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Reddit · 27 Oct 2021
I’m a young actor in Chicago and I’m just starting my career. I want to apply to things on Actors Access but they always ask for a reel which I don’t have. My question is, can I use self tapes I’ve recorded in the past for a “reel”? Or should I avoid it in general and just apply without a reel?
Reddit · 27 Oct 2021
I live in NYC and I believe I’m SAG eligible with 3 Union vouchers but I’m waiting until I’m a must join so I can take some classes then build up a reel and resume. I know background work is a different thing from principal work but I was wondering if anybody has been able to do both? I get booked as a lot of different…
Reddit · 27 Oct 2021
Im Looking to make a move towards the end of 2022/early 2023 ... I figured its very hard to get a O-1 for the states (I have solid regional and European touring credits in and a few Short films but after attending a load of seminars I realised its a little far off) and would love to work a little more in film, however…
Reddit · 27 Oct 2021
​ Some of the invites I get for projects turn out to be porn. But before I hit decline, just opening the app is interpreted as acceptance. I can't find a way to go back and decline. Also I resent having to login after it's already emailed me and taken me to the web page. I should automatically be logged in and…
Reddit · 27 Oct 2021
So, I’ve been in a couple of different acting schools during my years in LA, one of which I did 2 year full conservatory program. But since I always wanted to learn the Meisner technique, I started taking classes at a Meisner school a while ago. The beginning classes was really fun. Learning a new technique was sooo ex…
Reddit · 27 Oct 2021
Anyone know of any good companies out there that can help out with my demo reel. Or better yet are there any pro voice actors here that could help me out with it? I have one put together but would like some professional opinions. Thanks y'all!
Reddit · 27 Oct 2021
So I'm trying to work up the nerve to record my voice so I can start doing storytime animations. I have everything set up, but I've been having a lot of anxieties about recording my voice I know that this is something that a lot of people deal with when they first start out, but in my case, it's a bit more complicated.…
Reddit · 27 Oct 2021
I have seen a lot of English dubs in anime, and I kinda wanna get myself involved with voice acting in dubs. Do any of you have advice or any tips on what I have to do before I can attempt to be an actor at Funimation or something like that.
Reddit · 27 Oct 2021
I've been studying acting and improv for over a year and have just freed up time to audition for some simple roles. I was approached on backstage by The Dinner Detective for an audition. The teacher, cop, detective is one of my main archetypes so thought this might be a good opportunity to start developing the characte…
Reddit · 26 Oct 2021
I’m curious because my fuel for acting is something that’s changed so dramatically since starting college, graduating 2 yrs ago and then again during covid lockdown. What’s beyond “I just love it :)” like why though? Or “I love storytelling”, again why? I’ve been investigating. Right now I see acting, especially doing…
Reddit · 26 Oct 2021
Yes, it is the same story as everyone else’s. I’m from a small town that’s an hour away from any cities. Even the bigger ones have little to no market outside of local commercials (which are EXTREMELY competitive- no agent, no audition). There are five reputable theatres within thirty miles of me and they rarely cast m…
Reddit · 26 Oct 2021
To give some backstory, I am in Uni for theatre acting, we are a few weeks away from performing our play, and it's clear that one of our ensemble mates is in a really bad headspace, obviously I'm not a therapist, and depsite majority of us in the cast being pretty close with one another, I dont know everything about th…
Reddit · 26 Oct 2021
I'm directing my first short soon. After watching a few videos, and reading a few directing books, I'm seeing that it's a good idea to pull an actor aside to give them notes, instead of in front of the other cast and crew. I’ve seen many posts, videos, essays, etc. on using the right words, and speaking the actors’ lan…
Reddit · 26 Oct 2021
I'm interested in getting into voice acting, but my birth name is just so plain sounding. I know that other actors have stage names and writers have pen names. Is there anything like that for voice actors? If so, how could I be paid under it instead of my birth name? Would I have to make a whole new bank account for it…
Reddit · 26 Oct 2021
https://www.famestreet.com/cgi-bin/members/pm.cgi?action=display&login=id-fantastic-ww&session= Hi, so sorry if this is a very stupid question, but I’m a teenage boy and would really like to be an actor someday. I found this listing in class to be an extra in the new fantastic beasts (sorry if that’s wrong, I’ve never…
Reddit · 25 Oct 2021
Hey guys, I hope everyone is doing well so far! I’m looking for some advice regarding acting in the UK. I shall be staying in Newcastle Upon Tyne in Northumberland from January until May. I’m very excited about my trip and my goal is to get into acting for British film and tv during my stay. I was wondering does anyone…
Reddit · 25 Oct 2021
I remember trying to see a film with Toby Maguire in it after the Spider-Man trilogy and it felt like I couldn’t let go of the fact that that’s Spider-Man and not the character Maguire was playing. For some reason I feel like the same phenomenon is happening through social media accounts with actors. You don’t truly kn…
Reddit · 25 Oct 2021
I'm a non-union actor in LA, and I'm looking to reduce my insurance costs. Unfortunately, I'll need to purchase my health insurance plan. Has anyone worked with a broker or other organization to help me out? Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this...
Reddit · 25 Oct 2021
Since the rules for unionizing have changed recently, I am curious… Say, for example, the entire pool of local talent in a Regional community all start to unionize (all who are able, given the changes.) Would this be a good thing long term? ~~~~~~ I’ve had some conversations with other actors in the theater I am curren…
Reddit · 25 Oct 2021
I'm currently on set shooting a series which will remain nameless, and it's set up weirdly where multiple cameras are recording and getting multiple pieces of coverage simultaneously to save time. This makes it tricky to know which camera to play to and how big to go because they could be doing an ultra close at the sa…
Reddit · 25 Oct 2021
Hey guys I was just recently diagnosed with OCD (something I’ve suspected for a while) and though I just started therapy the idea of meds is already on my mind. I have a lot of friends who are on meds and it helped them a lot, but the thing is none of them are actors. I was talking to my psychologist about this and he…
Reddit · 25 Oct 2021
I am used to self-represent myself and work full time as a host and actor thanks to that. However, I got no roles from confidential breakdowns (which I have access to) for the past year, even though I booked a good amount of union and paid non union work on social media (my agent allows me to do that). A great agent wa…
Reddit · 25 Oct 2021
I saw a quote on Twitter in regards to BDSM erotica that I agree with (being in that lifestyle). Not verbatim but they said something along the lines of “that this is a form a theatre, a different style of actors, and a more layered form of sex”. I’ve come “out” as kinky this year and notice a lot of actors are in that…
Reddit · 25 Oct 2021
So in a nutshell I have a decent boutique/mid-level agent but I'm not getting self tape requests/auditions for scripted TV/film. Each day it gets to 6pm when the offices close, I check my emails and there's nothing. It makes me feel so low and like I have no future in this job if I can't even get auditions, and makes m…
Reddit · 25 Oct 2021
I think this is probably the best place to ask for help so here it goes. I am an actor from the UK and (as the title of the post says) I am looking for a change. I would love to move to the US and become something I can be proud of. I’ll get to the point now and ask my question. Are there any agents that I can contact…
Reddit · 25 Oct 2021
One of my regrets after booking a marvel series was I had no publicity when it came out. (I was a no name) / I just got my first major part in a film (you’d know the company) and I’m hoping to get some kind of publicity when it comes out - I know I can’t go to the big dogs when it does come out Bc I ain’t no A lister b…
Reddit · 25 Oct 2021
I’m really interested in voice acting atm and am really inspired by Robin William’s genie performance in Aladdin. Am I able to learn to improve my voice or do I already need a good and nice sounding voice? I’m 17 and sound like an ordinary British teenager, is my voice able to improve?
Reddit · 25 Oct 2021
I already live in LA so I don’t see any reason to leave. What benefits are there to being based in LA as an actor? Most actors I know are from New York so I know a lot more about that world. Are there any specific things in LA to take advantage of that other areas can’t offer?
Reddit · 25 Oct 2021
I'm new to all this, and I received the following message from casting after a small audition for a really small, 1-5 line role, in an Indie film (non-union, with established indie actors confirmed). This was sent to me after my audition, on 10/19 (6 days ago). Filming is for late November. "At this moment our Director…
Reddit · 24 Oct 2021
Hey guys! This is my first audition after literal years away from acting/theater (since HS, though I took an online acting class during COVID ‘20). It’s for a local theater doing P&P and they’ve asked us to select a comedic monologue. I was wondering if it would be incredibly tacky to select a funny monologue from anot…
Reddit · 24 Oct 2021
This post will mostly be an industry rant so I apologize. It just seems like there is nothing for me to submit to on backstage or even actors access. Most of the stuff now is just useless for reel experimental silent student films, dating shows, background roles, paid to play showcases, and other stuff in that realm th…
Reddit · 24 Oct 2021
24 y/o female auditioning for drama school here! I’ve had my heart set on East 15 for a while as I kind of always believed it was one of the best low-tier drama schools if that makes sense? Objectively and factually, I am a rada and lamda quality actor, but the “ease” of somewhere like East-15 sounds very attractive. B…
Reddit · 24 Oct 2021
im gonna email my agent again on what i can do to help her im with kmr talent my friend suggested it to me she said they have a good diversity department
Reddit · 24 Oct 2021
I've been at it here in LA for over 10 years. Now, I'm getting ready to move. Honestly, so relieved. I thought it'd be a fun post to offer three things I wish I could have told myself when I was getting my start in lala-land. (Maybe you can comment with yours?) Here we go: 1) Subscribe to Backstage or as many casting s…
Reddit · 24 Oct 2021
I don’t understand why someone would want to join SAG/gain eligibility through collecting background vouchers? Out of the few ways to join the union this seems to be the most amateur/“disingenuous” to me. It’s not nearly as impressive as actually booking a principle/speaking role on a SAG production, there’s no compari…
Reddit · 23 Oct 2021
I’m only asking cause it’d be my third SAG voucher
Reddit · 23 Oct 2021
Hi all! Fellow actress here (wearing multiple hats like many of us do in this industry). I have been focused on making my own content and wanted to share a short that I co-wrote and produced as well as starred in (I’m wearing the orange striped shirt). Would greatly appreciate any feedback, like/comment on the video, o…
Reddit · 23 Oct 2021
I’m still a new actor so when a boutique agency wanted to sign me, and they seemed nice and had good referrals from one of my coaches, so I agreed. However, one of the bigger agencies I submitted to decided to contact me out of nowhere a week ago, and said they would love to have me. Does having a bigger agent really g…
Reddit · 23 Oct 2021
Hello, I know that actors access and casting workbook allow my agent to view my self-tape submissions and let me know if I should do a retake before final submission to casting directors. Does casting networks do the same? I'd ask my agent, but it is quite late where I am and this is the first time submitting to CN. Th…
Reddit · 23 Oct 2021
This is my (21f) Throw away account for presumable reasons. Ever since I was young, i dreamt of being an actress but i never acted upon that desire becuase i also wanted to be a marine biologist. Yes, I feel like every child goes through this because the idea of it sounds fun. But now that im going on 22 , I feel so lo…
Reddit · 23 Oct 2021
I applied to a good agency that seemed perfect for me. They responded one month later and the discussion went great with them so I said I wanted to sign with them and they seemed pretty happy about it. They told me they would send me a calendar so I can share my availabilities and never did. I sent them a message a few…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2021
Hello! Thanks for looking, I am a minor and am interested in acting. My dream life is to be an actress in Hollywood, big movies, red carpets etc. obviously this is a HUGE dream and if I wanted to try to get there, there’s baby steps. I’m in HS btw. My parents would support me but I don’t know how to even start. My role…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2021
I’m a fairly new actor, and I have no clue how to find auditions. I see adds on Facebook for auditions here and there but they seem a bit sketchy. And I really dislike backstage because it seems like you can only use it to your advantage if you are experienced in the acting world to begin with. Where should I look to f…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2021
My (11 year old) brother has always been a naturally talented actor, but the other day he was acting out a scene in front of me for fun, and I was beyond shocked at how talented he is. He was scouted by an agency a few years ago and got accepted after auditioning in front of them, but my mother declined the offer becau…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2021
Hi! I was wondering if anyone had good recommendations for websites/studios that offer good showcases/workshops for meeting agents and managers. I know and have used One on One, Actors Connection, and A Class Act, and was wondering if anyone knew of any others (in NYC or that offer workshops on Zoom). Mainly looking to…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2021
Had a random thought earlier. With so much media in production now it seems so many actors can’t all be making a sustainable living off acting alone unless they’re A list celebrities or around that mark. I’m new, very new, to even considering doing what I actually want to do to make a living whether acting, directing o…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2021
Hi guys, I’ve been studying acting for 3 years (2 in person, and then taking a few online classes throughout the pandemic). I haven’t sought commercial or theatrical representation because I didn’t think I was ready in my training, but also because I have a 9-5 day job and I didn’t want to waste an agent’s time by havi…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2021
Hi everybody, I recently started University in which I study mainly subjects related to show history. This led me to know about some opportunities. One of these is a small production studio who is searching for actors, even unexperienced people. To start with them they're asking to record a monologue of your choice but…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2021
Technically, this is a hosting gig, but it is still on camera and I still have a script. I was cast on Sunday, they changed the topic three times, couldn’t find the time to call me and didn’t show up to their zoom meeting, had a hard time providing information, etc. The evening before, I just said fuck that, I’ll just…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2021
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…
