Backstage · 1 Apr 2018
NY Agencies List
Is there a list floating about for NY agencies? I know there's one for LA that has them sorted into "tiers". I just moved to NY from LA, and a list like that would be extremely helpful. Thanks!
Reddit · 1 Apr 2018
Stanislavsky Vs. All-Other Styles
Recently I read an article about the differentiation between the styles of acting and how the deviation from Stanislavsky’s original is all it is (Hagen, Adler, Meisner). In your opinion, what do you see as the differences between the styles? As a new actor to LA, I’ve had a rough time figuring out which to pursue, so…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2018
I want to be an actor, but at the same time, I don't want to be famous.
This is one of the things I wanted to talk about. I remember as a kid, every time I watch a film, I thought to myself, "Wow, I want to be an actor in the future". I had dreams of going to Hollywood and become a famous actor. Now, at the age of 21, I began to take acting classes and films seriously and that dream of bei…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2018
Feeling stupid/silly
when i watch monologues or theatre i feel incredibly inspired and almost in awe of many actors. But when I think about doing it myself I feel like it's just silly. This is holding me back incredibly from acting, i've recently began. To add, I've been in a creative rut for years now, I'm only 25 and want to move forward…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2018
Role under 18
When two actors in a movie/show have a love interest but one of the actors are over 18 and you want to audition for the other love interest role but you are under 18. Is it still possible to get the role? Sorry if this didn't make sense, it's hard to explain.
Reddit · 1 Apr 2018
Best scene study and audition classes in Los Angeles?
I previously took a meisner intensive with Michelle Danner, and a month of Ivanna Chubbucks class. My agent is really pushing for me to take an audition and scene study class, so do my fellow actors in LA have any solid recommendations for studios that are NOT money suckers hahaha?
Backstage · 31 Mar 2018
What EVERY Actor Needs! VIDEO
YouTube https://youtu.be/02fJOAzoWrE All your questions will finally be answered. The link has everything you’ve been wanting. Ask anything you’d like to receive a response. Cheers
Backstage · 31 Mar 2018
How To Be An Actor VIDEO ASSISTANCE
YouTube https://youtu.be/02fJOAzoWrE What do you have to do? What are the steps? Here’s an introduction video just for you all. The best part is, if you choose to watch all of it you can and if you don’t that’s okay too. Everything here is to help you all out. YouTube...
Reddit · 31 Mar 2018
Questions about getting into acting
Hello everyone, A buddy of mine is an actor who gets gigs here and there in the surrounding areas of where I live. He stated for me to get started into acting I needed headshots and agents, but first the headshots. So I've completed the headshots part, I've got a solid 10 photos to start with, and including a comp card…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2018
What are the best part-time jobs for actors?
I'm interested in knowing if most professional actors here work part-time jobs outside of acting? If you're full-time, how long did it take to get there? If you're part-time, what do you guys do outside of acting?
Reddit · 31 Mar 2018
Acting Classes in Los Angeles
Howdy guys, I’ve recently moved to LA to pursue acting after a stint in private equity and I’m at a crossroads. When I first got to LA I took classes at Michelle Danner studios and then at Ivana Chubbuck. While they were okay, these classes seemed to me like money suckers, only attracting many international students wh…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2018
Demo reels are wanted, yet so hard to make??!
So, I’m a young actress just trying to make myself a reel, but I feel like I’m making it much harder than it actually is. I have TV credits with Chicago Fire & NBC’s Crisis along with a couple commercials. However, I was only able to get my episodes of these TV shows from iTunes and every single program I’ve been using…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2018
How can an Asian American get into acting?
I am an Asian who has never acted in my entire life in a formal play, however I am consistently told by people I should be an actor because I can method act and play different characters really easily (combination of ADHD and multiple personality disorder). However, I am in college studying computer science and I just…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2018
Any aspiring actors from Europe?
Hi! My first post here. I really want to get into drama school, since it's the best way to get considered. How did you get auditions?
Backstage · 30 Mar 2018
Need a Demo Reel?
Hey Guys and Gals, I've been a freelance Editor and Director of Photography for about 13 years now. I know how crucial reel's are for actors, it's the same for us. I would love to edit or work with you on shooting your reel. Pricing is very reasonable, and I'm...
Reddit · 30 Mar 2018
Has Talent Link worked for anyone?
Hey guys, wondering if anyone has had any success with Talent Link through Actors Access/Breakdown Services. If so, how long did responses take to get to you/can you say who you signed with? Thanks!
Reddit · 30 Mar 2018
I'm beginning my acting career in Texas
Are you an actor with a memorable tip for a Texan? I'm looking for some advice for someone like me beginning their career in the Dallas area. Here are a few things to know about me: - I have experience on stage and on camera ([My resume](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SpI_Mru_3sHroonhMDWDnJcOvdtEGTtQ/view?usp=sharing…
Reddit · 30 Mar 2018
Is 28 too old to start?
This is strictly an opinion thread. Was having a discussion with a friend this afternoon and he wants to get into film. He thinks he's too old to get started now. I gave him my opinion(which was I personally don't think it's "too old"). He is definitely gonna give it a shot but is torn between just starting from scratc…
Reddit · 30 Mar 2018
should I include source material for an audition to an acting program?
hi guys, random. do i include the source material for my audition to an acting program? they never specified, they just said it should be a scene of no more than 3 pages long. reasons why i want to hide the source material is because I don't want any comparisons to be made with me to the actor in the film. the film is…
Reddit · 30 Mar 2018
I feel like a failure...
The other night, my parents told me that I should give up on acting. I've been doing it for nearly ten years and it is the only thing I have ever done and love. The problem is that I have never made any money from it. I know comparing yourself to others is toxic, but it is hard to go on Facebook and see your peers kill…
Reddit · 30 Mar 2018
Foreign actor moving to LA. What month is best to contact agents?
Preface: I used to be based in LA on a visa. I'm returning with a green card. I have a decent reel with some recognizable credits. I recently signed with a new manager and I will be moving back to LA after living in my home country for a number of years. I am no longer with my old LA agent and I'll be looking to join a…
Reddit · 30 Mar 2018
i dont feel like I can be productive as an actor in NYC AT ALL. it all honestly feels like a giant waste of time and money
being unrepresented, it sucks. i have a decent reel, but no professional credits. i am union, but not aea. the self submission side of AA is basically nothing, and backstage is all shitty unpaid non union films. i'm at a loss here. i refuse to pay to play, and the agents that do those are not good agents anyway, but I…
Reddit · 29 Mar 2018
Paid acting gig in Los Angeles, shoots 3/31/2018
Folks, my team and I are shooting a sizzle reel this Sat March 31st in Burbank, 8 AM - 1 PM. The intention is to use this sizzle reel to raise funds for the actual feature. We are looking for a male actor, can be late 20s to early 40s, Arab or Arab looking. Role has no lines. Paid gig - $50. If interested or have quest…
Reddit · 29 Mar 2018
is playing a nice character a weak acting choice?
Hi guys. When I say weak choice, I'm not talking about bad acting, I'm talking about when you are able to deliver the text with proper intonation and emotion, but the character choice is weak? I hate the idea of strong vs weak characters, since they are all characters, but lets pretend we are talking about J-law in Win…
Reddit · 29 Mar 2018
If you could re-do your first ever role, what would you do differently?
DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT AN ACTOR AND HAVE NEVER ACTED IN MY LIFE. My friend is a film student and I volunteered to play the main role for an 8 minute film for his class(so no pressure really). He's directing the film and I have been doing amateur fashion photography for 2 years now, so I understanding framing, editing and…
Reddit · 29 Mar 2018
How do you all get into your characters?
Hey fellow actors. So I will be in an upcoming show and I’m not sure I’m connected with my character enough. I know with rehearsing and practicing the craft this issue will go away. But I was just wondering, what are some things you all do to prepare yourself for a character?
Reddit · 29 Mar 2018
Tips for theater, high school production.
Firstly, I apologize if I’m unaware, I’m a new user. I’ve had many accounts over the years but never really got the hang of it. Anyway, my high school’s spring musical is only about a week out. We’re doing Oklahoma and I’m casted as Curly. I feel like I’m doing better and better by the day but I didn’t know there would…
Reddit · 29 Mar 2018
How Relevant are Acting Resumes/CVs in Canada?
Hello there, Professional actor working in London, UK (Canadian Citizen) and will be coming back to Canada to persue a professional career. I don't use a CV typically as our main Casting Website has all the information CDs require. I'm getting murmurs about updating resumes, but in a the era of digital age, is it relev…
Reddit · 28 Mar 2018
anybody want to move to LA? experienced actor here basically looking for another serious actor to split a studio/1bed with to make things cheaper and easier
random reddit person, I know, but i've been trying to find a person to do this with for a long time and none of my actor friends in NYC have any interest in moving to LA, mainly becuase they are here for musical theatre, and i'm all about tv/film. anyway, i'm a 30 year old male, SAG, plenty of indie/low budget film exp…
Stage 32 · 27 Mar 2018
My 48 hour video
Hey everyone, Here is the link to my 48 hour film that I created/directed/acted and helped edit. It was done for a 48 hour Anti-Racism Film Festival. Hope you will give it a like on YouTube and please feel free to leave a comment.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt3aX0WbiVI&t=1s
Reddit · 27 Mar 2018
Catholic actress!?!? (Plus happy International Theatre Day!)
We’re in the most important week of the year for all Christians. And this year #internationaltheatreday falls right on it. 2 very important parts of my life. 2 very strong defining characteristics of my self and my life. And I just wanted to know, for any other “religious” people out there (catholic or not!) how do you…
Reddit · 27 Mar 2018
What is the biggest role you've auditioned for and how did you come by it.
Biggest role may refer to a major, well known character or a role where you'd be the lead or supporting actor for a major film/tv show.
Reddit · 27 Mar 2018
Did you read the sidebar and FAQ? yes i did you jerk. i'm looking to hire someone/someones to act in and film a low budget commercial.
i invented a silly product and i want to create a commercial to showcase it. i'm looking for people that are funny, creative, and affordable. i don't have a specific age/gender/body type for the actors/actresses that i'm looking for. i would be happy with giving up quite a bit of creative control for the commercial. i'…
Reddit · 27 Mar 2018
Interesting Laban experiences?
Hey y’all, a technique I’ve had some training in is Laban. It’s been very useful to me as an actor that can have trouble with emotional availability, and it’s pretty diversely applicable. I’ve used it in Chekhov, Modern plays, and most recently a Shakespeare showcase here in LA. Just looking to foster a nice discussion…
Reddit · 27 Mar 2018
Which strip club scene should we do for a play/production?
I'm directing a play/theater production at my college and have run into a dilemma. The play requires a scene showing a strip club...it doesn't matter which, but it either has to be a male strip club or a female strip club. That means either a group of male actors is going to have to be in their boxers or a group of fem…
Backstage · 26 Mar 2018
Resume questions: The Black Mark
Hey all, this question is specific, but the general gist is: should some work be left off your resume even if it means empty space because it will actively turn casting directors away from you? More specifically: I've done a couple of jobs for Golden Era Productions, aka Scientology, but...
Reddit · 26 Mar 2018
Advice on Crying on Cue
Right now I am in a production that involves my character weeping over the dead body of another. The director told me to take myself emotionally somewhere that would cause me to naturally react in that way during the scene. Yesterday, when performing the scene, I think I may have went too far. I don’t even know what I…
Reddit · 26 Mar 2018
How exactly would you deal with another actor who is dismissive and even passive agressive towards you?
I'm acting on camera for the first time on a very amateur student short film, I accepted because I wanted to get the experience. The actress playing the main role was nice but somewhat aloof, I didn't think much about it until we talked about our acting experience and she implied I wouldn't be as good her because she h…
Reddit · 26 Mar 2018
The 8 Characters of Comedy
Hey all! I've been watching some videos featuring Scott Sedita, an acting coach and author out of California. He's coached many actors in sitcom and comedy television including Matt LeBlanc (Joey from Friends). He released a book called "The 8 Characters of Comedy" and I've been watching his breakdown of the characters…
Reddit · 26 Mar 2018
How to get reps as an actor?
Stand ups and improvisers can get on stage every night and do a show but actors have to prepare more and shows don't seem as immediate. Auditions? Classes? Small theater?
Reddit · 26 Mar 2018
A million apologies if this is misplaced; what if I don’t want to be an actor but want to take acting classes? Do those exist?
First off, I have the utmost respect for actors; it’s a tough craft and it looks easy until it’s painfully obvious someone that someone can’t act. Why do I want to take acting classes? I moonlight as a writer, and I’ve heard anecdotes of acting classes helping them with characterization and the rhythm of dialogue. I do…
Reddit · 26 Mar 2018
Cruise Line?
Hi, everyone! I’m a musical theatre actress primarily and I have several professional roles under my name. I wanted to take a break from teaching in order to work on the Disney Cruise in youth activities, but I was encouraged to audition for the shows per a friend of mine. My question is will 25 be too old to work for…
Reddit · 26 Mar 2018
Actors who have moved to Toronto/Vancouver/NY/LA- at what point in your career did you relocate?
I'm still pretty new to acting- I've been doing this for less than a year. Where I live, I have a really well paying, flexible job, there is far less "competition" here (I hate that notion, I just mean there are fewer actors in my category) and a relatively large number of projects. Eventually I'm wanting to relocate t…
Reddit · 25 Mar 2018
Student actor, rejected from production directed by friends. Am I right to feel slighted?
I feel really silly typing this, but I need to vent at the moment, and I feel there are people here older/more experienced than me who can talk me out of this slump. I never acted in school, but when I got to college I threw myself into it because I always felt a calling to be on stage and I never had the confidence un…
Reddit · 25 Mar 2018
Acting With No Money
Hello, I'm an aspiring actor and I live in Los Angeles. I'm still in high school and I do online school so I have a lot of time on my hands. I really want to get into acting classes and get some experience. I'm not the theatre type so I don't really like getting into that stuff. I wanted to get help from more experienc…
Reddit · 25 Mar 2018
What was the main motivation or reason you became an actor?
Was it a childhood dream of starring on tv or film? Or a tradition in your family? I'm curious.
Reddit · 25 Mar 2018
I feel like this might be a scam
I have no idea if it's a scam or not. They claim to be a talent agency in the seattle/spokane area knows as MAM or Mitchell Actors and Models. I can't find anything wrong so far, which is what really freaks me out. I am not trustworthy of the internet at all and I want help in identifying a scam or not. They say they a…
Reddit · 25 Mar 2018
How do child actors become actors at such an early age?
Like how do they succeed? They dont even have much experience. While adults are struggling to even get discovered... life is fucking cruel
Reddit · 25 Mar 2018
ACTRA/Equity's Influence on the Canadian Market
I'll be heading back to Canada shortly and focusing on my career there. I started professionally in the UK so I'm not so well versed in how influential the actors unions are in Canada. I have some proper experience on set, but I'm not ready to unionize. Is it mainly that union actors have first pick of the roles? How s…
Reddit · 24 Mar 2018
Actor turned producer/No film school needed?
I have aspirations of producing one day and I thought of taking a year off one year to get the basics of producing in class. Like, a full sail university course. Looking at a film like Pacific Rim 2, starring and produced by John Boyega, is that route necessary?