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COMEDIC REEL FEEDBACK - seeking constructive feedback on my first ever comedic reel (please be gentle)! by aliyahakim4 • last post Aug 13th
Hey everyone, I’d love some feedback on my first ever comedic reel! I also have a dramatic reel which I will post separately for feedback. Both are my first ever reels I’ve compiled with the limited clips I have, so I would appreciate your gentle and constructive feedback. I understand that a good reel has a cinematic arc/effect and showcases range. I’m uncertain as to whether or not my reel really accomplishes either. However, in order to book more work that properly showcases my range as an actor, I feel I need some sort of reel to start, hence, this first edit. I am aware that a couple of the clips feature shots of other actors which is discouraged in a reel, however, as I said, I have limited clips so I figured using what I have now in order to book more work to get more clips is better than nothing. To help frame your feedback, I would appreciate specific input on the following (however, still open to general impressions): \- Order of clips— how does the order flow? Are there any clips that are unnecessary? \- Range— does my reel lack it? It’s a comedic reel so it obviously features me in comedic roles, however, is it better to find a way to showcase range? Is it even encouraged to organize my clips into a comedic vs. dramatic reel? \- Quality of the clips— are the quality of the clips decent enough to have in my reel? \- “Type”— does this reel at least accomplish showcasing what types I can be cast in? Based on it, what types would you say I could be cast in? \- Would you recommend that I use this reel to apply for boutique, developmental reps? Or should I wait until I book more projects that better showcase my range? Thanks so much in advance to those who engage with this ?
WORK OF DEVOTION NYC EPA (08.11.26) by TheaterGeek1002 • last post Aug 12th
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Starting From Zero — Savage Smile { by Bliss Ganza • last post Aug 12th
*CHICAGO* Seeking Asian Male Actor For Short Cameo in Independent Film by Federal_Set_5538 • last post Aug 12th
• 1 Hour Shoot max time, Please DM If interested! If you Speak Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Etc even better! Serious Inquiries Only! Can Discuss Compensation and other 411 Bless
Transferring stage skills to booth skills by Crafty-Sleep-6593 • last post Aug 12th
Hi there! I’m a semi-professional actor and stage manager, and have gotten my degree in theatre. I’ve been able to get steady consistent work with live theatre, and I understand that the skills will always be slightly different, but I was curious on if casting agencies will consider traditional theatre and acting training/degrees. I’ve done light voice work when I was a teenager years ago now, but now that I’m in my 20s I’d like to work within the field again. I’ve always had a passion for voice work and it was one of those dreams I had as a kid. Essentially, I have enough connections and experience that I don’t have trouble finding regional work as an actor or stage-manager, I’ve even directed a few professional projects before, but wanted to know if these skills are looked upon favorably in this field as well.
Newbie trying to process an intense Meisner repetition exercise by Sagencinnamon • last post Aug 12th
Hi! I am totally new to acting and I've just had my fourth Meisner class (I'm not trying to become an actor, but trying to explore new things). So far I've only done the repetition exercise, which has been really interesting and challenging in a good way! Yesterday it got surprisingly intense. My partner said some insightful things ("you're hiding," "you're carrying a lot of pressure") that hit me deeply and I fully broke down and started crying (I cry very rarely, so there's that). Continuing on, I felt like it got messy and exposed the complicated feelings I have towards conflict and vulnerability and how I see myself. And I think that complexity really confused him, leading him to say, "You're weird." (This is fine, I'm not hurt at all, I agree.) At the time, the connection and emotions made me feel a kind of high, and now the next day I am wracked with embarrassment. I think my partner and I were both sort of reeling from the interaction. And I feel like somehow my fucked-upness hijacked/derailed the experience. So, I guess what I am asking is: is this a normal Meisner experience? A messy, complicated, emotional time and an ensuing vulnerability hangover? Or like, am I right to be embarrassed and never go back to class again? ? Thanks in advance for any feedback!! ?
Positive Story- Back After Motherhood by AnxiousGourd • last post Aug 12th
Hello! I’ve been a stay at home mom now for about 8 years and IN IT. Neurodivergent kids, running the PTA, driving a minivan in the suburbs… not a ton of mental space for myself or any of my own goals… but I’ve been having the itch to get back to acting professionally… So this year I started self submitting more and with my commercial rep I booked a national commercial- my first time on set since I was pregnant! Then I booked a short play festival- my first time on stage in 10 years! I got new headshots this summer and did an agent mailing with Repunzel and had a meeting 2 hours later, signed 2 days after that. The following week had my first TV audition through the agent, since motherhood, and yesterday I found out I booked it! ? After years being SAG eligible I just joined. I turned 40 last week too, it’s really just been a whirlwind. I’m absolutely shocked by all of this, and though I know things are very different with the industry and I’m keeping my goals small, I’m feeling excited! Motherhood is truly the most transformative, wonderful, challenging experience and to feel like maybe I’ve still got it has been hugely uplifting. I honestly think I’m a better actor and human after this break away from the industry. So anyways, I don’t mean this all as a brag but hopefully as encouragement, especially for other moms out there who maybe are in the endless days of diapers and tantrums and snacks. The myth of having it all is a myth, but as the seasons change so does your capacity, and your goals. I know it’s super possible I don’t book again for a while but trying to enjoy the ride as it comes. ?
Do any of you female actresses have highlights in your hair? Do you book? by GlumMight177 • last post Aug 12th
My hairstylist just re did my hair and I am worried the highlights might be too much and casting might not like it. My casting type is Young Mom, Wife or Female Professional roles. Thanks!
Callback with no self tape by ConsiderationNo4002 • last post Aug 12th
My child had a commercial callback today for something she never taped for. It was to be one of 2 kids. I’m assuming they liked the “parents” tapes and had to go back to the submissions to find a match. Curious if anyone knows how many actors are brought in for commercial callbacks typically. I know these “parents” were also auditioned with 2 other kids. But I don’t know if any other family combos came in after. This was her first in person audition in years.
Working local hire even when you arent technically local hire ? by futurebro • last post Aug 12th
I see on actors access a breakdown for a SAG film by a filmmaker i would love to work with, but they make it very clear they are looking for local hires and will not be flying people in from other states or nyc (where I live). They are looking for people within a 1 hour drive of the town, which is in upstate New York. So my question is - if I’m cool with going up there and paying my own way (train ticket, uber , hotel), is there any reason to not submit? Can I say I split time between Hudson valley and NYC? I know local hire is sometimes a tax thing, but this is still ny state. My main hesitation is submitting/auditioning/getting cast and then they have to verify my address and I can’t and then I get dropped and that CD hates me. For additional context, this is a small town which is 25 min drive away from a somewhat popular larger town. So it wouldn’t be crazy to just go to this town for a weekend on my own dime. Thoughts ? My desire to do it is cuz it would probably be less competitive to book, seems like a sizable part which could really help my reel and resume and would be very cool to work with him. And I think the pay would still have me end with money even if I had to pay for a hotel for a few days. Im also SAG-E so I'm not sure if that complicates this?
what to expect when cast in a lifetime or movie of the week? by DisastrousAd5587 • last post Aug 12th
I’ve been reading for a large number of movie of the week and lifetime/Hallmark films recently and I have a good feeling about recent submissions. What can I expect if cast? For example, what are shoot day schedules like, and how long is the shooting schedule typically? Is it a week or just a few days? etc. These opportunities are local hire just outside of where I live but I’ve heard that the producers will occasionally provide transportation and house actors if they are all coming from the same nearby city. How often is that the case? And is that something my rep can negotiate if I get cast? In terms of memorization and output, are the larger scenes already typically in the auditions, and if not, what can you expect in terms of draft material and memorization expectations? How ahead of time would you get the script and are there a lot of new drafts when you’re already on set or does it typically execute seamlessly? Are there also usually chemistry reads leading up to final casting or are lifetime and MOW etc booked off tape? Is there anything else I should know to be prepared in case of cast. Acknowledging these are a lot of questions!! If you happen to have an answer to any of this and feel like sharing, or have additional advice to add, that would be great- thank you.
Before I order my voice-over setup, am I missing anything? by DryAbbreviations2723 • last post Aug 12th
Hey everyone! I’m a beginner voice actor, mainly planning to use the setup for **animation/character voice work**. Before I place my order, I’d really appreciate it if you could check whether I’m missing anything important or if there’s something I should change. **My planned setup:** * **Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)** — audio interface * **Audio-Technica AT2035** — condenser microphone * **Audio-Technica AT8175** — pop filter * **Millenium MA-2040** — mic stand/boom arm * **Cordial CTM 3 FM-BK** — XLR cable * **Audio-Technica ATH-M20x** — headphones **Is there anything essential I’m missing?**
Which suburb to live in NYC? by Glittering_Peanut167 • last post Aug 12th
I am relocating to NYC and my husband has already decided HE wants to commute to Manhattan and not live in the city. We have two kids. I’m a SAG actor with 20 years experience in LA and Texas, but never NY. Should we go NJ or LI for the burbs?
Before I order my voice-over setup, am I missing anything? by DryAbbreviations2723 • last post Aug 12th
Hey everyone! I’m a beginner voice actor, mainly planning to use the setup for **animation/character voice work**. Before I place my order, I’d really appreciate it if you could check whether I’m missing anything important. **My planned setup:** * **Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)** — audio interface * **Audio-Technica AT2035** — condenser microphone * **Audio-Technica AT8175** — pop filter * **Millenium MA-2040** — mic stand/boom arm * **Cordial CTM 3 FM-BK** — XLR cable * **Audio-Technica ATH-M20x** — headphones **Is there anything essential I’m missing?**
What are YOUR thoughts on "The Voice Actor College" program? by Uacemployee • last post Aug 12th
Hey all, voice acting has been a dream of mine, and since some free time has come into my hands, and after a convention visit, I signed up for this thing called the voice actor college program. After waiting a week to access the second course, I've seen some things that have concerned me. If you have any previous interactions or history with "The Voice Actor College" I would love to hear what you think. I think it's a little odd I haven't seen much discussion around the program itself, so if there's any \*real\* people that can weigh in, I would be so thankful! First off, this is the first program I have ever used regarding voice acting, I will be waiting for the third program which will open up in exactly 6 days as of writing. I'm not sure if this is what other programs usually do, so like I said, I haven't actually used anything else for voice acting. The cons(?)/The things that concerned me: I would check out the blog section, and there would be some pictures sprinkled throughout. I noticed that some of these were AI generated, and it got me thinking: if they're going to ai generate images, what's stopping them from ai generating some kind of script for the course itself? Before a course starts, I've only seen two people. A woman introducing the course, a second one featuring the same one telling me what would come up next, and for the anime voicing portion, apparently "Josh" (The same Josh Martin who is a voice actor for funimation) made a video to introduce me to the anime portion. For some reason I just opened the video on youtube instead of the mini player, and at full quality, I realize the plant in the background has the design of the leaf changing throughout the video. I realize "Josh" isn't blinking and actually sounds kind of odd? Same thing with the other lady, no blinking. I'm not familiar with Josh Martin's work, but I was still put off. The original videos I mentioned with the intro woman had some moles on her arm, but they seemed to fade in and out at times. Were these even real people? I look up who wrote the blogs from earlier, and these 'people' just seem really suspicious to me. As someone who really wants to get into voice acting properly, I'm once again, reaching out to see if anyone else has used this program before and to give me some insight regarding their experience. Is this just an AI slopping money sink? Or is there actually some value here that can get me introduced to the voice acting world? If you have any tips, recommendations, advice, anything, please please tell me. At the moment, I'm not very far, so I can't really say I have learned a lot so far, as this course is supposed to be a year's long worth of information. There was a recent up charge in payment plans, so I'm still paying the $24 for my current plan. If I were to cancel and pick it up later, I would pay the up charge. They already took my money for this month, but as I'm seeing a little more, I just want to again, make sure this is worth my money. I'm very tired as of writing, I may have glazed over some things I've seen, but the worst has been mentioned. Also, excuse the cruddy png attatched, it's to grab attention as I'd really like to know what some people think. Thank you so much! TL;DR I'm a beginner that's trying out The Voice Actor College program and I want to know if there's anyone who has used the program, before or if it's just ai slop/a scam
Seeking auditions for an actor to play multiple characters in an upcoming episode of an audio fiction podcast by incthepodcast_Monte • last post Aug 12th
On the first day in her new home, she finds a bone in her basement. On the next, there’s another. When she gets rid of them, they come back. We are seeking auditions for one actor to play multiple roles in a single-episode story on Tales From Wolf Mountain. This opportunity will pay $75. The Articulation of Claire St. Thomas follows Eileen Browers, a woman in her twenties with a habit of recording all of her thoughts, after she purchases an antique store and attached house and moves across the country. More audition information can be found here: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kj0-L0LyO7Gye3ypI69FeGssVOEhoph0QOpO7vDTfqA](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kj0-L0LyO7Gye3ypI69FeGssVOEhoph0QOpO7vDTfqA)
18 years old with no acting experience can i make it by Ken_Takakura • last post Aug 12th
Hey yall you read the title basically im 18 i have no experience but i really want to become an actor i cannot see myself doing another job besides this, its my passion and i have a huge love for the arts so im wondering if its too late for someone my age to start and be successful (semi or not im not picky lol) I just feel a bit scared that i waited too long and missed my chance to build a good career
Breaking into film as an actor with a lot of stage experience. Agent advice? by Henri_Peitit • last post Aug 12th
I’ve reached a place in my career where I feel that I have solid credits on my resume, and am ready to be taken seriously by agents. I’ve got my BFA, a reel, credits at regional theaters, and some downtown NYC credits. All of these things I have achieved through networking and self submission. There are also some film and TV credits, but it is a much smaller list than the theatre ones. I have had a few meetings with agents, but none have gone well. I get the feeling that the theater credits, and especially experience with Shakespeare is a bit of a turn-off to these professionals because they assume you will then become a client who will frequently be unavailable for valuable months. I love theater, but for creative / financial reasons I’d love to shift my focus more onto the screen. I’m at a place where I’d like to be considered for higher profile auditions, but don’t see how that is possible without one of these agencies that don’t see the theatre work as attractive experience. Any advice on how I could better position my materials to attract these companies, or how I should be conducting myself in an interview the next time I have one?
Seeking Asian Male Actor For Short Cameo in Independent Film, *Logan Square by Federal_Set_5538 • last post Aug 12th
* 1 Hour Shoot max time, Please DM If interested! If you Speak Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Etc even better! Serious Inquiries Only! Can Discuss Compensation and other 411