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I Need This…to stay well. by ZooeyOnTheOtherLine • last post Jul 31st
I lurk here. And I don’t comment much. But I wished to post here after recording this a couple hours prior to now. So here we are. Putting myself back together. Because I need this. I need monologues. As it gets me better. Very much in the mental health angle of things. I am coming out of another dip in depression. This was a rough one. And I am not alone in that while at the same time living as an actor. Bipolar 2 which has been a shadow since acting as a kid. So it’s not a new dance. But this dip drained me this time around. But we’re working our way back. And I auditioned with this piece less than a week ago. My focuses are on the stage and live theatre. Philadelphia theatre auditions and what not. I haven’t landed anything in quite some time. And my last show was for Philly Fringe, a show called Dirty Priest - a two person show. As well as Scrooge in something called A Christmas Carol Comedy (another 2 person show where I played Scrooge and my partner played everyone else in about 60 minutes). It was a blast. But dry since then. And the ego takes a beating from the number of rejections. But we continue. I continue. Because I need it. I may drive myself to madness with memorization. And beat structure. And voice work. But it keeps me safe. As does the stage. As does acting. I’m just happy to be moving again. And smiling without trying again. And I hope acting still does the same for you. Pulls you out of yourself when you need it. Or pulls you deeper into yourself when you need it. But I thank you for letting me share. Thanks for viewing the monologue. Stay well. And I’ll keep doing the same. \*MONOLOGUE: “Of The Fields, Lately” (Ben): by David French \*Not something I’m submitting. I just felt like randomly recording it.
What would you put in an email to casting directors? by Far_Requirement4233 • last post Jul 31st
I've been keeping up with casting directors from casting about for certain projects id love to be on. What would you include in an email to introduce yourself as an actor?
Thoughts on Jeff Seymour and his books? by chickenricebroccolli • last post Jul 31st
At first I was pretty blown away. However after living alone in a new city I’m realizing he comes off a bit pretentious. Most of his “technique” requires the other actor to run lines with and a moderator but that just seems pretty impractical. Most people in this economy are busy working and you’re left to memorize by yourself until you film your tape with a reader. His writing comes off as if you don’t do it my way, your acting won’t be real. Anyone else have opinions?
Help leaving agent by DisastrousAd5587 • last post Jul 31st
Hey everyone, I’m looking for advice from actors who have had to leave a really good agent they’re close with, when they know it’s time to move on. I’ve already voiced my concerns and stayed longer than I wanted out of respect for my agent and our relationship, but I’m certain it’s time for me to move on. The difficult part is that there’s no bad personal relationship here. I genuinely like and respect my agent, and I would really like to preserve the friendship. At the same time, I’m tired of watching opportunities pass by and feeling pressure to stay when I know I need to make a change in order to grow my career. I've also done some deep dive research into this, including consulting with a number of industry people who know me and the scene where I live as well as nationally, and the concensus is that it's time for me to change. For those who have been in this position, how did you actually handle the separation conversation? If you had already communicated your concerns and given things more time, how did you make it clear that the decision was now final without making it hurtful? Were you able to maintain a good personal relationship afterward? I’m confident about the decision itself. I’m just looking for advice on how to handle the actual separation with as much grace as possible.
Riverside Theatre Singer ECC (7/30) by Tommy98 • last post Jul 30th
The July Week Five Filmmaker's Challenge is Nearing the End! by Jackie Letkowski • last post Jul 30th
There's still a chance to be a part of this month's filmmaker's challenge! But hurry, the week is almost over! https://www.stage32.com/blog/july-filmmakers-club-week-5-the-new-proof-of-concept-why-filmmakers-should-build-audience-before-pitching-4540
Commercial Agency’s by United_Stop_9286 • last post Jul 30th
Do you guys have any opinions on some of the best commercial agency’s for developmental actors in nyc or LA
Can Too Much Improv Make You a Worse Dramatic Actor? by ZeroHash99 • last post Jul 30th
Improv has been the single most useful thing I keep coming back to, both for my own work and for teaching. The listening, the spontaneity, the way it forces you to actually respond instead of waiting for your cue. All of that is real and it transfers. But I keep running into this wall where actors who have done a lot of improv will lean on it in a way that actually breaks scenes. They get so addicted to the unexpected moment that they stop committing to the emotional reality of the scene and start fishing for the interesting choice. It looks alive on the surface but it's hollow underneath. You can feel it. I've started separating the two pretty deliberately in how I work, treating improv as a training tool and a warmup rather than a performance philosophy. But I'm curious whether other people draw that line or whether the whole thing is more integrated for you. Specifically for people doing dramatic work, not sketch or comedy where the calculus is different: do you find improv instincts helping you stay present, or do they pull you toward performing the spontaneity instead of actually feeling it? And if you've worked through that tension with a teacher or a specific exercise, what actually shifted it for you?
Acting for Film Online Classes by General-Youth3773 • last post Jul 30th
Hi everyone, I’m mainly a theater actor and have done the whole thing- singing, acting, dance classes, background work in film. However the one thing I do not have is acting for film/camera classes. I auditioned for an agency last year and they said they would not sign me without that class. Long story short, there are no in-person on-camera classes by me. I was hoping to do one online, which I know sounds risky. Does anyone know of any reputable online acting for film classes? I’ve done the basics- I know theater acting. I mainly just need the technical component and terminology. Thank you!
[NYC MALE ACTOR NEEDED] For Short Film Shooting in Late September by bchrhlldy • last post Jul 30th
Hi all, My name is Beecher Halladay, I'm an amateur filmmaker (this is my first proper project, but stoked to be filming September 24th-28th.) It's a 20 page script, all filmed in my apartment and around Williamsburg. And I want to cast an actor. The movie is called 20 Minutes Till Shabbat. It's a New York City comedy about three roommates (Fletcher, Harry, and Carson) who race against the setting sun of Shabbat to get their apartment ready for a girl coming over, where things don’t exactly go according to plan. The film actors will mostly be myself and friends, but Harry (the character I need to cast) is really the steady and rational thinker of the whole movie, and I prefer a real(ish) actor for his role. I cannot pay you much if at all, but if you want to be a part of something scrappy and fun, let's rock baby. So, if you're a 25-30 Male in NYC and can film those dates are want me to send a couple pages of the script to try out, email me! arthurdrive.prod@gmail.com. Thanks!
[PAID] Female Voice Actress Needed for Section in Industrial / EBM Music Track by GRAPE-APE92 • last post Jul 30th
Hi everyone, apologies if this isn't the right place for this type of post. I'm a small independent artist looking to hire a female voice actress for an original industrial / EBM / alternative track I'm currently finishing. The song centers around a toxic relationship driven by lust, obsession, and conflict. It's essentially a cycle of desire, arguments, making up, and repeating. The overall atmosphere is dark, sensual, and cinematic. This is not a traditional voice-over role with a script or specific lines to read. I'm looking for someone who can help create vocal atmosphere through improvisation and direction. The goal is to record ad-libbed vocal elements such as breathy whispers, intimate spoken phrases, soft sighs, tasteful moans, and expressive vocal textures. I will provide direction and references for the emotion and delivery I'm looking for, but I would like the performer to ad-lib. It will be more of a "dance track" section so I will be asking to to record short phrases, breaths in time to the beat, whispers, etc, that I will then layer, stretch, and augment with the instrumentation to fill out the sound. The performance should feel sensual, confident, mysterious, and emotionally charged. This is for a music production and artistic performance, not adult content. Think *Blade*, *The Matrix Reloaded*, dark vampire aesthetics, underground clubs, and industrial EBM. Your contribution will be approximately 30 seconds of the overall track, contained within one section with multiple layers. I expect around 20 vocal sounds (breath, exhale, soft laugh, sigh, moan, restraint, etc), 3-5 variations of a handful, and 10-20 short 1 to 3 word phrases. # Looking For * Female voice actress or vocalist comfortable with performance work * A confident, seductive, and expressive delivery * Comfortable improvising/ad-libbing rather than reading a strict script * Clean WAV recordings * Good microphone and recording environment * Ability to record takes close to the requested timing (I will handle all editing, pitch correction, processing, and mixing) # Pay * $50 USD via PayPal # If Interested Please comment with your portfolio, demo reel, voice samples, or examples of previous work. If I think your voice is a good fit, I'll send you a DM with the track, references, and more details. You can hear my previous music here to get a feel for my style: [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6TWecdpdXMyKTIexxfiv6K?si=c3HhyNv5R9C3rYGmoS1sAA](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6TWecdpdXMyKTIexxfiv6K?si=c3HhyNv5R9C3rYGmoS1sAA) Thanks for taking a look.
Representation advice by LightningLevel • last post Jul 30th
I’m a recent drama school graduate and have received offers from both **ARA Talent Group** and **Melanie Gayle Talent**. Does anyone have experience with either agency or advice on which may be the better choice for a graduate actor interested in theatre, screen and musical theatre? Private messages are welcome too. Thanks!
Actors, what do you want from a indie film director/filmmaker? by MarkLaski0119 • last post Jul 30th
Actors and actresses, what do you want from a indie film director/filmmaker?
Uploading Photos on Actors Access - Quality Loss by DisastrousStudent764 • last post Jul 30th
Hi all, hope you're doing well. I'm here with a quick question--I'm uploading photos on Actors Access, but I'm noticing that it's reducing the quality of the photos once I preview my profile. I've tried cropping the photo to be 500x700 pixels, also have tried changing the color profile to sRBG, but the photos are still looking very "unsharp" once they're uploaded. Does anyone know how to fix this issue or have some experience? I'd really appreciate any advice, thanks!
Short actors in Hollywood. by mbeller83 • last post Jul 30th
I always wondered why so many star actors are well below average in height (Tom Holland, Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman—no need to include Danny Devito lol). Is it just a coincidence or is there some sort of advantage to it when being filmed?
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LES MIS - MILTON by anywaysoo • last post Jul 29th
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Nothing for months, then too damn much on one day. by 50FootClown • last post Jul 29th
I've been with my agent for about three months now, non-union, waiting and hoping to start getting union work. (Or like so many actors...*any work.*) This week I self-submitted for a non-union commercial project that promises to be a lot of fun, actually. Then this morning I get my first check avail for a union job. (Hell yeah!). A couple of hours later, I get offered the commercial gig. (Hell yeah!)...which falls square in the midst of the check avail hold time I just confirmed. (Oh nooooo.) So I declined the non-union gig so as not to lose my shot at the union gig. And I don't regret that - generally it's the smarter move for my career. But now I'm sitting here with the knowledge that Murphy's Law states I'll get passed over for the episodic and be out of both gigs. I mean, I'm taking away the good from this - a reputable casting agent saw my tape and liked what they got. So no matter what, that's a win. It was just more anxiety over nothing than I wanted today.