backstage isn't used as often there? What about AA and Casting network? Where would I even live? I have a lot of questions... Any kind of help or literature would be useful. Thank you!
Outboard pre-amp portable for digital recorder or swap for high-end audio interface? by hdfrost201 • last post Mar 3rd
Hi all, I'd say I'm an intermediate home voice actor trying to get more professional work. My current setup is very simple; an AKG c414 with a short XLR to a Tascam DR-100 mkIII recorder. I record onto an SD card then transfer to mac for editing in Audacity. The mic has an option to leave headroom; I've switched it off. My issue is that raw recordings are quite quiet; for example, I have to have post-production amplification and compression stages to meet the RMS requirement for platforms like ACX for audiobook narration (-23db min). The gain on the Tascam is about as high as it can go without the noise floor getting intrusive (about 3 o'clock). If I speak any closer to the mic it starts getting a bit artefact-y. ​ Would I be better off getting a pre-amp in between my mic and the recorder, or swapping the recorder for an audio interface and recording via that into the computer? I'm aiming mainly for low noise and minimal need for post-production. I'm willing to spend a bit extra if it means giving myself the best possible chance (if only on the equipment side) of landing high-end work. ​ Thanks! ​
Starting out from a strange place and the awesomeness of the Booth Junkie YouTube Channel by cemeterytan • last post Mar 3rd
TL;DR version: I'm starting in a weird way and I'm really grateful for this sub. Also, if you don't already watch Booth Junkie on YouTube it's brilliant. Long version: Hey everyone, I've been really enjoying r/voiceacting and I've dodged a lot of bullets just by reading the advice on here. I'm looking to set up as a voice actor and I'm starting out in the weird spot of being both a beginner and experienced at the same time. I'm an a rank beginner when it comes to recording at home, setting up a booth, finding work and generally navigating the industry. On the other hand I've voiced close to two thousand radio ads from corporate VOs to some wildly odd character work - my day job is working as a creative for a media company and I've ended up with VO as half of my role. That said my voice still needs work, so I've hired a VO coach to help me develop (and fix some bad habits). But there aren't many coaches around for everything else, everything I'm new at. But there is the [Booth Junkie](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHHf1h8k7MA6-AG8FXjnQSw) YouTube channel which has been amazingly helpful. I'm sure most of you know it already but if there's anyone who hasn't checked it out, it's awesome. So many terrible set up mistakes avoided just from watching. So. Many. Anyway, thanks everyone for all the advice (and the people asking questions I hadn't thought to ask).
Anyone have any tips on combating extreme and sudden self-doubt, and also connection? by showtunie • last post Mar 3rd
Hello! My first post in this sub. I love seeing all of you lovely, talented people in here. I’ve been having an extremely hard time separating my work from my already kind-of-rough mental stability. I could be having a great day in all aspects. Feeling like I’m rocking the craft and all of a sudden I’ll get the thought of, “I’m not good enough to do this” with no trigger and it’ll crash my mood instantly. I’ll try not to wallow in it but I usually do, and it makes acting more stressful than fun. Also, something I’ve been really questioning about — Does anyone have like. A hard time connecting to their work? Idk, I’ll be in class and hear my other actors who’ll tell me that they really felt it that last time, that they were moved by their work. And sometimes I feel that, but otherwise I’ll just do the work and feel like I’m missing out on what everyone else is saying. My professor tells me I’m doing a great job, but I can’t feel like I’m excluded from this elite actor club, which makes me feel even worse. I get that feeling like ass about your work is, I guess, apart of the job. I guess I’m just looking for help from people out there working that it gets better, or tips on how to deal with it. Sorry for how long this got!
Change - Canada (Vancouver) or America (NYC)? by hopeless-wandering • last post Mar 2nd
Hi everyone. Long time lurker here, just created a side account to ask this because I feel silly for even entertaining the idea of pursuing acting as a real job. I'm from Australia and I've always dreamed of living in New York - mainly because of the many times I watched Spider-Man as a kid and that it's dubbed, well, the "city of dreams." I discovered I loved acting when I was 11 years old. From kindergarten up to grade 5, I was a very quiet kid, but all that changed when we moved suburbs. The new setting made me feel like I could be a new person, and I broke out of my shell, I guess. I'm an introvert, but I felt more open to expressing myself to others all of a sudden. I got one of the main roles in the school play that year (about garden gnomes lol, I wish I still had the CD). Then High School (we moved again, something I wasn't happy about). I excelled in English; loved reading and writing. I performed in the first school play here as Wendy in Peter Pan. I also entered a community program where 6 schools made up their own play and acted it out at a local theatre outside of school hours. I just loved it all. I knew in my heart this was what I wanted to do as an adult, but it felt so unrealistic, so I forced myself to look into other avenues. Fast forward to now and it's been three years since I've graduated. Three years stuck at a job I hate, living from paycheck to paycheck. I never went to Universiry because I was so lost - I didnt know what to do with my life. I was stuck between psychology and acting, never decided, so bam I'm here after three years doing nothing with my life, moving on to my fourth. I didn't want to get a degree in something I may not utilise, or whatever. I genuinely don't know what makes me happy anymore. I feel like I'm just going through life. But... I think my biggest weakness is a lack of self confidence. I know - not think, I know - that I want to be an actor. I may be in a bad mental place at the moment, but I just feel it in my gut that this is what I ought to do, so I've looked up courses and am planning to apply to AFTT here in Sydney. I want to obviously build up a resume, do anything to break out of my shell again. In a few more years, after I've acquired the skills and knowledge to push myself out there, I want a change of scenery. So my question is this. Where would be the best place as an aspiring actor (mainly for screen) to move? I've been eyeing Canada (Vancouver) because Australia has a great sister relation to the country and also because I've recently been obsessed with the thought of living near the mountains there. But I also want to go to NYC. No joke guys, I used to go on Google maps and pretend I was walking through the city (street view) all throughout high school. I already have savings, and will continue to make more savings in a few years, so moving money isn't a big issue for me. I know life as an aspiring actor isn't glamorous - but I've decided anyways that I want this. I just really want a change and I really want to do this. I want to stick myself to this. Any other advice about starting would help too. Thank you.
Advice pls! by cvx2148 • last post Mar 2nd
I (M25) will working in a short film later this year. The genre is action/thriller. I am supposed to do some fight sequences with my co-actor. Since this is my first time performing action scenes, I would like to take some tips from here. Also, where can I find people or acting partners who would be interested to practice some fight scenes with me for like 2-3 days?
Showreel Tips for Actors by robertovivancos • last post Mar 2nd