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Can anyone assist? (Advice) by HandsomeVakk  •  last post Jul 17th

I have a very good friend who has recently graduated from Uni with a First Class Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Musical Theatre. She is incredibly talented and is professionally trained in singing and dancing etc. She’s been involved in multiple shows as leads since I’ve known her but she’s recently hit a rut after Uni and it’s taking it’s toll on her confidence as she believes it’s all been for nothing and she can’t progress. She tells me that she simply can’t get an agent because she hasn’t attended school X or school Y, so they won’t even consider her and that continuing to do the shows she’s been doing won’t be a benefit to her career because she needs to go up a level as such and her only option now is to her Masters, though that isn’t what she wants to do. I’m none the wiser to this as it’s not my field. Would anyone be able to give me on advise on what I can suggest to her? This is UK based by the way.

NEW COLUMN - Setting Timetables for Your Career by SecretAgentMan  •  last post Jul 16th

https://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/secret-agent-man/why-you-should-change-your-expectations-instead-accepting-failure/

Time to call it quits? by Wutini  •  last post Jul 16th

Hey guys. Just to warn you, this may be a long post, but I’m in dire need of some advice or even just opinions. I’m having a freak out, or as I like to call them, “An actor’s moment”. Some background first. I’ve been acting professionally for about 6 years now in Los Angeles (native raised), working actor for about 3 years. I don’t have super huge credits; two lead roles in ULB indie features, countless leads for shorts, a butt load of commercials and print jobs, a few network co-stars and a guest star spot on a pretty large YouTube Red series. I’m currently Union because of a must join earlier this year, and haven’t really worked since January. Having gone to just a handful of auditions due to the fact (I used to make 90% of my income from non-union commercials). The other night at a rehearsal for a project that was given to me because I worked with the director previously, I was told we were shooting on a specific date. Being me, I totally forgot that I was taking my SO and her son on a trip that weekend, so when I mentioned it to her, she was obviously upset. I promptly emailed the director and told him of my situation and asked if we could postpone the shoot and if not, I would totally understand if he needed to recast. The problem is, when discussing it with my SO (who isn’t an actor), she told me that I love acting so much that I forget everything else in the world. That I would die for acting. Which lead me to think, “holy shit. She’s right.” I don’t know if this is a good thing to be. I’ve had a good run, but I feel like I’m reaching my limit. Maybe some words of encouragement or I’m being stupid? Or have I let my passion consume me? TL;DR Despite actually being good at acting and it being a constant fuel in my life, Is acting worth sacrificing my whole life for with no guarantee I’ll be a working actor again?

How do you know if a Stage Name is taken? by Lennypoco  •  last post Jul 16th

I’ve searched all over and couldn’t find anything. Is there like a database that lets you know what Stage Names are being used by others in the business? And how do you claim one? Is that something that’s only applicable once you’re Equity/SAG, or how to non-union actors solidify their Stage Name? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Adution internationaly by jondoe1996cro  •  last post Jul 16th

Does anybody now how to? Or any adution sites that are legit and free

Need help and inspiration by Malynda Nichols  •  last post Jul 15th

 I'm a 45 y/o female who's children are old enough to be semi-independent (i.e. teenagers) and I have been dreaming of getting back into acting. Here's my dilemma: Evicted from my apartment and living with my brother and his wife, unemployed and suffering from depression/anxiety, and have no steady income other than what I get from the state. I don't have the cash for headshots and looking for local film or theater since the last time I did either was before 2003; trying to work up my resume. I was going to audition for a haunted graveyard but, in truth, it was my depression that kept me home. Any suggestions from the hive mind?

How do you handle negative remarks concerning your choice in pursuing acting? by emberedCthulhu  •  last post Jul 15th

Ive had plenty of instances where ive been told im going to fail and nothing will come of it. Im very aware acting is a risky bussiness and odds are against you. Personally i brush these comments aside, why should i care if i dont end up as a celibrity? I enjoy what im doing and at the same time working towards it. Just wondering what others have done to get over this.

British TV Legend talk about Actors hard life -Guy Siner by Lee19699  •  last post Jul 15th

Self-Tape Auditions - Los Angeles by AaronRodgersForMVP12  •  last post Jul 15th

Hey everyone, I'm an actor who recently moved to LA after signing with an agent. My agent wants me to submit self-tape auditions for a couple of projects. But, since I just moved here I don't really know anyone or have the tools for making a quality self-tape audition. Are there people you can hire who will read your lines with you and set up the right lighting/atmosphere in the Los Angeles area? I have an iPhone and a tripod, but I don't want the lack of quality to distract or worsen my performance. If you guys have any ideas or tips I would appreciate it. Could I ask my agent if an assistant could help me and use a room in their office? Or would that be unprofessional?

Acting video: Hollywood actress teaches how to roast a chicken dinner by Camslow  •  last post Jul 15th

know the name of the actress who teaches acting and how to roast a chicken dinner in the same course? there may be a video out there...

Extras by Alex Scoras  •  last post Jul 14th

So I'm a local of Manasquan, NJ about an hour from the big city NY... Might anyone here have any know how in NYC Extras work, any tips? Thanks everyone posting advice!

Looking for female voice actors [PAID] by gage-allen  •  last post Jul 14th

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Did I eff up my Commercial Callback? Any advice, encouragement, or perspective is welcome and appreciated. by Khanduit48  •  last post Jul 14th

I just finished a callback for a SAG commercial and I was really excited about it. The spot is super funny and fun and, naturally, I want to book it badly. The first take was good enough. But during my second take, nerves/ excitement overtook me and - while I finished my line and action - I felt like I left my body for a second. My hands got shaky and I completely lost focus. Again, I hit my line and followed through, but I hate walking away from an audition feeling like I didn’t do what I came to do. I play it back in my head to see if I can learn anything from it, but end up just feeling worse. What do others do to work out these post-audition dramas/traumas. I am actively trying to “let it go” and “leave it on the audition room floor”...being able to see a positive might help. How do I find the silver lining? Thanks all!!

Feedback on my actors website! by TheBigDog81  •  last post Jul 14th

Can you be pidgeonholed as an ensemble actor? by poliwhirldude  •  last post Jul 14th

I know that, in film, if you appear too much as an extra, you’ll start to get a reputation of being an “extra actor” and won’t be brought in for speaking parts. Is this the same for theatre? If you get too many ensemble roles- even at huge theatres- does that change the way people see you? Might you have a harder time getting leads, or is any credit good credit for the resume?

There Are No Stupid Questions - Jul 14 by AutoModerator  •  last post Jul 14th

Please feel free to ask any question at all related to acting, no matter how simple. There will be no judgements on questions posted here. Everyone starts somewhere. So ask away!

How do you practice and more by donnie_marko  •  last post Jul 13th

Hey friends!! I have a few questions, and I have always gotten such awesome advice and responses here, so I thought I would reach out again. My first question is just about how you practice your craft. I am a visual artist as well as an actor, and when I want to practice my visual art, I know exactly what to do. I get out some paper and media of my choice, I select an exercise or element I feel I need to improve, and I go at it for a few hours. Musicians do this by picking up their instrument and challenging themselves. My problem is that I am not sure how to challenge myself as an actor on my own outside of a class setting. What do you guys do to practice your craft in your spare time outside of class/auditions/rehearsal? My second question is about the industry. I am new out of college and nearly all of my work is from the stage, and unfilmed. I want to get a demo reel together, but I am not sure how or with what. What are your thoughts on getting a demo reel if you don't have any short/student films to include? Is it okay to rehearse some monologues and use those? How necessary is a demo reel? Thanks again friends!

Can you name any examples where actors perfected “bad acting” in a role? by LightningCurry  •  last post Jul 13th

I’m looking for any shows or movies where a character is portraying someone who has an acting gig and is really bad. So I would imagine they would be oscillating between good acting (their real life) and bad acting (their gig). I was thinking Disaster Artist would have this but it actually didn’t. The only thing they had was a scene for scene mimic at the end, and a meh “bad” performance by Zach Efron. I’m curious how much I can learn about bad acting by someone who can come full circle and be so deliberately bad. It seems extremely hard to do. I would love to see a sizable example if anyone knows of one. Thanks!