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Comparison: Mental Health for Actors by badatdirexons  •  last post Nov 12th

I hope this discussion will be relevant to more than just me. I’ve been pretty down in the dumps lately and wanted to ask: How do you all keep from comparing yourself to huge actors? I find it impossible to stop myself from getting discouraged when I see actors my age and younger getting rave reviews on their work and getting awards buzz. It breaks my heart knowing that I’ll never reach the level of respect and work of these actors since it’s such a crazy industry and there are hundreds of thousands of us trying to get in. How do you all shut out the noise and find productive ways to channel this energy and keep moving forward? You all are amazing, thank you for reading.

What acting classes do working film/tv actors attend (nyc)? by Bryguy5556  •  last post Nov 12th

If most actors, not famous stars but working film/tv actors continue to take acting classes, which classes do they attend in nyc? Do they just do private coaching? If so, who do they work with? I just find it intriguing that most acting classes I’ve attended only include actors who are at the early stages of their career.

As a beginner, what equipment deals should I be looking out for this black Friday/cyber Monday? by KMeech1969  •  last post Nov 11th

I've been looking at getting into voice acting for a while now but haven't actually bought any equipment yet. With black Friday and cyber Monday approaching I figured it would be a good time to start buying some of the necessary equipment. What sort of equipment would you recommend I look at purchasing as a beginner voice actor? General equipment etc but if there are any brands you recommend then please share! Thanks!

What should my next step be? by dreambig636  •  last post Nov 11th

I've always wanted to become an actor but, if I'm show being honest, for at least the last 13 years, I've never really pushed myself as hard as I should to become this. I'm 27 years old now (which I'm told is still pretty young) and throughout the last few months since june, I really have changed things round. Specifically, I managed to get a professional showreel done, I updated my headshots last week, and I recently finished performing a theatre show that inspirational to others. I performed another smaller theatre show after that, and other than all of this even though I have REALLY pursued it as much as I should have, I can still say that I've performed various productions throughout the last 13 years. The only thing I don't have, is a voice reel. Lately I've been trying to go for acting jobs mainly, through mandy.com but haven't managed to get any yet. I've tried messaging casting directors through mandy too but haven't recieved any, interested in meeting me. So with all of this in mind, what should my next step be?

Friendly reminder that it's okay to use modern translation guides when working with period texts by oblivionkiss  •  last post Nov 11th

I'm sure all of us, at one time or another, have felt overwhelmed by the idea of performing or reading texts with historical language. Texts by playwrights like Shakespeare, Euripides, Congreve, and their contemporaries can seem like behemoths when you begin working on them. Their language can seem so unfamiliar and alien. Luckily, companies like SparkNotes have taken it upon themselves to try and alleviate this problem by creating versions of the plays in which the original text is side-by-side with a contemporary version written in modern language. These are usually provided line-by-line directly, so there's no confusion with what each line is referring to. While these are typically marketed to students, these guides are also great resources for actors who are studying and performing these texts and who might be struggling to fully understand their characters due to the difficult language contained therein. However, I've seen a lot of actors turn their noses up at the idea of using these as a resource. They insist that they're useless and that the only option is to force yourself to understand the texts as they were originally written. While there's definitely merit and it can be extremely helpful (and in fact I highly recommend it) to learn the classical language in order to understand the text, the idea that you're somehow inferior because you choose to utilize these resources in your study of the show is ridiculous. Everyone works differently and while some actors find it more helpful to decipher the text as written on their own, many others find it overwhelming and benefit greatly from using contemporary resources to learn the show. So yeah, in short, don't be a dick to actors who use No Fear Shakespeare et al. Everyone works differently and just because you're knowledgeable about the language doesn't make actors who aren't inferior.

IMDB Profile Picture on Social Media Links by David John Clark  •  last post Nov 11th

I cannot find an answer anywhere, hoping some of you clever people might know the answer. When posting your imdb page to social media, it comes up with a profile pic. Mine currently displays an old photo, not the main photo from IMDB. Does anyone know why and/or how to change it to show the latest main shot? I've attached a comparison shot, left side is the social media link and the right side is my IMDB page.

VOICE ACTORS NEED FOR SCI-FI SHORT FILM by RAWM_FILM  •  last post Nov 11th

Hi Voice Actors, I am currently working on a short film and I’m looking for a couple of voice over actors to read some lines for a pivotal scene. The dialogue would be similar to news alerts/broadcasters (similar to breaking news alerts).  No preference between male or female, but would prefer someone with a British accent. This would be unpaid work, but you will be credited on the films credits. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, drop me a message on here and I can discuss further details about this project. Thanks

New Karmalicity Pro Extension on Chrome by Ozzie Stewart  •  last post Nov 11th

Hey guys: Anyone found the Karmalicity Pro Extension on the Chrome list? Haven't been able to activate the new program because of this.

You guys know any youtube channels whose focus is to interview actors about roles/performances/their acting/craft? by JohnTheRegularPerson  •  last post Nov 11th

..as oposed to late night shows interview model/more trivial/personal stuff?

Instagram Like and Follow by Hawley Penfold  •  last post Nov 11th

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What sites or resources for a young actor. by Flight14151617  •  last post Nov 11th

I’ve been noticing on a lot of the sites I go on for auditions the main demographic is mid to late 20’s onwards with the exception of the child age. Is that just how it is, or are there other resources out there specifically for the 18-20 spectrum? Thanks

I need tips for being an inspector in a murder mystery party. by GovernorofLife  •  last post Nov 10th

So in a couple of weeks me and a few other actors are going to be attending this murder mystery event along with other non actors who have to guess the murderer as well as guess who the actors are. As the inspector I know exactly who the murderer is and how they did it. What I need help with is how to really communicate with others. I’m not the best at improv but think this a great learning opportunity. My idea is to talk to others like I’m meeting them for the first time like say what they do for a living, how they know the person who died, talk to the non actors and say I suspect them or someone else. I don’t know what else to do. I’m not the best with talking with people I’ve just met so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

any foreign actors working in the United States? how was the O1 visa process and can you tell me about any hardships you’ve gone through whether it be industry related because of the visa or just acquiring the visa in general? by PixelatedNumbers  •  last post Nov 10th

I’m planning on studying acting in university and pursuing an acting career after, but I just wanted to make sure of things since i’m not American.

Why is some acting so far from what real people act like? by dungeion  •  last post Nov 10th

How could pretending turn into something so far from reality? I love actors, this isn't hate. But how is something like this just accepted as a final production, does nobody care or is a lack of realism a style..? I'd give an example but I don't want to be rude, of course. I LOVE ACTORS PS: not talking about comedy or scifi or fantasy.

Rules and ways of joining SAG? Also contract questions. by OsageOne  •  last post Nov 10th

My wife is being cast as background on a show at a major studio. But sort of specific background. They have her filming for 4 days, for one episode, as the assistant to one of the main characters, who happens to be a very big name actor. BUT so far no lines or anything, though she is getting a voucher for each day. We know that there has been a little talk of bringing her back for later episodes in the same role, and that down the road she may even get a line or two. Please tell me if I’m wrong, but once/if she gets a line is that not when they have to offer her an actual contract and she is no longer background? And they pay the union dues as well? This is all slightly confusing haha, so any help on how this may work would be greatly appreciated!

Voice Actor by Pattihanno  •  last post Nov 10th

Go Bag by curtisclone  •  last post Nov 10th

What do you bring to set each time to make sure you are prepared, regardless of being an extra or featured actor? Things that come to mind is: book, chapstick, water bottle, ...what else?

Is it possible to over-rehearse? by Ahmed11105  •  last post Nov 9th

For some scripts, an actor/actress has to be very sensitive right? So would too much rehearsing desensitise them from the emotional impact of the scene. Reason I’m asking this is because the more we’re exposed to something, the less sensitive we become to it. For example, a sad scene in a movie is massively impactful the first few times you see it in comparison to the 100th (I’m exaggerating), which at that point just becomes an image on the screen rather than an experience. Just want to hear people’s thoughts on this and how they would go about it.