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Reddit · 14 Nov 2022
Upon graduation, that is. I just finished watching "Normal People" and "Aftersun" with the rising star BAFTA-winning Irish actor, Paul Mescal, and noticed that he had bagged top representation coming out of drama school. As someone who is studying acting at a prestigious drama school in New York, how does one gain such…
Reddit · 14 Nov 2022
I am hoping to become a TV Actress, but I have no clue how to start. I have 0 experience beyond high school and one minor role in a university play. I was rejected by NIDA, and can't apply till next year. No feedback from them so far either. So I have a couple of questions, where should I get started to acquire experie…
Reddit · 14 Nov 2022
Hey!! I have an upcoming table read coming up for a short film of which I'm playing a large supporting character. While I have done many short films in the past, all of them were either short enough to where I could completely remember all the lines rather then remember them as a shooting schedule was given out (all of…
Reddit · 14 Nov 2022
Do you prefer: 1. When the director tells you the emotions the character should be feeling, i.e. "make it sadder," "be more energetic," or "give me lust" 2. When the director shuts up and leaves you alone to make your own choices 3. When the director takes an active interest in your personal life and gives you directio…
Reddit · 14 Nov 2022
Hi! I'm 18 and I know acting is what I'm going to do for the rest of my life. I studied Drama in high school for four years, applied to NIDA (Australia's biggest Drama school) and got rejected. I took a part time year-long acting course this year, got headshots done, signed with a small agent who primarily submits for…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2022
Does anyone know if MMG is a good talent agency for actors or have experience with them? Thanks.
Reddit · 13 Nov 2022
Hey! I posted here a few weeks ago, and I am so glad for everyone who offered! I'm looking for another voice actor now! It'd be a bit of a 'whisper in the bushes' sound, preferably feminine, and I'll be wanting 10 sounds. Each sound will be like- 1-2 words so it's pretty easy. Paying $10!
Reddit · 13 Nov 2022
So I’m a senior in high school and I am applying to the acting program at CCM (University of Cincinnati) and it requires a two monologue audition. I’m planning on performing a Cassius monologue from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar but I’m a little stumped on what to do for the second. Now I’m aware for most auditions like…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2022
Apparently in the original SAG contracts when it was very first established there was a stipulation about actors being compensated for auditions but obviously this has never come to fruition. Also in the past when we would audition more in person we would at least know that someone was watching our audition in the room…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2022
A couple years ago, I sent a really bad self tape to a huge casting director. I mean so bad that I’m pretty sure when editing it and uploading it, I forgot to cut out an irrelevant convo at the end with my reader (though might be possible they never watched all of it?). However, now I’ve been signed to my agent for alm…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2022
"How not to freeze up on your lines is considered the infamous actor’s nightmare. . ." Driving home I remembered every line, every word. Fuck! Any suggestions?
Reddit · 13 Nov 2022
I uploaded all of my files for my audition to Actors Access yesterday and normally my agent approves it right away and sends it off to casting. But they haven’t approved it yet or given me any feedback for changes. Now, I can’t get a hold of my agent and the deadline is approaching at 3pm today. What happens if they do…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2022
I'm really confused. I thought those with acting profiles couldn't search or filter through other actors profiles on Spotlight, but I keep hearing that other people (even without profiles or accounts) can. I'm very confused. Can you only search through profiles if you have a casting director/agent account? Or am I doin…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2022
The headline was hard to word- so here’s an elaboration on what I’m asking: When I read a script for the first time- my brain likes to lock how I read it/ heard it my head the first time. For example, I read one of my lines: “Oh, my goodness! It’s such a pleasure to meet you!” Now every time I read it or deliver it I s…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2022
I live in the Bay Area, I’m 18, I have some experience of acting in school. I’ve always loved it but never had the support from family. I always dreamed of being the next black Panther or one of the first black spiderman, or even becoming a character in voice acting or a random dude that dies 5 minutes into a film. Alw…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2022
i'm just really afraid i'm going to be stuck reading for co-stars for many more years than I ever thought. and it was hard enough to even get here. I was pinned 7 times in the past year, i've had so many repeats from casting, 31 offices out of the 67 I've read for have given me repeats, all major offices. I've come clo…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2022
I know there are some very strong opinions on this topic, but please hear me out. I'm not a complete newbie actor, but unfortunately the only "demo-worthy" footage I have (in terms of quality) is from when I was first starting out as an actor, with basically no training. It's just not a good representation of my curren…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2022
Sometimes, when I get down on myself as an actor and full of self-doubt, thinking I’m too cerebral, too in-my-head constantly, not instinctive/impulsive enough, not concentrated / can’t concentrate enough, not emotional enough of an actor, not imaginative enough, not inspired enough, not relaxed enough, don’t have any…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2022
Hi! So I’m an aspiring actress (22f) and I’m signed with nine9, an “unagency” they call themselves. On their website, there’s castings listed and I emailed one with my headshot and resume on Sunday, they sent me sides and requested I read for 2 characters on Tuesday & asked to have them by the end of the week. I sent t…
Reddit · 13 Nov 2022
Hi! I know I just posted like 2 minutes ago about something else but I have a different question. How did you find an affordable agent? I’m with nine9, which I’ve just been told is a scam. (I’ll do more research on my own before I drop) but I really do want to become an actress. I’m not rich, so an agent I have will ha…
Reddit · 12 Nov 2022
I'm a film director. This is a problem I've had time and time again. I try normally to cast actors that have screen/camera experience. But sometimes I just can't, and I end up with theater actors. They are great, but they always end up telegraphing their emotions and tactics, even when I point this out to them. Is ther…
Reddit · 12 Nov 2022
EG - cast of The office, Friends. And maybe the cast of Stranger Things after it finishes.
Reddit · 12 Nov 2022
I am doing a project on youtube, very similar to an audio book. I'm looking for a voice actor of the other character, a young adult woman. Don't have a huge budget, I can pay 25 dollars per video/chapter. Each Chapter is about 20 lines-30 lines. I will send a link to part of the first chapter or "script". The character…
Reddit · 12 Nov 2022
Last night, we were having a KCACTF respondent for our college Shakespeare show. He praised the actor who played Don Pedro tremendously. And this made me jealous. He praised their ability to actively listen and he could see the gears turning in their head and that the energy they were giving out did not falter once. Th…
Reddit · 12 Nov 2022
Hello! I'm Bobby, and I'm working with my friend vsrstuff. we are in the early process of the making of an animatic series about a witch boy who spends his daily time doing small tasks for the human town and learn magic! As for now we are not looking to hire just yet, but we do want to start working on the list of peop…
Reddit · 12 Nov 2022
So I was able to score an audition with a larger theatre company thanks to my one of my friends who is currently working with them. But basically an actor dropped out and they sent me sides to audition for them. They gave me 4 days to memorize a 9 page scene where my character does 3 monologues. I’m also in the midst o…
Reddit · 12 Nov 2022
I just moved to LA a month ago. I have a decent reel. I just graduated with an MFA in Acting. I submitted myself on Talent Link through Actors Access, but only got one bite. The bite was Johnson Talent Agency. They asked me to submit an audition tape. I did that, but I think they passed. Are there other ways to find an…
Reddit · 11 Nov 2022
Hello, I'm looking for a voice actor like in the link below for a youtube channel, payment will be $30usd per script and scripts are usually 400/450 words long. Starting with 3 a week and then looking to do more. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlMgsIS-Paw&t=1s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlMgsIS-Paw&t=1s) Send m…
Reddit · 11 Nov 2022
I love acting and i have since i was very young. i even have an acting course and i was in school drama club and did a play but unfortunately there isn’t almost any opportunity for child actors here and in my state the adult actors barely make money. i’m in india so the main industry in my country is Bollywood and it’s…
Reddit · 11 Nov 2022
Hi! I've been trying to get new rep and have done a three workshops where you could meet a single agent. They were kind, and one provided some constructive criticism about my audio. All very professional. However, I figured it would be a better idea to meet more agents at once, so I signed up to a 12 agent showcase (I'…
Reddit · 11 Nov 2022
I regret to say that I flew out to do a job a couple of weeks ago and ended up with a dead phone and being locked out of my hotel(s) all night. To spare you the details, I did everything I could to navigate a delayed flight and a lost phone charger, but to no avail. Because of this, I couldn't report to set. After walk…
Reddit · 11 Nov 2022
I was wondering what the general consensus is regarding cis actors applying for trans roles? Could a cis woman apply for the the role of a trans woman if there are no listed casting restrictions? If the script deals with the experience of being transgender, would it be disrespectful for a cis actor to apply as someone…
Reddit · 11 Nov 2022
Hi everyone, I got cast as Daphne in “Sugar,” a musical at my college. It is based on the classic movie “Some Like It Hot” and I’m playing the Jack Lemmon character. I’ve studied the film many times, but it has been hard feeling comfortable dressed as a woman (the character is in drag most of the time). I want to do we…
Reddit · 11 Nov 2022
I am currently casting for a fiction audio podcast to be to be recorded locally in December. I am looking for 4 non-union actors of legal age. This is a paid gig $150/day. To apply, pls email to hendersonwriter10@gmail. In the email subject of your application, please indicate which character you are auditioning for. Y…
Reddit · 11 Nov 2022
I am not looking to become a serious actor, but I would really like to try out being an extra in films. I was on backstage but I don't want to pay for it if it is going to be mainly student films like I've seen. Are there any casting sights you recommend for just being an extra? I am in NYC and Boston area.
Reddit · 11 Nov 2022
I want to be an actress/model. But I think I’m too ugly for it/will denied roles/jobs. For those who don’t know what VNS scars look like, there are two ((one by your heart (where the chip is) and the other on your neck (where the wire is)). The one by my heart is not noticeable but the one on my neck is (kind of). But…
Reddit · 11 Nov 2022
I've been trying to train my voice to be able to recreate Karkat's voice in [this song](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWcb2pdgZTc), or perhaps like the voice actor for [Karkat in Voxus' "Lets Read Homestuck" (If timestamp link doesnt work its at 13:30)](https://youtu.be/Y1bPZMzAW6c?t=810), but I really have no idea h…
Reddit · 11 Nov 2022
When I first started out, I didn't always send in great quality tapes because I was still developing as an actor and (honestly) got my agent too early. I'm wondering if sending in less then amazing tapes often translates to that CD never calling you in again?
Reddit · 11 Nov 2022
(I’m talking about an in-person audition) I know some actors after getting an audition they throw their sides away so how do they remember what choices they made if they get a callback months later?
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
Please will anyone whose gone Fi Core tell me about their experience. It seems more and more actors are choosing Fi Core (or claiming to be Fi Core when they’re not) and it’s becoming more accepted by the industry. I understand what Fi Core is and how it works, but I’d like to hear from actors who’ve switched to Fi Cor…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
I’m an actor but I’m very new- still sorting out my headshots and showreel and getting an agent and have auditions etc. however, I’m really struggling financially, I have done a bit acting here and there and other casual jobs here and there but not enough to support a living. I’m thinking to get a stable permanent part…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
Hello everyone! I'm an aspiring actor with Bipolar (untreated but will get meds soon). Is there any way I can still make it through my career? I've had offers for student short films and played in one. But I'm not sure if I can ever make it due to my condition, and because of the emotional process it takes to build up…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
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 · 10 Nov 2022
Hi, so this is a follow-up on my post from yesterday, which you can read [HERE.](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/yqfnd7/to_sign_or_not_to_sign_advice_on_accepting_a/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) If you can't be bothered to read it, the gist is: I got offered rep after searching for quite a whil…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
I hear words like “do the work” and things get thrown around. How does someone transform themselves into a new character or person entirely? I just began acting training and I’m curious how the days are spent? Do you first breakdown the script and memorize all your lines, then do movement/speech/other acting exercises…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
Voiceover artists often get asked if they can take part in a "directed session", also known as a "live session", to record a script for a project. Directed sessions are a great way to maximize time, streamline efficiency, and minimize revisions, not to mention form a connection with the client, add a human element to a…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
Hi y'all :) My "normal" voice is quite high (at least that is my own perception), however after going out drinking and singing my voice is much lower (not necessarily raspy or husky). This clearly shows that my voice is able to have a much wider spectrum than I can access under "normal conditions". The effect unfortuna…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
I’m a 17 soon to be 18 year old high school student and I’ve been acting and all that for most of my life, I have all the equipment and recording software I’d need for this but I’m not sure how I should format my demo tape or where I should start out like what platform would be best? Much thanks y’all ♥️
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
Hi. I’m 13F (almost 14), half asian (if that helps) and I’m an actress. I can’t seem to find any auditions for me at the moment for TV and film, do any of you know of any current big auditions or casting calls happening that fit my criteria? thank you.
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
Is it just me, or should actors be getting paid to audition? At least on projects with a decent budget. A lot of these roles take a good amount of time to shoot, memorize, edit etc... and the vast majority of the time there's not even a thank you for auditioning. We provide options and our time and effort, and unless w…
