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Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
Id like to hear what your routines are like when not working. There’s no right or wrong answer im just curious! How do you stay sharp and practice in-between auditions? Do you take classes or private coaching? What is private coaching like if you don’t have anything to prep for? Do you read books on acting? Or do you g…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
**When might you be non-naturalistic on camera?** So far I can think of two instances: stylised comedy (Fleabag, Community, Inbetweeners, Toast of London, slapstick stuff) and heightened reality (Baz Luhrmann). Would we agree on the above? Or would you say that anything that isn't naturalism is stylised? And that there…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
I come from a model-minority culture where we are told to be a doctor or a lawyer, or go into bio/tech and that's pretty much it. So when I said I wanted to be an actor I was literally shamed for it. I was told actresses are all sluts/sleep with directors, actresses are stupid and not smart, and shamed, shamed, shamed.…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
I’m an NYC based actor. My agent-manager (he acted as both since he was in the business for 30+ years) passed away during the summer, I am distraught by only recently finding out about it. I hadn’t heard from him but I believed it was because covid had slowed things down so much that he just didn’t have anything for me…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
I wanted to share some thoughts after having a VO session for a big client yesterday. Gigs are not the only work that matters. We have to shift our perspective to view all of the work we do—honing our craft (drama/comedy, accents, etc.), networking, promotion—as being just as important. First, this gives us more of a s…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
I’m an Australian based actor. For a while now I’ve been intending to apply for the O1 visa that would allow me to work in America. I’ve been speaking to a lawyer, however I keep putting off the part where I transfer money and proceed with the application because obviously Covid put a spanner in the works. The applicat…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
Hey guys, I've noticed a lot of my favourite film actors talk about picking and choosing what to audition for based on good writing, and my thinking turned into a question regarding residuals. Do these actors start by taking whatever they can, and then the residuals can keep them afloat until they get what they want? I…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
Hi yall, Disclaimer (Im a model not an actor, but I did a campaign for Pantene last year 2019 that I got residual pay for this year while under unemployment, and I couldnt find a SAG subreddit) How do i file for unemployment? Should I just skip it for this week since the check was dated Sept 28th and then continue to c…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
Good morning/afternoon/night everyone! We would like to invite everyone to the "**Actors Network (** r/acting **)**" on Discord! We are a fast growing community dedicated to the entertainment industry. Aside from actors, we welcome anyone involved in the entertainment industry: directors, casting directors, producers,…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
I’m 23 years old and I figured now is a good a time as any to begin my journey as an actor. It’s something I’ve always wanted to try but never had the chance until now. I already have headshots and an Actors Access profile but as of now, I currently don’t have any reels. Anyone here know of any online acting classes I…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
I have no experience with acting. If I start practicing now, how long will it take for me to start a career or become professional? I'm using this question to help set a backbone for my career plan. It's crazy how some celebrities started acting at young ages, like 5 or 7. I'm still a freshman in highschool, and my goa…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
I have social anxiety and It makes it hard to talk on the phone or call people. Or put myself out there.. Does anyone have any tips on how to overcome this? Or how to deal with it better? Much appreciated!!
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
Do you have to be a famous actor to get into films/series that require you to travel?
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
I’m 16 at the moment and I really want to become an actor but practically it seems way off First I’d need enough money to move somewhere for reputable classes (likely London or Manchester which is expensive), then I’d need to pay for classes while also balancing a job Then I’d have to wait a couple years to likely get…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
If I am a self represented actor and I find and book a non-union commercial, can I also claim the "Buyout $$$$ + 20% agency fee? If not, why not?
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
What are the chances of being able to be successful enough as a actor to have it as a profession.
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
Thanks for all of the great comments concerning my casting in this theatre production. As there was so much interest, I thought I'd drop a few notes every week to take you all through the production. First night is November 13. We had two Zoom meetings as a company, this week, and our first get-together in person. Over…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
I received an Eco Cast from my agent for a role in major network's drama. I can pass as racially ambiguous, but this role is clearly meant for an ethnicity that I am not. While I may be able to pass, I don't morally feel comfortable auditioning for a role that is not my ethnicity, specifically because the story has to…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2020
Whenever you see videos on voice actor home studios they usually use both a shotgun mic and a condenser microphone. Why do they have them both? Does it have something to do with noise rejection? How loud they can be? Different voices?
Reddit · 4 Oct 2020
Hello you all, so i've always dream of working as a actress, both theater or on screen. I used to go alone watch this company in my hometown which consisted of a small group of young adults who portrayed several fairy tales for children, since than i wanted really bad to be like that. I had a plan and my family actuall…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2020
I’m seeking actors for the roles of Joseph Garcin and Inez Serrano. Garcin is a pacifist journalist; thoughtful and humane. He was shot because of his involvement with a progressive newspaper in an authoritarian country. Inez is a postal worker. She is bitter and cynical and has a streak of sadism. She prefers women an…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2020
I've started this journey on acting few months ago, and I've come to the point where I see how much I struggle in being spontaneous. And this happens to me also in real life, something I already knew, but I hoped and thought that it would have been better while acting.. but it's not. I find myself "in panic" if I don't…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2020
Hi I´m 14 and in Dallas Tx. I am a freshman in high school and a second year theater student (last year was tech this year I´m in theater 1 for acting), I have been in one play last year and I have a few of questions before I talk to my parents. (for 6th and 7th grade I was in band but just got tired of playing the tru…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2020
I am 16 and have always wanted to be an actor I won’t bore you with all the stuff about what made me want to do acting but just know I’m pretty sure this acting thing is what I want to do. I am currently in college taking a TV production course that covers the film industry, scriptwriting, photography, creating film, t…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2020
I’m a 16f, and I always knew theater was gonna stay in my life no matter that. I’m a huge musical theater nerd, and I love performing. I’ve also been training in emergency response and rescue, as I want to be an emt after high school. But it wasn’t until the other day that I realized what I was gonna do. I’m gonna be a…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2020
the low frequency / inconsistency of auditions for me is honestly, hands down the most infuriatingly frustrating aspect of my acting journey. I have no idea how in god's name I'm supposed to book something when I get auditions SO infrequently. When I get them, they are good auditions, good projects, reading with charac…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2020
As an actor having multiple audition or project regularly, what are the task/ thing that are repetitive and quite exhausting for you to do ? (posting in social media, sending the same email/resume again and again, taking care of the schedule etc )
Reddit · 3 Oct 2020
If you've been through one of those programs I would love to hear anything you have to say about it. I'm interested in learning more about: Cost/length of the classes Quality of instruction How has it benefited you as an actor? Have you been able to grow your network because if it? Would a person benefit from this if t…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2020
So, recently i saw a voice actor for one of my favourite games on twitter. They were talking about how if people gave them money to fund their pet project they would say lines in "increasing levels of lewdness" as the character. Do voice actors have the rights to raise money off the voice of a specific character they d…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2020
Hey all - I've finally got my [website up and running](https://nerrisnassiri.com/actor) and would greatly appreciate any and all feedback! My primary goals for 2020 are to get a legit agent, and get auditions for U.S. theaters that are opening back up in 2021. I'm currently in L.A. but don't mind traveling. I have a de…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2020
Please DM me if you're interesting in being in this and I'll send the script
Reddit · 3 Oct 2020
Our local clothing optional resort has a very conservative flavor. The guests mainly come from the libertarian arm of the Republican Party...angling toward a beer chugging, hunting, fishing crowd. I went expecting a lot of artists, actors, musicians, academics, environmentalists and other liberal minded people enjoying…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2020
Hello! I just started acting a few months ago and have started auditioning. I have an eco cast audition on Actor's Access that says "Please only read for the role which you originally submitted" and normally, I would memorize my sides before my tape, but this time there is six pages of dialogue and three scenes. I'm ba…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2020
I'm a highschool student, Grade 12, and am going into Business School next year. That being said, I've always thought of becoming an actor, but really, never had the chance, took drama class but my teacher didn't really teach me much, and lastly, which makes me the most unmotivated is, my family is pretty poor and I do…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2020
I constantly apply on Actors Access and I am focusing to get more and more training. But it disappoints me when I apply for stuff on Actors Access and they end up being 'extra' roles. The other day I auditioned for something and apparently it ended up being an extra role but they did not say until the very end. I was l…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2020
I see no point to them. If I’m submitting to 20+ roles per day I’m not going to take the time to explain why I want to be cast in your film (especially if it’s a student film). It just seems like such an unnecessary step!
Reddit · 2 Oct 2020
Fellow actor here - I thought this would be a perfect place to ask. I've recently been going through crappy time reaching my mid 30's and still not having a 'proper job'. Lately I've had a few roles and auditions have picked up but realised these only fill the gap. In fact I have my first job of the year Monday but kee…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2020
I posted this on r/Unemployment and was hoping to get some advice on this sub. Hoping someone here might have been in a similar situation! Hi everyone, I've been working as an actor for the better part of two years. Like every actor I know, I've been unemployed since March when the theatre world closed down. Last week…
Reddit · 1 Oct 2020
Hi there! I am a doctoral student working and I'm trying to get in contact with people who do voice over and voice acting in addition to another job that might be in a completely different or similar area. We—a group of researchers at the University of Oregon—want to understand the unique experiences of people with mul…
Reddit · 1 Oct 2020
I am currently starting out as an actress. I’m eighteen years old. I am about to get headshots, slateshots and a demo reel made by some photography studio soon. I am going to try to find an agent to hopefully represent me soon. But I have heard that agents can be difficult to find sometimes especially when you are star…
Reddit · 1 Oct 2020
Because it’s not a debate, it’s a scene. Emotions rule. Only an actor can truly understand and emulate Trump’s, uh, nuances and improvisations. A debate coach deals in logic, as well as some emotion and marketing, but not in the proportions we’re seeing today. It might sting, it might be laughable, but Biden has to hav…
Reddit · 1 Oct 2020
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 · 1 Oct 2020
I'm an aspiring actor who has done some stage shows in the past but I'm wondering how detailed movie/tv show scripts are. Watching certain tv shows it seems like a lot of the small parts of dialogue are improvised but I've also heard that certain actors (e.g. Benedict Cumberbatch) is extremely for sticking to the scrip…
Reddit · 1 Oct 2020
I'm curious if any SAG actors have had any experience on-set with the new protocols. How has it gone? Anything feel unsafe? What are your thoughts? Thanks
Reddit · 1 Oct 2020
I am an aspiring voice actor as I’m sure a lot of people here are. How do I get started? What do I need? Are there any jobs I can do now? I am pretty new at voice acting and don’t have any jobs under my belt. Thank you for your time!
Reddit · 1 Oct 2020
Ok to start off, I’m 16 and for a while now I’ve wanted to be an actor. A few months back I was suggested to become a voice actor which I think would be more fitting and really fun to do as I really like doing voices but I have a slight problem, I don’t know where I can start. Would I have to go to an audition at a sou…
Reddit · 30 Sep 2020
Video will be posted on my website. Video will be 10-60 seconds long. Script will only be a few sentences. Pay is $5. I need 4 people Qualifications: - need to be clean cut presentation - good video quality (no vertical video) - age late 20s-30s This is a one off thing but I am also looking for someone else long term.…
Reddit · 30 Sep 2020
I got a total dream job of mine this year as a scare actor for a major haunted house. I've performed on stage a lot but never as something "scary" or "inhuman". I got my costume today and I will be a Scarecrow that was brought to life. My issue is I just don't know what noises a Scarecrow would make.
Reddit · 30 Sep 2020
A lot of former actors have said they were pressured. And it seems like a lot of people have gotten it? Is it necessary? Are you forced? Will you not get jobs because of this?
Reddit · 30 Sep 2020
A duologue is a play or part of a play with speaking roles for only two actors. ​ I need help on finding a duologue with the theme of hope for my school drama play. plz help
