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Improv Classes by Erik Hjortnaes • last post Apr 22nd
Anyone know of any good acting or improv classes in LA, the valley?
I'm a Screenwriter and I Have a Question, Thank You Very Much by flubberto1 • last post Apr 22nd
##Hello! Let's get straight to the... **Questions:** Is it difficult for novice actors to find ways to practice? What kind of roles do actors take before they become professionals? How eager are actors in putting their efforts into unpaid collaborations? NOTE - I'm sure my questions will have many varied answers, so your own subjective opinion will do just fine, no need to generalize. _____ **Bit o' Context:** I've been writing screenplays for the past two years with intentions to move onto film-making/directing. Sometimes I try to act out my dialogue, or record myself performing selected scenes that are easy to shoot, but I'm a terrible actor and I can't watch myself without cringing to death! What I'd really like to do is just hang out with a creative actor so that we could try stuff out together in a way that's mutually beneficial. I'd imagine something like: I bring a short scene I've written to some extremely casual spot where we can chill (like a park or somewhere relaxed [Oh, or IKEA! It would provide all the sets we'd need!]) and the actor could take their time to experiment with different ways to perform and we'd both provide each other with light feedback, like we're both working for each other and having some fun. It seems reasonable to me, but I'm thoroughly familiar with how artists are expected to work for free and how frustrating this can be (rhyming unintentional.) P.S. For anyone who's interested... I live in LA (Atwater Village.) I'm a 31 year old dude. I studied physics/art in college and it really shows in the kinda stuff I write. I mean, basically, my writing is *weird.* Oh, and I sometimes write music for my characters, so there can be singing if you'd like.
I know this is posted here like ten times a week, but, seriously, is there anything else I can do? by capt532 • last post Apr 22nd
So, here's the thing, I'm a 23-year-old [trained](https://www.rada.ac.uk/courses/acting-and-performance/ba-hons-in-acting/course-overview) actor based in London, I have a "[top tier](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/7kta3d/agents_in_the_uk_my_comprehensive_list/)" agent, I'm currently going to some of the best weekly/monthly classes for professional actors in London ([@ the actors centre](https://www.actorscentre.co.uk) ), my headshots are taken by two of the most highly rated headshot [photographers](http://www.wolfmarloh.com/) in the UK, every now and then [NFTS](https://nfts.co.uk/) or [MET](https://www.metfilmschool.ac.uk/) call me up to be in one of their short films, I'm trying to write a play, my showreel is updated every three months, I'm on a first-name basis with a lot of major casting directors, my CV/spotlight is always uptodate... I mean, seriously, I'm trying to do everything in my power to progress in this industry, and yet, I still feel like, in the past two/three years, I've hardly moved! As in, I'm still getting only two or three auditions a month; despite moving agents (agent I'm with now is the best one, it must be said) almost five times in the past four years, the jobs that I do get are just small bit parts on TV or film, and then the occasional stage job but all in all, if I get two or three jobs a year I'd consider a good year! I understand that, as a middle-eastern actor, there aren't going to be as many opportunities for me as there are white actors (makes sense, there are more white people, I have no beef with that) BUUT I can't help but feel like I'm doing something wrong here, like I'm missing a trick. I've worked on my audition technique with casting directors I know and my agent and they all seem happy with it, so I don't think it's that? Could somebody please give me some pointers because I'm starting to lose my mind a little bit here. Cheers
Faking a Videobook by Aguacato • last post Apr 21st
Hey there my fellow aspiring actors. Lately I was thinking how long is going to take me to make a whole 3min videobook at this pace. And even then it's only for agencies and such. So I thought about faking a videobook. Just filming myself acting in different small scenes made specifically for it. Would that be acceptable? Is it strictly necessary for the videobook to have scenes from short films or any other projects? Honestly I don't think anyone is ever going to ask about them anyway. Please let me know what do you think.
Hey r/acting! Any successful Indian/South Asian Actors here? by elRo233 • last post Apr 21st
Hi there! I'm a Bengali male \(raised in Toronto\) looking to get into the world of acting. I'm wondering if there are any South Asian actors such as myself on r/acting? Please add a comment! Tell me \(us\) about yourself, why you like acting, and how you got into the industry! Let me start; I am an 18 year old male. I came to Canada when I was in grade 3, and after living in Vancouver for a while we moved to Toronto, Ontario. I really love to act. I like doing impersonations, and love to do little pieces where I get to let my expressions and emotions flow. I was interested in attending an arts high school, but changed my mind. I am actually going into Computer Engineering for my undergraduate studies, which is very different from acting, but I love both so it isn't a problem.
Any web series you guys recommend?? by athtor1 • last post Apr 21st
Okay, so I’m in the process of writing a web series, and I’ve acted in a couple. I hear all the time how web media is the next step, but then I realized I don’t really ever WATCH any web series. I asked around and none of my actor friends could name a web series that hadn’t already been picked up by a major network. How can web series be such a THING when it doesn’t seem anyone actually ever watches them?? Have you guys noticed this or is it just me? This led me to set a goal for myself and find any web series I can to expose myself to that realm. Any recommendations??
Cities hosting acting communities by mindful_serenity93 • last post Apr 21st
Hello, I was wondering if people could tell me what cities in the USA host acting communities other than NYC and/or LA. I know that Austin does as well as Boston, Seattle, Chicago to name a few. But I need a first person account on it. Whats the theater scene like there? What about film/TV? Do any of them do good voice over work? I was also wondering about cities outside the USA? What's the UK acting scene like? What's it like working as an actor in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin? What about cities in Canada like Vancouver, Toronto etc.? Do they have good theatre, film/TV, voice over scenes?
WHERE DO I ADD MY RESUME by LittleBigBad • last post Apr 20th
Hope I can email my resume to the right person at BACKSTAGE
Trouble Finding Work by DogLover24 • last post Apr 20th
Hello! I was wondering if anyone had any advice. I live in small town Iowa and the chances of finding any sort of acting gigs is pretty slim. My town and anywhere around here don’t have acting classes or chances to be in plays for adults, only kids. I was...
Jeff Seymour, The Real Life Actor by feverdreamgirl • last post Apr 20th
I don’t really see a lot of information here about his classes or his podcasts. Any of you guys listen to his podcast or read his book or been to one of his classes? Thoughts?
Hi guys—so, what was the first movie you remember seeing in theaters? And what was the first play/musical you remember seeing? What was the first tv show you remember watching? It does not have to be kid friendly. How old were you? What tv show/play/music by mcdanielstudent2021 • last post Apr 20th
I want to know because I did a similar thread to this one in the r/theatre reddit. Let me know below.....oh, and let me know how old you were when the thing I describe above made you want to be an actor, and for what reason? Also, for the theater stuff or movie stuff or tv show or whatever, it does not have to be professional. It can be community/school/regional/whatever.
Have you ever called your union for problems on set? by mirrorsarereflective • last post Apr 20th
I wanted to feel empowered and ask if this ever happened to you guys. I finished a workshop pn respect on set that union members must adhere to and how they should react if they feel the set they are on involves harassment or safety issues. . I was surprised that so many non union actors I knew who were not at the workshop,put up with abusive situations becaise they believe this is how the industry is...
Toronto actors with reps in Vancouver (and vice-versa), how did you do it? by mirrorsarereflective • last post Apr 20th
Hey guys, I posted awhile ago about overseas, but what if its just a different area like van and toronto. How did you guys get your rep in Van or vice-versa?
Putting small roles on a resume by AndWillAwhile • last post Apr 20th
Due to some various factors (time conflicts, etc) the past couple roles have been fairly small ("Man 5", "Doctor"), etc. Should I still put them on my resume? On one hand, I want to show I've been consistently working. On the other, I don't want people to think I'm a weak actor. Any advice?
Non union commercial shoot late pay? by Theurbanalchemist • last post Apr 20th
Hey, I recently did a commercial audition (non union, I’m SAG E) and it’s been well over two months since I received payment. The actors I worked with haven’t been paid either and it seems like we have been cut from the final ad (they’re still testing I think) The buyout was 1500 and the session fee was $500 + %10. If they cut you out the final product, can they skimp on paying the session fee? Should I ask my manager what’s up ?
LA Acting Intensives? by reannaroo • last post Apr 20th
Hello my beautiful actor friends! I'm looking to do an acting intensive in late summer / early fall in LA, any you recommend? I need to brush up as i've started pursuing acting again. (took a few years off and worked more behind the scenes) I did an intensive at Lee Strasbergs in NY for a few months a few years ago and it was honestly one of the best experiences I've ever had in my life - not just acting wise, but my life. I was thinking of doing an intensive at the LA Lee Strasbergs this time. But I'm open to suggestions on workshops and intensives in the LA area that helped you guys improve your technique and on camera skills, any suggestions?
This is what I want to be doing and I love it by Maceocortezz • last post Apr 19th
Hey guys! I’m feeling inspired today and wanted to share. I’m 18 years old and I’m preparing to go back to London for a drama school recall, this will be my second trip to London in a month. It’s a 14 hour flight there, and 14 hours back. On my down time after coming back from my first trip I’ve been cast as Claudio in Much Ado and Romeo in R&J. I’m tired and am constantly doing theatre, but no part of me wants to slow down. I was given instruction by one of my trusted teachers who was helping me with my classical piece to look up every single word in my piece in the lexicon, even the ones I thought I knew. So, there I was, looking up every single word, including words like “This” or “From”. And I realized truly how much I love what I do. I was sitting there doing something that sounds so tedious and might feel unnecessary to some and I was happy. I’m happy to be tired every day because I spend all day in and out of classes, rehearsals and studying my craft. My issues with anything else I’ve been interested in was that I enjoyed the final product, but not the process. Acting is one of the few things where the process is as fulfilling as the final product to me. I’m sharing this to keep myself motivated and to encourage everyone else here to remember how lucky we are to be actors. Remember even when we fail that we are lucky to fail as actors, some never even take the chance to fail, and when we do, we can keep working until we succeed. I love this crazy thing that we do. Thanks for listening, friends! I just wanted to share something I had been thinking about with a community that might appreciate it. :)
Why do some young artists blow up while the majority of others struggle for years? by nickallen28 • last post Apr 19th
The title says it. Just curious as to why some young blokes just catapult into the A list with back to back studio movies seemingly out of nowhere. For example, Dylan minitree, Dylan O’Brien, Tom holland, Tye Sheridan etc...all became crazy huge between ages of 15-20 years old and the things they did leading up to those roles weren’t anything huge. Mostly, short films/independent films like the majority of hopeful actors are doing everyday in LA. I know there’s no one answer but as an analytical thinker it’s hard to turn my questions off sometimes. Ha. I mean there are so many talented LA actors that are young, beautiful etc..and just wondering if these examples just have something that separates them even further from the pack or is it just right place right time/knowing someone or just crazy luck? I had a working LA friend tell me that what separates those that “make it” from others is confidence but I’m not sure I buy that entirely. Coming from a part time actor and full time working professional, the thought of giving everything up to join the audition roulette in LA is still such a mystery to me. One that I’m scared of and drawn to. I just wish there was something to hang your hat on. Like, if I do XYZ then I know that I can get these parts and be a working actor. But the stats are ridiculous for how few actually work in this town. Hard decisions.
Hugh Jackman and his trick for his American accent by TheRealBrianLeFevre • last post Apr 19th
https://youtu.be/Qk41j5ftSgY Discovered this today, I had never heard of it. He has a trick for his American accent (starts at around :40) where he just says a sentence that contains all the sounds different from his natural Aussie accent. By the end of the sentence he'll be ready for the take. Being an American, an aspiring actor, and a lover of accents, I would love to hear if you guys have any tricks like this or have ever used this exact trick for a different accent. Have you ever heard of this trick? Are there sentences that would help with a Posh English, Cockny or Irish accent?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Apr 19 by AutoModerator • last post Apr 19th
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.