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What was your first gig as an actor on stage? Play and/or musical? How old were you? What role did you play? What was it for? How did it impact you? by mcdanielstudent2021 • last post May 20th
Just want to know. Have a nice day!
Trying to learn British/Irish/Scottish/Australian/Kiwi accent, what are some good resources? by Tom_Snout • last post May 19th
I've been working on learning different English accents (I'm American), to help expand my range - I'm having some trouble distinguishing between the various accents and dialects and would appreciate any tips or resources that could help me.
Uncomfortable confrontation in my acting class. by silkk8 • last post May 19th
Something pretty weird \(and awkward\) happened in my acting class today, and I'm curious to know others' opinions on it. So normally, the class is just me and one other person, but another person enrolled for the remainder of the session after shadowing one class a few weeks ago. During the class she shadowed we went over the script we're still working on this week. This girl seemed kinda put off by one of the characters in the script, but we all were at the time, so I didn't think anything of it \(it's a scene from Doubt\). Anyway, this girl shows up 3 weeks later, 25ish minutes late, with a friend. She doesn't have her script because she "thought we had moved onto something else." My teacher says it's fine, and we prepare to continue working. Then out of the blue, she bluntly says that she doesn't want to participate because she "really doesn't like this script." Unsurprisingly, my teacher didn't take to this comment too well, and the girl elaborates, saying that the scene makes her uncomfortable. Teacher responds by saying that it's a great play and that he's not going to sacrifice great material because of the subject matter, and she can either work with the script or leave the class. He tries to explain but the girl interrupts and says she'll just leave the class. She gets up and before she leaves she argues with the teacher some more, saying things like "if you could just be considerate about how other people might react to something like this..." and if he "were a kind person" he'd take her feelings into account or whatever. Then teacher says that if she actually looked into the play like he asked, she would know that the characters in the scene are more sympathetic than she originally thought. Then she walked out. It was all very tense, though no screaming or anything. I honestly blocked a lot of it out because it was so uncomfortable to just be standing there while all this was happening. I'm a very non\-confrontational person, so this all felt very awkward to witness. I also have mixed feelings about it. What should be done when an actor objects to subject matter in the script for a class? Should the actor be able to just put their feelings aside and just act, or should the teacher take their discomfort \(and possible triggers?\) into account?
I hate my life by Busy_Imagination • last post May 19th
All I want is to act. I wish it can just be easy for me. Right now, I have no access to transportation and I don't have a lot of money. My mom doesn't know how to just simply talk to me. Everything turns into a lecture where it sounds like she's attacking me. She wants me to find something else since I need to find a job that has health insurance benefits. She may be right but the way she says it just make me feel depressed. The only thing I am willing to do while I audition is either be a content writer or a tour guide. I don't live in an area where there are opportunities and I cannot afford to move. I just feel like my life is not going to get any better. One thing I am also scared about with acting is if actors get health insurance benefits or are they able to pay them off because of how successful they become? I would really appreciate an answer from someone soon because I feel really alone right now. I know this conversation is going to come up again later tonight since she'll speak to my dad of what happened and then I'll have to hear from both of them. I'm really scared of what is to come.
what is an famous actor's performance you are critical of? by mirrorsarereflective • last post May 19th
we often hear what performances are great, but which ones in your view were bad or could have been done differently? I feel as an actor you shouldn't only notice good performances but also be attuned to bad ones (or ones that can be improved) as well, since ultimatley you need to be able to form a judgment of seems good and what isn't. This includes overrated ones too. thoughts?
How to get a break as an actor in Hollywood by Dorein Paul • last post May 18th
Hi, my name is dorein. I am an international grad student from India. Came here finished my masters in CS from a shady school that got deacredited and so I am pursuing a second masters in Information system security. Since all the money that I saved up(or my mother's rather) went into the first degree that is useless now. I am unable to pay up for the second degree. Why the heck am I saying all this? I really didn't know how else to start my monkey back story and garner some sympathy. Having said all that I have least interest in IT. But I do have great interest in entertaining people and being critically acclaimed as an actor; who can intrigue the minds of people. If that's a little too much. Just tell me where to start applying for the casting couch.
Back to square one by Christina • last post May 18th
Hi there, My name is Christina, and I am just getting back into the acting industry. I started taking classes and modeling at age 14. I was signed to an agency for two years until it went bankrupt. I took the time off and finished school and furthered my education...
Follow up by Mamcita • last post May 18th
So I just read the awesome Backstage article about actess Amy Aquino and how you shouldn't take rejection personally. In the article, Ms. Aquino says to get feedback from every audition. How does one do that? I get no feedback from my agent unless it's a callback. If it's not...
Website for an up and coming actress by redbird1683 • last post May 18th
Hi everyone, new to this whole reddit thing...I need some help does anyone know of who can help me set up and keep running an acting website? I would like to get it up and running as quickly as possible just a little stuck...any info will help! Thanks!!!
Casting networks? Actors Access? Or Backstage? by takanakuy • last post May 18th
If you have any other platforms for finding work please do suggest them to me so far I’ve only gotten work from backstage
Are there any agents on here willing to answer PM'ed questions? *Not looking for representation, just trying to get some answers on things* by caalittlemiss • last post May 18th
I know it's a longshot, but I figure we're all anonymous on here, and we're all human. I have questions that no one can seem to answer. As the title says, I am not trying to contact you for representation. I will not send you my materials or anything like that (you don't even need to tell me who you are or what agency you're from or anything like that), I simply want answers to questions that I have from an agent themselves as opposed to other actors. Other actors: I appreciate your help, but please, don't comment on this one :) If you are an agent who happens to be willing to answer questions, please PM me. I honestly don't think anyone will lol but here's hoping.
[Hiring] Male Actor Spokesperson Needed! Easy Job! by cashking21 • last post May 18th
Hey redditors! I am looking to hire a male spokesperson to present my online freelancing services. The job will consist of creating four 30-60 second videos of yourself simply describing my services. Scripts are provided, all family-friendly stuff. Willing to pay $25/hr for the right person. Requirements: Must Have HD DSLR Video Camera Clear and Professional Speaking Skills (Very Important!!) At least 21 years of age. If things go well I have more work for future endeavors! PM if you are interested or have any questions.
Actor’s Access Voice Demos by baryll • last post May 18th
Anyone here suggests uploading voice demos to AA? I think I am going to since I have demos recorded anyway but I was wondering if anyone has had any experiences, etc.
Becoming an Actor? by kyledrumsx • last post May 17th
Let’s just say I wanted to become an actor. Maybe not a lead role, for the most obvious reason: I have 0 experience. But I’ve always wanted to be in a Marvel film, and with comic book movies on the uprise, it’s definitely something I want to land. Where do I start? I dig through the internet daily on ways I can achieve this, but come up empty handed. Any advice would be so appreciated.
Reels on Actor's Access? by Throwawaywts • last post May 17th
Just made my first reel. I'll probably tweak it after some critique, but I'm trying to add it to my Actor's Access account. I know that they charge $22 a minute for uploading video, but why would I pay that when I can just attach the vimeo link to my resume or "notes" section when I submit for roles? Or will this make me look bad?
Would it be considered faux pas to submit to my friend’s agent? by dondusman • last post May 17th
Two years ago my friend who’s been in the business for a long time told me to submit headshots/resume to his agent who’s also been in the business for a long time (30+ years, I looked them up and they’re pretty prestigious) and to give him a heads-up when I do. Since then I’d had to take a hiatus from acting and we haven’t interacted much (busy schedules) beyond the occasional Facebook like. I’ve gotten back into the game recently, and sent him a message asking if I could still send the materials to his agent. He saw the message and didn’t respond, which I took to mean no. I don’t want to impose or overstep any boundaries. I have practically nothing to offer him career-wise in return for the really generous offer he made. I really look up to him as an actor and don’t want to seem like a leech or anything, but at the same time I can’t help but feel like I missed a huge opportunity. Should I still submit, even though he hasn’t given me a sign that I still could? Or should I just accept the fact that the door’s closed and move on? Thanks!
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - May 17 by AutoModerator • last post May 17th
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
Horatio questions? by kelevra206 • last post May 17th
So, I was recently cast as Horatio in a production of Hamlet. I haven't even read any Shakespeare in over a decade (I know and I'm sorry). As an actor, I'm trying to flesh out this character who seems to be more of a literary device than an actual human being. The man just seems too...good. He's intelligent, honest, loyal. I'm having difficulty figuring out what he wants in the grand scheme of things. Obviously he loves Hamlet like a brother, and wants the best for him, but what does he want for himself is the question I'm trying to find an answer for. He's not here for money or power or even honorary title. If he's here just to help Hamlet out of a sense of honor and/or duty, and he has no other objectives for himself, he's going to be a very boring character. What am I missing? Even half-baked theories that I can keep in mind for my next read-through would be much appreciated.
Philip Seymour Hoffman's process - does anyone have articles or insights into his technique? by Jacks_Rabbit • last post May 17th
Hoffman is one of my favorite actors. Many have said the best actor of his generation. *Highly* skilled on camera and on stage. He studied at NYU and trained with Tony Greco (teacher of Lee Strasberg's methodology) for three decades [article link](https://www.indiewire.com/2014/02/philip-seymour-hoffmans-acting-teacher-remembers-the-actor-he-was-willing-to-journey-to-very-complicated-places-30403). I'm curious whether anyone has additional insights into the fundamentals of his process. Thanks!