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Reddit · 2 Aug 2018
Hi...some more acting advice from me, acting coach Winnie Hiller. Yesterday I posted about how to hone in on your objective in a scene and how to figure out what it is really about. This morning I watched a young actress’s video of a monologue she posted on this subreddit. She did a lovely job, but it was missing exact…
Reddit · 2 Aug 2018
I've got a lack of real footage from short/student films that and I'm now in the typical actors dilemma of deciding whether it's time to pay a service to shoot some demo reel scenes for me. Does this actually help get auditions/agent attention? Will CDs see right through it? Are there any other (better) alternatives be…
Reddit · 2 Aug 2018
My 5 year old daughter was cast in a traveling production of a Broadway play. She will be paid well for her work and has been told she has the option to apply for the local actors union. At her age are there benefits for drawbacks to being in a union? Should we hire her an agent? She has been in a performing art presch…
Reddit · 2 Aug 2018
For example, can a SAG-AFTRA actor work on other union films, or does it have to be completely under SAG? Also, what union is in charge of movies such as disney? This really confuses me. Keep in mind I am very new to all of this show business stuff which further leads to my confusion. Any answers would help. Thank you…
Reddit · 2 Aug 2018
A few months ago, I sent my stuff to a few agencies, and my number one said that they're not taking any people on right now. I already submitted to them once before that like a year ago, and they said they already had someone in my look and age range. If I submit a third time, will it look desperate? Needy? Will they j…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2018
Been wanting to be an actor my whole life, didn’t actually put my dreams into action til I was about 10. I’m now 17, and a senior in high school. I’ve been in multiple school plays, church plays, one student film for school, and a few skits for the broadcast club at school. I’ve been to one casting call, my first real…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2018
I was asked to teach a class through a local theater in my community and they asked for me to provide a bio. Specifically, they asked that I mention how I worked on a major feature film even though I only worked as extra and the film itself will not be released until next year (the production company is still using the…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2018
I'm reading Dee Canon's "In-Depth Acting", and in one of the chapters she keeps stating blatantly her opinion that rote memorization is bad for the actor, and does not allow for changing inflections if and when the director calls for so. She says, that once you have chosen an active/transitive verb for your beat, you s…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2018
I’m a long time lurker here but in the last few days I’ve seen a few people talking about how you either ‘have the gift’ or don’t. I always thought it sounded kinda pretentious, no one comes out of the womb reciting Shakespearian monologues. and most actors will improve with practice. But I’ve been seeing this more and…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2018
Long story short: I'm currently in the casting process for a short film which I intend to shoot soon. While browsing casting sites, I found a girl that really fit the image I had in mind for one of the characters. She had long blonde hair. I contacted her, gave her details about the whole thing, told her the pay, and s…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2018
Hey everyone, I'm a filmmaking student looking to gain a little bit of insight from the newcomer actors in this thread to help me with a little assignment I've need to finish. Essentially, I have to write a short essay on the roadblocks facing the beginner screen actor in 2018. I would love if you took a few minutes to…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2018
I just came back from out of state working on this feature, and holy butts guys. This guy was such a douche, and what made it worse was the fact it was a Romance drama requiring my character to fall in love with his. I could hardly be in the same room with him! He was constantly belittling me, and condescending to me.…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2018
I just landed my first ever principal role in a TV show, but I'm not quite sure what the differences in experience will be. I've done some one line actor roles, but this will be my first full scene. Are there any differences?
Reddit · 1 Aug 2018
30, chill, been doing this for a few years. couple agents, sag. would love to meet up with some actors on my level, or a rung above. network, learn more about the scene in LA, shoot some scenes together, etc. i write little shorts and have shot a few, trying to take it to the next level with better equipment. hit me up…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2018
For those seasoned cats out there - how do you deal with the fakeness? I’ve met some really shallow folks as I’ve pursued this Ex. One girl completely ignores me in class when she sees me in a commercial she’s like omgggg!!!!! I saw you!!!! And her eyes get all glazed and she’s like who’s your agent?!!!!!!! Ex. Guy I k…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2018
Hey everyone ! Im sure this question is asked a lot but I just moved to Los Angeles ( the valley if it matters) and I want to be an actor. I have little to no experience i took a few classes in college but had strict parents and couldn't do anything I wanted which ended up to me dropping out of college and leaving home…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2018
How do you balance it? Did acting finally take off and you didn’t have to keep the day job? Luckily I’ve worked to a level where I have some flex...most of my friends are servers / bartenders ...
Reddit · 31 Jul 2018
As an acting coach, I teach that thinking the thoughts of your character is one of the most important aspects of a believable performance. You may not realize people can see what you are thinking, but they can. And the camera can see even more. By simply changing your thoughts you can become a completely different pers…
Reddit · 31 Jul 2018
I'm a 24 years old guy from Eastern Europe currently living in UK. I have always dreamt about acting, I attended drama school in my teens, I was good at it, yada yada. Long story short, I didn't pursue my passion, I have a bachelor's degree in Management, I have an extremely shitty job that I hate, and I'm actually con…
Reddit · 31 Jul 2018
Guys and girls, Fellow Thespian's! So, a friend and I came up with a great idea(Actually, I'll take all the credit for this one it was my idea
Reddit · 31 Jul 2018
Hi...Winnie Hiller again. This kind of goes with my post from last night. I wrote it as a comment on a post this morning from someone who had a rough day and wanted to give other actors some much needed support. I hope the following will do the same: KEEP THE FAITH I had a dear friend who did Yiddish Theater in his you…
Reddit · 31 Jul 2018
Guys and girls, Fellow Thespian's! So, a friend and I came up with a great idea(Actually, I'll take all the credit for this one it was my idea
Reddit · 31 Jul 2018
Hey, guys! So I'm currently on my summer break from theatre school and have feeling a little bit uninspired... I've been wanting to "work on my craft" but I just don't know how. So my question is, how do you work on your craft on a hiatus like this? My school doesn't really tackle improv too much and I do feel that it…
Reddit · 31 Jul 2018
Hey everyone. I applied for about 20 roles on backstage two nights ago and now I have about 4 auditions coming up. I know I wont get all of them and maybe none but it's important to put myself out there and get some experience in somehow! I know almost nothing about how to audition. I have been searching the net but wo…
Reddit · 31 Jul 2018
I've been pondering the thought of starting up a coaching business for actors (strictly film actors) since it's something that I've done through the majority of my teens and early 20s. But I'm getting a case of imposter syndrome because I'm afraid no one will take me seriously because of my lack of big credits (I was i…
Reddit · 30 Jul 2018
I know this sounds childish, but I'm in a *non equity* show with no written contracts that opened a few weeks ago. Today, the director came to the dressing room before the show and demanded we put our cell phones in a bin that she would hold until the end of the performance. We expressed that we were uncomfortable with…
Reddit · 30 Jul 2018
So in a couple days a local film festival is having auditions for their “table-read series”, in which the actors cast will do table reads of new screenplays before and during the actual film festival. Although this would not be a paid gig, it would provide me with the opportunity to read in front of local and non-local…
Reddit · 30 Jul 2018
Hey everyone, I'm about to move to Berlin, and I plan on shooting a couple of short films there. The production part is more low budgety, but everyone involved will get paid. The first one is called "Bottom Of The Ocean", and this is the WIP logline: After finding out she is seriously ill, a young wife seeks reassuranc…
Reddit · 30 Jul 2018
Hi, I'm a screenwriter and I was wondering the perspectives of actors while reading scripts. I want to see what works with you guys and if certain wording can help getting into character better :)
Reddit · 30 Jul 2018
I'm looking for a male actor (20-28 years old) living in Montreal, it's a short film about two exes who find themselves after not having seen each other for over a year. If you're interested, hit me up! I can send you my directorial work.
Reddit · 30 Jul 2018
Super new here! I have a few questions about an agent I just met yesterday. We got along great, he was open and told me directly that he was new and recently opened his agency. I was actually referred to him from another agent whose experienced. Long-story short, this new agent is actually training under the experience…
Reddit · 30 Jul 2018
Hey everyone, I just wanted to let you know of a survey that I am developing with my high school’s Intel Research Program. Currently, I am studying the correlation between theatrical participation and empathy levels through the use of three surveys. To collect data, I need a large sample of actors and non-actors. It wo…
Reddit · 30 Jul 2018
I hope this doesn’t sound too pessimistic, but I’ve been wrestling with these conflicting thoughts of “I want to be a great actor!” and “Realistically, I’ll probably never get anywhere.” I love acting, but how do I deal with the reality that it’ll most likely amount to nothing?
Reddit · 30 Jul 2018
This post is out of pure curiosity, as I currently have no idea what I want to do with my life and the idea of acting just crossed my mind. I live in very close proximity to NYC if I ever decide to try it, which I'd assume is convenient in some capacity. Anyway, I'm 6'7", average/slender build. No worries at all about…
Reddit · 30 Jul 2018
Next summer, I am planning to stay in London for a month. Are there any acting classes there that I can take? I know there is a summer program at Guildhall and that the RADA offers intensives and adult classes, but is there anywhere else I should pop in and take a look at or just other places in the area I should come…
Reddit · 30 Jul 2018
I managed to convince my sister that 1) people have lived in Antarctica for thousands of years, and that 2) the natives are immune to the harsh weather conditions, so they can wear shorts and a t-shirt in minus 40 degrees Celsius :D I somehow managed to keep a straight face throughout this conversation, and now she gen…
Reddit · 30 Jul 2018
Hey, I’ve been a lurker on here for a while and just wanted to send a virtual hug to anyone who needs it because this industry is...well, fill in the blank. I’ve been having an extra tough day (well, couple of years in all honesty) and just thought others might be also. Even though I type this with tears, I know this t…
Backstage · 29 Jul 2018
Does anyone have any idea at all which is better between Baron Brown, Ruskin, Aldersen or Dvorak? They all seem to have pretty good reviews. Has anyone been?
Reddit · 29 Jul 2018
What is your thought on Lee Strasberg school? It's really famous and I've heard good things. John Ruskin school. I've heard that some experienced actors go here but it's more like an actors therapy group while not learning too much about Meisner There's the Actors Bootcamp which is a very common generic name, but I hea…
Reddit · 29 Jul 2018
I am working on a student film. The genre is action/thriller. I am playing an antagonist! We are about to shoot the climax sequence, where I would be bashed by the protagonist. The director wants to shoot a fight scene between the two of us. The shoot is day after tomorrow. And I am very nervous about it. I need some s…
Reddit · 28 Jul 2018
Hey friends hope you’re all doing great! I have a question. I’m 2 years into drama school and I also self produce comedy sketches and other videos on platforms like YouTube and Instagram. I have built up a social following and am scared that this may hinder my chances at certain roles. I have spoken to my teachers who…
Reddit · 28 Jul 2018
When applying for a role whether it's acting or modeling, the minimum you need is a headshot. If you apply for a role, especially from a casting notice, with a selfie, or a candid shot and think this is okay. You are mistaken. These are the first ones I throw into the garbage. If you say nothing and just send a link. N…
Reddit · 28 Jul 2018
I am fairly new to Reddit (24 days today). I’m a personal acting coach Mon. -Fri. on set of a network crime drama. On the weekends I try to make time for some up-and-coming young actors. But I was looking for a way to keep busy on set between camera set ups and other people’s coverage. We are often there 12-16 hours a…
Reddit · 28 Jul 2018
disclaimer, i am new to reddit and to how it works. ;) hi! im going to call myself ender. the thing is, i want to be an actress. full time, hollywood even. i know its tough, i know its hard as heck, i know its almost impossible. but still. i enjoy and love acting, always did, always will. i acted in school plays and so…
Reddit · 28 Jul 2018
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. So ask away!
Reddit · 28 Jul 2018
Hey doods. Currently out in LA strugglin. I am taking acting classes and looking forward to doing some Shakespeare in the next month or so. I have made a fee connections, but am seriously struggling. I have to work so much just to make ends meet, and I have to drive what seems like forever to get to auditions (if i eve…
Backstage · 27 Jul 2018
Hi everybody!! Im a begginer in the beautiful world of acting,and i would like to know what do you think about my performance on this monologue written by joseph arnone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Sv1QjRV9wg&t=7s i would aprecciate opinions,tips and advices!! (Im spanish,so i would appreciate also tips about my e…
Reddit · 27 Jul 2018
My only experience is being a main character (4 total) in a play at uni and, for whatever reason, perhaps acute awareness of my incompetence, i found it boring. Never felt like i was IN the role; just felt like a performing monkey. (Only time i "connected" was during a short reading, using an image my prof suggested) M…
Reddit · 27 Jul 2018
I live in Los Angeles. My manager has usually been pretty flexible with my auditions, but no one was able to take my shift and my manager needs help during this particular shift. If it was a lower budget project I wouldn’t have a problem asking for a time change, but this is an audition for a really big TV show. I have…
Reddit · 27 Jul 2018
i've rationalized my entire existence as "put on this planet to be an actor". now that i've been doing this for a few years and see how truly awful it is, that it is a LOTTERY FOR RICH PEOPLE that really has nothing to do with talent, i just want to be done. almost every single actor i've ever met has been a cut-throat…
