19,243 posts from Reddit, Stage 32, the Backstage community and Delphi, newest first. Every title links out to the original thread.
Reddit · 14 Jul 2020
I live in the USA, just a few hours north of Atlanta. I want to study acting and film production at the University of Georgia and then perhaps find work in Atlanta to build my resume. But my other dream besides being an actor is to live in Scandinavia for various reasons. I was wondering which Nordic country offers the…
Reddit · 14 Jul 2020
Are there any budding film makers here in Sydney NSW? I’m a DIY music & video maker - I’ve made a bunch of music videos with no budget! You can check my channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeD7okq2nvWnu0P6egHBfPA My next production is a bigger in scope - so I need a cast of one! I’m looking for surreal cloaked dan…
Reddit · 14 Jul 2020
Hello. I’m FTM and a theater actor. I’m also stealth because I had a very bad experience with transphobic professors at the university I did my first two years of undergrad at. When I transferred, I passed and also had my name legally changed so I’ve been stealth. Where I am at now, I’ve seen local directors and people…
Reddit · 14 Jul 2020
Hi Everyone, I have a group made up of beginner actors, directors, writers etc. We are creating our own content in an effort to gain experience, hone our skills, and build up our resumes. We are looking directors, writers, DPs (Director of Photography), sound people and production designers to join the group. We are pr…
Reddit · 13 Jul 2020
The year is 2020 and I am currently 15 years old. I want to become an actress when I get older. Maybe even an Award Winning Best Actress. My plan is to pack all my essential things like clothes, accessories and things like that in my car and drive to 1 of 4 places, Atlanta, GA, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL or New York,…
Reddit · 13 Jul 2020
Hey actors, I've been applying for roles on Backstage, LA Casting and Actors Access for the past few months now. One thing I've noticed is that occasionally a film or a project will ask the actors to make a self-tape of the scene or monologue attached to the ad to even be considered for the role. I generally don't appl…
Reddit · 13 Jul 2020
This short film will be part of a larger anthology that me and a Discord server are working on. Feedback on the script would also be very nice. [The screenplay for the short film ](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RNFul5eeMl3SShtFbozvm1fYdJL0ar7n/view?usp=drivesdk) Thank you.
Reddit · 13 Jul 2020
So i'm applying for this school abroad where i would be getting a BA in screen acting as part of the application i got an assignment to write a 1000 word essay that i've been stuck on for 2 weeks now..this is the first essay i've written in YEARS so i'm feeling more and more like an incompetent fool i've been googling…
Reddit · 13 Jul 2020
What with the fact that things remain uncertain in the world and the film industry still, I'm looking to build a team to create some online content. Traditional methods of production aren't as straightforward right now but that doesn't mean we can't create. We all have access to cameras, even if "just" the very capable…
Reddit · 13 Jul 2020
Hi everyone ! I wanted for the biggest part of my life to become a voice actor and i decided that i should go for it . Since i am an absolute begginer i came here for any advice i can get . If anyone can give any tips about the techniques or what should i look at equipment and things like that i would be honored . Than…
Reddit · 13 Jul 2020
https://www.freelancer.com/projects/audio-services/Require-voice-actor-voice-two/details. Apologies if this sort of post is not allowed on this sub. Looking for voice actor(s) to fill two roles for a relatively short script. Will be a total of less than 1min overall.
Reddit · 13 Jul 2020
So I just watched an interview where they were speaking with a professional Japanese voice actor and she said she went through a 4 year program dedicated to voice acting. I was like “Whoa! That’s awesome!” So I looked up if there was anything similar in the U.S. and... nothing(?) Are there any programs (outside of trad…
Reddit · 12 Jul 2020
Hi actors of reddit! Does anyone have experience negotiating a manager contract? I had a really good two hour conversation (via zoom) with a talent manager and he offered me representation! He sent me the contract and I asked my uncle who is a lawyer to look over it and he had a couple of valid concerns. Is it normal/e…
Reddit · 12 Jul 2020
I am an 18 year old male, and I’m trying to become an actor in the future, even though I don’t have any experience. So, what are some tips to help land acting lobs as someone with Asperger’s syndrome?
Reddit · 12 Jul 2020
I was wondering this because I was drawn to how good Joaquin Phoenix is as an actor. I feel like his skills could allow him to manipulate people to a whole mother level.
Reddit · 12 Jul 2020
Ever since the Quarantine started I decided that I'll use it to watch movies and try to become a better actor. The first few days were great, but that's when the procrastination hit. I was too lazy to do anything and ended up looking into my phone for the entire day. This might not seem relevant to what I want to ask,…
Reddit · 11 Jul 2020
hi! i’m a playwright who is writing a play (shocking) about a group of young actors. without giving too much away, the group is all white except one of the characters. one element of the groups tension comes from the white characters being rude and micro aggressiony. i’m an indigenous playwright and actor, and since i’…
Reddit · 11 Jul 2020
https://headgum.com/dead-eyes I posted about this when it started, but I can't say enough good things about it. The TL;DR is that Connor Ratliff got an audition for a dayplayer role on *Band of Brothers* shortly after drama school, booked the part, then right before he was going to shoot his agent told him he had to re…
Reddit · 11 Jul 2020
The most iconic films about disabled people are probably “Awakenings” with Robert Deniro, “My Left Foot” with Daniel Day Lewis, “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?” with Leonardo Dicaprio. I’m seeing a rise of disabled activists calling for boycotts if films that feature able bodied actor playing disabled characters.
Reddit · 11 Jul 2020
I'll try to keep this simple: I love acting, and my dream was/is to be a professional actress working mostly in films. But as someone who's extremely reserved and quite conservative, it's hard for me to imagine myself in the shoes of my favorite actresses who have all been objectified by their own co-workers, the media…
Reddit · 11 Jul 2020
I was doing voice overs for documentaries that have millions of views online for a while but that project has officially ended and I am out of work and kind of back at square 1 with finding gigs. I want to do some voice overs for video game characters or perhaps cartoons. Here is my demo reel if curious: [https://www.y…
Reddit · 10 Jul 2020
I’m a beginner actress (from UK) and I’ve seen a few free websites (eg. Project Casting) but they don’t seem to have much on them (before COVID as well). I don’t mind paying for a good one, what is your recommendations??
Reddit · 10 Jul 2020
Hi there first of all I hope you all are having a great day or evening wherever you all are. I was wondering how many of the actors here breakdown their sides for auditions to create a more 3D character that they enjoy playing and if that process changes when you get the full script for the play or film etc. I have my…
Reddit · 10 Jul 2020
Often in skits an actor will break character and start smiling. I am not convinced the smiling is genuine. More likely part of the act done to make themselves appear more relatable. Also done to enhance the skit and trick the audience. Remember, these actors aren't our friends. They are pros who do this 12 hours a day…
Reddit · 10 Jul 2020
I (17f) am unsure whether i want to pursue an acting career. I have wanted to be an actor for around 5 years now but whenever i would tell my family thats what i want to do, they would always laugh and tell me i couldnt do it because im too shy. Honestly now im starting to believe them and think that i cant become an a…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
I think we should take a moment to share fun practice techniques and routines as a community and discuss everything we do when it comes to taking the time to try and better ourselves as voice actors. Do you record your voice over a video? How do you decide on a project to practice on? Do you record for multiple charact…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
Hey guys! I’m a teen actress based in Seattle who is in desperate need of new headshots. I’ve been doing some research and I can’t find too many theatrical headshot photographers in the PNW. I’m willing to drive to Portland and Eastern Washington if needed. Does anyone have any recommendations for photographers in thes…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
Before the quarantine I ended up getting a part in an independent film. The director of the film (36) invited a few of us over to hang out at her house. I get there and don’t drink for most of the night until I run into her. I get extreme brain fog two drinks in and before I know it, she’s telling me to go to a bedroom…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
That’s gotta be a lot of videos... so what’re the factors on being picked for an audition?
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
Hi guys Quick question here and I know there’s no definitive answer- just trying to get a clear picture of what this scenario may be. I auditioned a week and a half ago via self tape for one of the leads for a movie. A few days ago my agents email me saying that the director would like to set up a FaceTime with me to “…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
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 · 9 Jul 2020
Hi, I am an amateur actor and a guy who knows nothing about makeup. For a while now I have been trying to learn how to apply makeup to change subtle ways about how my face looks for characters I am playing (e.g. how to make my face appear fatter/thinner, more oily or more aged, sunken, etc.). I really want to find out…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
I'm an aspiring actress, I've had backstage for awhile now and It just doesn't seem worth it to me. It's mostly student films, unpaid roles, ect. These are all great for some people but it doesn't really fit the type of projects I'd like to work on. I think I've outgrown these types of projects and want to move onto bi…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
Hello! I am in the middle of starting my acting website/resource and I really want to offer coaching in addition to college audition info and weekly articles. I have only coached my friends and little sister up until now but they have gotten accepted into some pretty good programs including Texas Christian University B…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
Hey guys, first time posting here. I’m (22m) looking for some guidance as to what to do in terms of my next move. I’m an actor currently living in Dallas and a student. I have a couple of years of school left but I’m trying to set up a game plan once I graduate. I’ve only been acting for a couple of years, but over the…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2020
I am in need of a voice actor, male sounding or male that can sound peppy and can do a transatlantic accent. I'll need you to do a short few sentences for a character of mine. Please comment or message me privately to discuss this further. Thank you so much!
Reddit · 8 Jul 2020
Since in-person auditions are not going to be a thing for who knows how long, I'm looking to gather all of the tools I need to make better self tapes. I haven't made many, because my background is mostly theatre-based, but the few I have done I just used my phone, secured on a tripod I got from amazon for $40.. I do fe…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2020
Hello all, I moved to LA a couple years ago, but I had to put my acting on hold due to personal reasons and I simply had no time, but I recently got new head-shots and am deciding where to go next. I took 3 years of acting classes previously, but I have no professional experience and am just beginning to start my caree…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2020
Hi everyone, Lately I have been quite depressed. Besides Covid ruining the industry, it really disappoints me that I have not gone anywhere in this path after moving to LA. I wish I were born in a different way. I am not 18-20 anymore and I keep putting a lot of effort. I moved to LA and risked myself basically, so I w…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2020
Hello im a new actor who has done years of theater and drama and is ready to start doing my dream which is on-camera work. Im really interested in agencies like The Peoples Store, Jpervis, Houghton, Alexander, AMT and more. I just want some advise on how to get referaal from these agenies (since all of these are refera…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2020
I have time until I apply to drama school in the next few years (currently pursuing a non-acting related undergraduate degree) and have some experience in the field as an untrained actor but would like to pursue training while not losing out on too much time off from being able to work. So I'm mainly looking at 3 year…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2020
I've been going out on a few TV & Film auditions here and there since lockdown. Sending in self-tapes always kind of feels like screaming into a black hole (lol not that bad but you know what I mean) but with the current disruption to the industry as a result of COVID, things feel even more shaky. Most of the stuff I'v…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2020
Hello everyone! I am turning to you for advice and guidance after reading several posts on r/acting that did not entirely answer my questions. I am in my early twenties, studied acting at drama school for three years and graduated with first class honors which, as we all know, means strictly nothing. Sadly, my drama…
Reddit · 7 Jul 2020
Hi guys, for the following voice actors (Yuri Lowenthal, Liam O’Brien, Matthew Mercer, Nolan North, Steve Blum, Troy Bake) how would you rank them and why?
Reddit · 7 Jul 2020
Hey! Recently I stopped smoking weed(5years) and my drive to become a voice actor has increased as of late. My voice hasnt changed at all and I know i’ll have to work extra hard on breath work and such. All honesty is welcome, im mostly just looking to see how that will affect my performance. Thanks!
Reddit · 7 Jul 2020
I'm aware of some like Fiverr and Upwork. But I'd rather hear from some actual voice actors. I'm tired of those small time sites like Casting Call Club and BTVA who have young and under age project owners who don't take their work seriously and like a joke, which leads to a project (which you could be casted in, which…
Reddit · 7 Jul 2020
When filming no-budget YouTube sketches, would a SAG actor need to go through SAG to get it made?There are no professionals behind the camera and everything is self-filmed. Does anyone have to be paid in this scenario as well? If anyone knows the rules to this, please let me know. Following up this post: [https://www.r…
Reddit · 7 Jul 2020
I am an actress and i am having a stressful period and it is affecting my concentration and daily life. Doctor gave me escitalopram ( some kind of ssri ). My question is, is there anyone using antidepressant and does it affect your performances? ( and pls don’t write ask your doctor. I will. But i am just wondering you…
Reddit · 7 Jul 2020
So the title says it all, I live in London and I want to become an actress however I’m realistic so the next best thing is a producer. But how? Where do you begin? I don’t want to go to film school since I believe that this type of industry isn’t guaranteed and it’s not like a lawyer or doctor where you need the qualif…
