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Reddit · 24 Jan 2019
I am an actor without a reel. I've made a handful of self tapes the last few years while I was finishing university. I made one self tape almost a year ago that I am really proud of but I was unable to attend the call backs. My questions is this. Would it be wrong to use that tape as a placeholder reel? Would it be inf…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2019
Just wondering what the possibilities of living full time in the Bay Area and trying to make it as a film actor are. A lot of people tell me it's slim and it's all commercials and it would be much wiser for a person to move to LA and others tell me it's way less saturated than LA for actors and it's better to start and…
Reddit · 24 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 · 24 Jan 2019
Hi there, first of all please remove this if it’s not allowed :) So I’m not an actor, I am in the fire service and I have an important interview coming up. I need to recall on different events in my job and life to answer questions and they will judge me based on the info my answers have, they look for key words. I hav…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2019
I've been curious about this for a long time. A lot of really high renowned movies and tv shows (especially those made from books) discovered their actors through worldwide open casting calls that asked actors to submit video auditions. They were more concerned with talent and "look" than they were location. I know a l…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2019
My 48-minute Epic Rap Battle for which I have been making casting call posts here for a while, with wonderful results so far, is nearing completion in the audio department; I currently still have only eight roles (out of a total of thirty-seven) left without anyone cast for them. Among these roles is, true to the post…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2019
I'm going to start a series on my [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLe2zoWkc8N-iOBoTS-11zQ?view_as=subscriber) channel about the ins and outs of voice acting for character and I am looking for questions that people (amateurs or burgeoning professionals) may have about the industry and what sort of struggles y…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2019
Hi all! I'm an actor coming from a small town where I do community theatre + Fringe + training for medical students. I'm taking a trip to NYC the first week of April and want to be productive for the 5 days I have before my partner joins me and we go into vacation/family visiting mode. I've looked into taking a week-lo…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2019
I have been acting for quite a while now, about 14 years, in local play companies and would like to branch out into larger productions. My only problem is that I live in the absolute boon docks, about 1 hour from a large city, and have no possibility to move to Atlanta or Fayettville, GA. I could feasibly get a job as…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2019
I just had an idea to connect with other actors over skype to read scenes. Not for auditions, but just for practice. One of my acting classes I visited said to read as many scenes as possible to exercise those acting muscles. We can take turns finding scenes and just read them together whenever we're available! I'm dow…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2019
What kind of Photos should i click for my portfolio? Me and my friend we both are beginners, He is a photographer and i am an actor, We have good camera but we don't have studio we can do outdoor shoot only. Can anyone please tell me what kind of photos should i shoot for my portfolio?
Reddit · 23 Jan 2019
Hi Red C Media is a Philadelphia based Production company currently working on a television pilot for Neon Fangs, a moody late 80s Sword-wielding Vampire show. I am searching for a young Japanese girl (does not have to be full Japanese as the character is half Caucasian, but full Japanese also works) AGE: 3-10 but will…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2019
I'm happy with my pretty regular dick, but am worried that he'll shrivel up on stage if I'm nervous or I suppose even cold. What can I do to ensure he is in good form for an audience? ​ EDIT: Thanks for all the feedback. For context it's a nude poetry reading. I'm not an actor, I want to push against body image/…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2019
Hi this is Ambient, I am currently working on working on a fan film based on a classic sci fi Anime series. ACTORS MIGHT NOT BE PAID; DUE TO THIS BEING A STUDENT FILM. Lead Male Role: AGE 13-17 CHARACTER DESCRIPTION: Quiet, Timid and Shy ​ Lead Female Role: AGE 24-34 CHARACTER DESCRIPTION: Spunky, brave, but Imp…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2019
Please help (suggestions needed) Been trying to promote community theater. Like every other board member in charge of promotions/marketing I already have a real job so little ever gets accomplished. We have approximately 100k in population, a blue color county with multiple decent troupes and venues. I am tired of empt…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2019
I want to first apologize for how this post may sound. I know its not going to come out the right way and might sound rude, but I'm genuinely curious, so I'll take the criticism. ​ How do you filter out the good film schools from the bad film schools, as far as final product for reels go? I have some great reel…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2019
**Good actors often don't get parts.** The audition tape for Pretty Little Liars with Shay what's her name is awful. The audition tape for Zach Effron (I can't find it anymore) is awful. The audition tape for Blake Lively Gossip Girl bored me to tears. The audition tapes for Miley Cyrus and ScarJo were meh. The auditio…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2019
Hello everyone! Hope all is well. I could use you guys' professional opinion. I'm in the process of hiring a voice actor for a short film. They're reviewing the script rn, and I've been asked to provide an amount I'm willing to pay for this job. Gig specs: \- Predicted 1 day of recording, 2 if any extreme changes are n…
Reddit · 22 Jan 2019
When I look for images of him I just see images of his characters based on his facial tone or facial expressions and when I try to think of him as person I just can't. I can't believe he is real life human. I can only see his characters. Talk about life goals
Reddit · 22 Jan 2019
Hi there! I'm doing my MFA in the UK currently and came into some money recently. I wanted to invest in some kind of camera that I can use when I get back in the game once I finish my program in July. Only problem is I have to be able to get it back to the states easily when I return. I've tossed around getting a 4k we…
Reddit · 22 Jan 2019
I mean, is everybody okay with it and you simply keep going or is it considered a *faux pas* and the shooting stops until the „perpetrator” cools down? And while we are on the subject – do you have some tricks to avoid rubbing genitals against each other?
Reddit · 22 Jan 2019
So I'm in a callback today, which is great and I get them all the time, and I do the same exact thing I had done in my audition. The director looks at me, and is like quiet, staring daggers at me. Casting director is jumpy (I go into this office all the time, they're great folks there) and is like, "Uh, do you want her…
Reddit · 22 Jan 2019
Hi there, I live outside of London atm but I’m soon moving to be moving there to pursue a career in acting. I haven’t been to drama school but I have some professional and amateur credits; however, I don’t think it’s enough to get on spotlight. If you’re not on spotlight, agents won’t accept you, and if you don’t have…
Reddit · 22 Jan 2019
I've been hearing a lot of things lately talking about how New York and L.A. are oversaturated with actors. People have told me that Atlanta, Georgia is the next booming city? So, are they correct? Should I try to head for Atlanta or should I still try to go to L.A.?
Backstage · 21 Jan 2019
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Reddit · 21 Jan 2019
So I've posted a couple of times here now, I did a taster class a while back and I'll be starting a 10 week part time beginners course to screen acting tomorrow. This is for a lead up to auditioning for a full time course in July, as I am nearly 25 with no acting experience at all. I'm both excited and a bit scared, so…
Reddit · 21 Jan 2019
I'm planning on making the move to London next year (sorry US you're just not for me) and would like to be prepared. A lot of this sub is US focused so I'm not very up to speed with the UK industry. Australia's industry is very small so the rules are not the same internationally Things like: Do UK agents like emails or…
Reddit · 21 Jan 2019
My mom never really says good job or anything like that. My big dream (like most of you) is to be a big named actress. I haven't even taken the first step yet. My mom and I were talking and I joking said, "How are you going to babysit my future kids when I'm in LA?" she was like, "You'd do that to your own mother?" I s…
Reddit · 21 Jan 2019
I was recently cast in a feature film and was sent the script today. Of course I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to be a part of something like this. I’ve done my fair share of work so I know what to look out for in terms of writing and the script layout. After reading the whole script over it really left m…
Reddit · 21 Jan 2019
Aussie here. I feel like an absolute fool. I signed with my agent a year and a half ago (mid-2017), with confidence that he and I were going to make a great team going into 2018. I was told 'I can see you doing great things. You have this look that's unique and you are a really strong actor." blah blah blah. Great, I n…
Reddit · 21 Jan 2019
Hi all, first time posting here. I trained through Voice Coaches and I'm an aspiring voice actor. Recently I attended PAX South and did some networking with the voice actors there and was directed to their studio website. The problem I'm having right now is that on their demo reel submission page, they asked for my "vo…
Reddit · 21 Jan 2019
What were you doing as your dayjob/part-time job while you were building up your skills as a voice actor? I'd love to hear what your road to success was and how challenging (or easy) it was for different people! P.S. If you're still doing VO part-time, any tips on how to manage time better?
Reddit · 21 Jan 2019
Edit:adding Los Angeles (Pasadena) I'm about to give up on voice work. I went to school for acting, I've been in 20 live theatre productions, I have several voice reels. I have 10 years xp in radio and production, and I can't get a response from an agency. I've been stuck in the world of p2p, competing with dozens if n…
Stage 32 · 20 Jan 2019
A technique for using your energy to create cinematic power on camera...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzTUpegGwmY
Reddit · 20 Jan 2019
If you're anything like me you're always looking for vocal warm up exercises to perform before starting a recording session. However i find way more warm up videos and advice for singers than i do for voice actors and VO artists. I'm curious if warm up exercises for singers can have the same benefits for voice actors/V…
Backstage · 19 Jan 2019
I'm looking for suggestions for a fantastic audition coach to work through musical theater material. I'm looking for someone extremely honest, hardworking, and fun!! They must be located in New York City, ideally Manhattan. Any ideas?
Backstage · 19 Jan 2019
I was recently an extra for a new tv series. Am I allowed to add this to my credit even if its not a big role?
Reddit · 19 Jan 2019
Hello!! I am trying to accumulate a list of performances to watch and actors to follow. What, in your opinion, are some of the greatest performances in film and TV (in any genre -comedy, drama, rom com, criminal shows, horror, etc.; from any time -early 1900s is fine too; and from any country -Bollywood, Korean, Chines…
Reddit · 19 Jan 2019
Hello everyone. I have just started taking acting classes for the past few weeks that were heavily focused on Checkhov's technique. I was wondering what the general perception of Chekhov's technique was in the industry and also if it is something that is used by mainstream actors in Hollywood. Also if it isn't a popula…
Reddit · 19 Jan 2019
Over the past year or so I’ve taken an extreme interest in theater. I’m still in high school but before this I didn’t know what I was going to do with my life, but now I actually have a passion and more importantly a career to pursue. However I still have some questions. I’ve looked all over for these but could never f…
Reddit · 19 Jan 2019
Looking for a Loki voice actor to read RP's that have been turned into prose, FanFiction and various other works. This is a paying gig, price to be decided between parties. We are looking for something similar to this [http://tomhiddlestonsoundalike.tumblr.com/tagged/loki%27s-whispers](http://tomhiddlestonsoundalike.tu…
Stage 32 · 18 Jan 2019
Creating a strong character and a dynamic personality are the key elements to having a powerful audition. It all comes down to making decisions and executing them.
Reddit · 18 Jan 2019
I was browsing NowTV and was really surprised to find a few full episodes on there as they're basically impossible to find. There are only about 4 but includes the Bryan Cranston episode.
Reddit · 18 Jan 2019
Don’t get me wrong, I know there’s a lot of competition but that seems to be it. I’m NOT a professional working actor. I’m going into college for a BFA and based on everything I’ve learned/heard/read/etc it seems like an equity card is the solution. From what I understand, an equity card allows for artists for to part…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2019
I know it really doesn't mean much, since auditions frequently come to nothing, but I submitted my headshot a few weeks ago for a short film on Actors Access and promptly forgot about it - as I recommend anyone else do. While going about my life, a few days ago I got an email - and a request for me to submit a video of…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2019
Hello fellow actors. I’m currently a young British actor, on a foundation at drama school. I’m applying for mainly BA acting and actor musician courses, however, I am auditioning for one Musical Theatre course (Royal Central) and was wondering what sort of thing these places look for in their songs. Should I find songs…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2019
I'm currently doing an internship at a NYC based talent agency that represents actors for film/tv, theatre and musical theatre. I've been super upfront about the fact that I'm an actor and they've been super chill and always been down to answer any questions I have. So, I wanted to field some more questions that we all…
Backstage · 17 Jan 2019
Hi all. With audition season upon us, I was wondering if anyone knew of any good, affordable coaches. I'm mostly looking for someone to coach my acting (songs and sides), and help me conquer my audition anxiety.
Backstage · 17 Jan 2019
I guess I'm reaching out here in the hopes that I'm not alone. Please, keep your comments to yourself about taking every job no matter what it is because that's what actors do. I've heard it all before and I'm not interested. I see your point, I just don't agree...
Backstage · 17 Jan 2019
HELLO ACTORS!! Just wanted to put it out there that I know someone who makes affordable tracks for sale, whether for accompaniment, rehearsal, video submissions, lessons, etc. Their services include 16 and 32 bar cuts (or whatever you need - these are just staple audition cuts), full songs, added tracks...
