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Reddit · 4 Aug 2026
ok so I did double and triple check the FAQ to make sure that my particular question wasn’t answered, so don’t hurt me. I’m a 17 y/o high-school senior and I’m looking into fully beginning my acting career. I’m not a true beginner, i’ve been acting on stage and been in acting classes since age 6 or 7 and am consistentl…
Reddit · 4 Aug 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 · 4 Aug 2026
​ Hey everyone. I'm a 17yo guy from a small town in Europe (Poland) and I'm feeling completely lost. I really want to be a film actor, but I have absolutely no idea what to do next. Here is my situation: No local options: The only acting group in my town is a local community theater filled with 11-13 year old…
Reddit · 4 Aug 2026
Can anyone tell me their experience with Citizen Skull and Mandy Del Rio in particular? I just had a meeting with her for potential representation and I love her. I just want to be sure she and this company are compatible with my career goals. I’ve several multiple co-stars, a recurring guest, and led an educational se…
Reddit · 4 Aug 2026
How cool is this? I was featured by PeakWire as one of the go-to voiceover providers. Thanks for the recognition—and to everyone who's supported my journey! ? https://peekwire.com/article/5-voiceover-services-transform-projectHonored to be featured by PeakWire as a recommended voiceover provider \#VoiceOver #VoiceActor…
Reddit · 4 Aug 2026
I’m a 28-year-old aspiring actress/screenwriter and I’m a quadriplegic who’s been in a wheelchair since I was two years old. Anyway I’m writing a story about two Latina sisters living in the rough parts of San Antonio, TX (my hometown) during the mid ‘90s struggling to get by after the tragic death of their father. I w…
Reddit · 4 Aug 2026
Hi - NYC based actor, I was just offered representation from a manager at Citizen Skull Management and when I asked for a contract to review, the rep said that we don't need a contract which just seems kind of sketchy. Is this normal? And generally, has anyone worked with this company and have any thoughts about their…
Reddit · 4 Aug 2026
I am a new indie game developer named SodaFrizz! Currently I have Hellbound: Reign of El Diablo released, and I need voice actors for the sequel to it. All slots have been filled except for "Zyne". Zyne was the protagonist and villain in Hellbound 1. In Hellbound 2, he's a ghost. Not literally, but he never actually ap…
Reddit · 4 Aug 2026
Hi! Beginner actor, if you can call me that, here. I am working on a script for a class on Friday and I am in need of a reader. Would anyone be willing to jump on discord or something and help me out?
Reddit · 4 Aug 2026
Hello actors! I’m an actor based in the UK and I’m having issues with my self taping. I’ve got an agent and everything but I’ve got a limited space in my house to film. So I often film in my bedroom. It’s fine when I stand up as you can see my chest up but it’s sitting down when I have to tape is an issue. You only see…
Stage 32 · 3 Aug 2026
Was venturing down a number of rabbit holes this past week (thank you, writing research mixed with ADHD brain...) and came across a number of sites that included Uta Hagen's 9 questions (also saw it with five questions and one with eight questions). This was a list of questions that goes into the formation of a charac…
Stage 32 · 3 Aug 2026
Hello, Stage 32!I’m excited to be hosting an AMA here in the Acting Lounge from Wednesday, August 5 through Thursday, August 6. You can start leaving your questions below now, and I’ll begin answering them Wednesday morning.I’ve spent much of my career moving between different sides of the industry as an actor, acting…
Stage 32 · 3 Aug 2026
My Scene With The Coen Brothers Taught Me This About Getting UpgradedThought I was getting upgraded after direction from the Coen brothers on Burn After Reading — here's what actually happened:https://youtu.be/SMO-JWfnXJ4Have you ever gotten upgraded while doing extra work or saw it happen? If so, share it here so we c…
Reddit · 3 Aug 2026
Can anyone recommend a voice actor for a short video for a gov funded research institution meeting the above reqs? Around 90 seconds. Or recommend where we might find someone. We need an authentic regional accent and do not want anything corporate sounding or RP. Thank you
Reddit · 3 Aug 2026
We are looking for high quality, natural sounding (not anime) voices for this animated pilot! The pilot is aimed to be rated **TV-14**, for young adults with slightly **mature subject matter** and **slightly mature language.** This pilot is about a boy named Stan, a boy who lives in a world of hellish creatures who wa…
Reddit · 3 Aug 2026
I started submitting to agencies some time last year, and finally got an in-person meeting with an agent who wants to sign me! I have never had an agent before, so I’m really excited, but I’m unsure if this is normal for a contract. The agency is a SAG-franchised agency and all the research I did seemed legit, no red f…
Reddit · 3 Aug 2026
Hi everyone, I'm a 20-year-old male living in Ireland, and I'm interested in pursuing work as a horror actor, especially as a creature or monster performer. I am 1.98 m (6'6") tall, physically fit, and comfortable using unusual body movements to create creepy and realistic monster performances. Because of my height and…
Reddit · 3 Aug 2026
Hey! My question is how competitive should I expect it to be when it comes to background acting? I've been using the "castingnetworks" website and applied to five different things (All in crowds..) So you'd think for at least one I'd be accepted but nope. Please let me know also if it's something with my profile. I too…
Reddit · 3 Aug 2026
A couple weeks ago I spoke with a UK agent and she suggested forming a group where actors could practice monologues/duologues/improv/cold readings, etc. So far, I have 2 other people interested. I'd like to make this an international thing to try and get as much diversity as possible. Anyone else interested? There are…
Stage 32 · 2 Aug 2026
As actors one of our jobs is to try different tactics to book roles. Which one in the title works best for you or is there another one you have used that works?
Stage 32 · 2 Aug 2026
Hi everyone!I'm an actor based in Texas and have been spending the last year investing in my craft—from acting classes and creating new scene work to refining my professional materials and continuing to learn the business side of the industry.One thing I've realized is that acting is only part of the journey. Building…
Stage 32 · 2 Aug 2026
Hello all. I have been trying to propose my script for projects on Stage32 and I haven't heard from anyone so long. The thing is there is no feedback whether it is a good one but doesn't fit their choice or if it needs development. I'd really use your talented minds in developing my script. I'd appreciate your contact…
Reddit · 2 Aug 2026
Hello lads! I am a 24 year old aspiring actor from Greece. Having logically chosen Ireland , as an EU student, am thinking of applying to Gaiety and Bow academy . (Lir as well , but the chances are not in my favor.) What are your opinions on those two ? Bow offers a 9 month programme. You think it is enough? Which scho…
Reddit · 2 Aug 2026
I'm 17 and a professional actor based in Toronto. I'm represented by an agent and have booked a TV co-star before, along with a few commercials. This fall I'm starting the Core Foundation program at Armstrong Acting Studios, then I'll be doing Intermediate, Advanced, and eventually I'd love to train at Berg Studios in…
Reddit · 2 Aug 2026
Hi everyone! I’m a British Actor who is currently travelling in Australia, currently in Perth. I’m in a very fortunate position where I can be without a job for a year and still have some money left over after that. I’ve been doing acting for just over a year and have managed to get a professionally recorded showreel i…
Reddit · 2 Aug 2026
Do I have any aspiring actresses/actors that want to make an actor’s/actress discord to practice and run lines with each other just to better your acting skills
Reddit · 2 Aug 2026
I spent a few weeks working on this monologue to perform and it quickly got to a point where my director would stop giving me any critiques and just say that it looks great, and while that feels great to hear, as an actor I’m aware that a performance is never perfect and there is always something to work on that can be…
Reddit · 2 Aug 2026
Do you submit your headshots with newly refreshed hair (no roots showing, at its brightness) or when your hair has been more lived in (roots showing, more faded)? I’m getting new headshots and not sure which would feel more truthful for CDs to see. I could see a fix being getting headshots of both depending on what my…
Reddit · 2 Aug 2026
Just wanted to vent my irritation for the night on this subreddit I guess. I told myself this year that I would try to build my acting resume. So I’ve been able to snag a few roles for student films. I’m 23 so I recently graduated and maybe it’s not my place but I find the directors of these projects just not…. profess…
Reddit · 2 Aug 2026
This has always been in my mind ever since I was a little girl and reslized I have tuberous breasts. Knowing how brutal the acting industry is do they simply choose actresses that for them have all the package? Because all the nude scenes in movies and theater are done by women with beautiful fit bodies and conventiona…
Reddit · 2 Aug 2026
I first stepped on stage when I was 8. The way my mom tells it she burst into tears when I did because she knew I was home. From then on it has been a life with a singular purpose - to become a working actor. Summer camps, school plays, attending a performance arts high school, pre college summer courses at NYU, BFA fr…
Reddit · 2 Aug 2026
My girlfriend listens to Criminal and for her birthday I’ve written an episode for her that I’d love to get voiced up by someone with as close to a Chicago / Phoebe Judge accent as possible. It will be about 10-15 minutes of a script and was thinking £50, but happy to negotiate for the right actor. Thank you!
Reddit · 1 Aug 2026
I'm trying to improve some aspects of my acting and I have found that Isobel's final monologue in "Bull" by Mike Bartlett really hits that for me. I think that the first half of that monologue can be genderless and that's the bit I want to work on for auditions. As I'm quite new to auditioning, is it frowned upon when…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2026
I landed my first gig as a background actor for a small tv show in my local area! I’ve mostly done theatre both in college and in a regional theatre, but never working on a tv set. I’ve looked at many posts for advice and what to expect (which has helped so much!) but my issue is that I will most likely be called from…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2026
I was cast as an actor in an independent film project. During the process, I told the producer that I was “a little bit in love with her.” I understand that this may have crossed a professional boundary. Afterwards, she removed me from the group chat. I sent her a message apologising and said I was sorry if I made her…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2026
Hello! I am an actress who works as a nurse full time. I havent been in a production in over a year because I work 5/8hr night shifts a week and can't sleep. I am looking to switch specialties and jobs but am unsure which schedule would be best. I truly want to do part time nursing work but I have to do that after work…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2026
Hello. I’m a 20 y/o uni student (studies aren’t acting but related to that world) in Italy who gets acting lessons (theatre mainly) on the side and does shows with that school once or twice a year. Our acting teacher sometimes sends us interesting casting calls that he suggests we could send self-tapes to. Every single…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2026
My daughter is turning 18 in 6 months. She is in Toronto and full ACTRA. Has a network principal role and Netflix actor role on resume. Will be taking a gap year when she graduates in June. For those that transitioned from child actor to adult, how did it go? Did you see a dramatic increase in auditions at 18? She can…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2026
this has happened to me often acting on sets, when i get script i memorise lines and be prepared and dont talk with any one or even start a conversation with anyone. But my co-star starts to talk in friendly manner conversations about outside topic of my life and his/her life which distracts me and even showing a bit a…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2026
Hi! I’m reaching out to see if there are any Canadians with American representation, whether that’s an agent and/or manager and what your experience getting them & working with them has been like. The Canadian actors I know that do have American representation have mixed opinions; some love their reps and the opportuni…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2026
I was trying to send some photos to myself but recently got to be a background actor on something. It’s my first time doing this and I accidentally sent some photos from one of my photo shoots to the AD who texted me about the information of the project. I tried to I send but couldn’t. I quickly send back sorry I ment…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2026
Hi all, I have what might be a unique scenario and wanted to see if anyone had personal insight. I am a non union commercial model and dabble in commercial acting with no desire to do any theatrical. For fun, I will occasionally do TV/Film background work for experience on a big set. I was offered a background role for…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2026
i’ve just gotten some new headshots done, and i am going onto all of the various websites to update my materials, and i’m starting to get upset. i remember when actor’s access felt like the worst offender, because they charge $10 per photo. but somehow they are now better than the others. casting networks got on a lot…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2026
Calling all creatures of the night! We are seeking high-energy scare actors to bring our LA Haunted Hayride 2026 to life (or undead). Join us at our open casting call August 14 or 15! **AUDITIONS**: **Audition Details:** * **Dates & Times:** * Saturday, August 1, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ; Friday, August 14, 10:00 AM – 2:00…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2026
I’ve heard long ago that when making a demo you record yourself reading a line at least 5 times. I’m starting thing that not it I’ve also thought about reading off famous movie quotes in different ranges and tones of what I could do with my only working vocal cord. But one project I’ve wanted to try is reading a classi…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2026
So I’m a voice actor and am mainly getting jobs that have to do with voice overs for minecraft server promotions! Basically they send a script with payment and then I send it back so they can post the video on their server accounts! I usually keep a tight leash on my clients to make sure they aren’t violating any of ou…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2026
Context: I am an Audio Engineer and I primarily work on Audiobooks (in the LitRPG space). I love my job and the fact that I get to listen to fantastical stories (some better than others but they can't all be DCC). When I first started I was focused on the wrong things - like eliminating or reducing breaths, but also pa…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2026
Hey! It’s basically what’s in the images. I don’t know yet how much the rate will be, but it will be at least $8/line taking in consideration my current possibilities. It will be for a short indie snippet episode. I want to eventually produce a full pilot, but that’s not certain yet! Hope I’m doing everything right her…
Stage 32 · 31 Jul 2026
Hello, Stage 32!My name is Alec Kantrell, and I'm a film and television actor based in Texas. I'm passionate about emotionally honest, character-driven storytelling and especially enjoy exploring roles with psychological depth, quiet intensity, and layered emotions.Over the past year, I've been focused on strengthening…
Stage 32 · 31 Jul 2026
The most memorable performances are rarely built on the dialogue itself. They live in what the character wants, hides, and feels while the words are being said. As legendary director Elia Kazan put it, "The real life is not in the words; it is in what the character is feeling and wanting while the words are being said.…
