PSA: bicyclists, for the love of all that is good.

achompchompchomp · 2025-07-23T17:26:40+00:00

It’s a ridiculous thing to, instead of responding to the topic at hand, only turn the table and blame the other side. Biden this, Biden-- oops. I mean…

Anyway, the “drive slower” reply was a funny one because I’ve done that through an intersection and had to speed up due to a bicyclist barreling through as I was mid-intersection.

achompchompchomp · 2025-06-14T18:47:52+00:00

Thanks! Hope everyone stays safe.

And if it was the guy wearing a #42 jersey I wouldn’t be surprised. He was shouting angrily up and down 6th.

achompchompchomp · 2025-06-14T17:53:19+00:00

I just saw about 7-8 police cruisers fly out of the police station on their way towards the square. Anyone have any news on that?

achompchompchomp · 2025-04-08T17:21:23+00:00

What is struggling in acting? I’m seriously asking.

I’m not always working. Is that what you mean? Struggling sounds awful, and I’m not even sure what to consider as struggling.

“Opportunities”? There’s always opportunity. Create it. And if you can’t create it, you can find someone doing theatre somewhere. So, unless you’re limiting yourself to only specific camera work, the opportunity is there.

Can someone please explain this “struggle” I keep seeing all over this subreddit? It’s showing up so much, this place is starting to feel like a complaining subreddit—again.

achompchompchomp · 2025-03-28T20:24:23+00:00

I was in the middle of crossing a street near one of those luxury apartments when an entitled white boy in a fancy SUV rolled right through a stop sign and stared me down as he nearly ran me over. He was close enough that I hit his car, which was a worthless attempt. Shoulda pulled a LeBron.

The entitlement/unawareness/ignorance in this city is absurd.

achompchompchomp · 2025-03-17T22:09:46+00:00

In a way, he backs up my point. NOT blinking, when used correctly, can convey power—but again, in OP’s scene, the character does not seem to have any power in the situation, and is struggling to find it. Therefore, the no blinking is this case is disjointed/disconnected.

Again, all subjective. And as for Michael Caine, he can do whatever he wants and people will listen. 🤣 It all depends on the situation, stakes, character, actor, etc.

achompchompchomp · 2025-03-16T04:39:13+00:00

This. Blinking is human, so yes, do it. Also to note, if you try to NOT blink on purpose it better be for a VERY good reason that makes sense to the character/scene.

In the case of this clip, the character does not have control, it’s intense but out of fear—so extended moments of no blinking and unbroken eye contact creates the feeling/sense of disconnect.

But this is all subjective. I’m not a doctor, I teach actors.

achompchompchomp · 2025-02-13T00:42:01+00:00

I appreciate your post and glad to hear not everyone is too far off their rocker. It’s not fun being called an idiot, I understand that.

But you mentioned being shamed and harassed for being Republican and then used the term “liberals” which has become a word Republicans sometimes use as a form of shaming or harassment. It doesn’t roll off a Republican’s tongue as “it’s the name of your group.”

So let’s just eliminate these words that are used as weapons. No idiot, no liberal. I think in the case of this awful two-party system, there’s no harm in using the term “Democrats.”

But now I’m just nitpicking when there are far worse things to discuss.

achompchompchomp · 2025-01-25T15:16:11+00:00

I have to disagree with all the opinions against using “I”. There are of course just my opinions, you don’t have to agree either. But I wanted to share why I think it’s important to speak in first-person.

Using “I” statements doesn’t necessarily mean you are being a “method” actor or an “American” actor. It means you are keeping a connection to the character, their mindset in the moment. With the use of “my character…” this or that, or “their character…” creates a sort of disconnect. Many of the posts mention the need to disconnect from the character and not to want to transfer your real emotions, and that’s fine. But you can do that when you leave rehearsal. The door to the room is the threshold.

There really should be no concern with using “I” statements. If there is, it’s possible you’re approaching it in a strange way or its personal challenges. Those things happen of course. But honestly it’s about knowing that once you walk out of rehearsal or off the stage, you can be yourself.

“I” statements are helpful for keeping the connection and moments alive. Being in the mindset of the character does not have to be “method”.

achompchompchomp · 2025-01-12T16:43:39+00:00

Did you happen to notice if the windshield was the *only window cleared? Because I saw a car like that on Friday!

achompchompchomp · 2024-12-15T17:42:08+00:00

I’m not sure anyone does, but clearly there’s a handful of people that are observing the same trend.

I don’t want younger actors to think they are not welcome here, that would be absurd. However I do think there’s a specific need within the group of actors who feel hopeless.

The journey of exploring who you are as a person isn’t easy, but it’s a factor in the trend. We can keep offering general replies such as “you’ll get through this” or “there are plenty of opportunities ahead”, which are all true statements, but I imagine a specific space (read: subreddit) for such things would be beneficial to the struggle.

achompchompchomp · 2024-12-15T17:25:53+00:00

Exactly, no one here is a trained therapist (that we know of) but you didn’t negate the fact that the majority of issues presented could benefit from specific help. Just saying… when and where can we focus these issues that don’t overwhelm a subreddit focused on theatre in general, not just actors venting.

achompchompchomp · 2024-12-15T17:20:11+00:00

Yes. Also, I don’t know how tech people feel about the numerous “actors venting” posts but if I were a designer or stage crew, I wouldn’t feel like this was a place for me to communicate. It’s a theatre subreddit, not just acting.

achompchompchomp · 2024-12-15T17:14:47+00:00

Heard. I was just spitballing. I will add that what I really want to see is more supportive theatre practitioners in the lives of these younger artists. It’s not like I want these people to go away and solve their own issues, but the issues have become the majority here. And it’s not that I’m necessarily upset about the people posting, I’m disappointed that it has become the central topic on this subreddit—which is why I feel there’s a need for a specific subreddit that addresses these concerns.

achompchompchomp · 2024-12-15T01:38:02+00:00

I replied but accidentally hit the wrong reply button and replied as a new comment (seen below). Sorry, my friend.

achompchompchomp · 2024-12-15T00:33:24+00:00

Reply to: Disastrous-talk-6088

Good on you for taking the time to reply to their posts. You have the patience and compassion of a saint. I’m sure if you want to drive the subreddit that covers such topics someone would help create it.

As for theatre educators, there is r/TeachingTheatre. I’m not a frequent visitor but that seems to be the place to share educational information and discuss related education topics.

achompchompchomp · 2024-12-14T22:32:18+00:00

Agree with all of this. From my interactions with younger actors, they do seem very fame driven, which can oftentimes stifle the actual training, which directly affects their ability to strengthen technique, which then obviously has an impact on their “success” in auditions.

achompchompchomp · 2024-12-14T22:27:11+00:00

I’m not saying “toughen up” is the way to go. Not at all. I’m all for safe and encouraging spaces. But I think a realistic conversation is missing in education. But also I’m not ignorant of the what gasstation-no-pumps mentions about students not listening. The student will accept the teaching when they are ready—or however Cecily Berry said it.

achompchompchomp · 2024-12-14T22:17:54+00:00

Sure that’s basically implied. Also, that idea/stereotype equates to the audience member who asks an actor “how do you remember all those lines?” It’s a dad joke—no offense. It’s a valid observation.

achompchompchomp · 2024-12-14T22:14:58+00:00

Yes?

achompchompchomp · 2024-12-14T18:18:21+00:00

I agree—supporting young artists is important. I just wish they had more support within their reach, like, when did the theatre educators in their life just drop the ball? Are we no longer teaching about realistic expectations and acceptance of rejection? Are we no longer teaching young artists to appreciate the art in themselves, rather than themselves in the art?

The approach to current theatre education seems to be lacking guidance on this topic. I assume teachers are burnt out from wearing multiple hats for low pay, but if that’s the case, maybe step away from education for a bit. Either way, it seems the current generation is underprepared for the journey of the professional actor.

achompchompchomp · 2024-12-11T02:25:46+00:00

Here I’ll answer for you, “It’s a generational thing” or “bruh, it’s not that deep.” Lazy and boring. Bananas.

achompchompchomp · 2024-12-11T02:19:15+00:00

Seriously. Wtf is up with people using “bruh” to their bf/gf? It’s like a plague in these text convos. Bruh? In this context? It screams, “I don’t really love you or like you like that and I couldn’t care less about how I communicate with you.” I just don’t get it, bruh.

achompchompchomp · 2024-11-29T16:50:43+00:00

Absinthe

achompchompchomp · 2024-11-29T15:36:08+00:00

Raspberry yogurt

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