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Stage 32 · 3 May 2018
I'm working on a project and I'd love your input. If there was a resource (book, course, etc.) that covered the business aspects of being an actor, what questions would you want/need/like to see in there?
Backstage · 3 May 2018
Hello everyone,new user here. I have a question about self taped auditions. I have been invited to send in a self tape for a movie being filmed in my area. I have been directed to get the sid s from Shadowfax. Th nstructions specified that in order to get the...
Reddit · 3 May 2018
When I signed my contract with my agent, she explicitly stated that I was NOT allowed to submit myself for things anymore on actors access or sites similar (except for small student films). However, I still occasionally check to see what new breakdowns there are and I found a role that I’m very interested in. Obviously…
Reddit · 3 May 2018
So I'm currently in a play in a community theater. Tldr, director is majorly critical of my interpretation of a character in front of the entire cast. Then proceeds to ask for a number of results. Then stamps my character with a ridiculous and exceptionally particular voice. I feel like a marionette, not an actor. And…
Reddit · 3 May 2018
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 a…
Reddit · 3 May 2018
This is something I've been curious about for a while. Personally, I've been a big fan of Jung for a bit now. When I learned about the connections between psychoanalysis and dianetics something in my mind clicked. Like, the whole Scientology thing is very weird. And I like understanding things in all their nuance. So t…
Reddit · 3 May 2018
I've seen a few really positive references to Jeff Seymour's "Real Life Acting" podcast and book, and I'm four or five episodes into the podcast and I'm not getting it. I certainly get his premise that many acting techniques can overly complicate things for the actor and distance us from the material rather than involv…
Reddit · 3 May 2018
In your opinion or observation... I would say based on what I've seen, average isn't all that great. Certainly some actors are amazing. But even the average working actor doesn't seem to be too remarkable. What do you think?
Reddit · 2 May 2018
I had an audition today around 7:15 PM, and it's currently 11 PM where I live. Callbacks are tomorrow evening. I am a beginning actor, so it's killing me wondering if I should have been notified by now. When is a good time to assume I haven't been called back?
Reddit · 2 May 2018
I have been offered an audition for a lead in an American Tv show. Highly acclaimed network. I’m not American nor do I have a visa. I’m sure that wouldn’t be a problem otherwise the Casting Director and my agent wouldn’t offer me an audition. However I don’t at all expect to get it, even if my audition is AMAZING, beca…
Reddit · 2 May 2018
Basically, I have an audition due today for a really cool role, but I'm not satisfied with the final product. It was a last minute self-tape, and with the time I had I wasn't able to get it to where I wanted it to be. I did put in my best effort, though. Realistically, I won't get this role, and if I got called back I…
Reddit · 2 May 2018
I know there are all different ways to get an agents attention so I'm trying to see how the majority of people land representation. Did you submit to them and get a response back for an interview? Did you have a friend refer you to them? Were you noticed at a performance and approached? Noticed at a film festival? Othe…
Reddit · 2 May 2018
I want to do a short course in acting, just because I think I might be good at it and I want to try it out. However I’m not sure what to expect, which makes me nervous. My irrational fears: - I’ll show up and in the first class I’ll have to stand in front of the class and pretend to be a tree that is being chopped down…
Reddit · 2 May 2018
I get told a lot that I’m a good actor but because it’s always from friends, family etc. I feel like I have no idea whether I’m actually good at acting or whether they just tell me I am so my feelings aren’t hurt. Advice please?
Backstage · 1 May 2018
Today I woke up this morning having the feeling of “ just gotta get it “ My name is Brandon and I’m a submariner . im currently in Honolulu , hi . I live a comfortable life but , here comes the cliche , I feel like empty . im...
Reddit · 1 May 2018
Hello all, I'm sure I'm not alone when I say I'm a game of thrones fan. I think that show really pushed me to persue acting (at a drama school in the U.K across the Atlantic for me). bc of how much I love the characters and I wanted to be apart of something that affects me as much as that story does. What do you guys t…
Reddit · 1 May 2018
Do you have any tips for getting SAG roles or moreso the opportunity to read for SAG roles. I have an agent, read for LA agent - she will sign me once I book a SAG role even if it is a one liner. Literally no idea what to do besides just wait but I have been training since the 3rd grade. 21 now. Made a backstage the ot…
Reddit · 1 May 2018
It sounds like a silly question I know, but is there a way to try out exclusively for small roles which may for example be a reccurring character who only says a few lines every few episodes? I'm thinking of times I'll google who an actor is, and they'll have a couple thousand instagram followers or less, and not reall…
Reddit · 1 May 2018
I've been wanting to voice act since my junior year of highschool but my mom kept telling me to go to college and get my degree which makes sense. I went into communications and was extremely unhappy so recently i changed my major to theatre to work toward my goal. The only thing is i'm still unhappy. I have no motivat…
Reddit · 1 May 2018
The number one thing you have to do to be a successful voice actor is get acting training. It's voice ACTING, after all. Assuming you're doing that, THEN what do you do? There's so much more to it, just like there's so much more to on-camera acting. I teach a beginner class - there's some acting training, and a lot of…
Reddit · 1 May 2018
Basically it's a combination of the ol' "pretend they killed your dog" trick (at least what my drama teacher called it) and something army cadets taught me. In the army, (Prince of Wales Royal Regiment at least) making direct eye contact isn't allowed. So we were always told to look at the rim of the beret, which is ro…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2018
I go to a small state school. Recently switched my major to theatre beacause i really want to be a voice actor (might drop out but thats for another post). My school has a very small theatre department and 90% of the people in it arent serious about it. For my final i had to do a pretty intense scene from daredevil in…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2018
I just finished my freshman year of college. I did some acting way back in elementary school, but haven't followed up in a decade. I've been reflecting and realized that I wish I had continued to keep with it. I realized that I always wanted to keep acting, but put it off thinking that it was impractical or a futile dr…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2018
Have you ever turned down a role. And I don't mean an audition, because I'm sure we're all done that, but actually booked something and then said no? I have only twice \(I think\). The first was a long time ago and a student film. I was cast as a 16 year old.... I was about 30. The other 16\-year\-old characters were a…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2018
I am almost done with my freshman year of college, and in this year, I have been getting very involved in acting. In fact, I've recently declared a theatre minor because of this sudden interest in acting. I am just curious if there is any important information that I am missing about the field that I need to be made aw…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2018
Also, how do you work around your schedule to balance both acting and working? For some background, I'm aspiring to be an actor. I have about a year and a half left to finish my accounting degree and plan on moving to LA after I graduate (I live in South Carolina). My plan is to use my degree to generate income while t…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2018
Hey all, New to the sub and fairly new to acting as a profession. I've always been passionate AF about acting but in the last year things are blowing up in crazy ways in regards to me acting on stage. Recently, I have been working with a singular director, helping bring his original pieces to the stage in Manchester, U…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2018
I hear of many actors using an acting coach for roles in feature films and television. Have you ever employed the services of a coach? If so, why? Was it a large role? Personally, I usually only work with a coach for self tapes, but I was wondering if it’s seen as industry standard to use a coach for guest star roles a…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2018
Really sorry if this is the wrong place to post such a question, but I would love all the feedback possible! Im currently casting for a short film which takes place across 20\-25 years. My problems comes down to casting. I have both a male and female character. The male being the father ages from 35\-60 and the female,…
Backstage · 29 Apr 2018
Can anyone recommend a good photographer? I am currently signing up with casting agencies, but I need some really good photos for my portfolio. Thanks in advance.
Reddit · 29 Apr 2018
You love it? Hate it? Think it's fair that actors are expected to audition themselves? Not fair? You feel technically competent to produce a good looking and sounding audition? One that is as good as what you'd get in a casting office? Curious how people feel about the whole thing.
Reddit · 29 Apr 2018
I started pursuing this back when I was 17; I did a couple student films, popped up in a TV show for a few minutes, then a handful of commercials, and suddenly I’ve got myself an agent. Now all my auditions feel really official, I’m having meetings in casting offices and things are looking up. I soon realise that I’m t…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2018
29 year old dude, reasonably chill. living in the koreatown / westlake area. just moved out here, figured I'd see if anybody wants to get a little actor meet up thing going or go hiking or something.
Reddit · 29 Apr 2018
Hello. I was reading something about the actor Chris Pratt. It says that at 19 years old when he was waiting tables at a restaurant, an actor and director decided that he was perfect to fit in their movie. This was basically the start that kicked off his career. Has this ever happened to anyone you know or yourself. Th…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2018
I had an audition this weekend for a Renaissance Festival cast that does several plays (this year Henry VIII and La Dama Boba) as well as improv type stuff with the festival attendees and I have some thoughts as a result. We auditioned in small groups (12 or so actors), performing our (Shakespeare) monologues in front…
Reddit · 28 Apr 2018
New to the Area. Just trying to find a way people might recommend to make new friends :) I know meetup is popular but anything else you LA bets recommend?! Thanks!
Reddit · 28 Apr 2018
Maybe you have some experiences how you end up being an actor? And perhaps you can tell your when you first time acting? Maybe it can be a 'gasoline' for this 'dying sparks'.
Reddit · 28 Apr 2018
My professor said that it's perfectly fine to write in your journal while watching performances, and today I did write in my journal. However, I did write quite a bit. I wrote roughly around eight pages during the performance (not counting the four pages I wrote preshow). I just wrote mainly about different actors and…
Reddit · 28 Apr 2018
Hey all. Wanted to get some feedback from the community. Im a 23 year old actor with decent credits and good material but I feel like the last year or so has been a virtual waste. I parted ways with a big agency and have signed with a smaller one but very little has been happening. I've been considering going back to s…
Reddit · 28 Apr 2018
Are you taught to put a piece of food in your mouth and not chew it and talk with it sat there? Watching Tomb Raider, she bites an apple, let’s it rest on her tongue and speaks. Big Lebowski he straight up talks with liquid in his mouth - these are not isolated incidents, it’s in every movie at some point - who is teac…
Stage 32 · 27 Apr 2018
Hello, So I’m new to this site and to the industry and was wondering if anyone could provide tips and info on joining talent agencies or finding a agent in Los Angeles.
Reddit · 27 Apr 2018
We do this because we love it. We do this because it makes us feel alive. We do this because it gives us purpose. The gigs will happen. The agent will happen. The success will happen. Spend everyday being grateful and excited to be an actor, and make every new opportunity a reason to be better and love it more. You can…
Reddit · 27 Apr 2018
I was listening to a voice actor, who was saying that he does 300-600 auditions a year and if you book 2% of those you're crushin' it. This made me feel a lot less pressure! Is this common knowledge...?
Reddit · 27 Apr 2018
Or any other coaches you can think of for trained actors looking to get their asses kicked and hone their techniques some more? My background is specifically Meisner, if that matters (studied outside of LA). Just looking for some thoughts and suggestions for scene study/on-camera classes like these.
Reddit · 27 Apr 2018
So I am doing this scene for a character that involves panickedand heavy breathing. Basically im being kidnapped and I wake up and being intimidated. I am trying to understand how to play panicked and heavily btrathe yet deliver my lines.... I find I end up talking fast like I was panicked or I fumble the lines. Techni…
Reddit · 27 Apr 2018
What is the best piece of advice anyone has ever given you about yourself as an actor or acting in general that has always stuck with you? I’m very big on positive self talk, so words can be quite inspirational to me if it hits a note inside me.
Reddit · 27 Apr 2018
So I got my first 'break' and I'm on a show (not a huge part at all but I am so happy) and I am looking around and even though we are shooting in NYC everyone is from LA and in like, bangingly hot shape. Damn. Not an ounce of fat. They are full-time series regulars and that is what I want to be and it's been so hard wo…
Reddit · 26 Apr 2018
I looked on actors Access and couldn't find a section for Atlanta. Do they have a service like LA Casting or Actors Access, etc?
Reddit · 26 Apr 2018
A little background, I’m a 20 year old actor currently living in Los Angeles. I moved here 9 months ago without very little acing experience and 0 credits, since then I have taken 6 months of scene study classes, and enrolled in beginning improv at The Groundlings. Also, I got an agent about a month ago, although I hav…
Reddit · 26 Apr 2018
"Film acting has traditionally, in the UK at least, been rather looked down on as being something that the Americans do and which really doesn’t need the technique of a theatre actor. In England, we’re mainly theatre actors, and film actors have been historically regarded as overpaid and under-talented. But in reality,…
