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Reddit · 4 Jan 2021

Is Pantheon Talent legitimate, seeing as they willfully hired a convicted scammer after he was charged with scamming kids and their parents, talent agent Nick Roses? Would you sign with the agency?

I'm looking for advice. I'm torn because, outside of this, the agency has a very good reputation, is in top 500 companies on IMDb, and has many working and successful current actor clients. I'm in talks with Nick Roses and Pantheon Talent in general for representation as an actor. The thing is, Roses was charged with s…

Reddit · 4 Jan 2021

When reaching out to agents and managers for representation, should you email using your stage name or legal name?

I know when submitting to literary agents, it's advised that you email under your legal name and put "writing under \[pen name\]". But in acting, is it the same, with the pen name being the stage name; or do you just create a new email and everything with your stage name, and simply sign contracts and such with your le…

Reddit · 4 Jan 2021

How to not care about what people think ?

So here’s the thing : I’ve always heard that nothing is more stressful for a human than when their goals are tied to the approval of others. But, being an actor literally depends on the approval of others. I mean, let’s be honest, I would much rather be the next Meryl Streep than the next commercial guy. But in order t…

Reddit · 4 Jan 2021

Where can someone search for inspiring actors online free?

Other than here on reddit, is there anywhere else i could post my ad , looking for actors/ or anyone who would like to act for free? All websites i found you have to pay to sign up

Reddit · 4 Jan 2021

Anyone familiar with the industry in Spain?

I’d like to know for actors how it is terms of diversity, if there are many great agencies with US connections, if there are a lot of productions happening every year and if they are welcoming to Latino actors from SA.

Reddit · 4 Jan 2021

Do you have to be in LA or New York to become an actor?

I live in Miami, and I was wondering if it's necessary to be in one of the two cities mentioned to have a successful career. Would I be able to do well in Miami?

Reddit · 4 Jan 2021

I kinda have a dream to be an actor but I have a monotone voice and an unattractive face

I always loved acting, and directing but I am the complete opposite of an ideal actor. Also I am young and don’t live near any large companies

Reddit · 4 Jan 2021

How can I accept that my dream of being a frequently working actor won't come true?

I'm 28/f and am UK based, I only speak English and I'm just an average looking white girl. I'm ok at acting but I'm not amazing. I have confidence and anxiety issues and have burnt a lot of bridges in the industry in the past. I've been on a break from acting since late 2018 but for a six year period 2012-2018 had quit…

Reddit · 4 Jan 2021

about student films or indipendent films (not big bois, just amateurs, after grad students, low budget)

As i said in the title, in this category, is it ok to have inexperienced actors or usually they prefer always to have someone who already good at acting?

Reddit · 4 Jan 2021

Monologues For Teens

Hi! I’m a 13 year old actress and I’m looking for some teen movie/tv monologue recommendations. I do a monthly film acting class where I do a scene and a monologue. I’ve previously done monologues from The Fault in Our Stars, Glee, Booksmart, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and many others. If someone could give me some goo…

Reddit · 4 Jan 2021

looking for a monologue for a female 30 - 40 actress

Hi, there I'm looking for a 2- 3 minute monologue for my wife who needs one for her acting class. She plays mid-thirties. Looking for monologues from very modern plays or current screenplays. Thanks

Reddit · 3 Jan 2021

Has anyone joined a good agent in Jan/Feb - which is right before pilot season?

I am getting new headshots in two weeks and pilot season is right around the corner. Usually actors get new headshots to prepare for pilot season. How about to join an agent? Has anyone here had any luck? I would hate to be agent-less during 2021 pilot season.

Reddit · 3 Jan 2021

Workshop

Hi guys,tomorrow I have my first workshop with an actor(He has 30 credits) he seems like a cool guy willing to help us. Do workshops actually help? Or is it better to take classes only?

Reddit · 3 Jan 2021

Double Majoring in BFA in Acting and BBA!

Is it possible to do a double major with BFA in acting and BBA in US? Do the colleges allow this combination? This kind of study is really important for me and hope it's possible to do! I am an international student trying to do my undergraduate in US. I am really interested in learning acting in US but also need a bac…

Reddit · 3 Jan 2021

I'm 30 with no formal training/experience. Can I still act?

Hi everyone. I just turned 30 this year and suddenly felt panicky about my life/career choices. I've had a secret passion for acting since I was a child, but never really pursued it (I was in one play in middle school, went to one audition as a kid but didn't get the role, another audition for a commercial in my early…

Reddit · 3 Jan 2021

Big Head Theory

I would love to hear your opinion on this “Big Head Theory”. Basically, it says that those who have bigger-than-usual heads(literal heads, not ego) have a larger chance of “making it big”. Here’s a Facebook post from author David Morrell (First Blood): “Yesterday I posted about having watched Burt Lancaster give an act…

Reddit · 3 Jan 2021

what degree should i get while trying to become an actor

i’m a freshman in college and i’ve been pondering on this for so long but i really want to get into the film industry and act one day, but i also need a degree that gives me a stable income so i can pay off student debt and have a job that supports my acting pursuits, while still being able to get me a job afterwards.…

Reddit · 3 Jan 2021

I Really Want to Perform (and i just need to rant about it a bit)

So for anyone who knows me, this is the *no shit, button* newsflash of the century. But, like. It's also a really big deal for me? I (23f) graduated in 2019 with dual BAs in acting and linguistics from the honors college of a major university. That's all well and good, but around 2016-2017, I had a mental break/ prolon…

Reddit · 3 Jan 2021

Waste of Time or Solid Plan?

I’ll try to make this as quick of a read as possible! So I have a fairly solid reel of work that I’ve done in the past. What I don’t have are clips of me 1. using my strong suit accents (British and Russian) 2. Performing in ASL and 3. A good super specific type-a teenager scene. My plan is to contact my filmmaker frie…

Reddit · 3 Jan 2021

Looking for a voice actor for my JRPG, (video game).

Hello peepz! As the title suggests we are currently searching for talented voice actors for our upcoming JRPG "Cell of Orbital Mastery". **This gig is for all genders :)**. We are looking for a fluent English speaker that will voice the Queen's mistress. You will have 2 line. One of which will have an excessive amount…

Reddit · 3 Jan 2021

Looking for a japanese voice actress for a video game project.

Hellooo as the title says I'm looking for a japanese voice actress for a small part on the demo I'm putting together for my video game Ha_Bits! this is a paid position so let me know if you are interested or know about any talented person. Here is a short film we made about the project. Thank you in advance. https://yo…

Reddit · 3 Jan 2021

Looking for friench Voice actors to voice a friench translation version of my comic Bamoon circuit. Looking for Male and Female voices

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTfUXqzFtqAiFSaxHSr-WVwiLBksqdp3iBlhixLh5bxOu2TLIrO19z5m_Zk6y30bSQhdXxiNGEXu5nx/pub

Reddit · 3 Jan 2021

Actors Access/Breakdown services website down?

Anyone else having issues connecting to the website? Been down since morning for me (west coast)

Reddit · 3 Jan 2021

Do acting schools teach you how to get out of a role?

I know sometimes actors can invest so much into some characters (such as method acting) so they may find it difficult to get back to their own self. Beside teaching how to become someone else, do schools have a class showing how to get rid of fictional character in your mind when you get home? And do all actors use the…

Reddit · 3 Jan 2021

Should I do everything except focus on acting if I want to be a professional actor?

And then think I can compete with actors from all over the world who have been doing it professionally since they were little kids? While holding down an 8:30-5:00 office job? Even though I don't have any acting experience past my high school musical? Like in a business suit in a fluorescent lit cubicle? The higher str…

Reddit · 3 Jan 2021

What documents can i request from actors that will feature in my project?

What is the norm? Is it like what a boss asks a regular employee? Can i legally ask for a copy of their id to confirm their age? And can i, as the project maker, write a document known as the terms and conditions work contract and ask them to sign it, then give them a copy, without me consulting a lawyer? Like can i wr…

Reddit · 2 Jan 2021

Does It matter in acting that I am not photogenic?

Would It matter If It were about acting on tv? I do not find myself attractive nor photogenic. I was even told by everyone that I am not photogenic. They also say I look better in real life. I talked seriously with one of my friends who I know I can trust her words, and she said that I am not ugly, I am just veeery ave…

Reddit · 2 Jan 2021

How often do you actually get told you "have a great voice"?

We always see the stories of "heard I have a great voice, everyone says I should be on the radio!" How many of you that are working voice actors have actually gotten that compliment, unprompted, without the person knowing you do work with your voice? I never once heard it prior to doing voice over work, but now when I'…

Reddit · 2 Jan 2021

What makes a script appeal you as an actor?

I've been producing for years, but I'm finally working on a project which has the budget and scope to *possibly* be of interest to some smaller known actors. We're still working on our script. It's well beyond first draft stage but we still have a lot of work to do. Do you have any advice on how to make the script appe…

Reddit · 2 Jan 2021

Which role would you rather accept [serious]?

If you're an actor, please consider answering this poll. We're having an internal debate about what type of roles actors prefer. Your answer will help us settle it. There are two choices for females and two for males. COMMENTS WELCOME. ​ [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/kp1380)

Reddit · 2 Jan 2021

Vancouver or Mtl?

What’s a better city for actors? Vancouver or Montreal? I’m a fully unionized actor with an agent and seeking more opportunities. I hear a lot about Vancouver. Please help. Thank you

Reddit · 2 Jan 2021

Should I go through with my grad school auditions?

Hey everyone, I have URTA coming up. I've been looking forward for five years. Something always came up and never been ready to apply. Last year, applied, but Something came up again..couldn't afford flight. They let me reapply for this year and now its on zoom. However, Something came up again. I don't know if it's ho…

Reddit · 2 Jan 2021

American/Canadian Actor studying in the UK?

Hi! I am starting to apply to schools and I have found programs I love in the UK. Is it a smart idea for me, being a Canadian American to go to a school over there? I’m really not sure so any help would be useful. :) thanks

Reddit · 1 Jan 2021

Two key things that turn me off about a career in acting..

Hello all I’ve been someone who has a passion for acting and I’ve grown a lot in my craft. Booked some gigs it’s all good , I understand the nature of being an artist with the ups and downs financially but also the cutthroat nature of the business is such a turn off. Cant make real friends it feels like if you’re actua…

Reddit · 1 Jan 2021

Dream Roles?

I am a writer and director looking to create some lower budget projects. My question to the actors around here is: What are your dream roles? What kind of characters would you most want to play right now or sometime in your career? Also, why do you want to play a role like this? I would love to hear from you guys on th…

Reddit · 1 Jan 2021

Is the O1 visa no longer of any value? Are studios unwilling to look at actors under temporary work visa?

So I’ve been reading about the O1 visa in the industry and how there are restrictions on O1 artists which are imposed, not by the USCIS, but within the studio system. I’ve read articles about it from like 2008, so I’d be very surprised if production companies are still doing this whole “only permanent resident status o…

Reddit · 1 Jan 2021

How can a regular writer advertise auditions for anyone interested to audition?

Alongside enjoying acting, i am first and foremost a writer of content, so when i wish to get anyone interested in a role how do i legally and professionally go of it? Say for a short youtube movie? I'm a 1 man team currently, for my own content id like to get actors (again nothing tv related) but how, and how would i…

Reddit · 1 Jan 2021

acting degree means 100% sure job?

if someone get a degree in a drama school or in an acting school, i dunno, for example the drama centre london, they will already become an actor after that, or happens that many people can't find any job and stopped to pursue this career?

Reddit · 1 Jan 2021

Monologues

Hello, I am an actor who is struggling to find good monologues to audition with, could anyone suggest any good plays/monologues for me to read. I am looking for plays that are located in east London/ Essex. The character I am looking for is any powerful male role. Many thanks, Ross

Reddit · 1 Jan 2021

What kinds of credits can an actor on OPT get?

Optional practical training is one type of work permission available for eligible F-1 students. So when you graduate from a eligible acting school or conservatory, if you're an international student, you get an OPT. You have to apply for it like three months before you graduate. After you graduate, you get one year to…

Reddit · 1 Jan 2021

Foreign actors going to study in the US: a waste of time? What’s next after the OPT?

Optional practical training is one type of work permission available for eligible F-1 students. So when you graduate from a eligible acting school or conservatory, if you're an international student, you get an OPT. You have to apply for it like three months before you graduate. After you graduate, you get one year to…

Reddit · 1 Jan 2021

For future: Looking for male actors aged 18-30

I'm working on a short film project of my own and will be needing around 5 male actors and perhaps 2 female, this project cause of money, covid, finding a setting will take ages to put together, i have no idea how i am gonna find a space as i want it to be shot in an outdoors forest/garden/wonderland scenario ... no id…

Reddit · 1 Jan 2021

Actors 18-30 looking for

I'm working on a short film , well more than one project of that nature, both mine (nothing commercial) and id like to ask, though in truth, it will take a while to get everything ready, if you are interested in possibly participating, and sending me a profile shot, if you are 18-30 years old and a curriculum if you ha…

Reddit · 1 Jan 2021

What ever happened to headshot photographers Susan Shacter and Peter Hurley?

I'm quite confused why it seems from about 2008 to like 2016, they were at the top of their games and were the go-to photographers in NYC. But why is it so extremely rare nowadays to even hear about both of these photographers at all? I've been keeping track of actors booking their first jobs on Deadline, newcomers who…

Reddit · 31 Dec 2020

Am I the only one who does this while acting?

If at first try it doesn't feel like it was realistic acting, (I usually immediately have this tingle I feel and the image of me where I acted badly pops up and thus I know where I messed up. Like, where not to look, what move to not make, what tone should I use) then I imagine a realistic acting it in my head. Usually…

Reddit · 31 Dec 2020

How can I, as an actor, get the most out of reading plays?

So I've heard from various people that its always a good idea to read as much plays as possible, and that it might help your acting. I just finished the play "Boy Gets Girls" by Rebecca Gilman. Good play! I basically just read it like a book. I didn't take any notes or read it outloud or act it at all. While i enjoyed…

Reddit · 31 Dec 2020

I want to pursue acting but I’m a bad public speaker.

My background: I’m a 27 year old army veteran. I’m currently pursuing a bachelors degree in a non-related field. I’ve always been drawn to acting as a craft. I’ve felt things while watching great performances that nothing else in life can make me feel. Almost like it’s calling me and I want to take a step and begin to…

Reddit · 31 Dec 2020

What do you call yourself when you are voice acting?

Hey, so I am a new voice actor. I've landed a few roles, sent in a bunch of lines, and am now waiting for some of these projects to come out. While they are being worked on, I've been brainstorming how to showcase them as part of my work as well as how to get started with branding in general. While I'm brainstorming, t…

Reddit · 31 Dec 2020

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 · 31 Dec 2020

Deciding to pursue acting as a career

How/when did you decide to pursue acting as a career? Was it easy to decide? I feel super lost in life right now. Acting comes to my mind every now and then but then I push it away because I don't think I could ever do it or be good at it. After watching the new Disney Pixar film "Soul" I'm thinking what if acting is m…