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Thanks everyone for the great advice and my annoyance by jalenbbb • last post Aug 24th
So I have regular friends and all but I’ve always been wanting actor friends because everyone wants to have friends that share the same dream of them and I don’t know where to go and it just clicked in my head that there’s a whole acting Reddit where I can talk to people about acting so whoever is free who wants to be friends
Whats weird thing you did to make money as an actor? by writerwriterwrider • last post Aug 24th
Hello! My mom has finally decided to support and allow me to pursue film and acting. One thing that ive been struggling with is the money aspect. Headshots are so expensive and its like my biggest wish at the moment. Im a college student (the office has decided to set back my financial aid back 10 weeks) im looking for a job but its getting hard and my mom is struggling herself. Im not trying to have a sob story but that's my current situation. Im waiting on some of my clothes to sell since I sent them to a third party thrift store to sell ( I get a cut of the money) and im saving coins and bottles lol. The actual reason im saying all of this is how did you guys make money as an actor starting out? I know a lot of people struggle since expenses can hit you in the face. The cost from backstage to headshots etc. Im trying to get extra gigs because they pay but still you need a headshot. If anyone knows anything I could do please let me know!
Acting Village by charashwhiteblood • last post Aug 24th
So I'm not sure if this is the place to post this or not but the pinned mode post does say no stupid questions. I also read the FAQ and couldn't find anything about this topic. TL:DR Large acting cohousing, eco village, intentional community, where people pay to do cool things they've seen in movies. (and yes I am proffesional roleplayer but not in a sexual way haha.) I am a professional roleplayer. I work with law enforcement and other agencies that help train people in a controlled "real world" environment. So far it seems like this is a very niche career and not alot of people know about it. This gave me an idea for a business. I envision a main building that serves as a communal space for actors that would include: showers, large kitchen, storage, library etc... Around the common building would be different simulated towns/cities. These towns would have houses, buildings and other dwellings or obstacles. Amongst those structures would be cabins or cottages that have basic amenities for actors to use while their town is not being used or while the facility is closed. How would this facility be supported? Well, heres the fun part, the whole premise would be people, businesses, gov agencies, etc... would pay to run scenarios in the different towns. For example, the local PD could run a crisis negotiation scenario using the actors that live at the facility. Another example would be a scheduled event where the public would be invited to attend a SHTF boogaloo type of scenario. On the more mundane side the facility could also host renfestesque scenarios where groups of people would have to "exterminate the rats in the basement" or what have you. Along with all the scenarios that run I imagine the whole facility would have a cohousing or intentional community kinda thing going for it. I know steady work and just being able to live in this crazy world is a struggle for alot of actors. I'm not sure how it would all work out but with all the actors living at the facility it would help the business and help the people who work there. In no way would I encourage actors to stay there forever especially since roleplaying and acting or two different beasts, but I'd hope having a safe and affordable place to work and live would help them in their careers. I'm not sure where would be the best city or state for something like this but I do know itll attract people from every walk of life. All the "tacticool" guys that think they'd be able to take down the Taliban single handley could come down and see what actual gun fighting is like. The nerdy, geeky people could live out their princess saving fantasies. Most importantly to me the parents that want to protect their families could practice all those YouTube self defense videos and actually get hands on with learning and teaching. I'd love to hear thoughts, comments, questions, concerns, interests, or really whatever you have to say! This was a random road hypnosis thought as I was driving to a scenario that is 3 hours from where I live. I usually camp out in my car and it's starting to get old haha! This concludes my TED talk.
[HIRING] Armenian Voice Actress ($80) by chwippy • last post Aug 24th
Our team is working on the pilot episode for an animated series and are seeking a voice actress of Armenian ethnicity to play a character. She is an Armenian student in an American high school. Speaking Armenian is NOT necessary for the role, though fluency in English is. There are a total of 16 lines in the script, so we are offering a rate of $5 per line for $80 total, paid through PayPal. To emphasize: Please only respond if you are of Armenian background. Thank you!
Looking for a voice actor to do small clip for a new YouTube video as the character known as Blitzo by MrPemmfub • last post Aug 24th
Hello There ​ My name is Mr Pemmfub and I am looking for a male voice actor who can sound like the character known as “Blitzo” in Helluva Boss. ​ This is for a short YouTube skit that will be in my next video. CHANNEL LINK: ([https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5IuaZ6HWg8QePppsxOnFKA](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5IuaZ6HWg8QePppsxOnFKA)) If you are interested then DM me. • What audio recording equipment you have • What work you have done recently • Your recording of the line ​ As for payment you get: \- £5 (yes I know it's not a lot, but it's a short line) \- being put in the pool of being re-cast in future videos \- link to any social of your choice in description ​ The line is below: "would you just get on with it already, no body wants to hear about that dumb shit." Tone would be sassy, bossy, bored and annoyed. Like how his tone is in this clip 6:22 TO 6:26 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGyQiz5EJug](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGyQiz5EJug)
New to this world - signed to a talent agency and I HATE it. by memelcha • last post Aug 24th
Hello everyone. I am looking for a bit of advice and support. I’ve always wanted to be an actress, took some classes in the past but ended up focusing on a different career. Now I’ve decided to try again and I’ve been at this since the beginning of this year. A few months ago, I sent my material to a casting call and got a reply from the talent agent offering me to join the agency. Apart from being new to the industry, I’m also an expat. I don’t really have anyone to talk about these things. I got excited and signed, without giving it much thought. They promised a lot of things to get me to sign and aren’t following through with any of them. Also, it’s all commercial acting, which I realize I hate and don’t want to do. Apart from this, it’s a huge agency, so it’s all very impersonal and communication is awful. I know i’ve only just started and should be grateful for this opportunity and not have so many pretensions at this point. I wanted to give it a try, but I feel awful and I hate this. Now I *really* regret my decision and I feel so stupid for having signed. I’m contractually bound until May and I want to get out and can’t :( I plan on focusing on my studies and building a strong showreel to get a theatrical agent next year, but this is making me anxious. And since communication in the agency is so awful, i don’t know who to talk to about this. Any advice or support to get through these next months would be appreciated ❤️
Ways to make actors feel comfortable in an audition? by SmoresForDinner • last post Aug 24th
I’m holding auditions for a short film I’ve written in (hopefully) a month or so.This is my first film so every step of pre production is new to me. I was just hoping to get an actors perspective on what makes you feel comfortable at an audition? My main concerns are that the auditions will be held in my house (which may seem creepy), and that we are planning on having myself and 3 crew members watching the auditions (which may be intimidating). I’m planning on offering water/snacks to every actor but other than that I’m not sure what other sorts of creature comforts are expected at an audition. Any advice is appreciated and thanks for taking the time to read :)
Are we allowed to post monologues we have performed? by Michael_Mantis • last post Aug 24th
I am an actor. Currently I mostly perform monologues online and was wondering if this was appropriate place to post them?
do you have to be born able to act to become an actor? by might_be_Toby • last post Aug 23rd
it seems like a lot of actors and actresses were born able to act but are you able to become an actor if atm you cant act?
What are your experiences with dietary restrictions as an actor? by Main-Ocelot • last post Aug 23rd
I’m just starting out as an actor. I’m vegan for ethical reasons but health wise my body has always had a nasty reaction to dairy, and I’m sure if I ate meat after years of not, it wouldn’t be fun. Obviously it probably wouldn’t be a good idea to audition for a McDonald’s commercial, and I know that there are plenty of famous vegan actors, but I don’t know if they’ll be as willing to accommodate me as they would Joaquin Phoenix lol. I did a modeling job a while back where I had to drink coffee and they simply made me one with almond milk, but I’m just wondering any actors on here with any kind of dietary restrictions (vegan/vegetarian, peanut/shellfish allergies, lactose intolerant, etc.) is it a big deal? Is it a deal breaker for some? Or is it a pretty easy accommodation that can be made by simply communicating? I’d love to hear your experiences!
I want to be an actor, and I got in a short film that may or may not be out in September ish. Only thing is hot damn did I suck. Advice? by Swings_Subliminals • last post Aug 23rd
I mean I was trash. I didn't know it (for some reason the director decided to just not say anything) but when my character had a gun in his face and I was supposed to look scared, I looked like I was at an office meeting or something. I was so normal and bored lookin. Not to mention my awful, creaky voice. I sound like shaggy rogers if he smoked 15 packs a minute and was dwindling on puberty, unable to really have a specific pitch. Has anyone else had this problem and how the heck do I fix all this. Literally only good thing I can say is I remembered my lines, but my character has like, 7 of them before getting shot. So...
I got a callback for tomorrow! by PokePrincess95 • last post Aug 23rd
I auditioned for the best friend character and the director asked if I would be willing to audition for the lead instead. If I actually get this part, it will be my first paid gig and I will officially be a professional actor! I’m so excited!
Ballad of the "Working" Actor by LOTRchristmas • last post Aug 23rd
Best way to find theatre auditions? by gberry31 • last post Aug 23rd
Does anyone have any recommendations for ways to find theatre auditions? I’m based in atlanta so anything specific to here is extra helpful. I know about Actors Access and Backstage but are there any facebook groups or newsletter chains, etc that I could join? Thanks!!
Waiting after chemistry read by jalenbbb • last post Aug 23rd
I recently did a chemistry read with an actor I’ve always wanted to meet and I know I loved my performance, the director kept telling me how much he liked what I was doing and even went as far as to say he felt my emotion in the scenes but I did this Thursday and it’s now Monday and I haven’t heard anything. Does this mean I didn’t book it?
What's you guys' take on managers? by asegura98 • last post Aug 23rd
So recently I've been doing research on managers. I don't remember where I heard this once before but I remember hearing from someone that you "shouldn't get a manager, until you have a career to manage." Implying that unless you need a life coach, someone to handle your scheduling, etc. that it's not time. So for a while I always believed "I'm not ready for a manager." However per my recent research I've been getting mixed feelings about a manager and am considering trying to land one. Overall my understanding of what a manager does for you is coach you and is very involved in where your career is headed and even some in your personnel life (a good one anyway). I've been reading that they ensure you have marketable head shots, suggest training, a lot of the times they have good connections with CD's, writers, directors and they also pressure your agent into getting you more auditions if they believe you're not getting enough. In a nutshell I believe that a manager would be a good thing to have, right? Whether you're riding the wave or just getting started. Having someone in your corner who's dedicated to you and knows the business seems like it would be worth it for that extra 15%. At least for now because I have yet to book a professional gig. I've only been at this for about 8 months. I've learned a lot from the resources my agent has out there about the business and I'm also a part of a Facebook group for my agency and get a lot of good tips from them as well. However I'm feeling a bit frustrated if I'm being honest at the low number of professional auditions I'm getting from my agent (about one a month) and I'm wondering if having someone to guide me in making sure I'm doing everything I can to excel my career the right way would be a good idea? If I can land one of course. What are you guys' take and experience with talent managers? \*On a side note\* the reason I started digging more into managers is because I saw a listing on Backstage last month from Apollo Talent Management in Los Angeles looking to represent new actors. I looked them up and saw, like with anything, some mixed reviews but overall I did see more good than bad. I looked their website up too and everything checks out from what I can tell but I'm just hesitant because for the obvious reason that they're advertising on Backstage. They reached out to me today and stated that they will be flying into Atlanta from LA next month and are interested in meeting with me. I just need to email them to set up a time. Do any of you have on opinion on them? Also I feel like this is an obvious question but it would make more sense to try and find a manager that's local to me right? As stated I'm in Atlanta which has a big market but the fact that they would be on the other side of the country managing me just doesn't feel too right. However I'm not subject matter expert. Sorry for the long read and I hope to hear some good advice from you all!
How do I hire actors to voice characters for my own animated show? by BobsBurgerLover1998 • last post Aug 23rd
I am thinking of hiring actors to voice my characters like Brooklynn Prince, Mia Talerico, etc and how do I hire them to voice my characters because I think they’d be perfect for these roles?
help!! by Timely_mermaid • last post Aug 23rd
I am a Los Angeles based actor about to sign with an NYC agency, working in a sort of "local hire" agreement as they are not a bi-coastal agency. I am very new to all of this and realize in hindsight I should have applied to agent and managers out here, I've just been hearing from my friends for forever how hard it is to find rep. But now I'll have rep in a place I'm not living and it just feels so backwards to me. They are listed as my rep on Actors Access but I have not signed the exclusive contract yet - I'm getting cold feet and really wanted to commit to the LA market as I am building my life and career (first year out of grad school MFA + school in general aka 1st year in the "real world"). Is there anything I could say to delay signing? This is a great connection to have but I realize in hindsight it probably would have served me better in the future if I headed East. Any ideas?
Have you ever been paid through WrapBook? by TimPrice2 • last post Aug 22nd
I'm considering using WrapBook for our production. I'm curious how common it is. If many actors have already used it, and therefore already have profiles, we'll probably go with it since it's easy for the actors. If you've used it and have anything good or bad to say, please leave a comment. Thanks. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/p9qomd)
Watching this girl livin up my dream job by justanothernycgirl • last post Aug 22nd
About a year ago, I audition for one of the most popular American media franchise that everyone wants to be in which I never expect to get this far because I know it really hard to be casted and making it to the top six for that one role was just a crazy f…kin experience but my dream was shattered when I got the email saying I wasn’t casted for this role. I found out who was casted and watching this person milking every experience hurts me. I’m proud of this person but like it hurt that wasn’t me. This person made into Hollywood on a silver platter with no acting background and I’m just amazed of them. As an actor, I know getting into this industry I will hear a lot of no before I hear that yes but how do you handle rejection like this?