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How stressful can acting be for children? by robert_czech • last post Oct 13th
Hello everybody! ​ My child is very sociable and enjoys being in the spotlight. He likes pretending to be someone else, and his roles change all the time. For more than two years, he participated in several kindergarten plays, and everyone around, including his teacher, told me that he's talented and I should enroll him in an acting school. I was flattered and proud of my son but didn't pay much attention to it. ​ Until recently, I thought it was just because he had fun in the process, but lately, since his grandmother moved to live with us, he increasingly mentions that he wants to play in films or musicals, and his greatest desire is to be a movie star. He constantly ""performs"" in front of the mirror, spending hours practicing postures and different facial expressions. I can't say that I'm delighted with his behavior, but I can't make him change his mind. ​ I'm not sure if acting is what my five-year-old son needs, but at the same time, I don't want to deprive him of the chance to try something new and possibly find his calling. His grandmother insists that we take Ethan to a trained photographer that makes babies photoshoots and knows how to work with children. And then register my son on one of those resources that assist children to participate in the castings for movies or advertisements. ​ Many moms claim that it helped start their child's career. So I decided that I'd send my son's pictures and see what comes of it. But before taking such a step, I'm interested in how children deal emotionally with casting trips and how rejection might affect them. ​ I'd be grateful to hear from people who started their acting career at a young age or from parents that raise little actors. Can it harm my child's psychological health? How to avoid it? And also, I'm interested if you have any regrets about choosing acting. Thanks in advance, guys.
Thinking of relocating to LA from NYC for the longterm, want to hear the true pro & cons from people who have lived in both cities... by 0000010203 • last post Oct 12th
brief backstory, been pursuing acting for a few years, handful of low level in agents in multiple markets, self tape semi-consistently for major tv/film, but not as much as I want. have had a handful of NYC CD's give me more than 1 audition, that's really the one thing that gives me pause, "starting over", but honestly, i haven't really broken through yet, and the vast majority of industry people tell me there are exponentially more opportunities to act in LA vs NYC. I think because i haven't broken through yet, its still safe to move. LA has more student films that you can self submit to yourself and work on, get paid for, meet people, etc. way more than NYC. LA also has UCB & Groundlings, where you can power through the classes and if you're good, get on a team, network, have industry people scout you, etc. NYC lacks that avenue. There are more CDs and agents in LA, and industry people than NYC, so you have more self-producing and networking opportunities. Acting classes are slightly cheaper and CD workshops are significantly cheaper in LA than NYC. NYC you don't need a car. Subway is phenomenal. More restaurants & survival jobs to sustain until you "break through". And broadway, although i find theatre to be extremely inaccessible. I want warmth, i want more space in my apartment to live & more space to self tape, I want nature, I want more actor & filmmaker friends and i want to fill my life with acting & film stuff as close to 24/7 as possible, it just seems like there's way more of that in LA than NYC. I'd love to hear from established people that have lived in both, and chosen one over the other, and WHY you chose one over the other. I have a decent life in NYC but i'm ready to "settle down" and double down on acting, which I just feel like now that I have more of a "long term view", i'm ready to make the move to LA.
How bad is this monologue idea? by TimPrice2 • last post Oct 12th
When people choose monologues from TV or film they almost always seem to choose monologues that were famously done very well by the original actors. This seems odd to me. If your performance has a unique spin then you'll have a hard time doing as good a job as the original actor. If your performance is similar to the original then you can be perceived as just doing an impression. My idea is to choose well known monologues that were famously done *badly* in the original work. Since people making casting decisions are often a bit older they're likely to be familiar with Star Trek. I'd say take any one of the numerous Captain Kirk monologues from the TV show and try to do them well instead of how William Shatner did them. In fairness, I think Shatner's versions were very entertaining but the general consensus is that they were very poorly acted so why not try to redo one with your own interpretation? If it's a self-submit video, you can throw on a Starfleet uniform while you're at it. It will at least make your tape memorable.
My daughter wants to become an actress. Is it worth trying? by MurkilyAdd218 • last post Oct 12th
Hello everybody! I know that my question might sound stupid. You will say something that I should definitely believe in my daughter and encourage her talent. I do think that she is a very talented girl. I just don’t wanna her to build sandcastles and to be disappointed because of all rejections. I know this career is really tough sometimes, and you have to go through many challenges to achieve something. ​ I always wanted her to find a quiet office job, become a lawyer, or something in this field. But she loves acting. She has always participated in her school performances since she was a little girl. She took some acting classes when she was 14 y.o. I don’t mind her having hobbies like this. There is nothing terrible in that. Besides, she might even gain some valuable skills in her career. ​ But again, I don’t wanna hear to be disappointed because of these tough competitions. Our country is full of young and talented girls. They also come from abroad too to try their luck. I just don’t wanna my girl to be a part of them. I do believe that she can achieve some great things in life. But, about 2 years ago we went to London. We decided to take a walk in Covent Garden. Then a young girl approached us and told us they were shooting a short movie about a group of teens and asked my daughter to participate in some crowd scenes. As far as I’ve got it, they were filming a project for senior students for the London School of Film. Everything seemed pretty serious since they even prepared a written agreement for me to sign. BTW, here is a picture of the filming process. ​ ​ https://preview.redd.it/aav1tqlv9zs71.jpg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b7a7508e9ca595dcc3cd926860ba5de0d58b4caa ​ This year she needs to decide where to apply for college and what she wants to do with her life. If she wants to pursue an acting pathway, I’m don’t wanna stop her from that. Besides, I’ve recently found one site on how to become an actor. Perhaps, she can try herself there before she decides which major to choose.
How do I get my clip? by mcveighster14 • last post Oct 12th
I have my first speaking role tomorrow on a TV show. Excited! It's a small role with the main actor (Who is pretty famous I don't know if this changes the answer). My question is, can I ask for the clip for my film reel or do I have to wait until the episode is released? Does anyone have experience with this? Thank you
Who were the original voice actors of Lewis and Wilbur in Meet The Robinsons? by BobsBurgerLover1998 • last post Oct 12th
TIL on IMDb there was this trivia thing about Lewis and Wilburs original voice actors had to be recast due to the actors voice breaking and who were these voice actors? We’re the Daniel Hansen or something? Who were the original voice actors from this trivia on IMDb? Anyone know?
Actors Wanted! by SexyNuggetz • last post Oct 12th
Hi there! I’m posting this on behalf of my friend. He went to this school/studio and ended up in a Netflix movie and now has his own show. They are currently looking for 2-5 more individuals to get into there program. You don’t even have to be local (zoom available if not in LA) If chosen and accepted they provide headshots, demo reels, Coogan accounts, they do everything you need and help you meet agents every week. I know how hard it is to get into any roles. I myself started 6 months ago and now I’ve done a commercial! So I’m extending an inviting ion. Dm me and I’ll send you the guys number:)
Preparations for an Actor by DokkanLoser • last post Oct 12th
I am currently 16 Years old in my Junior year attending a “normal” high school. Abruptly I decided during my Sophomore year that I wanted to be an actor therefore although it may be a bit late I wanted to prepare, but i’m unsure what to do. After high-school where should I go? For example like a certain college or university? P.S.: Right now I am preparing for a Play with my classmates and during I believe Spring we are doing a movie for a school competition(or something like that).
Made some money - tips on how to advance career? by Caprilike1 • last post Oct 11th
Hey acting reddit. New account here, my previous post was removed as spam but i dont know why! Lets say I've always struggled financially. I am UK based, and been a professional actor for like 8 years. I've come into some money finally, and what could you do with eg +- 50k GBP to advance my career? I've had some featured roles in good films (small but speaking), and get like 1 audition per month via my agent. However, my career feels stalled. 1 Per month, even if they are good and could be life-changing, is too little. I am 31. Could this amount of money help me? And if so, how would you spend it? My goal is to be consistent, working in film / tv and not needing a side job. Things like \- classes that might be good for network? \- investing in making a short film? \- investing in getting an O1 via for the states? \- 'buy' my way in, or 'buy' publicity? \- social media? I have verified accounts across the board but not that many followers. thanks for the advice, dont really want to spread this around too much within my network (so many empty promises as you know), so thought this might work. What would you do if you were in my shoes?
What are some things about acting that you would want a first time director to know? by kid-karma • last post Oct 11th
I've been toying with the idea of actually shooting one of the short films I've written and I'm getting excited about the prospect of collaborating with actors. What are some things you would want a first time director to know about the craft of acting? Things like: - Does receiving many notes overwhelm you or are you reassured that the director has a very specific idea in mind? - Does receiving very few notes leave you feeling lost or do you feel that means the director trusts in your ability to define the character? - Do you like to rehearse a lot or do you feel that saps some of the natural spontaneity during the actual performance? Or anything else you can think of that you would like a new director to understand. Obviously the answers to these questions could vary from actor to actor, but I'm truly curious about what kind of insight this community could provide.
Oldest actor ever to play King Lear? by Acting_attempter • last post Oct 11th
Currently watching the (excellent) BBC version of Lear with Hopkins, who was 81. I know there's been a couple of people who have played Lear at about 85, but has there ever been a 90 year old Lear? A 100 year old Lear? I'd love to find this out and Google-fu hasn't got me close!
How do you become an Actor? by UnicornLife7813 • last post Oct 11th
I am highly interested in performing and I feel like acting is a career that will fulfill my creative capacity. Whether it's a small role or a big role, or just another extra in a movie or show, I think it's a great job to have. So, how do you become an actor and what steps should you take to land a role? How much do actors earn and how can you test for auditions? Please let me know in the comments! (And no, I'm no trying to become a Hollywood A-list actor, just want to know how to get started)
[PAID] Voice-over for noir short fiction film by bjvtorseth • last post Oct 11th
Rate: $110 for 150 words with one revision (Minimum, we can go higher). It is preferable that you have Fiverr. We are making a short film for submission to My Røde Reel, and are looking for a voice actor. The film is a noir setting, with some fantasy elements. Sin City is the closest in overall tone, while the setting is very grounded despite the fantasy elements. The script is currently undergoing minor adjustments, but will be around 150 words. The short film will be released on Youtube, and may be submitted to various film festivals. [The character in the short film.](https://imgur.com/9rZi9Ok) The role is male, mid-30s, and the kind of voice we're looking for is something like this: [Mickey Rourke in Sin City](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgNYR5MVa5c&ab_channel=Miramax) (But lighter) [Tom Waits](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr1afoSEzhY&ab_channel=petruj87) (Voice, not attitude) [Jack Nicholson in Chinatown](https://youtu.be/ppGd-2nEOVQ) (But a bit more morose) We were having a hard time sifting through Fiverr for a good voice fit, but hopefully those who know you can do this kind of voice and acting can just raise their hand. Either just drop a Fiverr link, or other contact info and some of your recordings. If you want to record some lines as an example, here's an excerpt from the script: >The rain always came after sunset, washing away last night's sins to make way for the next. Some stains didn't wash away as easily, though.
acting with depression & anxiety. how do you do it? by alleglorys7 • last post Oct 11th
i am currently in the worst stage of my depression. i am unable to leave the house and do mundane tasks everything takes so much physical and mental strength to do i have lost so many of my passions and i am not as excited about acting which scares me. i try to convince myself it’s just the depression demon talking but that voice inside my head tells me i’m not cut out for acting and that i should just stay in my room until i get old even though i love it more than anything. but me not being able to fulfil my passion makes me feel like i’m already falling behind and wasting my talent because i’m already 18 and i don’t know long it’ll take to be normal again. i have to start thinking of drama school applications but how can i be in such a demanding environment if i can’t even look after myself? if you have depression or anxiety how do you deal with it while being an actor? i’ve heard medication strips you from feeling and understanding emotion which is why i’m hesitant to take it, as it’s the one thing i need to be an actress. i tried therapy and it didn’t work but maybe my therapist wasn’t a good match i don’t know. i want to help myself so i can get back to normal as soon as possible but i don’t even have the willpower to do that. everything is too overwhelming and i hate it
Really embarrassing moments as an actor...you got any? by Royal-Ad-3535 • last post Oct 11th
# What was your most embarrassing or most awkward moment in your acting career ? I had an in-person audition, walked up to the studio, while walking past the door my pants ripped at the waist, it got caught on their "fancy" door handle (which I happened to also break) and now my boxers were clearly visible, then somehow I got gassy, now standing in front of the CD's, I farted loudly (I tried everything to hold it in) all before I could say hello, and lastly, I started crazy sweating and I forgot my lines,so I was now saying my lines like a nervous student doing a class presentation.......FML ​ Can anyone out there top that (I doubt it, lol) but feel free to share your experience. Thanks
Developing feelings. by rolls-royceBT • last post Oct 11th
I was wondering, how do actors deal with developing feelings for their partners? Quick example, imagine that you and your colleague(for whom you secretly have feelings) act as a couple. It’s season 4, so you spent quite a lot time together IRL on set. During all those romantic scenes, do you keep acting or do you express your own feelings(cause your character and you share the exact same feelings for your colleague and her character)? Or if your colleague’s got a boyfriend/girlfriend and your character should show her/him emotions of love and happiness, but really you feel jealousy when you look at her/him.
Looking for SAG Czech voice actors by SoundMcSounderson • last post Oct 11th
Hello everyone! I am a sound supervisor on tv and feature films. Looking for one male and one female who are fluent in Czech. Experience as loopers a plus. This is a paid day of work (SAG card rate) with potential for other days of work. I will be shooting the loop 10/11/2021, this coming Friday. If you are interested please DM me!
What Shakespeare characters have socially awkward personalities like what you see in actors such as Woody Allen or Michael Cera? by Psychological_Leg • last post Oct 11th
I'm going to be doing a monologue audition for a Shakespeare company and the type of characters I'm best at performing as are characters with socially awkward demeanours like the aforementioned actors. Because of this, which Shakespeare characters (can be male or female) do you think have these personalities? I'll be preferencing monologues from his comedies but more than happy to do a monologue from one of his dramas Also, I won't be choosing anything from *A Midsummer Night's Dream* because that one's been done to death - apparently
My 1 Year of knowledge by MathematicianLeft07 • last post Oct 11th
Hello guys, I have been learning about acting for 1.5 years now currently I am 15 years old and the place to where I belong is completely fucked up in terms of acting. The Actors, acting schools all are pretty dull. So I decided to learn acting by myself watching people from USA and interviews of actors and much more. Right now I want to share my knowledge with you guys to check if I am going the right way or I need to figure out something else. So as far as I have learned I think Acting is all about living another life mentally, physically,morally and socially, it is about changing yourself to the character in every way possible. So I my opinion the process is like 1- Do the character anaylsis of character given by reading the script again and again 2- Once done then (here comes my weak part) there are 2 ways ( Though many but I only know about 2) i-First is to have empathy for the character and understand him so emotions come naturally ii-Second way is related to the one DDL sir does it is to totally become the character deeply which is super hard I am really fascinted to DDL sir's way or "method" and would love to do that but everyone all I need to know right now is my knowledge correct? As I want to make sure I am going the right way as it's been 2 months since I have been trying to do the script of Whiplash Andrew Neiman. TL DR- I WANT TO KNOW IF THE KNOWLEDGE I HAVE GATHERED TILL NOW IS CORRECT OR NOT
Y'know that feeling? You're thousands in debt, no career, no prospects, no connections, alone in an alien city swallowing bars of bootleg Xanax to try to sleep away the pain? Fuck. I wished I'd done it all differently. by cinemysteries • last post Oct 11th
I was infected with the ambition to be an actor at a very early age, like a parasite it latched onto me and turned my relatively happy life into one of intense envy and jealousy. I'd fantasize about being in blockbusters every night; on red carpets, giving Oscar speeches - my perception of reality became severely warped and, despite being from a poor, unconnected family, I truly believed it would happen for me. The sad truth I refused to admit to myself was how much I actually hated acting. I'd skive off from the stage school I begged my Mum to enroll me in, burst into tears whenever I had to perform. I was ruining my own childhood yet I'd keep telling myself things would get better once I'd made it. In my teens, I started to get auditions and jobs as an extra but nothing was ever good enough. I'd lie to my friends, tell them I shot Hollywood movies over the summer, they'd confront me and I'd lie even more. I became the 'bullshitter', they rightfully ostracized me but I was so blinded by my delusions that I blamed them. I dropped out of school at 17 to go into acting 'full-time'. I didn't get into drama school but I'd gotten myself this two-bit arsehole agent. He got me auditions but the only problem was that I couldn't ever book any acting jobs. I remember being told by a casting director early on that I should choose another career and I wish I'd listened because, in retrospect, they weren't being cruel or jealous they were trying to do me a kindness. I used to laugh at American Idol or X-Factor and wonder how the talentless convince themself they've got talent ... I realize now how ironic that was. Years of my life were spent like that, living at home working dead-end retail jobs, auditioning, and not getting anywhere. It got to a point where I even started to write my own plays because I'd seen actors get success that way but, tragically, my writing was worse than my acting. I spent money I didn't have on shorts and play I couldn't afford to produce that all ended up as laughing stocks. My shit agent dropped me, it was over. Instead of accepting my failure, I doubled down. Moved out of my parent's house to London, signed a year's lease, and, after the chaos of moving in, it finally hit me. I've fucked up my life. I have no close friends, pushed my family away, I'm penniless, I didn't even graduate high school. Today I saw a photo of Timothée Chalamet and it crushed me. That's the life I dreamed of having all those years ago but he, of course, is so much more suited to it. I'm a moron, I'm ugly, I don't have a gram of charisma and that's all my fault. I've spent all my life pining over some fantasy that I've forgotten to improve or take care of myself along the way. I don't really know what to do now. I'm trapped in this lease for another 11 months, I don't have enough money to go back home to my parents, I'm lonely, and every job I've applied for has told me someone else is better qualified for it even the minimum wage ones. I'm really, really screwed. My current life consists of waking up, having half a meal, backing some cheap counterfeit Xans to pass out for a few hours, waking up again, having a breakdown, more Xans, sleep. I haven't been outside, spoken to anyone, or showered in weeks... I don't even know my housemates' names, I wonder if they think I'm dead? God, I'm so pathetic. TL;DR: Deluded myself into thinking I could become a famous actor, dropped out of high school, failed, got in debt, moved despite already being in debt, now I'm fucked... and very sad.