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Chekhov's Technique by EffectivePineapple • last post Jan 19th
Hello everyone. I have just started taking acting classes for the past few weeks that were heavily focused on Checkhov's technique. I was wondering what the general perception of Chekhov's technique was in the industry and also if it is something that is used by mainstream actors in Hollywood. Also if it isn't a popular acting technique, what is the technique that is most widely used by Hollywood/film actors? Meisner? I'm trying to figure out if studying Chekhov's way of acting is the right thing for me as someone who wants to start film/TV acting. Thank you! ​
Some more questions about acting by tokizaki • last post Jan 19th
Over the past year or so I’ve taken an extreme interest in theater. I’m still in high school but before this I didn’t know what I was going to do with my life, but now I actually have a passion and more importantly a career to pursue. However I still have some questions. I’ve looked all over for these but could never find any answers online. • Is acting a sustainable career option? Like will I have to maintain a second job for a long time just to pursue this interest? I know most actors never become famous, so I’m not counting on that. • Is going to college primarily for acting necessary? Is it even worth it at all? Also would acting classes be a better alternative to this? This final question I have needs a bit of context. Ever since I’ve decided to make becoming an actor a goal of mine, I just kind of really liked the idea of moving to Los Angeles immediately after I get out of high school, taking acting classes, getting another job then moving up to higher and higher roles in productions until I can quit my job. However I’m wondering if •the plan I described is a good plan or not, or if it seems unfeasible or kind of stupid. Because I’m not sure if moving to LA is a good plan just because of how over saturated of a market the acting industry is over there. Those are really the only questions I’ve got over this acting/theatrical path I’ve chosen for my life. I’d appreciate any tips you could give
RE: Loki (MCU) Voice Actor by kimbre01 • last post Jan 19th
Looking for a Loki voice actor to read RP's that have been turned into prose, FanFiction and various other works. This is a paying gig, price to be decided between parties. We are looking for something similar to this [http://tomhiddlestonsoundalike.tumblr.com/tagged/loki%27s-whispers](http://tomhiddlestonsoundalike.tumblr.com/tagged/loki%27s-whispers). You can send a voice sample or website along with prices if you already have them to me. Thank you, Kim
Creating a powerful audition by Stephen Foster • last post Jan 18th
Creating a strong character and a dynamic personality are the key elements to having a powerful audition. It all comes down to making decisions and executing them.
Inside the Actor's Studio - some episodes available in the UK by distantradiance • last post Jan 18th
I was browsing NowTV and was really surprised to find a few full episodes on there as they're basically impossible to find. There are only about 4 but includes the Bryan Cranston episode.
I don’t understand the overall hardship of finding work in the theatre business. I have questions. by BITANICALISM • last post Jan 18th
Don’t get me wrong, I know there’s a lot of competition but that seems to be it. I’m NOT a professional working actor. I’m going into college for a BFA and based on everything I’ve learned/heard/read/etc it seems like an equity card is the solution. From what I understand, an equity card allows for artists for to part of an actors union, in which they will be compensated a minimum set amount for any union based job. Most roles work under a contract agreement. Where you can work anywhere from 3 months or so to a full year. Doesn’t that now make your compensation a set and now guaranteed payment. New York City union payments (or maybe everywhere I don’t know actually) are around $1900-$2100 I believe. I’m sorry if everything I said Is just incorrect. Please fill in the gaps. If the weekly payment is around 2k a week, don’t actors get paid quite well, if they can maintain union paid positions? Is competition when auditioning the only uphill battle? Is it actually much harder to attain the equity card? Why don’t all actors get equity associations? And once you start landing a few roles, would you not be able to start negotiating for even more pay weekly? (Likely done with an agent) I’m really sorry if I’m coming out as if I think this business is easy. I’m just trying to understand the real hardships of the industry.
I got an audition! by betteringnchasing • last post Jan 18th
I know it really doesn't mean much, since auditions frequently come to nothing, but I submitted my headshot a few weeks ago for a short film on Actors Access and promptly forgot about it - as I recommend anyone else do. While going about my life, a few days ago I got an email - and a request for me to submit a video of me reading sides as well as for me to peruse the script - from the casting director! I'm sorry, I just wanted to share my joy with others. Here's to possibilities! edit: I wrote Actors Reel instead of Actors Access
Making song choices for Drama school by AnaSucks • last post Jan 18th
Hello fellow actors. I’m currently a young British actor, on a foundation at drama school. I’m applying for mainly BA acting and actor musician courses, however, I am auditioning for one Musical Theatre course (Royal Central) and was wondering what sort of thing these places look for in their songs. Should I find songs that work with my own accent? Or is it alright to sing a song in another accent if absolutely appropriate (e.g Santa Fe from newsies has to be sung in a Brooklyn accent). I’m usually alright at finding songs that exhibit my bari/tenor range to the best of my ability. Just wondering if there’s any particular things I could take into account when making a decision, or any things I should really steer away from! Thanks for any help
Intern at Talent Agency. What questions do you have? by futurebro • last post Jan 18th
I'm currently doing an internship at a NYC based talent agency that represents actors for film/tv, theatre and musical theatre. I've been super upfront about the fact that I'm an actor and they've been super chill and always been down to answer any questions I have. So, I wanted to field some more questions that we all might have. Anything that could help my and our careers as actors or anything to do with the business would be cool, and I'll report back with answers I get. ​ This one's for free: "The best way to get a meeting is through a referral or from a showcase. Mail from actors seeking representation get thrown in the trash.
Affordable Coaching by LiliVonShtupp • last post Jan 17th
Hi all. With audition season upon us, I was wondering if anyone knew of any good, affordable coaches. I'm mostly looking for someone to coach my acting (songs and sides), and help me conquer my audition anxiety.
Being picky about auditions by GratefulActor • last post Jan 17th
I guess I'm reaching out here in the hopes that I'm not alone. Please, keep your comments to yourself about taking every job no matter what it is because that's what actors do. I've heard it all before and I'm not interested. I see your point, I just don't agree...
Affordable Accompaniment Tracks!! by chickenlittle • last post Jan 17th
HELLO ACTORS!! Just wanted to put it out there that I know someone who makes affordable tracks for sale, whether for accompaniment, rehearsal, video submissions, lessons, etc. Their services include 16 and 32 bar cuts (or whatever you need - these are just staple audition cuts), full songs, added tracks...
All Possible Headshot options, looking for recommendations on which of these are best for getting a new agent/roles by SkedaddletoSeattle • last post Jan 17th
Seattle area here, originally a Portland actor. Just moved up here. I am posting a link of two different headshot shoots done most recent by two separate photographers. One set is me clean shaven, the other I sport a goatee. I am really into action oriented roles, having played a young cop twice last year. About to play a high school jock. I just turned 27. Here they are: https://imgur.com/a/X5gNPTC I want to do another shoot, but I am a starving artist. I don't have money like that. I need to find a good job here first. I want to do a headshot shoot showing off longer hair with a pretty boy look. I have many of those from when I was younger, but they aren't relevant now since they are like 8 years old and I look older now. Thanks for any advice you can give me. Be honest, don't sugar coat what's good and bad. I am in this for real. Thank you!
Best Microphone Equipment for VA and Filmmaking <$300? by FineDraft • last post Jan 17th
Hello! I'm looking for a decent mic kit that could be used for VO/VA and could also be used to make short films. I was looking to get this: [https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1158332-REG/b\_h\_photo\_video\_voice\_actor\_starter\_kit.html](https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1158332-REG/b_h_photo_video_voice_actor_starter_kit.html) Comes with : AT2035 Cardioid Condenser Microphone, Headphones, Steinberg UR12, as well pop screen and stand. Though I'm not sure how well it works for filmmaking. Anyone have any thoughts on this mic or any other?
LA places to practice and learn by mystuff1134 • last post Jan 17th
Hi all! I'm in LA. I came here a couple years ago for acting but got stuck in debt and a day job that can barely cover that debt and my other bills. Acting is the only thing I care about and I've been away from it for too long and I'm itching to practice and learn more and be around other creative people but I can't afford conventional classes or anything right now. I'm just wondering, does anyone know of an acting-class-like system or something in LA where I can practice with others that doesn't cost anything? Is there some place actors meet up to just practice and learn? I just need to do something! Please help.
22 years old and live close to nyc. No experience what so ever. Have an accent. Is this even possible? by zeusthunder • last post Jan 17th
I'm Colombian and moved here when I was 11. Even thought I've been told my English is good, my accent still comes out. This has over the years eliminated my dreams of ever becoming an actor. However a weird encounter happened with a director for SNL and ever since I have been thinking about acting from the moment I wake up to when I go to sleep. Him and I exchanged information and he was able to get me on set for SNL to be a background guy. I loved the experience but ever since we haven't really talked. I've expressed my interest of acting to him, but I was able to tell right away I'm not the first one to do it. Right now I work retail and even though I did comedy skits when I was like 8 (that I remember getting compliments for by my teachers( I really don't have any acting experience. Right now I have to work full time to support my bills and while I wait for my permanent green card. But I am willing to dive in to the Industry and downgrade my quality of living for it. Where do I start? I would really love to act for like a Netflix show or something. But I cannot find anything legit, which baffles me since NYC is 20 mins away
What to do as a minor? by cheezitincidents • last post Jan 17th
I’m 16 turning 17 next month and studying performance at a university, and I’ve done a couple of paying gigs but I’ve run into this roadblock where damn near all casting calls ask for over eighteen to play younger, and local theatres either aren’t going to demand a role for someone my age or they also ask for 18+ actors. I’ve been feeling sort of restless with the lack of work, and was wondering what recommendations you guys have to keep me busy until I turn 18?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jan 17 by AutoModerator • last post Jan 17th
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.
Email formats? by OtherwiseCamp • last post Jan 17th
I'm not an actor at all so I really have never sent a CV but an opportunity recently came up that describes me fairly well. I am supposed to send my CV, details, portraits etc but I'm not sure what to say and how to fit it all in an email. Thanks in advance.
HOW TO FIND REPRESENTATION AS AN INTERNATIONAL ACTRESS? by Fatherviolet • last post Jan 17th
Hello everyone!! i need some help, i'm a 17-year-old actress from a Latin American country, I've already built a very good resume with theater plays and short films and basically getting as much work done that i can in my country as well as taking classes and attending workshops, however, where I live there are literally no agents, 'known' actors here are a few people who usually have tons of contacts and it's basically a very privileged closed industry here, my main goal is to work abroad and i'm going to be staying a few months in Miami where i'm going to be meeting a director who's friends with my mom's best friend confusing I know, I was wondering if anyone knows about good agencies in Miami who are willing to work with international talent or if you have any advice for me at all that would be wonderful, i'm just working really hard for my goals to come true and I hope I can meet the right people, anyway thank you so much for your time :) Chau!