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Reddit · 19 Feb 2021
In light of a certain actress being fired for her... *interesting* posts, I've seen some people championing that she's now the top actress in the entire world because she's first on IMDb's Star Meter. Without getting into all that, does anyone know how this meter works? I'm not sure if this takes into account general p…
Reddit · 19 Feb 2021
I was watching the original Robocop last night and it made me wonder ‘are all of these actors with guns stuntmen, or actors given guns?’ I couldn’t find a clear answer so I decided to book a course. Next fall - assuming the world isn’t still burning, I’ll be flying out to take part in a 4 day course created for actors…
Reddit · 19 Feb 2021
I've always wonder about the career of actors in commercials. Where do companies that advertise the products get these actors from I know about the process of becoming an actor in movies and tv shows. But I've always wonder about the process of becoming of an actor in commercials. All those people that we see in commer…
Reddit · 19 Feb 2021
My 10 year old was recently picked up by a reputable agent in NYC and landed a pretty big role.... What do I need to know going into all of this? What are some questions that you suggest we get answers to? What are some things you wish you had known when you were starting out? We just got the call yesterday and will be…
Reddit · 19 Feb 2021
We all know that acting is one of the most competitive industries in existence. What I mean is that there are exponentially more people trying to make it as actors than there are roles. How is it for background acting? Is there an serious imbalance between the number of actively working background actors compared to ba…
Reddit · 19 Feb 2021
Just had an audition with them where about 15 actors all performed a monologue. Some of them were great but about half have 0 business being in front of a rep right now. Most people performed monologues from tv shows and “monologue database websites”. Yikes. It seems like only a few people had drama school training. Yo…
Reddit · 19 Feb 2021
Hi everybody! Our Shakespeare Table Reads group is looking for new actors for a table read (over Discord voice chat) of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING - 6pm-9pm GMT, 21 Feb 2021. It's super informal and friendly, all levels of experience welcome. Here's the link to our server, hope to see some of you there! [https://discord.gg…
Reddit · 19 Feb 2021
I don’t have any prior experience with recording my voice (outside of videography) or really reading any stories to record them, but I can do a few accents convincingly. I don’t particularly find my voice soothing or relaxing, but I don’t think that’s the only requirement for doing narration or voice acting. I’m curren…
Reddit · 18 Feb 2021
I have noticed some unrepresented actors submit auditions to upcoming Netflix shows and others. How do they find these out? These are self tape auditions. I am on castingworkbook and actorsaccess and backstage and a few others but have yet seen these. Any group or sites I am not aware of?
Reddit · 18 Feb 2021
When I started studying and choosing to be an actor. I wanted to be an action star in like eighth grade, but as the time and I’m now a sophomore in college I rather be in dramas, horrors, or something that pushes my acting. I fell in love with actors like Denzel Washington, Samuel L.Jackson, Will smith, Brad Pitt, Dani…
Reddit · 18 Feb 2021
Soo I don’t even know how to start this. Basically, I got a letter from the American Academy of Dramatics Arts asking me to apply and they’d waive my application fee. I feel like this is a sign for me to pursue something I am truly interested in. I’ve always loved acting. I love watching movies and tv shows and mimicki…
Reddit · 18 Feb 2021
I've always wondered what the per episode salary ranges are. You always hear about the big shows like friends, mash and cheers , but never about a show like burn notice or, say, buffy the vampire slayer.
Reddit · 18 Feb 2021
Hello everyone, I want to start off by saying that I recently joined this subreddit and read a ton of submissions; everyone here seems so supportive and helpful. That being said, I am kindly asking for some genuine advice, guidance and recommendations: Around the beginning of last year, I started having a passion for a…
Reddit · 18 Feb 2021
I’m pretty interested in acting, and do have a pretty attractive face and i think i could do well. im just worried since i have scaring on my arms and thighs, and i dont think that people would really want to see it lolol
Reddit · 18 Feb 2021
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 · 18 Feb 2021
Timothy Dalton is one of my favorite actors and not just as my fav James Bond but also because he is s fantastic as a historical period actor. Simply an all round professional top calibre. But I only seen him in films until I saw on Youtube an old live recorded performance of Anthony and Cleopatra that was aired n TV i…
Reddit · 18 Feb 2021
Hey Actors, Here at Dissolve Media we get the cool opportunity of interviewing the amazing Michael Schaar-Ney who has produced 17 films and shows. So we want to give you the opportunity to ask any question you may have. Just comment them below, and here is a link to our podcast where you can listen to it when it goes l…
Reddit · 18 Feb 2021
Hello, I’m an amateur actor who is trying to become better to become professional. I’ve lived in LA for 2 years. My acting experience is limited and my goal is to get better through acting classes and acting in small films. But everybody tells me I should do improv. They also say it’s a good way to make friends as I do…
Reddit · 18 Feb 2021
I took a chance on them because sometimes it takes a unique partnership to break through. Many performing artists repeatedly work with the same people because of trust. This outcome is not what I expected... that all of a sudden they have something in the works that might be similar. So here it is! The further you read…
Reddit · 18 Feb 2021
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Reddit · 18 Feb 2021
Let me begin by saying that I love acting and I'm absolutely sure that it's something I want to do. However, most of my acting so far was theatre and theatre really does have something to it and I love it but maybe loving something and wanting to do it isn't the same thing. I love my drama and theatre classes and they'…
Reddit · 18 Feb 2021
On the Internet I've found that there aren't many great SpongeBob impressions. I can count all the -- relatively -- good ones on one hand, but none of them are anywhere near spot-on. Although I started mimicking him a few months ago, I've been properly practicing Sponge on-and-off for just over a month. I'm no voice ac…
Reddit · 18 Feb 2021
I have a professional (corporate) day job, bc parents said NO to acting. It's harder as I get more promotions that I can't really say no to - corporate jobs don't seem to take kindly to that. I had a late start to acting school it but I've booked some bigger jobs (guest stars, etc.) and kept my corporate day job and I'…
Reddit · 17 Feb 2021
Not like... the order that you put things. I know what it's supposed to look like. I mean... how do you *physically* format it onto a piece of paper. I've never been good at formatting on google docs, and I can never get things to line up. I constantly see actors put up REALLY great, sharp looking resumes. I'm moving t…
Reddit · 17 Feb 2021
What movie in your opinion is a MUST watch for any actor/actress?
Reddit · 17 Feb 2021
Hi everyone, I did a quick search through the subreddit looking for an answer to my question, but it seems best to try and put the specifics of my circumstance out there and see if anyone can help. I’m non-union and signed to a reputable agency. I booked and shot my first full commercial last month, and per the details…
Reddit · 17 Feb 2021
The internet has failed me in finding commercial actors that have extensive insight on the industry. Want to hear the perspective of someone that's not a famous tv commercial actor.
Reddit · 17 Feb 2021
Hello Internet Strangers!! My name is Jo and I am the producer/actor of a new fan series! We are looking for actors to portray several characters for our first episode! We have the script written and we are currently working on the next 5 episodes! We hope to have this out by June of this year. Here’s a quick synopsis…
Reddit · 17 Feb 2021
Hello there! I'm an aspiring VA actor, always on the hunt for more work. Lately, I've been wondering if I'm getting turned down for certain roles because the tone and quality of my voice doesn't match the age range the casting director is looking for. If you could give this 15 second clip a quick listen, and let me kno…
Reddit · 17 Feb 2021
Hi! I am an actor in nyc and am about to cut ties with my manager. I’m a little nervous to do this because I’m not sure if managers or agencies are actively seeking out new clients because of the pandemic. I’m not really happy with where I’m at currently, so I’d rather take this chance but I’m just curious if anyone kn…
Reddit · 17 Feb 2021
Guys, (29m) My agent didn't get me a proper audition in more than a year. I see them submitting me for jobs on Spotlight, however all I got from them were some commercials auditions... The only proper audition I got was because the casting director reached out as I did a workshop with him. I'm doing classes constantly,…
Reddit · 17 Feb 2021
I'm a sort of amateur voice actor, I've worked on a few little projects for YouTube but that's about it. I was wondering if any of you on here are looking for voice actors because I'm happy to audition for stuff whether it's paid or unpaid. It'd also be helpful if someone could tell me where the best place to look for…
Reddit · 17 Feb 2021
Hey, so this post is half-advice needed and half-rant. I recently got my headshots taken with a professional photographer. MUA required. The whole session cost around $1,000. This was my first time on such an expensive session, so I was feeling a bit nervous. But I decided to trust the money and trust their talent. I e…
Reddit · 17 Feb 2021
I've been having no luck landing a reputable agent in Toronto. I've studied partially at both Armstrong and the Pro Actors Lab, I have an imdb with several credits and ontop of all this I landed a lead role in a short thats airing on CBC in the summer. I've applied months ago to the Characters, OAZ, Noble Abrams, and t…
Reddit · 17 Feb 2021
John this server if you want to help https://discord.gg/6BTKx2tYTj
Reddit · 17 Feb 2021
I’m not sure this is a question if not more a rant. Any other female actresses sick of being at the bottom still and feeling like all male actors want is to incorporate come kissing/sexual/your in love with him shit? Don’t get me wrong - I know this is a crucial part of acting and we will all probably come across it at…
Reddit · 17 Feb 2021
I'm 20 years old, female. I'm not doing anything with my life. I dream of becoming an actor or a model so much...but, I have experience in neither and I do not have anyone or anything for support. I have also been heavily stressed and I have acne with scars and I just gained weight because I recently had my baby. I'm n…
Reddit · 17 Feb 2021
Hello everyone, I need some help; I am not an actor, but I am in the planning phase of a project that will involve actors. I would really appreciate it if some of you could give me feedback on my plans; I am out of my depth when it comes to the possibilities and limitations of acting. This is a long post, so thank you…
Reddit · 17 Feb 2021
I’ve been working as a professional actor for a couple of years and now make a living out of it (when there is no pandemic). I am in both actors unions in my country, have good casting pictures approved by casting directors, good demo approved by casting directors, a resume full of training and experiences, am my own a…
Reddit · 16 Feb 2021
Pertaining to similar stories like Joss Whedon's alleged [abusive behavior](https://www.thecut.com/2021/02/joss-whedons-controversies-and-alleged-bad-behavior-a-guide.html) on set, have you ever had to deal with a rude or abusive director, if so, how did you handle it and did it have any results or repurcussions? Is it…
Reddit · 16 Feb 2021
Hello! I hope this is okay to ask here I got super into acting around 12/13 and joined things like sf casting (casting networks) and backstage. The thing is-I’m south Asian and remember feeling so defeated scrolling through “Caucasian, Caucasian, Caucasian...”. The few roles I got were things like they needed a cast of…
Reddit · 16 Feb 2021
I'm a new actor and I have a self-tape audition but my male reader friend is out of town and I have to use a female reader. This other character I'm supposed to have a conversation within my self-tape is a straight male. I only have 1 more day to send it. Is it acceptable to use a female reader in this case? Would the…
Reddit · 16 Feb 2021
So, as you all can see from my history, I’m new to the community. The main reason I started (and decided to pick certain characters I felt came naturally to me) is because I’m an aspiring actor and I felt that doing cosplay shoots displaying my facial expressions and movements would help me to land the type of characte…
Reddit · 16 Feb 2021
Hello everyone, as you've read I'm interested in voice acting and have a few questions. My first obvious one is: what microphone should I invest in? I also have some other questions like: Should I worry about sound dampening materials? Where would be the best place/online community to find legitimate work as a voice ac…
Reddit · 16 Feb 2021
Hello everyone! Psych Hub is looking for German voice actors, both male and female. We have a large video library about mental health currently only in English and need to dub the animations into German. This would be on ongoing relationship if chosen to join our roster! Just a little about the company, our the goal is…
Reddit · 16 Feb 2021
A great 'Pandemic Project' by a Vancouver based actor, checking in with everyone to see how their careers are going. There are other interesting blog posts on this site, too, dealing with - for instance - the Casting Director 'industry', but I was interested on everyone's thoughts on this poll. No matter where you are,…
Reddit · 16 Feb 2021
It may sound a bit stupid but is there a way to become an actor without doing theatre ? I’m just not so keen of doing theatre and live performances at the moment. And how could I get into film and stuff with no experience ? Sorry if it’s a silly question. Thanks :)
Reddit · 16 Feb 2021
I have a very basic beginner set up right now - Blue Snowball mic with a pop filter, Audacity for Mac, and a closet rigged up with furniture blankets for soundproofing. I’ve been a stage/camera actor for several years, so I’m no stranger to the idea of an audition, but I’m really nervous about my first VO audition. It’…
Reddit · 15 Feb 2021
I don't know industry jargon very well. I know a few terms like A-List actor, known actor, working actor, and I think I have a semi-decent idea what those terms mean. There is a tier of actor that I don't know how to describe. I'm talking about actors who a lot of people would recognize if they saw them in something, b…
