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Was browsing Gin Hammond (Vengeful Spirit, Mirana, Drow Ranger, Enchantress voice actor) website and I found out new lines for Artifact were recorded. by knivardyh • last post Jun 13th
Nothing really special, but I was thinking maybe Sorla Khan will have Gin Hammond as voice actor. Also, maybe new lines were recorded for DOTA, such as arcane rune lines and stuff. I thought it would be nice to share this as I think and hope Artifact will have original voice lines, and not the DOTA 2 ones (at least for some characters). [Source](http://www.ginhammond.com/recent-and-upcoming-projects)
Piercings question by ExpensivePeach • last post Jun 13th
I have a belly button piercing and I kind of want to get my nipples pierced, but I don’t want to limit the kinds of roles I can get. My question is does it really matter if I have those as an actress if they don’t really show? I don’t have any facial piercings or tattoos so I’m not going to fall into those character types. Thanks for any advice in advance!
Should I stick with my extra gig? by poliwhirldude • last post Jun 13th
So there's a major Hollywood movie (obviously can't say which one) that happens to be filming in my hometown, and I managed to get signed and fitted as an extra. While I've never really wanted to do extra work, I have a sentimental attachment to the specific filming location (it's like five minutes from my house), and being an extra in this film might be the last time I ever get to be in this location before it gets torn down soon. This was to be an exception to my 'no extra work' rule. And when I initially submitted for this, my thought was that this would be a great sendoff to this cherished childhood location\- to be in a film with a Hollywood cast and crew shooting in this place before it's gone for good sounded perfect to me. But now, after really thinking about it, I'm getting cold feet. When I submitted for this, I didn't really think very much about what I actually committed to, and after hearing that daily calls might potentially be as early as 2AM and remembering that films like this could shoot for up to 20 hours a day, I'm worried that I'm just going to be miserable the whole time and that the novelty of being in this place is going to go away *fast.* Not to mention that the extra role I have is "recurring, with matching shots" (if anyone can guess what that means, I would be grateful) so I'm going to be committing to twelve whole days of (possibly) grueling hours, odd sleep schedules (if I get to sleep at all), and nothing at all to show for it in the end. I mean, I can't even put this on my resume because it's not an actual role. Plus, I've been on film sets before (not nearly this large or important, but still), so I don't know how much "the experience of being on a film set" would really help me in my career at this point. Plus, I'm mostly a theater actor anyway and the tedium of film sets often drive me crazy (and that's when I'm in a speaking role; I can't imagine what it would be like as an extra.) Am I just being pessimistic? Could this be a really great experience that I should see through to the end? After all, it is a stone's throw away from my house, in a (most likely) air\-conditioned building that means a lot to me; I may not get an opportunity like this again. Or do you think I'd be better spending my time doing something else for my career? Could being an extra actually hurt me as an actor? Any insight you all have would be super helpful. Thanks!
Do I put these on my resume? by i_want_to_act • last post Jun 13th
I was in a short film but I played a student and I had no lines, I was just working on putting something together during cooking and yes I did have a name in the part and there was no audition required, I was just offered a part for the film when I tried to audition for a character but it had already been cast. I was in a music video and I played a Zombie and there was acting involved, I had no name in it and no lines, none of us did. But they are offering us a reel when requested. Do I put these on my resume so people know I have had some experience? I was already in a play for community theater so I put that on. I definitely won't put background work as experience. I know that is a no no even though some actors do it because they try to impress casting directors but it doesn't work. Instead it makes you look desperate and amateur if I know correctly.
monologues by Actingismylifee • last post Jun 12th
hi, just got a general question... Can you pick an extract from any play and call that a monologue if it is said by one character and would there be any issues with copyright or would you have to find a monologue from a play that has already been established...
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?