Reddit · 12 Sep 2020
What do you think every actor should know?
My question is pretty much just that. What, in your professional opinions, do you think every new or aspiring actor should know/understand?
Reddit · 12 Sep 2020
Celebrities getting roles over trained actors
I’ve seen a few people on the sub complain about celebrities like Addison Rae and Harry Styles getting roles instead of actual trained actors. I understand that you may find it annoying but you have to realize that these, from what I can tell, are supposed to be groundbreaking movies, they’re simple movies with big nam…
Reddit · 11 Sep 2020
Is it odd that I feel almost embarrassed to tell my parents that I'd like to become an actor?
I would absolutely have their full support as they've always told me that they will support me in whatever I choose to do, but even before I started comprehensive school, my parents and I always figured I wanted to be a computer scientist. I've always had a love for acting and even used to do it when I was younger (17…
Reddit · 11 Sep 2020
Casting sites for Canada?
I saw there were a few site recomendations in the rules. However I have heard that they are more for Amarican actors and not Canadians. What sites are good for Canadians? Are the one's listed any good for auditions in Canada? I do like a lot of the articles I read on backstage. The one's listed are: Actor Access, Backs…
Reddit · 11 Sep 2020
Voice Acting Problems: Itchy Voice
Hello! I'm a professionally unprofessional voice actor and wanted to make sure I'm not screwing up already. I've only done a few roles so far (Both pretty loud) and have gone to some good lenghts with being careful with my voice when doing them (Breathing right, hydrating, warming up). However, I'm still left wondering…
Reddit · 11 Sep 2020
My reel for your constructive feedback
Hello! I am an actor who is expanding into voice acting, and figured a solid place to start is the commercial scene. In any case, I would very much welcome your ears to listen to [my commercial reel](https://vimeo.com/456903897). My voice is British neutral / RP. Eventually I will also be including a reel in French, my…
Reddit · 11 Sep 2020
How does someone poor make it?
So I'm looking to be an actor. I have little experience some theatre and studio work. I don't live in a particularly thriving place. And I have pretty much no funds. I don't know how I'm supposed to get started. Online auditions (which most you have to pay for a subscription), acting school (extremely expensive and out…
Reddit · 11 Sep 2020
What questions do you need answered before you decide to commit to a production?
Hey everyone! With spooky season coming up, myself and some of my fellow actor buddies have been auditioning for new “socially distant” haunts. In my area, these are mostly happening on a road, where cars drive through the attraction. Unfortunately, I’ve been finding some of these opportunities aren’t as cut and dry as…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
Potential Baldness Ruining Career?
Hello, I’m an 18 y/o M whose started to notice my hair thinning or receding, I’m not really sure but either way I feel like I’m probably going to become bald soon. I have a passion for acting/film/theatre and as a quite skinny guy with no facial hair, I’m terrified that my balding head is going to affect my chances of…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
With Musical Theater Being Such a Long Shot, Is It Even Worth a Try?
Not sure if this is the right sub - PLEASE redirect me if it isn’t!! Just needing a little advice!! (i know in the FAQ you guys say it’s never too late - but I feel like musical theater is a little bit different of a beast...?) I’m 19F currently. I’m currently going to school for neuroscience in Philadelphia, but (clic…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
Signed with my first agency and landed a big audition after only training for 2 months. Feeling like an imposter.
Ive been lurking on this forum and reading everything i possibly could, so thank you so much for sharing your expertise! Im still reeling at how fast this all happened. I started taking a bunch of zoom acting classes in July. Watched interviews with casting directors, audited classes, bought a masterclass sub, attended…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
Actor (male) 35 to 45 - Union Gig
We are looking for an american actor, age 35 to 45, ideally from L.A. Type: Flash Gordon (muscular) Union Gig Mail to: chreberle@gmail.com
Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Sep 10
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 · 10 Sep 2020
Commercial representation at a big agency or full representation at a smaller boutique agency?
Hello, So I've recently been submitting for new representation and submitted to a pretty large one (not the biggest dogs but probably just a step down as they represent both actors, writers and directors). I was very surprised to even hear back but was informed by the agent that he could not offer me acting representat…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
Are there any alternatives to OM?
I am an Indian and I am trying to learn voice acting and almost everyone suggests saying the OM. Which is a part of their prayers. You have to say it for a prolonged period of time and it is also a form of praising few god's. And I really don't want to say that. Is there any alternative or anything which any voice acto…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
Atlanta Market Covid Status: Worth it to Move?
Atlanta working actors: What has been your experience with auditions during Covid up to now? Are things picking up dramatically? I decided not to return to drama school this year and had been planning to move to Los Angeles as soon as things opened up. However, I have some connections in ATL and interest from two of th…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
Looking for interviews with actors talking about their character development process (text or video)
Not sure if this really exists as most actors don’t go into details about their process. But I’m looking for specifics. I know some actors have a coach and so they can develop and bounce their choices off of them, but I’m sure that isn’t everybody. In a world where actors often don’t rehearse, is the first time Gary Ol…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
How would you advertise yourself if you never use your real voice as other voice actors? If you'd modulate it to do less or more than human characters?
I never use my real voice because it is good for nothing. I use heavy modulation at least 12-20 effect sits on my out put mixer channels where I have both parallel processing and bus side chain processing as well. So sometimes I have like 50-70 effects coming live when I start recording or practicing. When I tell I am…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
UNION/NON-UNION Question
I have a question concerning union actors working on non-union projects. I am aware of SAGs GLOBAL RULE ONE but I have been offered to work on a small film in a remote area. In the email, the producer/director/writer told me several actors are SAG-AFTRA (himself included) but he's shooting non-union because in this are…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
Actors must recognize their own implicit bias.
I saw a NOVA episode last night on Implicit Bias, and, of course, I thought about how relevant it is to acting. Of course implicit bias has been around for centuries, except Socrates, like so many since, have called it by many different names. Socrates said that "... an unexamined life is not worth living." Much later,…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
I'm 17 yrs old right now and am planning on getting into acting when I'm old enough to move to America (Next few years or so). I'm worried that I would be starting too late as most of my acting Idols started when they were children (or teens) and have gon
I'm a computer science and physics student in my college in Britain and I'm afraid that when I begin acting, I'll be too old to get to where I would like to be. It's probably ridiculous but it's a thought that I haven't been able to shake. Also, my acting experience would be from a drama school I went to for 4 years wh…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2020
Where to find opportunities to do Zoom/virtual table reads (fb groups, websites, etc)
I know with coronavirus some people are doing things remotely. I think table reads of scripts are especially interesting but I haven't done a whole lot of those since I last took classes. ​ Does anyone know of any facebook groups, websites, etc. where I might find some people looking for actors to do table reads…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2020
Am I wasting my time with this?
Hi everyone, I am trying to get opportunity wherever I find. Expanding my resume, networking and getting more training is what I am focusing on... But sadly there is something off. I am on FB and many people post in groups for auditions or actors groups, etc. I found auditions where the director was some fake profile.…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2020
What does the studio pay for?
I’m writing a movie script where the main character is an aspiring actor. He gets a roll as a main character in a big movie. My question is: if an unestablished actor made a special request, such as wanting to bring on a consultant to help with a role. If the consultant wanted to be compensated, since it was the unesta…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2020
School Video Interview
Hello, I'm a Junior, who is interested in acting as a future profession. I was wondering if there is an actor who could participate in a short school project video interview. If someone is willing to participate please suggest a day and time that suits you.
Reddit · 9 Sep 2020
Does anyone have experience with EU theatre/acting post grad programs in primarily non-English speaking countries?
I want to preface this by saying: I have absolutely ransacked the internet for years for this info and now that I'm actually trying to do it, I still can't find the information I'm looking for - hope you can help steer me in the right direction, reddit! My life goal is to live abroad (I'm American) and I'm looking into…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2020
Any actors in NYC wanna get together and practice self taping?
I’m trying to develop a regular routine with self taping to get better and sharper for my next audition, unfortunately my “actor” friends don’t really care enough to do this stuff so, yeah, I need to meet new people. In Bushwick here, hit me up if you’re interested
Reddit · 8 Sep 2020
Two great episodes of the WTF podcast to listen to
I've been getting caught back up on WTF lately and the Kieran Culkin and Billy Crudup episodes really get into some nuts and bolts of acting, moreso than some of the interviews Marc does. Culkin talks about meshing his own approach with differing approaches from other actors, which is a cool perspective I haven't reall…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2020
Actors of the uk
How do I get an acting agent I know 16 and I would like an agent or manager?
Reddit · 8 Sep 2020
Actors needed for Zoom "table" read?? - short film
Hello! I recently wrote a screenplay for a short film, about 25 minutes, and I'm looking for some actors to do a zoom "table" read of the script. I will be recording it so that I can assess any changes that need to be made to the script, etc. It's a fun screenplay about a lonely young man who is transported to a music…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2020
Auditioning to inexperienced directors and casting people
Been studying my craft in legit schools, private lessons, and recommend reading. All appear to be training you to audition for / to experienced production people. “Make strong choices” “Don’t try to play to what you think the casting person wants, play to the character as you imagine it.” Etc Great advice if the person…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2020
How to be good at expressing yourself to the actors in filmmaking?
Im a videographer who want to know how can I push any kind of actors towards the result the result i imagine.
Reddit · 8 Sep 2020
Great Podcast for Actors on Acting
Here is a great podcast about acting by an actor created in the midst of the pandemic. The guests range from Broadway, Off-Broadway, Tv and Film actors. The conversations are light and go through the stages of the pandemic and how it has affected their work and what they managed to do during the shutdown to now seeing…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2020
Acting school in UK as a foreigner?
Hi! Sorry in advance for my english. I’m a drama student in France, learning both at college and a public (selective) acting school (conservatoire). I’m gonna graduate this year at college (3 year degree, don’t know how you call it elsewhere), and have my first acting degree, a CET (Certificat d’étude théâtrale - Drama…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2020
Be ok with where you’re at now
Not saying become complacent. But recognize the progress you have made in your journey already as much as you recognize how far you still have to go. Success is not a straight line, it is a winding road that may never truly have an end. So keep going. Never forget why you started. Take the good advice, and let the bad…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2020
Does the person that says the “Dude Perfect” intro get money proportionally to how many times it’s played, or would something like that have been a one time fee?
Aka is he making bank from it or not. (Not actually a voice actor just thought this would be a good place to ask)
Reddit · 7 Sep 2020
Has anyone taken classes with The Voice Actor's Studio (TVAS)?
I am looking for a good coach/workshop setup. They offer quite a few different types of classes, so I assumed at least a few people on this sub has given them a shot. If you've taken a class or workshop with them, how was your experience?
Reddit · 7 Sep 2020
What is the consensus on looking at and applying to other agencies while you are already represented?
I am part of a Facebook group headed by a former talent manager and numerous other agents and managers who all give advice to actors within the group. The admin of the group always brings up a point about not going behind your agent’s back when looking at other agencies and how it reflects badly on your career and how…
Reddit · 7 Sep 2020
I have an over bite
Would this be an issue in trying to become an actor? I am planning on getting them fixed at some point, hopefully when i start working in a few years
Reddit · 7 Sep 2020
Question for anyone who is a backround actor.
Hi guys, I'm an actor from Ontario CA and a Actra member. Before covid, I did a lot of BG/extra work as my side part time job when I wasn't doing auditions or gigs. Now that Ontario is in stage 3, we opened up productions again and I recieved a few BG jobs that I usually say yes to... but now I'm concerned and iffy abo…
Reddit · 7 Sep 2020
Voice Actors needed for Narration!
\-We are looking for a **team** of **voice actors** to help us **NARRATE for a new youtube channel.** \-If you just want to help out with one project, or more, it's fine, it's up to you. \-This channel will be in the style of channels like looper, or watch mojo, but with more enthesis on subjective opinions, so we want…
Reddit · 7 Sep 2020
What Do You Struggle With As An Actor?
Hey! It’s Devon here. Happy Monday and happy Labor Day! My passion is acting and HELPING other actors optimize their talent, develop their expertise, and pursue their passion fearlessly. But, of course, everyone is different! So I just wanted to throw a couple questions out there to you and see what bounces back. Your…
Reddit · 7 Sep 2020
Getting an Agent while in College
Do you think it is possible to get an agent while in college? I am going to graduate high school in 2022 and will probably go on to major in acting. If I can get some credits with short films and small films (like the ones you can find on backstage) do you think I can get an agent while in college? Probably in like my…
Reddit · 7 Sep 2020
Zoom Table Read?
Hello. I recently wrote a screenplay for a short film (about 20 mins) and I am looking for 4-7 actors to do a zoom "table read" with me. Some people can read multiple parts. Please let me know if you're interested. \*DISCLAIMER - the screenplay involves a lot of drug use, homosexuality, and religious fanatics. There is…
Reddit · 7 Sep 2020
Actor and Photographer here: Should I have acting info/reel and photography portfolio on the same website?
Hey there acting community, Los Angeles-based artist here. This may be a silly question, but, as both an aspiring actor, photographer & filmmaker, would it be a bad idea to have both my acting portfolio (management/agent contact, reel, resume etc.) on the same site as my photo portfolio? This would include actor's head…
Reddit · 6 Sep 2020
Casting call for unpaid voice role in a student film
I need voice actors for a student short film project. The role is very simple – record an answering machine message. NOTE: This is an unpaid role. "Hey, this is [name]! I'm not available right now. Please leave a message!" The script is not strictly set – I'd actually like each message to have some variation. Feel free…
Reddit · 6 Sep 2020
Personalising an email to an agency - Tips?
Sooo I'm looking to submit to agencies atm, scoping out what agencies there are, and what to say in my email/cover letter to each of them. What's the best way to make the email feel like it wasn't just a copy/paste? I want to address them in a way that shows that I've done my research and feel like I would fit in with…
Reddit · 6 Sep 2020
UK Drama schools
Hi, so I’m 23 and want to start getting serious about acting. I have some questions: 1. Am I too old? I don’t have training yet and I feel like I may have missed my chance. 2. I want to study in the UK and I notice a lot of drama schools have 1 year programs in addition to the regular 3 year b.a. programs. Would you re…
Reddit · 6 Sep 2020
Can anyone suggest what to do when I finish secondary in terms of UK acting schools?
I'm 15, I need to focus on my GCSEs, yes but I also need to think about what I want to do when I'm older. After years of constantly being told that becoming an actor is a stupid dream because I won't achieve it, I decided to at least attempt to. Can anyone recommend what I should fo once I finish secondary? Should I ju…