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How do you... as an actor/actress? by OperatorPoppy • last post Jun 5th
Hi! I'm only sixteen, and aspiring to join the film and acting industry here in the next couple of years and milestones of my life... Which leaves me with a world of questions, and the internet at my fingertips. And I've learned to use that to my advantage. Watching loads of shows I like, and then searching the web for comic con's, interviews with the writers and the actors, and even finding the pilot scripts, and studying them. But, it unfortunately does not answer all of my questions. ​ So, that's why I'm here, in hopes to get my questions answered for myself and anyone else skimming this sub and coming across this post. 1. How, as an actor or actress, do you do your work when you have social anxiety? I have very bad social anxiety and it's always been a blockade in my life. 2. As a minor, what are the best ways to start your career in acting? That's all for now because my brain just completely stopped functioning, lol.
Dream Roles by Kenzo Lee • last post Jun 5th
One of the best things we as folks in the entertainment industry can do is have clear goals and paths to those goals. What is your dream role and what are you doing to actively get to it? (This can be an already existing movie role/type or can be something totally new.) Also... please keep things positive. No idea is too outside of the box.
How does union background work compare to non-union background work in LA? by TimPrice2 • last post Jun 5th
For those of you who've done background acting in LA, how would you say union background acting differs from non-union. Obviously the pay is different (seems to be substantially different) but what else are the other differences? Are the background jobs different (ie, I'd think you might get more funeral scenes or roles on TV shows since they only involve a small number of bg actors and thus might not be able to overflow into non-union jobs). Any other changes you've noticed or heard of that people might not think of?
So yea... by CaljoDaSkink • last post Jun 5th
This might get lengthy how ever I am going to try and be simply cohesive for I may be spending too much time on r/trees But!! Heh.. I am wanting to get a full break down of the kind of programs that are either offered online and or near by me which is Atlanta. I kind of also want to introduce myself here I guess if that's a thing. I go by Caljo cause that's what I named my porch skink. I have a leopard gecko too and I've always considered myself chameleon in social interactions. OK!! EeEeNOUGH about that.. So I'm really ready to go public in the acting world because I have been doing years of mild studies of different aspects in the industry such as method acting, linguistics, body language, tone, radda radda radda. And so, im really wanting to take the next steps with a few good trusted mentors in this community to get me in touch with the right people to send in my profile to get me in a decent starting role. Ofcourse my dream role would be the joker simply because alot of great actors were made from those movies RIP HEATH LEDGER. And so I know im not there probably and then again I may never be there however, that would be an ultimate goal for me.. but my eyes are on the simple prize of just getting my foot in the door. And so here I am!! I'm not necessarily looking for anything major I just want to be in a film.. I guess really what I am saying is if your looking for a cool guy to do some projects I'm your dude. I guess I'm ranting more or less so yea.. TL;DR Ameture actor seeks employment/community/friends My stats: 26 years old Cis-gendered Latino/white male 6'2 295 lbs
Famous Actors funny voice impressions! by Abe-de-Vas_ • last post Jun 5th
[Hiring - Paid] Six Roles For A Victorian-Era Audio Drama by FreshPrinceRemix • last post Jun 5th
Hey all, I'm looking for voice actors for **SIX** **ROLES:** * *Two Thieves (M)* * *Fence (M)* * *Three Guards (M)* My script is short **(8 Pages)**, with the **Two Thieves** being the protagonists, and therefore have the **most lines** out of all the roles. **The Fence** is present for **two pages** of the script. **2/3 Guards** are present for **one page** of the script. And the **Third Guard** only has **one line**. ​ * **Two Thieves - $100 AUD (Each)** Two adult career-criminals. One is a bit too confident, while the other is more serious. * **Fence - $60** Middle-aged fence for the the thieves. Experienced in his line of work and full of connections, he has started to become more aware of his health; with the thought of retirement lingering in the back of his mind. * **Three Guards - 2/3 $50 (Each) & 1/3 $30** The City Guard's are either quite simple, lazy, drunk, very inadequate, or all of the above. These three are not new to the job, but not successful either. The character, 'Benny', from the video-game series *Thief*, is a good example of what I mean. [\[Example\]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67T5LzbhekU&ab_channel=CG) ​ The Audio Drama is **light-toned**, and set in a **Victorian-Era Fantasy Steampunk World** (A mouthful I know). Because of it's setting, a **British accent** is preferred, but I am open. Doing multiple roles is fine by me (as long as characters are distinctive). This will be a pilot episode and is my project for University. Ask any questions about anything at all, I'm flexible and reasonable. Email ([williamsbrandon08@gmail.com](mailto:williamsbrandon08@gmail.com)) , message or whatever your preference, I'm easy.
Emailing Agencies Seeking Representation by 0558am • last post Jun 5th
I’m wondering how do you guys go about emailing various agencies to seek representation? My current email spiel is “Dear whom this may concern, My name is \[NAME\]. I am \[AGE\] years old and I am interested in being represented by your agency in the acting industry. I am extremely driven and dedicated to working in the entertainment industry as an actor. I ask that you please consider my application to be represented by your company. Thank you very much for your time. All the best, \[NAME\]” Any tips on improving this or what you’d recommend I write?
What Are Some of the Cons of Being An Actor? by bbunnybish • last post Jun 5th
I am considering being an actor in the near future and wanted to hear from others some of the disadvantages of being an actor.
Looking to Collaborate with Actor/Writer or Actor with a script idea by senesdigital • last post Jun 5th
ATLA The Promise Comic Dub Casting Call! by StarFlower0429 • last post Jun 5th
I wanted to share this really cool casting call I found! They're looking for voice actors, animators, and sound and video engineers. Check it out! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZXbOVS9xTY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZXbOVS9xTY)
Spoken word poetry by abdallahac • last post Jun 5th
Hey fellow voice actors, IDEA: Hey Fellow voice actors, so I just started a YouTube channel about self-improvement, art, and filmmaking. I’m thinking of having a voice actor to read out some of my poetry and potentially be a long-term connection. If you are interested please shoot me a Dm. And we can get started as soon as possible. And of course you’ll be paid. Budget 50$(price negotiable)
17 auditions in 1327 days. Do I drop my agent? by ssuper8 • last post Jun 4th
Just as the title says, in the last 1327 days since I've signed with my agent, she's gotten me 17 auditions. That works out to 1 audition every 78 days. Of those 17 auditions I've gotten 6. I feel I'm a competent voice actor. I'm baffled as to how I've had so few auditions. However I've never had a voice over agent before and I don't know if this is normal or not. There are a lot of things I could talk about... But the main thing I want is advice. Is this normal? Should I take all my credits and tapes and go to another agent? Should I drop mine? Part of me feels like this is totally unacceptable.
[Paid Job] English Voice Over (Female) - $40 by thesocialchameleon • last post Jun 4th
Good Day, I'm looking for a female english voice actress to do a voice over for a promotional video I'm doing for my business (app development start-up). Nothing long (I hope), about \~40 seconds, looking to pay via PayPal. Ideally I'd like to hear how you'd sound so inboxing a recording or providing a link to your work would be nice. I'll send the video and the script if the voice is a right fit.
Getting brought in for bigger sized roles by CDs? by MarieN1989 • last post Jun 4th
Is this mainly based on headshot matching character idea or do they take skill level into account or other materials such as a demo reel, previous credits, etc., into account? In other words, is it likely for a newer signed actress to get brought in for Series Regular roles without demo reel or even previous credits?
Better to Start in Small City or Bigger Market Cities by chineke14 • last post Jun 4th
Hi this is something I've been weighing in my mind. Brief background: I am an engineering student that did 2 plays my final two semesters in college and immediately fell love. I got an offer with a tech company and currently I have the option to be in Portland or SF Bay area. I have a counter offer in consulting for Atlanta which I think I can switch to another city of my choosing. Outisde of the two plays in college, I don't have anything to my name. But I really wanna start diving in practing acting through plays, student or local film makers and classes. Being such a inexperienced person, is it better to start in a smaller acting city to hopefull get more opportunites or start a bigger market like SF Bay and Atlanta where theres definitely more actors and I suppose projects but also more competition?
Self Tape Contest by takethenight_off • last post Jun 4th
Hey [r/acting](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/), The concept of 'competitive art' is inherently a bit lame - but since self tapes have become so important recently, I thought it could be fun to throw down. No entry fee or anything. I'm up for judging - if someone else wants to judge with me, I think two could work too. Reddit gold for the winner unless you all have a better idea for a prize. If there isn't too large a response, maybe I can give some feedback to those who want it. Would just be my two cents as a working actor - or suggestions for improving self tape quality. If there's a lot of interest I could crown a separate winner for comedic and dramatic.
I've failed by Navinox97 • last post Jun 4th
I want to share my experience with this sub to lift the weight out of my shoulders and to help myself cope with what my mind understands as a failure. I'm spanish. I come, as a lot of artists, from a very humble background. I have been working survival jobs to support my studies and myself for as long as I can remember, and I've always been determined on studying acting. Acting acting acting. I love the feeling of going to the theatre and not be able to be up there. The stage produces some kind of magnetism reaction on me that just drags me to be on it. And when I'm there, I feel purposeful. I had been on several theatre productions, but I wanted to study to get better at it. So I decided to save up and study study acting in a renowned institution in Spain based on Stanislavsky. Lots of well renowned spanish actors have studied there, and it has an great reputation. The course is divided in three years, and although it is based on Stanislavsky it follows a specific method designed by its founder. My first year went mostly great: I learnt a lot, was super excited from the moment the exercise was being explained. But I had the feeling I wasn't achieving my 100%. I passed on, however, to second grade. It went on mostly great without any big complications but I couldn't shake the sensation something was eerily wrong and there was something I wasn't quite catching. You see, our classes consist of (mostly) individual acting exercises that we then discuss with the rest of the class. The first question from the teacher is directed to the students that have watched the exercise and it goes along the lines of: "What can you guys tell X about her exercise"- We share our thoughts. Then the teacher lets the actor speak before making her statement. When I talked about my colleagues' work, I did not get a single one right. Everything I said was completely different from what my colleagues saw. All of the insecurities, years of trying to open up emotionally on stage, criticism from teachers, failures, came dramatically to a peak when a teacher, on the first evaluation, said "I really have no idea how to help you, there's something you you are very confused about and I have no idea what it is. You can still come into class, and I can try to see what it is to try to help you. But there's nothing that I can do for you right now." I was shocked. I did not know it was bad, but not that bad. I was told several times I could make it into acting. Did this mean I couldn't be an actor? Was I not wired genetically to be on top of a stage? I broke, for a whole week. I couldn't function, my possitive attitude, the feel that I wanted to jump on stage wasn't there. Being afraid and guideless, I decided I had to take some steps to make this better, so I reached to a person well versed in acting who had taught me in the past. We talked for hours, and we decided that she would become my acting coach. After talking to her, everything felt easy on every single class. Just by explaining my situation to her and with simple guidelines about how to face my work, teachers started to notice an improvement on my performances. I got to a point where the teacher who told me she didn't know how to help me, told me I was starting to go in a more correct direction but that there was still something that I wasn't quite understanding, and that she was surprised the feedback I was giving my colleagues was on most cases correct. Even though I've been improving, the rate at which I should have improved over these past 2 years hasn't been enough and I'm probably going to be pushed out of the school, which is a bummer. The semester hasn't finished yet, but I'm frankly quite sure I will not go into third grade. It hurts a lot, it feels like failure. I know failing is part of the process and I must work my way through it, but sometimes, the only thing you really want is someone to tell you "Hey, you can do it. Okay?". After a few conversations with my coach, we have come to the following conclussion: The method that is taught at that school is not for me at the moment. Some teachers have awakened fears on me that I had long buried, which paralize me onstage. I can act, I've been told that by every single teacher. My acting performances are intermittently good, sometimes I use too much air whilst talking, but I'm getting better. But I still can't shake the feeling I have failed. Does someone have any advice?
Getting to a point where I don’t know if I’m doing anything right... by radicaljoy91 • last post Jun 4th
Been auditioning for the past year during covid. Started off with great auditions, consistently 2 or 3 a week. I’ve booked 2 commercials but have only even gotten one callback for a TV show. What am I doing wrong? Now it seems like I’m only getting 1 tv/film audition every 2 weeks and the motivation is dwindling. I used to spent as long as I can prepping and now I just tape my sides beside my camera. Im trying to implement things I see other actors on television doing, be more natural and truthful (what does that even mean??) but now I can’t even tell if my work is any good. I used to be so confident... this sucks.
Confusion between trusting acting methods/techniques. by WeiWangji • last post Jun 4th
So I've been reading acting techniques and some say acting is giving your all in regards to emotion and feelings and so you have to use yourself and your instincts and give it your all.Somewhere else i read that you cannot use your personal feelings that it might go out of control. I personally feel like using my emotions(from my own life) and giving my all to the character is the best,otherwise I might not be able to connect with the reality of the scene. Also it is a famous Actress /Teacher Uta Hagen who said that you cannot use your personal feelings. And I think actors bullshit a lot about their process. So I don't wanna believe her,because her technique has been bugging me and making me so self aware that i cannot be in the moment. What's your opinion? Any suggestions? I really wanna forget what she said. It is making me act artificially.Help!
Becoming an actor for Autistic People by AutisticMC • last post Jun 4th
p.s I’m actually autistic, adhd, schizophrenic, bipolar depression, and asthmatic.