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Reddit · 8 Feb 2021
I thought that college was going to be such a great learning experience for me. That was a lie Those two years I was a musical theatre major were some of the worst years of my life. I quickly learned that our program director (we’ll call this person Arnold) was a narcissist, picked favorites, and had a huge ego. I had…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2021
Hey I’ve been doing on screen/film acting for around 3 years now and i have never really changed my hair color. Recently I have been wanting to dye my hair an unnatural color, and i’m wondering if that’s even okay as a film actor. Obviously I’m going to need to talk to my agents about this but before I do I just wanted…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2021
Partly a vent post but mostly a post of encouragement. I see a lot of posts on here from people who ask how they can get into acting if they are from a small town, or if they don’t know anyone in the business, or if they’re a teenager, or still in school, or can’t move to a big city, etc. Just a friendly reminder, that…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2021
Hi, so I am basically a typical 21 year old aspiring actor moving to LA soon, and I have had years of training and experience with background work and short films, but I have no solid footage for a demo reel, as all the footage were from when I was 17-19 and I look a tad bit different. I hear from some people that it i…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2021
Does anybody have any examples of actors business cards, like professional actor cards?
Reddit · 8 Feb 2021
Hi! I'm Edson Nolasco, international manager from a full-service audio company. At the moment we're looking for german, korean, russian or french voice actors for a kid show that is broadcasted on a website. We need the voice of a mom, dad or some kids. Maybe you match with a character. Also, an important requirement i…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2021
I've seen so many websites for gigs and jobs but I cant seem to find one that would actually get me anywhere. Any tips on what site I should use?
Reddit · 8 Feb 2021
My partner is a really attractive East Asian man and we live in an area where film is a huge industry. He loves acting but never has time outside of his job to do it, except for classes. We see that there is a bit of a trend for more hot Asian men to be in movies and TV shows these days. What do you think about his cha…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2021
What's up r/acting? I'm back with a whole handful of questions for you. I was unsure if I should do this as one post or multiple, so if this type of post goes against the sub's rules, by all means, remove it. I don't intend to infringe; merely I wanted to get my questions out there. ***Firstly, I have a few questions r…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
Hi friends, I'm an established VO actor (mostly commercial) and am now looking for representation-- Any of you veterans have any advice on finding one? I recently came across DirectSubmit (from NYCastings), is that worth using? Thanks!
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
So I’m trying to be an actor but I realized I don’t fully understand how any of this works. Like how do I go about trying to get an audition, do I have to pay to be in a role cause I read something that confused me about 100 different ways about that, and honestly just any advice would be welcomed here please
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
Hello. I’m a 15 year old sophomore that live in Pennsylvania. I hate school. I’ve always hated school and i’m barley surviving high school. The thought of me doing 2 or 4 more years at college makes me sick to my stomach. I’ve been interested in acting at a young age and no i’m trying to persue a career in acting becau…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
Normally don't post here but I need some advice, I've been a voice actor for a couple years now and have found good success and feel I'm on the right path to becoming a professional one day. But recently I've been feeling like I should get rid of my business Twitter because of a number of factors: 1) VA community on th…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
I have been hired by an actor here in New York City to do a shoot, showcasing her abilities. My thoughts are that showing an actor delivering monologues is one way to demonstrate what an actor is capable of. On the other hand, since I normally do corporate video production in NYC, I believe that featuring her in the st…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
Fairly new to the sub, and I know you guys probably get questions like these often but I would like some advice. I’m a high school sophomore and I have a real passion for acting and theater. When I watch movies and tv I look at it through this different lens of how amazing it must be to do that job. To get to work with…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
So while lots of people live right in Atlanta/NYC/LA, I understand some live in smaller cities that are within reasonable driving distance. What do you think is a reasonable distance from your primary market to live, if you are not doing theatre or live performance at all? Obviously it's more convenient to live virtual…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
Hey NY actors, I was wondering if anybody have any luck getting into Bob Krakower's classes before or during the pandemic? Any luck especially during the pandemic? It would be a real privilege to study under him even if just for a very short period of time. ​ Thank you!
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
I am inspired by the likes of Tom hanks, Tom hardy, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Johnny Depp. I would like to start acting; or at least to start learning to act. I have never mentioned this to my family before, it would seem so weird from their point of view that I, a introverted 16 year old kid would want to start a career…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
I'm the kind of person that needs to understand the fundamentals before I can even think about taking action on something - namely my voice "booth". There's a lot of highly technical information out there and it's difficult to weed through what's good advice and what's bad advice. So I put together this list of videos…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2021
Longtime lurker here. I think this is just a wordvomit and I don’t know where else to direct these emotions, I don’t really have acting friends I can talk about this to, please bear with me haha. Im a mix between nervous and excited and just taking it all in. Seeing my face for a few seconds in the trailer just leaves…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2021
I can't take classes, they cost too much, i'm not good at editing demo reel, and i can't afford an agent. i heard parents can become their kid's agent, so looking into that, but this is something i wanted to try, and i don't know if i'm good enough..everytime i hear my voice via recording, i cringe..like i'm not good e…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2021
I know the answer is no, but my friend thinks I'm crazy for not including my "role" as "Guerilla Woman" in an upcoming massive DC film. I had 2 scenes and no lines (I do exchange a nod with one of the film's stars but that's about it). Should I include it, if only because the movie is so big? I know of famous actors th…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2021
I was curious recently how do voice actors deal with a sore throat. Also what little miscellaneous things get in the way when you are trying to perform when recording.
Reddit · 6 Feb 2021
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Reddit · 6 Feb 2021
Hey everybody, I have quite a tough time right now. My Agent requested a scene from me with very specific requirements, maybe you people can help me a little: \- anything from TV / Cinema (I also speak German and French so anything of those regions is fine to) \- Including A Funny Female Part, BUT, I am a Male actor, s…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2021
Hey, everyone. So I've been thinking about my next step in my acting career for a while, and I consider that to be attempting to work in two markets at once. You sometimes hear about bi-coastal actors who travel between NYC and LA (which seems crazy expensive to me), but what I would like to do is a little different. C…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2021
So when I went to acting school, I was always by my classmates that I was the funniest when doing exercises. I was always the one who got the most laughs. People always told me i have that natural comedic timing. But, sometimes I have a hard time getting beyond that, I mean sure every actor can be funny, but not every…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2021
My son is a junior in high school, and he wants to be an actor. He is super involved in his high school theatre. We are discussing colleges and careers and all the things. He always asks "Mom, am I being unrealistic?" All I know is that I want to help him however I can to work towards that goal. We've looked into some…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2021
I’ve been told I should get into voiceover for my entire adult life, sometimes by folks who used to work in the management side of the field. I’m finally getting around to it, and very curious to hear from some experienced VO artists what are some of the pros and cons and differences between Voice123, Actors Access, an…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2021
Hey everyone, I’m looking for some perspective on my experiences/situation/the acting scene primarily in Australia if anyone has time. I’m a WoC (half Nepalese half Swedish Caucasian), late 20s. Loved studying drama in high school and kind of half-heartedly pursued acting after school for about 5 years. Half-heartedly…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2021
Any Canada-based actors here? I’m curious about the film industry in the country, and how it compares to the theatre industry there. How is the film industry going pre-pandemic and at the current time? Do they cast actors as inclusive as some in LA/NYC? Which county is known for its film industry? or even in theatre? P…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2021
My name is Cameron LeBrun, and I am the head writer and director in an exciting new project. My project is recasting the lead in a radio drama-like, fictionalized "true" crime podcast. >Boo Curtis, our protagonist, is a depressed yet idealistic 20-year-old mourning the death of his brother. Boo is grumpy and often sarc…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2021
What would be better/more useful: a BA in acting, or a Masters? I'm a 23 year old woman and I've always wanted to attend Drama School. Recovering from Covid gave me that "life is short, follow your dreams!" clarity, and now I've decided to do it. Because I already have a 4-year degree, I immediately wanted to go for a…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2021
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 · 4 Feb 2021
Unfortunately the town hall has passed (Feb 1) but the open call is not until later this month! Good luck everyone. Says the open call is open to professionally trained union and non union actors who identify as Black. Good luck! [https://deadline.com/2021/01/casting-society-to-host-town-hall-open-call-for-black-actors…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2021
Hello actors! Auditions are still being accepted for the conspiracy thriller short film that this very subreddit spawned last August. We are considering applicants of every background and we are very open to anyone hoping for a chance to practise their craft. If ypu have any questions or are interested in another aspec…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2021
Im 13 and I am in the 8th grade. I told my parents I want to be an actor and they said they don’t want me to bc they said actors all take drugs and have a lot of divorces, please help me I feel like Im at a roadblock here for my acting career. And I cant take acting classes or do any auditions bc I need there permissio…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2021
So I have a one line audition and there’s one line that follows it. I’ve asked one of my actor friends to help with it, but was wondering if anyone has trying a work around with a text to natural voice program that is timed to work with the scene. At this rate I want to do anything other than record my own voice/will t…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2021
(I'm a theatre actress but I have experience with on camera acting as well, so any monologue will do.)
Reddit · 4 Feb 2021
\*Please delete if this is not allowed.\* I created this Reddit page because I am a playwright currently seeking four actors or theatre students of color who identify as trans women to workshop a new play I have been working on, ideally via Zoom. I would like to recruit four actors who are willing to help me edit dialo…
Reddit · 3 Feb 2021
So I want to create a chain where actors put plays, musicals, movies or tv shows that changed their views on acting or media. What about it affected you? I am curious and want some things to check out! I’ll go first: the musical falsettos (specifically the 2016 revival) really changed my view on stage interaction betwe…
Reddit · 3 Feb 2021
Hello everyone! Looking to keep my Twitter feed full of actors and anything with the arts related. Feel free to follow me and I’ll follow back actors!! -@josegarciafilm
Reddit · 3 Feb 2021
I want to be an actor musician and writer and I feel very overwhelmed trying to pursue all of these but I feel guilty if I also don’t pursue all of these. I would say writing and music are more manageable bc I can create it and market it myself whereas acting is way more expensive and imo way harder bc you have to be a…
Reddit · 3 Feb 2021
I have an agent but I also am part of all the casting Facebook groups in my area. I am half Asian. I see so many, SO MANY!!! breakdowns that ask for white actors specifically when it clearly has nothing to do with the role. I recently saw a short film casting where all five roles were described as “caucasian/white”. So…
Reddit · 3 Feb 2021
I wanna start acting young and now, but have to go to school for it and need to go to school for my backup plan 1st because it is more guaranteed than becoming a successful actor and with that. Graduation is taking too long to get here especially with all the prerequisites I have to take which are only allowing me to t…
Reddit · 3 Feb 2021
Is it even common for an actor to somehow get tricked and get into porn accidently. If it's possible, then how to prevent this thing?
Reddit · 3 Feb 2021
What's up? So i'm a writer, been writing lots of loose stuff, but i am finally trying to put together 5 different short films (in writing) now i dont know how to professionally write the character dialogue , i'm sorta just doing it like this:: / SCENE - John confronts his father -john walks up to the door, angrily knoc…
Reddit · 3 Feb 2021
I know that there are never any guarantees to getting roles, common sense, but in the past month I’ve applied to probably over 20 roles and only had 1 callback. A good half of those roles matched my aesthetic pretty spot on, so I’m starting to wonder if I’m actually doing something wrong. On my applications I have semi…
Reddit · 3 Feb 2021
Hi, I would love someone in front of the camera for some location scouting photos I need, and could offer some nice natural light headshots in exchange. Ideally someone with a flexible schedule, reasonably fit as the locations will take a short hike to reach, and adventurous because I would love to get some shots that…
Reddit · 2 Feb 2021
Inspired by the fact Shannen Doherty was so burnt out by Charmed that she never took another attempt at serious stuff trying to be Avant Garde again and much of her later works are cheap budget TV movies or comparatively light-hearted stress free stuff where she often had a lot of control over over or had more flexible…
