We have found 20,079 posts across 4 actor forums:
Any advice is appreciated. by Feeling_Hawk_8715 • last post Jan 7th
I moved to Los Angeles from chicago in august. To chase the dream of being an actor. At the ripe young age of 37. I have trained extensively in chicago with little luck of grabbing an agent worth a damn. When I say this she would just send me voiceover auditions. Automated ones. I also have a decent resume from the background work and theater I have done. I currently send hard copy submissions to LA agents while also doing cold email submissions from agents I believe are a good fit for me. It’s so frustrating. I don’t know if I just needed to write this to vent. Or I’m just asking for any help of people in my Demographic with success. I get no response. I have gotten 2 auditions off actors access since August. I also have and will continue to take classes I believe will help my craft in LA. I’m not ready to give up. As I feel I haven’t even had an opportunity to try. It’s like joining a baseball team and they never let you in the batters box. I don’t believe I have done anything to move forward as I haven’t had an opportunity to fail. What are the best steps to get an agent who can actually care about you? What are the options to move in the right direction? I ask all you, my fellow actors for any advice. I would just like an opportunity to know if I’m good enough to make a career out of this. No, I don’t believe I’m the next James Dean. P.S. I am very familiar with the Industry. As I have worked as an electrician for the past 10 years. So I’m aware this doesn’t happen over night. Thank you all. And best wishes.
I’m looking for deep narrative Voice actor for a short comedy sketch series! by tdnk11 • last post Jan 7th
I’m a filmmaker starting a series for TikTok. I need a narrative voice actor. We don’t really have a big budget. Just looking for an eager voice actor that wants to collaborate on the project and see where it goes. If anyone follows Stefan Johnson on TikTok that’s the kind of voice we are looking for. We can pay $10 per video. The videos are short 30-60 seconds. Average 75-100 words per video.
Should I Go To Agency Audition Or Get Experience First? by chiefhiccupofberk • last post Jan 7th
Hi, so I know this is probably a silly question but… before Christmas, I applied for a talent agency by sending my details/a photo as asked, thinking nothing would come of it. Shortly after, they asked me to do an audition for them, and the audition is tomorrow morning. They sent me a short little piece to learn (it’s only five lines and it’s someone taking to themselves/voices in their head). They’re a super small agency in London, 1st Talent Agency. However, I haven’t done any proper drama work since I completed my drama degree in 2019, although I’ve been practicing monologues etc in my spare time. I’m not very body confident because I’m plus sized and also I don’t particularly like how I look, and I’m hoping in the new year to lose some weight etc. I don’t know if the anxiety and sickness I’m currently feeling is just normal pre audition jitters or something else. Part of me is debating cancelling the audition because I lack experience, and maybe I can apply again/to other agencies once I’ve done some local theatre/classes/short films etc. There’s a local amateur dramatics club that’s holding auditions for their show next month, which I’m definitely going to try out for. But also I’m worried that by cancelling I’m not putting myself forwards and I’ll miss any remote chance I have, if that makes sense. Like I feel like if I quit then I’m taking the coward’s way out, and I really do want to be an actor badly. So I guess I just want some advice because I’m not sure what to do?
Zoom / Blue Jeans audition camera issues by Patrick Higgs • last post Jan 7th
Twice I have had an issue on a Zoom or Blue Jeans audition where I am in the waiting room, then put into the audition room and they tell me I am sideways - which throws me off for the rest of the audition as I try to fix the tech issues. I use an iPhone, I have my camera rotation lock off. My phone is on a tripod. Video appears to be normal on my end. So I wondered if anyone else has ever had this happen or what I can do to prevent it from happening again. Thanks!
Grade 10 - Career Choice Question by apsibkn • last post Jan 7th
Based in Ontario. Hi. I’m a grade 10 student with a question regarding a career choice. I really want to pursue acting when I grow up because I have so much fun whenever I do it, and I’m not into it because of money. I just want to do it but my parents told me countless times that they ARE NOT OKAY with it and I HAVE to go to a college/university and pursue a normal 9-5 job but I don’t want to do that although it’ll be good to have a backup plan. We’re not the wealthiest either but not the poorest either and they don’t want me to take any acting courses or to at least be a background actor or try out student films. Honestly, I have no idea what else I’d like to do, I don’t want to waste their money on tuition either. Also, I’ve been trying to become better on my own by reading books (Respect for Acting), practicing, and watching movies so I’m really determined to do it but not having my parents to back me up kinda hurts. Any advices on what to do? Should I start reading some investing books? I’m lost.
Am I the only on who thinks Jason Gedrick is one of the most underrated actors !!! by catcusdiamonds • last post Jan 7th
I was rewatching Dexter season 7 when this crossed my mind.. Ok so I get early in his career he was a teen/young heartthrob and was a part of some pretty sore projects,... every actor is. .., but in the past decade or two a lot of his roles especially on Dexter, Bosch, Murder One, and Luck were awesome. I've been waiting for him to get a bigger, main role at this new stage in his career where he can play the warm, charming handsome father all the way to the dark, scary, creepy villain and anywhere in between. He definitely deserves it, being in the industry for 40 years I think its time he gets his biggest role yet!!! I sure hope so, I can feel it coming.. Anyone else ever thought of this?
30 Korean female wants to break into Hollywood by Cultural-Service8890 • last post Jan 7th
What are the chances of a Korean female actress breaking into the Hollywood industry? Should I go for it? yolo?! If yes, should I go to New York or Los Angeles? How do I start getting my feet wet? Any best strategies let me know!
2022 resolutions by ShiningAway • last post Jan 6th
I made my first post here back in mid 2020. I was a senior in high school back then with a burning desire to act, even though I didn't know where I belonged in the community or what acting even was. It's been almost 2 years since "acting professionally" first emerged as an idea in my head. I know I still have a long way to go, but taking stock of my progress from the days of "do I have to cry on cue to be an actor" to who I am today, I am absolutely awestruck by just how much I've grown from day one. I now know that I have an equal passion for musical theatre and film/TV acting, and with careful planning of my career tracks and training, I can navigate and cross over both sides of the industry. Since 2020, I have: * Read hundreds of books related to acting * Taken a foundational acting class * Taken a musical theatre class * Started with my BA Theatre Studies major at my state college * Begun applying to transfer into a drama school or conservatory where I can take my craft further * Attended countless workshops on acting and voice * Learned how to do a proper selftape with a professional tripod and lighting * Auditioned for all kinds of productions, from youth theatre companies to TV commercials * Become absolutely comfortable with moving, speaking and singing on camera and in front of an audience * Developed a daily routine of vocal warmups, dance conditioning and acting exercises I completely understand that setting goals like "be a lead in a feature film" and "get into RADA or Juilliard" won't do me any favors because those are very much out of my control. Instead, in 2022, I hope to achieve the following: * Structure my daily routine so that I have a clear progressive curriculum and goals that I can work towards * Document my progress by writing down what worked and what didn't work in my daily routine and when I work on auditions * Go for more open call auditions * Update my resume more frequently * Get professional headshots by the end of the year * Develop a clearer and better-enunciated speaking/singing voice * Learn enough dance basics for college musical theatre auditions * Become more specific in my acting choices, and truer to the given circumstances * Take more classes and continue to develop my performing arts technique in every aspect of my craft All the best fellow actors! Let's make 2022 our year.
Good Acting classes in Los Angeles, California by HuckleberryFin134 • last post Jan 6th
Hello California actors! What are some of the best acting studios or acting coaches found in Los Angeles? I’m a 20 year old actor trying to get some great training in the city! Also, open to suggestions to great theaters to get experience as well! Grateful for this thread, thank you to everyone responding <3
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Jan 6th
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.
Casting by Inevitable-Union7691 • last post Jan 6th
hey, I've worked as a casting agent on Some stuff. I thought you guys might wanna know that being absent is way worse than being a bad actor. Most casting directors can find somewhere to put "bad" actors that best suits their talents. Being absent just means you've wasted everyones time and it puts a bad taste in the mouth.
Acting advice in the form of an essay. Hope this'll inspire young actors to simply feel instead of act. by Evorush • last post Jan 6th
What are your current jobs while pursuing your acting career? by UghAliBill • last post Jan 6th
When the pandemic hit, I lost my bartending and waitressing job. Since then, I’ve had a few more service industry jobs but I really feel I’m done with that chapter in my life. I’m currently interviewing for full-time jobs in production or event planning but am worried it will take significant time away from auditions/callbacks/shoots, etc. If you’re a working actor is there even such a thing as a stable job with reliable income?
PERCY JACKSON OPEN CALL by Opening-Race6586 • last post Jan 6th
Can I still apply for the role of Annabeth who is supposed to be 12 even though I‘m already 18 because compared to me being 12 I really didn‘t change at all except for my height. I‘ve read about many actors applying for Percy Jackson on Reddit and I was also wondering how old you are if you‘ve applied? Thanks in advance for answers :)
How much progress should I have made in a year? by actresswhowrites • last post Jan 6th
I’ve been acting since February 2021, and while I have grown a bit, I feel like I have a long way from being a truly good actor. I don’t believe I have unrealistic expectations, I don’t expect to have Viola Davis skill or anything after such a short time or ever, but I feel like most people progress a bit more than I. Is this normal? Do you actually have to start from having natural talent to become good?
Looking for a voice actor who can do a Glamrock Freddy impression for a short meme on my YouTube. by WaterLTE • last post Jan 6th
Pay can be discussed through DMs. It’s better we find out price so we both are satisfied. It’s a single line of dialogue. Thanks.
I’m about to begin my first job as an actor for a professional stage. What should be my next steps? by limbo_timbo • last post Jan 6th
I will be going on a national tour with a professional Theatre company as a paid actor. This is my first professional role. Once I complete the tour, what sort of doors will have opened to me as someone with a professional gig on my resume? Should I consider joining a union? I’m unsure about this because I do not know if I have a strong enough resume (for auditioning after joining). I do not have much Theatre education either. Should I consider doing unified auditions? Again, not sure if I’m qualified because I did not receive a Theatre degree. I just want to know what might change, if anything at all, after I have officially worked for a professional company as opposed to a community/local theater. Any advice is welcome. Thanks!
Classes or Coach? by Lmcuster • last post Jan 6th
For some time now I have been interested in becoming a voice actor. I already have a good recording space and equipment, but I'm not sure where to start. This leads me to the title. I have 0 acting experience. Never taken a class in school or with a group. The closest I have ever been to the stage is singing Hamilton in the shower. I have heard that improv classes are great, and somehow there is an in-person one 15 minutes away that meets twice a month, so I will sign up for that. But then I come to the conundrum of taking a class or working with a coach first. On top of that, some people have recommended taking general acting classes first, which I guess would come before acting classes. So is the proper way to do it, classes, then coach, or should I even work with both at the same time?