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Reddit · 19 Oct 2026

UK or USA

I’m an actor based in Ireland, i’ve done a few jobs for film, tv and theatre. I’m wondering for any actors in the uk or usa. where should i move once i’ve done my degree. New york or london (i have family in both places so accommodation isnt a big deal).

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 18 Oct 2026

11 “Groups” of On-Camera Performers (pt4)

9. Puppeteers: Artists who manipulate puppets in film, television, theater, or puppetry shows. They use various techniques to bring puppets to life, including hand puppetry, marionette manipulation, and shadow puppetry, each requiring specialized skills and precise coordination. Puppeteers often work closely with direc…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 18 Oct 2026

Inspiring Performances

Hi all! This week as the nights grow darker quicker and days become cooler (and for the case of any UK members, wet) I like to think back to an inspiring performance to help me stay motivated. One that comes to mind immediately is Brendan Fraser’s in The Whale. Not everyone’s cup of tea I know and it’s not perfect. To…

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Reddit · 18 Oct 2026

Looking for voice actors, Service for Service ‼️🔥🤝

Hello artists 👋, I’m an indie artist and **director** and also **producer** basically doing most or all the stuff for my self lol 😂, but I still believe that it’s possible to bring my animation show to life. I need voice actors, and I don’t have a studio budget to hire people📉, and as a multimedia artist , and also you…

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Reddit · 18 Oct 2026

What separates a DECENT voice actor from a GREAT voice actor

I'm still fairly new to the realm of voice acting. I started pursuing voice acting seriously just a couple years ago, and I'm far from what I'd call a 'professional'. I started in the realm of monster voice acting due to my background in metal vocals, but I've been expanding my territory into regular voice acting as of…

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Reddit · 18 Oct 2026

Joining SAG Tomorrow... and I'm nervous:

... I'm so nervous. Currently, I'm doing background work full time in NYC - and it's just super tiring and not-sustainable long term as a Non-Union actor. I've already had people tell me that I'll work less, but that's kindof the entire point. And I already know the pluses and minuses... But the Internet is littered wi…

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Reddit · 18 Oct 2026

HELP IN PERPETUITY

I’m completely new to acting, and this is my first booking. I’ll be doing background work for a hit streaming show filmed at and for Tyler Perry Studios, specifically a restaurant/bar scene. I’m wondering how standard Section 4 of the agreement is. I’m not particularly comfortable with the perpetual likeness rights, bu…

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Reddit · 18 Oct 2026

Is casting.com worth it?

I’m currently on Actors Access and Casting Networks but have been hearing about casting.com more lately. The subscriptions with all these casting sites plus Actors Access constant costs to add images and videos/ reel can really stack up. I’m only hoping to sign up for it if it is truly worth it. Are any of you guys on…

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Reddit · 18 Oct 2026

Shakespeare & Company (Lenox, MA) Winter Intensive

I'm applying for the month-long intensive at Shakespeare & Co. in Lenox because I need to brush up on my Shakespeare, they have obviously been around for a long time, and Kristin Linklater and Tina Packer are legends. Has anyone done the training recently? How is the instruction holding up (I know it's the same curricu…

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Reddit · 18 Oct 2026

Finally got a lead role after 8 years!!!

For the first time in a long time, I was cast in a short film for a 48 hour film festival. I was a co lead with my other costar and I had an amazing time! Yesterday they finally had the screening for all the films and people were able to vote for their favorites. I got a lot of compliments from the other directors and…

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Reddit · 18 Oct 2026

Anyone know Robert Barnes?

Was reached out to on Actors Access, wanted to see if anyone is represented by this person? Any experience? Can't find anything. I reached out to the other person on reddit who mentioned him. Haven't heard back from anyone. Is it worth even meeting this person? Can't even find a linkedin. Thank you for your help. x:)

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Reddit · 18 Oct 2026

Any dutch actors here? I got questions

How do you get auditions or an agent? I completed an acting courses and been key extras in 3 major tv shows. Anyway i never had an audition in my life. In the dutch industry: how do you get auditions?.. or do i need to take more acting classes?

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 17 Oct 2026

11 “Groups” of On-Camera Performers (pt3)

5. Stunt Performersa. Stunt Performers: Skilled individuals who specialize in performing daring and dangerous stunts for action sequences in movies, television shows, and live performances. They undergo rigorous training and practice to ensure their stunts are executed safely and convincingly, often working closely wit…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 17 Oct 2026

Music Icon Mike Patton & The Biggest Surprise About Acting

Rock star Mike Patton talks about one of the biggest surprises he discovered while acting in Steve Balderson's FIRECRACKER opposite Oscar-nominee Karen Black. Clip from WAMEGO: MAKING MOVIES ANYWHERE, Part 1 of the award-winning WAMEGO documentary series about making movies non-dependently, outside Hollywood and on you…

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Reddit · 17 Oct 2026

Acting Classes / Workshops - what do you like to get out of them? Positive experiences?

Hello actors! I am a professionally trained actor who ended up directing community theatre instead because I preferred a consistent paycheck and now I’d like to use some of my old experience acting to teach a class/workshop. One for youth (not sure the age yet) and one for adults. I’d like to start a workshop where act…

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Reddit · 17 Oct 2026

Help Understanding this Line? The Seagull (Anton Chekov)

Here is the excerpt: Why do you say that you have kissed the ground I walked on? You should kill me rather. I am so tired. If I could only rest—rest. I am a sea-gull—no—no, I am an actress. H**e is there too**. Ah, well—no matter. He does not believe in the theatre; he used to laugh at my dreams, so that little by litt…

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Reddit · 17 Oct 2026

Looking for three talented male voice actors

Neon Rewind Studios are looking for three roles to be filled by male voice actors for an upcoming indie animated pilot “Deep Space” which is a Sci-fi series it will be a fixed pay rate at 100 USD as we are a small studio! Only three roles available!

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Reddit · 17 Oct 2026

Casting platforms

Hi everyone! I wanted to see if anyone else is having luck with backstage lately or casting networks or anything else. I know about casting.com I think i’m on there bc of my rep but actors access is the one I’ve been submitting to lately. I used to have backstage, but it’s over $30 a month same as casting networks and…

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Reddit · 17 Oct 2026

Advice

I lowkey need advice, i act. I’ve done work on tv series, musicals, short films etc. but i cant seem to get an agent. i have up to date professional headshots. and theres little acting opportunities where i live. they either go to established actors or i just never manage to get a call back (rarely). i know this is exp…

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Reddit · 17 Oct 2026

How Can You Submit to Agents if no one takes unsolicited emails?

I’m an actor that has been in 2 shorts and a theatre cred, my package is complete; demo reel, resume, and headshots. But I am stuck because there is not a talent agency or management agency that take unsolicited emails. How does anyone solve this issue?

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Reddit · 17 Oct 2026

Need Help

Hello Everyone I am Trying To Become An Actor And I am Finding It Really Hard To Find Casting Opportunities in My Area I Am Based In Sheffield And 13 years old does anybody know what acting opportunities for my age in Sheffield

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Reddit · 17 Oct 2026

Looking for US-Based Voice Actors for Paid Voice-Over Work

Hi everyone! I'm looking for US-based voice talent for paid voice-over work. The ideal candidate has a clear, natural American English voice, good communication skills, and a reliable work ethic. **Candidates with an IT or software development background are preferred**, but it's not a strict requirement. **Project Det…

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Reddit · 17 Oct 2026

Looking for a male VA with a Scottish accent!

Hello everyone! Just like the tittle suggests, I need a male, Scottish Va to act as my OC’s voice claim! I’m looking for deep, soothing voices and preferably mid to thick accents. The script I have prepared is approximately 750 words long so I’m offering up to $60 for this job. All payments will be made via PayPal. I u…

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Reddit · 17 Oct 2026

Jeremy Irons in Lolita

I recently saw Lolita and was blown away. Not by the film itself which is not amazing, but just fine. Rather I was taken by Jeremy Iron's performance. I completely believed him as a sexual deviant pedophile. It was the first time I felt this push-pull affect watching something. On the one hand the disturbing subject ma…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 16 Oct 2026

11 “Groups” of On-Camera Performers (pt2)

3. Voice Actors These are actors who provide voices for animated characters, dubbing for foreign-language films, or narration for documentaries and audiobooks. They often possess a wide range of vocal skills, enabling them to create distinct and memorable character voices. Voice actors may also perform in radio dramas,…

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Reddit · 16 Oct 2026

question for actors about emotional attachment to characters.

Hello! If an actor would be willing to answer my question I would be eternally grateful. When an actor finishes a job (wraps a tv show, movie, play) where they loved and were emotionally attached to the character they played (and became emotionally intimate with the other actors on the project) - can that actor feel sa…

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Reddit · 16 Oct 2026

Sound attenuation options for an office

First things first, I am not a VO actor. My voice penetrates the walls of our office due to "lightweight" construction. My office neighbor regularly tells me how he listens to my phone and Teams conversations. Short of covering my walls in sound-deadening foam, is there anything I can use that would help control how mu…

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Reddit · 16 Oct 2026

How to become an extra/background actor in France

Hello, I want through this subreddit and found a similar post but for the UK (posted 2 years ago). Does anybody have experience in background acting / being an extra in France? What websites do you use to find gigs ?

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Reddit · 16 Oct 2026

ATL ACTORS- LETS BE FRIENDS BC BEING A NEWCOMER IS OVERWHELMING

Hello, I am 28 years old and live near the metro Atlanta area. I have been attending the Alliance Theater since last July 2025. I work in healthcare, but like many, acting is what my calling is. I have done Acting I, Acting II, and Film I. I am branching out to Catapult and even attending my first film class there tomo…

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Reddit · 16 Oct 2026

The Welsh accent drill that starts with the lilt, not the R

Start with the drill. Before you touch a vowel, find the lilt. Say this out loud: "The red river runs past the little town." Flat, the way you'd read a news bulletin. Now say it again, but let the stressed syllables climb. TA-ble rides up the scale. Little rides up. Town rides up. Not louder, higher. Welsh stress isn't…

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Reddit · 16 Oct 2026

One and a half years later, thank you.

So a little over a year and a half ago, I posted what I thought was an ok self made demo reel. The feedback was brutal, but somewhat constructive. First time in a long time since my rejection sensitivity dysphoria was right, but I got back up, followed some advice and made my way to Jennifer Hales' skillshub site. Last…

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Reddit · 16 Oct 2026

[Paid:5-15] Need a British VA that's able to call

Good afternoon, I need a voice actor that's okay with having a casual conversation with my friend it'll be for about 5-10 minutes and I'm willing to pay, dm for more info (it could be on any platform)

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Reddit · 16 Oct 2026

How can a complete beginner get an audition for American Horror Story?

Hey everyone! I'm interested in pursuing acting, and one of my long-term goals is to audition for American Horror Story. I'm a complete beginner with no professional acting experience or credits yet. I'm also currently living outside the United States, so I'm trying to understand what the realistic path into the Americ…

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Reddit · 15 Oct 2026

I can’t act on demand in front of strangers. Is this normal?

I’ve had instances where people will find out that I am an actor and then they’ll tell me to quickly do a dialogue or monologue in front of them. I usually get self-conscious and find it uncomfortable. It would be different if I was doing it for a job or on set somewhere. I’m starting to wonder if this is normal or I’m…

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Reddit · 15 Oct 2026

Our future as voice actors

Do you we are safe as voice actors? I recently joined this industry and what I can see is some employers who are paying way below industry standards and worst case is these voices are used to train AI.

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Reddit · 15 Oct 2026

Has the holiday slump already begun?

SAG Actor in LA, I got kind of lucky and had tons of auditons and two bookings this year, but it has died down considerably. I had a feeling this would happen, but fall is usually busy for me, auditon wise. Are we already in the holiday slump? it feels deader than usual, I will say summer was pretty dead.

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Reddit · 15 Oct 2026

Question about asking agent for update after first round audition + rant (UK Market)

Professional Musical Theatre actor based in the UK here. I had a first round audition this Monday. Recalls are next Monday. I haven’t heard anything yet but a couple of my friends heard they got recalls and rejections yesterday. Should I email my agent asking for an update?? I hate asking for updates after first rounds…

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Reddit · 15 Oct 2026

Mental Health Issue

Hello actors! I’m a professional actor who is 27M. I’ve been struggling with my mental health a lot recently. I’ve been very lucky in this industry as I got a good agent 6 months after I graduated who deals with neurodivergent actors but I’ve only had two tapes from them. I’m apart of a rep theatre company that is perf…

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Reddit · 15 Oct 2026

ACTRA members - I have a question about PRS

Hey guys! I have a few questions surrounding PRS. 1. When have you received a PRS cheque? Would love to know when the project released, what type of project and role it was. 2. When you switch agents and receive a PRS cheque for an old agent, do you reach out to them or are the old agents no longer entitled to the cheq…

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Reddit · 15 Oct 2026

Adding subtitles in self-tape for foreign language dialogue in audition?

Hey everyone, Title is pretty self-explanatory. I've been asked to audition for a role in an American network TV show that requires fluency in a foreign language (Arabic in my case). The scene I'm auditioning for is written in English on the script (but the directions say the characters speak Arabic). Translation was p…

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Reddit · 15 Oct 2026

joining the union as a bg actor

I only started background acting in february of this year. I got lucky and have received 4 vouchers during this time. This activated my ok30 during which I worked 8 sag jobs. I have talked to so many people and I am really conflicted about joining. The money I earned from the ok30 period would cover the initiation fees…

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Reddit · 15 Oct 2026

How do I find actors for a shoot in less than a week?

So as actors, what attracts you to do student films with a little less than one week preparation (it's a three page script). I got a fake email after making an ill-advised joke (understandable). You think I could use backstage for my actors? I don't think trying the university actors would work because I already tried…

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Reddit · 15 Oct 2026

Do all actors hate watching themselves?

I'm an amateur actor and sometimes get gigs in local tv shows. I just watched an episode i filmed early this year and oh my God, i can't stand looking at myself. Everything from my movement to my line delivery just feels wrong and awkward. My voice feels so raspy and try-hard like i'm doing a bad Kingpin impression. Th…

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Reddit · 15 Oct 2026

Any LA based actors work as a local in NY this year ?

Just curious if anyone here based in LA has booked jobs in NY and worked as a local in NY. Only ask cause I've been getting a lot of auditions for projects shooting in New York this year. If you have worked as a local in NY, did you crash with friends or just got an air bnb ? I've also noticed this year many auditions…

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Reddit · 15 Oct 2026

Audition requests

I’ve been acting since I was a child but just started as a working actor this year. Is it normal to have indie directors ask if you have lingerie, and to meet one on one? My gut tells me no but I thought I’d ask. Happened to me twice this week in Arizona and I turned down both.