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24 years old, not a native English speaker, stupid enough to consider getting a degree in Acting, in need of advice by TheSupahPlayer • last post Jul 31st
I'm a 24 years old guy from Eastern Europe currently living in UK. I have always dreamt about acting, I attended drama school in my teens, I was good at it, yada yada. Long story short, I didn't pursue my passion, I have a bachelor's degree in Management, I have an extremely shitty job that I hate, and I'm actually considering getting a second degree in acting. Honestly, I feel like this is an extremely bad idea, considering that even if I manage to actually get accepted into the Uni, in the end I would most likely end up having the same job I have now only with a huge debt on my shoulders. But let's say that I'm willing to take a risk. A very huge disadvantage that I have is that I'm not a native English speaker. Although I do speak almost fluently, the slight accent that I have is something I will not be able to get rid off. Do you think it's possible to actually have a solid acting career if you're not a native English speaker or am I being extremely wishful? I'm thinking of sending my application to [Manchester School of Theatre](http://www.theatre.mmu.ac.uk/ba-acting/). I am unfamiliar with the selection process when it comes to enrolling into art schools, and I don't know a single person who could give me advice, I guess that's why I'm posting here. I finished my High School with very good grades, but would that even matter in the selection process, since I'm an international student and this is an art degree? Like I mentioned above, I did attend Drama school for 4 years during my teens, but I have no way to prove it on paper. I still have 6 months until I need to send my application, should I consider taking some acting classes or would that be a waste of money? I would have no regrets if I managed to get an invitation to attend the audition at the school itself. Would it be clever to just visit the school and talk with the staff, as the requirements presented at their website are very vague if you are an international student? Oh God, I feel like this post is a mess. Anyway, does anyone have any experience when it comes to what I described above?
CHINA'S FIRST CASTING DIRECTORY FOR FOREIGN ACTORS. THOUGHTS AND FEEDBACK? THIS COULD BE HUGE! by TheBigDog81 • last post Jul 31st
Guys and girls, Fellow Thespian's! So, a friend and I came up with a great idea(Actually, I'll take all the credit for this one it was my idea
NEVER GIVE UP! by Winniehiller • last post Jul 31st
Hi...Winnie Hiller again. This kind of goes with my post from last night. I wrote it as a comment on a post this morning from someone who had a rough day and wanted to give other actors some much needed support. I hope the following will do the same: KEEP THE FAITH I had a dear friend who did Yiddish Theater in his youth. He played a small role in the original production of “Fiddler on the Roof” and Lazar Wolf in the revival. But then nothing but touring companies, understudying Tevye, for most of the rest of his life. He was a happy person, even though he was living out of a suitcase in his fifties...never really getting any farther than when he started. He hired me in 1982 when I was in my twenties to play with him in a Yiddish/English burlesque type comedy skit review that he produced himself and we performed in NYC. I played the blonde. Lol. He was 63 when I invited him to my wedding in 1985. My husband was an actor, too, and our wedding was full of NY show biz people. At the reception, we sat him at the table with our agent friends. He got up and sang “If I Were a Rich Man” and brought the house down. I believe he made some great contacts that night. He was so funny and charming, with the most adorable face. He signed with my commercial agent and I began seeing him on TV. I went to see him play Mushnik in “Little Shop of Horrors”Off-Broadway and a couple years later he won an Obie and Drama desk award for New York Shakespeare’s production of “Crown Royal” Guest spots on TV shows followed and he parked his suitcase quite often in LA. In 1990 an appearance as a lawyer in Sidney Lumet's Q & A led TV producer-writer David E. Kelley to cast him as public defender Douglas Wambaugh in the television series Picket Fences. In 1994 he won the Emmy Award for “Best Supporting Actor in a Dramatic Series”. He was 72 years old. He went on to star as history teacher Harvey Lipschultz in Boston Public. I thought he was just as brilliant in that role, which he played until he was 82. Fyvush Finkel was one of the sweetest, funniest men I have ever met. He never complained. He always considered himself blessed...even before his wonderful and amazing success. He remained active and acting, smiling, laughing and loving life. He passed away only 2 years ago at the age of 94. May his memory forever be a blessing and inspiration to us all. When you are an actor you just keep acting. When Fyvush received his Emmy he said that he had waited 51 years for that moment. It wasn’t true. Fyvush never waited. He ACTED. He never stopped. If he had no jobs he created his own. He did a special guest star role on Blue Bloods at the age of 91. Never give up. Never.
Would you like to work in China as an actor? But dont have access to any casting! 95% of castings are listed on a local app, Hotels and from Connections. by TheBigDog81 • last post Jul 31st
Guys and girls, Fellow Thespian's! So, a friend and I came up with a great idea(Actually, I'll take all the credit for this one it was my idea
Advice Needed: Table Read Audition for Local Film Festival in Few Days ? by Nyctophiliac3275 • last post Jul 30th
So in a couple days a local film festival is having auditions for their “table-read series”, in which the actors cast will do table reads of new screenplays before and during the actual film festival. Although this would not be a paid gig, it would provide me with the opportunity to read in front of local and non-local directors, screenwriters, filmmakers etc and give me free admission into the film festival :) both of which I think are pretty good things as I am very new to acting and have very little experience & even fewer connections. Unfortunately, other than what I have listed above, not much information was given about the audition. I am not sure if the audition will be in the form of a table read or if I’ll be given sides or what... it did say I didn’t need to come with anything prepared monologue wise, just resume and headshot. **My questions are:** what should I expect from a table read? I have never done one before. What is expected from me? Are you supposed to act as you would if filming, or just read the words with a little inflection? Do I act like I’m interacting with my scene partner? What if it’s a large table & I can’t see them well? I’ve also never had an official audition before, so even if it’s a “typical” one cold-reading sides, I am still very nervous. I’ve only done some extra & background work & one student 48hr-style film with a very tiny role. Any tips or what to expect from this cold read? Even tho I feel very unprepared for this cold read as I do not have hardly any training, I think it is too good of an opportunity to pass up and it is only a couple days away so I don’t have much time to prepare (in terms of audition/cold read classes or what have you). I just figured if I go and do horribly and don’t get cast, well then I am in the same boat I’m in now so no harm done. Might as well try, right?
For actors in Berlin by idontthink_so • last post Jul 30th
Hey everyone, I'm about to move to Berlin, and I plan on shooting a couple of short films there. The production part is more low budgety, but everyone involved will get paid. The first one is called "Bottom Of The Ocean", and this is the WIP logline: After finding out she is seriously ill, a young wife seeks reassurance from an old friend to go through with her secret plan to run away. So if you're not strapped to a bigger project, and have the time, shoot me a message!
From screenwriter to actors: do you some examples of frustrating phrasing you have seen in both action/dialogue in scripts? by SpiritedAirport • last post Jul 30th
Hi, I'm a screenwriter and I was wondering the perspectives of actors while reading scripts. I want to see what works with you guys and if certain wording can help getting into character better :)
Male Actor needed in Montreal! by lonelykoi • last post Jul 30th
I'm looking for a male actor (20-28 years old) living in Montreal, it's a short film about two exes who find themselves after not having seen each other for over a year. If you're interested, hit me up! I can send you my directorial work.
Actors Comfortable with Improv by Jared Boghosian • last post Jul 30th
It's been a while since I've been here, but I'm back. I do a weekly web series in the tone of The Office/It's Always Sunny/Parks and Rec. I'm constantly on the lookout/need for people and locations so If you're interested in playing sometime or have access to some sweet new locations hit me up.
Signing up with a starter agent? I need opinions on our interview. by actingstarterpack • last post Jul 30th
Super new here! I have a few questions about an agent I just met yesterday. We got along great, he was open and told me directly that he was new and recently opened his agency. I was actually referred to him from another agent whose experienced. Long-story short, this new agent is actually training under the experienced agent. I did look into the experienced agent's roster and it seems they are a medium level agency (they have a lot of working actors on their roster on film and tv). The new agent was very honest and told me he needed to expand his roster and didn't have much bookings from clients yet. I appreciated his honesty. I also liked that he was frank. \ He said he would love to get me for commercials first then film and television since I have not much experience. I asked him what casting directors he had relationships with and it seemed mainly from commercials (i recognized the names). \ He did mention he is getting more bookings from clients recently since his agency is now beginning to fill up in terms of roster. So far I like his honesty, and beggars can't be choosers, so I ain't gonna complain about where I'm at either. \ The thing that urked me was that *asked* me if I was open to non-paying student films. I thought that was really weird since I can do that myself, why would an agent be telling me that? I said I'd be open to it because I need demo footage, but that got me thinking a little about the agency. \ =now that I am a unionized actor. I need opinions on this interview. It's very mixed. I love his honesty and humbleness, and I love that is training under an experienced agent who has working actors in his roster, but I find that weird that he would mention to submit me to student films.=
Empathy Intel Survey by Carlcap115 • last post Jul 30th
Hey everyone, I just wanted to let you know of a survey that I am developing with my high school’s Intel Research Program. Currently, I am studying the correlation between theatrical participation and empathy levels through the use of three surveys. To collect data, I need a large sample of actors and non-actors. It would mean a lot if you would all take it as actors, as well as spread it around to any other actors and non-actors that you know of. The links are down below and make sure to take all three parts. [https://goo.gl/forms/Hcp4S9w77b5LZPkN2](https://goo.gl/forms/Hcp4S9w77b5LZPkN2) [https://goo.gl/forms/tBuiltSoFYHsCyRn1](https://goo.gl/forms/tBuiltSoFYHsCyRn1) [https://goo.gl/forms/fMmxCi4qfpuAtB0q2](https://goo.gl/forms/fMmxCi4qfpuAtB0q2)
How do I cope with the fact that my acting career will most likely not be successful? by DatCactu5 • last post Jul 30th
I hope this doesn’t sound too pessimistic, but I’ve been wrestling with these conflicting thoughts of “I want to be a great actor!” and “Realistically, I’ll probably never get anywhere.” I love acting, but how do I deal with the reality that it’ll most likely amount to nothing?
How much can height help or hurt? by _fck • last post Jul 30th
This post is out of pure curiosity, as I currently have no idea what I want to do with my life and the idea of acting just crossed my mind. I live in very close proximity to NYC if I ever decide to try it, which I'd assume is convenient in some capacity. Anyway, I'm 6'7", average/slender build. No worries at all about the face. If I were to dip my foot in, how much of an impact do you guys think my height will have on me when it comes to auditions/scouts/whatever? Again, I'm very ignorant to the business and process of getting started finding websites for casting calls/auditions. Nevermind any kind of classes I'd need.
Acting Classes in London by fishandchunks • last post Jul 30th
Next summer, I am planning to stay in London for a month. Are there any acting classes there that I can take? I know there is a summer program at Guildhall and that the RADA offers intensives and adult classes, but is there anywhere else I should pop in and take a look at or just other places in the area I should come back to later? I am an American actor with some studio training in NYC. Edit: I also have some singing skills as I sung opera as a child, so if there are any places with operatic acting, I would be interested in that, too!
I found a method to test how far my acting skills have come... by rabbit_warrior • last post Jul 30th
I managed to convince my sister that 1) people have lived in Antarctica for thousands of years, and that 2) the natives are immune to the harsh weather conditions, so they can wear shorts and a t-shirt in minus 40 degrees Celsius :D I somehow managed to keep a straight face throughout this conversation, and now she genuinely believes me. Progress has definitely been made lol.
Just a note to say it’s gonna be okay by mabelsfables • last post Jul 30th
Hey, I’ve been a lurker on here for a while and just wanted to send a virtual hug to anyone who needs it because this industry is...well, fill in the blank. I’ve been having an extra tough day (well, couple of years in all honesty) and just thought others might be also. Even though I type this with tears, I know this too shall pass and that there is enough good in this world for everyone. Keep going and hustling everyone. Everything will be okay!
Equity question - can a director collect our cell phones in a bin before the run of a show? by thetendy • last post Jul 30th
I know this sounds childish, but I'm in a *non equity* show with no written contracts that opened a few weeks ago. Today, the director came to the dressing room before the show and demanded we put our cell phones in a bin that she would hold until the end of the performance. We expressed that we were uncomfortable with it, and she got upset that we weren't following her orders as the director. She then said that these are equity rules - which is my question. As far as I can see, Equity rules don't state anything about this - has anybody heard of this happening before, or can point me towards some sort of rule book that may have this? Again, this is a cast of adults anywhere from 25-60, so it's not children being scolded for too much texting during a school play. As far as we can tell, cell phones have never gotten in the way of the show or the actors' preparation - so, when she asks us to turn in our phones tomorrow, do we have any ground to stand on? **Tl;Dr: Do equity rules allow a director to collect the actors' phones in a bin during the run of a show?**
Which Meisner class in LA is best? by Rocketyank • last post Jul 29th
Does anyone have any idea at all which is better between Baron Brown, Ruskin, Aldersen or Dvorak? They all seem to have pretty good reviews. Has anyone been?
What do you think about these acting schools in Cali? by RocketPunch2018 • last post Jul 29th
What is your thought on Lee Strasberg school? It's really famous and I've heard good things. John Ruskin school. I've heard that some experienced actors go here but it's more like an actors therapy group while not learning too much about Meisner There's the Actors Bootcamp which is a very common generic name, but I heard it's good for making connections What have you heard about these schools good or bad ? And what other schools have you taken?
Need advice by cvx2148 • last post Jul 29th
I am working on a student film. The genre is action/thriller. I am playing an antagonist! We are about to shoot the climax sequence, where I would be bashed by the protagonist. The director wants to shoot a fight scene between the two of us. The shoot is day after tomorrow. And I am very nervous about it. I need some suggestions on how to overcome my nervousness. What preparations should I make at the last moment? This is something that is really worrying me and I don't know but I am very nervous!