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I’m tired of being surrounded by unprofessionals and being disrespected, this all feels impossible to progress by intothevortex87 • last post Aug 20th
I had an audition at 1pm, the guy rolls in at 1:30. I was gone already, becuase professionals don’t do shit like that. He sends me a deuchey text message. Seriously? I didn’t even respond. I’m so tired of this crap. How am I ever supposed to progress in this “industry” if this is how people behave? I refuse to audition for free work anymore, and I refuse to self tape for ULB stuff because it just feels so demeaning. I just want to work with professionals, people that have consideration and respect for others time and effort, and respect the fact that I’m a trained actor that cares about my craft. All I get are bullshit auditions from self submissions, my agents don’t even get me professional stuff. What is the point? This isn’t fun, I’m not progressing, it all just feels like a waste of time. I don’t even know what to do anymore.
Examples of the more representational, less naturalistic style of old Hollywood acting by Thus_Spake_Moi • last post Aug 20th
I’m a filmmaker in pre-production for my first picture, not an actor, but obviously acting is somewhat integral to what I’m doing. In the context of my work, I do not like the more naturalistic Stanislavski influenced style, what I’m going for is the more representational acting that we see in old Hollywood, for instance. My problem is that I can’t find the words to express this, the best that I could come with is “you’re playing [character], not *being* [character]” but that can be easily misinterpreted to mean “be unconvincing” or that I’m going for a Brechtian distancing effect, which isn’t really what I want. So I’ve decided to just demonstrate what I mean by an example, but I am having a bit of difficulty separating my favorite examples of old Hollywood style acting from the best examples of what I’m talking about, so if you could name some I would greatly appreciate that. Thank you.
Emmy Nominated Actors Teach You How to Make it in Hollywood | Vanity Fair by AllOpposed • last post Aug 20th
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSckE656BdQ&frags=pl%2Cwn](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSckE656BdQ&frags=pl%2Cwn)
How do you sign with a major hollywood agency (CAA, WME...)? by actingstarterpack • last post Aug 20th
I'm thinking of United Talent or William Morris. I am not at all in a place to sign up with them. I want to know how the procedure works. A friend of a friend if a friend signed up with CAA. Her resume wasn't huge. She had a few principal or supporting role each year since 2017. Maybe 10 credits total. She is not American, so she must have been able to get an O-Visa somehow. I tried messaging her to ask her some questions, but she didn't respond. That is why I am posting on here. How did it happen to you or someone you know? Is emailing them directly with a good resume and demo reel enough? I want to keep this post broad and open ended, so comment anything that might be relevant. I am super curious about this.
What Are You Working On? - Aug 20 by AutoModerator • last post Aug 20th
Let everyone know what you're working on right now. Post links to webseries, plays, clips, anything you want. Promote your own work and see what everyone else is doing. Even if you just had a great audition, let us know about it.
Training for spontaneous reactions? by aaronag • last post Aug 20th
I was wondering how actors trained for spontaneous reactions (laughing, crying, etc.), without making it appear forced. Or is it a quality some people have a better knack for than others?
How do you use deliberate practice as an actor? by _xmb • last post Aug 19th
I've read a lot of books on learning that say the way to get good at something is to use deliberate practice. My question is how do you apply this to a more objective skill like acting?
Whats my type? by Lovejenlove • last post Aug 19th
I have an idea about the "types" I can play/ want to highlight for my reel, but I want a complete stranger's opinion based on first look. I've heard SAG organizes some sessions where you can just stand quietly in front of other actors and they'll write down what type they see in you, so I thought I'd try it here. Thanks! (This is not my headshot; just a candid) https://i.redd.it/p01cp2bv43h11.jpg
Former Crisis Actor Talks about Sandy Hook by teraskasi1 • last post Aug 19th
[https://www.real.video/5809064740001](https://www.real.video/5809064740001) I went to the Crisis Actors website to join the cast in 2013 and my application was accepted. After posting a few comments exposing the hoax I was suddenly banned. This video includes a telling scene where Robbie Parker is seen smiling and grinning to the audience immediately before he puts his actor skills in character to portray a father who's child was allegedly shot to death the previous day. Masonic symbolism in this scene is unmistakable. Sandy Hook - David Wheeler Exposed as Actor and Fake FBI Sniper [https://www.real.video/5807994769001](https://www.real.video/5807994769001) FBI RECORDS SHOW NO DEATHS AT SANDY HOOK (Barry Soetoro) [https://www.real.video/5811116770001](https://www.real.video/5811116770001) Social Security Records Reveal No Deaths at Sandy Hook [https://www.real.video/5811119567001](https://www.real.video/5811119567001) Sandy Hook Update 2018: Jim Fetzer on Brian Ruhe Show [https://www.real.video/5811133737001](https://www.real.video/5811133737001) This high resolution video provides fresh and expanded insight into a major capstone event and Psychological operation intended to deceive the American people on the need for gun control. These PsyOps too frequently play on the emotions of the public by using children as the target of staged shooting violence.
Contrasting Monologues - All My Sons / Breadcrumbs by mcdonnellfilms • last post Aug 19th
Got a role in a short now I found it's a trailer. I feel cheated. by kaeladurden • last post Aug 18th
Hey guys! So last month I got an email that said I had been recommended for a role in a short film. I was really excited and I read the script and it was kinda weird but would be good for my reel. The footage is unlike anything else I have so I accepted the role without pay, which I haven't had go do in years. Apparently one of my friends from a few years back recommended me when the first actress dropped out. Tonight was a rehearsal with an updated script and ... the director asked us if we had any questions and a costar asked about a line that was odd and the director let slip that the only people who would see the "short" would be investors who had already read the feature length script... the short isn't even a short, it's a trailer... granted it's about 10 minutes long but it has so many plot holes and weirdness about it that now it's just so obvious. This is probably why the other actress dropped out and some of the other roles had dropped actors too. I feel cheated. No one is going to see it. It's on IMDb as a short film but so what? Were supposed to shoot this weekend... I feel like I'm just being used at this point. I dont know if this is just a rant or if I want advice but I'm a really good actress and I only run into scammers... Los Angeles is so lame. What should I do?
When did you first realize you wanted to be an actor? by BUTTERSANDWlCH • last post Aug 18th
I was about 4 or 5. I would see my great uncle quite a lot and I remember he'd always turn on Shirley Temple movies for me. I loved them and would always sing along to the songs. I had curly hair like she did and one day, my uncle jokingly said, "You could be the new Shirley Temple!" This is the very first time I thought about being an actress. I was immediately enthralled with the idea and this fascination has stayed with me all the way into adulthood. What's your story?
Grad School Fall Auditions! by ImALoudSadGirl • last post Aug 17th
Hey guys! Going back into my second year of graduate school on Saturday. Soon afterwards we'll have auditions for the Fall productions, which are Night of the Iguana and Cabaret. I'm a soprano with a good voice and a character actor. Roles I've played include The Mother in Machinal, M. Papillion in Rhinocerous and The Chorus of Marat/Sade and Hugo (a boy) in The Garden Party. I'm also a pretty good physical theater actor and do lots of devised theater. What do you think I should do for my audition? I'm a huge fan of Sondheim and other such composers. I'm going for one of the German Frau's in Cabaret and the butch voice teacher in Iguana.
Anyone know of any places (Facebook groups?) to post a casting notice? by mikeharlow • last post Aug 17th
Looking to hire actors for a web series filming in NYC. Can anyone suggest any free places to post??
Filmed this monologue for a self tape, wondering what you all think! by actingthrowaway8 • last post Aug 17th
This is from All my Sons by Arthur Miller. I've done some TV/Film but I'm mostly a stage actor, just hoping to get some feedback! https://reddit.com/link/986jps/video/1h3rkkv0aqg11/player
As honestly as possible, to what extent is Hollywood acting something a large portion of people can do passably, and to what extent do you really need a certain special ability to have high odds of getting somewhere. by MisterJose • last post Aug 17th
I know this is a question sure to ignite feelings before I ask it. As a classical musician, of course I think that the thing I do is like one of the hardest, most grueling things you can do, that's self-interest, and being truly objective and unbiased is a big ask. But, perhaps the answers from stage actors will balance out the answers from film actors? Anyway, I've never really heard answers to this question, and as someone who is curious about acting, has been told he can act, but doesn't look like Chris Hemsworth, it's a question I'm curious about. So, if those here are willing to answer, it's appreciated.
Who are some examples of Movie Actors who never change their accent for a role? Does this make them a bad actor?? by youmud • last post Aug 17th
Who are some examples of Movie Actors who never change their accent for a role? Does this make them a bad actor?? First to come in mind is (I might be mistaken)- Keanu Reeves, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Harrison Ford?