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Introversion in Acting by IntroversionInActing • last post Nov 1st
As an introvert working and studying as an actor, it has been a recurring struggle for me to find my "voice" in collaborative and academic theatrical settings. I have often felt that my contributions have been overshadowed by louder, more extroverted voices in the room. I feel like extroverted actors...
Introversion in Acting by IntroversionInActing • last post Nov 1st
As an introvert working and studying as an actor, it has been a recurring struggle for me to find my "voice" in collaborative and academic theatrical settings. I have often felt that my contributions have been overshadowed by louder, more extroverted voices in the room. I feel like extroverted actors...
Relationship with new reps by tedcruzismystepdad • last post Nov 1st
Hey y'all, I'm an actor based in LA. Recently signed with two new theatrical reps - one on East Coast and one here in Los Angeles. I see a lot of posts about how to build up a meaningful relationship with reps, people asking "do you call your reps at least once a week?", "how often are you talking to them?", "are you indicating projects that you think are right for you?", etc. I left my previous agency because I felt there was a significant lack of relationship. I take responsibility for that, and want to avoid it this time around. When you are calling your reps once a week, what are you saying? Appreciate the help!
Projects to avoid? by Tilairgan • last post Nov 1st
What are the types of projects that voice actors should avoid taking, paid or unpaid?
Will I be too old to be successful? by jfelaheebaccus • last post Nov 1st
Hi, I'm currently 19 and I'm studying in computer science (University). I really want to be an actor, but I also want to get a degree in computer science or something related to reassure my parents (it's also my 2nd choice of career). I want to try and get into a theater school after University and I should be done in 4-3 years so (23-22 years old). Can I still make it in the film industry and be successful enough to make it my career even though I'll start acting after I'm 24 and I plan to act in Canada (Quebec-Toronto)? P.s. : I don't really have experience except couple absurd sketches I did for fun with my friends. Thank you and be brutally honest please.
The dreaded Blue yeti by vincincible • last post Nov 1st
I'm an aspiring voice actor from Virginia, but I'm also broke as hell. I got a Blue Yeti microphone really cheap and everyone says all their terrible. Is a Blue Yeti USB mic good enough for a first Voice demo. And if not, suggestions for Mic I should get, places I could go to record there, any suggestions would be more than helpful.
Anyone need an acting reel put together? by Krazyflipz • last post Nov 1st
I do video editing typically for video games, but was told that actors/actresses often need someone to put together an acting reel for them. If anyone here would need something like that I would be happy to help you out. Feel free to message me to discuss rates, prices will be VERY reasonable. ​ Thanks and take care
Accounting to Acting? by lomanthang • last post Nov 1st
I have been recently taking classes in acting from a studio and i really love it. I have a bachelors in Accounting and have been working in this field about 5 years without any motivation to get better.. I am thinking about pursuing BFA or MFA in Acting to help me become a better actor and to really test if it's something i want to pursue being passionate. Is there a thing such as part time or night school for Acting? Since i already have bachelors, do schools accept me for MFA? And is it worth it? I would greatly appreciate any kind suggestions!
Interested in voice acting but not live acting. Weird? by haroldkumar2018 • last post Nov 1st
Since I was a kid, I was always into acting. I loved watching actors express myself and I seriously decided to try acting when I was 16. But it didn't go as well as I thought it would be as I felt uncomfortable expressing myself on stage. But voice acting was a different niche. I was on my high school choir team and did decently well. Also since I was a kid, I used to make impressions of characters from transformers because it was fun. I know that just because I think I had some talent in voice acting makes me a good candidate to become a voice actor. If I ever decide upon this road, I would take it very seriously but for some reason, I feel like its kind of weird for me to be interested in voice acting but not in live acting. Any thoughts to this?
What are examples of good headshots? by strugglingactress • last post Nov 1st
Everyday people are asking if their headshot is good on here. Agents are always wanting good headshots but WHAT is a good headshot? Can you guys show me examples of headshots that actually get people in the room? I feel like I keep getting headshots after headshots. Is their a specific style or background or poses, or looks that casting directors like? If your an actor/actress who gets a lot of auditions It’d be greatly appreciated if you’d post your headshot too. I’d just love to see some examples! Thank you all :-)
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Nov 1 by AutoModerator • last post Nov 1st
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.
Podcast interview with Actor/Producer/Casting Director Gerald Webb by Michael_Dinich • last post Oct 31st
Actors going vegetarian? (Not vegan.) by CuspChaser111 • last post Oct 31st
I'd like to go full on vegetarian and I was wondering if it helped with your acting life. Did you get healthier? Lose pounds? Did you get less mucus-y? (Sometimes I think the milk I could cut down on, but not all the way.) I'm down to no red meat, just chicken. Or did it affect you adversely and did you find yourself tired on set, etc? Thanks.
Enough Credits? by Pleasehelp937 • last post Oct 31st
Hi. For the past 3-4 years I have been taking acting lessons and summer intensives at a well regarded studio in Hollywood. Some notable alum include Shi’a lebouf and Scarlett Johansson. I only add this to explain the seriousness and effectiveness of the class. Over the past six months I have been debating and decided it was time to at least explore the idea of an agent. I have been told short films are a good way to build up my resume, but I have also been wondering if projects through my school count. The plays through my school are performed at local theaters and directed by ex-actors. I have done about five plays/musicals at my time there. Along with that I have also been in a few of the student films at my high school ( not fancy college films). On top of that I perform with an outreach program through a nationally accredited regional theater. I have also sung classically at Carnegie hall and in London with a youth chamber choir. My question was, is it possible to get an agent with those “credits” in theory, assuming I send in a demo without doing student films? (i forgot to mention I am looking for a musical theater agent). Side question when they ask for “demo reel” can I send them a well taped video of myself performing a monologue or is that the reason I need to do student films? Thank you any help is appreciated.
Where can I see examples Meisner's repetition exercise performed by experienced actors? by Everearth • last post Oct 31st
Most of what I've seen are examples of novice actors or with inaudible audio.
I have multiple voices and am wondering if this is for Me by helpmenowpls9999 • last post Oct 30th
It's come to my attention that despite being far past puberty, I have absolutely no control over my voice(s). I have multiple voices to the point that people who I talk on the phone with do not immediately recognize Me, or comment on it. I get weird looks when I meet someone a second time, and when I talk to them I find out my voice has changed. This was a worse issue when I was younger, I vividly remember being unable to stop sounding like a boy with a deep, throaty voice one day at lunch. Some voices are impacted by emotion, but there are times I want to use one voice and am stuck in another, and there are other voices I have to force. A friend recently recommended I take voice training classes, but I'm not even sure I'm the right fit, and when I try to search "controlling my voices" all I get is schizophrenia information, or people who talk too loud. I am actually very soft spoken and can control the volume, but the actual sound of what I say has so much range it's kind of annoying. I am also not schizophrenic, I'm not hearing any voices, I just have no control over mine:) My questions for voice actors are: 1) did you pursue this line of work because you already had different voices you learned to control? Or did you start and learn your range? 2) do you have a favorite freebie site or video that you found helped practice different voices before employing a professional voice coach? 3) what happens in a voice acting class??? Is everyone sitting around saying the same thing in different voices? I am fully intent on hiring someone eventually, but I would prefer to learn a little control first
Good part-time jobs flexible for an actor’s schedule? by justsomethrowawayacc • last post Oct 30th
I’m about to finish training at a bank as a teller. I figured since it was part-time that I would be able to switch my shifts around when I had an audition or booking. But after telling my manager about a callback I have tomorrow, she let me know that she’s able to switch around my shifts for now because I’m still training, but then once I actually start working then I’ll be expected to work on the shifts assigned to me. I’ll be talking to her more tomorrow about this, but at this point it sounds like I’m going to have to make work my first priority, meaning the possibility to miss a lot of audition opportunities. This is especially difficult because the way my auditioning schedule works is very unpredictable. Most of the time I get notified about an audition one or two days in advance, and I’m thinking it must create a lot of inconvenience for my manager to have to switch me around last second. Are there part-time gigs out there that would accommodate for an unpredictable actor’s schedule?
Phil LaMarr Has the Voiceover Advice All Actors Need by DeadDillo • last post Oct 30th
Should I start by youtubing first? by MarleenMonrue • last post Oct 30th
So my lifelong dream is to be an actress. As a kid I've always tried to get a part in plays whenever possible but being a small town girl I only gathered so much experience. I've began taking some lessons but as they're really expensive I cannot really continue taking them next semester. Being a college student and tied up to a part time job I can't really audition right now apart from the fact that we don't even have good audition platforms in my country anyway. I was wondering if it's worth the energy making youtube videos like remaking scenes of my favourite movies or original content? I would also appreciate if you answered to my previous similar post [https://www.reddit.com/r/NewTubers/comments/9s38k2/scared/](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewTubers/comments/9s38k2/scared/) Oh and also, is it a stupid idea that after I finish college (I'll be 24) I begin professional education as an actress? Because I want acting to be more than just a hobby for me eventually. The last thing I want is being tied to a job I hate. I wanna be a working actress by the time I'm 30. It's not like the end of the world if I don't make it to Hollywood but considering most celebrities already started when they were my current age makes me feel anxious. I'm aware of not being the best but the last thing I want is to be the next disaster artist. I also don't wanna hide forever either. Also I really like Helena Bonham Carter style of acting, so what can I do to ''go her steps'' but also stay somewhat original?