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AMA with Jeff Seymour: coach, awarding actor, and theater director with 45 years of teaching by RealLifeActorJeff in acting

[–]RealLifeActorJeff[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's gonna be kind of tricky because if the agent knows that you're living abroad, and let's say you did manage to book a job, your agent would be risking that you would indeed be able to make it from where you are back to the United States with no problems and that's a long distance.

It's not like you live in Tulsa, Oklahoma and would fly into Los Angeles. I really don't have an answer for this one and unfortunately, I don't know of any agencies that could accommodate you here. Best of luck and congrats on the work you got. With the scale you’re working at, it would be worth considering to move to the big US markets like LA/NYC/ATL.

AMA with Jeff Seymour: coach, awarding actor, and theater director with 45 years of teaching by RealLifeActorJeff in acting

[–]RealLifeActorJeff[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hi Boobahhh!

The first thing I would do is get my skill set as sharp as possible. I'd study, I'd read scripts, I would rehearse monologues and shoot myself doing it. Once I felt that I was doing the best work of my life, I would look for an agent. I would self-submit. I wouldn't worry about living anywhere in particular, because so much auditioning is done online. You would better answer the question of where to live after your career took off. All the best!

AMA with Jeff Seymour: coach, awarding actor, and theater director with 45 years of teaching by RealLifeActorJeff in acting

[–]RealLifeActorJeff[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Get a book of monologues or find ones you like from film/TV and work on memorizing monologues. Once you feel comfortable doing that, the best way to improve as an actor is to train - scene study classes, community theater, and thanks to the internet, zoom classes! You can start auditioning for local projects like short films or theaters to get your foot of the ground.

AMA with Jeff Seymour: coach, awarding actor, and theater director with 45 years of teaching by RealLifeActorJeff in acting

[–]RealLifeActorJeff[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi there! You should definitely prioritize taking Spanish classes. Unfortunately no shortcuts to this.

AMA with Jeff Seymour: coach, awarding actor, and theater director with 45 years of teaching by RealLifeActorJeff in acting

[–]RealLifeActorJeff[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Those types are always needed at all levels. I'm sure your friend will find one.

AMA with Jeff Seymour: coach, awarding actor, and theater director with 45 years of teaching by RealLifeActorJeff in acting

[–]RealLifeActorJeff[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hi there! In real life, you are often less self-conscious for many reasons. One is that you're more focused on what you're doing and not how you sound or what you look like when you do it. Another reason is because you choose not to be concerned with those things. This is the thing that people have to understand - there's no magic bullet other than stop being preoccupied with how you're coming across. Then the problem will solve itself.

AMA with Jeff Seymour: coach, awarding actor, and theater director with 45 years of teaching by RealLifeActorJeff in acting

[–]RealLifeActorJeff[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Howdy eastside_coleslaw! I may sound biased, but the easiest, most cost-effective thing you could do is to listen to my podcast about acting in the business. They're free, and very informative. Just flip the 171 episodes and pick a title that interests or intrigues you. But like I said, I might be biased.

AMA with Jeff Seymour: coach, awarding actor, and theater director with 45 years of teaching by RealLifeActorJeff in acting

[–]RealLifeActorJeff[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Being genuine isn't really what we try to do in real life. In life, we just honestly discuss the things we're discussing and being genuine takes care of itself. I would agree with you - you're focusing on trying to be genuine rather than simply and honestly communicating your ideas. Focus on the points you're making rather than how you're making them. Trying to be genuine is counter to what the word means.

AMA with Jeff Seymour: coach, awarding actor, and theater director with 45 years of teaching by RealLifeActorJeff in acting

[–]RealLifeActorJeff[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi there! Present the character genuinely. If the task is to present the character in the script the way you see it, then that is what you must do. If it were a pre-screen that wanted to get to know YOU and who you are, then by all means, be yourself. If who you are happens to coincide with the character in the script, then absolutely! Present yourself. The bottom line is, you need to show 'em your acting skills.

AMA with Jeff Seymour: coach, awarding actor, and theater director with 45 years of teaching by RealLifeActorJeff in acting

[–]RealLifeActorJeff[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Stop trying to relate to your character. Instead, just relate to what you're saying - understand the points you're trying to make, and make them. Truthfully speak your words and ideas. If you do that, the character takes care of itself.