Reddit · 12 Jan 2023
New Actor
Hey does anybody have any advice or tips for a beginner actor? And also what are some good exercises one can do at home to sharpen their acting skills?
Reddit · 12 Jan 2023
Seeking a male voiceover actor who can speak Italian (PAID, non union feature film)
Hi! I’m looking for a male actor (50-75 age range) who can speak Italian to record some lines of dialogue for a sequence in a feature film I’m making. Everything would be remote. Pay is $125 usd. Less than one page of dialogue total to be recorded. If you’re interested in audition please send me a DM and I’ll send you…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2023
How much does reputation matter?
What I mean is, would you be ok with non-anonymously speaking out your political opinions, or your opinions on controversial figures like Ezra Miller, or with working with a very controversial director like, say, James Franco ? I’m asking because I’ve refused a part in a production made by someone who tweeted really st…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2023
How do you guys cope with the fact that you’ll never make it?
I am just not an interesting person. I’ve known this for a long time. For years i was too insecure to even say what my dream was out loud, out of fear for the reactions. I’ve made it through theater school, auditioned for a theater teacher education. They told me i don’t possess the required basic skills of acting. I f…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2023
What you want to learn from a class
Hey there, I work for a college, and we are planning to bring in an outside teacher to do a few classes on VO for our grad level actors. If you were just starting off, what would you find the most helpful or interesting to learn (voice over-wise) in a class room setting.
Reddit · 11 Jan 2023
Which one is better? LA Casting or Actors Access?
I was always wondering what would be the better option for finding gigs. I seem to have more luck with AA, but I’ve heard it’s better to have LAC, so I don’t know which works better.
Reddit · 11 Jan 2023
How often do big time actors get to chill in their trailers?
I always wondered this. I know they usually work 13+ hour days, so I was wondering other than lunch breaks, if they had enough time for that. I also heard that it’s sometimes common for (especially POC/Black) women to be deemed “rude” or “unfriendly” if they choose to stay in their trailers when they’re not needed to s…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2023
Los Angeles Actor
Hello! So I am currently 17 and roughly around 6 months into acting already, I've gotten the chance to do films with speaking roles, background, music videos, etc; does anyone know how to take things to the next level in acting? I've been using both Backstage and Casting Networks as a main way to get jobs though I want…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2023
Asked to prepare any scene for audition for independent film?
Hello, r/acting community. I've been taking acting classes for a long time now and I finally put myself out there, and lo and behold, I landed an (Zoom) audition for a lead role in an independent feature! However, I've been asked by the director that I should be prepared for any scene he may request during the audition…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2023
Advanced Theatre Intensives (Summer or otherwise)?
Are there any 4 to 8 week theatre intensives geared towards theatre school graduates? I spent the final year of my theatre program almost entirely online due to covid, and haven't really done any acting since i graduated almost 2 years ago. Now that theatres and schools are mostly back to normal, I want to revisit and…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2023
I've been in the biz for almost a decade (casting director + voice acting). These are some of the most common mistakes I've seen beginner voice actors make that you should avoid.
Hello fellow voice actors! I posted a video about when I got started voice acting and the mistakes I made, but it was taken down by the mods for self-promotion. I figured it's still good advice so I've decided to do a write-up instead! These are some mistakes I made early on in my career that I wish I would have focuse…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2023
Training
Here's the dilemma. I'm about to go into college right now to study product design and at university, they obviously give free time outside of your lectures. I've been looking at part time drama programmes such as Theatre Peckham and The Identity School of acting, schools where actors like John Boyega and Damson Idris…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2023
do you see talent in any actor from dhar mann?
I like watching his videos when I am bored but the acting sometimes feels off, do you think anyone that acts in his videos have some talent?
Reddit · 11 Jan 2023
Submitting to new agencies while already having reps… what’s a good reason?
I’m going to start submitting myself to new agencies as I feel I’m ready to move on. My current agency isn’t prioritizing me at all, even though I submit great self tapes, have gotten headshots 2 times in the last year, am in class every week, and communicate super well. My individual agent just left to a new agency an…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2023
is this a scam?
I emailed Alex Herm Photography a few days ago regarding a casting call for a photo and video segment from a casting calls group on fb. And they emailed me back and told me at 4:35 am that they are interested. Here is what the email says. •We are currently casting male and female actors/content creators/influencers/mod…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2023
Is this agency a scam?
I signed with an agency last spring and am wondering if it is a scam. Through my training, the number 1 rule was always the agent does not get paid if you don't get paid. Upon meeting with the agent via zoom, I was told there was a "One time office fee" I was torn on agreeing to this, but ultimately gave in as I felt d…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2023
Home Studio Design Advice for Audio Drama
I would like to produce an audio drama using a home studio. We live in a very quiet rural area with surprisingly little exterior noise (no cars, planes, or foot traffic). I have access to a 10' x 20' closed room with a single door in the basement, a larger 20' x 30' open area in the basement, and a 15' x 15' open area…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2023
Resume for child actor..
If anyone can teach me or direct me to a site that breaks things down into understandable pieces? I’ve been googling and either not retaining information or just not understanding… I have been filling out profiles for my daughter (complete newbie, got a role from a casting call with no preparation in a MMP that hasn’t…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2023
Any good ways to find casting calls in Washington State?
Hi. I am a 16 year old aspiring actress. I've gotten into acting over the past 2 or 3 years, but have had no luck with finding any casting calls in my state. I live in Washington State, and am looking for casting calls around the Olympia/Seattle area. I've tried to use Actor's Access, but found that the majority of cas…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2023
giving out business cards
made some actor business cards that I'm lowkey proud of. they've got my b&w headshot on the back, and on the front; my name, phone number, email, location, and a qr code to AA profile. Hopefully I'll be able to give these to people I run across, such as in a casting director workshop or something. But I was wondering,…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2023
Hello! I’m a 17 year old aspiring actor/voice actor, and I was curious on how I’m meant to start out?
I really enjoy doing it, but I have zero idea on how one starts out. I can send links to a couple of fandubs I made for fun if you would like to hear my voice.
Reddit · 10 Jan 2023
Question regarding accessibility
This question might sound a little silly, but please bare with me. I really want to pursue acting, specifically on screen, and I've been looking into classes and such as that seems to be the best place to start. A lot of the requirements talk about having a good level of fitness, taking shoes off for workshops and stuf…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2023
Canadian (Toronto) actor looking for advice on getting a U.S. agent
I’m an ACTRA actor based in Toronto with a good Canadian agent. I’ve been doing relatively well the past year, having booked a guest star role on an American show and a small recurring on another American show both premiering in 2023. My next goal is to get a US agent, hopefully in 2023. Does anyone have any experience…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2023
[Paid] Female voice actor who can do a russian accent and then another who can imitate Lady Dimitrescu
I have 13 lines I am looking to have read, one in the voice of Lady Dimitrescu and 12 in russian accents. Willing to pay up to $200 through PayPal or Cashapp. You must have some kind of example of how your accent/impression sounds!
Reddit · 10 Jan 2023
I can't help but feel a bit of impostor syndrome about my career
¡Hi everyone! I doubt that anyone who tried or is trying to study/work as an actor/actress hasn't suffered through the: "And when are you getting a real job?" "Aren't you goign to do something else on the side, just in case?" "You know you're not going to be able to make a career out of it, right?" and many, many more.…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2023
Following up with an agent after an Actors Connection Showcase that went well?
Hello! Just wondering how you typically go about this. The agent seemed to like my work, my pitch seemed to land, and I personally know an actor he currently reps who told me to mention their name during the showcase. I did bring them up and the agent seemed excited about it. He even wrote some notes down while I was t…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2023
Be Taft Hartleyed through SAG NEW MEDIA still possible?? 2023
I know I know, everything is online, BUT, I am so frikkin confused right now. I have read that that you can no longer become SAG through an ultra low new media contract anymore as it has been misused by many etc. Yet some people say that while you might not be able to be Taft Hartleyed through that route, you can still…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2023
Can you still become a successful professional actor if you can’t do theater productions (because of extremely terrible anxiety)?
Both my friend and I are in drama school, and we realized that we have a bit of situation when discussing our careers. We both were studying something else for the first half of college (I was in business, he was engineering), and we both just started studying drama/acting for our new majors since we grew tired of not…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2023
any actors from cambridge uk?how is it for actors? is there a community there?
May be moving to England for wife job. Just want to see how the area is for actors?
Reddit · 10 Jan 2023
Upwards Infliction While Reading Scripts
So I just started wanting to pursue acting and I've noticed when I read monologues I talk with an upwards infliction similar to a Disney actor if that makes sense. How do I make my monologues sound more natural and not like I'm acting on Disney?
Reddit · 10 Jan 2023
Anyone working in India as an actor or actress?
I would like to know your experience working as an actor/actress in India, how hard it was to get an agent or gigs - thanks!
Reddit · 9 Jan 2023
Successful actors, when did you know it was working?
We see a lot of cynicism on this sub, from a lack of auditions to complaining about "nepo babies" and self tapes, and while I definitely get it, I'd like to hear some more positive success stories. One reason is I believe it might be working out for me. I know it's a different path for everyone, but I'd like to compare…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2023
Preferences
Hello, Do actors have preferred roles? Like, roles which are easier and more satisfying for them to take? Kind regards.
Reddit · 9 Jan 2023
Emotionally supporting my partner in their acting career?
My fiancée and I moved to NYC summer of last year for her to continue her career as a stage actress. She was working professionally with local theaters in Phoenix and wanted to try her hand in the New York scene. I always wanted to live in New York for at least a few years and it was easy for me to take my job here so…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2023
I want to become the next Bobby from The Panic in Needle Park or the next Bobby from Five Easy Pieces. Method Acting as we knew it half a century ago. I'm nearly 21 years old, I live in Europe and still have not obtained academic education nor initiated m
Some backgroud: I love authentic arts whether it be books like Dune, music like The Doors, movies as mentiond and games like Silent Hill 2. All my life I thought I'd become a successfull computer science business man like my dad but now I realize that I have very little passion for computers, science or any field that…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2023
Is it normal for the emotions you felt within the scene to affect you for awhile afterwards?
Hi. Whenever I do a highly emotional scene, I also deal with the emotions I had within the scene for some time afterwards. For example I had a scene where I presented major depressive disorder and I was feeling it for a good 30 minutes. And I’m experiencing the same with my current scene which I portray a panic attack.…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2023
Going to my first acting class tonight , what to expect?
Let me preface by saying I have no experience in acting and I don’t really wanna become an actor. But this year I wanted to go outside my comfort zone and do something different and taking acting classes is what I decided on. Now with someone with no background is the first class going to be tough tonight, what should…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2023
[Hiring] Voice-Over Artist
We are looking for a Voice Over artist who can replicate Foxys voice. **Job Role: Voice-Over Actor** **Offer: $20 - 40$ per hour (depending on experience)** Skills and Requirements: * Must be 18 years or older. * Must be able to replicate Foxy’s voice (she is the purple fox character). Please see [this short clip](http…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2023
Help for "action" words to play a criminal being interogated
Hi. I'm learning technique and about taking on an "action" for my character and exploring that physical and emotional action. My character is a criminal, killer who is being interrogated by police. Can someone give me advice on best actions to explore and embody? Would it be "denying" by using body language to deny wha…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2023
In-person vs online acting classes
I'm 22M, and I am considering taking acting lessons. I have a small amount of acting experience from doing a few school plays in elementary, being in a friend's short film, and taking drama class in high school. I really enjoy acting, and I want to start pursuing it. I currently work a full time hybrid (3 days in offic…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2023
New Voice over actress need tips! I recorded myself doing a “Spotify Ad” I need constructive criticism
Hey all! I’m actually pretty new to doing voice over work! I think I have a pretty good, upbeat voice for commercials and whatnot but I do think I need training still. I used to be a singer when I was younger so I’m familiar with the vocal warmups that we have to do to warm up our voice and keep it healthy. I wanted to…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2023
What are the best on-camera audition classes / teachers in NYC?
I found a great new technique teacher and now I need to find a highly reputable advanced on-camera audition class populated by working actors, not newbies. The only ones I'm really familiar with are Freeman Studio (but what teachers are good for on-camera?), MN Acting Studio (again what teachers are the best), and Bob…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2023
2023 - are you stepping it up?
This post will hit you like a brick to the face. But it's ok. There's good news at the end. 2023 is around the corner and everyone is thinking about getting their plan together for the new year. All the acting gurus are hyping you up for "pilot season", telling you to \- get your headshots ready \- your reel ready \- a…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2023
How to Stop Acting - Am I Missing Something??
I recently finished reading 'How to Stop Acting' by Harold Guskin. I was originally recommended it because I was told it would help me get out of my head with my acting... But I am LOST. "Taking it off the page" seems to be a pretty straightforward exercise/technique with specific instructions that he gives, but other…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2023
I wanna know if my plans for trying to make acting as my professional career at a later point in my life is good or not? And also if I will be able to satsify my end goal(written in Text below) in it?
I \[18 M\] am doing my Majors/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering alongside Minors in Computer Science Enigneering. Before I say anything, I just want to make it clear I have never acted before(not since primary school at least where I used to do theatrical acting). I am hella introverted, got alot of social anxiety, I'd…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2023
I got casted as Roxie Hart in my high schools production of Chicago but I’ve never even had my first kiss
I got casted as Roxie Hart in my high school’s production of Chicago. Roxie Hart is one of the most notorious femme fatales in musical theatre history. She’s sultry, seductive, and a master manipulator. My director is a huge believer in how real life experiences effect your acting ability. Yet, I have never even had my…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2023
Anyone want to help me decide where I should apply for classes?
I am of course going to do my own research, but it would be really helpful to hear the insights from this community! I'm based in Sydney, Australia. Mosly interested in pursuing screen acting but I am also a singer. I'm tossing up these 4 places: Sydney Actors School [https://www.sydneyactorsschool.edu.au/](https://www…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2023
Actors with PTSD
Are you a working actor with diagnosed PTSD? Do you know of working actors with PTSD? How do you support yourself through triggering scenes? Recently watched The Twelve with Brooke Satchwell playing an abused wife, when she suffered domestic abuse personally in the past. I wondered at how she looked after herself throu…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2023
Aspiring actress!
Hi, my name is Jazmin. For about 2 years I've been really into acting/theatre. I've been taking theatre classes for 2 years now, including this year. I've been in one school play and I'm going to be in another at the end of this year. Sadly, this is my last year in high school so I'm pretty stuck. I don't have much exp…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2023
I’m planning to drop my agent. Here’s the letter I want to send.
TLDR at the end “Hello [REDACTED]. I'm writing to inform you that I am terminating our contract effective immediately and will not be needing your services anymore. I've been thinking a lot about your obsession with the IMDb StarMeter. I don't know who or what is telling you that it's important to focus on, but since i…