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Stage 32 · 12 Apr 2023
Thank you to everyone who gave me advice on nursing my voice and helping me out while I was sick. My voice is feeling much better (as am I). I was able to get an audition done for an indie game. My first character demo had to take a backseat, but it’s still in the works! Appreciate you all!
Stage 32 · 12 Apr 2023
I'm so excited for Billy! I'm curious, if you could play any historical figure in their biopic, who would it be and why?https://deadline.com/2023/04/billy-porter-james-baldwin-biopic-byron-allen-1235322934/
Reddit · 12 Apr 2023
What I mean is are there any of u guys that didn’t finish a degree for another subject? And is just working a minimum wage job? Reason I’m asking this is because, I don’t want to go get a certificate or go to college to complete another degree that isn’t acting. Don’t some actors go to university or get a certificate e…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2023
Hi, I am currently in college and want to go into acting when I finish up; however, I don't want my sole focus in college to be acting when you don't need a degree for it. I thought nursing might be a good choice, because you could work at a hospital, do 3 12's, and be done for the week; however, after doing some readi…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2023
What is the better school to go to for beginners? I have found a few but I also don't have a lot of money
Reddit · 12 Apr 2023
I just started acting again recently (30F) and am 8 months into classes. I recently started my intermediate level and was pretty confident but after seeing others I just feel like I am not progressing and growing as much as everyone else (or even as good). I’m hoping this class will give me the skills to grow this seme…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2023
I’m not saying it to sound elitist or anything but there was a time it was hard to get onto for a reason, now it seems like anyone can just get on it?
Reddit · 12 Apr 2023
im 17. im from australia. i live on the island below it and there's literally no acting opportunities. id have to fly to the mainland for qn audition which would cost $500-$800 and I might not even get a role from it. i'm sick of auditioning and not getting anything or almost getting the role but losing it to someone w…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2023
Hi! My names Kyle I was wondering about the "Stagedoor Manor" summer camp in the catskill mountains, NY. I was wondering about how good of a performing arts summer camp it is and if it compares to "French Woods" I'm an aspiring actor and I know "Ansel Elgort, and Natalie Portman" went there. Thanks! I most likely wanna…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2023
Hello, I booked my first real acting job in 2022 on an NBC show and got paid a decent amount, but also had a lot of expenses with it. I'm a bit confused if I can deduct anything though. Maybe some kind and knowledge person here can help: • Paid via W-2 (around $10k for two weeks) • Live in LA but had to travel to and s…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2023
I’m really new to acting, I’ve been self submitting and just booked my first gig . It’s still a few months until filming. I always planned on using my real name and try not to get ahead of myself but I feel I might have a problem. So my last name isn’t super common…. However, there is an actress who has used the French…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2023
I self submitted for a big network tv series as a recurring costar and got a request for an audition today on casting workbook! The casting director is a big name and I am SO excited but I wonder just how excited I should be, haha. What is the ballpark for how many actors they might ask for a self tape audition for the…
Stage 32 · 11 Apr 2023
I have been so fortunate to work as a full-time actor. Here Are 5 Successful Strategies I Used to Act Full-Time - For 37 + Years https://youtu.be/N6EP7pV0upA Let others know what strategies you find helpful in getting more acting work. Leave a comment.
Stage 32 · 11 Apr 2023
Hey Actors! There's a great AMA happening in the Financing Lounge for the next 24 hours! Producer, Global Consultant, and Stage 32 Thought Leader David Zannoni is answering questions about escrow accounts for financing and talent transactions in independent film & TV productions. If you have any questions about escrow…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2023
I'm curious about those actors that are strict hands-on learners, what methods do you guys use to memorize your scripts?
Reddit · 11 Apr 2023
Toronto specifically. I’m a UK based actor with a Canadian passport thinking of moving over. My first point of call would be approaching Canadian agents first. I have a good CV, UK drama school trained. Plenty of guest roles, some recurring and regular roles on major channels and streamers. Extensive theatre experience…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2023
Personally I like being there real time, and have someone to act in front of. I get too self continue when I have to act like there is someone in front of me, and have to film it myself. Watching it over, being to self-critical etc.
Reddit · 11 Apr 2023
I'm a minor, but I can also pass for someone in their early twenties. The casting call didn't specify for 18+ actors only, so am I allowed to audition for a character in their twenties?
Reddit · 11 Apr 2023
"My work is down about 50% and I am been in the business for 20 years"
Reddit · 11 Apr 2023
There is an actor who I have worked with in a couple of decent short films. This associate also writes and produces their own indie productions and has offered me a role in their most recent project. I’m not interested in it for many reasons, but mainly because the quality of this work would honestly be a bad look for…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2023
I really really want to be an actress so bad, it’s been my literal dream since I was a little girl but I don’t know how to find auditions. With everything being online it’s hard to differentiate between what’s legitimate and what’s a scam. I would be really thankful if someone can lead me in the right direction and giv…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2023
I’ve been out of the game for a long time. I went to school for theatre, worked as an actor for 8 years in my twenties, then I got married, etc. I’m a bartender now, but I really need some extra side income… or a new career path entirely. I have a good radio voice, 2 1/2 octave range, and a lot of dialect and vocal tra…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2023
Hey there. 16F. I’ve been interested in VA work for quite a long time now. Up until this point I’ve been grabbing very pointless roles on Casting Club for things like Gacha skits & Minecraft roleplays. Very unrewarding work with very minimal lines & thought usually. I’m not exactly sure where to go from here. The major…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2023
agent asked me to make a website, that will have my photos, resume, reel, and other video content. what would be the best way to go about this? wordpress? Should I pay someone to do it? I'm over 40 and computer is not my strong suit. thank you
Reddit · 11 Apr 2023
So, like the title suggests I’m looking for some acting schools in London that have a much higher acceptance rate than some of these top prestigious ones. I’m 22, and through some regrettable life choices I chose to not go to college after high school. My passion for acting has re-emerged (I did child acting in LA for…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2023
Here we go with another episode of the Voiceover Soapbox Diatribe. I won’t link to his video because I really don’t want to help drive any traffic to his content. This guy. He thinks he has it all figured out, doesn’t he? He spends so much time in this video talking about all the reasons other voice actors aren’t askin…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2023
I am discussing something with someone and am wondering if there are more examples of this than I can think of. Really, the only one that is coming to mind is the lead in Mac And Me. The lead was originally written for a non-disabled actor. But, the director made the decision both to cast an actor who uses a wheelchair…
Stage 32 · 10 Apr 2023
If you host a show by yourself, podcast scripts are a great way to prepare your talking points in advance so you don’t have to gather your thoughts mid-episode.Before you start writing, take a minute to consider: What are the main points I want to convey in this episode? Once you identify those, the smaller details can…
Stage 32 · 10 Apr 2023
Just some words of encouragement for a productive week!!! ❤️
Reddit · 10 Apr 2023
Do you watch your own performances when they air? It can be so hard to be objective watching yourself or someone you know really well, so it can be really hard to get too much out of it yourself. Getting feedback from others that watch is helpful, but I'm not sure we will ever get to a point where we can really sit bac…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2023
I know, they’re everywhere, and being in contact with one drove me in for a loop. Actors being rude to other actors, I will never get over it. I understand it’s a heavily competitive career, but you really don’t need to be an asshole and put down other actors for trying to understand certain things in this field. Anyon…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2023
A little bit about me: I'm a 20-year-old actor based in the Southeast region of the US. I've finally gotten a cohesive package together and feel confident in what I bring to the table. I got signed to an agency and feel really good about myself, however, I'm wondering if a manager is necessary also in all of this. So m…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2023
Hey all! As a beginner actor with no credits yet, I’ve learned that it’s okay to use self taped material to submit with as, in place of the reel. Is it better to use scenes or monologues? Or a mix of both? In addition as a beginner, is it better to submit 1 short scene or a number of scenes that are self taped in a sin…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2023
So I just moved to Atlanta to pursue acting and I’ve been auditioning on actors access and backstage and haven’t really gotten anywhere. So I’ve been wondering if I should pursue getting an agent right away or wait a bit. Cause I have heard you shouldn’t get one right away so you can build up your résumé.
Reddit · 10 Apr 2023
Hi all, I just landed my first ever role on a proper film set, I’ve done some school plays in front of 300 people but nothing serious. Tomorrow I have my first shoot, I’d like some tips from experienced actors/actresses on how to be more comfortable in front of the camera and not be nervous to act and be judged. Thanks…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2023
I’m 17 and new to acting but I’d like to start in more commercial/ tv roles instead of theatre which is what I’m doing now, I’ve read that a lot of actors start getting good roles with the help of a agent. Do agents actually help you find work and are they worth getting?
Reddit · 10 Apr 2023
I picked a monologue without realizing that the writing was bad. It sounded and felt great internally, but performing it out loud it was a completely different story. The dialogue is over explanatory and leaves little room for the actor to act. So my question is, how does one go about making a monologue sound and feel…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2023
I’ve been recently seeing posts of actors saying that with the recent strike , the industry is slow in most markets and especially in Atlanta. However , I’ve been seeing that recently in several Atlanta agent websites and pages that their talent is booking work left and right despite this strike coming and it being slo…
Stage 32 · 9 Apr 2023
I'm currently taking a break to work on improving my health. Recently, an ER doc diagnosed me with congestive heart failure; however, I think he misdiagnosed me. Tomorrow, I meet with a cardiologist. All of this has me thinking about my professional future. I have tentative plans to buy land in Santa Clarita and build…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2023
I love being a part of this community and learning and sharing with other actors. With so many things going on in our world in terms of the looming strikes, work slowdowns, etc., I just wanted to drop in and say keep going, folks! This life is crazy and unpredictable, but we do it because we love it (most days lol). He…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2023
My husband was offered a job in Decatur Illinois and it looks like he's taking it. It's triple the pay he's making now so it's a no brainer really. I'm an actress in the Branson Missouri area and I am represented by an sgent in my area. The location we're moving to later this year is 2 hours from Chicago, and 2 hours f…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2023
Hi i wanna become a actor. So i am gonna need some lessons. So that i can get an agent and stuff. Anyone got an only less for me that i can follow? Ore any tips. Let it know. Thank you bye.
Reddit · 9 Apr 2023
There seem to be a lot of threads on here where someone is finding it hard to say no to something that is obviously bad for them. Or where someone walks away - often much later than most people would - from an unfair situation and then feels guilty about it. Is this a common trait among actors? I’m beginning to wonder…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2023
I've seen a couple good tweets recently about "breaking into" and "big breaks" in voice-over, and the assumptions around those. [Here's one.](https://twitter.com/SaraSecoraVO/status/1644358964715421699?s=20) Fundamentally, the issue is that aspiring actors and folks starting out make the mistake of thinking that a path…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2023
I have a very nice name (or so I’ve been told) but it’s a very feminine name, and I am a guy. Now I know lots of actors and actresses have strange names, but I’m just wondering if you think an agent or something could find a problem with my name. Name is Lillette
Reddit · 9 Apr 2023
So by bus I live about an hour to two hours away where things shoot in my area. I've gotten majority commercial roles and also principal and supporting roles, which I don't mind the commute because of the money and the credits i can put on my resume. Sometimes I've been cast in "actor" roles sometimes which is a step u…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2023
I’m looking for 5 female voice actresses to play characters that are similar to the quintessential quintuplets
Reddit · 9 Apr 2023
Currently an actor in the southeast. I know its been slow everywhere but I’m going a lil crazy. Anyone located in the southeast and just not hearing anything from your agents? Trying to talk myself off the cliff… lol
Reddit · 9 Apr 2023
It just hasn’t been working out. They got me a lot of exposure near the beginning but it feels sort of scam like now. They’ve only been in the manager game for about a year and have 90 clients, I don’t normally get auditions from them, their management company only has two managers, etc. I feel like I have more luck on…
