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Reddit · 22 Oct 2020
(This is a question but a bit of a rant, I would appreciate constructive comments and shared grievances and not being told off) I've often wondered about this networking... I have and will probably never be good at it. I'm relieved that I've heard some make careers without it, but ultimately, if you break it down, all…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2020
I had my tv on for background noise yesterday, and I saw Gabrielle Union & Jessica Alba on my screen and I decided to give it a watch. They’re seasoned actresses so maybe I could learn a thing or two, or even find a scene I could one day do. However as I watched, I felt like I was in an acting class? I’m not sure if it…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2020
Here to make this post for the demotivated actors here. I just want to say if you're sad That "You're not gonna make it", you have to change that. It doesn't matter who you are or where you live, you can make it, you can be the one in a million, you can be that star, so don't let some guy on r/acting tell you that you…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2020
I'm an Asian male, pretty tall and I have a really slight lisp. I'm pretty good looking and I live in Australia. I know I'm really good at acting but based on the fact that I'm Asian(there are less Asian actors then there are white or black actors) and the fact I live in Australia instead of America, how hard will I ha…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2020
Some thoughts for discussion on theatre's current dilemma. Trying to recreate theatre using a camera based medium isn't one of Zoom's obvious applications. It's kind of like redefining theatre without asking it first. Following Peter Brook's definition (from The Empty Space) of what is needed for theatre to exist - an…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2020
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 · 22 Oct 2020
Hey, I'm an actor and doing Theatre from past 6 years and now I wanna use my creativity to write screen plays because I always felt to write stories, is it right to do so? Because my first love is acting. My question is, is it write when you are acting? Second one is , Do I start reading structure of writing or follow…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2020
So I'm a newbie actor. Trying out backstage to find student films and what not to get some sort of a reel to submit to agents. Now everywhere I see, people are talking about choosing agents. How is someone supposed to "choose" an agent to submit to? Also how can I find an agent? I know some agencies in my area (NYC) bu…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2020
I was on a taxi on the way to the shoot location when the director told me there was a change in some of my parts. There was an addition of 3 huge paragraphs that I feel didn't add anything to the script and the shoot was just 30 minutes away and they removed parts of the script that I had been working on for the past…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2020
I am a teen but have always loved movies. Particularly action movies, which I have seen almost all of. I like modern big budget ones, but my favorites are the 80s badass action movies. I like corny ones, and big budget ones. The thing is that i dont have the pretty boy feminine look that i see a lot in movies today. Im…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2020
So I studied on a pretty good Acting course at University a few years ago, then I kind of lost my way and confidence in acting. i went back to work in a kitchen and forgot all about acting. About 2/3 years ago I decided to put my degree to some use and I became a drama teacher. I live my job, and what makes it even bet…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2020
I'm going to apply to the Arts Council for a grant to do a research project that would include needing actors with a clown/physical theatre/Lecoq background to attend a 8-day workshop, to create characters, devise and generate material using masks. Actors will range from amateur to professional - basically people who f…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2020
I'm in a situation where I've started getting voice acting work. I've booked five regional commercials and have built relationships with clients that should lead to more work in the future. I'm looking to continue growing my voice acting business, but in the meantime I'm working two other jobs. One is a full-time 40-ho…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2020
I got hired to do voice acting for the game Filmmaker Tycoon on Steam. It was so much fun to do and I got to try a bunch of different roles at once (I was playing an actor that would get hired to do different roles)! I am hoping that this isn't just a one time thing and that I can try to make a career out of this at so…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2020
Hello all! I am recording a dramatic reading of the Telltale Heart for Halloween and I'm looking to hire two actors to perform a couple lines I have written for an intro bit that leads into the story. The two characters in need of voicing are a gruff police officer/jailer and a journalist. ​ Officer/jailer (M) i…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2020
What female stars in voice acting tend to get jobs based on their lower pitch of voice? They may even rival male actors with their deep voice, but they don't necessarily have to, they just have to be considered a female voice actor with a deep voice.
Reddit · 22 Oct 2020
How can I fix what's wrong with my voice? It's mumbly, unclear, lispy, and a bit deep for a girl. I know there are probably exercises I can do, but I wouldn't know where to start. [Here is a link to a 7-minute video I made as an example of what my voice sounds like.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RkmEjevFHQ) I used…
Stage 32 · 21 Oct 2020
Yeah it's that guy! https://youtu.be/CgIfpqXHJgA
Reddit · 21 Oct 2020
Hi there. I'm a non-union mid-20s actress. I was just offered to sign with Aqua Talent commercially. I was also offered Angel City commercially, and across-the-board as soon as I get SAG-E. Since Aqua is a top 10 commercial agency, I'm torn. Any advice?
Reddit · 21 Oct 2020
Hola All, So I've been asked to be the main (and only) actress in a very big deal art/performance exhibition in Asia. It's featuring work from the world's best artists and performers (NO PRESSURE!!!) While I've worked for this artist before, it was mostly on abstract film projects, but this is going to be a live perfor…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2020
We had our acting showcase over the summer, virtually. Our of the ~30 people in my year, 6 got agents and they’re all relatively minor agents. 5 out of those 6 students were boys, and though I’m sure it’s not a sexist reason as to why more boys got interest than girls, but it really does feel kind of unfair as they’re…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2020
As much as I love his movies, I think his acting skills are average at best. Isn't it funny when you like the characters an actor portrays, but doesn't find his acting skills as good as his roles/movies?
Reddit · 21 Oct 2020
I feel embarrassed for asking this, but should I be listing "acting" in my survival job resume? On one hand, I'm guessing it should be good to let future employers know that I'm pursuing acting. Up to this point I've been holding down one part-time job, so I suppose it'd be good to let them know I haven't been lazy and…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2020
I just watched a video on YouTube of great musical moments and while I'm not a fanatic with musicals, it just hit me that I miss those moments of being onstage: the electricity, the energy, the connection, presenting your hard work to an audience, etc. With Covid, it doesn't seem like we're going to get theatre back an…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2020
I am a part-time actor with a day job/career. Can I realistically compete with an actor who is a full-time actor, that has gone to a prestigious acting school, is training everyday, lives in LA, has his materials (HS, Demo reel, Resume) on lock, has an Agent already, has list of credits, trains with the best acting coa…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2020
I stepped on the scale and it wasn’t good. The presidential elections plus depression-anxiety multiplied by sweatpants minus open gyms added a few. More than a few. My manager says I’m not the only actor fretting. I’m not interested in watching every calorie like Tracy Gold in the 80’s. So far I’ve lost 5 lbs this mont…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2020
I’m always scared I’m gonna end up just being an actor who never gets a break and just ends up having to be a working actor, and I just want more than that
Reddit · 20 Oct 2020
Hello. i’m graduating high school soon, and i want to become an actress. i’ve acted in lots of primary school plays, but that’s rather outdated now. i’m a very unique person as people describe me, but in the acting world i’d guess there’s a lot like me. i want to go to a scottish acting school, and gain experience but…
Reddit · 20 Oct 2020
Guys I’ve been practicing my acting I’m only a freshman but I want to try at this career bc I really like today I told my mom I would like to be an actor and I think she thought I was joking.She then told me that I have to go into the business my dad works in to make a lot of money which is something I’ve never been in…
Reddit · 20 Oct 2020
Hello I’m 15 years old and in sophomore year of high school and trying to be a actress before junior year oof highschool. If anyone has any tips and tricks please tell me. Thank you
Reddit · 20 Oct 2020
For me, the most surprising thing for me to learn was that David Kaye voiced Clank from Ratchet and Clank. Then to find out he also voiced Commissioner Gordon from Batman: Arkham City and Optimus Prime AND Megatron from Transformers Series was stunning. His vocal range is astounding, one of the best IMO. For you, which…
Reddit · 20 Oct 2020
Hello, im a 25M and I have an annoying habit I try to break. There is always tension in my vocal cord, resulting in a higher pitched voice. I can relax it for a few seconds and talk with a wayyy deeper voice, but as soon as I make variation in my tone(you know, to not be boring) , I lose it and get back to having tensi…
Backstage · 19 Oct 2020
I'm writing to take issue with casting directors who request a self-taped audition as a first response to a general casting call. It's one thing to put in for a role, receive a callback request, and then self-tape, but to be expected to do so before the casting director has…
Backstage · 19 Oct 2020
Im new to backstage and have applied for a few roles. 2 of them haven't responded in over a week, is that normal? what is the normal amount of time it takes for them to respond and say, please audition, or no?
Reddit · 19 Oct 2020
I’m curious to hear any thoughts about this trend of POVs (you edit a video to pretend you’re having a conversation with a character from a film or TV show, such as Draco Malfoy, and create your own dialogue and plot line). It seems like a fun way for people to get comfortable with being on camera and to learn awarenes…
Reddit · 19 Oct 2020
New to Actors Access and wondering if I could just put links to my videos I've already posted on youtube for them to see in the notes section? Or would this be seen as not acceptable? Second question is can you apply for a sag-aftra role if you are non-union? Thanks
Reddit · 19 Oct 2020
I am a beginner actor and feel self-conscious acting in front of my parents. This is what I want to do with my life so I don’t want to give off the impression to them that I’m wasting my time if they don’t think I’m good enough. It’s also hard getting into character in front of people I know, family especially, who are…
Reddit · 19 Oct 2020
Hello. I am looking for an ideally 28-40 year old male actor to act in a music video. Unfortunately, our finances are too small to pay unless me and my crew would be willing to chip in a little bit for you. If you're interested, please let me know ASAP. The music video would be about inner change, ego death, memories e…
Reddit · 19 Oct 2020
It was meant to be 'Blocking Week, this week. However, with the work completed on the 'Minuet' dance scene and the addition of the live Violinist to the rehearsal process, we haven't quite got to the end of the show. No panic, though. The play, based on a Classical Music theme, is split into 5 Movements instead of 3 Ac…
Reddit · 19 Oct 2020
I feel like we are dealing with a lot, especially our inner demons within this career. The change of the industry is still foggy, but hopefully clearing up pretty soon. This is just a post to send amazing and great vibes to every Actor and Actress, Theatre and Film. Some times a misunderstood community and career. But,…
Reddit · 19 Oct 2020
Fellow LA Actors, I just moved back to LA (WeHo) and have started to feel the isolation of COVID. In order to "get back in the game", I'm searching for some nearby recommendations on classes/studios that are still in operation. Separately, I'm still receiving about an Actor's Access Eco Cast about once every two weeks…
Backstage · 18 Oct 2020
Hi Atlanta artists! I'm new to the Southeast market, having recently relocated from NYC. I've secured representation down here, but am having trouble figuring out where Atlanta based casting directors tend to offer workshops. I'm hoping to be able to virtually meet CDs down here, as I have been able…
Reddit · 18 Oct 2020
Want to get into acting and want to know if it's worth paying $70/PA for a site that I don't know the legitimacy of. Any advice?
Reddit · 18 Oct 2020
Hi all, I’m 22/F and I live in the UK. I’ve been acting in various theatre projects for the best part of 7 years and I’d love to try to move on to a more serious and professional career. I was wondering what advice/opinions I could get about finding possible representation, where to look for more professional (preferab…
Reddit · 18 Oct 2020
Hi everyone, just what the post says, I’m wondering if there are any online platforms where I can offer my services as a reader for people’s auditions? I’d like to help other actors succeed however I can :)
Reddit · 18 Oct 2020
Hey all, I’m working to become a voice actor at home with my family. I recently graduated university so I’m currently unemployed and don’t have any means to move out, so I’m stuck here. It’s not bad being at home but it feels and always felt like I couldn’t be completely myself around my parents from fear of being judg…
Reddit · 18 Oct 2020
Like the title said want someone who's willing to ad lib with a select few words for a producer tag.
Reddit · 17 Oct 2020
Hey I had a few questions about being an actor. I always were interested in the acting profession but never had the balls to try it, because of the high "failure" % and the fact that it's really hard to make a living out of it. But I'm quite unhappy in what I'm studying right now (24 yo) and I've been reading again abo…
Reddit · 17 Oct 2020
Im a 15 year old who would like to become an actor one day but i dont know where to start. I have been in a play in elementary school but thats literally it. Ive been looking for ways to gain more experience but theres nothing i could do where i live. Does anybody know some good classes online for a teenager and would…
Reddit · 17 Oct 2020
I know this is probably ridiculous but bottling it up isn't very good for me so I'm just gonna say some stuff. I'm 17 now, living in Wales and wanting to become an actor. Planning on taking acting classes when I turn 18, talk to some professional to see if they believe I should apply for some acting school in London. I…
