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A junior in high school and not sure how to go about my future by prodgus • last post Sep 13th
For the past year, I’ve really developed a passion for acting, especially after seeing performances by Heath Ledger and Timothée Chalamet. I want nothing more than to pursue acting, but I’m not sure how to go about it. I’m generally speaking pretty smart, and naturally good at writing. Despite that, I haven’t had the highest of GPAs for the past two years in high school due to laziness. Because of mistakes in the past two years, I’m not sure if going straight to an arts school/decent college is a possibility. Because of my strengths in writing, would getting into screenwriting for the next two years and pursuing that in college, then taking acting classes on the side be a solid strategy? My biggest fear is being out of college with no sustainable income and a ton of student loans, or behind every other actor because I didn’t go to a good enough school. Sorry if this is a little rambly, just tired and a little stressed. Thanks for reading, any suggestions/experiences would be really appreciated
Has anyone gotten work off of Actors Access? Also Wendy Alane Wright question. by BrammStroker • last post Sep 13th
I've gotten some auditions, and I'm still relatively new to the site, but I'm curious if anyone actually books work through it. Has anyone signed up for Wendy's paid services? I'm just curious what they entail and if the actor felt like what they learned was worth the price tag. Whether it be the Winners Circle, or a meeting with her. Did you feel like it actually helped your career?
Moving to Toronto - best area to commute from for actors? by jjgups • last post Sep 13th
Hey guys, I'm a new actress living in Alberta at the moment. Going to be moving to Toronto by Fall 2019 without a car (too many added expenses). Is this very inconvenient as an actor in Toronto? Are a lot of auditions held all over GTA, or mainly in Toronto downtown? I do not have an agent atm, and realistically don't think I will be able to get one for a little while once I move - so, I'll be going to all auditions I can find on my own. Also, is there a specific area you'd recommend to live in? Something that is affordable and close to transit stations. Thanks for helping out!
So I’m now working on broadway productions...but not as an actor. by dndmatt • last post Sep 13th
Hey there folks, I’m fairly new to reddit so forgive me if I mess anything up here. So I just got hired into a theatre that does shows from all over, including broadway and London. The only thing is that I’m a stagehand. I want to be an actor, and believe me, I’m not complaining about this job. I just hope it doesn’t end up being end of the line and I’ll never get hired as an actor because they’d rather have me backstage. I have never had an acting gig outside of my teeny tiny hometown, but now I live close to Atlanta and really want to get into film. Is anyone else out there a backstage worker with center stage ambition? Have any of y’all gone from backstage to front? Any tips, tricks, etc? I just don’t want to be that guy who bugs broadway actors sayin “here’s my mixtape!” Kinda deal lol
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Sep 13 by AutoModerator • last post Sep 13th
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.
What is the easiest way to gain access to youth talent? by EveryXtakeYouCanMake • last post Sep 13th
I'm shooting an incredibly powerful 2 year docuseries on YouTube, and I would like to find some local youth talent to help film a short trailer. I live in Indianapolis.
Looking for NYC based bodybuilder-actors! by henrysheeran • last post Sep 13th
I am directing a play I wrote, called Gain!, that rehearses and performs September-October-November. It's about four young bodybuilders. Please let me know if you are interested in auditioning or have friends who might be.
What kind of websites do you all use? by wellthatssomething • last post Sep 13th
is there a good place/app to practice lines/share reels with other actors?
ACTOR'S LINK OPINION by thechickwiththehair • last post Sep 13th
The thing on Actors Access that charges? Has anyone taken advantage of it? If so, what were the results? I just want to get myself a bit more out there. Thank you for any and all opinions :) ​ EDIT- Talent Link is what it's called. I'm a dork. But still same question!
IMDb pro worth it? by alienuri • last post Sep 13th
All I need to do is adding my pic to cast page,is IMDb pro membership worth it? This is what’s happening. I was in the film project, director created my name for cast. I created my IMDb account, but my actor name is already exit cuz my director created as cast. So my own IMDb account can’t use same name as my actor name. Cuz it says those name already exist. How can I link my account and actor page? Or it’s not necessarily to link those 2?
Union vs. non union vs SAG eligible by serbbbs • last post Sep 13th
Hello I am very new to the acting scene, taking my first class in 2 weeks. I’m sure I can ask the teacher and find out but I’d like to get some information prior. I see online stuff about union and non union gigs and actors being classified as those or SAG eligible. Can you help tell me what exactly they mean? Does being union mean I can’t do non union work? Is it best to jump right in and join the union or should I wait until I have more experience? What exactly is SAG eligible?
actor / bartender looking to split cheap studio / 1 bedroom in LA with another likeminded tenacious soul tryin' to get ahead by jessepinkman904 • last post Sep 13th
i've been around the block a lil bit and I've come to the conclusion that the way to get ahead is to have the cheapest rent possible so you can work minimally and spend all your time doing acting stuff, so that's what I'm trying to do. i just moved here from NYC and everybody i know has good living situations already worked out. There are a ton of studios under $1000 in hollywood / east hollywood / korea town / mcarthur park, etc. and plenty of 1 bedrooms under $1300. I'm looking to split one with another actor / waiter that has a similar lifestyle and wants to save money and get ahead. $500-600 a month for your own place. i'm 30, chill, wait tables a few nights a week in weho, just moved here from NYC, slowly getting my footing in the city. clean, like to cook, and 420 friendly. I'd be looking for October 1st or during the month. Shoot me a PM if youre interested and i'll send you back my website so you can check me out and we can take it from there!
Any budding actors in Australia / South Australia by 88kim • last post Sep 12th
Where do you get info on auditions and casting calls?
Getting SAG through extra vouchers (NYC) by mhalpy • last post Sep 12th
I'm working on getting that sag-eligible status, I'm signed up for central casting and submit for extra work on casting networks. NYC actors how many of you have actually gotten your SAG card through extra work? If so how long did it take you, are there any shows that have a higher probably of getting vouchers from?
I’m starting to feel like pursuing acting is just impossible if you’re working class by lndnDDD • last post Sep 12th
I haven’t been able to afford to even take an acting class is years, I’m stuck waiting tables because I’ve yet to find another job that makes enough money to afford LA / NYC that’s also flexible.... it’s like I’m free falling with no safety net and it’s just the worst feeling in the world. I truly don’t know how anybody affords this. I want so badly to just get a full time job and make money but then it’s not flexible for the random audition I might get once a month, like... none of this makes any sense to me. It’s not getting easier, it’s only getting harder. I feel like I’m missing something for years except I don’t figure it out I just keep free falling...
[CORRECTED DATE] AMA Announcement: Jeff Seymour Round 2, Friday 9/14 noon EST by thisisnotarealperson • last post Sep 12th
Hey everyone, I mentioned this in another post but Jeff Seymour expressed an interest in doing another round of an AMA here so we're scheduling that for Friday 9/14 at noon EST. Jeff is an actor, teacher, and director with a podcast and a book about his approach. More info about him here: http://reallifeactor.com and here's his last AMA: https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/97jg0n/im_jeff_seymour_actor_director_and_author_of_the/
Post-graduate school to get into acting? by denvercarolina93 • last post Sep 12th
I love acting, and I never got to major it in college. I want to be an actress, and I know I have the chops for it, so I want to pursue acting but unfortunately don't have classes in my area. If I were to choose a post-graduate school or masters program for acting, where should I go? I know there's a bunch of schools in NYC and LA I imagine, but just wondering what people have heard in regard to what programs turn out the best actors.
It's time! The Second Dual AMA between /r/Screenwriting and /r/Acting is right here by thisisnotarealperson • last post Sep 12th
Hey actors, places (thank you places). Post your questions for screenwriters here, and [don't forget to head over to /r/screenwriting to answer their questions for us](https://old.reddit.com/r/Screenwriting/comments/9faqqd/dual_community_ask_me_anything_racting_meets/). **Don't forget to subscribe to both subreddits, you never know what you may learn from the other side!** - What's a dual AMA? > Two Ask Me Anythings! One on r/Acting and one on /r/Screenwriting, at the same time! Actors ask writers questions on r/Acting, and writers ask actors questions on /r/Screenwriting. For every question asked/answered, try and post another answer/question. *** ##r/Acting Members: The essential idea is for **actors** (amateur or professional) to come on the r/Screenwriting thread to answer questions posted by **writers** -- specifically tailored to your profession. Examples -- > What do you look for in a script? > What can we do to make an actors job easier on set, or on the page? > When you read a script, how do you 'become' the character on the page, what is your technique? As you can see, these questions can be anywhere from personal to general asks. **Writers** don't be afraid to ask tough or out-of-the-box questions, **actors** don't be afraid to give tough or out-of-the-box answers! #**To be clear: Actors ASK on r/Acting, and will ANSWER on r/Screenwriting! That way we all have to come to each other's turf!** ##/r/Screenwriting Members: The essential idea is for **writers** (amateur or professional) to come on the r/Acting thread to answer questions posted by **actors** -- specifically tailored to your profession. Examples -- > What's your process for creating characters? > When writing, do you keep things like race, sexual orientation, or creed in mind? > If you could cast your own lead actor, what qualities would you look for? As you can see, these questions can be anywhere from personal to general asks. **Actors** don't be afraid to ask tough or out-of-the-box questions, **Writers** don't be afraid to give tough or out-of-the-box answers! #**To be clear: Writers ASK on r/Screenwriting, and will ANSWER on r/Acting! That way we all have to come to each other's turf!** *** # To Everyone: - I don't want this to feel mechanical for anyone! There are no rules in these AMA's other than civility and respect. - Talk your professions, your hobbies, your passions! Writers -- tell someone about your 130 page Sci-Fi homage to the original Star Wars trilogy. Actors -- tell someone about that amazing performance you gave at your local theatre! Be open and support each other's endeavors! - Talk about your failures, your success, what you've overcome, what you're about to... We're all people who share the same emotions, someone out there is feeling exactly like you! - Finally, CONNECT. And I mean really connect. Are you an actor looking for a project? Are you a writer looking for actors? Introduce yourselves to your future colleagues, the *real* you. Not u/BigBalledPlaya1968 (thank the lord that page was not found), the person behind the screen name, *if* you're comfortable doing that. NETWORK! You may know this is as just an online forum, but what you didn't know is that u/BigBalledPlaya1968 is actually Tracy Morgan. ### Have fun! -- u/1NegativeKarma1 and u/thisisnotarealperson
Two film directors say I have too much energy by OG_M_Bison • last post Sep 12th
This is a criticism I have gotten twice when auditioning for small film projects in my area. They just say I have to much energy when reading my lines at auditions. I'm not really sure what this means whether I'm too loud or too excited? I've done almost all theatre work in the past 2 years so I'm not sure if that has something to do with it. Anyone have any ideas on what I can do to fix this?
New kind of casting app by Igor Ryabchuk • last post Sep 11th
Hello everyone!