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Reddit · 22 Oct 2021
Hello! Thanks for looking, I am a minor and am interested in acting. My dream life is to be an actress in Hollywood, big movies, red carpets etc. obviously this is a HUGE dream and if I wanted to try to get there, there’s baby steps. I’m in HS btw. My parents would support me but I don’t know how to even start. My role…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2021
Hi guys, I’ve been studying acting for 3 years (2 in person, and then taking a few online classes throughout the pandemic). I haven’t sought commercial or theatrical representation because I didn’t think I was ready in my training, but also because I have a 9-5 day job and I didn’t want to waste an agent’s time by havi…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2021
Had a random thought earlier. With so much media in production now it seems so many actors can’t all be making a sustainable living off acting alone unless they’re A list celebrities or around that mark. I’m new, very new, to even considering doing what I actually want to do to make a living whether acting, directing o…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2021
I’m a fairly new actor, and I have no clue how to find auditions. I see adds on Facebook for auditions here and there but they seem a bit sketchy. And I really dislike backstage because it seems like you can only use it to your advantage if you are experienced in the acting world to begin with. Where should I look to f…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2021
Hi! I was wondering if anyone had good recommendations for websites/studios that offer good showcases/workshops for meeting agents and managers. I know and have used One on One, Actors Connection, and A Class Act, and was wondering if anyone knew of any others (in NYC or that offer workshops on Zoom). Mainly looking to…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2021
My (11 year old) brother has always been a naturally talented actor, but the other day he was acting out a scene in front of me for fun, and I was beyond shocked at how talented he is. He was scouted by an agency a few years ago and got accepted after auditioning in front of them, but my mother declined the offer becau…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2021
Hi everybody, I recently started University in which I study mainly subjects related to show history. This led me to know about some opportunities. One of these is a small production studio who is searching for actors, even unexperienced people. To start with them they're asking to record a monologue of your choice but…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2021
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 · 21 Oct 2021
Technically, this is a hosting gig, but it is still on camera and I still have a script. I was cast on Sunday, they changed the topic three times, couldn’t find the time to call me and didn’t show up to their zoom meeting, had a hard time providing information, etc. The evening before, I just said fuck that, I’ll just…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2021
First time on Reddit so forgive me if I'm doing this wrong. Essentially, I was recently asked by a friend of mine to act in a skit she wrote. She says its a 25-30 min comedy sketch centered around a family vacation. I don't know all the plot details but I believe that' s what it is mostly about. She asked me to play th…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2021
I love the idea of having my own channel with me being a (bad) actor. I read a lot about acting but I ask you if you have any ideas of what to put there: monologues? Unfortunately I can't attend any classes so it is mostly to improve, nothing serious. Thank you.
Reddit · 21 Oct 2021
Hi, I wanted to know if anyone knows an agency for actors with a "special" look. Tattoos, Piercings, Long Hair(Guy) etc. I wrote the "Ugly Agency" in London and they were willing to take me after an auditioning but since I live to far away (Austria) and they are offer mostly UK-based jobs it didn't work out. I'm starti…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2021
Acting has been something I've enjoyed ever since introduced to it in high school. Although theater was my intro, I bought a camera and even earned a 2 year degree in video production so that I could create performances and stories that would last on screen (also I live in a state where there's basically no other filmm…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2021
I don't why people around here assume the attitude that if you work hard in the acting industry, you will be successful. Nearly everyone under 40 who is big was born into Hollywood. Is it because famous actors gain a benefit from the rags to riches story, or just complete ignorance
Reddit · 21 Oct 2021
Hello, I’m an actor located in Western Mass. my first show since the pandemic was a musical this summer. It was my first musical in 12 years, and I loved it. Absolutely loved it. I’m going through a break-up, and I’m just focusing on things I love and want to do more of, and one of those things is Musical Theatre. I th…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2021
I am a young actor who has just moved to NYC after graduating with a BA in Theatre. I have had a lot of theatre education but still feel like I have huge ways I'd like to grow/generally believe it's important to constantly be training. Also, I want to find a creatively inspiring and challenging theatre community! (Cons…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2021
Hello, I am a fourth-year Computer Science Student working with two other students at the University of Toronto who are looking to build a solution that would benefit both talent/actors and talent seekers such as casting directors and companies. We have found multiple casting websites and even groups on social media to…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2021
The prop should be fake? right? So did the prop master mess up? The director directed the actor to do the behavior. The script writer wrote the action.. Somehow the actor who has been hired to do things dictated by others. SHOULD that person be responsible?
Reddit · 21 Oct 2021
I'm an American, but I have a knack for accents, particularly AUS/NZ. I get far more paid work doing Australian voice overs than I do US. Since there are excellent Australian actors - and I'm not so full of my own bs to think I'm THAT good - is it just luck, timing, or am I up against a smaller talent pool?
Reddit · 20 Oct 2021
A lot people say if you want to become an actor to be rich & famous then you shouldn’t become an actor but realistically speaking is there actually anything wrong with having that mindset?
Reddit · 20 Oct 2021
Outside of assumed costs (e.g., training, subscriptions, dues, etc), I'm finding that with my net is getting smaller and smaller as I'm gaining traction. Grateful to have this problem, certainly, but I'm looking for advice from those that have been in the game for a while. No PR or Legal yet, but after commissions, coa…
Reddit · 20 Oct 2021
Hey all, finally plucked up the courage to search for this forum and looked through the basic FAQS and links before posting this. I think Im just looking for some general insight and advice from other actors about my current situation, Id appreciate any thoughts on how I should move forward or encouragement. Ive been a…
Reddit · 20 Oct 2021
I’ve gone back to waiting tables “post”-pandemic and I just don’t think I can do it anymore. The money’s decent, but the amount of physical/mental exhaustion, being treated like shit, etc., the usual. My current gig, I get to pick my schedule every week, which is tough to find. I also had a nanny gig (exhausting in dif…
Reddit · 20 Oct 2021
Then you need to try out a new hobby this industry is full of it and it's not always nice, all to much I see actors post something there proud of in a Safe environment and then when it gets criticized they go into defense mode and don't better themselves through the criticism
Reddit · 20 Oct 2021
(For The Serious Young Actor) "Tommy Boy" (Teen Monologue, Male)\*Humorous\* Tommy is in high school. He's a nice looking teen, who loves to be around his friends. He is outgoing, except when it comes to standing in front of everyone in class to do a presentation. Tommy's talking to his friend Ivan after school while w…
Reddit · 20 Oct 2021
I used to dedicate my life to acting. All my time and money was dedicated to it. I thought that I could only be a professional actor if that was my only job. And it turns out that I am much more successful as an actor now that I am focusing on something else. Here’s why: 1. It gives you life experience. It would be har…
Reddit · 20 Oct 2021
I have been taking acting pretty seriously for the past few years and although I am still a teenager, despite taking classes, getting headshots etc I cannot seem to get any representation. I’ve reached out to around 20 managers in LA and many agents in Chicago (where I am located) and not one has gotten back to me. If…
Reddit · 20 Oct 2021
Don’t want to waste funds on adding if not. Also, give editing suggestions since it’s tricky trying to fit it all in but still keep it cohesive and watchable lol YouTube link: https://youtu.be/mgAsnrD4PXs Thanks! :)
Reddit · 20 Oct 2021
So I'm an animator and video game designer and for a while, I've been either making my own short films or small games but I've been suggested by my friend to voice some of my characters and when I did it, I received pretty good reception. I know some high profile voice actors started as an animator such as Seth Macfarl…
Reddit · 19 Oct 2021
I'm an actor that suffers from depression and anxiety. I have tremors on top of that so even when I'm not nervous it appears as if I am with my shaky hands. Has anyone taken a beta blocker such as Propranolol before an audition or a shoot to help them calm their nerves and appear less anxious? I'm acting in a commercia…
Reddit · 19 Oct 2021
Has anyone worked in the industry for agencies, production companies, awards shows, networks, and successfully audition and "make it" as an actor? I want to apply for office work for one of these, but feel like it's frowned upon, but I know Chrissy Metz worked at an agency before making it on This is Us. Thoughts on do…
Reddit · 19 Oct 2021
Hi, I tried acting but unsuccessfully and I have wondered if part of it was I could not dissociate. Of course, dissociation, in the clinical sense, is a mental illness. I mean when you cannot control it and is caused by trauma (the so called multiple personality disorder) But if you can intentionally "dissociate," I im…
Reddit · 19 Oct 2021
Hey! I'm an ATL actor/thespian. I feel like i have such good interations on this subreddit. Does anyone want to follow each others socials? @thepeytonrowe Leave yours and I'll follow.
Reddit · 19 Oct 2021
I’ve been pursuing acting for no long period of time I would say about 4 months and I’m aiming to give my 1000% percent. My teacher says I’m holding back when it comes to creativity and confidence and I feel this is due to the fact that I am quite the timid person when it comes on to unknown factors. Any suggestions on…
Reddit · 19 Oct 2021
What work do you do, consistently, daily, weekly, monthly, that makes you a better actor even when you aren't on set? How about when you haven't booked anything for months? Acting classes are the obvious answer, but I'm looking deeper. What's the work you do, all the time?
Reddit · 18 Oct 2021
I posted this on r/theatre, but I thought this would be a good place as well. Sorry if this seems like a dumb question, but I’d thought I’d ask now than later. I’m preparing for MFA auditions, and I’ve been really struggling to find dramatic Shakespeare monologues (I’m mainly a comedic actor). I stumbled on Aaron’s “ev…
Reddit · 18 Oct 2021
What are the best acting agencies for actors that have limited acting experience under their belt within the UK - North West England
Reddit · 18 Oct 2021
I’m generally curious as to what you think are some of the best movies an actor can watch/analyze.
Reddit · 18 Oct 2021
Hopefully this isn't a stupid question but who makes the decisions on what kind of genres you get booked for in terms of Film & TV? I love Drama but I don't see myself being a good comedy actor, is this something I should tell my agent if I ever get one?
Reddit · 18 Oct 2021
I don't have much quality footage of the student film projects I have worked on so I am looking to do a few self tape style scene clips to upload to AA and Backstage. I was told to not use anything that is recognizable so I am on the search. I did a scene from Malcom and Marie for class that I was thinking of using but…
Reddit · 18 Oct 2021
I've read for a handful of series regulars and supporting leads in feature films over the past couple years, meanwhile i only have a shit ton of short film credits and no tv/major film credits yet (but i do read for co-stars a lot too, the occasional guest / recurring). a month ago i read for the lead in the john wick…
Reddit · 18 Oct 2021
Wondering if anyone knows the logistics of being transient and an actor? Or if anyone has any experience doing so? I’ve always wanted to live in a van and travel, and while on one hand I think there are pros to that lifestyle for acting, there’s likely a lot of cons as well. For example I know that extras/background wo…
Reddit · 18 Oct 2021
I'm trying to locate a decent online acting class for my ten year old daughter - she's done some local shoots, small roles, is still green but I think talented - of course I would say she's talented because I'm her dad :) . I'm looking for a course rather than sporadic videos on Youtube . I was thinking of investing in…
Reddit · 17 Oct 2021
I’m a 14 year who has the dream To be an Actor and to see myself on the red carpet, Unfortunately There Are Thousands Of Things Stopping me • Parents: My Parents Force Me To Keep studying And Become a doctor (I’m kinda Doing good in school) But it’s not my dream to be a Doc • Environment: I Live in A Third World Countr…
Reddit · 17 Oct 2021
Thoughts on this? When you are a working actor (not famous at all) how necessary do we think it is? Everyone I meet seems to say that it is really helpful for castings and having an online presence...but I've recently taken a break from socials and feel so much better in myself- I just don't want to have accounts anymo…
Reddit · 17 Oct 2021
Hi, Our daughter has been offered registration into iPop by NYLA after auditions and NYLA is asking USD4995 for that. This money does not include airfare, stay or meals. They call it ‘Performer Package’ with details below- PERFORMER PACKAGE INCLUDES: -Daily iPOP! Guide meetings during the event -Performance Registratio…
Reddit · 17 Oct 2021
Out of respect, I will keep locations and names excluded. If you may know, then you may know. My talent manager of six years recently passed away. I have been crying almost non-stop for days since the news and its a loss that my non-industry support system can't fathom. We not only shared career highs and lows, but the…
Reddit · 16 Oct 2021
Hiya, I'm a 20 year old Actor in training, and recently it has come to my attention that I have not let go of a role that I had worked on for over a year. It's bad... The role I played is Trigorin from "the Seagull" So a very manipulative in command cocky/arrogant character. Last night while I was drinking with my acti…
Reddit · 16 Oct 2021
I'm booked for a TV commercial next week and the shooting day still hasn't been confirmed. I work part-time and need to know what days I can work. It's a nightmare, I need to let my boss know and I can't cancel my work at the last minute. The only alternative I can see is being fully unemployed in order to pursue actin…
Reddit · 16 Oct 2021
I am an actor based in LA (just moved here) who is not signed with an agent yet. I’ve had a few years experience doing plays and student films back home as well as classes. I’m not sure exactly where to start down here in LA as far as getting more experience on projects. All of my prior roles have been through networki…
