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Reddit · 29 Jan 2023
Curious to know - what was it like for you originally starting, and stepping out of your comfort zone? How has acting and putting yourself out there changed you over time? Sincerely, a scared little man still hesitant to make the first leap of 'bravery' by signing up for a class
Reddit · 29 Jan 2023
Hi I know the headline sounds incredibly naive but please hear me out, haha So I've been an actor for some years and have had some small to mid-size roles in things shot over here in Europe, some of them pretty big projects. Of course I've been looking into work permits for the US and it should still take some time bef…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2023
Im an actor located in Chicago and I recently just got represented by an agency. They offered me a contract with an in perpetuity clause and I was told never to take those. So I denied that audition and I’m anxiously waiting for the next opportunity. Did I make the right decision denying that commercial? Should I let m…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2023
So I’m a Mexican who is about to move to Madrid, and I want to continue my acting career there, now I was wondering if my accent is going to stop me from getting the same kind of opportunities… Should I learn the Spanish accent or am I safe to find some roles that I could potentially book? Any actor from Madrid who wou…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2023
How does an actor know the size of their fanbase, besides social media channels? Which isn't an accurate measure. This might seem like a dumb question, but I'm genuinely intrigued in the answers.
Reddit · 29 Jan 2023
I'm going to VO Atlanta this year, and between the registration, flight, hotel, and food, it's going to be expensive, especially for a beginning voice actor. Are any of the X-Sessions worthwhile? They certainly seem great - small groups of intensive, focused study with some VO masters, but for $199 on top of everything…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2023
It takes subtle inflections of our mouth muscles to whistle. As a voice actor I feel like we specialize in having command over the muscles of our mouth/throat/voice and am curious to see if there's any relationship between the two. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/10nwwie)
Reddit · 28 Jan 2023
Pretty much the title. I was into acting for about 10 years. I’m 24 (been SAG since I was 12), and I’m 5’7. Been in many SAG film productions with lines and actual screen time. I’ve gone out for many “leading man” roles (dramatic and comedic). Roles where the story is all about him. Or he gets the girl at the end of th…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2023
Hello, A wall of text will follow. TL;DR at the bottom. My background goes something like this: I'm a singer and dancer/physical theatre actress that wanted to do voice acting proper for many years. However, I'm a persecuted minority where I currently leave, so I've not had many opportunities to actually perform outsid…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2023
I'm a returning voice actress, I have a commercial demo and character demo, but in addition on Fiverr, they allowed a intro video, so I made this.. https://youtu.be/JbVyb4D-RGY Does it "work"? Give me your worst.. Thanks in advanced.
Reddit · 28 Jan 2023
Hello my fellow beautiful actors, im trying to get a temporary clip to use as a sort of "reel" for submitions and wanted to see if yall have any good scenes you have in mind? Im a 22yr old male and just want to do "raw" acting for this so no character just so they can see my foundation/base if that makes sense. Is ther…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2023
Hi all, looking for suggestions others might have done. We have an older lead actor that just can't get his lines down. If he just needed some cues I could put a starting line or two in areas for him, but really he needs his script as he can lose it mid sentence. I figure I'll have to get some kind of large book he can…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2023
Would you rather have a speaking/lead role in a small independent company movie with non-famous actors or an extra/non-speaking role in a mainstream big production company movie with famous actors ? Why?
Reddit · 28 Jan 2023
Hello\~! I'm starting my career as a voice actor/talent and would love to receive feedback from you. :) Any advice is welcome, even bad comments haha
Reddit · 27 Jan 2023
Ive been in classes for a year- love the classes but feel like its not a good way to build relationships with other actors. Everyone is a working actor and it kinda feels almost like, competitive? We all go home and dont speak outside of class. How can I meet other actors just to hangout? Not even network? Maybe some t…
Reddit · 27 Jan 2023
Kind of a random question, but I’ve been watching a lot of WW1 & WW2 movies recently. I think there are so many incredible roles to play for the actors that are both physically and emotionally challenging and demanding. Being female, I was wondering if there is any equivalent for women in movies and TV to these types o…
Reddit · 27 Jan 2023
I doubt that I will find what I'm looking for on here but in hopes that I do. I'm all writer/showmaker and I am putting together a voiceover scene from my YouTube channel and I need somebody to play the little sister of my main character. If you just so happen to be a voice actor that can do this I would really really…
Reddit · 27 Jan 2023
As people starting up, there is so much to learn about, understand, and develop, *away* from the microphone, and outside of the booth. This is a list I have compiled for myself, and for those looking at getting into voice acting beyond a hobby. **Everything here can be accessed for Free**. (Some resources may need you…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
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Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
What does this mean for acting?
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
Curious - so many actors seem to live in LA. But who are rising actors (like Timothee Chalamet, Lucas Hesges) that live in Brooklyn or Manhattan? What are the advantages of living there versus Los Angeles?
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
Hey, I'm looking for actors/actresses who can film TikTok style commercials from their phones. This would be 15-25 second short form videos that will be used for TikTok/Instagram ads. Any tips on where I should look? I haven't really done any hiring of actors before, so I'm not familiar with what marketplaces/websites…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
Hey! I am \[18 M\], currently in my first year of BTech in Mechanical Engineering. Out of the blue I have just kind of made up a goal, completely different from academics to like give acting a go as a hobby of course. I won't be making acting as a mainstream career for myself, Engineering is something that I like well…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
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 Jan 2023
We have been studying in the same drama school for a few months and I really like his agency - has great actors, but he's also told me before how they work and I really like that. However, we get along well but we are not friends-friends. How could I ask for a referral? Should I ask him if I can just include in the ema…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
this journey has been utterly miserable for me. the only people I see succeed have a connection to money, which allows them to go to a BFA / MFA, and even that is not enough for all of them, but that gives them the best shot. I've been struggling for so many years I can't even think straight anymore. I've done everythi…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
If you had the choice to sign with WME or CAA which agency would you choose and why? I ask this because I'm on imdbpro and I'm looking through the filmography of both agencies and their actors typically do the same projects with other actors of that agency. Also if you have inside scoop on what its like at a top agency…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
I've worked in theatre, film, and am repped for VO. I went to a great NYC 2 year conservatory and learned a lot. What do you want to know?
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
Hi guys. I'm a total noob here and just wanted to take a stab in the dark and ask you guys a question. I have been told I have a nice voice a for a few years many times ( I don't think so but if I can sell it its a win win) and was wondering where do you start as a voice actor? What sites do you guys get work on and wh…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
I made my round of callbacks, and someone applied for two roles. I really loved her in one of the roles and she's definitely the front runner at the moment for it. I really just couldn't see her in the other role and I don't think it's necessarily anything she did wrong, but moreso I didn't see her anywhere near what I…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
Long story short Johncasa Blancas got me. A bit embarrassing but whatever I already payed for the classes in full so I was like fuck it let me finish the classes since I already paid it all. I finally finished it took quite a while but would putting them on my resume hurt my resume or does it not matter. I might be ove…
Reddit · 25 Jan 2023
Ive been doing some research and the best ones Ive found are: * Ruskin school of acting * Cynthia Bain young actors studio * Warner Laughlin studios * Gloria Garayua * Sam Stiglitz * Baron Brown * Playhouse west la * BGB acting studio If you have any information on any of these or other recommendations Id be happy to h…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
Hey all I submitted a self tape for a supporting role in a sag short film and received a call back asking me to come in for a chemistry read with the other actors, i’m super excited but nervous at the same time, have any tips on how I should prepare?
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
I absolutely adored Aftersun, I’m just genuinely curious as to how Paul Mescal, who was an acclaimed actor, still somewhat up and coming in some regard I guess, gets attached to a small indie like this with a first time director. Anyone know? Like I said I’m literally just curious as to how Charlotte Wells got such a t…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
Have a short film with a SAG actor and non union actor both interested. Obviously, the project needs to be SAG signatory for the union actor to perform, but a, I allowed to use non union actors as well? My understanding is there’s a special contract drafted for them.
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
Right now I’m almost 20 years old, and currently a Bio major, but I don’t know if I can keep this up. It’s seems as if I lost my prior motivation for coming to college in the first place. I’m honestly considering becoming a Voice actor. Because I not only love doing different voices and repeating lines, but I just love…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
I’m wanting to film a scene from a pilot I wrote. Would just barely be under 13 minutes. Not sending it to any festivals. Just something to post online. A few of the actors who are friends of mine, are SAG. I am not. Would I be able to use them in this simple project? One that I just plan on posting on social media. Or…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
Hi there! I’m a 21 year old transgender woman from the Vancouver area. I used to do theatre in high school, being cast as a lead several times. I have no idea what I want to do with my life and no potential career options have given me the same joy as when I was acting. Even though I suffer from severe social anxiety,…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
What are the things you like (pros) about each medium and things you're not a fan of (cons) about each medium? I'm mainly asking this as a fun little thing for everyone to contribute their point of view to. I love acting in any form (I'm currently a stage actress trying to break into screen acting; I really love acting…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
What’s the purpose of them? I think they’re unnecessary. You’re not going to be unprepared when performing so why do it for an audition? I would argue it’s even worse because you can have an actor who would fit well for a role but because they can’t read while being in the moment well, you’re judgement of their perform…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
So I have agency representation, but still get bookings through backstage and the like. I just turned down a shoot and feel so disappointed. It met my day rate, but did not cover parking in a major metro area, was not providing lunch and despite an 8hr shoot, had no hair, makeup or wardrobe. I can manage all these thin…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
I make zero budget film and occasionally act. I used to work in post production. I fell out of it and am now falling back into filmmaking. I'm focusing on short film and I've done a 20 minute superhero piece, a 5 minute zombie piece and am about to shoot a little time travel piece. You can see some stills and behind th…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
I am in school for performing arts and once I graduate I was going to move to either Atlanta, New York, or Los Angeles. I've been doing research on each possible location to see what would have the best opportunities specific to me. Atlanta seems like the cheapest option as New York and L.A are really expensive. And At…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
1. Take your craft seriously, not the industry. 2 Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they can be attached to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. 3. When someone shows you who they are, believe them.
Reddit · 23 Jan 2023
Sorry if this is a bad question, but can do professional theatre even if someone has no training and little experience? Also, is a professional theatre actor simply a paid actor, or is there something else that specifically makes someone be considered a professional?
Reddit · 23 Jan 2023
so basically i 16f submitted for a role on actors access, my first time ever submitting for a role (I literally snuck to Walmart and bought a prepaid visa and did this behind my mother’s back lol). I got the email this morning that I was selected for an eco cast, which I know isn’t a huge deal and doesn’t mean much but…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2023
Hello, I’m looking for some professional literature (books, articles, studies, etc.) on theatrical cold reading. I’m not as interested in finding ways to learn to read a specific text or monologue in order to prepare it well for an audition or a performance, as much as exploring how reading something out loud for the f…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2023
Since a lot of acting is reacting, I had the thought of why not take the initiative and film some scenes with partners. I think collaborating with other actors on a a couple short scenes would be more beneficial for development than just monologues or an unenthusiastic reader. I have my own canon camera and scoured dif…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2023
Got a self tape for a non union indie and although the breakdown said ‘some nudity’ I really wasn’t expecting full frontal nudity in the sides. Now obviously I’m not about to strip for a self tape, but I really don’t know about why non union productions would include this. Idk, just the fact that non union is generally…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2023
Specifically the HAGEN, STRASBERG & MEISNER TECHNIQUE class with Pamela Scott? Beginner actor who acted in middle and high school a lot but not anymore. ​ I plan to take this and Barrow Group at the same time since I don't get any online exposure. ​ Thoughts?
