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Actors who are Visual learners, what are some tips and tricks you have for script and character analysis, and execution? by Avointhearvo • last post Oct 16th
Help by martinipolice7 • last post Oct 16th
Hey guys, I'm an 18 year old who dreams of making it as an actor someday, I have not had any experience at all since my High School did not have anything to do with Drama, but I have a very strong feeling that I have what it takes, everyone around me thinks I can do it, I KNOW I can do it. I am planning on studying Drama in the university, and currently working part time job to save up and cover all the fees. I'm in Israel and after I'm done with my studies here, I want to move to USA and start my journey. What are some of the things that I have to do for a succesful transition? This is a question to all the foreigns who managed to start their career in the USA
Issue with the cast. by JequalsLplusR • last post Oct 16th
So at my college, I'm in the main stage show and there has been a bit of a problem with the cast. The cast is comprised entirely of freshman(all of the returning majors were cast in the studio show) besides 1 nonmajor Junior and 1 faculty member. I'm technically a freshman but I'm also 26. The problem with the cast is that during rehearsals they will not stop talking and being extremely loud. It is honestly unbearable. They constantly interrupt the music director, who is a bit of a pushover, and will be distracting if it isn't a part they are heavily involved in. The stage manager, who is also a faculty member, has been sick so he hasn't been there. The assistant stage manager has never stage managed before and pretty much always joins in on the loudness and NEVER keeps people in check. The director finally said something the other day (even pointing out that if this were a professional production that they all would have been replaced by now), but they continued being loud and disruptive once she stepped out. As one of the most experienced and oldest actors in the show, I want to step into more of a leadership role. Should I say something or just wait for the stage manager to handle it? I don't want to overstep my bounds but I have to deal with all of these people for presumably the next 4 years. I have also noticed the beginnings of divas in the making with the freshman girls that got leads. Something my upperclassman friends had to deal with for the last three years. Any and all advice on these issues would be much appreciated.
Netflix Audition by throwawaythrowsthrow • last post Oct 16th
I just wanted to preface by saying that this isn't me being bitter, I 100% understand that acting comes with a lot of rejection. This really is just a post out of curiosity. ​ Last month I auditioned for a Netflix series. It was for one of the lead roles. It was posted on Actors Access, and it was an Open Call type submission. Meaning you could submit yourself for the chance to audition, and then they would confirm, and you would send in a self tape. So I did all that. I thought my self tape was great, but I also knew that it was a long shot that I would get the role, since it was an open call type deal. I browsed Vimeo for the rest week after submitting, and saw tons of self tape submissions for the same role. Some were really great, some were real bad. None of the actors I saw had any "big" roles on their IMDB. ​ So like everything else in the acting world, I never heard back. But thats okay, cause like I said, I knew it was a long shot. Well today I randomly saw the cast announcements for the Netflix series. And every single part (All 6 main characters), were huge stars. That got me thinking, do they even look at the open call submissions? And if they do, whats the point of doing open calls if they clearly are going to go with huge stars who are being submitted by their big Hollywood agents? Are they just hoping to find that needle in the haystack? ​ Truly just curious. I don't regret auditioning at all. It was great practice, I had a lot of fun with the audition, and I was just super thankful for the opportunity. I was just curious if anyone had any insight on what happens behind the scenes in Open Call submissions for a big show like this.
London actors/ film makers by anonsweet • last post Oct 16th
Kinda struggling with building up a reel of footage and was wondering if there was any London film makers planning on making a short film/ anything on camera even just sketches. Are there any other actors looking to get more footage- I have a friend who’s pretty good at filming professionally and is always willing create a project, if anybody has any original scripts or writing they want to try out, we could do that. Getting sick of waiting so trying to do my own stuff.
Is it worth posting an ad for actors for a no budget short film? by A_uniqueusername77 • last post Oct 16th
I intend to make a small “duplass” $5 short film to shop around. I’ve had a screenplay optioned years ago, but this will be my first time behind the camera. Should I even post to a site looking for two actors? I just intend to submit it to some festivals. Which website(s) should I post too, or would it be just better to ask around? I’m about 30 minutes away from Louisville Kentucky if that makes a difference. Thanks!
Who are some of the best up and coming/young adult actors you like? by peacesignz • last post Oct 16th
Random, but I was curious. What young actresses/actors do you feel have great potential? I mean like under 30 yrs old or otherwise hasn't gotten huge accolades. Age doesn't really matter, just people who stand out who haven't gotten like an Oscar or whatever yet haha. Especially being a beginner in my late 20s, I'd just like to see who your examples of "great potential" are.
Money and working with my mom by Hiquirkykids • last post Oct 16th
Short version: I work as a kid actor and make money but my mom has taken it all (excluding 15% that has to go to the cougan account) until now where she’s offering she takes it all until 6k and then I get money until 8k and then I get 60% and she gets 40% but it’s unlikely for me to consistently get more than 6k and that’s with me paying for all activities I do and classes while my mom doesn’t save anything for me for college or when I move out. My moms said she talks to other actors we know and their parents get all their money and I’ve asked the same thing to ten of my friends and 9 out of 10 said they get all or almost all of the money they earn and we’re shocked to hear otherwise. I told my mom this and she cursed me out for doing the same thing she did. We’ve also been fighting none stop about everything and it’s affected other areas of my life. My mom can also be kind but especially with her fiancée around she holds me to double standards and gets mad at me for everything. The fighting has gotten so crazy. She’s taken ten months to decide her money plan and has decided to keep 100% of all money that’s come in in that period and gives me one week to decide if I accept her plan or I will be forced to go back to school (or I could emancipate myself) and almost didn’t give me that long. What should I do? Am I over reacting? Or under reacting?
Advice/encouragement when you feel like giving up? by iluye1 • last post Oct 16th
I'm definitely not going to actually give up... live in LA, I have an amazing manager and agents, have a ton of opportunities. I lost a dream role that I tested at network level for 3 months ago. Ive really only put my head into "acting" for these 3 months, listening to podcasts, reading books, watching films. I think I just burnt myself out trying to get over the sadness of losing that role by immersing myself back into it, and I probably need to do the opposite and not focus on it. Advice? Suggestions of things to do and what to do when you're just feeling down about yourself as an actor? Good youtube videos? Quote? Personal stories of overcoming depression? lol anything helps guys <3
NEW COLUMN - The Art of Networking by SecretAgentMan • last post Oct 15th
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/why-actors-sometimes-have-to-rely-on-networking-65568/
Tips on starting by Dill-Mi • last post Oct 15th
Hello! I’ve wanted to be an actor for quite a long time, but I don’t really have any experience in the field. I decided that I want to pursue my dream. I was looking at universities and saw that they require auditions for admittance should I take classes before I...
Which Topics or Subjects would you Guys Like to see a YouTube Video About Concerning Acting? by eddiemagic7 • last post Oct 15th
Hey talented people! So I have a YouTube channel dedicated to discussing acting and offering tips, advices and inspiration to actors all around the world. I'm looking for topics for my upcoming videos and I thought I would ask you guys if there would be topics you'd like me to talk about or questions you'd like me to look into and research for future videos. Anything about acting and breaking into film and television ETC. Here is my latest video for reference if you wanna get a feel for my content. Thanks for your input guys! :-) r/[https://youtu.be/7wOozjsXr5Y](https://youtu.be/7wOozjsXr5Y) https://i.redd.it/hrgm1zwsk9s11.png
Actors, what’s a surefire way to get a director to gain your trust? What’s a surefire way to have him lose that trust (or at the very least, your motivation)? by EastieBeastie • last post Oct 15th
*or her. Women direct too :)
Can your environment make you express emotions easier? by guitar_strummer • last post Oct 15th
Hi there. I'm not an actor or a student of acting, but I do enjoy tv and movies. I'm a university student in a third world country. I moved here from the UK 2 years ago alone. Since then, I've experienced tremendous highs and lows, and feel like I've been tested mentally and physically to breaking lengths. This country I'm in breaks you down to the point were you're always becoming frustrated and just kinda give up after a while. My emotions are a lot easier to express now than before; anger, sadness, joy, fear, but not really surprise (lol) My question to actors is does that make you a better actor? Like if a role requires you to play a depressed or angry character does it help to have a history of depression or anger?
Acting Inside VR! Ever wonder what its like to perform in a virtual reality environment? by Augmented-Actor • last post Oct 15th
Hey everyone, I recently took a group of Seattle-based actors to Pluto VR headquarters and we used their virtual reality communications platform to try and find out how actors will potentially be using VR as a performance platform. We played out a number of different common scenarios that actors find themselves in...auditions, classes, rehearsals, and performances and explored the many ways that VR might be a great way to find new opportunities and create shows. This is a two part video series I made showing the sessions and interviews with the actors who participated. It's really a lot of fun. Let me know what you think of this idea? [Acting In VR using Pluto](https://youtu.be/q4PUww_B5ns)
Can a more experienced actor explain to me why almost all of the most remarkable acting performances I can think of aren’t the actors picking up new mannerisms or traits, but rather themselves AS a certain character? by Dubstep4Dogs • last post Oct 14th
Some of my favorite actors that I go out of my way to watch their work, hardly ever seem to change drastically to fit a role. I recognize certain ticks or mannerisms of the actors because I am constantly watching them, yet I’m constantly amazed at their ability to convince me that they are that character rather than me complaining that all they do is act like themselves.
Grad School versus Conservatory - which is the better value? by SingOutLouise16 • last post Oct 14th
I've been working as an actor and singer here in NYC for almost ten years since finishing my undergrad. I want to deepen my acting chops and strengthen my network, because I came from an undergrad that had zero connections. Money is a serious consideration (i.e., couldn't afford NYU without a major scholarship). But I'm overwhelmed with the grad school research - I don't even know where to start. Should I be looking at conservatories or official grad schools? Keeping in mind my priorities: the training itself, the connections, and the cost. Any advice would be deeply appreciated! ❤️
LOS ANGELES - CASTING ACTORS FOR STUDENT PROJECT by blondhedon • last post Oct 14th
Looking for actors in los angeles to help me film a 6 minute short. Looking for someone young, preferably under 5' 9" but not required. The scene involves some running but will provide water and snacks while filming. More details about the project will be shared upon being selected. I don't have enough money in the budget to pay but I am willing to share scenes and the finished to project for your reel and will buy you diner afterwards. If interested, please let me know as soon as possible by messaging me or emailing me at [jerryfs1997@gmail.com](mailto:jerryfs1997@gmail.com). Please include headshots in message. Planning to shoot October 17th a/o 18th depending on how things go so let me know as soon as possible. ​
Leaving a film through illness? by Briant_Gumble • last post Oct 14th
So I was an actor on a “feature film” a few months ago. It was quite low budget and my role was unpaid, only expenses. I did a couple of days of free work then had to leave through illness. I did sign a contract prior to filming. I have seen the trailer for the film and it looks quite professional, more so than I thought. I am in the trailer but seemingly only in the capacity as an extra. The production didn’t decide to tell me that the trailer for the film was coming out. Given that I worked for them for free on some days will I have any legal right to claim a credit or put it on my CV if my scenes don’t make the final edit. Once again I did work for them for free for several days for free and signed a contract.
Comedy scene in Toronto by floppythedog18 • last post Oct 14th
Hi guys, Once again I am asking questions about different locations for acting in Canada. This time I was wondering how the comedy scene in Toronto is and if it is feasible to have a career out there ? . Also I have heard things about ambition talent being the agency for comedic actors, is this true ?