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Stage 32 · 7 Feb 2019
“Fear is one of the most powerful and attractive emotions on camera. It can work for comedy or drama. It’s the emotion that makes the audience identify with your character because as human beings we are all afraid. It creates vulnerability which makes us empathetic toward your character. There’s plenty of reasons why i…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2019
We are looking for people who like to act! Hello, my friend and I for quite some time have been working towards a pilot episode for a tv show and we are so close to achieving it! If you are interested in acting in the show reply here with your email or Dm us here! We are looking for people ages 15-60! all ethnicities a…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2019
My friend told me that "You only have one life, live it right." After I told him that I'm not into computer science(majoring cs), my dream is to become a comedy actor like Kevin Hart, JImmy o Yang, Key, and Pelee. But after I told my dad to measure my height, it crushed me completely. I am a super short Asian and I had…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2019
When I decided that I wanted to pursue acting, I knew what I was signing up for, not to get my hopes up, and to just do my best. However, I still can't help but feel disappointed in myself. I did my first ever audition with a monologue I prepared ("idiosyncrasies" scene from Good Will Hunting) and had a long time actor…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2019
Hey everyone! I'm a mid 20's, female, LA based actor. I wanted to get you quick opinion on something. I am a VERY empathetic person, and when I act this comes out a lot PHYSICALLY. I'm very touchy feely. I don't even know I'm doing it until I'm already doing it. Rubbing backs, hand on knee, playing with hair, etc. Guy…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2019
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 · 7 Feb 2019
I don't have a ton of free time on my hands but can work remotely.. Looking to get my little man in acting.. Any pointers? I have him on Actor's Access and just started an Instagram page for him..
Reddit · 7 Feb 2019
I've recently been getting more into film and tv acting and have heard that I should be on Actor's Access. I'm on the fence about it due to not having a reel. I'm working on it but I don't have enough material for it yet and I know that's very important. I'm also SAG-E if that makes a difference
Reddit · 7 Feb 2019
Hey, performers, this video is about the little details in life that make life worth exploring. Looking on how we evolved and what our current mission truly is Because Our new market of millions of new technological possibilities gives us creative people the unprecedented chance to create our own space our own communit…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2019
Hello! I’m an aspiring actor based in LA. I don’t have a ton of credits, but I have taken acting classes, done some extra work, some student film work, and am working on getting headshots and a reel. I’m also going to sign up for Central Casting soon. Right now I’m subscribed to backstage but don’t seem to have a lot o…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2019
I was pretty drunk that night so maybe I just heard this completely wrong..
Reddit · 6 Feb 2019
I need help! My boyfriend is an actor in LA and been there since May 2018. He’s been struggling a lot and feeling discouraged, especially right now. He’s in Hawaii for his best friend’s wedding later this week and missed 3 great opportunities all in one day. It’s just so unfortunate since nothing was happening in pilot…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2019
My first language is Italian, although I have a very good english (you could tell English is not my mothertongue but it’s still very clear and I worked a lot on my accent) however I feel very confident when I act for camera, but when I have to do Shakespear I feel out of my shell and very uncomfortable in the way I’m d…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2019
Pretty insane how he just the right people for the role in a pretty big film. Curious what you guys think about him acting for the first time and how you compare to other first timers.
Reddit · 5 Feb 2019
so I'm 20 and have been acting since I was 6. I'm a semi-working actor. I have a few plays, a short film, a student film, and countless days of extra work on my resume. Things have been pretty slow acting wise. I just haven't been getting any auditions. I work in retail during the day, and attend community college at n…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2019
Hey everyone! /u/WestEnd2019 reached out to us recently with an interest in doing a working actor AMA, since they've been giving a lot of advice in real life and also spend a lot of time on Reddit. They'll be keeping it anonymous, but we have verified their identity & credits so the mod team can assure you they're the…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2019
Hi all, first post! I'm an NYC based actor born and raised in the area. I've been acting for the majority of my life and I've lived all over- LA, Chi, NYC etc. But let me tell yall, the hustle and quality of life in the NYC Tri State area is REALLY exhausting and bumming me out. In fact, if it weren't for acting, I pro…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2019
Hey I was just wondering whether there's any UK specifically Manchester based actors on this sub? I'm just getting in to acting now and am just looking to share tips and knowledge and whatnot
Reddit · 5 Feb 2019
UK Theatre School for 3 years in the '80's, but life 'got in the way' and I never did anything with my training (on stage!). Decided to 'give it another try in my early 50's - 6 years ago. Now, Union member in a 'satellite city', don't work nearly enough, here for tips, advice, mature actor stuff, and anything you or I…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2019
Hello! I graduated fairly recently from a top musical theater BFA program. I tried to live in NYC for a year and did work a bit (mostly tv/film + singing) but ultimately couldn't figure out how to make it happen; I could only afford to live an hour and a half out of the city and got caught up with day jobs to pay the r…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2019
I need an acting coach to have like one or two lessons with befor this Saturday! I’m willing to pay! I have a very important audition.
Reddit · 5 Feb 2019
I’ve been a longtime redditor and love to help and support anyone pursuing their crazy creative dreams. Recently, I’ve been noticing people IRL are coming to me looking for advice - and I have it! If anyone has questions about working professionally, different mediums, training & education, auditions, character work &…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2019
I am an actor (Or like to think of myself as one even if the majority of my income doesn't reflect that) living in a small market in Alabama. I got into acting a few years ago with the intention of attempting to become a voice actor. Acting is aright but I always viewed voice acting as my ultimate goal. I became SAG el…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2019
So I have a conundrum. I don't have any acting jobs under my belt, no voice acting training per say, but I have done some pro-bono stuff here and there on sites like [BehindTheVoiceActors.com](https://BehindTheVoiceActors.com). Is it worth jumping into sites like [StarNow](https://www.starnow.co.uk/) where you have to…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2019
Hi everyone, I need three male (London accented or if you can do a good impression) voice actors to record just around a minute of dialogue each for our new one-off 19th century set audiodrama ‘Fading Down The River’, all about the final voyage of the HMS Temeraire I can also drop £10 each into your paypal account as t…
Backstage · 4 Feb 2019
My fellow Future Equity Members The time has come for us to have a serious conversation about the future of our audition protocol. Lines that start forming before 5 am are unsustainable and frankly ridiculous. We deserve better for ourselves, and we should expect more from ourselves and from theatres...
Backstage · 4 Feb 2019
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Reddit · 4 Feb 2019
Hope this doesn't come off the wrong way. My commercial agent said that my current headshots aren't getting me in the room, and that I need to take new headshots ASAP. Honestly, I think these are my best headshots I've taken so far, but she's right, I'm not getting called in, and I have no idea why. Do you guys have a…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2019
I’m in seattle currently and joined seattle talent two or so years ago, but have got absolutely 0 mileage out of them (through some fault of my own) but I’m not a huge fan of how they operate. Any seattle actors know the best agency to find real work that isn’t just a scam?
Reddit · 4 Feb 2019
I have always been interested in acting, but I have always been to shy to try it out. I haven't even told anyone that I'm interested in acting because I think they'll laugh at me since I'm so quiet. I am a freshman in college right now and I'm very unhappy. When my parents ask me why, I just tell them it's because I'm…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2019
This is an often contentious issue today. But is this ever okay? There are many great performances of where actors of one race have played characters of another race. It happened a lot in the past, but I suspect you will not see much of it in the future as it raises controversy. But couldn't there be situations where a…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2019
Hi, ya'll. I'm a 5'3 actor and trans guy, so as you can imagine, I'm having trouble looking for a comedic monologue that I can realistically pull off. I know these are specific circumstances. The range I'm looking for is somewhere between high school and college-age, but am trying to stray away from any school scenes a…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2019
Hello Actors of reddit. I’d like to ask those of you who have been in this business for awhile, I’m an NYC Actor still up and coming. I’ve got my headshots (Decent) Reel (looking to get it better) and my subscriptions to Backstage and Casting Networks. I recently came into a bit of capital and I’m wondering what’s the…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2019
I'm wondering if anyone in here has been a voice actor in the past and went through a gender transition and how that may have impacted your job opportunities, if you trained your voice to feminize it or not, how it may or may not have impacted you and your career path if at all. It's not much of a question but if anyon…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2019
About a year or two ago I auditioned to be a voice actor for SCP: Unity using [This](https://soundcloud.com/blankmod/2017-va-mgsv) clip. Looking back on it, I absolutely hate it, but it got me on the team, selected out of around 50 or 60 people. I'd like to get myself out there in the voice acting world, so of course i…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2019
Hey all, The Verge is looking to hire 1 Chinese or Taiwanese identifying female voice actor, and 1 Latinx identifying female voice actor for our new science fiction project, Better Worlds. Better Worlds is a series of bespoke short stories by science fiction writers imagining what the future might look like. 5 of these…
Reddit · 3 Feb 2019
There’s a role I’m attempting to tackle where I need to speak with a lisp. For someone that doesn’t speak with a lisp, how does one go about it and make it authentic as possible as this is not in not in my nature of speech. Does anyone know any examples in movies or tv where someone has been able to do that, where they…
Reddit · 3 Feb 2019
I'm trying to get myself back into college as a starting point for me going for my dreams to be an screen actress one day. I'm having a hard time deciding which of the following sounds catcher though: Arlene Anderson or Arlene Savage does anyone know which if either of these sounds like it would sell better?
Reddit · 3 Feb 2019
Hi everybody, ​ \*Full disclosure, I'm one of the founders of Bits app\* ​ In the past few months we've developed and brought into perfection the app using actors, comedians and writers to allow you to: \- Create and discover short comedy videos base on hashtags \- Practice your acting skills in fun and h…
Reddit · 3 Feb 2019
Hello all, I am directing a short film real soon and have actors with agents for the first time. What's the proper etiquette of everything? For example, during audition signin I did get people's contact info, but do I go through the agent to let them know they are cast? How should payment work? I also want to set up a…
Reddit · 3 Feb 2019
Hi everyone, My name is Jason and I am an aspiring actor. I have not been in any productions yet but I am going to keep trying! I wanted to make you all aware of an app called Daisie. It is owned by Maisie Williams (She plays Arya Stark in Game of Thrones). It is a social app to help creative people discuss, collab and…
Backstage · 2 Feb 2019
I'm a writer, director and independent filmmaker. I love Backstage and on my last film, I cast every single role from Backstage alone. However, there is something I have noticed that could help a lot of you actors wanting to break into the wonderful world of acting; and that is,...
Reddit · 2 Feb 2019
hey everyone, new to the sub here. i have been doing some background work on a few shows here in the lovely windy city. i am enjoying every minute of it. even being an extra, i just love being on the set. i absolutely love watching the veteran actors do their thing. ive signed up for some classes and i would really lov…
Reddit · 2 Feb 2019
Has anyone else had this? The audition was being held in a very small studio with a very small hallway, right outside. Because everyone was showing up early, it became a fire hazard and half of us had to leave and come back in 10. Granted the email said show up 15-20 minutes before the audition, which a lot of us did.…
Reddit · 2 Feb 2019
Hi fellow actors in Los Angeles. If anyone is in need of a place to self tape let me know. I am based in the Hollywood Hills near Hollywood and Highland and have a nice space to get it done. Rate: $30.00 per hour Monday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $45.00 per hour after 5:00 p.m. \*paypal, apple pay, or cash app Let…
Reddit · 2 Feb 2019
Hello fellow actors, I’ve got some personal uplifting news to share! Just to preface, I don’t have a steady job, I work last minute gigs so this usually doesn’t happen with my scheduling, but two days in a row I had last minute auditions so this is an anomaly of how my normal schedules go. So this week I had two commer…
Reddit · 1 Feb 2019
I'm genuinely interested in what other people like me are doing in the industry but I've just started out and barely know anyone at this point.
Reddit · 1 Feb 2019
Hey, this is my first post. I've been at it professionally for 4 years now. Thought I'd share some stuff I've learned along the way. 1) You don't need to go to drama school to get a great agent or act professionally. If you don't get in, or I got do in and turn it down, or missed the deadline, don't worry, I'm not sure…
Reddit · 31 Jan 2019
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 · 31 Jan 2019
Just wondering if the company that used me in their advertising gets a bad impression about me if I excitedly repost their tweets or FB posts that contain their ad, with a comment like "my commercial! yay!" Of course they're going to be notified that their content has been reposted, so they can see who it is and what w…
