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Reddit · 11 Jan 2021
Hey fellow actors, first time here. So I have a small part in a web series that’s in its 3rd season. I memorized the two paragraphs that I needed to do my lines. I’m on set, waiting for hours for my turn (def. not a problem, I was so excited to see the entire process unfold in front of me) and as soon as I got in front…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2021
Joined Freelancer today. Getting multiple messages from someone offering me $300 a week to be their personal assistant for 3 hours a day online. I listed myself as a voice actor and haven't even added any samples. Has anyone else seen any scams from this place?
Reddit · 11 Jan 2021
I'm outfitting a theatre company [that is now going online](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE3etMZ3axo) \- I just ran the first production with virtual machines, multiple Stream Decks, etc., it was fun! The actors sounded poor using their onboard audio, so I'm looking to upgrade both their cameras and sound in the com…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2021
Sorry if my question doesn’t make any sense.
Reddit · 11 Jan 2021
So I’m browsing Backstage, open calls auditions near me. But on the location section Colorado is not on there. My guess is Colorado is not a big enough hub for big production.. So, my question is, what would be the best option? They got the New York ,Los Angeles, the United Kingdom ,San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Austi…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2021
I’ve seen a lot of actors talk about emailing casting directors but I’m terrified to just do that out of the blue. I’m assuming actors only email casting directors they’ve auditioned for? Am I supposed to be emailing casting directors?
Reddit · 11 Jan 2021
Hello everyone, new actress here. I’m working on learning how to better my acting skills and I was just wondering what was the things that helped you the most while learning acting? And where did you learn acting? I’d love to better my monologues and scenes for auditions. I’ve been going through master classes with act…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2021
Right now I'm 20 in my final year of college studying computer science in london, however my passion has always been acting. I never really acted on this desire because I was always struggled with my confidence and insecurities, however recently I have made the decision to transition into acting. My plan is to get a pa…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2021
I am 17 and have wanted to act for as long as I can remember, a lot stemming from my obsession with movies lol. Anyway, I am planning to take an acting class really soon. I really really want to be a great actor. Not a good one, a great one. I am in awe of some actors performance's and I really want to learn how to be…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2021
So I currently have no video media on my actors access, and i think it would help me a lot if I added a video. I'm between these two clip (im the guy in plaid): Clip 1: https://youtu.be/MuSuyA-q3z4 Clip 2: https://youtu.be/1V_3uDkjbXQ So yeah, which one should I add? Should I add both? Should I cut one of them down? Do…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2021
I’ll start. Hattie McDaniel. Changed Hollywood forever for the better and didn’t do it as an ingenue. Kathy Bates. Love her so so much. Bridget Everett. Her performance in Patti Cake$ was heartbreaking, which leads me to Danielle MacDonald. Killed it in Patti Cake$. I’m just now realizing all of these women are plus si…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2021
I have alopecia where the hair follicles are scarred. The follicles have been closing but I've been trying a dermaroller to combat this. Not consistently though. I want to know if I should just give up and be bald because if I let it grow it doesn't suit me well marketing wise. At the same time I feel I will lose out o…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2021
So I’m watching Wonder Woman 84 and disliked it. Started listening to some reviews who praise Gal Gadot (and praised her for her solo movie) but had a different tune during the sequel. Now, excluding just the external parts like writing, directing, etc, and just taking in other actor’s roles, presented me this question…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2021
So I live in Brisbane, Australia. Definitely not the hub for film & television. I've been spending lots of time taking a look at different actors agents on IMDB Pro. The most common Agency I see across lesser known actors to very famous actors is William Morris Agency. How would I get into a well known, 'A-List' agency…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2021
This is for people who ever thought of wanting to go to America straight away to "chase their dream". No matter how very limiting the visa options are in terms of requirements, it's favoring us as an alien entering the United States. Acting is an expensive dream without any guarantee of success, unless you are, of cour…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2021
Hello all, I am planning to hire voice actors to record short voice clips for a game. I have checked the libraries and resources for sample scripts, but I am not a voice actor (alas) so I don’t have a good sense of what the difference is between a script that makes you nod and say “right, I get what they are looking fo…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2021
Like the title says, I'm looking for actors who shoot their own material to create a reel. I'm currently at a point where I could use a reel but don't have one, partially due to not having received any footage from the short and student films I acted in yet. I looked into reel companies and while I have the financial m…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2021
I am thinking of making an app that lets actors act together as animated characters in real-time. Basically, it would be like Apple's Animoji's but you could record scenes together, import scripts, etc... This is not a money making thing, I just want to see if there is interest in being able to work out scenes and prac…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2021
I have an opportunity to present/teach/work with kid and adult actors in a smaller town for a local theater company who want to learn more about acting. I will have at least 4 hours for kids and a separate 4 hours for adults. *I’m wondering what you wish you knew early in your acting career/life that may have helped yo…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2021
Hi everyone! I'm a 17 years old girl and I'm currently in my first year of university in Europe. I want to be an actress. I'm pretty sure I will get to play a role soon. I still have to do a last meeting but from what the casting directors told me and my parents I should have it (the meeting is to confirm their choice…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2021
*Hi!* My name is **Andre**. Only a few of my acting friends on Discord, and that's mainly because of video games and work. Discord is great to run lines together, work on scripts together, meet, practice improv. I want more acting friends to talk to on Discord! I like meeting new creative types, and I'd like to make so…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2021
I'm studying to be an actor but my hair's blonde. Like reeeaally blonde. Literally almost white.. And I think if you have brown hair there's more open roles/chance to get a role. Do male actors dye their hair for roles?
Reddit · 9 Jan 2021
I know agents submit on breakdowns but this pulls info from your actors access profile right? I'm looking at an agent's website and they have all of their talent's actors access accounts linked but most seem outdated, would this be where their primary resume/reel is or is that on another profile. Just trying to see the…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2021
I don't know how i'm going to get any role that isn't hidden in the background. I am an aspiring theatre actress. The problem is that my appearance screams "little ingenue/sweet innocent girl next door" character, but my voice is very deep. My singing is deep, too - I can fairly easily sing as low as the highest male v…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2021
I've been contemplating on getting an MA/MFA in acting/theatre next year (or whenever this covid situation gets better, the sooner the better), but I would like to know an inside opinion for this, since I'm going to be an international student. Is RADA great? Between RADA and Yale, which one should I go to? Which offer…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2021
Which actors/actresses inspire you? I'll start. I love Aubrey Plaza, Henry Cavill, and Tom Hiddleston. Amazing actors, amazing people. What about you?
Reddit · 9 Jan 2021
I found this MGMT on Instagram and they represent a lot of actors that are indeed booking, some with verified accounts even. But I’m not sure if they’re legit because they posted that they also represent tik tokers now, so...
Reddit · 9 Jan 2021
Title of this post is a little confusing, I didn’t know exactly how to word it. Basically I graduated recently with a degree in Communications but have struggled to find work I won’t absolutely abhor (while potentially trying to pursue acting, I’m taking a class right now to get back into it). I realized that with as m…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
I want to become an actress really badly and I’m willing to take classes and practice my heart out. The only thing is, I’m religious and come from a religious family and I can’t do nudity or sex scenes. Is it possible for me to make it far with these restrictions?
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
Hey guys. Anyone has a good recommendation of a coach for online one-on-one sessions? I’d love to know from foreign actors in the US because I want to work on the American accent.
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
Hey people. Im a dentist from Turkey, just opened my own practice in the West Coast, doing mostly dental tourism. Have seen a couple posts here, especially young people who think their teeth is negatively effecting their chance of progressing in their careers. I need a couple people to do a photoshoot for my advertisem…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
Any actors currently attending UK drama schools? How has covid impacted the classroom setting? I'm currently applying to UK Master's programs in acting overseas in the UK but I'm questioning whether the pandemic has negatively impacted the drama school setting. I live in Chicago btw. I doubt things will be back to norm…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
Hi! So I’m in a bit of an unusual predicament. I’m an aspiring Egyptian actress who’s a hijabi. The thing is, I can’t really work in Egypt because the film/TV industry here will absolutely not give any chances to hijabi actresses, and nepotism is almost the only way any young actor gets big roles here. Everyone I’ve ta…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
I'm 15 years old and aspire to be an actor. My father is in the film business and wants me to attend drama school eventually, if I want to be an actor. Therefore I'm curious as to what one needs to do to prepare for drama school. I hate to say it, but taking classes would be tough, due to lack of time. I also live in E…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
Hi guys. I've never done voice acting but it's been a lifetime wish to do it. Finally I wanna get serious and give it my best. At the moment, I only have a shitty Steelseries Arctis 3 mic so I'm looking into buying one. Since it's my first try in voice acting, and im also a student, I'm looking for the most budget frie…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
Hi, can anyone explain what the following acting terms/words mean? I've heard them loads and dont quite get what they mean. SAG/non-SAG (is that a thing??) Union and non-union SAG-AFTRA and whats the actors guild? what does it do? are there any other terms i should know if i want to go into film/tv acting?
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
Hello Everyone, I'm just getting started as a voice actor, I have been in some things but nothing I would call serious, think parody's and support roles on YouTube videos. I am looking for some advice on how and where to find more jobs and opportunities.
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
hi, i’m 16 and looking to getting into acting. i’m looking for acting classes at the moment, but I am still learning about the industry. do you have a chance at being a successful actress if you are not a 9/10 in looks? most of the actresses you see in larger screen productions (which would be my preferred medium) are…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
First time poster, longtime dreamer. I've been wanting do be a voice over artist for as long as I can remember now. Back in 2004, my best friend and I made a bet to see if we could audition and make it to the advanced choir class for our eighth grade year. (We were in the advanced band class, so we made fun of the idea…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
I can't seem to find anything on Youtube, does anyone know where I can find somethine like this? Is anyone familiar with a series of videos or something similar that touch on this subject? Maybe some interviews in which actors are asked these types of questions, I don't know. Thanks!
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
best way to email/contact an agent if you are new to the industry... with few or no credits and little training... can you appeal with ambition and proof of intro zoom classes? i began this journey after covid hit so in person training and opportunities have sucked... tips?? i know 'the steps' and i get its nearly (nea…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
What are you paying for covered california coverage? For unemployed people, I'm getting differing quotes for monthly costs, $75- 200 roughly.
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
I am sort of chubby, and I'm scared my weight will interfere with my ability to get lead roles in theatre. I feel like the only way I'll be noticed as an actor is if I weigh less. It's always super embarrassing when I have to put my weight on a resume. Any advice? And, no, I don't want those comments like "Ur so beauti…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
i was wondering if anyone here could explain how UBCP / ACTRA works from the perspective of a foreigner...? (also are UBCP and ACTRA the same thing....?) let's say a SAG member (someone who's an American national) gets cast in an ACTRA production. i know there are people that are in ACTRA as well as SAG. are there any…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do a…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
Hey, I'm looking for someone that could do a voice over for my horror stories. You would have to go slow. The horror stories could be wherever between 400 - 700 words. My needs : \-Someone with a deep voice \-looking forward to work long term \-good mic Pricing: I was thinking somewhere between 10$ for each story. Sinc…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
I just learned that you could actually get an O-1 visa if your agent become a beneficiary for you and that's how most international actors got theirs. Learned it on a site for Australian actors. So actors who have knowledge of this or have experience in this, it is actually possible for agents to pick you up first then…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
I see more and more representation of minority races onscreen - what do you think of the current industry climate in terms of diversity, are you at an advantage being POC/mixed race?
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
I've tried, hundreds of times. I just can't do it. I'm not one of those people that understands Shakespeare's text at all, it feels like I'm reading gibberish and it's always a hassle to finish a sentence. I know there are some actors like Joaquin Phoenix that have never read Shakespeare, but I know almost every talent…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
At some point I know that if I want to make a living as a professional actor moving to L.A or NYC will have to be a must but, right now I cannot afford such a luxury. I’m just wondering if there is any other big U.S cities besides those with cheaper rent and less competition worth moving to.
