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Seeking advice by Noreen Quadir • last post Jan 29th
Hi, happy to be here on Stage 32. As a young woman of color, I am looking for roles that accurately represent me. I love films that have strong female characters and break away from stereotypes. Does anyone here have suggestions on what films/filmmakers I should watch? I am looking to discover such work and see which filmmakers would be great to collaborate with. Thanks in advance!
Acting without kissing?? by virgomotion • last post Jan 29th
My boyfriend of 6 years firmly believes that you can be a successful actor without doing any kissing scenes. I told him that not only would it limit the amount of roles I would get, but it would also cause my agents to possibly drop me. So, who’s right? Edited: corrected grammar and added more info UPDATE: broke up with him.
Is an ispot.tv actor's subscription worth it? by Khanduit48 • last post Jan 29th
I was lucky enough to book a national commercial that is now airing and when I track it on spot.tv, I see it's up to 400+ National airings. However, this includes national cable buys and, in fact, all the "last aired on" citations have been on cable. Naturally, I'm interested in seeing where the Class A buys are - I suspect the ad company cherry-picked these purchases - but in order to see the specific buys, I need to sign up for the $119/ year membership. Is it worth it? Or can I pretty much ascertain from the free information that the buy, while national, is mainly cable with a only 4-5 Class A buys? All thoughts on the topic are welcome. Thanks!!!
Online auditions......free? by Joy Scott • last post Jan 28th
So I've been neck deep in a writing project with my fiancé for a while now, but it's starting to wrap up and we are moving into the getting it sold phase, which means I'm ready to start auditioning. Problem 1 is my "get by job" has a fairly demanding schedule which limits me a bit to online audition submissions. Problem 2 is I'm getting married later this year which puts a major limit on my budget. So. Does anyone know where I can submit online auditions that won't cost? I want to use backstage.com but I can't really legitimize that until after the wedding. Any advice is appreciated
As an aspiring actor or actor, what 1 thing do you regret? by chrislabel • last post Jan 28th
Mine is never pursuing acting from the time i felt i should. Here now pursuing at 25 yr old let's see how the journey goes. Hopefully we all look back on our acting career and life and able to reflect and teach others. Reach one teach one.
What Does A Film Actor Look For In An Original Screenplay? by J_Literary • last post Jan 28th
Hey, I usually post on the screenwriting sub-Reddit as a person with a literary background. I was wondering though what does an actor for film look for in a script besides how many lines, or how much money one gets paid? I tend to strive for in my own writing to be an ensemble writer. I’ll be reading.
READ "The Actor's Life" by Jenna Fischer!! It's so helpful! by linaml22 • last post Jan 27th
In case you didn't know who Jenna Fischer is, she plays Pam on The Office. And her book came out fairly recently... it's honestly so extremely helpful without being unrealistic and it really takes you through her journey as a struggling actor to being a successful working actor. Just thought I would recommend because it's honestly been super encouraging and helpful for my own acting journey!
What are some fun/interesting exercises to do with a group of actors? by infernal_monologue • last post Jan 27th
Anyone who has studied acting, which exercises did you find most helpful for developing you skills and bonding with other actors? I want to get a small troupe together and start making short films, I'd like to have a few of these on hand.
Do they let actors read the script? by NickNameIs_A • last post Jan 27th
Do they let you read the script before audition? Addition: Thanks for the comments
What make up to use for actor head shots? by i_want_to_act • last post Jan 27th
All my head shots look terrible, I realize I need to start wearing make up because I am not young anymore, I'm older so I look unattractive now so I might look pretty with make up. I may not have needed it before but I am not 24 anymore or 17. After doing research for names of products women use, I have: Hairspray obviously, my clean hair tends to fly around and that looks awful for a head shot. I can't have it in a ponytail because casting directors need to see my hair and how I look with it. If it's up, they won't know what I look like with it down. So hairspray will help keep it straight. Foundation Concealer Eye emphasizer Neutral lip color Anything else I should add to the list or is this good? I need to know the name of the products. I tried watching videos and it was frustrating when all they were showing was them doing the face but not saying the name of the product. They were only naming the brushes they were using and that wasn't helpful. So I finally saw the names for them and googled them to see what they were.
When did it all change? by i_want_to_act • last post Jan 27th
I watched one of Wendy's Alane Wright's videos and she said how back in the days anyone could just become an actor. All you had to do was go to a talent agency and you would sign a contract and they out you to business and train you, now they don't do that anymore. That probably explains why she still gets people dropping in wanting to act with no experience. I have even seen it on TV where someone gets discovered and they get put to work and they sing or act and then they get dropped just like that. When did this all change and when did they stop doing this? Why did it stop? Could it be because people would act and then find it's not something they are committed to and not something they like doing? Now that only works when you are a child but all you gotta do is recite a commercial or something and send it to the agency. Now today any "agency" that takes you and puts you to training and charges you for their classes are all scams even though I still see people claim they still got booked with them. But that wouldn't work with the movie industry if you really wanted to get in it because casting agents won't take you seriously if they see you got your training from this place. Is this why they are called scams because they don't get you anywhere? I did try to look this question up but got no results.
Research project by Jordan Bull • last post Jan 26th
Hello Everyone. Im new here but i am looking for interviews from actors for my research project. Acting experience in action movies or tv would be best but i am open to any actors. I am happy to do an interview via email, skype or if you're in England than could do a face to face interview. Thank you.
I'm interested in applying to Juilliard, could use some advice from anyone who goes there. by thespianstruggles • last post Jan 26th
A little bit of backstory, I'm a working actor ( haven't been working a lot lately but still) I've been acting since I was 12 years old, currently 31, and I'm looking to go to theatre school to get better. I love acting, I've studied all kinds of techniques, meisner, Strasberg, with a plethora of different teachers. I have always wanted to go to new york eventually, attend a prestigious school and then do theatre there, while developing my own projects. My questions would be to anyone who already attends. If anyone goes there, please let me know, I'd love to pick your brain. Thanks
People can't type you based on your looks alone by Espressojet • last post Jan 26th
Sure there are certain types better suited to people who look a certain way, but your type is dependent on how you act and who you are as a person. Somebody might look like a leading man, but be a total zany character actor. Ask the people who KNOW YOU about their opinions on your type. A phrase commonly used is "who's stealing my roles". What known actor is doing the same roles you would be doing? Stop asking for type advice from total strangers based upon a picture of your face. You will get misleading information.
How do I network in LA by QCarrier • last post Jan 26th
Hey, I'm a actor in LA , I moved here in September and have had a hard time networking with other people in the business, I would love to, I a bit of introvert. Any advise ? and anyone who also wants to network?
I've made it this far, should I go for it? Any advice on next steps? by Sasquatchdood • last post Jan 26th
I am an aspiring actor. I know, I cringed a bit writing it, but I didn't know how to start this off. I finally drove cross country about a year ago to set up shop in CA. I'm fortunate to have a roof over my head and a job right now. The only thing is that I'm about 5 hours north of LA, and my job has nothing to do with the acting world. Is it possible to drive down for like 3-4 days and stay at an air BB and audition? Do I need to make the full move down there? I'm kind of in a tricky spot being this far away, but I made it this far, and dont plan on giving up and moving back to the east coast. I know I should get some headshots and go from there, but I'm having a hard time comprehending what my first move should even be. I have a car and some savings <$5k. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks r/acting
Thinking my survival gig could be teaching web design to my fellow actors, and wondering if I'm crazy to think so? by eldriyal • last post Jan 26th
Hiya actors! Long time lurker and grateful for it. The info here has helped me more than I can say. I'm finally posting because recently I’ve been thinking of developing a new online course for actors that teaches some web and website basics and I’m wondering if you think it's a worthwhile idea. I've made a 5 question survey to ask more specific questions. It takes about 2 min according to the form timer. If you have a couple mins, let me know what you think? https://artistsautonomy.typeform.com/to/qSTPnr Thank you for all your insights and for being brave, incredible actors every day. :)
Can an Online Masterclass go on my resume? by wallscribble • last post Jan 25th
Hi there! I'm taking advantage of the online learning platform and have signed up for various classes offered through masterclass.com. So far, I'm in the middle of the masterclass offered by both Samuel L. Jackson and Helen Mirren. My question is: Is there any reason why these classes can't or...
Acting a lead role in 6 months, need tips. by Theatergeek1012 • last post Jan 25th
Hi, I've never acted before in my life and will be acting in a movie 6 months from now. I would love any tips or any recommendations for get books to read. Thanks.
My First Pilot Season (& No Auditions Yet) by chapstics • last post Jan 25th
Hello, I am an ATL-based actor and I signed with my first agency (not one of the top 4 here, but solid, SAG-franchised, and with a good reputation) a couple weeks before the holiday season. I am a bit more anxious than the average person I admit, but I'm a wee bit worried that I haven't gotten a single self tape audition (or in-person, but I figure ATL would mostly be self taped for this) for pilot season yet. Not a pilot nor current episodics. I'm a newbie with a fair amount of theatre, but only student films and a couple low budget, non-union films on the TV/film side. My headshots are really good (as told to me by a casting director) and my demo reel is eh, in my opinion (I'm working on that by getting in contact with student directors I worked with that haven't given me footage and I even filmed my own scenes with someone who knows directing better than I do to help with this). I read here from one commentor that January is really for the stars/bigger names and that February is when it kicks off for the rest of us. Am I letting my anxiousness get the best of me? I think I'm just really ready to start auditioning is all. I'm still studying/reading up on my favorite techniques, self-submitting, and I will be enrolling in new classes in a month or so. I know my agency has a fight ahead of them with me being new and all, but if, I am getting anxious too early, at what point should I schedule a meeting if I haven't had any auditions? Mid-February? March? (Also, as a disclaimer, I should say that I am not hoping for those big time recurring and/or guest star role auditions, just those under 5/co-stars to get my foot in the door) Thank you for any help! :)