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Reddit · 29 Mar 2020
So I've read an actor prepares and thru building a character. I think there alright for a beginner but after gaining alot more experience since the last year I find it hard to get through them. They're not really practical and more on the philosophical side. Anyone else ever read them?
Reddit · 29 Mar 2020
So I’m a Veteran and work background for extra money. I am SAG. I have a pension and I just love doing background to supplement my money. It’s fun for me and sometimes I make super good money. I’m not really interested in being a actor, actor. I get a lot of parts without having to act for real. With that said I wanna…
Reddit · 29 Mar 2020
I've got a bachelors in acting and moved out to Los Angeles to pursue this last year, but I made all of my money in the restaurant industry.
Reddit · 29 Mar 2020
The following are quotes from actors and actresses in the industry regarding [Voices.com](https://Voices.com) and Voice123. *"If you aren't a bookable actor, P2P is a waste of money. It'll only be profitable if you are already booking."* *"Refusing P2P will take you away from jobs and opportunities you simply will not…
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
I want to be an actor, but only on camera. I cannot do theatre, because the thought of being in front of a live audience absolutely terrifies me. I also have a terrible singing voice. Is it unrealistic for me to want to be an actor if I can’t stand stage acting?
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
For those of you who appreciate a step by step approach in small doses on how to make a living acting anywhere and (now more than ever) from home, please subscribe to my YouTube Channel! I could really use the support and I really believe the information is super helpful to young and aspiring actors all the way up to t…
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
I’ve been acting for 11 years, I’ve focused on singing for the past 4 years but now I want to fully dive back into acting. I’m a really good actor but I have a lot of trouble reaching my emotions , I can be dramatic and everything but for scenes when I need to cry, or other emotional things etc. it’s extremely hard. He…
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
so a few months ago, i joined a group small group of people who all lived in my general area because we wanted to make a movie. I was doing music and acting but now, we can't meet up so my role has been sized down to a phone call (as in my character and lines are still the same but i just need to record my voice) and i…
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
I've tried researching this and have had mixed, mostly incomplete results. I know about the O Visa for entertainers, athletes, renowned specialists, etc. But, there seems to be so many Canadian actors who got their start in Hollywood it doesn't seem possible they all won an O Visa at the beginning. Ryan Reynolds for ex…
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
I recall a friend of mine mentioning how fandubs and abridged for shows will get you blacklisted from many agents and companies. However, what else does it apply to? Will doing comic dubs get you into the same trouble as fandubs and abridged series?
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
I'm gonna take a punt in these COVID days that this is okay to post given its an opportunity. I am not associated with it in any way and I will not be participating. Just posting entirety from other social media for interest. Mods please delete if not okay. Registrations are open for **World Monologue Games**! This eve…
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
Are there any resources like this right now? Would love to just run lines or act out some plays/monologues together and give feedback during this COVID-19.
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
Hi, I'm a 25-year-old South Asian male in the US who is at a crossroads currently in determining my future. To give some context I've been an engineering student for the past 7 years but in the last 2 years, I have been gaining knowledge and reignited my passion for filmmaking. In high school, I acted in school plays a…
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
Hey guys, I recently came across a stream of videos on YouTube that are on this topic of sense memory. Now before I watched these videos I was under the impression sense memory would be some form of the minds eye where you visualise an emotional event that could trigger your emotions (Meisner) such as seeing your (fake…
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
Hi humans of reddit! I figured I’d reach out here before turning to backstage etc. Seeking an actor (or ‘real person,’ but I’d rather employ a pro if possible) from Swindon, if not Swindon, at least from Wiltshire county. Male, age 20-35. Short text to be read. No professional setup required. More info and payment deta…
Reddit · 27 Mar 2020
TW: Talk about my body Hey all! So I'm 30 & I've done some professional acting work. This past year I made it a goal to commit to taking the plunge into acting with hopes to eventually gain full-time work. I really enjoy acting as an art form — it makes me so incredibly happy. My soul feels absolutely connected to the…
Reddit · 27 Mar 2020
This might be a weird question to ask here.... but someone might have the answer. So as you know, our whole industry and pretty much every other one has been stunted due to Covid-19. I filed unemployment awhile ago... I have a kind of complicated wage history. I was working a serving job to supplement acting until arou…
Reddit · 27 Mar 2020
I'm creating an online web series about a man searching for his abducted wife. Production budget and crew is bare bones. Likely a 1 day shoot (5 minute episodes). The film location is in the riverside county area, California. Direct message me if you're interested.
Reddit · 27 Mar 2020
anybody here feel like sharing some of the basics they learned when training to become an actor? im trying to research where some of the greats trained or studied.. trouble is i cant afford it!
Reddit · 26 Mar 2020
Hello all! I'm just curious about the budgets for these types of productions and the type of compensation actors can get (I participated in a casting call for one of these productions a while back, I didn't make it in but I saw that their salary was around $300/week) Thanks!
Reddit · 26 Mar 2020
Hello all, Just wondering if anyone here from NY have applied for unemployment and have qualified. Nothing is filming right now. And there's a pandemic. Thank you. ______________ EDIT: Non-union, to be exact.
Reddit · 26 Mar 2020
Hello! Me and a couple friends are putting together a voice acting troupe! The troupes specific purpose is to bring together voice actors that haven't quite found their place in the business yet and give them something to work together on! This is a completely free and open support group for anyone that wants to work t…
Reddit · 26 Mar 2020
NOTE: I think I ended up talking about things that are relevant to the reason of this post, but weren't needed. I just felt so refreshed writing this. NOTE #2: I'm Colombian and my native language is Spanish, so I might have made some mistakes, but I think the text is clear and understandable. Hey, so I'm really consid…
Reddit · 26 Mar 2020
Hey guys I am 20 years old and I am looking for actors writers and all to start a independent web show. Thus Is for people who want to do something similar!This will be strictly ours and we will be posting on YouTube and will try to work on small films ! It will be a comedy/satire/sketch show! If you are maybe interest…
Reddit · 26 Mar 2020
I’m fairly new to acting and took a couple of classes but never really felt that intrigued by what was being taught. It never stuck with me, I’m looking for a hands on acting workshop/school that is on going for a year or two to get into the business. I’m located in Toronto. If you can recommend great YouTube channels…
Reddit · 26 Mar 2020
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 · 26 Mar 2020
I make trailers as a hobby, and for my next project I'm looking for a voice actor who can pull off a 'trailer voice' for it. The project in question involves turning a current film into an 80s film through editing, and I really need a narrator to pull it off. The lines you will read are short, and will be provided to y…
Reddit · 26 Mar 2020
Sadly, due to the spread of COVID-19, our creative team has had to slow down and our voice actors have also had a hard time of being able to record their lines. So now after the release of Episode 6, there will be a mid-season break. I do not know how long this break will go on for, but hopefully not for too long. Epis…
Reddit · 26 Mar 2020
I’m curious to hear of other people’s run ins with lazy actors. Anyone care to share a story of working with or seeing a lazy actor at work?
Reddit · 26 Mar 2020
An Actor Prepares by Stanislavski is just one great book available online for free. There is a wealth of information at the National Archives but An Actor Prepares is a must read. There is a ton of acting videos, Stella Adlers and Lee Strasbergs books as well, A lot to cover while quarantined. Much love to you all.
Reddit · 25 Mar 2020
I’m a sophomore in high school, and am beginning to narrow my college choices. I really want to major as an actress (and double-major in education as my backup, of course) but I can’t find a lot of schools that offer good acting educations. Does anybody want to recommend their/a friend’s school to be added to my list?
Reddit · 25 Mar 2020
I'm doing this animated teaser for a project and am looking for someone to play Bateman. Paid gig. Let me know
Reddit · 25 Mar 2020
So I'm currently in the process of trying to find an agent. I know things are slow right now, but I want to use this time to make a list. I've read the advice on here about looking for agents that have clients who are on shows "that you'd be right for." But what does this mean, exactly? What should an actor be looking…
Reddit · 25 Mar 2020
Was thinking of buying/splitting a membership but would like to hear other peoples' experience with the site/thoughts. They seem to have a lot of lessons with famous actors but are the classes worthwhile? I enjoy Michael Caine's acting for the camera masterclass and use that as a sort of frame of reference for other ma…
Reddit · 25 Mar 2020
I want to ask something that all aspiring actors today probably would want to know. What are some extra knowledge or skills that are wanted / needed today from actors??
Reddit · 25 Mar 2020
most of my friends are not in the industry, they work normal jobs, make good money, it's a hard juxtaposition for me to live an artists life especially in my early 30s when most people i know are not. i have some actor friends but literally all of them are not really as "in it" the way I am, and i've been made to feel…
Reddit · 25 Mar 2020
I'm a 16-year-old female and...you guessed it, I want to be an actor. I've read multiple websites and many threads on Reddit, but I'm still not sure how to get started. My ultimate goal is to act in well-made films and I'm not interested in acting just to get famous/rich. I will go to college next fall and major in som…
Reddit · 24 Mar 2020
what do you guys think are the essential steps when it comes to actors working with the material they have been given? once u get the audition scenes or a full script .. what are all the things you guys do to prepare? (aside from rehearsing and learning lines)
Reddit · 24 Mar 2020
**First two zooms have went great and decided to do another one tomorrow at 5pm for anyone that missed it or you're welcome to stop in and check it out again.** It's on the dos and donts of Hollywood and what I would do if I were to start over, knowing what I know now. This is a free 40 minute coaching for anyone who w…
Reddit · 24 Mar 2020
Hello, I know a great comedian who does great impressions who's a young dad. However, You can tell he could be a really great dramatic actor. However, he doesn't want to do drama at all. I know the right thing is to let him figure it out. I also know I'm so focused on him bc I can't get my stuff going. What should i do…
Reddit · 24 Mar 2020
Hi all, I have been lurking this subreddit for a few months, trying to soak in knowledge and experiences. Anyway, I took my first acting (for film) class in London this spring. Due to the coronavirus circumstances, it ended a little bit early, but regardless it was an amazing experience and my first time doing any sort…
Reddit · 24 Mar 2020
Hey all! Like many before me i've gotten to the point in my life where i'd like to fully pursue a career or at the very least begin a level of education in pursuit of said career. I've spent my life of 19 years so far enveloped in two passions, creative work such as music, graphic design, and of course acting. And hist…
Reddit · 24 Mar 2020
I've been googling for this for a while and all I'm finding is various "worst acting" lists. I've always wondered if better actors could salvage some of the poorly acted scenes in movies. How much is it the writing and how much is it the actors? Anyways the one that always comes to mind for me is the [scene](https://ww…
Reddit · 23 Mar 2020
Is this a normal issue? And if you’ve dealt with it, how so? It’s frustrating cause it feels like no matter how much I improve as an actor, I keep blinking and it’s extremely distracting. Or at least when I watch myself, I feel like it detracts from my performance.
Reddit · 23 Mar 2020
does anyone else notice that actors arent really looking at eachother when theyre acting??its like theyre looking at the shoulders of who ever they are talking to..im guessing they might me reading the script....but it doesnt seem like anyone online ever talks about it...anyone else realizes actors dont look at eachoth…
Reddit · 23 Mar 2020
Hello! I just wanna know voice actors who began with voice acting for fun (as a hobby) but ended up by getting a job and working professionally with voice acting as a career.
Reddit · 23 Mar 2020
What would you say are the most important accents to learn and master as an actor?
Reddit · 23 Mar 2020
Hello, I read the above. Does anyone know how it affected his decision to work at The Actors Studio? Thanks
Reddit · 23 Mar 2020
hi guys im bored and pondering what makes a great actor as there are so many good ones from all different backgrounds with varying approaches to their work im wondering what everyone thinks makes a 'great actor' i know everyone has a different opinion of what that means but im curious what you gravitate toward when it…
Reddit · 23 Mar 2020
like how to find work, how to find auditions for things, how to appropriately make connections with casting directors, producers, directors, etc. like should I be cold calling these people on a regular basis pitching myself to them directly? Is that actually appropriate? I'm in NYC i don't really know what is "industry…
