Reddit · 2 Jul 2021
has anyone submitted to the open call for asian actors?
and is there even a point to submitted to open calls, i've heard that they're basically marketing tools.
Reddit · 2 Jul 2021
Form a acting group!
Hello, I'm new to the acting world and I love to write as well, so I decided to take a page out of this girl's book, I cannot remember her name, but she started a a ring group for girls. want to do the opposite and create group for guy, guys who want to act and get out there, it would be cool to form a brotherhood and…
Reddit · 2 Jul 2021
How do I list this role on my resume?
So I worked background this week as a general party-goer on a low-budget film, I ended up in a scene with the 2 leads and one other background actor. The leads are well known actors who each have millions of followers. The director actually instructed me to kiss the lead because we were playing spin the bottle. So I no…
Reddit · 2 Jul 2021
how do you get big roles?
i feel like this is a stupid question but oh well. how do actors get big roles as their first role? I know this is uncommon, but some actors have huge roles and they haven’t even been in anything else before. eg johnny drop in nightmare on elm street, florence pugh in the falling.
Reddit · 1 Jul 2021
David Strasberg here to talk Method Acting. Go ahead and, literally, Ask Me Anything!
I grew up with The Method, quite literally. I am Lee and Anna Strasberg's son, and I spent a lot of my childhood at the Actor's Studio and the Strasberg Institute, where I have been the Creative Director for the past 20 years. Go ahead and ask me whatever you want!
Reddit · 1 Jul 2021
Acting when you’re a single parent and a student? Is it realistic?
So I’ve always wanted to act, since I was like 7 years old it was my dream to be an actor. But I was always told it was unrealistic and I would never be able to make it and all sorts of other discouraging remarks… said by my parents. So I never even considered trying to put myself out there. Last week I sent in an audi…
Reddit · 1 Jul 2021
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback
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 Jul 2021
Can someone translate this passage from my contract?
This is a passage from a show I am doing for a huge streaming service. Due to a sort of loophole with the format of the show, the actors are all non union. As the lead, I am expecting that if this show is even minimally successful I will hopefully have other opportunities at the same level, which would all be SAG-AFTRA…
Reddit · 1 Jul 2021
What's a good set of equipment to get for my girlfriend to bring her self tapes to the next Level?
My girlfriend's birthday is coming up and I'd love to get her something to help her acting career. She just uses her I phone for self tapes with a ring light. I was thinking it would be a good birthday present to help her step up that game a bit. Maybe a mic or something? What would you give an aspiring actress for the…
Reddit · 1 Jul 2021
Spotlight and making your own work (U.K. BASED)
U.K. actors - It’s pretty difficult to exist in the industry without spotlight. A lot of advice says to create your own work - but spotlight doesn’t take student films and I’ve heard they are picky with theatre. But hypothetically if I wrote and produced my own play, and paid to put it on - would that count as a credit…
Reddit · 1 Jul 2021
Am I a fraud? UPDATE
Am I a fraud Hi so I had an audition back in January went real received a callback, callback went great as I’m being moved up in a small window of actors for a lead roll in a feature film. The problem I’m struggling with is 1. I’m nonunion, 2. My acting experience is only about a year and a half, and 3. I have no repre…
Reddit · 1 Jul 2021
Nolan north
Hey Reddit not sure if many of you are familiar with Nolan north but I have a question about his career in connection with mine. Now Nolan north never started out as a voice actor he just naturally was being submitted for voice over work. Ok now the question I have about this is do you have to pursue solely Voice actin…
Reddit · 1 Jul 2021
Casting Sites for Toronto, Canada
The casting sites I know of are Backstage, ActorsAccess and Mandy. Are there others that I'm missing? Thank you for any answers I receive and I apologize if this has been asked before :)
Reddit · 30 Jun 2021
Has Zendaya always exclusively used her first name?
Like professionally? Because as an actor I’d like to go with my first name only since its memorable and if it ever happens that im super successful i want my name to be easily rememberable. My first name is 3 syllables and last is 2. I was advised to use both names unless i reach a point where people just happen to sta…
Reddit · 30 Jun 2021
What do I need to do?
So on actor’s access, I get a lot of requests for self tapes through eco cast. But I’ve never booked before. What were the things you did to really shine on your self tapes?
Reddit · 30 Jun 2021
From an actors point of view how do you feel when listening to my voice-over demo?
I started off acting but about a month ago I've began to do voice-over for animation. I was curious how an actor's reactions would be to my voice-over? Would you be able to give me feedback? You can find it at the top of my website. [www.rickgerra.com](https://www.rickgerra.com) The animation reel is tailored for anime…
Reddit · 30 Jun 2021
A thought I had from browsing wallstreetbets
When someone has a big win and turn like 1k into 50k, the top comment is always "congrats and fuck you!" And man I wish us actors said that to each other more often. If an actor friend I have gets a bit win, I really am happy for them, so congratulations. But also it's my dream too, and in a small way, fuck you. We all…
Reddit · 30 Jun 2021
[PAID GIG] Romance - Duet Narration - Looking for Male Narrator
Hey there, voice actors! Looking for some talent for a new audiobook project. Rate starts at $60/PFH for narration only (no editing, mixing, or mastering), but the client is willing to hear out everyone and their rates. Client notes on role: >The character is from Detroit, Michigan born and raised. Mid-30s. Hispanic, d…
Reddit · 30 Jun 2021
So in Meet the Robinsons why does Lewis have 2 voice actors?
Hi so it has said that Lewis has 2 voice actors and I kinda wanna know if Jordan Fry voiced him all the way or Daniel Hansen? And also he has an adult voice actor too? But my real question is why does he have 2 for most of the film? Did they want him to sound young? Just my thought?
Reddit · 30 Jun 2021
Anyone have experience with Scribe Audio?
Someone from Scribe Audio reached out for an audition to join their voice over team and I’m a little skeptical of their payment model. It seems like a content mill for audio, but I would love to hear if anyone else has had experience with them or could shed light on whether I’m being overly cautious here. “Scribe Audio…
Reddit · 30 Jun 2021
Sometimes you just need to believe in yourself a little bit longer
Digital Spy: Schitt's Creek star Annie Murphy nearly quit acting before landing Netflix role. http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a36878271/schitts-creek-annie-murphy-nearly-quit-acting/ It's actually not that unusual in the industry to hear stories like this, but it is worth sharing them when you do. While of course not…
Reddit · 30 Jun 2021
Is it possible to get into acting without any previous background?
I don’t have any previous experience with acting and I’m 17. Most actors have been doing it from a very young age, took classes etc. Is there any way to get into the industry with little experience at my age?
Reddit · 30 Jun 2021
Demo/Sample Feedback
Hi everyone! I'm an aspiring voice actor, too new to actually have a proper demo reel. Instead, I used various free/public domain scripts, recorded them, and uploaded them all into a folder. If you have the time, I would really appreciate from feedback. I'll probably update it occasionally, but for now I have things re…
Reddit · 30 Jun 2021
A Reenactment of a Vulnerable Moment In My Life
Im the subject of a docu series chronicling actors with disabilities. Along with interviews and on location shooting (auditions, on set etc.) I’m reenacting moments from my past to be spliced together with voice over. One of these moments was the day I woke up and realized it happened. I thought I had resolved those fe…
Reddit · 30 Jun 2021
Is It Better to Have an Okay Demo Than No Demo at All?
I am actually talking about a TV hosting demo (and I am also an actor) but I haven’t found any hosting subreddit so I am asking this here because it can be pretty similar. In my demo, I have a good variety of different hosting gigs: scripted, vlog, interview in person, interview with a specialist on zoom, three camera…
Reddit · 30 Jun 2021
Referral from a friend?
So recently I became friends with an actor I met on a short film set. He’s been giving me great exposure and has given me a great opportunity in a really unique YouTube video with lots of exposure. Would it be too much to ask him to refer me to his agency?
Reddit · 30 Jun 2021
Decline auditions on Actors Access
Does ur agent know each time you decline an audition on Actors Access?
Reddit · 30 Jun 2021
Feeling bad about an audition :(,Is it supposed to be this way?
Hi! so recently I've been to an audition (should mention this was my first audition ever) for a series and I've made it past the first round and I've got a callback for a chemistry test with some other actors and since then it's been about 2 weeks and they asked me to send some photos to see how I fit with other actors…
Reddit · 29 Jun 2021
Booking co-star roles during Episodic Season
Hey everyone, I'm an actor in Los Angeles and I recently signed with my first theatrical agent. With episodic season approaching I want to make sure I'm absolutely prepared to receive co-star auditions and actually booking those roles. I've been in Los Angeles for the past 1.5 years and this will be the first pilot/epi…
Reddit · 29 Jun 2021
I need some advice on rates
hi I'm norjia and I wanted to ask what would be a fair rate for me to charge a client? I am not a professional voice actor (though I am good at narration) and I'd have to guess it would take about 4 to 5 hours of recording and editing time, depending on how much work it's gonna end up being. I'm a bit slow with regards…
Reddit · 29 Jun 2021
Reality of An Actor
Hello everyone! So I need to know this because I’m most likely moving out to LA to continue my career acting, dance, and personal training. I also teach acting and dance classes so that helps too. That being said, I’d like to know how many jobs you worked initially to get your SAG card.
Reddit · 29 Jun 2021
[Paid Gig] Romance Audiobook
Hey there, voice actors! Looking for some talent for a new audiobook project. Rate starts at $50/PFH for narration only (no editing, mixing, or mastering), but client is willing to hear out everyone and their rates. >Hello, here is the next project that is basically ready to go once casting is complete. > >Duet (one ma…
Reddit · 29 Jun 2021
Ways to get experience?
So, just a little backstory, I live in NYC. I have a bachelor's degree in opera performance and will be beginning a second bachelor's in accounting in the fall. My first degree is in the performance field, however, it won't lend much help to voiceover since it was primarily based on singing and languages. I know the fo…
Reddit · 29 Jun 2021
Have you ever taped the same scene over and over until you’ve become a robot?
I’m so exhausted mentally. I got an audition the other day and worked on it a lot. I then selftaped it two days ago, and didn’t get satisfied until like 25 takes later. Though, it was solid all the time, I’m just very critical and want it near perfection (yes yes I know perfection doesn’t exist). I sent it to my manage…
Reddit · 29 Jun 2021
I’m not sure if I should sign to an agency?
hi! a small management company posted on their Instagram that they were accepting extras and commercial actors to be signed. I submitted but I’m not sure if I should sign? I think they are just signing anyone, is this typical practice for extras and commercial management? Their emails are copied and pasted. They don’t…
Reddit · 29 Jun 2021
Day or part time jobs?
What do you recommend for a beginner actor? I've been considering bartending and being a nanny. I'm very introverted and get burnt out if I don't have enough time to myself so I feel a bit anxious that I won't be able to pull it off...
Reddit · 29 Jun 2021
Every time I get called for a self tape or an audition, these things happen....
I'm almost always on my period, a bag of nerves, frustration, anxious and honestly just an emotional wreck. My skin also freaks out as a result so I look terrible both on camera and in person. I have hardly anyone to turn to to record self tapes with me which I really stress over because my mum is impatient and gets an…
Reddit · 29 Jun 2021
How do I better myself? Avoid seeing myself as failing?
So I've primarily done all theatre up until a year ago. Ive done ALL the self tapes this year and all have varying quality. I tried taking a few classes on better self taping and getting all the tech with limited success. Either way in general I feel like Im stagnant in my progress as an actor, especially in film. I wa…
Reddit · 29 Jun 2021
Birth name VS. Stage name (or partial Stage Name)
I was thinking of having a stage name/ partial stage name, nobody in the industry actually has my surname, its just my first name is very common and already used by a few actors, so thats why I was thinking of changing it. I actually plan to just use my FULL birth name, but for the last couple days, I was thinking, why…
Reddit · 29 Jun 2021
Is Albuquerque New Mexico a good place to move to start auditioning?
I know LA, NYC, and Chicago are prime locations. But does anybody know anything about the boom film in New Mexico? Is there really a thing such as a “must live here to be an actor” place in this digital era?
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
Background Actor Acne
Do productions apply filters on an extra when their face is shown on camera and they have skin issues?
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
I want to be a background actor for a comedy movie or TV show.
I am a full time employee at Amazon corporate (in finance) but I would love to be a background actor on a movie or TV show. I said comedy above but I am not opposed to anything else. I really have no acting experience but when I saw an ad for that Ms Maisel was looking for background actors, I did not think for a secon…
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
Need help finding a scene to act out solo in a hotel room.
I am taking a short summer film appreciation class and need to recreate/act out a short movie/tv scene. The problem arises, however, when I am out of town for training and thus need to complete the project inside a hotel room. I don't know anyone in town and am most comfortable just acting out a solo scene. I was told…
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
Appreciation post!
Hey acting Reddit I started my acting journey a little over a year ago I can’t believe it but it’s actually coming together more than I could ever have imagined and it’s all thanks to this sub! The amount of things I’ve learned on this sub have made me the actor I am a year later! I didn’t even think I would make this…
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
I want to be an actor
Yeah, I know that's such a generic title so I'll explain what I want to know. I (M23) live in Italy and I'm working in a sweets factory. I started working right after finishing high school because I needed money. Now it's been like 3 years since I noticed that I like cinema and mostly the acting part of it, so I basica…
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
Is dyed hair bad for acting?
Hair is dyed a natural color, auburn red, but my original hair color is black. What would the experience be like for an actress with dyed hair? Should I just change back to normal?
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
Hamlet acting
Hi friends, i´d like to know some tips for acting Hamlet. I read the book, but I´d like to know about your perspective of Hamlet´s temperament or some reference actor. Thank you :)
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
I JUST WANT TO KNOW :)
I know its very common to ask but yeah, how do we get into Hollywood? as an actor.....i totally have no idea about it. I just came across this community and it seemed interesting, ( I mean a lot of like-minded folks) So just stopped by to ask out. I am just a teen planning out. Hope you guys would help out...
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
I am a new actor just cast in a tv show. How do I maintain my privacy when my family doesn't care.
Hi! I am going to be the lead in a new show. I am passionate about privacy. I use two step apps/phone number where I can. I have been reading this thread for a while and there was a similar thread with another person who worked in entertainment. The issue is that I don't have a ton of money to afford an assistant or ma…