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Reddit · 12 Jun 2021
Hey everyone, so I’m an writer/actor/comedian and I had a meeting with a great, well-known agency about a month ago after a friend referral and sending them some tape/scripts. The meeting went super well — their head of comedy told me it sounded like I was “knocking on the door and just needed help kicking it in”, and…
Reddit · 12 Jun 2021
Have any actors in LA done substitute teaching as a survival job? If so, did you go through a temp agency or approach the schools directly? How did it work out in terms of flexibility and pay? I'm hoping to find something where I short term sub and agree to the job in the morning and pick my days so I'm free to go to c…
Reddit · 12 Jun 2021
I need some advice. I’m 13 and want to become an actress so bad. But I’m extremely shy. I cant even act infront of my parents or even sing. My parents know that I want to become an actor. They believe me and support me but they know that my shyness will not help me at all. I told them I want to take acting classes and…
Reddit · 12 Jun 2021
In my opinion I think they should cast more voice actors then celebrities because when they do cast celebrities the voice does not fit the character and can end up being annoying.
Reddit · 12 Jun 2021
I've been thinking about the current systems in place for becoming SAG eligible. I see a lot of good and bad points to the current system when it comes to principal performers. When it comes to background actors, however, I think the system can be improved. Since the union does seem to be interested in finding ways to…
Reddit · 12 Jun 2021
Hi all! I’m a writer-director prepping a project soon. I have an incredible cast, but my lead actor has a couple moments where the lines she delivers doesn’t feel “real”. What I mean is that it feels devoid of emotional truth, almost melodramatic/wooden. As actors, what are ways a director can help make you feel more c…
Reddit · 12 Jun 2021
My whole life (I grew up as a competitive dancer) as a performer and especially now as an actor, I’ve been told that I look like I’m thinking or that I’m too in my head and I need to let go. Any advice about how to achieve “letting go” or get out of my head? I’ve never been able to do it and it’s holding me back, espec…
Reddit · 12 Jun 2021
For my fellow older actors (*could apply to anyone though) who on a typical take medications before bed … —that if you take too late will screw up your next day —but you can’t take on time for a night shoot because the meds induce sleep… what do you do about it for a night shoot? I’ll probably talk to doctor about modi…
Reddit · 12 Jun 2021
When it’s down to the wire and there’s only 2 or 3 actors for a role, what goes into that final decision? I know what that point that the directors/producers usually have their say, but how do networks and executives decide on an actor? Thanks!!
Reddit · 12 Jun 2021
I’m deciding between a program offered here and a program offered at the margie harber school, but this one is a little cheaper. Does anyone know if the teaching is good?
Reddit · 11 Jun 2021
I’ve been a professional SAG-AFTRA background and stand-in actor in LA off & on for 12 years. I’m starting to feel really hopeless since I’m not getting much work & it’s affecting my mental health and finances. As for me, I’m good looking (average to above looks) boy next door type & an 18 to look younger white male. I…
Reddit · 11 Jun 2021
i know there are a few well known actors and actresses who have never taken acting classes but how did they start?
Reddit · 11 Jun 2021
Hello! I am a 20 year old actor moving to Albuquerque because I have done a lot of research on the area with Netflix and NBC moving in right before COVID I know production is just now about to start again. I would love to hear from other actors as well as others in the industry in their experiences in New Mexico? I jus…
Reddit · 11 Jun 2021
Hey! I’m new and am just realizing that I want to become and actor! I’m 21 and have put it off for a long time due to my anxiety and living in Kentucky. Finally I’m gonna try and pursue what I like doing and would love to meet people and hear about acting experiences you have had!
Reddit · 11 Jun 2021
I was wondering about something just now. Let’s say that someone becomes this big time actor & they are going through something very stressful in their personal life. Interviewers of course keep bringing it up & the actor doesn’t want to do interviews anymore. Could that actor decide not to do most interviews & still g…
Reddit · 11 Jun 2021
I’m represented by a pretty good agency who also represent some big A list actors and are very selective with who they work with. I’ve done a fair few plays are the Royal Shakespeare Company and have also worked doing short films. As of now I’m only 18 and I don’t know whether or not pursue the drama school for the exp…
Reddit · 11 Jun 2021
Lucas Talent, CUE, Premier Talent Management, Nuance Talent Management, Red Talent Management, Kirk, & Trisko also, a lot of the top actors have American agents as well. how are you supposed to know what specific agent got that actor their series regular audition?
Reddit · 11 Jun 2021
Nine9 the UnAgency, as suggested by its name, is *not* an agency. Instead, the company helps the 99% of models and actors who are not represented by providing them with the tools, opportunities, and support to begin and advance their careers. This includes models and actors of all ages (with our youngest client only 3…
Reddit · 11 Jun 2021
I hope I'm in the right place to ask this- Hiya, I'm going to get straight to the point. I really, really want to do voice-over work as a carreer, and have for about a year now, and I want to start working towards that ASAP. I'm mainly aiming for anime and video games, which I'm sure isn't too uncommon. I've done prior…
Reddit · 11 Jun 2021
When I was about 7 or 8 my mom sent me to tons of auditions for tv ads . I didn't really know what was going on at the time , I wasn't into acting , I got really frustrated when she took me to auditions , at the time I didn't know anything about how much actors make or how famous they get , I had a habit of biting my n…
Reddit · 11 Jun 2021
Hello everyone! I’m going to be meeting soon with a management company and I’m wondering what I should ask them before even thinking about possibly signing. I’ve looked them up on IMDbpro and their company meter is in the 2000, and the first 3 actors on their roster have booked ok roles, though it’s hard to say if it’s…
Reddit · 10 Jun 2021
moved here, started some classes, getting headshots soon, no clue what to do next.. finding it hard to get any speaking roles or work... should i seek a manager or agent by sending in self tapes and stuff? feeling stuck and in my 20s so im taking my time but also want to just act and work.. idk suggestions for new fema…
Reddit · 10 Jun 2021
So a agency is interested in my niece. I acted as a teen and into adulthood but I want to know if there’s anything specific we need to ask about before we sign. They’re a agency thats smaller but they’re actors book work. Considering how new my niece is I think a smaller agency would be a good fit for her for now. They…
Reddit · 10 Jun 2021
I've got an idea for a group of actors perhaps from Reddit. In the past I found that getting an actor friend, who's from the specific area where the character I have to audition for is from, to read my lines. I did a TV role where the character was not only from the same area as an actor friend's dad, but had the same…
Reddit · 10 Jun 2021
Like for instance, where do all of you guys live? Is it harder to find work in your city, or is it easier because of the internet? Are there any international places, like cities in the United Kingdom or New Zealand, that need voice-acting help?
Reddit · 10 Jun 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…
Reddit · 10 Jun 2021
I have the opportunity for a brief Q&A with the head of my local Casting company. A medium sized market (not NY or LA) with work available for extras and small speaking parts. What would you ask? Besides Will you cast me? I'm curious about getting more consistent work and what an actor can do to stand out in an auditio…
Reddit · 10 Jun 2021
For example Zach Aguilar of Demon Slayer manages to maintain and clear voice when doing VO. While when he normally talks he sounds like a normal dude.
Reddit · 10 Jun 2021
Hi guys, I’m currently with an agency in Columbus, OH. The reality is though there isn’t too much work here, does anybody in ohio have representation in Chicago or elsewhere? I’m wondering wether or not this would be a good route to get a second agent.
Reddit · 10 Jun 2021
i turned down a role in february and they reached out to me via email. it's a well established production company but i was really busy and mentally i wasn't okay at that time to perform + i was struggling (still am) with acne issues. i could had been on tv. but i rejected it. and i cited... i cited that i was 17 and u…
Reddit · 9 Jun 2021
I heard that productions aren’t required to have a certain amount of union actors anymore and I’m not sure if it’s true. It’s hard finding time in my schedule to be an extra but I want to try and get SAG vouchers so I recently signed up to do it. Do people still get vouchers this way? If so, any tips?
Reddit · 9 Jun 2021
I know other people have come on here, dealing with their anxieties due to their age and feeling they'll never find success because of it, so I thought I'd write this out for those who are scared about it. See, I fell in love with acting as a teenager, did some background work on a tv show and even did a pilot that fil…
Reddit · 9 Jun 2021
I completely hate the new Casting Networks updates but absolutely love the new Actors Access updates. Being reminded of an EcoCast due is super handy when you have several due in a small time frame. I also like the hyper link feature added that lets you see how many times you’ve auditioned for the CD. I keep track myse…
Reddit · 9 Jun 2021
I did not see anything in the FAQ about this. So here I go... sorry for being sorry and if this is a bad idea
Reddit · 9 Jun 2021
[https://youtu.be/IXClQxzczUk](https://youtu.be/IXClQxzczUk) This is my film reel as of May 2021. I was wondering if I could get opinions on it, as I want it to be the best it can be before submitting it places (other than just having it on my website). Actors Access costs a lot of money to submit reels to so I wanted…
Reddit · 9 Jun 2021
Pre-pandemic I wrote a weekly column for Backstage called "Side Hustle Spotlight." I took a pandemic haitus on that but my editor would love for me to start it back up again. Basically, if you have an *interesting* side hustle that supports your creative career, Backstage readers would love to hear about it! You can re…
Reddit · 9 Jun 2021
So I have no acting experience and would like to know what is a good first step. I have read the rules already but still wondering about the acting school, American academy of dramatic arts. Would this be a good fit for a first timer like me? I am 21 and not going to college or any other schools right now. Would it be…
Reddit · 9 Jun 2021
I used to dedicate my life to acting and get a lot of opportunities but I needed to « reinvent » myself during the pandemic when I couldn’t get work anymore. I now have a really fun job entertaining people in a maze and will soon start working as a host, mascot, actor, etc on special events and this career change makes…
Reddit · 9 Jun 2021
I feel like my acting looks a lot better if I don't have a reading partner at all if my only other option is to find somebody online. I always look like I'm talking on the phone otherwise. But I have been told that I'm not really acting if I don't have a partner. I can't help but feel a little offended by this becaus…
Reddit · 9 Jun 2021
Big fan of his - not just his work ethic and creating for himself but the insights he offers on Smartless Podcast is so much better than another other acting podcasts out there (and yes I've heard all of Audrey/ThatOneAudition/TheActorCEO/etc.) - the Smartless on May 31 with Mitch Hurwitz in my opinion is a must listen…
Reddit · 9 Jun 2021
Hi there, I am very new to acting and have only decided to take it seriously in the last couple months or so. I live in LA and have done background on the side when I need money. I am officially SAG eligible as I have received several golden tickets in the last couple months. My question is, with barely any previous ac…
Reddit · 9 Jun 2021
I used to make a living only out of acting, modelling, and hosting. But with the pandemic, I turned more to hosting because it offers more work and stability. That means that I won’t have time to dedicate myself as much to acting. Sure, I will still give priority to paid professional roles. But I will stop doing unpaid…
Reddit · 9 Jun 2021
About 3 months ago, one of the biggest casting agencies in my city posted a casting call for a movie. I had no experience with acting but I'd always wanted to be an actor, taking classes in high school and educating myself as much as I could. I just graduated college and I made it my goal to pursue this career because…
Reddit · 8 Jun 2021
Hi, so I’m 20F (turning 21 soon) currently living in Ireland. I’m half Indian and Irish, recently graduated and even secured my first job. But ever since I got the job I’ve constantly been doubting myself if I’ve done the right thing or not. I’ve always been interested in acting, I have very little acting credits tbh b…
Reddit · 8 Jun 2021
Working on a video for my small channel and am looking for a voice actor that can do a good impression of one or more of the following. Each pays $30 short videos. So if you can do a great Impression of both, it’s all yours. Norm Macdonald Conan O'brien Want to reimagine an interview. Thanks
Reddit · 8 Jun 2021
So I'm sure there are a lot of teachers/classes here in NOLA, but none of them have websites or are "established," or are easy to search for The only one I really know of is "The Working Actor Studio" with Jim Gleason. He has a good operation going, very professional and consistent with weekly classes and a website. I'…
Reddit · 8 Jun 2021
We are looking for a professional actor/actress to partake in corporate training videos in South Korea. The role includes acting in in-house productions and consumer-facing videos. This position also requires support of pre and post production and general contributions to the retail training team, including creating sc…
Reddit · 8 Jun 2021
Hi all! I’m currently working a 9-5 nonprofit job and looking to transition to a part time flexible gig to open up time for auditions. Are there any part time jobs that would offer health insurance? I’m kinda scared to leave my current job bc the insurance is so good (I don’t pay anything but copays). I do need some pr…
Reddit · 8 Jun 2021
Hi! So basically I feel a bit discouraged. I’ve auditioned for many films and tv stuff and have never gotten the role. Recently I did a chemistry read for a feature film that they were recasting a character in, and I the director said “I thought you did wonderful!”. He then called me later and said that they narrowed i…
Reddit · 8 Jun 2021
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