Reddit · 16 Nov 2020
Thoughts on method acting and have you ever met a method actor?
never met a method actor but they definitely get a bad rep.
Reddit · 16 Nov 2020
Is shawnny Kiddie?
Would a name such as shawnny be looked at as too childish for a actor who’s 20 ? The Nick name Johnny isn’t made fun of I don’t know how shawnny would be perceived
Reddit · 16 Nov 2020
What’s a good budgeted set up?
Hey guys Dalton Johnson here now I’m a fairly new voice actor, just wanted to know what’s a decent mic and if I need sound pads. I have Mac air book and any audio software that would work on that would be pretty good. I’ve voiced in a couple fan and indie projects like Webtoon fan dubs. Any advice goes a long way and t…
Reddit · 16 Nov 2020
BG Acting with No Experience?
What are the chances of getting casted as a BG actor without any prior experience? I applied for BG role in my city (which doesn’t have many film productions) the day the casting went up but haven’t heard back. Auditions are in 3 days, so at this point I’m assuming they casted many experienced BG actors. Another missed…
Reddit · 16 Nov 2020
Looking for Voice Actors for album skit!!
Hello! My name is Rex Winnfield and I am working on a skit for my upcoming album and I am looking for some ADULT voice actors! The whole meaning behind the album is growing up and not knowing what you want to do as an adult after high school. The skit is a dinner party where a few adults ask a bunch of questions to a t…
Reddit · 16 Nov 2020
When did you know you wanted to be an actor?
I’m 19 in college working on a hard engineering major. I’ve been searching for a true passion that I can do next to my job as an engineer. Something that I enjoy and can fulfill my creative outlet. I realized that all my life the #1 thing I really enjoy doing is watching television and film. When I was a kid my mom got…
Reddit · 16 Nov 2020
should I just quit before I'm dissapointed?
I'm a 21 year old girl about to graduate with a BFA from a pretty reputable program in the states. Throughout my 4 years of college it's just been nothing but frustration. I feel liek none of my pofessors have cared about me or ever tried to understand what I was saying, I haven't been in a play or student film in 3 ye…
Reddit · 16 Nov 2020
How can I objectively judge whether I’m a good actress or not? (When you have no one to ask)
Hi Redditors! I know this has been asked way too many times but most threads I saw were years old. Here’s the thing, I know people can improve and take acting classes but I’d still like to know where I stand now. For some reason a lot of people seem to overestimate their acting abilities (absolutely no offense here, I’…
Reddit · 15 Nov 2020
Looking for voice actors for an interesting non profit project on YouTube
We won't be able to pay as we won't be earning either, can be a fun project to do and would add to your credentials.
Reddit · 15 Nov 2020
I feel like I'm losing my chance to become an actress
Hello people of reddit! This is my first time posting on reddit (as you may guessed from the opening line), also english is not my first language so excuse my grammar. + this is long, sorry :/ So I'm 19 years old, currently a student in a health profession program. I love acting, I've been acting since elementary schoo…
Reddit · 15 Nov 2020
Deliberately reproducing racism in German Theatre?
Hello dear Redditors :) my acting class is currently working on a theatre production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Hermia and Lysander are in love but later on Lysander no longer loves Hermia - he hates her. To get rid of her Lysander says "Away, you Ethiope!" to Hermia. I'm taking over the role of Herm…
Reddit · 15 Nov 2020
Can this happen for me?
So I’m 19 years old and I’ve always dreamt of being an actress. It’s always been my ultimate goal. I always tell myself though that it will never work out because I’m not good and I would feel too silly. I also feel kinda uncomfortable whenever I bring it up to my family that I want to do it because I feel like they th…
Reddit · 14 Nov 2020
Looking for representation in Los Angeles? I got you.
Hello actors of Reddit! I did a thing :) Mods, please let me know if this is not OK but I think a lot of your actors would get a lot of value from this. So...I basically was doing an agent submission for *myself* (I've been an actor for 10+ years, recently on Big Little Lies on HBO, Lucifer on Netflix, Sneaky Pete on A…
Reddit · 14 Nov 2020
How to impress an agent at an audition?
Hey all, I graduated from drama school in June and I applied to agents then, got no attention as the UK industry was shut down at the time. Now it’s November and I’d applied again, gotten some responses but suddenly, this weird thing happens. I’ve been called into meetings, they see me, they REALLY like me, there’s rap…
Reddit · 14 Nov 2020
I am building my new actors website and need to figure what I need to ut on there to best show what i can do that will get results. Can anyone offer advice?
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Reddit · 14 Nov 2020
Acting Classes Toronto
Hi everyone, I'm a newbie actor in Toronto who's been in a couple student films and short indie films. I want to take some acting classes before looking for an agent and have looked into a few places. I've heard some good things about Second City's acting levels 1-4 and also Milne Acting Studio. If anyone could give me…
Reddit · 14 Nov 2020
What would be a better company to audition for?
Hi everyone,I'm josh. Like myself, many of us want to become actors in theatre,television and film. I just saw a commercial for Nickelodeon,which helped me to write this. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/ju931i)
Reddit · 14 Nov 2020
agency temper
hey guys just posting even though i know i’m over- thinking but just did my 8th audition self tape. i’m new actor only been doing it since around august and was signed around that time. i’m waiting a bit for classes cuz i’m the type who needs in person to be effective. it just every audition i always think that if i do…
Reddit · 14 Nov 2020
Drama schools in Europe (speaking English courses)
Hello, I'm an young (20) Portuguese actor who already study acting here, but I want to study abroad. In 2019 I auditioned to Guildhall and Drama Centre London, and, well of course, I didn't get in. This year I started looking for acting schools in Europe that taught in English and I found IAB in Barcelona, it went succ…
Stage 32 · 13 Nov 2020
Great Zoom Read
Hi All- I did a great zoom read last night of my new version of "Top Gun." Got some help navigating zoom- thank you for helping me from Stage 32- Monica Mansy (Charlene) and Lau'Rie Roach (Goose). Congratulations to all the readers from Pittsburgh, PA to Atlanta, Georgia to Houston, Texas. Also- for the next zoom read…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2020
(Atlanta) East Coast Talent Agency
Have/do any of you fellow Atlanta actors work with this agency? From the research I've done I'm confident they're 'legit' as in don't require you to take acting classes (they might recommend but it's not required), they don't require you to get headshots through their photographers, none of that fancy stuff. All they a…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2020
Casting Call for Digital Advertising UGC Content [Paid]
Hey all, I work for a digital advertising company and we're looking for actors/actresses who can help us film a variety of 30 - 60 second user generated content advertisements for social media. Content is non-erotic and script will be provided - you will pose as a satisfied customer for one of our clients and make an i…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2020
Introduction to an Alternative to The Method Acting Technique
In this video, Hollywood pro acting coach lays out an introductory course to an alternative to 'The Method' acting technique. He explains what turns a good actor into a great actor, how acting should feel, and how the character's objective and emotion tools, taught at his school, help to duplicate human behavior withou…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2020
If you were to get an audition on Actors Access and not submit it, would the casting director be able to tell?
I got an audition for a non-union episodic in LA but have been staying with family in Fl because of the pandemic. It’d cost more for me to get there than what I’d be making on the booking. But... do cd’s get angry when they want you to audition and you don’t? Is it seen as unprofessional? Or do they get so many submiss…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2020
Actors that are moving to LA or if you're already in LA and you're looking for an agent, I made something for you I'm really proud of!
Hello actors of Reddit! I did a thing :) Mods, please let me know if this is not OK but I think a lot of your actors would get a lot of value from this. So...I basically was doing an agent submission for *myself* (I've been an actor for 10+ years, recently on Big Little Lies on HBO, Lucifer on Netflix, Sneaky Pete on A…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2020
Actor Looking for a project
Hello, I am a self taught actor age 22, male based in Los Angeles, California. I am looking to gain experience. If someone is directing a project whether it is a short film, student film, or anything really. I would be glad to offer my service for your project. If you want to see what I look like, please feel free to m…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2020
Acting gigs & UI- I'm a non union actor, currently collecting unemployment in NJ from my "survival job" I had at a restaurant. Like many others, main source of income was that job and I would do acting gigs on the side when I could get them. Can I sti
I havent done any acting work or booked any gigs since the pandemic started 9 months ago or so and I began collecting UI from losing my restaurant job which was my main source of income.. before all this I was working there and I'd only book a gig once or twice a month or less, and it was mainly just background work, s…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2020
Izotope Sale
Fellow voice actors! Just wanted to let everyone know that Izotope is having a sale on a bunch of their plugins including Elements. I grabbed Rx7 Elements when it went on sale a few months back and it has been unbelievably helpful. The voice-de noise/de hum can literally take out the sound of a full blown air condition…
Stage 32 · 12 Nov 2020
How do you prepare for an audition?
Ahh, the audition. The lifeblood of any actor's career. A single audition could change the game for an actor. But before we show up and step into the spotlight for our chance, what do we do? As a voice actor, auditions are a little different for me, but I treat each one as if I'm in the room with the casting director,…
Stage 32 · 12 Nov 2020
Zoom Read
Hi All- It's late notice but I need an actress for tonight for a zoom reading of a new version of a script I wrote for "Top Gun" for the part of Charlene. The zoom reading is at 7 p.m. EST. Thank you very much. Please include your email so I can send you the script and zoom invite. Sincerely- Ed Skirtich
Reddit · 12 Nov 2020
YAYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IM SO HAPPY! I GOT A REPLY FROM A SUCCESSFUL, TALENTED ACTOR I REALLY ADMIRE! His name is Anson Boon and my best friend knows him, so I figured, why not try to message him? I sent him a short text on Instagram saying how I’m passionate about acting and would love to talk to him, and he responded!! He gave wonderful adv…
Reddit · 12 Nov 2020
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Nov 12
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 · 12 Nov 2020
England-Based Agencies
What are some England-based agencies that an actress with only a few credits can contact?
Reddit · 12 Nov 2020
How do people start with voice acting
Hi im new in this subreddit and i was wondering how I would start as a voice actor cuz I really like to do voices and stuff I really enjoy listening to voice actors when they do their job and I would like to start myself as one so could anyone help me by some advice
Reddit · 12 Nov 2020
Age Anxiety
I am almost 18 and up until this point have no experience in acting besides the acredited classes I take (paid for myself). My parents do not support me acting as a career and I am going to college to study finance (nyc or socal). I know am young but with a kind of difficult major, is it possible for me to be a success…
Reddit · 12 Nov 2020
How to become an actor teacher/best place for training?
What is the best way to become an acting teacher or are there any good training programs for teaching?
Reddit · 12 Nov 2020
Best jobs while acting
Hey everyone, what do you all think are the best jobs that are flexible and/or accommodating when taking acting lessons and going on auditions? I am lucky that I don’t have student debt, but considering that covid has made me unable to even find a job in my highly sought out field, I realize that wasting away on apply…
Reddit · 12 Nov 2020
“You don’t need to do anything. Just be sexy.”
Hi, all. Long-time lurker on this sub. Now I finally feel comfortable posting. I’ve been acting on and off for the past five years. Certainly nothing to write home about. Some music videos and television pilots that went absolutely nowhere, but hey... That’s show biz, kid. When I was much younger, just starting out, I…
Reddit · 12 Nov 2020
Actors who are in a long distance relationship, how was your experience and were you able to make it work?
I will check out relationship advice but I wanted to check here on this subreddit for fellow actors. Anyways I’m in the city and in the perfect spot for theatre/acting however gf is upstate (3hour drive not bad for me) but she is also in the perfect spot for career. We’d been together for almost 4 years and have made L…
Reddit · 12 Nov 2020
College has destroyed my confidence and I'm doubting my career choice for the first time
I'm a college senior. I've been planning on being an actor my whole life. In high school I lived in a big city and I had an agent and booked a couple small speaking roles in movies and TV shows. Nothing huge but enough to join SAG-AFTRA and all that. I was in acting classes and stuff constantly, and not to brag or what…
Reddit · 11 Nov 2020
How to get representation during a pandemic?
I live in NYC and have been doing student and indie films and a lot of brand new plays with an audience of less than 20. I have a BFA (didnt have showcase) and have been doing on going classes off and on for the last 2 years for training. I finally got a reel cut and was planning on sending it out to agents and manager…
Reddit · 11 Nov 2020
VO royalty?
So you know in mainstream media there are tv/film actors that sort of trancend to the A-list millions of dollars per movie/episode status. Is there a similar hierarchy in the VO community both past and present?
Reddit · 11 Nov 2020
If you're a Voice Actor auditioning, be aware of this company.
[If you are in Voice Over and looking for work, be vary wary of "Actors Everywhere".](https://imgur.com/a/6dITqvi) If you are looking for work, be aware that the boss of this company has a history of coercion and serial inappropriate behavior. The company is small and intimate, less than 10 people. You will work with h…
Reddit · 11 Nov 2020
If you're auditioning, look out for this company.
[If you are in Voice Over and looking for work, be vary wary of "Actors Everywhere".](https://imgur.com/a/6dITqvi) If you are looking for work, be aware that the boss of this company has a history of coercion and serial inappropriate behavior. The company is small and intimate, less than 10 people. You will work with h…
Reddit · 11 Nov 2020
Only good in one genre, bad in another.
So I’m a new[ish] actor and I’ve spent the last few years working on my craft. It seems like I’m naturally funny and do well in comedic roles. But when it comes to drama (or anything that requires serious emotion) I fall flat and feel forced. Does anyone else have this same issue? How did you overcome it? Any advice on…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2020
Acting and spirituality
We all have heard this thing in spirituality "surrender your EGO",i heard the same during my yoga philosophy class ,seems like ego is the biggest obstruction in spirituality,being an actor i compared it with acting which is my profession and i love to do it infact its spirituality for me .HOW? what should an actor do w…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2020
Recommendations for Movies/TV Shows/Documentaries about actors or the acting Industry
Do you guys have any recommendations for movies about actors, that shed light on the life of an actor both struggling and succeeding. I know movies like LalaLand don't show much [
Reddit · 10 Nov 2020
Are there any good forums within the EU where you can sign in? Like some sort of index for others to look up, if they are searching for actors.
Title pretty much explains it.
Reddit · 10 Nov 2020
Voice acting with a lisp.
Do any of you voice actors have a lisp in your normal speaking voice? Does it go away when you voice act? How does it affect your performances?
Reddit · 10 Nov 2020
Does anyone have any idea of resources similar to Backstage or Actor's Access (or any website that offers casting calls) in Mexico?
I can't seem to find any online resource that offers casting calls for projects. This baffles me because I know the film industry in Mexico is huge and has some amazing movies. Does anyone have any idea of a website that offers casting calls and auditions in Mexico? If not, do you know of any reputable agencies in Mexi…