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POLL: Would you prefer group acting classes or smaller / private sessions? by ImaginaryElephant_34 • last post Jan 30th
Hi everyone. I'm looking to get some feedback from the community. I've heard from several actors in my town that they would prefer working privately or in a small sessions with just their scene partner rather than attending full group classes, but the cost is an obstacle. If it were as affordable as group classes, how many of you would prefer regularly attending private or small group coaching instead? (Also, if you reply, I'd love to know your experience level in the comments). Thanks for taking the time! [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/l8osbu)
soma help by vndushdonig • last post Jan 30th
hi actors help a kid here out, where i can learn acting basics for free just be needing :))
It’s like becoming an actor/artist/etc. puts a target on your back. by deanu- • last post Jan 30th
I posted some headshots through imgur so I could use the link and share it in this group since there’s no other way to share pictures. My pictures had -12 downvotes and some really rude comments about my appearance. It really broke me down for a few minutes. I’m just starting out and is this how it’s like? I’m not the most conventionally attractive woman and I also don’t think I’m ugly, but comments like that really twist your mind up. Maybe it’ll help me become resilient to judgment but wow I feel like being in the entertainment industry really draws a lot of attention, both positive and negative. Not sure which more of. AND I just want any other people to know I don’t judge any of your posts, especially if they are pictures or videos. That’s an extremely vulnerable thing to do and I am here to support you!!! (So please do the same for others.)
[IMPRESSION] Smeagol/gollum impression - critique welcome! by CupOfBean • last post Jan 30th
Hey guys, r/wallstreetbets recently asked for voice talent and even though I'm not a voice actor (at all), I wanted to hop in the fun. I did this voice impression real quick here: https://whyp.it/t/wsb-audition-crappysmeagolgollum-13948 I don't think anybody saw it on that subreddit lmao but I figured if anyone was to enjoy it/give real feedback, it would be u experts. Once again, I'm just someone who enjoys doing voices as party tricks. Not a voice actor (but would love to start somewhere haha) All critique welcome as I def can improve!!
Volunteer Actors needed by SlapMyCHOP • last post Jan 30th
I am a 2nd year law student in Canada and we are practicing for our moot competition. We need volunteer witnesses to be questioned on the stand. We obviously can't pay anything because we are just prepping for our competition but it would be great to get some real actors who can bring character to the people we are questioning. Our trials run every monday and friday. You will get a booklet of your character's background that encompass everything your character is supposed to know. You are able to make things up if it is within the spirit of the problem (which should be great for you guys because you know character acting well). There will be a brief meeting before your trial where your lawyer preps you on what questions they will ask and you can ask them any questions you have. If anyone is interested in doing this, reply and I will DM you my google sheet so you can sign up. Thanks so much everyone.
Are there good sites like Actors Access but specifically for VA? by justsomethrowawayacc • last post Jan 30th
Coming from an on-camera background, I notice there are tons of self-submit sites like AA, Casting Networks, etc. that you can find a lot of projects on and submit daily, but I haven’t been able to find sites like this for voice acting specifically except P2P sites. Are these the only option? I’ve heard very mixed things about P2P so I’ve stayed away from them so far.
Acting as a means to get into directing by CosmicM007 • last post Jan 29th
I am a total beginner who is interested in getting into the film industry as a director. I enjoyed acting for the short time I did it at school over 10 years ago, and although to be the star of the film is not something I aspire to or desire, I am planning to try it for enjoyment. At the same time for my dream movies I have in mind, at least in making some shorts I'd love to star in it. To clarify though, directing and making the films that excite me is my goal, and acting is something I'd just like to try for fun seeing as enjoyed it so many years ago. My question is, given how hard it is to make it in the industry, does also training and working as an actor give me more chances of breaking into the industry, as if I happen to have a talent for acting I could use it to get in, make connections, and move forward? Or is this a case of choosing and sticking with your specialty and what you really want to do? I have a tendency to want to do it all, but have learnt the value of focusing on one or few things. Any responses appreciated. I also don't know if this is the best place to ask, there doesn't seem to be a proper directing sub.
Benefits of becoming union? by theatre_browser • last post Jan 29th
Ok so I’m currently a non union actress specifically Interested in stage/ musical theatre acting. I am living in Canada but am seriously considering moving to New York in a couple years time. I am not sure if I want to make a commitment to union or an agent right now but i am struggling to find auditions (especially in COVID times) what benefits do you think I would reap from joining union and what are the drawbacks? I want to get all sides of the story and the union websites are really wordy so I don’t always understand all the strings attached. Thanks in advance for the help!
Should I move to LA in 5-8 years? by Bluegunshot1022 • last post Jan 29th
Background: I am 17, wanted to be a voice actor for a while. Just now pursuing my dream. I know the equipment I will be getting this summer. I want to get really good equipment at the beginning so I can get a somewhat head start, all I would need is experience. Equipment: Laptop: M1 Macbook Air (2020). Dead silent laptop bc it has no fan, and it’s insanely powerful. Mic: Lct 440 Pure. I have a reallyyyy deep voice so this is the best offer for me. Audio interface: Motu m2. Heard it was really good, probably the weaker end of my equipment, not sure. Editing software: Audacity and Rx8 Elements. Both are really good. Plans for the Future: Once I get my equipment I will practice with it for a week or 2. Then I will start looking for non paid work. Will do that for a few months, then create my first (unprofessional) demo reel. With that demo reel, I will start auditioning for small paid work. For the next 4-7 years I will save up from that and a normal job, and most likely move to LA, where I will find a good place, and try to find a studio to help make a professional demo reel, then find an agency. With that $50,000 I will have enough to live there for a year, and able to afford any classes or coaching I will need. Conclusion: What I need to know is, will it be worth it? I asked on another LA based subreddit but almost everyone said no. I want to know from a voice actors perspective, wether they are just like me, or they’re a professional, I just need guidance.
Do I Have A Nice Voice? Would I Be A Good Voice Actor? by Acrobatic_Resolve_96 • last post Jan 29th
Have you self produced scenes for you reel? Give me a step by step? by futurebro • last post Jan 29th
I was inspired by Audrey Helps Actors to film a scene for my reel on my own, instead of paying a company for it. But I'm wondering what all I will need from a filmmaking perspective? I have a script. I have the actors. I have an iphone 11 and a couple softboxes for lights, but thats it. Is an Iphone good enough or can I rent a camera? How about sound? I expect to be spending several hundred dollars on this, but Im just not sure of what exactly I need to do to make this work.
I just registered for my first acting class! by TimeDoesNotTell • last post Jan 29th
I'm 16F, and I live in a very small town. I'm in a theater class through my school, and I pretty much convinced myself that I would never amount to anything due to no opportunities, no training, and moving to LA (or another area where actors typically go) with no money and no experience can sometimes lead to bad situations. Well, I've decided I'm not going to be like that anymore. Just because I didn't start when I was 8 years old doesn't mean I can't be an actress too. It's 10 weeks long, 1 class each week. I'm very excited to get started.
College or not? by One_Top4485 • last post Jan 29th
Hey! I’m an actor from Seattle trying to get my foot in the door and I’m just about to graduate high school. From where I’m at now, it looks like I got two options: go for an acting BA at a college out east in the desert or spend that time and money taking classes and building up a resume in the city before I move to Los Angeles or Albuquerque (hopefully within the next few years or so). Sorry if the text above isn’t super-clear haha, I’m just kind of throwing my thoughts out there. Any conversation is appreciated!!
Decorum on Amateur Film Set by portlandingzone23 • last post Jan 29th
Hi everyone, I recently worked as crew on a zero-budget set, and the experience wasn't that great. To put it short, the "actors" on set were out of control. They were constantly yelling over each other, laughing, making jokes and generally carrying on at high volume levels. It was hard to get them to concentrate on anything. It was hard to get them to quiet down for takes. This went on for two days. Needless to say, by the second day I was pretty burned out. It was as if the cast were having a weekend-long party and one or two of the rest of us were trying to film a movie. I am an introvert and it seemed to bother me the most. My strategy was pretty much just to try to get the film over with. I didn't speak up because the producer/director seemed fine with it; they even joined in with the goofing around quiet a bit. My question is: is it right to demand a certain level of professionalism, even on a set such as this? These are not la/ny actors, or even second-tier market actors, but mostly early 20's people from a big city where acting isn't a real career path. I don't know if as a lowly crew member I have a right to speak up to someone who put a lot more effort into making the film, and who is older and also more extroverted than me. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I have a chance to work with many of the same people again and am considering just bowing out and moving on to other projects.
How did you know that this was what you wanted to do? by boba_for_sequoia • last post Jan 29th
I'm just wondering, how did you know that you wanted to get in to acting? Did you always know or was it a surprise? Because I felt like I wanted to do something else at first but then later wanted to do this but sometimes I wonder if I always felt that I wanted to be an actor but I hadn't realised it and I'm unsure if I should go for it.
TOP ACTORS FUNDRAISE FOR NHS WITH LOCKDOWN FILM by Harms_Way_Studios • last post Jan 29th
**Mathew Horne** (Gavin & Stacey, Bad Education), **Ella-Rae Smith** (The Stranger, Into the Badlands) and **Iwan Rheon** (Game of Thrones, Misfits) star in a lockdown film I wrote and directed to help raise money for the NHS. The film is called “The Existential Hotline”, a comedy with salient themes created entirely in lockdown and made to look like a video call. It is the final fundraising lockdown film in a series of seven and the crown jewel due to the prominent talent we had on board. As creatives, we see how much the NHS and all the frontline workers have done to keep us safe, so we made these films as a thank you to them, to raise money for them and to show that we stand with them. We may not all possess the vital skills they have to keep us safe but we can use our talents to bolster solidarity. This story, along with the film itself and interviews will be appearing on Showcase TV (Sky Channel 192) as part of the programme Feel Good TV and we want to continue spreading the word. I believe this is a heartwarming story and very of the time. Please give the film a watch and share (if you can) and help get this story out there and, who knows, maybe we can help the NHS even more if we reach more people. Really hope you enjoy it! [https://youtu.be/k5zsBr0mz2c](https://youtu.be/k5zsBr0mz2c)
Need help with an assignment by ACMoDee • last post Jan 29th
So I just started taking acting classes. Next week is only my 3rd class. Our assignment is a non-verbal assignment using props. This is what the email that we got says: "This week we are going to work with props. A meaningful way of communicating to the audience that your imaginary space is truly your own, is through use of props. Sometimes what we \*do\* can be far more revealing than what we say. What we do with props can tell the truth about how you are feeling much more accurately than the words you speak. As an actor, the way you handle a prop and the way you relate emotionally to that prop are all enormously effective in communicating on stage." The assignment is to bring in 3 props that are highly significant to me and would be found in a living room (book, magazine, article of clothing, mail, etc. are the examples that we were given). Then we have to spend at least 1 1/2 minutes using just our emotions while handling the 3 props. I have a few ideas but I'd love to hear what you all would do. 1 1/2 minutes is going to feel like an eternity when I can't speak at all.....
Stability or take a risk? by MrSchwabot • last post Jan 29th
Hello actors, can you help a guy out? (This question only has partially with acting as a career, but for those of you committed to your dreams and passions and taking risks, I wonder if you could offer some advice) So I (M27) have been teaching Secondary English Ed for the past two and a half years at the same school and finally bought a condo of my own this past summer after moving from place to place the past 4 years (college, then parents then apartment, another apartment closer to work, now condo). I have always wanted to go after my Masters of English Ed and now I'm like 80% sure I'm going to go for it next year, especially because I live and work in a college town so I only have to go like 5 minutes and I'm on campus. (5 min drive to work as well) So with working full time, I calculated it will take about 3 years to complete. plus a couple years after to stay at this current job since they will be helping to pay for tuition. So from a home, job, and money stand point, things are very stable and will plausibly be so for the next 5 years. My immediate family is here, as well as close friends and especially my brother who I am best friends with, although he's in another city. Now here's the issue: A part of me feels like I've been stuck in the same place too long, that maybe I should risk losing the stability I have now and that projected stability, and look into going into grad school somewhere else just for the experience of a new city, new state new people, new everything I'll be honest part of (or maybe most of) this wanderlust is most likely caused by the fact I'm healing from a break up to an LDR with an amazing young woman, and it was a really good healthy deep relationship and friendship for the both of us that happened rather unexpectedly but was a welcome new thing and a hard but amiable ending. She was fully pursuing her dream of acting regardless of the cost and lack of stability with that area of work, and was making plans for grad school as well. And being involved with her sort of re kindled my own love of theater and just sort of opened my eyes to the wider world and since the ending of that connection (she felt pulled in another direction that wasn't me) I have started to wonder if maybe I've been playing it safe for too long, that maybe I should've forgone education and dove into writing like I originally wanted to when first starting college. (side note, we had met in person and had enough vid chats/phone calls/communication despite the distance to know each other to a great degree) I still write on the side, and even self published a book and am working on others, and I have taken advantage of doing theater again and realized I have missed acting a lot. I do enjoy teaching, it's just recently I've been feeling like maybe I should expand my horizons? Take some risks, jump into the unknown. Film is another passion I have and I even had a gig as my college Newspaper critic for all 3 1/2 years I was there. So maybe a degree in teaching film or just dropping it all together and pursue acting fully? I've realized to it could just be a case of just finding happiness in myself without her, without anyone specifically and making the most of where I am at, with what I have and taking advantage of the stability I have now, to build a better secure future for later. Any advice or thoughts would be very welcome, and I can answer any other questions too. Thank you! TL;DR Stick with 5 years of for seeable job/income/schooling stability or take a risk and "start over" in a new city, new place for grad school with a possible new degree?
Abq nm actor search by publicevent_911 • last post Jan 29th
Hello, I'm currently in production of a film called The Children Of Limbo and I need actors in albuquerque, New Mexico between the ages of 15-21, it's very low budget so I won't be able to pay much but I will pay what I can and this will film will be promoted everywhere it can be, message me for details, thank you