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Reddit · 15 Dec 2021

Looking to talk to and learn from DMV actors, or actors who started in the DMV area. I've been seriously acting for about 5 years, but always have the desire to learn more from others!

If you're in or from the DMV and you have a successful acting career under your belt, I'd love the chance to have a conversation with you! I want to hear what you've done, how you're doing, and what you're going to do moving forwards. I'd like to talk strategies, training, marketing and business. If you still live in t…

Reddit · 15 Dec 2021

Rumor: casting directors have an app to tell them if an actors social media followers have been bought. Is this true?

It’s no secret that social media following impacts casting decisions. It could be true.

Reddit · 14 Dec 2021

Looking for voice actor for cartoon sci-fi mobile game

**Info:** I have developed a mobile game which has a cartoony/sci-fi theme. In which the player orbits a black hole for as long as they can to earn points. You can see the style here. https://preview.redd.it/1u0h2gssoh581.png?width=1606&format=png&auto=webp&s=2fcc6761a8d82696efe0fd24964f44b853bd225a I am looking for a…

Reddit · 14 Dec 2021

5 questions for voice actors

1. How do you go about "Finding a voice" to where you know you aren't going to change It. 2. Is It seen as rude or annoying when people meet you and JUST want to hear the voice, no questions? 3. How do you rest or exercise you're throat to stop getting tired. 4. For anime voice actors how do you feel certain changes to…

Reddit · 14 Dec 2021

Papers on personal boundaries on acting

Hello, everyone I was doing some research and couldn't find any good resource about personal boundaries on acting. What I mean is: I'd like to read more about how acting evolved regarding intimacy in scenes, be it sex, nudity, touching, something agressive etc. I think it's still a theme that most people just accepted,…

Reddit · 14 Dec 2021

Opinion on Matt Vilvardi?

Matt Vilvardi is an actor I found on TikTok and I honestly don’t see him as very good. He over emphasises some stuff and it just feels iffy to me. Although i’m not even an actor (I would like to be one) so I want your opinions on his performances. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSePdErgv/ Here’s the link to his TikTok where he…

Reddit · 14 Dec 2021

Reality check: you're doing just fine

Hi, community! I saw a couple things this past week that I thought were worth sharing here, since I see a couple themes come up here a lot. First, [Kimlinh Tran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimlinh_Tran) shared a photo of their [studio space](https://twitter.com/KimlinhTran/status/1468283202561208322?s=20). Kimlinh i…

Reddit · 14 Dec 2021

IMO Telling an actor they are 'getting too in their head' is the worst kind feedback you can give.

I've done improv for 2 decades now and I've also gone through Meisner training and I have to say some of the worst kind of feedback I think an actor can be given is that they are too 'in their head' - it only puts the actor more (you guessed it) in their head. I've heard it recently from one actor to another at a works…

Reddit · 14 Dec 2021

New to Wanting to Act, Youtube?

Hi, so I’m considering getting into acting for hopefully a few minor roles or even as an extra in the future. The only acting class I took was in high school for 1 year and that was only because it was mandatory, hence I didn’t really care about anything we learned or did. The only thing I remember are the vocal exerci…

Reddit · 14 Dec 2021

How do I become an actress?

Hi, I know this is the most typical question, but I’ve always been so interested in acting and I don’t know how to start. I am a 20 year old female student living in scotland. I would just like some tips on starting out, as I have no contacts at all or hardly any experience (apart from a few school productions!) I woul…

Reddit · 14 Dec 2021

Is there any hope for middle to lower class actors these days?

Literally every single fresh face actor seems to come from a upper class background or wealthy. It’s disheartening

Reddit · 14 Dec 2021

Actors/Actresses, what are your go-to stock expressions that you regularly employ to liven up conversations?

I'm curious, as a pleb, what are some expressions or techniques that would help liven up conversations?

Reddit · 14 Dec 2021

Is it weird that I’m an actor but if I booked a major role in movie/tv -I’d be completely scared?

Sometimes I ask myself..can I handle the pressure of a major role on a TV show or film. Do I have what it takes if I get booked. I know these are stage fright things..is it weird that I have them? Anyone else feel the same way?

Reddit · 13 Dec 2021

I'm finally almost to wrap on one of the worst shoots of my life and wanted to vent

It's nearly 5am, hours over the scheduled wrap into a shoot for an unpaid graduate film school project that I foolishly signed up for. Initially I was excited for a one man show, arthouse-type film, I've done plenty of passion projects before, no big deal. But this one is different. Firstly, the director and crew are a…

Reddit · 13 Dec 2021

How far will u go to become an actor?

Interested in hearing your guy’s motivation for becoming a successful and how far would u go to get there and why?

Reddit · 13 Dec 2021

I teach a cheap acting class in Manhattan

I am an experienced Meisner acting coach in NYC. I work at Matthew Corozine Studio on 36th, and I'd love to extend an invitation to anyone in NYC who would like to take a cheap ($50/4week) class. This is great for beginners, and actors who would love to jump back into on-going classes to inspire our creative process. C…

Reddit · 13 Dec 2021

Breaking character/bloopers

Not an actor, just curious. I was watching The Office bloopers and although I found it quite entertaining, I couldn't help but wonder whether other actors or the crew on set get annoyed at those who constantly break character and ultimately drag the day on. Is it part of the job or does everyone just bite their tongue…

Reddit · 13 Dec 2021

Did you pursue this field because people told you to?

I'm going to assume we're all in a unique category here: strangers come up to us and tell us we should be on the radio and all that. At least I'm guessing that happens to many people here. Growing up it was a meaningless comment for me. I had one of those weird puberty things where my voice changed at 12 and freaked ev…

Reddit · 13 Dec 2021

Anyone heard of MJB talent? thoughts

Hi, so I have a few offers for representation and one of them is MJB talent. Its one agent who has 250 clients, apparently has other assistants but arent listed on imdb pro. its ranked top 85 agencies on company meter and is usually fairly high on the list over the last few years. Anyone have any experience or thoughts…

Reddit · 13 Dec 2021

What voice actors should I get on my podcast?

I posted here when I had Andy Merrill AKA Brak on my podcast and I was pleased with the overwhelmingly warm response toward hearing Andy Merrill tell stories. I was wondering if there are any other particular voice actors out there that you feel haven't had enough interviews? I want to find some voice actors that have…

Reddit · 12 Dec 2021

1st Draft Cover Letter towards Agents that gets to the point, what do you guys think?

In my subject I mentioned "Teen-20s Asian Actor w/ Improv+On-Set Experience Seeking Theatrical Rep" and for my body I put "Hello {{firstname of agent}}!  My name is (blahblahblah) and for the past few years, I have built on-camera/on-set experience with short films I have worked on and improv experience through on-stag…

Reddit · 12 Dec 2021

New showreel from scratch - need advice

I have a showreel, but it sucks. I want to make a new one, going the *"write and shoot a few scenes specifically for this"* route with the help of director and actor friends. 2 or 3 30-second scenes showing "range", i.e. the first one would be my type, the second would be not my obvious type, etc. So first question, wh…

Reddit · 12 Dec 2021

My acting classes makes me uncomfortable

Hi, I'm fourteen and I have been taking acting classes for a year now. In my class everyone is in there 20s or even 40s, and sometimes we have to do romantic scenes. Like you have to play a couple or flirt and stuff. I am still underage and told my teachers how this bothered me. However they all say is that being an ac…

Reddit · 12 Dec 2021

Is it time for me to get an agent?

Hello! I'm an actress based in NYC and I think it might be time to get an agent but I'm not sure. I have been the lead in four student films, the lead in one 90-minute feature film, and done a comedy sketch for an indie filmmaker. Do I have enough experience? If so, how do I go about finding an agent? Thanks!

Reddit · 12 Dec 2021

How do actors play characters we’d normally hate in real life?

TW: Mentions words “racism” “rape” and “homophobia” (not in a destructive form). This question has struck me a few times this week, but since there’s a play I auditioned for about a historical event, it made me wonder, how do we play and get into character for characters that are racists, rapists, homophobic, and other…

Reddit · 12 Dec 2021

Getting serious with Voice Acting!

Hey there guys! So I'm a 28 years old designer living in NYC and I finally want to take the first step in trying out Voice Acting. I read that it is recommended to take classes and such for those who have no acting experience and I want to make as much progress as I possibly can to get myself in small projects. Ultimat…

Reddit · 12 Dec 2021

Is having no additional skills going to turn casting directors (for lack of a better word) against you?

So basically I was looking through actors CVs/Resumes a few days ago and they all played loads of sports and could do loads of accents. I have to admit it made me feel a little embarrassed since I don't have any of that! Plz help

Reddit · 12 Dec 2021

Looking for 2 female voice actors for a Visual Novel style video game!

**Info:** Hello! I am in the process of creating a video game with 2 female characters- the genre is akin to a visual novel. These 2 roles will mostly be reaction sounds and single words, such as: "Oh." "Okay." \*Gasp\* There are also a few longer sounds, such as anxious breathing and sobbing. There will be around 25 d…

Reddit · 12 Dec 2021

Just go to Grad School/What’s your plan b ?

For background I’ve wanted to be an actor since I was little. I let people’s comments deter me the first time and straight out of high school I went to college and graduated last year with my degree in psychology instead of saving up and moving to LA like I wanted. Now that I’m home I work retail and decided that my pa…

Reddit · 12 Dec 2021

[TECHNIQUE][Demidov] The Demidov Technique to Acting

Hey Everyone! First time poster on this subreddit. I'm an actor based in Atlanta, GA and I'm still quite new to acting (\~4 years). Over those four years, I've read most of the well known books (Stanislavsky, Stella Adler, Meisner, etc.) and taken various classes touching on their work (On Camera & Scene Study). My ext…

Reddit · 12 Dec 2021

Question upon signing up with casting calls

I've been trying to get into acting, and I've wanting to sign up with casting sites like Backstage and Actors Access. I've read both TOS while trying to sign up, but I'm wanting to ask this question: Is it ok to use my stage name, or do I have to use my full legal name? Because they don't really mention anything about…

Reddit · 12 Dec 2021

Question about extras in films with horses.

It would be interesting to do some work in film as an extra for riding/horse handling scenes. I have a lot of experience with horses (have a lot of horse experience) but was more so wondering how people even get into that line of work. Like the training of horses specifically for film and the background actors riding i…

Reddit · 11 Dec 2021

When is the right time to take a masterclass?

When is the right time to take an acting masterclass and how much training must you have had in order to do so? And what is the generell difference between a masterclass and a regular class? Is it just an advanced class for very experienced actors?

Reddit · 11 Dec 2021

Hey there, I’m looking into starting as a voice actor and am looking for some microphone recommendations.

I’ve been looking at some microphones recently, and am willing to spend about a hundred bucks - maybe more. Currently I’m looking at the AT2020, but I was wondering if there were any other options that may be better?

Reddit · 11 Dec 2021

Where is the best place to find gigs?

I’m a beginner voice actor and my equipment is coming very soon. How do I get voice acting gigs and where?

Reddit · 11 Dec 2021

Any actors got advice for me? I am an actor with (non-actor) S.O....

Anyone here further ahead in their careers that have any advice for me on this one? Like many folks here, my SO is a non-actor and a few arguments have fueled up and I need advice - for me, because the arts is SUCH a different business pursuit, I am pretty sensitive in telling people stuff. The only person that knows a…

Reddit · 11 Dec 2021

New Actor's Timeline? (Los Angeles)

Hi All, I'd like to preface this by saying I am incredibly new to acting, so apologies for any major/minor misconceptions. I'm posting this because I am searching for guidance. My goal is to build an acting resume founded on classes. I started taking classes last week and would like to learn as much as possible in orde…

Reddit · 11 Dec 2021

Girlfriend wants to become an actress. How can I best support her?

I don't know anything about the industry but I want to support my girlfriend as best as I can. Some things I can think of: \- I know it's an industry that's a lot about "who you know", so I support her in going to any networking events/parties even if that means we miss a date night \- It can be a rollercoaster of emot…

Reddit · 10 Dec 2021

open audition updates?

i submitted an audition to an open casting call by a popular casting director casting for a new series on hbomax. under the casting call they were also casting for 3 other roles and it was posted on many instagram accounts. how long do you think it would take for them to reach my audition tape or send out callbacks? ad…

Reddit · 10 Dec 2021

I feel like a failure/hack/loser because I can’t cry every night (theatre)

Hi all, I’m doing a play at the moment and it’s very emotionally charged, dealing with heavy topics such as grief, murder, sexual assault, etc. I know good acting is not all about crying and I’m relatively proud of how far I’ve come portraying this character but I’ve been beating myself up lately. In the past, I’ve don…

Reddit · 10 Dec 2021

What are your unpopular opinions about online people who are famous for talking about acting/ the industry?

I know there are a lot of people online on youtube, facebook, podcasts, etc. that are famous for discussing being an actor and working in this industry. I listen to a lot of them too, and enjoy them…but in a way I feel like I am taking blind advice, especially as someone straight out of school. Is there anyone you list…

Reddit · 10 Dec 2021

Is it possible to be eventually be represented theatrically by my current agency?

So, I recently got a commercial agent for an agency that has several different departments such as VO and theatrical. This agency is pretty great for my area, SAG-Franchised, has had some great bookings for their clients, etc.. I was super excited that they reached out and I signed with them (a day ago) after an interv…

Reddit · 10 Dec 2021

how many auditions on average do UK/London actors get per month?

I mean legit projects with casting directors through your agent. Film/TV only - not including commercials, corporates, voiceover or video games etc.

Reddit · 10 Dec 2021

Took me 2 years but I got it.

I'm going to debut as an Actor, a series main for a TV series in '22. During quarantine I had time for an extra job so I started posting around here and researched what I could, and started making myself available for modeling and BG projects. A few months in learned and started S/I work. I knew it would be difficult,…

Reddit · 9 Dec 2021

Acting in the US as an immigrant

Within the past year I started taking online acting classes from American acting schools in New York and also worked with an accent coach to get rid of my German accent (I have also done theatre at school pretty much my whole life). I would love to become an actress but most movies from my country are complete bs roman…

Reddit · 9 Dec 2021

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 · 9 Dec 2021

Actors: what gifts would like your loved ones to give you?

Feel free to explain why. (Some might say "money", but wouldn't you feel like the gift giver didn't put any thought into their gift if they gave you money?)

Reddit · 9 Dec 2021

Getting an agent if you moved to the US a couple of years ago

Hello, so I’ve been lurking on this sub for a while and wanted to ask this question. So I’m trying to be an actor which I already started by doing student films and indie films but there is probably a not so big obstacle in the way. I wasn’t born in the US, my parents moved here when I was like 12 due to killings in my…

Reddit · 9 Dec 2021

Reminder: we have a gift idea FAQ item, relevant for this time of year

And you can direct folks to it with the command below, but here's the link: https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/wiki/index?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=usertext&utm_name=acting&utm_content=t5_2qyft#wiki_20._what_are_good_gift_ideas_for_actors.3F

Reddit · 9 Dec 2021

If a casting director sends me two sides when invited for an audition, should I do both or just one?

Of course I’ll shoot both and send them in, but I was just wondering if the purpose of providing two different parts of the script was to see the actor do both or to give them the option. Thank you for your help!