19,756 posts from Reddit, Stage 32, the Backstage community and Delphi, newest first. Every title links out to the original thread.
Reddit · 20 Jan 2022
Tips for UK actor in 20s applying to drama school? I am looking to apply for a screen and stage course (or something similar) to help enhance my acting skills in the UK. I am seeking advice for which drama schools in which cities offer the best training for an actor with no professional background. For reference of my…
Reddit · 20 Jan 2022
Has anyone used ActorsInsite before? Before I sign up I want to actually see if anyone has been seen by casting directors or talent managers like the website claims.
Reddit · 20 Jan 2022
ive been trying to find some but when i put one in it doesn't work i still use la casting and actors access though
Reddit · 20 Jan 2022
Hi! I’ve been in acting classes since I was 17 (24f now) and I’ve been dragging my feet on actually trying to audition for things out of fear, but I finally want to go head on with it. I need to get some hedshots (spelling it wrong because this forum keeps deleting it saying I’m asking for t y pecasting opinions lol) b…
Reddit · 20 Jan 2022
TLDR: I don’t know if I should put in effort to try again when they obviously didn’t like the first tape. Don’t really have a dire need to do this role, would like to, but I could be putting my mind an effort into better things So I’m guessing I didn’t make the first round of choices, but I’m guessing no one got picked…
Reddit · 20 Jan 2022
Hi there! The Calm Sleep has launched a Creator Program to find top quality Voice Talent for narrating the sleep stories. You can find more information and perks in this document to help enhance my acting skills in the UK. I am seeking advice for which drama schools in which cities offer the best training for an actor with no professional background. For reference of my background, I have done amateur theatre for about 1…
Reddit · 19 Jan 2022
Over the course of the pandemic, it appears that most classes have online options. And almost all auditions, at least for the initial ones, are self-tapes. So I've been looking at options to move out of LA to a lower cost of living area and yet be close enough to be considered a local hire. Vegas seems to fit the bill.…
Reddit · 19 Jan 2022
Hello sooooo I've been working in the industry for several years now and I've mainly only done things like live performances such as shows in theme parks and I do have a few film credits. So I've been using websites like Backstage.com and Actors Access, and I've had both accounts since 2016 and I've never once booked a…
Reddit · 19 Jan 2022
Hi everyone. Longtime lurker on the subreddit, thanks everyone for their awesome advice. I'm looking to dive into acting shortly after getting a 9-5 job. I feel like if I only have one life, why not try something I've always wanted to do. I've already taken acting classes and I have professional pictures of myself. I'm…
Reddit · 19 Jan 2022
I have a few shorts/sketches that I would like to film in the coming month. I will be in an area I’m new to and don’t know many actors. I want to pay the actors but SOME of the roles are not lead roles.. not background characters but mostly secondary characters. So I want to make it worth their time by paying them but…
Reddit · 19 Jan 2022
Has anyone ever accepted a stand-by background performer position before? Is it worth just taking it to get paid anyway since you’ve booked off the days or is it a waste of time? Is it different from being a BG and would it hurt your credibility as an actor? Would like any/all thoughts!
Reddit · 19 Jan 2022
mainly like gotham with young bruce wayne or the kids in stranger things i always wondered how they got their role in that and if they wanted to themselves or their parents led them down that path?
Reddit · 19 Jan 2022
I was wondering why many actors are always cast in the same type of projects. Some actors are only in the type of feature films that aren’t necessarily commercial or known by many people not interested in film (opposed to Marvel films for instance) and win prizes (e.g. Saoirse Ronan). Then there are the type of actors…
Reddit · 19 Jan 2022
Hey hi. I'm just starting out with Voice Acting. I would like to know how to produce a resume with no experience at all with the accompaniment of recorded voice samples? How long should these samples be? I heard from 30 seconds to 5 mins. I have a recording studio for my music So that's all there. I know how to edit vo…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
Hi, is there a website or an app where you can find fellow actors who can give you the other character’s lines in a scene in a self tape (like via Skype, Zoom or something)? I’m asking this because I sometimes have someone to give me the lines, but sometimes I don’t and so when I don’t idk what to do and think it’d be…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
For Talent Link their directions are "pay the first invoice so the second can be sent to your inbox. " **BUT THEY NEVER SEND IT.** I've never had such a hard time handing someone money for services. I know it is necessary because it is all there really is. I have to use it not only as an actor but as a casting direct…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
Hey there everybody! I hope that you're having a wonderful start to the new year. My name is Angelo, I'm an actor here in NYC who has invested a lot of time over the years to video editing as well. I'm now opening that up to the masses and starting to cut reels for other people using Final Cut Pro. If you'd like to tal…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
So I’ve been with my agent for about a year and a half. She’s a well known agent in my city, has a great roster and I’ve booked a few gigs with her. The first year I was getting a lot of auditions, but recently in the past 5-6 months they’d died down immensely. She’s also only sending me auditions for commercials. I wa…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
Had a weird experience with a prospective agent and wanted to make sure I wasn't the weird one. TL:DR at the bottom. To give context, I'm an actor with a good chunk of stage credits but a decent sprinkling of screen work as well. I recently discovered a talent agency in my region that was looking for actor submissions.…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
I am in my mid teenage years, And I hope to become an actor when I grow up. I do theater at my high school, and I'm involved with a local theater group. I have not really done anything paid or of an especially serious nature, but that's not really what I want to talk about today. I've been somewhat wishy-washy about wa…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
Is Actors Connection legit? Also, would it be appropriate to ask casting directors for a reference letter after you have done intensives with them and you have acted in front of them? Just curious. (Would really love responses from actors who’ve used actors connection or have had some experience with it.) Thank you!
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
Hi, I am just breaking into voiceover. I did about 10 sessions of classes with some local voice actors in the Philadelphia area, bought a microphone and DAW, have produced a decent Narration and Commercial demo and feel ready to jump in. My question is, what's the best way to get started? Which websites should I use? I…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
Hi all, hope everyone's having a great day! So I've been a keen amateur voice actor for a few years now. I'm also a professional musician by trade and recently decided to bite the bullet and learn a bit more about music tech with the aim of setting up a home studio (I'm a classical musician so that's a bit different fr…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
I have a quick question. If I'm a member of SAG, can I provide a Voiceover for a commercial that features non-union actors on-camera? Thanks for any feedback!
Reddit · 17 Jan 2022
So, I understand how it's more about uploading individual acting clips (labeled with the type/essence that you're playing in the clip) for your casting profiles (like Actors Access and Casting Networks) versus attaching a compiled demo reel of your work, when it comes to submitting to auditions/roles to the casting dir…
Reddit · 17 Jan 2022
Hello, Due to covid its making things a lot harder to record a demo reel with other actors/in a studio, particularly where I live. I believe I have the right equipment to record a professional-esque demo reel, now I’m just wondering on what to include? Should I do monologue? A famous monologue? A monologue written by m…
Reddit · 17 Jan 2022
I will be taking acting classes at Columbia and have the choice between 2 teachers: ​ Tina C. Mitchell or ​ Sharon Fogarty ​ ​ Does anyone know which of these teachers is better or have any information and feedback on their teaching styles and acting techniques they teach? ​ Thank you…
Reddit · 17 Jan 2022
Recently I've had 2 insecurities: 1. My skills, 2. My stretch marks (I'm a guy) 1. I think I can act, rather well if I'd say so myself, but I need to be in a certain mood to act a certain mood. It doesn't have to be the same emotion, but I just can't act ALWAYS. Idk it's weird 2. Almost every male actor has had at leas…
Reddit · 17 Jan 2022
I want to become an anime voice actor, I'm decent at it but whenever I ask some other voice actors about it they say that my mic's quality is bad, my mic isn't that bad in the first place, I have some buzzing sound while recording caused by electricity, but I can easily remove it in audacity, but my voice sometimes sou…
Reddit · 16 Jan 2022
On this subreddit, I'm wondering which popular actors and actresses had to take on most difficult or challenging roles of their career, even if they did find these experiences troubling. Roles that affected them mentally, physically and psychologically.
Reddit · 16 Jan 2022
I'm looking for movies that I should watch if I want to become an actor. maybe the ones that are about it or the acting is amazing. documentary s would also work thanks
Reddit · 16 Jan 2022
I understand that VO will be required for actual acting for a long time, but how long will it be required for explainer videos and e-learning videos where emotions are not usually as important? I’ve noticed even on apps like TikTok the automated voices are getting a little better (still not there but moving in the dire…
Reddit · 16 Jan 2022
So often on the rare occasion I post a video of my voice online somewhere I’m told “lol good luck with becoming a voice actor” in a condescending mocking tone or if I’m going to audition for theatre i get the laughed at. And honestly I’m a social reject so my social skills and understanding of character and how to port…
Reddit · 15 Jan 2022
I’ve lived in LA since 2003. Conservatory, then On-camera and Hosting led me to Voice Over. SAG-AFTRA since 2010. I have an LA agent, a few regional agents and a manager. I’m also a member of the Television Academy. By no means am I the most accomplished individual in this sub. I still take classes frequently and I stu…
Reddit · 14 Jan 2022
Hey gang! Can someone who is in SAG and does Voice Overs tell me if a production company is allowed to cancel your job - after closing and giving the script, day, time ect? Or what would make them do such a thing. I called SAG and their VO person is sick - so they transferred me to the commercials dept and they said th…
Reddit · 13 Jan 2022
Hello there! I'm one of the producers of a USC School of Cinematic Arts advanced film production entitled "Standards." Our short film is a psychological drama/horror exploring the harmful effects of modern beauty standards on the minds of young girls. We are casting for Ju-Hye Lee, our **first-generation Korean-America…
Reddit · 13 Jan 2022
Hi guys! I'm currently in communication with someone at my school about doing voice over for some presentations/videos for a class. I'm an actor, but have zero voice over experience. I recorded and provided them a short sample, and they asked me what my hourly rate is. I have zero idea what I should request since I've…
Reddit · 13 Jan 2022
This one apparently has been going around for possibly a few years, but I just got emailed about it yesterday, so I thought I would pass on the text of the scam so people can be on the lookout for it. I forget exactly how the scam works but it is something along the lines of, they supposedly book time at a studio for y…
Reddit · 13 Jan 2022
I'm sorry if this is kind of a ridiculous question but I'm a little unclear about what agents do. I see a lot of voice actors on social media talking about how many auditions they get sent or how many they book and it sounds like it's a lot and I'm wondering where they're finding all of these auditions. Is it the agent…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2022
Hello! So I booked one of my biggest commercials in July. It was a series of 6 commercials they shot, and I was the lead in one. They were to be released as preroll ads for a popular online pop culture website. Its for a well known company, but not McDonalds, Best Buy, Target level. Non Union. They started releasing th…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2022
Do you want an agent, to be a freelancer (run a voice over business), or work as an employee that does voice over at a creative agency? These are big choices that carry different implications for what it means to be a voice actor, and a point that isn't always explained at the beginning of your journey. So, what is the…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2022
Im 22 and only just starting to act. I am in Virginia and looking to do some student films and short films over the next couple months, as well as some theatre maybe. Outside of school productions what is a good way to find castings in Virginia? Or anywhere on the east coast at that. Ive searched here and a lot of the…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2022
hello, i would like to know what are the best schools or places to do an actor demo reel, and i would like to know how i can get agents with no experience, only with online classes.
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
I am wondering if there are blossoming or established markets that an actor should have an agent in. Like I heard Austin, TX has a recommended market. is anyone here in any state that isnt LA/NY/ATL/CHI that works on a good basis? Thank you.
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
A covid test kit instructional video is being shot in Atlanta and we need an actress between the ages of 23-33. Video will be 2-3 minutes in length. Must be able to do the full covid test kit in front of camera. The shoot will be at the end of January to early February If interested please send your rate and a headshot…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
So I was in the lucky few (2500) this year who get randomly selected by SAG to nominate the best performances for the SAG awards. I was specifically on the "Feature Film" committee though there's a separate one for TV. I'm making this post because every time I see outrage at who/what is nominated for anything, I don't…
