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There Are No Stupid Questions - Sep 22 by AutoModerator • last post Sep 22nd
Please feel free to ask any question at all related to acting, no matter how simple. There will be no judgements on questions posted here. Everyone starts somewhere. So ask away!
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
I will help your IMDB STARMETER RANKING! Contact now before moderators get involved. by stahmakerthoway • last post Sep 21st
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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. ​ ​
(Toronto) Just out of curiosity - Actors who have agents, who are you with? by darlingamateur • last post Sep 21st
I’m new to the Toronto scene and am curious to know who represents you lovely redditors
Request About Classes in LA by j-marie-3 • last post Sep 21st
Hey team! I am an actress in LA. I have mostly film work under my belt, though I had a stage career before moving to LA. I have studied/been working in acting since I was 8 (now 30) and I have also taken classes at The BGB Studio, Lesly Kahn & Co (ongoing), and Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop (currently ongoing). I have loved all of them, and am interested in trying something new/shaking up my comfort zone/seeing what can guide me to my next level Specifically: I'm looking for a class that works with current tv or film material being released in LA, has an audition portion to it (implemented at least once a month), films your work so that you can see what's going on (not just "feel" it), and keeps actors of similar talent-level together (regardless of credits/agents/etc) instead of a mismash of anyone (from beginner to expert). Preferably: one that requires rehearsals outside of class, taps into each attendee's individual life/career (not just a talk and then a jump into the work, but everyone getting a quick one-on-one touch/guidance/chatter/etc), a class that offers a free audit or trial, one that CD's have a high regard for and, thus, trust actors who have worked there. ​ So, any suggestions? If so, please share who/what studio/etc and why do you suggest them?
How to be a Netflix teen’s series actress? by katmeoww • last post Sep 21st
I’m a university student. My biggest dream is to be an actress, but I don’t know the first step to my dream because I didn’t attend any acting school... I’m kinda asking this in desperate so it’s ok if you make fun of me :(
YOUR TURN TO TEACH by Winniehiller • last post Sep 20th
Henry Winkler has great advice and comments on being an actor: “Who I wanted to be at 27, I am starting to be at 72” by Crowdfunder101 • last post Sep 20th
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Sep 20 by AutoModerator • last post Sep 20th
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.
Recently Launched YouTube Channel Created For Actors by eddiemagic7 • last post Sep 20th
Eddie Goes Hollywood is a new channel that's been created to offer actors what filmmakers have had for years on the platform. A channel where tips and tricks will be offered to actors on how to get acting work, auditioning, getting an agent and inspiration in general. Make sure you check it out. ​ To support and join the community feel free to subscribe. You won't regret it! ​ Channel Link: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOr7qhpetK6BXjz2\_N6-1mw?view\_as=subscriber](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOr7qhpetK6BXjz2_N6-1mw?view_as=subscriber)
How do I drop out of a project? by nice_username_dude • last post Sep 20th
I had a agreed to be part of a production and shot one scene with them but lately they have just been not the nicest people to work with and it’s a for webseries. As a new actor I am looking for experience but they shot some of the scenes on their phone and I am not sure how great this is going to come out. I have a binder with my full script which is great but I’m not sure how much I like it. I’m torn at how much that I wanna continue working with them, since I had already agreed and shot one scene. Any advice?
Claimed my imdb page from the guy who made it to credit me in his film. But he credited me as an actress. Any idea on how to make my page say actor? by Designer_B • last post Sep 20th
Guy's a dipshit and I told him not to make the page because I'd make an imdb pro page first, but no such luck.