NEActor2024-03-29T16:01:15ZGreg Sheahttps://neactor.com/profile/GregSheahttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1221934433?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://neactor.com/group/nonunionactors/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=33ilajjj13x1e&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWelcome to 2019 NU Actors!tag:neactor.com,2019-01-11:2144347:Topic:4045132019-01-11T09:13:34.466ZGreg Sheahttps://neactor.com/profile/GregShea
<p>It's the last year of another decade! Next year at this time we will be in the THIRD decade of the new millennium! Can you believe it?<br></br><br></br>When I was young, the year 2000 seemed like the far-flung future. I imagined it might never arrive. Now we're looking back at it nostalgically! Another thing that I never imagined in my wildest dreams as a youngster, is that I would someday be a working actor. Now I'm looking back at almost five years of steady work in film and TV production, both in…</p>
<p>It's the last year of another decade! Next year at this time we will be in the THIRD decade of the new millennium! Can you believe it?<br/><br/>When I was young, the year 2000 seemed like the far-flung future. I imagined it might never arrive. Now we're looking back at it nostalgically! Another thing that I never imagined in my wildest dreams as a youngster, is that I would someday be a working actor. Now I'm looking back at almost five years of steady work in film and TV production, both in front of and behind the camera!<br/><br/>Growing up in a tiny town on the east coast, Hollywood might as well have been a million miles away. I never considered the possibility that I could ever get there. But then, when I was still only 17 years old, I packed myself up, jumped on my motorcycle and rode myself to Sacramento where I attended college and studied Graphic Design. Hollywood was just down the road!<br/><br/>Still, I just didn't even consider the possibility that I could work in the film industry.<br/><br/>I came back home, back to the east coast. But then, the internet! Hollywood started to decentralize, technology put film making within reach of so many more creative geniuses. Hollywood was coming to me!<br/><br/>Ironically, Graphic Design got me my first movie role. It seemed like kismet, <span>I was reading a discussion list for Graphics and Digital Media people, and came upon an unexpected message. It seemed quite out of place. It was a call for "Extras," needed for a feature film that was to be shot in scenic Great Barrington, MA. I took a chance and sent a recent photo. The reply was immediate and surprising: "Hey Noël, Thanks so much for your response, you are exactly the type we are looking for." To summarize the whirlwind that I was about to experience: I ended up filming for well over a month, was bumped up to a named character: "Agent Fidelio," and promised a listing in the credits! The final scene was shot in New York City, and it was spectacular. The film is called "Like Lambs" and stars such well-known names as Liam Aiken (Lemony Snickets w/ Jim Carrey and Road to Perdition w/ Tom Hanks), Justin Chon (21 & Over, Twilight) and more! The encouragement I received from the film's Producers and Directors, helped me launch a brand new career... as an actor!<br/><br/>Your wildest dreams CAN come true, even the ones you never dared to dream.<br/><br/>What's your story?</span></p> Working on Lines - Actors that want help?tag:neactor.com,2016-09-12:2144347:Topic:3588642016-09-12T13:16:12.834ZGreg Sheahttps://neactor.com/profile/GregShea
<p>Hi all! I am looking for someone in Boston (I am in the Back Bay) that would be free sometime this week to work on lines with me? We can meet at a coffee shop somewhere and spend some time working on my upcoming projects, then also spend time on your upcoming projects? I have some friends who have read for me but I really do prefer to practice with other actors.... Jennifer@JenniferT.com - Please do message me!!</p>
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<p>Would love to possibly start a group that gets together once a…</p>
<p>Hi all! I am looking for someone in Boston (I am in the Back Bay) that would be free sometime this week to work on lines with me? We can meet at a coffee shop somewhere and spend some time working on my upcoming projects, then also spend time on your upcoming projects? I have some friends who have read for me but I really do prefer to practice with other actors.... Jennifer@JenniferT.com - Please do message me!!</p>
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<p>Would love to possibly start a group that gets together once a week at my apartment to work on monologues etc.... just a thought I had :) Please email me if interested! </p> What are some of your favorites?tag:neactor.com,2016-08-05:2144347:Topic:3563592016-08-05T11:57:23.136ZGreg Sheahttps://neactor.com/profile/GregShea
<p>I think everyone has their go-to sites where they find auditions but do you have a favorite?NE Actor and new england film are a couple of mine.I was thinking of joining backstage but no one really talks about them so I don't know if it's worth it.I know everyone;s going to say IMDB and I'm going to sign up,I'm just waiting for them to run one of their specials so it's not so expensive.I know there are lots more but those are the one I use the most....how about you? :)</p>
<p>I think everyone has their go-to sites where they find auditions but do you have a favorite?NE Actor and new england film are a couple of mine.I was thinking of joining backstage but no one really talks about them so I don't know if it's worth it.I know everyone;s going to say IMDB and I'm going to sign up,I'm just waiting for them to run one of their specials so it's not so expensive.I know there are lots more but those are the one I use the most....how about you? :)</p> Getting more principle and supporting rolestag:neactor.com,2016-05-16:2144347:Topic:3504942016-05-16T15:45:10.572ZGreg Sheahttps://neactor.com/profile/GregShea
<p>Hey everyone,</p>
<p> Recently I was going through my resume' and I noticed that I've been doing a lot of background work,not that I''m not thankful,I mean the fact the I've been working so much has me ecstatic! I'm just trying to figure out how to get more auditions for supporting or principle roles.I've read to do this one needs to stop doing all background work and only take the bigger roles.The problem is,I don't get offered those roles so I have to do the background work.I…</p>
<p>Hey everyone,</p>
<p> Recently I was going through my resume' and I noticed that I've been doing a lot of background work,not that I''m not thankful,I mean the fact the I've been working so much has me ecstatic! I'm just trying to figure out how to get more auditions for supporting or principle roles.I've read to do this one needs to stop doing all background work and only take the bigger roles.The problem is,I don't get offered those roles so I have to do the background work.I know it's possible to be non union and have a very successful career and I just feel that I'm ready to be more challenged in my roles,and take on a wider array of characters.Would doing student films be the way to go to accomplish this?Anyone else going through something similar?</p> Actors reels....how,what,when & whytag:neactor.com,2016-04-19:2144347:Topic:3485862016-04-19T14:06:38.628ZGreg Sheahttps://neactor.com/profile/GregShea
<p>So I've decided that I need to make an actors reel.It just seems lately a lot of jobs that I've been looking at have been asking for them.It seems everyone has their own opinion of what a reel should look like,how long it should be,even why one software is better than another.I was just going to use my windows movie maker,it's easy to use and hard to screw up,so it's got my vote,lol.How stressed were you making your first reel?</p>
<p>So I've decided that I need to make an actors reel.It just seems lately a lot of jobs that I've been looking at have been asking for them.It seems everyone has their own opinion of what a reel should look like,how long it should be,even why one software is better than another.I was just going to use my windows movie maker,it's easy to use and hard to screw up,so it's got my vote,lol.How stressed were you making your first reel?</p> When you get the job,but forget what you auditioned fortag:neactor.com,2016-04-03:2144347:Topic:3472972016-04-03T02:37:03.762ZGreg Sheahttps://neactor.com/profile/GregShea
<p>Hi All,</p>
<p> So today I received an email congratulating me on getting a part and to confirm whether or not I was still interested,only thing is I can't figure out which movie it was!The title listed is similar to but not exactly the same as one I auditioned for so that's what I'm going with.I'm guessing most of us audition a lot and for casting directors and agencies to not be more specific when sending out emails has me ripping my hair out.Has this ever happened to anyone else?How…</p>
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<p> So today I received an email congratulating me on getting a part and to confirm whether or not I was still interested,only thing is I can't figure out which movie it was!The title listed is similar to but not exactly the same as one I auditioned for so that's what I'm going with.I'm guessing most of us audition a lot and for casting directors and agencies to not be more specific when sending out emails has me ripping my hair out.Has this ever happened to anyone else?How do I figure out who it is without sounding like a jerk,lol</p> To work for free or not?tag:neactor.com,2016-02-21:2144347:Topic:3437022016-02-21T19:07:59.010ZGreg Sheahttps://neactor.com/profile/GregShea
<p>I myself don't mind volunteering for student films or non profits needing a freebie,but I hear lots of people on opposite sides of the fence on this.I think it gives me a chance to tune my skills in a variety of different situations that I might not necessarily have a chance to do.Usually these jobs are a bit more open to an actors own take on the role and more likely to allow me to have more expressive freedom.I also get a lot of clips,pictures and experience that I can use to apply for…</p>
<p>I myself don't mind volunteering for student films or non profits needing a freebie,but I hear lots of people on opposite sides of the fence on this.I think it gives me a chance to tune my skills in a variety of different situations that I might not necessarily have a chance to do.Usually these jobs are a bit more open to an actors own take on the role and more likely to allow me to have more expressive freedom.I also get a lot of clips,pictures and experience that I can use to apply for other auditions.Anyone else care to chime in on this one?</p> Caped Crusader: The Dark Hours has officially wrapped.tag:neactor.com,2014-07-29:2144347:Topic:2875312014-07-29T23:29:54.652ZGreg Sheahttps://neactor.com/profile/GregShea
<p>Me and the Batman, during the last few scenes for Caped Crusader: The Dark Hours.</p>
<p>THAT'S A WRAP!</p>
<p>Thanks everyone, what a great pleasure and privilege to work with all of you.</p>
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<p>Me and the Batman, during the last few scenes for Caped Crusader: The Dark Hours.</p>
<p>THAT'S A WRAP!</p>
<p>Thanks everyone, what a great pleasure and privilege to work with all of you.</p>
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<p>Taking Noel's advice here and starting a new discussion. </p>
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<p><span>I have recently received two offers from people who found me on NEactor. One was an offer of a role and one was an 'email me back to learn more' thing. What concerns me is that the 'directors' seem to be ungoogle-able and one only provides a first name + last initial. What do you think, legit? or scam? </span></p>
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<p><span>Perhaps we can compile some general tips to help navigate these…</span></p>
<p>Taking Noel's advice here and starting a new discussion. </p>
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<p><span>I have recently received two offers from people who found me on NEactor. One was an offer of a role and one was an 'email me back to learn more' thing. What concerns me is that the 'directors' seem to be ungoogle-able and one only provides a first name + last initial. What do you think, legit? or scam? </span></p>
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<p><span>Perhaps we can compile some general tips to help navigate these emails!</span></p>
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<p><span>Generally speaking, is it safe to assume scam if the email isn't addressed directly to you (salutation is "Hi." or "Hello." rather than including your name)? What if the email doesn't include a signature or other google-able information? </span></p>
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<p><span>Thanks! SM</span></p> Re: Jeff Cohen and "Admitopia.com"tag:neactor.com,2014-06-22:2144347:Topic:2829122014-06-22T09:55:41.256ZGreg Sheahttps://neactor.com/profile/GregShea
<p>Just look at this link to the page on his site that is supposed to be a list of his "contributing writers:"<br></br><br></br><a href="http://admitopia.com/contributing-writers">http://admitopia.com/contributing-writers</a><br></br><br></br>Add to that the fact that he also has not bothered to change the default title:</p>
<pre><title>admitopia &#124; Just another WordPress site</title></pre>
<p><br></br>Which shows that he's basically set up a VERY bare bones and shamefully incomplete beta site…</p>
<p>Just look at this link to the page on his site that is supposed to be a list of his "contributing writers:"<br/><br/><a href="http://admitopia.com/contributing-writers">http://admitopia.com/contributing-writers</a><br/><br/>Add to that the fact that he also has not bothered to change the default title:</p>
<pre><title>admitopia &#124; Just another WordPress site</title></pre>
<p><br/>Which shows that he's basically set up a VERY bare bones and shamefully incomplete beta site using a FREE WordPress template.<br/><br/>Maybe it's not an outright scam, but it is most certainly a half-assed attempt to use the sweat off YOUR brow in order to hopefully line his own pockets with money, without paying you a penny for your work of course.<br/><br/>It's yet another thinly veiled effort to pirate content.</p>