Actor’s Forum

The feed

Backstage

509 posts. Every one links back to the thread on the forum that hosts it.

All forums 21,093 Reddit 18,149 Backstage 509 Stage 32 2,121 Karmalicity 314
  1. Backstage by actingarebelongtome Dec 7th

    SAG-E versus "Must Join"

    Hoping to get this clarified once and for all. I was taft-hartlied into a web series a few years ago and have been SAG-E ever since. I want to join SAG eventually but when it's the right time. I have a commercial agent who sends me primarily on non-union...

    Read it on Backstage
  2. Backstage by Xxcamillaxxn Dec 5th

    Auditions

    Hey Erin id like to audition for a movie or show I even thought about auditionlong for stranger things 3 but I don’t have any experience. I was wondering if you have any tips you could give me to help me in my auditio. Thank you

    Read it on Backstage
  3. Backstage by TheaterBruce1980 Dec 5th

    Erin

    How I can't be the good actor to do my job properly is any trick an this industry thnks

    Read it on Backstage
  5. Backstage by whattheheck Dec 2nd

    Audition Update blown up!

    I am a young adult actor. I sing, I dance, I tell funny stories. I've been auditioning in NYC for 3 years. I've auditioned for all the big casting companies. I'm very saddened about what's going on, but it's not surprising. Any time there is power, there is...

    Read it on Backstage
  6. Backstage by SteelMagnolia Dec 2nd

    Pay for supporting role?

    I am very new to acting and I've have been asked what are my pay requirements for a supporting role in a film? I live locally and will not have to travel to far. I am new to the industry, non-union and not represented by an agent. I would like...

    Read it on Backstage
  7. Backstage by LawrenceBucher Nov 30th

    Two (frustrating) IMDb related questions:

    1) Our multi award-winning (festival) short was screened by hundered of fesivals - many of whom who've asked me why they are unable to rate/vote (1-10) on my film -- which I have no answer for. How may/can I enable this IMDb feature? 2) Regarding this 2017...

    Read it on Backstage
  8. Backstage by Drvangelder Nov 30th

    Recommendation for a Demo Reel company

    I have a demo reel now and want to update it. Anybody have a recommendation they can give me in LA. Somebody that knows how long to make each scene and all the dos and don'ts of a demo reel. Not somebody that does it on the side as a...

    Read it on Backstage
  10. Backstage by SergioHP Nov 29th

    Completely New!

    Hello everyone! So I’m completely new to this site and to acting FOR REAL. I’m 19 and have always been fascinated by actors and the roles they play. Any tips on how to go from nothing to into films? My main issue is i really don’t know what is required...

    Read it on Backstage
  11. Backstage by nur-aksamija Nov 29th

    New Actress asking for Advice

    Hello! I am a 13 year old girl with a strong interest in acting. The only problem is; I've only ever done a play in 4th grade, but I was the lead. I'm in my school's drama club, but my school/ town is so small, we can't afford to put...

    Read it on Backstage
  13. Backstage by igforever Nov 28th

    Professional Acting Training. NY or London?

    I am currently a senior at high school, living in the EU. After finishing high school, I plan to study acting at a drama school in London (e.g. Drama Centre London) or at a conservatory in NY (e.g. William Esper; I couldn't afford a university training in NY...

    Read it on Backstage
  14. Backstage by AdamS123 Nov 24th

    Meeting Local Actors

    Hi, I'm not exactly new to acting but I've refocused on it in a way I could not in the past. I have a lot of questions but I'll start w a few. I live in Long Island near Kennedy airport. 1. How could I find out local actors to...

    Read it on Backstage
  15. Backstage by schmactinghomie11 Nov 23rd

    Following Up With An Agent

    I met with an agent from a huge bicoastal agency and sang for her at a pay-for-play. She liked what I did we had a great conversation and she asked me to send her hard mail of my headshot and a letter since she does not use email. I wrote...

    Read it on Backstage
  16. Backstage by TylerMckenzie98 Nov 15th

    Baritones

    I am currently an 18 year old actor in college, and I am starting to become incredibly bitter, as I am a baritone. It seems as the years move on, more and more teenage roles, (which is what I can play, looks wise) are the high tenors, and the baritones...

    Read it on Backstage
  17. Backstage by Gladstone Nov 9th

    Nerdist School

    My agent recommended looking into taking improv at the Nerdist studio; apparently they're one of the newer but also well regarded improv schools? Has anyone taken any classes from them, improv or otherwise? I have already taken classes at Second City and...

    Read it on Backstage
  18. Backstage by ChampagneGoggles Nov 7th

    Creating Content

    Who out there creates their own content (whether it be between jobs or just for fun/something to do on your own)? Do your personal projects help fulfill you creatively? Do they take up a lot of time? What kind of steps do you take, and what kind of hurdles...

    Read it on Backstage
  19. Backstage by ClassAct Oct 31st

    What I learned on set

    Just played my credited role in a feature film. Here are some of the things I learned/noticed on set: Be on time! You don't want to be the reason everyone is behind schedule! Listen! Listen to instructions from crew and the director to better your performance...

    Read it on Backstage
  20. Backstage by ChampagneGoggles Oct 31st

    Master Classes with a Celeb

    Has anyone ever taken a master class with a celebrity? Did you found it helpful? Did you make any connections? Get good feedback? Make any connections? Lots of questions.

    Read it on Backstage