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Relaxation feeling

Relaxation feeling

Posted on Aug 18th

What does being relaxed feel like? I’ve heard tension is the actors worst enemy, and I’ve read how crucial relaxation is for actors and their work, and I’ve tried relaxation exercises before. But what does relaxation / being relaxed feel like? How can I tell if I’m relaxed enough?

UK Actors | Extras Agencies & VAT

UK Actors | Extras Agencies & VAT

Posted on Aug 17th

I graduated uni with an acting degree back in 2019, and have recently started doing some extras (SA) work alongside a part time job. But I'm confused with the fees. I've got a part time job where I earn about £1,100 a month, so I'm just about hitting the threshold to pay tax. A few extra agencies I'm with will charge between 17.5 - 20% commission and then charge VAT (another 20%). So they take 40% from me straight off. And because of my part time job income, that essentially means that all my SA work with these agencies is essentially taxed straight off by the government (another 20%) leaving me with 40% of all wages. What's the point if I don't even get the majority of my money? How do other actors go about not getting ripped off through taxes and fees if you're under the threshold to register for VAT as a sole trader? Is there anything I can claim tax back on? Or is that only once I'm hitting over £77K a year and can register for VAT? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Background Actress Payrate

Background Actress Payrate

Posted on Aug 17th

Hi guys! So, for 5 different days, I've been asked to come back as a background actress for the Apple TV series "Swagger"! (A basketball show based on Kevin Durant's life.) Because I'm 20, they had me playing a student each time.

Anyone ever taken a production company to small claims court? (in LA)

Anyone ever taken a production company to small claims court? (in LA)

Posted on Aug 17th

hi all, I have a situation I don't know how to move forward with. I'm a non-union bg actor and for this one project, I have received half the rate that was advertised in the ad. Ad said 200/6. I was on set 12hrs and was expecting to receive around 400, but have only received 200. I have a screenshot of the original post and rate and have emailed them asking for their accounting dept. the EP emailed me back asking what was up, I explained I thought perhaps there was a mix up, just curious what happened, blah blah blah. nothing. a week later, I officially asked in email form for an additional 200. it's been a few days and nothing. now I don't know how to proceed. should I warn them I plan on taking this to small claims court? has anyone done this before? thanks and let me know.

Should I join my university drama club

Should I join my university drama club

Posted on Aug 17th

I recently finished watching Game Of Thrones, and after watching I want to start dabbling in acting. I am 19m and am attending a university within the next month, it's not a university for theater and drama, it's just a standard university. My degree will take 4 years and I want to get it before I make any drastic changes to my lifestyle. Since this want to act is very new I don't have any acting experience. my university has a drama program, but to my knowledge, it's just run by students and it's more based on people wanting to learn how to act in plays/musicals. I can't sing and have no desire to be in plays and for as long as I can remember I have never liked them. If I was to be an actor I would only consider acting in films or TV shows. I know I will have to do smaller productions when I first start out, but I would do short films, one-off cameos, and student films. But I would never do theater or anything on stage. Is it worth joining the drama club if I have no desire to be on stage, they do 2 performances a year and even if I was in the club I would be relegated to join in on them. Is there a better alternative or should I wait till a graduate and then do acting classes when I have more money?

Actor Based in Chicago

Actor Based in Chicago

Posted on Aug 17th

Hey there, I'm an actor based in Chicago and was curious what it would be like for me to just leave and go to a different city like LA, NY, or ATL... I'm sure all three are different but I really do not know what I would do. I am a member of SAG-AFTRA, been casted in Chicago TV shows, commercials and indie movies. So I do have a resume along with a reel. I can't help but feel like the Chicago connections I've made here would somewhat vanish or I would miss opportunity not being there. On the other hand I feel like I have missed a bunch of opportunity not living in a city that has a film industry which is ultimately where I'd like to be. Is it possible to even get a glimpse of how life would be through visiting any of these cities?

Sag/Aftra contacts/ Amazon distribution

Sag/Aftra contacts/ Amazon distribution

Posted on Aug 17th

I know it’s possible for a SAG Actor to take work on a low budget union contract, and choose not to get paid… Unless the film makes money… in which case they get paid portion of whatever that is…BUT, my question is whether it is allowed to submit that low-budget contract made short film to Amazon to be considered for a listing? I thought I read on the SAG contract somewhere that distribution was forbidden? Am I mistaken on that?

Can you tell me if I have potential to be a voice actor?

Can you tell me if I have potential to be a voice actor?

Posted on Aug 17th

I’ve been doing audio roleplays on YouTube [my channel](https://youtube.com/channel/UCba_TQSFoxrlx8fIZUtnpDA) I was wondering if my voice and acting is good So I was hoping for feedback/criticism

Manager dropped me out of nowhere on actors access. Please help me!

Manager dropped me out of nowhere on actors access. Please help me!

Posted on Aug 17th

Hi guys so my manager apparently dropped me. I received a cmail message on actors access saying that my talent representative removed me from their client roster. I didn’t receive any kind of personal email or message from my manager. TLDR Do I call him and ask what’s going on/tell him how much working with him means to me?Here’s an explanation about our time together: I’m based in Florida and my manager is in New York, we met through mutual contacts and I sent him a monologue and he liked it so he took me on. I signed with him near the end of 2020 and he told me when I can, after the pandemic, come out to the city so he can submit me for things there. During the rest of 2020 and 2021 the pandemic was still going strong and I wasn’t able move. But he was sending me things that I could be submitted for because they were online auditions/national castings and I did send him auditions back so it’s not like we never worked together at all. I also received coaching from him. I then stopped receiving work from him for a little while and life stuff was going on. Then i reached back out and I spoke to him just about two months ago telling him how I’m saving up to take a trip there and stay for a while so I can get some work and then potentially move there. He sounded encouraging about it all. We then spoke the end of last month when I wished him good luck on a project and also wished him well when he was sick. But now it’s like he totally forgot all we talked about and forgot we’ve been in touch and just dropped me! I was planning to take that trip very soon. I’m really shocked and scared to call him and ask what’s up. Should I call and express to him that our contract isn’t over for another year and that I was saving up like we talked about? I feel like i need to convince him to take me on still and I feel cheated out of what I thought was a good manager/client relationship and deal. but I’m also scared to hear that he doesn’t want anything to do with me

NYC Actors: television auditions?

NYC Actors: television auditions?

Posted on Aug 17th

So, I’ve got an agent at the Ann steele agency, and a manager. I have no good credits to my name- just indies and student films and college theatre productions. I’ve got okay materials- I love my headshots, I like my footage that I’m submitting with. I have had three network costar auditions from my reps in the year and a half I’ve had them- all simple one liners. (I’ve gotten other indie film auditions from them- I promise I audition more than 3 times a year!) My reps- who usually work independently from each other- have seperately told me I simply don’t have the clout yet to get into rooms. If I had one costar credit under my belt, I think my momentum would start changing. What are your thoughts? What can I do? I usually do a casting director workshop once a month. What else can I do? Is NYC just not filming much? NYC actors, do you audition for tv here often?

Good Acting Classes in LA?

Good Acting Classes in LA?

Posted on Aug 17th

Hi everyone! I’m interested in acting and would like to take a class to learn important skills & meet other potential actors. I currently live in LA and do not have any professional acting experience, so I’m looking for a class that caters to that. If you have any recommendations for classes/instructors, I would truly appreciate you sharing them here! Thank you in advance :)

Can you be an actor with an overbite?

Can you be an actor with an overbite?

Posted on Aug 16th

So I have straight and healthy teeth but I do have a little overbite and was concerned if it would effect my dreams of being an actor

Encouragement requested for tired self taught actor

Encouragement requested for tired self taught actor

Posted on Aug 16th

Due to lack of funds, moving around, being in school, moving around again, then lack of funds again, I've had to depend on mostly myself to learn acting and hold myself accountable for growing my skills. It's really hard work with not a lot of validation until I prove myself in shows. I'm getting gigs and working hard and it shows. I'm damn proud. I've really struggled with physical acting - it doesn't come naturally to me and having little mentorship is HARD. I've been working out a lot and even got a tuition waiver for an SAFD cert, got a big discount on Tai chi classes, and continue to practice dance and movement with free YouTube videos. Then I hit the books and practice movement with text, and write down how I somatically interpret performance. Hours and hours. I'm just tired and my body is sore and I feel frustrated. I'm honestly just looking for some surface level encouragement from folks who know approx where I'm at.

Is Shia Labeouf in Even Stevens the best comedic acting by a child actor?

Is Shia Labeouf in Even Stevens the best comedic acting by a child actor?

Posted on Aug 16th

I've personally never seen anything that i think compares. I didn't watch much Doogie, All That, or the Amanda Show, some people have suggested some of the kids on those. Any family sitcom I'm really familiar with, the kids fall short, except Will Friedle, but was already 17 when the series started. The only other kid from any Disney original TV show other then Even Stevens that I thought was truly funny was the sister in Phil of the Future. The kid in "The Man Show" was funny, but not sure if he had a mic in his ear, or if some of those lines are really his own. But none of these examples, to me, compares to Louis Stevens.

[PAID] Native Speaker Slovak Voice Actor (M/F) 25-45 y.o.

[PAID] Native Speaker Slovak Voice Actor (M/F) 25-45 y.o.

Posted on Aug 16th

Looking for a Slovak native speaking voice actor (male/female) in the age of 25-45, for an animation video. The video will be used for internal corporate communication. A professional recording setup is a must. Video length: approx. 3 minutesDeadline: August 25th Payment: € 150 Terms: payment after deliverance final version within 30 days. Please contact me if you're interested!

Haven’t booked in awhile….theatrical work

Haven’t booked in awhile….theatrical work

Posted on Aug 16th

Hey everyone I’m an LA based female actor…early 40s, started my career a bit later in life. (2016) First costar booking in 2019. I’ve had a lot of momentum audition wise (theatrical)through 2021 and 2022. I’ve got a great team who values me and gets me out there. I’ve had 5 pins and a producer session for a recurring on a Disney pilot. I’m very grateful for all of this and I KNOW that there’s an element of timing here…. My mantra is FAITH TRUST PATIENCE but…. Sometimes the not booking in so long..(since Dec. 2020) gets my self doubt going…and I’m posting here for a reality check. I’m in class, CD workshops, I coach for most of my auditions but man….it’s hard to book these days! And I’ve noticed episodic season is way slower than normal this year. And of course there’s the money aspect…at least there’s residuals! Thank goodness

Looking for an improv actor with a good imagination!

Looking for an improv actor with a good imagination!

Posted on Aug 16th

Hi there! I am looking for an actor who can improv and tell a story that will be recorded. It’s super easy and laid back— just need the right person! The job in total should only take 2ish hours and you will be compensated! No need for camera work— just voice! Must have good internet connection and a quiet room to record in….

Best Advice from this Sub

Best Advice from this Sub

Posted on Aug 16th

The most helpful thing I’ve learned from this sub is to truly let go of all expectations. I’ve realized that no matter what career stage we are at, we actors (and other industry folks too!) share so much of the same anxiety about what is going to happen next. I am slowly learning to lean into the uncertainty and simply focus on my part. It’s easier said than done but I’m glad I have community support like this sub to make me feel less alone.

Starting Theatre School ... any tips?

Starting Theatre School ... any tips?

Posted on Aug 16th

Heya, I'm 18F from Germany, starting theatre school soon :) Anybody here maybe willing to talk alittle via DM and give some tips? Actors from Germany and/or in theatre especially welcome haha.

Looking for tips on how to do a low, guttural voice (also described as "demon" / "dragon" voice)

Looking for tips on how to do a low, guttural voice (also described as "demon" / "dragon" voice)

Posted on Aug 16th

Hi there! I'm not sure if this is the right subreddit to ask this, but I figured people who do or are interested in voice acting might be able to give some advice. Basically, I am deeply fascinated by how people are able to do that super low, guttural, growly sort of voice and I'd love to learn how to do it! I am no voice actor, it's just this one thing that I'm really intrigued by and I find it really cool, so I'd appreciate it if y'all had any tips or at least some reliable resources to learn from! I am a 19 y/o male with a relatively deep voice, so I'm hoping learning to do it won't be as hard as I'm half-afraid it might be. Some voice lines to give you a better idea of what I mean: [https://youtu.be/1AIQXqTHWmA?t=52](https://youtu.be/1AIQXqTHWmA?t=52) The first part of [https://youtu.be/1AIQXqTHWmA?t=206](https://youtu.be/1AIQXqTHWmA?t=206) and anything from this: [https://youtu.be/JpRUQzPOouU](https://youtu.be/JpRUQzPOouU) (just to be clear, I'm looking to learn to do it with my own, natural voice, not in a software) Thank you for any and all responses.

I’m terrified

I’m terrified

Posted on Aug 16th

Hello I’ve always wanted to be an actress my whole life. I’m not the stereotype skinny blond though. So I don’t know how much success I would have. I’m thinking about going to a acting school in nyc. I’m terrified of leaving everyone and everything I know for a busy city. I’ve lived in a small town my whole life. I’m also so scared of failing but I feel like I need to start now and my window is closing because I’m already 20 and I’m getting to old. Idk what I’m saying I’m just scared and I feel like I already missed my opportunity.. please if anyone has any advice let me know.

Who wants to read an excerpt of my screenplay: The Laughing Bat?

Who wants to read an excerpt of my screenplay: The Laughing Bat?

Posted on Aug 16th

I’ve been wanting to be an actor/voice actor/writer for a while now and after i watched Godzilla Vs Kong, i was pretty motivated. I wrote a screenplay based off of the Batman Who Laughs. I used the character, Jim Gordon, added a few characters if my own and made a complete plot-line of my own, intense but not extreme like the comic. I wanted to get an opinion so i wanted to see… anyone interested in reading a piece of it? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/wqg15v)

Acting Hair Question

Acting Hair Question

Posted on Aug 16th

Can I get a perm (M) if I want to be an actor, or should I stick with my natural straight hair?

The transition from Extra to Actor with minor speaking roles.

The transition from Extra to Actor with minor speaking roles.

Posted on Aug 15th

Casting Networks sent me an email today about a role in my area that starts out with a casting note, saying "only submit actors". I signed up with a non-exclusive casting agency for extra work a year ago, but I emailed them and asked them to put me forward as I'm confident I can do the role, which is a speaking role in a small part of the film that requires an accent. I just want to see - how likely do you think it is that an extra agency would willingly submit someone who has only done extra work, if I have a look that they might be after and confidence in my ability?

Need some help

Need some help

Posted on Aug 15th

I've just been brought on my first project and are really thrilled to be working. I got some lines, I recorded, and it sounded great on my end. But after I sent them in, my audio was really low compared to the other actors. Im using Audacity at the moment so maybe I failed to set something correctly? Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Is it normal to make ‘thank you’ packs for actors?

Is it normal to make ‘thank you’ packs for actors?

Posted on Aug 15th

I’m directing a short film in my home town, and I want to thank my actors for working so hard on my project. I’ve heard of people giving the director a gift, but not so much about the opposite.

From what book should I start reading the big actors like Stanislavsky and Stella Adler?

From what book should I start reading the big actors like Stanislavsky and Stella Adler?

Posted on Aug 15th

I tried reading a book from Stanislavsky and I couldn't understand a thing, so I would like to know what book do you recommend and is easy to start reading about acting.

Am I wrong for thinking that a lot of the warmup exercises in acting classes are pointless?

Am I wrong for thinking that a lot of the warmup exercises in acting classes are pointless?

Posted on Aug 15th

I'm talking about the "walk around doing random body movements and loud sweeping noises" stuff, or the stuff where people stand in a circle and basically do a bunch of guided babbling and literal shrieking. They say it's to get you out of your head, but for me it does the exact precise opposite. It feels too self-indulgent -- here I am, an Actor being Actory, and I'm inventing all of this sound and movement and shit because I'm supposed to, with no motivation or reasoning other than I'm Paying the Person Who Tells Me I'm Supposed To. Apparently it means I'm too closed off to ever be a real actor. My experience is that I can go there when the character does -- I don't hold myself back in that regard. But the situation has to call for it or else I just feel like an adult theater-kid stereotype. I feel like it's not necessarily reasonable to expect that every single acting student will respond the same way to an exercise, and they might just need a different approach to get the effect you need. We can't all be coming at it from the same angle because that literally is not what human behavior or art or any of this is about. I really want to train with someone who knows how to work with different types of people, but I don't want to be a nuisance. Or entitled. Or whatever my actual issue is. What's your take on this? If I genuinely need an attitude adjustment I'm open to that.

Trans teen

Trans teen

Posted on Aug 15th

I am a teenager who wants to become an actor but I’m trans and not necessarily out so does anybody know what I should do like should I just register as my assigned gender or like should I come out and register as my gender?

How stupid am I for wanting to be an actor to become wealthy?

How stupid am I for wanting to be an actor to become wealthy?

Posted on Aug 15th

How stupid am I for wanting to be an actor to become wealthy? Are the odds for me to become the next Di Caprio as big as the odds of me getting into space ?

(PAID) Looking For Mexican Voice Actors

(PAID) Looking For Mexican Voice Actors

Posted on Aug 15th

Looking for Mexican/Latino actors to voice a Hispanic mob boss. If interested, let me know through my email sbj.tv@yahoo.com

Auditions

Auditions

Posted on Aug 15th

How many times a week would you say the average actor auditions? Or you yourself? Really all there is to it. Thanks in advance.

Moving to NYC vs staying where I am

Moving to NYC vs staying where I am

Posted on Aug 15th

i wanted to see if I could get the opinions of some others actors, especially anyone NYC based. I’m 25F, earned my BA in theatre two years ago. I live in a medium sized city with a decently sized theatre community. I’ve been consistently auditioning and have been in 5 shows in the last two years, as well as done some short film work, modeling, and put on my own show. Obviously Covid hugely impacted everything, I would’ve hopefully had way more work if that hadn’t been a thing. I’ve been feeling very bored and unfulfilled, so I started auditioning for grad schools and conservatory programs. I got accepted into a great conservatory in NYC and I could start this fall. I love NYC and I’ve always wanted to live there. It’s also a great school and I already have an apartment there too. But moving has been a huge stressor and put a huge financial strain on me and my family. My mom has been generous enough to help me pay for everything, but it’s getting to that point where I’m not comfortable borrowing as much money as I will have to. I’m starting to have major doubts. I wonder if I should stay another year in my smaller market to save up money and hopefully do more shows and gain experience here. but I’m also afraid that if I don’t go, I’ll miss out on some major connections that could really kickstart my career, and I’ll always wish that I went. The conservatory can hold my spot for one more year, I guess I’m just afraid I might get “stuck” here and not end up going next year. I currently work as a nanny and just do acting on the side. Im honestly not entirely sure what my career goals are yet. I’d love to be an actor full time, but since that’s pretty hard to make a living off, I’d love to do something else theatre related as a day job. I just don’t know what. Part of me thinks going to the conservatory would help me figure that out, but part of me thinks it’s a huge waste of money to go when im not a hundred percent sure of what my career path is yet. I would miss out on the apartment I have out there, which is a really good deal, if I don’t go. That’s also something to consider since NYC is so expensive. Would love some input from anyone older and wiser or who knows about the current market in nyc

I need to stop comparing myself to actresses my age

I need to stop comparing myself to actresses my age

Posted on Aug 15th

I started acting when I was 11, and I just turned 25, and I have this bad habit of comparing myself to other actresses my age who are successful. My main passion is Musical Theatre, but I would love to get into tv and film, as I’m going back to college for a communications/theatre degree. Is this normal to feel behind because there’s other people your own age who are constantly booking jobs?

jealousy?

jealousy?

Posted on Aug 15th

Do you guys ever see an actor/actress who is relatively close in age with you, same ethnicity etc etc, but they’re like hella successful and you just get filled with jealousy? I’ve had to block certain actors bc of this. It’s also not that I wish bad on them, it’s more like I wish i was in that position in my life as well. Is there a healthy mechanism you guys know to grow out of this mindset and stop getting jealous?

Hello. I’m new.

Hello. I’m new.

Posted on Aug 15th

I’m 20 years old from Alaska and I’m starting from scratch in the acting industry. That means I don’t have an acting agency, I haven’t taken any acting classes, and I haven’t audition in any theaters, shows, or movies. The only thing I have are acting résumé, headshot (unprofessional), and demo reel (technically compilations of my TikTok videos. I know. That’s not enough and it’s bad). The reason I’m trying to be an actress is because I loved watching behind the scene videos and action movies (I know this isn’t a good motive since I haven’t tried it out first, but I’ll give it a try). Plus, my primary career is crashing down at the moment. So, I was thinking to start acting and see how it goes. However, I can’t find any auditions in my hometown and I’m trying my best to hide this from my parents since they would rather have me follow through my primary career than acting. So, I’m here to ask: where/how do I start my acting career?

Do I need a professionally recorded demo if...

Do I need a professionally recorded demo if...

Posted on Aug 15th

So here's my question, I'm not trying to come off as cocky or arrogant, this is a question I need an answer to. Do you think I need a professionally produced demo if I am a good writer, know how to professionally mix and master my audio, and I already have an acting coach to direct me? I have always been good at writing. I won a scholarship in college against several thousand other students for an analysis I did of A Bar at the Folies Bergere by Manet. I have had several articles published in big publications. I feel like writing some copy for a fake ad or for a character reel should be no problem for me. I also have a very nice home studio with proper gear and sound treatment. I make music and have been mixing and mastering audio for years. I took an acting class from a Hollywood actor who is not super well known but has several big movies on his IMDB page. He will direct me when I make my reel. Should I still hire a professional if I have these skills and resources? I'd prefer to save the money if I can. Will a professional give me something I can't already do for myself besides the obvious?

Who is vanesu samuniyai?

Who is vanesu samuniyai?

Posted on Aug 15th

And how did she get the role on The Sandman? I keep reading she’s a “Zimbabwe actress” but she has no IMDB credits?

Embarrassing BG moment

Embarrassing BG moment

Posted on Aug 14th

Hey all, I’m new here but I just had to share this moment from my very first background gig this week (2 night shoots). And wanted to know if anyone else has had these experiences on set as background? We were filming at a theme park for a tv show and right away I noticed this one BG actor seemed like he was definitely on something or at the very least VERY strange. So during the last shot of the day (in the blazing sun) they placed me with the weird guy and one other girl in foreground with a stroller. They yell action and the girl and I start are very natural “normal” fake convo, and all of a sudden the dude starts faking that he is angry and yelling at the baby in the stroller. And I mean like HUGE arm motions, over the top, totally crazy fake yelling and pointing. The girl and I had no idea what to do. They didn’t seem to notice the first time, but during the second take, HE DID IT AGAIN! And even more over the top. Then the main actor (pretty well know guy) stopped during his take to ask the guy if we were with them (he thought maybe we were just random people) the crazy guy said “uh yeah” and the actor was like “oh ok sorry” but I could tell he was trying to nicely make a point that this guy was being distracting. Then the assistant director came over and had us move out of frame, and a minute later the pa removed all background from the scene (including the people behind us). I felt so embarrassed to have been roped in with this dude and his random wild actions, and had no idea what to do in that situation and for the fact that the main actor was the one to say something! And the worst part was the dude just thought it was funny and laughed walking away like “guess I must’ve scared him with my yelling at the baby”. I didn’t say anything and just kept walking. Have you guys ever had or witnessed a moment like this with background work? I imagine they have a lot of wild stories since they don’t really vet any background people ahead of the project. It just sucks when you’re trying to be professional and other people don’t seem to care if they ruin a take.

Moved to Atlanta

Moved to Atlanta

Posted on Aug 14th

I just moved to Atlanta and I’m looking for projects to work on in the area I’m on actors access and sent to a few casting background agencies but haven’t heard back is there anyone who has advice on where to go to look for castings that will book and what agencies to apply to here in Atlanta?

Is a tenor/bass or bass 2 male voice actor in necessity?

Is a tenor/bass or bass 2 male voice actor in necessity?

Posted on Aug 14th

I've had a few people tell me I should do podcasts or something because I can have a nice deep voice ... I just don't know how much necessity there is for a deep voice...

Can a “middle class wealth” actor survive hollywood?

Can a “middle class wealth” actor survive hollywood?

Posted on Aug 14th

I know some of you guys have read Sydney’s take on finances in Hollywood but I’m really curious, to anyone who’s pursuing acting in Hollywood. What are your thoughts on finances? Is it possible to survive as an actor if you’re only in middle class?

Do not blame BIPOC actors for your lack of success.

Do not blame BIPOC actors for your lack of success.

Posted on Aug 14th

TL;DR Overall, 60% of all roles in film, tv, and theater are cast as white. Please do not use racism as an excuse to why you’re not working. A recent post from a successful actor in this subreddit got me *heated*. This actor blamed his lull of work to “his sort of roles trending towards other races” which is a racist assumption. What does that even mean? Actors have no idea why roles are being cast as they are. We can’t know that unless a casting director or producer shares that insider information. We may not ever know why we book or don’t book a job- your manager may have fucked up your submission, they need someone shorter than the lead actor, the producer thinks you look like his ex, etc. No matter what reason the idea that “people of color taking my job” is a dangerous, ignorant, egotistical, and a fucked up assumption. If want to look at the facts, UCLA creates a comprehensive report of Hollywood’s Diversity in [film](https://socialsciences.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/UCLA-Hollywood-Diversity-Report-2021-Film-4-22-2021.pdf) and [television](https://socialsciences.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/UCLA-Hollywood-Diversity-Report-2021-Television-10-26-2021.pdf). And the Asian American Performers Action Coalition does reports on racial representation in [NYC theaters](http://www.aapacnyc.org/2018-2019.html).

What voice actors have the best screams?

What voice actors have the best screams?

Posted on Aug 14th

There's a video making the rounds on Twitter of some of Mel Blanc's screams for his iconic characters. Between him and William Hanna's screams for Tom and Jerry, what other voice actors would you say have pretty impressive pipes?

Don’t be like this person.

Don’t be like this person.

Posted on Aug 14th

Worked on a shoot today and it was for an indie film with a small crew, an actress who was literally hired for 1 scene was one of the most demanding and rudest divas I have worked with in a long time. She spoke so poorly to every crew member, tried to speak over and give “notes” to the director and gave everyone else her “advice” in the green room. It doesn’t matter where you are in the pecking order just be humble ffs. Especially when you’re literally a minor role like that. I’ve even worked with extras that carry this complex around with them, like seriously, why ?!

Demo reels

Demo reels

Posted on Aug 14th

I’m a beginner actor and I’ve done stage acting for 4 years . I’m trying to do screen acting and many agencies are asking for demo reels . How do I do that with no type of screen acting footage

failed a broadway callback and still think about it

failed a broadway callback and still think about it

Posted on Aug 14th

I auditioned for Dear Evan Hansen at one of those cattle calls back when I was like seventeen and got called back almost three years later (a few months ago). It appeared in an email with a zoom appointment with the entire artistic staff -- a complete surprise. They were looking for an understudy replacement for zoe/alana for a date that has come and gone. I'm kind of silly about it-- I gingerly check my emails daydreaming. I occasionally search my gmail for keywords ("DEH" "TARA RUBIN" "my name") basically everything under the sun in case some sort of mail was lost. I spent a lot of time thinking about everything I could have done better over zoom or what could have happened if covid wasn't a thing and we went straight to in-person auditions and this and that. Lots of what if's and a lot of regret and guilt for not doing better. I had these sides to learn and this and that and it was just a lot of variables that dance in my head. ​ Because I didn't receive an email or anything back the part of me that still has a bit of hope keeps itching at the bug bite like one day I'll magically receive the coveted email to move onto the next stage (likely in-person interviews etc. based on the email) but at the end of the day these things just happen. And I know that, and I was fine with it for a while-- but I've been thinking about it the last few weeks and what "could have been" like one of those unscratchable itches. ​ I really wish they had sent a formal rejection or some sort of email to end off the interaction and zoom meeting because there's an anxious part of me that is thinking xyz (even if unreasonable). And I really just don't know what to do about it in my mind-- like where to place it. Actors getting rejected is just such a common thing but it's really difficult to wonder about how many variables could have resulted in me moving to NY and my entire life flipping on its head. ​ I got soooo close!!! but not close enough. ​ I guess I don't know what I mean to get out of posting this-- Part of the reason is only my immediate family and close friends know I even auditioned in the first place because I wanted to keep it private. I guess I wanted to put my feelings into words somewhere. I mean-- I'll be fine, and I know my email excavation is very silly, the rejection was implied with no follow up email. These things happen. But MANNNN!!! ​ I wonder what to really do from here. Keep on keeping on-- and stop checking my email haha. I wish I knew what went wrong, but I guess that's the mystery of all auditions.

Actors based in Atlanta how’s it going for you?

Actors based in Atlanta how’s it going for you?

Posted on Aug 13th

I’m planning on moving to Atlanta next year and hopefully start my acting career. I’ve heard plenty of nice things from the city but I would love feedback

Sad and weird situation

Sad and weird situation

Posted on Aug 13th

Is another network co star role (rhymes with shash bee oh) worth doing if travel/per diem/hotel isn't offered and I'd probably spend more than I make? Weird situation is I'm sort of being submitted by a known sag franchised agency that is submitting me, as well as a manager overseeing stuff, but I haven't signed with either. Could be due to the fact I promised them (via email) that I'd hook them up with more than above average commission, for a first role (up to co star) before they had to sign me. I have a good film look I guess, terrible commercial look, and 6 credits but they're all pretty good considering I've only been in the biz a lil over a year. For context, I have 2 network co stars (fx/nbc) both with speaking roles with A-B listers, plus a leading role in a non union Indy with a budget of 200k and a good supporting role with a sag low budget film with a budget of 2M ish, and a few scenes with another popular actress. I turned sag E within a month of acting class (Chicago PD/NBC) (Jan 21') and was Taft Hartley-Ed into the next union gig (FX/The Bear) then got a union feature (strong supporting) gig within my OK-30 status. I'm a must join now. I haven't worked since then and have started auditioning for series regular stuff and was pinned for my first one day guest star (but was released from first refusal a couple weeks ago

I was hired by an actor as a branding consultant. How much does social media help in landing a gig? What content should he publish?

I was hired by an actor as a branding consultant. How much does social media help in landing a gig? What content should he publish?

Posted on Aug 13th

I am asking this question because my client doesn’t post much on social media. He has a talent agent and I respect that it isn’t in his personality to post videos and pictures on his feed daily. Also, I do improvising as a hobby and see some actor/improviser friends hustle too much online. They post too much videos and some of it seem like just a cry for attention. It can get annoying. I don’t want my client to project desperation into the world. So, what type of content should he put out just for people to know that he wants to get into acting? How can social media attract casting directors? As for his natural experience, He currently as a lot of videos on hosting because made his own documentary. He also beatboxes and does martial arts. He wants to get into hosting. I pitched him to do podcasts and YouTube video where he comments and gives expert advice on pop culture (movies, reality tv shows) as an occupational therapist/beatboxed/martial arts expert and wildlife life hunter. Is this is a good thing?

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