Backstage · 11 Oct 2018
Acting Cover Letter Sample
Does anyone know where I can find a sample acting cover letter. I have no experience so I don't know what to write. Thanks!
Reddit · 11 Oct 2018
Do Nude Roles in SAG-Aftra movies/shows have a higher scale
Saw something on Actor Access and it said 150 a day but SAG-AFTRA and I'm like thats not the 180/10 sag scale thing or any thing
Reddit · 11 Oct 2018
a potential agent wants me to keep training and taking classes
An agent who I met up told me he wants me to constantly train and take classes. Though I understand why he wants to make sure I am invested in this and that I am dedicated. The issue I am having is that if I do sign up with him... how do I explain that I don't feel I click with acting coaches he recommends? ​ Th…
Reddit · 11 Oct 2018
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Oct 11
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 · 11 Oct 2018
which rep would you choose as an agent?
I posted earlier and I have a big indecisive situation. My current agent is a starter agent but she is quite easy to talk to and I feel there is mutual respect. She is very new. I've been with her for 2 months. I know ending things now is pretty soon, but I felt maybe it was a good idea to try to get a more experienced…
Reddit · 10 Oct 2018
IM LOSING CONFIDENCE I need help
I’m a new actor. Right now I’m in Chicago as Fred Casely playing next to an unbelievable Roxie. Everyone knows she’s more experienced than me. I like I frustrate her as well as the director with my lack of skill. How do I keep confidence when the environment is negative and the cast is more experienced than I am? Also…
Reddit · 10 Oct 2018
Can someone help me understand this better when it comes to actors?
I have a question, it may be stupid, I don't think it is, but here it goes. Why is it so hard to get even an actor who has just even the slightest recognizable face into a film that a new filmmaker is doing? I ask this because I'm a new filmmaker, a new filmmaker who has been trying for the last what - three years now…
Reddit · 10 Oct 2018
Am I not supposed to send attachments of my headshot and resume when submitting to theatrical agents?
This is news to me. How else am I supposed to get that information to them? Actors Access profile ?
Reddit · 10 Oct 2018
NYC Actors: ActorsConnection vs. OneOnOne?
Can anyone weigh in on which is better, or alternatives for agent/casting director meet and greets? Not looking for negativity about the validity of these/similar businesses where you pay to get in the room. Thank you!
Reddit · 10 Oct 2018
Having a podcast as an actor.
Is it wise for an actor to have a podcast? or can that work against him in the future?
Backstage · 9 Oct 2018
I'm confused :(
So on one of the audition postings it says that auditions will be by submissions only, what does that mean?? Do I have to be at that audition or do I send in a video? All help is appreciated, thank you!
Reddit · 9 Oct 2018
The actors foundry
Does anyone have any experience using the actors foundry subscription service i wanna know what im getting into before i buy it.
Reddit · 9 Oct 2018
Should I get high for a performance?
So, I am doing a college production of The Dybbuk by Ansky. I am playing the role of Channon and I’m wondering if there is anything I can do to really immerse myself in the role. This is a very low budget show, in essentially a black box, it is very stripped down with a group of student actors, who like myself are not…
Reddit · 9 Oct 2018
What matters most at the auditions?
Hi All, First off, apologies for chiming in as a non-actor but you’ll see my intentions are noble (ie. I need your help :) We have been working on a [Hollywood talent agent/manager game](https://store.steampowered.com/app/943130/Cattle_Call_Hollywood_Talent_Manager/) for almost 3 years and it will finally be released i…
Reddit · 9 Oct 2018
Interview with writer and director Michael Mongillo
I run an interview series where I have been fortunate enough to talk with a few actors and people involved in the industry. As a complete outsider, I think they are kind of interesting, and I have posted a few here, and the feedback has been positive. My latest is with Michael Mongillo who has a cool new movie out, ’Di…
Backstage · 8 Oct 2018
NEW COLUMN - The Aging Process and Your Headshots
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/why-aging-naturally-is-better-than-plastic-surgery-even-in-holly-65462/
Stage 32 · 8 Oct 2018
Aspiring Actor
Hello, To reintroduce myself, I am a theater artist since 2016 and took an acting workshop of 6-months prior to joining the theater. I live in Poland and looking for work assignments here. I speak English and Hindi is my native. I'm interested in short/feature films, tv commercials, tv series, web series; in short, any…
Reddit · 8 Oct 2018
Is it better to join like 1-year conservatory program or 6-week workshop?
Okay. I'm from Indonesia, almost 26 years old and want to go to Los Angeles to be an actor. ​ However, I will be doing a limb lengthening surgery first soon. So being conservative, I'd say that I will be closer to 30 when I go to LA. ​ I just took a look at some of the programs that these acting schools o…
Reddit · 8 Oct 2018
Famous actors who started at 30
I'm beginning to worry about my age. Like in the past, I've wasted a lot of times unnecessary and did a lot of mistakes. I thought I was gonna stay young forever but then suddenly I woke up in the morning, realized that I wasn't that young anymore. I like to read actors' wiki pages and most of them (if not all) started…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2018
Acting with your eyes?
I have an audition tomorrow, I'm incredibly nervous. I asked the casting director what they're looking for in their actress and she said this, "We are looking for an actress who is able to naturally show her emotions (someone who is very in touch with them) and someone who is able to portray everything she is feeling t…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2018
How do you keep from getting your hopes up?
I am not pursuing a career in musical theatre - partially because there are hardly any roles for the minority I am. HOWEVER, I did go to an open call for the Broadway show of my dreams a couple of years ago and got a callback the next day. Then one the next year. And now I have one again. I would be willing to drop eve…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2018
Repped actors:Does having demo reel with actual film footage (no selftapes) help you get auditions?
Does it help. I have seen actors with self tapes for demo reels get auditions but also actors who went as far as paying for a demo reel service production, who end up with no auditions. Does it actually help? I feel once you have an agent, it doesn't matter if your demo reel is self tape or film footage (short film, st…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2018
Advice for aspiring actors with LOW experience levels?
I’m going to be a freshman in high school, and I don’t have much experience acting. Any advice? I’m planning on taking some acting, improv, and voice classes in the early months of 2019 at a school for performing arts in my town. The type of acting I want to aim towards is musical theatre, but I’m also open to acting o…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2018
For those who have an agent, how often do auditions come up for you?
Hey all, Firstly, I have to say I’ve been lurking this sub for a while now and I’m constantly blown away by how supportive everyone is - it really eradicates the idea that acting has to be such a cutthroat and competitive profession and I love you all. After a year of rigorous training I recently managed to signed up w…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2018
Needing Advice on Truly "Feeling" During a Scene
Hey guys! So I go to school for acting. It's not the best school, I feel like I'll have a lot left to learn in acting class outside of school once I graduate. But anyway. I think I'm a good actor. I get a lot of roles and I really work hard to get better and I have a lot of faith in my career. But I wouldn't say that w…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2018
Moving to NY
Well heya guys, right of the bat I know everybody is gonna be like you shouldn't move there since there's too many people and it's very risky, but hear me out will ya! ​ So I'm turning 18 this month and got a full time job at mcdonalds currently, I've done theatre classes since I was about 7 years and decided to…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2018
Have you ever been in class with this type of actor?
This is something I’ve been thinking about off and on and I wanted to put it out there for discussion. I can think of a couple of people like this who I’ve encountered over the years. Acting is their primary focus, it’s what they want to do, they’ve spent a lot of time pursuing that goal and they put the work in in cla…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2018
Best male actor tournament
​ [I wanted to put Robin William, but he always a legend to me.](https://i.redd.it/lgdoey8tpmq11.png) [I did not expect the outcome, but I still have mad respect for the battle winner, because of the stun that he did, and his philosophy in life.](https://reddit.com/link/9lzkpu/video/4r555oxnpmq11/player) Game tr…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2018
Extra Work
Hey everyone, I booked my first extra gig in Atlanta for Monday and Tuesday. I've never done anything in the industry before and am testing the waters to see if I want to make a career change. The e-mail I received mentioned the call time was at 11 am. What time should I actually be there? Any tips? Thanks
Reddit · 6 Oct 2018
There Are No Stupid Questions - Oct 6
Please feel free to ask any question at all related to acting, no matter how simple. There will be no judgements on questions posted here. Everyone starts somewhere. So ask away!
Reddit · 6 Oct 2018
Just finished first audition
And I got a callback. I was just wondering if anyone has ever heard of the Industry Network? Is it legit? I'm asking because there is a slightly expensive deposit, and I really do not want to get robbed.
Reddit · 5 Oct 2018
Do you need a new website (or redesign?)
I'm a screenwriter by trade, but I am delving into digital media design more. If you are an actor/actress who is in need of a personal website designed or have one that needs a polish/redesign, PM me and I can help you out for free.
Reddit · 5 Oct 2018
Actors Access
So I just set up my account, put some info about myself and one of my headshots, I’m not really sure where do I go from here? Also has people had any success with it? Is it worth it? Thanks!
Reddit · 5 Oct 2018
How do you Balance Auditions and a Day Job?
I'm still in school so I don't have to worry about this quite yet but I want to be ready when the time comes. How are you guys able to work a day job and make it to auditions at the same time? Do you leave work whenever you have an audition or work a job with weird hours or what?
Backstage · 4 Oct 2018
The Audition Process
Hi all, I am wondering what casting directors opinion of an actor auditioning with sides in hand versus without. I have received sides last minute with no way of memorizing my lines for the audition. Unfortunately I use readers (glasses for reading only) so I feel it makes me look...
Reddit · 4 Oct 2018
Getting Commercial Work in NYC?
Hey there. I'm pretty experienced with legit theatre and tv/film, but I don't know much about getting commercial work. I'm non union and ive heard there's a lot of NU commercial work to be had. Do I need a commercial agent to get these jobs? I've seen a few posted on Actors Access, is that the best submissions site to…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2018
I have no experience in acting, but I’m interested.
Should I give it a try? I find acting fun in front of close friends, and I think I understand part of it. To me, the art is truly believing that you are what you act as. Not just acting, feeling, and in a way becoming the act. Again, should I give it a try? Any tips on acting? Edit: I’m not good with accents, by the wa…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2018
Working actors: how often do you audition in person?
Is everything done via self tape? Or do they only use self tapes first then eventually call you for in person audition? I would imagine you woukd be auditining a lot from self tapes but get called in only if you getv picked from the hundreds of tapes
Reddit · 4 Oct 2018
Do I follow up with an agent if they say they will schedule me in?
Idk. I had aa response from an agent who I submitted to. They are not a high end agent but they do rep working actors. They said "hi xxx sure we can meet up". No date was scheduled so I responded with a date to meet. They said they "couldnt that date but will schedule s o something soon." The responses first of all wer…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2018
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Oct 4
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 · 4 Oct 2018
[OFFER] Free Website Design / Polishing for filmmakers
I'm a screenwriter by trade who has done freelance digital media design on-and-off for years but now I'm trying to develop a real portfolio for it. Most of my work has been for friends/peers in the film industry. I'm turning to r/filmmakers to offer my assistance in helping you design/develop your website or polish/red…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2018
Do you need to be a little bit crazy to train yourself as an actor?
I feel that accessing some emotions that I have no business feeling right now makes me a little bit crazy. I feel that it's hard for me to act neutral when I feel emotional (down or just happy) it just pours over the edge. Are there any exercises that help you to train your emotional intelligence?
Reddit · 4 Oct 2018
getting a commercial agent in NYC
I'm at the point in my acting career where I feel confident to start getting work beyond self submitting on actors access. (just finished my conservatory training, improv training, have good headshots). I'm as qualified as any to at start getting commercial work and I'm currently looking for commercial representation,…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2018
Acting exercises
What are some exercises you could do alone to improve as an actor. The same way a pianist practices his scales or dancers practice their movement. What’s something actors could do to practice everyday. (Imagination, sensory, body?)
Reddit · 4 Oct 2018
Worked on my first TV show yesterday and it felt like I was there by mistake.
I worked on my first show yesterday- it was just a supporting and a few of my lines were cut due to the awkward blocking it caused. The whole time I was there I felt like I wasn’t supposed to be there. I felt like I was somehow there by mistake and once they called action, they’d figure me out and send me home. I never…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2018
When to move on?
When did you decide that you could support yourself by acting and quit your survival job to focus on auditions?
Backstage · 3 Oct 2018
BOOST STARMETER IMDB
This week on the first place in the ranking of actors Sonoya Mizuno . Over the past week, it has skyrocketed in the rating by 75 steps. Suddenly.. And she got up due to her filmography in particular her last film “Ex Machina ” (2014) This week on the first...
Reddit · 3 Oct 2018
Next steps
I fell in love with acting in highschool, but didn't want to fall into the starving actor stereotype. 6 years later I started acting again in college and went on to be in a community theatre production. I graduated from college and I'm working full time using my degree, but acting is what I love. I want to do it all: s…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2018
Should I put audio work on my CV?
Hey guys, I'm in a bit of a dilemma here, I'm predominantly a film/tv actor but recently I've been working with Audible on a couple of radio dramas but I'm not sure what to do with the credits. Do I put them in a section of their own on my CV? So, I have "Film", "TV", "Theatre", and "Radio"? Because it isn't voiceover…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2018
Advice/tips/good vibes are much appreciated!
I have an audition tomorrow! It was last minute so I had to talk to my manager about leaving two hours early. She said that they'll get me out of there at the time I need to be, but also said 'see if your coworker can come in early', kind of like an afterthought. I have every intention of leaving at the time I need to…