My name is Robin Schroeter and today I would like to talk to you about what I call ‘the Peter Dinklage Efffect”

If you don’t know who Peter Dinklage is, first of all, shame on you! Second of all, he is the actor with dwarfism who became famous by playing Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones.

In an industry that admires tall people so much – yes, statistically it is much simpler becoming an actor if you are tall and the minimum height for models is 180cm, having dwarfism and being shorter than 140cm can arguably be described as having the odds stacked against you.

So what do I mean with the Peter Dinklage Effect?

Well, Peter Dinklage made it. Despite the odds, he established himself as an A-listed Actor in Hollywood. There are other examples of very short actors making it to the top, like Danny Devito, for example or… but Peter Dinklage is the most recent and he is noteworthy for a few other reasons.

What I think is noteworthy in Peter Dinklage’s success is the way he rose to fame.

1. He is a trained actor He has a shitload of training
2. He is a theatre actor Aside from training himself he established himself on stage first
3. He put value on himself first Instead of taking parts a Christmas elve and the likes, parts that his peers took on to make some money, he made it a point that he wanted to be seen and respected as actor. Just imagine him at the height of his fame and then footage surfacing of himself playing a Christmas elve at an event. He made it a point that he wanted to be seen and respected as an actor first.

Through his training he elevated himself from the crowd. Through his work on stage he established himself as a working actor playing major parts. By putting value on himself he made other people see that value in him.

And then he had to wait. He got some parts in movies earlier on, but he had to wait patiently for the right role to come along. For Peter Dinklage that was the role of Tyrion Lannister. A part that in hindsight looked as if it was written for him. But when the part came along, he was ready. He had training, he had experience, both on stage and on camera, and he knew that this part would establish him as the quality actor that he is. And it did. Because he was ready, and more ready than his peers, when the part came along, he got to where he always wanted to be.

And now…he gets offered parts that usually would go to tall actors. He is playing super-hero villains.

He never sold himself short. He always believed in himself and he trained like a maniac to become the best actor he could possibly be.

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1^st of all, I get a lot of email and inquiries like this. And my first reaction always is “You cannot become a Thai Actor, because you are not Thai.”

Now if you want to become an actor in Thailand, of course, that is possible. But if you want to become a Thai actor, at some point you have to change your nationality to become a Thai citizen, you have to read and write thai and sing the national anthem in Thai and live here for 20+ years.

I am pretty sure that most people that ask me how can I become a Thai actor actually mean “How to become an actor in Thailand?”

Becoming an actor in Thailand is definitely easier than becoming a Thai actor.

To become an actor here in Thailand I would recommend the following steps:

1. Take acting classes here to meet people and build your network The people that you meet when taking acting classes are people that are serious about their craft and about their work. The people that I met at my first acting classes here in Thailand have become established actors in the Thai film industry and all have had major parts in Thai and international films. And we are still good friends.
2. Build your Network You may build your network by going to see theatre productions of others, or by joining workshops, or even online or by doing volunteer work in the field. It is of major importance that you are pro-active and don’t just sit by idly. You need to be outgoing. See and be seen. Talk to people, engage them. Listen and learn
3. Join theatre productions Most theatre work in Thailand is on volunteer basis. It is not paid, or if paid, it pays very little. Most of the actors on stage also have a career in the film industry or are aware of other acting jobs. Working in theatre is the most rewarding work you can do. It builds trust and you learn for life.

Whatever you do, you want to stick out from the masses. If you think you can establish yourself as an actor by taking on extra work and hope that you will be discovered while being an extra on set, think again. That doesn’t happen. Unfortunately, most of the time, extras are being treated very poorly on set. The crowd that you hang out with defines you, so if you want to be seen as an actor, being an extra is not the path.

You have to invest in yourself first. Take acting classes. Learn the craft. Set yourself apart from the masses. Build your network. Gain experience. In order to make it in this super competetive industry you either need to be super good looking or you need to be better than the rest.

You are worth it.

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Around 3 weeks ago a student asked me, ‘What do you like most about being a talent agent in Thailand?’

At first I struggled to find an answer to that question. It took me until the latest job before I realized why I love doing what I am doing.

I love connecting people. It is an integral part of what I feel makes me, me.

Ever since I was young I loved connecting people. Making the right connections. People who I knew would get along, could learn and grow from and with one another. 

Putting people in the right place. Connecting friends with one another. Helping them fulfill their goals.

I have turned this skill into my profession. As casting director and talent agent it is my job to connect people. Talent with the production. Director with the actor. The right actor for the right product to deliver the message to audience. Facilitating the process and making sure that the best people for each job meet each other is the most satisfying feeling for me.

I love bridging the gap of different cultures. Navigating between them has been part of my life since I was born. I was born in Germany, grew up in the Netherlands in the town where three countries meet, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. I have lived longer abroad than in Germany itself.

Being a western casting director and talent agent here in Thailand, having lived here for more than 18 years, speaking the language and understanding the culture gives me a unique advantage. I understand the needs of the local talent as well as the needs and communication of international productions and can form a bridge between the two.

Next to that come the challenges that each job as casting director and talent agent present. Finding that one person, the Sumo wrestler in Thailand, the little Indian girl that loves robotics, Thai gangster with tattoos all over his body, the female amputee athlete, the rescue worker that can climb up a wind turbine, that Asian transgender woman who is also a famous actress. This challenge of finding this one person and succeeding in finding that person is the most satisfying feelings.

The personal relationships that you form with casting directors is another blissful experience. As talent agent I enjoy working with casting directors that are dedicated to their job and the extra mile to find the right talents for the production. That share the same eagerness, dedication and passion that I have for the job.

This package of dedication, passion and professionalism, being able to form a bridge is what I am offering to my clients and that is what sets me apart.

“Stop Thinking and Start Acting”

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Do you know that face of yours that only the people closest to you know? That face that doesn’t have to pretend to be nice, or happy, or having a great day when you are not. That face that is grumpy at times. That has mood swings and is not all that stable, but is loved non-the-less. That you don’t show to people at work or in class or to your friends.

That face you show when you are doing theatre. Where you revealing your innermost soul. To people that you have only known for a week, a month, or maybe even a day. 

It is that space where you can really be who you are, because everybody knows that, through all the mistakes that you have, all the faults, all the acts, you are human. And it is ok to be human. You are loved because you are human. Because you are needed to be human to do the work that we are doing.

I came back to theatre 12 years ago. And coming back to it after taking a break for 7 years gave me the same feeling I had when I was a teenager. It felt like coming home.

Now, you can experience this feeling in community theatre, professional theatre, an acting workshop, and acting course, a performing arts program, in the end it all comes down to this. You get to experience what it feels to be human. To be alive. To be with people that love you for who you are.

Those that have joined my program can attest to this. Friendships that have formed in my classes are lasting. They are true.

It’s the most beautiful thing for me to experience. To see those friendships happen and develop in front of me. To be a part of it. To be the catalyst for it.

God knows I miss theatre.

Love, 

Robin

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Sometimes inspiration comes to you when you least expect it. In this case I got inspired from one of the most unlikely places.

People are sending me their profiles all the time, coming from all different kind of countries. Around 6 months ago a young American, Rafe Siebert, sent me his profile.

Rafe sent me pictures and his reel(s). And what I found interesting about it was that he sent me two reels. 1. Comedy Reel and 1 Dramatic Reel.

Now I have had an acting reel since 2012 and I have been updating it continuously. I am trying to update my reel at least once per year whenever I have new material. Pictures as well – new pictures at least 1 time per year is a must for every actor.

Anyways, I digress. 

I used to mix my reels, to show a variety of acting that I was able to do, but dividing it into these two categories actually made a lot of sense to me.

If you are looking for a comedy actor, you want to see the range of comedy that actor can play. And for dramatic roles you don’t want to be bothered with comedy bits in between.

This year, also due to covid, I have finally been able to update my reel(s).

I have now 1 new comedic reel 2021:

And 1 new dramatic reel 2021:

I cannot stress this enough. As actor it is always important to create new material. It is in the nature of our job that we have to prove that we have what it takes – and that we are up to date and active.

If you haven’t done so yet, work on your new acting reel today.

If you don’t have a reel yet, you can get started by taking acting classes I am going to start a new one on the 19th of June!

In Thailand and looking for an acting gig? Here are the 5 biggest kinds of jobs you can get as an actor in Thailand.

1) International Movies

There are quite a number of international movies shooting in Thailand every year and if you get a chance to audition for it and get a part, go for it! For you as an actor, if you come from any Europen country or Asian country or African country or anywhere in the world, you have to reduce or train an accent.

2) Thai Dramas & Movies

While this may be an obvious statement, speaking Thai will definitely improve your chances of getting a role in Thai dramas or movies. If you speak Thai, it’s easier to communicate with the team and people on the set, and also for your part.

3) Voiceover

Voiceover work is big in Thailand. You can apply in big companies like Andovar, Echo and Voiceover Asia and they’ll take your voice sample, send it out to clients and select you accordingly. Voiceover jobs are available year-round.

4) Stunt Work

There’s a lot of stunt work going on not only in Thailand but from Thailand they may send you to India, Malaysia or China. So if you have some experience as a stuntman or you know martial arts; how to kick, how to fall, how to take a punch, all these factors go into place which helps you can get into stunt work. Stunt work is always available year-round as well.

5) TVCs

There are always some or the other TVCs shot in Thailand, but not necessarily only Thai TVCs. TVCs from all over the world are shot here because Thailand is such a great location. They are looking for all kinds of characters—whether you’re tall, short, fat, slim, doesn’t matter what color and all kinds of age groups. There’s always work available for TVCs if you’re looking for it.

So that wraps up the kinds of jobs you can get as an actor. Good luck!

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If you’re looking for an acting gig here, we present to you a few guidelines on the kinds of acting jobs in Thailand you can pursue.

1) Events

One example of the kinds of acting jobs you in Thailand you can get is at events. You can get an acting gig for different kinds of events, different brands because they’re always looking for actors, good looking people with a good body, smooth-talking, and outgoing people to promote their brand. So if you do a little bit of networking, you can get events like that.

2) Plays

There are plays that are taking place in Thailand. Most of the plays are, well, voluntary which means you don’t get paid or get paid very little. But they are a very good way to get experience, put yourself out there and network. So take part in plays and show the people what you can do.

3) Corporate Roleplays

Like plays, there are corporate roleplays that are going on in and outside of Thailand. If you have any corporate experience, you should venture into corporate roleplays and earn good money. It’s always fun to be involved in such roleplays.

4) Photoshoots

Photoshoots is another example of the kinds of acting jobs in Thailand. If you have a little bit of character and a good look, there are always photoshoots for actors. That kind of work is quite lucrative and goes on all year.

5) Extra

Being an extra on-set is a job you can always do if you need a little bit of money. The money from being an extra will help you keep afloat as you keep pursuing your passion for acting. This is a hard business and getting a high paying job is pretty difficult. So, anything you can do to support your income, this is a good way to get involved and create a network.

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There are many different ways to find jobs in the field of acting for films and TVCs. Here are some ways on how to find acting jobs in Thailand:

1) Facebook groups

The best way, also the most common way is through Facebook groups. There are a lot of Facebook groups where people share and post new projects and jobs in Thailand. If you search ‘acting Thailand’ and ‘casting Thailand’ on Facebook, you’ll find job postings that you can reply to, email to, and send your profile to.

2) Line groups

Similar to Facebook, there are different Line groups where people share jobs and you can find jobs. Though the problem with Line groups is that you need to be invited to them. Once you’re invited, you can easily view the job postings and apply to whatever jobs appeal to your liking. Though in order to be invited to the groups, you will need friends and connections who will invite you.

3) Establish Connection

Another way is that you need to have connections, build a network to find acting jobs in Thailand. So maybe go on Facebook, find some gigs and some information and then make connections there. Ask people to add you to LIne groups and that way you can find more jobs.

4) My website

Now, this is definitely self-promotion, but a pretty useful one. My website actors-thailand.com has a list of different agencies that are active. I recommend sending your profile to all of the agencies because you never know who can get you the job.

5) Network

Like anywhere else, network and connection are pretty important, especially in the acting industry. The bigger your network is, the more likely you are the hear about projects. Keep in touch with these people, and add them on Facebook to keep up with them and the projects that may be in the talks.

Good Luck!

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