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Reddit · 7 Apr 2022

Finding acting auditions and agencies

I really want to become an actress and I'm ready to audition, the only thing is I can't find auditions around me and i don't know any agencies nor do I know someone with connections. If you're an actor or you're informed about acting info's in Malaysia, specifically Sabah. Please help me on how to find auditions or age…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 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…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2022

how to be on character when it pokes at your biggest insecurities

I'm not an actor, I'm a singer and have to sing the song from Chicago by the Velma character. I have to act out a performance of a sexy, flirty e charismatic character.... I'm a big curvy girl insecure in my body, this is the worst CH I could ever do. The performance is fine, but my acting is so bad, I don't feel it at…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2022

Is backstage legit?

I’ve always wanted to act, and I actually consider myself pretty good at it (I know so do most people who want to be actors). Anyways, is backstage a good place to find auditions/extras jobs to start gaining experience?

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2022

Supposed to be the busiest time for me - but I'm getting nothing.

I'm Sag-E and repped by a really great agency in Houston, Tx. In the past, I've gotten to audition for some amazing projects! Co-star, Recurring, Leads - you name it! But since Covid, the auditions have dropped dramatically despite me seeing other actors in my agency still booking roles. I know they're submitting me fo…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2022

What skills does a movie actor have that many TV actors lack?

I’m curious because I hear and see it mentioned quite often that TV actors can’t transition to film well because they lack the skills to act in flim. Although there have been several cases of actors who started on TV shows and became successful on the big screens. What is the major difference between acting on TV and a…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2022

Voice actors wanted!

Hey everybody! I’m a game developer working on a visual novel. There’s many interlocking projects for the game, including a manga and a short webseries about the main character. And that’s what this is about! I’m looking for voice actors (preferably with a younger, feminine voice as the character is a young girl) for t…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2022

Looking for voice actors!

I have three roles available for the pilot episode of a webseries based off a video game I am developing. The episode will be posted to youtube to promote the game. Talent applicants must be able to sound like a young girl, as the main characters are 10 and 11 years old. Pay is based off of the amount of lines you have…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2022

is my agent working hard enough for me?

hello community members! this is my first post here, so apologies in advance if i make a mistake in any way. this question is directed towards people who have representation, some professional credits under their belt, and are constantly auditioning for film and tv. in my gut i feel like my agent isn't working hard eno…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2022

Is it worth it to audition for a role that feels degrading?

I haven’t auditioned for much and at this point I just want to start auditioning for every show I can find. I’m pretty chubby and worry I’ll have a hard time landing roles. There’s a character in a show I want to audition for who’s described as a “tubby junk food enthusiast”. I know if I do well, that will be my role b…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2022

Is Fame Street worth it?

Hello I'm a new actor and wondering is Fame Street worth it for work and experience? Also the different pay walls, what do you get? Thanks for taking the time to read this.

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2022

First time ever as an extra next week. What are some Do's/Don'ts?

I'm a seasoned theatre actor, but next week will be my first time ever on a TV set. Theatre is a completely different beast. The more streamlined process, more collaborative room, and less wait time. I'm not sure what to expect on a set other than the opposite of that. Even showing up to the studio today to check in/ge…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2022

Why is doing background seen negatively?

I know not to expect anything and I genuinely just enjoy meeting other people with the same passions (or not!) and being in an environment I love to be in. But I always hear people say not to do background too much if you want to be an actor. Why is that so?

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2022

Question for agents

How long after an agent pitches an actor do they receive the sides from the casting director? (Assuming the CD allows the actor to self tape)

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2022

When should NDA's be signed?

Hello everyone. I am an actor and I have the following doubt. There was a film audition call that I applied for. I sent my video, resume, and some headshots through email. I received a callback a month later and they asked me to audition for an specific role. After reading the description, I decided not to audition for…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2022

Moving Cross Country...What Job Should I Get?

Hi there! I currently live in Northern California, and have decided to move to Atlanta, Georgia after doing a lot of research on the best place to live for starting actors. My question is: what kind of job should I get? I really only *need* enough money for food, but obviously I'd like to set the bar at my own place (s…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2022

anyone here love the chase of it all?

When it comes to acting, I just love the chase. I never in a million years saw myself in that acting waiting room getting ready to pour my soul out. I basically didn't know what I wanted to do till I turned 19. I just had a love for tv and movies. I have co-stars and national commercials under my belt, but what I love…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2022

Uta Hagen’s A Challenge for the Actor

So I’m a junior in HS and I’m currently taking a musical theatre class and learning more about theatre as an art form, and truly living up to my theatre kid potential. I asked my teacher if I could borrow Uta Hagen’s A Challenge For the Actor. He said I could and ever since, I’ve been reading it. I’ve made it up to Cha…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2022

Will Real People Victoria help me become a successful actress in NYC?

Hi all, Not sure if this was the appropriate subreddit but I am a 30 year old woman living in Melbourne wanting to pursue acting. I haven’t acted in anything since high school so I’m getting back into it and wanted to join an agency. I’m working in hospitality whilst attending university for arts. Is Real People Victor…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2022

Should Voice Actors Sound Conversational Most of the Time?

I should start by saying that I understand there's no "One rule fits all" in any performing. I also understand that the client determines the performance for the most part. I'm asking in general. I'm reading a book called V-Oh! and it's very focused on being conversational. It says to match the cadence and tone of a pe…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2022

Any other actors looking to move to the Atlanta area?

Hi there! Hope this question is ok here. I'm a queer actor looking to move to the Atlanta area and need roommates! I'm 31 and come from the improv/sketch community in Chicago but am originally from the Southeast (and am currently here) and am looking to be closer to the Georgia scene. Would loves to possibly rent a hou…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2022

Commercial Auditions Questions!!

Hey everyone. I just want to ask some commercial actors with experience: When do you usually hear back one way or other after a callback? Do you need to be put on first avail to have a chance after the callback? Do first avail emails come out the same day as a callback? I had a callback yesterday I thought I did really…

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Reddit · 5 Apr 2022

New submission : Billy Herrington Tribute

{ "id": 0, "name": "Billy Herrington Tribute", "description": "Billy Herrington (also known as Aniki) was an American model and gay pornographic film actor.\\nHe died in 2018 in a car accident.\\nHe was first a well known meme in Japan and became really popular with parodic mashups made with moanings and sounds from so…

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Reddit · 5 Apr 2022

A theather course after 10 years.

I attented a theaterclass after ten years and i really liked it. I got the task to play a old man who wass on the other side of the room dying. His call for help wass him singing a childhoodsong. I had some Stanislavski things on my mind. And the teacher gave me a compliment she said it felt very realistic. But then sh…

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Reddit · 5 Apr 2022

Do you need "connections" to become an actor?

"Of the annoying things up-and-coming actors are forced to deal with—getting ghosted by directors and being asked if we’re on Broadway yet—few get under our skin quite like unsolicited career advice. Especially when that advice comes from otherwise well-meaning outsiders and sounds something like this: "It's all about…

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Reddit · 5 Apr 2022

The Frustration of Casting

I am fairly new to casting and have just started utilizing Backstage instead of the usual IMDBPro to find some non-union actors this time. But here's my problem. I input my performers' criteria, age range, height, etc., and I will get many thousands of candidates. That wouldn't be a problem and I would look at every si…

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Reddit · 5 Apr 2022

Be cautious of Weaudition.com - not as great as it seems

Just want to warn people about [weaudition.com](https://weaudition.com) I've had some bad experiences with it and I just want to warn people about spending their time and money on this. I have had experiences where actors did not pay me, and I am not the only one this has happened to. When I tried to get in touch with…

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Reddit · 5 Apr 2022

Actor's real names

I often see actor's real names written on IMDB and therefore on wikipedia and everywhere else. For example Natalie Portman - born Natalie Hershlag, Winona Ryder - born Winona Hershlag, Rebel Wilson - born Melanie Bownds and plenty of others. My question is do they have to list their birth name on IMDB or is it their ch…

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Reddit · 5 Apr 2022

Can we talk about fame?

I can’t imagine Will Smith’s headspace right now. Years of carefully curating a career in the spotlight, having your private life blown open and speculated by the whole country, only to practically destroy your perception in one night — possibly to all that pressure, is astounding. I just saw a post on FB that said “we…

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Reddit · 5 Apr 2022

Spec Self-Tape Requests in the Role Listing

Howdy, I searched for this but could not find, apologies if redundant... I'm spending a lot of time on self-tapes which are immediately requested in the role listing, not in response to my application submission. I find this to be a waste of time given that my application materials may have resulted in an immediate rej…

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Reddit · 5 Apr 2022

I did my soul searching...

A while ago, I posted about my stand still on pursuing my acting plan (I've also realized I should be saying plan vs dream, though it is both really

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Reddit · 5 Apr 2022

Twitter is just ridiculous

I’m from the UK and my newsfeed is always full of such desperation from actors or cringe manifesting posts. I’m not trying to sound negative but do you think posting stuff like this reflects badly on you as a professional?

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Reddit · 4 Apr 2022

Need Information regarding potential scam immediately. Please help. This is a long post but has a lot of important info for us and potentially others with the same experience.

My gf is an amazingly natural actor. I have seen it up close and I believe she has what it takes. Has absolutely no experience though and we are already “making moves” it seems. It’s happening fast and I’m reading things that have me super back and forth on what to think. For context, we are both 24 and live in Omaha,…

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Reddit · 4 Apr 2022

Drop-in Acting Classes in London (UK)

Hey guys!! I was just wondering if anyone could recommend places around London that are good for drop-in acting classes (anything from cold reads, improv, technique classes etc.). I used to go to the ones at Actors Temple however it seems to be permanently closed which is sad! Preferably something that is also applicab…

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Reddit · 4 Apr 2022

Is it bad I’m jealous of actors my age?

Throwaway account for obvious reasons. I’ve looked this up online but it’s a bit more specific. Rachel Zegler, first of all, deserved her Best Actress award 100% and she is so talented, but I can’t help but feel so jealous of her even though I am a newbie actress and haven’t made a name for myself/really accomplished a…

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Reddit · 4 Apr 2022

Cool new podcast about the craft and some of our greatest character actors.

Hey, everyone. I checked with the mods and got the “all-clear” to share this. I co-host a podcast called Character with NPR Reporter Shannon Mullen that I thought a lot of you might be interested in. On our show we speak with some of the greatest character actors in the business about the craft, how they bring their hu…

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Reddit · 4 Apr 2022

Looking for Beginner Actors in Toronto, ON

I am a beginner filmmaker in high school looking for actors to make a concept trailer. We have no funding so I can't pay anyone but this is a great opportunity for actors looking to get started in the film industry. I will put more information in a google doc below for those interested. Filming will take place in North…

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Reddit · 4 Apr 2022

Will scoliosis stop me from becoming an actor?

I'm going to be as honest as I can. I'm terrified about trying to make a go as an actor, because I have scoliosis and kyphosis. Both of which are mild, but I fear it will hurt my chances. I'm a stress eater and during covid/quarantine, I gained quite a lot of weight, for obvious reasons. Before that, I was lean, and ge…

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Reddit · 4 Apr 2022

Looking for Voice Actress for Sky (Total Drama) (Paid)

Okay, so here's the deal. I am looking for another voice actress. This time, it's for another Total Drama character, particularly Sky.: [**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE27gbZqKXs**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE27gbZqKXs) If you have noticed the PG-13 thing, the main thing I'm looking for is... Well, gag-speak…

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Reddit · 4 Apr 2022

Animation Reference Video Help (Actors Needed!)

Hello! I'm a video game design and animation student and I have a 3d animation assignment that requires a reference. I'm just a poor uni student with no clout or money, so I can offer nothing but my deepest gratitude and the shared finished product lmao. The only requirements I need are for the ref to be lipsynced to t…

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Reddit · 4 Apr 2022

How much leeway do actors have with Lines?

68 year old rookie here. I find a number of scripts (acting and VO) to be awkward. How much leeway will castling directors, and directors in general, give actors?

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Reddit · 4 Apr 2022

Building a reel from scratch

I am a theatre actor making the transition to screen and really starting over from scratch in a lot of ways. I’m trying to build a reel and could use some advice. I’m self-submitting to everything I can but many jobs are wanting to see a reel first. I don’t have anything, yet. Is a self-shot scene or monologue enough i…

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Reddit · 3 Apr 2022

CASTING CALL FOR IANOWT S2 PROJECT

THIS IS A FAN-MADE PROJECT. Hello everyone, me and a few other people are producing a season 2 of the Netflix show IANOWT, and we are trying to get an idea of people who may be interested in playing certain roles in the show, for when we start filming, preferably UK based. THIS IS COMPLETELY NON-PROFIT SO WE ARE ONLY L…

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Reddit · 3 Apr 2022

is my name too much?

This is a very random thought I know but my legal name is not very common and I don't know I am scared it's too much for an actor? I'd like to know what you think. It's Cassandre (pronounced kaas-aend-er) Di Angelo.

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Reddit · 3 Apr 2022

I have a problem with yawning.

Okay. So I have a tendency to always yawn. I am afraid that it will affect my work. I would hate to have to yawn during a performance or on screen. How do actors avoid yawning or get around it? Any advice would help. Thanks!