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Reddit · 19 May 2022
I’ve been wanting to act since I was 6 years old, but acting classes and stuff were too expensive, so my parents never put me in anything. Until now, I’m 15. My mom is trying to hire a teacher for me since we have a bit more money now, but I feel insecure bc of my age. I’m 15, I know, it’s a stupid thing to worry about…
Reddit · 19 May 2022
I remember reading an acting book a while back. I didn't get too far into it but there was a part where it talked about an actress filming something and she had to keep re-filming the scene because planes were flying overhead. She had to constantly cry as her character or energy between the takes and not lose her chara…
Reddit · 18 May 2022
I signed with my commercial agent about 6 months ago. I was fresh out of college and felt as though I needed to be signed IMMEDIATELY!!! I was super excited because I felt that the meeting went well but, over time I started to feel as though this may not be a great pay. In the 6 months of being signed with her I’ve onl…
Reddit · 18 May 2022
So I keep my ear out there, and I’m privy to some insider information occasionally due to being on the other side of the camera in the industry. So my question is, are some of you vets out there telling your agent/managers about projects you’ve heard of, and pitching that the CD knows you. To possibly have them look at…
Reddit · 18 May 2022
Hey since you guys are all actors , I wanted to know your experiences doing this, you know what I mean? From your ups and downs and frustrations. Not to pry but to know how the life is firsthand
Reddit · 18 May 2022
I'm going to get a Commercial Demo sorted out here shortly and am wondering if anyone has any thoughts on length, how many spots, how long should a spot be.... should I write my own copy or just pull something that already exists? Also if you're an experienced Voice Actor with a Commercial Demo I'd love to hear your de…
Reddit · 18 May 2022
I saw this thread on twitter earlier about a debate on sex scenes which I thought was interesting seeing non actors talking about it, so why not ask the community that actually have the chance in being in one some day, or maybe decline being in one. Do you think sex scenes are unnecessary? Why or why not?
Reddit · 18 May 2022
Do they memorize multiple versions of the same scene? Or do they just re-shoot it when the baby is calm again? I've always been curious.
Reddit · 18 May 2022
Yes, I’ve made (somewhat) peace with it. I know it won’t change. I know I should just completely forget about the why:s. YES, I KNOW THAT IT JUST IS WHAT IT IS! IF YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH, THE TIME DOESN’T MATTER! But WHYYYYYYYY would a CD send out an 8 pages 3 scenes FILLED with dialogue and give less than 48 hours deadli…
Reddit · 18 May 2022
Hey everyone, I’m considering an erasmus exchange next year in the upper mentioned university. Does anyone have any experience with the schooling process of erasmus students there?:) Thanks a lot, I hope everyone is having a good time wherever you are! Best of luck from Czech Republic.
Reddit · 18 May 2022
I’m starting to think me focusing on creating memories for the character can be a waste of time…like is it better to lay off on the actor side a little bit and get on the writer’s side? AKA the story?
Reddit · 18 May 2022
I was just reading about Gabrielle Carteris and how she said she was 21 to get the role on Beverly Hills 90210 when she was actually 29. And then she was told later if they knew her age they wouldn’t have hired her! Which I think is ridiculous because she was obviously good enough for the job, so it bugs me that age se…
Reddit · 18 May 2022
I asked my manager for a submission report and they responded that they do not send out reports. They are with a well respected office, but I was under the impression submission reports are information actors are entitled to have. Is this something that has changed recently?
Reddit · 18 May 2022
I have been so busy with seasonal work and traveling that I have not had the chance to perform or audition for anything. My local community theatre is holding auditions for a production of Rent this weekend. There will be a singing portion as well as a dance portion to the audition. I know that I would not be able to c…
Reddit · 18 May 2022
I opened a center a few years back for the town to have a community center. They have shows, festivals, concerts, etc. I basically run the venue. Anyways, I know pretty much everyone who gets the space personally. A guy who had it last weekend is a HS friend. We are right, he’s a good man. However, he was very upset be…
Reddit · 17 May 2022
I’m trying to figure out how to word this question so I don’t invoke the wrath of the Reddit intellectuals… So I’ll start with a bit about myself. I’m a 30 year old factory worker from the mid west. I’ve always been interested in voice acting but I’ve never known where or how to start. Recently I decided to take a chan…
Reddit · 17 May 2022
I came across an old actor acquaintance on Facebook and did some digging around through their friends and spotted a name that gave me a pit in my stomach. Back in 2009, I was still in the closet and was being ruthlessly bullied by this guy who had the same publicist as me. So LA, right? As we pursued acting. He only wa…
Reddit · 17 May 2022
Wondering if buying a membership was worth it. I'm an actra member with an agent and I was curious to see if it helps other Canadian actors? I primarily use actors access, casting workbook and casting network.
Reddit · 17 May 2022
I have a friend who's taught classes through Actors Connection for a number of years now and he suggested I look into their Fast Track program. I just finished up a class through Actors Connection and am trying to figure out what to do next. I was thinking of either doing this or getting into an acting class through so…
Reddit · 17 May 2022
After 13 years of schooling, including a year of university, I’ve dropped out. I plan to move to Philadelphia and try my hand at becoming a small time actor (with hopes of becoming more) like I’ve dreamed of and do it while I’m still young. I only have one issue, I’m not really sure what next the course of action is. W…
Reddit · 16 May 2022
Hi, everyone! Quick microphone question: **Is the difference between LCT 540 S and TLM 103 "big enough" to justify paying ~$500 more?** After 2 years with Samson Q2U and EVO4, I'm looking for a 'last mic that I'll ever need' and of course the classic TLM103 is on my radar. But it suure is on the expensive side... So, w…
Reddit · 16 May 2022
Hey actors! I'd like to get recommendations on online summer programs or intensives around May end- June. Anything besides university pre-college suggestions would be great. Thanks!
Reddit · 16 May 2022
I'm kind of connected to two people in Hollywood and I live in California, I'm interested in acting and have a decent theater resume. I really just want to be a background character or something. I keep hearing it's impossible to be in anything without knowing someone, so at risk of sounding shallow, I wanted to ask yo…
Reddit · 16 May 2022
Not too sure where to go or what to do. I’m 19 and I want to be an actor / performer more than anything but I’m not sure how to go about it. I was originally planning to go to university for languages (something I’m good at and it pleased my family), but decided at the last minute to go on a gap year and try for drama…
Reddit · 16 May 2022
Akupara Games is in need of a variety of voices for an upcoming paid project relating to our video game publishing/developing work - especially native British & Australian accents + rap experience! ​ This is a long-term project we'll be regularly reaching into this pool of responses to cast, but for our initial…
Reddit · 16 May 2022
How strict are Florida productions with the Vax mandate thing? For both Union and Non Union. Asking because Florida as a whole seems to be overall less pushy about masks/vaccines. I see some auditions on actorsaccess claiming to require Vaccination but do they really enforce in the end or it's just a front? Any actor h…
Reddit · 16 May 2022
Looking for some advice here. I booked a job in 2022 and was paid as a w2 employee. My understanding is I can only deduct acting expenses on my 2022 tax return if I am paid as a 1099. Im not booking like crazy so it’s unlikely I’ll book another project that pays me as a 1099 this year. What can I do? Do I set up an LLC…
Reddit · 15 May 2022
Hey everyone. ​ I just wanted to vent and see if anyone has any advice for me, as I'm really struggling. ​ I went to drama school and graduated around 4 years ago. I never got anywhere once I left. I got a few cameos on TV shows and that was it, a few low budget theatre shows and I could barely even get a…
Reddit · 15 May 2022
For background, their are a number of talent agencies in the San Francisco area. I am considering a "rapid fire" walk in approach to all of them. What would you do, as a starting voice actor, or, as a voice actor who is not happy with their current talent agency? Select an option or leave a comment, Thank you. [View Po…
Reddit · 15 May 2022
Can I get into an acting career without having a job currently? I can't really find a job right now, but I want to become an actor I don't really have any bills, so I'm fine there
Reddit · 15 May 2022
I’ve been climbing up the ladder and looking for stronger rep, and my agent’s communication style is no longer meshing w me so I’d ideally like to leave soon. It’s busy season in Toronto and I have a few projects still under his belt so I wouldn’t want to leave yet. When’s a good time, calendar wise, to search and leav…
Reddit · 15 May 2022
I’m a M17 and have been acting professionally for about a year. I signed with a agency last year and have gotten a few jobs in a couple short films and commercials. This is my passion and I’ve always been great at it. I assumed I would grow out of it and realize I need to get a normal job but I’m 17 and being a full ti…
Reddit · 15 May 2022
I’m a 23M african american actor with a curly-fro hairstyle. A movie I did some work on required me to cut SOME of my hair to fit the time period. Long story short, they cut off almost ALL of my hair so now it looks terrible and extremely awkward. I’ve struggled with a balding & receding hairline for the last couple ye…
Reddit · 15 May 2022
I’m hopping on a flight tomorrow morning early, so ask any of your vo questions and I’ll answer them on the plane while I have nothing to do! Hoping to help y’all out again, spread the word!
Reddit · 15 May 2022
Before joining the union, there was not a single non union job I worked on that didn’t have at least one SAG actor, this was true for all the non union (commercials, short films and, feature films I’ve worked on). And it is so easy to find SAG actors working nonunion jobs just by looking at the cast list of non union p…
Reddit · 14 May 2022
Hello, I’m a new actress that has only acted in one show. Should I start applying for casting calls now or should I just wait until I get more experience? I don’t get it because how can you expect me to be experienced if you don’t give me the opportunity? Not even just that it’s also an age problem. I have been looking…
Reddit · 14 May 2022
What exactly does this mean?? I’m non union and only did one BG gig which was the one I did before I got asked back to come back for an actor role. How is this different than a regular BG role? What’s the pay like? This is in Toronto, Canada
Reddit · 14 May 2022
Hello, everyone!!! I am trying to become an actor, but I wanna know what strides to take. Hete are some strides, I've taken (not many). 1. In most of my Digital Video Production projects I play as the main actor, and my teacher always compliments my acting and such. 2. I very recently made an Instagram account, wete I…
Reddit · 14 May 2022
Hello again! I asked a similar question around two years ago and that advice greatly helped me. I have a few gigs under my belt now but I know I can vastly improve from where I am right now. A typical answer that is said alot is coaching but right now with college (Theatre Major) I can't afford it. (Mostly because most…
Reddit · 14 May 2022
Does anyone know if a W9 would be accepted as proof of employment for Equity’s Open Acess program? I can’t find an exhaustive list of proof they accept, only the website saying “pay stub, W2, 1099, etc.”
Reddit · 14 May 2022
This is it. I wish I had the chance to discover my calling when I was a child to get into acting and be among child actors. I feel my experience would have been built up into a long and successful career. I am 21 and am not an actor and even if it happens, I kind of feel like it won't reach the same longevity it could'…
Reddit · 14 May 2022
The idea was recently suggested to me to call a local agency and ask them what steps they think I should take or what I can/should be doing in the area I’m in. I’ve tried very hard to find work here on Backstage and Actors Access but it’s a small town and there isn’t even any work towns over. But then a friend of a fri…
Reddit · 14 May 2022
Hey Everyone! Im an actor living in sweden repped by a manager ( Maria Vascsak at IMA Content ) i need some help choosing a path to follow. Im about to graduate high school, im 18 years old and have experince in both theatre and film. Ive played a leading role in a short film recently along with other projects in film.…
Reddit · 13 May 2022
I'm trying to find representation for acting and saw this ad on Actor's Access saying that this service they offer could help me "get in front of Los Angeles and New York Talent Agents and Managers". Have you had good experiences with it?
Reddit · 13 May 2022
Hello fellow Toronto actors. I have been doing BG since January and have enough vouchers to apply to AABP. I want to eventually become a principal actor and I have heard different things from people about joining AABP as a BG. People are saying it's good so you can get your hours towards becoming an Apprentince. Some p…
Reddit · 13 May 2022
How do actors come to light, such as Aaron Paul, get a breakout show/movie? Is it by chance, or some special talent? Also, how do you become a "great" actor?
Reddit · 13 May 2022
So i want to be an actress. I am a teenager living in wales in the UK but i want to be an actress. What do i need to do in my teens in order to become an actress? Any advice is helpful, thanks.
Reddit · 13 May 2022
So I got brutally honest notes from my director today. She said my acting wasn't all there, I wasn't ready for a song and that my acting is lacking. She didn't give specifics on how to improve, but since acting is my outlet to cope with depression this really got to me. I never did a show with her before. In the past I…
Reddit · 13 May 2022
Hi! I am going to be auditioning for a production of *Cinderellie-Mae* at a local theater. The website says that we will be cold reading from the script. I read through the script online and the directions said that actors should speak in a strong country accent. Should I try to cold read off of the script with an acce…
Reddit · 13 May 2022
New actor I just got my first job for a commercial and I have to sign an NDA, but I don’t have an agent or agency and it asking for that so what should i do?
