Reddit · 24 May 2019
Acting in Spain?
Could anyone tell me what the acting scene is like in Spain? Are there any "main" reputable agents/acting agencies? Also - is Madrid the best city to be in as an actor?
Reddit · 24 May 2019
How important is training?
I've never gone to drama school, and the last class I did was when I started acting 3 years ago. Since then I've taken a break of more than a year, and only last October did I get back to acting. In that time it's been going quite well, I've booked some great roles and gotten callbacks that I didn't book. I do quite a…
Reddit · 23 May 2019
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - May 23
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 · 23 May 2019
Hey New York Actors I Have A Quick Question!
I'm an LA actor that will be spending the next year in New York. I've read a few times online and in interviews, that being on Law and Order SVU is like a New York actor staple. That everyone in that city who acts has either been on that show or has auditioned for that show. Is this somewhat true? That show dominates N…
Reddit · 23 May 2019
I'm going to miss one of my biggest opportunities because of my nose...
I was offered a role in a soap opera drama (not a regular, a guest star role) for 5 episodes and that's the biggest acting gig you can book in my country. Basically if i need to be honest i look objectively really attractive. If it weren't for my looks i doubt i would've even landed the role. The thing is - i injured m…
Reddit · 23 May 2019
Acting agents in MA?
Actors of Massachusetts - does anyone know any good acting agents/agencies?
Reddit · 23 May 2019
Orange County, CA acting classes
I am new to acting and am looking into classes around Orange County, California. I was wondering if anyone was familiar with the area and the classes offered at different schools in the area? I’ve looked at the community colleges in the area (OCC) and unfortunately they don’t offer much for evening courses. I work full…
Reddit · 22 May 2019
Being Creative To Book A Part on Your Dream TV Show
I feel like every actor has a favorite television show. If it's still on the air, you probably dream about the day you can get an audition for it. For some of us, that TV show is more then a TV show.We've either been huge fans since episode one, or its the show that made us want to become an actor. Botton line is, its…
Reddit · 22 May 2019
Me on re-thinking my future decision for acting and Film School, need some help.
Hello, ​ So I've basically planned to save some money to go to TFS (Toronto Film School) to become a Film actor. I believe that actors without experience or anything require at least some sort of small Film School training. But I am saving a lot of money, what if I can get an agent or audition, then I doubt myse…
Reddit · 22 May 2019
Do actors pitch to studios?
If an actor who has major representation (CAA, WME), writes a script for them to star in, do they pitch that script to the studio themselves or does the agent/someone else pitch it?
Reddit · 22 May 2019
How to get into acting after time in armed forces.
So I am a 25 year old. I was into theatre in high school long ago doing leads in musicals and plays, then in college I did a few plays. But I never pursued it as a career. I have a career that is almost the opposite, as I am currently an officer in the Marines with a degree and Astronautical Engineering! But my time wh…
Reddit · 22 May 2019
Since Politics are hitting Georgia as far as film goes
Where are the next hot acting cities? I was speaking with a couple who were Emmy voters and they claimed the politics in Georgia are causing people to not want to film them there. Making the new spots alberquerque New Mexico and Vancouver Canada. Any ATL actors confirm this?
Reddit · 22 May 2019
Any good exercises to cry on stage?
I have a difficult scene where Im a king and at the end my son and wife die so Im devastated and afterwards Im getting crazy. I can access all emotions except sadness is a little more difficult. I can feel it a little and people really think Im sad, but I would like some legit (no menthol tricks) tears as well. Do you…
Reddit · 22 May 2019
Thoughts on broadcasting school/working in radio??
Hello! Like most people on this subreddit, I'm trying to pursue voice acting as a career. I got my demos and a dream, but I've been struggling on finding that "next step" to take my pursuits to the next level. This lead me to a very informative podcast produced by Mike Lenz, titled Voice: A Journey Into Voice acting, i…
Reddit · 22 May 2019
How do I convey gossiping without words? Any advice?
For school, me and my class are in the process of making a short-film. Tomorrow is filming day and in one of the scenes there’s a montage of different groups of students spreading gossip about the main character (in this case, the rumour that she’s pregnant). There won’t be any sound during the montage, except for, obv…
Reddit · 22 May 2019
Is an actor allowed to leave their current manager to sign with another manager in the middle of a contract ?
How does one get out of this, if there is even a way?
Reddit · 21 May 2019
Advice on getting the best audio?
Hey everyone! I just dropped an ungodly amount of money on a home studio recently but I'm started to get a little frustrated lol! My recordings still have some kind of room tone when I speak that make it sound just so...unprofessional. I'm trying to google how to fix this, but I'm struggling. I'm just a lil old voice o…
Reddit · 21 May 2019
Saving money vs lost time
I was having a discussion with a fellow actor who is considering leaving LA to go work in West Texas for a year. Long story short he’s tired of the struggle month to month and can get a job making 100k a year. His plan was to head out there, work for a year, then come back to LA with $40,50k+ saved up. He’s real torn u…
Reddit · 21 May 2019
Silent Video Actor Casting Survey: What Parts Could You See This Actor Play?
Hello, acting friends! I've been doing my Self Management for Actors homework (as brought to us by coach Bonnie Gillespie) I and I'm trying narrow down my casting "type". I would love to get some opinions on what kind of vibe I give off. If you could you take a few moments to watch a short silent video of me then and a…
Reddit · 20 May 2019
ACT FRIENDS
IS THERE ANY ASPIRING ACTORS WHO FEEL ALONE AND DONT HAVE SUPPORT WHO JUST NEED ANOTHER ASPIRING ACTOR FRIEND TO JUST TALK ABOUT GOALS AND DREAMS WITH , I AM FEELING THE SAME WAY WITH YOU , WE CAN COME TOGETHER AND SUPPRT FROM A DISTANCE
Reddit · 20 May 2019
Anyone else tired of talking about auditions?
In my country there are two schools that you can go to to become an actor with an acceptance rate of 1%. So this time of year, every damn year, I have many hours' worth of conversations about who got in, why, when, how, who dropped out, who deserves what etc. You'd think these conversations become boring at some point,…
Reddit · 20 May 2019
What Stanislavski book to read first?
After asking a bit a lot of people have recommended me to read Stanislavskis books. ​ But which one should I start with. ​ One person told me to get "Stanislavski an actor’s work".But doing a quick google search I found that there are many Stanislavski books such as "An Actor Prepares" ,"Building a Charac…
Reddit · 20 May 2019
Networking
Hello! As an aspiring voice actress, I've read a lot about what it takes to even get a start in the voice acting world. A lot of what it takes to get the ball rolling is networking. With that being said, how does someone network, and get into the "scene"? How do I determine what conventions and workshops are real, vers…
Reddit · 20 May 2019
Being an unpredictable actor (in a GOOD way!)
Hey guys, first ever post here. Didn’t occur to me that I could just ask this question myself, instead of being upset at not finding it on here first: Some actors are praised for giving “unpredictable” performances, mainly by their costars — for instance, I just heard a snippet of DiCaprio saying that Jack Nicholson wa…
Reddit · 20 May 2019
Where's kabookit?
I know it wasn't much of a resource but I *did* occasionally look at it - it used to be linked at the top of Actor's Access. That link is gone, and the direct URL to the site throws a 404 error. Their twitter still seems to be up. What happened? Anyone know?
Reddit · 20 May 2019
How do you deal with the fact that some acting teachers who are known/popular in the business might be big fans and call you talented and come see you perform while others show you/imply you’re not good at all or don’t like you. 1)Will it close doors? 2)
I don’t know if it’s a good or a bad thing if I name names? But if it’s OK to do so then I will update this post because I would like to know what people think of these teachers (if you know them/had them) but at the same time I don’t want to open my mouth if it seems unprofessional and petty. So for now I’ll keep them…
Reddit · 20 May 2019
Does anybody know of "Jonathan Lopez" aka "Jonathan Keith" aka "Jonathan Yost"? Apparently he is a scam artist the pretends to be a director
Unfortunately, me, and a bunch of my friends got caught up in a big fake "netflix" deal (which shmucks we feel like now) and it was never real, this guys is a total liar and scam artists, and he's been doing it for years. He uses the legitimacy of actress Jaies Baptiste https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3936192/ as a cover t…
Reddit · 20 May 2019
Non-Union / Union Commercials, online usage conflicts?
Hi All, I'm a non-union actor in a regional market. This probably a post an agent could answer, but I do not have an agent. Recently I've gotten a few non-union commerical offers through backstage. The offers are typically for online ads (although some my run on TV in a region) from the production companies. The offers…
Reddit · 20 May 2019
Do you find staying off of social media helps you be a better artist/actor?
I am in debate of deleting all social media. I just honestly feel unfocused. I also don’t like comparing myself to other actors. Anyway, hopefully no hate comments.. but I just wanted to ask what people’s experiences are with it.
Reddit · 19 May 2019
Producers / the networks / investors = Gangsters. SAG-AFTRA = your companies HR department. nobody is your friend. you've been warned*
acting is not what you think it is. you are a rag doll for rich millionaires / billionaires to throw around. you mean nothing. you are of no value. you are replaceable. you are only of value once you are a millionare as well, because $$$$ is the only thing that matters. but then, that's only because you have become a p…
Reddit · 19 May 2019
Does modeling help you with industry connections?
I came across [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cWY5jrhnrc) Megan Fox interview and she mentioned that when she moved close to Miami she was able to start "doing catalog modeling and **making connections**" so i was wondering how true this might be. I mean, we all know that she isn't Meryl Streep by any means and…
Reddit · 19 May 2019
How do I approach my new agent who won't talk to me?
Long story short, I signed with a newer agency that has phenomenal reviews. After my interview, I took a day to decide if they were the right fit, and concluded that they were. The only issue is that I didn't have a passport, but the agent didn't seem to mind, she just said "get it as soon as possible". So I did. Went…
Reddit · 19 May 2019
HELP! Where should i move to?
I am 16 years old, will turn 17 in February 8th and will move out from a European country on my own (with my parents' consent) in ca. August 2020. have 6 options: 1. **Toronto** \- tons of projects (small and big ones), a lot of great acting coaches and a lot of high schools with great acting programs. I could build a…
Reddit · 19 May 2019
16 years old and lots of questions
Hello I am 16 years old and from Germany,Hamburg. I would really like to get into the acting scene but have a lot of questions. ​ The only work I have done is working as an extra in a Warner Bros movie and being in a youth-theatre group for about 3 months now. We are going to play our first stage play in about 1…
Reddit · 19 May 2019
Bill Nighy as 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Villain Davy Jones.
​ https://i.redd.it/25rfxvnku8z21.png One of the most underrated Disney performances with the use of 'Motion - Performance Capture' is the performance from Bill Nighy as Davy Jones, from the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Film Series. Nighy is absolutely incredible in the role and I highly urge all of filmmakers, li…
Reddit · 19 May 2019
Business or marketing?
Which one is more....applicable, as it relates to an actors career? I know both are important and solid but is there one that is more beneficial? Just looking for opinions. I don’t think there’s a right or wrong answer here.
Reddit · 18 May 2019
Does anyone know of any actor workout groups in LA?
Like, meetups that get together an put up scenes or practice monologues? Not a full on theater group per se, but if you’re working on something you can put it up fro feedback?
Reddit · 18 May 2019
French Canadian Actor looking for some English pronunciation coaching
Hi, I’m a young actor (got out of the conservatory 8 years ago), been very lucky in my career so far with 16 to 20 productions on my resume, all of them French plays. Now I want to step up my game, as more and more production are coming and all are in english. So I’m looking for an experienced actor who would be willin…
Reddit · 18 May 2019
Do actors have to change their hairstyles?
I wanna be an actor when I grow up but I really want to have long hair. As a male actor, would the people shooting the movie or show make you cut it for some roles or could you keep it?
Reddit · 18 May 2019
RTS Game voice actors!
Hello this Phoenix with Armada Games a new indie game studio attempting to bring the classic RTS games from the 90's back to life! We need a narrator for the beginning scene of the game and will pay $20-$30 if we like what you have sent us! We prefer actors with deeper voices to get a good feel for the violent opening!…
Reddit · 18 May 2019
Single parents that are working actors/actresses, looking to hear about your experience!
Hello everyone! So I recently came across a project that might FINALLY (fingers crossed) give me my first on screen experience/experience as a working actress. My passion—pretty much my entire life—has been to become an actress and it’s always been something I feel most passionate about. I dismissed these dreams after…
Reddit · 18 May 2019
How long should my reel be?
I got 3 projects back recently. I'm gonna splice everything into a reel. How long should it be? I don't want to make it too long or drag it out. I was thinking maybe 1 scene from each project? And should I do straight cuts or a fade between each different scene? I'm good with video editing but I'm not sure what agencie…
Reddit · 18 May 2019
Male actors that never changed their long hairstyle?
Who are some male actors that never cut their hair short?
Reddit · 18 May 2019
Looking for Chicago area commercial casting director w/comedic focus
Greetings! I'm looking for a Chicago-based commercial casting director who has experience sourcing local non-union comedic actors / comedians. We have options in LA and NY, but really want to make sure we don't miss someone great in the Chicago area! Thanks for your help.
Reddit · 18 May 2019
hello i am interested in voice acting
if you are looking for a voice actor for a video that requires a young male i am here to help. I am interested in voice acting and i also want experience with it to
Reddit · 17 May 2019
Any interesting things you've been asked to do at auditions?
Just watched Jack Gleeson's audition for Game of Thrones (the actor who played Joffrey), and he was asked to say the line "My god, it's sunny outside!" as himself and then as a villain, and I thought that was a really cool direction!! (He did an amazing job btw, you guys should check it out on youtube) Have you guys ev…
Reddit · 17 May 2019
Does This Actually Work? (SVU - NY)
I feel like this question may be a shot in the dark, but for all the New York Redditers on here... Have you had any success with dropping off your headshot at the Law & Order SVU offices? Johnathan Strauss (Casting Director) has a box outside of his office for actors to drop off their headshots to be considered for upc…
Reddit · 17 May 2019
Questionable school play?
I have no idea if this adheres to guidelines but I just thought I'd share because I've been pondering this for a while now. ​ I was just thinking about something I did in a school play before I graduated, and some alarm bell started ringing in my head because it was... not okay? ​ I was in my senior year,…
Reddit · 17 May 2019
Any LA based Asian actors/creators interested in meetup?
Hey alllllll! ​ Are there any fellow Asian (South Asian too!) actors & creators out there looking to meet up for coffee? Been wanting to sit down with other Asians in the industry currently in the trenches of Los Angeles to network/talk shop/complain/inspire one another/etc etc with this shift in the industry -…