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Should I wait till college or start now to start working? by Wonderful_Sherbet_90  •  last post Apr 30th

Hi! I'm a high school senior looking to start building up a resume with credits from student films and non-union roles. I have a few months till I can get on a college campus and start making irl connections with students and staff, including theatre and filmmaking groups. But my problem is that I have this "go, go, go" mentality right now and feel like I need to start building up my credits as soon as possible. I'm not really satisfied with any of the roles or opportunities that I've seen online on Actor's Access or websites like Backstage, either because I'm not qualified enough for some of them or because the casting call doesn't match my demographic. Should I just wait till I start college to build up my resume and continue going to classes and building my skills till then? I know that this journey should not and cannot be rushed, so I don't want to force myself to start off now. But I have some kind of fear that my "youth" will start fleeting or that I'll regret not working during these few months before school starts again. If anyone has dealt with a similar situation or similar thoughts, please let me know. I'd rather find comfort by relating to someone else's experience than going back and forth in my head.

I don’t know if this agency is a scam by Treevor191  •  last post Apr 30th

I went to an agency audition and I got a call back to come back tomorrow, although I would also have to pay to take classes with them. Also I know agency’s usually don’t require you to pay anything first. I’m not sure if I’m allowed to say the agency, but they do have real actors. So basically I want to know if it’s a scam or not before I pay anything.

Can I reject a triggering audition? by leopardlimo  •  last post Apr 30th

Hi, I’m an actress that just recently got signed to one of the biggest and best agencies in my city. I’ve had my agent for a little under a month and have been sent three auditions, this currently audition being my third. The subject matter of the film (without giving too much away) is a character that grew up sexually abused by their uncle and didn’t speak up, until they ran away. This story is triggering to me, however it is my third audition and I was warned against rejecting the audition by my coaches because of the stature of my agency and not wanting my agent to have a negative perception of me. The two auditions I was sent, I was given a day and a half essentially to get done and I responded timely with those. I’m asking if I am able to reject the audition or if I should just suck it up and do the role to not risk being potentially dropped by my agency.

M 26, how does one change careers and ultimately get into acting professionally… ie commercials, tv shows, movies, etc. by youngfranklin_  •  last post Apr 30th

I just recently turned 26 and I’m at a point in my life where I want to drop everything and give my all in order to get into the show business game. My whole life, I’ve always wanted to be an actor and be on the big screen but was told that I’d never make it because not everyone does and you have to be really good. I gave up on the dream a long time ago and ended up going to college to get a degree in biomedicine in hopes of becoming a doctor. I’ve had multiple jobs after college and have never been fulfilled and I find the countless hours of studying and grinding to be tedious when it’s not something that fulfills me. I’ve been working doing cancer research for the past two years but I feel so drained and I’m not happy at all… I want to drop everything and pursue my actual dreams of becoming an actor but I don’t even know where to begin. And I feel so old already, I feel like you really have to get into the game early on or you run into a dead end. Where do I even begin? Do you think it’s possible for me with no experience other than being in musicals and plays in the past? Does Hollywood really want a 26 year old with no actual show bizz experience. Please help!

I Want To Create My Own Work by LoveExile  •  last post Apr 30th

I'm a struggling comic actor in LA and I have sitcom ideas for projects that I'd like to produce. I don't want to around for someone to hire me for a sitcom. I want to realize them and collaborate with other actors on them I'm just not sure how do I go about doing that. I know Fleabag was a one woman play before it became a series. I wonder how I'd go about doing something like that?

Extras Management vs Face2Face (for SAG background work) by TimPrice2  •  last post Apr 29th

Extras Management and Face2Face are the largest calling services in LA. Some people swear one of them is better than the other at getting union actors background work. Some others say it doesn't matter since they submit you to (mostly) the same jobs. I figured we should have a poll to find out. Note: This is only for SAG-AFTRA union background actors. Non-union work is completely different and would deserve it's own poll. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/ueoqb7)

Where can I find open casting calls for actors with no prior experience/no agent needed? by CatBootyhole  •  last post Apr 29th

Any websites or instagrams I can stay updated with? For example @jv8inc or Mindy Kaling.

How to find roles with worthwhile credits without an agent? by TerribleBanana4466  •  last post Apr 29th

I recently got signed with an agent, but I want to continue finding roles myself. The issue here is that everyone keeps saying "Backstage," the thing is I've been on Backstage for awhile and have done 5+ student films there, which is what got me my agent. I want to look for some bigger stuff that might actually make it to a film festival, or an indie film... basically a credit that CD's might actually take seriously. The issue is I'm not sure how to find them other than waiting for my agent to send me auditions? Alot of people has said Actor's Access, but from my experience that has only been good for SAG projects and the such for older age-ranges or less common/very specific characteristics. I'm a 20y old girl who can definitely play 18 under, and other than student films, Actor's Access doesn't have that many good opportunities. Is there anywhere else I can find auditions for films that may not be for huge streaming networks, but aren't student films or small non-union shorts that will most likely never make it or be submitted to a festival?

Looking for a perspective change on jealousy / comparison by TerribleBanana4466  •  last post Apr 29th

I think one of the hardest things about being in this industry is that I am always comparing myself to other actors who are my age. Even though I try to remind myself that my time will come and to continue working hard on developing my craft, I can find myself in a rabbit hole of IMDB and Wikipedia pages looking at other people's career trajectories. One thing I find myself getting really jealous about is child actors, who had the time and parents to pursue this career sooner and now are just cruising instead of having started in college like me. Does anyone have advice to give, words of wisdom, or a way to get a perspective change on how to stop being jealous of successful actors who started in their teens?

Are there any pathologies that actors develop in their mouths cause of their profession? by DealerZealousideal38  •  last post Apr 29th

Im doing an assignment for college and we are asked to investigate usual pathologies in the mouths of actors caused by the profession I can't find any directly linked so I thought if any of you could give me a hand by sharing your experiences

18 years new actor? by bogdawgsxx  •  last post Apr 29th

Hello, I am 18 and I have no experience in acting or acting knowledge. I’ve always had some type of interest since I was young but never got into it. Now I’m on my way to college as a business major but I’m not sure if that’s my route. I’m attending to ASU and studying business. I however what to act and be in movies/shows and what. Yes I know that requires talent and practice and I want to see if I’m capable of doing that. My problem now is I have no idea how to start. I heard film school at colleges are not the route as they teach you how to move the camera but not be on it. I’m not sure if you get what I mean. Should I still attend to college and on the side take acting classes? What should I do? How do famous actors on Netflix and what not get their auditions? Please let me know.

Acting studios in LA comparable to "The Actors Studio?" (I.E. a space to work on plays as well as technique and scene study) by DancHunt8  •  last post Apr 29th

The Actors Studio West is not currently accepting auditions. Anyone have any experience with studios in LA that are comparable in format? Essentially, I want a space that I can work on plays as well as screenplays.

Motivation for those who can’t take it from a Ukrainian would-be-actor-if-he-survives by Lasanar  •  last post Apr 29th

Hi guys. I just came here to tell you that I’ve discovered my passion for acting and I’m going to go to the US to work hard on fulfilling my dream of becoming a drama film actor. It’s actually impossible rn, cause I’m from Ukraine and I don’t need to tell you what’s going on here. But so far, me and my family are safe. In times like these and under constant threat to your life you start to think about your life story and what was the thing you didn’t do although you’ve dreamt about it. What dream did you block just to work in marketing for 4 years and realize that you don’t like it at all. And that’s how, on the third month of war I’ve realized that I need to go to the US and start my acting career if I survive. It’ll definitely be a struggle, but I owe myself to give it a try and work hard on it. So now I want to tell everybody who’s feeling down or thinks you can’t do it anymore although it is your biggest dream — don’t give the fuck up. If the only think that distracts me from the actual war and rocket strikes on my city is my dream to become an actor and I make my first steps for it even in these conditions — then you have no excuse for giving up and forfeiting your dream. Keep grinding guys, you motivate me as well. Standing together ✊

SAG Actors of Boston/Rhode Island, sound off? Advice? by rosencranzand  •  last post Apr 29th

Hey there, So I'm a recent transplant from the LA area (I know, I hate me too) to Providence, RI. I'm getting the lay of the theatre-land in a few days from a local actor friend of a friend, but was curious about the film/tv/voiceover/commercial scene! Some questions: What casting sites do you use? Also, why do you use what you use? I abandoned Casting Networks before moving because all it seemed to have is non-union work. I have representation and will be pursuing a Boston agent, but I like to submit myself regardless. Currently I just have Backstage and Actors Access. I've signed up with Slate Casting to receive their notifications, and know about Boston Casting and Paradice. Any thoughts on Casting in general? I primarily work as a VO artist: Any thoughts on local VO casting or VO? Lastly, any thoughts in general on how to approach this region? I'm a little burnt out on taking classes and building a community that way, but would appreciate any other ideas on how to get to know the community. I'm definitely going to be checking out some theatre relatively soon. Thank you!

Hey I live in LA now! Searching for acting friends teens to 20s by DoubleOActing  •  last post Apr 28th

I’ve been wanting to hang with actors who are passionate and help each other out with auditions and filming scenes to build each other’s resume. Hangout and talk about movies and shows. I went to IDSA and Anthony Meindl drama and I would like to connect with others who’ve been in a drama class too!

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator  •  last post Apr 28th

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.

Is anybody here is a Indian voice actor? by hachiro_z  •  last post Apr 28th

I'm just interested to know how many Indian voice actors are here And how much do you charge? for some projects