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Extras background vs Acting career by Amanda Woodhouse • last post Sep 23rd
Hi everyone I am a Canadian actress, and my question is I am pursuing my career as an actress I have been landing lead roles, principle ect… If I did extra or any type of background just to make extra money or for fun would that effect my career, would I be typecast. I would never put it on my resume or IMDB. I still work my night job as security supervisor, but would like to get out of it and do something that is still in the field. I am also working on a voice business as well just not up and running yet, getting there. Anyway that would be great to get your feedback on the extras thing. I hear different stories from other people like go for it or don't do it, it will ruin me. I look at it as everyone has to make a living. I look forward to hearing from all ya.
Amanda. W.
I'm a woman but I play male roles better by GeekySlytherin • last post Sep 23rd
So I'm interested in acting but the issue is I play a better man than woman (which I am) I'm an amateur male impersonator, (and pretty convincing too) is it legal to have my acting persona be a man, or does my gender have to be public knowledge?
How do y’all handle being rejected for a role? by Aarontylertv • last post Sep 23rd
I just got an email telling me I didn’t get cast in a show that I really wanted. How do you guys deal with not getting the role you wanted?
Best European Cities to Act? by reannaroo • last post Sep 23rd
Just curious, which European cities would you say are the best for actors? Besides London?
DISCUSSION “What type of people are being casted most?” by lilwoodzey2013 • last post Sep 23rd
What type of people do you guys see casting directors are wanting for roles? I would love to hear your opinions and see what type of people are in “flavour” at the moment. Please share and say where you’re located. MY PERSPECTIVE - I’m American but I’m based in London. I have noticed that the majority of castings that come through are looking for “ordinary people” or “characterful faces”. Some instances they even say they’re looking for people in the actual field that they’re casting for like real police officer, doctor, nurse, fireman etc. It’s a bit strange because that’s the job of an actor to transform into whatever character they are given. And I have actually been turned down for a lot of roles because according to the casting director I am “too good looking”. It seems like TV, FILM, and COMMERCIALS are more looking for those everyday ordinary people unlike back in the Hollywood Golden ages when it was all about beauty. Have you guys noticed similar things/trends?
Help for improvisation! by ThorianTheHalfElf • last post Sep 23rd
Hey guys, in a week i'm going to audition. It's for a TV show and it's all about improvisation. The show is about real actors who sit in front of a podium. There's one person who tells who are going to play and what you're going to play. So a couple of seconds are all you get for trying to think of some good things to say, and then you need to go on. (So there's no storyline in the show, just actors who improv in a scenario.) I'm nervous because a lot of semi-known actors are in this show too, as it has a couple of seasons already. The casting bureau where I need to audition, I've been there a couple times for other auditions, and I've auditioned once before for this exact role and was rejected. What can I do to improve my skills? I think I'm pretty good at improvisation, but one can always improve!
Does working for a professional haunted house count as acting? by 221CBakerStreet • last post Sep 23rd
First year working for them and I've been told I have great energy and projection. I've actually been moved from my original scene to a bigger one with more to do because I was considered a stronger actor (only downside was the mask they switched me in, very heavy and very hot underneath) I applied for this job because I'm interested in working in horror movies and was hoping for some experience since classes are out of the question right now. Do haunted houses count as acting experience though? The house is owned and ran by a company specializing in haunted attractions so it's very professional.
Complex Sag global rule 1 question by louisjbookman • last post Sep 23rd
I'm curious about what Union actors can do. Can a union actor act for free in their own web sketch? Can they collaborate on non union shorts and act in them for free? If you say no... Where does making YouTube videos come in especially since they can make money? Instagram videos? Facebook? Global Rule One states: No member shall render any services or make an agreement to perform services **for any employer** who has not executed a basic minimum agreement with the union, which is in full force and effect, in any jurisdiction in which there is a SAG-AFTRA national collective bargaining agreement in place. This provision applies worldwide. By this definition it doesn't seem like these are employment opportunities since it's not for money.
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Any Experience with John Pallotta Studio? by axel32 • last post Sep 22nd
Hey guys, So I'm an actor in Baltimore, MD and I'm considering switching from my regimen of private coaching sessions mainly because: 1. I'd be going from ($75/ 1 hr) of private instruction to group lessons at ($60/ 3.5 hrs). This is obviously more bang for my buck, and I feel that I don't necessarily need 1-on-1 private instruction as much as I just need to consistently be in class. 2. A feeling in my gut tells me that I may not get to where I want to go with my current coach. They are a phenomenal actor and VERY skilled infront of the camera, but week after week, I feel that we keep circling back to monologues and scenes that are creative and fun, but do not fit my type nor help me with my audition package. I've worked with them for about 4 months now and I have no scenes or anything to show for it. I expressed my concerns during one of our sessions recently, and they seemed to understand, but we went back to doing the same thing. Essentially, I started looking for a "Booking Coach" (As Amy Lyndon would call herself) in the Baltimore area that could help me in building a demo reel that I could use as part of my auditioning package, and I came across John Pallotta Acting Studio in Washington, D.C. Does anyone here have experience with this studio? What're they like? If im looking for classes to improve my on-camera abilities with the intention of building my reel, improving my marketing package, and booking roles instead of just for the sake of acting, is there somewhere else in Baltimore or D.C. that may be better?
Hello Friends! by conan_11 • last post Sep 22nd
Just stumbled onto this community looking for a place to post a go fund me. I am an LA actor and I am apart of a group taking a small play from Dallas, TX to New York. I wanted to see if it was possible to post the information here or if there was a good suggestion on where to post it. We are just looking for some help to get a little more funding to make the trip. I appreciate any advice! This looks like an awesome community.
I made a website for acting and creative crew . Would love some feedback. by DivisionalMedia • last post Sep 22nd
I made a website on the side of my other projects for actors, models and crew to showcase their portfolios and production skills to get cast/hired on projects. Talentspots.com It’s pretty similar to Modelmayhem and Backstage with some project matching alerts like Thumbtack (a site for services). Still working out some kinks and design, but I would LOVE anyone to test it and give feedback. What you like/don’t like, what you see as value etc etc. Anyone that signs up for a free account in the next few days through this and gives feedback , I’ll happily upgrade to the premium level for life. Thanks !
How to professionally request off at your survival job? by worldtraveler9700 • last post Sep 22nd
I'm a server (cliché I know lol) and I'm fairly new to my job. I have to request off for a project as well as another job I have where I sing at events and parties (which is only a couple days every month) but I'm not really sure what to put as the reason why. I feel like saying 'film shoot' or 'I have to perform at my other job' is not reason enough for my management team. Just to be clear, I have no intention of lying as to why I need to request off work, but I want to put something a bit more accepting (I'm not really sure what word I'm looking for) that the managers will understand. Thanks!
Tell me about your worst audition! by Stephen Foster • last post Sep 21st
As an actor, I often feel like a moving target at auditions. So hopeful, so happy, so excited to work, but I've had my share of auditions that just went awful. I had a CD scream at me coz she didn't like my costume. I had another actor give me line readings. I once had a director answer the phone during my very difficult monologue.
Tell me about your terrible auditions.
The Business Proposition by Nic Penrake • last post Sep 21st
Couple of strong performances in this short film as one school teenager corners another in the Gents and tries to sell him his business proposition: Jay Penrake & Dam Adeyeye: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQWB3KtJWgg&feature=youtu.be
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Hugh Jackman - How to Have Emotion (Inside the Actor's Studio) by stanislavskian2 • last post Sep 21st
Manager suggestions for Developing Toronto Actor? by actingstarterpack • last post Sep 21st
Hey gang! Does anyone have any managers they can suggest for Developing Toronto Actors? I don't even know if this is the right question since all managers I have seen from my Toronto colleagues on IMDBpro are from USA. What I hope to get out of this is a few roles and for them to push my agent towards sending me to more auditions. ​ ​