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Reddit · 4 Jun 2018
Hey guys! I'm planning on moving to Cape Town, South Africa in January. I'll be 20 y/o and honestly I'm terrified. I'm working full time and studying acting at the moment \(part time\) and really need to just get out there so i'm moving to get closer to where all the acting action is. My biggest concern is getting a jo…
Reddit · 4 Jun 2018
Meghan has been on the successful TV show 'Suits', but she was stuck doing Hallmark TV movies too. That's still way better than not working, but you have to wonder what her agents and managers were doing. Why couldn't she levy her successful role on Suits into bigger and better roles elsewhere?
Reddit · 4 Jun 2018
Obviously knowing the right people gets you step ahead. But if you don’t know anyone are you absolutely doomed. Because I’m pretty sure many actors knew people and had a lot of luck which is how they got to where they are now.
Reddit · 4 Jun 2018
Hi everyone. So I sent in a tape for a feature film a few weeks ago and just received a callback from the tape for an in\-person session with the directors, producers, etc. It's a highly emotional scene with crying/fear involved. I know that since it's a callback they basically want me to go in and do the same thing I…
Reddit · 4 Jun 2018
I read an article recently about Chris Pratt's unique acting techniques and I'm a bit confused as to whether or not he's a method actor. The article spoke about how he creates playlists for his characters and imagines what animal his character would be, but it didn't actually explain if he was a method actor or simply…
Reddit · 4 Jun 2018
Also I’m I need to find a scene to do, did you just stick to the website and get a scene or did you find one on your own? What do most people do?
Reddit · 3 Jun 2018
Saw a watchmojo video talking about actors with annoying voices, and this subject popped up in my head. Not discriminating against anyone, just saying.
Reddit · 3 Jun 2018
We are doing a table read for the feature film **After You've Gone**. We need a few actors to come in and help out by reading some of the characters. This isn't a paid position, but we will feed you. It's next Wednesday June 13th at 6:30pm in Tustin, CA. As well, only one role is cast in the film, so there is opportuni…
Reddit · 2 Jun 2018
He appeared on "Joking Bad" - Jimmy Fallon at the beginning of the video, this is what he looks like https://gyazo.com/3f219f9366ec6eea6b9d956356d04b55
Reddit · 2 Jun 2018
I’ve been thinking of pitching articles about film, and film criticisms. And possibly doing video reviews or essays. I was wondering if you thought this could conflict with a career trying to be an actor, or writer?
Stage 32 · 1 Jun 2018
Trying to put together a film club so we can shoot short films for festivals. Anyone local?
Reddit · 1 Jun 2018
I asked earlier the best way to become an actor for an 18 year old, and was wondering if going 1 step further than weekly classes, to actually study a degree would be beneficial and worth the cost (roughly $45,000 for the 3 years). I'm thinking I might do casual classes for a year and see if I enjoy it/are any good the…
Reddit · 1 Jun 2018
I've been scouring the internet for someone with a real theatre style. I see a lot of UK actors with great head shots. But NYC head shots seem to have a 'pop' style that I don't want. Open to recommendations.any...even your pals who shoot photography! Thank you!!
Reddit · 1 Jun 2018
What separates a great performance from a good one, a good one from a mediocre one, a mediocre one from a bad one, and a bad one from an awful one?
Reddit · 1 Jun 2018
Hey everyone! I recently booked my first commercial and it was a national commercial for Pizza Hut (yay!) and it started airing yesterday and I've already seen it all over the place. I'm a stage actor moving in to the film world and its DRASTICALLY different so I'm a little lost. My question is how does payment work? I…
Reddit · 1 Jun 2018
I'm looking for daily routines people do on a daily basis to improve their acting skills or prepare for a role. I don't mind if they're directly or indirectly related to acting, but I want to fill more of my free time with healthy routines to push me further to my goal.
Reddit · 31 May 2018
Everyone who graduated with a theatre degree, and is now working, what's it like? I am very career-focused, and find myself sacrificing a lot of potentially fun moments and projects to do what is best for myself as a future working actor. But I also love some aspects of it: the fun of being around a lot of people your…
Reddit · 31 May 2018
I've read alot that most male actors are not as tall as people assume due to them having to complement a variety of other actors on camera height-wise. However, most articles i've read define short as somewhere between 5ft 9 to 5ft 7....I'm 5"3'...... I'm not just "not tall", i'm straight up short. Add to that the fact…
Reddit · 31 May 2018
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 May 2018
money is literally the only thing holding me back from progressing in acting at all, and it's really driving me crazy at this point. waitering / bartending has been my go-to for the few years I've been here, it seems like a catch 22. either you don't get enough shifts, or managers want open availability and it conflict…
Reddit · 31 May 2018
Hi, I am a non-equity actor who is just starting to really focus on doing a lot of professional auditions, and I've been trying to go to some Equity Principal Auditions (EPAs). I've been to some EPAs in my city, but I've never done any in New York. I was wondering if anyone has done any EPAs in New York City? If so, co…
Reddit · 31 May 2018
Hey, I am a rising Junior in high school, and since I'm going to have an actual disposable income for once, I figure I should spend money on bettering my abilities as an actor through reading. Any you all recommend for someone who's been acting at an ameteur level for a few years now?
Reddit · 30 May 2018
# Something I've noticed. Recently I've been creeping at audition videos from some of my colleagues who are repped by good agents... I've seen some of their self tapes, and though they are good in the sense that it is believable and natural, I've noticed some of there work very boring or nothing that stands out. by bor…
Reddit · 30 May 2018
Some advise to avoid it and soem say that its necessary to feel natural... I dont know. Thougbts? I feel if there is too much head movement than it becomes cartoonish... But if its too stiff. It looks like the actor is nervous. I feel most performances I have seen dont move heads much. I assume this is the case because…
Reddit · 30 May 2018
ive been obsessed with acting my whole life. i've been broke my entire adult life. i had a decent boutique agent and manager for a short period but i was fucked up in my head and dropped them, because as the result of pursuing this life, i basically have no close friends or financial stability and i had people i should…
Reddit · 30 May 2018
I'm about to start William Esper Studio's 2 year program next fall, but definitely want to spend either the summer in between, or afterwards in a comprehensive acting for the camera program. My top choice would be NYU Stonestreet's summer program, however I know they only allow certain non-NYU students into the program…
Reddit · 30 May 2018
I book on-camera auditions when I go in for them. I just haven’t had much luck with sending in tapes...I feel sending in tapes isn’t as easy if you don’t have a “distinctive” look... thoughts?
Stage 32 · 29 May 2018
More and more I am seeing auditions that require you to do a video audition from home. I prefer in person auditions, (I’m old school that way and love the interaction) I’m trying to get with the times and do self taping from home. What kind of equipment would I need for a good self tape? Can I use my iPhone to record?…
Reddit · 29 May 2018
Hey I just had a couple questions that have always nagged at me about acting and having the option to try. 1. How exactly does an actor decide how to deliver a line? I know movies have multiple takes so I figure the answer is “deliver a line in multiple ways and they choose what fits”, but also I wondered: do actors ev…
Reddit · 29 May 2018
i joined the union too early and I want to know what I can and cannot do. I know things like Investigation Discovery or non\-union cable productions are off the table. But me filming a scene for my reel with my friends is not considered a "non\-union" production right? We're not submitting it to film festivals or anyth…
Reddit · 29 May 2018
Hey there! I am an undergraduate student at a state school (that shall remain nameless) who is looking to connect up with students from other programs to just plain talk about theatre. I'm beginning the process of prepping for grad school auditions in winter of 2019, and the program I'm graduating from is aggressively…
Reddit · 29 May 2018
Where I live there aren’t many acting classes around at all, and the ones that are around are ridiculously expensive and likely scams. I’m a amateur actor who’s a young man that has taken acting class before. Everything from cold reads, auditions, scripts, improv, and more. Very much a beginner still. That being said,…
Reddit · 29 May 2018
Hi! First time posting here, so apologies if I don't adhere to the proper rules. I also don't know anything about acting, so please be kind. The setting: I'm a 30\-something year old who is finally trying to take up the acting mantle after years of thinking about it. I'm signed up for acting classes at the local commun…
Reddit · 29 May 2018
Okay, it's probably impossible. But I need something as close as possible. Basically, my friend is asking me to act in his film because he needs and Asian teen (I'm not a teen but I look like one) and after multiple rounds of casting, he cannot find anyone. I would love to do it, but I'm just nervous. So a little backg…
Reddit · 29 May 2018
Hello fellow actors! I was planning on taking classes with one of these teachers and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts or experiences with either of them that they’d be willing to share!
Reddit · 29 May 2018
I heard a story recently of a hockey coach who was asked if he would rather be a good player or a lucky one. As an actor, if you had to, which one would you choose? The words ''good'' and ''lucky'' are up to your interpretation.
Reddit · 28 May 2018
Fredi 'Kruga' Nwaka is an actor and director, known for Brotherhood (2016), The Intent (2016) and Legacy (2015) to be in are we dead yet link in http://blackunited.co.uk #acting
Reddit · 28 May 2018
I’m looking for any actors/actresses looking for exposure to test my site, Talentspots.com It’s essentially a talent and crew network I just made that’s designed to showcase models, actors, film crew, photographers and creatives and connect them to jobs and castings. Kind of like Modelmayhem, but less shady and more co…
Reddit · 28 May 2018
Hey guys, I'm a 21\-year\-old British actor currently based in the North, but now that I've secured a London agent and most of my auditions/work is in London, I'm hoping to move down by the end of August. So, is there anybody on here that would maybe like to meet for a coffee and talk about moving in somewhere together…
Reddit · 28 May 2018
Hello all I was wondering if there are any of you out there acting in Michigan? I'm and 23yr old wanna be actor trying to he his start but aside from few musical theater opportunities I can't seem to find anything for film, short, student, or features. If there is someone out there acting in Michigan south west area I'…
Reddit · 27 May 2018
So I started training in the 3rd grade, I am now 21. I am a middle eastern american actor in the south, I speak fluent english farsi and french. I have plenty of credits on my resume but no SAG credits and a lack of work that I can use for a reel. The issue is - how can I build a reel if no one is letting me audition f…
Reddit · 27 May 2018
Ah, an age old debate between the two coasts. First and foremost, I'd like to say that I'm extremely grateful to have been accepted to both schools as a transfer student for this upcoming Fall 2018 semester. A little bit of info. about myself; Although I might describe myself as a theatre enthusiast(?) My primarily goa…
Reddit · 27 May 2018
Hi guys! I'm reasonably new to this reddit. I just wondered if you guys had any advice you could give me on how to pursue a career in the acting/film industry. I'm 16 years old and I finish high school in 2 weeks! I'm extremely passionate about acting and driven to become successful, however, I don't know where to star…
Reddit · 27 May 2018
My apologies if these questions are A\) Dumb, or B\) Have been asked before. Young actor, a good amount of experience on my resume, sending out my first wave of applications to smaller local agencies and London mega\-agencies alike. Some last minute questions before I send away my applications: Do I send my cover lette…
Reddit · 27 May 2018
Fellow aspiring actors of Reddit, Having lost touch of my goal to become a successful actor for a while (I had a lot going on and wasn't in a good place, so my dream took a backseat for a while), I'm finally feeling like I'm getting my passion and drive back! I'm about to enroll in a really prestigious acting course (n…
Reddit · 27 May 2018
So I need some advice hive mind. I’m a 22 year old character actor currently living in Denver. I have a fair amount of theatre credits and I’m working on building up my film reel. Now it’d still be a couple years off but I’m an anal retentive planner but I wanna move away from Denver to pursue acting full time. I have…
Reddit · 27 May 2018
I know that this is a weird question but I was just wondering about it. When actors are just starting out, which kinds of movie roles are the most likely to really launch their careers? I've been thinking about becoming an actor and I wanted to know what would be the best path to breaking into hollywood. Obviously osca…
Reddit · 27 May 2018
It's a hypothetical question. Please tell me why/why not. By helping them out I mean giving them your agent's contact info, telling them about roles, etc... And by letting them struggle I mean let them work hard ; "you had to work hard and fail a lot, why should they have it easy?" :)
Reddit · 27 May 2018
Super interesting. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?time\_continue=17&v=DZF3RiMFInI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=17&v=DZF3RiMFInI)
Reddit · 27 May 2018
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