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[Acting Advice] Suggestions for activities/exercises that truly help as routine by AKM_SW • last post Sep 29th
Which activities/exercises (according to you) are a 'must do' for any Actor on regular basis as part of their preparation to hone their skill?
Called for BG then given speaking role while on set by NorthTexExtra • last post Sep 28th
I recently started doing background work and have been extremely fortunate so far: during two of the three TV productions I've been involved with, the directors pulled me aside and asked if I was comfortable with some on-camera speaking. Of course I jumped at both opportunities! One was for a...
SHOW REELS - Something you CAN do. by Winniehiller • last post Sep 28th
Help me get paid? by throwaway_10483 • last post Sep 28th
Hey yall, So I'm going to be auditioning for a local event's character cast next spring. I have about 9 months until the audition. This is something I've wanted to do for a long time, but I only recently found out though that returning cast are typically the only ones that get paid. Newcomers who get paid need some sort of reason to be- typically they have a skillset above the rest (singing ability, makeup ability, ability to play a few instruments around the grounds) or some kind of acting experience (professional birthday party costumers, an extensive acting history) but beyond that the process to achieving "paid" status is kind of unknown. They want to be able to count their first years as "volunteers" rather than employees, which I get for a small company, but I need that extra cash to cover gas and rent. In the next 9 months I plan on putting together a resume they can't refuse. I have a few play's worth of acting experience, I used to sing opera competitively, and I have a decent following on instagram for a sfx makeup page. I know how to dance waltz and swing, I play bamboo flute, and I'm learning some other smallish portable instruments currently. Anything you guys can think of that will help me beef this up? Should I take on more acting roles? Get some kind of job that involves improvisational work? Focus more or less on "additional skills?" Bonus points if you give tips on how to ask about payment-- I'm not used to asking for it when it comes to anything that isn't a corporate job and don't know if there's a process or method to asking someone like an event director. I figured this sub would be a good place to ask, forgive me if it's not. (Note: Even if I don't get "paid" status at the end of this, I'm fine with it, I don't really expect this to work 100%. If anything I'm just having fun with this because it's giving me new experiences with some kind of end goal.)
MFA Programs in the U.K. by jadedjournalism • last post Sep 28th
I’m graduating from college this December and, since I wasn’t able to pursue my passion for the performing arts during undergrad, I’m planning on spending the next year or two training and saving up for an MFA program at one of the U.K. conservatories. It’s been a dream of mine for years and, frankly, I’d like to treat myself to it while I’m still young. My primary focuses are LAMDA and RADA, but I’ll be auditioning at two or three other schools as backups. Has anyone gone through the audition processes at either school (or at a similar UK performing arts school)? Has anyone here made it in, or do you know someone who has? Do you have any general or specific advice in terms of how to best mold myself to suit these programs?
Actors Connection in NYC by NimbusCloud1 • last post Sep 28th
Any positive review of this place is fake. They are notorious for stealing your money once they get access to your credit card. They advertise classes and then cancel them last minute without any notification and refuse to give your money back. I filed a complaint with the BBB and contested the charge on my credit card. The one class I did take here was taught by a woman with very little experience in the industry. Most of her experience was with short Independent films which I thought might be fun just to connect with some new people. It was advertised as a scene study class but that was a total lie. It was nothing but an improv group. And then they acted like it was a precious gift to give you the lady's personal email at the end of the class. I help run a film festival and emailed her to invite her to ask the directors she worked with to submit for free some of the many short films she's cast. I never heard anything back which I found kind of strange. I wasn't asking her for a part in anything or asking for help with my acting career in any way whatsoever. I approached my first and only class at actors connection with the best of intentions-I just wanted to meet some new people in the industry. But instead what I found was a fraudulent company taking advantage of naive people dreaming of being actors. Do not waste your money.
What are The Best Marketing Tactic You Can Think of for Actors? by eddiemagic7 • last post Sep 28th
I believe that talent is of huge importance but knowing how to market yourself as an actor is as important and sometimes, possibly even more. So many talented people in the world that no one will ever know about. Getting the skills is one thing but how are you planning on letting the world know what you can do? Video link: r/https://youtu.be/Vxqz4_G0IVs
When in-between roles, what's your daily routine that improves your craft? by prankster999 • last post Sep 28th
As the aforementioned title suggests... When inbetween roles, what should someone be doing on a daily basis? What routine would you recommend? How long should someone dedicate themselves to these tasks (in hours - minimum)?
Impromptu /r/acting book club: "Directing Actors" by Judith Weston by thisisnotarealperson • last post Sep 28th
I just started this yesterday, got it from my library. It's been recommended a million times and I'm finally getting around to it. It's written for people interested in directing film and TV, but as I understand it it's a valuable perspective for actors as well. So, if you're interested, grab a copy and read along with me. Comment here if you're joining and I'll make another post in a few days to get a discussion going. I know it's last-minute, but people have toyed with this idea for a while and I figured I may as well just jump in. Maybe we'll try this again down the road with more planning.
A few marketing tips and advices for actors about how to forward your career using social media and other tactics. by eddiemagic7 • last post Sep 28th
Short little video I uploaded on my YouTube channel talking about strategies actors and models may use to promote themselves in the industry! Hopefully one of these tips help someone! If you enjoyed please subscribe✌
What are the rules regarding SAG members working on international productions? by TheGoofyPharaoh • last post Sep 27th
How do international actors (say for example Mads Mikkelsen or Penelope Cruz) get to work on projects in their home countries in accordance to SAG rules and regulations? Do these international productions enforce and abide by SAG contracts? Say if I were a dual citizen who recently became a SAG member in the US, am I still allowed to work on projects in my home country without violating any SAG rules, even if said country does not have its own equivalent of an actors union? Does the SAG-AFTRA’s jurisdiction not cover international productions?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Sep 27 by AutoModerator • last post Sep 27th
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.
Angry Roger/Nice Roger - Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Eightyeightleonard • last post Sep 27th
Last night I gave angry Roger a spin. Initially I had been doing Roger as a bit more mellow, a tad bit soft. Roger is a guy that left his wife (and dog) to move to London. As part of that he got involved with Judy, who initially said she wasn't going to London with him then decided to. While it doesn't say specifically what Judy's age is, I view her as younger than Roger. Maybe even significantly (10 years?). They lived in one area of London then moved to another (smaller) flat so Roger could be closer to work. My interpretation is that Roger is living the dream. Away from his shrillish wife, infatuated with and enjoying a younger woman with a mercurial nature, living in a small, but cool flat, close to work, no kids. Whats not to like? Initially I thought Roger was a nicer. Caring sorta in a me-first kinda way. Then confused when Judy's son, Christopher arrives. Jealous of her attention towards her son. Intimidated a bit by Ed (who is justifiably pissed - but ultimately is a far gentler more patient soul than Roger). Nice Roger wants to help Judy but still keep what he has. He wants to nicely assist Judy giving Christopher back to Ed ... though as he realizes thats not happening he just sorta gives in. As I looked at nice Roger I thought he was coming across too ... plain ...? Not sure thats the right word. I was staying away from angry Roger cause angry is so much easier to play on stage than confused/nice/but-selfish. Its tough to get the "oomph" into the characterization and I was deliberately down playing some of Roger's oomph lines. But I liked the subtlety of it all. Just not enough. And then it hit me ... Ed is the patient one, the calm one, the actual caregiver. Sure we see him when he's angry and upset but thats not who he really is. Roger is the playboy. The one who leaves people and situations behind and steals others - with not a whole lot of thought about who gets hurt. Angry Roger played well last night. There is some timing, cadence I have to work on - but fellow actors and director all grooved more into Angry Roger than Nice Roger. That feedback loop is one of the greatest things I love about the stage. The Curious Incident of the Dog at Nighttime is such an amazing show. Absolutely in love with it. If anyone else has experience with it, I'd love to hear about it. Edit: spelling
Whats the best place to find auditions if you're going to be in LA for a visit? by number001 • last post Sep 27th
I'm going to visit LA sometime soon - anyway I could find some auditions? Any site I could find good auditions?
Any thoughts on this? by danaeuep • last post Sep 27th
Showfax, self tape, practice by Theurbanalchemist • last post Sep 27th
So I’ve been listening to a podcast and dig the idea of studying sides from Showfax and putting them on tape. (Audrey helps Actors podcast). My question is, should I send these to my manager to send to these casting directors? Put them up as clips or keep them as review?
Callback questions by spaceboy84 • last post Sep 27th
I went to a commercial audition. I got a callback for 2 days later. 1) I keep seeing on the web that people say you should wear the exact same clothes. Is this really the right thing to do? 2) If they are casting, say, 12 roles, how many actors get called back? Said another way, if they auditioned 50 people for the first round, what percentage, roughly, get callbacks? Thanks!
Current TV Shows for Mid-20's Actors by thizzle44 • last post Sep 26th
What are some TV shows on networks/cable/streaming platforms in the US that are fitting for young adult and mid-20's actors? Asking for a fellow actor friend who is trying to find shows that they are a fit for. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
AUDITIONS - A FREE CHANCE TO PRACTICE YOUR CRAFT by Winniehiller • last post Sep 26th
Do I have a bad agent or is this normal? I need advice please. by thisnoobisonfire • last post Sep 26th
Hi guys I have been thinking bout this for a while and wanted to ask the community if I should drop my agent or if this is normal behavior... This might be kinda long, I'm sorry, I just really need advice and to get this off my chest. Okay so starting at the beginning, I just got out of school a couple years ago, I've been working my butt off, auditioning, networking, taking classes and whatnot. I'm American and Canadian so from time to time I go to Vancouver and Toronto to audition. i've been submitting to Canadian agencies for a while and finally one bit - I was so happy! I thought I did adequate research on them and that they were good, but I guess I was wrong. My Canadian agent (let's call her Becky) told me to come to Canada for a month and that she would have a bunch of auditions lined up. She was sending me self-tape for a bit (she's sent me 3 in total) but said certain casting directors would not accept self-tape and she really recommended I come and audition for them in person so i bought my ticket and pulled the trigger. I should also say that I have an agent in NYC and they've been sending me out pretty consistently. I decided to sacrifice that for a month because I thought there's never really going to be a \*good\* time to leave NYC to work so I decided to just do it. Anyway, I get here and I tell Becky that I'm here. I don't hear a peep from her. I wait a few days and email Becky again...still nothing. I email Becky's assistant, Teri, and Teri says, "thanks, thisnoobisonfire!" And that was that. A couple of days go by and Teri (not Becky) sends me a couple of commercial auditions and one self-tape for a TV show (even though I'm here). I've been here for 3 weeks and that's all I've gotten. Meanwhile my NYC agent is sending me all these auditions for the major episodics and a couple of films and I had to turn them all down because I was trying to audition here and really make this work. ​ I finally got Becky on the phone and I asked her what the plan was (she was taken by surprise, I could tell) and she said, "well, the plan is to get you auditions, you go to them, and then hopefully book something." And i was like "....sounds great." (duh?) Then on the phone she asked me to send her something and to tell her when I had done it (even though as an agent she should know how to do this thing herself) and every time I tried to get in touch with her or Teri about it...you guessed it, she ignored me. What. is. going. on. ​ Every time I email her, she never responds. Every time I call and leave a message, she ignores me and doesn't call me back. Teri also sent me a contract a month ago and I read it over and there was something in it that concerned me. No big deal, I thought, me and Becky can have a discussion about it and come to a compromise. I emailed her my concern and nothing. I waited a few days and then emailed her again...nothing again. I finally called Becky and told her my concern and she said "yes of course, I'll send a new copy tonight, also when are you planning to come here?" It was a sudden change of subject but whatever, we made the plan for me to come to Canada and that was the end of the call. But guess what? She never sent the contract. So I never signed with her (thank goodness) but she still sends me things like once a month. She's on my Actors Access as well. Should i drop her? My relationship with my NYC agent and Becky are like night and day. I can talk to my NYC agent about anything and they get back to me promptly. I have to wait a WEEK to hear from Becky and that's after hunting her down. This isn't normal, right? I feel so upset that she convinced me to come here when she couldn't do a thing for me. My time feels wasted and I feel upset at her lack of professionalism. If I should drop her (we aren't even signed but still), how do I go about doing this and telling her this isn't working? I decided to cut my trip short and I am going back to NYC tomorrow to get back to auditioning. TLDR: My Canadian agent convinced me to come to Toronto during episodic season, and has ignored and avoided me since I've been here. What do I do?