Reddit · 2 Jan 2021
Vancouver or Mtl?
What’s a better city for actors? Vancouver or Montreal? I’m a fully unionized actor with an agent and seeking more opportunities. I hear a lot about Vancouver. Please help. Thank you
Reddit · 2 Jan 2021
Should I go through with my grad school auditions?
Hey everyone, I have URTA coming up. I've been looking forward for five years. Something always came up and never been ready to apply. Last year, applied, but Something came up again..couldn't afford flight. They let me reapply for this year and now its on zoom. However, Something came up again. I don't know if it's ho…
Reddit · 2 Jan 2021
American/Canadian Actor studying in the UK?
Hi! I am starting to apply to schools and I have found programs I love in the UK. Is it a smart idea for me, being a Canadian American to go to a school over there? I’m really not sure so any help would be useful. :) thanks
Reddit · 1 Jan 2021
Two key things that turn me off about a career in acting..
Hello all I’ve been someone who has a passion for acting and I’ve grown a lot in my craft. Booked some gigs it’s all good , I understand the nature of being an artist with the ups and downs financially but also the cutthroat nature of the business is such a turn off. Cant make real friends it feels like if you’re actua…
Reddit · 1 Jan 2021
Dream Roles?
I am a writer and director looking to create some lower budget projects. My question to the actors around here is: What are your dream roles? What kind of characters would you most want to play right now or sometime in your career? Also, why do you want to play a role like this? I would love to hear from you guys on th…
Reddit · 1 Jan 2021
Is the O1 visa no longer of any value? Are studios unwilling to look at actors under temporary work visa?
So I’ve been reading about the O1 visa in the industry and how there are restrictions on O1 artists which are imposed, not by the USCIS, but within the studio system. I’ve read articles about it from like 2008, so I’d be very surprised if production companies are still doing this whole “only permanent resident status o…
Reddit · 1 Jan 2021
How can a regular writer advertise auditions for anyone interested to audition?
Alongside enjoying acting, i am first and foremost a writer of content, so when i wish to get anyone interested in a role how do i legally and professionally go of it? Say for a short youtube movie? I'm a 1 man team currently, for my own content id like to get actors (again nothing tv related) but how, and how would i…
Reddit · 1 Jan 2021
acting degree means 100% sure job?
if someone get a degree in a drama school or in an acting school, i dunno, for example the drama centre london, they will already become an actor after that, or happens that many people can't find any job and stopped to pursue this career?
Reddit · 1 Jan 2021
Monologues
Hello, I am an actor who is struggling to find good monologues to audition with, could anyone suggest any good plays/monologues for me to read. I am looking for plays that are located in east London/ Essex. The character I am looking for is any powerful male role. Many thanks, Ross
Reddit · 1 Jan 2021
What kinds of credits can an actor on OPT get?
Optional practical training is one type of work permission available for eligible F-1 students. So when you graduate from a eligible acting school or conservatory, if you're an international student, you get an OPT. You have to apply for it like three months before you graduate. After you graduate, you get one year to…
Reddit · 1 Jan 2021
Foreign actors going to study in the US: a waste of time? What’s next after the OPT?
Optional practical training is one type of work permission available for eligible F-1 students. So when you graduate from a eligible acting school or conservatory, if you're an international student, you get an OPT. You have to apply for it like three months before you graduate. After you graduate, you get one year to…
Reddit · 1 Jan 2021
For future: Looking for male actors aged 18-30
I'm working on a short film project of my own and will be needing around 5 male actors and perhaps 2 female, this project cause of money, covid, finding a setting will take ages to put together, i have no idea how i am gonna find a space as i want it to be shot in an outdoors forest/garden/wonderland scenario ... no id…
Reddit · 1 Jan 2021
Actors 18-30 looking for
I'm working on a short film , well more than one project of that nature, both mine (nothing commercial) and id like to ask, though in truth, it will take a while to get everything ready, if you are interested in possibly participating, and sending me a profile shot, if you are 18-30 years old and a curriculum if you ha…
Reddit · 1 Jan 2021
What ever happened to headshot photographers Susan Shacter and Peter Hurley?
I'm quite confused why it seems from about 2008 to like 2016, they were at the top of their games and were the go-to photographers in NYC. But why is it so extremely rare nowadays to even hear about both of these photographers at all? I've been keeping track of actors booking their first jobs on Deadline, newcomers who…
Reddit · 31 Dec 2020
Am I the only one who does this while acting?
If at first try it doesn't feel like it was realistic acting, (I usually immediately have this tingle I feel and the image of me where I acted badly pops up and thus I know where I messed up. Like, where not to look, what move to not make, what tone should I use) then I imagine a realistic acting it in my head. Usually…
Reddit · 31 Dec 2020
How can I, as an actor, get the most out of reading plays?
So I've heard from various people that its always a good idea to read as much plays as possible, and that it might help your acting. I just finished the play "Boy Gets Girls" by Rebecca Gilman. Good play! I basically just read it like a book. I didn't take any notes or read it outloud or act it at all. While i enjoyed…
Reddit · 31 Dec 2020
I want to pursue acting but I’m a bad public speaker.
My background: I’m a 27 year old army veteran. I’m currently pursuing a bachelors degree in a non-related field. I’ve always been drawn to acting as a craft. I’ve felt things while watching great performances that nothing else in life can make me feel. Almost like it’s calling me and I want to take a step and begin to…
Reddit · 31 Dec 2020
What do you call yourself when you are voice acting?
Hey, so I am a new voice actor. I've landed a few roles, sent in a bunch of lines, and am now waiting for some of these projects to come out. While they are being worked on, I've been brainstorming how to showcase them as part of my work as well as how to get started with branding in general. While I'm brainstorming, t…
Reddit · 31 Dec 2020
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback
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 · 31 Dec 2020
Deciding to pursue acting as a career
How/when did you decide to pursue acting as a career? Was it easy to decide? I feel super lost in life right now. Acting comes to my mind every now and then but then I push it away because I don't think I could ever do it or be good at it. After watching the new Disney Pixar film "Soul" I'm thinking what if acting is m…
Reddit · 31 Dec 2020
Jeff Daniels discusses drilling lines and memorization.
Sweet little clip of Jeff Daniels discussing his process for line drilling and how to get them down. Young actors take note. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boIqmOj16Qs
Reddit · 31 Dec 2020
Is it worth auditioning for something that already has offers out?
I'm a south asian american actress with some guest stars and one series regular and had gone in for a major motion picture. Major NYC Casting Director was supremely nice and had me try it a bunch of ways (I had really worked on the character) and he followed me out of room telling me 'excellent prep' very excitedly a f…
Reddit · 31 Dec 2020
Advice for a voice acting reel
I’ve been wanting to be a voice actor for years now and I finally have the equipment to start my reel. But I don’t have the know how to put together any type of script to make one. How did you guys make yours?
Reddit · 30 Dec 2020
How much, if it all, does it set me back if I don't have a heavy background in theatre?
So its no secret that some of the best film/tv actors grew up doing theater, and that's how they got their acting training. I just read Jenna Fischers book and she talks about how she always did theatre, and any chance she got she would be looking to perform, whatever facet it might be. It seemed she really had no inte…
Reddit · 30 Dec 2020
Big School vs Small school when it comes to acting?
Like many, I want to go to LA to be an actor. Specifically in VO or VO directing, but still, and LA actor. I'm a senoir in highschool and I am pressed for choosing my career. This is so stressing!! Im looking for general advice on how to get to where I wanna go of course, but for brevity, what is the difference bwtween…
Reddit · 30 Dec 2020
Residuals Question
Hey there, I hope this message finds everybody well. I was fortunate enough to have a small supporting role in a Warner Brothers film that's coming out early next year. However, it's now being simultaneously released on both HBO Max and in theaters. I've talked to my local sag office, or at least tried to. They said th…
Reddit · 30 Dec 2020
Is IMDB's Star Meter any useful?
IMDB Pro has the Star Meter function that ranks actors based on popularity. The problem is that popularity only refers to how often their page it viewed in IMDB. People tend to use IMDB for the scenario of "who is that guy from this show I'm watching, he looks familiar" which generally means that less popular people wi…
Reddit · 30 Dec 2020
Audition- zoom live v.s. self-tape for monologues
hi fellow actors- I'm getting drama school auditions and have some schools conducting online 'live' and some self-taped for monologues. What do you think are some key differences in performance with these formats? E.g. would you have your camera set up nipples up even for 'live' auditions, which will definitely limit y…
Reddit · 30 Dec 2020
The Major CDs in LA?
As a New York-based actor for the past three years I've more or less met most of the important NY offices. Of course, I've self-taped for LA offices too, but I'm curious from an LA-based actor perspective which offices are considered the major ones. I'd be happy to provide my own opinion to the NY perspective.
Reddit · 30 Dec 2020
Is Toronto Film School a good school?
Hi. I’m an actor in Grade 12 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I’m trying to find an acting school which is good and worth my money/time. Money is not an issue. I have heard mixed reviews on this school and wanted to hear your opinions. And maybe some suggestions. My dream school is Juilliard and ik the chances are low and…
Reddit · 30 Dec 2020
does anyone have experience acting as they are a teacher?
I am an actor with an agent and by 2023, I will have all my credential to be a primary school teacher. just wondering if anyone had the same expierence or a similar one?
Reddit · 30 Dec 2020
Best way to get into voice acting
Hey guys, I’m a beginning voice actor with no experience in the industry. I want to know what’s the best way to get into it?
Reddit · 30 Dec 2020
connecting with imaginary people
i would love your help, please! i’m taking a VO 101 class and my teacher keeps giving me the same note of “i don’t feel like you’re connecting with the imaginary person you’re speaking to”. I’ve tried doing it differently every time, trying to improve, and well, i’m clearly struggling. something’s just not clicking in…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2020
Is it expected that your agent will ask casting directors for feedback?
So my agent is great, and I'm incredibly lucky to be with them. They are arguably the best agent in my region (not la/nyc), super selective, they have great relationships with the casting directors, and they answer all my calls and are super friendly. I've been with them about a year and a half, I've gotten maybe 60 au…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2020
The first time someone offers you a role you didn't audition for ...
You know how huge stars are always sought after. Big name actors like Ben Affleck and Anna Kendrick must get offered roles so often they couldn't keep track of how many they've turned down. I was thinking about it, and the first time someone seeks out your agent to offer you a role has to be a big milestone in someone'…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2020
Script Analysis: How do you do yours?
We all have different backgrounds in our growth as actors: we differ in methods, different coaches, different phases, etc. I posted this so I can figure out other ways on how to analyze a script/narrative. Do you judge your character? Is it necessary? Do you also judge the other characters? Who do you ask when you got…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2020
Feedback on Audition Bio with No Experience
Exactly what the title says. This is my first time submitting something. I haven't even figured out headshots yet, so it's probably a long shot, but you never know if you don't try right? This is the post I'm responding to: Looking to cast 20 - 35 yo fit Asian American actress for short film to shoot in January in Cinc…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2020
Guys, helpe me please... my life depends on it.
Ok so, guys i know there are several questions about tattoos and auditions, in here and all over the internet, but i wanna know from now on, from 2020, from you guys. This is serious, your experience with it. I am 28, i already considere myself too old, but... i say take this question serious because i need to know fro…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2020
How are people like Samuel L Jackson, Denzel Washington, Joaquin Fenix etc... Considered good actors?
When I watch different movies starring them, it just seems like they're the same personality. Just slightly altered every movie. Whereas when I watch movies starring Daniel Dey Lewis, he completely tansforms himself into whatever character he's playing. He seems like the only real actor that I've watched so far at leas…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2020
Planning for the Future
Hey r/acting, I’m Tyler. I’m a male in 9th grade and live in North Carolina. I like singing and acting and have a few plays and musicals under my belt. If I wanted to do acting/performing as a career, what should I prepare for and how? Should I focus on getting training for an academic job or train for performing. I lo…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2020
How do you get NYC | SAG-AFTRA or LA | SAG-AFTRA in your name?
I keep seeing these on people's names. How do they get them? I'm not in SAG (yet) so I don't need it myself, I'm just curious if there's some vetting process to where I know these people are actually actors or if it's just some Reddit feature I don't know about where anyone can append stuff before their name.
Reddit · 28 Dec 2020
to actors are there any film fests happening early next yr?
my agency kmr talent posted a disability fest for april but lockdown happend
Reddit · 28 Dec 2020
Best reputable online acting classes?
I’m a beginner actress and have never been to any acting classes before. I was looking into Michelle Danner but I want to know what other experiences and classes people have had and taken. Help? Thanks!!!
Reddit · 28 Dec 2020
Why do some highly successful actors maintain Actors Access pages without fully updating their pages with headshots and union status?
https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/one_page_resume.cfm?custom_link=zaziebeetz https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/justinprentice
Reddit · 28 Dec 2020
How should I start networking and making cold calls as a voice actor.
I’ve been doing free fan stuff for this past summer and became the announcer at my college. I want to expand my business and I don’t want to sit and wait while my my fiverr and voice bunny get no attention. How can I network to help my business. Where should be the first places I cold call or email? Where can I find re…
Reddit · 27 Dec 2020
Filming self tapes with a white backdrop - is it okay?
I feel like this is such a stupid "not a big deal" question. I thought it was too, until so many fellow LA actors and casting directors have told me to never film self tapes with a white backdrop. I'm really trying to up my acting game this year, and was wondering if I just should add a grey backdrop to my Amazon cart…
Reddit · 27 Dec 2020
How I made $5,000.00 My First 3 Months as a Voice Actor
Hey folks, I get a lot of questions on here about what I have done to be successful after people see my voices profile ( [www.voices.com/actors/elloeff](https://www.voices.com/actors/elloeff) ) I wrote an article for Medium that goes over the things that I find most important to being successful! Hopefully it helps you…
Reddit · 27 Dec 2020
I am just a selfish a**hole.
This is a throwaway because of how much of an asshole I'm going to sound but fuck it, I feel like this needs to be said as I've been feeling this way for a couple of years now and it seems taboo to talk about. I guess this could apply to most fields of work but I think acting, filmmaking; fields in the public eye where…
Reddit · 27 Dec 2020
I am tired of unemployment.
I have finished drama school in the UK this year, I’ve got myself a (small) agent, I’ve got great headshots. I participated in every graduate event, did workshops, emailed casting directors, etc but it’s come to nothing. No auditions since finishing my degree. But I can’t even get a job in a bar, or in a shop, anywhere…
Reddit · 27 Dec 2020
“I want to be an actor.” vs. “I wish to be a world famous Hollywood celebrity super icon!”
A lot of the time I just can’t help but read the former as the latter. ❤️