Reddit · 20 Mar 2023
What are the best steps/classes to get into movie acting
Hey Guys, I am a fairly new actor and I was curious what the best course of action is to start acting in movies. Any help is appreciated!
Reddit · 20 Mar 2023
For an audio drama podcast what's a respectful way of casting or compensating actors with a very small budget?
Working on my first audio drama and aside from crowdfunding it would be have very little budget. Because I'm writing it and will handle audio the outside help I will need would be voice actors. Is it insulting to offer everyone a gift card of some sort? Or what is an expected pay rate for a small passion project? I'm n…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2023
How do you guys deal with the turmoil of low level productions?
Hi everyone! I've been acting for a couple of years now, and accordingly I'm still in low-level productions. Lots of theater projects in black box theaters with uneven flooring and peeling paint. My issue is that I have been in at least three productions now that have over-promised and under-delivered. What I mean is,…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2023
Need honest advice – I'm afraid to look like an idiot, but super confused/sad
\[I'm sorry for any English mistakes\] I was with an agent for 2 years. In those two years, I only received a few auditions, very few. The most exciting audition was the one I ended up in second place to star in a series by a great streaming service, which made me very happy – also very frustrated for not having been c…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2023
should i be worried about people not liking me?
i wonder if people not liking me is going to make me unsuccessful as an actor/artist or something...is that me just being a bit neurotic or does it really actually matter who/how many people like you in order to have a successful career?
Reddit · 20 Mar 2023
Do directors/creators of a project help the newbie actor they cast when it comes to finding representation?
Now that West Side Story is out on streaming services, Shazam 2 has been released and Snow White is in post-prod I've been looking up Rachel Zegler and saw multiple articles saying that Spielberg and one of the WSS producers helped her with the agent scouting process. She also mentioned that she was initially auditioni…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2023
Problems with setting personal boundaries as actors in this industry?
Just feeling a bit frustrated and needing to vent a bit. I’m about a year and a half into acting and I’m finding it a bit jarring how much actors are pressured to sacrifice their entire lives for this career. I booked out several months ago and it was the first time I ever booked out in over a year. I reminded my agent…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2023
Actors access submissions
I know actors access is not a scam and that it is for inexperienced actors trying to start out especially without representation. However, can there be a scam post? I just saw a commercial post on breakdowns that is over seas* and it pays 12k for a huge phone company… is this real? Also, as someone without representati…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2023
Sides request: high energy, happy sides (M16-24)
Hi everyone. Could anyone suggest me some sides for a high energy, happy-type character. Male age range from 16-24 I would say. I apparently give off a boy next door vibe and have been compared to actors like tom holland and timothee chalamet. Almost all of my teachers have requested I use sides which are more upbeat,…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2023
How do I find real auditions?
I’ve looked everywhere backstage doesn’t really seem real or like there would be many popular productions. I have no clue where to look making sure it’s not a scam or that it’s real or anything. It’s actually making me pretty frustrated. I personally would love to be apart of a on set family like modern family or somet…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
My relationship with acting right now
I love acting, I do. There’s nothing I’d rather do in the world than be an actor; to act and be a part of productions that people can see and remember and enjoy. But I’ve constantly heard and read about technique, the necessity of it for actors, how it separates the good from the bad actors. And I read about technique…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
Anyone know any England based talent agencies that accept actors new to the industry?
I’m currently looking for an agent, I have a headshot and a CV, I have monologues that I use as a show real for now, do any UK based actors know any agencies that accept “inexperienced” actors?
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
Do you record self tapes with the front or back camera?
When I am the only one in the room I use the front camera (selfie camera) to record, that way I don’t have to run around my tripod and make sure everything is in frame and recording. I know it’s bad for an actor to see him or herself while acting, so how do all of you record your self tapes when there’s no one else aro…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
What makes a great actor
Somtimes I'll watch a movie or a show and think these guys/girls are really good actors and I'll search them up to see that they haven't been in much after. So what really serpates good actors from the great actors like leonardo Di'caprio, Viola Davis, Timothee Chalamet, Meryl Streep, Florence Pugh. Is it just chance a…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
living in jersey city as an actor?
Hello! I’m a 23F actor and I’m going to New York this week to apartment hunt but I’ve run into many problems with the search. First of all I don’t make 40x the rent at any of the places lol, also I have a small dog which makes it harder to find places. I was thinking about looking around in Jersey City bc I heard the r…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
Seeking input (youth, basics, education)
I run a youth arts coalition at this community center and a local actor/independent filmmaker is going to do a presentation for the group in a few weeks. If it goes well I may ask him to make it a series. I am a music teacher, and my wife also a singer and visual artist. Point is, I want to broaden the scope of this gr…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
I need ideas!!
Okay so I’m creating this website by scratch and it’s going to be one for beginning and up coming actors. I want to include monologues to get started but don’t know what else to add. Also I’m open to adding monologues that you create just follow the format and pm me: Character name Age Range Genre Background Info “mono…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
What technique seems like it would be best for me based on this list?
I need a technique. I NEED to BE TRAINED IN A TECHNIQUE. But I don’t know which technique. I NEED technique, but one that can not only help me become a better actor, but one that can address and help me fix my many problems and shortcomings as an actor. What technique(s) will help me based on my list of problems as an…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
Overthinking actor here in need of advice
How can I stop overthinking in my acting and my process? How can I trust that the work I’ve done is enough? How can I stop myself from feeling pressure to and putting pressure on myself to nail a scene or performance down? How can I just fucking jump into the unknown? How can I just fucking surrender to the work and be…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
Voice acting practice
Let me know how I did, I dueted several tiktoks with Chris Greenfield as a past time and potentially as a portfolio. I hate to ask but would appreciate a like and share if you enjoyed it. Looking to maybe work as a voice actor on the side while I pursue a degree.
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
Visa question
Posting for a friend: this is a very stupid question so I apologise in advance, but is it possible to go to the US on a work visa, work the job you used to apply for the visa, but work on the side as an actor? Ik heaps of people want to make the jump from Aus to the US but the O-1 visa is pretty hard to get. Is it bett…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
Things actors should know after joining their first agency
What are some things that actors with their first agency should know like auditions and general knowledge? Thx!
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
How to get me out of my contract?
Hello, I’m signed with a good agency here in LA for model & talent 5-6months ago. I have been self submitting on casting networks and actors access. I get to audition/self-tape 3-5 times a week. Only booked one music video in these months being signed with my own submissions. Now, every photographers I meet they say th…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
Can I get some help budgeting actors for a podcast?
So, I’m putting together a podcast. I think I have good rates on pretty much everything apart from actors. The recording studio is very upfront with their pricing, I’ve found an editor and we’ve talked through an a hourly rate, etc. But I can’t for the live of me figure out actors. I’m in NYC so I know we have a good t…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
how do people get auditions for huge shows/TV shows (like Wednesday or stranger things stuff like that)
Like do these huge companies that produce these films just post auditions on websites or do they just get asked? Do agent's of the actors do the work for them to find auditions? like i know the people that played in wednesday and stranger things had alot of credits to their name before they appeared on the shows, but t…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
Learn to use your natural voice.
*Reposting with most links removed:* We asked pros how many demos they listened to, how many they rejected, and how fast they rejected them. That group told us 95% of demos are rejected in 4 seconds or less due to not attempting natural speech. Pros included owners of agencies and studios, top talent, two Emmy-award wi…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
UK actors - How many videos do you put on your spotlight profile ?
I’ve spoken to a couple of actor friends and have got mixed opinions from each of them on this as some would suggest only have one showreel to not overwhelm anyone and others have suggest a showreel along with multiple clips/ monologues with specific styles (drama, comedy, villain etc.) So I’m wondering, what do you cu…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
Ref sheet for extra?
I was looking on Backstage/Actors Access for ways to get started in acting (I have no prior theater skills) and found an ad for extras for an office environment. However the director at the time wanted a video reel and cover sheet, but how do you make that with no history and for an extra with no lines?
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
Learn to use your natural voice.
We asked pros how many demos they listened to, how many they rejected, and how fast they rejected them. That group told us 95% of demos are rejected in 4 seconds or less due to not attempting natural speech. Pros included owners of agencies and studios, top talent, two Emmy-award winning producers, etc. We found them a…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2023
Best places to find SAG jobs?
I’m about to become SAG-E and I’m wondering about the best places to find SAG jobs. I’m on Casting Networks, Backstage, and Actors Access. Not currently represented for theatrical but will be pursuing that as well
Reddit · 18 Mar 2023
Is It Possible to Become a Successful Actor without Social Media?
I was thinking about this and figured it could be an interesting discussion topic. Do you think, in this day and age, is it possible for an aspiring or up-and-coming actor to achieve mainstream success without a social media presence? Social media has slowly but surely become a very strong presence in our lives. Most a…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2023
I booked a feature! Now, how do I get paid?
I'm a brand new actor and booked a small speaking role in a feature film! I'm very excited, although a little nervous because I actually have never acted before, only directed and written an unpaid short. It's a non-union gig and the payment is 300/12 + 15%. What does that mean? My role is very small I will probably be…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2023
I need a voice actor for a two part special animation
I need a female voice for a 2 part special animation that I am working on if you are interested please add me on discord my username is King_Bandicoot#0858 Or contact me on twitter under the name King_bandicoot as well thank you
Reddit · 18 Mar 2023
I’m unbelievably fed up with trying to get anywhere with this.
31 male actor here from UK. I’ve tried so many different approaches over the last year to maybe get more of a response to anything but I’m getting nothing at all. My agent is basically useless so I’ve applied to new ones and not had one meeting, got new headshots, added new material to showreel, tweaked profiles etc bu…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2023
Anyone here studied computer science and are now working as an actor?
I'll be graduating from college next year and I'm planning to take acting classes as a start. I was wondering if anyone here has done that or something similar. Do you have any tips?
Reddit · 18 Mar 2023
How can you make sure you like acting?
This might sound like a stupid question, but how can you be sure you like it before spending a lot of money or time? I've recently acquired an interest in acting, mostly from a tv show (community) I'm particularly fond of, in which The characters and the actors are really inspiring and amazing at what they do. That got…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2023
WeAudition Reader/User Experience
My roommate became a reader on WeAudition to primarily learn and practice and I also had a stint on the platform but couldn't stand not being paid for my time. I understand actors are some of the poorest people so tips aren't expected but if someone is meeting with you and going over multiple scenes for at least 30 min…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2023
Hi everyone! My name is Ceasar
I always find myself dissecting movies or shows to find the deeper meaning of things. This I know comes from my love of literature. Not so much the writing part but how certain literary devices shape scenes that are used to create a complex web of a characters persona. Today I watched SCREAM VI with Jenna Ortega playin…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2023
WGA Writers Strike 2023 - What Will Happen for Actors?
My friend who works in unscripted said they unexpectedly stopped production because the writers will strike. He also said that he knows other productions that plan or have stopped. How long do you think this will last? How do you feel about it?
Reddit · 18 Mar 2023
How do access emotions without actively, consciously pursuing them?
I've heard many times that the more an actor tries to consciously access his emotions, the further they will run away, becoming unreachable. I've heard that it's hard for any actor to access their emotions, but I think it's even harder for the more intellectual, cerebral actor (such as myself). And sometimes, emotional…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2023
What makes a good showreel in your opinion?
I see lots of different ones but the ones that stand out to me are normally the happier, warmer stuff as I feel too many actors try to showcase drama but it comes across as same old same old and too grumpy.
Reddit · 18 Mar 2023
Hair cut
Hi I’m a 19 year old non binary actor. I’ve been given advice that I would be more marketable presenting fem. I don’t mind this. Usually present more Masc on my free time and just get fem for set/ headshots. Anyway to do this I’ve grown out my hair. My hair is about shoulder length now no layers. I used to have an unde…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2023
Inside the Actors Studio - CBS Morning News
There's a great video that CBS broadcast last Sunday about the Actors Studio. You can watch it by clicking this link: [https://www.cbsnews.com/video/inside-the-actors-studio/](https://www.cbsnews.com/video/inside-the-actors-studio/) Sitting in the front row, on the far right, is acting teacher David Gideon. Next to him…
Reddit · 17 Mar 2023
Actors Who Dont Do Intimate Scenes In Film/TV?
Hi all. While i respect actors who do sex/nudity scenes and dont think they should be dehumanized or get any hate/negativity for it, ive decided throughout my acting journey intimate scenes is something i wont be doing. Does anyone have a list or a few actors they can name who don't do intimate and nude scenes in movie…
Reddit · 17 Mar 2023
Your weekly /r/VoiceActing roundup for the week of March 10 - March 16
**Friday, March 10 - Thursday, March 16** ###Interesting | score | comments | title & link | |--|--|--| | 34 | [3 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/11oal2f/great_video_on_demos/) | `[interesting Link
Reddit · 17 Mar 2023
Using Voicemod to record dialogue for multiple characters in a video game?
I'm developing a video game in my spare time and couldn't dream of hiring proper VO actors for all of the dialogue since I'm usually broke. I already have a Pro license and a modest setup to do something similar as a DM for my D&D group, but I want to know if anyone here has experience in using something like Voicemod…
Reddit · 17 Mar 2023
Sudden feedback shyness
Hi again! I just posted a couple days ago about film vs theater transitioning and the difference in prep/style, and I appreciate everyone's responses. I haven't been doing theater very long but I have noticed that I'm suddenly getting v skittish about receiving direction. It's not that I don't think direction is warran…
Reddit · 17 Mar 2023
horror movie actress wannabe
If I'm in the wrong place I apologize in advance I am looking to be pushed into the right direction of some legit/successful casting call sites. I want to get my foot in the door with acting, with little to no experience. Where would you recommend I start? I have briefly looked into Backstage but I never knew how serio…
Reddit · 17 Mar 2023
Offer from US manager - international actor
Hi all! I live in the UK but I am a citizen of a different country, and I'm a working actor. I have supporting roles in three feature films coming out this year, and I've just had an offer from a decent US manager to rep me there. My question is - how much will this actually help me if I don't have a US visa? I did ask…