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Stage 32 · 6 Apr 2023
I've been freelance acting in ads, commercials, and a few shorts for the last 7 years. As an African American living in Taiwan that doesn't speak Mandarin fluently, it has been extremely hard to get acting work here. My dream has also been to get cast in a feature, but I rarely could even get an audition, even with sev…
Stage 32 · 6 Apr 2023
Instead of starting with what you think the casting director is looking for and working backwards, start with your intuition and experience of the role and work from there, ignoring your perception of the casting director. Doing it this way not only helps you deliver a more original and more memorable performance, but…
Reddit · 6 Apr 2023
So I booked my first SAG VO gig and the client wants me and the other actor to discuss the characters before recording next week. He also assigned us a related short story to read and discuss the scene briefly with each other. I've always responded to our emails so all 3 of us can see the responses (don't know if the o…
Reddit · 6 Apr 2023
As the title suggests, I've been doing theatre in a local acting school, since I wanted to learn the craft, but didn't have the time to study it as a whole career. The idea was to learn in order to learn to act in order to both be able to direct other actors in my projects and improve my own performance. Also, for a lo…
Reddit · 6 Apr 2023
Over the past few years, people I've interacted with have commented on my voice, and the most common is that it's "androgynous" or "neutral." I am wondering how good, bad, or indeed how neutral this could be as a voice actor? This isn't about evaluating my voice, but more a discussion of what it means to have such a vo…
Reddit · 6 Apr 2023
If any of you are voice actors in the area or know of any voice actors in the Charlotte area (and might be available a few days from April 16-19 not sure of exact days), would you mind DMing me your website, voice reels, resumes, and rates, etc.? I'm part of the stage management team and I've just been tasked with havi…
Reddit · 6 Apr 2023
I know that sets can have pretty strict rules so that things like plots and characters don’t get spoiled so I was curious.
Reddit · 6 Apr 2023
Hey! Any actors based in or near Kentucky? I don’t see a lot of people in this profession or chasing this goal around here and looking to see if there’s others out there!
Reddit · 6 Apr 2023
As the title suggests, I've been doing theatre in a local acting school, since I wanted to learn the craft, but didn't have the time to study it as a whole career. The idea was to learn in order to learn to act in order to both be able to direct other actors in my projects and improve my own performance. Also, for a lo…
Reddit · 6 Apr 2023
I've been looking into some actors recently from Game of Thrones and noticed a lot of them have some nepotism small to large. For example: emilia clarkes dad was a theatre sound engineer and her mother took her to one of her fathers plays at a very young age which started her desire to act. No doubt her fathers connect…
Reddit · 6 Apr 2023
I'm rather new to acting and I've already started taking classes, but where I live there aren't many classes being held in-person. I'm planning on going back to school in the Fall (I'm 28) to start taking Theater classes for a bit more formal training. I guess I have a couple questions: 1. Are college theater classes g…
Reddit · 6 Apr 2023
Any incorporated actors in NY (or LA) care to share how much they pay their accountant for both corporation and personal taxes and if that accountant works specifically with actors? My CPA charges me $900 for personal and $1400. Is this crazy high or the going rate?
Reddit · 6 Apr 2023
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 · 6 Apr 2023
Hello! I’m an actor based in England. Through sending a headshot to an open casting call I applied to, i’ve been asked to send a self tape in character for a lead role in a new teen series for the BBC. I’ve never had an agent and never been able to get to this level in the casting process as not many opportunities like…
Reddit · 6 Apr 2023
Tomorrow is a holiday and Actor's Acess will not be open. Enjoy your weekend folks! Don't freak out over not seeing any auditions ha.
Reddit · 6 Apr 2023
how do you handle when you have friends who are also actors who are constantly working and getting offers? i want to be happy for them but it’s really hard when i’m just faced with rejection after rejection and it seems i just hear radio silence when i am submitting to things. i would be happy to just be a part of some…
Reddit · 6 Apr 2023
Hi, I am genderfluid and I've been like this since I was a kid. One day I look like a guy (I have short hair and pass **very** well (been told I look like Timothee Chalamet on multiple occasions)) and the next like a girl (generally tend to wear wigs on those days). I'd like to audition for male AND female parts since…
Reddit · 6 Apr 2023
I’m starting the process of hiring an agent for my 17 year old son. He’s a stage actor interested in TV/Movies in the future. He’s planning on going to college and acting school in Southern California after high school. I have no idea where to start and I really don’t have any contacts I can think of. We’re located clo…
Stage 32 · 5 Apr 2023
Hello actors! I just wanted to share an experience my actor husband had that I think holds some valuable lessons for the folks here. My husband is an actor and got called in for an interview with a management company. We moved from Chicago recently and so he's working on transitioning his career from there to here. He…
Reddit · 5 Apr 2023
Hi! I’m just wondering has anyone register for central casting? What was the process and what should I expect and what was your experience? Are there any other casting agencies who hire background actors?
Reddit · 5 Apr 2023
Hello! I had found a basic film making course that I was interested in, and i was wondering what people thought about it as someone taking it as someone who wants to be an actor/director. My thought behind taking it is i have never worked around a camera before, just doing theatre, and I thought any experience around a…
Reddit · 5 Apr 2023
I recently saw that Paul Mescal, after receiving an Academy Award Nomination for his beautiful performance in AfterSun, just won an Olivier Award for his performance on stage for “A Streetcar Named Desire” I’ve been absolutely captivated by Paul’s journey, mainly because he doesn’t come from the confines of the Hollywo…
Reddit · 5 Apr 2023
Hi, my names Kyle. I'm currently in high school and l aspire to become an actor within Hollywood! I'm currently going to this summer camp Called "Stagedoor Manor" and I was just wondering if it's worth it. Thanks, all help is deeply appreciated. I just planning to be acting in "action" movies as well.
Reddit · 5 Apr 2023
One of the things that we have been most surprised about over the past few years is how little direction actors get on set. From major network prime time shows to streaming network top shows to feature films. The most direction we have seen/received has been in shorts or student films. I think when we started this jour…
Reddit · 5 Apr 2023
I'm rather new to acting(I'm 28 so I'm old too unfortunately) and I've just started taking classes, I finished my first one last month, and I'm going to school in the Fall for Theatre, but I've noticed that economic conditions are pretty much at it's worst point in history excluding the depression(high costs of living,…
Reddit · 5 Apr 2023
Hi everyone, I’m a newer actor and I’ve realized how hard this is to do on my own! I love staying up to date on the industry and doing my own market research, but I see the value in having an experienced manager act as a second brain and to help me get connected to markets other than LA. How did you find your manager?…
Reddit · 5 Apr 2023
New to actors access. My daughter (14) has had one role in a movie that hasn’t been released yet. We had professional headshots done and they are uploaded. Her measurements are posted and current. We don’t have audio (not sure what to include?). We have submitted for a couple roles through actors access “add to cart, $…
Reddit · 5 Apr 2023
hi there, i plan on being a voice actor for anime and video games after i get some acting and voice-over training done, as well as some experience. this is an eventual goal as i have a lot of work to do. however, i want to enter the US market but i live in canada. would it be possible for me to work with an american ag…
Reddit · 5 Apr 2023
Currently getting some meetings with acting agents, some of them are interested but not sure which to go with. Is there a Glassdoor for actors experience with specific agents?
Reddit · 5 Apr 2023
As a layman, I hate or love his stuff. No in between lol. Unbearable weight I loved. Mandy, not a fan. To me he’s all over the place and I literally can never tell what I’d like from him. Really curious what people who study the art actually think.
Stage 32 · 4 Apr 2023
Hi Actors of Stage 32! I got started in the industry playing Tom Hank’s daughter in CAPTAIN PHILLIPS, and know what it’s like to ride the roller coaster of this industry. I want to help you get started, or help you level up your career in a major way at Stage 32. We have an incredible roster of mangers at Art/Work, Cit…
Stage 32 · 4 Apr 2023
BEWARE Finding a great agent can be hard. And, there are scammers who will say anything to fool us into thinking they are legit. Watch this video and learn 7 Absolutely Sure Ways to Know an Acting Agent is Legit – Or Running a Scam https://youtu.be/8VQUyKtfkVk Have you ever run into a scam agency?
Reddit · 4 Apr 2023
Looking for a very intense scene recommendations between a boy and girl for my theater class. Please don’t recommend Gruesome Playground Injuries since that scene’s already been taken by other actors in class. Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate it!
Reddit · 4 Apr 2023
For example: A Co Star one liner on a union network tv episode but the actor is non union. is the pay still SAG rates? Also, if booked this role, then are you immediately SAG Eligible?
Reddit · 4 Apr 2023
I recently auditioned for my first high-paying acting job! A lot of people auditioned and I don't actually think I got the part, but I keep checking my inbox because the anticipation is killing me. Anyways, here are the details: The audition notice was sent out March 30th. It's for a supporting role and the deadline fo…
Reddit · 4 Apr 2023
Okay so yesterday I got some life-changing news. I have to wear glasses most of the times. I can see perfectly fine without them, but it's because I'm nearsighted in one eye so my other eye does too much work. i automatically panicked, because I want to be an actor who doesn't have a limit on the roles they can play. I…
Reddit · 4 Apr 2023
Hi guys! I'm apartment hunting and found a good deal on a place in Jefferson Park. Is this career suicide for an actor? I'm also a female, so concerned about safety. But the apartment is just south of the 10 and right under mid-city. The price is so much better than places I could find in West Hollywood/Santa Monica. B…
Reddit · 4 Apr 2023
There’s a very reputable theatre in my city that’s pretty hard to get work with. They’re known to hire actors from outside the state instead of using local talent. Anyways, they recently announced their season and they’re putting on a production of “Little Women” at the beginning of 2024, and I would just die to get a…
Reddit · 4 Apr 2023
How do you know if you’re actually getting better? Especially since this industry doesn’t reject people based on talent but also looks. I keep getting rejected, even for the small stuff. I know it’s part of the life of an actor. But how are you supposed to know if you’re not cut out for it/talented or if you should kee…
Reddit · 4 Apr 2023
This week I speak with Brent Mukai as he walks me through the competitive world of voice-over acting. He has voiced roles in Ratchet & Clank, One Piece, Attack on Titan, My Hero Academia, and many more. From his childhood days in Hawaii watching Who’s Line is it Anyway to his successful career in Las Vegas, Brent discu…
Reddit · 4 Apr 2023
hi :) I have a problem and would love advice so basically I can start acting lessons in a few weeks or I can start in September and I don't know which to do I feel like if I start in September I can buy some acting books and watch YouTube videos so I can learn to act better , I have already learned a lot but obviously…
Reddit · 4 Apr 2023
We live in a smallish (130k) town in Texas about 2hrs from DFW. My daughter (13) has caught the singing/acting bug, she has been in several musical theater productions locally and won a local singing competition. She is quite good. She wants to start acting/singing professionally. She recently got accepted to a summer…
Reddit · 4 Apr 2023
I'm just curious if/how SAG/AFTRA or the AEA supports actors with chronic illness. I have chronic migraines and occasional IBS. I can understand from a financial and deadline perspective that hiring actors will chronic issues is a liability, but I was curious as to how the actors' unions handle it. What protections are…
Reddit · 4 Apr 2023
I got a zoom callback for an audition for a high profile film. I am a teen actor and as a kid my only acting experience was in my local theater. My parents are extremely supportive and it wasn’t till 2020 when I got an agent. I have auditioned for many films, including student films, but never got as far to the point o…
Reddit · 4 Apr 2023
How do I add a submission note? Normally it appears when I press the role to add it to my cart but for this one it isn't.
Reddit · 4 Apr 2023
I have a final callback later today after doing multiple auditions and need a little advice. The email states, "There will be no readings during this meeting. Instead we are sending you the full script, and want to hear your thoughts about the film, the characters, etc- Keith will have some questions for you, but for t…
Stage 32 · 3 Apr 2023
So as I near the close of finishing a demo reel for a character I’ve created, I ended up with a sinus infection that has caused my voice to become scratchy or gravelly (not in a good way). What steps do you all take while nursing a voice back to health? Tips appreciated!
Reddit · 3 Apr 2023
If let’s say a Caucasian actor and a person of another color, like an Indian, had the same amount of talent (they’re both phenomenal) does the Indian actor have a better chance of becoming more prominent? I know this is like backwards racism in todays society but I’m not trying to say it like that. I mean culturally th…
Reddit · 3 Apr 2023
I probably just have a real “bad attitude” but I’m constantly being sent out by my manager for commercial auditions. I’m a theatre trained actor with a few tv/film credits and I know a job is a job is a job but I truly hate these auditions. I also have not booked. I’m hella resentful that in between survival jobs and a…
Reddit · 3 Apr 2023
I have around 8 projects under my belt so far - mostly short films, a mix of paid and unpaid, and mostly leading roles. So I have a pretty decent showreel + some great headshots. I have no problem getting a good amount of auditions myself from casting sites, but I know that an agent would put me forward for bigger proj…
