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Welcome to Acting Nerds! This is a place to pose in depth text posts, videos, or articles about the craft of acting, not the business side. In addition to discussions, performance videos and auditions are welcome for critique as well.

A few rules about posting:

1.Please only post either in-depth, self written text posts, articles, or videos about the craft or business side of acting. Examples of this include but are not limited to:

  • Articles about a specific actor's performance in any form of media.

  • Articles about acting technique or a specific school of thought.

  • Videos of actors talking about their craft or life story and how to navigate the business.

  • Self posts about anything to do with you personal story, craft, or experiences are welcome as well.

Posts that will be deleted include:

  • Blatant promotions of the poster's acting school, coaching, Youtube channels, podcasts, or other subreddits. Note: if you do have acting related content or an online coaching resource you think may be useful to folks, feel free to message u/maxdurden and run it by him!

  • Promotions of specific projects, however if you run it by u/maxdurden first, it's fair game. Thus is just an effort to keep the spamming down.

  • Memes

2.Videos of monologue, audition, and performance videos are welcomed for critique. But we ask that you be civil and honest in your critique. Only constructive criticism, please!

3.Remember that everyone is on a different path, and has their own process. Elitism will not be tolerated. Any violation of this is result in your comments being deleted, and you being banned from the sub.

4.This is meant to be a place of inspiration, and a place for us all to better our craft and life. Use this philosophy as a general acid test for your posting, and you'll be fine.

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What you can do with Zoom and a bunch of voice actors while improving in a table top game. The Gap's Guardians: A Cosmic Comedy - Episode 1: A Starry Introduction

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2024/11/29
17:21 UTC

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Advice

 Hey, 

 I (19F) have been acting on and off since around age 15, I am currently in University and have met this wonderful human being (20M), who has aspergers, I am trying to get him into our acting society within the uni due to him being very talented. 

 The only issue is his reluctance to socialize, he tends to monologue but has very little experience acting with a second or third party. The other day I asked him if he wanted to perform a scene with me in private and he said yes. 

 Interestingly when I asked him what seen he wanted to do he said an ‘ultrasound scene’, in which he roleplays the sonographer and I the patient. 

 Obviously, we don’t intent on using a real machine as we are doing in his room, any advice on how I could support him through this? And managing the practicalities?  

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2024/11/24
23:30 UTC

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Help Me

I’m a 16-year-old male from Australia, specifically Perth, and I’m at a point where with school coming to an end, I need to figure out what Im going to do with my life. I’ve always loved acting and modeling. Ever since I was a child, my true passions. But I’ve always tried to run from them because of stereotypes and fears of being judged.

Now that I’m older, I’ve realized that people often live miserable lives because they avoid their passions and dreams, choosing instead a “comfortable” path doing something they hate. I don’t want that for myself. I’m not afraid to take risks, and I’ve noticed that success often comes from pursuing what you love.

My situation is a bit iffy because there isn’t much of an acting scene in Perth to begin with, and I’m starting from zero—no proper experience, no connections, no guidance. That said, I’ve been told I have a natural talent for acting, and I believe in myself. Like any actor , my ultimate goal is to make it to Hollywood, but I’m unsure where to begin. Or atleast start working towards my goal (i actually love acting and it’s not something i want to do to bring me fame)

I also don’t feel like I fit the characteristics of a typical 16-year-old. I look more mature, like I’m in my 20s or even early 30s, and I’m muscular. I’m not sure if that matters. I know a few big names and astounding actors have made it from Perth, so I feel it’s possible, but I need guidance. I don’t want to be 40 years old, regretting my life because i didn’t pursue my dreams.

Any advice or tips on how I can start pursuing my goals would mean the world to me.

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2024/11/18
19:13 UTC

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Acting

Hi guys, I love acting, and want to be in movies someday but I'm always very nervous about being in front of a screen and people judging me so any ideas on how to get over my anxiety?

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2024/11/13
17:32 UTC

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How to act for Metamorphoses

Hello, so I have a audition for Metamorphoses by Mary Zimmerman and I have to do a one minute poem or folktale and I am doing ‘The White Misty Women Poem’ by Sylvia Frances which goes like this ‘The white-misty women visible when a lot of fog rises, it gets very cold and everything is old even the trees don't grow anymore they stand there like statues,

but make no mistake they are alive, and very merry peaceful and quiet only our hearts get restless in knowing their history, not funny as the small statue of little man-piss in Brussels but very sad and tragic,

it goes back several centuries women, who cannot mourn their friends' death because they have suffered so horrible

condemned to death without guilt: hanged or tortured to death, that is why they are still there now, those women, yes, they are innocent they stand at every bend, but when we walk by, they don't bother us, they politely grant

centuries ago women are sentenced to death, if they look beautiful or are too slim, they are declared to be witches and they must die,

everything happens here on this gallows field, almost every village has some kind of gallows field, remnants of that superstitious era

it's so icy cold now, then I know what that means brrrrrrr!’ So I was wondering if anyone knows how to move and act this? Thank you for reading

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2024/11/10
23:29 UTC

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Brand-Age Range Assignment Help!!

https://forms.gle/Pvp7cDS99PoRiXoj7

Hi there! My name is Zach. I'm a junior BFA Acting Major at Missouri State University. In an Auditions course I am currently taking, we were assigned this project, "The Branding Assignment", in which we all each ask a total of 50 strangers to mark as many of the following character traits listed below that you think I would best be able to play based off of first impressions alone. You may mark as many or as few traits as you desire, and are encouraged to be brutally honest. You must also provide a four-year-age span you think I would play best (i.e. 16-20, 21-25, 22-26, etc.) The results of this project will be anonymous and help guide me towards auditioning for and accepting roles that best suit my brand. Thank you for your time and I appreciate you helping me with my assignment!

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2024/11/09
23:21 UTC

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Tips and tricks?

Hey everyone!

I’m looking for some advice and guidance from people who’ve been in the entertainment industry or are currently navigating it. I’m a senior in high school and I’ve been singing and dancing for most of my life (acting is relatively new I’ve been doing it for 5 years now.) I take voice lessons and do theatre at my school. But my main focus is on musical theatre, but I’m also really passionate about getting into other aspects of the industry like film, TV, music videos, acting, singing, dancing, modeling, and voiceover work. I want to stay versatile and explore different opportunities as they come.

Next year ( in August), I’ll be attending college for musical theatre, and I’ve also been involved in school theater performances. I’m wondering if I’m on the right track to break into the industry and how to take the next steps. Specifically, I’m interested in:

•	Tips for getting into music videos
•	How to find and approach agents
•	How to build a portfolio or resume in entertainment
•	General advice for someone just starting out and trying to make connections

Any tips, advice, or recommendations on how to build my career would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

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2024/11/06
18:45 UTC

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What’s with acting in Mike Flanagan’s shows?

Can anyone breakdown what's arguably "wrong" with Mike Flanagan’s directing actors approach?

My own personal opinion, the acting in his shows (haunting hill house, midnight mass, house of the fall of usher) feels - forced? It feels a bit theatre studies melodrama. Maybe even traditional cinema acting. Some scenes work really well, but personally overal the delivery isn't there.

Is that on the cast - is it down to the director - the writing? Can anyone describe it better?

One idea I have is the cinematography and the choice of long takes doesn't help. A lot of rehearsal goes into a long take and then some of the 'spontaneity' gets lost.

I've seen quite a lot of post where people say the acting is bad. I don't think they're bad - but I do feel a lot of scenes don't feel 'natural', which is what we've come to expect from cinema.

Anyone else have a taken on this?

5 Comments
2024/10/15
21:08 UTC

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How do I start a career in acting?

My dream is to become an actor and film maker. I would love to receive the formal training from a university. I would love to attend Julliard, however I know that can be very expensive.

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2024/10/14
13:29 UTC

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Starred in this horror short film- any comments or feedback are welcome! | EYE CONTACT (5min)

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2024/10/14
02:12 UTC

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Can Anyone Help Me With Recording Two Tapes?

Hi, an agent is interested in me, and asked me to record two tapes. Unfortunately I am at home in the suburbs, and don't know anyone that can help me (family won't cut it). Anyone here who can help me?

5 Comments
2024/10/09
00:12 UTC

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ABBOTT ELEMENTARY is ready to roll! Scene study class took on a new challenge—an episode of the hit tv show. And everyone got a recurring role! Watch the video to see everyone involved. Join us on Twitch to see the whole production, Sun. 22 at 2 pm PST!

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2024/09/22
15:00 UTC

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how do you practice scenes?

I am an amateur and I only prefer monologues as my audition scenes??I really want to perform scenes you know..how do you guys approach this??I have no-one to do scenes with, is it the same for you guys?I know it is okay to imagine your coactors' lines, but I have never done that??does that even work??if yes, does the scene even look good???

7 Comments
2024/09/18
14:51 UTC

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Advice- acting while in school. Is it a good idea?

Hi all, I’m new to Reddit, so please be patient with me! But I need some helpful advice. I’m going back to school to earn my BA in theater. I’m paying for college myself and have earned a decent amount of grants which I’m very grateful for, but I still need to pay for things like rent, groceries, utilities, car maintenance, etc. My question is, would it be a smart move to do school AND get signed to an agent/manager and be submitted for work at the same time? My initial thought was no, but after talking to my other actor friend she’s making me rethink things. Are there other factors I should be taking into account? Any advice is appreciated

3 Comments
2024/09/11
00:05 UTC

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How/ where can I master American accent?

I want to master American accent and am planning to hire a dialect coach but outside of my classes more or less as a foreigner I want to immerse myself in some American community where I will be pushed and forced to talk to people as much as possible. Where could I find this experience? any suggestions?

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2024/09/03
02:42 UTC

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MONOLOGUE REVIEW PLEASE!!!!

Hey, new to acting. Let me know if I should hold off on spending the money on the SAG Card. Open to critique of course.

https://www.youtube.com/@Hunters-Monologues

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2024/08/30
03:16 UTC

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Changing name !

Hey everyone!

What do you think about changing your last name as an actor? My surname is pretty hard to pronounce and I'm not a big fan of it, so I'm thinking about switching it up. I've done a few films and guest roles on TV with my real name, but I'm still pretty new to the game. Does anyone know what happens to your IMDb page if you change your name? Has anyone here gone through this?

I'd love to hear your experiences!

14 Comments
2024/08/12
22:55 UTC

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going to do engineering first to make money so that I can be in films 

just saw a tweet a startup founder who would do music production if he were rich and leave tech..I thought I would do the same, but as my college is starting in 2 weeks I don't wanna do btech,i feel so empty..I would love to attend tisch school of arts drama major with minor in producing..what are you guys doing in life??what job you guys do??sorry for the vent..

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2024/08/06
21:15 UTC

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Anyone got experience with Niki Flacks technique ?

How have you guys been finding it ?

I'm new to this technique.

0 Comments
2024/08/01
19:49 UTC

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How do you get a acting agent?

Super amateur actor wanting to not be an amateur actor lol.

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2024/08/01
13:24 UTC

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FRENCH speaking acting coach

Need a French speaking acting coach for a one hour zoom session (or in person, if in London) to work on a French film scene.

Please let me know of someone who can do this.

Thanks !

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2024/07/30
19:11 UTC

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Theatre graduate’s struggle with slow cinema acting

I recently graduated from a theatre based conservatory and just finished shooting an arthouse slow cinema type of film for the first time ever. And it was a lot of struggle than I’d imagined. I was taught that humans don’t think and then speak, it all happens together and it looks a lot better and real. Also, to use words, specially vowels to express yourself etc. However in this film project, there were far too many beats between the lines and far too less expressions. One of the major notes I got was “totally relax your face”, “don’t show any expression”, “take longer beats”, “don’t act and just say the lines”. It was really hard for me to make sense of all that. Am I missing something here? Confession: I haven’t watched a lot of slow cinema. So maybe it was because of inexperience? Also, what should I do to be more relaxed in front of the camera? Any techniques or recs would be highly appreciated.

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2024/07/28
18:21 UTC

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Best Acting Classes in Canada?

I recently took acting classes at Alza Acting Studio, owned by Canadian actor Walter Alza, and had an incredible experience. If you're searching for the best acting classes in Toronto, this is the place to go. Walter Alza and his team bring a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to their teaching, creating a supportive environment perfect for learning and growth.

The classes are well-structured, with a great balance of individual attention and peer interaction. Whether you're new to acting or looking to refine your skills, Alza Acting Studio offers top-notch training. Highly recommended for anyone serious about acting in Toronto!

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2024/07/28
03:45 UTC

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Best movement based practice for actors ?

Wanna get into a routine with one or more movement based practice(s) - to support my actors 'instrument'.

Goal is to free up tension, and achieve greater connection between mind and body. Also being more free in the expression of emotions.

Let me know which discipline(s) is/are best for that, and why.

I'm open to anything; Tai Chi, QiGong, Feldenkrais, Alexandre Technique, any type of Yoga (tell me which type though, because they are all quite different), Pilates, Dance, Do-in self Shiatsu, Pilates, general cardio training etc etc.

Ps. I'm primarily a screen actor - not sure if that makes a difference in terms of what discipline to go for or not.

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2024/07/22
19:49 UTC

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Tips for acting as a an impulsive-temperamental character?

It’s a film in the fashion of “The Revenant” or “The Patriot centered around an armed militia called the Queens Rangers

This is basically what the casting call entails:

Wallace is an impatient and indulgent member of the Queen's Rangers, often seen as more impulsive compared to Roberts. He is pragmatic and focuses on immediate gains, sometimes showing a ruthless streak.

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2024/07/20
02:50 UTC

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Crying on cue

Working on a scene which clearly needs some heavy sobbing. I don't find the scene moving, it's not one of those scripts that will do the work for you, providing you with emotional stuff to help you.

Any advice on how to get there ?

Need to start the scene very calm though, so can't do any prep that would only allow to come in teary from the top. It needs to bring out tears at a specific moment.

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2024/07/16
12:21 UTC

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Manchester by the Sea Monologue - Some feedback will be appreciated!

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2024/07/15
12:22 UTC

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Accentify - Worlds 1st (Free) Accent Learning App for Actors?

Hi everyone👋

My name's Elijah, I'm the founder of Accentify - the world's first accent-learning app specifically for actors. I'm an actor myself and my co-founder is a renowned accent coach. 😊

Not trying to sell anything here dw - we are still developing the project. I graduated as the top-ranked founder for FI London, have put a team together and have been drumming up interest - all the while positioning us to get funding to develop the tech. 🚀

I'm so happy to say we have over 900 actors on the Waitlist! 🎉

Think of it like Duolingo, but for accents (we also go way beyond the Duolingo model).

Although there is a paid plan, you can start learning any accent for free. You don't even need to make an account.

If you're an actor here or know any actors who may find this valuable, please pass it along. The website to join the waitlist is www.accentify.co.uk 😄

If this is not right for you at the current stage, it would be amazing if you could give any feedback so we develop this as best as we can.

Any questions are welcome.

Thank you!

Elijah, Accentify | Founder

3 Comments
2024/06/25
12:21 UTC

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Question

Are agencies in the UK such as scream management and top talent agency able to get you auditions for main roles in like netflix series

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2024/06/22
20:59 UTC

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