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Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
Hey, My plans are to move to Los Angeles by the end of the year. My ultimate long term goal is to be a TV actor. I understand that it's hard to go into acting but life is short and I am willing to do the work. What are some jobs actors have on the side that still pay the bills while going on auditions and go to acting…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
So I have been involved in acting in some way or another for my entire life. Doing plays all through grade school, my mom was a costumer with a children's theatre, I took some professional film classes and had an agent for a few years until I decided that I should get a bachelor's. Back in December I got my BA in theat…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
My boyfriend of 3 years has recently relocated to NYC due to work. I currently live in LA and have always dreamt of being an actress. We’ve been talking about me possibly moving in with him in NYC within the next 3 months. I’ve lived in LA my entire life. Currently, I live with my family and have never lived on my own.…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
I've always been curious about this, as a gay man. Back when I was still trying to be straight, I found being with a woman to be strange.
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
I graduated from University last year studying acting. I didn’t bother pursuing an acting career last year due to the pandemic. Since things are looking a bit more positive recently, I’ve slowly been making progress to getting my career up and running. I’ve just gotten accepted onto Spotlight, however from what I can s…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
I don't mean to offend anyone, but I was genuinely curious about it. Listening to some of the character work by Tara Strong and Grey Delisle, and even VAs like Nancy Cartwright and Pamela Adlon and I noticed many young male characters being voiced by them. Is there a reason for this? This isn't even a case of Japanese…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
Me and my bff (Non actor. Or she used to want to be one but gave up because, frankly, she wasn’t a good actor and she realized it after 10 years and moved on. And I’m her biggest supporter in her new career but that’s neither here nor there) had a 2 hour long discussion over something that was just a comment from my si…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
Hi all. I’m a beginning actor who’s considering different studios for my training. I’ve been in plays here and there since I was a child but it wasn’t until last year that I started taking acting classes. I’m currently enrolled in the Atlantic’s Technique Labs this summer and also at Kimball Studio for on-camera acting…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
Hi! I’m a young female director who’s directing her first feature with professional female actors. I was wondering if you guys had ANY advice for me about the director-actor relationship. And also on directing actors. I appreciate all the information and tips I can get! - i love building trust beforehand. But how much…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
I know there are agencies that represent background actors. I've viewed signing with some of them as the "next step" to take after signing with Central Casting and getting some experience. Since Central Casting is still no onboarding, I'm wondering if there's a second place (that is onboarding) that a newbie could use…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
Hi everyone I'm NIL; a gameplay animator and aspiring voice actor. It was my childhood dream to become video game voice actor so I decided to join this amazing community and improve myself with your help. Since my gameplay animations are about fights, I voiced over my friend's animation shot. It's like cut scene of a v…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
I’m 18F from ireland and I’ve been passionate about acting for years.It’s the one thing I feel like I’m good at.However lately I just feel so unmotivated not only because of how much money it really costs (headshots,travel costs,classes) but mainly because of.. NEPOTISM: every day I found out more actors who I love who…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
I graduated college with a degree in journalism and am finally committing to acting. I work a media related job right now to pay the bills. I’m prepared to move to NYC next winter. I want to get the best training possible before even considering LA and their style of coaching. Currently I’m enrolled in a summer intensi…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
I once had a theatre teacher in a preprofessional program for teens pull me aside during a break in rehearsal and say something along the lines of “I’m being very serious when I say this, and I need you to know that I really mean it and I don’t go around saying this to all my students: I truly believe the you are the m…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
Hello there! I have a question regarding of making your own Voice Acting name. Recently I have tried making accounts on voice acting sites and come a cross a problem of what should i name myself? My real name is sadly very generic as every third person in my country has the same surname as me. Most voice actors i have…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
I am looking for a job, but there aren’t any opportunities in the things I am looking for (acting, background work, hosting, modelling, voice over, writing) right now. I don’t want to be waiting for job opportunities to fall from the sky because I could be waiting forever. That’s why I am looking for the best projects…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
I have asked many people and no one agrees on what is a professional actor vs a non professional actor. Is it based on being part of an union? (But some people cheat to be part of the union) Is it when you graduate from an acting school? (But many people never work as a professional actor after graduating) Is it when y…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
Hello everyone, I have recently found myself having a passion for acting, watching movies, acting in school and enjoying watching people act. I want to go to a drama school and learn acting and try to become an actor. I’m extremely terrified on how people will judge me etc. I also think it will take up too much time wi…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
Hey friends! I’m a voice actor in that gray area where I’ve got the training and skills under my belt, as well as a couple of solid demos, but I just can’t seem to find gigs on my own. I’ve been using a pay to play site (voice123) and have had a few “almost” gigs, and want to explore other options. I’ve heard about peo…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
i’ve always wanted to be an actor but i feel like there is something putting me down. my voice. im not sure if ive been talking incorrectly my whole life, but i feel like i can never talk too loud, talk for a long time, or yell because it feels like my voice will get sore, feel/sound weird and be monotone. i already fe…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2021
I’ve seen articles saying what survival jobs you *should* have as an actor. Honestly, none of those jobs are jobs that I’d want to have anyway. I’d rather know what jobs I WON’T be able to have so that if I do pursue a certain survival job, I won’t be wasting my time or juggling a survival job and pursuing acting with…
Reddit · 16 Apr 2021
The following points involve my history with acting, SAG, and where I'm at with life. I've been going back and forth with getting the membership, due to the cost, but any input on what I should do would be greatly appreciated. ​ * I used to act in my high school's musical club and received good reviews for my co…
Reddit · 16 Apr 2021
Is getting the membership for both sites the way to build up my resume? I'm new to acting, but I've been taking some undergrad classes at my university to get some training. I don't have any credits, so I don't have a reel; But, I do have some headshots that my friend took of me. I'm also looking to start local (Bay Ar…
Reddit · 16 Apr 2021
currently auditioning mainly on co-star level for network / streaming shows, had a few series regular / recurring / guest reads, and couple weeks ago had a tape for Oscar winners, so im feeling pretty hot, even if I haven't broken through yet. 99% of my friends are not as far as me so I'm trying to meet more people ope…
Reddit · 16 Apr 2021
I'm seeking a voice actor for a brief role in my audio play, The Other Side of Darkness. The project is a feature-length ode to both Seinfeld and the works of David Lynch. If anyone is familiar with @seinpeaks on Instagram, that's me. The character in question is Bruce, the maitre'd played by James Hong on Seinfeld. I'…
Reddit · 16 Apr 2021
The other day I was talking to an actor friend (that wound up getting into Slamdance and Sundance), he said he wrote a short that starred an A-list celeb that agreed to do it. My actor friend said, "I hate to say it (my name), but it turned out I looked at 'agencies' more than I should have when it came to actors wanti…
Reddit · 16 Apr 2021
Anyone taken classes here? I have an interview with them next week and would love to hear about people’s experiences. Which level of classes did you take? Was it worth the monthly tuition? How did BHP classes differ from others you’ve taken? Overall feel of the environment? Do students get the chance to act in plays pu…
Reddit · 16 Apr 2021
Hi I was wondering if folks can offer me advice on where/how I can get involved in a voice acting class for someone pretty new to acting. Not sure if classes are mostly on Zoom nowadays. I live out of my van and work seasonally so I’m not around major cities (Salt Lake and Vegas I guess are within a long days drive). A…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2021
Hey all! I'm an actor new to NY and I'm looking to enhance my home base set up as I look for work/explore this new community. Any recommendations or ideas for chrome extensions or apps designed for actors? Thanks so much!
Reddit · 15 Apr 2021
All through school I heard you should steal from the best actors, and that you should study your favorite actors. I originally thought that mean consuming so much of your favorite actors movies. And hope unconsciously your subconscious picked up something. Now I’m not sure I know what it truly mean.
Reddit · 15 Apr 2021
Hello everyone, I’m shooting a 3min story for a 48hr film competition this weekend. Prompt will be released Friday evening and until then, I’d like to generate a short list of professionals who would be interested in working with me. I’m a creative developer with motion picture credits and want to use this as a way to…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2021
I didn’t really know how to phrase the title so I’ll try to explain it better here. I’m in no way a veteran or seasoned actor. I mainly look through actors access and backstage to see what roles and productions are out there. And I just see so many things that involve romantic relationships, substance abuse, and addict…
Reddit · 15 Apr 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 · 15 Apr 2021
Sometimes I laugh or smile when people say things that to me are absurd. I’ve had one teacher say yes it’s okay because that means your personally invested in the scene and the good stuff in acting is when the actor reveals himself in the role. I’ve had another teacher though say that the character wouldn’t do that so…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2021
Does anyone have experience with this? As a new actor who hasn’t landed any roles yet, how are you supposed to show off your acting skills when you have no previous roles to put together a reel? Is it okay/appropriate to find monologues online and film yourself until you have credits? If so where would I be able to fin…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2021
Has anyone gone back to get a BA in acting? I’m 24, and I want to spend time focusing just on acting and learning about the film industry. Or should I just work on private classes? I don’t have a BA now, and I see this as a way to get other jobs (ie teaching acting) if I find myself unable to make a living wage on acti…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2021
Background: I am an actor. I re-entered this profession a few years ago after a layoff. I decided I needed a change and wanted to go back to doing what I REALLY loved doing. Acting. I've been married for a little over 25 years. We have two kids. One is an adult and the other is 17. The marriage has always been a bit ro…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2021
(Female, 20, Asian American) I’m in the process of preparing my materials to submit to managers and agents. I have some commercial credits with big brands and training from well-regarded studios but no real TV or film credit. I have one more year left of college where I’m studying Business Administration and minoring i…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2021
Hello! I recently submitted to a handful of LA Agency’s and heard back from a good amount of boutique agency’s. I’m looking for both theatrical and commercial rep and I do have some decent tv/commercial credits. Nothing mind blowing, but more then your average beginner actor with known networks/companies. I have two me…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2021
I'm a beginner actor, I am in theater school and I make my own movies, but I am annoyed by the fact that I never really feel like I'm in character. I try to prepare for when I'm acting (why my character says certain things for example) but it just always feels like it's me, acting, instead of it feeling like I'm really…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2021
Hey Peeps! Hope your week is going well, today we are talking about what? Of course its voice acting but more specifically its some tips for intermediate voice actors, as the things i cover may seem simple because they really are. But head knowledge is different then practise. Alot of good voice actors make these mista…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2021
Hello! I'm a 25(F) in Los Angeles and I'm Native American. I have long hair right now because I think it will help me get cast easier. I would really like to style my hair differently because I think it will make me happy but idk how it will affect my casting! I have long length hair, no bangs but I want curtain bangs…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2021
I’ve been wanting to post kind of showy pictures like this https://www.instagram.com/p/CMggHWbncfX/?igshid=1rb9qrdx6r18o or this https://www.instagram.com/p/CMfusa2gv44/?igshid=19mfaid7zq3dd or this https://www.instagram.com/p/CM0TTemM4jZ/?igshid=e0mckawh3oyd on my Instagram. I’m a firm believer in women being allowed…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2021
I'm an actor with a couple locally-filmed TV credits to my name [(IMDB)](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8413371/?ref_=tt_cl_t3). To make a long story short, I'm about to finally move out of my parents house and in with a friend nearby, and I might be starting a full time job at a warehouse. Basically, my goal right now is…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2021
As someone from England i feel as if there are less opportunities than if you were from America where it feels most of the best roles have been and will be. I wondered if anyone knew about how successful British actors got there break and got to America. Did they all live there in the first place or did it stem from su…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2021
My last seizure was on Sunday, April 11th, 2021. I've had PLENTY of seizures this year, and I've been thinking about becoming an actor. What happens if an actor has a seizure while acting in a TV show/movie? I wonder because I heard that "seizures are unpredictable".
Reddit · 13 Apr 2021
So I've been recently reading and learning about the ActingClass subreddit and saw that it's claimed to be a free class for all actors. However, since actors post their dialogue or self tapes and get actual feedback from the teacher, does this mean that it's enough to put as a class on a resume? Or does it have to be a…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2021
Hi, I want to become an actor (preferably on film and television), full time. Obviously it’s very very difficult to peruse, so I’m not saying it’s easy. However I would like someone to give me some tips on how to do it. I have this app named Backstage, which shows auditions all over the world. I was thinking the best o…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2021
Check out the new subreddit r/ActingStories so hear about funny, crazy, on set or audition stories from actors trying to make it in the business.
Reddit · 13 Apr 2021
I was thinking about doing it at university but feel like I’m too late help
