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Reddit · 10 Sep 2026
26F, moved to LA from the Midwest, acting 6 years, currently with a lower-tier agency. Trying to decide: chase a stronger agency, or put my time/money into a great acting coach instead? If it's the coach route — looking for someone strong in self-tapes and text analysis, who works with actors who already have solid tra…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2026
I have an accent that does no match my look. I am Asian and grew up in South America, now living in LA. I don't have a thick accent but maybe a quarter of the people that I talk to notice it. I understand there are actors with accents, but I have never seen one with a "mismatching" accent. Please let me know what you g…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2026
I’m looking to hire a female Voice actor, strictly with an american accent Base pay is $10 per minute
Reddit · 10 Sep 2026
1. Enroll on a Acting Workshop 2. Work on your headshots 3. Do Self Tapes 4. Get an Agent or Manager 5. Audition for roles 6. Become an Actor
Reddit · 10 Sep 2026
This i maybe a weird post, but I recently watched acting-videos where someone gave advice and showed beginners, advanced and pros acting and then comparing it to oscar-winning actors and I loved it. It must be really hard to be very convincing, I wanna try it out once. There are so many things to look out for. Now, for…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2026
Have you ever stepped back and thought about the language we use to talk about acting? Or wondered what a non-actor would think about what is said in acting class? Acting classes are full of metaphors, abstractions, aphorisms, and occasionally statements that sound almost mystical—especially out of context. Some are be…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2026
Hi all, can someone who has insider knowledge or worked for a casting office chime in? I’ve always been curious if being one of the first few actors to submit their self tape video files into an eco cast on Actors Access does anything to increase the chance of casting viewing it? Are the tapes organized chronologically…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2026
I’m an 18 year old collage student and I’ve always thought being a voice actor would be so exciting I’ve just gotten the mic and was planning on recording in my dorm room but I want to know if it’s even worth it if it’s even worth trying will I ever actually get any roles how far will I realistically make it
Stage 32 · 9 Sep 2026
Okay, fellow performers, it's hard choices time!Which of the following would you rather be?1. An actor or actress that works constantly, but no one (aside from fanatics like me who check IMDB after every movie or episode of a TV show) knows your name, thereby affording you a degree of anonymity, but you are constantly…
Stage 32 · 9 Sep 2026
1. Brand Management: Managing an actor's brand involves managing their public image, deciding which roles to accept or decline, and ensuring that their career choices fit with their long-term goals. A well-managed brand can help an actor's marketability and influence in the industry.2. Business Skills: Actors need to h…
Stage 32 · 9 Sep 2026
Hello, my name is Nazlı Soylu. I’m the Writer & Producer of the independent feature film WHEN I’M GONE. My previous short film EMMA received Official Selections at 6 international film festivals and was a Semi-Finalist at a major film festival in Los Angeles.I’m working on WHEN I’M GONE with my production partner James…
Stage 32 · 9 Sep 2026
Controversial, love it! https://variety.com/2026/film/global/ellen-burstyn-method-actors-venice-1236854721/
Reddit · 9 Sep 2026
I am lined up to do BG work and was granted a third voucher. I am dreading the last voucher since I mostly book NU. Would I be a must join after wards? I see so many of my actor friends dodging the must join letter and actually working Union productions. I also have work for the same project lined up but as non union.…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2026
Hey y'all! I've been acting for a while and I've noticed that on some websites I get A LOT more responses than others, and I'm curious as to why and if this is the same for you. I use Backstage, Actors Access, and Casting Networks, although I get some auditions on Casting Frontier from my commerical agent. I think it's…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2026
I want to become a professional actor. I’ve done small short films here and there but I want more. What websites can I use to pick up smaller roles to get more experience? Is Backstage a good one? If so, what are some red and green flags to watch for? If not, where can I look?
Reddit · 9 Sep 2026
Hey, British actor playing the co-lead in a feature film shooting in Europe. Definitely my biggest ever part for camera; it feels really amazing and exciting. I’m looking to use it as a launchpad (in the UK/EU), does anyone have any tips on a good approach? I’m looking for new representation. I’ve already asked the pro…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2026
I did it for the first time through the app today, and I should have checked on a browser on my computer before I submitted because the image quality was translated so bad. grainy, high contrast, barely any color. (I shot on my iPhone 13 Pro.) might as well be spidernoir. don’t do it, guys.
Reddit · 9 Sep 2026
Hi there, Im a filmmaker directing my debut feature next summer and this autumn i'll be in NYC working on the script with my writer. I want to take some acting classes as I know it'll be really helpful to my ability to work with actors on set. Im arriving in the city at the end of September and I'm leaving end of Nov
Reddit · 9 Sep 2026
28m. I’ve been training, doing professional theater and indie/short films in my hometown for the last 4 years while working as a bartender. I’ve been self tape auditioning for big studio movies, major streaming movies and shows, network tv procedurals for the last year and a half or so (haven’t booked any). So I recent…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2026
this might be a paranoid of me, but I recently started an event service gig. paperwork outlined a clause prohibiting working for clients serviced during/for a period of time after ending employment. I’d like to think this is mainly for protection from service specific employee poaching- but hypothetically, could this p…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2026
I’ve been in this business (professionally) for about 10 years, during that time I worked a lot of service jobs and in 2021 I started to get steady work as an actor and moved into doing event work as a side hustle, it was great. I was doing commercials/tv and had a great side hustle… then the strikes hit and I stopped…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2026
nyc, on-camera in-person classes is it an unreasonable request to audit a class to get a sense of the environment before committing to a new studio? maybe ive been unlucky with my search but the last 3 places i set up prospective calls/emails with have stated they dont offer audits. majority of the reason cited is some…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2026
Looking for a female voice actress for an indie video game role. Initially the vocals will be a range of short hurt (from receiving damage) and exertion sounds (from climbing, jumping, etc). I will be looking to do cinematics in the future and ideally would like to use the same actress. **Details** * Female early 20’s…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2026
I’ve been rehearsing for this play for about a month now at my community college, and we open in a month today and I got called it to get a talk from the director about cutting me from the role I was playing but I can still play ensemble role She said I don’t match what she envisioned and isn’t sure I’m at the skill le…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2026
I had a friend reach out to this guy last week and she was accused of using Chat GPT in his email (she didn't) - and to make it funnier - he is posting about using Chat GPT in post, after post. [THEN he makes a reel about it. ](https://www.instagram.com/p/DcO4C7_KuGP/) I mean.......... the ick.
Reddit · 9 Sep 2026
Hi everyone..im Jackson, current teen actor that has been in a few projects..love just chatting aboyt the Bix with fellow actors and hope everyone is having a great day
Reddit · 9 Sep 2026
Hi Everyone! I am a current nursing student here in South Florida (almost done!). My passion has always been acting, and I am on Casting Networks and with an agency, but it's really hard to find gigs. I chose to pursue nursing because I do love medicine and helping people--and it's a really stable career. I'm already o…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2026
So I'm an unrepresented actor (SAG-E ) & I've self submitted via AA to multiple roles for the upcoming 9/11 biopic titled **9/12**. The frustrating part of this entire scenario has been that casting is looking for "Real EMTs, Firefighters, and people who have a connection to 9/11". I am a first responder in NYC - born…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2026
Anyone else experience this? Three times this week I’ve had series regular or guest star auditions that I’ve submitted my tapes for, only to see a day or two later that the deadline has been extended another 48 hours (or in one case, an entire week). I know there’s a chance they’re still considering me and just want to…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2026
I am an actor. My given name is 16 letters, and 6 syllabus. People tell me it's an impossibly long last name to use in this industry because it creates too many hurdles. Do you agree? ... If you're a great actor, is that not all that matters? Would Natalie Portman / other actors not have had the career that they had if…
Stage 32 · 8 Sep 2026
Actors also need a good set of professional “working tools.” These tools include practical skills and resources that enhance their ability to perform and succeed in the industry. A well-rounded toolkit ensures that actors are prepared for the demands of their roles, from script analysis to maintaining physical fitness…
Stage 32 · 8 Sep 2026
Early in my career, while doing extra work on the 1987 film Suspect, I mistook a fellow actor on set for an extra.His response taught me something that I still use today. New video here: https://bit.ly/4qZUFKgHave you ever encountered someone truly nice on set? If so, please share it here so we can learn from your expe…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2026
Yes the question is rather similar with FAQ, but I'll try to ask still. So the thing is. I wanted to be an actor back when i was in school but unfortunately I didn't really have experience. So at the age of 17 the fate and my stupidity brought me to entrance pre audition for acting college. Basically one friend of mine…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2026
Hello all, Just wondering if there are audition resources other than actors access that Bay Area/Sonoma County people use for independent film opportunities? For personal context, my agent and I are “based out of LA” (neither of us live there lol I can drive down when it’s needed, but my housing situation is better her…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2026
I want to look over an agency contract with a lawyer before I sign it, but I've never searched for one, let alone one that knows the entertainment industry. Are there any you would recommend? Or any I should avoid? Any tips are welcome!
Reddit · 8 Sep 2026
Hello actor friends! I just started acting less than a year ago, but I feel like recently I’ve been getting less auditions . I’m unrepresented but have subscriptions for AA and Backstage to submit myself for projects. I’m submitting myself for a lot of projects but rarely hearing back for any. I have updated headshots,…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2026
Obviously the industry has drastically changed since 15+ years ago, but I'm curious how you would characterize the evolution of your relationship with CDs and its effect on your career. By that I mean, do you feel like over time you: \- basically met every CD that matters and, give or take a few, all of them call you i…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2026
I thought this would be a great resource for voice actors, so I decided to share it here :) I've been talking to narrators and self-published authors who self-record their own audiobooks. They can record it then the rest of the process is still a pain because you still have to proof the take against the manuscript and…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2026
Hi there! So a quick bit about me is that I graduated this May 2026 from Rutgers University. I'm looking to move out (after getting a full-time job) and then get into voice acting. I can't do much while living in my parents' house either because everyone in my family is either is loud, arguing, or inviting guests. And…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2026
Hi everyone, I’m a theatre/arts student from Macedonia and I’m looking for an internship abroad for next year cause I can be finances through Erasmus+. I’m mainly looking at Europe, the UK would be my first choice (especially London), but because I’m Macedonian I know the visa situation can make things complicated. I’v…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2026
Another silly question coming from me. Actors with dogs, how is it owning pets while also being on set, possibly in other cities for months on end? Do you bring your dog (I assume yes)? Can it stay in your trailer or do you leave it with someone. I’ve had a lot of free time to think frivolously today.
Reddit · 8 Sep 2026
"When I lost her, I lost everything. . ." Hello My name is Evreux, I am an aspiring voice actor! My dream is to entertain the world, the way many of my favorite voice actors did for.me growing up.?
Reddit · 8 Sep 2026
Hey everyone, looking for some perspective from other actors who have navigated the indie film scene. I’ve been prepping for an audition for the role of "Carter" in a local indie feature. I found the listing on Craigslist. I spent the last two days studying and memorizing the original script (a standard, witty detectiv…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2026
**VOICE CASTING CALL — “CLOWN”** ? **Animated Horror / Slasher Project | Coming 2027** I’m currently casting **8 voice actors** for my upcoming animated horror/slasher project, **CLOWN**. **STORY SUMMARY — NO SPOILERS** A group of college friends heads out for a weekend getaway at a remote lodge, hoping to escape schoo…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2026
Hey folks! I'm a third year voice actor and I just got bite blocks on as I continue my orthodontic treatment and it is conflicting with my pronunciation, diction and overall ability to faithfully deliver quality recordings for projects I am in. I'm wondering if there is anyone out there with braces/bite blocks that can…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2026
I want to look over an agency contract with a lawyer before I sign it, but I've never searched for one, let alone one that knows the entertainment industry. Are there any you would recommend? Or any I should avoid? Any tips are welcome!
Reddit · 8 Sep 2026
Please feel free to ask any question at all related to acting, no matter how simple. There will be no judgements on questions posted here. Everyone starts somewhere. We have a FAQ which attempts to answer basic questions about acting. \[Have a look\]( https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/wiki/index), but don't worry if you…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2026
Hello all! I'm an aspiring voice actor, but I'm only extremely new to the scene and working on making a career out of it in earnest. I've tried to look up various bits and bobs I should be using in Audacity for ACX audiobooks, and have seen that generally I should be using Filter Curve EQ for low roll off below 80hz, L…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2026
\*\*Hey everyone,\*\* I’m excited to officially announce Ashworth Estate, a new fully scripted, narrative-driven Minecraft psychological horror series currently in production. Unlike casual SMPs or unscripted roleplay servers, Ashworth Estate is a pre-planned, fully fabricated story driven by a complete script, voice a…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2026
It seems that more and more audition requests ask for your social media. I am actually not thrilled of the time that it takes to keep up. On top of things, I don't seem to post things that create great response. I would like my social media to put me in front of the eyes of producers, casting directors, talent agents a…
