Acting forums, all in one place

19,756 posts from Reddit, Stage 32, the Backstage community and Delphi, newest first. Every title links out to the original thread.

Reddit

Reddit · 1 Feb 2022

I don’t think I have what it takes to be an actor

I want to be an actor really badly, I don’t see myself doing anything else in future other than writing scripts or maybe being writing books on the side, but still acting is what I want. I watch movies and see how talented these actors are and I immediately don’t feel good enough. I think to myself that I’ll never be a…

Reddit

Reddit · 1 Feb 2022

just got cast as medda larkin in newsies… but im white

despite the fact she was white in the movie, in most adaptations of the musical, she is played by an african american actress. i dont want to use anything that could sound too much like blaccent, but i also don’t want to make this character fall flat. i thought about doing a 20s actress type accent? im not sure how to…

Reddit

Reddit · 1 Feb 2022

Voice teachers/classes in LA? And how to train my voice daily?

I want consistent and long term training for my voice, especially for the stage, and so I’m looking for a teacher who can guide me through it. I would appreciate any such recommendations in LA. Also how would I go about developing my voice on my own? How do professional actors on here keep your voice in tip top shape?

Reddit

Reddit · 1 Feb 2022

Best format to write a script for voice actors.

Hi friends Im just wondering whats the best format to write a script for voice actors. Im working on one and I can already tell its gonna be rough for anyone reading it so whats the proper way to format it and what are some tips you guys can give me to make it easier for the actors reading it. ​ Thanks ahead of…

Reddit

Reddit · 31 Jan 2022

Some Lingering Thoughts on the Handling of the Manatreed Situation

I will preface this by saying that this post is not intended as a defense of Manatreed, nor a "I believe the accusations against him are true" post. While I will try not to comment on the accusations itself, there are many things that are 'off' about them, some of which have been touched on and some of which haven't be…

Reddit

Reddit · 31 Jan 2022

Do you really think the actors of Euphoria haven’t taken acting classes?

Hunter Schafer, Barbie Ferreira, and Angus Cloud all claim to be completely untrained. They’re all so good though. I mean I know it’s possible of course to just be that naturally good but do you think they may have taken classes or something and just were advised not to advertise it?

Reddit

Reddit · 31 Jan 2022

Cut from feature/ tv

Are actors ( day player or principal) notified if they are cut from final edit) . Do they get courtesy call or do they just find out when show airs/premieres?

Reddit

Reddit · 31 Jan 2022

Trying to identify an unknown voice actor from a video game...

I know this isn't quite what the usual posts here are supposed to be, but I've been trying to identify a voice actor from a 90's game called Drowned God: Conspiracy of the Ages for a month now with no luck, so I thought that maybe somebody on a subreddit for voice acting might know, or if there's a better way for me to…

Reddit

Reddit · 31 Jan 2022

Question about hiring voice actors.

Hows it going Reddit. Im looking to hire voice actors for a project im working on. Its gonna be about a five episode scifi radio drama. Its honestly just a personal project for myself cause i've always wanted to do something like this but i've only ever gotten small work in sound design, so im footing the bill and doin…

Reddit

Reddit · 31 Jan 2022

Looking to coach privately

Hey! Long story short, I’m looking to get out of my dead end day job and work for myself. I’m a working actor, have worked in film and commercials, my degree is in theatre education and because of that, obviously have a ton of theatre experience. However!!! I have no business degree or have a clue on how to run a busin…

Reddit

Reddit · 30 Jan 2022

How do I act more masculine as a naturally feminine man ?

I’m a theatre major and I love acting , but I don’t want to limit my roles by only being gay, but I find it hard to act straight because it’s so forced .. Any other actors have tips for me ? I also get very nervous when I’m so visibly film, and then getting up to act and trying to completely change to masculine !

Reddit

Reddit · 30 Jan 2022

Advice for not getting taken advantage of as a newbie

I recently had a really bad experience where an actor was trying to coerce me into sending nudes so that he could submit me to an agent he knows. He gave some BS explanation that he got fired from a job because of his recommendation for a girl with an inappropriate tattoo a that he didn’t know about. So he wanted to “v…

Reddit

Reddit · 30 Jan 2022

Ethnically ambiguous look- a blessing or a curse?

I’m a middle eastern, Asian, and Caucasian mix. People can never guess my primary ethnicity, and I don’t look like one particular ethnic group. I’ve had people guess that I’m Hispanic before, but also Italian, Native American, and all sorts of ethnicities that are not my own. I can’t pass as white even though I’m 1/2 w…

Reddit

Reddit · 30 Jan 2022

College Major Help

Which would be better to major in? Acting for Camera: Associates First Semester: * On-camera acting technique * Acting l Techniques * Film & TV History l: Survey * Improvisation l: Foundations * Dance and Movement for the Performing Artist l * Voice, Production and Speech l: Foundations * English Composition * Screenwr…

Reddit

Reddit · 30 Jan 2022

Monologue Mondays

Hey all, haven't been around in a while! A few other actor friends were talking about monologues recently and I remember that a few years back, Monologue Mondays used to be a thing on this sub - what happened with it?

Reddit

Reddit · 30 Jan 2022

Switching Voices/Accents

Hello! I'm not too sure if this is the best subreddit to ask my question, but I was thought it'd be worth a shot to try. (if there's another one subreddit that's better suited for my question, please let me know!) I'm curious about how people can temporarily deepen their voices. Specifically, altering between one's nor…

Reddit

Reddit · 29 Jan 2022

Help!?

Actor with credits asking for somewhat nude (you can cover the parts) body comp pics so they know my body type for sending me to an agent that they know for modeling. This seems like an obvious red flag but is this legit? They held an acting class on zoom that I attended with others.

Reddit

Reddit · 29 Jan 2022

Is this a scam?

Hey all, I was browsing craigslist for PA work, and I found this posting. I applied for this acting position on a whim, and they replied asking me to come into the studio tomorrow for a pre-screening/possible reading. https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/tfr/d/new-york-casting-movie-actors/7433849465.html Is this a scam?…

Reddit

Reddit · 29 Jan 2022

Youtuber (me) Needs Performing Advice from Actors (you)

I'm a very small youtuber with 80 subscribers and 100 videos. I'm trying to increase my views by doing everything I can find on SEO, thumbnails, color grading and so on. My editing isn't worse than the next man who has over 10k views. I mean, some youtubers don't edit at all and get over a million views. I add even sou…

Reddit

Reddit · 29 Jan 2022

Pros & Cons of Film/TV vs. Theatre Careers

I’ve already got a list of my own but I’d like to hear your opinions. I’ve been in the professional theatre world longer but among other things in the film realm (better pay, more opportunities for jobs, etc.) I’ve also noticed that as an introverted person (but an extroverted actor) my personality seems to be more acc…

Reddit

Reddit · 29 Jan 2022

Hey guys, I’m a starting up actor….

So I’d say I’m fairly new to this, I’ve done background work already, and have done a couple auditions, but have never actually been booked for anything. I’m kinda fairly low on income so even my headshots aren’t all that great. Any advice I can get on how to keep advancing? Possibly get an agent or something?

Reddit

Reddit · 29 Jan 2022

questions about the day-to-day reality of working in voice acting/voiceover

Hi voice actors and voiceover artists! I am at some kind of life crossroads and am trying to lock down a career that I feel passionate about and can commit to long term. I have always been interested in voice acting, but I have no idea if what I assume the job itself is like is actually accurate. So if any of you could…

Reddit

Reddit · 28 Jan 2022

Is being able to cry on cue the standard for a good actor/actress?

It totally takes me out of the moment when I'm watching a scene where the actor is crying and wailing but no tears are coming out of their eyes. So I'm doubly impressed when I see an actor crying real tears but am unsure if that is a fundamental skill of a good actor or if it's even something that is difficult to do.

Reddit

Reddit · 28 Jan 2022

Background Agencies in Toronto

Hello fellow actors, I signed up with a background agency (Showcatcher Talent) in October and just got booked on a show last week. While I was on set people recommended I sign up with more then one agency for better results. I was wondering if anyone had advice on which background agencies are good to join. Thank you.

Reddit

Reddit · 28 Jan 2022

Jared Leto

Would you consider Leto to be a good actor apart form Suicide Squad? I just see people trashing him for his performance in SS but I think he is a good actor in general. What are your thoughts?

Reddit

Reddit · 28 Jan 2022

i'm puzzled..

I'm a 19-year-old (freshman) nursing student. Halfway through the semester, I had this "epiphany" of not really wanting to end up working in the medical field. I want to be an actor. It's a dream I've always set aside since I'm the eldest child in a typical Asian family. I've been told that it's an impractical and expe…

Reddit

Reddit · 28 Jan 2022

Can someone explain why the delivery in old movies sounds different than today's?

If you just listen, you know when it's a movie from the 40's or early 50's. I'm not sure why. Can someone articulate the difference? I had thought it was the change that came about with Lee Strasberg's method acting, but last night I watched a British series, Dalziel and Pascoe, which was made before wider screen TVs,…

Reddit

Reddit · 28 Jan 2022

Self tape receipt confirmation request after a few days?

I am new to this industry and its dos and don'ts. I submitted a self tape for an open call and got a callback email requesting for additional self tape audition materials from the casting assistant. After the self tapes were completed and placed in a Google drive, I replied with the links back to the casting assistant.…

Reddit

Reddit · 28 Jan 2022

Finding my passion in acting again.

Hi there, reposting this because I feel like I worded it wrong the first time. Basically I have been acting for years now, and ever since I was a child I wanted to be an actor. I’ve been training, doing local theatre, extra work and short films you name it. A few months ago I was spotted by an agent and signed after a…

Reddit

Reddit · 28 Jan 2022

Showreel UK

Hey ya'll. I'm doing a showreel soon, 3 scenes I need to write. Is anyone interested in being my scene partner? I need 3 actors obviously

Reddit

Reddit · 28 Jan 2022

Infant actors

I know it’s a really bizarre question but I’m a film student and I really need an infant for a short film I’m making. They would just literally be on camera for two shots (put there to make a bundle of blankets and crying noises seem believable throughout the rest of the project). Does anyone know where I could find no…

Reddit

Reddit · 28 Jan 2022

Yuri Lowenthal

How is it that no matter what I'm watching or playing I almost always hear him voice someone, how has he managed to be in absolutely everything and he uses his normal voice allot of the time as well which makes him stand out way more than the other actors that seem in character which can sometimes take me out of the mo…

Reddit

Reddit · 27 Jan 2022

I was able to help Monty’s voice actor receive the credit he deserves!

I realized after doing a bit of research that ALL of the voice actor websites including the FNAF wiki used the wrong image for Cameron Miller, Monty’s voice actor. I ended up finding the REAL voice actor’s twitter and noticed he was aware that they didn’t give him proper credit, and he didn’t know how to fix it. He onl…

Reddit

Reddit · 27 Jan 2022

Current info for CDs who do Actor Workshops?

I've returned to acting in my 40s, and although I acted a lot as a child, I'm a lawyer and former prosecutor. (I was an Assistant DA for 8 years and an Assistant Attorney General for 3 years.) I've returned to acting now and so far I've studied (in person) at Stella Adler and the Barrow Group here in New York. I'm not…

Reddit

Reddit · 27 Jan 2022

Instagram: Getting verified and how to optimize instagram to help acting career?

1.) Does anyone here have a verified instagram account? It's something I just thought about today, not any big life long goal. I've done a guest star and two co stars. And a pretty decent amount of IMDB titles. Somewhere in the middle. I was wondering where you were at before you applied for verification. 2.) How would…

Reddit

Reddit · 27 Jan 2022

Advice for a small towner

Hey everyone! I have wanted to professionally act for a long time but kept pushing it to the side as I felt it wasn't realistic. It's been eating at me lately so I figured it was time to prepare/attempt. Issue is I live in a rural town in Northern Nevada. Closest big city is 2 1/2 hours away, which I do visit often so…

Reddit

Reddit · 27 Jan 2022

I’m having an issue with taking the first step.

So I’m having an issue with being open minded about roles. Aside from not being able to apply for them in actor access for some reason, I’m being too picky I think. Nothing is catching my eye. Lol I’m still waiting for Keven Feige to call me.

Reddit

Reddit · 27 Jan 2022

Any discounts on IMDBpro for non-SAG-AFTRA actors?

I want to sign up for IMDB, but wondering if there are any tips/tricks to getting a discount. $150 per year is a bit hard to swallow, so I'm seeing if there's any other way to get it for cheaper. Thanks for any advice you can give!

Reddit

Reddit · 27 Jan 2022

What's your opinion on this kinda weird question?

Hello everyone. So I recently got really into j-dramas and movies, do you think it's possible to become and actor in a foreign country with such a different culture?I love the country and most of the plots are fun to watch and don't involve a lot of nudity. I have always dreamed of being an actor, but I don't have the…

Reddit

Reddit · 27 Jan 2022

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

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

Reddit · 27 Jan 2022

I sound like a 13 years old kid, what should I do?

I'm 19/M, I look like a ducking prison inmate, 6'3 yet my voice is high, I still have voice cracks and so on . I really want to be an actor-or a voice actor, but my voice is an embarrassment. What should I do, what could I do?

Reddit

Reddit · 26 Jan 2022

Would LOVE help finding comedic sides

Hi everybody! I am a 29 year old actress who has been searching up and down for comedic TV sides to use at agent auditions. I have a few options, but I would love more- even if they are just good scenes from a specific episode of a TV show- I've been watching Community and Broad City and finding the episode transcripts…

Reddit

Reddit · 26 Jan 2022

Advice Needed!!

I was recently given an opportunity from a regular at my work to audition for a new Netflix show. Problem is I have no acting portfolio and little to no experience! I am a model and have a decent portfolio for that. The regular said to make up a reel and his management company (that he also works with because he’s an a…