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Reddit · 9 Oct 2026

How to deal with wanting to live life but wanting to remain available?

This one’s a bit of a long one and I’ll keep it vague. I’ve lived in London for years now and have been acting for about 3 years. I have a great agent, a flexible job and am in classes. Now the industry is quite slow at the moment, so I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on life. I’m finally not in education so I don’t ne…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 8 Oct 2026

The Wrong side of type

Have you ever been told you were too (tall, short, blond, etc) to play the lead or the ingenue?

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Reddit · 8 Oct 2026

Acting in South Florida

I've been out of acting and a little rusty for about 10 years now. My last audition was for Next Star Production maybe a year ago- kind of felt like it was not as legit especially when they wanted me to pay a load some for being selected. I'm on casting NetWorks with my agency and seem to never find gigs. I just want t…

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Reddit · 8 Oct 2026

What was this actor using on set?

Hi all - I was working on a set today where the lead actor was puffing something into their eyes to make themselves cry, sort of like a tear stick, but it looked like a small mister or blower of air. It had a small pump with a red tip at the end to direct the air into the eyes. I am SO curious as to what it is, as Ive…

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Reddit · 8 Oct 2026

How many projects/roles should I audition for at a time?

I recently got cast as a voice actor for a minor character in a small project I was really interested in, my first ever role! But my character doesn't appear till *kind of* late into the project.. And I generally wanna get my voice on that big screen as soon as possible. Basically, I wanna get into as many projects as…

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Reddit · 8 Oct 2026

A brick wall / Help

what do you do when you are at a brick wall?? I graduated not too long ago and i'm 18 currently, I know this is suppose to be a marathon but how will it be a marathon if I don't even have shoes to begin running?? I cant find any classes, i'm currently working and saving up for my first headshot, but people say don't ge…

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Reddit · 8 Oct 2026

Do you prefer lead roles in indie films or a day player role in Major films/Tv

Okay I’m just curious what people have to say about this. I also want to know what people think is better career wise? Like which one you think would help further your career and lead to a better chance in a lead role of a major motion picture. I’m new to acting (started beginning of 2026) and I’ve been cast as a few l…

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Reddit · 8 Oct 2026

Just got a series regular audition

Hi everyone just like the title states, I recently signed with my first rep and just received an audition through my rep for a series regular audition, like a popular fictional character on a huge distribution company(s) and I am so fucking excited but the reason I came here is because I can’t believe it at the same ti…

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Reddit · 8 Oct 2026

A quick thank you

I just wanna thank this community for supporting not just me, but to everyone else who posts here. Every time I post in another community, I feel like I get either a bunch of hate comments or fewer upvotes/more downvotes. I don't care about the upvotes as much, but it's nice to see how many people care about what i pos…

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Reddit · 8 Oct 2026

Anime

Does an auditioning app exist that focuses on casting English dub voice actors for anime? Im not asking for a friend 🤣

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Reddit · 8 Oct 2026

LA Actors! How many SAG commercial auditions are you getting?

Here is a breakdown of my commercial submission data from January through October 2026 across Casting Frontier and Casting Networks. For context, I am a SAG-AFTRA actor based in Los Angeles pitching primarily for 25–40 age bracket roles (specifically "Comedy Guys," "Dad," "Delivery Guy," and "Co-worker"). * **Total Age…

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Reddit · 8 Oct 2026

Spotlight

Is it worth having spotlight if you do not live in the UK? I’ll be there next year for a bit (and I am eligible for a 5 year working visa as poppa was born in Scotland). I would love to work over there as an actress obviously and see where my grandparents grew up etc - just wondering if anyone has been in this position…

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2026

Voice Recorsing Roles

Hi! Are there any sites for voice recording roles that I can perform alone or isn't on a call/collaboration with other actors? I've onboarded into Babel but all projects are conversations with 3 or more collaborators but I'm having a hard time getting paired up with people due to my time availability. If you have refer…

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2026

Transitioning into non-equity NYC theatre

Hello everyone, I'm a character actor with about 15 years of off-and-on experience. I graduated with a BA in Theatre Performance from a SUNY school about 10 years ago, and promptly quit acting at the time due to personal reasons. Over the past 5 years, I decided to start feeling things out again, and managed to land a…

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2026

Lying on Resume/AA

I’m just coming here to vent a little bit. I’ve seen a few actors lie on their Actors Access/Resume about their credits, where the credit is streaming, and/or the size of their credit. And I’ve seen it under the same Management. Has anyone else seen people do that? How is that fair? And how do they not get caught?

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2026

Does anyone else feel stupid, because of not having a "real" job

I came to the UK when I was 20 years old. I'm 29 now. I finished drama school here and got an agent. But I look at my non-acting friends and how they're doing, and then I feel the shift towards a more nationalistic spirit in the UK, and it makes me feel really dumb. If you average out all the acting jobs I've had over…

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2026

Ban me if you want

So like ban me if you want, but I think it's kind of stupid that some people need voice actors but can't pay because they're broke. For example, I'm an indie dev Who's working on something right now And I don't have the money to pay. And I was about to make this post about needing voice actors. But it's like, here's ru…

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2026

big booking and then nothing

7 years ago i booked a top of show guest star on a big show. and i haven’t been on tv since. a minor costar booking that was cut. no features. i’ve been pinned only once for a costar. a few avail checks. my question is.. has anyone gone this long or longer without booking a job after a good job? i don’t mean it took yo…

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2026

Beginner in France

Hi ! I’ve been thinking about acting for some time now, followed some theatre classes when I was younger but it wasn’t really amazing since it was simply at school. Now In my 20s, I was wondering if some of you knew what is ‘better’ as a way to start, or simply tips to give a beginner, whatever! Is it best to simply su…

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2026

[Agent Advice] Got my submission report and numbers are drastically low. Agent claims it's my headshots, but I booked with them last year. How to navigate?

Got my submission report and my agent has barely been submitting me since April of this year. To quantify, I was only submitted to 7 projects from May-August 2026. Yes, summer tends to be slow, but not THAT slow. The projects I am being submitted for, I'm not being called in for and the agent say it's my headshots. I o…

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2026

Paramount & WB Merger: What It Means

Haven’t seen a thread about this yet in the acting subreddit so figured I would start one to hear some opinions from people on what this means for Hollywood, LA, and the Film/TV landscape as a whole. I definitely have my thoughts but I must admit, I’m not as well informed on what this *actually* means for us as actors…

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2026

La La Land Scene - Acting Feedback Welcomed!

Hello everyone, I filmed this self tape of a scene from La La Land. I would love some feedback to see if I did a good job/have potential as an actor. I hate looking at my own face on camera so I feel like I can’t be unbiased in judging myself. I know I'm supposed to be more in the center of the screen as well as have a…

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2026

ACTRESS NEEDED

If somehow, there is any professional actress here that lives in Cairo, I need a 30/40 year old woman to act in a short film. Basically, it is one long dialogue in which the protagonist will process her abusive mother's death. This is for a university class and therefore I cannot pay you. Reach out if you have any ques…

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2026

Need 1-2 VA actors for a Minecraft fantasy story series, around 5 episodes

Looking for one or two male VA's for my miniseries which will probably result in more work after. I am offering a **FLAT RATE** of $20 for all characters(i do not have much budget!) however revenue sharing will be involved because of low initial pay. this is also for ep 1 only, any episodes after will have their own ra…

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2026

World Premiere Artists - ATX!

I certainly recommend World Premiere Artists to anyone serious about building a performing career, especially in Austin, TX! 🎬🤠💪 The team was professional, communicated clearly, and gave me real exposure and feedback as a newer actor. 🎭🎥🍿⭐️ I came away with better connections and a clearer sense of my next steps. 🤝🧭 Al…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 6 Oct 2026

Your Body Is the Instrument: Major Movement Techniques Every Actor Should Know

Before a single line is spoken, your body is already telling the audience a story — which is why the world's great actor training traditions all treat movement as foundational craft, not an elective. If you have ever wondered what those technique names on workshop flyers actually mean, here is your map. Laban Movement…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 6 Oct 2026

So...what else have you done?

I've spent over two and a half decades as a high school teacher.  I join the likes of Hugh Jackman, Jon Hamm, Liam Neeson, and Andy Griffith (among others) who have also graced the inside of a classroom as an educator.I've also worked as a balloon delivery driver.And that's not even the weirdest thing actors and actres…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 6 Oct 2026

What's a Performance in a "Bad" Movie That Deserves Respect?

Hi Acting Lounge Fam!My husband and I have a tradition I love. We keep a cup full of actor and actress names on our coffee table, and whenever we can't agree on what to watch, we pull one. Whoever we pick, we make a list of every film where they had a starring or strong supporting role, and we watch them all in order,…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 6 Oct 2026

Actress

my name is Elysia Storm I am an actress and can work as local hire to Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi Texas. I'm 5'4.  87lbsstrawberry blonde green eyes I'm good with animals and I can ride horses www.elysiastorm.comelysiastormlegit@gmail.com (361)730-3442

Reddit

Reddit · 6 Oct 2026

Looking for a voice actor with native-level Bangla/Bengali fluency

For a :30 political spot (democratic, positive). Great home studio required. Translation + VO = $320 USD. Due in 3 days (political moves fast). Happy to answer questions here. Please email me your website/demos/samples - [june@juneyoon.actor](mailto:june@juneyoon.actor) Thank you everyone! Is "Discussion" flair correct…

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Reddit · 6 Oct 2026

can i get into any sort of trouble over this ?

hi! i'm incredibly paranoid as a person soo i thought i'd come consult here! i'm currently working on an independent animation project on youtube (as many people are), and i'm soon to begin on the few shorts before i start animating and (finish) writing the real show. however, as a very nervous person, i'm 16, so natur…

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Reddit · 6 Oct 2026

How do you know if you're "good"?

I work in the corporate world by day, but began taking acting classes two years ago as a way to reconnect with one of my childhood passions.  So far I’ve taken one improv class and five beginner level acting classes - two scene study, two on camera scene study, and one beginner technique. I have a seventh class startin…

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Reddit · 6 Oct 2026

How to Get Into BFA Acting Program (SUNY Purchase)

I am currently a freshman at SUNY Purchase, and I am a Theatre and Performance BA (THP) major. I auditioned for the Acting BFA program back in December of 2025, but unfortunately, I didn't even get a callback. I have now been here for just under two months, and while I absolutely love the school itself, I am realizing…

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Reddit · 6 Oct 2026

Production delays- how long do I wait to change hair?

TL,DR: I have a shoot day for a production that’s been delayed months. How long am I obligated to wait for them before I cut my hair? Background: I was cast in an indie feature this summer. Per the contract, final date for principal photography was end of August, and any shoots after that are subject to my availability…

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Reddit · 6 Oct 2026

to join equity or to not join equity…

Hi all! I’m a NYC based actor currently on contract as the lead in a play at a regional theatre out-of-state. It’s an equity production, and I signed an equity contract but am technically non-union still. What are the benefits to joining now while on the contract vs. waiting? What is the difference between joining on t…

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Reddit · 6 Oct 2026

Is talent link worth it?

Im nyc based young actor with theatre training and credits in a top tier acting school bfa program but not many professional credits yet. I feel my lack of rep is part of why I'm not getting them. I put in good auditions but I have no one to really sell me. I've tried cold submitting from imdb pro but no success there.…

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Reddit · 6 Oct 2026

Is Joining the SAG-Aftra Actors Union Worth It in 2026?

I became eligible after receiving 3 union waivers around probably at least 5-6 years ago, but after receiving many waivers over the years, recently got a phone call and letter from SAG-Aftra in the mail wanting me to join the union. The only reason I've been putting off joining has been to avoid paying the $3k initiati…

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Reddit · 6 Oct 2026

Changing agents within a company?

Has anyone ever done this? Is it kosher? I’ve heard great things from other actors about the agency Im with but I don’t this my actual agent is the right match. Is it unheard of or acceptable to change agents within and agency and how do you go about doing that?

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Reddit · 6 Oct 2026

Thoughts on continued independent work

Do you think it could do more harm then good working multiple independent and tubi level shows/features? Could it result in this being a limiting thing? I personally have been working on a miniseries that’s going straight to streaming on Tubi and all the other platforms and from that I’ve made connections where somebod…

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Reddit · 6 Oct 2026

Juilliard auditions

I auditioned last year for Juilliard with lots of preparation. Made it through round 1, but was sent home after that. My friends went through a similar thing I did. Asking Anyone who would know or has made it into Juilliard, what do they genuinely look for in an actor? I’d wish they give a bit of feedback.

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Reddit · 6 Oct 2026

Thoughts on ADR in acting reel?

I am putting together and acting real, but one of my network television roles was a dynamic oner of a robbery in which I am wearing a balaclava, and while it is, of course, all of my own physicality, there are a couple two word lines that were ADRed over by another actor. I’ve considered using it as is… Cutting out the…

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Reddit · 6 Oct 2026

BASIC QUESTIONS + HEADSHOTS/TYPE/AGE-RANGE WEEKLY MEGA THREAD

Please feel free to ask any question at all related to acting, no matter how simple. There will be no judgements on questions posted here. Everyone starts somewhere. We have a FAQ which attempts to answer basic questions about acting. \[Have a look\]( https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/wiki/index), but don't worry if you…

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Reddit · 6 Oct 2026

Audio Description

Is the world of audio description something that's too saturated already, in terms of number of voice actors? I've been a voice actor for about 4 years and this genre always intrigued me but I also don't know if AI is starting move into this world either.

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 5 Oct 2026

Learn the art of Voice Over

Introduction to Voice Over: An Overview from a Narrators Perspective: By Voice Over Industry Professional, Kathy Verduinhttps://www.ssreg.com/princeton/classes/results.asp?code=089A

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Stage 32 · 5 Oct 2026

Can You Start Acting At 40? I Started At 29

Can you start acting at 40? I didn't start until I was 29, and over 40-plus years I've booked nearly 1,300 acting and modeling jobs. John Mahoney didn't take his first acting class until 37 and landed Frasier at 53.In this video, I share what kind of work is out there for people in their 40s, 50s and beyond, the formul…