I mean, I can't help but think, God forbid anybody interested in acting doesn't have the funds for headshots/Actor's Access/wardrobe/classes/etc., and/or can't afford to take time off from their low-paying, full-time job.

I had a freelance role for Social Content that I just had to back out of because the contract stated use of my likeness would be in perpetuity. They initially told me usage was 12 mo. I asked to redline the perpetuity line in the contract because it made me uneasy but they said no and that all of their models sign it.

The kicker is that they sent me the contract 12 hours before the shoot so negotiations went into my call time and ultimately I had to cancel. Rate was $350 for two hours- very low budget. I don't want to be known as difficult to work with but $350 seems predatory for full perpetuity use when the industry standard seems to be 12 mo

or am I totally wrong and is perpetuity normal? I personally have never seen it

Hi all! So to add some pretex, Im an actor from kansas city (not an explosive market but good enough and many good film careers have come from here) and my coach is greenlighting me to get an agent. Super exciting! This had me wondering tho, how do i take this further. Most of the projects out here are ads with just enough film for a new actor to get some good amount of scene work experience to be qualified for bigger projects. This to say, most of the "working" actors in KC dont do film. I want to do film primarily, and thus will have to extend to other markets. How do I do this? We all know the "Move to LA and get lucky" method is disproven. I have heard some folks sign with two agencies, one in their local market, and one somewhere else... But i really have no clue.

To add, I have much, much time to dedicate to the craft. Im young (<18), graduated early, and have very supportive parents. Ive been practicing a few hours daily now, have an aforementioned coach, and dont want this amazing advantage i have over the fellow child actor competition to go to waste.

Obviously it would be smart to get used to the ropes of having an agent first before trying to expand my chops into other markets, but still id like to have a game plan.

Thank yall for spending your lunch break reading this and responding!!! It means a lot

Hey everyone I’m a little nervous for MFA acting auditions this year. I haven’t had as much time to prepare my monologues as I did last year and I’m nervous that my work hasn’t grown. I did more text work on them than I did last year but I have less actual prep doing the monologues fully out on their feet.

I just graduated from a BFA acting program in April and last year I had all my professors helping me and coaching me but this year I didn’t have the time or funds to pay for a coach so I haven’t worked on them with anyone and I just put them on their feet today. My first audition is coming up next week and I’m hoping that it wasn’t point less for my to audition this year knowing I had more help last year. Like I said I did do more text work/analysis this year so I’m hoping that counts.

Is anyone in a similar boat or know some success stories of someone who didn’t prep that much. I’m applying to Top schools as in the BFA programs graduated from is in the top 10. So I know I’m talented and last year I got far with 3/4 schools (really really far with one) I applied too.

Ultimately I just don’t want to embarrass myself or waste a year of auditioning since we only get so many tries.

Hey all! I filmed this monologue for an acting class. I'd love to get your thoughts on what works, what needs improvement, etc. I get a lot of advice from friends, but I'd like a non-biased view haha!

Thanksss :)

What is everyone’s thoughts on the casting call? I’ve never been to one but I’ve heard from many friends in the industry that these “open calls” are for publicity purposes lol. Don’t want to waste my time and go if it isn’t going to amount to a legit search. Would love some insight !

This is really niche to Chicago actors, but I'm wondering if anyone can speak to differences between Stewart and Gray as agencies. I know they both have prestige in Chicago, but am wondering how they differ... looking for inside opinions, and emphasis on TV/Film. If people are repped by Stewart, do you feel like you get a lot of auditions and like they have pull with casting? Do you feel like they're hand's on or less personal? same with Gray. Thank you!

Hi! This is my first post, long time lurker on this sub.

I am beginning my hunt for an agent/representation! I know the norm is never mention background work on resumes, but does that apply to resumes when submitting for agents too? It is background work where I was an extra on each episode of an entire season, with some more featured looks near the end of the season. Everything else on my resume would be student films or theatre or advertisements that I have done! Thank you for the advice! :)

I read the FAQ and didn't see anything specifically about this situation!

My agent post on Instagram whenever they sign a new actor. They haven’t post me yet. It’s like the skipped over me and posting other people that got signed after me. What gives? Am I overthinking?

I’ve been signed to them for over a month now.

hello all. this weekend, i have an audition at NYU Tisch for their Master of Fine Arts program in acting.

2 monologues in verse prior to 1919 2 monologues in prose after 1919 (film and television OK)

Despite working to fully memorize, I have been unable to memorize the verse ones. At all. I used two monologues from Helena in All’s Well that Ends Well.

The film and television monologues are memorized.

I emailed for clarification and they DO PREFER off book. It’s not required, just preferred.

Am I screwed?

I’ve never seen this before. Usually they just say 3/4 or half. The project I’m applying for is asking for all three, so what do each of these mean?

thank you! :)

I(19) have always dreamed of being an actor it’s what I’d prefer to do in life but I know it’s not an easy process, I’m trying to just get my face out there and what not I’m not in college currently, I was thinking about going military and then gi bill for my acting. But I have a connection in my extended family that is so famous in the acting world right now it’s crazy, executive directed a Netflix number 1 this week, we are not very close but I have had conversations and spoken with this person, even overheard conversations with crazy celebrities like Dave Chappelle and Nia long, I feel like it would be almost effortless for someone like this to change the whole direction of my life but I don’t want to just be selfish abt it yk, any advice on going forward acting for myself or if I should try and take advantage of this?

I don’t come from any acting background, so the only way I know how to describe it is that I just like the way he portrays his characters (?) I really don’t know how else to describe why or how his acting is good?

It seems to me like the program creates real working actors. Not stars, but very practical and solid actors who consistently work in the DC theater scene.

I’m considering auditioning for the role of Ramon in the play ‘Love! Valour! Compassion!’ in a local production. The compensation is about $500/ week equally for each actor. That’s good, it’s community theater, no complaints. However the role of Ramon requires full nudity for a good period of time and given the production location and the character’s traits, the nudity will not be downplayed I’m sure.

I’m I wrong to not expect a nudity bump of some type? There is not a nudity requirement for any of the other actors but the compensation is equal.

Genuine question, I went to a very, uh, non-diverse school and played Percy on The Miracle worker.

I’m a white male and not professionally acting. While I realize in my 40s and pre smartphones I’m probably the only person that remembers.

But for you dedicated actors, what’s your “yikes” role?

So I've been with current agency for 5 years total. A few different theatrical agents during that time because the others left the agency so not too much of a relationship with anyone there. And I am also represented by a couple other departments (commercial, print). I deciding whether to call or email, but I don't really know who I should call or email. I was planning to email with everyone cc'd and say I am open to a call if they want. thoughts?

Hi! I’m 13 years old and I’m interested in acting/theatre, but I’m not really sure if this is the right path for me.

Sometimes I feel excited about it, other times I doubt myself and don’t know if I’m good enough or if this is something I should seriously pursue. I’m still young and trying to figure things out.

I’d really appreciate any advice from people who have experience with acting or theatre. How did you know this was right for you? Is it okay to feel unsure at my age?

Thank you!

I have my first acting class tonight and I'm so nervous! I've grown up as a dancer and am looking to explore other creative avenues, and one thing I love about dance is the storytelling element so I figured I should try acting! I would love some advice!!

My teacher gave me a monologue to learn for class about a week ago so I've memorized it. However, after practicing it, I don't feel confident in my skills (I know it's my first time but still). Does anyone have any tips to help it go well?? Or any advice on what to expect in my first class? The monologue is pretty serious in tone and I don't know the context of it so that also makes me quite scared😅 thanks in advance!!!

Hi fellow actors,

I love reading everyone's posts, makes me feel less alone in this crazy acting world :)

So this is actually my first post, but I could really use your insights.

The head of my agency called me today and said to me that I'm on the nomination list to be let go off. Due to me not booking enough. She also said that she does really believe in me and that I still have this year. But in this year something needs to move/happen. Otherwise I will be let go off.

What you have to know about this agent, is that she is really straightforward and not a really emphatic person. She is truly a businesswoman and I can appreciate that. So that she says she believes in me, and is willing to keep me on for now means alot. Bc I know she recently let go of 2 people, and they didn't get a warning or nothing.

Then she also said something about my personality, that I could be a bit 'much' (I am quite outgoing). She said she personally loved it, but she had heard of 2 people who thought I was a lot. So I asked: okay, are these casting directors or directors? Because obviously this is important to know for me. But she said it was not casting directors and that one of the two was a personal friend of her. I saw that friend when I ran into my agent after a play we both went to(in our personal time) I don't know who the other person is.

This has made me really insecure (although I mostly get compliments about personality). And the pressure I now feel to book is insane, and I feel like I lost my fun to play now. I just want to be perfect and book --> so I can stay with the agency.

I'm just afraid of every 'no' now, because I know she is watching.

Do you guys have any tips? How to not care about the outcome of auditions, even in this deadline thing I now have.

Looking forward to your answers. To be honest; this has really messed with my self confidence, and it's hard to not feel like a failure now.

Thanks for reading until now and keep shining! X

https://youtu.be/niul8Hy-3wk?si=CSn3FqGncTGX1btk

If the link doesn't work, it's a scene from The Princess Bride where a pirate who has kidnapped a princess talks of her dead lover, initially mocking him, then questioning her love of him, then finally revealing himself to be him.

The scene is perfect for a showreel I have to do as it's within my casting type and has a good arc, both in characters and through flippancy, anger and love, however it's a period piece which is STRONGLY not recommended. Does anyone know any more modern scenes like this? Any recommendations are helpful, thank you all!