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Questions about getting into acting by Livelordx_lol  •  last post Mar 31st

Hello everyone, A buddy of mine is an actor who gets gigs here and there in the surrounding areas of where I live. He stated for me to get started into acting I needed headshots and agents, but first the headshots. So I've completed the headshots part, I've got a solid 10 photos to start with, and including a comp card. I've also reached out to a couple agents that my buddy uses and recommended to me via email and submitted my headshots but I haven't gotten a return email or phone call. Using the tools on the sidebar, I've created an account with ActorsAccess and Backstage. Playing around with those websites I see that I can submit my application to get roles but most require a demo reel or a resume. I don't have any acting experience aside from what I did in high school. What else am I missing that I can do or SHOULD do to keep going?

What are the best part-time jobs for actors? by KryptoniteByNight  •  last post Mar 31st

I'm interested in knowing if most professional actors here work part-time jobs outside of acting? If you're full-time, how long did it take to get there? If you're part-time, what do you guys do outside of acting?

Acting Classes in Los Angeles by ZaxMarquee  •  last post Mar 31st

Howdy guys, I’ve recently moved to LA to pursue acting after a stint in private equity and I’m at a crossroads. When I first got to LA I took classes at Michelle Danner studios and then at Ivana Chubbuck. While they were okay, these classes seemed to me like money suckers, only attracting many international students who just wanted to get a student visa out of the program. Additionally, a problem with both these classes was that I didn’t get to perform every class, which is felt was a ripoff. Do my fellow actors in LA have any good recommendations as to some good class experiences you’ve had?

Demo reels are wanted, yet so hard to make??! by ohemgeenah  •  last post Mar 31st

So, I’m a young actress just trying to make myself a reel, but I feel like I’m making it much harder than it actually is. I have TV credits with Chicago Fire & NBC’s Crisis along with a couple commercials. However, I was only able to get my episodes of these TV shows from iTunes and every single program I’ve been using to screen record completely crashes or just doesn’t record when I use the iTunes episodes. Is there a better way to: 1) Get your work in a downloadable (and editable) file? 2) What programs should I be using??? I’m trying to submit to agencies and I just want to make a good impression. Help a girl out!

How can an Asian American get into acting? by reallyuglyasianguy  •  last post Mar 31st

I am an Asian who has never acted in my entire life in a formal play, however I am consistently told by people I should be an actor because I can method act and play different characters really easily (combination of ADHD and multiple personality disorder). However, I am in college studying computer science and I just don't know how I would get started. Can someone help? Thanks

Any aspiring actors from Europe? by hopingtobehappy  •  last post Mar 31st

Hi! My first post here. I really want to get into drama school, since it's the best way to get considered. How did you get auditions?

Need a Demo Reel? by Ashton  •  last post Mar 30th

Hey Guys and Gals, I've been a freelance Editor and Director of Photography for about 13 years now. I know how crucial reel's are for actors, it's the same for us. I would love to edit or work with you on shooting your reel. Pricing is very reasonable, and I'm...

Casting NYC brides-to-be and their fathers for a PAID netflix promo! (Actors welcome) by coejoburn  •  last post Mar 30th

Has Talent Link worked for anyone? by ihavetowatermyplants  •  last post Mar 30th

Hey guys, wondering if anyone has had any success with Talent Link through Actors Access/Breakdown Services. If so, how long did responses take to get to you/can you say who you signed with? Thanks!

I'm beginning my acting career in Texas by geoffsykes  •  last post Mar 30th

Are you an actor with a memorable tip for a Texan? I'm looking for some advice for someone like me beginning their career in the Dallas area. Here are a few things to know about me: - I have experience on stage and on camera ([My resume](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SpI_Mru_3sHroonhMDWDnJcOvdtEGTtQ/view?usp=sharing)) - I recently had some professional headshots taken ([example](https://imgur.com/a/Nyncv)) - I am registered on [Backstage.com](http://backstage.com) and [MyCastingFile.com](http://mycastingfile.com) and have been getting a few responses. - I'm primarily interested in television, film, and commercials. There are 10 or so SAG/AFTRA agencies in the DFW area and I think 5 or 6 might be a good fit for me, so I'm preparing a couple of monologues for when I start submitting. I want to know if anyone has some tips for booking more gigs, getting noticed, or getting signed to an agency.

Is 28 too old to start? by ohHaiMark11  •  last post Mar 30th

This is strictly an opinion thread. Was having a discussion with a friend this afternoon and he wants to get into film. He thinks he's too old to get started now. I gave him my opinion(which was I personally don't think it's "too old"). He is definitely gonna give it a shot but is torn between just starting from scratch or getting into a 4 year degree program. What do y'all think? Was hoping for a multitude of advice so I can show him this and give him examples of actors all over the world. Networking for him won't be an issue.

should I include source material for an audition to an acting program? by mirrorsarereflective  •  last post Mar 30th

hi guys, random. do i include the source material for my audition to an acting program? they never specified, they just said it should be a scene of no more than 3 pages long. reasons why i want to hide the source material is because I don't want any comparisons to be made with me to the actor in the film. the film is an indie film, but obviously the materials exist online if you really look into it. the actors in it are pretty well-known (not oscar nominees though).

I feel like a failure... by mcleb014  •  last post Mar 30th

The other night, my parents told me that I should give up on acting. I've been doing it for nearly ten years and it is the only thing I have ever done and love. The problem is that I have never made any money from it. I know comparing yourself to others is toxic, but it is hard to go on Facebook and see your peers killing it while you are not. I do not think I'm a bad actor. I am afraid of putting myself out there and getting rejected. Putting all of my little money and energy into something that I probably won't get. All of my teachers say that I'm good and I have potential, but I am at the point where I'm ready to call it quits. I'm 26, I live at home with my folks still, just graduated from college, I have a terrible job, barely making money, and I do not know what to do. A part of me is screaming to give it up and get a full-time job. But the worst part is that I feel like I've accomplished nothing in my career. I am returning to my alma mater in a few weeks for a showcase that I'm participating in, but I feel like I'm not good enough.I've spent the last year preparing for this day, and I feel like I'm not going to do good. I didn't expect to ramble for this long, but I don't know where else to go. My friends aren't actors, and I sure as hell don't want to bug any of my teachers. Anybody else in this boat? Advice?

Foreign actor moving to LA. What month is best to contact agents? by Anonactor  •  last post Mar 30th

Preface: I used to be based in LA on a visa. I'm returning with a green card. I have a decent reel with some recognizable credits. I recently signed with a new manager and I will be moving back to LA after living in my home country for a number of years. I am no longer with my old LA agent and I'll be looking to join a new one. I have heard pilot season is the worst time to contact anyone. As we're nearing the end of pilot season, and I'm moving over next month (may), is now a good time to reach out to people? Obviously there are no hard and fast rules, but if there was an ideal time, when would it be?

i dont feel like I can be productive as an actor in NYC AT ALL. it all honestly feels like a giant waste of time and money by whatever0971  •  last post Mar 30th

being unrepresented, it sucks. i have a decent reel, but no professional credits. i am union, but not aea. the self submission side of AA is basically nothing, and backstage is all shitty unpaid non union films. i'm at a loss here. i refuse to pay to play, and the agents that do those are not good agents anyway, but I have no idea how to "develop relationships with casting directors" if you can't meet them in the first place without paying $450 for a monthly "class". i mean honestly, this all seems like complete bullshit. all i'm doing is waiting tables barely scraping by each month, not even saving money. this all feels like a gigantic waste of time and I have no idea how to progress, or find paid indie work, or find an agent, or anything. what the hell am I missing here? like i dont get it

Paid acting gig in Los Angeles, shoots 3/31/2018 by Chai_Latte_Actor  •  last post Mar 29th

Folks, my team and I are shooting a sizzle reel this Sat March 31st in Burbank, 8 AM - 1 PM. The intention is to use this sizzle reel to raise funds for the actual feature. We are looking for a male actor, can be late 20s to early 40s, Arab or Arab looking. Role has no lines. Paid gig - $50. If interested or have questions, send me a private message.

is playing a nice character a weak acting choice? by mirrorsarereflective  •  last post Mar 29th

Hi guys. When I say weak choice, I'm not talking about bad acting, I'm talking about when you are able to deliver the text with proper intonation and emotion, but the character choice is weak? I hate the idea of strong vs weak characters, since they are all characters, but lets pretend we are talking about J-law in Winter's Bone or in Silver Linings Playbook, or Timothee Chalamet in Call Me By Your Name? I feel like these characters are played close to reality, and they aren't larger than life, nor are they as bold as lets say Margot Robbie in "I Tonya" or Emma Stone in Birdman. I don't know, like some sides are given without any direction or background of the characters. It leaves the script pretty open to interpretation if you know what I mean? Let's pretend you disagree with all the movies and actors I've listed... well the best example I can think of is Blake Lively's "Gossip Girl" audition on youtube. I am not saying her acting is weak, because obviously her acting is good, but the character seemed very nice and sweet. Nothing bold or memorable.... I understand she probably received notes on how the character should be like, but lets pretend we didn't get those notes. would that be a weak choice to play it as a nice and sweet girl? I'm sending an audition to a school, which is why I don't know if it's a good idea to play a character who is nice and sweet.

If you could re-do your first ever role, what would you do differently? by Trehnt  •  last post Mar 29th

DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT AN ACTOR AND HAVE NEVER ACTED IN MY LIFE. My friend is a film student and I volunteered to play the main role for an 8 minute film for his class(so no pressure really). He's directing the film and I have been doing amateur fashion photography for 2 years now, so I understanding framing, editing and am not afraid of being in front of the camera, but I am lost for this role. If I just ask a lot of questions and rehearse my lines I should be fine, right? haha. But if you could re-do your first ever role, what would you do differently? I need some pointers.

How do you all get into your characters? by Aarontylertv  •  last post Mar 29th

Hey fellow actors. So I will be in an upcoming show and I’m not sure I’m connected with my character enough. I know with rehearsing and practicing the craft this issue will go away. But I was just wondering, what are some things you all do to prepare yourself for a character?

Tips for theater, high school production. by Iangrey01  •  last post Mar 29th

Firstly, I apologize if I’m unaware, I’m a new user. I’ve had many accounts over the years but never really got the hang of it. Anyway, my high school’s spring musical is only about a week out. We’re doing Oklahoma and I’m casted as Curly. I feel like I’m doing better and better by the day but I didn’t know there would be any final tips to get me up to the next level. I feel like if none of the other leads are actively trying to get better, it holds back the one actor who is really pushing it. Last year I played Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast and the comedic role suited me very well. This one has taken some getting used to, but I think I’m ready. Thank you