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Looking for an interview where an actor says the construct of the word "craft" messed him up. by morerobotsplease • last post Jun 12th
Maybe it was Clive Owen? Or someone like him? I remember an actor talking about how the word "craft" could be a detriment to actors. Any clues appreciated.
I'm just so damn confused about choices to make as an actor. Everyone says stick to your choices and there's no wrong choice. But it absolutely feels like there are wrong choices by PepperAnnPearson • last post Jun 12th
Context: I'm currently in an acting class working on a scene with a scene partner, and my character is in a bar and is approached by a guy who's into her. They're strangers, and he's trying to talk to her. So she's of course trying to feel him out like anyone would At one point in the scene, I'm examining the male character while he's trying to talk to me, and my teacher was basically like, "What's going on through your mind? What is she thinking about this guy?" I said that she's thinking about him and noticing his body language and mannerisms because he's excitedly talking about his passion for his project. I'm still trying to evaluate him. My teacher said "I can't see that because I have no idea what she's thinking about this guy, whether or not she likes him". Yeah...but so what? They're strangers. They just met. My character is trying to feel him out to see if she wants to leave the bar with him What's wrong if I go for a choice where you can't tell if my character is still deciding on what she thinks of this guy? Why do I have to be into him or not into him. Honestly, this whole thing about choices is the most frustrating part of acting for me because even when I make choices and stick to it, I still get critiqued. And it sounds like there is such a thing as a wrong choice. Also, I'm not saying I can't get critiqued. I welcome it. But what I'm frustrated by is the contradictory advice I'm getting from everyone. It's driving me mad. Just freakin tell me how to play the character then. I much prefer that :(
I got in! (Bachelor acting school in Oslo) by Gwarek2 • last post Jun 12th
So I got in to NSKI, and I'm starting in August, and I've already done some acting/prod.ass./extra-work on a production about ww2 here in Norway, where I also met a whole bunch of like-minded individuals, professional actors and people who have worked on some well-known stuff (even met someone who had already gone to the school I was applying for) I'm so excited and I can't contain myself! Just had to vent
Conservatories and Degrees by dannylawrence • last post Jun 12th
I'm 19, and have finally committed to acting as a career. I graduated high school at 17 with a low gpa (lower 2.5) and went to college for an Education degree for a semester and a half (failed most of my classes because the school was awful and I fell into a depression) before dropping out. It wasn't making me happy and I finally realized that it wasn't for me and have been building experience by doing shows and taking classes from studios in NYC and New Jersey where I'm from. I'm wondering if I should reapply to different acting schools for a BFA or do a conservatory program, but it seems like I've kind of screwed myself by failing classes and essentially destroying my transcript. Are there BFA programs that would take me with such a low GPA and transcript? Conservatories seem like another viable option, but I can't seem to find any ones that don't seem like scams. And on top of all that, is the training I would get from a BFA program or a conservatory really necessary if I want to have a successful career in acting?
i feel like acting is only getting harder and harder to break through by Unlockmybrain • last post Jun 12th
now i find myself self-taping for unpaid student films to even get an in person audition..... like... what??? my body won't even let me put in effort anymore because i feel like it's such a fucking waste of time. i see rich younger kids graduating with no reel getting signed and no decent agent will give me the time of day when i have a decent reel of indie and short films. it's just ridiculous man. everything now is expected to be of such high quality footage, but theres so many goddamn actors and equipment is so expensive, i'm just at a loss for how to compete or break through, not to mention every single person i know in this industry is incredibly selfish and all about themselves. i'm tired of being alone doing this and not being able to afford anything, this is all just bullshit man it really is
Choosing between 2 agents by lamorna28 • last post Jun 12th
Hi, I've just started acting for the last few months and very fortunate to be in the position to choose between two agents. Based in UK. But unsure who to go with or how to approach. Options below: **Agent A** **Pros**; Good following on social, been in the industry for 20 \+ years, came to see my work, nice guy, gave me tips on what he thinks would improve me, well known with the industry in UK. **Cons**; been told by two other actors to avoid based on him being nice but not great to work with and possibly choosing his favourite, took a little bit of chasing at times, new agency, strong character when talking to him was a bit hard to get a word in. **Agent B;** **Pro**; keen to know me and my family, good opportunities in UK and Europe, happy for me to take time out to study and improve if needed, gave me tips on how to improve my profile so improving my head shot, also an actor but now focuses on the agency, run by him and another person, very professional **Cons;** was unable to see my work when invited as was sick, new agency, following on social not as big as other agent. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. I have met both and now thinking whether to have a follow call or to just pick one.
Seeking actors to shoot scenes by tclev97 • last post Jun 12th
Let's try this again... PM if you're interested. Got some scenes that I'd like to shoot on a quality camera with some quality equipment. Need some actors to shoot with...
Going to Los Angeles for a few days, seeking some advice. by actingthrowaway978 • last post Jun 12th
Hello r/acting. I'm new here and would like some advice regarding a short upcoming trip to LA. I recently left a high paying (and stressful) career in the finance sector to pursue acting. It has always been a passion of mine and something I would love to engage in again. I live about 5 hours away from LA and am going to travel there in a few days to see the area and look for possible places to move into. While there I would be interested in finding an acting class for a single session (is this even possible?). I just finished reading Jenna Fischer's "The Actor's Life", and will follow through with some of her advice once I move down there in a month or so. For the meantime, does anyone on this forum have any recommendations on how to spend my 48 hours down there wisely? Thanks to everyone who responds, I'll stay on here and reply. Best of luck to everyone in their endeavors!
How to find auditions by captaingymshorts • last post Jun 11th
Hello acting redditors! I recently graduated from college with a double major in theater arts and technical theater. At the moment, I'm working as a Carpenter with a summer stock company in Charlotte NC. After this gig I'm moving to Atlanta. I enjoy tech work, but acting is where my heart is and I would like to get my toes into acting professionally if I could. What is the best way to find auditions in the atlanta area/surrounding areas?
Question for actors from Sydney, Australia by Kurt1717 • last post Jun 11th
Hello, I'm wanting to get some experience in acting and have recently come across 'screenwise' (https://screenwise.com.au/acting-courses/short-courses/). I was thinking of doing the beginners class then intermediate and advanced course ($500 each and 6 weeks each). Does anyone know if these classes are worthwhile/look good on a resume. Regards
I’m starting out acting. Need advice for nudity. by alienuri • last post Jun 11th
Hi, I recently started going for audition (I have been training and still learning acting). I am going for short film and I want build my credit, and I want get to footage to create my reel in near future. I have been called few audition which for the film required nudity. My self I am pretty open minded, but I heard it’s not good for new actress to do fo nudity. I don’t mind doing it if it’s only helping me. But if it’s going to be some kinda problem later on, I would like to avoid it. I need your advice!! Thank you.
How much does having Bad teeth impact an actor? by aidenphengsy • last post Jun 11th
Currently my teeth are pretty bad, my two front teeth are crooked with a big overbite. I am wearing Invisalign braces at the moment and in the process of getting them fixed, but it will take another year for my teeth to be straight. Should I apply for agencies and start acting now, or wait until my teeth are nice and straight to act and find representation?
Not getting responses on Actors Access? by supernova2424 • last post Jun 10th
I've been submitting to actors access for a bit and still don't seem to be getting any auditions. Is there a strategy to submitting? I've been making sure I respond the day they're posted. Also I just got great new headshots from a professional headshot photographer in la, so I doubt they're the problem. Could it be lack of a slate/reel? I had one friend say that unless you're submitting within 2 hours after a project has been posted, it's unlikely you'll get a response since projects get so many submissions. I've gotten fair amount of responses on backstage. All of this is for non\-union by the way.
Listing student films on resumes by usefulpenguin5 • last post Jun 10th
Hello actors, For the film section on my resume, when I list student films, should I make it clear that it was a student film or does it not matter. I just don't want it to come across that it is a professional credit that I have.
Suppress the writer within by BillsRed • last post Jun 10th
I want to be a musical theatre actor. This is what I want to devote my life too. I used to want to be a writer, but I've left that life behind me. However, remnants of my dreams of writing novels and plays still linger in my heart. They're still pulling me back, not letting me fully commit to acting. How do I suppress that writer within me? And how do I convince that part of me that musical theatre is what I must do?
First movie? by UkeSin • last post Jun 9th
Hi! I'm a young actress, and I got a job as an extra in a movie. I have to shoot next Monday. I'm kind of nervous, I'm still underage so I'm not very experienced. I've been acting for a long time but not in front of people. Recently I started with musical theater, and I've been rehearsing everyday from 8am-5pm exercise, dance and singing. Any tips for how to not screw up? They're paying me so...
Has anyone been an extra in a tv show/movie? by Card_For_Humanity • last post Jun 9th
I have a habit of paying attention to the extras in whatever tv show or movie that I’m watching. I’m always thinking “while the scene with the main characters is going on, what are the extras talking about in the background? Why do they look so busy?” My question is, as an extra, what are you talking about with other extras? Are you just pretending to talk? Are you talking about stuff outside of the movie like where are you going later? Are you given lines as extras to say while you’re in the background? Or are you just pretending to look busy while not saying anything or talking about anything important? I know my questions may not make a whole lot of sense but those are some of the things I think about when I see extras and I’m just curious as to what you all do and say while a scene is going on.
There Are No Stupid Questions - Jun 9 by AutoModerator • last post Jun 9th
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Actors Life: Andrea Sooch by mranimal2 • last post Jun 9th
Hey everyone, my friend interviewed Andrea Sooch from Claws. Please take your time and read the interview: https://geeks.media/actor-s-life?_ga=2.84386524.452632180.1528386162-1696653562.1526598701. It's for a new blog he's doing called Actor's Life. If you could give it a read, I'd really appreciate it!
Are there any other acting studios opened by famous actors, such as James Franco's Studio 4, that are still open? by TYLER_DURDEN_JIMMY • last post Jun 9th
Hence the question above. Found Studio 4 is closed, and just wondering