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DO YOU DECORATE YOUR DRESSING ROOM? (Theatre!) by gazzymouse • last post Aug 30th
Sup friends. So I'm about to go do my second union gig and I'm super excited. What I noticed last time is that all the actors around me seemed to put a lot of care and time into setting up their dressing room space. I've never been crafty and I grew up with parents who wouldn't even let me put up posters or stickers in my room cause it would ruin the walls and mirrors lol. But I want to add some self expression to my zone backstage. I've bought something to cover my chair, a countertop mat, and printed some of my favorite instagram photos at Walmart to hang. But I need more inspiration! Please share any photos of your decorated dressing rooms! It kind of sucks there's not a simple hashtag to look this stuff up on social media. TIA!
Looking to get some critique on a monologue I performed for a video audition by HeinzFineden • last post Aug 30th
A little context first. I just started acting. I've had a speaking role in a short film so far and found an acting competition online, so I thought I'd give it a shot. The competition requires the actor to choose from one of two monologues, other than that it's all free reign. I went ahead and took a day to memorize the lines, though I did mess up a line or two. The monologue might seem a little rushed, I wanted to slow it down a little more, but the video had to be under 2 mins in length. If any experienced actors out there wanna watch a newbie give it a go, I'd really appreciate any criticism you may have! Thanks so much and have a wonderful day/night! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9rE6OC9ToQ&feature=youtu.be](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9rE6OC9ToQ&feature=youtu.be)
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Aug 30 by AutoModerator • last post Aug 30th
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.
No roles nearby by RavenKn1ght • last post Aug 30th
I really want to get into acting, but I live in Wisconsin, where there are few to no acting roles, or at least that I've seen. There are a couple calls in Chicago and around Illinois, but none of them seem to ever be looking for a younger actor. Any advice?
The play/text/script doesn't enlight my imagination anymore. HELP ME by elbarto47 • last post Aug 30th
Hi actor/actress In the last year Im facing a very though period in which I cant enlight my imagination when is about a character and what he does to achieve a goal, so, what I do in stage to achieve it and to live in his circumstances. I have been in theatre and studying acting since Im 15years old, during the last 3 years( Im 22 now ) I started some acting academies/school but I had to left them for economical problems. Im studying acting here in Italy, as far as I have been inside this environment people have always made compliments about my energy and my vibes that transmits emotions. But right now I got colder. The text doesnt enlight me, not even reading/imagining the character makes me "act" the circumstances. I red tons of books, I have tons of notions and thoughts. Im also studying dramas and performative arts in university. I know this world, I had many shows, paid, so Im not a "amateur", Im just blocked. I need your help. I need to find a way to truly live/imagine the play's circumstances so that I can act them. And the worst thing is that I dont even want to watch movies, plays, because I do want to act, I want to get forward and feel the pleasure on doing it. Because I used to feel so good when I got inside those moments of living a moment different from my right now circumstances, or when I used to feel emotions coming from really doing or really listening to my buddy on stage. Sorry for my English mistakes. I hope I will have some good advices. If you have any questions feel free to make them.
Gift Ideas for Student Actor/Dramaturge/Director? by Cosmic_Cowboy2 • last post Aug 30th
I'm looking for a thoughtful gift for a friend of mine who's currently in college studying to be a stage director (second year, I think?), and working as a dramaturge for a large project and an actor for a few others. He's been an ardent fan of musical theater all his life, and his next greatest passion would probably be Shakespeare. Is there some accessory or tool or resource that someone like him would love to own for himself (preferably in the $20-$30 range)? As a layman, I can only browse blindly and I'm afraid I'll end up choosing something dumb or boring or useless.
I'm trying to figure out my brand/typecast is and would love your opinion! by LunaYves • last post Aug 30th
Hi! I'm an actress and am trying to figure out what my brand is. I would really appreciate it if you could fill out the survey! [https://goo.gl/forms/s4VtRrd0f69AE7Ff2](https://goo.gl/forms/s4VtRrd0f69AE7Ff2) Thanks in advance!
Opinions on these FLORIDA TALENT AGENCIES? Help? by THG497 • last post Aug 30th
Hey guys! I will be graduating school (with a theatre degree and minor in music) at the end of this upcoming school year. I'm moving to Florida with my family for a couple years while I save up to move to the big city. I'm looking to start my career with smaller jobs (or bigger if the opportunity presented itself) around the Tampa/Orlando area, and flying in and out of Atlanta if need be. I'm interested in acting jobs (screen or theatre), not modeling (that's just not in my skill set). ​ So I'm looking into agencies in Florida and I was curious if anybody had any information on any of the following? ​ Central Florida Talent Inc. (Orlando) ​ Michele and Group Inc. (Tampa - looks like it's maybe focused on modeling?) ​ Those seem to be the closest and I'm sure with more digging I could find more agencies (I see a lot in Miami, but can you get signed to an agency that is further away from you? I will be in the Wesley Chapel area). ​ Any other info from Florida actors is appreciated. Also if you have any info on getting auditions in Atlanta while living in Florida that would be appreciated too!
How to forget the famous version of a scene you're studying by conorthearchitect • last post Aug 30th
Hello! I'm doing a scene study workshop and the scene I've got is from The Prestige, my character was played by Hugh Jackman. Turns out this is one.of my favorite movies and he's one of my favorite actors. Every time I read through our scene all I can imagine is Mr. Jackman and the way he did the scene. How the hell am I supposed to purge that from my mind and make the scene my own instead of a bad impression? Any advice or anecdotes are very welcome, thanks in advance!
Not credited in big budget movie by FartyMcPooPants • last post Aug 30th
I had a speaking role in a large budget Bollywood movie shot here in the States. I'm not a member but was paid SAG wage for 3 days but I was not credited in the movie. I was wondering what the rules are for this?
Interview with Australian/Kiwi Commercial Actor Shaun McKean (1 hour) by priateproducer • last post Aug 30th
Im freaking out by Ageing5bemock • last post Aug 30th
so my acting teacher/ib theater teacher told me to never become an actor. not because i dont have the skill or drive he just said it is terrible and even tho it may be my passion it means nothing. this is what my plan was and now idk what im gonna do. i get its a lot of risk taking and ur not promised anything and its really freaking hard and crap but i still wanted to do it just because i love it! not to get famous or anything.
Influence by Brianna Thomas • last post Aug 29th
Remember, when you decide to stand in front of the Camera, you pick up a responsibility to the eyes/hearts of the world. Your influence will make or break a spirit.
how long the scenes in a demo reel should be? by actingstarterpack • last post Aug 29th
Can we talk about this? How long does each scene have to be in a demo reel? I'm planning on doing a few to make a temporary demo reel. I don't get a consistent answer. I've heard anywhere from 10-30 seconds. The problem is there is no demonstration of range. I'm so confused. You cannot learn anything about someone's skill in 30 seconds. The script is too short and you can easily deliver 10 lines. I might as well just film myself talking to a friend on the phone and say "it's part of a scene study". Then I hear that 1-2 minutes is too long. I don't get what the point of a demo reel is if it doesn't demonstrate your range or ability to sit in a scene. I feel a long scene show that the actor isn't afraid to take on a big role. I love 3-5 page scripts. I find they are more developed and interesting. I'm really confused. What I'd like to accomplish is a showcase of my abilities as an actor. I'd like to use this to submit to agents to switch to a new one. Also how many scenes?
Are all actors eligible psychopath? by JackIsNotInTheBox • last post Aug 29th
If you watched the movie "What Keeps You Alive", you'll know what I mean. Can't actors do that pretty well in real life? Faking emotions and manipulating other people's feelings.
Branding Survey! by LunaYves • last post Aug 29th
Hey guys! I need your help with a branding survey. I'm an actress and I want to find out how you would cast me. If you could click the link below and fill the survey out I would really appreciate it! Thank you! [https://goo.gl/forms/cZNMiQngnv7IkyCj2](https://goo.gl/forms/cZNMiQngnv7IkyCj2)
Looking For Background Actors In Washington State For YouTube Skit(s) by Coooooooooookies • last post Aug 29th
Short Version: Need two men and possibly one woman for background actors in a short skit. So I run https://www.DefianceCoffee.com and I am looking to make my first skit for YouTube. This skit will be sarcastic and comical and later be promoted in advertising so this video has the potential to get millions of views since we will be using this video for paid promotion. The skit is unpaid so that may mean that it is mostly for new actors but that is fine too. Here a rough outline of the video, it is not for everyone and could offend some people. Be warned :) This is not a script and it is not formatted as a script, just an outline. Outline *Start sitting in front of a table wearing a pinstripe suit with lines of “coke”, cash, and a pistol on the table. Also, have a cup of coffee with pour over on table. Have a women sitting next to me in a black dress * "Did you know that 92% of coffee that comes out of south America comes from the drug cartels?" *Snorts A Line Of Coke* "And that is not good! You see, the drug cartels are a bunch of really bad people. Let me show you." *Grabs gun and puts in in belt grabs my women and walks off with her under my arm* * On farm with a mobster talking to a farmer in the background in a threatening manner* "You see, what the cartels do is they threaten farmers and force them to not only sell their coffee for a price so low that it is basically theft. If the farmer stands up for himself and says no, they will abduct the farmer’s family." *Put bag over one of the famers head* * Now in a dark and dirty abandoned looking building with individual tied to a table back down * "They will then torture them until the farmer gives in and sells coffee for under market value at prices that will put the farmer into such severe poverty that the farmer will not even be able to support his or her family." * Some kind of torture and the individual being tortured is enjoying it a bit too much and the farmer is saying things like “Oh yes daddy, harder please. I have a strange look on my face when he starts saying things like this. * * Dumping body bag into water at the docks in Tacoma * "If the individual does not give in even after all of this, we just… I mean they just kill them off and replace the farmer with an active cartel member." * Being Arrested by Tacoma P.D. * "And even if they get caught and thrown in jail, they just get right back out because they pay the police salaries." * Walking back and sitting back to the original set * "And when you buy coffee from the other guys, you support this horrible cycle. What can you do about it? Drink Defiance Coffee. We aren’t the drug cartel. I promise and you can trust me *wink and smile* * Goes to DefianceCoffee.com slide with voice over saying “Buy Defiance Coffee at DefianceCoffee.com, “we aren’t the drug cartel.”” *
Help pick a monologue by Reptilianhumanhybrid • last post Aug 29th
Hello actors there’s auditions for Frankenstein by Mark Shelley and I need to bring a one minute monologue. I’m going for Frankenstein’s monster. Sorry if I have no info I’m still new to this game. Any tips would be gr8! Thank you.
School? by cgibbs899477 • last post Aug 29th
So, I’ve been in a few projects, both theater and film, and I enjoy acting, especially on a stage. I want to be the best I can be, and I love even just thinking about learning how to better myself as an actor, but I don’t have any real acting classes or training opportunities near me. I’m 26 years old. Should I consider applying to a theater program or should I just make a move closer to areas that offer acting opportunities? Does it matter?
Opinions on performing one of Aaron's monologues in Titus Andronicus (a part for a black actor) as a white man? by Brazen_Stupidity • last post Aug 29th
Good evening r/acting. I am trying to get 5 good, contrasting, Shakespearean monologues of 2 mins or less in length, as a personal project and to help with future auditions. Aaron's monologues are fantastic for an evil, brutish audition piece, which contrasts wonderfully with some of my other pieces, and many of them can fit inside 2 minutes. The only thing giving me some pause is that Aaron is very much meant to be a black character. Obviously, if I just was learning the monologues for myself, that wouldn't matter, but I would like monologues to use in the future, and was wondering if performing one of these would be frowned upon by a casting panel? A more mundane question, but I couldn't find an answer - how old is Aaron exactly meant to be? I know he's a young man - I have a 16 - 25 playing range, would that work? Thank you all.