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Backstage · 15 Nov 2018
Hi! Wondering if anyone can shed some light on who agents are recommending right now in terms of coaching, specifically on-camera, but generally as well. I know certain studios have better reputations than others, but are there recent trends/interest in individual coaches or teachers specifically? It would be great to.…
Reddit · 15 Nov 2018
Hi there everyone!. I live in South Africa and I'm slowly but surely making a name for myself in the acting scene. Problem is, I'm currently doing mostly future work and don't have a permanent role yet. It doesn't cover all the bills... So I've been trying to figure out what day job I can get that has flexible hours so…
Reddit · 15 Nov 2018
I want to become an actor and I’m using uni as a safety net if I don’t get into drama school. I’m wondering whether it’ll be more beneficial to study a English and drama course or just a drama course? Would a solely drama course be more beneficial and give me greater opportunities ?
Reddit · 15 Nov 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 · 15 Nov 2018
Hi! I'm getting a little ahead of myself but I'm curious. I'm a singer- and that's the main goal. I also am signed w an acting agency and have booked a non-union commercial. I had an audition today that asked if I'd be okay with being SAG Eligible if i got the part, so I started researching. I know Union actors can't t…
Backstage · 14 Nov 2018
Besides the obvious of working on one’s craft, taking lessons and the like, what do you think is the most important thing an actor can do to help themselves? What have you noticed helped you the most?
Reddit · 14 Nov 2018
Been thinking about trying to build relationships with casting directors through classes since I've been unsuccessful in finding an agent so far. Does anyone recommend one of these over the others? One on One Actors Launchpad Actors Connection Any others? ​ Any advice in general about this?
Reddit · 14 Nov 2018
This was written for the perspective of filmmakers but I thought is might be helpful for deciding whether or not to take a non-paying gig. Personally I’m always of the belief that if you can’t afford to pay your actors you can’t afford to make a film, actor compensation should always be a part of the budget from the be…
Reddit · 14 Nov 2018
So my son is 20 months old and I get numerous people telling me my son should be an actor/model. Every parent of course thinks their kids are the cutest and deserve everything.. What's the proper way of seeing in he's capable of being one without paying for the BS agencies?
Reddit · 14 Nov 2018
I had to do this scene where the girl pulls a gun out on me and I pull her close to me to take it away. Anyways she did this little moan thing when I pulled her close and let's just say my privates were standing straighter than a Baptist boy in Sunday morning church. Pretty sure everyone saw the Lion's Pride in my pant…
Reddit · 14 Nov 2018
Okay. First time poster here and looking for advice. I'll try to keep it short. Some friends of mine were asking for more actors for their podcast in NYC. I live in Florida but still want to be a part of it. The creator said he'd like to work me and suggestes I get a few things. They are recording this Sunday. He sugge…
Stage 32 · 13 Nov 2018
I will be attending the ARTS International showcase next year in Orlando, Fl. I’ve been reading different monologues to find which genre I fit in best. Are there any tips from you fellow actors/actresses that I could do for practice to better myself? Thank you all.
Reddit · 13 Nov 2018
Hello, Could anyone point me to free / paid equivalents to phishtank, openphish, etc. of phishing/malicious websites feed? I have a bit of trouble finding these apart from [http://mwm.rising.com.cn/](http://mwm.rising.com.cn/) where I am a bit lost. I'm interested in malicious actors/websites from China, Hong Kong etc.…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2018
So I understand that life just goes on and people can lose interest in the business, nobody owes you anything yadda yadda. But as an on screen actor for almost ten years whos still grinding and trying to climb that ladder, its frustrating to see other actors that were in one or a few big movies that just....stopped alt…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2018
Long story short. Knew an actor/playwright friend coming up the ranks for past ten years. She's worked at acting, so have I, she decided to give it up become an agent and has been doing so for the last 3 years. Maybe it has to do with a fact she gained a lot of weight, maybe it doesn't. This year I booked a series co-s…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2018
So, I'm on backstage, and there's this job that actually sounds like it was made for me! (Nervous guy, with a southern drawl) The only catch is: the only way to audition is to use an iOS app, and I have an android phone... I reached out to the people who listed the audition and they said that the android app is coming…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2018
Hi everyone. I’m a bit lost right now and wondering what could be next for me as an actor. So far I’ve: -taken a beginner’s acting course at Barrow school (NYC) -taken the Stella Adler summer intensive (three classes) -taken an additional two acting/theater classes at my college before I graduated -Acted in a student f…
Backstage · 12 Nov 2018
I am curious what people think about this service, what the rules are, if it's worth it or better to spend $$ at One on One or the other workshops in town. Thanks in advance!
Stage 32 · 12 Nov 2018
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Backstage · 12 Nov 2018
Recently I went to an agent "class", a.k.a., pay-to-meet-and-greet, and had a wonderful session in the room. The warmest I've had in such meet-ups. The agent loved my monologue and gave me great feedback. We really hit it off and spent much of our remaining time smiling and laughing as...
Reddit · 12 Nov 2018
Hey everyone! So I have a question. I’m a senior in high school and am very active in my theatre and want to pursue a career in acting and theatre in some way. I don’t want to just throw myself in there without a paddle, so I was thinking going to college for theatre. Only problem is I don’t know where I want to go and…
Reddit · 12 Nov 2018
So right now I'm in high school. I've started acting in the juvenile theater of my town fairly recently, and things have been advancing semi quickly. I've been thinking about starting acting for a few years, but only really got the chance to do it a few months ago. I have my first proper play coming in January, and as…
Reddit · 12 Nov 2018
(yes ive checked out the sidebar) The aim of this is to just get my feet wet with the entire experience of making a personal project, and also it's fun. ive had acting experience for the past 4-5ish years involving in class, and extracurricular productions so the acting side of it i'm not a total beginner.. i've also c…
Reddit · 11 Nov 2018
(Long, so I apologize fr that in advance. I really appreciate your attention if you make your way through it) I love film, and to a lesser extent, theater. I'm in my mid-thirties. I'm an eager reader, and since I've been a kid, I usually read aloud, unless I'm in public. There's a part of me that has always thought I c…
Reddit · 11 Nov 2018
Looking For Actors Who Are Willing To Act For Free Around The Charleston, South Carolina Area. Will Be Filming A Mini Series Called “Brotherhood” Which Is About 3 Best Friends Who All Share The Same Goal, But They All Battle Their Own Obstacles To Try And Make It Happen. Below, I Have Listed Some Of The Characters With…
Reddit · 11 Nov 2018
I come from a kind of strict Muslim household, my parents are devoted to the religion and hope that I keep my faith strong and things like that. With this, they respect a lot of the decisions I make and the future I have in mind. It took a while but eventually they were okay with the fact that I decided to pursue actin…
Reddit · 11 Nov 2018
Hey! First off here is the link to the animatic, \[ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2ab9ZwEpQo&feature=youtu.be](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2ab9ZwEpQo&feature=youtu.be) \] it's not fully touched up yet (and ignore the quality i'm working with my animator to remedy that), but here it is for now. The biggest thin…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2018
So yeah, I did not start acting when I was a kid, my parents never liked the idea and one of my teachers said I am at a disadvantage because agents care about teens or early 20s actors in order to develop them as they want. Now, my school brings agents and there is gonna be one in 2 weeks. The teacher says unless we ha…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2018
I am an actor doing a lot of background work at the moment. I’m doing background work to get used to the cameras (mainly the cameras because I’m from a small town in Arizona and the cameras are normal to me anyways now) and all the different types of people that are going to be around me. I haven’t started auditioning…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2018
I was just cast as Donna in Mamma Mia! (meryl streeps character lol) and im literally so excited. But the lines I have to memorize are freaking me out. me. I've played supporting characters before ( nehebka in aida, ursula in the little mermaid) but those characters had way less lines and didnt have to have big long co…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2018
Okay this might be long winded. I moved here with no network and no family to attend the Esper Studio part time program and paying my way through it. I have done that. I graduated in Early June. It’s been about 5 and a half months since I graduated and I have headshots (that I’m told are quite good) I am on backstage a…
Stage 32 · 9 Nov 2018
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Reddit · 9 Nov 2018
I’m an American actor - My wife is an American actress and spends 10 months a year working in Toronto. I want to move up there, but I have no idea if I can work up there, and honestly I don’t even know where to start. Anyone have any suggestions?
Reddit · 9 Nov 2018
I am a producing a short in need of minimal funding (10K-). The script is very bare bones and has the flexibility to make it into the role you want to play.
Reddit · 9 Nov 2018
​ https://i.redd.it/5v5qooljfbx11.png [Zuko Live Action Audition Mike Wijdenbosch](https://reddit.com/link/9vkxf9/video/hg5i0c1hfbx11/player) Greetings fellow actors and Redditors, Though I am new to the platform -I need to pick up on a lot of reddiquette, so by all means call me out on any ignorance on my part-…
Reddit · 9 Nov 2018
Title says it all really, but I'll elaborate. I recently have started acting, as in I genuinely started 2-3 months. But I've had a ton of fun and gotten some really good feedback with basically no one believing me that I hadn't acted before. I tried out for a play at my college, and got a fairly major part in my second…
Reddit · 9 Nov 2018
I've been doing Voice Acting for a few years now, and haven't exactly had different gig's with other people, more so picking up gig's from the same person / animator that makes content on YouTube. ​ I do the voice of a main character of a small series of videos that have been extremely popular, gaining millions…
Reddit · 9 Nov 2018
I'm doing a project with some friends of mine and it requires them to send in a lot of voice lines but it sometimes takes them a while because we don't really have a streamlined way to send them. I'm looking for a website where they can record through the site and it'll be automatically available to me, I've tried look…
Reddit · 9 Nov 2018
TIL something interesting about people's "viewing" habits on YouTube. People don't necessarily watch things on YouTube paying their full undivided attention. People often watch things as background noise. *Noise.* Such people are mostly paying attention to the *audio*, not the video. To the extent that they're paying a…
Stage 32 · 8 Nov 2018
I just got back to Stage32 after a hiatus. I just want to say, I really appreciate this video I views. I totally agree with Botto, when he says, "You go to a party, you get dressed up, you look nice, you socialize...why can't people do that online?" You have to just go do it. If you want to direct, pick up a camera. Wr…
Backstage · 8 Nov 2018
I have a real question, that perhaps the actors here on Backstage can answer for me. A filmmaker will put out a casting call here on Backstage, explaining everything in explicit detail about the project, from filming dates to compensation to - everything. A whole bunch of actors responds to...
Reddit · 8 Nov 2018
i haven't been in a class in a while, trying to find the right fit. would love an artsy-fartsy non-salesy type teacher and a high skill level of actors. prefer on-camera but not a must. checking out howard fine, berg, doug warhit, tom obrien, BHP. any suggestions?
Reddit · 8 Nov 2018
So I’m not an actor but I have to perform a scene for a class I’m taking. I need to find a scene that’s approximately 5-7 minuets long. I was hoping someone could provide some suggestions. It is one man and one woman. The gender of the two don’t really matter. It can be from a play movie or sitcom Any suggestions are g…
Reddit · 8 Nov 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 · 8 Nov 2018
I am little worried. In 1 month I come to USA for audition. My english is not so good and i need to speak english for my audition. most thing i am worry about is that i must do naked scene. I have done naked scene before in hong kong so i am not worry about show body, but i am worry about american standard. i not sure…
Reddit · 8 Nov 2018
We recently launched a podcast series called Placing Faces, where we sit down and interview casting directors to discuss their tastes, processes, and careers. Each episode has casting stories, advice for both actors and those who want to get into casting, and is chalk full of insight into the other side of the casting…
Reddit · 7 Nov 2018
I've been assigned the one-act "The Role of Della" (John Wooten) for a scene study class. My character has an audition card; my scene partner is an actress who wants (and steals) my audition card. ​ In my country, we don't have audition cards. We arrive at a pre-assigned time, fill out a form in the waiting room…
Reddit · 7 Nov 2018
Hey Folks, My name is Mike Cross and I run Terra/Sol Games. We have been a traditional tabletop RPG company but are now branching out into visual novel games. Because of that we obviously need to recruit some voice actors for our initial project. I need to state up front that this is a paid gig but will also feature so…
Reddit · 6 Nov 2018
Hey there, I'm Matteo and I'm currently in the midst of a very important school project. We're making a video about a futuristic technology that has both positive effects and negative effects on humanity. There's a commercial in the video, which is in great need of a voice actor, or just anyone who can record vocal…
Backstage · 5 Nov 2018
I'm having a lot of trouble finding a vocal warmup I'm comfortable doing in public before an audition. Does anyone have suggestions on stuff they do that works? I'm based in nyc and feel like such a weirdo doing vocal warmups on the crowded sidewalk or subway, but there's really...
