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So I was drinking at bar recently(In NYC). Ended up briefly chatting to a guy that said he heard about a US acting agency that focus on British and Irish actors. Anyone ever heard of this? by Jimmy-TheScumbag • last post Feb 6th
I was pretty drunk that night so maybe I just heard this completely wrong..
Recommendations for LA acting classes by digitalren • last post Feb 6th
I need help! My boyfriend is an actor in LA and been there since May 2018. He’s been struggling a lot and feeling discouraged, especially right now. He’s in Hawaii for his best friend’s wedding later this week and missed 3 great opportunities all in one day. It’s just so unfortunate since nothing was happening in pilot season UNTIL he left LA. I feel super horrible and wanna help! He’s been talking about acting classes from UCB and they’re like $500. His manager and casting directors recommended it for connections and networking. It’s a little too pricy for me to gift him atm, but..Is there anything else I can gift him to boost his acting confidence? Other classes? Social events? Anything helps! TLDR; What LA acting classes (like UCB training centers) or acting material do you recommend for a struggling actor?
How to act Shakespear without sounding overdramatic by FabriVlogs • last post Feb 6th
My first language is Italian, although I have a very good english (you could tell English is not my mothertongue but it’s still very clear and I worked a lot on my accent) however I feel very confident when I act for camera, but when I have to do Shakespear I feel out of my shell and very uncomfortable in the way I’m delivering my lines. Sometimes it feels I’m completely missing what the character is feeling therefore I make no sense in what I say. When I do get what’s being said another wall comes shows up, and that’s the feeling that it feels “acted”. It feels like I’m shouting words out of my mouth and even if I put more pressure on one word more than the others in one sentence, I don’t feel it in my bones. But then I see actors like Ian McKellen and they do an amazing job, but I always miss what they are doing that I’m missing. Thank you for your attention I hope I made everything clear. TL;DR Just read the title basically.
What do you guys think about Henry Golding's first time performance as an actor as Nick Young in Crazy Rich Asians (2018)? by ConditionalDew • last post Feb 6th
Pretty insane how he just the right people for the role in a pretty big film. Curious what you guys think about him acting for the first time and how you compare to other first timers.
[Paid] [£10] I need three different male voices with a London accent to record around a minute of dialogue for a new audiodrama I'm working on. by cornucopiaradio • last post Feb 5th
Hi everyone, I need three male (London accented or if you can do a good impression) voice actors to record just around a minute of dialogue each for our new one-off 19th century set audiodrama ‘Fading Down The River’, all about the final voyage of the HMS Temeraire I can also drop £10 each into your paypal account as thanks, if I chose you for one of the three characters. The three characters I need all interact with the Captain of a Tug Boat. 1. First we have ‘Jack’ who is trying to fix ‘Tugger’ with the Captain in the engine room. They are trying to talk over the engine sounds in this hot environment. Jack is a hardworking and keen member of the boat crew. Needs to have a working class east-London accent. Should sound around 18-35 years in age. \- Audition Line: ***She could still pull us all the way to Brunel’s yard Skipper. We’re not that far off…*** 2. Next we have ‘Isambard Kingdom Brunel’ the very famous civil engineer. He meets the Captain at his shipyard, and agrees to fix ‘Tugger’. Any London accent (not posh though) will do here, but I need Brunel to sound confident and in control but still warm hearted. He needs to sound middle aged. \- Audition Line: ***I see you’ve brought Tugger with you, and who’s this other fine beauty? Is it possible? It is! The Temeraire! Well, I’ll be…*** 3. Lastly we have Beatson, owner of the shipbreakers yard. Again any London accent will do (not posh) He needs to sound businesslike, confident and in control, yet is more concerned with the bottom line, rather than a romantic attachment to the ships (unlike Brunel) He needs to sound middle aged. \- Audition Line: ***Too many breakdowns and we can’t expect a free fix every time. So I’ve got a new ship on order, should be here by Christmas. Anyway, can’t spend all day chatting. Got another job for you. Time don’t stand still you know.*** The audition is open until the 10th of February. You can send and label the lines in whatever format works best for you (I’m not fussy about that type of thing for auditions). You will need to have a good quality mic and recording setup though, so your audio fits in with what we’ve already recorded. You can email all auditions to [studio@cornucopia-radio.co.uk](mailto:studio@cornucopia-radio.co.uk) If it helps, you can listen to the captain lines we’ve already recorded (alongside the scene atmos/sfx) by listening to this test file [http://www.cornucopia-radio.co.uk/Fading%20Down%20the%20Riv…](http://www.cornucopia-radio.co.uk/Fading%20Down%20the%20River%20-%20Captain%20Lines.mp3?fbclid=IwAR3C3LjdqvLv8w-VdSm-q_6kkkhHwqbxvcEX5DBknSMLwXoSeTUpxkj0vzI) This should help you understand how your character should sound in the scene and how the Captain responds to you. You can also look at the full scene you’d need to record for me by looking at this script extract [http://www.cornucopia-radio.co.uk/Captain%20Script.doc](http://www.cornucopia-radio.co.uk/Captain%20Script.doc?fbclid=IwAR0QcA5m_Iikv1bzmaMzjYyO46i3kGIEgELrOWTHMzLzCPQVk2_5FlinuzI) Hope all this helps you in sending me the best audition you can, looking forward to working with you!
depressed when working day job? by tyler35855 • last post Feb 5th
so I'm 20 and have been acting since I was 6. I'm a semi-working actor. I have a few plays, a short film, a student film, and countless days of extra work on my resume. Things have been pretty slow acting wise. I just haven't been getting any auditions. I work in retail during the day, and attend community college at night, and I'm super sad when not acting in some way. I recently worked as a Stand-in for a film, just for some extra money, and man was I happy. I can't explain the joy I feel when I'm on a film set, or in a theater. It's where I'm truly happy. I just want to act. But I then go back to my regular job, or my school, and I can't help but feel depressed. My heart is elsewhere, but it's tough to be a full time actor. Any advice? How do you stay positive and hopeful about future success? m
AMA announcement: ask a working actor anything Tuesday Feb 5 at 4 PM EST by thisisnotarealperson • last post Feb 5th
Hey everyone! /u/WestEnd2019 reached out to us recently with an interest in doing a working actor AMA, since they've been giving a lot of advice in real life and also spend a lot of time on Reddit. They'll be keeping it anonymous, but we have verified their identity & credits so the mod team can assure you they're the real deal. They have stage credits (regional, NYC, London) as well as film and TV, and earned a BFA in performing. They also have experience behind the camera. So get those questions ready and look for their post at 4 PM EST tomorrow, Tuesday Feb 5.
NC/Southeast market? by halloween_boi • last post Feb 5th
Hi all, first post! I'm an NYC based actor born and raised in the area. I've been acting for the majority of my life and I've lived all over- LA, Chi, NYC etc. But let me tell yall, the hustle and quality of life in the NYC Tri State area is REALLY exhausting and bumming me out. In fact, if it weren't for acting, I probably wouldn't live in a city at all. Which brings me to my question, does anyone have any tips, advice, comments etc about the industry in the Southeast region (more specifically North Carolina) and transitioning from working in NYC to finding work and an agency in the NC area? I'm not too well versed on Southeastern agencies (I've really only researched STW) and I also don't know how much actual work there would be. Does anyone have any experience in that market?? edit: the reason I'm thinking about NC specifically is because I have tons of friends there I'd love to be close to. But I'm not opposed to looking elsewhere if it means more work!
Any actors based in Manchester UK? by Saskiaaaa • last post Feb 5th
Hey I was just wondering whether there's any UK specifically Manchester based actors on this sub? I'm just getting in to acting now and am just looking to share tips and knowledge and whatnot
New to the Community - just saying Hi by louisasnotes • last post Feb 5th
UK Theatre School for 3 years in the '80's, but life 'got in the way' and I never did anything with my training (on stage!). Decided to 'give it another try in my early 50's - 6 years ago. Now, Union member in a 'satellite city', don't work nearly enough, here for tips, advice, mature actor stuff, and anything you or I can help out with. "The Play's the Thing!"
BFA MT grad wondering if community theatre gig is worth it for me and/or what to do with my life... by LaReinaDelMundo • last post Feb 5th
Hello! I graduated fairly recently from a top musical theater BFA program. I tried to live in NYC for a year and did work a bit (mostly tv/film + singing) but ultimately couldn't figure out how to make it happen; I could only afford to live an hour and a half out of the city and got caught up with day jobs to pay the rent (and still ended up skipping a lot of meals) that sapped me of my energy and motivation to go to ANY audition. A huge part of that was also my near complete social isolation, not being accustomed to the cold and, underlying everything, depression. Basically, I couldn't take it anymore when it started to get cold again I got a one way ticket home to my parent's house in another state many miles away. It feels like these months have been forever but by this point I do feel a lot healthier. I've been exercising 4x a week, just quit a really bad nanny job (evolved into 90% housekeeper, 10% time with the kids job) that I'd got when I first moved down here and in the past couple weeks have finally felt ready to give acting a go again. My partner and family are the best and are willing to support me financially while I try and pursue acting otherwise just working a 6\~ hour part time childcare gig on nights and weekends and doing occasional date night babysitting. Well... I got cast in a community theatre production like 1.5 hours drive away for a cool show I was really excited about. I'd auditioned and got called back for two leads and was so happy that this would give me momentum to get out of the rut, make connections and continue professionally. This theatre is known for producing really quality work and is closeish to a larger city with a considerable amount of professional acting and specifically musical theatre opportunity. If cast I was hoping to be able to invite some agents to see the show in hopes of getting signed. I heard back and was told I did a great job but they were unable to place me so I was given a role in the ensemble. I was proud of my work and accept I'm not right for it... I think my height may have been a big factor as I was taller than most all leading men called back. They kept lining people up by height in the callback and with my character heels I was nearly 6' tall. (Not wearing those again unless I have to!!). And the theatre seems to highly value whether you've worked with them before or not. Anyway... I was still excited to be in the ensemble! The show is traditionally an ensemble of only 3 women and I was still really happy because there would be tons of opportunity to be featured and lots of great singing.... UNTIL I got to the first rehearsal and realized they had decided to cast things differently... using an ensemble of FORTY (!!??!!) people. I thought I'd walked into the wrong room. Several other people also looked confused and deflated, finding out we're not so special after all. I really felt tricked and tried to contain my disappoint and anger... inflamed even more upon hearing that most featured ensemble parts had already been assigned to other people. They never mentioned they were casting like this.. I swear they even talked about how it was a small ensemble and would have to be just the most quality of singers etc... now that I've accepted the role and started rehearsals I feel like I'm going to have to drive 3 hours a day just to be a in a huge mass choir of people who aren't even trying to do this professionally (oh and we're often going to be singing from offstage only). But also, I do have lots of free time, the rehearsal schedule is not that intense until tech and this is the only thing I have going on in my life right now. Maybe I could make friends too (although they live far away). I feel like utter shit for accepting my family's enthusiastic offers to live rent free etc. while going about my days pretending to be a professional, full time actor but actually just lounging around the house, working out, occasionally driving to auditons an hour away and at night being in the ensemble of a community theatre show. Would I even put this on my resume?? Is this a waste of time? I could put on a happy face like I've done at the first few rehearsals and take the virtuous road, accepting all opportunities graciously and doing my best to be an absolute professional through the process. But also ugh.. I don't know if this is helping or hurting me professionally. Will it help or hurt psychologically? It could be good to just get me back in the mentality of being in a show after not having done a full musical in a year or so since college. Or could make me bitter. During my days I have a few other auditions lined up each week for community and professional gigs and I'm going to keep on with that regardless. I doubt myself but at the core I know I do have some talent and can work hard and it hasn't been long enough to give up. But today I'm just really disappointed. I was really excited about this opportunity and it's potential to help me put some momentum back into my life. I see my classmates on social media (ugh) doing professional musical theatre all over while I'm sitting in my bed at my parent's house, eating chocolate, feeling bad about myself and how I've never had a paid role (outside tv/film & modeling) and doubting whether it will happen for me. I really, really love this profession and want to make it work. Sorry that this is an essay... my first world problems are insignificant but it's nice to just put it all into words. Thank you!
ACTORS I NEED OF HELP by laineejentz • last post Feb 5th
I need an acting coach to have like one or two lessons with befor this Saturday! I’m willing to pay! I have a very important audition.
I'm a professional actor with stage, TV, film, and filmmaking experience... and longtime redditor AMA by WestEnd2019 • last post Feb 5th
I’ve been a longtime redditor and love to help and support anyone pursuing their crazy creative dreams. Recently, I’ve been noticing people IRL are coming to me looking for advice - and I have it! If anyone has questions about working professionally, different mediums, training & education, auditions, character work & scene study, working internationally, or anything else... shoot!
Is relocating to pursue Voice acting crazy? by ThePloetz • last post Feb 5th
I am an actor (Or like to think of myself as one even if the majority of my income doesn't reflect that) living in a small market in Alabama. I got into acting a few years ago with the intention of attempting to become a voice actor. Acting is aright but I always viewed voice acting as my ultimate goal. I became SAG eligible a few years ago (but haven't joined as it doesn't make sense given my current location but there just isn't a lot of voice work where I am. I have toyed with the idea of moving to Dallas or LA for a year or so to test the waters but the little voice in my head keeps saying "you are 34 and have a masters degree in Geography, why would you quit your job to go pursue voice acting?" Currently I have a decent job with good benefits (that I hate) and there is a part of me that will always wonder if I had what it takes to be a full-time voice actor. Advice?
StarNow.com and other voice acting charged websites by Faerie_Cat • last post Feb 5th
So I have a conundrum. I don't have any acting jobs under my belt, no voice acting training per say, but I have done some pro-bono stuff here and there on sites like [BehindTheVoiceActors.com](https://BehindTheVoiceActors.com). Is it worth jumping into sites like [StarNow](https://www.starnow.co.uk/) where you have to pay monthly to apply for voice acting gigs? My boyfriend says it's not worth doing, or is it? Any advice would be appreciated.
We need to talk by JessicaVosksNetiPot • last post Feb 4th
My fellow Future Equity Members The time has come for us to have a serious conversation about the future of our audition protocol. Lines that start forming before 5 am are unsustainable and frankly ridiculous. We deserve better for ourselves, and we should expect more from ourselves and from theatres...
SECRET AGENT MAN - Poor White Actors by SecretAgentMan • last post Feb 4th
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/diversity-actors-complaining-reverse-racism-66938/
Monologue Help? by bytheghostlight • last post Feb 4th
Hi, ya'll. I'm a 5'3 actor and trans guy, so as you can imagine, I'm having trouble looking for a comedic monologue that I can realistically pull off. I know these are specific circumstances. The range I'm looking for is somewhere between high school and college-age, but am trying to stray away from any school scenes as my dramatic monologue takes place in a high school. I'm trying for contrast. :) I'm going to audition at an upcoming theatre festival and am looking for new material.
How should I invest in myself?? by imsoMcFly • last post Feb 4th
Hello Actors of reddit. I’d like to ask those of you who have been in this business for awhile, I’m an NYC Actor still up and coming. I’ve got my headshots (Decent) Reel (looking to get it better) and my subscriptions to Backstage and Casting Networks. I recently came into a bit of capital and I’m wondering what’s the most Efficient way I can use that to help further my career and get signed ideally. I feel ready to get these Co Star roles and really take the next step in my career. Should I get updated headshots? Get a personal coach? Attend some classes? If so, which ones? I’m definitely getting Actors Access but yes long story short what do you guys think is best?
Voice acting and gender transition by saoirsebe • last post Feb 4th
I'm wondering if anyone in here has been a voice actor in the past and went through a gender transition and how that may have impacted your job opportunities, if you trained your voice to feminize it or not, how it may or may not have impacted you and your career path if at all. It's not much of a question but if anyone has relevant experience and could talk to me about it I'd appreciate it, even in DMs if you would rather.