Reddit · 3 May 2022
Actors who started at 28 to 30?
Is there any well known actors, who started from 28 to 30 years old, and went on to have successful film or television careers?
Reddit · 3 May 2022
High school junior who's looking into acting, what should I do once I graduate?
Hey everyone, so I'll just cut to the chase here. I'm looking into acting after high school and I don't really know exactly where to start. I'm currently taking drama and I'm learning methods on how to deliver on camera, loosing myself up, etc., but I wanna know what I should do once I graduate. I've looked into acting…
Reddit · 3 May 2022
Who are your favorite rom com actors that light up the screen?
Or your favorite actor that no matter how many times you watch them, they’ll always light up the screen.
Reddit · 3 May 2022
The beginning of my career
Hello everyone! I am a new (like very new) actor who lives in LA and I am starting my acting career this summer. I have been studying acting for about 5 years (not in school) through scripts, movie breakdowns, character analysis and general youtube videos. I am a newbie to on-set work but not a newbie on what to expect…
Reddit · 3 May 2022
should I add my co-star footage to reel even tho it's not a good one?
so I hate the way the footage came out. one of my big bookings, well, big to me is a one liner in a new big show. but the camera was else where while i said my line..I feel like a glorified extra..I still interacted with the main actor.. what should I do?
Reddit · 3 May 2022
Do casting directors let agents know if an actor is released from a hold?
The shooting date is near and I’m still on hold. I just want to get it out of system already if I booked or not.
Reddit · 3 May 2022
Any other actors and wriers in the LA area want to collaborate?
Hi. I'm looking for other actors who want to collaborate on videos. I want to do a lot of sketch comedy and dramatic work. Please hit me up.
Reddit · 2 May 2022
I can’t stand actors that don’t make an effort to connect before or even during shooting.
I’m sorry if it’s part of your “process” but I promise it will be a lot easier to act together if we are comfortable with each other and can trust each other. I’m not saying be extroverted or super chatty but let me know you’re happy to be here and ready to do some work. No one thinks your mysterious, people just think…
Reddit · 2 May 2022
Any other Canadian voice actors just get f*(!#d by the new commercial agreement?
Apparently ACTRA negotiated me out of a job. The ICA refused to sign onto the new NCA and now a lot of "voice of" jobs are being recast with non-union talent.
Reddit · 2 May 2022
Pssst. Hey. You wanna make some voice actor friends?
Me too! And I suck at networking on Twitter, so uh... hi I guess. If you're a voice actor and interested in making some new friends, then please feel free to comment here or chat with me. Brief introduction, hi, I'm Catie! I've been voicing acting for almost two years and doing freelance work as a narrator for a few di…
Reddit · 2 May 2022
auditioning for david auburn’s Proof. help me decide between monologues?
good morning all! apologies in advance for a monologue post. i’ve done research but am too indecisive to decide amongst my options. i’m a stage actor who’s been out of practice for a few years — i can’t sing and i’m not funny, so roles that fit my type are far and few in between, lol. recently a local theatre posted au…
Reddit · 2 May 2022
Can I really become an actor even with an extremely problematic past?
When I was younger I was a very problematic toxic teen who didn’t really care about anything other than what directly benefited me. I didn’t know proper healthy boundaries and I sexually assaulted my ex-partner without fully realizing the extent of my actions and the drastic impact they’d have on the person and their l…
Reddit · 2 May 2022
[HIRING] [$10-20] Need bubbly, feminine sounding, slightly androgynous voice
This character will be in a short episode. Need to be able to pull off a feminine but also slightly androgynous, bubbly voice. I am looking for a voice actor to voice my feminine presenting, androgynous & very cheery character.
Reddit · 2 May 2022
10 Most Beautiful Actresses in Africa you need to know about
There are many hot celebrities with real beauty in Africa we have listed here The most beautiful African actresses. Let's know more about them. https://knowafrika.com/most-beautiful-actresses-in-africa-you-need-to-know-about/
Reddit · 2 May 2022
How Tf do y’all memorize lines?
Title. I’m a junior in HS and I’m preparing for a monologue that I have to memorize and act in the upcoming weeks. Imo I feel like the hardest thing as an actor is memorizing your lines, because imagine going up on stage and then blanking the first thing you get there. And I want to be able to act in the plays/musicals…
Reddit · 1 May 2022
Pitfalls of argument scenes
I’m a high school teacher, and this round of Scene Study the kids have requested “intense arguments.” I’m working on compiling a lesson/list of pitfalls or common mistakes actors make when doing a (verbal) fight scene. Examples are shouting/emphasizing every curse word, getting very close your partner’s face the whole…
Reddit · 1 May 2022
Casting Workbook Actors HomeKit?
Anybody know or remember the coupon code from Good Faith Casting (follow her on IG if you don't already) to buy the Actors Home Kit with a huge discount?
Reddit · 1 May 2022
Awards and Accolades on Resume?
Hey! Looking to see what is appropriate to put on an acting resume before I put it on. I was in a film that was nominated so far for the Sundance Film Festival's Grand Jury Prize, won the Aspen Shortsfest Jury Prize for Best Comedy which makes it Oscar Qualifying, and won the Florida Film Festival Special Jury Award fo…
Reddit · 1 May 2022
thoughts on Ryan Gosling
I was just wondering what you all thought of him. For some reason, I can't help but love him in every movie, but I have to admit compared to other actors his acting is a little dry. I've only watched a few of his best movies though, The Notebook, La La Land, and Drive. I've noticed he gets mixed reviews from different…
Reddit · 1 May 2022
[Help needed] Help me decide my stage name
Hey folk! I'm an actor, and I have this small gig coming up, which is excellent! Except.. they asked for my name. Being a little more professional than the school plays I've done, I'm looking to sort of find and stick with my professional reputation. My name is Sydney Alexander Adkins, and I can't decide what sounds mo…
Reddit · 1 May 2022
Improv help! I accidentally interrupt a scene in progress and have one sentence to excuse my entrance before I exit. What do I say?
I am doing a local production of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’. My character bursts onto the stage with a fire extinguisher to put out a small fire in a bucket. The script calls for me to make an excuse why I’m leaving with the bucket but the special effects team says I have to leave the bucket on stage. So I get to Impro…
Reddit · 1 May 2022
monologues needed!
i’m getting back into acting after a long break during covid, and i’m working on monologues as a way to practice at home outside of classes and such. does anyone know of any good monologues for women? preferably sad/dramatic/romantic themes (bonus if there’s crying) and i need ones that come from movies or tv shows, be…
Reddit · 1 May 2022
Should I drop the show?
Basically I'm black and have the least amount of singing and speaking than the rest of the cast. I have about three short singing lines while everyone else has entire songs or multiple phrases. I'm a soprano so it's not like I'm a bad singer. The white people have the most spoken and singing lines as well. There is one…
Reddit · 1 May 2022
2 options need help
Hi everyone, I have 2 different paths I can take but I’m really lost on which to peruse. One is go to acting school after college or get into medicine. I know there are both completely different and have nothing to do with each other but medicine provides certain comfortable pay where as acting dosent but acting just s…
Reddit · 1 May 2022
Regional SAG-AFTRA?
I met someone on a SAG production who told me you can join a SAG affiliate for roughly half the joining fee. It allows you to work as a union actor in a small region, but not the entire country. I cannot find any information about this. Is it true?
Reddit · 1 May 2022
In Ozark S4E12 around 30 minutes and 20 seconds, whos the voice actor on the phone? Is this James Marsden?
Sorry if this isn't the right place to ask but it's driving me crazy. Sounds familiar and like my childhood at the same time. Plz halp. P.S. I'm also interested lately in starting in voice acting too and somehow only just thought to join this sub to ask this question lol. Shame on me. Do expect me back.
Reddit · 1 May 2022
Are improv classes a good start for a professional acting career? (Preferably for Film)
After researching on how to become an actor, the thing that came up the most is that I should take acting classes. Should I take an acting technique classes or improv?
Reddit · 30 Apr 2022
I don’t know if this agency is a scam
I went to an agency audition and I got a call back to come back tomorrow, although I would also have to pay to take classes with them. Also I know agency’s usually don’t require you to pay anything first. I’m not sure if I’m allowed to say the agency, but they do have real actors. So basically I want to know if it’s a…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2022
Should I wait till college or start now to start working?
Hi! I'm a high school senior looking to start building up a resume with credits from student films and non-union roles. I have a few months till I can get on a college campus and start making irl connections with students and staff, including theatre and filmmaking groups. But my problem is that I have this "go, go, go…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2022
What is a good movie scene to act out with my sister?
I’m a 21 yo guy who’s an aspiring actor. I haven’t done any acting before really, but do intend to start soon. I plan on starting by acting out / reenacting movie scenes with my sister (who I recently found out likes acting also) to get over the fear of being on camera and just start the process on getting experience,…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2022
am I doomed?
Hi everyone! Names Billy I'm 31 years old. I feel so behind in my life. Ever since I was in high school I wanted to come to LA and act. I'm actually here in la now and still have yet to try to be a actor. My whole life I listened to everyone but myself. I have done everything besides act and I have been homeless 3 to 4…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2022
Gauging interest
So I am probably jump in the gun here with a slew of things. However, I have a project I a quite Serious about ( three years deep) and would like to see Succeed. I have multiple artists. Crafting my idea into physical form, I have all of my character designs (Not all as They are still currently being worked on) and a m…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2022
film academy in mumbai
ICE is the best institute for learning acting, modelling, or direction. If you also want to become a professional actor or any related filmmaking career then ICE is the best choice. ICE has a strong connection and already so many alumni in ALT Balaji, Red Chillies, Balaji Telefilms, Dharma Production, and so many produ…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2022
I Want To Create My Own Work
I'm a struggling comic actor in LA and I have sitcom ideas for projects that I'd like to produce. I don't want to around for someone to hire me for a sitcom. I want to realize them and collaborate with other actors on them I'm just not sure how do I go about doing that. I know Fleabag was a one woman play before it bec…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2022
M 26, how does one change careers and ultimately get into acting professionally… ie commercials, tv shows, movies, etc.
I just recently turned 26 and I’m at a point in my life where I want to drop everything and give my all in order to get into the show business game. My whole life, I’ve always wanted to be an actor and be on the big screen but was told that I’d never make it because not everyone does and you have to be really good. I g…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2022
Can I reject a triggering audition?
Hi, I’m an actress that just recently got signed to one of the biggest and best agencies in my city. I’ve had my agent for a little under a month and have been sent three auditions, this currently audition being my third. The subject matter of the film (without giving too much away) is a character that grew up sexually…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2022
Motivation for those who can’t take it from a Ukrainian would-be-actor-if-he-survives
Hi guys. I just came here to tell you that I’ve discovered my passion for acting and I’m going to go to the US to work hard on fulfilling my dream of becoming a drama film actor. It’s actually impossible rn, cause I’m from Ukraine and I don’t need to tell you what’s going on here. But so far, me and my family are safe.…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2022
Acting studios in LA comparable to "The Actors Studio?" (I.E. a space to work on plays as well as technique and scene study)
The Actors Studio West is not currently accepting auditions. Anyone have any experience with studios in LA that are comparable in format? Essentially, I want a space that I can work on plays as well as screenplays.
Reddit · 29 Apr 2022
18 years new actor?
Hello, I am 18 and I have no experience in acting or acting knowledge. I’ve always had some type of interest since I was young but never got into it. Now I’m on my way to college as a business major but I’m not sure if that’s my route. I’m attending to ASU and studying business. I however what to act and be in movies/s…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2022
Are there any pathologies that actors develop in their mouths cause of their profession?
Im doing an assignment for college and we are asked to investigate usual pathologies in the mouths of actors caused by the profession I can't find any directly linked so I thought if any of you could give me a hand by sharing your experiences
Reddit · 29 Apr 2022
Looking for a perspective change on jealousy / comparison
I think one of the hardest things about being in this industry is that I am always comparing myself to other actors who are my age. Even though I try to remind myself that my time will come and to continue working hard on developing my craft, I can find myself in a rabbit hole of IMDB and Wikipedia pages looking at oth…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2022
How to find roles with worthwhile credits without an agent?
I recently got signed with an agent, but I want to continue finding roles myself. The issue here is that everyone keeps saying "Backstage," the thing is I've been on Backstage for awhile and have done 5+ student films there, which is what got me my agent. I want to look for some bigger stuff that might actually make it…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2022
Where can I find open casting calls for actors with no prior experience/no agent needed?
Any websites or instagrams I can stay updated with? For example @jv8inc or Mindy Kaling.
Reddit · 29 Apr 2022
Extras Management vs Face2Face (for SAG background work)
Extras Management and Face2Face are the largest calling services in LA. Some people swear one of them is better than the other at getting union actors background work. Some others say it doesn't matter since they submit you to (mostly) the same jobs. I figured we should have a poll to find out. Note: This is only for S…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2022
SAG Actors of Boston/Rhode Island, sound off? Advice?
Hey there, So I'm a recent transplant from the LA area (I know, I hate me too) to Providence, RI. I'm getting the lay of the theatre-land in a few days from a local actor friend of a friend, but was curious about the film/tv/voiceover/commercial scene! Some questions: What casting sites do you use? Also, why do you use…
Reddit · 28 Apr 2022
Hey I live in LA now! Searching for acting friends teens to 20s
I’ve been wanting to hang with actors who are passionate and help each other out with auditions and filming scenes to build each other’s resume. Hangout and talk about movies and shows. I went to IDSA and Anthony Meindl drama and I would like to connect with others who’ve been in a drama class too!
Reddit · 28 Apr 2022
Private or Public FB page (for actors)
As actors, what do you set your Facebook page to "Public" (everyone in the world can view your posts w/o being your FB friend) OR "Private" (Only friends can see what you post) I'm not too sure what Casting Directors would want to see ? because I'm almost certain the look us up on FB (but, I could be wrong)
Reddit · 28 Apr 2022
looking for potential actors in the future
Hi, I live in a very small town I'm Missouri and I've been thinking of making a mockumentary about a fake disease in this town because the town is mostly obese and everyone walks with a waddle the term for the disease in the movie is "the carthage waddle" I'm looking for people who are somewhat obese and have a good se…
Reddit · 28 Apr 2022
Is anybody here is a Indian voice actor?
I'm just interested to know how many Indian voice actors are here And how much do you charge? for some projects
Reddit · 28 Apr 2022
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback
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…