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Reddit · 22 Mar 2019
Hey folks, this post began as a comment on u/WinonaPortman's post about craft bing more important than business acumen, then it got so in depth I decided to make my own post about it. Read that post first for context. Here's the u/WinonaPortman post: https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/b45q60/cart_before_the_horse…
Reddit · 22 Mar 2019
Hi all, I've recently been accepted into a good acting program but come from a family where acting is not something that anyone takes seriously - think theoretical physicist and teacher as my siblings - and have absolutely no idea how to tell my family. The way they see me is as a very shy person - which I'm not when I…
Reddit · 21 Mar 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 · 21 Mar 2019
Just finished my headshot session, I had a blast and worked with a great duo. The chemistry was awesome! I’m glad I’ve finally had them done, as I had this as one of my goals for Q1 2019, as some of you may have seen on the post I made last year in December. I’m over the moon that I will very soon be having my own ‘cal…
Reddit · 21 Mar 2019
Hey all! I’m a 23 year old actor who moved to New York City from Michigan. I’ve been acting for most of my life, mostly doing regional theatre with some professional roles in Michigan. I’m interested in moving into tv and film, but not sure where to start. Is it time to get and agent, or join SAG-AFTRA? Should I do mor…
Reddit · 21 Mar 2019
We've been working on scenes and material for the past few months. She knows them personally. ​ Towards the end I kinda stopped caring because I was booking work that actors from their agency booked(as well as other agencies). I figured: Hey if I can get the job and get the cash then fuck it. More for me without…
Reddit · 21 Mar 2019
This is a paid role. You will be playing an young intern at a government research facility. This is a minor role (only a couple of minutes worth of audio) but is important within the scope of the project. You must have access to a professional recording setup unless you are in the Orlando, FL area. Must be willing to r…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2019
I am a community theater actor. It has been a long road. In hs i was in drama classes. Death in the family and being hit by a car crippled me mentally. I had a 15 yr hiatus. Im acting again. Ive had a hand full of background characters. Recently I played John Merrick in the Elephant Man. It was a difficult yet rewardin…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2019
TL:DR: a silly thought experiment: are actors more like Jedi or Sith in terms of accessing/channeling emotion? Calling all my fellow Star Wars thespians! I had this interesting debate with a fellow actor friend and nerd the other day. Are actors more like Sith or more like the Jedi? The Jedi are taught to discipline th…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2019
Looking for a male voice actor in the Chicago area to come to my studio today to read through a scene for my audiobook/podcast. This will be a recurring role.
Reddit · 20 Mar 2019
I remember watching a [Hollywood 'Actors' Roundtable](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/video/watch-thrs-full-actor-roundtable-tom-hanks-sam-rockwell-john-boyega-james-franco-gary-oldman-willem-1079406) with Sam Rockwell where he said something like, "I'm more of a city boy but I always seem to get cast as a country bu…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2019
Hey gang, I'm on the hunt for some Aussies for a project I'm shooting and I've tried the usual avenues (Backstage, Mandy, Casting Role Call), but I'm having some trouble getting my hands on some Australians. I'm looking for 40+ year old men and would highly appreciate if anyone could point me in some direction! Is ther…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2019
I'm completely foreign to all of this. Never put my foot in the door if you know what I mean. Voice acting has always been something I wanted to do though, and I think it's time I at least try. I have a few questions. How do you guys actually create a voice demo without having any past work to pull audio from? I tried…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2019
Why is the "Creature" Being taught in Acting: The First 6 Lessons?? Why Call the actress a Creature?
Reddit · 20 Mar 2019
What are the steps they should do everyday? I read in a interview one voice actor said he likes read aloud alot. Another said take up theater in college. Another something about improv classes. So what's it like for people that are trying to become one? I want to start ASAP
Reddit · 20 Mar 2019
Hi fellow actors, I was wondering whether anyone has taken an online class with John Windsor-Cunningham and how it went? Am considering taking a class but an older reddit post wasn't exploding with positivity and I couldn't seem to find any actual reviews. Would much appreciate anyone sharing their experiences! Merci.
Reddit · 20 Mar 2019
I've heard back from the director for the audition of a play that I'd want to go to, in exactly two weeks. They've informed me that as part of the audition, I would be required to sing an excerpt of a song of my choice. The thing is in my mind, I feel that I have no singing ability. I could try and hold a note to, like…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2019
I have a B.A. in theatre, however, in the 4 years I was in college I was never cast. This did a number on my confidence and I took a "break" when I graduated in 2010. In the past 9 years, I've done tech on maybe 5 shows. I feel like my theatre degree is wasted and I'm still paying for it. But NOW- I see that some of my…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2019
Hey, I'm looking for a **male/female voice actor** to help me complete video tutorials for my project. We're willing to pay **between $50 and $100** for our first order (It's about 5 min of recording). Just let me know your examples and email.
Reddit · 20 Mar 2019
Hello everybody, my first time posting in this sub. I am a young actor and will be performing Nathan Jessup's monologue in about 2 weeks time for my Acting practical exams. I was wondering if anyone could give me any tips on how to do it well and any other things i should keep in mind. This sub-Reddit Being a community…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2019
Two upcoming indie film screenings coming up. One in the Lower East Side, Manhattan and one in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. 5+ filmmakers/actors will have the opportunity to share and discuss their work in front of a small audience. [See pictures from our past events here.](https://www.instagram.com/entholigy/?hl=en) Tickets…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2019
It’s a 2-episode guest star role. I’m used to the quick turnaround from commercial auditions. This one was Friday. Just wanna know when I can stop wondering lol. Anyone have a reliable average?
Reddit · 19 Mar 2019
Hey guys can anyone recommend someone good acting coaches in Atlanta? I'm a young actor that recently moved here. I've been doing some classes, but not finding anything that's sticking. Hope someone can help! Thanks
Reddit · 19 Mar 2019
Anyone in the San Bernardino county currently pursuing acting? I'm in the Victorville area and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice or success stories of acting around here. Or is driving to LA the only option.
Reddit · 19 Mar 2019
I’m an actor about to graduate undergrad and I am hungry for summer acting opportunities. I found an audition near my area but it says they are committed to diversity and highly encourage people of color and people with disabilities to audition. If I am a cis white man with no disabilities, should I even consider this…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2019
I have a new sci-fi project of mine entitled "Humanoid Divergent" which is basically about a female robot named Mandy created by a company named "isecurity" who's primary purpose is to help solve crime with private investigators. (more specifically the law enforcement) But she quickly neglects this objective because sh…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2019
I was just wondering what everyone’s opinion is regarding getting paid as a beginning voice actor? I haven’t as yet had any formal training, and have only auditioned for amateur productions as a way of getting some much needed experience. Should you wait until you’ve had at least a year of vocal training and also have…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2019
Hey guys, I need some advice on how to fundraise for a summer program I’ve been accepted to. I’ve been apply for scholarships and grants but that won’t be enough to pay for my plane ticket and trip to go to the program. My parents said they would help but I want to try to pay for most of it myself if I can. Do any of y…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2019
Hi everyone! I'm new here and this is my first post, so I apologize in advance if I'm doing this wrong. However, I would like to ask you all: I would like to pursue a career in entertainment (preferably, Actress), and I was thinking about having classes in the UK since I'm from Europe. I'm already taking a master degre…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2019
I am thinking about switching to the overnight shift. My current shift isn’t working very well with my acting. I need my days free. I have heard mixed things about working overnight while being an actor. Some tell me not to do it because it will drain all my energy and I won’t be able to perform nor audition. Some say…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2019
As the title suggests, I'm curious what people are doing to practice. I keep reading that we need to practice as actors, but not sure what that all entails.
Reddit · 18 Mar 2019
is it bad to have them as an actor? should i have them taken off for auditions and my headshots?
Reddit · 18 Mar 2019
This cracks me up! I see breakdowns like this and really wonder if they're serious. You're asking for NAME actors, or at the very least strong acting skills including an ability to cry on cue, but you don't want to pay them???????? Does anyone else think this is a little ridiculous? Or maybe its just me. Beggers can't…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2019
Hello, all. I’ve deduced that this is probably the most effective sub I could post to, though it’s primarily coming from a directing standpoint. I am directing a show that I am incredibly passionate about in the coming weeks. It’s beautiful, frightening, and a chance for my team and I to stretch our legs. I’m working w…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2019
I've lurked in here for probably the past year and I read every post. I'm a 21 year old junior accounting major set to graduate next spring as valedictorian of my class so obviously I'm successful in that respect, but I've always felt a pull towards acting and conveying a story. I'm getting into my first acting classes…
Reddit · 17 Mar 2019
I want to be an actor and have already done some work as an extra in a few movies. I've also changed my major to theater. This is the first time in a while were I know what I want. Any advice on moving up? Any and all appreciated. Thanks :D
Reddit · 17 Mar 2019
Actors talk about truth all the time. But noone seems to define what they mean by the term truth. Thanks in advance!
Reddit · 17 Mar 2019
Totally hypothetical question... If was an actor, and I was signed to a top agency like CAA or WME, would my agent be able to cast me into script that I wrote or present that script to a production company like Universal? How does someone go about acting in their own script otherwise?
Reddit · 17 Mar 2019
I have done a podcast, and there are some actors who are quite accomplished that I have been able to get on, and there are ones who I think are less accomplished than those people who simply have no interest in participating. I think it says a lot about how nice people are when they're willing to give up 30-45 minutes…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2019
Hi there, I’ve been in the film business for over 7 years now. Made 4 films as a lead actor and another 20 reoccurring roles. Last year I started loosing my hair and now it started to be aggressive and visible. Past year I’ve been riddled and depression started to hit hard. All while maintaining a career in film. I mea…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2019
I'm a new actor that just landed in NYC and I need to get my first headshots. But there are specific many photographers, so many prices, so many options. I'm a man with a relatively simple haircut, do I need a stylist? Should I get one look or more? Should I be shelling out 500 dollars for my first shots or 200? I want…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2019
Hey, all! (First reddit post ever :-) ) I want to self-learn about voice training for acting. I intend to work with a dialect/voice coach at some point, but until then, I’d thought I’d do some reading and studying on my own to get a base down. Before I select a particular methodology, I wanted to get a good understandi…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2019
Is Johny Depp a personality, interepreter, or impersonator actor? I thought he would most likely be an impersonator actor because of the various different roles he plays, but I don't know in the context of the movie What's Eating Gilbert Grape. I read online that during the time of the movie his personality was similar…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2019
Got a question here and a theory. So from studying actors from all platforms, there’s a sense of waiting to get ready to hit the big leagues. People start with smaller roles until they progress to much larger roles, etc. But here’s the question I have. Most people around the ages of 15 to 25 may not be in a position to…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2019
I know someone who has been an actor in Asia for the last 30+ years, but recently decided to move to the States to settle down. He has always been a free-agent actor, with just a small team of people aiding him through his career. However, upon his decision to move to America, he and his crew parted ways and he is now…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2019
Hi everyone, I am 21 years old. About two years ago I fell in love with acting after a student asked me to help her with her theater project. Since then I’ve been non stop taking acting classes and improv. I strongly considered moving to LA to try to become a paid actor after watching how actors such as Arnold swarzene…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2019
Greeting from Seattle! It's Henry here, an Acting Trainer and and Stage Director from Taiwan now living in the Greater Seattle area. I spent 10+ years in the theatre acting and have several experience of directing, the only thing I learned from the experience was that audition(stage/film) is not quite easy for anyone e…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2019
I'm a Bay Area native and looking to get involved more in the acting scene (classes, improv, companies, etc.). How have you gotten involved in the Bay Area?
Reddit · 16 Mar 2019
I am in personal communication with a handful of actors who have had fairly successful careers overall, but none of the advice they gave me has really sparked anything to be able to emulate that in any way.
Reddit · 15 Mar 2019
Ever since I was a boy I wanted to act, I tried to enroll in a film club when I was 16 but never got a call back. Being naive and young I thought that was my chance gone (what a silly thought). Life got in the way. Then when I reach my early 30s I was told I should audition to study Theatre. I jumped at the chance. I g…
