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Reddit · 16 Aug 2018

so, I think i'm done sacrificing my life and sanity for this pursuit, and ready to get a full-time job / career. what are some options I might not have thought of?

I've done everything right and i just don't get auditions, and i'm super done working for free and sacrificing literally everything to pursue this, being stuck working shitty survival jobs just for flexibility, etc. etc. if any sort of progress was going to happen it would have happened by now. I think i'm ready to get…

Reddit · 16 Aug 2018

Am I the right fit for acting?

Hi, my name is Finn and I'm a 16 year old trans dude. Naturally, being transgender, I look a lot younger than 16. I'm 5'0",I have a decently high voice and I have an over jet bite (dental issues from my moms side :/). I've been thinking a lot about getting into acting and I'm wondering how my gender identity would affe…

Stage 32 · 15 Aug 2018

Audition Atrocity

Hello All:  I am a former Chicago Model/Actor who has booked actual roles on "Empire" , "Discovery Channel", "Learning Channel" and then some.  In other words, I am no stranger to the idiosyncrasies and vagaries of the business.  A few weeks ago, while visiting my daughter in California, I scheduled an interview/auditi…

Reddit · 15 Aug 2018

Where are you finding work?

Not finding much work through my agent so I'm curious where everyone else is getting theirs! Facebook groups, NowCasting, Backstage, Actors Access, Casting Fronteir, Cast It, Craigslist, word of mouth, Mandy, acting classes? Where have you gotten the most work outside of your agency?? Let's get the ball rolling! Person…

Reddit · 15 Aug 2018

My agent has been arrested for murder

Like the title says. I need some advice. I've started the process of removing my agent from my relevant casting websites, but their personal agency website is still up with both myself and obviously all of their actors on display. Apparently when you google their name, my headshot appears in the images search, and I've…

Reddit · 15 Aug 2018

VIRTUAL ACTING CLASS, AT r/Actingclass

Hello Actors! This is Winnie Hiller. I love this community and I am enjoying being a part of it. The mod here offers so much information that more people should take advantage of. Sidebar, people! Check out all the links! This sub has inspired me to start my own subreddit called r/Actingclass. I would like it to offer…

Reddit · 15 Aug 2018

I'm Jeff Seymour, actor, director and author of "The Real Life Actor". AMA!

Hi Reddit, I'm Jeff Seymour and I've been a working, professional actor for 39 years. Most recently, I've guest starred on shows such as Homeland, The Expanse, Suits and Seal Team. I've won the Canadian Emmy and have been nominated 4 times. I've been the lead in a number of TV series, as well as creating and starring i…

Reddit · 15 Aug 2018

Any actors in Austin, TX?

I'm considering moving out to Austin possibly to pursue an acting career. I lived in Dallas for a few years and went to KD Conservatory there. I'm currently in KC and I've never been to Austin. Just curious as to what living is Austin is like and what the acting scene provides. I'm a big fan of Rooster Teeth so they're…

Reddit · 15 Aug 2018

What is the point of continuing to take acting classes if I NEVER get auditions from my agents? What is the point of even doing this?

I’ve done everything right for years and years and I don’t even get auditions at all. They don’t give me feedback as to what I could be doing to help them out. None of this makes sense and I’m tired of feeling jealous of other people that aren’t even good actors who get auditions all the time. This is just all so fucki…

Reddit · 15 Aug 2018

Where can I hire an actor for my skits and marketing videos?

I'm from Toronto and I have no idea how to hire an actor for my business ventures, I'd be happy to work with student actors as well as professional actors. Also how much do most actors make hourly?

Reddit · 15 Aug 2018

Things Beginning Actors Should Never Do

Hi Fellow Performers. I put together a series of short videos with advice for new and experienced actors. [Things you should never do as an actor](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyYqAAKRdVdyOQRrbGzlV496dli9swuXz). Each video in the playlist covers a different topic. I hope there's some helpful advice in there.…

Reddit · 15 Aug 2018

I'm a director and here are my $0.02 about set life and how that can get you hired again and again

I'm not going into the "how" of acting and acting career because it has been covered by more qualified people than myself. However I do spend a good amount of time on set and here are a few things that always stand out... 1. Be a pro. Even if your resume is meager, being a professional on set is so appreciated by the c…

Reddit · 15 Aug 2018

What was the game changer for you?

You know what I'm talking about. That breakthrough you had that led to more bookings, and more confidence! For me it was that thoughts are the key to a great scene, and that the best choices were already put in the scene by the writer! When I started focusing on having thoughts on every line, i started booking a lot mo…

Reddit · 14 Aug 2018

Nominated for Best Actor at a festival - now what?

Long story short: I have the top billed lead role on a feature film that is making its debut at a mid sized festival. The film looks set to make something of a splash at this festival, and is nominated for awards in nearly every category. Most surprisingly, I'm nominated for Best Actor. It's an honor just to be nominat…

Stage 32 · 13 Aug 2018

Networking for New York Actors

September 8th will see the return of Actors Pro Expo New York. This FREE event for Actors/Creatives provides a platform for connecting with like-minded people. You can sign up for 121 career mentoring, industry led seminars and the chance to audition for paid feature film roles Lead & Supporting. For more info and to r…

Stage 32 · 13 Aug 2018

Aspiring Actor

Hi all, with background in theater, I am starting as a new actor in film/TV industry. Please visit my profile for head-shots and let me know if you would like to see some of my work. I am an Indian, based in Warsaw, Poland.  Thank you.

Reddit · 13 Aug 2018

AMA Announcement: Teacher, actor, & director Jeff Seymour of the "Real Life Actor" approach on Wednesday 8/15, 12 PM EST

Hey folks, we're excited to announce a new AMA on Wednesday 8/15 at noon EST with Jeff Seymour. His name has come up here a few times in various discussions about his Real Life Actor approach, so he'll be here with an assistant to answer any questions about that, acting methods in general, and the business at large. If…

Reddit · 13 Aug 2018

Review/Thoughts/Feedback

Hey there, 21 Male Australian, trying to make it as a voice actor, Short and sweet [Demo Reel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZxdK7GhOiU&feature=youtu.be), if you're interested at all hit me up at: liamcreevey@gmail.com

Reddit · 13 Aug 2018

No acting experience, want to be in student films and don't care if I'm paid or not, but how do I find opportunities near me?

Other than a few plays as a kid, I never acted much and I'm in my second year of college now and realize I want to do this on the side at least for now. My college does theater plays, but no acting classes. I never clicked with theater much. I feel I'm more internal and can portray something on screen, as opposed to th…

Backstage · 12 Aug 2018

question from the otherside

Hi, I know each actor is individual but as a director, I often come across a problem and am interested in the actor’s point of view. Often in scenes I need an actor to give a reaction when there is no one to play against. For example, in a film...

Reddit · 12 Aug 2018

Should I join SAG?

I’m eligible to join SAG. I’m trying to get involved in more films and think having a SAG card would be beneficial but I’m also aware that SAG membership is expensive. Should I join SAG?

Reddit · 12 Aug 2018

How do people outside the US apply for 'bigger' roles?

Probably a dumb question, but how do people without prior big roles, such as Katherine Langford (being from outside the US), apply for the lead role of a Netflix TV show? Are there many auditions for Netflix shows available to be completed online? Sorry if this has been answered already, just curious. Thanks in advance…

Reddit · 12 Aug 2018

Is there such a thing as "Structured Practice" for acting?

I’m not an actor but I am fascinated with the craft and the world of acting. I'm thinking like a dance routine where the choreography is set before you, and you practice bits and pieces at a time, from beginning to end, or however you practice it, and then you put it all together. Are there acting practicing basics you…

Reddit · 11 Aug 2018

Are there actors out there who rely on coffee to act?

This fascinates me, this idea that there are actors out there who use coffee as part of their life's routine to get them in the mood to practice whatever they are working on, whether it's preparing for an audition, or is on set in their trailer preparing, drinking coffee. I guess what I'm asking is - are actors activel…

Reddit · 11 Aug 2018

Some questions from a beginner

(Sorry if this is hard to read, I was nervous and excited when writing this and couldn't really put my thoughts down on "paper") Heyo! WHO I AM: I am a 17 about to be 18 years old guy from Sweden looking to get into acting. I just have a couple of questions about school, classes and acting in general and also about my…

Reddit · 11 Aug 2018

Questions About Headshot

I'm new to Vancouver and also new to pursuing acting as a career. I have experience through school and community theater but I am not sure what my next step should be. I want to get a headshot but I am very overwhelmed with options. Everything seems to cost at least $300 and there are so many companies to sift through.…

Reddit · 11 Aug 2018

Contrasting scenes

I have a request to send "contrasting scenes" to an agent. One scene I chose is the "Maybe I'm not good enough" scene in La La Land (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSYQD1BBx7I), and the other that I'm looking at is the scene from "Good Night, and Good Luck." where George Clooney's character is confronting the two Colo…

Reddit · 11 Aug 2018

actor/writer looking for other actor/writers, Directors, DPs, video/audio editors, etc. to film projects with

I'm new to LA from NYC. I've made a few no-budget shorts and I'd like to take it to the next level with other actors, writers, directors, DPs, editors, etc. Really want to get a good group of people together, a solid crew of passionate people in this for life, to make shorts and eventually get budgets and funding (so w…

Reddit · 11 Aug 2018

What, in your opinion, are the most difficult stage roles for an actor to play?

Whether they are physically demanding, complex to decipher, were once portrayed to perfection by Marlon Brando and impossible to match. I'd just like to hear what you guys think.

Reddit · 11 Aug 2018

Getting representation through a "modelling & acting agency"?

as someone who is sort of ugly (not like rocky dennis but far from model quality) is trying to get representation through a modelling and acting agency a stupid idea? I'd like to be going on more auditions than I currently am and they obviously get the "inside" stuff. up until now i've only been going based on what I c…

Stage 32 · 10 Aug 2018

Aspiring actors collaboration

Hi, my name is Maria , I am a fitness model and aspiring actress. im looking for another aspiring actor to practice script with , collaborate and create content. This would be a fun collaboration and cross promotion. Looking forward to hearing back from you!!

Reddit · 10 Aug 2018

The Kindness in this Industry

You know, everyone always talks about how ruthless and cutthroat this industry is and how hard it is for new actors to get in but, on some fronts, I have to disagree. Today, I had a masterclass with Carrie McNulty (She's a former professional actor and now is an educator and director) and the one thing I have to give t…

Reddit · 10 Aug 2018

Is this in bad taste?

Hey y’all, There’s a very small community theatre company in my state producing The Who’s Tommy. They were in need of guys, so they asked my theatre program’s director for actors, and my director gave them my name. They have reached out to me, and I told them I would be interested if it would work out with my already i…

Reddit · 10 Aug 2018

MONOLOGUES? - THERE’S NO SUCH THING!

Hi, this is Winnie Hiller. I’m an acting coach in LA and have been posting lots of acting lessons here. Check them out if you wish. I just got a couple questions about monologues today in private messages, so I thought I should share about this interesting form of acting. Monologues can be an important tool for auditio…

Reddit · 10 Aug 2018

Any good acting / acting biz podcasts?

I like to listen to podcasts during car rides. Recently it struck me that there are probably good podcasters in the acting space, so I took a look around on Pocket Casts. There are podcasters, but I'm not sure if any of them are good. Do you listen to any? Recommendations would be appreciated!

Reddit · 10 Aug 2018

Is there anyone else who doesn’t like Meisner classes?

Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s an important class but I just don’t like how it’s been taught to me and I’ve had 3 different teachers. Not a debate, I’m just curious since everyone one of my actor friends seem to like it so much for some reason.

Backstage · 9 Aug 2018

I applied for a role, now what?

Hello all! Sorry if this is a naive or duplicate post, I’m really new to backstage and just need some pointers on how it works. I’m very new to acting and I’m trying to get small auditions for experience and practice (and who knows, maybe I’ll impress someone!) I submitted...

Reddit · 9 Aug 2018

Looking to try and take up local theatre a hobby

Hi all — First off I want to say I might have totally the wrong sub here and if I do, can you let me know where else to go??? Honestly just looking for some advice. I am F 26. I would like any help available on beginning a new hobby. My husband is in dental school and it takes up close to 90% of his time. I have no com…

Reddit · 9 Aug 2018

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Aug 9

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 · 9 Aug 2018

what is appropriate conversation on set?

I am wondering what is appropriate convo on set. I was on a few ones where we often would crack sex jokes. Interestingly, initiated almost always by female actors. Apparently, my union told when I first joined as part of their orientation for other union actors in the room, that making sex jokes would be considered inn…

Reddit · 8 Aug 2018

Going to my first “callback” ever, don’t have my resume or headshot on my person.

Submitted for a breakdown through ActorsAccess. They asked for a video audition, so I submitted that. They asked me to come in for an in-person “callback,” but I just ran out the door to get to class without printing both real quick. I’m so flustered right now. I have absolutely no way of getting my hands on the resume…

Reddit · 8 Aug 2018

Serious question about getting started...

So I'll be honest I dont know the first thing about getting started and I have a lot of questions but the main ones bugging me right now are 1. How do actors find casting calls? 2. How do they send in videos? Like how'd they know where to send them and when they are reading for a character how do they get the script fo…

Reddit · 8 Aug 2018

SM looking for help to help an actor

Hi actors, I’m a Stage Manager trying to help an actress in crisis and wasn’t sure where else to post this. Some background: We’re on a two hander show with a small team (2 actors, me, and the producer in terms of everyday staff) in a city none of us are from. The show is fairly full on and requires a lot of emotional…

Reddit · 8 Aug 2018

On set for my first paid acting gig!

I just wanted to share my happiness with everyone. I got cast as an extra in a local commercial and I'm gonna get paid!!!! This is a big deal for me because one of my goals this year was to become a real professional actor. And it's finally happening. My next goal is to get a lead role in something.

Reddit · 8 Aug 2018

ACTING CLASS VS PRIVATE COACHING

I saw a question here asking about how actors learn in private lessons. They mentioned that acting is most often done with other people and that doing scenes with your teacher (who must later critique you) could be awkward. They asked, “How do you learn in a private lesson?” I think it is a good question and worthy of…

Reddit · 8 Aug 2018

Why do most period pieces just reuse British actors?

I’ve been told my casting type is historical ingenue, but when you look at period pieces the actors are majority British and I’m American. Even ones that take place in America. The actresses who get the types of roles I could see myself in are Keira Knightly and Saoise Ronan, but you never really see Americans play Bri…

Reddit · 8 Aug 2018

Super confused about SAG-AFTRA P&H

Hi. I worked as a principal actor on a union movie this summer and got union eligibility. I am not a SAG-AFTRA member, but I am now officially eligible. My paychecks say that a couple hundred dollars were put into SAG P&H. I know that this is Pension & Health, and I know that a certain percentage of earnings are automa…

Reddit · 7 Aug 2018

Headshot photographer William David (Act4ward) caution

Hello. I'm an ex-actor from the UK and was approached by William David through the StarNow website some years ago, having just turned 16 at the time. He offered me free headshots as he explained that he was building a new website, so this would benefit us both. The shoot itself started well, but he continued to ask me…

Reddit · 7 Aug 2018

Can you work on Non-Union projects as a Sag-Aftra OK 30?

Hi Reddit, So, I was a child actor and then stopped for six years to go to college. I have picked up the business again and was curious about my SAG-Aftra status. I called SAG and they said I can work on Union projects since I am under OK-30 (I can book a Union job, but within 30 days of the Union project submission, I…

Reddit · 7 Aug 2018

Acting at 6'8"?

Yeah, yeah... "go grab my rebound instead" But on a serious note, I feel like i could never become a real working actor because I'm way too tall for 99% of roles and I feel like no directors would pick me for any roles no matter how talented I may be. What do you guys think?