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Reddit · 5 Dec 2019
So I am in an acting class and just finished a book by Howard fine who writes about uta hagens acting style. It seems like method acting to me, where you think of circumstances you were in similar to the scene and take that to the scene. This seems successful but not mentally healthy. ACTORS: do you use uta Hagen/Howar…
Reddit · 5 Dec 2019
Hey hey! My face is very expressive (+ doing a lot of gestures, moves, etc.), but on camera this gets unacceptably exaggerated. Trying to suppress expressions feels very unnatural, not truthful and uncomfortable. How actors fight excessive emoting/pointing on camera? Are there any specific exercises, any standard appro…
Reddit · 5 Dec 2019
I know this probably gets asked often so I apologize in advance. I want to start voice acting as a hobby. Is there anywhere that has work for inexperienced voice actors? Work that doesn’t pay or pays very little. I just want to see some job listings so I can practice and I would like to know the best website to go to.…
Reddit · 5 Dec 2019
Would all the professional actors here who live in NYC want to do a meetup? Would love to network, talk shop, and just hang out. We should utilize this reddit community more!
Reddit · 5 Dec 2019
He is just too much. I came from my 6th rewatch of the Night Moves 2013 and he blew my panties away again. He is just awesome! Good actor, charming... but doesn't try too hard. Just a solid human actor. I like him. However unlike let's say Jake Gyllenhaal... not all of his projects are my style. But that kinda makes me…
Reddit · 5 Dec 2019
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 · 5 Dec 2019
Hi guys! I started acting in June 2019 and I’ve gotten a lot of auditions, mostly non-union but a handful of union ones too. On average I get 2 auditions a week. I booked a non union commercial in August and I booked an actor role for a TV show (union) last month. With this info do you think that it would be beneficial…
Reddit · 5 Dec 2019
I am in a smaller regional market and things are going well--I'm looking to move to a bigger market eventually. There are lots of opportunities here, but there's not necessarily a steady stream of auditions, i.e. 3 auditions a week in February, 3 auditions in all of March. After a lot of thought about my approach to au…
Reddit · 5 Dec 2019
I’m debating auditioning for the role of Christopher at my local theater’s production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. I saw the show a few years ago, and the actor who played Christopher did an amazing job expressing his autism. Any help from anyone with any experience playing or understanding simi…
Reddit · 5 Dec 2019
I’ve been working professionally since 2017 with some decent credits (recurring, guest star roles) and some fairly top notch reps as of last year. A lot of other actor friends of mine in similar places in their careers have mentioned creating LLC’s and I was just wondering what the benefits or drawbacks (if there are a…
Reddit · 5 Dec 2019
Hello,im looking to be a voice actor. New at this this, i need tips,advice, And if you know one a voice acting coach. Thank you for taking the time to read this!
Reddit · 5 Dec 2019
Hey r/acting, [WECAST](https://www.mywecast.com) has just launched in NYC and we are recruiting those looking to get greater exposure to jobs without the fees associated with other online platforms. The platform has been fully operational in Cape Town, South Africa for over 10 Months, giving talent located there access…
Reddit · 4 Dec 2019
Hi folks. So, I used to have one of those agents who has 50+ clients and plays the numbers game and focuses on their top booking clients and mostly ignores everyone else. I got one audition in 6 months, so I fired him. Maybe I should have sought out a new agent when I had one to my name? I don't know, but it felt right…
Reddit · 4 Dec 2019
Hi! I love watching cartoons like Steven universe, adventure time, and a few anime (eng dubbed of course) I have been wanting to become a voice actor for 2d animations since I was 11. I live in Singapore, and a Google search for voice acting courses don't show much... I do find many. Voice-over agencies, however, they…
Reddit · 4 Dec 2019
I've often heard it said that micromamaging your portrayal this way results in an inauthentic, thusly bad performance; that great actors inhabit their roles to the point that their "delivery" isn't preconceived or self-conscious, but totally instinctual and spontaneous. Does that ring true, or have I misconstrewn somet…
Reddit · 4 Dec 2019
This is something I've always wondered. How do actors cope with playing the ugly character, especially when they're getting insulted on their actual appearance. Do they feel bad? I can't imagine that not taking a toll, constantly playing the unattractive character. I haven't been cast or auditioned as someone ugly or a…
Reddit · 4 Dec 2019
So, last night I signed up for ACX, uploaded one sample, and auditioned for one book. This morning I wake up and already have an offer from someone I didnt audition for. The message said: You have a message from gianmarco Di Pirro. Message: "Hello River, I love your voice and I think is perfect for my book. It's "Credi…
Reddit · 4 Dec 2019
Hello fellow actors, For my entire life, I’ve had people call me a good actress and people call me a bad actress. I know that I’m not great, I’m pretty young, but I don’t think I’m horrible and I think I’ve had some good performances. My family is one of the groups that often tells me that I’m bad, and some of my frien…
Reddit · 4 Dec 2019
I am still new to taking acting seriously and have seen other places that Actors Access is a good way to submit for small roles in the beginning. So I made an account! Tinkered with this for a year now. and I don't know how to use it! wanted to take these questions to a place I trusted. How do you use actors access, an…
Reddit · 4 Dec 2019
So I’ve been in London for about a month and a half, too concerned with finding a job, didn’t really have the time to look into how the whole industry works. I’m a professional actor trained in Greece, I hold a BA in English and I have professional experience on stage and screen in Greece. I’ve been meaning to apply fo…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2019
I signed to a manager in NYC almost exactly a month ago, which I'm thrilled about. Obviously I am new to this manager who doesn't know me super well yet, and I honestly haven't been acting for very long, so I know I'm fighting an uphill battle with getting auditions in the upcoming pilot season. I'm very lucky to have…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2019
Anyone have any experience with actor therapy in nyc? Specifically their casting director and agent workshop?
Reddit · 3 Dec 2019
Anyone have any experience with actor’s launchpad in NYC? Looks like an interesting platform.
Reddit · 3 Dec 2019
I only feel comfortable "acting" when i am in front of a mirror. I have no friends so I have no one to practice acting with.Whenever I try to turn on the camera and record a (poorly thought out) scene, I stiffen up. I'm sure there are exercises for solo improv sessions, but I'm wayyyy too in my own head these days. So…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2019
I have seen many questions here, and also from my actor friends, so I'd like to compile some advice here. How do you network with CD's? Do you attend paid workshops? Do you reach out directly?
Reddit · 3 Dec 2019
I moved to LA recently and I feel like I’ve been put on the runaround this whole time. I found an actor’s group who told me I wasn’t ready to join because my experience is mainly in theater. So I took the leader’s advice and started taking classes in commercial acting at her recommendation. I finished that course and 4…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2019
It feels weird calling myself an “actor”, when most of the stuff I’ve done are no to low-paid productions. I always tell people “I do acting”, or “I’m trying to be an actor”.
Reddit · 3 Dec 2019
Hi I recently moved to Atlanta and I’m looking for other actors to be friends with and network with!
Reddit · 3 Dec 2019
Hello there, I’m a 28 year old actor who’s still somewhat new to the trade. I’ve made a lot of progress lately and am going to start the process of student films to indie projects and see where I go from there. But my biggest weakness and insecurity is I can not do accents. I can’t jokingly do a southern accent, or Bri…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2019
I’m looking for actors to star in my upcoming short films! The script writing is in the works I just need the actors to start it
Reddit · 3 Dec 2019
4-5 Days of work a week. I live in NYC, Asian, 22 YO, male 5"5, pretty average looking face/body. I'm thinking of Casting Central but I also heard I needed to "hustle" as in I need to join another firm where I pay money and apply for extra casting daily. Also bonus question: does anybody know the name of such firm?
Reddit · 3 Dec 2019
Hello! I have zero experience with acting, voice acting, professional singing, entertainment industry - but I want to pursue voice acting. Now I will say off the bat I'm not one of those people "destined" to become a voice actor. I'm no Chris Sabat. However I think with training I could make a career of voice acting/re…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2019
Hello, I find it difficult for me to get in a state of anger in a scene , I struggle every time I have to get angry , do you have any tips ? It always feels as if I’m forcing the emotion , and I cannot recall a memory that triggers that emotion ! Please heeelp fellow actors
Reddit · 2 Dec 2019
Hey folks, I’m starting a screen acting vlog and podcast and I’m seeking questions from actors to end cap each episode. Some background on my self. I started out as a child actor, worked through to my teen years, took a break. Came back and realized the business is totally different and decided to make my own content.…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2019
Your thoughts and feelings? Any preferences? I'm signed up with AA now but I'm wondering how much different Backstage is
Reddit · 2 Dec 2019
I've taken courses with the Hideout for improv, but I'm a bit wary of some of the other schools here after interviewing for positions with a few. Where are y'all taking your acting courses? Any reccos for private coaching are also more than welcome.
Reddit · 2 Dec 2019
CURRENT STATE OF THE UNION: \-I've yet to submit for any kind of work, as I've focused my introductory months here in LA on whipping myself into shape craft-wise by putting my all into my classes & educating myself on the ins & outs of the business/industry via books & other online resources. \-I'm now ready to make th…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2019
This book offers insights on actors' websites, casting companies, agency recommendations, how to get an agent, how to join SAG-AFTRA, and mucho more.
Reddit · 2 Dec 2019
This book offers insights on actors' websites, casting companies, agency recommendations, how to get an agent, how to join SAG-AFTRA, and mucho more.
Reddit · 2 Dec 2019
Hello Reddit, I am currently in the middle of a dilemma. I am 19 years old and my whole life I have dreamt of being an actor. I was convinced that I should have a normal job though and never really went for it, until two years ago when I started going to acting classes. I played the lead in one short film and a smaller…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2019
So I've been working BG on a currently filming TV show. I'm keeping it somewhat vague to cover my ass a bit, but it's for a major cable network, with an Oscar winning lead actress. So far I've worked three days as background, over the last few weeks. The casting company uses an online portal for their casting process a…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2019
Thanks for answering!
Reddit · 2 Dec 2019
Seriously though, if you're a talented actor, have the skills and know the business but have NO connections, your parents weren't actors or filmmakers or directors or in any way close to being in the show business, can you make it as a famous actor?
Reddit · 2 Dec 2019
Amateur and Professional welcome to apply! Need female voice actors for 10 minute animated pilot. High-fantasy, hero's tale type story. 5 teenage protagonists become accidental heroes. 2 female characters still need voicing. Details and reference images can be given upon request. Job offers $200 per character Apply thr…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2019
Hi all I'm an actor based out of NYC. I've produced and created a decent body of work, have had a few projects go on to festivals. But I've lately felt like I've been in a rut. I believe I'm ready for an agent but don't know where I would even begin applying. However, I could definitely use a manager because I feel lik…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2019
I’m having a mid life crises. I have a career as an accountant and I’m starting to think it was a mistake. I had quit my job since I couldn’t take it anymore. being someone I’m not. I wasn’t born to sit in cubicles all day long taking crap from my boss. I need advise as to starting as an actor. Now I know plenty of peo…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2019
Hi fellow actors! I have to perform a mute monologue tomorrow and am having trouble deciding what to do... And how. The character has to have an objective, an internal conflict and an external conflict and we cannot speak but we can scream, cry, laugh... It is important to make as many of physical actions to let people…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2019
Hey everyone, I’m studying for my MA at Drama School, and we’re just nearing the end of the first term here (we started in September). Our tutors are very adamant that we shouldn’t be competitive with each other but to try and lift each other up and learn from each other’s successes and mistakes. And this was the case…
Reddit · 1 Dec 2019
Hello everyone! Im sorry if this rude but a I need gift for a traveling actor. Can you guys help me with ideas? Hope I'm not a bother and thanks in advance!
Reddit · 1 Dec 2019
How does acting-training affect your ability to be strong socially, like at a cocktail-party or in other social scenarios? What about "comedic timing?" Does that make you funnier? What is it like to date an actor? Is that a challenging experience since they can fake any emotion and emotionally manipulate you? What is i…
