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Acting in Australia - Advice? by broken_matchstick • last post Feb 10th
Hi all, ​ My boyfriend and I are actors living in Sydney. He's fairly well known in the scene (in that he's at that point where people call him up to be in productions, not the other way around - I don't think he's had to audition for something in years), but he's found he's stagnating - the pay just isn't much for a lot of the productions he's working in right now, and he's not progressing beyond the level he's at which is frustrating to him. For me, I'm just starting out in Sydney after working indie theatre in London and a brief health hiatus, and I'm not going to lie, a lot of the work I've gotten in the past year is through his connections. I'm finding the Sydney scene very small as opposed to where I was in London, and to be frank it seems a little bit incestuous - everyone knows everyone and only works with certain people. I'm finding it very hard to break into the fold and that's with my boyfriend's connections. Long story short, we're both kind of burned out on the Sydney scene right now. We're also sitting on a little bit of money and we're in the position at work where we could move away in a few months. I know Melbourne's always been seen as the "performing arts" centre but I was wondering what the scene is actually like there? Is there anywhere else in Australia that we should consider? My friend in Brisbane tells me the arts scene there is up and coming, but she also really wants me to move to Brisbane so we can hang out all the time. Alternately, we're still young enough to get the Working Holiday Visa to Canada - is that a better option? ​ TL:DR - Do I stay in Sydney and try to break into the scene here using my boyfriend's connections, or move somewhere where the grass is greener?
Let's talk shop.. by chrismayo75 • last post Feb 9th
Hey guys, I'm a 43yr old Houston based Marine Corps vet/actor versed in the realms of theater, film, television, & commercials. Let's talk shop! I'm down for advice (giving & taking), making new friends, new relationships, collaborating on projects-let's NETWORK guys!!
Building a voice over website? by LordJanitor • last post Feb 9th
Cello I'm a VA, but also have theatre/commercial credits and still have an interest in pursuing other acting opportunities in that vein. (Theatre is how I got started in showbusiness). I want to create a website for VO purposes, but I'm wondering if I should combine that branch of my work with everything else and create a general actors website. Is there any advantage to having a voice over specific website? Also I read elsewhere on the subreddit that casting directors don't usually bother to go further than your homepage, so would it be helpful to upload demo's and reels right to the front page?
How can I cope with seniority in a high school play? by ohlookissagay • last post Feb 9th
Hey! I posted a while ago about being disappointed about being cast as Milky White in my school's production of Into the Woods. I took your amazing, wonderful advice and I killed it. Not to humblebrag, but I kind of stole the show and had an amazing few months with my fellow cast (and all the techies!) Thank you all so much for supporting a young, inexperienced, and admittedly over-emotional actor. Now that our run of Into the Woods is closing, I auditioned for the non-musical production of Clue On Stage at my school. I had a strong audition and got called back for Green and Mustard. I was feeling really good about Mustard until I remembered that the director is known to let seniority play a role (ha ha) in casting, which means that the role is probably going to my senior friend who is also a strong contender for Mustard. Right now I'm angry and upset that the one place in my school where I feel like I belong is so ready to spit me out. Logically, I know it's not personal and it's not about my audition and I'm a good actor but emotionally, I'm wondering why I even auditioned in the first place. I don't want to be jealous of my friend, but the post-show depression from Into the Woods is going to be huge and this is my only viable opportunity to do another show in the near future. I know it's petty and stupid, especially since the cast list hasn't even come out yet, but that doesn't change the fact that I'm an anxious, sad mess about this. How should I cope?
top acting programs in NYC by tyler35855 • last post Feb 9th
programs that a relatively inexpensive, and specialized for actors wanting to act in film and tv. Anything with a camera. I can't afford to attend a 4-year university, and am unable to take out a student loan. My choices include.... Lee Strasburg theater and film institute... (1st choice due to Part time cost/flexibility, dedicated to film actors, and overall prestige. Notable alumni list is insane) 1).New York Film Academy 2).Atlantic acting school 3).Stella Adler Studio 4).HB studio 5).The Barrow Group 6).AADA and AMDA (Dream schools, if I can magically afford them...) 7).William Esper Studio I want one that's part time, and won't require me to pay 30,000 in tuition in one lump sum. I would have to take classes part time, and work the rest of the time. I'm thinking the best fit schools for me are Lee Strasberg or The Barrow group... Any other ideas?? any advice? is the Barrow Group a good program? Do you think the Lee Strasburg institute is a good fit for me?
New service for actors - link.actor by actor-websites • last post Feb 9th
Hey all, Tomasz here! I created this service for actor and would love to hear what you think about it. It connects to your free website via [webforactors.com](https://webforactors.com) and can be utilized for social media sharing. Here's an example: [http://tomasz.link.actor/](http://tomasz.link.actor/) I created few layouts already, and soon I will be adding: \- mailchimp signup form - so you can have your visitors sign up to your mailing list \- soundcloud integration - so you can showcase your VO reel Anywho, I'd love some feedback... ​ [link.actor service for actors](https://reddit.com/link/aoough/video/eydnawjdwgf21/player) ​
Landmark Broadway Deal Gives Actors a Piece of the Profits by thisisnotarealperson • last post Feb 9th
Brando or Dean? by StrobeRogers • last post Feb 9th
Hey guys, I always looked up to Brando so much. I read his auto biography and wanted so much to be a method actor. 'Waterfront' is such a great movie. After reading about the method, I think I'm more Adler naturally, but my dream would be to study at both schools in l.a. However, I think I'm more of a James Dean fan. I'm always affected by 'Rebel' whenever I see it. It stays with me for days. Who's yours and why?
New Virtual Studio for Actors by ActorPlaybook • last post Feb 9th
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Drama school audition, eye contact with the panel and when best appropriate? by Gwts200 • last post Feb 9th
So I know eye contact is essential in acting but should you make eye contact as if the panel is the other “actor” you are talking to on stage? Say Romeo Act 2 scene 2, should I direct my dialogue in the distance off centre as if Juliet is in the corner of the room or should I direct it towards the panel as if they are Juliet themselves ?
Shortness of breath when reading long sections of a script without interruption. Any tips guys? by odonian_dream • last post Feb 9th
Hi! So I have a script. There are some sections that are kinda long (10 long sentences or so) and near the end of them I find myself short of breath. This makes me sound tense. Pausing to draw my breath isn't going to cut it - it's taking too long because I just consumed all my air reserves. The only trick that somewhat works is to keep talking while in-breathing. That too sounds a bit unnatural. How do actors do it? How do you guys do it with long chunks of a script? (I'm not an actor myself). ​
Who is the nicest voice actor you've met? by BeYourOwnDensity • last post Feb 9th
I've seen COUNTLESS forums discussing the nicest/meanest celebrity that fans have encountered. I never see voice actors mentioned in these, so I'd like to know specifically about encounters with them. To those who have met any VAs, who was the nicest? Be it a chance encounter or at a con.
Do You Think Actor's That Do Their Own Stunts Do EVERYTHING Themselves? by FrankyFun • last post Feb 9th
A few of my friends and I got together to put together a short film to showcase some stunt acting work. Let me know what you guys think! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2XL7Jz8Y6s&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1vYTrKbPcMWEIeVIiqiADooXT1eUqLZSfOcAka5B5Dw67-S8penHe8wBE
Actors of Vancouver... Casting Directors and Office Locations? by azthemansays • last post Feb 9th
Planning on moving to Van from Toronto to have some "getting to know you" time with casting to open up more opportunities. I'm looking at rentals, but I don't know where the best areas that would be close are. Who are the prominent casting directors (ie. Toronto's Stephanie Gorin, Buchan/Knight, Tina Gerussi, etc and Jigsaw/Mann/Powerhouse Vancouver equivalents) and what part of Vancouver are their offices located?
following up with an agency by neutralcalculation • last post Feb 8th
hello fellow actors - i submitted to an agency in my area that i REALLY want to meet with for representation on 12/26. my question is in regards to following up. their site states: “Allow at least two weeks for your email submission to be reviewed before following up. Do so by email only.” this is the first time i’ve seen mention of following up with an agency after submitting. does anyone have any experience with this? i actually just started filming a feature (lead role) and i made no mention of that in my original submission, so i think that it’s a great excuse for a follow up. i guess i’m just not really sure what to say without coming across as annoying. i absolutely don’t want to do that. any advice is appreciated. thank you!
Submissions to Auditions by CaliforniaStoked • last post Feb 8th
On average, how many auditions do you get from your submissions on a weekly basis via Actors Access? I'm feeling a bit stuck right now, because I barely get any theatrical auditions. Wether thats for a paying indie or a non paying student film, crickets. I'm feeling a bit frustrated. I know I need to get my reel updated, but if I'm not getting auditions, thats a little hard to do. My headshots were just updated last month. I'm in the Los Angeles market, if that helps. So maybe the competition is a big reason why I'm not getting a ton of auditions at the moment? I'd love for anyone to critique my headshots/resume/reel clips and let me know what you think the problem may be. I'd appreciate the help! [https://lacasting.com/brittanyjoyal](https://lacasting.com/brittanyjoyal) Also: My resume is a lot longer than that, but I only like to put the projects on it that I'm proud of and are high quality.
How important is cold reading? Will it make or break an actors career? by Brazilian_Black • last post Feb 8th
Working actors in San Diego? by abeezyana • last post Feb 8th
Any actors here who live in San Diego and commute to LA for work? If so, how’s it going for you? Will agents rep you if you live in San Diego?
Is Instagram part of your marketing strategy as an actor? Is it working for you? by WordAndCopySayer • last post Feb 8th
Been seeing a lot of actors on Insta with large follower counts, and even though they post pretty pics, they don't always seem to have much going on career-wise. I assume they've worked the platform to build that audience (unless they've bought those numbers which I guess happens), but without a show or a film or even a play to point to, they're doing something else to get that visibility. Which is great but my question is... Is Instagram part of your marketing strategy as an actor and if so, have you seen tangible benefits? Other than the obvious answers like, "Casting looks at social media numbers now so they'd better be good," have you seen other benefits? Been asked to read for something you wouldn't otherwise have access to? Been approached by potential reps? Do you feel like it's helped you level up in any way? Curious to hear your experience. ​
Strong Female Co-Lead - Revenue Share for Scripted Podcast Series by TraegusPearze • last post Feb 8th
**Thanks to the incredible amount of interest in this role, we are closing submissions at this time. We will have more roles in the coming months, so please look out for them! Thank you to all those interested.** ​ Hello! My name is Vince, and I currently run a small Audio Drama production team. We're working on our first scripted podcast series (a murder mystery series) and are looking for a female co-lead to play a strong-willed small town sheriff. The show is in the same vein as the TV show Bones, or other scripted podcasts like Limetown. The full series script has been written, and we can share the entire thing once an NDA is signed with the actor. More details about the show at: [www.AudiOhmMedia.com/HowIDied](https://www.AudiOhmMedia.com/HowIDied) ​ **The role:** This sheriff character is a resident of the small town and knows everyone. She's a bit jaded by people dying, but overall friendly. However, when the other co-lead, a new coroner, tries to overstep his bounds, the sheriff has a fiery, "take charge" temper. She's great at her job, and doesn't let anyone think otherwise. Her motivations: * Wants to solve the crimes and protect her fellow townspeople * Is skeptical of the new coroner and not afraid to stand up for herself or even boss him around - he works for her **We are looking for an actress with a mature-sounding voice (30+), and the ability to take charge of a conversation. Being passionate about the role/production is important to us. See below for details.** ​ You will obviously been given full credit for the role in the outro of each episode, as well as a headshot and bio on our website. ​ The show will be listed on all major podcasting apps, including Spotify, iTunes, etc. ​ **Contract & payment** As I mentioned in the title, we want this to be a revenue share with the cast. Percentages will be discussed and agreed upon individually with each member, with more prominent roles obviously getting a higher percentage. We can also do an up front payment of $100. ​ *This role is not for someone who is looking to make a quick buck.* The series will span 3 full seasons (airing 2019-2020), and we expect all cast to be available to perform through the entire production. The Sheriff's "air time" in the first season is approximately 2 hour's worth of scenes, but we anticipate the actual recording / readings to take at least 4 hours. The recording does NOT need to be done in a single sitting. Each episode is only about 15 minutes. We do, however, plan on recording soon. **Our monetization plan is through ad revenue, and a mixture of Patreon support with show merchandise.** ​ (As a note, I realize that this is an underpaid position based on the flat fee for the amount of work. That's why we're doing the revenue share. Based on market data, we anticipate making at least a few hundred dollars per month with the show, even when not airing - to then split. The point of the revenue share is to ensure that the cast/crew is compensated for their hard word even after they are done creating. We, as the production team, will not be making a profit from this show during the run. - and that's okay with us.) ​ **If the idea of a reoccurring role in a longer murder-mystery series sounds like something you'd be passionate about, we want to hear from you! Send me an email at** [**Vince@AudiOhmMedia.com**](mailto:Vince@AudiOhmMedia.com)