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Backstage · 17 Jan 2019
Hi all. With audition season upon us, I was wondering if anyone knew of any good, affordable coaches. I'm mostly looking for someone to coach my acting (songs and sides), and help me conquer my audition anxiety.
Backstage · 17 Jan 2019
I guess I'm reaching out here in the hopes that I'm not alone. Please, keep your comments to yourself about taking every job no matter what it is because that's what actors do. I've heard it all before and I'm not interested. I see your point, I just don't agree...
Backstage · 17 Jan 2019
HELLO ACTORS!! Just wanted to put it out there that I know someone who makes affordable tracks for sale, whether for accompaniment, rehearsal, video submissions, lessons, etc. Their services include 16 and 32 bar cuts (or whatever you need - these are just staple audition cuts), full songs, added tracks...
Reddit · 17 Jan 2019
Hi all! I'm in LA. I came here a couple years ago for acting but got stuck in debt and a day job that can barely cover that debt and my other bills. Acting is the only thing I care about and I've been away from it for too long and I'm itching to practice and learn more and be around other creative people but I can't af…
Reddit · 17 Jan 2019
I'm Colombian and moved here when I was 11. Even thought I've been told my English is good, my accent still comes out. This has over the years eliminated my dreams of ever becoming an actor. However a weird encounter happened with a director for SNL and ever since I have been thinking about acting from the moment I wak…
Reddit · 17 Jan 2019
I’m 16 turning 17 next month and studying performance at a university, and I’ve done a couple of paying gigs but I’ve run into this roadblock where damn near all casting calls ask for over eighteen to play younger, and local theatres either aren’t going to demand a role for someone my age or they also ask for 18+ actor…
Reddit · 17 Jan 2019
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 · 17 Jan 2019
I'm not an actor at all so I really have never sent a CV but an opportunity recently came up that describes me fairly well. I am supposed to send my CV, details, portraits etc but I'm not sure what to say and how to fit it all in an email. Thanks in advance.
Reddit · 17 Jan 2019
Hello everyone!! i need some help, i'm a 17-year-old actress from a Latin American country, I've already built a very good resume with theater plays and short films and basically getting as much work done that i can in my country as well as taking classes and attending workshops, however, where I live there are literal…
Reddit · 17 Jan 2019
Hi all! I'm in LA. I came here a couple years ago for acting but got stuck in debt and a day job that can barely cover that debt and my other bills. Acting is the only thing I care about and I've been away from it for too long and I'm itching to practice and learn more and be around other creative people but I can't af…
Reddit · 17 Jan 2019
Hi all, I'm working on a short film (For fun) and have my girlfriend as the main actor. What advice/tips would you give her? She's never done this before. We begin filming in April. How to practise? Must have's? ​ \*Remember: this film is for fun, I don't need "You should look for a 'real' actor" \*
Reddit · 17 Jan 2019
Seattle area here, originally a Portland actor. Just moved up here. I am posting a link of two different headshot shoots done most recent by two separate photographers. One set is me clean shaven, the other I sport a goatee. I am really into action oriented roles, having played a young cop twice last year. About to pla…
Reddit · 17 Jan 2019
Hello! I'm looking for a decent mic kit that could be used for VO/VA and could also be used to make short films. I was looking to get this: [https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1158332-REG/b\_h\_photo\_video\_voice\_actor\_starter\_kit.html](https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1158332-REG/b_h_photo_video_voice_ac…
Backstage · 16 Jan 2019
Hey Guys! I have to say that I love going through our community thread and picking up tips and tricks here and there. I thought it would be great to start a thread listing what we carry or bring on set. Kind of like the actor’s edition of what in...
Backstage · 16 Jan 2019
Hi Actors! I'm looking for a great scene study class. Any recommendations?
Reddit · 16 Jan 2019
Hey I'm an aspiring actor from NYC who wants to take acting classes. The thing is I'm free all day on the weekends (Saturday & Sunday). Any good acting classes I can take on the weekends? Thanks!
Reddit · 16 Jan 2019
So last night I was in a class where I had to play the role of a Police Captain who was insinuating in a fashion unbecoming an Officer and a gentleman. He was not exactly an anti-hero but he was not exactly a moral character (or even sympathetic). The character was reinforcing social strictures and roles instead of bre…
Reddit · 16 Jan 2019
Ok guys. So I don't have any background in acting. I am a musician if that means anything. I did a little acting in high school for the school but nothing serious. I know it's a long shot to "make it" as an actor. However, as of now I would like to just be an extra or something like that to get started out. Doe's anyon…
Stage 32 · 15 Jan 2019
“Many actors will say that actors are artists not entertainers. Being an entertainer enhances the actor’s art. The entertainer half of the equation sparks an audience’s imagination, taps into an audience’s dreams, and inspires an audience…”
Stage 32 · 15 Jan 2019
Remember Henry Thomas? The little boy who starred in ET? Check out his audition. Unbelievable. https://youtu.be/tA5giyG8E7g
Reddit · 15 Jan 2019
Hi everyone! I’m a new actress in the US and have no experience here YET but I was wondering if you guys can give me tips and advice on how to film an audition video? I’m very nervous and I don’t know where to even start. Thank you so much!
Reddit · 15 Jan 2019
What do you all think about Hollywood and big production companies casting the SAME actors over and over again? This is what I feel: I'm honestly sick and tired of going to the cinema. Each film has the same actors over and over again, there is NO FRESHNESS, no NEW FACES, no NEW TALENT. It's so sickening and vexing to…
Reddit · 15 Jan 2019
Thank you so much for entertaining me. I don't know about you but, for me this is the worst part of being an actor. I completely understand...if I don't know my brand how can I sell myself. YEa! Yea! yea! soo voila. if you have a second to do this survey I will send you a thousand virtual thanks. P.S. scroll down for t…
Reddit · 15 Jan 2019
Also any books or other resources to help directors work with actors would be greatly appreciated! I’m reading Judith Weston’s book Directing Actors now and I’m enjoying it so far!
Stage 32 · 14 Jan 2019
Why you should move back and forth on camera and not side to side...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JYXCDwRGp8
Backstage · 14 Jan 2019
Hey guys, after a studying with my former teacher for a couple of years, I'm now in the market for a new voice teacher that fits my needs/schedule! I'm looking for a seasoned teacher who knows all about alignment. Drop your recommendations below, please and thank you!
Backstage · 14 Jan 2019
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/your-acting-homework-for-2019-practice-empathy-101-66654/
Stage 32 · 14 Jan 2019
“You’ll be instantly cinematic on camera if you play the subtext of the scene as if it is the text but not the subtext of individual lines, the subtext of the scene. This will engage the audience’s imagination because the audience will be wondering what it is your character can’t say, won’t say, or doesn’t know how to…
Reddit · 14 Jan 2019
Hi, my name is Chandler. I’m working on a web show and looking for some female actresses. The show is done as a video diary so will be using whatever you have as a camera, could be a webcam could be a phone, whatever. I can’t pay as we’re pretty low on budget but you will be credited and should be good experience. If i…
Backstage · 13 Jan 2019
where is the best place to find a lot of film sides? googling has been no help lol
Reddit · 13 Jan 2019
Also what about monologues from books that are not made into plays or film, are they worth learning for any reason other than personal growth? Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you!
Reddit · 13 Jan 2019
I'm soon transitioning from the military this November. I've been looking into moving to California specifically LA to attend the Lee Strasburg theatre and film institute for the 2 year conservatory program. Before I begin this venture I will be taking classes in my local community theatre in order to gain some experie…
Reddit · 13 Jan 2019
I'm a 16-year-old aspiring comedian and actor, and I just finished a draft of a comedy script I want to film over the summer- and act in. I've done some acting. Not a lot. I auditioned for a short film being made in my school last year, and the director loved the "emotion" I portrayed. I made a comedy short last year,…
Stage 32 · 12 Jan 2019
Happy Saturday Stage32 folks! My name is Brian, and I'm looking to put together an admin group to meet on a weekly basis. This group is intended for anyone who wants to progress in their career, but may need some extra support or motivation. Ideally, this group would be intended for actors, but everyone is welcomed…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2019
And it was probably one of the worst auditions I’ve had. I misread the casting call, and did not realize I had to book an appointment. Luckily they still let me audition. I got incredibly nervous about 4 seconds into my audition piece and just tanked it. They did not mention the dance audition would be directly after a…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2019
I will pm it to you or if its a SAG actor that could help that'd be cool. My name is at the end of the vid so I don't want to post it public.
Reddit · 12 Jan 2019
I'm a relatively green actor looking for representation. Any tips/guidance to making a strong cover letter that stands out despite my lack of credits? I'm having a hard time trying to "sell" myself when the most recent job on my resume is from college... Thank you!
Reddit · 12 Jan 2019
My daughter is selected for a TV series as a lead actress and is expected to make around 200k this year. Based on many articles on the web, we realized the advantage of using a loan out corporation to maximize tax benefits. The thing is, we have an LLC that is used for software consulting. Can I add my daughter as a me…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2019
Hey all, ​ I'm hoping get some advice for my project. I need one or two actors to film a series of promotional videos for an iPhone app I produce (Can't pay a huge amount but will pay fairly). ​ So my question is, what's the best way to go about finding some talented and personable young actors? Is there…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2019
Ok, so its not really a big film, its more a short film, but its still really a big deal to me! I've always wanted to be a film actor, and this is the first real experience I've ever gotten. Before this, I just got a few leading roles in small local plays, which is still pretty cool, but not the experience I wanted. Ca…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2019
Soo, i explained recently about a amateur project i'm doing. I'm turning a novel i've written into a audionovel that i'll release as a podcast. It's in portuguese (but i plan to produce a international version later) soo i can't ask for help here. My budget is also zero, so the voice actors that want to participate are…
Backstage · 11 Jan 2019
I’ve seen a lot of headshots at auditions and done a bit of reading online as well but of course there’s a fair bit of conflicting information about what casting directors like to see, as well as preferences evolving and changing over time. What would you say is the general...
Backstage · 11 Jan 2019
Hi everyone I've been acting for a while now and currently studying theatre in Wales. Maybe a stupid question but I wonder how much school-productions count as experience and how good they are on your resume? At home, I have quite a resume but here in the UK, I have...
Backstage · 11 Jan 2019
There is no shortage of classes to take in NYC, which is good because there’s always something else to learn! What classes have you taken? Who have to studied with? Would you recommend them to others?
Reddit · 11 Jan 2019
Hello everyone, I am trying to get into the acting industry, I have always wanted to be an actor but always talked myself out of it due to trivial reasons such as my accent being a big turn off for directors etc. I have recently registered with Backstage, I live in Kent, UK. Does anyone have any advice? It is time to s…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2019
I was told the director will give me one or two lines to read out in a "group audition". So I have to do my audition in front of a group of other actors? That seems nerve wracking lol.
Reddit · 11 Jan 2019
A director near my town is casting for a feature film and the notice says "no experience needed" extras and film actors wanted. I emailed them and they said to drop in at 4pm and they said nothing about if I read a script from myself or if they give me one when I get there? I'm new to acting so sorry if this sounds dum…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2019
So I did a SAG project recently, and I just received a letter detailing how I’m SAG-eligible. I know you aren’t allowed to do non-union projects if you’re formally a SAG member, but what does this specifically imply? Does this mean that once I’m a member, that I can’t be an actor in a student film, for example? Am I ON…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2019
I coach actors a lot. Film/TV actors. They want to make a quick buck and think, "What could be easier than VO?". A lot of of people approach VO this way. They baulk at spending $500 on a demo. Or $500 on a course. They expect to enter an industry investing next to no money or time. It's wild. The idea of spending 10s o…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2019
Hey everyone, Firstly I just want to send a huge amount of respect and collegiate love out to those who have chosen the path of voice acting and other creative pursuits, whether you're just starting out or are are decades into your journey. I'm a veteran voice actor who has recently relocated to the US, and in the past…
