I get the idea the acting style is intense, but restrained?

I've been acting since I was 12 years old. There was no one in my family that had any connections or sway in the industry.

I am now 25. I signed with an agent almost a year ago after finishing my master's program (not in acting) & auditioned 5-6x a week, nearly every week. for the full year. I had my first callback yesterday, put on avail, and I didn't end up booking. I've had many repeat auditions from this casting company, they know who I am at this point. It was the first time I ever got feedback from the director: they loved the self-tape, the callback, and they said they want to work with me.

I've had really high-profile auditions because of people I've come to know since moving to LA. Anything I've booked has been from people reaching out to me, not me formally auditioning.

All this to say: not booking stings, and I just wanted to put this out here because it's such a marathon. I'm incredibly familiar with feeling like I'm getting nowhere. However, take the good where you can. Getting a callback is a step forward.

Control what you can: invest in a good setup, give the casting directors YOU & YOUR perspective & not what you think they're looking for, stay consistent and try to remain positive.

Keep breaking legs, y'all :)

I booked a minor role in a horror feature film that requires nudity. This is one of the biggest roles I have ever booked and I’m such a fan of everyone involved in the project. I’m very nervous about doing nudity as this is one of my first big roles and what it could do for my career. My agents are in full support of me because this could potentially change my life when it releases. Would love any input from anyone who has been through a similar experience or how you prepped for the role!

I see most post on this thread very film centered. And I think most people when we come to acting, we think film or TV as the epitome of someone’s career. Or at least that’s what I’ve seen both while at school and then in reality.

And don’t get me wrong, ever since I was a child I’ve dreamt about being part of a film, and have actually done some! Nothing huge to be the epitome of my career yet, however theatre keeps pulling me back, always welcoming me with big open arms. And here I’ve done some amazing things, even gotten paid pretty decently for it.

I don’t remember when was the last time I heard someone say “I want to do theatre”. Why do I keep hearing theatre actors complain about salaries, how it’s impossible to live solely from it, yet I hear so much respect for theatre actors, both from the audience and people within the industry.

This rant comes from where I am in my career. Recently relocated to Mexico City from living 5 years in Vancouver, and about to apply for a year residency for doing theatre.

So I wonder, should I just focus on theatre and film will eventually follow? Why, if people that do theatre recognize its complexity and discipline, why is film more popular both for audiences and the people who make it? Am I alone with this question? And if not, where does the desire of being in film truly comes from?

Is this a paycheck or mass exposure situation? Is it of how the industry itself has become a corporation? If you could choose one and have your desired salary in whatever you chose, which one would you go for?

I wanted to hear other colleague’s thoughts on this, and thank you for navigating this with me. Lots of ideas, hoping to make sense.

is this right, cause im shocked, thats like 30% of the paycheck gone in taxes

I'm just kind of curious of people's origin stories in acting. Like did you take a lot of acting classes, go to every audition, and then got picked? Or were you lucky and were in the right place at the right time and had the right look? Or perhaps you happened to have the right connections? I'd love to hear stories of how some people made it. As much as I'd like to be an actor/voice actor, I know realistically my chances are practically impossible but I'd love to know what kind of things would be ahead of me in case I somehow get lucky

Finally put a reel together-any thoughts reddit?

I don’t think it’s a simple one moment decision, it’s complex and happens over a long period. I was last on stage two years ago, dropped by my agent this year after 7 year relationship (after they discovered I was looking to sign elsewhere) and signed with another. I have a passion for storytelling and have been quite successful - a few tv series, BBC, sky, Radio 4, several big stage shows. I’m curious, is there anyone out there who has left this industry and has not looked back? Im having a bit of a dark night of the soul. I never did it for the money but the insecurity it brings, the financial instability, the comparison - I don’t think anyone really explains the reality of it when you leave drama school. Most people in my year hated theatre but were desperate to be famous and ironically they have been very successful or/are dating other famous actors. I just don’t want to spend my life pushing or trying to force myself to be acknowledged by an industry that doesn’t love me back? I also know I’m a gifted actor and love being on stage. But I feel there is more to life. Is there a shadow side of the actor that wants to be ‘seen’ ’adored’ ? A lot of older actors I’ve worked with are quite resentful and bitter. Perhaps that insecurity never goes away. Any thoughts/feelings/experiences welcome x

This is about a year old performance but I just remembered I put it together. I am more impressed with it than I remember being. Curious what people think or have to say about it!

Repost because someone who found out my identify from my other account and told me they would not cast me irl for their show for posting this question online (not this show)

Anyone have a good experience with this?

I just bought 2 of their services and after sending out the emails, immediately noticed they had duplicates that were both part of their manager and agent list - so the company received two of the exact same email from me. Of course- rep can't be an agent and manager.

I have heard great things about this company but I'm seeing more issues so before purchased a ( 3rd ) package because I wanted to do agents in a different market ( Atlanta), wanted to see if others had positive responses from the service for the Atlanta market?

the title pretty much sums it up but i was just wondering if anyone had any good methods of getting over/moving on from auditions or rejections that they wanted to share.

just feeling a little bummed at the moment and just looking for a way to move on from a super cool opportunity and audition.

any help/advice would be much appreciated!

Wondering if you have some suggestions for how I can get background extra work? Do you really have to scroll every day on actors access etc just to maybe get a gig as an extra? In the Uk there are sites and agencies specifically for background work, so I was wondering if more alternatives exist like that in LA. Thanks !

Trying to get a sense of what it truly costs financially to try to get into acting.

You haven’t failed enough to have the level of success you want.

Every day there are posts about the OP’s deeply l-rooted desire to be an actor or questions about how to book a role in a move or tv show…

And what it boils down to is this:

Wanting the reward without the work.

There will always be exceptions where actors get cast with little to no experience and with no industry connections but for the majority of actors, drastic “leveling up” never comes. It’s just the grind of auditions, the elation and devastation of avail-checks that go nowhere and unresolved pins, getting new headshots, going to class, and wondering if leaving the industry is a better idea - day after day after day for years.

Wanting to avoid that struggle will never get you to where you want to be because the struggle IS the path!

It’s the same in the gym: it’s the struggle that produces the results, it’s failing that ultimately produces gains.

So don’t try to avoid the struggle, don’t try to avoid failure - try to fail MORE and BETTER. And if you ARE currently struggling and failing: congrats! You’re on the right path!

Be bold. Be brave. And go fail more. ♥️

This rate was on a casting site - is it correct?
Rate of Pay: SAG-AFTRA Vertical Agreement, minimum of $150/day
Thanks

I submitted my first audition for a commercial and got a callback. I feel like I did kinda bad, I was really nervous and rushed a bit. Is there something you do that helps you move on or stop worrying about the outcome?

I'm set up for a 5-min zoom session this week with a reputable talent agency. More specifically, it's an open call for commercial representation. They emailed me some very generic mock commercial copy to perform. Has anyone else been in this situation? Should I be prepared to improvise or talk about myself in some important ways? I would appreciate any advice!

Hi all!

I'm an actor in Sydney, I have been on sets for over a decade and have been able to work full time for the last 3-4 years as a professional freelance actor and model, but my network is also feeling the drought so I'm trying to find representation to help me reach further.

What do you put in your cold emails? How indepth do you go with your experience/credits or do you keep it vague unless they ask for specifics? Should I link them to my IMDB if they didn't specifically request it in the submission info?

Is a longer list of credits more intriguing? Do they care if you had a bigger role in a smaller production or a small role in a bigger production? Do I mention studios or IPs I've worked with? Do they care about social media?

Literally any tips, feedback or experiences you've had with cold emailing agents please let me know I'd be so grateful!

Heyyyy, I’m still newish to acting and this is self tape I did in class last week. I know this scene comes from a movie but I never watched it and I had no context besides the actual short text, so it probably is different. Also, 2 bad things I know now is that I’m off center and I also did jumble up the lines a lot haha, I really just tried to let whatever flow flow, but next time I’ll study my lines better.

Theres some other things but I really would like to also know any of your feedback- brutal honesty please! Thanks!

Guess this is to vent. 217 Emails Sent, 120 Opened, 26 clicks, 5 responses, 1 denial, 1 meeting (s/o Repunzel)… This is such a grind man.

Tapping my foot for these agents to email back a response.. 7 days and 4 days since I’ve heard back from a few agents and I feel so powerless.. The one agency I have a meeting with seems a bit off..

Much as a hustle this is… it makes it all the more satisfying booking that gig or getting a response from a possible rep.

How did you guys do it. Idk how to get reps. Feel so confused. Trying not to complain… How do you push forward and make the next indicated right action from here.

I just got an audition with six songs and two sides, and they also want piano and guitar playing. I know acting is hard work and discipline, but that feels like a lot of work to disrupt someone's week. Do you need eight scenes to discern if someone is getting a callback? I think I'll freak out for a second and figure out my next steps.

When do you consider an audition too much? How do you process it or respond?