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Acting legend Malcolm McDowell's on Mozart in the Jungle and advice to actors by andywooding • last post Feb 20th
A Question About Music Video Shoots... by dane_ish64 • last post Feb 20th
So last night I was an extra for a music video shoot for an independent artist who has become pretty prominent recently. I got the opportunity through a casting call the artist posted themselves on social media, so as expected most everyone there were fans. The shoot was about 3 hours, we got some footage of kids partying, some individual b role of party stuff like making out, met the artist, got some food, then left. My question is, considering I never signed anything and the actual topic never came up with the production, how out of line would it be for me to email the artists team and ask about compensation? I'm not sure what payment standards are for music videos especially extras in music videos, but I know most of the people who were there were fans so just getting to meet the artist was good enough. But for me, as an actor, I'm just sorta wondering if any of us even could ask about getting anything? It was overall kind of a low key vibe like some kids just showed up and danced around the artist on camera, so I mean idk, love to hear thoughts.
What do you think of my 'plan' to become an actress? by Exella • last post Feb 20th
I need a stranger's perspective. Not mine, because I'll tell myself I can, and not my parents', because they'll say I can't. I am currently 15 and I live in France. I'll finish High School at 17, and get a small job. At 18, I'll ask for a student visa for the US, and send my college application + ask for a scholarship (Tisch is my 1st choice). I'll then continue working and making money (in case they don't want to give me a scholarship) until my visa and college applications are accepted. I'll then move to the US with the money I made at 17, get a student job, and go to college. I need to know if it's good, or if it's a really bad idea and I'm going to waste my time. Be honest, tell me what's good/bad in my plan, and a few tips/ideas you have for me. If you think I'm an ignorant teen and my plan is trash, tell me! I won't get hurt, and I'd rather know now than when it's too late. Thanks!
Trouble with Brecht’s “Baal” by lifegamer95 • last post Feb 20th
Hello everyone, I am new to this community and I this is my first post. A bit of context: I always found myself being creative and expressive. In my kindergarten years I would often do puppet shows and in my high school years I participated in the school’s drama group (extra curricular). I’ve always lacked confidence but people would encourage me to keep going and always said that I had a bright future in drama/acting even though I never drama teaching. That fueled me up to go to college and pursue drama. I love plays and films and even though I lack confidence I aim high. Like... very high. Hollywood high. My ambition may be my ultimate demise because I’ve always faced the self doubt of just not being good enough, for much I’ve tried. I’ m currently on my second year at university and I never had any troubles with short performances. Now I have a new challenge. We are currently rehearsing for Baal and the although it was a huge challenge since I was supposed to play the leading role, I find myself having big self doubts. Basically I just can’t get the text and the performance what it deserves. I almost can’t memorize the text because of it’s poetic form. I’m also having problems with physical contact since in this adaptation I have to do a sex scene and have a very good chemistry with the actress. I’m feeling unwell because I see my director rolling his eyes at me when I forget the lines or take too much time to accomplish something and even when I do I just think it’s not good enough. Not authentic enough. I’m really feeling that maybe drama it’s not my thing and I am perhaps forcing this because of a stupid dream. And I’ve watched “whiplash” and I know that “the real Charlie Parker would never be discouraged” but what if I’m just not good enough and my future beholds something else? What if I just should quit and grow up? After all the only people that do believe I can get there are my girlfriend, my parents and relatives and my highschool drama teacher that didn’t even study drama. Should I quit while I can and dedicate myself more to some other dreams that I have (for example drums)? Thank you for reading.
Etiquette when Reel Editor is late with project and not returning emails. by Villain4Life • last post Feb 20th
I recently attended a weekend demo reel workshop with a well known teacher. At the time of booking and paying for the workshop, we were told that we would only receive the raw footage and that editing would be an extra fee. At the end of the workshop, myself and the other actors were asked if we wanted to have our reel edited to email our request. Over the course of a few weeks I sent several emails requesting to have my reel edited. After quite some time without a response, I finally get an email back with the price, which is considerably higher than their verbally suggested price. We negotiate and at their request, I send the money through a popular app. I was told I would receive the edited reel in less than a week. More than a week passes and I get an email telling me that everything is looking great and that I will be contacted the following day. I wait patiently, until yet more than another week passes without an email or any form of contact. I've reached out twice via email since then, and have received no response. It's frustrating as I have several opportunities waiting on this reel. The whole process from filming until now, where i am still without a reel is almost six weeks. And I am a patient person, but I feel like I may be being taken for a ride. I'm still new at this. What is the correct etiquette here? What should I do at this stage? Thank you all in advance for your help.
Can I become an actress with a slight lisp? by baekmonnani • last post Feb 20th
A few people have told me I have a slight lisp, like a hissing s but it's really hard to hear unless you're paying attention. Some people can't hear it at all and have never heard it, but some people tell me they hear it at the beginning but then gradually forget about it. It's really faint, but I'm pretty sure something is there as my friend's mom, who is a speech therapist, told me there was something like a little lisp (most people call it cute actually) I wanted to know if, from people's experience in the acting community, will this affect my chances of getting into an acting university (such as RADA) or will it affect greatly the roles I may or may not get? It's really worrying me aha
Things to Know Before Moving to LA by gyokoren • last post Feb 19th
Here is a list of bullet points derived from a multi-year discussion on the old forum entitled "Things You Wish You Were Told (before moving to LA) most of which I found to be spot-on when I made the move a few years ago. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ * Bring at least $8-10k...
How to I bring more unpredictability to my roles by xxRamsnationxx • last post Feb 19th
Im a huge fan of film, acting and the craft in general. I like being spontaneous, following impulses, and making things as real as possible. My favorite actor is Tom Hardy, because I never know what he's going to do. A scene where someone would be yelling, he'a very quiet. When he's violent, there's a specificity to his violence depending on his character. To me he's the best. I want to build characters from the ground up and make them specific but real at the same time. How do I do this while also maintaining a level of unpredictability/ not forcing things? An open discussion is welcomed.
Start From Role Playing Games by ZakTSK • last post Feb 19th
Hello, My name is Zakk and I just figured I'd introduce myself to the community before I get to my point. I hope you're all doing well as you work towards your goals as actors. I was wondering if any of you got your start from Role Playing Games such as D&D o G.U.R.P.S.? I've been playing G.U.R.P.S. with friends lately and it's really got me interested in both Voice Acting and Screen Acting.
Fellow Actors of reddit: I’m looking for some advice on Voice Acting by wigglyrobot • last post Feb 19th
Im currently a working actor in the Philadelphia area. I have my degree in theater and have been working for about 5 years professionally. While in college they never really went over what to do when you’re interested in Voice Acting. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been doing voices and making characters in my head. I’m sure plenty of us have had this same experience. It’s part of why I wanted to be an actor in the first place. I’ve grown up idolizing idolizing people like Billy West, John DiMaggio and Chris Sabat. Anyway, I’m looking for some advice. Plain and simple. Should I be taking classes? Should I be just making my own stuff? How do you get heard? Reel rules? Anything helps, you’re all the best!
What are taxes like for a working actor? by Tulita_Pepsi • last post Feb 19th
Just out of curiosity.
Why does it seem British Actors are snagging more American Roles than American Actors? by vassafras • last post Feb 19th
I audited an Acting class in LA recently and the Teacher said that there’s an Influx of British Actors “stealing” American Acting roles. Why is this? Better training? More connections? Thanks!
What's a good daily routine as an actor? by prankster999 • last post Feb 19th
Hi What is your daily routine as an actor who is in between projects? How do you utilise your day, and what sort of exercise / tasks do you do to ensure that you keep developing? In other words... What daily routine would you recommend as being conducive to helping you improve yourself and your craft? Regards
Important Notice.. by Ray Verduzco • last post Feb 18th
https://www.sagaftra.org/important-notice-regarding-west-adventure-films-program-entitled-french-cowboy
if i don't get into this school, i'm not sure what i'll do. by hellatay • last post Feb 18th
i just had an audition for a nationally acclaimed drama school in my state but i don't have my hopes up that i'll get in but if i don't get in i don't know what i'll do. i can't afford to go out of state and this school is one of the only good drama schools here. my audition went fine, my comedic monologue could've went better but comedy has never been my strong suit bc i don't have great comedic timing. but whoever was running the parent meeting while the students auditioned told the parents that it's basically like american idol and that the auditors know you're right for the school before you even start performing your audition. i want to get into this school soooo bad you don't even understand but i don't have my hopes up at all and i feel like if i don't get in then i'm screwed. i can re audition next year i suppose but i'll be 20, almost 21 and by time i finish the program i'll be 25 and i feel like the longer i have to wait to get out to LA or NYC my chance to succeed grows less and less. i only say this bc i know a lot of actors tell people to get out to LA or NYC asap and i'm already 19. i feel like i'll have to give up but i want to learn and succeed so badly :(
My issue with people posting headshots by GeniusUnleashed • last post Feb 18th
We've been getting a decent amount of headshots lately with people asking "what's my type?". I gave a sarcastic (snotty, in his words) response to one individual but thought I'd create a post explaining why. First, if you don't know your "type", then for the love of god, don't waste money on headshots! A decent headshot photographer should be able to help a little, but it is NOT their job to tell you your type. You should be working with your agent to get the exact pics your AGENT wants to help you get work. If you don't have an agent, then by all means use this sub to help you get a sense of "visual" type. But unless we see your reel, we have no idea what kind of actor you actually are. And unless we see real life pics of you, we can't get a sense of who you really are. So if you need help, I'd suggest having a friend take a few snapshots of you in the clothes you feel most comfortable wearing (ie, who you really are). This can help get initial "vibes" of your type and then a dialogue can begin to help achieve that type when getting your headshots done. Paying for shots beforehand and then asking others what they see is simply wasting your money and putting the cart before the horse. What's more, if we don't know what you look like in real life, it's impossible to tell you if the headshot is "good" or not. We could say, "blue collar worker" based on the headshot, but as every seasoned actor knows, plenty of noobs walk into the room and look NOTHING like their headshot. It feels like the sub is being used as a vanity exercise instead of a tool to become a better working actor.
"New to Acting" Site + Script to Screen feature by Josiahcrocker • last post Feb 18th
Hey everyone. I posted here a couple weeks ago regarding an article I did on Casting/Talent Agents that answered your questions right from reddit. Since then, we've posted quite a few articles on acting, and I thought you might like our newest one called [Script to Screen: Lady Bird by Greta Gerwig](https://slade.sundaylove.ca/2018/02/18/script-to-screen-lady-bird-by-greta-gerwig/) that shows the relationship between screenplay to actor to screen. You guys have been great for feedback, and I'd love to keep involving this community to develop pieces you all actually like and find useful.
Female voice needed for a short horror animation video! by Suzziexo • last post Feb 18th
Hello! I am working on a project for university, and it requires a female voice actor (north american accent) It is a short animated video, in a narrative/poetry style. Let me know if you're willing to be a part of it. I will fully credit you:)!
Ryerson Vs York for theatre. by Udder_facts • last post Feb 18th
I'm hoping that I get accepted to Ryerson's theatre program after my audition today, wondering if the subreddit has some opinions on which might be the better option for an actor looking to pursue theatre and performance as a job. York or Ryerson. Thanks!
How to I find stage acting jobs in the greater Atlanta area? by ScrootMcgoot • last post Feb 17th
I am a semi-professional actor. I'm not union or anything, but I really feel like I have a calling for theatre. I won multiple dramatic acting awards while in high school and I've been in over 10 community productions. But I cannot even find auditions. I live near Atlanta and I cannot seem to get any leads. The only website I have found is [Backstage](https://www.backstage.com/) but that is a paid service. Is there some sort of hub where directors post casting calls? Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated on how to find auditions. Thank you so much in advance!