Reddit · 31 Jan 2022
Cut from feature/ tv
Are actors ( day player or principal) notified if they are cut from final edit) . Do they get courtesy call or do they just find out when show airs/premieres?
Reddit · 31 Jan 2022
Do you really think the actors of Euphoria haven’t taken acting classes?
Hunter Schafer, Barbie Ferreira, and Angus Cloud all claim to be completely untrained. They’re all so good though. I mean I know it’s possible of course to just be that naturally good but do you think they may have taken classes or something and just were advised not to advertise it?
Reddit · 31 Jan 2022
Trying to identify an unknown voice actor from a video game...
I know this isn't quite what the usual posts here are supposed to be, but I've been trying to identify a voice actor from a 90's game called Drowned God: Conspiracy of the Ages for a month now with no luck, so I thought that maybe somebody on a subreddit for voice acting might know, or if there's a better way for me to…
Reddit · 31 Jan 2022
Looking to coach privately
Hey! Long story short, I’m looking to get out of my dead end day job and work for myself. I’m a working actor, have worked in film and commercials, my degree is in theatre education and because of that, obviously have a ton of theatre experience. However!!! I have no business degree or have a clue on how to run a busin…
Reddit · 31 Jan 2022
Question about hiring voice actors.
Hows it going Reddit. Im looking to hire voice actors for a project im working on. Its gonna be about a five episode scifi radio drama. Its honestly just a personal project for myself cause i've always wanted to do something like this but i've only ever gotten small work in sound design, so im footing the bill and doin…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2022
How do I act more masculine as a naturally feminine man ?
I’m a theatre major and I love acting , but I don’t want to limit my roles by only being gay, but I find it hard to act straight because it’s so forced .. Any other actors have tips for me ? I also get very nervous when I’m so visibly film, and then getting up to act and trying to completely change to masculine !
Reddit · 30 Jan 2022
Monologue Mondays
Hey all, haven't been around in a while! A few other actor friends were talking about monologues recently and I remember that a few years back, Monologue Mondays used to be a thing on this sub - what happened with it?
Reddit · 30 Jan 2022
College Major Help
Which would be better to major in? Acting for Camera: Associates First Semester: * On-camera acting technique * Acting l Techniques * Film & TV History l: Survey * Improvisation l: Foundations * Dance and Movement for the Performing Artist l * Voice, Production and Speech l: Foundations * English Composition * Screenwr…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2022
Ethnically ambiguous look- a blessing or a curse?
I’m a middle eastern, Asian, and Caucasian mix. People can never guess my primary ethnicity, and I don’t look like one particular ethnic group. I’ve had people guess that I’m Hispanic before, but also Italian, Native American, and all sorts of ethnicities that are not my own. I can’t pass as white even though I’m 1/2 w…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2022
Advice for not getting taken advantage of as a newbie
I recently had a really bad experience where an actor was trying to coerce me into sending nudes so that he could submit me to an agent he knows. He gave some BS explanation that he got fired from a job because of his recommendation for a girl with an inappropriate tattoo a that he didn’t know about. So he wanted to “v…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2022
Switching Voices/Accents
Hello! I'm not too sure if this is the best subreddit to ask my question, but I was thought it'd be worth a shot to try. (if there's another one subreddit that's better suited for my question, please let me know!) I'm curious about how people can temporarily deepen their voices. Specifically, altering between one's nor…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2022
Hey guys, I’m a starting up actor….
So I’d say I’m fairly new to this, I’ve done background work already, and have done a couple auditions, but have never actually been booked for anything. I’m kinda fairly low on income so even my headshots aren’t all that great. Any advice I can get on how to keep advancing? Possibly get an agent or something?
Reddit · 29 Jan 2022
Pros & Cons of Film/TV vs. Theatre Careers
I’ve already got a list of my own but I’d like to hear your opinions. I’ve been in the professional theatre world longer but among other things in the film realm (better pay, more opportunities for jobs, etc.) I’ve also noticed that as an introverted person (but an extroverted actor) my personality seems to be more acc…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2022
I am a full time student in NYC, but my dream is to be an actor. Should I try to take advantage of being in NYC, and put myself out there?
I am a 20 year old male. I go to school in NYC, but I don’t live here year round. I am a full time student, not studying acting or anything related. But it’s my dream to be an actor. Is it feasible to try and pursue anything while I am living here? Or would it not be possible while also being a full time student? I hav…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2022
Youtuber (me) Needs Performing Advice from Actors (you)
I'm a very small youtuber with 80 subscribers and 100 videos. I'm trying to increase my views by doing everything I can find on SEO, thumbnails, color grading and so on. My editing isn't worse than the next man who has over 10k views. I mean, some youtubers don't edit at all and get over a million views. I add even sou…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2022
Is this a scam?
Hey all, I was browsing craigslist for PA work, and I found this posting. I applied for this acting position on a whim, and they replied asking me to come into the studio tomorrow for a pre-screening/possible reading. https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/tfr/d/new-york-casting-movie-actors/7433849465.html Is this a scam?…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2022
Help!?
Actor with credits asking for somewhat nude (you can cover the parts) body comp pics so they know my body type for sending me to an agent that they know for modeling. This seems like an obvious red flag but is this legit? They held an acting class on zoom that I attended with others.
Reddit · 29 Jan 2022
questions about the day-to-day reality of working in voice acting/voiceover
Hi voice actors and voiceover artists! I am at some kind of life crossroads and am trying to lock down a career that I feel passionate about and can commit to long term. I have always been interested in voice acting, but I have no idea if what I assume the job itself is like is actually accurate. So if any of you could…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2022
Is being able to cry on cue the standard for a good actor/actress?
It totally takes me out of the moment when I'm watching a scene where the actor is crying and wailing but no tears are coming out of their eyes. So I'm doubly impressed when I see an actor crying real tears but am unsure if that is a fundamental skill of a good actor or if it's even something that is difficult to do.
Reddit · 28 Jan 2022
Background Agencies in Toronto
Hello fellow actors, I signed up with a background agency (Showcatcher Talent) in October and just got booked on a show last week. While I was on set people recommended I sign up with more then one agency for better results. I was wondering if anyone had advice on which background agencies are good to join. Thank you.
Reddit · 28 Jan 2022
Infant actors
I know it’s a really bizarre question but I’m a film student and I really need an infant for a short film I’m making. They would just literally be on camera for two shots (put there to make a bundle of blankets and crying noises seem believable throughout the rest of the project). Does anyone know where I could find no…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2022
Showreel UK
Hey ya'll. I'm doing a showreel soon, 3 scenes I need to write. Is anyone interested in being my scene partner? I need 3 actors obviously
Reddit · 28 Jan 2022
Finding my passion in acting again.
Hi there, reposting this because I feel like I worded it wrong the first time. Basically I have been acting for years now, and ever since I was a child I wanted to be an actor. I’ve been training, doing local theatre, extra work and short films you name it. A few months ago I was spotted by an agent and signed after a…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2022
I don't want to become an actor, I want my good looks and voice to be out there and find small gigs. Do I still need a talent agent?
Hello, I have no interest in becoming an actor nor do I have acting experience. I have this idea of just having my face out there for the world to see and have them need me for small gigs like commercial or voice. Would I still need a talent agent?
Reddit · 28 Jan 2022
Self tape receipt confirmation request after a few days?
I am new to this industry and its dos and don'ts. I submitted a self tape for an open call and got a callback email requesting for additional self tape audition materials from the casting assistant. After the self tapes were completed and placed in a Google drive, I replied with the links back to the casting assistant.…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2022
How does an actor act like they're bad at acting?
just genuinely curious on how they do it... if you're good at acting, how do you act like you arent? idk if my question makes sense
Reddit · 28 Jan 2022
Can someone explain why the delivery in old movies sounds different than today's?
If you just listen, you know when it's a movie from the 40's or early 50's. I'm not sure why. Can someone articulate the difference? I had thought it was the change that came about with Lee Strasberg's method acting, but last night I watched a British series, Dalziel and Pascoe, which was made before wider screen TVs,…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2022
i'm puzzled..
I'm a 19-year-old (freshman) nursing student. Halfway through the semester, I had this "epiphany" of not really wanting to end up working in the medical field. I want to be an actor. It's a dream I've always set aside since I'm the eldest child in a typical Asian family. I've been told that it's an impractical and expe…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2022
Jared Leto
Would you consider Leto to be a good actor apart form Suicide Squad? I just see people trashing him for his performance in SS but I think he is a good actor in general. What are your thoughts?
Reddit · 28 Jan 2022
Any other actors not getting we-transfer download confirmation e-mails sometimes even though their agent says that they did download their tape?
She said it seems to happen when she uses her laptop instead of her computer to download. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/selopf)
Reddit · 28 Jan 2022
Yuri Lowenthal
How is it that no matter what I'm watching or playing I almost always hear him voice someone, how has he managed to be in absolutely everything and he uses his normal voice allot of the time as well which makes him stand out way more than the other actors that seem in character which can sometimes take me out of the mo…
Reddit · 27 Jan 2022
I was able to help Monty’s voice actor receive the credit he deserves!
I realized after doing a bit of research that ALL of the voice actor websites including the FNAF wiki used the wrong image for Cameron Miller, Monty’s voice actor. I ended up finding the REAL voice actor’s twitter and noticed he was aware that they didn’t give him proper credit, and he didn’t know how to fix it. He onl…
Reddit · 27 Jan 2022
Any discounts on IMDBpro for non-SAG-AFTRA actors?
I want to sign up for IMDB, but wondering if there are any tips/tricks to getting a discount. $150 per year is a bit hard to swallow, so I'm seeing if there's any other way to get it for cheaper. Thanks for any advice you can give!
Reddit · 27 Jan 2022
I’m having an issue with taking the first step.
So I’m having an issue with being open minded about roles. Aside from not being able to apply for them in actor access for some reason, I’m being too picky I think. Nothing is catching my eye. Lol I’m still waiting for Keven Feige to call me.
Reddit · 27 Jan 2022
Advice for a small towner
Hey everyone! I have wanted to professionally act for a long time but kept pushing it to the side as I felt it wasn't realistic. It's been eating at me lately so I figured it was time to prepare/attempt. Issue is I live in a rural town in Northern Nevada. Closest big city is 2 1/2 hours away, which I do visit often so…
Reddit · 27 Jan 2022
Instagram: Getting verified and how to optimize instagram to help acting career?
1.) Does anyone here have a verified instagram account? It's something I just thought about today, not any big life long goal. I've done a guest star and two co stars. And a pretty decent amount of IMDB titles. Somewhere in the middle. I was wondering where you were at before you applied for verification. 2.) How would…
Reddit · 27 Jan 2022
Current info for CDs who do Actor Workshops?
I've returned to acting in my 40s, and although I acted a lot as a child, I'm a lawyer and former prosecutor. (I was an Assistant DA for 8 years and an Assistant Attorney General for 3 years.) I've returned to acting now and so far I've studied (in person) at Stella Adler and the Barrow Group here in New York. I'm not…
Reddit · 27 Jan 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…
Reddit · 27 Jan 2022
What's your opinion on this kinda weird question?
Hello everyone. So I recently got really into j-dramas and movies, do you think it's possible to become and actor in a foreign country with such a different culture?I love the country and most of the plots are fun to watch and don't involve a lot of nudity. I have always dreamed of being an actor, but I don't have the…
Reddit · 27 Jan 2022
I sound like a 13 years old kid, what should I do?
I'm 19/M, I look like a ducking prison inmate, 6'3 yet my voice is high, I still have voice cracks and so on . I really want to be an actor-or a voice actor, but my voice is an embarrassment. What should I do, what could I do?
Reddit · 27 Jan 2022
Can anyone explain to me why it seems like 95% of VAs are Canadians?
Is there something I'm missing, here? Why are there so many Canadian voice actors?
Reddit · 26 Jan 2022
Graduating high school soon and want to do acting right after but still want to have college to fall back on. advice?
So I'm a 17-year-old female high school senior and I'm graduating this June. Being an actress is the only thing I can ever see myself being happy with. I've always wanted to be an actress and have done my research for years and have a few unsteady plans. I'm applying to colleges as a business major, I'm also doing dual…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2022
Advice Needed!!
I was recently given an opportunity from a regular at my work to audition for a new Netflix show. Problem is I have no acting portfolio and little to no experience! I am a model and have a decent portfolio for that. The regular said to make up a reel and his management company (that he also works with because he’s an a…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2022
Would LOVE help finding comedic sides
Hi everybody! I am a 29 year old actress who has been searching up and down for comedic TV sides to use at agent auditions. I have a few options, but I would love more- even if they are just good scenes from a specific episode of a TV show- I've been watching Community and Broad City and finding the episode transcripts…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2022
Capitalizing on my career in adult films for mainstream acting?
Hello all! Throwaway account. Some backstory: I have been pursuing acting in LA for several years, without too much to show for it - i.e. not the typical career mile markers like co/guest star TV/film credits. I do have a quality commercial agent, and a manager. A few years ago, I took a random gig as an "extra" in an…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2022
ACTORS WITH ISSUES - a podcast for actors
In May 2020, at the height of the pandemic, I started a podcast called 'Actor With Issues' where I chat with actors from across TV, film and Broadway, to share their experiences some were talking about their first TV role ever, others promoting the network TV show or film that they were starring in. We've had actors fr…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2022
Where to find scenes for additional clips on AA
So I need to add more clips for character types on my Actors Access for my agency. I was curious as to where I should find scenes to tape. It will most likely be monologue or self-tape with a reader. I know on Showfax there are sides, but are we allowed to use those for personal use? Also, was debating on a monologue f…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2022
Actors, what changes would you make to the audition process to improve your life/work balance in this new self-tape reality.
I'm an experienced as an actor, no leading roles yet but some supporting leads and dozens of smaller roles...maybe 50+ commercial over the last 20 yrs. I love that we don't have to commute for auditions any more and don't really want to go back to in-person auditions. I do miss the direct and immediate feedback and red…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2022
I am currently studying a Media degree but performing is my real passion. Will I be able to do a Masters in acting or MT?
I know I won’t be exactly in the same place as others auditioning who have completed a degree in the subjects already but I have been performing since I was 10, studied Drama at GCSE and Performing Arts at A level. I also studied in the young actors studio at the RWCMD for a year 2 years ago. I feel like I have a good…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2022
Give me tips as a new actor:)
Hi everybody. Ive always liked acting (in school plays etc.) and yesterday i decided to give it a go. Can yall give me some tips or things i should work on as a newbie. I will start to practice my craft for a while before going to auditions so its mostly acting tips im Looking for