Reddit · 4 Dec 2022
What are things that actors should have on hand to always be prepared?
I’m moving back into acting from a career in comms and I’m trying to figure out what I need to have on hand so I’m always prepared? Suggestions?
Reddit · 4 Dec 2022
Character type?
I am a new actor and I wanted to ask what are the ways you can find your character type?
Reddit · 3 Dec 2022
Acting dreams
Hi. I really want to become an actor, and I am a teenager. I am not quite sure what to do to start as for acting in things. Any tips?
Reddit · 3 Dec 2022
New Actor Needs to get some work in Chicago
Hello I am a new actor and I am looking to find work in Chicago. In the past I did some background work in NYC and it was paid very little but it ended up being a film on Lifetime with Kelsey Grammer. Now I want to know the process of Working in Chicago. I am open to any suggestion. MY qualification include \*1 Year Ac…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2022
Do you get to see what projects your agent submits you for?
Do you get to see on actors access, casting networks, or any of casting site if your agent submitted you for a project. Or do you only find out if you get an audition for the role?
Reddit · 3 Dec 2022
Seeing casting calls for roles that seem like they’re already cast?
I know this is an odd question, but it’s happened a few times now. I just came across a casting calls for multiple roles only posted yesterday and got excited because one of the roles was perfect for me, but when I clicked on the producer and found his imdb the movie was already on there, with multiple names listed, th…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2022
Support each other
Hey! I'd love to be able to connect with other actors on IG. I love seeing what everyone is working on and all the fun pictures from set and stuff! My IG is @nicoleptgreen I follow back
Reddit · 3 Dec 2022
Actor-filmmaker here to answer any questions about working both sides of the camera
After finishing on the festival circuit, I've just released my latest short film, 'A Matter of Trust', online: [https://youtu.be/TNer5VoLBmc](https://youtu.be/TNer5VoLBmc) Although I'm doing unpaid work in a number of plays, shorts and features I'm proud of, I really wanted to take control of my career so made a new sh…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2022
Looking for VA's for Open Source Project - Minecolonies
Hi everyone, We are a Patreon financed Open Source Project that is looking for some Voice Actors to voice some of our Citizens. Minecolonies is a Mod for Minecraft that adds a CityBuilding/RealTimeStrategy Game component to Minecraft. In this context, we have a series of Non-Player Entities we call "Citizens". We have…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2022
If you’re an agent or manager attending workshops with no intention of signing anybody F*** YOU! If you’re a casting director grifting people F*** YOU Too!
LET A GUY VENT! **This sick money grab needs to end!** I have attended these workshops for years at the usual places... but have never heard of anyone signing with the upper-tier reps they invite. *\*I have seen very few people getting signed to reps in the success stories section but they are very, very small companie…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2022
How do people with no acting experience get casted for big roles?
I’ve seen a few actors who were casted for lead roles or just main roles without any prior experience. Does experience really matter if your just good at acting. I want to start but have no experience, I’m obviously not expecting a big role but I feel like I have a lot of life experience and would use that to help me o…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2022
List of all NYC Acting Studios & Conservatories
Like other Redditors, I also have had trouble finding acting classes in NYC that are affordable and actually teach a technique. I'm starting this thread for people to share every acting class and their experiences for other actors to consider and research. **Has anyone attended Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Thea…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2022
Online Voice Acting School? Which one?
Hello, I am brand new to Voice Acting, as well as this sub, so forgive me if this question has been asked before, or if I start to ramble. I have had a knack for doing weird voices, impressions, sound effects, etc. since I was a child. I am now 25 and I recently got inspired by someone to pursue voice acting. They do o…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2022
Finally starting acting classes
Since I was a mid, I've always been interested in acting, but we weren't able to afford acting classes so I let go of that interest and I'm now doing a programming course in sixth form (high school for Americans, I'm 16). However I've just remembered how much I wanted to get into acting, so I've asked my actor friend a…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2022
Does it make sense to move to LA if most of your "traction" has been with CDs in NYC?
I just want to be spending all of my time acting. I want to work as minimally as possible and spend every day auditioning for student films, taking classes, rehearsing with other actors, meeting writers and directors, and just giving this my absolute all. i'm in SAG, and i have a handful of very low tier agents & manag…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2022
Charismatic actors
In your opinion, can you learn on stage charisma? And if so, what are charismatic actors doing that's different?
Reddit · 2 Dec 2022
Actors here be like So What If ...
Hi. I am an actor. I'm really good. I promise. I am 28 years old and I started acting four years ago. Four whole years I have been doing this. The last 32 months during a global pandemic. So why can I not get an agent? I took a Zoom class for awhile. I rehearsed for it a few times and the teacher said I was great. So w…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2022
Are you Fi-core?
For those who don't know, a Fi-Core actor is someone who joined the SAG-AFTRA union, and then decided to announce Fi-Core status and allow yourself to work non-union jobs. I want to know if you had success after declaring Fi-Core status. Also, bonus points if you live in a Right-to-Work state and can tell me if you sti…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2022
I think I let a future acting career slip by
A few months ago or maybe it was a year ago I was on backstage.com and I saw that they were looking for extras or actors for a TV show called the flight attendant, and at the time I was kinda interested in it, but I just passed on it, and as of right now it is streaming on HBO Max, honestly I wish I pursued that chance…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2022
Gift for an actor!
Hey yall, i have a friend whos into acting and even wants to persue it so i thought no better people to ask then other actors what she might want for christmas. i should also mention that she does more film acting than theater. im looking for fun, unique gifts and not necessarily equipment. let me know if you want more…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2022
Looking for voice actor/actors for an analog horror series
I might be looking in the wrong place, but I'm searching for some VA's to voice some characters. The series takes place in 2004, a man named Alex Harper has bought a box full of three VHS tapes, and other film reel. Each watch through of these tapes keep getting stranger and stranger, it's like what ever is in these ol…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2022
just wanted to say im meeting actress ming na wen tomorrow
shes been in everything over the yrs disney marvel star wars etc im gonna ask what inspired her n acting
Reddit · 2 Dec 2022
Finally Feeling Validated
Hi everyone! I wanted to celebrate this year with this community. I’ve been lurking for years and I’m constantly motivated and inspired by all of you. This is the first year in my over 7 years of acting that I finally feel validated by this industry. Like all of us, I’ve been fighting for crumbs and something must be h…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2022
Why is there a separate term for character actor
Aren’t all actors playing characters
Reddit · 2 Dec 2022
Budget mic recommendation for aspiring voice actor?
Can anyone recommend and entry level mic for some trying to break into voice acting? Thanks!
Reddit · 2 Dec 2022
Acting Class Tips
Hi all, I'm relatively new to the whole 'acting' world and have recently been shopping around for a class or two to try out. I've signed up for so many free acting webinars that seem to just beat around the bush and by the end of it, all they really wanted to do was sell you their program which will cost you your first…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2022
Thoughts on earnestly portraying characters with traumatic experiences and/or disabilities
Hi there. I'm a fledgling actor getting my start with community theater. I came across an audition for a play at a local company that I'm interested in. The role that best fits my age/gender is a teenage girl who has mild dyslexia and is a sexual assault survivor. I myself do not have dyslexia and have not experienced…
Reddit · 1 Dec 2022
How do you make this work?
For working actors in the USA,how do you guys make this work? How do you get health insurance without paying enormous amounts of money? How do you get yourself an income in a flexible manner? What are some alternative avenues to a traditional job that allows you to pursue your craft seriously rather than it be just a h…
Reddit · 1 Dec 2022
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback
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 · 1 Dec 2022
Where do I find starting jobs?
I recentely started getting into narrating and i REally wanna make it the thing of my life, but i don't know where a person with a good voice but no experience can find a job to at least feed himself. like big corporations it seems like they already have enough voice actors and narrators and someone like me is just not…
Reddit · 1 Dec 2022
Is it possible for your throat to feel swollen from voicing a VN?
I am not a voice actor, I just like to audibly give voices to characters in Visual Novels whenever I play them. And recently, for the past month I have been playing a VN called Katawa Shoujo, where most of the characters are girls whom I assume to have high pitched voice. And so as an 18M, I tried to imitate the voice…
Reddit · 1 Dec 2022
Casting Call: Virtual Pitch Video
I'm looking for a few actors for a quick virtual improv / acting job over Zoom for a sales pitch video. The pitch is for marketing for a nationally-recognized sports venue and we're creating characters to help define their target audience. You'll receive a character description and some interview questions, and you'll…
Reddit · 1 Dec 2022
How Casting for Film and Television Actually Works, Yes Nepotism is a problem.
How casting actually works generally. This is from a very reputable person who worked for a top cd, huge offices (oscar award-winning films, Emmy-winning shows) The talent pool from which these CDs pull is a million times smaller than you think. Large roles (leads) are arranged in studio packaging. If those on the stud…
Reddit · 1 Dec 2022
Blurry headshot
Anyone else’s headshot blurry when they upload it on actors access, anyone know how to fix that??
Reddit · 1 Dec 2022
Plays in the UK
Can you make a livable wage just performing (or mostly performing) straight plays? Obviously I'm not expecting to be performing on the west end every week but are there actors who use plays (not musicals) as their main source of income? Thanks
Reddit · 1 Dec 2022
Gabriel labelle…
20 year old star of the Fabelmans and potential Oscar nominee, but I can’t help but notice his dad is a successful working actor in Vancouver. They both have the same agent, so I’m willing to bet some money all he had to do to get signed was have his dad call them up. Then, said agent gets him the audition for The Fabe…
Reddit · 1 Dec 2022
backstage Vs AA? Or is there an even better site ?
I’m 19 and have done theatre & acting my whole life and finally wanna try to go for it, it seems like my best bet is to start on a site like backstage or actors access but also part of me wants to just throw everything out the bag and just move to LA and start grinding there. Does anyone have any bad/ good experience a…
Reddit · 1 Dec 2022
Free Audiobook - Solo Project
[https://youtu.be/4IUOFbjFOoc](https://youtu.be/4IUOFbjFOoc) Hey everyone I'm a voice actor just looking for some insight and new ideas out there from the community and thought I would share my first audiobook posted on Youtube! If you have any suggestions for new books for me to do, let me know!
Reddit · 30 Nov 2022
clarity when doing longer monologues
This is kind of embarrassing to admit but I tend to gather a lot of saliva in my mouth if I talk for long periods of time. This is even more evident since I tend to articulate my words more than " the typical screen actress". Usually when acting this isn't a problem but recently I've started auditioning for a Shakespea…
Reddit · 30 Nov 2022
Crossboarding
I recently came across the term "crossboarding" in filming TV shows which is where they film scenes in the same location across multiple episodes (correct me if I'm wrong). I've heard this is becoming quite a popular way of filming. Has anyone here ever worked on a TV show that filmed this way? Is it effective? How man…
Reddit · 30 Nov 2022
Looking for female voice actors for a comic dub
my comic can be read on readmotherearth.com Looking for middle-low register female voices for the main character (~20 lines) and her daughter (like 2 lines lol). Need anyone who can voice act the children too. Room for misc. male voices if interested too.
Reddit · 30 Nov 2022
AP Research Survey Regarding Discrimation in the Theater Industry
Hello fellow actors. I am currently a theater actor and in AP Research, this is my senior year of high school. My paper is regarding Discrimination in the Theater Industry, and through my literature review, I found a gap regarding the effects it has on mental health. I am conducting a survey to answer that gap. If you…
Reddit · 30 Nov 2022
Work at Home jobs in LA as an Actor?
I've been searching/aplying to various companies that hire remote workers but a lot don't hire in CA/L.A (99% sure because of our min wage.) Does anyone here have a work at home job or know of any companies that will hire CA residents? Thank you for any help!
Reddit · 30 Nov 2022
I want to become an actor but I’m not too confident.
It’s been nearly 3 years that I’ve wanted to become an actor but I’m not too sure about. Before I didn’t think I would want to become and actor because I find acting really awkward. I still find it really awkward and I also have anxiety. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to do it. I’m not doing much right now, I don’t know…
Reddit · 29 Nov 2022
advice please
I’ve wanted to be an actor for almost 3 years now I’m 14 years old 5’11 decent looking And unique sorta I think but I really just love that your a whole different person while acting it’s like watching your self in different life’s I watch these actors living different life’s in each film and it just something about be…
Reddit · 29 Nov 2022
Anyone have any experiences with AMP talent agency in Toronto?
I had an audition with them, although they say their are no upfront fees I have an off feeling about it. I saw a review that was from 5 years ago saying they ended up having to take classes and do expensive photos with them, but the agency responded to the review saying it wasn’t true lol, so no clue what to believe. T…
Reddit · 29 Nov 2022
Do I just want to be famous?
Sometimes I get very into a TV show and it gets me thinking: Yes, I want to do what they do! But at the same time, when I imagine the life of a professional but not famous actor who has to accept most of the roles he is offered it starts to lose its appeal... I also don't want to do theatre. I feel like if it were trul…
Reddit · 29 Nov 2022
Looking for top tier on-camera classes (in person) & other "master scene study classes" in NYC
I explored LA for a bit and was lucky enough to be accepted into Marjorie Ballentine's master class, and I was pumped to begin, but life brought me back east so I wasn't able to take the class. I'm looking for similar level master classes so I can be around people better than me, actors working at the guest / recurring…
Reddit · 29 Nov 2022
Acting with a Disability
Hello reddit I’m a M18 and acting is one of my biggest dreams. I currently am in community college first year in San Francisco. In high school I didn’t do theater .I was to nervous and always afraid I would forget my lines and get bullied, last time I was in a play was elementary school, I was a lead but forgot 1/4 lin…
Reddit · 29 Nov 2022
Florida Actors: Have you ever dealt with this woman before?
There is a casting office in Tampa with an older lady behind a desk who would check actors in. I think her name is “Kathy?” I remember her being such a vile person. She would talk down to me all the time even though I’d book commercials through the office. I tried so hard to be friendly with her but she would never let…