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Actors who began on Social media? by punoq • last post Oct 11th
I'm writing an essay on Promoting yourself as an actor, and I need examples of Actors who began their acting career on social media/ cultivated social media (For example, the people who do acting "POV's" on tiktok) in a way that got them significant recognition/ an acting job. It doesn't matter how "well known" they are, I just need a few examples of people who've pursued acting on social media and become successful! Thankssss
Voice theatre actors Let your voice be heard worlwide by TOL • last post Oct 10th
Check out our Theatrical projects and join us from home Currently five projects open Example 1 Project one Theatre play reading A 3 act Play Scenes An apartment building with three studios All three parts is a monologue at a kitchen table All three Monologues are connected with each other…
I’m so excited. My first ever callback and it’s for the same network show, different role!! by _natalie • last post Oct 10th
Sorry I couldn’t contain my excitement. I auditioned for a recurring guest star role on a large network show (I don’t know if I can say which network because of the NDA) in August but I didn’t hear back and forgot about it. I figured it was a complete fluke I even got the audition because I have no resume and no demo reel. I signed up for a workshop with the same CD a couple weeks ago and during it she said we’d be seeing each other again soon and I didn’t want to get my hopes up though. Sure enough today I got an eco cast through my agent for another audition on the same show; just a different guest star role. Hopefully she remembers auditioning me! I can’t contain the excitement :) Just some background, I started trying to act about 6 months ago, got lucky in finding an agent 3 months ago, and this would be my first credit if I ever get cast
Should I just focus on something else? by loki_anarchist • last post Oct 10th
I live in Malaysia and am aspiring to become an actor and hopefully make it into the big screen but I notice that most auditions I found online were in America and the ones near me are just, well contest. I just need brutal and honest truth right now honestly so that I dont waste years of my life doing everything for nothing.
Last Minute Call for GEN Z Actors, Designers and Artists! (Academic WORKSHOP) by flowaflow • last post Oct 10th
Hello Actors, There are some cancellations happened in this academic workshop so we need 4 more Actors to contribute to this project. There are still spots in session 3 & 4. And one more session is added on Monday 12th, 7 pm - 9 pm. Let me know if you are interested! £25 Amazon voucher will be provided to the participants. https://preview.redd.it/f0ebzyjgk8s51.png?width=1587&format=png&auto=webp&s=204d3cedf5c0669bc46265e34445fc906b4336c5
Former Central Casting Employees Say Workplace Was Toxic, Failed Hired Actors by thisisnotarealperson • last post Oct 10th
Comedy/Drama reel by LapisFury • last post Oct 10th
Hi there. Newbie actor here. I'm currently getting my reel together and I have about 10 scenes in total that I can pull from. 3 scenes are more comedic while the other 7 are dramatic. I'm wondering if I should stick to having one reel since I only have a few comedy scenes or if I should create a separate reel solely for the comedy pieces. Any help or advice is welcome. Thanks!
Some tips from the sound department by KorovasMilk • last post Oct 10th
Greetings actors, I am a sound engineer that works primarily in film and TV (Mixer, boom op, playback, utility, audio-post). Working in the sound department, I am very focused on the delivery and clarity of dialogue coming from the actors. I have noticed a few consistent issues that some actors have that prevent them from getting high quality recorded dialogue on all their lines. Not capturing good audio during each take can have a big impact on the production process, which could lead to cut lines and scenes (i.e. reduced screen time), substandard performances, and more work in post-production (i.e. ADR). While I interact with the actors a lot, it’s not my place on-set to suggest any changes to performance without first talking to the director. What this means is that I will only interject if there is a major issue, and otherwise I will generally let the actors and directors do their job as they see fit. So, if an actor has bad habits that prevent me from getting good clean dialogue, I may share my opinion with the director once or twice, but otherwise I will just do my best under the circumstance. I thought it would be cathartic for me, and maybe helpful to any interested actors, if I share some of the common bad habits that actors have which hurt the quality of their own on-camera dialogue. 1. Doing actions over your own lines. Example: Imagine a man that is searching for a document on a messy desk. He is riffling through papers and he says “I know it’s here somewhere.” If he is moving all the papers around while he says that line, then the dialogue is not very useful. An experienced actor will take a very brief pause in their action to say the line, then continue. When done correctly, the pause looks natural and is barely perceivable, but it makes the dialogue useable. 2. Turning away from camera and boom mic when you deliver lines. This is a similar issue and solution to the last one. Again, there are many good reasons to turn away and perform actions during takes. However, on many occasions, I have seen actors mess up their own screen time by habitually looking away or downwards (for no good reason) when they say their lines. Ex: Imagine a character speaking to someone left of camera, and he says “I think he’s over there” and points away from camera (behind himself). In real life, you might say “I think...”, then turn away and point behind while saying “he’s over there”. However, on camera that would mean the majority of your line is getting cut off by you turning away from camera which would likely also affect sound clarity. A solution to this would be to begin a gesture as you finish the line, then turn: “I think he’s over (point) there (turn)” It is so subtle, but it will get better quality picture and sound. Another common example of this is lines spoken in sotto (to oneself under the breath). It is common in real-life to say these lines with a head angled downwards and maybe pointed away, but in film this often leads to bad picture and sound. Sotto lines can be spoken without looking downwards, then you get your face on camera and the dialogue gets picked up clearly. 3. Speaking way too softly. I understand that there may be a good reason to speak in a very low volume during a scene; however, generally it is a good habit to project your voice a bit (even when whispering). The default should be a clear projected voice, and only go into whisper/mumble territory if you’ve been directed to do so. From a sound perspective, mixers are always trying to get the most volume out of target dialogue without capturing too much environmental noise. So, when an actor is exceptionally quiet, they need to turn everything up. This means that environmental sounds like HVAC, traffic, generators, etc. will also get turned up. So unless you love the sound of your soft whisper accompanied by the sweet sounds of a lawnmower down the street, you should speak up. 4. Not landing on your position and not being consistent with your performance. Of course you might need to make adjustments from take to take, or you might be asked to try something different by the director. Someone from the camera and sound department is nearly always listening to the director (even when they are talking to actors), so if the director tells you to do something different, generally the camera and sound department are ready for it. Missing your mark and being inconsistent becomes an issue when it is repetitive and you haven't been directed to change something. If you move differently from take to take, then it is impossible for the camera man, focus puller, and boom operator to anticipate your movements. As a result, you could have a great performance but it isn't captured properly because nobody knew what you were going to do from take to take. An experienced camera and sound department can handle some inconsistent movement, but an experienced actor will know not to put them in that position too often. 5. Be aware of the lav mic that is placed on you. Avoid hitting it, or hitting someone else’s whenever possible (especially over lines). Don’t mess with the mics that are placed on you, and notify someone from the sound department if a mic has slipped/fallen or needs adjusting. These are just a few little points from a soundguy that may help you get some more keepable takes when you’re on set. They are generally good habits to keep in mind, but of course each of these points can be forgotten if the director specifies something to the contrary. I wish all of you the best at your next gig/audition.
Is it really worth it ? by Acc4VeryNiceStuff • last post Oct 10th
Hi everyone. i'm 17 and currently live in Portugal(recently moved out). i'm a native french speaker and i'm currently learning Portuguese. My life project would be to finish my studies (i will be around 20) and get my diploma before going to Hollywood and become a professional actor. i want to finish my studies no matter what so i won't have any problems latter in life with jobs but i'm still wondering if going to Hollywood right after i get my diploma is worth it. at first i was 100% sure but now i don't know if it's gonna work or even if i'll like acting in big productions. maybe staying here a little bit more is the best option, what do you think ? ​
Offered a role that is pending SAG-AFTRA! by superrobotone • last post Oct 10th
I just started following my dream the beginning of this year then COVID hit. So im very excited to find work again! I was offered a supporting role through Actors Access! It shows they are pending SAG-AFTRA. Can anyone explain what that means? Thank you for your time in advance!
Best Jobs To Work At As An Actor? by ApprehensiveCity8 • last post Oct 10th
I currently work as a preschool teacher 8-4 M-F. What are some better options? Part time?
What are the most exciting types of movies to film? by YourMumsAVirgin69 • last post Oct 10th
This is more for the professional and successful actors of the sub, but what genre of movies have you found the most exciting/fun to film?
Voiceover auditions concerns.. . by PATTIE • last post Oct 9th
Hi fellow actors! I pray all is well. My name is Pattie. Im having a lot of hesitations about some of these voiceover auditions-- especially the ones that are somewhat legnthy. Have you guys been sending readings in their entirety, or just a portion? There are so many people trying…
What does a professional actor do whilst waiting for an agent to find them a role? by YourMumsAVirgin69 • last post Oct 9th
Do they continue training? Do they audition for things themselves?
Looking for actor in Seattle area by akaJoeAkira • last post Oct 9th
Hi all, I'm filmmaker working on my first short and I'm looking for actors in Seattle area. I don't have a preference for sex, gender or age, but looking for an actor thats mid 20s or younger. The basic story is a college student gets an ouija board, and begins to experience paranormal incidents. They begin to develop a drinking and drug problem so ots unclear if what's hes experiencing is real or influenced by his substance use.
Central Casting Article Deleted? by PinkPutty • last post Oct 9th
Why was that article posted about Central Casting’s issues with race and toxicity in the workplace deleted? It seems incredibly important to be aware of how Central Casting is subpar when it comes to helping their background actors, both with racism and workplace harassment. (The article describes how the company had ignored multiple complaints about sexual harassment/unethical working conditions on Sets) If I was beginning to look into background work I would want to have read that article so I was at least prepared to know what I was potentially going to deal with
Only one play I care about? by writeratwork94 • last post Oct 9th
Hello lovely actors! I've got a bit of an open-ended question here. 30-SECOND VERSION: Should you be in acting if you only \*really\* care about one show/role? Maybe it's not really acting I love, maybe this is about something else? Full version: So it occurred to me recently that in a way there's really only one play/role I care about (I'm only interested in stage acting - as much as I admire cinematic acting, it's not for me). There are other plays and roles that interest me, but I would forgo every other somewhat-dream-role I have to be in this one play, and if I got every other dream role I have but didn't get this one (or probably even if I was in the play but didn't get to be a lead), I would be deeply disappointed in my career, probably forever. I don't know how I would ever let go of it. Like, I've actually gotten to be in most of my dream shows (albeit not in the roles I wanted, but I'm okay with that), but all I can ever think about is this one other play. And it's not like I would even be orginating that role lol (and even then people don't remember the original actor's performance forever); I know I could do a great job at it but tons of other people have played it just as well as I could. So what would be the point...? :/ I don't think I would have gone into acting if not for this play. Basically I feel like I've put myself through all the torture that trying to become an actor entails just because of one show. Which seems insane, partly given the odds and partly because I'm sure no show could be as amazing as I've hyped this one up to be, so surely I've lost some perspective somewhere along the way? I've made a lot of wonderful friends through acting and grown a lot as a person and learned some new skills, and it's inspired me to take better care of myself physically, so it hasn't been a total loss. But at the same time, I can't stop thinking about the enormous amount of money I (like all of us here, I imagine) have put into training and headshots and commuting to auditions and on and on and on, and the job opportunities I've passed up for this, and how much better off I'd be financially if I saved that money instead. (Especially since I haven't gotten to be in a show in almost a year thanks to covid, so I'm still spending all the money on acting classes but without getting the fun of performing for a real live human audience lol. All of the bad and none of the good, basically. I'd like to take a break from training for awhile but I'm scared I'd lose my progress if I did. Plus I'm going to be thirty soon, so as a female the sands are running out, sadly. There's only so much sunscreen can do haha and I'm just not willing to consider facelifts or the like.) A director I worked with once told a story about how an actor he knew spent his entire life up to like age 45 working crappy jobs and living in crappy apartments, and then finally one night he became a last-minute replacement and got to open in his dream role on Broadway. I think the way this director told the story, the moral was meant to be "it's worth it". If it is for some people, I respect that. But for me I just couldn't see it... 20ish years of your life...? I sat there thinking "if it was me in that situation and I got my dream show/role after 20 years, how could it ever live up to how much I hyped it up?" I know so many actors who absolutely lose their minds if someone they know was in Les Mis or Phantom or Hamilton or Mean Girls or Six or Spongebob (even though the pay for the spongebob tour notoriously was absolute crap, especially for such a grueling work schedule), etc etc etc, like that's the greatest thing that could ever possibly happen to any human being, and I'm just not sure that makes sense to me. I'm beginning to wonder if this whole thing about this show isn't some weird psychological thing I need to work through that really isn't about acting deep down. I'm beginning to doubt if it's really a good idea for me to keep pursuing this. Especially with COVID having demolished the career prospects of many-if-not-most performing artists, possibly forever. :( Also I don't know if this level of obsession about something is good for my mental health? I've noticed I'm becoming very bitter - jealous of people who are better than me instead of admiring their hard work, resentful of actors who've had opportunities I didn't - and unfairly suspicious about why people got cast - "so and so must be sleeping with the director" etc etc - which is just not okay. Acting has made me a better person in many ways but a worse one in others. :/ (As far as performing as a hobby, I definitely want to keep doing that. But it's tricky because I live in a huge theatre city, so even the unpaid productions are chockablock with phenomenal out-of-work actors who have theatre arts degrees from the big schools or even have been on broadway. ><) Has anybody else been here? Any wisdom to impart? :) If you tortured yourself through this whole post - THANK YOU!!! <3 <3 <3 Note: I realize this post may sound a little like I've already made up my mind... I haven't. I'm just feeling a bit tired and quarantine has meant I haven't gotten to enjoy the adrenaline of performing for awhile, plus there won't be any performances for the foreseeable future - I'm in the U.S. - so things naturally take on a different light.
Non-Actor Here, I Have a Question About Technique and Confidence. by CityonFlameWithRock • last post Oct 9th
I'm not an actor and I'll try to keep this brief. Since I was a kid for what ever reason or another, I've had issues with confidence. My baseball coaches could see it, my hockey coaches, my team mates, college professors, employers, etc. I never feel like I am sure of myself. And I'm tired of feeling that way. So I here a lot fake it until you make it. I was watching the Soprano's episode were Aid signs Chrissy up for those acting for writers classes and it got me thinking. Could I learn to act like my favorite actors to build up confidence? Could I emulate Steve McQueen, Clint Eastwood, Denzel Washington, Brad Pitt or Kurt Russell to fake it until I make it. I was watching The Thing the other night and throughout the film Kurt Russell's character MacReady is so calm despite the situation and he's always in charge. How do you guys learn this?
How often do voice actresses use falsetto? by cherrycruise • last post Oct 9th
Hi, I'm pretty new to voice acting, and I want to get better at making my voice sound higher and younger. Whenever I listen to some voice actresses, I can't tell whether they're switching into falsetto to voice some characters or changing other elements of their voice. How often are female characters voiced in falsetto? Thanks for the help.