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Reddit · 24 Nov 2021
How do actors learn accents so quickly? I can already speak french but I want to learn a Parisian accent when speaking in french and I can even use it when speaking English. Can add the names of some actors how can speak French properly or who originally speak English but learned French for a role
Reddit · 24 Nov 2021
Long story short I had an acting teacher who believed smoking weed/any cannabis consumption was bad for your acting/career(?) Not talking about while acting, I never consumed on a day I had class. I have rehearsed lines under the influence. But they felt it effected you from days past. They would commonly mention actor…
Reddit · 24 Nov 2021
Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing really slow load times on Actor's Access? My internet is fine, and other websites are loading very reliably, but for some reason Actor's Access is painfully slow and intermittent, often getting a "can't load" timeout message while browsing other websites. Anyone else gettin…
Reddit · 24 Nov 2021
I really admire people who act, and I think it would be fun to just try out a small role as a one off or something just to see if I have what it takes to be an actor, but at the same time I’m really scared. I haven’t talked with my parents about it (im almost 15) but I think they would be fine with it. I also don’t kno…
Reddit · 24 Nov 2021
Okay, I really need help with this and I was hoping some of you had some experience with this. I take acting class as apart of my high school and I actually do want to become an actor some day. The thing is, I have anxiety, ADHD, and RSD which makes it really hard to do and they’re going to start grading more seriously…
Reddit · 24 Nov 2021
There various different terminologies and I have a hard time figuring out what to put on my resume. If I'm acting in a short and the second most important character after the lead, does that make it Supporting? Or would it be Co-Lead or Co-Star? If I just have a tiny side role on a film, would it be Actor? Or Principal…
Reddit · 24 Nov 2021
I had a student film audition that felt really weird. It was my second audition I’ve ever done but I was paired up with another actor who was auditioning for a role that had no lines, just a lot of movement and I was expected to know the blocking and lines with the other actor for a scene. They told us to just mime eve…
Reddit · 24 Nov 2021
Hey all, I was wondering for queer actors out there, do you mention your sexuality when auditioning for queer roles? I've seen breakdowns for roles that say something along the lines of, "seeking LGBTQ+ actors" or "can authentically portray LGBTQ+" etc. They obviously don't outright ask for my sexuality (and I guess th…
Reddit · 24 Nov 2021
Hi I’m a professional voice actress and have lots of experience in the industry. I am currently considering narrating audiobooks full time, What are the best audiobook production/publishing companies to work for as a narrator in your opinion? Thanks! :))
Reddit · 23 Nov 2021
Hey everyone, Had a acting class last night with a reputable acting coach, and I was told that my acting is too much based in film and not authentic to me as a person. To clarify; that I am unconsciously doing what I've seen famous actors do in their films. I've been training for a while but it seems like it has seeped…
Reddit · 23 Nov 2021
I'd just like to participate in a group of actors who share self tapes, get feedback from an instructor, and then do a re tape and get more critique. I've had some success with short-term classes that do this but then they either end or to continue sharing self-tapes you have to pay thousands of dollars to join their…
Reddit · 23 Nov 2021
First of all, hello! My question is: if you had a job where you made $60,000 a year, how much would you save before leaving to pursue acting? That’s the amount of money I make yearly. I’m fortunate enough to be in a situation where I am not currently asked to pay rent, and I was able to fully pay off my 2019 model car…
Reddit · 23 Nov 2021
I'm in a little bit of a pickle. My agent, good as they are, got me about 7 auditions so far in 2021. My previous agent before that got me 3 auditions throughout the entirety of 2020. Before that I was a student so didn't have an agent. However I've been reading or hearing about other actors, at a very similar casting…
Reddit · 23 Nov 2021
so I asked my agent if I could be marketed for shows in other major markets, and she said only if I had an address to use. She said that staying at a hotel isn't going to work because of COVID. Is this true? There is some friction between me and my agent, some miscommunication happened between me, a manager she works w…
Reddit · 23 Nov 2021
I'm sure this sort of post has been on here plenty, but I want to get my ears pierced. Is it going to cause problems for me as an actor? I know I have to wait 6 to 8 weeks before I can take them out, but is it going to be a serious problem even after that? Its something that I've wanted for a long time and I always end…
Reddit · 23 Nov 2021
Hello my fellow actors! I want to push my acting career to the next level. I have to move in order to so. Where I currently live, there is no community theatre or anything like that. I do take acting classes online, but at the moment, I can gather no more experience until I move. I do have some experience. I've been in…
Reddit · 23 Nov 2021
Title sound's bizarre I know. I'm currently with a script writing and production company as a publicist and location scout in Scotland, I'm also an actor for the show that they are working on. Problem is that I'm bald, slight forehead wrinkles and yellowish teeth (going to the dentist soon to have them whitened) and th…
Reddit · 23 Nov 2021
I just moved to LA and wondering if I should get a regular 9-5 as I get started. I am not signed with an agent - I’ve been acting for about 6 years in my hometown but not professionally. I am wondering if I should gradually move into my acting career alongside a 9-5 instead of getting a more flexible but lower paying g…
Reddit · 22 Nov 2021
I took a class like this with Randy Kovitz over the summer and really enjoyed it but he's not teaching it again. I also liked Anthony Robert Grasso's class. I audited it. But he doesn't do self tapes. They just prepare for self tapes by rehearsing in class. I liked his style but he doesn't teach a self tape class. Is…
Reddit · 22 Nov 2021
So despite really wanting to be an actor, I don't really know how an acting career works. How does one actually qualify and contract SAG-AFTRA for an agent?
Reddit · 22 Nov 2021
By that I mean a queer character being played by a queer actor, a trans character being played by a trans actor, a handicapped character being played by a handicapped actor, etc. But obviously not for BIPOC because it’s actually about the casting and we are not going to put white people in blackface, that would be awfu…
Reddit · 22 Nov 2021
Does it make sense to join actor’s access without a demo reel? And also how can I go about getting one? Will putting together a collection of monologues work?
Reddit · 22 Nov 2021
Between the dance sequences, the storylines, the themes, the dramatic acting music videos are so fun to watch. The theme of the song makes the actors appear as they’re either having the best or worst times of their lives and I feel in my bones. I grew up doing theatre in high school and have been watching music videos…
Reddit · 22 Nov 2021
So this is not a demo (definitely not ready yet) but more so a mashup of different voices and characters I've done over the past few months. I'd really truly appreciate some feedback across the board, since I've barely really received any thus far and I feel a bit directionless in that sense. I'd really like hearing op…
Reddit · 21 Nov 2021
So I was talking with a professional voice actor some days ago regarding work and she asked will this recording be a live session and I had no idea what that meant. I mean I can sort of guess by the words but I didn't knew if I was right in terms of voice over or which way it will be beneficial for me? So I thought if…
Reddit · 21 Nov 2021
I’m a teenager and my drama teacher suggested me to become an actor because she thinks I’m pretty good. She also told me to start doing background work to get experience on set so that after high school, I will start working in actual movies/tv shows. She didn’t tell me how because she hasn’t acted since some time and…
Reddit · 21 Nov 2021
Hello. I’m a 22 (M) actor from Scotland! I’m currently doing an all theory theatre course at university (BA Performance) but we get to devise our own work and occasionally get workshops. I am thinking of applying for a masters in a few years as I’m in my third year in university. I did try out for one drama school (RCS…
Reddit · 20 Nov 2021
Hi, my name is Noah and I’m an actor. Here is what I have going on… I’m a big guy. Not big as in width but big as in length. I’m 6’8” and 270 pounds. I was diagnosed with diabetes 5 years ago which caused a decrease in my muscle mass. Long story short, I look like a tall stick with gynecomastia and I’m 25. My agent and…
Reddit · 20 Nov 2021
Hello all! Fellow actor here Shameless self promotion, but I've recently turned my Instagram into a comedy page. If you are in need of a good laugh, check it out
Reddit · 20 Nov 2021
This post is for anyone who's going to be an extra (also called "background") on a TV or film set for the first time. It'll tell you what to expect, how to prepare, and what to do and not do while working on set. I've been an extra many times (it's how I first got started). Here's some tips, advice, and insights from m…
Reddit · 20 Nov 2021
Complete waste of time. They only want to work with people that have the same beliefs as them, which they have every right to do. Thoughts?
Reddit · 20 Nov 2021
I posted this in r/theatre but it got flagged for spam. I thought I might try posting it here. I have some food for thought. I think acting can be taught by having your actors imitate good performances; I also think feeding them line readings can be incredibly useful. I have come across this method called "copywork." W…
Reddit · 20 Nov 2021
I'm not a VA but I really want to learn to do Wood's voice from Call of Duty Black Ops ([https://youtu.be/W0s\_WEPsnrQ](https://youtu.be/W0s_WEPsnrQ)). Do you guys have any tips?
Reddit · 19 Nov 2021
Basically the title. I have some experience, but I'm wondering how much more I should get before I contact an agency?
Reddit · 19 Nov 2021
If anyone was is reading this, This is my first time being in this Website and I want to tell this to you guys anyway about something that I really want to happen possible, For Anyone who gets this, I have been a Fan of the Franchise since I was very young and I always want to find ways to share and spread this to worl…
Reddit · 19 Nov 2021
What platforms do aspiring actors use for networking and connecting with fellow aspiring actors or people interested in the craft of acting? Other than participating in my university's theatre extracurricular, I am having a difficult time finding new ways to make new connections. I'm more interested in the film aspect…
Reddit · 18 Nov 2021
I'm referring to selecting which Headshot as your primary photo when submitting to Actors Access and Backstage. - I think picking the one that best suits the role makes sense first and foremost. - - I've heard some sites say use tinder and put up both photos for the same amount of days to see which gets more swipes. If…
Reddit · 18 Nov 2021
Hey! I want to ask about how long can an actor prepare for a role? In my opinion, to get into a character takes time but I also heard that many actors have only a week for the preparation so what’s the average?
Reddit · 18 Nov 2021
I’m a non-union actor and am decently proactive about submitting to roles for non-union film/theatre work. I’m wondering though if I’m allowed to submit to EPA auditions for theatre and SAG projects for film (I need 2 more waivers to be SAG-eligible). What’s the likelihood that I’d be seen or taken seriously? Any advic…
Reddit · 18 Nov 2021
I live in Los Angeles for reference, and do both central casting and calling service. I just am curious to see if it’s reasonable to get a week of unemployment every once in a while
Reddit · 18 Nov 2021
But I just signed with my manager less than a month ago and today I just received my first Tyler Perry audition. As a black actor, this is huge to me
Reddit · 18 Nov 2021
So, I started working with the local cast of a national murder mystery theater comapny a couple months ago, and I'm really loving every minute of it. So far I've been playing side suspect characters that have an important clue or really just add flavor to the story. But recently, I've gotten cast as the lead in charact…
Reddit · 18 Nov 2021
This isn’t really anything I considered before but my old acting teacher sent me an email over to send headshots and a bit about myself into a well known British tv show on Netflix which is looking for trans actors (I’m a 24 year old trans man), there is no acting experience required. Could I have some advice on how to…
Reddit · 18 Nov 2021
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do a…
Reddit · 18 Nov 2021
Like Emma Watson regardless of what movie she does she’ll always be thought of as Hermione. Like Vin Diesel with Dom or Chris Hemsworth as Thor. They can never really step out of their character’s shadow.
Reddit · 17 Nov 2021
Wondering if this is the time of year Union commercial and/or theatrical auditions slow down? Is there a time where they just aren’t shooting anything in LA due to the holidays? Someone told me it’s good to stay in town during December since many people aren’t available but I’m not sure if that’s true for SAG actors as…
Reddit · 17 Nov 2021
I'm in a short film where I have more lines than the lead character. I think I'm working with a first time filmmaker, they didn't specify. They said they are doing this for diversity and so that all the actors on this can be discovered. Would it be wrong to just ask for a name instead of being called "Brother 2?" It's…
Reddit · 17 Nov 2021
Hey! I got cast in a student film as a suuuuper creepy racist role. Basically I would put on “Asian face” at some point during the film. Potentially taping my eyes to be more narrow, and caking my face in white makeup. I’m a new actor, would this be really fucked up of me to do? I’ve got an agent and manager and I don’…
Reddit · 17 Nov 2021
Hello all, I wanted the opinion of anybody working in LA right now or who moved from San Diego to LA for acting. I'm a young professional who has some job offers to work in LA. Because a lot of things are virtual at the moment (including classes), would it be worth it to move to LA? I'm interested in taking improv and…
Reddit · 17 Nov 2021
I'm still an aspiring actor, but I don't have an agent, and my last (and only) gig was a commercial gig 2 years ago. I've been doing loads of extras work on the side but Im starting to wonder If I should approach work differently than 6 years ago, but then again maybe its all in my head. Also I have a fear that I have…
