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HELP! How would YOU invest a large sum of money (70-75k) into acting? (+ is drama school worth it) by actingthrowawayx • last post Sep 23rd
I'm moving to the UK with a family member this December (I'm only 16) and I've been wondering about going to a drama school. Is it really "worth it"? I have other things in my resume (so going to a drama school for only the sake of having at least one line in my resume isn't necessary) and have a family connection to a UK agent from one of the "bigger" agencies (would obviously prefer to not name the agency). I'm very serious about acting and I've been performing in different community theaters and seeking lessons ever since i was around 12. Unfortunately there are barely any resources/opportunities to become better at the craft for teens/kids in my country so despite all of my efforts i still don't consider myself "ready" to start seriously auditioning in a bigger market immediately. I wouldn't describe my acting as bad at all but i know that i have potential to do much better. I really want to attend more acting classes/workshops and I'll have the chance to do that in the UK but I've been wondering whether that could be "enough" (given the fact that i have NO IDEA what serious, traditional acting classes are like, there aren't even any in here). Would going to a drama school first be better in your opinion? I have around 75k$ in my trust fund so i won't go through the burden of taking student loans and working 3984234 jobs to pay them off if i do decide to get a degree in acting in one of the more expensive schools like RADA but i feel like wasting so much money (around 40k$ depending on the drama schools) on something that could be learned outside of drama school for much cheaper is ridiculous. My family may be well-off but that doesn't mean that i should be spending money like an idiot, plus i don't want to be asking my parents for money outside the ones in my trust fund after i turn 18. I could spend these 40k on rent for around 3 years or invest them into something that will "boost" my career much more than a degree will. On the other hand 3-year full-time programs may be better than normal acting classes from the perspective of you making much more improvement in a shorter amount of time because all you're doing all day long is act as opposed to attending a couple of classes a week. Once again though, i really have no idea due to my lack of firsthand experience with "normal classes" so any kind of insight would be helpful. In terms of my resume - i have 1 series regular role, 2 guest star roles, 1 indie film role and plenty of amateur theater work. I know that it's not anything "too impressive", but it's still better than nothing, especially for an aspiring actress. Also, me already having some work in my resume is not my only advantage. I have a quite mature-looking and objectively attractive face (despite being only 16) so i could comfortably go for both teen and more "mature" roles. Plus i have a traditionally thin body so my look is very marketable. Despite the UK industry not caring about "looks" as obsessively as Hollywood does, i also have the trendy "big lips, small nose and light almond cat-eyes" IG girl look that most of the general public is obsessed with nowadays (no, i don't have any surgeries so it does actually look natural)+ As i already mentioned i have connections that could help me get genuinely good representation easily. The thing is though, I've never wanted to be "a star", i genuinely want to become a SERIOUS actress, despite having it much easier than 99% of the working actors in the industry, therefore i want to improve my acting as much as possible. What would YOU do if you were in my position? How would you invest said money? Will you seek an agent first or take a year or two (or even three) to improve your skills beforehand and get a backup degree for a career outside of acting? What's the FIRST thing you would do after arriving in the UK (asides from getting some better quality headshots)?
SAG reinitiation by Anubidayz • last post Sep 23rd
So I was a child actor, but I stopped working during High School and never paid my dues during that period. According to my dues statement, my membership was terminated earlier this year. Does that mean I am non-union or am I SAG-E? Am I subject to rule 1 still? Would be awesome if someone knew the answer.
Check out this interview with Tom Schalk by APrettyNormalPodcast • last post Sep 23rd
Got the chance to speak to a voice actor about the industry, sub vs dub in anime and even got to do a little voice acting at the end! check it out https://www.podbean.com/ea/pb-e37nr-c08237
Can anyone suggest a good Wordpress theme for my website? I'm dumb. by ronton • last post Sep 23rd
Hey folks! I'm looking to build a website for my voice acting, and have already purchased a domain, as well as hosting through Wordpress. However, I'm not the most design-savvy (or particularly computer-savvy) and I'm having trouble deciding on a theme that will suit my needs (and importantly, be easy to use). Does anyone have any suggestions as to a theme that's easy to customize for voice acting? Or even just any tips on building the website? I've looked at a few voice actor websites that I liked, but wasn't able to figure out how they were made. Thanks!
looking for non native english female voice for short VO by jacksachs • last post Sep 23rd
Hi! as the title suggests i am looking for a non native english speaking female voice actress to help me finish the film i have been working on for a year. the film itself is a mixture of film and 3D motion graphics and the voice over is a poem that was created using a machine learning algorithm, trained on recollections of dreams which were collected online (if that makes any sense). it is roughly 3 minutes long but there is not speaking throughout. in short it is a semi abstract poem. the combination of the film and the voiceover are quite dream-like / floaty - so i'm looking for the voiceover to reflect this. im looking for something thats not typically \*voice acting\*, something more conversational and non theatrical . the piece is personally funded and 100% non commercial - i am open to hear about your rates but i'm afraid i wont be able to pay industry standard. please get me on [hello@jacksachs.co.uk](mailto:hello@jacksachs.co.uk) or reply here! if possible, a reading of the following sentence would be great in your response \*I used to have a recurring dream of a sunday at the bottom of the ocean\* i hope we can work together :-) Jack
Finding Breakdowns Without an Agent by GO_1313 • last post Sep 22nd
I live in the southeast, have one credited TV speaking role to my name (on a nonunion cable docudrama), am SAG-eligible, and have a paid membership to Actors Access, but I was wondering why this website was considered so essential when the amount of breakdowns I was seeing were still...
(Screen) acting opportunities in Vienna by TJmyDAY • last post Sep 22nd
Hi! Vienna is such a cultural city but how is the acting industry for international actors (not speaking German - yet)? Any advice where to find out about the castings or seek opportunities (in particular for screen acting)? Any great places to do workshops? Thanks!
Learning accents without a dialect coach? by xpurplelightx • last post Sep 22nd
Is there ANY way cheap to learn different accents on your own? I find it hard to believe that all aspiring actors can afford a dialect coach and whatnot.
Any interviews similar to this one? by tyler35855 • last post Sep 22nd
https://youtu.be/u2JLRtWlq0o This is kind of a niche question... But I recently watched this conversation between Megan Fox and Diablo Cody where they talk about the filming and release of Jennifers Body (2009) Are there any other conversations (videos/podcasts (etc.), Where actors, directors, writers, producers, talk about the making of a film? and also about the release, critical reception, etc. Something that gets into detail about the behind the scenes aspects of filmmaking and Hollywood.
What are your recommendations for firearm courses for actors in LA? by girlonthespectrum • last post Sep 22nd
LA/Actors/Housing by CuspChaser111 • last post Sep 22nd
Hi guys, I’m making the move to La soon and I was wondering what advice you have on finding housing - especially actor friendly housing ? I’m happy to sublet and I’ve been saving up. Any sites to use or avoid is very helpful. Thanks!
Actors: Do you make restaurant reservations for after the opening night of a show? by Robert_de_Saint_Loup • last post Sep 22nd
The cultural system of practices generated by the theatre going public and those who work in the theatre can differ quite greatly. On the one hand, the factions of society who visit the theatre the most; either through subscription packages, memberships, are just for pleasure, are also the factions of society with the disposable income and cultural capital to attend the theatre and develop an interest in theatre attending. On the case of actors, my experience with them (I live in NYC and have many actor friends) have made see that actors differ quite greatly in lifestyle and cultural practices than the patrons of the theatre. The latter being more disposed to attend a play and then go to a restaurant with their entourage while the former will typically go to a bar or a friend’s apartment for drinks. Now this practice of ‘going to a restaurant after the theatre’ is something that dates quite back to the 1700s when many of the aristocrats will see a play in London and then attend a dinner at their country club or other type of club. Following this, we also see that in France and Italy, it was common in the 1800s for the wealthy patrons to attend a play or an opera and end their evening at the restaurant of the hotel they are staying in or perhaps an extravagant restaurant in town. The case of actors, even when they go to see plays themselves (the play of a friend for example) they still typically have preferences to bars and cafes over restaurants. The example, I can show is that in Midtown Manhattan; it is quite common for patrons of the theatre to make reservations at Carmines, Cafe Un Deux Trois, Russian Samovar, and all the trattorias and Italian restaurants among the theatre district. Am I being closed minded or is there also a practice of making reservations to a restaurant after a show for actors? If not, why is it that the theatre going public and the theatre workers have such different lifestyles and cultural dispositions despite sharing a unique space and appreciation.
Where Do Actors Find Good Casting Calls? by dulcet10 • last post Sep 22nd
I feel like I read about actors finding big roles online. I recently read Finn Wolfhard saw the Stranger Things casting call online, Sierra Capri from On My Block on Netflix said the same, and so did Mena Massoud for Aladdin. So my question is: where do actors find these casting calls? I look at Backstage and Actor's Access frequently but nothing like those roles ever pop up.
Building “Instagram” for actors? by discowhale • last post Sep 22nd
Hi guys! Wanted some thoughts on this. Not new to acting necessarily. Been pounding the pavement for a while. But one thing that has changed with the business is Instagram. I mostly do comedy and am trying to build my following on that. And I’m trying to reach a bigger audience and get more followers....but REAL followers. I have a little over 1K...and have been told I need something close to 10K to get more “attention”. This all feels silly to me. But I guess it’s a thing now. Anyone have any tips for building your Instagram in an authentic way?
With all due deference to rule 6, I am looking to hire a Drama Teacher either in China, or willing to relocate to China (Beijing) by l_Dont_Get_Sarcasm • last post Sep 22nd
My school has been running a LAMDA course for a couple of years with some encouraging results. We focus mainly on Poetry and prose, public speaking and performing arts in our LAMDA course in addition to teaching STEM, ESL and music among other things. The LAMDA course has so far been run by myself and my colleagues for the past few seasons, but we are not actors, so in order to expand the project I'm looking to hire someone who knows a bit more about performing arts, preferably with a solid background in English Literature. I will be upfront: Pros: Good salary. New hires can expect to earn between 20-25K RMB per month. (please consult google for local currency) Excellent students. almost all of them are Chinese, but they are International school students, so there is usually not much need to work on their English. Students are aged around 6-18. Good campuses/Location. The lessons are taught between 3 separate campuses in the Shunyi district of Beijing. The whole area is brand new and very clean/modern. There are lots of international schools here, so a great place for foreigners to live. The Cons: The school is a training centre, so most of our students come to us at evenings and weekends, so you will work some antisocial hours, though the workload isn't especially high. The school is located in Shunyi, this is a nice area but it is a long way from the city centre and about 1 hour away from the fun parts of beijing by taxi. (about 20 mins from the airport) The staff are insane. I mean this in the nicest possible way, but they are extremely disorganized and clueless. This doesn't always have a huge effect on the teacher's work, but is a hurdle on occasion. The ideal applicant will focus mainly on teaching various topics, but mostly LAMDA, with an occasional ESL or other classes depending on their abilities. They will help with the tracking and management of student goals and participate in occasional public speaking and performance events in support of the students. Some teaching experience and a degree is necessary for Visas. Please feel free to PM me if you are interested. EDIT: Beijing is also a great place to land some pretty random and obscure acting roles if you don't mind appearing in commercials for fruit cups.
Smart characters to study for reference by Elkku26 • last post Sep 22nd
I'm a young beginner actor with a few small projects under my belt, and I have a role coming up where I need to act smart/calculative. Do you have any suggestions for characters to study to get an idea for what I should do? Preferably something that's easy to find.
DO METHOD ACTING OR DON’T DO METHOD ACTING?! by ChrisMilesShow • last post Sep 21st
In my opinion, I kinda don’t think it’s necessary as most the actors you see today are not method actors. Though we have some and though their roles are great, I’ve seen far more great roles with actors who do not take the method acting approach. What do you think. “To method or not to method?”
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WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE ACTORS??? by TheActorIan • last post Sep 21st
Man or woman who is your favorite? Also why? It seems to me like most actors have their favorites, but they don’t have a real reason why. Is it their believability, work ethic, transformation, or what? Lol. Why are they your favorites?
Social media influencer vs. Film/Tv actor by tyler35855 • last post Sep 21st
I was recently having a discussion with a fellow actor, and he brought up an interesting observation. He believes that there are less "wannabe" Film & Tv actors, and more people wanting to be Social Media "Influencers". He thinks that the current generation is more inclined to chase fame through social media. Less film & tv actors, potentially less competition. More competition through social media. Less appeal in film and tv. Im not sure if I believe this to be true, I just thought the observation is interesting. A good conversation starter.