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Please teach the basics.

Please teach the basics.

Posted on Jul 27th

Hey, there! I (20F) am an aspiring model and an actress, but I have no experience or anyone in the field to help me out. Can someone please tell me the following!? Commitment shoot. Compromise shoot. Calendar shoot. Glamorous shoot. Bold shoot. Making out/making love. Adjustment shoot. I might sound dumb, but please help me and answer these. If you could share your suggestions or give me any kind of advice, I'd really appreciate it. Thank you so much!

Is it worth letting your rep know about abuse from another actor on set?

Is it worth letting your rep know about abuse from another actor on set?

Posted on Jul 27th

Long story short was abused (not sexual) by another actor on set - them purposely trying to ruin my up close takes (them purposely forgetting their lines to sabotage my up close - on theirs they did them just fine) and then them shoving me on set so hard to knock me off balance that the camera crew noticed and then trying to trip me a few times as well on purpose when I was in heels. Another co-star came up to me later and said they noticed this person had badmouthed me behind my back. Again I am not an A-lister (this person is higher up than me - not an A lister but more clout) and I stayed very professional, did the best work I could, was kind to everyone from PAs to drivers to hotel clerks and then let myself feel my feelings after the shoot is over. I did try to talk to this person and they did it more, saying they were only joking. They did this loudly saying I was over-reacting and made a whole one-person-show production of it so all could hear and it would be 'spun' that I was the problem so I dropped it quickly. My mental health and psyche have been affected by this more than I have realized, I am talking it out with my therapist but I am wondering if I need to let my rep know about this person's behavior and how detrimental it was to me. I don't want this person doing this to other people on set. Oddly enough this person has a big 'anti-bullying' presence on social media. Which makes sense because this person is a huge narcissist. As most narcissists can, this one stole the director's heart and had him thinking they could do no wrong - so if I complained as a nobody it would make things even worse for me. I have no 'want' from my rep except for them to know I might be in a funk for the next few weeks and again for them to just know. Is it better for the work to come out, see if my reps like the work I did / if I get good reviews, and then mention it? Any feedback or advice from seasoned actors will be helpful. I know there are some real monsters out there and I have worked with a few but by far this one has been the worst.

At a bit of a loss...

At a bit of a loss...

Posted on Jul 27th

Hey folks, I posted this in the "no stupid questions" thread, but it's a day late so I am making a post here. Sorry if this breaks a rule, but I need to say this. I'm trying to find a solid acting school that won't cost me an arm and a leg, and is in person. I'm not going to pay to do anything on ZOOM. For me, it's simply not worth it and won't help me. I was part of an amazing group that worked with people's budgets before COVID, but I don't think it's starting back up at all. The person putting it on kind of ghosted us, unfortunately. Honestly, at this point in my career, new "systems" are fun and all (I'm looking into Anthony Meindl's school...holy moly even discounted I'm not sure I could pay for it and live), but I really just need to get in front of people and act with other actors and get notes. Anyone a part of a group that is looking for new members or know of good schools that aren't insanely expensive? I know that you have to pay to play in this business, but the reality is I need to have a roof over my head and to like...eat sometimes. I'm based in LA.

Location

Location

Posted on Jul 27th

Do you think as an actor, the only way to be successful is to live in L.A. or New York? Why or why not? Thank you

Question for UBCP Actors

Question for UBCP Actors

Posted on Jul 27th

MBT or AFBS? Pros and cons for either?

Should I use Willem Dafoe’s monologue from The Lighthouse in my pseudo acting reel?

Should I use Willem Dafoe’s monologue from The Lighthouse in my pseudo acting reel?

Posted on Jul 27th

Hi all. I’m currently working on my acting reel and need more material. I’ve done 3 short films in Los Angeles and two of the films I’ve yet to see footage from due to unprofessional students. So I’m taking matters into my own hands and rehearsing lesser known monologues from folks that are my type. I’ve got 4 on my list so far but I’m looking for 5, the Lighthouse monologue really catches my eye. My concern however is if it’s too famous or too over the top to be worth doing myself to show my talent. As I’m sure everyone knows, famous monologues like the one from Glengarry Glen Ross are so iconic that it’s not even worth an actors time to do it let anyone anyone’s time to watch. I hope that makes sense. Thanks everyone!

Real People Casting Scam?

Real People Casting Scam?

Posted on Jul 26th

Hello! I am not an actor, but was contacted out of the blue to potentially participate in an ad for a well known client by [https://dscastingcompany.com](https://dscastingcompany.com/). Their website seems very legitimate and I'll be talking with a casting director soon, but I am concerned this might end up being a scam, especially since I am not an actor and have zero knowledge of the ins and outs of the business. The ad is focused on creative process and I am an artist, and they seem to have found me through my artist website. Has anyone here heard of them and know if they are legitimate? Is real people casting/documentary casting a real thing? Would love some help! Thanks :)

Stage Name Advice

Stage Name Advice

Posted on Jul 26th

Hey everyone, I’m a new Voice actor! I have an assosiates (working for my bachlors) in world languages and cultures (getting bachelors in World languages in linguistics). Due to this major I specialize in accents (Mostly from Europe and Asia). I also have 2 Voice acting teachers both of wich are small youtubers! I really wanna put my names on some projects with a stage name! I was raised by my Mostly Ukrainian (with some Japanese and Russian heritage) Grandma, and In honnor of my ancestors culture I wanna do a Japanese-Slavic sort of name, Since I’m pretty mixed culturally (all 4 or my grandparents being from different cultures mostly from europe) and being rased in america I have a pretty run of the mill name. So I kinda want a different stage name to set me apart lol

UK Agents

UK Agents

Posted on Jul 26th

Hi Acting Community! I know there is a UK acting Reddit; but there is a fraction of active members compared to this main one; so thought my question would be better placed here! So obviously i have read the FAQs about ‘trying to find an Agent etc’ but i’m looking for more specific help. I’m a fairly new, inexperienced actor that has so far only done shorts/student films; but enough that i have a reel and headshots. I feel the next progression for me is to reach out to agents, but i know right now in my career i’m not going to sign with a huge agency, so i’m looking for a smaller setup - but that’s the question? How do i find out how ‘big’ an agency is? Like obviously when i research actors i can find their agents pretty easily, but these are all huge stars that i’m not in the same league as currently. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Identifying a voice actor who works with Dutch hardcore techno producers

Identifying a voice actor who works with Dutch hardcore techno producers

Posted on Jul 26th

Howdy r/VoiceActing, hope this is within sub guidelines. So there's a specific subgenre of hardcore techno known as gabber, which is dominated by a couple of Dutch producers who both produce records and put on festivals. In the last couple of years, there has been a trend toward having what appears to be the same American voice actor with a "dramatic movie trailer" voice provide clips of often semi-incoherent/grammatical English that get mixed into the songs or used to "MC" the mixes. Here's one typical example on SoundCloud: "[A female warrior, an advanced soldier, will face true glory. Bowed by the epic sounds of hardcore, they will attack](https://soundcloud.com/djrestylemusic/korsakoff-re-style-masters-of-hardcore-2016)*".* r/gabber wasn't able to figure out who it is. Any ideas?

An influencer got the role I auditioned for...

An influencer got the role I auditioned for...

Posted on Jul 26th

I auditioned for a role at the beginning of the year and they asked me about my social media at the audition. I now understand why it was important to them. I just found out that one of the most famous influencer in my city got the role and she is not even an actor, just popular on social media. I don’t mind not having the role when someone was simply better at the audition. But I’m disappointed to see that followers mattered more to them than training and experience. Is this really what auditions will be about? Who has the most followers?

Aspiring actor

Aspiring actor

Posted on Jul 26th

Hello all! I’m in Southern California and looking to work for free to build a resume. Any aspiring filmmakers, let me know… let’s connect. Thank you in advance

I want to be a voice actor But I Feel Limited

I want to be a voice actor But I Feel Limited

Posted on Jul 26th

Hello I'm 21 years old male and tbh ever since birth I have always wanted to be a Voice actor, Like it was always in the back of my mind and never escaped actually. every now and then Imma be like "I wanna do voice acting sooo baaaddd" like Twice a week for the past 4 years, But my problem is I have an ugly voice and I'm a very quite person, every single time I want those Impression videos I just feel Bad that I can't bend my voice in my different ways, my Voice is just typical 21 year guy.... But uglier. and another thing I heard is to Move to Los Angeles Because Its the hub of Acting and artistry and the problem is, I'm Not from America and I'm not willing to move there Either if anything I heard so many Horrible stories about LA and how awful it is, and 2020 and early 2021 was enough to convince me that America is truly isn't for me and the political structure isn't really for me lol. idk you guys I feel so many odds stacked up against me and it always Pushed me back from ever trying, However, can I truly Make it in someway? can I truly Practice and train my ugly voice?

How Do I Become “Famous”?

How Do I Become “Famous”?

Posted on Jul 26th

Following my post saying that an influencer (non actor) got the role I auditioned for and that I was asked about my social media during my audition, most people said that it was normal to prefer famous people and that social media actually is important for an actor. So I guess, I should work on becoming « famous » too. I am not doing this to be liked by everyone, sign autographs or get attention, etc. But if being « famous » is important to get work as an actor, I guess I should work on this. But my question is now: HOW? I have a couple of ideas and I was wondering what you think about it: -Be known for my acting/hosting gigs only. -Be more active on Instagram and TikTok. -Use my influence on Facebook to get even more popular (is this even worth anything anymore?) -Start a YouTube Channel. -Participate in reality TV. -Get known for my work as a writer. -Start a podcast. -Support an organization and talk about them in the media. -Any other idea? By the way, I have been training to be an actor for more than ten years and have been working professionally for seven years. But even then, some people think that being well-known is more important than skills so I guess that’s what I am missing to bring my career to the next level.

Headshot Opinion:

Headshot Opinion:

Posted on Jul 26th

Hello, I’ve gotten my headshots done recently and I love them, I have a great commercial one and a great theatrical one, but I also have [this](https://imgur.com/a/IQzFVo9) third one I want to upload to actors access. As you’ll see in the link, it’s a more “quirky” (for lack of better words) headshot and I like it. My question is, on actors access they make you categorize the picture as commercial, theatrical, or other, which do I choose? It seems trivial, I know, but it confused me. Minor follow up question, do you need to put a slateshot on each headshot on your account? Or just one that you submit most often? Also confusing me. Thanks in advance!

How would you feel about working with an actor who was "Cancelled"?

How would you feel about working with an actor who was "Cancelled"?

Posted on Jul 26th

I have a friend of mine who booked a project and is pretty excited. My friend has been working in the industry for a little while now and she had ups and downs but shes finally landed something substantial and I am super proud of her. She however has been a bit stressed lately. Not to go into too much detail, but close to 15 years ago, an article came out about her when she was 18 about her saying some racist jokes and using the N word. She apologized at the time, (that what was the article was about) and it sort of never was too much of an issue after from what I understand. I met her briefly after that happened and I've never seen her do anything remotely closely to that, but that really doesn't mean anything. Im obviously bias as her friend. She's been stressed because she feels like ppl will find out about her on this movie and they're going to either fire her or outcast her during production. I've tried to tell her that I don't think most ppl will care, and I jokingly told her shes not that important, but I do understand her worry, and I honestly feel a little bad. I remember we went to a comedy show one time and this guy made a pretty not so PC joke and I saw her laugh for a second and then get really uncomfortable, like she was punishing herself for laughing. I would love some opinions from other actors on what would you do if you knew someone in your cast had a controversy a long time ago. Would you treat them different? I'll be honest, I'm only going to show her the comments if I think they will relieve her stress a bit. But I'd love to hear opinions and have a conversation. Sorry if this post isnt exactly on topic for an acting subreddit. I appreciate your time.

Can a serious guy like me be an actor? Are there any tips i could use to become more expressive?

Can a serious guy like me be an actor? Are there any tips i could use to become more expressive?

Posted on Jul 25th

I recently became interested in acting, but can't imagine myself playing a happy/expressive character or anything much different from my own personality. I'm that guy who holds a beer at a party and feels uncomfortable while everyone else is dancing and having fun. Not that i can't have fun, but there are somethings that are not for me, you know? Well, i just wanna know if i can be an actor in spite of my personality.

Is it possible to have success as an actor with an asymmetrical face?

Is it possible to have success as an actor with an asymmetrical face?

Posted on Jul 25th

Looking in the mirror I don’t find the asymmetry very noticeable, but in pictures and videos I do. Is it still possible to have success with an asymmetrical face? Thanks

Actors Access Union, Non Union, or both?

Actors Access Union, Non Union, or both?

Posted on Jul 25th

I noticed most people submit to both union and non union projects. I was under the impression if you're union eligible, then go ahead and submit for the union projects. But if you're not even union eligible, shouldn't you only be submitting to non union projects? Clarification on this would be appreciated.

Parents of an actor

Parents of an actor

Posted on Jul 25th

I want to be an actor, but my parents have full time jobs, and they don’t want to risk their jobs just to help me out. I am soon to be 15 and once i’m 16 is it okay for me to go to auditions and headshot appointments and meetings by myself. Another thing is, i know auditions and appointments could be online. Is it okay if I can do mine online? The point is… do you guys of reddit think it is possible for me to be an actor with full time working parents who only have saturday and sundays off? (Also, to mention I live in a small city where the nearest “big” town is Lubbock which is 2 hours away.)

Should I wait on making a demo reel

Should I wait on making a demo reel

Posted on Jul 25th

I’m an actor (M17) who is just starting out in the industry (like really just starting out). I already have headshots and a resume filled with some theatre things I did and classes I took outside of high school. What I was wondering though was with the demo reel. I know it’s very important for an actor to have one, but I was wondering if I should make my own scenes with other actors for it or if I should wait for when I have done enough actual scenes to make one.

[HIRING] Looking for actors to film short selfie videos, $200 per video

[HIRING] Looking for actors to film short selfie videos, $200 per video

Posted on Jul 25th

I produce videos for a lot of mobile app/gaming clients. Some of these videos require people or actors, and are designed to native social videos. The product varies, but the concept is always similar: * About 30 seconds long * Film with your phone * Film twice (horizontal, vertical) * Sometimes need a second phone to use as a prop Budget is $200 USD per video (per the details above). I also try to work with the same people over and over, especially if the videos perform well. Right now I'm specifically looking for people with an American / Canadian accent. Location doesn't really matter, so long as you speak English with an American / Canadian accent. You don't have to be an actor or having acting skills, you just need to look and sound natural when filming yourself. Shoot me a message if you're interested and available. Thank you!

Does Hollywood like it more when black actors are clean shaven?

Does Hollywood like it more when black actors are clean shaven?

Posted on Jul 25th

I've noticed that a lot of black actors in Hollywood start off clean shaven or are constantly clean shaven in a lot of roles. Is this an unwritten rule? I ask this because I know with politicians and military it is required and while white men in the real world commonly don't have facial hair, black men almost are never clean shaven but you see a plethora of them in film. Does a beard or a mustache on black men make studios to consider us more "Urban"?

Feedback Question (race/ethnicity/accent related)

Feedback Question (race/ethnicity/accent related)

Posted on Jul 25th

Hello all, Been doing voiceover work for a few years now, but have only recently gotten to a place where I feel like branching out into doing it seriously. I have a question, however, that has been making its way into my mind during auditions. Now that I've auditioned enough to have an idea of the jobs that I tend to land, (which are usually jobs requiring a college aged female, or an African American-or the word casting directors LOVE to use, often to my chagrin, "urban"- female) I wanted to attach a dropbox link of myself reading two short spots back-to back, the first in my natural voice, which can come off "stereotypically Black" and the second, a more neutral north american attempt. I wanted to ask, (and I'm open to hearing everyone out, but voice actors/ppl of color would be especially awesome to hear from) whether the change in accent is subtle or caricature-ish, in either. I am a Black person, so ideally, I would love for people to be able to recognize that in jobs that require that I sound like a person of my ethnicity. (which can be a loaded topic, but for our intents and purposes, I'd rather not get into the politics of that) On the other hand, in the second spot, as compared to the first, do I sound as if I'm trying too hard to cover my natural accent? Because that isn't intentional, but for jobs that want a more neutral sound, I try to go for that. Basically, do the spots sound RADICALLY different to you, (because they do, to me) or is it obvious that the same person is reading these spots, but with minimal delivery changes? (I'd prefer the latter, but I've listened so many times now that I can't make heads or tails, so any help would be welcome and appreciated.) Thanks! Oh, right. The link: [https://www.dropbox.com/s/aj98j2sfjkb13hs/mix.mp3?dl=0](https://www.dropbox.com/s/aj98j2sfjkb13hs/mix.mp3?dl=0) Let me know if y'all have trouble accessing it.

Is it harder to become a director or an actor?

Is it harder to become a director or an actor?

Posted on Jul 24th

Is it harder to become a successful movie director or a successful actor? (With successful I mean a movie/show in the cinema/Netflix)

(potential triggers) Acting and Emotional Burnout

(potential triggers) Acting and Emotional Burnout

Posted on Jul 24th

Hello! I am a documentary student researching for my next doco which will be on emotional labour in the workplace and burnout. Also, the blurred lines between personality and performance. I am not an actor, but I have been reading about how deep acting/method acting/emotional recall can cause mental health problems, emotional exhaustion and burnout in actors. Would anyone be willing to share with me some of their experiences of this? I would love to get a deeper and more personal understanding of it, and I can't seem to find any personal experiences shared on Youtube etc. Feel free to message me if you have any questions or would like to share directly to me.

I forgot how to “act.” Please help

I forgot how to “act.” Please help

Posted on Jul 23rd

So I’m 22 years old and I’ve been acting for three years. I used to train almost every day and by the time I graduated school I had booked five short films in two years I have an agent now at the top agency in my city I’ve been known by others as a very talented actor someone who would go places. But lately I hit a wall. I don’t know how to act. I’ve tried all kinds of techniques, spent more time trying to focus on script analysis etc. But nothing works. I’ve lost my intuition for it and I don’t know what to do. I feel like I’ve hit my ceiling of skill.

I'm 18 and really want to study acting after I'm done with school and maybe do it professionally, but I'm just so confused about what the best thing to do is. I would really appreciate it if someone briefly gave me some insights on what the recommended/ty

I'm 18 and really want to study acting after I'm done with school and maybe do it professionally, but I'm just so confused about what the best thing to do is. I would really appreciate it if someone briefly gave me some insights on what the recommended/ty

Posted on Jul 23rd

-I've been googling stuff for days now but it all seems so confusing and so many people have different opinions. So first of all, I live in Italy which means I most likely will have to move abroad. I'm half british so I wouldn't mind moving to the UK at all. The problem is that I don't think my family would be able to afford the cost of the school AND the living cost, so I can't really move to London or extremely big cities. Are there well known acting schools in the UK in less expensive cities? Also, I'm quite confused about where to study. Drama schools seem to be slightly more expensive than acting universities, but also more demanding. Studying acting in a university would probably allow me to have time to have a job and earn money to keep me going. But I also read that the opportunities you get after drama school are waaay more than the ones you get after acting universities. Is this true? Will going to university be quite useless in terms of acting possibilities after I'm done or is it a start? And lastly, would I be able to get a student loan? The costs for international students are soo high and if the answer is no then I probably shouldn't even try... Thank you to whoever read all of this and sorry if my questions seem dumb to professionals lol

Do non-SAG Franchised agents have access to Actors Access?

Do non-SAG Franchised agents have access to Actors Access?

Posted on Jul 23rd

I met with an agent this morning (I won't be working with them for a few reasons), and they told me that because they weren't SAG Franchised that Actors Access wouldn't let them use their platform. Has anyone heard of this before?

Filing for unemployment in California as part time actor.

Filing for unemployment in California as part time actor.

Posted on Jul 23rd

When I file a new claim what do I put for the reason for unemployment so I can qualify? I work with central casting and I don’t get enough work.

In My Area

In My Area

Posted on Jul 22nd

I recently moved to a completely new area. Does anyone know a good way to connect with actors and theatre people in my area? I'm auditioning and trying to get involved with theatre but haven't met anyone new. Any suggestions?

Complete beginner with a dream

Complete beginner with a dream

Posted on Jul 22nd

Hey everyone. So I am 24 but growing up I’ve always enjoyed animation and video games. I was always the type of person who would point out a voice actor whenever I heard them in something new. So much so that whenever I went to some place like comic con my siblings would always joke about how I would be the one to point out voice actors cuz I know what they look like and would be more excited to see them than like A list celebrities. I would even joke around and try to imitate characters like Roz from Monsters Inc. or the chocolate loving old fish from spongebob. It’s enjoyable and it’s something I’ve thought about for a while. Just the thought of being part of something and hearing my voice as a character makes me want to try. I’ve started reading Dee Bradley Baker’s iwanttobeavoiceactor site and it’s so good. But I want to know more and hear from other people’s experiences! Some of my favorite voice actors include Tara Strong, Grey Griffin, Joe Zieja, Cree Summer, Kevin Michael Richardson, Phil Lamarr, Maurice Lamarche, EG Daily, Carlos Alazraqui, Mark Hamill, Adam West, Billy West, and so many more. Sometimes I think that voice actors don’t get enough credit for the fact that they are the ones who make childhoods. And it’s not even just children. Shows like Family Guy and Simpsons are iconic for their more adult audiences. This is all just tv and film, but voice over work is pretty much everywhere. So yeah, not that I’m trying to like prove that I am interested or something, but it really is a passion and I’ve even said out loud to my family that voice acting just sounds like so much fun. When I was in HS, in my last year I moved to a new school and wanted to audition for a play, but after talking to a friend who was into acting who told me it was like group auditions or whatever, I sorta chickened out. Then in community college, I took a theatre arts course and we had to go to my professor’s production of hairspray which was so exciting. Personally, I had a reference point having seen the film with John Travolta so I think that contributed to my enjoyment; being able to see a play come to life with so much dedication to be as great as the film with major actors was incredible. Then in my last year as an undergrad I took on a minor in television and film arts and just loved this screenwriting course that taught me the skeleton of screenplays and even wrote my own treatment for it. I sadly couldn’t finish the minor due to not being able to get to the campus for the courses myself. But yeah, I haven’t said too much to my family but I’ve definitely developed a love and interest for all of this. The reason why I want to voice act is because it is what I grew up with and I want to be a part of the future of animation that future generations will grow up loving. The other reason is that I sorta want to learn to love my voice. This might sound very weird but my voice is one of my least favorite things about myself. It’s something I’ve been made fun of growing up so I want to learn to love it and use it well. So yeah, anyone have any advice on how to really start? I don’t have any like professional equipment so I guess this will sorta start as a huge hobby of mine until I can invest in this, because I see it as an investment. Thank you all and have a great day/rest of your day!

Possibly cast without an audition? Should I be hesitant?

Possibly cast without an audition? Should I be hesitant?

Posted on Jul 22nd

Got a call and email and script from my agent today that a producer reached out to her and is interested in casting me for his 3 million dollar movie as a major supporting character in it. I have a conference call with my agent and the producers tomorrow. I read the script and it’s not bad but it’s not great, and it seems legit (they have a production company and financing company attached names Buffalo 8 and Bondit Media) but I’m skeptical for some reason. Should I be hesitant? Or is this not unheard of? I’m not a known actor by any means and have struggled to get work the past two years. I dance as well and can speak Italian and can pole dance, and they specifically need a girl my type who can do all of those things. I do fit the character perfectly but I haven’t even auditioned for it?

What keeps you going?

What keeps you going?

Posted on Jul 22nd

I feel like I see the same topics on this sub every week, and this one is no different. Maybe it’s because I feel like I’ve never been respected before, maybe I have the mindset that we have one life and it’s best to reach for the stars..but I’m always asking myself what keeps me going. I grew up watching wrestling and just like wrestling you there are wrestlers that rise to the top of the mountain all while starting at the very bottom. I always loved that story of the peasant who became king. I consider myself a peasant, and I’m working on becoming a king. I’d be lying to you if I said “I don’t want to reach the top” I do. Badly. The pinnacle right know is a top show on Disney or HBO, even Amazon. I always feel less than an actor because I don’t have a theatre background. And to me theatre actors always come off as smug and thinking their better than others. “I do this for the art-form, acting is truly my passion, I’ll die without.” - fuck outta here. Sigh. Sorry for my rant.

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Posted on Jul 22nd

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 at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.

"Being affected" as an actor.

"Being affected" as an actor.

Posted on Jul 22nd

Hello, I (30M) just started out with acting. I always felt in my heart that I wanted to do this, but I never did — until now. I’m currently reading *Respect For Acting* by Uta Hagen and so for it’s been super interesting and helpful. There is one part that is really bothering me though: > “If you are affected in your daily life, calculatingly self- aware in your relations with others, you will undoubtedly be a bad actor, because your attention is narcissistic. If you have acquired these affectations in your teens and have not shaken them by the time you are twenty, you are in trouble. After all, if you possess borrowed behavior in life and focus on it rather than on others, how can you be really active on stage?” If I’m honest with myself I sometimes do feel affected… But it really depends on the people I’m with. When I’m with people I feel uncomfortable with, I’m really aware of the way I speak and act. Like you try to get ‘approval’ of the group. Whereas when I’m with close friends I feel real and totally myself. I think I know what she means: when you’re not ‘real’ in real life, how can you be real on stage? When you’re fake, you will be fake on stage. Maybe my image of an actor is totally fictional: people who are constantly in tune with their emotions, feeling comfortable around all kinds of people. I’m also thinking: aren’t all actors a little narcissistic? I think a lot of actors started acting to entertain others and to be in the center of attention. Could anybody share their experience? Thanks a lot!

A gap of one or two years in acting

A gap of one or two years in acting

Posted on Jul 22nd

I am 21 (M) from India. I wanted to move to mumbai and pursue acting. But due to covid it is all slow and i can't move as there is not much work. My parents suggest me to move to canada for one year and get a degree and come back to India so that even in future i can have a better chance of PR. So that means i will come back to India from canada in Mid 2023. And then i can go to mumbai. I am afraid that one and a half year gap may work against my dream. Also I am afraid deep deep down that i may find it comfy in Canada and forgo the hustle of acting. In a way it can work out as i can get time to think and get clarity about whether what i have wanted from past 7 years (to be a film actor) is the thing i actually want or not. I am confused. Because frankly i have done bachelors and i dont have any masters for backup as such. What you guys think!

Toronto Actors

Toronto Actors

Posted on Jul 22nd

Not sure if this is the place to post this but I'm having trouble finding a male lead for my short film called Janus. It pays 100 dollars a day and we will start filming at the beginning of August. My email: nedsteeleswim@gmail.com

adhd + acting

adhd + acting

Posted on Jul 22nd

just wanted to ask as an aspiring actress who has adhd how others (who are in the same position as me) tackle acting with adhd? i really don’t want to let it stop me from doing what i love because to simply put it, it’s incurable. how do you maintain the motivation regardless of how much the adhd drains you?

Voice Acting 201

Voice Acting 201

Posted on Jul 22nd

If there’s one thing that there is a glut of, it’s “how to get into voice acting/audiobook narration 101” tutorials. Which is, to be clear, pure awesome. But, for those who have graduated their freshman project (done a few gigs and gotten paid), the availability of relevant information drops precipitously. If you’re a content creator who knows such things, would you mind putting up some 201 content? Some topics I consider to be 201 (or higher). AKA, questions I’m starting to ask, and I still don’t know what I don’t know. * How to find a mentor? * Where to find engineers to edit/master VO/narration work? * How much is a reasonable amount to pay for these engineers? * How can I find an agent? Should I even be looking for an agent/agency? What are reasonable rates for agents? * How to find a voice coach? What’s a reasonable rate to pay? * When should we start thinking about the Vocie Actor branch of the SAG? What’s the costs/benefits? I’d also love links here, if folks have suggestions or want to give recommendations.

Question about the percantages

Question about the percantages

Posted on Jul 22nd

They talk about how few actors 'make it', and I often wonder what is really implied in that statement. Of all people who decide to pursue acting seriously, what do you think the percentages are that... Become giant millionaire stars? Genuinely 'make it' big time, as in they're someone who is a known commodity in many roles you've seen and has a great career to be proud of? 'Make it' in the sense that they manage to make a living and pay their bills acting, and maybe you've seen them in a thing or two? Find a niche in Holloywood that wasn't their dream (voice over, writing, production, etc), but was a path of lesser resistance than superstardom, and they have a career out of it? Try and try and try, but never land any kind of break whatsoever, and wind up going back to their home town, or working their service industry day job until they retire? Edit: I know I spelled percentages wrong in the title.

What percentage of attempted voice actors do you think wind up making a living at it?

What percentage of attempted voice actors do you think wind up making a living at it?

Posted on Jul 22nd

Title says it. Of all the people who decide to give a try to becoming a voice actor as their career, what percentage do you think ultimately find a stable job out of it?

HIRING 2

HIRING 2

Posted on Jul 22nd

Another hiring actors inquiry. A different Netflix show which will be recorded in America but your location does not matter we need a diverse cast and travel expenses will be paid for. It is a teen show so the main characters will need to be aged 16-20 however some characters have younger sibling and parents if you want to act as them. Reply if you are interested with your strengths and weaknesses in Acting or just give me a DM

HIRING

HIRING

Posted on Jul 22nd

Hiring actors for a Netflix TV Show. Official Statement will be coming out soon but I have a big job and want to start early. I need teens and adults. The show will be around Football/Soccer but you don't have to play the sport to take part. Reply if you are interested with some strengths and weaknesses you have in acting.

Do I have to work at restaurant/bars to have a stable income whilst going for auditions?

Do I have to work at restaurant/bars to have a stable income whilst going for auditions?

Posted on Jul 22nd

Whenever I look up on how actors today are providing for themselves while doing auditions/seeking gigs, I see how they’re always hosting at normal/fast food restaurants, bartending, and doing like 2-3 jobs. Please don’t get me wrong, I absolutely admire those people who do. I’m just wondering if that’s a true necessity or they’re doing it because that’s the only other type of job they’re able to get. Right now I am working a managerial role (I’m taking acting classes now but plan on focusing on it fully from 2024), so in a year I will be making double I’m making now. To give an idea, I’m making just enough to pay rent for a 1 room apartment and also save about 30% of my income. I would like to know if I’d have to leave my job. The timings are pretty flexible, just gotta clock in 6 hours a day anytime. I can still allocate the timings once I start going to auditions. Or is it like, when I go to auditions, it’ll be too much to have a full time job on a contract basis? Please help.

Actors who have a strong type…

Actors who have a strong type…

Posted on Jul 21st

Who would be good examples of this type?

Resume is so empty!

Resume is so empty!

Posted on Jul 21st

So I have an audition at a dinner theater in a few days and though they say all levels of experience welcome they still want a resume brought in. Problem is I've never acted in anything other than a professional haunted house and I've been told by other aspiring actors that it doesn't count. I already added the improv training from the company down but there's literally nothing else besides my name, #, and physical traits. Is being able to work with horror elements (or just not easily squeamish) something I can add? At this particular moment I have no note worthy skills to mention.

Actor's Equity Association will open up membership to anyone who's worked in theatre tomorrow.

Actor's Equity Association will open up membership to anyone who's worked in theatre tomorrow.

Posted on Jul 21st

Source: [https://twitter.com/MichaelLepore3/status/1417641619256401921](https://twitter.com/MichaelLepore3/status/1417641619256401921) Crazy! Anyone wanna contribute to the Pro/Con list im making about joining? I'm an unrepped actor in NYC with 5 EMC points. I'm thinking of joining!

British uk accent women only movie trailer type

British uk accent women only movie trailer type

Posted on Jul 21st

Hello! I’m assisting an artist on an album, the artist wants a uk voice over actress (near london accent) for a movie trailer type script very short, simple, and fun, it’s for a rock album 18-33 actresses Let’s discuss pricing willing to work with you,

I am directing a short film and

I am directing a short film and

Posted on Jul 21st

>!i could use some actors to play DnD players. DnD is code for dunegons and Dragons. !< :D is anyone wants to come to East Orange Friday or Saturday and read a few lines and be on camera please let me know. :D It's unpaid. will submit to festivals. and can send actors footage. raws or complete, whichever ... :D My names' Gerhard Patterson and I can send u previous work if requested or feel free to look me up. As far as the scene it's an opening scene to introduce a main character but I just need "extras" although they'll be speaking. ROB. TIM. MARIA. These are the characters DnD friends.

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