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Are acting classes worth it? by stargirlkim • last post Oct 29th
I have always wanted to be an actress all I have done is a bunch of plays in middle school and high school I am now 24 and I was thinking of taking some classes but I’m just wondering if they are even worth it?
(LA) LOOKING FOR FEMALE AFRICAN AMERICAN BACKGROUND ACTORS FOR FEATURE FILM! by Zchmhssn89 • last post Oct 29th
This project tells an inspiring story based on the real conflict of Nigeria and the terrorist organization called the Boko Haram, who have kidnapped thousands of girls to be sold as sex slaves. This is a story of female empowerment. We're able to offer free professional headshots, but unfortunately, this is unpaid. There's not a lot of funding for this type of movie, so our budget is small. That being said, this is a powerful story that we're very excited to tell. You would be playing a Boko Haram captive alongside our ensemble of leads! There are also many days open that we need talent for, so you can come out for as many as you like to increase your time on camera! We will be filming in Santa Clarita. Please include a photo with your submission. Below are the dates that we're looking to cast, along with some additional info about the project. Help us tell this important story! IF INTERESTED, PLEASE EMAIL ME DIRECTLY AT risethefilm@gmail.com "Heir to the throne, Princess Aisa has her world flipped upside-down when her sister is kidnapped by the terrorist organization known as the Boko Haram. When her government fails to take action, Aisa gets herself captured to find her sister and bring her home safely, learning the plight of those captive women who came before her." AVAILABLE DATES: 10/31, 11/2, 11/6, 11/8, 11/9
Has anyone else taken Actor’s Therapy? by TheaterNerd • last post Oct 28th
If you’re looking to build a book, questioning what’s in your book, wondering if a song is good for you, if you want to workshop a song or a monologue for an audition, if you can’t choose between a song or a monologue for an audition, Actor’s Therapy is amazing....
Slating by srg11 • last post Oct 28th
what is the proper way to slate at an equity MT audition?
Totally new to acting: What should I spend my money on? by MiserableText • last post Oct 28th
I (27 F) have always wanted to try acting, and I am moving to NYC in about 6 months. I have spent the last 9 years in school, and I got my Master's in Creative Writing. I recently got a windfall of money, and I paid off all of my debts, built an emergency fund, and have some left over. I have around 20k that I can spend on pursuing acting, and I am not sure how I should use it. I want to take some classes, but I don't know if it would also help to spend money on cosmetic procedures like Lasik (I wear glasses), porcelain veneers, under eye fillers, etc. I know that appearance isn't what makes one valuable as an actor, but I also know having a neat appearance could help me. tl;dr Is it worthwhile to spend money on cosmetic procedures when pursuing acting?
Emotional block that I can't get past... Anyone else? by icandrownoceans • last post Oct 28th
I have been acting consistently for about 10 years now. I have finally gotten to a place in my work where I feel very proud of the work I do. That is not to say I think I'm hot shit. I still have TONS to learn and infinite room for improvement. But, while I can and will continue to grow and improve, I do feel comfortable with where I am in my journey, especially in my ability to develop a strong point of view and listen and respond within the borders of that POV. Hooooowever, I am currently in a show playing a role that is INCREDIBLY emotional. It's a character that is HYPER sensitive so she is moved in ways that I often have a hard time dropping in/staying connected to. In particular, there is this one moment right at the top of the show where I am REQUIRED to break down sobbing over something that many people would deem trivial. I desperately want to honor the character's experiences and treat her and her emotions with the respect they deserve. Yet, despite my best efforts, I cannot get myself to where I need to be in that moment. This is kind of a theme in the rest of my work too. I feel very confident in my risk taking and listening abilities and generally have no fear of looking stupid or silly. Still, despite the fact that I often get cast as characters with mental illnesses (probably because I understand them on a personal level), I cannot get myself to truly get emotional in an organic and truthful way, at least not with consistency. (I can sometimes, but my average is not nearly as high as I would like.) Has anyone else had a similar experience? Do you have any tips or exercises for dealing with this within the perimeters of the show and/or in the rest of my work? (As a note, if you're coming from the Larry Moss school of thought as I do, no need to ask if I'm in therapy. The answer is "why yes of course." It's also relevant to mention that the sobbing in the above mentioned scene is required. I am usually more interested in the fight against crying than I am in the actual tears. I'm not trying to be a weepy actor. I just don't know what to do when it is a necessity. And, lastly, I am not looking for quick fixes or tricks. I just want to get to a place where I will be able to consistently give my team and the character what they need.) Thanks in advance for any and all advice you can give! Much appreciated.
acting career ladder: do you have to start off in commercials before moving up to principal? by miceinwalls • last post Oct 28th
Confused as usual LOL. I had an interview with an agent who mentioned that if you are new, they will always start you off in the bottom of the career ladder, being commercials. ​ I find this news to me since I have met people who never done commercials but book gigs for principal roles. ​ I don't understand the career ladder too well. Starting in commercials make absolutely no sense since the auditions are fairly easy but **most importantly**, it is much more competitive and chances of booking is difficult due to the lax standards for acting quality (you do not need to be a trained actor to audition for commercials, maybe improv but definitely you need training for principal roles). ​ I can understand principal roles then moving up to lead and supporting, but I am not quite sure how starting commercials would be beneficial. ​ ​
How HBO supports actors doing sex scenes by hiring intimacy directors by faitswulff • last post Oct 28th
What's your favorite acting podcast? by Chris_Knowles • last post Oct 27th
I have a real long commute, so listening to podcasts really help me survive the grind. I've heard of a few different acting podcasts, such as Inside Acting and Hollywood Close-Up but I'm curious to see what else is out there, and what listeners find helpful. What are your favorites...
Kicking A Bad Vocal Habit by ironiclesbianclown • last post Oct 27th
I am a college student and we are doing A Streetcar Named Desire. I was called back for Blanche but ultimately was cast as Eunice. I asked the director for notes on my audition and callback (a common practice in my school) and she basically said that what held me back from the role was my vocal skills. I have a tendency to go into a higher less grounded place when my emotions really kick in. It is hard for me to notice when it is happening because of said emotions. I also have a slight lisp. The combination of these things made my director believe I could not carry the show vocally. I am incredibly frustrated and I want to fix this about myself as an actor ASAP. I am reaching out to the schools voice for the actor teacher (a class I have already taken but am thinking about taking again for no credit) and have not heard back yet. I want to prove myself during this rehearsal process. TLDR: Do you have any recommendations on exercises/other things to work on to help me get this vocal grounding? Is this something you have experienced?
Nyc : Bringing your baby into a professional audition room by CuspChaser111 • last post Oct 27th
Actress I know here in nyc brings her baby into a professional sag-AFTRA audition- another girl and myself have to audition with baby in stroller uh what do you think happened as soon as CD calls action? Baby starts freaking asking for attention- wtf - girl’s husband a big wig and has connections and is known in industry so I couldn’t say anything - basically all of our auditions were ruined wtf how is this allowed? So much of audition was improv and I could barely hear her wtf how is this allowed!?!!
(Stage) actor fired a real gun loaded with blanks at me. This is a scene change that the director told me nothing about. I'm pissed. by Kazorov • last post Oct 27th
The scene we've been rehearsing for months involves my character getting hit with a breakaway glass bottle then beat up by thugs. Tonight when we rehearsed it I performed my part as usual only to see my fellow actor 5 feet away pointing a revolver at me and pulled the trigger. Everyone knew about this scene change but me. It was loud as shit but I didnt want to over react because I thought it must have been a cap gun and the actor is kinda my friend and hes been known to mess around and take scenes a little too far. I've been pissed ever since I found out it was a real gun with blanks. He showed me. It's his personal gun and he said "it's fine its blanks" It's a close quarters cramped scene with 8 people involved and no one seems to think it was a big deal. And it's in a smallish building so my ears still hurt. Should I be pissed? I'm kinda venting on here I guess but I would really like to know what you think.
Advice for acting in South America? by UnlikelyMoment • last post Oct 27th
I want to become an actor, but all the advice that I find is US or UK centric. Most of them advice not to move right away, but where I come from, Perú, there isn't so much of a film industry or anything of the sort. I would like to apply for an acting school abroad but right now, I don't have much of a resumé. Any advice?
Film Actors and Directors Collective by sagemichaelstone • last post Oct 27th
So I'm taking a gap in my studies and moving to LA in January to start auditioning for film and get experience in the industry. I went to school for acting for a year, but the program wasnt quite what I was looking for. I wanted something more collaborative, film based, and filled with constant creation. I've been following the rise of music collectives (musicians and producers banding together to put out constant work) over the last few years and think the model could work for young actors and directors looking to gain experience and create some cool collaborations. I want to find a big group of creators to move into a house in LA together, split rent, and make some films to gain experience while we apply for professional work. Does this exist? How can I find something like this? Does anyone have interest?
Is it that important to be a lot emotional as an actor? by skiasonar • last post Oct 27th
Hi everyone, this is my first post here in r/acting. I'm a high school student and very passionate about acting, and even if I'm thinking about pursuing a career I haven't made a decision yet. One of the things which make me doubt the most about whether I have the talent to become an actor or not is that I'm not able to express strong emotions. This is also, paradoxically, the reason that made me know the world of acting at first - I began to take classes because, apart from loving theatre, I had trouble in connecting with the emotional part of myself. Right now I feel like I've made progress, but I still can't cry or laugh ostensibly when acting, and I'm worried that having a limited emotional range could be a great obstacle for me. However, I've also read many times that being natural is more important than being emotional, and that sometimes getting too much into that side could feel forced and overacted. I was wondering, how much is important to learn to express raw, strong emotions? Is that a necessary part of being an actor, and should I put the most of my efforts in overcoming this limit? And if it's really that essential, do you have any tips in developing this ability? Thank you very much :)
It's opening night for what has been the greatest play I've ever been a part of. by TheBraveBadger • last post Oct 26th
I'm experiencing so many different emotions right now. I've done quite a few plays over the past couple years (currently a senior in college), but this has easily been the best experience I've ever had. There was no off the stage drama whatsoever, everyone was equally dedicated to creating a genuine piece of art. Which I've found is rare. I mean, this is a college production. We have a small cast, but normally there is at least some problem that arises. But no, we grew so much as actors, people, and friends. Hell, we stayed a good forty-five minutes after our final dress last night talking about how proud of each other we all are. I've NEVER had that before, even in high school! I really care about these people a lot, which makes me feel all the more sad because from past experiences, I know that it's common to just lose touch and talk less frequently until you stop talking altogether. It sucks. But those are my thoughts. I just wanted to share with all of you that when you have the good fortune of getting to work with a group of people you genuinely love and care about, don't take it for granted. It's rare. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Casting Sites for London by solaogun • last post Oct 26th
Just a question to any London/UK based actors in here. Does anyone have any preferences of casting websites they’d use. Just finished my degree and looking for work, just wanting to know some experiences that people have had with them, good or bad. P.s.Bearing in mind I don’t think i’ve got the work to jump on Spotlight yet.
How often do background actors get bumped up to principal roles? by caalittlemiss • last post Oct 26th
Lately, both on here as well as on the TMFA facebook group, I see actors sharing stories about how they started as a background actor when they were then bumped up to a speaking role. It seems like a lot of them mention it happening, although they never go into detail of exactly how. Does this happen often? If it does, does the director or someone on production just pick a random background actor and tell them to say a line? Do they audition all of the background actors for it right then and there? P.S. this is just a curiosity question. I've never done background work and don't have much of an interest in doing so right now (I know, the experience of being on real set and all) seeing that background actors tend to be treated poorly and aren't paid very much. But if this is one means of getting a speaking role in a larger movie, it might be something to consider. Curious as to how often this happens.
How do actors get housing when having production overseas? by karalayne • last post Oct 26th
For example, if a production of a movie or a series (with both equity and non-equity actors) were to take place in a different country, how are they provided housing? Are actors allowed to bring one person (partner, family member, etc) as a guest to stay with them overseas?
A teen who needs serious advice!Thanks in advance if you read this because this was probably unnecessarily long. by moonorince12 • last post Oct 26th
Hi everyone, so I’m a senior in High school and I’m going to be graduating soon next year and acting is something I’ve wanted to since I was a kid. I’ve also loved singing and writing but I feel acting would allow me the chance to venture into those opportunities in the future. So a few years ago in middle school I even went to a casting call for a local talent agency and was accepted. This is one of the first moments where I ever got a real taste of the “business” I suppose and it was such a happy moment in my life but it fell through because my family wasn’t very supportive of it and since I was a kid I wasn’t confident in the whole thing or my abilities . Not that I’m stuck on the agency thing and getting one, I’ve read post where it says actors should hold off on trying to do that, it was just something that made me feel confident in my dream, something that I like to look back on. But now I’m getting to the point where I feel I have to start working towards my goal. So if anyone has any advice about what steps I should start taking? Like if I should go to college for acting, although don’t you have to audition for things like that? I don’t think I’m at any level where I could be accepted when I have zero real experience? Move out to Atlanta or L.A, cities that I have seen have a lot of casting opportunities? <—- That seems daunting. I don’t have a clue, so if anyone has any advice, words of wisdom, ANYTHING. I’m ready to listen.