Reddit · 1 Sep 2018
There Are No Stupid Questions - Sep 1
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 · 1 Sep 2018
My acting teacher told me that words are meaningless
He stood infront of the class and said 'words are meaningless' and shot down a bunch of examples of words that mean a lot, like 'love', 'hope', etc. I understand that he was trying to emphasize the importance of your body before you think too much about the words themselves, but aren't words one of the most important t…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2018
Where do I find an actor to hire? I want to play a prank on a friend.
I’m writing a script now. I have several types of people that I’m looking for.
Reddit · 31 Aug 2018
Mannerisms of incredible actors
So I'm really really fucking deep into watch celebrity interview videos and I have pretty much all of celebrities personal mannerisms engraved inside my head. One thing I've noticed is that Benicio Del Toro and Leonardo Dicaprio have LITERALLY the exact same mannerisms. You gotta believe me, for whatever emotion they a…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2018
So I did Jeff Seymour's (The Real Life Actor) class in Toronto...
I've seen him come up here on Reddit a lot (it's actually where I've heard of him) and thought I'd provide feedback after taking his classes for a week. First, about me... I'm a new actor who has been training for about six months. Prior to this, I did improv for about two years at Second City. I've had an agent for a…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2018
Actors with agents - how often do you submit yourself and audition vs. your agent submitting you?
I'm wondering if I should be searching for work solo more or not - how many auditions do you go on a week?
Reddit · 30 Aug 2018
Im freaking out
so my acting teacher/ib theater teacher told me to never become an actor. not because i dont have the skill or drive he just said it is terrible and even tho it may be my passion it means nothing. this is what my plan was and now idk what im gonna do. i get its a lot of risk taking and ur not promised anything and its…
Reddit · 30 Aug 2018
How do you work on your acting career everyday?
I’ve been thinking about this lately. So I apologize for the various questions here. Aside from the days where you are practicing for a show or an audition, what do you do to improve your craft? Do you read books on acting? Watch and analyze film or theatric productions? Practice self tapes? I always enjoy reading the…
Reddit · 30 Aug 2018
DO YOU DECORATE YOUR DRESSING ROOM? (Theatre!)
Sup friends. So I'm about to go do my second union gig and I'm super excited. What I noticed last time is that all the actors around me seemed to put a lot of care and time into setting up their dressing room space. I've never been crafty and I grew up with parents who wouldn't even let me put up posters or stickers in…
Reddit · 30 Aug 2018
Looking to get some critique on a monologue I performed for a video audition
A little context first. I just started acting. I've had a speaking role in a short film so far and found an acting competition online, so I thought I'd give it a shot. The competition requires the actor to choose from one of two monologues, other than that it's all free reign. I went ahead and took a day to memorize th…
Reddit · 30 Aug 2018
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Aug 30
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 · 30 Aug 2018
No roles nearby
I really want to get into acting, but I live in Wisconsin, where there are few to no acting roles, or at least that I've seen. There are a couple calls in Chicago and around Illinois, but none of them seem to ever be looking for a younger actor. Any advice?
Reddit · 30 Aug 2018
The play/text/script doesn't enlight my imagination anymore. HELP ME
Hi actor/actress In the last year Im facing a very though period in which I cant enlight my imagination when is about a character and what he does to achieve a goal, so, what I do in stage to achieve it and to live in his circumstances. I have been in theatre and studying acting since Im 15years old, during the last 3…
Reddit · 30 Aug 2018
Gift Ideas for Student Actor/Dramaturge/Director?
I'm looking for a thoughtful gift for a friend of mine who's currently in college studying to be a stage director (second year, I think?), and working as a dramaturge for a large project and an actor for a few others. He's been an ardent fan of musical theater all his life, and his next greatest passion would probably…
Reddit · 30 Aug 2018
I'm trying to figure out my brand/typecast is and would love your opinion!
Hi! I'm an actress and am trying to figure out what my brand is. I would really appreciate it if you could fill out the survey! [https://goo.gl/forms/s4VtRrd0f69AE7Ff2](https://goo.gl/forms/s4VtRrd0f69AE7Ff2) Thanks in advance!
Reddit · 30 Aug 2018
Opinions on these FLORIDA TALENT AGENCIES? Help?
Hey guys! I will be graduating school (with a theatre degree and minor in music) at the end of this upcoming school year. I'm moving to Florida with my family for a couple years while I save up to move to the big city. I'm looking to start my career with smaller jobs (or bigger if the opportunity presented itself) arou…
Reddit · 30 Aug 2018
How to forget the famous version of a scene you're studying
Hello! I'm doing a scene study workshop and the scene I've got is from The Prestige, my character was played by Hugh Jackman. Turns out this is one.of my favorite movies and he's one of my favorite actors. Every time I read through our scene all I can imagine is Mr. Jackman and the way he did the scene. How the hell am…
Reddit · 30 Aug 2018
Not credited in big budget movie
I had a speaking role in a large budget Bollywood movie shot here in the States. I'm not a member but was paid SAG wage for 3 days but I was not credited in the movie. I was wondering what the rules are for this?
Stage 32 · 29 Aug 2018
Influence
Remember, when you decide to stand in front of the Camera, you pick up a responsibility to the eyes/hearts of the world. Your influence will make or break a spirit. #Influencial #ImpactingTheWorld #Integrity
Reddit · 29 Aug 2018
how long the scenes in a demo reel should be?
Can we talk about this? How long does each scene have to be in a demo reel? I'm planning on doing a few to make a temporary demo reel. I don't get a consistent answer. I've heard anywhere from 10-30 seconds. The problem is there is no demonstration of range. I'm so confused. You cannot learn anything about someone's…
Reddit · 29 Aug 2018
Are all actors eligible psychopath?
If you watched the movie "What Keeps You Alive", you'll know what I mean. Can't actors do that pretty well in real life? Faking emotions and manipulating other people's feelings.
Reddit · 29 Aug 2018
Branding Survey!
Hey guys! I need your help with a branding survey. I'm an actress and I want to find out how you would cast me. If you could click the link below and fill the survey out I would really appreciate it! Thank you! [https://goo.gl/forms/cZNMiQngnv7IkyCj2](https://goo.gl/forms/cZNMiQngnv7IkyCj2)
Reddit · 29 Aug 2018
Looking For Background Actors In Washington State For YouTube Skit(s)
Short Version: Need two men and possibly one woman for background actors in a short skit. So I run https://www.DefianceCoffee.com and I am looking to make my first skit for YouTube. This skit will be sarcastic and comical and later be promoted in advertising so this video has the potential to get millions of views sinc…
Reddit · 29 Aug 2018
Help pick a monologue
Hello actors there’s auditions for Frankenstein by Mark Shelley and I need to bring a one minute monologue. I’m going for Frankenstein’s monster. Sorry if I have no info I’m still new to this game. Any tips would be gr8! Thank you.
Reddit · 29 Aug 2018
School?
So, I’ve been in a few projects, both theater and film, and I enjoy acting, especially on a stage. I want to be the best I can be, and I love even just thinking about learning how to better myself as an actor, but I don’t have any real acting classes or training opportunities near me. I’m 26 years old. Should I conside…
Reddit · 29 Aug 2018
Opinions on performing one of Aaron's monologues in Titus Andronicus (a part for a black actor) as a white man?
Good evening r/acting. I am trying to get 5 good, contrasting, Shakespearean monologues of 2 mins or less in length, as a personal project and to help with future auditions. Aaron's monologues are fantastic for an evil, brutish audition piece, which contrasts wonderfully with some of my other pieces, and many of them c…
Reddit · 29 Aug 2018
Likeopene - An app that recommends new things you might like based on the things you already like.
When you first join, you're prompted to enter all the things you like (songs, movies, artists, brands, foods, people, books, hobbies, products, bands, actors, websites, apps, games, *whatever*). The app then broadly finds other users with similar lists and returns items on their lists that aren't on yours. You can then…
Reddit · 29 Aug 2018
What can I do to practice by myself?
I'm taking the first steps to hopefully launching an acting career but I a very little idea of what to be doing first. I'm living in Vancouver, but I don't have a reel/headshot/resume yet. I'm taking an intro acting class in October and am saving for a headshot as well as planning to perhaps film a demo reel of myself…
Reddit · 29 Aug 2018
in the audition waiting room
idk if it'll be the same for you but I was at an audition yesterday (first time at this casting office) and someone next to me who was reading for another role was an Emmy nominee! and it was just really nice seeing that even they were right here next to me, anxious and stressed and hoping to see a dog so they'll be le…
Reddit · 29 Aug 2018
White girl cast as Maria in West Side Story
Today my university posted the cast list for their upcoming production of West Side Story and a white girl was cast as Maria, even though three Latinx girls auditioned. One was cast as Anita, one cast as Maria’s understudy, and the third is in the ensemble. The entire school is in an uproar and normally I would be too…
Reddit · 28 Aug 2018
Should I volunteer my time to be a BG for a local director?
I was offered to do BG for a short film that does pay. Should I do this in hopes of networking or not bother? I do get a share of the film if it ever gets sold or wins an award. This is a special contract given to low budget films by my union. I've done these before. I don't get to talk to the main cast. I'm mostly net…
Reddit · 28 Aug 2018
Getting back to to the swing of things, but feeling kind of lost
What’s up Reddit family!! I’m an actor and writer in NY. I took a nice amount of time off from performing to tend to family as well as myself. I’m so blessed to have a great family that supported me through my hard times, and gave me the confidence again to be who I am, and never let society dictate what I can do with…
Reddit · 28 Aug 2018
Lost a role cause I didn't have a SAG waiver before
Hey I got a casting call last Wednesday for a role that would have giving me a sag waiver for non-union member and today i was asked if i had ever been giving one and i said "no" they hung up on me. I called back and asked about it and they gave me the "oh.. i just got an email and they wont need you any more". Should…
Reddit · 28 Aug 2018
L.A. based actors, how often and how long are you driving to gigs, auditions, and such when you have them?
Mostly just curious since I'm not there not but plan on moving soon
Reddit · 28 Aug 2018
Auditioning for Dorothy
I have the opportunity to audition for Dorothy in a nonmusical version of the Wizard of Oz, and I'm looking for some advice or words of wisdom. I really don't want to be carbon copy of Judy Garland's Dorothy, as I know I need to stand out somehow and make it my own, so I've been going through some of Dorothy's monologu…
Reddit · 28 Aug 2018
Audition question
Should you use props? Let's day a bottle or a pencil that is in the scene
Reddit · 28 Aug 2018
If you don't have a reel, I don't even look at you.
Small piece of advice, for whatever it counts coming from a nobody director. I just posted casting calls yesterday for a project. It’s the lead role in a mystery. In the first hour I had 200 submissions, and a little more than 16 hours later I have 450, and that’s just on one website. Easily half of the submissions don…
Reddit · 27 Aug 2018
Fastest Successful A-List Actor
Trying to find a list of actors who have gone from no acting experience to an A-List actor in the shortest time period. Either there is no results or I'm just "Googling" the wrong question.
Reddit · 27 Aug 2018
Bittersweet Role
Hello, So I'm not entirely sure how to word this but I'm curious as to how my fellow actors react to being cast in a role they did not intend for. I recently auditioned for a play and was cast as a supporting character. Please do not take this the wrong way, as I intend on giving my director the best of my performance…
Reddit · 27 Aug 2018
It feels like my agent has forgotten about me.
I signed with him last October on the back of a successful off west-end run, he's not in the top tier of agents over here but he is still pretty good; clients are on film/tv jobs all over the world, have tony/emmy/BAFTA nominations etc. etc. so, I was pretty excited to sign with him since my previous agent ran her whol…
Reddit · 27 Aug 2018
Studio Classes vs. Community College Classes
Hi all, Probably not a unique question, but I can't seem to find a solid answer that already exists. I work full time in a corporate role, recently graduated uni. I've honestly only recently become interested in acting. I have literally done nothing up until now that's relevant, not even theater in high school. I'd lik…
Reddit · 27 Aug 2018
Star Trek Convention in Albany!
Our second Star Trek convention since 2016, the Star Trek Association of the Northeast brings you the ***Northeast Trek Con 2018*** held at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, NY Oct 26-28. We have Jeffrey Combs, Chase Masterson, JG Hertzler, Robert O'Reilly, Aron Eisenberg, Larry "Dr. Trek" Nemecek, - and 3 new Star…
Reddit · 26 Aug 2018
Diversity: How often as a minority actor are you auditioning for big roles?
A question on diversity. I havr been talking to few friends I met. Some of them have told me thatvthey tend to get roles for small parts because of their type. Does this mean that there aren't that many big roles for minority actors? I have seen shows with them as leads or supporting, but it seems frw according to audi…
Reddit · 26 Aug 2018
Interesting question
Do any of you actors who try to fully immerse yourselves for weeks and months into your characters psychologically ever notice that you begin to attract things in your everyday life that are specifically of that fictional character and not of yourself? Like weird coincidences and serendipity only in alignment with your…
Reddit · 26 Aug 2018
Going ficore. Can you check the sag-e box instead of ficore in AA? Will anybody really know?
That’s my only hesitation at this point, there are boxes for sag non union sag e ficore on AA, and technically you can “rejoin” sag again, so what do you guys think? Would the people at AA really know any difference? There’s 50 million actor profiles on there, and they are a business, not the morality police. What woul…
Stage 32 · 25 Aug 2018
Background Actor
Hi guys, aspiring film/tv actor here; was wondering if anyone any idea son utilizing extra work to break into the business? i know there are strong opinions for and against. Also, if you do support it, is LA or NYC better for it? It is worth being in the extras union? Thanks, and glad to be here!
Reddit · 25 Aug 2018
Few questions regarding headshots!
hi friends! I am an aspiring young actress but I don’t have a lot of acting experience (apart from high school plays and drama classes). I want to get more involved in my passion in the near future but I have a few questions concerning headshots: 1- Should I get a headshot even though I am not a professional? If not, s…
Reddit · 25 Aug 2018
It finally happened... actors worst nightmare?
Setting the scene: a staged reading. It’s a bit of a hybrid as we have some movement and costumes but with scripts in hand I can’t call it anything else. 4 minutes before I go on, I feel it. The bubbling in the gut. I make a mad dash to the bathroom and to my horror am (apologies for the indelicateness) peeing from my…
Reddit · 25 Aug 2018
How to portray physical and/or mental illnesses?
Hello actors of Reddit! I am planning to apply to become a standardized patient and I am also planning to volunteer in my school's nursing/medical program. I do not have a lot of experience with physical or mental illnesses myself nor do I know a lot of people with any type of illnesses. My question for you all is how…