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Reddit · 26 Dec 2019
Hi everyone, So first, a little background. I'm in AZ, so not a huge market... most of the theatre here isn't professional and largely panders to the 65+ crowd; so there will be about seven productions of Annie in one season.... cough.... BUT the landscape is slowly and steadily changing and in recent years there have…
Reddit · 25 Dec 2019
I am really trying to get an agent, and I know it’s about connections. I’ve already sent out materials and haven’t heard back. Would it be weird if I asked fellow acting classmates if they want to refer me if they feel comfortable doing that? And do agents accept referrals from other actors? What about asking my acting…
Reddit · 25 Dec 2019
Hey guys! ​ I am a 22 year old actor in London who's receiving great feedback from acting tutors who I have trust in during classes. ​ However, in a professional audition my nerves seem to get the better of me and I can never get through the first rounds of auditions. ​ Recently I got a feedback fr…
Reddit · 24 Dec 2019
I'm a *very* inexperienced actor, primarily interested in Shakespeare and other classic theatre and I have kind of a stupid question. A lot of my favorite actors (Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Paul Robeson) have amazing voices, not just their delivery and enunciation, but the resonant quality and pitch and musicality.…
Reddit · 24 Dec 2019
Ok cutting all the crap about luck and how anyone can be a famous actor if they are in the right place at the right time( which I’m sure is partly true) but please in your honest opinion what about the famous actors made them so famous? How did brad Pitt go from serving tables to one of the most acclaimed actors In Hol…
Reddit · 24 Dec 2019
Hi everyone, I'm about as new to Reddit as I am to acting: been around it forever but just now taking the plunge. I really want to open up a discussion about starting an acting career in Portland, OR. I grew up in LA, dreamt of a meaningful career as an actor since I was kid, have quite a few friends in the industry, b…
Reddit · 24 Dec 2019
What actor would you cast in a movie about the life of young guy in their 20s who is a serial killer. I was trying To think of an actor who hasn’t played these crazy characters before but would be great at it.
Reddit · 24 Dec 2019
[https://youtu.be/Efod4nFGR\_w](https://youtu.be/Efod4nFGR_w) I just started out, in that video I'm acting out a scene as the jokers character
Reddit · 23 Dec 2019
I’ve always been a fairly shy kid. I often keep to myself with a few friends close around me, but I was always willing to socialise with people around me. The issue is that the schools I’ve been to have been to have been run down and the vast majority were always getting themselves into trouble (drugs, gangs etc) so I’…
Reddit · 23 Dec 2019
Hello All, As said in the title I'm looking for some voice actors for a small game I'm making. Disclaimer, "Voice Actor 1" one has a lot of profanity in the script as of now. Desired Voice Actor 1 - (Male) Has a macho, "douchey", and masculine voice or can replicate it to a tea. In other words, has a very aggressive "C…
Reddit · 23 Dec 2019
Hi everyone! I am a filmmaker that posted in the past here. I got a lot of interesting comments and insightful ones! My question is as the title says. I often cast for my own projects or cast for other projects of friends (Nothing big, just a short filmmaker who is trying to build a career). * I've noticed that many ac…
Reddit · 23 Dec 2019
Naturalism in Acting: How to Guide? Hi Everyone! My name is Zachary and about five minutes ago my sister introduced to me something called Reddit. A further two minutes later; I find myself writing to an acting group. This app is great! I just wanted to created a discussion on Naturalism. What is the key to being a ver…
Reddit · 23 Dec 2019
So I’m a salary employee and I usually volunteer for things outside of my traditional role. We are currently developing a new interactive educational software platform and I was asked to make some sound bites. Single words to a short paragraph. Usually they do this just for “busy work” as they contract VO actors from u…
Reddit · 22 Dec 2019
Hey all, I apologise for the vague post title. I realise the answer to the title is probably just "give it a try and you'll know." And maybe I should do just that. I guess I'm just really hesitant. I don't wanna waste time and money on something that might not be what I want to do at all. I'm in my last year of school…
Reddit · 22 Dec 2019
I’m currently a first year college student and my primary major is engineering. I actually do somewhat enjoy it, but I would much rather pursue a degree in theatre because that’s what I’m passionate about. I’m lucky because I do have advanced standing and I go to a school that is known for being good for pursuing multi…
Reddit · 22 Dec 2019
Never created a post before, so spare with me :) I never planned to be an actress, I mean it was always a childhood dream of mine but I never actually did anything to become an actress. I was planing to have a normal life, not on the stage, not in the spotlight. Especially because while growing up I developed a bit of…
Reddit · 22 Dec 2019
Hi guys, How likely (if possible) is for a non-native-english-speaker to enter to this industry while in US? I didn't find any video (in youtube) or any article that clarify that.
Reddit · 22 Dec 2019
Technically I tried acting as a kid up until about 10 years old, didn’t get casted in anything besides be an extra in a Michael Bay movie, but haven’t done anything at all since. Now I’ve graduated college with a business degree and my passion for wanting to act has all a sudden come back full force. I really think it…
Reddit · 22 Dec 2019
Hey everyone, Just to start off I wanted to say I’m a big fan of movies, and their actors. Especially big action films like John wick etc and I’ve always wanted to be apart of them in one way or another. As for me everyone has told me I have a very deep voice for a young age, ever since i was around 15. I then started…
Reddit · 22 Dec 2019
I’m a South African. I’m 17. I just realised that acting is what I want to do in life. It’s what I can picture myself doing in 5, 10, 20, even 40 years from now. My acting industry is lacking severely here. The best actors get paid the same as lesser actors would in the States or UK. Making it is near impossible, and t…
Reddit · 22 Dec 2019
Hello I need help with a stage name, My first name is Elle and I want to pay some tribute to filmmakers or actors who've inspired me but I don't want it to be super obvious. My favourite actor is De Niro and Scorsese is my favourite filmmaker. somebody please help me :(
Reddit · 22 Dec 2019
Hi all! So i’m not really a voice actor or anything, but I’ve read a few things to a few people and they say I have a nice voice for narrating? I was wondering if this could even be a thing, so would love to see what y’all think. The accent is um...obviously not real lol, but i like a bit of affect haha. I thought it s…
Reddit · 21 Dec 2019
I was pinned for a roll awhile ago. I'm still pinned but they just released it through actors access with a different casting director (at a totally different casting company, not just different employee). Could it be appropriate to resubmit or does that look desperate or stupid?
Reddit · 21 Dec 2019
I've never done anything to do with acting before in my life, but it seems like one of the coolest thing ever to do. I was just wondering if it is possible in any way to start acting if you've never had lessons. I have heard of a few people who are pretty good actors that have never had lessons, but I don't have a clue…
Reddit · 21 Dec 2019
Hi everyone, I'm looking for a voice actor for my youtube channel about motorsports. Mainly Formula 1 documentaries. I do the research, the script and the actual video. But I'm not native in English so I was hoping to find someone to collab with. ​ I don't care if you're an amateur or just started out. ​…
Reddit · 21 Dec 2019
Hey guys, this is kind of embarrassing but I need help figuring out what my course of action needs to be and what legal or governmental groups I need to reach out to. I recently found out work I did is being used for a Ponzi scheme. Yeah. Basically, we’re being touted as the face of an illegitimate money making scheme…
Reddit · 21 Dec 2019
I'm planning to do an animated movie on youtube. How much should I pay a voice actor. The movie will be around 1 hour 30 mins a long
Reddit · 21 Dec 2019
Throwaway since I don't want people to see my account. My acquaintance is directing a short film she wrote, we met in when we were both acting in a play a few months ago and asked me to audition and I got the part. I've only done stage stuff except for starring role in a web series about a year ago. We've filmed the ye…
Reddit · 21 Dec 2019
I’m an Australian considering moving to London to pursue acting there as Australia is as dry and barren for acting as it is in environment. However a lot of my acting friends have warned against it due to Brexit. Which to be honest. I’ve no idea what it is or how it affects you all. I’ve tried googling it but it still…
Reddit · 20 Dec 2019
Hi everyone, I recently decided to move to LA to pursue acting. A friend I have in the industry said it’s much harder even with the chances already tiny for Arabic looking actors to make it in the industry. Is there truth to this? Am I making the wrong decision?
Reddit · 20 Dec 2019
What do actors mentally channel (THINK about) when they enunciate each syllable? Do they even have a focus on their "per syllable" mental evocation?
Reddit · 20 Dec 2019
I'm going to come here with a very naive question and I'm expecting a majority of insulting answers - hopefully among them there will be some genuine help. I've only acted in a few plays and been an extra in 1 film. I'm currently in my early 30s. I'm not leading man handsome, but I have control over my face. My eyes, e…
Reddit · 20 Dec 2019
We will be filming in early april in Cancun, Mexico. Flight, meals and lodging are provided. I'm looking for: 2 males, both 19-27. Athletic or skinny build. 1 female 19-27, cute/attractive If anyone is interested please DM me, I'll answer any questions!
Reddit · 20 Dec 2019
So I was just curious what people do for day jobs while chasing their dream? I've heard people say things like dog walking and being a waiter is perfect because they give you the freedom to go to auditions at a moments notice, But the pay is so low I can see how anyone can afford NYC rent. What are some other day job a…
Reddit · 20 Dec 2019
Hi there. Got a really dumb question but there doesn't seem to be much information on the subject. What would be the correct percentage to tip an actor or actress? I've been tipping at 20% for all my projects but just want to make sure it's ok. I tried looking up the correct rates but there doesn't seem to be much info…
Reddit · 20 Dec 2019
This post kind of comes out of me genuinely being curious, so I don't mean to offend anyone or state any misconceptions. If I say anything that comes out wrong, feel free to call me out on it. So I just finished watching The Joker...and for the lack of a better word it did feel...really intense. Though it has got me th…
Reddit · 20 Dec 2019
Hey guys! Active lurker of the sub, and created a throwaway account for obvious reasons. Here’s something that has been eating at me for the past few weeks. I had an audition for a guest role in a major network TV show where the breakdown specified the need for an actor of a certain ethnicity (specifically a certain co…
Reddit · 19 Dec 2019
My coworker is retiring her full-time job and going back to full-time acting. Any ideas?
Reddit · 19 Dec 2019
So last week i got a text from a director about auditioning for a project. It felt strange and unprofessional. Amongst other things that she said which were overall shady, i didnt like that she casually texted me. What are your thoughts on directors texting actors to get in contact with them? (I am not referring to dir…
Reddit · 19 Dec 2019
I'm sending out my materials to agents for the first time since moving to LA, and was wondering if personalized cover letters are really necessary? For this first round, I'm sending my stuff to 40 agencies -- do I really need to research each one, analyzing their roster, see what shows they're working on, etc., and the…
Reddit · 19 Dec 2019
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 · 19 Dec 2019
So, I had a meeting with an agent yesterday, and it went really well. He was interested, and is planning on contacting the manager I’ve been freelancing with, and he told me to keep in touch. Only way for me to to do that is send a hand written letter. Very interesting, Alright I have two questions. 1. The guy I freela…
Reddit · 19 Dec 2019
Hello. I have never posted to reddit before but this seems to be the best place for my question. I have only been doing voice over work for about 8 months and I am trying everything I can to improve what I do. Do you have any advice for someone still trying to get work in voice acting? I do have two regular gigs that p…
Reddit · 19 Dec 2019
I made the following post in the musical theatre sub, and then realized it might be best to post it here too, as this is a much more active sub. Thanks all! \----------------- # Are there any well-known instances of someone learning to sing later in life and finding success in theatre? I've been a redditor for 10 years…
Reddit · 19 Dec 2019
Hi all, My brother has been working towards being an actor for a bit, and I'm trying to get him a Christmas gift that will be useful. While I'm researching, though, what would be most valuable? Is there a way to pay for multiple audition fees in advance? A package for a portfolio, like images and such he can use when a…
Reddit · 19 Dec 2019
Hi! What’s the best way to initiate contact with an agent to get them to notice you and give you a chance? How do I formulate the best email? What do I mention? Is it better to call? Carrier pigeons? Smoke signals? I’ve been struggling with getting them to notice me, and I suspect it’s because of my appearance. I’m a p…
Reddit · 18 Dec 2019
Hi Reddit! I'm a full-time voice actress who voices for video games - I've presented quite a few panels around NSW and VIC over the last year, and have started running some classes with Voices of Tomorrow since October this year, that have had beautiful turn-outs. You can find my full portfolio and past appearances at:…
Reddit · 18 Dec 2019
To escape, you have to say all your lines exactly as written. That’s it.
Reddit · 18 Dec 2019
Ive noticed many comedians give outstanding performances for dramatic roles. For example, Bill Hader in Barry and IT 2, Bob Odenkirk in Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad, Steve Carrell in Foxcatcher (just to name a few). What comedic traits/training do they have to give better performances than actual actors/actresses…
Reddit · 18 Dec 2019
I'd love to honestly know if things like a family's contributions to the theater play a role in who gets cast in lead roles in small community theater. How often is a less appropriate/talented actor given a roll for political reasons? If any community theater (or ex-community theater) directors could address this, that…
