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Reddit · 25 Jul 2019
Dealing with OCD and anxiety has always been my biggest struggle, and it sometimes feel like it's going to be impossible to have a successful career as someone who deals with this. Are there any successful actors you know of who also deal with OCD?
Reddit · 25 Jul 2019
Where else has a strong acting community / opportunities? I can think of Chicago, and Atlanta, is there anywhere else? And any big hubs internationally besides London?
Reddit · 25 Jul 2019
Good day everyone! I'm part of the audio team for the game [Pine](https://pine-game.com/) that has been successfully [Kickstarted](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/twirlbound/pine-an-action-adventure-game-that-adapts-to-you) and is going to come out very soon on PC and Switch. We are in the final sprint to finish t…
Reddit · 25 Jul 2019
Hi. I was wondering how feasible it would be to make a living as a background actor. I've heard of people doing it, but I understand the high rates of pay are with the union jobs. I've also heard that the work is not very stable, and you can't really plan anything.
Reddit · 25 Jul 2019
So I've been attempting to do voice acting as a hobby for a couple years now to see if I like it enough to become serious about it. If there's one thing that's been consistent throughout that time, it's the amount of background noise and humming that is constantly in the recording and prevents me from getting anywhere…
Reddit · 25 Jul 2019
watching movies and tv shows with the script can be a good technique and help me as an actor?
Reddit · 25 Jul 2019
Does anyone have advice on what I should be looking for in colleges when it comes to becoming an actor?
Reddit · 24 Jul 2019
As we all know, actors are people who are trying to make a living and to do their job well. How much liberty do they have over the work they get involved in?
Reddit · 24 Jul 2019
On a side note looking for people who play pc Mostly will talk on Discord
Reddit · 24 Jul 2019
Does anyone know of an actress or someone who has that 1950's era style voice like Doris Day or Rosemary Clooney that is actually still active?
Reddit · 24 Jul 2019
I'm looking to act, I've always wanted to, but at a young age my family told me that 90 something percent of actors don't have enough to eat, and so I've been focusing on other things. I rarely watch tv shows, but when I do all I'm thinking about is how the show is made, what the actors/actresses are thinking, what the…
Reddit · 24 Jul 2019
You know how you can learn anything using the internet nowadays? I'm an actress, and was looking into learning voice acting. But it seems like it's difficult to find tutorials and courses (I think youtube series count as courses if you can actually learn from them). There are tons of videos about the *business* of voic…
Reddit · 24 Jul 2019
I got an alert on LA Casting this morning from someone who says she owns a "non-SAG" talent agency who reps SAG and non-union actors. This is the main line that screams "scam" to me: *"This is not a cold call, someone from our team hand selected you based on your profile on LA Casting."* They require a headshot/reel su…
Reddit · 24 Jul 2019
Anybody sell books on Amazon as a side hustle? Thoughts? Experiences?
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
If you are reading this then I'm assuming you read [Pt. 1](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/cgjas1/a_comprehensive_guide_to_acting_pt_1/) of my guide. Please read that before continuing down this very long rabbit hole. ​ So, we've determined that you have the mental fortitude to even begin considering th…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
I have been looking at articles lately saying Hispanic actors are less likely to get cast or get roles which really discouraged me. However I saw a case in which a girl Anglicized her last name and got more roles. Which made me think whether or not I should too because I am Hispanic but I look more Spanish and can pass…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
Is it more important to try and control your face expressions to match what you're looking for, or just "feel it" and let it flow out? I'm starting to practice that, so I'm kinda confused, specially having heard that actors use "motivations"
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
I've been working in my country as an actress ever since i was 13. Last year i applied for a green card (I'm 17 now) and my application just got accepted. Next year i graduate from high school and I'm wondering whether i should attend a drama school in the US first or start searching for US agents immediately after hig…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
I may not be an actor (yet) but here's a bit of advice for all you aspiring actors like myself. Don't pretend to feel the emotion. Feel the emotion. That advice can take you a long way and can be connected to many areas of acting. But in case you didn't get what I meant, here's an example. Don't pretend to feel angry f…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
This is a weird question and I could just be mis-remembering. But, if a casting notice is originally posted in the area where actors can see and you submit for a role, would that role still show in the list of your submissions if the casting notice was pulled or made visible only in the agent area? I got an audition re…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
There's a potential TV role I'm hoping to get, where the character is a "jolly fat" woman. I love the character - she's very funny, uplifting, and a good friend to the lead character. However because she's written as a happy big girl if I were to play her I'd need to look the part. And while I'm not skinny I'd need to…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
I’ve taken a small step and booked myself into a weekend acting class for September. It’s a beginner class for people with little to no experience, but they’ve asked for a headshot and an acting CV. I don’t currently have a headshot (but I’ve found a photographer friend who is happy to take one for me) and my acting CV…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
Hey, When you're getting started, and don't have the financial ability to build a home studio, how does one do Voice Overs? Is it even possible, or am I just out of luck. There are no cheap options for me, as I live in a very hot climate and the building uses window ac units, which are very loud. I can't afford to comp…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
No shade - but I am honestly so over having to open the thread and scroll through hoards of “I want to get into acting” posts. For those of us who are “in” acting and want to network and discuss with other actors / performers it feels like there’s a big clump of text we have to dissect before even figuring out if we ca…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
especially in the early days, everybody wants you to work for free, everybody wants you to supply your own wardrobe, drive to remote locations, rearrange your schedule for nights, weekends, for auditions, for call backs, self tape for unpaid projects, theater doesn't pay, or YOU have to pay them, agents sign you and th…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
My Story Two years ago, I graduated with an engineering degree and started a job two weeks later. Two or three months after that, I realized I'd really like to get into acting. Probably just in my free time, but if it became more than that, then great! I researched, researched, planned, researched, etc. Fortunately for…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
Hello everyone. I am 23 years old and just Graduated college. I didn’t major in anything in theater however I have taken classes at my school and outside of school. However I keep feeling as I am not training the muscle of acting enough. I have done a short film and some skits with friends but to far in between. I am s…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
I've recently talked with various actors who give commissions to their agent even for roles they book all by themselves. I've never done this, and I was wondering if this is standard practice? Would love to hear opinions. I'm based in London btw.
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
Hello dear redditers, ​ My name is Gus and I'm a Motion Graphics Artist from Portugal. I'm on this sub because a couple months ago I've spent a large amount of hours developing an explainer video for a company that asked me to do it and never paid me. I've talked to its owner who made a deal with my almost an ye…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
Hi, gang. 33/M here. Long story short: Been a professional actor since I was 9 when I started doing local theater. Booked a TV movie when I was 15 and got my first agent in LA shortly after that. Had representation for many years while living in LA (I booked two TV shows and had hundreds of legit film/TV auditions), le…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2019
Hey all, My name is Michael and I'm an actor based in NC. as other actors from my area may know we used to have tax incentives in place so that people and studios were persuaded to film here (typically they would film in Wilmington) A tax incentive is basically a way in the tax code to say "hey, come here!" to an indus…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2019
Hey guys, Just wondering if anyone could point me the way to learning how to connect to the material better. I know being an actor requires Empathy, but are their specific techniques to feel the way the character's feel about something their speaking about? Say, another character (not in the scene or film but alluded t…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2019
It's a legit question I want to ask. I hope no one gets offended. Since graduating from acting class, I've been doing commercials, indie films, TV and corporate videos. Yet it's still a struggle to make ends meet. I have female classmates (whom I'm not close with) who just do theatre. No commercials, no film,no TV. Not…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2019
Just finished a semester in an acting school. I did not have a good experience with one of the teachers there or the way the technique was taught. ​ Our teacher, an actor himself - aside from constantly name-dropping famous actors every second class, he would keep going up and saying to me at least once every cl…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2019
All my life I’ve been told by multiple people that I should try acting etc. but I live in a country/town with barely any acting activity (Varberg, Sweden). What do you recommend me doing? Is there even a point in trying? There aren’t really many known swedish actors. The only ones I know of are the Skarsgårds.
Reddit · 22 Jul 2019
So I've been given the opportunity to submit a solo piece to potentially be performed at the Fringe World festival next year. This is a big thing where I'm from. The chances that I'll get in seem low, but there's no harm in trying I guess. However, for the last year my mother has been crazy about going to see the North…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2019
Since I fell in love with films I've always wanted to be an actor. I recently started going for auditions and when I'm acting in the audition it doesn't feel like I will love acting. Then I watch a film again and the desire to act comes back. Does anybody feel the same way. Is it something that's normal or should I see…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2019
So, let me preface this by saying that I am by no means a veteran of this industry. I have worked in the theatrical world for over a decade and am a newcomer to the film industry. I have found some success in both acting worlds. I'm writing this because I've become a little bit annoyed by the overwhelming majority of p…
Reddit · 21 Jul 2019
First I am a growing actor like you all. This is not some sort of hustle. I want to share. And network...I am an introvert and this is a small token I can use to help people remember me. So , full disclosure there. Also, If you live near Silver Lake, maybe we can be self tape reading partners, I am looking for a networ…
Reddit · 21 Jul 2019
I’ve always wanted to be an actress. In college I took some acting classes and loved it. I’m a 20 (soon to be 21) year old female. I don’t know how to start acting? (I live in Long Island). Do I go to the city to open casting calls? Are there legit websites I can use? How do I find an agent? I want to make sure things…
Reddit · 21 Jul 2019
So quick background, I'm from Belgium, and I'm going to be studying Computer Science in the US. However, my biggest dream isn't to be a software engineer, but to become an actor. But because of the fact that I'm from Belgium, it brings up some issues, logistic wise. The only way I'd be able to go to the US is by going…
Reddit · 20 Jul 2019
I have an audition for drama school coming up and we have to do a minuet long monologue. I picked the dad speech from “Call Me By Your Name”. I’m 19 and the actor appears to be in his 40s/50s. I just found it on the internet and already memorized it, but friends are saying to find a different monologue because Im not a…
Reddit · 19 Jul 2019
What are your thoughts on the necessity of IMDbPro for those in the Tv/Film industry and at what point of ones career, if any, should an actor invest in a subscription?
Reddit · 19 Jul 2019
So, like the title says, I’ve always wanted to be an actor. For years I’ve been self conscious not just with friends or people that are rude to me in general, but with family too. I know what you guys are gonna say, to just not think about them or just ignore what they say n stuff but that doesent work. I’m not sure if…
Reddit · 19 Jul 2019
I'll make my story brief - I've wanted to be an actor since childhood. I wasn't allowed to pursue the dream by parents, I got a 'real' job/MBA, I found a way to put myself through school again for acting, everything has been paid on my own here in NYC. I love acting. It's my therapy. It's my joy. Well-written plays are…
Reddit · 19 Jul 2019
Hello, Its known that its much harder for international actors to become part of the SAG union, can somebody please provide me with ways an international actor can gain their SAG card. Thanks
Reddit · 19 Jul 2019
When I graduated from college in 2016, my immediate goal was to save up a nest egg and move to a city with a large audition marker within a year. Of course, life happened and I diverged from that path. I've been working as an actor/educator for a children's theatre company for the last couple of years, and I also did a…
Reddit · 18 Jul 2019
What are the steps? Google has so many different options that really are more about getting your own work. However you look up most actors out here that i Know they all have voice agents.
Reddit · 18 Jul 2019
I am an aspiring film writer/director and I have recently become interested into the acting process. In the past it was something that intimidated me but I have become extremely excited about the collaborative nature of every aspect of filmmaking and I was curious to hear from actors what the best direction they have r…
