Reddit · 30 Jan 2023
I am looking for health insurance options as a actor Any ideas?
I have shopping for health insurance since planning on doing acting more fulltime in March. Any ideas from other actors on here ?
Reddit · 30 Jan 2023
Fulfil a young actor’s dream of drama school
Hi all, Currently, I am living in a poverty family where paying for an Acting education is merely impossible. I want to fulfil my dream of becoming an actor or singer, and I wish that you would consider donating a small amount towards my cause. Any donation sent is greatly appreciated, and from the bottom of my heart,…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2023
To the agents who are lurking: how do actors increase chances of casting calling them in?
You're pitching, you're submitting, you're getting their name out there. You've got a client with great credits, materials, and talent. But no appointments are coming through for months at a time. What do you recommend to your actors when casting isn't calling them in? What goes through your mind when this is happening…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2023
So many classes but then a long time break…
From ages 14-24 I took many acting classes at Stella Adler Studio of Acting (NY), Stella Adler Academy Of Acting (LA), and some local theatre classes in NJ and CA. A good chunk of beginners acting classes, lots of money and some small parts later… After having a rough go of it in CA (I up and moved with no plan at 21 y…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2023
How far would I get in the UK without the right visa?
I’m from an English speaking country and I’m thinking of going to London to try my luck with the acting scene. I’d like to attend some auditions and if I’m cast, stay for the production. Realistically, how far would I get without the right visa for actors? I obviously don’t want to get myself in trouble, but I figure i…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2023
Help!!!
I’m a beginner actor who is currently in acting school . I just started lexapro 10 mg (for anxiety and minor depression) 5 days ago and besides the side effects ( nausea, dizziness, tingles,etc.) For scenes now I can’t seem to get myself upset (anger or crying) for a situation. My brain keeps on telling me to calm down…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2023
Does one need to go to acting school to become an actor
I'm just asking if it is necessary
Reddit · 29 Jan 2023
What makes NYU Tisch have so many successful working actors compared to other schools?
I tend to search the IMDB/wiki of actors in shows I stumble upon (an actor thing lol). And noticed that NYU Tisch tends to have the most successful working actors in starring roles/main roles (a few of the bigger schools peppered in). ​ Other than attracting already talented students, what is it that gives them…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2023
Let's talk fanbase
How does an actor know the size of their fanbase, besides social media channels? Which isn't an accurate measure. This might seem like a dumb question, but I'm genuinely intrigued in the answers.
Reddit · 29 Jan 2023
Accent! [Help]
So I’m a Mexican who is about to move to Madrid, and I want to continue my acting career there, now I was wondering if my accent is going to stop me from getting the same kind of opportunities… Should I learn the Spanish accent or am I safe to find some roles that I could potentially book? Any actor from Madrid who wou…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2023
Actors who started off shy, what was your journey like?
Curious to know - what was it like for you originally starting, and stepping out of your comfort zone? How has acting and putting yourself out there changed you over time? Sincerely, a scared little man still hesitant to make the first leap of 'bravery' by signing up for a class
Reddit · 29 Jan 2023
Auditioning On Actor’s Access
I’ve been wanting to get into acting for a while, and I took a class last semester at my university. I ended up dropping the class towards the end of the semester for personal reasons. Now, since I’m in NY until September, I wanted to take advantage of it as much as possible. I plan to save up enough money to take a cl…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2023
Do I Take In Perpetuity Contracts?
Im an actor located in Chicago and I recently just got represented by an agency. They offered me a contract with an in perpetuity clause and I was told never to take those. So I denied that audition and I’m anxiously waiting for the next opportunity. Did I make the right decision denying that commercial? Should I let m…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2023
VO Atlanta X-Sessions - Worth It?
I'm going to VO Atlanta this year, and between the registration, flight, hotel, and food, it's going to be expensive, especially for a beginning voice actor. Are any of the X-Sessions worthwhile? They certainly seem great - small groups of intensive, focused study with some VO masters, but for $199 on top of everything…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2023
US agency without an O1 or Greencard
Hi I know the headline sounds incredibly naive but please hear me out, haha So I've been an actor for some years and have had some small to mid-size roles in things shot over here in Europe, some of them pretty big projects. Of course I've been looking into work permits for the US and it should still take some time bef…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2023
Would you rather..?
Would you rather have a speaking/lead role in a small independent company movie with non-famous actors or an extra/non-speaking role in a mainstream big production company movie with famous actors ? Why?
Reddit · 28 Jan 2023
My first Demo
Hello\~! I'm starting my career as a voice actor/talent and would love to receive feedback from you. :) Any advice is welcome, even bad comments haha
Reddit · 28 Jan 2023
A Teacher Looks for a Teacher in Prep for Migration
Hello, A wall of text will follow. TL;DR at the bottom. My background goes something like this: I'm a singer and dancer/physical theatre actress that wanted to do voice acting proper for many years. However, I'm a persecuted minority where I currently leave, so I've not had many opportunities to actually perform outsid…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2023
Hiding script onstage
Hi all, looking for suggestions others might have done. We have an older lead actor that just can't get his lines down. If he just needed some cues I could put a starting line or two in areas for him, but really he needs his script as he can lose it mid sentence. I figure I'll have to get some kind of large book he can…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2023
Any of your favorite scenes from a movie to use as a reel clip??
Hello my fellow beautiful actors, im trying to get a temporary clip to use as a sort of "reel" for submitions and wanted to see if yall have any good scenes you have in mind? Im a 22yr old male and just want to do "raw" acting for this so no character just so they can see my foundation/base if that makes sense. Is ther…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2023
Guys, am I cringe..
I'm a returning voice actress, I have a commercial demo and character demo, but in addition on Fiverr, they allowed a intro video, so I made this.. https://youtu.be/JbVyb4D-RGY Does it "work"? Give me your worst.. Thanks in advanced.
Reddit · 28 Jan 2023
Do you feel that height is a big factor when casting directors look for leading males roles?
Pretty much the title. I was into acting for about 10 years. I’m 24 (been SAG since I was 12), and I’m 5’7. Been in many SAG film productions with lines and actual screen time. I’ve gone out for many “leading man” roles (dramatic and comedic). Roles where the story is all about him. Or he gets the girl at the end of th…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2023
On a Scale from 1-10 How good are you at whistling?
It takes subtle inflections of our mouth muscles to whistle. As a voice actor I feel like we specialize in having command over the muscles of our mouth/throat/voice and am curious to see if there's any relationship between the two. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/10nwwie)
Reddit · 27 Jan 2023
I'm in need of a female voice actor that can imitate the voice of a 10 year old girl
I doubt that I will find what I'm looking for on here but in hopes that I do. I'm all writer/showmaker and I am putting together a voiceover scene from my YouTube channel and I need somebody to play the little sister of my main character. If you just so happen to be a voice actor that can do this I would really really…
Reddit · 27 Jan 2023
Is there a role both physically and emotionally equivalent to a soldier in a war movie for female actors?
Kind of a random question, but I’ve been watching a lot of WW1 & WW2 movies recently. I think there are so many incredible roles to play for the actors that are both physically and emotionally challenging and demanding. Being female, I was wondering if there is any equivalent for women in movies and TV to these types o…
Reddit · 27 Jan 2023
Where to meet other actors in NYC?
Ive been in classes for a year- love the classes but feel like its not a good way to build relationships with other actors. Everyone is a working actor and it kinda feels almost like, competitive? We all go home and dont speak outside of class. How can I meet other actors just to hangout? Not even network? Maybe some t…
Reddit · 27 Jan 2023
A list of Free Resources, for Beginners who will want to go Pro.
As people starting up, there is so much to learn about, understand, and develop, *away* from the microphone, and outside of the booth. This is a list I have compiled for myself, and for those looking at getting into voice acting beyond a hobby. **Everything here can be accessed for Free**. (Some resources may need you…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
Should I put non reputable acting classes on my Resume?
Long story short Johncasa Blancas got me. A bit embarrassing but whatever I already payed for the classes in full so I was like fuck it let me finish the classes since I already paid it all. I finally finished it took quite a while but would putting them on my resume hurt my resume or does it not matter. I might be ove…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
how to ask a fellow actor for a referral?
We have been studying in the same drama school for a few months and I really like his agency - has great actors, but he's also told me before how they work and I really like that. However, we get along well but we are not friends-friends. How could I ask for a referral? Should I ask him if I can just include in the ema…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback
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 · 26 Jan 2023
Pursuing acting to clear off a goal?
Hey! I am \[18 M\], currently in my first year of BTech in Mechanical Engineering. Out of the blue I have just kind of made up a goal, completely different from academics to like give acting a go as a hobby of course. I won't be making acting as a mainstream career for myself, Engineering is something that I like well…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
Recommended forums for where I should post acting jobs?
Hey, I'm looking for actors/actresses who can film TikTok style commercials from their phones. This would be 15-25 second short form videos that will be used for TikTok/Instagram ads. Any tips on where I should look? I haven't really done any hiring of actors before, so I'm not familiar with what marketplaces/websites…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
At what point should you conclude that it's just not in the cards for you to be a working actor?
this journey has been utterly miserable for me. the only people I see succeed have a connection to money, which allows them to go to a BFA / MFA, and even that is not enough for all of them, but that gives them the best shot. I've been struggling for so many years I can't even think straight anymore. I've done everythi…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
ChatGPT answering the question that is most often posted in this sub...
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Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
Who are rising actors that live in New York City?
Curious - so many actors seem to live in LA. But who are rising actors (like Timothee Chalamet, Lucas Hesges) that live in Brooklyn or Manhattan? What are the advantages of living there versus Los Angeles?
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
“I realised that a top-class footballer could be over the hill by the age of 30, and I was already 23. I decided to become an actor and it turned out to be one of my more intelligent moves”. Sean Connery.
What does this mean for acting?
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
How to respond to an actress asking why she wasn't called back for one role (but was for the other)?
I made my round of callbacks, and someone applied for two roles. I really loved her in one of the roles and she's definitely the front runner at the moment for it. I really just couldn't see her in the other role and I don't think it's necessarily anything she did wrong, but moreso I didn't see her anywhere near what I…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
Random agency question
If you had the choice to sign with WME or CAA which agency would you choose and why? I ask this because I'm on imdbpro and I'm looking through the filmography of both agencies and their actors typically do the same projects with other actors of that agency. Also if you have inside scoop on what its like at a top agency…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
How do I get started?
Hi guys. I'm a total noob here and just wanted to take a stab in the dark and ask you guys a question. I have been told I have a nice voice a for a few years many times ( I don't think so but if I can sell it its a win win) and was wondering where do you start as a voice actor? What sites do you guys get work on and wh…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2023
I'm a professional NYC actor. AMA
I've worked in theatre, film, and am repped for VO. I went to a great NYC 2 year conservatory and learned a lot. What do you want to know?
Reddit · 25 Jan 2023
best acting classes in LA (or online classes based anywhere)
Ive been doing some research and the best ones Ive found are: * Ruskin school of acting * Cynthia Bain young actors studio * Warner Laughlin studios * Gloria Garayua * Sam Stiglitz * Baron Brown * Playhouse west la * BGB acting studio If you have any information on any of these or other recommendations Id be happy to h…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
Is acting something I should pursue?
Hi there! I’m a 21 year old transgender woman from the Vancouver area. I used to do theatre in high school, being cast as a lead several times. I have no idea what I want to do with my life and no potential career options have given me the same joy as when I was acting. Even though I suffer from severe social anxiety,…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
Can I cast a SAG actor for a personal project of mine
I’m wanting to film a scene from a pilot I wrote. Would just barely be under 13 minutes. Not sending it to any festivals. Just something to post online. A few of the actors who are friends of mine, are SAG. I am not. Would I be able to use them in this simple project? One that I just plan on posting on social media. Or…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
Bad productions
So I have agency representation, but still get bookings through backstage and the like. I just turned down a shoot and feel so disappointed. It met my day rate, but did not cover parking in a major metro area, was not providing lunch and despite an 8hr shoot, had no hair, makeup or wardrobe. I can manage all these thin…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
[Networking] Any actors in Staten Island?
I make zero budget film and occasionally act. I used to work in post production. I fell out of it and am now falling back into filmmaking. I'm focusing on short film and I've done a 20 minute superhero piece, a 5 minute zombie piece and am about to shoot a little time travel piece. You can see some stills and behind th…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
3 things I follow as an Actor
1. Take your craft seriously, not the industry. 2 Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they can be attached to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. 3. When someone shows you who they are, believe them.
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
Actors, what city do you live in for Acting? How is that going?
I am in school for performing arts and once I graduate I was going to move to either Atlanta, New York, or Los Angeles. I've been doing research on each possible location to see what would have the best opportunities specific to me. Atlanta seems like the cheapest option as New York and L.A are really expensive. And At…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
I’m think about becoming a voice actor, should I?
Right now I’m almost 20 years old, and currently a Bio major, but I don’t know if I can keep this up. It’s seems as if I lost my prior motivation for coming to college in the first place. I’m honestly considering becoming a Voice actor. Because I not only love doing different voices and repeating lines, but I just love…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
Can a non union actor perform in a SAG signatory project?
Have a short film with a SAG actor and non union actor both interested. Obviously, the project needs to be SAG signatory for the union actor to perform, but a, I allowed to use non union actors as well? My understanding is there’s a special contract drafted for them.
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
How does a first time feature director get a BAFTA winner, Emmy nominated actor Paul Mescal to star in her film?
I absolutely adored Aftersun, I’m just genuinely curious as to how Paul Mescal, who was an acclaimed actor, still somewhat up and coming in some regard I guess, gets attached to a small indie like this with a first time director. Anyone know? Like I said I’m literally just curious as to how Charlotte Wells got such a t…