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Doubts and uncertainties. by tmf73 • last post Jan 9th
Hi everyone. This may be pretty lengthy but I'd appreciate any advice. I feel very lost in life and upset most days because I don't know which direction I'm going in. I'm currently in university and I hate it. Ever since I can remember, I always wanted to be an actress. It's a topic that I would revisit all the time, research about becoming an actor, etc. What stops me every time is this enormous negative feeling of fear, uncertainty and doubt. Because of these feelings, it's hard for me to figure out if acting is what I actually want to do. I don't see myself as a person who is the typical 'aspiring actress' in the sense that I was never a theatre kid, I don't fit in to the mold of the stereotypical artists who "live, breathe and eat" acting. It is just a lifestyle and career that I enjoy. Playing and learning about a character, developing those skills, working on set, the lifestyle, etc. seems all very appealing to me. And then I see people who say "if you're looking to become famous don't do it" or "if you wouldn't do acting without being paid then don't do it" and that's just not me. I want success and I want to be wealthy. I hope anyone would think that before entering a career field but that just doesn't seem to be the general thought process in the acting community (as far as I've seen). I don't know. Perhaps I'm just making excuse or I'm a dumb lost 19 year old but if anyone has any advice on my situation I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
Cinematic Power by John Swanbeck • last post Jan 8th
If you want to play leading characters on camera, remember this...
Demo Reel by itsbrielleb • last post Jan 8th
What is the best way to start/create a demo reel? Especially, if you don't have a lot of experience with speaking roles? I have mostly featured background work, but would like to start submitting to jobs and postings that require a demo reel. Thanks!
"Fake" Demo Reels by Gladstone • last post Jan 8th
So I'm in desperate need of a demo reel, but have been having trouble getting auditions for indie/short stuff on AA/Backstage. I have an (OK) agent, great headshots, solid resume with lots of training, but am stuck in the catch-22 of lacking a reel (and can't get auditions due to...
Upcoming auditions for school by GabeDoc7 • last post Jan 8th
Hi everyone! So next month in February I will have auditions for two colleges for their acting program in film and television. I am 23 years old with culinary management diploma and I’m ready to go back to school and become an actor. The requirements for the auditions are to memorize 2 monologues that contrast with one another but they suit your personality. I already have that taken care of, the only issue I’m facing right now is what do I have to expect when I enter the audition room? What kind of questions will I be asked and how should I answer them? I know I maybe overthinking all of this but it’s my first time actually going into an audition so I’m a bit Nervous but confident as well! So feel free to lend me any suggestions or feedback on how to prepare for an audition that will mean a lot to me! Thank you to everyone who took the time to read my piece !
What's the minimum main cast members make on a TV show? by PuzzledMaybe • last post Jan 8th
Whether it's a network, basic cable, streaming.... what if you are a young actor with little experience. What's the typical first/second year salaries per episode?
Planning to move to USA by RodVarJr • last post Jan 8th
Hey guys I’m Mexican and I wanted to know what’s the deal for an actor on USA. I’m on my second year of acting and I’m planning to go and make my way there but I don’t know if I have a chance or not.
As I've become a more experienced actor, I've found that I have a hard time holding back reactions to my emotions. I cry more easily now and can't really hold it back. Anyone else have issues with this? by Im__mad • last post Jan 8th
I think it was after Meisner training that it became more apparent in my life offstage. Can anyone empathize? What advice do you have for me? If I get control over my emotions, will it undo work that I've done in Meisner? Edit: also maybe something important to mention, when I was in the later stages of Meisner, my first reaction to anything negative would be to cry. Now that I think about it, pretty much anything positive too. In everyday life, I could have a customer who brings up a death or coming death in their life, I can't look them in the eyes because I don't want them to see my eyes filling with tears. I have a great and healthy relationship with my partner and can't even confront them with an issue without immediately falling to pieces. Why?!!! How do I fix it...
Creating Better Female Characters by Phil Clarke • last post Jan 7th
For those keen to see an improvement in the portrayal of women on screen, please take a moment to read my 1st article in a series on 'CREATING BETTER FEMALE CHARACTERS'. It is based on the insights of 50 professional actresses and other women in the industry.
Searching for a voice actor: websites and services advice? by howling_machines • last post Jan 7th
Hello boys and girls, my company is looking for a voice actor but we don't really know where to start. Do you have any advice regarding websites, services or forums that we could use in order to find the person we need for the job? Thank you in advance!
can a young black male actor be successful with dreads? by ozymandias4672 • last post Jan 7th
hey reddit! currently thinking about my career and there's a burning q I can't shake.. I'm a young black male actor who has dreads and I'm curious about my career prospects. i am currently still in college and I'm thinking about pursuing an acting career in earnest after graduating. ive had dreads my entire life and have a hard time separating them from my identity enough to get comfortable with the idea of not having them. so far in college I've done a shit ton of acting (improv, stand-up, comedic plays/musicals, dramatic plays including Stanley in streetcar named desire etc) and haven't had to think seriously about my appearance. but as I'm thinking about the professional world of auditions, casting, etc I've started considering how I look.. I'm super worried about the potential problems I may have with my hair, but feel I have the talent to make it. is there a world where a respected, versatile black male actor WITH dreads can have a successful career? or should I be worried? haha help? thanks for reading!
I was a TERRIBLE child actor... BONUS STORYTIME! by prueslove • last post Jan 7th
Want to start acting at 23. What are my chances of success?? by cheshirecat6669 • last post Jan 7th
Okay, so first I would like to say I don’t expect to ever become a Hollywood actress, especially with the very limited experience I have at 23, but I’ve always been into acting. As a kid, my mom never enrolled me in acting classes for whatever reason, even though I begged her. The few plays I tried out for at my elementary/high school were DOA because we had this very exclusive theater teacher who never gave me a chance (not that she had to, but I do feel she was especially exclusive and harsh). But I have always admired and kind of envied people in high school who were so into theater, and people in general who’s lives are consumed by acting. I wish that was how it was for me. I have a passion for great acting. Basically, my question is, what are my chances of ever becoming a successful stage actor this late in life? Please be as honest as possible. If the answer is slim I’d rather hear it from you guys. I recently enrolled in an acting class for beginners at my local theater and want to see how it goes. If this is the wrong subreddit for a question like this, I’m sorry! Please let me know where I could go instead. Thanks for any advice ahead of time.
Any ideas, advice or hints for a Portland Actor? by lruF • last post Jan 7th
My friend suggested I post this here. I've been acting for 10+ years (high school, college, and a little bit of local theater) in Oregon. Not Portland especially, but I worked on a couple productions when I was in high school (not important now) and one for Fertile Grounds (an opportunity for new plays) and one for a local theater with some acclaim. However, didn't get the best reviews. The latter two roles were fun and breathed a bit of life into me, but that was a little more than a year ago. I did some work in a short film with a couple local Portland actors... and hell it was fun, but, I haven't heard much from it. I went to college for acting. I went to a great school on the west coast and eventually, after a lot of struggles with depression, anxiety and alcoholism I ended up dropping out of college. I stuck around until I'd overstayed my welcome and headed north toward Portland. I've been working here for a while in a few different lines of business but... I miss acting. Kind of put myself on a hiatus of acting. PATA (Portland Area Theater Alliance) were real champions and helped me find both of the roles that happened post-college. College was roles every once and a while, and attempting to get a degree in acting helped me out a lot. I've been in a rut. Simply put. Mainly restricted by myself, depression and anxiety due to some recent events. I was honestly wondering if there was anybody out there with some ideas for a 25+ year old actor, living in Portland (Oregon) trying to get some fire back in his belly, and just basically trying to put myself back out there. If you have any suggestions for getting back out there, coming out of a rut and or just putting ones nose back to the grind stone... just comment, help me out. I'm looking for any suggestions. Whatever might be helpful. TL;DR: Portland, OR Actor. 10+ years of acting experience. Refell in love with acting in high school. Then I went to college for acting, did it for a while and dropped out. I tried getting back out there with the assistance of a few peers and struggled. I'd like to make a better go of it, but am looking for suggestions, ideas, tactics, exercises etc.
Voice Actress (possibly 2) needed to Voice-Over Characters by Nafei93 • last post Jan 7th
Titanforged Entertainment is looking for a voice actress to create dialogue voice-overs for characters. Our current project is a ***3D Multiplayer Tabletop RPG Game*** containing ordinary tabletop games but using characters instead of ordinary pieces. You can think of it as characters from a MOBA used as pieces for board games such as chess, ludo and so forth. Here are the two characters that needs voice acting. If you think you could handle one of them, send me a PM and let's talk! **REQUIRED:** It is required that you are able to post-process your own voice-overs to make them sound incredible. Your voice may sound nice without post-processing but let's make it sound amazing and RPG-like with some editing on top of it. ​ **The position is paid. We will discuss further in PM.** ​ # Elvish Archer https://i.redd.it/fa4egzz3b2921.png ​ # Demonic Queen - This screenshot does not show the finished state of the character. https://i.redd.it/fa1mqfk7b2921.png
If you could change one thing about the audition process, what would it be? by TheaterNerd • last post Jan 6th
We all know how nerve-wracking the audition process can be! If you could change any one thing about it, what would it be?
Oops! by OneOneOne1 • last post Jan 6th
Hey everyone, Hoping someone else has made the same mistake and can help me out... I was in a different market for a while and recently paid my union dues. I’m back in the city to audition this week and just realized my new AEA card is being sent out...
Where can I find actors talking about their actual process? by banananuttt • last post Jan 6th
It seems incredibly hard to find. I've gone to SAG-Foundation, Off Camera with Sam Jones, Audrey helps actors and more. It seems really challenging to find actors talking about how they break down a script and put on the amazing performances that they do. what gives?
Inception: A Passion Project by animASonus • last post Jan 6th
Hi! New-ish performance actor here. I'm starting a solo project called "Inception: A Passion Project" where I memorize and accurately recite the entirety of the movie 'Inception' in one shot, no edits, to a playthrough of the movie with the voices muted. I was wondering if there's anyone familiar with the adaptation industry who would be willing to give me advice on 1) how best to avoid legal trouble (obtaining rights to use and publish Warner Bros content) and 2) how to go about memorizing and reciting a script of that length. Some quick background: I believe I have the unofficial record for most times seeing Inception, having lost count around 86 since it's release in theaters and subsequent release on DVD (hence 'A Passion Project'). Given my experience with the material, I don't believe I'll have significant difficulty with the content itself, but I've never had to memorize more than a few lines in the few plays I've been in. Keeping all of that in my head and being able to recite it perfectly while staring into a camera for almost 3 hours straight is going to be where I'll have the most difficulty. To add to the challenge, having the movie play alongside my recitation will force me to lip sync with the actors on and off screen. It's a significant undertaking, but I don't have a solid deadline, just to complete it before the end of the year. I would also like to chronical the process on a platform like Twitch with the final production being posted to Youtube. If anyone is familiar with the legal side of broadcasting rehearsals, I'd also like some insight from professionals, up to and including if anyone would actually enjoy watching something like that. Thanks in advance~!