Reddit · 9 Jan 2021
Chat with Abbs
Which actors/actresses inspire you? I'll start. I love Aubrey Plaza, Henry Cavill, and Tom Hiddleston. Amazing actors, amazing people. What about you?
Reddit · 9 Jan 2021
Anyone ever heard of CGEM TALENT?
I found this MGMT on Instagram and they represent a lot of actors that are indeed booking, some with verified accounts even. But I’m not sure if they’re legit because they posted that they also represent tik tokers now, so...
Reddit · 9 Jan 2021
Is finding work in production/film industry a good gateway for acting?
Title of this post is a little confusing, I didn’t know exactly how to word it. Basically I graduated recently with a degree in Communications but have struggled to find work I won’t absolutely abhor (while potentially trying to pursue acting, I’m taking a class right now to get back into it). I realized that with as m…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
Want to act but can’t do nudity/intimate scenes
I want to become an actress really badly and I’m willing to take classes and practice my heart out. The only thing is, I’m religious and come from a religious family and I can’t do nudity or sex scenes. Is it possible for me to make it far with these restrictions?
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
Accent/Dialect Coach?
Hey guys. Anyone has a good recommendation of a coach for online one-on-one sessions? I’d love to know from foreign actors in the US because I want to work on the American accent.
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
Actor prospects who are held back by their teeth
Hey people. Im a dentist from Turkey, just opened my own practice in the West Coast, doing mostly dental tourism. Have seen a couple posts here, especially young people who think their teeth is negatively effecting their chance of progressing in their careers. I need a couple people to do a photoshoot for my advertisem…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
UK Drama Schools During Covid
Any actors currently attending UK drama schools? How has covid impacted the classroom setting? I'm currently applying to UK Master's programs in acting overseas in the UK but I'm questioning whether the pandemic has negatively impacted the drama school setting. I live in Chicago btw. I doubt things will be back to norm…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
Do I have a chance if I’m a hijabi living abroad?
Hi! So I’m in a bit of an unusual predicament. I’m an aspiring Egyptian actress who’s a hijabi. The thing is, I can’t really work in Egypt because the film/TV industry here will absolutely not give any chances to hijabi actresses, and nepotism is almost the only way any young actor gets big roles here. Everyone I’ve ta…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
How much experience is needed to get into drama school?
I'm 15 years old and aspire to be an actor. My father is in the film business and wants me to attend drama school eventually, if I want to be an actor. Therefore I'm curious as to what one needs to do to prepare for drama school. I hate to say it, but taking classes would be tough, due to lack of time. I also live in E…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
Need a new mic
Hi guys. I've never done voice acting but it's been a lifetime wish to do it. Finally I wanna get serious and give it my best. At the moment, I only have a shitty Steelseries Arctis 3 mic so I'm looking into buying one. Since it's my first try in voice acting, and im also a student, I'm looking for the most budget frie…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
Terms I dont understand
Hi, can anyone explain what the following acting terms/words mean? I've heard them loads and dont quite get what they mean. SAG/non-SAG (is that a thing??) Union and non-union SAG-AFTRA and whats the actors guild? what does it do? are there any other terms i should know if i want to go into film/tv acting?
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
Just getting started and need advice on how to find jobs
Hello Everyone, I'm just getting started as a voice actor, I have been in some things but nothing I would call serious, think parody's and support roles on YouTube videos. I am looking for some advice on how and where to find more jobs and opportunities.
Reddit · 8 Jan 2021
can you become a successful actress if you are not beautiful?
hi, i’m 16 and looking to getting into acting. i’m looking for acting classes at the moment, but I am still learning about the industry. do you have a chance at being a successful actress if you are not a 9/10 in looks? most of the actresses you see in larger screen productions (which would be my preferred medium) are…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
Ready to start chasing a dream.
First time poster, longtime dreamer. I've been wanting do be a voice over artist for as long as I can remember now. Back in 2004, my best friend and I made a bet to see if we could audition and make it to the advanced choir class for our eighth grade year. (We were in the advanced band class, so we made fun of the idea…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
Are there any videos or articles of successful actors talking about their process and technique?
I can't seem to find anything on Youtube, does anyone know where I can find somethine like this? Is anyone familiar with a series of videos or something similar that touch on this subject? Maybe some interviews in which actors are asked these types of questions, I don't know. Thanks!
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
agent for new actress
best way to email/contact an agent if you are new to the industry... with few or no credits and little training... can you appeal with ambition and proof of intro zoom classes? i began this journey after covid hit so in person training and opportunities have sucked... tips?? i know 'the steps' and i get its nearly (nea…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
Aspiring actors living in Los Angeles, what do you use for health insurance coverage? Anyone using covered california?
What are you paying for covered california coverage? For unemployed people, I'm getting differing quotes for monthly costs, $75- 200 roughly.
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
Body Issues (it has to do with acting, dw)
I am sort of chubby, and I'm scared my weight will interfere with my ability to get lead roles in theatre. I feel like the only way I'll be noticed as an actor is if I weigh less. It's always super embarrassing when I have to put my weight on a resume. Any advice? And, no, I don't want those comments like "Ur so beauti…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
Questions about Canada (ACTRA / UBCP)
i was wondering if anyone here could explain how UBCP / ACTRA works from the perspective of a foreigner...? (also are UBCP and ACTRA the same thing....?) let's say a SAG member (someone who's an American national) gets cast in an ACTRA production. i know there are people that are in ACTRA as well as SAG. are there any…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do a…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
Voice actor for horror stories needed
Hey, I'm looking for someone that could do a voice over for my horror stories. You would have to go slow. The horror stories could be wherever between 400 - 700 words. My needs : \-Someone with a deep voice \-looking forward to work long term \-good mic Pricing: I was thinking somewhere between 10$ for each story. Sinc…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
O-1B beneficiary based?
I just learned that you could actually get an O-1 visa if your agent become a beneficiary for you and that's how most international actors got theirs. Learned it on a site for Australian actors. So actors who have knowledge of this or have experience in this, it is actually possible for agents to pick you up first then…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
POC/mixed race actors - do you think it's easier/more difficult to book jobs nowadays?
I see more and more representation of minority races onscreen - what do you think of the current industry climate in terms of diversity, are you at an advantage being POC/mixed race?
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
Does every actor need to read Shakespeare?
I've tried, hundreds of times. I just can't do it. I'm not one of those people that understands Shakespeare's text at all, it feels like I'm reading gibberish and it's always a hassle to finish a sentence. I know there are some actors like Joaquin Phoenix that have never read Shakespeare, but I know almost every talent…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
Is the film industry good in Miami?
At some point I know that if I want to make a living as a professional actor moving to L.A or NYC will have to be a must but, right now I cannot afford such a luxury. I’m just wondering if there is any other big U.S cities besides those with cheaper rent and less competition worth moving to.
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
Questions about the Process
Hi everyone! I am a new voice actor and I'm just about ready to start trying out for some gigs, but I wanted to know more about what the process is like for everyone else. What I mean by this is, assuming that you've finished soundproofing/buying a microphone and are good to go for recording, what process do you do to…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
Which acting resource has worked best for you?
I just read "A Practical Handbook for the Actor" and it really made sense to me. I feel like it will be my main resource moving forward. I have learned so much from lots of different books and various YouTube videos etc. I'm keen to know, what has worked best for you? What did you like about it?
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
Speech Disability Actor?
For many years, I've had a speech disability. No matter how I speak I always have issues in some way. I do sometimes get criticism on my Gaming Youtube channel for my narration style although not as often as my ToastMaster meetings. The reason being is because my content I write is more informative rather than trying t…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
Are there any other cities that are popping besides New York and la?
Additional question: if you live in cities that production companies film in for tax breaks are you ever hired (aka local talent)? Or are actors always hired from people based in la or New York? I don’t have an agent and I’ve only seen postings for extras so not sure if they are ever casting characters in local markets…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2021
Could rapping effect actor role eligibility?
I've been rapping for a couple years and I'm about to release my first EP, as well as maybe 6 to 10 other songs this spring. I consider myself pretty skilled and genuine but I do occasionally rap about substances, hypersexuality and the usual macho shit (since I live in the midst of it). I'm also about to graduate from…
Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
A Project
[That Circus Show](https://youtu.be/jOzunfHvqgw) is all about navigating the industry through the lens of a working actor. It will contain personal experiences, interviews and AMAs. I’m rounding up as many questions as I can in hopes having some of them answered and I know a lot of us here have a lot of questions. So,…
Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
Forums for LA actors?
After a meeting with a CD I learned my agent very rarely picks up the phone to pitch actors so I’m now on the hunt for a new one. Does anyone know of forums specifically for LA actors to talk shop?
Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
Average face and body. Nothing unique about my look. Is this going to make it hard to get jobs?
In terms of my appearance, I’m neither pretty nor ugly. I’m smack in the middle. I’m neither skinny nor fat (maybe by the industry’s standards I am) and I’m not curvy. I’m a good actor, but there’s nothing about me that makes a strong first impression. How do you make a mark when you’re exceptionally average on a surfa…
Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
Agent Question: over a year and only 3 auditions
I’ve been with my agent since October 2019. I had an audition for a network tv show for basically a co star role (creature on a sci-fi show) and then a regional commercial that was interested in booking me off my headshot in the same week (Jan 2020). Didn’t book the costar and my commercial booking fell through in nego…
Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
Where can I find NYC photographers looking to expand their portfolios by shooting actors for a small stipend or for free?
I’m looking to expand my own portfolio as an actor and model, in addition to helping photogs in the area.
Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
Website/casting resources specifically for actors with disabilities
Is there such thing?
Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
How successful has your acting journey been during covid? Have you booked anything?
Hello! I've recently been feeling a bit down about this career because I haven't had much success from the few auditions I've seen and applied to in my area (Philly). My theory is that there's so little work right now, EVERYONE is applying to the same few that come up so competition is fierce (Example: A non-union proj…
Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
Should I just show up for roles asking for a white male?
So like most of you, I am an aspiring actor. I am mixed race. My father is white and my mother is black so I have a very racially ambiguous look. I have tan skin and loose curly black hair. Sometimes people assume I am Hispanic, some assume I am a white man with darker skin, very rarely do people assume I am black. I a…
Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
Hypothetically, if there's an actor of mixed race who is good looking with solid writing, singing and musical instrument skills, could speak 3 languages as natives, and have some dancing and drawing skills but not much of an acting chops, would agents be
Instead of people with more acting chops but looks like most normal people? Or are their chances about the same, the good looking person and the person with lots of acting experiences? I wonder whether the industry cares more about people who has EVERYTHING else going for them instead of people who are passionate about…
Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
Acting and Brexit
Hello, I am an aspiring actress (22, eu citizen, germany), and its been my plan to move to the uk to act there, get an agent, auditins etc. (and someday maybe the us) and support myself with a job. Now Brexit happened at it feels like every door is being shut. How could I ever be able to get into the uk to act especial…
Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
Are you an intuitive or analytical actor? Participate in our quiz to find out
\--- Approval to post this was asked of the moderators of /r/acting beforehand; second post --- **Are you an intuitive or analytical actor?** **What is this about?** We have created a survey of people's acting experiences and behaviours, to measure how intuitive or analytical actors are in their acting and everyday lif…
Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
About Script formatting
I have some "scripts" for unusual roles. The roles are people who are being interviewed for a long time. The ENTIRE thing is questions and answers. There are almost no instructions for shots, actor movement, or anything else. It's all dialogue. As an actor, would you want this formatted like a normal script or would yo…
Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
What do you think is the point where you are considered a successful actor?
Ofc there are those famous successful actors that everyone notices, but there are still MANY actors out there that go unseen. I ask this because some may measure success with fame in this industry, even though that’s not what it’s about imo.
Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
My Interview with aspiring actress inspired by Gothic Romance and History
I'm producing a YouTube series which interviews indie filmmakers, actors and various artists. I'm an experienced film producer myself and I just wanted to raise some attention on those at the beginning of their careers. I felt that Emily Louise Knutsson, who made the move from the USA to Scotland, born out of a love fo…
Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
Looking for any opportunities to perform & learn
Hi all! I know most people on this sub are professional actors but I am wondering if anyone has any input for a newbie. I am not necessarily looking to act as a career but I love the idea of being on stage (or screen, or zoom I guess in Covid times). I really just want to learn and practice and have fun with it, and I…
Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
Voice Actors Wanted
Hi, I am a full time animation student needing some voice actors for my animated project I'm working on. The project will be under 4 minutes in total. Amount of experience doesn't matter. Gender doesn't matter. I would be happy to pay you got this. (£150 max because I'm a student during a lockdown
Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
Question. Is acting an A4 page long monologue in front of 500 people when you're 12 impressive?
I dont wanna toot my own trumpet here, but I wanna be an actor, and I just wanted to know. Thanks
Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
Podcast episode with a professional voice actor
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CkRpPi8AJKa2xSCThoeUH?si=riFX7XstQsipatVwHuyTqg
Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
Cheap access?
Guys, is there any way to be able to use Actors Access for free, or with some kind of discount? I'm in Brazil and here we earn in real, the real is for 5.60, which means that if I sign the 68 dollar plan I will pay almost 400 reais, which is a lot of money .... Sorry if the question sounds stupid.