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Reddit · 9 May 2018
STAY AWAY form Actors Aess and Breakdown Express whether agent,studio, network or actor.Run by Gary Marsh,who operates like some kind of wanna be mob b-o-ss and is a discriminatory service that potentially breaks multiple laws by not allowing professional actors(SAG or otherwise) to see ALL the jobs available.His sites…
Reddit · 9 May 2018
Hi everyone, Sorry, I know the board gets lots of questions like this. I'm a male actor. I feel conflicted and am after some advice (and need to write out my thoughts). Like many of you, no doubt, the decision of whether to pursue acting vs. something more stable took me a long time to reconcile with. Ultimately, I dec…
Reddit · 9 May 2018
The title pretty much says it. I’m looking for interesting and effective ways to improve memory skills. What tools and approaches do you suggest to memorize dialogue and longer monologues?
Reddit · 9 May 2018
Hey y’all! I’m not a huge fan of physical activities, I can do a fair few things okay, namely horse riding, badminton, sword fighting and dance, but I’m not highly skilled and don’t enjoy them much. (I would totally invest in the training if I got a role and it was required of the role.) I work out because it’s healthy…
Reddit · 9 May 2018
Hello can anyone help me with finding good websites that will help me find auditions and such? I’m a beginner so sorry if it’s a dumb question
Reddit · 9 May 2018
Finally got my MFA, a commercial agent, a theatrical agent, and moved to NY. Been here for three days and I'm waiting outside for my first interview for a survival job. Suddenly... I'm feeling a little dread about this job. Won't any time spent working be time I could otherwise spend scanning the breakdowns for work? T…
Reddit · 9 May 2018
*TLDR: Unify pursuits under one brand and accept the challenge of different target audiences, or keep them distinct and accept the challenge of disparity?* I'm in the entertainment industry, and I'm taking a few months to look at my personal branding. I've done some work on it, establishing a loose umbrella brand for m…
Reddit · 8 May 2018
I just watched a bunch of acting reels on YouTube, and I noticed how literally everyone acts how they think they should act. We all know the "don't act, feel" thing, and these people probably think that that's what they're doing, but it's not. And that's what's preventing them from becoming the next Oscar winner. I'm s…
Reddit · 8 May 2018
What is it like being an actor in Hawaii? (Oahu mainly) Are there any opportunities on such a small island? Any good acting teachers, Agents you recommend?
Reddit · 8 May 2018
I'm a new actor (but an experienced improviser), and had a tough audition yesterday. It was a group improv audition for a pretty exclusive program, and I'm disappointed in how I performed. In the moment I could feel the nerves take over me. The walls got tighter and I felt mysef out of the moment. I tried to force my w…
Reddit · 8 May 2018
Hi, I was reading an interview with a famous actor, not talking about acting, where he says "I used to teach acting, you know, and I’d always say, ‘Announce where you are.’ ". I've never heard that. I could take it to mean 'show us your emotional state' or 'show what's going through your mind' or something. If he were…
Reddit · 8 May 2018
Looking for some hungry actors to shoot some scenes with. I have excellent equipment that will use for professional/artful looking scenes for your reel.
Reddit · 7 May 2018
I’m a 22-year old actor who works mostly in musical theatre (a couple of featured indie film credits but nothing substantial) and I’m getting to the point where I’m trying to figure out how to best market myself. I’ve previously been cast as comic sidekick/character actor roles, but after a few years of lessons I’ve de…
Reddit · 7 May 2018
i've been doing this for a few years but I feel like i've hit a brick wall. i feel like paid work is inaccessible to me. i've done student films, made a bunch of my own shorts, comedy shows, non union theatre, and i dont want to say any of it was a waste of time, but i don't feel any closer towards tv / film which is w…
Reddit · 7 May 2018
Hi I’m 16 and want to become an actor, plan is in my twenties. I haven’t started with a headshot or taking classes yet, mainly because I have to finish school first. I see people say that you have to study acting but how exactly do you do that is it like studying from a book? Also is there anything else I can do to pre…
Reddit · 7 May 2018
I’ve been acting and taking class for a year now and 4 specific things stand out to me/have been pointed out to me that I need to improve (my diction, my monotone voice when I’m doing “serious” scenes, the fact that my face doesn’t really move when I’m doing serious scenes- really it is so bizarre- and lately I’ve been…
Reddit · 7 May 2018
Can someone tell me what the typical year is like for actors in terms of getting auditions? Example: Jan-March: blah blah blah April-May: agents drop and sign clients Etc...
Reddit · 7 May 2018
Hi! I'm 18 years old at my local uni way down in New Zealand doing non drama papers. Long story short been doing drama in school for a long time and thought I was done but I've realised i can't escape it. I've been looking at the best ways to improve my acting abilities and what will help me best to transport the audie…
Reddit · 6 May 2018
Preface - I've been playing/teaching music at least semi-professionally for my entire adult life. I wish to tell a bit of my story, too; please bear with me. I'm 25 years old an I've had a sort of tumultuous day career since leaving college. I studied engineering and got a job as a chemist when I got out. After being l…
Reddit · 6 May 2018
This is kind of embarrassing and random. I have to rehearse a love scene. However the actor I'll be kissing/intimate with in the scene has a cold sore currently. I don't get them and would prefer to keep it that way and I understand that most people get them! I want to be as gentle to him as possible. But has anyone de…
Reddit · 6 May 2018
So this is a somewhat random question that came out of idle musing. Has anyone seen or been someone who requested a subtle line change due to personal (primarily religious) beliefs? Specifically, I was listening to a song from a musical and the singer says “Jesus Christ!” as an expletive at one point. It made me wonder…
Reddit · 5 May 2018
Hey! I’m 14 and I really want to get into acting, no like seriously, one of my ‘goals’ is to become a movie/TV actor, what are some general good starts? I feel I’m too young and my city is small as hell, so like only 1-2 Drama Schools, but even those I don’t know if they work with teens. I live in Brazil if that’s any…
Reddit · 5 May 2018
*Hello* *We have a few new seats available for the xxxx Workshop on hhhvbbb* *She is about to begin casting for the many episodes of the many TV shows she is casting and is looking for actors of all ages and all sizes and shapes. This would be an amazing opportunity for you to spend the day with her to remind her who…
Reddit · 5 May 2018
Hey wassup guys. I have recently started a podcast and it’s really mainly focused towards actors and just chasing your dreams. About 3 to 4 times a week I have actors on my show and we just discuss everything there is to know in the industry. I am also an actor myself I just thought it would be super interesting to jus…
Reddit · 5 May 2018
So i’m going to start looking for work soon for my day job. I’m just going through a legal name change so i don’t really want to start working until it’s done. But, i wanted to get an idea of what day jobs other actors have. If you’ve had multiple, what were your favorite and least favorite jobs? Why? Thanks in advance…
Stage 32 · 4 May 2018
Hello. I am looking for a acting agent who doesn't need Spotlight.https://m.imdb.com/name/nm7030140/. I have tried asking on Facebook but everyone on their are so up themselves and always trying to put me down. Can anyone suggest anyone who doesn't require Spotlight??Thank you Cheryl
Reddit · 4 May 2018
Lol. Ok I’m thinking this isn’t legitimate but just humor me lol. There’s this group on Facebook called “talent managers for actors” and they say casting directors/ agents are in the group and every Sunday you can post your headshot / resume and people apparently get signed every Monday. It’s ran by a women named Wendy…
Reddit · 4 May 2018
I've been trying to look for community theaters in Los Angeles, and it has been extremely difficult to find some near where I live. I tried Google, but there would be alot of professional theater groups/troupes or playhouses in the searches. I live near downtown LA & don't have a car, so I have to rely on public transi…
Reddit · 4 May 2018
Hi i'm 15 years old and i'm an aspiring actor but i am to shy to go to any place that can help me practice it like a theater or a drama school or something similar i dont want to avoid them i really want to do it but all i have ever known is that my ``friends`` say that drama is for weirdos and theater is a girly thing…
Stage 32 · 3 May 2018
I'm working on a project and I'd love your input. If there was a resource (book, course, etc.) that covered the business aspects of being an actor, what questions would you want/need/like to see in there?
Backstage · 3 May 2018
Hello everyone,new user here. I have a question about self taped auditions. I have been invited to send in a self tape for a movie being filmed in my area. I have been directed to get the sid s from Shadowfax. Th nstructions specified that in order to get the...
Reddit · 3 May 2018
When I signed my contract with my agent, she explicitly stated that I was NOT allowed to submit myself for things anymore on actors access or sites similar (except for small student films). However, I still occasionally check to see what new breakdowns there are and I found a role that I’m very interested in. Obviously…
Reddit · 3 May 2018
So I'm currently in a play in a community theater. Tldr, director is majorly critical of my interpretation of a character in front of the entire cast. Then proceeds to ask for a number of results. Then stamps my character with a ridiculous and exceptionally particular voice. I feel like a marionette, not an actor. And…
Reddit · 3 May 2018
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 a…
Reddit · 3 May 2018
This is something I've been curious about for a while. Personally, I've been a big fan of Jung for a bit now. When I learned about the connections between psychoanalysis and dianetics something in my mind clicked. Like, the whole Scientology thing is very weird. And I like understanding things in all their nuance. So t…
Reddit · 3 May 2018
I've seen a few really positive references to Jeff Seymour's "Real Life Acting" podcast and book, and I'm four or five episodes into the podcast and I'm not getting it. I certainly get his premise that many acting techniques can overly complicate things for the actor and distance us from the material rather than involv…
Reddit · 3 May 2018
In your opinion or observation... I would say based on what I've seen, average isn't all that great. Certainly some actors are amazing. But even the average working actor doesn't seem to be too remarkable. What do you think?
Reddit · 2 May 2018
I had an audition today around 7:15 PM, and it's currently 11 PM where I live. Callbacks are tomorrow evening. I am a beginning actor, so it's killing me wondering if I should have been notified by now. When is a good time to assume I haven't been called back?
Reddit · 2 May 2018
I have been offered an audition for a lead in an American Tv show. Highly acclaimed network. I’m not American nor do I have a visa. I’m sure that wouldn’t be a problem otherwise the Casting Director and my agent wouldn’t offer me an audition. However I don’t at all expect to get it, even if my audition is AMAZING, beca…
Reddit · 2 May 2018
Basically, I have an audition due today for a really cool role, but I'm not satisfied with the final product. It was a last minute self-tape, and with the time I had I wasn't able to get it to where I wanted it to be. I did put in my best effort, though. Realistically, I won't get this role, and if I got called back I…
Reddit · 2 May 2018
I know there are all different ways to get an agents attention so I'm trying to see how the majority of people land representation. Did you submit to them and get a response back for an interview? Did you have a friend refer you to them? Were you noticed at a performance and approached? Noticed at a film festival? Othe…
Reddit · 2 May 2018
I want to do a short course in acting, just because I think I might be good at it and I want to try it out. However I’m not sure what to expect, which makes me nervous. My irrational fears: - I’ll show up and in the first class I’ll have to stand in front of the class and pretend to be a tree that is being chopped down…
Reddit · 2 May 2018
I get told a lot that I’m a good actor but because it’s always from friends, family etc. I feel like I have no idea whether I’m actually good at acting or whether they just tell me I am so my feelings aren’t hurt. Advice please?
Backstage · 1 May 2018
Today I woke up this morning having the feeling of “ just gotta get it “ My name is Brandon and I’m a submariner . im currently in Honolulu , hi . I live a comfortable life but , here comes the cliche , I feel like empty . im...
Reddit · 1 May 2018
Hello all, I'm sure I'm not alone when I say I'm a game of thrones fan. I think that show really pushed me to persue acting (at a drama school in the U.K across the Atlantic for me). bc of how much I love the characters and I wanted to be apart of something that affects me as much as that story does. What do you guys t…
Reddit · 1 May 2018
Do you have any tips for getting SAG roles or moreso the opportunity to read for SAG roles. I have an agent, read for LA agent - she will sign me once I book a SAG role even if it is a one liner. Literally no idea what to do besides just wait but I have been training since the 3rd grade. 21 now. Made a backstage the ot…
Reddit · 1 May 2018
It sounds like a silly question I know, but is there a way to try out exclusively for small roles which may for example be a reccurring character who only says a few lines every few episodes? I'm thinking of times I'll google who an actor is, and they'll have a couple thousand instagram followers or less, and not reall…
Reddit · 1 May 2018
I've been wanting to voice act since my junior year of highschool but my mom kept telling me to go to college and get my degree which makes sense. I went into communications and was extremely unhappy so recently i changed my major to theatre to work toward my goal. The only thing is i'm still unhappy. I have no motivat…
Reddit · 1 May 2018
The number one thing you have to do to be a successful voice actor is get acting training. It's voice ACTING, after all. Assuming you're doing that, THEN what do you do? There's so much more to it, just like there's so much more to on-camera acting. I teach a beginner class - there's some acting training, and a lot of…
Reddit · 1 May 2018
Basically it's a combination of the ol' "pretend they killed your dog" trick (at least what my drama teacher called it) and something army cadets taught me. In the army, (Prince of Wales Royal Regiment at least) making direct eye contact isn't allowed. So we were always told to look at the rim of the beret, which is ro…
