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Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

New actor looking for ways to get started

Hi, I'm a 16 year old looking for a way to Kickstart my acting career, any tips, heads ups, and websites I could use to find local auditions? Also maybe some people I could turn to, to improve my acting?

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Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Stuck on an accent? Let me help!

Hi, friends! I'm a fellow actor and all-around theatre dork who's especially got a thing for accents. So recently, I decided to try and make a career out of it! Below is a lil' TikTok I made promoting my services. I coach these accents and more! If you're bored in quarantine and wanna pick up a new skill, consider emai…

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Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Acting Notes from a session with a casting director..

Notes Summary from Coaching Session with Don Phillip Smith 1/5/2021 Info on the industry: There will be a production hiatus during the month of January in LA (unknown whether NY will be affected) Persons looking for agents and managers, there is directories in various networking sites including (Actors Access, Backstag…

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Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Have any burning questions for three Broadway stars??

My podcast [‘Actors With Issues’](http://linktr.ee/actorswithissues) is featuring Broadway performers Stephanie Jae Park (Hamilton, Cinderella), Pierre Marais (Disney’s Aladdin) and Nina LaFarga (Disney’s Frozen, In The Heights) and we’d love to include questions from young actors, Broadway fans and our listeners! Leav…

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Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

The time between an audition and a callback/cast list

Hello! Anyone here have any thought practices/habits that help them keep a positive attitude between an audition and when you hear back about a callback or casting? I tend to fall into doomsday thinking/anticipating the worst while I wait and it is not a sustainable habit given the amount of auditions it takes to be an…

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Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

EcoCast but no Sides??

I got an EcoCast but no Sides were attached and no audition instructions were listed. Just said they're looking for someone available on ___ dates. What do I do? There's no way to respond directly (on Actors Access). Should I post a random file and write in the submission notes?

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Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Will a low budget ($1-2.5m) movie hire international actors?

Let’s say it’s an LA prod, and they have that small budget. Will they hire actors from diff countries? And will they process a visa for you, or they’re already assuming you have one already, considering that you’re submitting to them from whatever country you’re from.

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Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Unable to be a star on stage.

I am supposed to play a character who is a digital media star and has a lot of tantrums and throws attitude on almost everyone. And there's a dance sequence too after a few dialogues. I either perform the dialogue part well or the dance part. I'm unable to do both. I just get out of character once I finish my dance. Al…

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Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Call for auditions! Open casting call to all actors!

Hello everyone! I posted on this subreddit a few months ago (I don't remember exactly when, as the post has since been removed) with a title similar to "Let's make a movie!". In short, the post called all actors and filmmakers to join together and collaboratively make a film from the comforts of our own home, without e…

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Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Drop current reps before searching for new ones?

So after a lot of thinking, many deep conversations with other actor friends, and several Pros/Cons lists, I've decided that I would like to leave my current manager. I'm feeling confident in this decision, but what I'm stuck on is this: should I leave my current manager before I start seeking new reps? I've heard MANY…

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Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Family with kid actors moving to LA. Where should we look to rent?

We are the parents of 2 child actors and have decided to make the move to LA. We need at least 3 bedrooms and a yard for small dogs. Looking mostly at areas that are safe and convenient for auditions. Budget is up to 6k a month. Looking to rent for the time being but would like to find a rental in an area that would al…

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Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Do all actors need to do commercials at first?

Hey all I don’t want to do commercials. It doesn’t interest me in the slightest. But I’m not sure I could get into acting without them. Beggars can’t be choosers, yk? I live around Tampa, FL, which is mostly commercial work, or so I’ve heard. Right now I have no credits, just taking classes. I’m completely willing to d…

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Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Preparing my squad

Hi guys, im making my first movie in July this year and i have to prepare myself since im also acting in my movie. I need to prepare myself and my crew to act. We have about 5 months to train and prepare ourselves. How can we do this? I also wanted to ask what is it that every actor has in common and must know. Thank y…

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Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Question for my fellow fat/plus sized/big boned/etc actors

When an audition notice calls for a “slender” or “athletic” or anything that doesn’t not include larger bodied people, do you still submit for it? Do you take that into consideration when auditioning for roles?

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Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Need help finding a good songologue song

I’ve got to do a songologue for an audition coming up. If you don’t know what that is, it’s where I pick a song and simply say the lyrics as though I’m delivering a monologue without tune or rhythm from the song itself. I’ve got to pick a song and deliver it in character from the role I’m auditioning for. The role in q…

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Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Why Does Voices Dot Com Require Payment?

I admit that I'm still pretty new on [voices.com](https://voices.com), but I just don't understand why they require you to pay, (and on top of that, pay so ***much****)* just to have access to the jobs posted on there. It doesn't make sense! And that's just for the premium membership--- don't even get me started on the…

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Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Advice on my studio set up

Hi everyone. I'm writing this to ask for any guidance or tips you guys might have on my home studio. My wife and I are both actors who would usually, if we got a job, record in a proper studio: but right now that's obviously not happening! Most producers are asking for recording from home, and so I've done my best to s…

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Reddit · 17 Jan 2021

Need Tips!

Hello everyone! I'm a new actor, I've recently scored an interview with a talent agent from Heyman Agency. I'm really new to this whole thing, more so the actual business part and professional acting. I'm still in highschool, so I'm pretty nervous. Anyone have any acting tips? Maybe any free online acting classes anyon…

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Reddit · 17 Jan 2021

Finding a job/internship in LA that’s related to the business

I read an article where someone got a job as a casting intern and that opened a lot of doors for them. Is that difficult to do and is it worth it? What other jobs in LA might help networking within the business? I’m curious on if this seems worth it or if it’s just a better idea to stick to auditions and independent me…

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Reddit · 17 Jan 2021

How long does it take to achieve representation?

Hey fellow actors! Hope you're all doing well in this new year. My question is regarding representation and how long it usually takes to achieve both a manager and agent. To give you a little sense of myself: I am a 24 year old ethnically ambiguous actor who would fall into the leading man and college boy types. Withou…

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Reddit · 17 Jan 2021

Actors Access from Abroad?

I know Actors Access usually has a lot of projects posted there that many of us in the UK never get to see on the casting sites down here. I wanted to know if there are people on here outside of America (and hopefully in the UK) that use AA to submit themselves to roles. I'm assuming this would be better than just hopi…

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Reddit · 17 Jan 2021

I might’ve ruined an opportunity to get signed

So 2 years ago, I was in a school play and a local improv acting coach saw me and referred me to this professional film/tv acting coach and casting director. Took me a whole year just to go for a consultation. Then almost another year to work with her because I was finishing high school. Anyway, I finally did a worksho…

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Reddit · 17 Jan 2021

New teenage aspiaring actress here

So I sent a selftape presentation of myself to this casting lady for a movie that is filmed in my city (it only lives about 600k people here in total). I am just in the first step of casting and only in the category "girl 5-17". The casting started in December and they are filming this year. **Do any of you guys know h…

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Reddit · 17 Jan 2021

Do you stay friends with people that have "left acting" ?

How have you stayed friends with actors that have left the business? A couple of actor friends have "left acting" - which look, I get. It is an exhausting, expensive (mentally and literally) business recently. I guess Covid also took its toll as they had to move home. I've had some buddies that have gone to top schools…

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Reddit · 17 Jan 2021

I have an audition and a load of insecurities/ worries...

Hello! So I have a load of questions, any advice is so appreciated. So I have been acting for a few years and done so many self tapes, had some little roles in tv shows and a film, so I’m not “green.” But...I had a self tape come in and it’s for a lead role. It’s my third for this casting director (who is very well kno…

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Reddit · 17 Jan 2021

Good Rep Changes Everything

In case you are afraid to drop your old rep - I just want you to know good rep changes everything. I've talked to friends in casting and even friends that are actors themselves that have had to cast something (ex. films they had get into sundance) and they were like, "I hate to say it, especially as an actor, but the U…

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Reddit · 17 Jan 2021

How often do professional actors work?

By professional, I mean either: making all of their income from acting, or enough to greatly supplement it. If you fall into those categories: I have a question for you! How often do you work? How many auditions/bookings do you get on the average year? What kind of work?

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Reddit · 17 Jan 2021

Start my acting career

Am 17 I live in Morocco but I'm moving out to Canada to study nursing program but I want to start my own acting career. My question is can anyone be an actor? Should I continue? And any advice will be helpful. Thank you ❤️.

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Reddit · 17 Jan 2021

Where to find a Voice Coach?

Where do I look to find someone to help me figure out my strong suits and to help get me set on a path to finding some jobs and get closer to becoming a voice actor?

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Reddit · 16 Jan 2021

Pls help I’m new

Hi everyone, I’m a 17 year old actor I just moved to the US, leaving everything behind to pursue this crazy dream that I have since I’m a kid, the thing is, I have no idea where to start I have IMDB pro I have my headshots and photos, I also have actors access plus but don’t wanna keep signing to stuff that I don’t kno…

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Reddit · 16 Jan 2021

Advice for crying on mic

So, a bit of background info, I've done voice acting for a while just on personal projects and videos for youtube, and I'm currently an actress and sound editor on an audio drama which has been very fun so far, but I've run into a little roadblock. I have never had to pretend to cry on mic before, and I'm struggling. S…

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Reddit · 16 Jan 2021

Hard to pick voices

Hi my name is Dion "Bravo" Bickham and I'm an actor but currently working on voice acting. Earlier today I found a talent agency looking for voice actors. Their roster is full so I really wanna stand out when I submit these voices. So what voices do y'all think I should practice???

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Reddit · 16 Jan 2021

"Questions Young Actors Always Ask"

My latest post on questions young actors always ask, at least in my class. https://www.12stepmethod.com/.../questions-young-actors...

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Reddit · 16 Jan 2021

are there any private subs for repped union actors actively auditioning?

this sub is great for newer actors starting out, there is a plethora of information and fantastic advice to get you where you need to be, but for anybody operating in a professional level, it’s become a brain drain to read with all the posts from 13 year olds. Gotta scour really hard for nuggets of helpful wisdom. Are…

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Reddit · 16 Jan 2021

Looking for a female VA to voice a character approx 13 yrs old (PAID)

Hi, I'm looking for a female voice actress with a neutral accent to voice [my character](https://64.media.tumblr.com/9e7dcfe9cfd84e188b26ec64a3ee5a0d/c84c39a9ea45b422-fc/s1280x1920/80fb049207d8b9ff76faceeefee279352b856797.png) as well as provide 2 lines for [2 different similarly aged, female character](https://64.medi…

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Reddit · 16 Jan 2021

Question about Actor’s Access

My current reel on AA is from vimeo. If I decide to make my vimeo private, will that affect how it shows up on my actors access?

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Reddit · 16 Jan 2021

Should I Give The Actors Project NYC Another Chance?

Boy, do I have a story for you. Recently I (attempted) to audition for TAPnyc, and...well let's just say it didn't go well. First of all, at the beginning of the audition they had two people who work for/got agents from TAPNyc talk about why the company is so great, which is fine and all. They spoke about being a commu…

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Reddit · 15 Jan 2021

Is it worth going to college for acting/theatre if I already have agents in LA and NYC?

I’m at a point where I want the traditional college experience and something to fall back on. I initially wanted to go to college for acting in NYC (and was accepted) obviously to hone my craft, but also to gain the connections needed to then gain representation from the senior showcase in the form of agents. But I now…

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Reddit · 15 Jan 2021

Do actors become more eloquent from memorizing lines ?

I figured that a side effect of constantly memorizing lines, is that actors become good at talking in general. Since they have learned many words, many ways to convey stuff, etc. anyone can confirm ? thanks.

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Reddit · 15 Jan 2021

Looking for 3 voice actors (2 female characters + 1 male character)

Hey there! I'm looking for 3 voice actors for a short movie I'm working on. I'm ready to pay! As I mentioned, 2 female characters (who have around 10 and around 5 lines) and 1 male character (who has around 26 lines). DM me if you're interested :)

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Reddit · 15 Jan 2021

Help, I'm probably going to burn my fingers

Hey actors. I'm a writer, making a short video of a story of mine. And YE GODS, the things I'm discovering, and the things I'm probably not noticing. But hey. Here we are. The story is about a sorcerer and a broom, you know the rest (don't say it out loud please, I don't want to get hammered by You-Know-Who for copyrig…

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Reddit · 15 Jan 2021

:3 Thanks to this place, SOB, the first HYPER IMMERSIVE AUDIOBOOK, was born...

Hi guys !! Thanks to this sub, 4 years ago I found 5 of the most talented actors I had ever met to collab with me on the WORLDS FIRST HYPER IMMERSIVE AUDIOBOOK (SOB, which we released for free on Youtube this week). Shout out to Anthony Bender, Sherrie Shan, Rasmus Baekgaard, Dom Trimboli, Aldon Jacob, some of my fave…

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Reddit · 15 Jan 2021

People with negative approach towards the crafts.

I've met people who blamed POC for their lack of jobs, or people telling rookie actors to give up on their dreams to become an actor just for the sake of making them give up. How could someone be like this? And is this kind of person common in the industry? Do you guys have a bad experiences with these folks?

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Reddit · 15 Jan 2021

2021 and beyond

what do u think this year of productions will look like? especially for new actors with little to no experience? LA? NYC? when will more classes and auditions be back in person? anyone in LA or NYC with in person things ? etc

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Reddit · 15 Jan 2021

Acting Notes I took in a lesson from a coach...

Utilize a "Life Rich Background" approach to acting style, character development, and auditioning. - development of the characters history and take on the persona/being of who you are creating We start with analysis of the script - Scrpit=fact  the confines of the script is what is there, however it is my job to create…

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Reddit · 15 Jan 2021

Acrors Access

Hi, i'm 17 and just found a breakdown on actors access in my city that would be for a indie feature film, i'm pretty new at this so don't currently have an agent or anything or professional headshots. I know i'd be great for one of the characters but would it look unprofessional and hurt my chances of an audition if I…