19,723 posts from Reddit, Stage 32, the Backstage community and Delphi, newest first. Every title links out to the original thread.
Reddit · 2 Feb 2018
Hey reddit! I’m a senior graduating high school in a couple months. My grades and test scores are terrible so college would be hard to get into. Even if I did get good grades for college, I still wouldn’t go because I do not see myself doing anything else other than acting, it is my passion and nothing else would make…
Reddit · 2 Feb 2018
I first saw "City Of Ember" when I was 11, and I loved that movie so much, as a kids movie and only as such, however, last July (2017) I was looking through old movies my family had, and rewatched it. Halfway through the movie, something connected, and I realised this was the Brooklyn girl. Fast forward a few months, a…
Reddit · 2 Feb 2018
Atlanta is in a right to work state. Do the producers still have to pay a fine to Taft-Hartley you for SAG-AFTRA if you book a co-star or a small part in a movie there? Is that a problem for new, non-union actors like it is in L.A.? I have been reading Jenna Fischer's book and she says that she only knew of one person…
Reddit · 2 Feb 2018
Hello fellow actors, I was wondering what you thought of my headshot? I usually get cast as the cop, detective, or tough guy. My coach said I need a shot of me smiling to do commercial acting which I might agree with. Thanks! https://i.imgur.com/8O0IOGY.jpg
Reddit · 2 Feb 2018
Hi All! I'm new to acting and have recently gotten a couple of auditions. However, I've had to decline some due to audition or shooting day conflicts with my day job. At this point, I'm gonna take the plunge and commit to acting. But of course, I have to pay rent. I know that actors are notorious for being waitresses a…
Delphi · 2 Feb 2018
My daughter does local theater and we don't have an agent or manager so I'm on my own for figuring out things like her resume. I've always just done it as a word doc but I'm realizing that there's probably a way to make it look a bit more professional. Any tips? Thank in advance!
Delphi · 1 Feb 2018
Just was wondering what everyone though of this site. Is it worth getting? What has it helped you with? Is it more for tracking things in development, contacting casting directors or other things?
Reddit · 1 Feb 2018
What other sites do you visit for all things acting. (I.e: learning, job postings, community advice etc) Backpage Actors access Are the only two I know so far. Any others?
Reddit · 31 Jan 2018
Long story short I wanted to give acting a shot. Never been theater when I was in high school or college, but the feeling of wanting to give it a try has grown on me. Call it mid-life crisis lol. In any case I am looking for recommendations for acting schools that will teach a n00b to act in film/tv. Whenever I google…
Reddit · 31 Jan 2018
Senior year sucks dick. The people in my life go on and on about how being an actor won't get me anywhere and that I'd be better off chasing something more practical etc. But being an actor is all that's on my mind. This post is going to seem incredibly stupid and naive to you older folks, but I'm having an internal de…
Reddit · 31 Jan 2018
We're hosting an open call for male and female actors for a short social media promotional video. If selected, this is a paid gig ($50/hr) and will probably take 3 hours to film. Filming will take place next week in Anaheim Hills, Ca. The dialogue is minimal (2-3 lines per actor), so nothing to be intimidated by if you…
Stage 32 · 30 Jan 2018
CASTING CALL FOR MALE ACTORS BASED IN THE SOUTH WEST AREA OF THE U.K. THAT IS THE BRISTOL REGION. THIS PRODUCTION IS SOURCING MALE ACTORS TO PORTRAY AMERICAN POLICE FORCE TEXAS RANGERS. THE PROJECT REQUIRES TOUGH MEAN LOOKING DUDES. REPLY WITH RECENT HEADSHOT. PLEASE ONLY REPLY IF YOU ARE BASED IN THE U.K. SOUTH WEST R…
Delphi · 30 Jan 2018
I need about :20 seconds of footage from 6 shows that have already aired on TV Land and the Disney Channel. Aircheck charges about $45 for each. Anyone know of a cheaper method?
Reddit · 30 Jan 2018
Hello All! I just moved to LA about a month ago and I need some advice on what I should be looking at next. I don't have a manager or agent, but I have a reel, headshots, a website, and about 9 student shorts on my resume. Should I be looking to get a manager at the moment? I'm applying to parts everyday on actor's acc…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2018
So this is just a forward thinking , fingers crossed, type question. My son has submitted a self tape for a minor speaking role which lead to a call back in person audition. That is scheduled next week so nothing has been offered but I do have some questions? Since this is a mutli-day and possibly few week shoot, How d…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2018
Hey actors! Thought I would drop this here - we're a group of thespians who worked in tech for a long time and decided to make something a bit more fun for us to show off voiceover talent. Hope you like it! Oh - and here it is! www.usetold.com. It is only for iPhone right now but we have plans to make it available on A…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2018
He said: Don’t make it your life but do some thing creative writing etc on the side.
Reddit · 30 Jan 2018
How do you make the jump from student films to tv? I have a reel and would like to stop going out for student films. In my experience student films are generally a waste of my time and the ones that aren't are at the competitive level of anything else (NYU, Columbia, etc). So with a reel and no agent how do I get my fi…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2018
And how do you work through those days? How do you get out of that emotional block?
Reddit · 30 Jan 2018
Hello everyone, I'm new here. I've wanted to try acting for YEARS I'm in my early/mid twenties. I live in NYC. I went to a studio today to audit a class and I got soooo intimidated/nervous I just left. I honestly am embarrassed and feel so lame. Everyone seemed so confident and not to mention it was the west village so…
Stage 32 · 29 Jan 2018
I think one of my biggest acting dreams would be to star in a Disney Princess movie. I’ve always been told I have the voice for it and Disney is one of my all time favorite things!
Stage 32 · 29 Jan 2018
Hi, happy to be here on Stage 32. As a young woman of color, I am looking for roles that accurately represent me. I love films that have strong female characters and break away from stereotypes. Does anyone here have suggestions on what films/filmmakers I should watch? I am looking to discover such work and see which f…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2018
My boyfriend of 6 years firmly believes that you can be a successful actor without doing any kissing scenes. I told him that not only would it limit the amount of roles I would get, but it would also cause my agents to possibly drop me. So, who’s right? Edited: corrected grammar and added more info UPDATE: broke up wit…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2018
I was lucky enough to book a national commercial that is now airing and when I track it on spot.tv, I see it's up to 400+ National airings. However, this includes national cable buys and, in fact, all the "last aired on" citations have been on cable. Naturally, I'm interested in seeing where the Class A buys are - I su…
Stage 32 · 28 Jan 2018
So I've been neck deep in a writing project with my fiancé for a while now, but it's starting to wrap up and we are moving into the getting it sold phase, which means I'm ready to start auditioning. Problem 1 is my "get by job" has a fairly demanding schedule which limits me a bit to online audition submissions. Proble…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2018
Mine is never pursuing acting from the time i felt i should. Here now pursuing at 25 yr old let's see how the journey goes. Hopefully we all look back on our acting career and life and able to reflect and teach others. Reach one teach one.
Reddit · 28 Jan 2018
Hey, I usually post on the screenwriting sub-Reddit as a person with a literary background. I was wondering though what does an actor for film look for in a script besides how many lines, or how much money one gets paid? I tend to strive for in my own writing to be an ensemble writer. I’ll be reading.
Reddit · 27 Jan 2018
In case you didn't know who Jenna Fischer is, she plays Pam on The Office. And her book came out fairly recently... it's honestly so extremely helpful without being unrealistic and it really takes you through her journey as a struggling actor to being a successful working actor. Just thought I would recommend because i…
Reddit · 27 Jan 2018
Anyone who has studied acting, which exercises did you find most helpful for developing you skills and bonding with other actors? I want to get a small troupe together and start making short films, I'd like to have a few of these on hand.
Reddit · 27 Jan 2018
Do they let you read the script before audition? Addition: Thanks for the comments
Reddit · 27 Jan 2018
All my head shots look terrible, I realize I need to start wearing make up because I am not young anymore, I'm older so I look unattractive now so I might look pretty with make up. I may not have needed it before but I am not 24 anymore or 17. After doing research for names of products women use, I have: Hairspray obvi…
Reddit · 27 Jan 2018
I watched one of Wendy's Alane Wright's videos and she said how back in the days anyone could just become an actor. All you had to do was go to a talent agency and you would sign a contract and they out you to business and train you, now they don't do that anymore. That probably explains why she still gets people dropp…
Delphi · 27 Jan 2018
I know that awards shouldn't be listed on a resume, but can winning an award at a film festival be leveraged in any other way? Thanks in advance.
Delphi · 27 Jan 2018
I recently read that Craigslist is a good source of finding background work in NYC. However, I also heard that it holds a lot of scams. What is a safe way to find such opportunities without taking such risks?
Stage 32 · 26 Jan 2018
Hello Everyone. Im new here but i am looking for interviews from actors for my research project. Acting experience in action movies or tv would be best but i am open to any actors. I am happy to do an interview via email, skype or if you're in England than could do a face to face interview. Thank you.
Reddit · 26 Jan 2018
Sure there are certain types better suited to people who look a certain way, but your type is dependent on how you act and who you are as a person. Somebody might look like a leading man, but be a total zany character actor. Ask the people who KNOW YOU about their opinions on your type. A phrase commonly used is "who's…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2018
Hey, I'm a actor in LA , I moved here in September and have had a hard time networking with other people in the business, I would love to, I a bit of introvert. Any advise ? and anyone who also wants to network?
Reddit · 26 Jan 2018
I am an aspiring actor. I know, I cringed a bit writing it, but I didn't know how to start this off. I finally drove cross country about a year ago to set up shop in CA. I'm fortunate to have a roof over my head and a job right now. The only thing is that I'm about 5 hours north of LA, and my job has nothing to do with…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2018
Hiya actors! Long time lurker and grateful for it. The info here has helped me more than I can say. I'm finally posting because recently I’ve been thinking of developing a new online course for actors that teaches some web and website basics and I’m wondering if you think it's a worthwhile idea. I've made a 5 question…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2018
A little bit of backstory, I'm a working actor ( haven't been working a lot lately but still) I've been acting since I was 12 years old, currently 31, and I'm looking to go to theatre school to get better. I love acting, I've studied all kinds of techniques, meisner, Strasberg, with a plethora of different teachers. I…
Backstage · 25 Jan 2018
Hi there! I'm taking advantage of the online learning platform and have signed up for various classes offered through masterclass.com. So far, I'm in the middle of the masterclass offered by both Samuel L. Jackson and Helen Mirren. My question is: Is there any reason why these classes can't or...
Backstage · 25 Jan 2018
Hi, I've never acted before in my life and will be acting in a movie 6 months from now. I would love any tips or any recommendations for get books to read. Thanks.
Reddit · 25 Jan 2018
Hello, I am an ATL-based actor and I signed with my first agency (not one of the top 4 here, but solid, SAG-franchised, and with a good reputation) a couple weeks before the holiday season. I am a bit more anxious than the average person I admit, but I'm a wee bit worried that I haven't gotten a single self tape auditi…
Reddit · 25 Jan 2018
She says lot of things and my acting teacher who is also an actor says the opposite of what she says. My teacher acts like you come to his class and you can go get head shots if you want, go out and do auditions, go to Cast Iron Studios when they do open auditions and every November they go open calls for monologues an…
Reddit · 25 Jan 2018
There’s been an uptick here in posts talking about “unknown” actors getting their “big break” in something that turns into a phenomenon. I’m looking at you, Stranger Things. This is almost always a myth, created either by PR machines or by lazy people who have a passing interest in becoming actors. It really only takes…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2018
Hello, my name is Taylor Rhoades and I, like many people, want to pursue acting. I always wanted to be involved in film for my whole life. I began writing and led to wanting to direct but a year ago I realized I love acting. I have acted in seven different short films and I grow each and every time, getting better and…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2018
Hello! as a complete beginner in this world I would like to gain some insight. My question is deliberately very diversified. The answers to my question could be how to handle and invest a very big sum of money, some real-life tips ( don't you ever, ever start an affair with an actress, only because she must be at the s…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2018
Would it be a terrible thing to shoot some two person scenes from old tv shows for a beginning reel that can be edited to feature each actor? I have access to people and equipment from my filmmaking class to make one. I just don't have any great script ideas and the student films I have done have mostly been voiced ove…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2018
I'm a actor/motion capture performer with a few small credits. I'm interested in moving to a larger market, but I'm not ready for LA. Does anyone know anything about motion capture opportunities in Austin/Dallas? I know there are a lot of game studios, but are there many auditions? Is there an agency that works more wi…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2018
Hey fellow actors! I am in the tedious process of trying to hone in on my brand, or how I'll sell myself to the industry. I've made a list of adjectives in a google document and I'm hoping you all can help me out by scrolling through a selecting 5-15 (or more!) words that you think represent me based on my headshots! I…
