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Actors of reddit: how did you get an agent? by baldwinsong • last post Feb 4th
Every time I’ve tried it turns out to be a scam agency that asks for money up front. I don’t seem to understand the process or know which agencies are decent that will actually get me real acting jobs. I live in Toronto if that helps
What differentiates characters? by HaulingWood • last post Feb 4th
When I watch films, I notice there are actors that are able to completely transform themselves: Marlon Brando, Gary Oldman, etcetera. Though in other movies, I see that the script and body language are the things that make the character. The underlying charm of the individual personally drawing me in, am I missing something? is there something more to their acting? and what sort of witchcraft are they doing to make it so entertaining? These questions have been bothering me for sometime, thanks if you’re able to answer them.
egotistical teachers at acting studios? by mirrorsarereflective • last post Feb 4th
has anyone had stories about this? I was talkin g to a few people on set two weeks ago, and some of them were very kind. I find it hard to believe they would make it up, but they said that at a very well known studio in my city, one of the coaches was very rude and a bit egotistical when the actor asked for clarification and said they didn't understand. i don't know. any experience with this?
[Barter Request] Looking for anyone to record short scripted spots for a podcast. One to start, more to follow if all goes well by tha70n3guy • last post Feb 3rd
Starting a podcast on sports and would like to find a good voice actor/actress for one intro to start and possibly additional stuff further down the line. Am willing to help with small audio projects in return but would like to have a good working relationship going forward. Don't need to be a seasoned pro or even have prior experience. Doesn't matter if you're male, female, young or old. Just be clear and annunciate with an ability to send audio files in a timely manner and we can work together. Message me with what you'd like in return, samples (if you've got them) and any questions you may have and we'll see if it's a fit.
Hey guys, I'm frustrating from thoughts and I'd like to some answers (about acting) by arielu12301 • last post Feb 3rd
So... I love acting since I was 14 years old. Today I'm 18 and I dream of it like 3 years (about those three years I succed doing 3 shows in my boarding school) and last year I started seriously and went to a course for acting and I still love it very much. It feels free for me to unleashed my persolity without fear of "how will he/she react?" The course is once per week for about an hour and a half. and when it's getting over I'm leaving with a great feelings. But when i'm outside i'm like 'wait, do I really really love acting? or it's just a matter of time?" (because I have an army to go through, and it's fighter unit and so, I fear I'm gonna forget acting. Which for me feels like a passion, but years gonna pass before i'll be able to do something bigger). My goal for succeed in acting bussine is being a huge character which playing one of DC/Marvel super heroes. and so i'm watching jimmy fallon tv shows, jimmy kimmel, ellen, and I'm like "I want to be there too!", "I want to talk about my character in this specific movie and my private life and give motivation to young boys", and I'm really trying to be honest to get the best advice. TLDR; I just want to be a huge actor but I don't know how truly I love it. I feel shitt!!!!
Acting degree vs Musical Theatre degree by PeterGayrino • last post Feb 3rd
I'm currently a high school senior and I'm in the College audition process. All my life I’ve done musical theatre, and I want to continue to do that in college and then professionally. However I go by the philosophy that acting is the most important thing, and singing and dancing should be in service of acting. I’ve been auditioning for musical theatre programs but making sure to also be considered for their acting programs. I'm torn between musical theatre and acting, because on one hand, I feel if musical theatre is the thing I want to do, that should be my major. Also classes like “audition technique” and “repertoire building” are essential, and I’d miss those in an acting program. On the other hand, if I go the acting route, I will be a much better actor after the four years and I think that will serve me. The catch is that not all colleges let their acting majors take voice and dance classes, and I don’t want to fall behind in that. If anyone has experience with BFA Acting or Musical Theatre degrees, any input would be helpful! Specifically in the what the differences are besides just voice and dance, and what kind of experience you had.
How to Find New Local Actors? YouTube Channel Looking for People! by Geoswarp • last post Feb 3rd
Hi all! This isn't a plug for my channel (although I'll link it if anyone is interested), but I am currently searching for members to take part in a Dungeon & Dragons weekly stream. We are looking for fun and people who are genuinely interested in playing D&D and are okay/excel in front of a camera! Who better than some actors! The channel isn't a start up but we are looking to take this and go big, hopefully something like Critical Role. Does anyone have any suggestions for how to find great people for this? I live near Minneapolis, MN and it would be in person. Thank you so much for your help!!
I Made a Site for Actors/Agents to sign up and create an online Resume/upload your Reel by IAmDrag0n • last post Feb 3rd
Hey All, I made a site for Actors to create their online Resume/to upload their Reel and connect with Agents. It's still a WIP, but it's about 80% done and I feel ready to share it. https://TheAReel.com Please keep in mind it's in a beta form It's completely free, except for more than 1 Reel upload (functionality not yet present, will be added Monday or Tuesday), and if you want to submit to agencies (not yet present, will be added as soon as Reel's are added) Right now it's mostly just a resume site meant to help you build and upkeep your resume, and giving you a place to link back to if you get asked for a resume. Overall the site is done but I could use a *lot* of feedback on UI and Design, as well as functionality I don't mean to advertise, I don't see a rule against it, but I really just need feedback from Actors and/or Agents as to the UI and everything else I'll be adding more layouts for Actors to setup their resume page how they want it in the future (next couple of weeks) tl;dr = I made a site, please if you have time test it and use it and let me know what you think could be better/improved https://TheAReel.com Thanks - Zach
List of Ebooks for Actor..Am I missing anything important? by legendkiller420 • last post Feb 2nd
Hello Actors, I have provided the list of ebooks required for actors to enhance their skills. These ebooks may be very familiar to you and available in internet..just thought of checking with you all if I miss any ebooks which are must-to-know for an actor? Acting For Film Cathy Haase Acting Is Believing Acting The First Six Lessons Richard Boleslavsky Actor's Survival Handbook, The - Tucker, Patrick, Ozanne, Christine An Actor Prepares In Depth Acting On Camera How To Report, Anchor & Interview The Art of Film Acting Theorizing Film acting You Can Act A Complete Guide for Actors Thanks, Kamal
Actors giving other actors direction by mcleb014 • last post Feb 2nd
I'm currently in a show where one of the actors is giving me direction with blocking and acting choices. This is one of my biggest pet peeves, and I think it is more prone to happen in community theater--which is what this project is. My director isn't being very helpful (he's more worried about the lines being 100% right), so I can see why this actor is doing this. I want to say something, but I don't want to come off as a total douchebag. Has anyone ever encountered this? Did you confronted the situation or ignored it? It is still relatively early in the process, and I'd like it to shut down immediately before it gets out of hand.
I don’t know which path to take? by aidenphengsy • last post Feb 2nd
Hey reddit! I’m a senior graduating high school in a couple months. My grades and test scores are terrible so college would be hard to get into. Even if I did get good grades for college, I still wouldn’t go because I do not see myself doing anything else other than acting, it is my passion and nothing else would make me happier. I’m born and raised in Hawaii so I know I would have to move to California for exposure. Should I just pack my bags and leave to California with 10k in my pocket and pursue my dreams? Or should I stay in Hawaii and build up my acting resume and attend a community college to get my liberals degree, so I have a back up? Edit: Thank you all for the responses! You truly are inspiring and helping me shape my future. If and when I make it as a stable working actor, I will be sure to give reddit a shoutout! :)
Can we please talk about Saorsie Ronan? by kyerin1999 • last post Feb 2nd
I first saw "City Of Ember" when I was 11, and I loved that movie so much, as a kids movie and only as such, however, last July (2017) I was looking through old movies my family had, and rewatched it. Halfway through the movie, something connected, and I realised this was the Brooklyn girl. Fast forward a few months, and I see Ladybird, and go "HOLY FUCK THATS HER!" I'm not saying she is the best actress / indie darling (although she isn't even that, just under appreciated in my view), but for a second can we talk about her? Whats your favourite performance of hers? If anyone knows about her method / training feel free to share. I just feel like she has had so much spotlight recently, but no warmth from it. (Additionally feel free to criticise, if you think needed.)
Getting Eligible for SAG-AFTRA in Atlanta by onionsandradishes • last post Feb 2nd
Atlanta is in a right to work state. Do the producers still have to pay a fine to Taft-Hartley you for SAG-AFTRA if you book a co-star or a small part in a movie there? Is that a problem for new, non-union actors like it is in L.A.? I have been reading Jenna Fischer's book and she says that she only knew of one person getting a Taft-Hartley in all the time she was struggling in L.A. and she had to do background until she had the vouchers to get in. I'm starting to think that it would be smarter for me to go to Atlanta first instead of L.A. until I can get in the union if I don't get in any of the BFAs I am about to audition for or even after I finish college if I don't get a big league agent from the showcase since you can't Taft-Hartley yourself for New Media projects anymore. Thoughts?
Feedback on my headshot? by TheEtherealActor • last post Feb 2nd
Hello fellow actors, I was wondering what you thought of my headshot? I usually get cast as the cop, detective, or tough guy. My coach said I need a shot of me smiling to do commercial acting which I might agree with. Thanks! https://i.imgur.com/8O0IOGY.jpg
Balancing survival job with auditions/roles by peacesignz • last post Feb 2nd
Hi All! I'm new to acting and have recently gotten a couple of auditions. However, I've had to decline some due to audition or shooting day conflicts with my day job. At this point, I'm gonna take the plunge and commit to acting. But of course, I have to pay rent. I know that actors are notorious for being waitresses and waiters -- is that really flexible? I know someone whose had a few restaurant jobs and they aren't able to change shifts too often for auditions. What are your experiences balancing your survival job and auditions?
(TORONTO) I'm Interviewing a group of Casting Directors and Agents. Is there anything specific you want to know? by Josiahcrocker • last post Feb 2nd
I write for my own site which helps actors (primarily newer ones, but we're expanding into more in depth topics soon) and I'm going to be interviewing a group of directors and agents about the industry. Things that actors may not know, or think about, or just sage kind of advice. Is there anything any of you would want to know straight from the horse's mouth? I will gladly add it to my list and post the answers when I get them!
Other sites you visit for acting? by Chinhnnguyen • last post Feb 1st
What other sites do you visit for all things acting. (I.e: learning, job postings, community advice etc) Backpage Actors access Are the only two I know so far. Any others?
What actor would be best suited to play Steve Irwin in a movie? No, it can not be Tom Hanks and yes they have to be alive. by bmorebirdz • last post Feb 1st
Schools in LA for no experience beginner by Chinhnnguyen • last post Jan 31st
Long story short I wanted to give acting a shot. Never been theater when I was in high school or college, but the feeling of wanting to give it a try has grown on me. Call it mid-life crisis lol. In any case I am looking for recommendations for acting schools that will teach a n00b to act in film/tv. Whenever I google for something this list of schools shows up often https://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/resources/top-acting-schools-los-angeles/ Anybody got any advice if these would be a good start? If so which one and if you have any other recs. Thanks!
Senior year woes by epichvs • last post Jan 31st
Senior year sucks dick. The people in my life go on and on about how being an actor won't get me anywhere and that I'd be better off chasing something more practical etc. But being an actor is all that's on my mind. This post is going to seem incredibly stupid and naive to you older folks, but I'm having an internal decision making struggle. My grades are terrible, I've missed early decision deadlines, and am only missing more as the weeks to my graduation trudge on. I've had sleepless nights where I've attempted to clear my mind and think thoroughly about what I'm going to do with my life, but I can never land on a definitive set of steps to take. Is going to a university even worth it to pursue an acting career? I live in the Denver metro area, should I use my money to buy headshots and just audition everywhere I can until I find an agent? My adventurous spirit tells me to throw myself into the scene with my high school theatre training and see where it takes me, but the logical side of me knows how reckless that is. I don't know what to do, where to start, or how to process this crazy sudden life change. Please, someone either snap me out of it or help me figure out where my life is heading.