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Going back to school after Bachelor's (Theatre Arts BA)- has anyone ever done Conservatory AFTER Bachelor's, is it worth it? by vxronicasawyer  •  last post May 2nd

Hey all, I hope you're well and safe. This seems like the worst time to be thinking about school, but with all the free time I have on my hands... I'm graduating (hopefully) in December from a Theatre BA program at a SUNY School. I definitely enjoyed my program- lots of good acting foundations, great singing training, lots of history and academia that helped to broaden my understanding of the craft, and more wise professors that I consider mentor-figures than I can count on one hand. Sounds amazing, right? Well, there's only so much a BA program, especially one that's so HUGE like mine is, can give me. Sometimes, individualized attention and opportunities are... fought very hard for, and I didn't know how to fight for it until my junior year. I actually have more theatre tech experience than acting experience (I think that having multiple interests got me pigeon-holed outside of acting a bit, which I understand), which is lovely when I consider the amount of gigs I can get that are still in this industry with that unexpected knowledge gained in this program- I really do love my program and hesitate to say anything bad about it, if you couldn't tell. Still, I think it's only a start for me. Our program is not as... rigorous as I needed it to be. I've been looking at, instead of Master's programs, which are more money than I ever could afford, some Conservatory programs, which are still expensive, but they more realistically match my goal- less time sitting, more time doing, a variety of electives to get me immersed in what I can expect to come at me as an actor, and a recognizable name is pretty important to me, too- my school's current program is still pretty up-and-coming (compare my education to a Carnegie Mellon graduate, and I'm having laps run around me every day). I spent more time looking and less time sleeping last night at programs like Lee Strasburg Institute and Stella Adler Studio of Acting (I'm an NYC native, for context, so I have my pick of any conservatory next to Broadway while not even needing to find an apartment), and interestingly enough, I've also been looking at the Gaiety School of Acting. I have family in Ireland, and that international education might be something that sets me apart from the rest, while still giving me the education I'm looking for and being able to come from a more recognizable name than SUNY \[Redacted\]. I also don't want to dump more than 2 years into this endeavor (it sucks that Stella Adlers's program is 3 years), especially after taking an extra semester (or two, we'll see how the health crisis plays out), to finish this first degree. This isn't really a step that I've seen people take that often, though. I can't think of any of my school's alumni that haven't either gotten straight to working, or just went to straight up grad school. I just want to make sure that I'm not regressing myself by doing this- maybe these programs are totally not fit for someone who already has a Bachelor's, maybe they are, I don't know. I'm turning to the void called Reddit in hopes that maybe someone has enough spare time on their hands to want to chat about this?

How do I use my strong industry connections for good? by twinklypen  •  last post May 2nd

So I am a 19 year old female. I wanted to be an actress since I was 7 but struggled with crippling anxiety until very recently, I basically figured out how to deal with it and I would say I have very little anxiety now. I design clothes and just opened a label that does VERY well. Dropped out of college because of it. I have always been an artist. Mainly writing and designing. I figured it is now time to start my long term acting dream that I have tried to ignore but can't anymore. I have always done theatre and acting classes but was always too scared to jump right into the industry. Basically did not feel ready until now. So, my dad is a pretty successful actor. I would say most of you would know the names of things he has starred in, I am not trying to mooch off his success, that is all him and i have nothing to do with that. Some of his best friends are high up A-Listers that pretty much all of you would know. My mom was a top agent for years until they got married. I am not bragging and I would NEVER talk about this if I didn't have a reason too. I think I have a very natural acting ability. I have been insecure as hell all my life and never felt good at anything or good enough, but when I tried acting for the first time it came so natural to me. It was the first time I felt i could actually do something. Both my parents have said I was going to be an actor, same with their friends and I dismissed it and said no because I was scared. Since isolation ALL I have been doing is self tapes, reading and learning about it and it has grown my passion so much. I finally feel ready and feel like I was honestly born to do it. People always tell me "use your connections" but I don't know how or what that means. I also want to be separated from my father if I get a successful career out of it and I don't want people to think I did not work hard and just got it handed to me. I can not decide if I just want to do it completely solo or if that is not taking advantage of my connections. Please, what would you all do in my situation. anything helps really.

Burn out or Lost Passion? Help! by iLikeplays  •  last post May 2nd

Hello everyone! So basically I am pretty young, 15 years old. I discovered acting when I was like 12 and ever since I've wanted to become an actor. I want to go to college and study acting there. For some reason, lately, I have been feeling down about acting. Doing the work doesn't really seem fun. I still get that hint of excitement, but not for too long. I don't know what's wrong. I'm so worried about not being good. Should I quit acting all together? I'm confused and I don't want to, but I feel I've just lost the excitement I used to have. Is it just a burnout, should I take a break? Please help. Hope that makes sense!

Summer Online Classes available by S_Gertie  •  last post May 2nd

I wanted to let people know, since that is a common question right now. The Actors School is offering online classes this summer. The school is based in Austin, Texas, but the online format means that it shouldn't matter too much where you live. https://theactorsschool.org/index.php/adult-summer-classes-2020/ I have taken several of their classes in person before and enjoy the instructors. It isn't a big-name school, but that also means the cost is less. Most of the teachers use a Meisner approach.

Scammers by Movie-Connoisseur  •  last post May 2nd

I have seen many posts and have noticed many scams in the acting business. It’s honestly really sad to see many people trying to scam clueless actors into their bs. Could we possibly dedicate this post to commenting scammers to stay clear of and people to trust? I’m not looking for karma. I just want to hear some other peoples experience with services provides by industry professionals that are either scammers or people to trust. Thanks

Looking for acting resources by Ramoach  •  last post May 2nd

Hey guys, Since I'm stuck inside with no acting prospects on the horizon I thought it might be a good idea to learn up on some stuff. Does anyone know any free/cheap online courses or just anything that you think an actor should learn about? Cheers and I wish you all the best roles in all the best shows

Can an undocumented get into the Industry? by JosephHiller9  •  last post May 2nd

Hello everyone, this question it's for a friend of mine, who sadly doesn't have documents in the US. He is from Spain and he has a good experience in acting, he is good looking and a great actor. I offered myself to help him, and the first thing that is essential, it's to get him sign up in an agency, he actually explained to me that he could do the acting for free, he only wants to act because he really loves it. I am not quite sure that he could get accepted without documents, because when i was accepted in a film, they asked me for my SS#, you know for getting pay, so should i tell him that he has hope?

Anime Voice Acting?? by Dcal11  •  last post May 2nd

Since I began my VO journey a little under a year ago, I’ve always thought it would be interesting to break into anime dubbing with a company like Funimation. I understand that getting into anime dubbing is harder than it sounds and many young aspiring voice actors get into the business specifically because they want to be in Anime. However, I live in Houston Texas, which I hear is a great place for Anime dubbing. Does anyone have any experience in the field, or have any advice on how I could go about working with these companies?

Crying on command by ronanmcdo  •  last post May 1st

I was wondering if you guys have any tips on how to cry on command, like is there a technique actors use?

Stranger Things made me want to become an actor again by nikenotnikey  •  last post May 1st

Backstory: I’m a 15 year old with really nothing next to my name in acting, save for some leads in school productions, and I’d really wanted to become an actor until around 2 years ago. I think it was my other studies, or maybe something along those lines, that had made me lose focus, and really, I’d lost all interest. Well, now, after watching the show for the first time, it’s almost as if something inside me has clicked. The characterisation, the production, every single thing about it is eerie and beautiful. It made me want to be a part of that industry reallyyyyyy badly. So badly in fact, I’m now ready to start grinding as hard as possible to become an actor, and my dream now is to make it big. This show has given me that motivation. Thanks so much to Stranger Things, the TV show that’s so much more to me.

Terry Chen is a fantastic actor. by Triskan  •  last post May 1st

How can internationals get themselves in the audition rooms in the first place by Lour-55  •  last post May 1st

Hello everyone, I hope you are safe and healthy. So, I was wondering. How can international actors with no representation get into auditions in the first place. Internationals can't audition without a work visa and they can't get a work visa unless they get a job that sponsors it. This loop hole is insane and a real killer. How can I get a director to see me if I can't even get into the room. Please, help. I need all the information I could get

Do I have to move to LA to become a voice actor?? by Dangus777  •  last post May 1st

I live in Arkansas

I want to attend an acting school but am not sure what I need by 375845019272  •  last post May 1st

I really want to attend Elizabeth Mestnik's acting studio to join the program for studying Meisner's technique. I have absolutely zero experience in acting. No resume, nothing to even put on a resume, etc. I really want to go to this acting studio to not only learn but also to gain some sort of experience and some confidence to comfortable with acting in front of people. I can say that I'm 100% it's what I want to pursue even though I know that right no I'm probably not very good at it. I mean I haven't even performed ANYTHING in front of anyone besides myself to even get some feedback. Sometimes even just doing any acting exercises alone leaves me embarrassed in a way. I'm afraid of the neighbors hearing me so I never let myself go. What advice can you other actresses / actors give me? I'm a woman btw. What can I do to learn on my own for the time being? I have a brother that I could perform for. And how about the acting school. Would I even have a chance of being accepted if I applied? What would I even need to be accepted into her acting studio?? Anything advice or info would be greatly appreciated.

Any Tips for Auditions/Interviews (Applying to MA and One Year FT Drama Schools in the UK)? by ohpandanium  •  last post May 1st

Hey actor friends! A bit of background...I am an American actor who moved to the UK with my partner while he completes a PhD program. I was taking regular part-time classes in the Southeast and had an agent in the Southeast region of the US. I was starting to get bigger and more exciting auditions before we moved. Since I have been here (only 5 mos now) I have connected with the acting community around Oxford, Reading and London a bit and have done a few projects, but it's been harder with the lockdown and the halt on projects. I had an audition for a BBC3 show cancelled due to Covid-19. :( I was excited because it was the first bigger-ish thing I had gotten since I moved here. I do not have an agent in the UK or a Spotlight because I don't have a FT degree or enough qualifying projects (so says Spotlight). However, I have decided to get a bit more serious about my training and my acting career in general so I have applied to a few full-time one year and MA in Acting for Screen programs in London. I have auditions coming up for two different schools (online because obviously) and I want this so much, but it is quite competitive and I am hella nervous. Does anyone here have tips for auditions and interviews at ISSA and RCSSD or just audition advice in general for drama schools in the UK?

1st Time Actors w/ Pro's - TORINAOSHI Ep2 第2話 【日本語/ENG】 by powhana1997  •  last post May 1st

IMDb Rejecting To Add Your Film? I Can Help You Get It Approved In Just A Few Hours. by Michael Johnson  •  last post May 1st

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Do major agencies (CAA, WME, UTA) use resumes for auditions? by throwaway581387  •  last post May 1st

When an actor repped at a major agency (CAA, WME, UTA) is sent on auditions do the agents send the casting director a resume or do they just go in and audition with just a headshot. I would think that at that level, just being repped by one of them would suffice enough for a resume.

IMDb Rejecting To Add Your Film? I Can Help You Get It Approved In Just A Few Hours. by Michael Johnson  •  last post May 1st

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My unexpected start in voice acting! by StephenRoe  •  last post Apr 30th

Last year I moved to Seattle and started taking acting classes, doing stand up, and some other endeavors, with the long term goal of making a living by not sitting in a cubicle. While taking acting classes I found out quickly that voice actors take acting classes to improve their craft. I also had an encounter with the the late Rick May last November - I accidentally walked in on his voice acting class. Afterward, I apologized and he encouraged me to take his class (he was so nice). However at that time VO training was not on my radar. Fast forward to the apocalyptic present. Acting class and my first Improv class has been postponed, but my first acting gig unexpectedly ended up being a lead VO for a video game short film (RDRO). And with the lockdown, I’m only able to take a VO class via Zoom. Something clicked in me and I realized that I have the essential recording equipment, PLUS I’m in Seattle - a giant hub for video game development that reaches out to the same network I’m getting into for talent. I’m all in! I love video games! Am I on the right track? What else could I be doing to build my skill and resume? I know this is a patience game. -