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Reddit · 15 Nov 2020

I feel like I'm losing my chance to become an actress

Hello people of reddit! This is my first time posting on reddit (as you may guessed from the opening line), also english is not my first language so excuse my grammar. + this is long, sorry :/ So I'm 19 years old, currently a student in a health profession program. I love acting, I've been acting since elementary schoo…

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Reddit · 15 Nov 2020

Deliberately reproducing racism in German Theatre?

Hello dear Redditors :) my acting class is currently working on a theatre production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Hermia and Lysander are in love but later on Lysander no longer loves Hermia - he hates her. To get rid of her Lysander says "Away, you Ethiope!" to Hermia. I'm taking over the role of Herm…

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Reddit · 15 Nov 2020

Can this happen for me?

So I’m 19 years old and I’ve always dreamt of being an actress. It’s always been my ultimate goal. I always tell myself though that it will never work out because I’m not good and I would feel too silly. I also feel kinda uncomfortable whenever I bring it up to my family that I want to do it because I feel like they th…

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Reddit · 14 Nov 2020

Looking for representation in Los Angeles? I got you.

Hello actors of Reddit! I did a thing :) Mods, please let me know if this is not OK but I think a lot of your actors would get a lot of value from this. So...I basically was doing an agent submission for *myself* (I've been an actor for 10+ years, recently on Big Little Lies on HBO, Lucifer on Netflix, Sneaky Pete on A…

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Reddit · 14 Nov 2020

How to impress an agent at an audition?

Hey all, I graduated from drama school in June and I applied to agents then, got no attention as the UK industry was shut down at the time. Now it’s November and I’d applied again, gotten some responses but suddenly, this weird thing happens. I’ve been called into meetings, they see me, they REALLY like me, there’s rap…

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Reddit · 14 Nov 2020

Acting Classes Toronto

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie actor in Toronto who's been in a couple student films and short indie films. I want to take some acting classes before looking for an agent and have looked into a few places. I've heard some good things about Second City's acting levels 1-4 and also Milne Acting Studio. If anyone could give me…

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Reddit · 14 Nov 2020

What would be a better company to audition for?

Hi everyone,I'm josh. Like myself, many of us want to become actors in theatre,television and film. I just saw a commercial for Nickelodeon,which helped me to write this. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/ju931i)

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Reddit · 14 Nov 2020

agency temper

hey guys just posting even though i know i’m over- thinking but just did my 8th audition self tape. i’m new actor only been doing it since around august and was signed around that time. i’m waiting a bit for classes cuz i’m the type who needs in person to be effective. it just every audition i always think that if i do…

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Reddit · 14 Nov 2020

Drama schools in Europe (speaking English courses)

Hello, I'm an young (20) Portuguese actor who already study acting here, but I want to study abroad. In 2019 I auditioned to Guildhall and Drama Centre London, and, well of course, I didn't get in. This year I started looking for acting schools in Europe that taught in English and I found IAB in Barcelona, it went succ…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 13 Nov 2020

Great Zoom Read

Hi All- I did a great zoom read last night of my new version of "Top Gun." Got some help navigating zoom- thank you for helping me from Stage 32- Monica Mansy (Charlene) and Lau'Rie Roach (Goose). Congratulations to all the readers from Pittsburgh, PA to Atlanta, Georgia to Houston, Texas. Also- for the next zoom read…

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Reddit · 13 Nov 2020

(Atlanta) East Coast Talent Agency

Have/do any of you fellow Atlanta actors work with this agency? From the research I've done I'm confident they're 'legit' as in don't require you to take acting classes (they might recommend but it's not required), they don't require you to get headshots through their photographers, none of that fancy stuff. All they a…

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Reddit · 13 Nov 2020

Casting Call for Digital Advertising UGC Content [Paid]

Hey all, I work for a digital advertising company and we're looking for actors/actresses who can help us film a variety of 30 - 60 second user generated content advertisements for social media. Content is non-erotic and script will be provided - you will pose as a satisfied customer for one of our clients and make an i…

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Reddit · 13 Nov 2020

Introduction to an Alternative to The Method Acting Technique

In this video, Hollywood pro acting coach lays out an introductory course to an alternative to 'The Method' acting technique. He explains what turns a good actor into a great actor, how acting should feel, and how the character's objective and emotion tools, taught at his school, help to duplicate human behavior withou…

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Reddit · 13 Nov 2020

Actor Looking for a project

Hello, I am a self taught actor age 22, male based in Los Angeles, California. I am looking to gain experience. If someone is directing a project whether it is a short film, student film, or anything really. I would be glad to offer my service for your project. If you want to see what I look like, please feel free to m…

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Reddit · 13 Nov 2020

Acting gigs & UI- I'm a non union actor, currently collecting unemployment in NJ from my "survival job" I had at a restaurant. Like many others, main source of income was that job and I would do acting gigs on the side when I could get them. Can I sti

I havent done any acting work or booked any gigs since the pandemic started 9 months ago or so and I began collecting UI from losing my restaurant job which was my main source of income.. before all this I was working there and I'd only book a gig once or twice a month or less, and it was mainly just background work, s…

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Reddit · 13 Nov 2020

Izotope Sale

Fellow voice actors! Just wanted to let everyone know that Izotope is having a sale on a bunch of their plugins including Elements. I grabbed Rx7 Elements when it went on sale a few months back and it has been unbelievably helpful. The voice-de noise/de hum can literally take out the sound of a full blown air condition…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 12 Nov 2020

How do you prepare for an audition?

Ahh, the audition. The lifeblood of any actor's career. A single audition could change the game for an actor. But before we show up and step into the spotlight for our chance, what do we do? As a voice actor, auditions are a little different for me, but I treat each one as if I'm in the room with the casting director,…

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Stage 32 · 12 Nov 2020

Zoom Read

Hi All- It's late notice but I need an actress for tonight for a zoom reading of a new version of a script I wrote for "Top Gun" for the part of Charlene. The zoom reading is at 7 p.m. EST. Thank you very much. Please include your email so I can send you the script and zoom invite. Sincerely- Ed Skirtich  

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Reddit · 12 Nov 2020

YAYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IM SO HAPPY! I GOT A REPLY FROM A SUCCESSFUL, TALENTED ACTOR I REALLY ADMIRE! His name is Anson Boon and my best friend knows him, so I figured, why not try to message him? I sent him a short text on Instagram saying how I’m passionate about acting and would love to talk to him, and he responded!! He gave wonderful adv…

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Reddit · 12 Nov 2020

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Nov 12

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…

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Reddit · 12 Nov 2020

England-Based Agencies

What are some England-based agencies that an actress with only a few credits can contact?

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Reddit · 12 Nov 2020

How do people start with voice acting

Hi im new in this subreddit and i was wondering how I would start as a voice actor cuz I really like to do voices and stuff I really enjoy listening to voice actors when they do their job and I would like to start myself as one so could anyone help me by some advice

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Reddit · 12 Nov 2020

Age Anxiety

I am almost 18 and up until this point have no experience in acting besides the acredited classes I take (paid for myself). My parents do not support me acting as a career and I am going to college to study finance (nyc or socal). I know am young but with a kind of difficult major, is it possible for me to be a success…

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Reddit · 12 Nov 2020

Best jobs while acting

Hey everyone, what do you all think are the best jobs that are flexible and/or accommodating when taking acting lessons and going on auditions? I am lucky that I don’t have student debt, but considering that covid has made me unable to even find a job in my highly sought out field, I realize that wasting away on apply…

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Reddit · 12 Nov 2020

“You don’t need to do anything. Just be sexy.”

Hi, all. Long-time lurker on this sub. Now I finally feel comfortable posting. I’ve been acting on and off for the past five years. Certainly nothing to write home about. Some music videos and television pilots that went absolutely nowhere, but hey... That’s show biz, kid. When I was much younger, just starting out, I…

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Reddit · 11 Nov 2020

How to get representation during a pandemic?

I live in NYC and have been doing student and indie films and a lot of brand new plays with an audience of less than 20. I have a BFA (didnt have showcase) and have been doing on going classes off and on for the last 2 years for training. I finally got a reel cut and was planning on sending it out to agents and manager…

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Reddit · 11 Nov 2020

VO royalty?

So you know in mainstream media there are tv/film actors that sort of trancend to the A-list millions of dollars per movie/episode status. Is there a similar hierarchy in the VO community both past and present?

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Reddit · 11 Nov 2020

If you're a Voice Actor auditioning, be aware of this company.

[If you are in Voice Over and looking for work, be vary wary of "Actors Everywhere".](https://imgur.com/a/6dITqvi) If you are looking for work, be aware that the boss of this company has a history of coercion and serial inappropriate behavior. The company is small and intimate, less than 10 people. You will work with h…

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Reddit · 11 Nov 2020

If you're auditioning, look out for this company.

[If you are in Voice Over and looking for work, be vary wary of "Actors Everywhere".](https://imgur.com/a/6dITqvi) If you are looking for work, be aware that the boss of this company has a history of coercion and serial inappropriate behavior. The company is small and intimate, less than 10 people. You will work with h…

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Reddit · 11 Nov 2020

Only good in one genre, bad in another.

So I’m a new[ish] actor and I’ve spent the last few years working on my craft. It seems like I’m naturally funny and do well in comedic roles. But when it comes to drama (or anything that requires serious emotion) I fall flat and feel forced. Does anyone else have this same issue? How did you overcome it? Any advice on…

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Reddit · 10 Nov 2020

Acting and spirituality

We all have heard this thing in spirituality "surrender your EGO",i heard the same during my yoga philosophy class ,seems like ego is the biggest obstruction in spirituality,being an actor i compared it with acting which is my profession and i love to do it infact its spirituality for me .HOW? what should an actor do w…

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Reddit · 10 Nov 2020

Voice acting with a lisp.

Do any of you voice actors have a lisp in your normal speaking voice? Does it go away when you voice act? How does it affect your performances?

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Reddit · 10 Nov 2020

Rx8 Elements is $30 again guys!

Here! [https://www.izotope.com/en/shop/rx-8-elements.html](https://www.izotope.com/en/shop/rx-8-elements.html) I know a lot of voiceactors have been waiting for the price to drop to $30. It's $30 again. Definitely would recommend getting this. Amazing for mouth clicks and easily the best noise reduction utility out the…

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Reddit · 9 Nov 2020

Any advice on acting exercises requiring a partner?

[book cover ](https://imgur.com/gallery/a4wdQ98) I recently got a new workshop book called ‘The Stanford Meisner Approach’ by Larry Silverberg (see link for cover image) and I’m pretty stumped since the book requires you to have acting partners to practice with and I don’t know what to do since I doing know any actors…

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Reddit · 9 Nov 2020

What have you heard about these LA agencies?

- Avant Artists - ABA Talent Agency - ASAP Talent Agency - Saint Talent Agency Anyone signed with them or know of them? Which one is the most prestigious? I’m currently a non-union actor in Los Angeles that’s looking for an agency to find work for me to become SAG-E.

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Reddit · 9 Nov 2020

Conflicting goals.

I’m 19 years old, I’ve always done theater in school, but I only realized a couple years ago, that I’d like to truly pursue acting. I overcome all my doubts and fears and started performing at my college. Sadly Covid hit after my first performance. Then my family moved to New York, and I thought it would be a great opp…

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Reddit · 9 Nov 2020

Do You Feel Rejected When An Open Call Deadline is Extended?

Hey guys, So, yes, we actors are used to indirect rejection when we simply don’t hear back about a casting. However, there are times when you don’t hear back for months and then you get a callback or book outright. With open calls, it’s a little different because they typically mention when they’ll need the actor to be…

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Reddit · 9 Nov 2020

Manager - 15% + 15% of all residuals?

Hey Reddit, So I'd love to hear from those of you who've had managers or considered managers, that are obviously out of SAG jurisdiction. I am a SAG actor who is considering a manager at present. Two things that are new to me in the contract: 1) 15% (I know its not unheard of, but I've never done it) Do you have experi…

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Reddit · 9 Nov 2020

Actors Who Have Studied Meisner Technique - Thoughts On A New Zoom Knock?

Hi Everyone, I'm teaching a Meisner Technique class over Zoom and want to make the knock at the door as truthful as possible online. Here is my idea: Each actor will need a smartphone and a computer camera. Students will set up their computer camera as a wide-angle shot that the actors ignore - sort of like a hidden ca…