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Actors who’ve worked in LA... is it a scary place? by wingsith19 • last post Jan 25th
Actors who’ve worked in LA, is it a scary place? I ask this because there’s constant scandals coming out of Hollywood, with things ranging from sexual harassment, to child sex rings, to sex cults, lots of drugs and... well, you get the idea. People having admitted to doing nasty things just so they can be famous makes acting in LA sound scary as hell to me. For actors who’ve worked in LA, is this a big problem? Or something exaggerated by the media?
Headshot alternatives? by 20nurisk • last post Jan 25th
I am a new actor and recently have gotten an opportunity at an audition, but i have no professional headshots. Could self taken photos be acceptable?
Voice acting by afedavis • last post Jan 25th
Am looking into being a voice actor, can anyone point me the right way!
Any advice for playing Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream? by PM-ME-THICC-GIRLS • last post Jan 24th
Mostly done backstage running crew before, but got my first part in the school play. Smallscale, just hoping it still goes well. Anyways, since it is my first role as an actor, can anyone offer advice? How do I know if I’m overacting or something? Thank you all in advance, I’m hoping I can be with this community for many more years. :-)
Using sides from one project to audition for another by rockysgood18 • last post Jan 24th
I am an actor without a reel. I've made a handful of self tapes the last few years while I was finishing university. I made one self tape almost a year ago that I am really proud of but I was unable to attend the call backs. My questions is this. Would it be wrong to use that tape as a placeholder reel? Would it be infringing on an intellectual property by using sides from another project? Would this be a shitty thing to do or is it a nonissue?
Can you be a successful film actor living in the Bay Area or will you have better chances moving to LA or NY in the long run? by WEWEREONABREEAAKK • last post Jan 24th
Just wondering what the possibilities of living full time in the Bay Area and trying to make it as a film actor are. A lot of people tell me it's slim and it's all commercials and it would be much wiser for a person to move to LA and others tell me it's way less saturated than LA for actors and it's better to start and build up a portfolio here. Super confused!
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jan 24 by AutoModerator • last post Jan 24th
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.
Fire service advice (weird question) by DeFOOFER • last post Jan 24th
Hi there, first of all please remove this if it’s not allowed :) So I’m not an actor, I am in the fire service and I have an important interview coming up. I need to recall on different events in my job and life to answer questions and they will judge me based on the info my answers have, they look for key words. I have a list of the keywords they want to hear and have put them in in my experience stories I think I am likely to face. But this is now like pages upon pages of text, and I was thinking you guys have experience in memorising scripts so I was looking for advice on how do I do that? Do I just read and reread over and over? Thanks for the advice
How to find open/worldwide casting calls? (Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, etc.) by acrylicvigilante_ • last post Jan 24th
I've been curious about this for a long time. A lot of really high renowned movies and tv shows (especially those made from books) discovered their actors through worldwide open casting calls that asked actors to submit video auditions. They were more concerned with talent and "look" than they were location. I know a lot of the actors for Game of Thrones as well as the kids for Harry Potter were discovered this way. Most of us are on Backstage/Actors Access or have agents, but these generally only provide local casting calls. Are there sites that show worldwide open calls?
Rap battle voice role opening: Doctor "Eggman" Robotnik by Moleman-NineThousand • last post Jan 24th
My 48-minute Epic Rap Battle for which I have been making casting call posts here for a while, with wonderful results so far, is nearing completion in the audio department; I currently still have only eight roles (out of a total of thirty-seven) left without anyone cast for them. Among these roles is, true to the post title, Sonic the Hedgehog's iconic longtime nemesis. In the context of my video, he should sound more-or-less like the character's modern official voice which has remained similar between multiple actors starting from Sonic Adventure 1. The character has 22 lines across three short verses; these may acceptably be individually recorded in a separate take for each: the ability to actually rap continuous verses is not necessary here. Anyone offering to take the part should be prepared to record within the next few days' time. The baseline, negotiable payment for this role starts at $50+. Additional necessary details/instructions, the timestamped script for the character and the incomplete audio file with the music will be swiftly forwarded to any candidates for the part via direct messaging upon their commenting on this post.
Voice Acting for Cartoons and Animation by HanskyleVO • last post Jan 24th
I'm going to start a series on my [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLe2zoWkc8N-iOBoTS-11zQ?view_as=subscriber) channel about the ins and outs of voice acting for character and I am looking for questions that people (amateurs or burgeoning professionals) may have about the industry and what sort of struggles you are having when it comes to things like character creation, auditions, etc... I know some of these questions are probably already answered on here but people learn in different ways and I know personally I connect easier when things are explained in a sort of one on one face to face type of setting. So my goal is to give voice actors a free, easy to access and understand, resource for all things character.
Spike Spiegel Voice Actor Steve Blum AMA This Thursday, January 24th, at 6 PM Pacific time! by -WakaJawaka- • last post Jan 23rd
Trip to NYC by Bootsandbones • last post Jan 23rd
Hi all! I'm an actor coming from a small town where I do community theatre + Fringe + training for medical students. I'm taking a trip to NYC the first week of April and want to be productive for the 5 days I have before my partner joins me and we go into vacation/family visiting mode. I've looked into taking a week-long intensive at UCB but they only have one for the second week that month. Does anyone have any suggestions for classes I can take for a few days or something else I can do to make the most of my time as an actor in the city? I really appreciate all of the great information I come across on this subreddit so I'm looking forward to your suggestions. Thanks!
Rural Area by Kristus_ridder • last post Jan 23rd
I have been acting for quite a while now, about 14 years, in local play companies and would like to branch out into larger productions. My only problem is that I live in the absolute boon docks, about 1 hour from a large city, and have no possibility to move to Atlanta or Fayettville, GA. I could feasibly get a job as an actor in the tourist trap shows in the close-ish city if one ever opens up, but that seams like a dead end to follow. So my question is, Should I just give up and stick to local plays, try to get an acting job at the tourist trap places, or is there an option I'm not seeing? ​ Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Lets read scenes together! by Lovejenlove • last post Jan 23rd
I just had an idea to connect with other actors over skype to read scenes. Not for auditions, but just for practice. One of my acting classes I visited said to read as many scenes as possible to exercise those acting muscles. We can take turns finding scenes and just read them together whenever we're available! I'm down to read any character that falls within Female 16-28
Thoughts on working as an extra - actors vlog by erindrapes • last post Jan 23rd
Hello, Reddit Can you please help me with Portfolio? by _LET_ • last post Jan 23rd
What kind of Photos should i click for my portfolio? Me and my friend we both are beginners, He is a photographer and i am an actor, We have good camera but we don't have studio we can do outdoor shoot only. Can anyone please tell me what kind of photos should i shoot for my portfolio?
PAID: Casting Young Japanese Actress for Vampire Pilot by RedCMedia • last post Jan 23rd
Hi Red C Media is a Philadelphia based Production company currently working on a television pilot for Neon Fangs, a moody late 80s Sword-wielding Vampire show. I am searching for a young Japanese girl (does not have to be full Japanese as the character is half Caucasian, but full Japanese also works) AGE: 3-10 but willing to negotiate age. One full day on set required. Gig is paid.
Performing naked - Penis advice by BullionGodspeed • last post Jan 23rd
I'm happy with my pretty regular dick, but am worried that he'll shrivel up on stage if I'm nervous or I suppose even cold. What can I do to ensure he is in good form for an audience? ​ EDIT: Thanks for all the feedback. For context it's a nude poetry reading. I'm not an actor, I want to push against body image/anxiety issues from when I was younger. I'm not trying to look like a porn star, more to prevent a worst case scenario.
Casting Asian Actors for a Fan Film shot in the Houston Area by Ambiant_co • last post Jan 23rd
Hi this is Ambient, I am currently working on working on a fan film based on a classic sci fi Anime series. ACTORS MIGHT NOT BE PAID; DUE TO THIS BEING A STUDENT FILM. Lead Male Role: AGE 13-17 CHARACTER DESCRIPTION: Quiet, Timid and Shy ​ Lead Female Role: AGE 24-34 CHARACTER DESCRIPTION: Spunky, brave, but Impatient during stress. ​ Supporting Male Role: AGE 35-50 CHARACTER DESCRIPTION: Heartless, Cold and manipulative For more info please reply in the Comments. If you are interested send me a DM.