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What’s your story? by Scheme-Puzzled • last post Feb 25th
I’ve never had so much anxiety in my life. I’m 29 and just deciding to try and follow my dreams of film/TV acting. I’ve wanted this since I was young and always found a way to talk myself out of it. Now I fear what if I’m wasting my time. The odds of a 30 year old female actress getting into anything notable are very slim. I’m currently in Arizona with the most supportive husband who can let me travel and/or relocate if needed. I also have 2 small children under 2. Is this even logical? Have I missed the boat? Where are you located? What’s your story? How have you seen success?
How to find classes? by Clikkks • last post Feb 25th
Hi, I have literally no experience in acting but I think I truly want to become an actor. I have had many and I mean MANY different things I have wanted to do in my life but this is the only thing I have considered that I think about all the time and believe in my heart I truly want. I am having a hard time finding classes that I can afford and I am having trouble finding somewhere to build my acting skills (bc they probably suck at this point in time). Also I have social anxiety and am quite shy so I have a bunch of hurdles to jump to make this dream a reality. How could I find classes that are not just online in my area? Or is master class or online acting classes worth the money?
Am I Too Picky or Just Unlucky? by FurmidableCat • last post Feb 25th
I feel like all I get right now are bad opportunities that I have to say no to while I can’t even get the good gigs I am interested in. Sometimes, I am even booked as an actor and I have to cancel when I find out that the project is illegal (according to covid restrictions, we could be fined thousands of dollars each), that it is non union (even though I told the casting director I was union), or that it pays way less than it is supposed to (they lied to me about the type of production). I even see student films that are dangerous in time of covid and ask actors to do nudity and intimate scenes for free in a story in which an abusive relationship and sexual harassment are seen as romantic, what the hell? And then, when I try to get good opportunities (I mean, sometimes just what I usually had before) I don’t even get the gig... or it all gets canceled because of covid even though many other projects are still taking place. So I have almost never been working as an actor for months even though I used to make a living out of it. I never had to cancel that many projects before and I’m scared it will affect my reputation. I am being too picky or am I just unlucky? Should I say yes to the not so good opportunities so I can at least work a bit? Thank you.
I really truly hate this journey, I hate what this feels like, trying to "break in"... I just have to know based on my situation if I'm even remotely close because I can't live like this forever it's insane by redditusername3214w • last post Feb 25th
im not looking for sympathy. everything is perspective. I'm at the point where I am just so burnt out with this. I resent the fact that I've spend 8 years and I still feel lost. I resent the fact that I can't seem to get respect / an honest answer without paying somebody to bullshit me. I resent the lack of feedback from casting. but most of all, I resent the complete sporadic nature of auditions and the fact that I still, after 8 years, have no idea how to increase the frequency of which I receive them or whatever. somebody will of course attack my attitude, but you know what, any sane human would feel this way after this experience. I need to know from people who know what they're talking about if whether or not, based on my info, things are heading in the right trajectory or if Im just still no where even close to booking work. because since nobody tells me what the hell is going on, ever, with anything, I have no idea. I started with training, students, films, working fore free, making my own stuff, finally landing low level agent, would get handful of auditions a year, fast forward to last year I get 27 self tapes across a couple low level agents, and now, 13 since the new year. but 0 bookings. In fact, I haven't booked a professional job yet. It's like nobody wants to be the first one to cast me. I have had a bunch of CDs give me repeat auditions, some for the same show, but these are all tapes, so I've never even spoken with or met these people, and who knows if it even is the CD, or just the assistants. who knows if they're even watching these fucking tapes if they're getting 1000s of them! who the hells knows anything!!!! and thats my point, I can't keep operating like this. it's not right. If I am good enough to be given auditions, then why can't anybody take 2 seconds and tell me what I could be doing to improve, or whatever. But to leave me in the dark for years? I don't get it. and even if I book a co-star, finally. what would that even change? it's still gonna be the same bullshit slow slog. it doesn't even pay that much! I've never been able to work a full time job chasing this because it's ALWAYS taking all of my time. I have lived in shit for years busting my ass in these expensive cities and now, everything has moved to tape, and apparently THAT is why more of us are getting auditions. so maybe I can't even read into these auditions as progress.. because maybe it's literally just because casting can now see 10000X more actors. I'm just nauseated by all of this I really am. I don't know how I can be expected to put my all into this when I read a post about some kid signing with his first agent 2 months ago and ALREADY books a major role. It's just fucking warped man. it's fucking warped. I'm tired of living this 2nd class citizen fucking poor person alienated acting journey. it's fucking awful. its so so awful. please do not come at me for having a bad attitude. there's always some asshole saying "well maybe casting can feel how angry you are". I'm fucking venting. because 8 years and all of my passion and heart and hard work for what? to be dicked around left in the dark and taping shitty 1 liners in my tiny over priced nightmare Brooklyn bedroom with no reader. I just... like... I dont get it
Actor's Access - Talent Link Question by astronamese • last post Feb 25th
Hi everyone! I just recently decided to pursue my dreams of acting again since I'm nearby LA now (the last time I did any sort of acting was almost a decade ago in high school) and so I've been using Actor's Access for almost the past month. I've had about 6-7 auditions out of maybe 70-80 submissions but no luck quite yet. I decided to try the Talent Link for the first time a week ago and I've gotten one agent who has reached out to me so far who I have an interview with next week. And so I just wanted to ask anyone who has booked an agent through the Talent Link: Are the agents for the most part well-reputable? And what kind of things should I be looking out for during the interview to know if it's legitimate and not a scam? (other than, say, an agent asking someone to pay money up front for their services) Any help would be much appreciated! Thank you for everyone's time here and I look forward to your replies.
New to acting by kittyloopz • last post Feb 25th
Hi all. I’m 17 and i’ve never acted before. Ive just been accepted into the acting program at Georgia State University. I have no acting experience. I never did theatre and I never got enrolled into acting classes. I’m a little nervous. Ive always wanted to be an actress for as long as I can remember. My biggest dream is to star in a Marvel movie and Im just really nervous to start in the fall. Do you have any tips or any books I should buy?
13 week broadcast rate by steelworker0583 • last post Feb 25th
I'm new to the talent agency business. I was asked what my actors rate would be for a commercial that would run through the NBA finals. It's a 13 week usage fee. This is definitely new to us. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated
Lets have a green week!! Visit my IMDB and Ill return the favor. by Alexa Bruckbauer • last post Feb 25th
Are Twitter, FaceBook, Instagram, Youtube relevant any more? by John J Vogel • last post Feb 25th
Sure, I know people are still posting, but with the giant purge and censorship all social media has flexed, is social media that relevant anymore?
Auditioned at Stella Adler- realized they want resumes not beginners by StrobeRogers • last post Feb 25th
Hello, I had a final callback this weekend. I didnt get in and was let down. I then saw someone from an acting group i was in posted about her stella adler grad show. Im watching it now and looking at the cast resumes- I'm now realizing I didn't have a chance. I have a handful of credits, and the whole cast are working actors with credits overflowing.. There's no reason to even try for the conservatories. I'm also really burnt out and im not doing a lot of self care..so thats another reason, and I'm sure it bled into my performance..i could feel it heh Anyone study at stella with a light resume? Anyone with a tiny resume get in anywhere??
What is Actors Access about? by realitystar10 • last post Feb 25th
Do websites like Actors Access provide actual speaking roles for film/tv or just background work? I’ve heard a lot about it just not quite sure how it works.
Looking for LAST MINUTE POC Voice Actor to do Bill Cosby Impersonation by Living_Robot • last post Feb 25th
Hello! I'm currently looking to get a POC to do a simple impression of Bill Cosby and read one sentence on mic. This shouldn't take more than 5 minutes and I can pay $20.00. Please DM me for details.
How old should I be to do voice acting by Mrsoulsborne • last post Feb 25th
I’m very excited to do voice acting but one problem is what’s the age to do voice acting specifically anime. Just curious. Also if you do tell me it would be much appreciated which companies make it where voice actors can be the youngest.
Talent agents in ATL, NY, LA by thetherealnoahrobbie • last post Feb 24th
Fellow actors, agents, directors, and anything in between. I currently live in Michigan and have representation. 2 agents to be exact. I was thinking of sending online submissions to a few talent agents in NY, ATL, and LA. Will this conflict with the agents I have here? And will I even be considered since I’m out of state?
Union v. Nonunion post-pandemic: pros and cons? by Actartist • last post Feb 24th
So this is specifically about AEA: but if anyone has insight to sister unions I’m sure it would be helpful to somebody out there too. When the pandemic hit I was a theatre actor with 45 EMC weeks, and an upcoming contract that would take me Equity at the end of 2020. That contract was postponed, and while it hasn’t been cancelled yet, I’m not counting my chickens. So I’m wondering if anyone has thoughts or insight on whether to bite the bullet and join AEA now, since I’m eligible & auditions are just barely starting up, or whether I should still stick it out for a last couple of nonunion contracts. I feel like joining would give me a little boost now, but at the same time, I’d be happy to do one last EMC contract if it meant I had a better chance of working sooner. Any hypotheses on whether AEA members will have more opportunities than non-? Or maybe there will be so much competition that keeping my options open will be the better choice? For casting context, I’m 27F & white, so there are plenty of “me” out there who will be up for similar roles. TIA for your input!
I am SO over seeing these types of roles for women! by CaliforniaStoked • last post Feb 24th
I know men don’t get these breakdowns through LACasting, but for us girls, we are constantly getting “gold digger” roles to submit too. For those of you that aren’t familiar... it’s the “real women, not actors” videos, in which a dude approaches a girl and asks her out, and she says no. And then he pulls up in his fancy sports car and she’s all over him. Then he rejects her, calls her a gold digger, and drives off. These videos are always by douchey YouTube “pranksters” and pay a measly $20-$50. I wish LA casting would ban these sort of breakdowns, but I know that would be asking “too much” from them. The monthly/yearly bare minimum subscription fee is too high for me to constantly be getting these trashy castings in my inbox. Okay rant over. :)
Any Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) actors on here? by lesavyfav • last post Feb 24th
Just curious if any of you identify as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? Interested to hear how it intersects with your acting, if it improves/enhances it, or gets in the way? How do you navigate the business part of it like auditions, agents, etc?
Should I put scare acting experience on a resume. by lucidtalks • last post Feb 24th
I haven’t really done any acting stuff outside of school besides fright fest and hallow fest. Should I put my scare acting on my actors access resume. It’s basically interactive improv theatre but still, I’m worried people might not take it seriously at all. I just want to get my ball rolling and get an agent sooner than later. ( 18 In Atlanta BTW)
Your Experience With/Without a Manager by dontcallmebythat • last post Feb 24th
Hey r/acting! I'm a pretty green NU actor in NYC, but I've been lucky enough to have signed with a SAG franchised theatrical agent last year. Since then, I've just been sending in self submits, agent submits, updating my materials, etc... and I started to wonder, do I need a manager? I saw one of my agent's clients sign with a manager recently, and also was offered a referral from an actress I recently worked with. But I haven't taken her up on that offer yet, because I can't decide if I want a manager. So I would love to hear all of your experiences! Both with a manager and without, and whether you have an agent or not. I personally am worried that a manager would make me second-guess all my material, more so than I already subject myself to. But am I passing on a really great developmental opportunity by not getting s manager? Excited to hear your thoughts.