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This is likely a very stupid question but... by UnsupportableEarmuff • last post Jun 19th
There wasn’t a “no stupid questions” post for today so I guess I have to make an idiot of myself this way, hooray! So I’m a male Actor/presenter, and I had headshots taken recently (and they paint me in quite a flattering light if I do say so myself) but I’ve just got back from a contract that I had to grow a beard for. Personally I’m a fan of it, so I kept it but now I’m starting to put myself up for more things and my headshots don’t have me with a beard. My question is simply: How likely are most people/auditioners to care? I’m more than happy to shave it if asked (my body is my tool, I’ll shape it how it needs to be to do the job, y’know?) and I typically go for smaller roles/short films if that would affect anything (not by choice, it’s just what I normally manage to land auditions for and I wouldn’t have the first idea where to get a “decent” agent for anything bigger, I’m still new to the game) Anyway yeah... That’s the question I guess!
I have a meeting with a manager tomorrow, how do I prepare/what should I expect? by thomyorkesadoptedson • last post Jun 19th
If they like me, will they offer me a contract on the spot? What’s a standard contract? What questions should I ask? Thanks everybody!
I'm 14 and I want to act. by Polyglot_US • last post Jun 18th
I'm 14 and I want to act. Of course I don't actually look like a 14 year old guy. I look 18. I don't know what I can do as of right now. Summer is starting so I can't join my schools club but I still want to progress as an actor. I have no clue what I'm doing but I know all I want to do is to give a stunning performance.
Practical Aesthetics by tittiemcvitie • last post Jun 18th
Hi, I'm looking for some advice from anyone who has studied/is familiar with the technique of Practical Aesthetics. I'm about to start a new class which focuses on PA. Initially, I was really excited about it. However, the more I read into it, the more I am concerned. The class passionately dismisses the concept of characterisation and, instead, preaches the fact that the actor is able to simply find everything they need in the script alone. The whole 'as if' idea sounded really intriguing at first, however, I'm now beginning to question whether or not PA is really for me. I love the idea of delving into a script to fully discover a character and form their psychology (if that makes any sense at all), in order to bring that character to the stage/set and portray them faithfully. So, my question is, is it at all possible to create your character using PA, or are you only ever really playing yourself in slightly different ways? Any help/advice would be much appreciated. Cheers!
Self Tape by MissAndreaDraper • last post Jun 17th
I recently was asked to send in a self tape. I know a little bit about blogging but I normally don't vblog. I know being able to submit self tapes when asked is become a frequently asked question in my life. I wanted to know if anyone has any tips...
is it worth getting an agent if you dont want to do commercials? by CharlieCleanShave • last post Jun 17th
if you are just interested in doing films and plays is it still worth trying to get an agent? I'm a comedian/actor starting out and I would like to audition for more things and could use the help finding these opportunities. I wanted to submit to an agency but wondering if its worth it. Thanks.
Does anyone else have a hard time getting footage? by caalittlemiss • last post Jun 16th
I've filmed over 10 films now, and only 3 have actually sent my footage (and to my luck, the 3 were the worst quality films I've done to where the footage is useless in my demo reel). I've reached out to all of the people responsible for these films; one said they are trying to get it picked up so they can't release any footage (mind you they've been trying to do this for about a year); one was part of a web series and when I asked about my footage, they said they'd send it after the entire series was release. they dropped the series and still refused to send me my footage. the rest either claimed they were still working on it when its been months after filming (these arnt big budget movies, theyre short films done on regular cameras) or flat out ignored me. Does anyone else have difficulty getting their footage? also note I was not paid for any of the films ive done as the footage was supposed to be my return compensation. It's great to have stuff on a resume but what good is it when I have no footage to show for.
Coming to terms with your SO doing romantic roles? by CHERRYY • last post Jun 16th
\[Sorry if this off topic\] My SO and I have been in a solid relationship for 4 years and she's always loved acting but never pursued it seriously. She finally decided to take acting classes and audition for roles. I'm 100% dedicated to supporting her in whatever makes her the happiest and that's not going to change, but whenever I remind myself that romantic roles will eventually come her way, I can't seem to come to terms with it in my head. I'm really not a jealous person under any other normal circumstances of life, but it's challenging to have to imagine her kissing or having fake sex with other guys. I'm not worried she'll cheat on me or leave me for some better looking guy actor, hence it isn't a jealousy thing, it's really just the thought of it and the fact that it'll be more difficult for me to enjoy her work. As much as I try to convince myself that it's all fake, it's an art form, it's awkward for both actors, etc... I'm still having trouble fully coping with it. I'd love for you guys to share your experiences so I can finally look past this silly feeling and be a better partner for her.
Best place for an actor to live in Atlanta? by Nomad79 • last post Jun 16th
Hi, I will be moving to Atlanta soon and I do a lot of background work. I love it for the extra money and being on set. What is the best area to live in as an extra or actor in the Atlanta area? Thank you....
Voice Actor, On-Camera Commercial talent by Dave Courvoisier • last post Jun 15th
Hmmm....why does voice-acting never have a category of its own? SAG-AFTRA seems to treat VO as a red-headed stepchild too. Apart from that frustration, I'm a former Emmy award-winning TV News anchorman, now seeking more opportunities in voice-acting and on-camera commercial work. I have agents. I have coaches. It's opportunities I'm seeking (like the rest of you, right?). I see stage 32 as mostly a resource for screenwriters, producers and behind-the-scenes people. Am I in the right place or not?
----dave courvoisier
LA Actor looking to partner with a solid theatrical agent or manager by gunnerinc • last post Jun 15th
Hi Reddit Acting Community: I am without theatrical representation currently and thought I would reach out and attach my acting reel and resume. Best, Gunner Wright [www.gunnerwright.com](https://www.gunnerwright.com) @splitlane Reel [https://vimeo.com/188616171](https://vimeo.com/188616171) Resume [https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm2322406/?ref\_=sch\_int](https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm2322406/?ref_=sch_int)
Gay actors on straight acting? by THG497 • last post Jun 15th
I am gay. Not femme, but not "average guy." Like, people usually pick up on me being gay pretty quick, but not by sight. I'm nervous that this will really get in the way of me playing straight guys. How do other gay guys feel about this? And are there online classes you would recommend on how to act more straight? If you want reference, here is a link to me in a vlog. Can you tell I'm gay? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTGb6PMYvlg&t=34s
Acting and Marijuana by THG497 • last post Jun 15th
Alrighty, so this might be a little too far for this subreddit? I'm not sure, but I'm GENUINELY intrigued in this conversation and I'd love to discuss it with people. So, two things: One of my techniques is to (after already having read the script) is reading the script high. This allows me to really think about the script in ways I hadn't before, and pay attention to little minute details that I may have overlooked. I find it enhances my focus and opens up my mind, and a lot of the times I find a much better way to naturally act out a scene. I then tape it and watch it back later when I'm sober. Secondly, I like to watch television high and study the acting. I discovered this by realizing that when I watch movies high, I could TOTALLY tell when people were acting, and it made everything seem much more fake to me. So I started studying acting this way. By watching and being able to see what looked fake, I found it easier to take that and turn it into something real. So what do you all think? Serious replies only, please, and I promise I'm being completely serious. I am a serious actor, and study theatre, and this is part of my process.
Acting with glasses by Rumple28 • last post Jun 15th
I was a promising actor at school and it was an aspiration, but ruled myself out for wearing glasses (and having bad enough eyesight that I can't go without), and also being SAsian, deciding that those two things would strike out almost every role. Was that premature? Contacts and laser eye surgery are not options at the moment.
Need advice on applying late to an extras casting call by _emma_stoned • last post Jun 14th
I asked this in There are No Stupid Questions but I wanted to get a little more feedback, please let me know what you think! : There was a major casting call for a BIG feature film in my area and they were casting for extras, but I only just learned about it today. The Facebook post was posted May 30th and it said the fitting was between 5/31 and 6/3, and that the shooting is happening 6/18 to 7/14, which means the fitting deadline has obviously passed. I'm not the 'typical' extra or actor looks or body-wise, but from their casting call it seems like they need young adults and I fit that. If I send in with the email format they provided, is there any chance of me getting an email back even though the fitting was ten days ago? They seem to post a casting call multiple times if they haven't found enough people/the right person, but they haven't done that for this one. And I should add that on another casting call they posted right after this one, there was a 'BOOKED OUT' written at the top of the posting, leading me to believe if they're done booking they make a note of it on the post, but I'm not 100% sure that's what it means. Please tell me if submitting late is a good idea!
Is Alan Baltes a scam? by hyzkoa • last post Jun 14th
He recently posted video auditions for Star Wars, Spiderman: Homecoming's sequel and Captain Marvel, but he asks for a fee. Is he scamming actors? I looked up in twitter and there are mixed vibes.
Foreign Actors in the US by LindaTheGr8 • last post Jun 14th
Hey guys, so I'm a South African looking to move to the US to further pursue acting. Right now I work as a teacher and do some theatre work on the side. I've been looking at film schools but i honestly can't afford any of the good ones. So i was just wondering if there are any foreign actors that managed to make the move to the US without going to film school there?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jun 14 by AutoModerator • last post Jun 14th
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.
Help to make a filmmaking/acting storyline realistic by Cocktupus • last post Jun 14th
I'm writing a story that involves a film making plot. I know nothing about film making/acting so I hoped to get some advice here to make it realistic. The plot is this: Our villain (lets call him Jack), wants to get a filmmaker (lets call him Charlie) to shoot a kidnapping scene. Jack is going to use this footage for malicious purposes, and as such, wants to remain anonymous (He doesn't Charlie knowing who he is). In order to achieve this, Jack is going to call Charlie on the phone, making an excuse as to why he cant be there in person (e.g. he's abroad doing some important business). He's going to ask Charlie if he can go ahead and do the casting, do the shoot, all at relatively short notice. Charlie says yes, as he's a bit desperate for work, and the whole thing goes ahead, without him ever meeting Jack. How realistic is this? As a filmmaker, if someone called you asking to shoot a scene, sent you a script and the description of the characters, but said that they can't be there in person to meet you, would you do it? What excuse might Jack some up with for just wanting one scene? My original thought was that Jack tells Charlie that it's a screen test, and that if it goes well, he'll let him shoot the whole movie. But it this realistic? Also, as an actor, if you were told that there was a job that involved shooting a single kidnapping scene, would that raise any questions/ seem unusual? Thanks in advance.
Any stunt actors here? I need recommendations for good stunt training locations in Los Angeles, please! by niilecoy • last post Jun 14th
The only place I've heard of that is not that expensive and good is JAM, but they're a little too far from the Los Angeles (DTLA) area. Any other good places that are inexpensive and close by? Thank you!