Actors - east London based
Hi there,
I don't know about you lot, but I have found myself coming into more and more "self tape" auditions these days. As much as I appreciate the feeble efforts of my other half to stumble his way through a scene with me, I've been thinking it would be grand to have another pro on board. So if you are an actor - having the same kind of dilemma, based in East London (Hackney/Tower Hamlets?) and would like to start some kind of reciprocal audition buddy system for future self tapes, then write me back here? And if I can't help you (because you need a male - or someone older?) maybe someone else can!
Would be good to, at some point maybe turn this into a FB group or something, but for the time being - any bites?
Cheers! Jen
Hey Jen,
I think this is a great idea! I've had some self-tape auditions come up with relatively short notice and it can be really hard to find someone to read in for you! Getting a couple of people on a list would be a smart move and it's always nice meeting other actors.
I'm Hackney based near Broadway Market so hopefully not too far!
Here's my number : 07790209510
Best,
Mike x
Hey Mike,
Thanks for your reply! I will send you a txt so you can message me if you need a scene buddy and vice versa! We'll see how this goes and hopefully we can get a few more people on board!
Cheers!
Can I just throw in a thing for you to consider? I've heard from number of casters that you don't need this. the time spent trying to find someone 'adequate' to come and help might mean your audition doesn't get in before they reach saturation. It's all about you, and your reader should be off screen and almost off-mic. Some actually prefer a flat almost inaudible reader, so as not to pull focus. The main thing is to frame the shot and light it so that your performance can be seen, and not try anything flash. The advice I was given ended: 'just get it done QUICKLY with whatever you have to hand.
Hi Jen/Mike,
Looks like we're all in the same area - I'm on the Hackney/TH border right near Broadway Market. I'd be up for this too if poss?
Hi Jen, Mike and Ian,
I think this is a great idea! I am around Shoreditch/Old Street which is very close to Hackney/Broadway Market.
Let me know, cheers!
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A good idea, very proactive, go for it kids. BC
How east are we talking, I'm in Leyton.
I'd be up for just doing some showreel material and this too.
Best,
Bobby
Hi Guys, im based in Wapping
im always up for a spot of collaboration for scenes, showreels or just a catch up over a bottle of wine and coming up with ideas for future projects
I agree with Brian Croucher here completely; it’s a very pro-active attitude and one to be embraced. It is of course about providing the best that you possibly can within the time and circumstances at hand and speed of submission is always favourable. Naturally the reading is about your performance and articulation of the piece and the necessity to have the read-back off mic is not in principal correct, in fact I would suggest that the read-back IS audible as the will show your interpretation and timing of the dialogue to a greater extent. Either way creating set of people ‘ready to go’ at short notice is a really good idea and as my mate Brian said ‘go for it’ ;)
Thanks for all the great feedback everyone!
I agree, it would be great to have a network of actors to team up with when the opportunity arises. If not for audition tapes, then maybe as reading parters, showreel help or even future collaborations! With all this in mind I decided it would be beneficial to start a facebook group (as this post will get lost down the list soon enough!) I'll call it Actors East - but of course it'll be open to anyone across London and afar. Will hopefully get this up and running next week and will post the link here once I have. When I do, it'd be great if you would all like to join and spread the word!
Cheers again for your support and look forward to seeing more of you all in the future.
All the best - Jen
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Good idea Kate
Leo 07598888149
Lbidewell@gmail.com
SouthEastLondon
It sounds like a great idea, i'm always up to help, i live around whitechepel.
alessandro.marchese@live.com
07532189929
A great idea, I'm happy to help...
simonrhysjonesactor@gmail.copm
Jen, please let us all know when the FB group is up and running...
Best
Simon
Hi Jen,
I'm well up for this - problem is I'm not on facebook so I'd be out of that loop. But yes I' definitely a biter, happy to swap emails and we get in contact whenever each other needs a hand?
Ian
Hello all!
The group has been created! Much easier and less time consuming than I anticipated, so sorry for the delay, but I hope you will all join, share and enjoy!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/667187546741044/
Please feel free to pass on to anyone who might be interested, have started out as a closed group to avoid spam, but don't worry, you'll all be accepted and should be able to accept others yourselves.
Look forward to the potential of collaborating with some of you in the future!
Jen x
Great idea!
Just joined the fb group, live in SE but i'm more than happy to venture through a tunnel or over a bridge.
Shaun
This is SO COOL!! Just joined!
I recently had this - self-tape audition but no scene partners! Wow, yes, this is great - let's help each other!
HI I would like to be a part of this as I live in east London..
LET ME KNOW..
MIA
Hi Mia, we have started a facebook group - please join!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/667187546741044/
Sounds like. Great idea to me. Have just joined the fb group. I'm Tower Hamlets area.
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