Reddit · 17 Jul 2020
looking for people who wanna be actors
hi im 15 year old male. Recently i decided i would really want to be an actor. If anyone can share tips with me or just wanna talk and help each other become an actor message me.
Reddit · 17 Jul 2020
Is it worth it signing up for backstage?
I am an actress from Argentina (i am 21) that’s just getting started and i wanted to know if it’s worth it to sign up for the site. Are they only looking for actors from europe/usa? Or are they seeking worldwide?
Reddit · 17 Jul 2020
i need a bit of help here and i hope i can get some
Lets say that you want to be a voice actor but your dog chewed up your mic and your headphones are breaking and you can' replace them. But your dating someone who knows how to draw and animated. And you want to help them out with voices. But you need a mic. And when you do. You don't know where to start.
Reddit · 16 Jul 2020
Looking for online acting friends!
Hey everyone so I (18M) am a lonely actor from NYC. I'm looking to make some like minded friends who would enjoy calling or texting and just talking about dreams, movies, shows, plays and maybe practicing scripts together. I don't have any fellow acting friends so I thought it would be nice to have some who are.
Reddit · 16 Jul 2020
Questions to ask in agent meeting
Hello! \*\*EDIT: I would love some pandemic related questions too. The industry has changed and I'm sure most agents will be putting their best foot forward and might not pay attention to their newbies. Also what they're doing to ensure the safety of their actors. I posted a few weeks ago about getting no bites after s…
Reddit · 16 Jul 2020
Seeking representation while outside of the LA market
Hi all, I'm an actor based in Northern California. I've been actively working in my current market with representation for about two years. Before COVID-19, I was about six months to a year away from moving down to LA to pursue more theatrical work but obviously those plans have changed. I was wondering if it would be…
Reddit · 16 Jul 2020
Looking for help and recommendations on how to get into the business..
Hello fellow Redditors, I am trying to follow my lifelong dream of being an actor I just want to get my foot in the door and I have no idea where to start I'm currently a U.S Marine stationed in California can any of you recommend what steps I can take to get myself out there and get a foot in the business any feedback…
Reddit · 16 Jul 2020
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jul 16
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 · 16 Jul 2020
favorite up and coming actors and why?
thought this might be a fun and somewhat educational discussion for the actors on this sub: who are your favorite newer actors and what specifically about their work makes you a fan?
Reddit · 16 Jul 2020
How do I find actors in my area?
Pretty much the title. I live in a decently populated area but I was never too social so don’t know many people. I have a few films I wanna make and I’m wandering how to find people in my area that would like to be in them.
Reddit · 16 Jul 2020
I just made a voices.com account--what should I do next?
I just made a [voices.com](https://voices.com) account ( [https://www.voices.com/actors/samcomerford24](https://www.voices.com/actors/samcomerford24) ) and I was wondering what steps I should take next. Also, if I could get some comments on my demo, I would really appreciate that!
Reddit · 15 Jul 2020
Question about the “.1% success rate” saying
So there’s a saying that only .1% of actors actually reach the point in there career where they are successful enough to stop auditioning and just be offered things, and make an above average living and just 2% of actors actually make a normal living out of it. My mom was an agent back in the day and is good friends wi…
Reddit · 15 Jul 2020
Could someone be an actor if they HAVE to wear glasses?
Okay, example: I wear glasses with a prescription so strong that I can't really wear contacts. If I wanted to be an actor, would this limit my opportunities?
Reddit · 15 Jul 2020
We need some self-love on this sub. Tell my why you're awesome.
I've seen so many posts lately with people feeling discouraged about becoming an actor. Not good looking enough, too old, job prospects are bleak, not standing out, etc. Don't get me wrong, you are totally allowed to feel your feels but please take some time to appreciate yourself and what you love about being an actor…
Reddit · 15 Jul 2020
Becoming an actor!!
I am from Australia and my dream job is to become an actor but I am not apart of an agency or anything like that! I would really like to get casting jobs wether it’s commercials, extras or something else! If any one could help me out and let me know good trustworthy agencies or let me know how I can find out about jobs…
Reddit · 15 Jul 2020
There is so many actors. What makes me think I can stand out?
I’ve been asking these questions. There is probably billions of actors out there. What can I bring that someone else doesn’t have. I just feel a bit discouraged. I’m also not from the Us. I’m all the way in Australia and it’s even smaller than anything. I just don’t feel like I can make a mark.
Reddit · 15 Jul 2020
Nonunion Famous Names
Not a big deal, but a question for curiosity sake. Are there any actors who are "recognizable names" or "household names" or things like that - but the actors are nonunion? I've seen a few casting calls for that and generally assume they mean more like "regionally well known in the indie circles" like how a local TV ne…
Reddit · 14 Jul 2020
I want to become a professional actor but I also want to move to Scandinavia. Which country is my best bet for work?
I live in the USA, just a few hours north of Atlanta. I want to study acting and film production at the University of Georgia and then perhaps find work in Atlanta to build my resume. But my other dream besides being an actor is to live in Scandinavia for various reasons. I was wondering which Nordic country offers the…
Reddit · 14 Jul 2020
Casting Call - Actor / Dancer
Are there any budding film makers here in Sydney NSW? I’m a DIY music & video maker - I’ve made a bunch of music videos with no budget! You can check my channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeD7okq2nvWnu0P6egHBfPA My next production is a bigger in scope - so I need a cast of one! I’m looking for surreal cloaked dan…
Reddit · 14 Jul 2020
Trans actors: is it better to be out or to be stealth?
Hello. I’m FTM and a theater actor. I’m also stealth because I had a very bad experience with transphobic professors at the university I did my first two years of undergrad at. When I transferred, I passed and also had my name legally changed so I’ve been stealth. Where I am at now, I’ve seen local directors and people…
Reddit · 14 Jul 2020
Seeking beginner director, writer, dp, boom op to join group (Los Angeles)
Hi Everyone, I have a group made up of beginner actors, directors, writers etc. We are creating our own content in an effort to gain experience, hone our skills, and build up our resumes. We are looking directors, writers, DPs (Director of Photography), sound people and production designers to join the group. We are pr…
Reddit · 13 Jul 2020
I need help coming to a decisions about my future please take the time to r ead!!
The year is 2020 and I am currently 15 years old. I want to become an actress when I get older. Maybe even an Award Winning Best Actress. My plan is to pack all my essential things like clothes, accessories and things like that in my car and drive to 1 of 4 places, Atlanta, GA, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL or New York,…
Reddit · 13 Jul 2020
Making a self-tape for a project before even being considered for the role?
Hey actors, I've been applying for roles on Backstage, LA Casting and Actors Access for the past few months now. One thing I've noticed is that occasionally a film or a project will ask the actors to make a self-tape of the scene or monologue attached to the ad to even be considered for the role. I generally don't appl…
Reddit · 13 Jul 2020
Looking for actors for a psychological comedy short film.
This short film will be part of a larger anthology that me and a Discord server are working on. Feedback on the script would also be very nice. [The screenplay for the short film ](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RNFul5eeMl3SShtFbozvm1fYdJL0ar7n/view?usp=drivesdk) Thank you.
Reddit · 13 Jul 2020
urgently need some help with an essay
So i'm applying for this school abroad where i would be getting a BA in screen acting as part of the application i got an assignment to write a 1000 word essay that i've been stuck on for 2 weeks now..this is the first essay i've written in YEARS so i'm feeling more and more like an incompetent fool i've been googling…
Reddit · 13 Jul 2020
Anyone interested in taking a shot at making new remote content?
What with the fact that things remain uncertain in the world and the film industry still, I'm looking to build a team to create some online content. Traditional methods of production aren't as straightforward right now but that doesn't mean we can't create. We all have access to cameras, even if "just" the very capable…
Reddit · 13 Jul 2020
The beggining
Hi everyone ! I wanted for the biggest part of my life to become a voice actor and i decided that i should go for it . Since i am an absolute begginer i came here for any advice i can get . If anyone can give any tips about the techniques or what should i look at equipment and things like that i would be honored . Than…
Reddit · 13 Jul 2020
Looking for one or two voice actors (male) to fill two roles for a youtube video.
https://www.freelancer.com/projects/audio-services/Require-voice-actor-voice-two/details. Apologies if this sort of post is not allowed on this sub. Looking for voice actor(s) to fill two roles for a relatively short script. Will be a total of less than 1min overall.
Reddit · 13 Jul 2020
Voice Acting Schools (Japan has them, does the U.S.?)
So I just watched an interview where they were speaking with a professional Japanese voice actor and she said she went through a 4 year program dedicated to voice acting. I was like “Whoa! That’s awesome!” So I looked up if there was anything similar in the U.S. and... nothing(?) Are there any programs (outside of trad…
Reddit · 12 Jul 2020
Am I signing my life away a la Walter Mercado?
Hi actors of reddit! Does anyone have experience negotiating a manager contract? I had a really good two hour conversation (via zoom) with a talent manager and he offered me representation! He sent me the contract and I asked my uncle who is a lawyer to look over it and he had a couple of valid concerns. Is it normal/e…
Reddit · 12 Jul 2020
How to become an actor with Asperger’s syndrome?
I am an 18 year old male, and I’m trying to become an actor in the future, even though I don’t have any experience. So, what are some tips to help land acting lobs as someone with Asperger’s syndrome?
Reddit · 12 Jul 2020
Can professional actors fake emotions in their lives alnost perfectly?
I was wondering this because I was drawn to how good Joaquin Phoenix is as an actor. I feel like his skills could allow him to manipulate people to a whole mother level.
Reddit · 12 Jul 2020
Problem with crying
Ever since the Quarantine started I decided that I'll use it to watch movies and try to become a better actor. The first few days were great, but that's when the procrastination hit. I was too lazy to do anything and ended up looking into my phone for the entire day. This might not seem relevant to what I want to ask,…
Reddit · 11 Jul 2020
playwright looking for Black actors experiences/insight
hi! i’m a playwright who is writing a play (shocking) about a group of young actors. without giving too much away, the group is all white except one of the characters. one element of the groups tension comes from the white characters being rude and micro aggressiony. i’m an indigenous playwright and actor, and since i’…
Reddit · 11 Jul 2020
The Dead Eyes podcast just wrapped up its first season and actors absolutely must listen to it
https://headgum.com/dead-eyes I posted about this when it started, but I can't say enough good things about it. The TL;DR is that Connor Ratliff got an audition for a dayplayer role on *Band of Brothers* shortly after drama school, booked the part, then right before he was going to shoot his agent told him he had to re…
Reddit · 11 Jul 2020
To any disabled actors in this sub, what are your thoughts on able-bodied actors playing these characters?
The most iconic films about disabled people are probably “Awakenings” with Robert Deniro, “My Left Foot” with Daniel Day Lewis, “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?” with Leonardo Dicaprio. I’m seeing a rise of disabled activists calling for boycotts if films that feature able bodied actor playing disabled characters.
Reddit · 11 Jul 2020
Acting and Exposure, the Industry
I'll try to keep this simple: I love acting, and my dream was/is to be a professional actress working mostly in films. But as someone who's extremely reserved and quite conservative, it's hard for me to imagine myself in the shoes of my favorite actresses who have all been objectified by their own co-workers, the media…
Reddit · 11 Jul 2020
How to get work as a professional male voice actor of over a decade?
I was doing voice overs for documentaries that have millions of views online for a while but that project has officially ended and I am out of work and kind of back at square 1 with finding gigs. I want to do some voice overs for video game characters or perhaps cartoons. Here is my demo reel if curious: [https://www.y…
Reddit · 10 Jul 2020
best website for casting calls/auditions??
I’m a beginner actress (from UK) and I’ve seen a few free websites (eg. Project Casting) but they don’t seem to have much on them (before COVID as well). I don’t mind paying for a good one, what is your recommendations??
Reddit · 10 Jul 2020
How do you breakdown a script/sides?
Hi there first of all I hope you all are having a great day or evening wherever you all are. I was wondering how many of the actors here breakdown their sides for auditions to create a more 3D character that they enjoy playing and if that process changes when you get the full script for the play or film etc. I have my…
Reddit · 10 Jul 2020
Is the breaking of character on SNL genuine?
Often in skits an actor will break character and start smiling. I am not convinced the smiling is genuine. More likely part of the act done to make themselves appear more relatable. Also done to enhance the skit and trick the audience. Remember, these actors aren't our friends. They are pros who do this 12 hours a day…
Reddit · 10 Jul 2020
Im unsure about pursuing and acting career
I (17f) am unsure whether i want to pursue an acting career. I have wanted to be an actor for around 5 years now but whenever i would tell my family thats what i want to do, they would always laugh and tell me i couldnt do it because im too shy. Honestly now im starting to believe them and think that i cant become an a…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
How do you practice? - Let's discuss!
I think we should take a moment to share fun practice techniques and routines as a community and discuss everything we do when it comes to taking the time to try and better ourselves as voice actors. Do you record your voice over a video? How do you decide on a project to practice on? Do you record for multiple charact…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
Headshot Photographers in Seattle or Portland
Hey guys! I’m a teen actress based in Seattle who is in desperate need of new headshots. I’ve been doing some research and I can’t find too many theatrical headshot photographers in the PNW. I’m willing to drive to Portland and Eastern Washington if needed. Does anyone have any recommendations for photographers in thes…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
Was sexually assaulted by a director, and feel like nobody will believe me
Before the quarantine I ended up getting a part in an independent film. The director of the film (36) invited a few of us over to hang out at her house. I get there and don’t drink for most of the night until I run into her. I get extreme brain fog two drinks in and before I know it, she’s telling me to go to a bedroom…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
How do CDs pick actors from an open casting call where the only instructions were to do an introduction video (name, height, where you’re based, etc) ?
That’s gotta be a lot of videos... so what’re the factors on being picked for an audition?
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
How far along in the audition process am I ?
Hi guys Quick question here and I know there’s no definitive answer- just trying to get a clear picture of what this scenario may be. I auditioned a week and a half ago via self tape for one of the leads for a movie. A few days ago my agents email me saying that the director would like to set up a FaceTime with me to “…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jul 9
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 · 9 Jul 2020
Looking to learn character make-up techniques/unorthodox makeup
Hi, I am an amateur actor and a guy who knows nothing about makeup. For a while now I have been trying to learn how to apply makeup to change subtle ways about how my face looks for characters I am playing (e.g. how to make my face appear fatter/thinner, more oily or more aged, sunken, etc.). I really want to find out…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
IS BACKSTAGE WORTH IT?
I'm an aspiring actress, I've had backstage for awhile now and It just doesn't seem worth it to me. It's mostly student films, unpaid roles, ect. These are all great for some people but it doesn't really fit the type of projects I'd like to work on. I think I've outgrown these types of projects and want to move onto bi…