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Susan Batson's school? by Film_ANTHologist • last post Nov 3rd
For those who don't know, Susan Batson is an acting coach to a lot of famous actors. After finding some info about her, I see that she has an acting school in NYC and LA. Her staff does private coachings as well. Has anyone been to her school or worked with someone on her staff? Thanks!
A Pep Talk for the Hopeless Aspiring Comedy Writer (and actors!) by thisisnotarealperson • last post Nov 3rd
Can someone please help me here with some general advice? by JacksonLimtk • last post Nov 3rd
Thanks for reading. I'll try to be as straight to the point as possible. I studied drama and theatre arts back in highschool. Out of all my subjects I gained nothing but straight solid As in both documentation and acting. It was by far my favourite subject and I even ended up taking it up into advanced highers which is equivalent to first year university. Coming from a science minded family going the drama route seemed like an absolute joke and so I was forced to move to a different avenue. I am now 19, run my own online business, fully financially independent and now looking for a way to get back into the acting world. I simply cannot explain the love and adoration I have for the drama industry. I love everything about it. As explained above, because of my science and business followings I did not have the time to ever fully explore the drama world and therefore I am desperate right now to get anything. Student films, adverts, theatre, acting classes anything. The mere fact of being in a room with other people who enjoy acting simply excites me but I have been incredibly unlucky in my search so far. I am currently finishing my final year of university in an incredibly small town. My town is so far away from other places that the university allows the local college to host the course which allows those of us who live here to attend the local college whilst still achieving the university degree. The problem that this brings is that there are absolutely no drama pursuits in this area. There is a small theatre which I joined briefly only to see that they were mainly doing plays requiring 30 - 50 year old actors. The closest major city from my location is Manchester which is where many things seem to be kicking off. Basically what I'd like to ask is that I'd love if anyone could give me some general advice. I've spent my time reading and studying the posts here about agents, agencies etc etc. I just want to know where to start. My plan as it stands is to get a few headshots, apply to several student films to build up my casting reel then move to perhaps Manchester or Glasgow next year then search for an agent. How does that sound? Please do leave some advice, I would appreciate anything. Thank you all!
Favorite voices/voice actors? by WhaleTexture • last post Nov 3rd
Hey everyone! I was wondering if anybody had particular actors or character voices that stand out to them. If you do, what about them do you like?
What is it like to be an extra in a film? by CrystalandtheGems • last post Nov 2nd
Hello! Tomorrow, I'm being an extra on a film being shot in my area. The studio approached my college for student actors and I managed to get into the scene they needed extras for as well as one other scene. I'll be on set for three days, and I'm really excited for the experience, but I'm not entirely sure what to expect.
Are these "Red Flags" actually Red Flags? by ActorActingInLA • last post Nov 2nd
Hello,I (23/M) moved out to Los Angeles last year from Nebraska. I signed with a manager last year, but my contract just ended and I decided to not renew it with them. This old manager never did anything for me, but always conveniently popped in when it was time for payday on roles I booked by myself. ​ About 2 weeks ago, I sent out about 15 emails to managers. I heard back from three, two politely declined since they already had my type, and one wanted to meet with me. I went in on Wednesday for a meeting in Burbank.Long story short, they offered to represent me and sent over a contract Wednesday afternoon, but my gut is telling me not to sign with them. Here's why. I'd love a second opinion from more seasoned LA actors. ​ \-I've taken two commercial classes so far, from two very well known schools. They told me that I should take another commercial class, that it'll look good on my resume. I REALLY don't want to take another commercial class. I have little interest in doing commercials, and would like my money (thats very tight atm) to go towards more theatrical classes, since the end goal is TV. But this is something they are insisting on if I sign with them. ​ \-I need updated headshots. Which I knew before going into this meeting. They have someone at the company, who is also represented by them, who conveniently also takes headshots. They didn't push him on me, but when I go to there Instagram page, they are constantly posting there actors headshots, saying they "Alice Just got new headshots done by blahblahblah". ​ \-Speaking of headshots, they told me I should do more character type headshots to be considered for more roles. This sounded a bit amateur to me, since nothing is more corny then seeing a headshot of someone in a cop uniform. They didn't say costume specifically, but since I play soccer on a mens team, they said I should get a headshot taken of me holding a soccer ball. That's weird, right? ​ \-I got the contract on Wednesday, and they said I have until Friday (Tomorrow morning) to sign it, if I want to partner with them. Is this short time frame normal? ​ My gut is telling me to pass on this. I left the meeting not feeling super hyped about it. The dude I met with was SUPER nice, but I just feel like what happened with my manager last year is going to happen again. I also am nervous about signing with a manager right away, because what if I hear back from my top choices soon after? I mean, it hasn't even been two weeks since I submitted. I'd love your opinions. Please tell me if I am overthinking it or if these "red flags" are actually red flags. I just feel like no manager is better then a bad manager, especially if they insist I do all these stupid headshots and classes I've already taken, again. Thats a lot of money to waste.
Should I give acting a shot? Would it even be possible? by kassee_is_not_cool • last post Nov 2nd
Hey! So, growing up I always dreamt of being an actress. I don’t mean the unrealistic “I want to be a star” stage that all kids go through; I truly loved acting. I was performed in almost every school play from grade school through high school and was even represented by a regional talent agency for some time. I had talent, but the main problem was that I lived in such a small, out of the way town so there weren’t many opportunities and my parents did not want to pursue this dream of mine. I ended up giving up on it by the time I finished high school. Now, two years later, I’m having thoughts about revisiting this dream. I have the freedom to travel as I please now and I plan to move to a large city soon, however I am currently a full time student with a part time job. I could easily quit the part time job if an acting gig arose, but school is important. My classes are mostly online though and I will be completely free throughout the summer. I just don’t know if it is realistic to pursue acting when I have already come such a long way in college. What do you guys think? Any advice?
UNDERATED ACTRESS PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO YOU WON"T REGRET IT by pipernicole • last post Nov 2nd
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I AM MARK TALKING Podcast is live again today at 4:30pm E.T. with Fikile M. Kani by Wolfofbklyn • last post Nov 2nd
Hey peoples, The podcast is back today with Fikile M. Kani. She is a grad of the NYU graduate program. She is very well known in South Africa. She is the wife of Atandwa Kani who starred in BLACK PANTHER who is the son of legendary actor John Kani. We will talk about her web series TECH BAE @techbaeofficial which she produced wrote and stars in. I had a bit role in it, too. And we will talk about everything in between, too. From acting, the industry, and whats going on in the world. We will be live on instagram @iammarktalking (my personal page) and youtube as well https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKrduPmnwSSe5xJfPkCtuQ the episodes will be available on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mark-talking/id1440266820?mt=2 and google play https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I4ruj75imtawtbb44mzvuobrmoe?t%3DI_AM_MARK_TALKING%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 Please listen and leave some feedback. Much appreciated!
“Better Call Saul” actor lied about being a veteran after cutting off his own arm. by sucobe • last post Nov 2nd
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?