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Reddit · 19 Aug 2021
I signed with my first LA agent back in April. I've seen them on sign in sheets before, and they have a decent social media following, so I was familiar with them prior. We had a zoom meeting before signing and it was 100% about them. "Ask me questions about myself and my agency" and not once did they ask me a single q…
Reddit · 19 Aug 2021
I've never understood why Thespian isn't the professional term for an actor. A: Thespian is a gender neutral term. As the term Thespian literally means " an actor or actress " while Actor means A male Thespian. B: To me Actor sounds more derogatory and immature term, and sounds like your" acting out and not being serio…
Reddit · 19 Aug 2021
I’m supposed to be shooting a very minor role but with a pretty famous actor, is it bad etiquette to ask to take a photo with them after shooting the scenes? I feel like they’ll be very busy throughout, and I don’t want to make a bad impression to the production crew or be like a fanboy. Thank you.
Reddit · 18 Aug 2021
Hi everyone! I would love to know if you have any recommendations for actors looking for work at studios in Toronto with little experience. I am based in Michigan and about 5 hours from Toronto.
Reddit · 18 Aug 2021
Hello! For some context, I am an Asian American actor. My agent has sent me an audition with attached sides that I find degrading and racist. The scene features a Chinese waiter (I'm not Chinese), and he sings Deck The Halls written in the script (verbatim) "and now I sing American Christmas song for you... deck the ha…
Reddit · 18 Aug 2021
It seems an echoed belief on the internet that TV was seen as the backwaters of the entertainment and that only the losers of the acting industry go to TV. That it was backup for former movie stars whose careers were stagnating, the last spot for people who could not launch a career in film and live theatre, and the st…
Reddit · 18 Aug 2021
Hi I’m a 20’s Japanese/Viet Actor looking for representative to audition for Netflix Japanese Series Live Action. I’ve lead only in Student Films, but hopefully receive an opportunity to audition for this project that I’m extremely passionate about, as well as fit the character description. Anybody with an agent that c…
Reddit · 18 Aug 2021
I have a few friends who are also actors and have been applying to work at an actors agency. Has anyone here made that transition, and if so what is it like?
Reddit · 18 Aug 2021
Hi friends! I come to you with the age-old question: what is the current best way for an actor to try to become SAG eligible? I realize there are other threads on this in existence already, but SAG-AFTRA changes their rules frequently and despite combing the web I have had a hard go at finding an updated discussion on…
Reddit · 18 Aug 2021
I'm in such a crisis rn. I'm 19, I graduate next July and I have to apply for uni and what not and I thought I was just gonna apply for a business course but....sometimes I just want to pack my things and leave Germany to go to LA for like 3 months and hustle through auditions. I have no acting experience aside from li…
Reddit · 18 Aug 2021
Howdy! I'm looking to build a website and wanted to get some opinions on which website builders you've enjoyed using. I just tried dabbling in [Godaddy.com](https://Godaddy.com) for the first time but when I looked to upload demos, it seems like the best option it gives me is to implement soundcloud links..which isn't…
Reddit · 18 Aug 2021
There's also a rule about giving an actor more time to submit a self tape based on the length of the material. With self tapes being the norm these days, does anyone else have feelings about getting 4 scene self tape auditions? Comments? Opinions?
Reddit · 17 Aug 2021
Our team is working on the pilot episode for an anime series we plan to pitch to some networks. One of the characters is Armenian, so we would like her VA to be Armenian as well. She is a rich and popular high school senior who is mostly likable but somewhat stuck up. The series is takes place in America and is in Engl…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2021
To any voice actors who wanna be in a community with other voice actors join the voice acting discord! (This is NOT the discord for this subreddit!) [VA discord!](https://discord.gg/voiceactingcentral)
Reddit · 17 Aug 2021
Hey guys! So I’m trying to add new pictures to my account but the thumbnail isn’t as clear as the actual picture. When I click on the headshot and it opens up, it looks great though. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong?
Reddit · 17 Aug 2021
They are really inspirational and there are so many things I could learn from them, but how do I also not feel as intimidated around them and worry that I can't catch up during rehearsals?
Reddit · 17 Aug 2021
If you want any real professional work you have to go through an agency, so if you’re starting out that leaves you with ccc, acx, fiver which is apparently looked down upon by some agents, and some pay to play sites. I wish there were more options for open auditions to various projects
Reddit · 17 Aug 2021
WHO IS THE VOICEOVER announcer in 2021? I've been trying to figure out who this actor is? It's a super deep male-sounding voice. He's the voice movie commercials in 2021. He currently has multiple spots for movie commercial trailers on TV for HBO MAX + In Theater's movie promos. Here: Toward the end. 0:45 seconds [http…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2021
I’ve seen people, both in and out of the arts, define professionals differently. My mother says I’d be a professional if it was my main source of income. I always assumed that a professional was someone who was trained and/or has no issue knowing what to do when handed a script or is in rehearsal/on set. What do you gu…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2021
Okay, so I feel like I have a really unique situation... I'm with a top tier management company in LA... a very recognizable one. I'm not a series regular or making crazy residuals on anything (yet), I work a day job while auditioning. That being said, I have to tape 3-4 times a week, for series regular roles or leads…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2021
Below is a piece I wrote that inspired a lot of conversation about making creative, strong choices. Let me know what you think. ============================= Why I was such a cruel prick “I never paint what is. I only paint what I imagine could be.” Degas Want to know how to fully explore your character - and dare to m…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2021
I wrote some of this in my journal yesterday (my birthday!) and I just want to share/vent here and see if anyone else feels this way? Here's my acting story (abbreviated): I auditioned and was accepted into Chicago College of Performing Arts for class of 2024. I deferred because of the pandemic. I took my first on-came…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2021
I've been a long time lurker and have been acting since 2012 down in Australia. This board has been one of the few place that has kept my head in the game. Australia is a very, very small market, with large barriers to auditioning for a tiny amount of roles across the states. It's super competitive. I've really wanted…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2021
So, the first thing I should clarify, is that I'm not a professional voice actor. [I just saw this video, and thought it would be fun to voice the characters.](https://youtu.be/rHu15tk8RJI) For reference, this is an animation of a fight in the manga/webcomic One Punch Man. If you want to look up the characters, look up…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2021
A mom approached me and asked about a lesson or two for her daughter to prepare for an audition but I don't know what to charge. I have a degree in Theatre and am a professional working actor, and 25 if that makes a difference. I'm thinking of charging $40 for an hour? Is that reasonable or am I lowballing myself? I li…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2021
I have never gone to film school. The only education I have received in acting was way back in high school in drama class which pretty much consisted of goofing off. I have always wanted to see what it's like on a real movie set and lucked out as a major movie started filming few months ago. With much perseverance, I s…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2021
Okay so this is not going to be a usual post like “I just got a role in a movie” so prepare yourself. so I am a 13 year old boy who is going into eighth grade in two weeks and then five months after that I’ll need to write an entrance exam to a school, and because I wanna become an actor I want to go to a school that h…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2021
Hello! I had an eco cast audition that was due today (Monday) @5pm PDT. I live in New York so I converted to deadline to be 8pm my time, but when I went to upload my video at around 7:30pm EST, the eco cast said that my deadline passed. It’s pretty disheartening after going through the process of recording and editing…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2021
Since I heard that shooting lasts like 12 hours or more. What do you do to pass the time? I doubt your character would have too many lines to rehearse
Reddit · 16 Aug 2021
I found a role in a short film near me that I find very interesting, and fitting to my type. The casting director requested a self-tape in the breakdown. I have a self-tape from a past audition that has received excellent feedback, but I am not sure if I should use dialogue from the script when I respond to this castin…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2021
Hello, I am curious if there is a pay bump for non-union actors who are asked to drive a vehicle on set. I drove on set which required driving around talent, camera, and essentially through the shot for several hours. Is that considered a stunt on set? Thank you!
Reddit · 16 Aug 2021
Hey all -- I'm an L.A. actor trying to decide between LA Casting, Backstage, Actors Access, or something else. My primary goal will be getting local and equity theatre auditions for plays and musicals. Does anyone know the best way to go about finding these auditions?
Reddit · 15 Aug 2021
I'm not in the business myself, but I've often wondered why a reasonably well-known actor A reaches a certain respectable level of fame, but doesn't get to the point of starring in big-budget movies. I often wonder why Actor A never gets cast in those spots. Sarah Chalke (cast member of 'Roseanne', recurring character…
Reddit · 15 Aug 2021
what’s the difference between acting classes and acting workshops? and what’s the best option for a beginner actor with no experience (besides a few fundamentals classes)?
Reddit · 15 Aug 2021
We at Linguistix Tank Inc. seek American natives (males & females) to join a short term project ​ Here are the main details: \- The task is to read and record short sentences (5-7 words each sentence) \- You will record 480 utterances. \- The task can be done in 30-45 minutes \- The task is done using an online…
Reddit · 15 Aug 2021
it was my first day ever on a movie set today. i got the position to shadow the director, and also be an extra in some scenes. i originally auditioned for a main role, but didn’t hear back. in the presence of the set, i felt almost sick to my stomach. all the other background actors were talking about how they didn’t h…
Reddit · 14 Aug 2021
As of now, I am focused on internalizing my choices so they show throw my eyes/facial expressions. But what’s with the bold choices?
Reddit · 14 Aug 2021
Hello! Hello! Given lockdown and the time spent cooped up indoors, it's enkindled my inner creativity on several fronts! Which, sadly, life and its business tends to quash. But, I'm looking to get back into doing some projects! What I'm trying to focus on, is an idea I had many many moons back of using video/recording…
Reddit · 14 Aug 2021
The vast majority aren't screenwriters so why would they need a literary agent? Just curious.
Reddit · 14 Aug 2021
I am a beginner actor. I only started to pursue it within the last couple years and have been in class training on and off. Prior to COVID, it was with relative consistency. I’m in Toronto and its still kind of a shitshow. I haven’t been able to find any in person classes for like eight months. I tried online but its j…
Reddit · 14 Aug 2021
Was thinking of signing up for the online class, it's twice a week for 2 hours, and supposedly actors work for majority of the class. Has anyone taken their scene study class? If so, anyone know how it is? I couldn't really find much info about this place.
Reddit · 14 Aug 2021
Recently, our original server was expanded to become the Creatives Community. We have since branched off everything acting and recreated the Actors Network. Come and join us in the new server! https://www.discord.gg/YFtpZtzaCc
Reddit · 14 Aug 2021
Hey all. Just wondering which actors now a days you all are inspired by and who by watching or following makes you a better or more in tune actor? For this, I must go with Jeremy Strong who plays Kendall on Succession. I feel confident in saying he is the best actor on TV right now. He is also a very interesting and sm…
Reddit · 14 Aug 2021
Ever since Idris Elba got casted as knuckles I've seen people have a pretty mix reaction to it, some saying he'll be great and other saying he only got casted because of his celebrity status. Personally I never really cared along as the actor in question does the job well and who's to say they weren't casted because th…
Reddit · 14 Aug 2021
There is a list of agencies for Chicago talent agencies. I’ve had a fair amount of experience working on set. Most of the time as a background extra, I know that doesn’t always translate to acting experience, but I have to imagine that the jump would involve signing up with one of the agencies. I’m not with SAG, but if…
Reddit · 13 Aug 2021
Super Mario and Sam and Max? yes please
Reddit · 13 Aug 2021
How can i know if i can be an actor and what are the ways that i can improve my acting skills Thank u already
Reddit · 13 Aug 2021
This got marked as spam before so hopefully this time it goes through. Using a throwaway just in case "By joining SAG-AFTRA, members also agree to abide by Rule 9, which states that members of one of the affiliated performers' unions (Actors Equity (AEA), American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), American Guild of Vari…
Reddit · 13 Aug 2021
Just some info about myself, I am 23, I can't drive due to my bad left eye. Have you guys ever left home due to family that don't think you can do voice acting or whatever, or left your family behind and cut ties with them to make it big?
Reddit · 13 Aug 2021
Throwaway account just because Hey all you beautiful people. So I need some advice about this film shoot I am on. It’s not what I expected at all. They have kept pushing back the shoot dates for 5 months, and I was super excited to start filming. So they flew me out a few days ago, arrived late a night and had to sleep…
