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 This is my first time joining an acting class. This school that I’m attending is based in manhattan, nyc but I prefer not to tell the name of the acting coach (obviously I don’t want to get sued) It’s not an actual school more like a studio. 

 So let me get into the story why I think I’m being scammed by this acting coach. First day, I received emotions monologues from them. They just told me to memorize the line and when I’m done just go sit in front of the camera and act, which I did like three times until they felt satisfied with my acting. 

Mind you, it’s my first day and before I started and paid for the class, I told them that I never been in any acting classes before so I’m starting from zero. But I thought they just wanted to see how I was doing in the first class and I was hoping the second class they will teach me the basic lesson of acting to me like they said in the course plan, but I was wrong. My second class was the same as my first class. They just gave me a monologue to memorize then go sit in front of the camera and act again, they said they’ll send me feedback but I never received any from them and I’ve been attending the class for the 4th time now and it’s been like this since day 1, is this normal? Is this really part of the acting class or I’m just being scammed by these people?

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Did you see the wonderful performance in our Performance Showcase Broadcast on Twitch? Why not? It’s totally worth taking the time to watch.

I spent all day yesterday editing a fantastic version with close ups, credits and music and then disaster hit. But you can see the unedited version on TWITCH. It’s only available for 10 more days so don’t miss it! The AM class did an original version of a “Once Upon a Time” episode. And the PM class did a condensed episode with scenes from the whole “Orange is the New Black” series.

Hi Winnie, so here a few reasons why I think it would be a good idea for me to have the scholarship:

Firstly, how are you supposed to learn and grow in your acting if you don't get feedback? I think feedback is fundamental to actors, because other wise, how else are they going to find out what they are doing well at and what they need to work on? If it is positive feedback, that will make the actor proud and happy with them selve for achieving what they have maybe worked on for a while.

And if it's negative feedback (something they need to work on more) it might make the actor doubt there potential , but in the long term it will want to make them keep going with there acting and reach there full potential. So that is why I really want this scholarship, because that means I can thrive and learn and grow in my acting, and I really want to achieve that because acting is really fun for me. And I am committed to this and I will not disappear, or quit because I want to become a really good actor. I hope that was a good little essay, have a good day, bye 😊

Can anyone please share a great acting (drama) curriculum for a semester-long or, better, a year-long after-school program at an elementary school?

We need to cover the following age groups: Gr. K-2 and Gr. 3-5

Thank you so much!

Hi there! New to this subreddit! I'm a senior in High School, thespian of 12 years and 25 shows, and I wanna perform a thespy for scholarships. For my dramatic one I'm doing Mary Warrens testamony from The Crucible. However I need a contrasting monologue for it too, but I really cannot find one that I like and think fits me. Any recommendations?

I wanna become a better actor while I’m still here in Colorado, so I was wondering what the best acting schools/classes are out there in this state. I’m currently in high school (not going to college) just want an acting class to take before I head out to New York for my writing career (want to be a writer and an actor) so lmk if there’s any classes that you guys have taken that you would recommend.

Btw, I’m aware this state has nothing amazing in comparison to a different state like California where you’re bound to find a lot, but being that this state isn’t saturated with that realm of art and creativity, I’m hoping there’s a few gems that some of you could recommend.

this is the second time in my life where ive questioned if i should risk it all to be an actress. im 15, and its the only thing ive felt passionate about, but im not confident. ive only done theater but i want to be a film actress. back in September i started attending acting classes for commercials and my teacher was super great and an actor too, but i noticed how much harder it is to perfect my acting when im supposed to be so serious as opposed to stage acting. i got so anxious to do a commercial scene where i was supposed to act like i was watching someone run around and i didnt know how to convey my emotions and use my face expressions and body language i just felt so lost. so much so that i told her i couldnt attend the class even thought it was the final one just because i was far too scared to perform that commercial due to how ill prepared i was. its the only job i wanna do and i was motivated before but now ever since that class i feel as though ive lost my spark due to being so self-conscious.

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did some workshops. Tutors thought i had talent.

signed up to a 20 month course. A few weeks in. whole group are 18-23 except a 30 yr old who is a toxic hater. Totally excluded. Battling on though missed some days. The bully was mocking me which I called out. Decided to leave. Director offered me the lead in a play and asked me to reconsider via email. Not having an income etc is hitting me. Am I crazy to try and pursue this?

I started doing Zoom classes at the beginning of the Covid pandemic. It was a wonderful time for both beginning actors and those who had been ignoring their acting career ambitions. Having free time combined with the possibility of dying from a strange new global disease forced people to take a look at their lives and ask themselves “Is this all there is?” Is there something else I want more.

Lots of new people joined r/actingclass and were really using it. They joined my Patreon so they could post written work and monologues and get my feedback. They took private coaching as well as Zoom classes. They were diligent in their rehearsals with their scene partners. People never missed class—even when they had Covid. I know I didn’t. Acting was a priority.

So I am wondering if the lockdown affected other professions this way and if the world going back to being more normal caused people to forget about the epiphanies they had as they examined where their life was going. It seems that now, the old distractions are taking priority. People are not making the time to explore and pursue those new paths and dreams. So here’s the question. Do you need to be locked down and threatened in order to get focused on what you really want?

I actually discovered wonderful new avenues as an acting coach and teacher during that crazy time. I had taught in-person classes in NYC and Los Angeles for decades as well as seminars all over Europe. But Zoom allowed me to teach students everywhere, all at once, all over the world. And there is something even more personal and intimate as you look into one another’s eyes, face to face, creating a believable performance on camera. And students created close, supportive friendships, even from opposite sides of the planet.

It made me sad to see some of my most promising students drift away and give up acting. It’s funny how people will go back to doing what others want them to do once it seems the crisis is over.

But I am here to tell you that life is still short. Time will pass, and regrets will be painful. Even if you decide that an acting career isn’t practical, if you love it, you need to do it. It’s part of who you are. And you can still do it while you grow, learn and improve every day without even leaving your home.

New class sessions are starting in two weeks. Maybe you drifted away from class. Maybe you were never brave enough to join. You can do it now. You can come back. You don’t need a global catastrophe to do what you love. Those people who have stuck with it for the past 4 years never stopped learning. They have skills they never dreamed of. You can too.

The Zoom classes in r/actingclass started out as an experiment. Though I had been teaching in-person classes for decades both in NYC and Los Angeles, on set and the classroom—I had never taught online until the pandemic hit. But let me tell you…I LOVE IT. I get to work with students all over the world and the venue is amazingly effective, especially in this age of self-tapes and Zoom auditions. It is quite simply the best way to learn on-camera acting if you have the right teacher.

This experiment is constantly morphing into something new and exciting…different than any class you have ever taken. First of all, we are performance oriented. Classes run in 5 and 6 week sessions and the final week is always a Performance Showcase broadcast on Twitch. It gives students the opportunity to work towards a major goal and we use backdrops, costumes, make-up and sound effects. Last session we all joined together to create an original episode of Abbott Elementary. This session the PM class is doing Orange is the New Black and the AM class is doing Once Upon a Time. Who knows what we will try next, but it’s sure to be fun and challenging. We are now in week 3 of our production so be sure to check in and watch in 2 more weeks.

Secondly, I give more guidance and feedback than any other acting class. I never move on until the actor has understood the lesson. I always believe they will.

Intro Class is the one you need to prepare for the Scene Study or to prepare a monologue for auditions. We apply all of my techniques which are a unique but very effective approach.

And you can study with me one-on-one if that is what you prefer. This works well for those who are nervous about joining a group class or live in a difficult time zone. I will be very open and flexible with when I will teach, even if it is early or late.

To see if my method speaks to you, go to the second pinned post and start reading the free Written Lessons and watch my instructional videos on YouTube. Message me for more information. EVERYONE who has taken these classes has taken a giant leap forward. You will too.

Links are in the comment below!

I am trying to get into acting and content creating and I need to know some of the better ways to do so as a man, without looking stupid or feeling insecure.

Best ways to get myself out there

Not sure if this is where to ask but I need to create an acting medley, with different pieces that all match thematically. I'm struggling to pinpoint what the main theme of this monologue that would help me find additional pieces for the medley

Hey there. I’m an actress. Studied Meisner technique at a BFA program at Rutgers. Had some film success mostly in my 20’s, and less luck after that. I’m 40 now, have a new baby (totally irrelevant, though something to be said for life experience), and want to take a great on camera acting/audition class in the city. I understand most classes will be full of recent college grads (as I once was one) but does anyone know of classes with more age diversity? For obvious reasons, I likely won’t have too many auditions with 21 year olds unless god forbid, they want me to play their mother. And the real kicker.. any quality classes that won’t break the bank? All suggestions at any price would be highly appreciated.

Hey, I learn acting in a studio and we have to act obviously, I really like acting but I can’t seem to actually do a monologue or dialogue and feel it. Like I can’t seem show the people there my feelings and show myself, because i always got used to put a wall and never show who I really am. Any tips on how to not do it?

Lately there have been quite a few posts asking how to become an actor on your own. The short answer is you will eventually need to join others. Acting is a “team sport”. Acting is reacting, so you need to have someone to react to. You want to simulate real life interaction as believably as possible. And you need someone to guide you to know how you are doing and how to do it better.

You can practice doing monologues by yourself, but you need to imagine the other person. You need to be triggered by them. This is why you say your lines. You need to be answering the person you are speaking to. So you can’t be thinking about how you look or if you are doing well. You can’t be both the actor and the teacher. You need to be immersed in the fantasy of your character’s circumstances. So you will need to have an insightful, experienced, patient coach to give you feedback.

What makes a good acting teacher? A good teacher is creative and insightful. When reading a new script they see ways to help you create a unique yet story-serving interpretation—as a character worth watching. A great teacher sees you, at whatever your skill level, as a future successful actor. They see your assets as well as what would make your performance better. He or she will not be hesitant to point out what you are doing that is hurting your performance while being encouraging. They won’t give up on you. They see the future/successful actor embedded in your beginner self. They know how to peel away your blocks and fears and help you find confidence in new abilities. Many of you are in a class where the teacher does not do that.

As a young actor, I studied with many different teachers—some famous ones. But even those renowned teachers were often vague and brief with their feedback. It made me want to be a different kind of teacher. I wanted to teach a technique that was easily understandable and accessible to everyone. And now I have decades of experience teaching in NYC and Los Angeles and around the world. I have years working on tv and movie sets. I have taught beginners to celebrities, children to older adults. My technique works for everyone. That’s why I created this sub. I want to help more people. I want to explain the intricacies of a subtle, believable performance to those who are confused and blocked.

That’s why I provide FREE WRITTEN LESSONS and FREE VIDEO LESSONS explaining and demonstrating my technique. But you need more. You need that person to guide you, give you feedback, encourage and correct you. So I offer you both classes and private coaching on Zoom. I cannot do this for free, (this is my profession) but the prices I charge are far less than most teachers who prepare actors in the professional world. And you get the chance to study with a teacher who has worked on the set of tv shows and movies with probably far more knowledge than those that teach in your town or college. Many of my current students have expressed how much more they learn than in schools and other classes. Here is a video of students talking about class

My classes are ongoing in 5 week sessions. They cost $225 for the 5 weeks and always end with a performance broadcast on Twitch. Learn more about what classes I offer in THIS POST

Though private coaching is $85 for a full hour (this is a special price for Reddit students only) if you have at least one other person to share your time, it is only $45 apiece. Whether you do private or class lessons, you will always get tons of individual, personal attention, geared to your own issues and challenges.

If you want to join the many students who have grown and become stronger more skilled actors, message me in a chat at u/winniehiller. I can’t wait to be your teacher.

I am playing billy from school of rock and have been told to gain the American accent and sassy (referred to by my peers as gay) voice I know what these are and how they sound but how do U learn to sound that way I have a British "sassy voice" when I do American I get a "straight voice" and when I do "sassy voice" I get British sassy voice ! It's specifically on the lines "your an ugly fat loser and you have body odour , and , your tacky and I hate you , and also,when my mum has too much Botox I can't tell if she's really happy! " I can do all the other lines but these ones I sound awful 😔 thanks! Don't take offence to the gay thing btw it's just a comment some of my mates have said?

I want to start acting. I’m 26 and hope I’m not too late. I was wondering how I could practice alone, as I can’t afford classes. Any tips? I was planning on recording myself and requesting for feedback back later.

hi I posted about this before too, so someone sent me this https://www.scriptrehearser.com .. I can't use it, it seems if I use it I will not need a partner..but I am so confused..do u guys think this is a good practice for an actor?? also can u use it from your device?

I want to get started in acting, but I have no previous experience. I don't care if the work I get is unpaid, I just want to get my hands dirty. I tried to get jobs on Backstage, but I realized they require a subscription and I don't want to do that at this point. I feel lost as to where to even get started. Any suggestions?

Thank you

I went to an acting class when I was 11, I went inside and 90% of the so-called "class" was just games and had no acting objective what soever then I asked the teacher why we were doing this and he said that it would help.

Are all acting classes like this and am I just being paranoid and what should I do because I want a career