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ATL Agent Advice by celiner1 • last post Dec 31st
I moved to Atlanta recently for career and family reasons (and because honestly I lived in LA for almost a decade and never felt at home the way I did in Atlanta). Anyway, while I’ve been researching their client lists on IMDB Pro, I’m wondering if anyone had any personal or second-hand experience (good or bad) with the following agencies I’m planning on submitting to in the new year (some of which I have referrals to, others would just be blind submissions): * \- **Houghton** * \- **AMT** * \- **STW (I have a referral)** * \- **Stewart (have a referral)** * \- **Privilege** (I wasn't even gonna bother with Alexander White or People Store because their website submission sections are basically like “Ugh, please don’t.”) If I don’t hear back from any of the above, I may also submit to: ​ * \- **Classic (have a referral)** * \- **Bold** * \- **J Pervis** * \- **Jana Van Dyke** **If you have experience with them, can you answer any or all of the following?** * \- If they rep across the board, are their commercial, theatrical, and VO departments equally strong or would you say one of their departments was stronger and it might not be a bad idea to submit to separate agents for commercial, theatrical, etc? * \- How often do/did you go out on union auditions during episodic season? * \- How often did you go out on union auditions for commercials (on-camera commercials and VO)? * \- What was your relationship/communication like? Was it hands-on and personable, or did they not want you to talk to them unless it was to confirm a callback, and you were kind of on your own otherwise? * \- Did your agent know everyone on their roster, or was it more of a faceless machine where developmental talent (those with few or no co-stars like me) got lost? * \- As a bicoastal actor that lives in Atlanta now, but still flies back and forth a lot for ongoing VO work in LA, it’d be a huge plus for me if the Southeast agent I sign with was bicoastal too. Does your agency either have a theatrical branch in LA (like Stewart) or have the relationships where they could secure you theatrical auditions in other markets outside the Southeast? (This might be something that’s only achievable with like a People Store or AWA level rep, but I figured it’d be worth asking if anyone else ever had agents set them up with bicoastal rep). **Some context about me/my career/type if it's helpful:** I'm a 20-something ethnically ambiguous SAG actress, with a theatre degree and some stage credits under my belt, continued training in LA in improv (completed all levels at UCB), on-camera acting, and a lot of VO classes (which was where opportunities opened up for me most so I signed with a good VO agent and worked pretty regularly in animation, video games, etc. but VO credits don’t mean dick to theatrical agents in LA) My professional on-camera resume on the other hand is a bit lacking. While in LA, I did a bunch of student films, produced my own content, and got called in maybe a handful of times for co-stars by CDs I met in workshops (and was even put on avail for Mindy Project once) but I couldn't leverage those auditions or CD relationships to get theatrical rep there (agents were like "Cool. Let us know if you book") **TL;DR:** Which of the above agents do you have any experience with and like or dislike? (if you have any horror stories you don’t want to share publicly, feel free to PM me)
Voice acting by TheaterNerd • last post Dec 30th
Who has done voice over/voice acting work before? I’d love to get into it and I’ve always been told I’d be good at it. I have a good USB mic (Blue Yeti) and a pop filter, now I just need to put them to good use. Any tips or stories...
Because I've always been acting!!! by onemorepersonasking • last post Dec 30th
I'm in my late 50s. I want to be an actor. I've always wanted to be an actor, I just never admitted it to myself. After reading one article I see that acting can really improve my personal, as well as professional life! When I stop to think about this I realize that for better or for worse, I have always been an actor! And a darn good actor! This might explain why I have met with some difficulties at jobs. Learning the science that goes into acting might have very well allowed me to have a deeper understanding of the science of communication. As you know, communication is not only verbal, but consists of listening and body language as well. I am in the NYC/NJ area. I'm wondering if anyone might suggest a good acting school I can attend. Here is an excellent article on how acting can help improve one's life. https://adelphi.digital/articles/10-ways-acting-can-improve-your-work-life/
How a Celebrity Trainer Gets Actors in Shape for Movies | Vanity Fair by Zurevu • last post Dec 30th
Israeli voice actor sues Apple for illegitimate use in Hebrew version of Siri by boostyfeistrocket • last post Dec 29th
MONOLOGUE SEARCH - Auditioning for Emily in "Our Town" by androserea • last post Dec 29th
Heya fellow actors of reddit: ​ I hate that I have to make this post, I just really wanna pick all your brains. I am auditioning for Our Town with Emily in mind - and I want to find a monologue that fits the sort of life-nostalgic, reflective nature toward the end of the show. I have a couple monologues in mind that fit her character (i.e. one of Laura's monologues from The Glass Menagerie) but I really want to find something better. ​ The audition requirements are simply a one minute American Play monologue. ​ Sorry to be this annoying person, I just don't want to settle... I know there are better fit monologues for this piece. ​ All thoughts/suggestions welcome! ​ Thanks pals :) ​
I believe acting class will greatly improve my life and here is why! by onemorepersonasking • last post Dec 29th
My mother used to tell me I should take acting classes. That was years ago. Now I'm in my late 50s, she is gone, and I want to be an actor so bad! I did have one very short acting role for an eLearning video. I did not speak. I did great! People loved it. But that was back in 2005. As I study acting online, it's occurring to me. The art of acting can really improve my life! I will understand the vibes I am giving off not only verbally, but with my body language as well! Heck, I've been acting all along! I'm a darn good actor! And I have been making people not like me very much! But I was indeed acting to a certain degree! It's time to learn the entire craft and use it in my favor! So what steps should a guy in his very late 50s take to start acting? I have a few connections and I might be able to do some roles in commercials if I play my hand right. I even know a few people who have made movies. But I want to be realistic about this and learn the fine art of acting the right way.
Podcast about Jerzy Grotowski and the work of the actor by ArtisticPlatypus • last post Dec 29th
​ [Hey all, if anyone's interested in Jerzy Grotowski's work and approach to acting and performance, there's a new podcast episode about it. Highly recommend. ](https://i.redd.it/t6oltm5q08721.jpg)
Is Backstage.com Legit? by atomic_ewok • last post Dec 29th
I've been trying to find auditions to build up my resume and earn some extra cash, and I keep getting directed towards [Backstage.com](https://Backstage.com). I hear it's legit, but with the monthly fee and the amount of people scamming amateur actors these days, you can never be too careful.
How do living situations work out when actors have to do projects in other locations? (Other cities, countries) by chronicblandness • last post Dec 29th
How does housing work when for example, you're an NYC based actor, and you go to do a play or musical in say, Chicago or LA for a short time and then maybe it gets transferred to Broadway. Is housing covered somehow? I mean, you still have pay rent for the place where you're based in, right? I've been thinking about this for a while now and I haven't been able to find an answer.
Acting career by peepeeman76 • last post Dec 29th
Basically, like many others I’m sure, Ive always wanted to be an actor and be in movies, shows, short films, etc. Not for the fame but rather a sense of an experience and passion. I live in the worst possible place for having this dream because there are no well known actors (that I know of) that are successful actors. The only way possible would be if they moved away. Newfoundland, Canada is not the place to get discovered in an acting career and I’m too young to move away. And by the time I do I feel as if I will be too old because I want to start it as early as possible. I’m 14, so having my whole life ahead of me I probably shouldn’t worry but I really have no idea how to jumpstart my career other than moving away. The only local acting opportunities are for plays, which I would rather be in a film so it stumps me there too. I feel like I have to discard this passion and find something more “practical” because I feel I have no reach to it. It kind of depresses me to think it’s something that I might not be able to do. I feel something with acting more than I have with anything ever.
Roles by lion_bandaid • last post Dec 29th
In television and film, is it possible for an actor to have roles as a male and female? What I mean is that I myself am a girl, but when I dress a certain way and especially when I wear a binder (flattens my chest), it is very easy for me to be mistaken as a male. Many people have told me they thought I was a guy and there was an instance where someone kept asking me if I was a guy because they weren’t sure. I have played a male before in a play for my middle school, but for the future I’m not certain if professional film/television roles allow for someone to portray either gender? If it’s believable, can actors do so?
MFA vs Conservatory? by kazaam545 • last post Dec 28th
I'm really wanting to begin drama school in Fall 2020, and I want to understand the differences in training between the MFA route and a conservatory. I understand that getting an MFA would make me eligible to teach, which I suppose I'd be open to, but my interests really are in becoming a professional actor. So, how is a conservatory different from an MFA? What are the pros and cons of each? What are the schedules of each, and is the curriculum different? Really just looking for as much information as possible to make the best decision I can. Thanks!
What’s a range of compatible side jobs for actors? by lucarom • last post Dec 28th
(Meaning jobs that allow you the time to go for auditions and work with your acting career.)
Do Acting MFA programs teach the different acting techniques? by TheBinarySon • last post Dec 28th
Sorry in advance for the stupid question and the vagueness as well, but I've been up all night looking at stuff online and I've decided to just ask here. I graduated from college in 2010. My school didn't have minors, but if they did I probably got one in acting/theater studies. I've had a long history of doing plays in school before that as well, but LONG STORY SHORT I've had to pursue other things these last 8 years. My goal has always been to be a professional actor, and while I always had natural talent (so I've been told) and excelled in the classes as well, that was all almost a decade ago. Aside from brushing out my old books, notes, etc., and going back through a lot of what I learned about the various techniques, etc., I think it's safe to say that at this point, I need to go back to school after being out of it for so long. I'm unfortunately a few years away from finally getting back on track, but for kicks I stayed up last night looking at MFA Programs at UCSD, UCLA, etc. However, finding specific syllabi for various schools' acting MFA programs was difficult, and what I did find was vague and didn't mention the names I was expecting (Stanislavsky, Chekhov, Hagen, Adler, etc). Do MFA programs teach that stuff, or are you expected to be well versed in all that already?
Moving to Califonia NEED ADVICE URGENTLY by ActorDylanLee • last post Dec 28th
Hello, I am an actor named Dylan Lee. Recently...well I can't even say that. Recently I have been on edge lately. I moved out to California a long time ago from Chicago to do acting. It has been tough. Tough in the ways of: (Settling in to the new family I was with, getting a start, and well... the cost of living.) But I could of done it. But I yet, left and came back to Chicago after a few things went...south. ​ The living arrangement was not easy, I was living on a couch with a friend's family that metaphorically adopted me. The bills were so high I had to turn down the air conditioner or not use it at all. (Im from Chicago...we aren't used to hot weather. (So I'd wake up in a sweat pool every day.) ​ Anyway...I want to go back. Here in Chicago, it's tough for acting. I mean REALLY tough. I thought I'd have a better chance here than there but... I don't know. I remember on a trip back from the beach I was in a uber. And the guy told me "If I couldn't put up with all that, and more-- I can't handle being a "Hollywood" actor. I think he might be right. I want to give it another shot...but Im lost ​ What do i do? How do I start? Is it even worth it? Should I give Chicago another chance? ​ Thanks \-Dylan Lee ​
Iconic scenes actors regret filming by Amanda Toney - Stage 32 Next Level Education • last post Dec 26th
Fun watch: https://youtu.be/yVPjDXnQHvY
[PAID] Need two voice actors for a short animation! by BrookieYT • last post Dec 24th
The voices are needed for two stubborn children. Please send your demos at [awarajk@gmail.com](mailto:awarajk@gmail.com), saying the following lines: ​ "Chicken? Again?" "Can't we get something other than Chicken?" ​ Payments will be done through Steam or PayPal.
HOW VOICE ACTORS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS! by HanskyleVO • last post Dec 21st
New actor/background by Sean Goodwin • last post Dec 20th
Hey everyone am very new to being a extra iv bin in to tv pilots one made NBC n global but i was just a extra but last weekend this producer gave me my first non speaking acting spot as a cop. I think it very well my question is do you guys have any tips on being a extra like how to get more gigs. Also only one was paid but i figured you put in the times and it will all pay off . Last thing i should mention is i have a full time job so kinda doing this as a hobby with hopes it could be more hopefully this doesnt sound stupid merry Christmas