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Reddit · 2 Jan 2023
Hi people, I'm from Mexico (F/34). My family and I we are now in the path to emigrate to Toronto to start a new life there, but I definitely decided to start a new career like an actress. ( I sent applications at two different colleges). I graduate from college in 2012 of Chemistry and I'm currently working in that fie…
Reddit · 2 Jan 2023
I'm looking into moving to NYC and was wondering if there is a specific area/neighborhood/part of the city that a lot of up-and-coming actors tend to live in. I like to be surrounded by people with similar interests and goals. Any suggestions?
Reddit · 2 Jan 2023
So, when I was on the set of a TV show last summer/ into Fall 6 times as a background actress (yay they asked me to come back that many times lol), one of the cameramen stopped me one time and asked if I was BG. I said yes, then he handed me his business card and said we should have a photoshoot sometime causw he does…
Reddit · 1 Jan 2023
I produce some very small indie productions. Some are union projects, others are non-union. Every time I put out a casting call here in LA, I get hundreds of union (SAG-AFTRA) actors submitting for the parts even thought the casting calls are very clearly for non-union projects. I know that they are not allowed to do n…
Reddit · 1 Jan 2023
what is the best coach or self practice to have right now?
Reddit · 1 Jan 2023
I am 13 years old and live in Queensland Australia and I really want to become an actor but I don't know how. Do I use backstage? what do I need to do and what do I need to have?
Reddit · 1 Jan 2023
Hey! Just made my first reel, and I’m really looking for feedback on my acting/performance. I know it’s not the most technically proficient demo reel, (I’m going to pay someone to mix/master a reel for me once I make enough money) and I know there are some issues with the mix/master. However, I’ve never done this befor…
Reddit · 1 Jan 2023
So my acting journey started suddenly about six months ago when I got found on Tiktok by casting for a full-length produced feature. I thought as a kid (im **34**) my facial difference would ruin any chance of acting so i buried the dream...Long story short I ended up going in for an extra role and coming out with a pr…
Reddit · 1 Jan 2023
I’ve read and heard countless times on how learning to dance is important as an actor, most recently from Uta Hagens A Challenge for the Actor. I personally haven’t taken any body or dance classes ever in my life, I have a history in some martial arts and wrestling but was curious on if learning to dance will be that b…
Reddit · 1 Jan 2023
I'm an actor in DFW, been working commercials for a couple years now. If I'm being totally transparent, I am suffering a little bit mentally from a combination of holiday depression, FOMO, and this idea that I started acting "too late" (which I know is a little ridiculous, I'm 27) and wishing I never got tattoos that c…
Reddit · 1 Jan 2023
I am an adult with a full-time stable job. I've been taking group acting lessons for the past 6 months which I absolutely love. I haven't performed or anything like that (at least not yet), but have really enjoyed the classes so I am thinking how I could take acting further. My plan is to sign up with an extra agency,…
Reddit · 1 Jan 2023
I’m a director in Brooklyn on the look out for actors to collaborate with. Please be based in New York.
Reddit · 1 Jan 2023
Does anyone know where someone can audition for a TV show? That’s currently on the air and if they’re looking for new actors?
Reddit · 1 Jan 2023
For the past half a year I've been producing a full cast Audio Drama for a novel of mine. I've gotten several actors from this sub and once again, I need your help for the last few minor characters. I'll post pay rates next to the characters but they are negotiable if it takes more time than we thought. ​ (Adult…
Reddit · 31 Dec 2022
I'm a filmmaker looking for older actors who are interested in collaborating. Please send me your reels.
Reddit · 31 Dec 2022
If you were an actor trying to make it big in film/TV, would you move to LA or Atlanta? Which has more opportunities for roles, auditions, and representation?
Reddit · 31 Dec 2022
Hi all, I’m recording our annual Year In Review episode of my long-running interview podcast "Actors With Issues" later today and would love to feature some responses from up-and-coming actors. Question: What was the biggest lesson you learned in 2022? Leave your response in the comments and we’ll give you a shout out…
Reddit · 31 Dec 2022
My biggest problem with my acting career is I literally don’t have a reader. None of my friends can/want to, I live far from my family, and I always end up spending money to go to a studio to do a self tape. But even they say there’s the option for actors to bring their own reader. But how do you even find “your own re…
Reddit · 31 Dec 2022
I'm not an actor but I spend a lot of time reviewing stuff about cool ways we share information so this might be boring but I wanted to post about it somewhere. In Persona 5, there's a cat that's convinced it's not really a cat because they don't look like one in the kind of dream worlds you fight through. One of the w…
Reddit · 30 Dec 2022
I am moving to NY from Mumbai, India this coming fall. I am applying to the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute conservatory programs. I'll take a personal call on the technique that I prefer (I feel every actor/actress should do that) but in terms of faculty, course structure, visa…
Reddit · 30 Dec 2022
"You have to know iambic pentameter! You must!". Let's start with the text, if I speak it aren't I running into the pentameter close enough? It is after all written that way. "You need to understand the text!" No, I do not. I just need to study the text a lot. "But you need to perform..." If I'm to perform with the met…
Reddit · 30 Dec 2022
Posting this in a few other subreddits, we'll see if we have something good here. Basic idea - screenwriters on the sub post short scripts and actors on the sub perform the dialogue. Sort of like [r/DrawForMe](https://www.reddit.com/r/DrawForMe/) in the "collaborative art" aspect, except in this case the requester is p…
Reddit · 30 Dec 2022
What teachers gave you your biggest breakthroughs in terms of becoming a better actor? For those of you who took a long time to book your first professional credit, was any teacher a catalyst that helped you finally become a working actor? If you could recommend any 1 teacher that made the biggest difference for you in…
Reddit · 30 Dec 2022
I'm just looking for some ideas as to what kind of flexible jobs are out there since a standard 9-5 just wont work if a shoot comes up.
Reddit · 30 Dec 2022
Hi, ok so when I was younger (this was pre covid) I used to be quite into performing, now I wasn’t amazing but I had the confidence to try it. But every since lockdown happened I’ve just been really scared to try to get back into performing. I’ve been thinking about joining this class for which you have to audition for…
Reddit · 30 Dec 2022
I have a very similar look to a prominent actor-enough that I rarely go a day without someone approaching me to tell me. My girlfriend has a following on Instagram and when she posted a photo of us her comments were filled with “whoa you’re dating (famous actor).” I emailed his agent (according to the info I could find…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
i want to make a little self tape reel for my actors access since i dont have any performance videos on there, but my issue is most of my tapes are from previous auditions ive done this year for tv shows, and im unsure about whether i can use them. one of my self tape auditions i really want to use was for a popular sh…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
Hi! TL;DR I need monologues that portray strong emotions, but I am also open to any that you have/ recommend I (F16) compete regularly in drama competitions and eisteddfods and have been wearing my materials pretty thin for the past few years. In 2023, I will be doing more competitions and performances than I have ever…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
I've recently developed an interest in acting from taking weekend/night classes. I've gotten my headshots taken and signed with a decently sized agency in the midwest. I've done a few student films as well as a few photoshoots and commercials but definitely not at the rate to quit my day-job. in fact i am actually quit…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
i want to make a little self tape reel for my actors access since i dont have any performance videos on there, but my issue is most of my tapes are from previous auditions ive done this year for tv shows, and im unsure about whether i can use them. one of the self tapes i really want to use in my reel is an audition i…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
Someone I know asked this question and I’m curious about it.
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
Hi, has anybody used talent link and doesnt live in LA or NY? will agents still reach out if i dont?
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
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 · 29 Dec 2022
So I’m relatively new to VO and am wondering how I should go about making a fiverr profile as I only have 1 role that I’ve done for a YouTube series that isn’t an official credited production and my Commercial reel that I just finished about a month ago but that’s about it. I don’t have a strong resume to submit or sho…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
i want to make a little self tape reel for my actors access but my issue is most of my tapes are from previous auditions ive done this year for tv shows, and im unsure about whether i can use them. one of the self tapes i really want to use is an audition i did for a popular show, but the episode the sides are from alr…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
As a voice actor, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to what I could offer people in exchange for them supporting me on patreon? I'm just wondering what I could give to those who subscribe to different tiers.
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
- What teacher gave you the biggest breakthrough in your training? - What teacher was the catalyst for you becoming the best actor you could be? - Who challenged you the most out of everybody you studied with? I'm based in NYC and I'm not fucking around anymore. I can't afford an MFA or multi-year conservatory financia…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
Hello, I am 20 year old guy who is quite interested in becoming an actor. To give some useful context about me, I am currently living in Toronto (a city with a strong entertainment industry) and am in my second year of university studying film production. Starting at age 13, I was a background performer in various film…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
Hey! I’m an autistic actor who’s in the process of applying to colleges. While I struggle with some other aspects, audition tapes are something I find the most difficult- Specifically, I’m having a really hard time looking at the camera, and my body language feels awkward (both of which are exasperated due to being aut…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
Looking into the 2 years conservatory programs offered by Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and Stella Adler Studio of Acting in NY. Looking for opinions on which institute holds a better reputation in terms of faculty and exposure.
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
For context, I am an EMC stage actor in the DC area. I have been very lucky to have been able to work with several Equity theaters in this area and I am wondering how to handle EPAs/Equity Video Submissions in the near future. I hate self tapes/chosen monologues and songs with a passion. I am much better with sides/whe…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
I’m a relatively new actor located in Sacramento that has an acting showcase coming up in LA. I want to get signed by an agency in LA really badly, but I’m afraid that they won’t want to sign me if I’m located 6 hours away from LA. I’ve also been stressing over the fact that if I do get signed by an agent in LA, that I…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
Hi, I’m a non-US actor who has been studying acting part-time since 2020 and recently signed with a small agent. I’ve had some auditions and one booking and I’m happy so far, but part of me is a little wary about what kind of work I’ll get, if anything. One day I’d love to do American work, maybe small roles in Netflix…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
I’m an actor and UX Design student running a “usability study” for an app I’m creating, called ACT II, helping to connect actors with experts in the field. To improve the app’s design and functioning, I’m looking for a few actors who are interested in trying out a prototype of the app and giving some feedback after usi…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
Hello everyone and happy Holiday!! A have two questions! My attorney who is responsible for my o1 artist visa told me that I need AOL(Advisory Opinion Letter) from two unions. The SAG and the AMPTP. My agent in LA (who's in signed in SAG) told my that he has a friend who owns a big production company and he can make me…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
Actor 15 years exp Good basic resume w a commercial and some theatrical reel clips. Bipoc actor Old but looks 20s
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
I currently have a manager who’s great. I audition all the time and worked a bunch this year. 3 tv shows, few big commercials, etc. I feel like I’m ready for an agent. I asked my managers to refer me and they were really against the idea. They said we don’t recommend I get one until I’ve booked a recurring on a tv show…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
My preferred acting technique is Meisner. I love it because you react naturally and instinctively based on the other actors' words and actions. It keeps things fresh and interesting for me and everyone in the scene. Any tips on how to get into the "character zone" beforehand? I want to be ready so that when they call "…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
I personally think it's Pete Postlethwaite. He has been in a lot of great movies with some of the all-time greats like Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Spacey, etc... and he never felt out of place with any of them, but I feel like he never got the recognition that they and a lot of other actors he has acted…
