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Reddit · 22 Jun 2022
How do you all stay motivated to keep going knowing how hard this industry is? There is always someone younger, better looking, a better actor, a better singer, etc. It just seems so hard to stand out and succeed when there are so many talented/beautiful people out there. How do you keep going? I know a couple of peopl…
Reddit · 22 Jun 2022
Hi all, Weird question but in behind the scenes footage for movies or shows when 1 actor screws up and the scene is already over ( such as laughing or messed up a line) why do all the other actors in the background stay serious and in character as if the scene is still usable. If you have any ideas please do let me kno…
Reddit · 22 Jun 2022
I have no interest in ever finishing college. It's COLOSSAL waste of time to me. I yearn to be an actor but my security job doesn't permit me the freedom to do anything else. How can I find a job that gives me the latitude to pursue acting?
Reddit · 22 Jun 2022
Actor in LA here, also with a dad with a master's in finance who's into all of the shit we creatives just hate; the stock market, crypto and... the economy. \*shiver\* The rate of inflation as you've seen is no joke, there are hiring freezes at companies, and now with the war in Europe, a recession is inevitable. There…
Reddit · 22 Jun 2022
I’m not an actor, just curious about how the actor switches from being themself in like make up and off set, and then when they walk on set they become their character. How do they switch mindsets from being themself to being the character with actual motivations? Idk if this is a weird question but I’ve been thinking…
Reddit · 22 Jun 2022
I'm embarking on a dressing room renovation at the theater I manage. I would be interested to hear from actors about what makes a dressing room most useful and comfortable for you? What have you seen in dressing rooms that you've loved? What's been annoying, or difficult? What's essential? What's a nice-to-have? (To cl…
Reddit · 21 Jun 2022
This weekend I'm in two evenings of short plays: performing in one, directing another. I got drafted late to perform and, not being a super experienced actor (I've done sketch and improv and music recitals but not much actual acting), I'm getting a little nervous about it because a lot of people I know are coming, incl…
Reddit · 21 Jun 2022
I'm moving to LA with my girlfriend from WI in the second half of 2023. We've both got degrees (25 y/o), she's got good experience under her belt with work. I'm not going into this with hopes of being the next big actor, just planning on acting and whatever happens happens. Those of you who live or have lived in LA for…
Reddit · 21 Jun 2022
I just looked up how many hours a child actor can work on set, and it told me this. " The child actor's working hours **must not exceed 8 hours each day**. There is no maximum limit on the number of hours a minor may work in one week, but his or her working time cannot exceed 40 hours every week. The number of weeks th…
Reddit · 21 Jun 2022
Is being compared to the original actors/singers a real thing when it comes to choosing monologues, scenes, and songs for agent auditions? There's an agent who represents actors on most of the shows I like (some big, some small) including my favorite actor of all time who is one of the two biggest actors this agent rep…
Reddit · 21 Jun 2022
Please let me know what you think of the voice, technical improvements, anything. I'm very new to voicework, and I have no formal training. Any advice is welcome. [https://youtu.be/WZhrQZEoPw0](https://youtu.be/WZhrQZEoPw0) I should add, as a caveat, this is no sort of political statement. This is just how I practice.
Reddit · 21 Jun 2022
In the movie, *A League of Their Own*Tom Hanks said, "If it weren't difficult, everyone would do it." This was referring to his dream of becoming a professional player of baseball, but the same applies to acting. Although it may seem complicated, there are proven paths that every aspiring actor can follow to realize th…
Reddit · 20 Jun 2022
I really want to be a sitcom actor and I came across him on a Google search. Would you recommend his classes?
Reddit · 20 Jun 2022
Hello Toronto actors. Common advice I hear is to join FB groups that post auditions. I’m part of some obvious ones (Manns Casting, Jigsaw, etc, even though my agent submits me to most of the eligible ones they post on these) but whenever I join a generic sounding one “Toronto acting auditions” it’s all spam posts or pe…
Reddit · 20 Jun 2022
Hi, I'm an aspiring VO artist that is also an aspiring super awesome nerdy DnD player. I have a small group that I play with of 3 newb players & one DM that's been playing since the 70s. Dude also loves doing voices but isn't a VO artist. Neither is anyone else except me, yet. We are looking for new players for our lit…
Reddit · 20 Jun 2022
This is a difficult business. Unprecedented amount of people coming into the "acting business" expecting to find the quick, easy road to the top. Not going to happen, unless maybe you are related to somebody very connected. Otherwise, this a tough, long road with ZERO shortcuts, especially now with so many new people t…
Reddit · 20 Jun 2022
I'm a disabled veteran in Idaho who was doing handyman work, but cant anymore due to my disabilities. I have a box trailer I'm hoping to make some passive income on, and wondered if a roving recording studio for rent would be a marketable idea? With all the hype in VO, and so many wanting to dip their toes in the prove…
Reddit · 20 Jun 2022
Hey Everyone, *I wanted some advice as a newbie in voice acting. I'd like to share the details of what happened at my first gig and get your feedback. Thank you for your time! I apologize for the wall of text but I figured it's best to give the most information possible to get good feedback on what I could do better ne…
Reddit · 20 Jun 2022
Hi everyone, I am curious to hear your thoughts on an idea I had for a service that helps actors just starting out get more on camera experience. It would be a micro-budget production company you would hire to help you develop a scene or short film to showcase your acting, it would offer script review, on camera direct…
Reddit · 20 Jun 2022
Or do you at all? Especially asking those working or pursuing on a principal actor career. Thanks!
Reddit · 19 Jun 2022
i’m a mixed actor and i’ve seen tons of casting calls but none that specifically ask for mixed actors they are always asking for either white OR black, so i was wondering what race i would put down and if i would still be allowed to audition for a role that asks for white or black actors and if so, what race would i pu…
Reddit · 19 Jun 2022
Im working full time at a warehouse and just started my voice acting career. I'm curious to know what other jobs people here or in voice acting in general have on the side to support them until you finally make enough full time?
Reddit · 19 Jun 2022
We are looking for some female voice actors for a number of open roles for our podcast radio drama series. Any accent abilities would be a definite plus, as we have a need for Japanese, Dutch, German, and French-accented English parts as well as regional American accents. These are supporting roles, we can pay $3/line.…
Reddit · 19 Jun 2022
I'm a 26M aspiring to become a performing artist. I'm interested in singing, DJ, songwriting, violin, dancing and acting. I don't got much experience in any of those skills, except for some dancing (hip hop) and violin (noob). How do you guys suggest I get started at my age? I'm located in a very remote area.
Reddit · 19 Jun 2022
Hey everyone, Ive had several questions and responses to my previous post on the topic of landing agents or managers through IMDBPro. I wanted to share my experience and strategies on what I found most effective / What often works and what doesn't. By using these methods I have successfully landed a top 25 agent as wel…
Reddit · 19 Jun 2022
Hi all, I am 16 years old and after a recent find I have developed a love and will to pursue my acting career however I have identified a few bumps in my road. Firstly, I would love to start taking acting classes however, growing up I wasn’t your stereotypical actor I was a soccer player for 12 years and after being at…
Reddit · 19 Jun 2022
Hello. As the heading suggests, I was surfing the web for Voice Acting stuff and came across Casting Call Club. Considering that I'm still a rookie and am working on taking classes, I'm wondering what this site is about. From the looks of things, it seems to be a place where voice actors find work, and there's even a c…
Reddit · 19 Jun 2022
I'm signed up for my first acting class in like forever and it starts tomorrow. I'm SUPER excited (it's an intro to TV/Film acting class and I'm desperately looking to get out of the world of musical theatre) but I am nervous. I came from a college program where I had a really bad experience. Most of my acting classes…
Reddit · 18 Jun 2022
I'm 14 and want to be a Shakespearean actor when I grow up. Right now I'm in a youth company where we do 3 Shakespeare plays a year. I'm debating whether or not I should start doing community theater/professional productions instead - it would be good experience/look good on my resume. However, it wouldn't necessarily…
Reddit · 18 Jun 2022
Okay, so I'm making my first "real" short film. By real, I mean that I am looking to hire a couple of experienced actors, and not just use my friends or family. This if for my MFA application for film school, and I have come to realize the best way to get commitment is to pay actors. However, how do I do it? Where do I…
Reddit · 18 Jun 2022
Like me and my gf literally had a few short scenes togheter as a couple and look at us now. We didnt even have kissing scenes or anything like that, just a lot of sweet talk, hand holding and hugging. Meanwhile there's ppl having deep intimate make out sessions or sex on camera like it's the easiest thing to do in the…
Reddit · 18 Jun 2022
Lol I think i do quite well in front of a mirror but i iinda suck when recording. Auditions are soso. Lol Its a silly question. But in curious how you'd see yourself if you were the same. Haha
Reddit · 18 Jun 2022
Hi, I’m represented by a top 25 Agency but my resume isn’t super big. I’ve only appeared on one network show. Lately, I haven’t gotten many quality auditions, mostly smaller stuff and stuff that is kinda a reach from my description. I was just wondering if having an agent with much more established clients than I would…
Reddit · 18 Jun 2022
Over the past six months i’ve had a serious lack in confidence in myself and now every time I do any kind of acting (whether it’s acting in school or rehearsing to myself) I feel like i’m a bad actor. It’s pretty much my only thought and it’s sort of taking over my head, does anyone who’s experienced something similar…
Reddit · 18 Jun 2022
Hi everyone! This may be kind of a silly question, my apologies Does anyone here have a link regarding acting as a minor? More in the sense of legality and permits and such. Can minors use sites such as actors access? Do you need some form of worker permit? Any thing else? Thanks \^\_\^
Reddit · 18 Jun 2022
I'm 20 turning 21 in September and I'm a pretty newbie actor. I took a drama class in highschool and I was in a tiny play once when I was still in elementary. I don't think I'd be horrible at it and I'd like to get started. My question is am I too late? And how do I begin? I know I should take classes but I don't have…
Reddit · 18 Jun 2022
Is there literally any way that I could be an actor with chronic illnesses? I want a career in acting because I love it but I’m limited in a lot of areas right now because of my diagnosis. I’m going to improve as I get older but like right now its hard to do too much
Reddit · 18 Jun 2022
Hello! I'm 15 and very interested in acting but I have no experience whatsoever. From what I've read, taking classes are the first step to becoming an actress/actor. How long do you usually take classes to become good at acting? I heard you should take classes for about three to four years.
Reddit · 18 Jun 2022
I read and hear how important relaxation is for actors and their work. I've tried doing Strasberg's relaxation technique (sitting in a chair, trying to focus on breathing, trying to release tension, etc.), but I'm not sure if I'm doing it right. I've only been doing it for about a week or so. Are there any other relaxa…
Reddit · 18 Jun 2022
i was looking through some casing calls and searched through a bunch on backstage but i couldn’t find one that was asking for white & black mixed actors, they were all either white or black so if there is a casting call for someone that is specifically white or black, could i apply
Reddit · 18 Jun 2022
I've had this issue of thinking most productions wont want me because there are many actors who can do kissing scenes and might think im complicated. Is me becoming an actor with a hard no on kissing going to ruin the opportunities for me? With many shows and films, almost every character has a kissing scene and its ju…
Reddit · 17 Jun 2022
I’m researching the top LA based managers and they all seem to have atleast over a thousand people on their roster. Companies like Luber Roklin, Authentic, 3 Arts, Anonymous content, etc. Isn’t this way too much? I thought management companies were supposed to have smaller client lists/more personalized attention? I sc…
Reddit · 17 Jun 2022
This is a weird thing, I know. If someone says they like you and your work, you should just take the compliment, right? But I tend to doubt it's real. It's kind of a combination of a rough childhood and the nature of the business. I've been doing this long enough to be considered playing the long game, and in that time…
Reddit · 17 Jun 2022
I am a union eligble actor. Will joining the union help my chances with casting directors and productions and bookings.
Reddit · 17 Jun 2022
I know that being an extra doesn't in any way advance my chances of becoming an actor, but could it in any way hinder my chances? For reference, I live in England. I'd rather make money being an extra than waiting tables, and then learn how to act on the side. But I really hope the isn't some bullshit thing where the i…
Reddit · 17 Jun 2022
Got the job through Backstage, a project in Spanish, and immediately the casting director asks to move the conversation off the platform and over to email; first red flag. Company website and CEO's LinkedIn (LI) profile are kind of barebones, another red flag. Company is based in California, but the contact I'm talking…
Reddit · 17 Jun 2022
I know that being an extra doesn't further one's chance of being an actor, but it's often said here that having another job is essential.. so what if being an extra was that job? The pay seems pretty good at around £90 to £100 daily. I imagine it would provide useful experience on being on a set and the etiquette.
Reddit · 17 Jun 2022
Heres the situation, if I submitted to a role on Actor's Access, would it be a big no-no to ALSO look up the CD and email them directly? Normally I would say no, but I've seen some CD's have open casting calls on their own webiste. Wondering if they would just tell me, "You want to submit? then do it on AA." ​ T…
Reddit · 17 Jun 2022
As long as I can remember I’ve been fascinated by voices, pitch, tone, timbre, color etc…(I am also a musician) It amazes me how dramatically some VAs can manipulate their voice, especially those who work on animated programs. For example take someone like Nick Krull (one of the creators and actors of Big Mouth on Netf…
