19,258 posts from Reddit, Stage 32, the Backstage community and Delphi, newest first. Every title links out to the original thread.
Reddit · 15 Apr 2021
All through school I heard you should steal from the best actors, and that you should study your favorite actors. I originally thought that mean consuming so much of your favorite actors movies. And hope unconsciously your subconscious picked up something. Now I’m not sure I know what it truly mean.
Reddit · 15 Apr 2021
Hello everyone, I’m shooting a 3min story for a 48hr film competition this weekend. Prompt will be released Friday evening and until then, I’d like to generate a short list of professionals who would be interested in working with me. I’m a creative developer with motion picture credits and want to use this as a way to…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2021
I didn’t really know how to phrase the title so I’ll try to explain it better here. I’m in no way a veteran or seasoned actor. I mainly look through actors access and backstage to see what roles and productions are out there. And I just see so many things that involve romantic relationships, substance abuse, and addict…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2021
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 · 15 Apr 2021
Sometimes I laugh or smile when people say things that to me are absurd. I’ve had one teacher say yes it’s okay because that means your personally invested in the scene and the good stuff in acting is when the actor reveals himself in the role. I’ve had another teacher though say that the character wouldn’t do that so…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2021
Does anyone have experience with this? As a new actor who hasn’t landed any roles yet, how are you supposed to show off your acting skills when you have no previous roles to put together a reel? Is it okay/appropriate to find monologues online and film yourself until you have credits? If so where would I be able to fin…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2021
Has anyone gone back to get a BA in acting? I’m 24, and I want to spend time focusing just on acting and learning about the film industry. Or should I just work on private classes? I don’t have a BA now, and I see this as a way to get other jobs (ie teaching acting) if I find myself unable to make a living wage on acti…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2021
Background: I am an actor. I re-entered this profession a few years ago after a layoff. I decided I needed a change and wanted to go back to doing what I REALLY loved doing. Acting. I've been married for a little over 25 years. We have two kids. One is an adult and the other is 17. The marriage has always been a bit ro…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2021
(Female, 20, Asian American) I’m in the process of preparing my materials to submit to managers and agents. I have some commercial credits with big brands and training from well-regarded studios but no real TV or film credit. I have one more year left of college where I’m studying Business Administration and minoring i…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2021
Hello! I recently submitted to a handful of LA Agency’s and heard back from a good amount of boutique agency’s. I’m looking for both theatrical and commercial rep and I do have some decent tv/commercial credits. Nothing mind blowing, but more then your average beginner actor with known networks/companies. I have two me…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2021
I'm a beginner actor, I am in theater school and I make my own movies, but I am annoyed by the fact that I never really feel like I'm in character. I try to prepare for when I'm acting (why my character says certain things for example) but it just always feels like it's me, acting, instead of it feeling like I'm really…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2021
Hey Peeps! Hope your week is going well, today we are talking about what? Of course its voice acting but more specifically its some tips for intermediate voice actors, as the things i cover may seem simple because they really are. But head knowledge is different then practise. Alot of good voice actors make these mista…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2021
Hello! I'm a 25(F) in Los Angeles and I'm Native American. I have long hair right now because I think it will help me get cast easier. I would really like to style my hair differently because I think it will make me happy but idk how it will affect my casting! I have long length hair, no bangs but I want curtain bangs…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2021
I’ve been wanting to post kind of showy pictures like this https://www.instagram.com/p/CMggHWbncfX/?igshid=1rb9qrdx6r18o or this https://www.instagram.com/p/CMfusa2gv44/?igshid=19mfaid7zq3dd or this https://www.instagram.com/p/CM0TTemM4jZ/?igshid=e0mckawh3oyd on my Instagram. I’m a firm believer in women being allowed…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2021
I'm an actor with a couple locally-filmed TV credits to my name [(IMDB)](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8413371/?ref_=tt_cl_t3). To make a long story short, I'm about to finally move out of my parents house and in with a friend nearby, and I might be starting a full time job at a warehouse. Basically, my goal right now is…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2021
As someone from England i feel as if there are less opportunities than if you were from America where it feels most of the best roles have been and will be. I wondered if anyone knew about how successful British actors got there break and got to America. Did they all live there in the first place or did it stem from su…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2021
My last seizure was on Sunday, April 11th, 2021. I've had PLENTY of seizures this year, and I've been thinking about becoming an actor. What happens if an actor has a seizure while acting in a TV show/movie? I wonder because I heard that "seizures are unpredictable".
Reddit · 13 Apr 2021
So I've been recently reading and learning about the ActingClass subreddit and saw that it's claimed to be a free class for all actors. However, since actors post their dialogue or self tapes and get actual feedback from the teacher, does this mean that it's enough to put as a class on a resume? Or does it have to be a…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2021
Hi, I want to become an actor (preferably on film and television), full time. Obviously it’s very very difficult to peruse, so I’m not saying it’s easy. However I would like someone to give me some tips on how to do it. I have this app named Backstage, which shows auditions all over the world. I was thinking the best o…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2021
Check out the new subreddit r/ActingStories so hear about funny, crazy, on set or audition stories from actors trying to make it in the business.
Reddit · 13 Apr 2021
I was thinking about doing it at university but feel like I’m too late help
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
I'm very curious how actors in the IMDB Star Meter range of 2,000 to 10,000 get most of their bookings. I'm sure huge stars like Ben Affleck and Aubrey Plaza must be directly sent offers constantly so they can usually just choose from those. For famous actors who aren't the very top of the Hollywood elite, how do you t…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
Hello everyone! I live in South America (but also hold a European passport), and since the pandemic pretty much murdered the tiny acting/theater/TV/Film industry we had in my country, I am currently considering moving somewhere else where I can truly work in my field of choice. I've studied acting before and have also…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
To anybody currently living in Australia that’s pursuing acting successfully or that feels is doing more than the average guy or girl (idk how to word this): Run me through what you did to get to the point you’re at. I’m currently only taking private lessons but know I should be doing more. Or at least, I know deep dow…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
Hi all, If you’re not aware, Georgia’s recent legislative action to restrict voting access has caused quite a stir. One of the most well known consequences is Major League Baseball moving their All-Star game from Atlanta to Denver. Most recently Will Smith’s movie Emancipation has pulled out of the state (https://www.g…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
Is there anyone in the casting community that can speak to this? I'm noticing this trend only snowballing. It is rare I see a US actor going overseas and getting parts but I am noticing the opposite is very much true. Do you have any intel as to why this is happening? I know (especially from the reels I have seen) it i…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
I’m an American Actor with an agent in NYC. I was offered management rep in LA. I’m 24, and I have a few guest star credits.. but I definitely want to build more credits/a better reel before heading out to LA. It’s a city saturated with actors. There’s a ton of work in Vancouver and Toronto. I also LOVE Canada. Has any…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
Im curious, as i today was in an acting class type thing, and i didnt actually talk but was preparing to talk because i believed i was. We ran out of time though, regardless, at first i was really shaking, this is what happens when the anxiety hits for me. I start really shaking and hearing my heart and not knowing whe…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
Is there a difference in how they’re perceived by the industry in terms of talent level, professionalism. I ask because I’ve heard various views this from industry pros, CDs, etc. I personally think LA actors are challenged a bit more as far as competition, and have heard it’s easier for them to adjust to the southeast…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
I wanted your opinion on this. I'm an unrepped actress in the LA market and exclusively use Actors Access more over LA Casting. I love Actors Access and I get all my quality auditions from there. LA Casting, in my opinion, is kind of trash. Nothing but music videos looking for "Gorgeous Models", prank videos, and testi…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
Normally I would never do an acting class online but since I have left L.A and do not have any plans to return anytime soon I have been considering it. I'm only interested in acting on camera classes where I can record the scenes. I was thinking it might be fun to do a scene study class where I could meet a fellow ac…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
By make it, I mean who don't get a sufficient living from acting alone. i know how unlikely it is to make it, but i truly believe in myself and believe it's my calling. what are some tips you can give me to make sure im in the minority? its what i truly want to do to make a living as unlikely as it is, i want to get as…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
• plotline • in a dystopian world where artificial intelligence has caused a civil war, everything goes downhill when the prince of the royal family Haruka attempts to take his life and a mysterious man with a mask saves him during his attempt to rob the castle. Once he’s taken to safety, that’s when an outbreak of a s…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
I’ve been considering applying to Yale’s graduate program in the near future and would like to know how hard it is to get in if you’re already a professional actor. I’m aware of how expensive it is, which is why I’d have to wait a few years to save some more. So in terms of auditioning and being accepted, how hard is i…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
I highly recommend watching these movies. Check out and let me know how many films you have seen? 1. Memories of Murder (2003) 2. Fight Club (1999) 3. Persona (1966) 4. Stalker (1979) 5. Bicycle Thieves (1948) 6. Schindler’s List (1993) 7. 8½ (1963) 8. Annie Hall (1977) 9. Apocalypse Now (1979) 10. Chinatown (1974) 11.…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
So I learned that on Actors Access you can pay extra to submit a headshot and resume to agents and managers for representation. Has anyone tried this? I’m curious if it’s worth it or not!
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
I live in Vancouver and it’s been on my bucket list to be an extra. I’ve worked closely with Hollywood studios in my day job (anti-piracy) so I want to experience a set and to be able to say I’ve done it. Anyway, this is become a reality next week. I’ll be dressed as a military officer. I’m fretting that in my headshot…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
I've been writing a film, but I need actors. I'll probably just use my friends, but note, none of my friends care about film or filmmaking. Meaning, they have no acting experience or interests, and they probably won't take their roles that seriously. What's something that I can tell them that'll maybe make their perfor…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
I auditioned and was offered a large supporting role in an indie film in the UK. It is paid at min. wage per hour. But since my casting there have been a number of red flags and was wondering whether they are valid or me overthinking? Very little communication but occasional updates on instagram. Originally supposed to…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
I heard that your supposed to let it flow naturally. But it’s hard because I wanna look convincing. I keep on judging my acting and saying “do this, raise your tone, don’t raise your eyebrows” etc. it’s good to be self aware but I think I’m overdoing and as a result can’t move last a few lines. I’m practicing at home b…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
Hello! I am an actor and I hope to be moving to NYC soon. I have been looking at the FILM life over there and I feel like it constantly goes back to LA. I feel like NYC has defenitely has been a theatre place although I have looked through Backstage so many times and there are a lot of film oppurtunities. Yet nobody ta…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
Hello, I'm not a voice actor, but I am trying to record a voice over narration. I read out the script, and a couple days later I needed to punch in to fix some parts. The problem is, my voice is like 2 octaves lower today for some reason. No matter how hard I try I can't get it to match the original recording It sounds…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
Hello, looking for someone to help me with a small project. I need someone to read a quick 1-2 minute thing for me. I've never used this subreddit before, and don't know the prices, but we can discuss that! Please message me. Looking specifically for a male voice, preferably someone that can do a NY accent, British acc…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2021
As an aspiring should you have social media? I deleted all my social media about a year ago and haven't been on since. I just want to know if its a must have for a aspiring actor?
Reddit · 10 Apr 2021
For those who are unfamiliar..[https://corp.castingnetworks.com/la/concierge/](https://corp.castingnetworks.com/la/concierge/) I'm not looking for information about this service..I'm just wondering where they get the ever-fucking audacity to ask actors for \*$150 A MONTH\* for this bullshit...
Reddit · 10 Apr 2021
IT'S HERE! Calling all voice actors, #TheKaminai is now accepting auditions! This will be a PAID project consisting of: - 5 female characters, - 7 male characters, - 15 extras you can all audition for. DEADLINE: May 15th Audition Lines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GDh6BINkfjaVhQM_6LbCDohlbyHiksRJShbQAMTKR5A/mob…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2021
I'm a screenwriter, and I'm gonna get the chance to show my contact at CAA what I can do. So I'm dusting off an old project that I think is pretty funny. The thing is, I don't want him to actually have to read it or do any of that hard imagination stuff. So I'm cobbling together an epic pandemic-safe, remotely recorded…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2021
I'm just wondering if there's anything specific beyond the usual travel documents, or if there's a specific visa involved, etc. ​ Most of my search results have been about international actors coming to the US so I thought I'd ask where I might find that info. Thanks!
Reddit · 10 Apr 2021
**NOTE: Link to download the app from the Google Play Store is in the comments!** If you're an actor worth your salt then you should already be intimately familiar with the idea of attaching *verbs / intentions* to your beats, or in other words **how you are going to get what you want** from your scene partner(s). This…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2021
Hi! As said by the title, I was wondering if anyone can be a voice actor. I want to try voice acting because of my love of videogames (League, Overwatch, Atelier, etc.) and I always really adored the voice acting in them. I think I don't have a great voice though.
