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I started talking to a military man on a dating app and damn is he 🥵

but now I just want to write stuff inspired by him and this scenario I’m in 🤭

Any suggestions/ requests for Military! Rafe or Drew x reader?

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Hi honey! I just saw your post about wanting to give our advice how to write fight scenes. I’m an aspiring writer and I’m writing a sci-fi novel that’s going to have fight scenes and I SUCK at them 😭 I read fanfics on here all the time and I’m so impressed (and maybe a little jealous) at how well written the fight scenes are! Very fluid and well thought out and not choppy or short. So you think you can help me?

Also, since you’re also a professional actor, I’m trying to get into voice acting! I found an audition that I really want to audition for but the problem is, with the certain type of character I’m auditioning for, I can’t seem to find a monologue that would be fitting for the role, you know? Do you have any tips for the audition and how to do an audition tape? I’m so nervous because I’ve always felt awkward in front of a camera 😂 despite acting and story telling being my passion for as long as I can remember.

Sorry this is so long! I got excited when I saw your post because I was saying to myself yesterday, “Man I wish I could talk to a professional actor about this.” And then you popped up! If you read this to end I appreciate you. I hope to hear from you soon.

I can help with specific things, I'm trained in a fencing-type theatre sword, quarter staff (which covers staffs/spear type weapons) and unarmed combat.

For the voice acting I suggest Backstage Monologue Finder. you can filter by age, gender, contemporary or classical, and themes.

And honestly, for most auditions, even voice acting, your phone is sufficient as long as you film in a quiet place. You don't need fancy stuff, but if it's for the long term or you get the gig, I would suggest investing in your own stuff, probably not renting a studio, as it's more cost-effective to do it yourself.

Audacity is a free program; I suggest getting it, along with a mic, and as long as you own a computer/laptop of any kind, you're golden.

This is a great youtube video on things you'd need

My big advice: don't be afraid of showing what you can do and who you are in your auditions. Only you can uniquely do what only you can do. That's special and enough. No one can play the same character the way you can. Casting is always just looking for someone with a specific vision in mind, nothing to do with your talent/what you can do. Your value never lies in whether you get it or not. It lies in you trying, learning and growing.

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Thanks for the tag!

Tags: @waitingforthesunrise @darling-im-wonderstruck

And anyone else who wants to do it I tag you!

saw this and wanted to try: created by @cowboylikemily

you are going on a blind date that pinterest set up for you, find out who will be the lucky one and how the evening will end 💌

on pinterest search the following topics and post the first pin that will show up in each category

fictional character

date / night date

gift

outfit

dessert

love quote

npts (and anyone else who wants to do it): @rafesbabygirlx @rafeyscumangel @iamsofabulous @drewsephrry @itneverendshere @dolcekissy @starkeyvhs @starkeynation @kiiyomei @cameronsbabydoll @nemesyaaa @sematarygirls @riddlesbunny @pintrestgrl @ilovefiction4lmen @iiluvtaylorrussell @ribbonprincess @rafesheaven @deanspookiebear @vogueprincess @kildaresweetheart

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It’s almost April fools! What man will I be a joke for this time?

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How would you suggest a new beginner to acting start?

This going to be a long post

The biggest advice I can give is to start, and don't give up if this is what you decide you really want.

To get started:

1. Do school/community theatre shows. This gained me so much knowledge and skills I didn’t have before, which lead to theatre school which then lead to professional shows.

1.b Student films and background work are also another great way of getting some experience.

2. Audition, audition, audition!!! This is so crucial.

Many times, you will be rejected for a project, and 99.9% of the time, it has nothing to do with your talent; it has everything to do with the fact that they can't fit you with casting because, for example:

a. they've already casted who they want opposite to you and the height difference doesn't work or a set peice is too tall, short etc.

b. It could be that you weren't the right fit for that project, but in the future, they'll keep you in mind for other shows and roles.

c. literally anything under the sun that has nothing to do with what you can do.

I believe this to be true; whether you're 1 - 100 years old, there is a role for you out there, it's just a matter of what they see works with what their vision is that they already have.

Tip: Join Facebook groups for auditions in the area, and look on any local casting sites. if you do a quick Google search or ask someone you've made friends with in your area who does auditions, see how they find them.

3. Don't spend money to audition, headshots or any of that yet. make sure you love this first, to the degree of a hobby -> professional or anywhere inbetween. take a test drive first.

4. Network, network, network!!!

Talk to people in the industry, learn from them, and most importantly, let them know the autehntic you.

Something I learnt in school was to not be afraid to ask or put yourself out there in a nice, non-spamming way. Send an email to the artistic director of a theatre company. Take that workshop with an industry professional and talk to them about something. Find a connection example: oh, you did The Glass Menagire? I got to be in that in high school, or I got to see your show, etc.

BE HONEST.

DON'T LIE on your resumé, or if you've seen a show, it will only hinder you in them wanting to work with you rather than open the door. You don't have to be impressive or impress them to start a working relationship with them. Just be yourself and show interest at minimum in who they are as a human. Most local artists and higher-ups just want to feel human, too.

You should never have to pay to audition or have an agent upfront.

you might have to for a student film buy somthing such as gas ot get there, or an outfit, but never to the people running it for anything weird.

Trust your gut; if it feels weird, don't do it.

Also don't spend money for character shoes, headshots or any of that yet. make sure you love this first, to the degree of a hobby -> professional or anywhere inbetween. take a test drive first. List below the things you need.

Things you need:

Resumé -> you need one for sure, even if it has minimal things on it. Just use Google Docs etc.

Headshot -> you can totally take one on your phone, Depending on camera quality, invest only in some if you're serious about this. this can range in price from $150-$500 dependsing on who, and how many edits. (I'd ask around your area of their experience/reviews of people)

Audition material -> for this I use alot of tools such as this backstage monolouge finder you can filter for to find age range and context a lot.

My best advice is to read plays, as many of them as you can, and find stuff that resonates with you. go to your local library if you can't afford to buy the play or even use internet archive. I even watch slime tutorials (bootlegs) or people doing monologues on YouTube to help find stuff.

Optional things to consider:

School/ training -> Something that helped me in the long run was post-secondary education for acting/theatre. It's super expensive but very worth it, in my opinion. It's not for everyone, and you can learn a lot from experience, but in the long run, I'd consider it. I specifically took Sanford Mesiner's acting in school, and I am going to take Lee Strasberg's Method soon to add to my training. traning is like tools in the tool belt, if it helps, great, if it doesn't don't use it.

Workshops/courses -> these are more short-term training, but can help alot. I took a voice acting workshop, and it helped so much. Workshops tend to be like 1-3 sessions over a period of time, and courses tend to be like one class once a week for 6 weeks.

Agent/manager -> you absolutely do not need one to begin with, or at all. however espically in film and Tv, it's easier to have an in this way.

Helpful links:

Resumé video

Headshot video

Headshot video 2

Headshot makeup ideas (if female identifying/presenting ) you can do normal makeup just slightly more enhanced but this helps give a guideline

Remember, they want to see you succeed. They want your authenticity. Don't give up even when it's tough, and just start now.

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As someone who is a professional actress, if you have any questions of how to write specific acting things or acting adjacent in fics, (intimacy coordination, fight directing and how it works etc.) please ask away!! I will most likely have the insight for you!!

Feel free to reblog with tags of your fandom(s) :)

This is mainly due to how many inaccuracies of actress!reader fics or for a specific actor fics out there don’t have correct info and it bothers me

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User change: Jesslockwood -> Drewstarky

Update: starting watching OBX, and yeah... this informed this decision for the user change. I'm Still multi-fandom!

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Hello friends I’m not dead. Just dead on the inside from school.

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Is anyone else’s follower count off by a lot?

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Happy birthday ✨🎊

Thank you!

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I’m so sad my shows are almost over 😭

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We started rehearsing for my shows and I’m already dying (it’s tiring but fun but also stressful) but also exciting)

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Sign this petition to hopefully bring back my lady Jane for season 2

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Oh I thought this said “you’d hammer” not “beat with a hammer” I’m so sorry Aladdin-

Please reblog if you vote for a larger sample size!

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hi, babes. it's ronan (except my name is noah now). i hope you're doing okay since i left <3 i'm taking this time now that i'm comfortable and stable again to reconnect with my muts and apologize for being so flaky and deleting my blogs. i hope you're not annoyed or mad.

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Hi Noah! I’m not annoyed or mad at all! I totally get taking time for you and I hope you’re doing well!

I’ve had a weird week with a few bad things that happened that I found out but it’s also been a good week too so it’s kind of been weird.

But overall I’m doing pretty good!

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Guys i just finshed reading the play im doing in the spring and I cried it was so beautiful.