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Reddit · 19 May 2019
Which one is more....applicable, as it relates to an actors career? I know both are important and solid but is there one that is more beneficial? Just looking for opinions. I don’t think there’s a right or wrong answer here.
Reddit · 18 May 2019
Like, meetups that get together an put up scenes or practice monologues? Not a full on theater group per se, but if you’re working on something you can put it up fro feedback?
Reddit · 18 May 2019
Hi, I’m a young actor (got out of the conservatory 8 years ago), been very lucky in my career so far with 16 to 20 productions on my resume, all of them French plays. Now I want to step up my game, as more and more production are coming and all are in english. So I’m looking for an experienced actor who would be willin…
Reddit · 18 May 2019
I wanna be an actor when I grow up but I really want to have long hair. As a male actor, would the people shooting the movie or show make you cut it for some roles or could you keep it?
Reddit · 18 May 2019
Hello this Phoenix with Armada Games a new indie game studio attempting to bring the classic RTS games from the 90's back to life! We need a narrator for the beginning scene of the game and will pay $20-$30 if we like what you have sent us! We prefer actors with deeper voices to get a good feel for the violent opening!…
Reddit · 18 May 2019
Hello everyone! So I recently came across a project that might FINALLY (fingers crossed) give me my first on screen experience/experience as a working actress. My passion—pretty much my entire life—has been to become an actress and it’s always been something I feel most passionate about. I dismissed these dreams after…
Reddit · 18 May 2019
I got 3 projects back recently. I'm gonna splice everything into a reel. How long should it be? I don't want to make it too long or drag it out. I was thinking maybe 1 scene from each project? And should I do straight cuts or a fade between each different scene? I'm good with video editing but I'm not sure what agencie…
Reddit · 18 May 2019
Who are some male actors that never cut their hair short?
Reddit · 18 May 2019
Greetings! I'm looking for a Chicago-based commercial casting director who has experience sourcing local non-union comedic actors / comedians. We have options in LA and NY, but really want to make sure we don't miss someone great in the Chicago area! Thanks for your help.
Reddit · 18 May 2019
if you are looking for a voice actor for a video that requires a young male i am here to help. I am interested in voice acting and i also want experience with it to
Reddit · 17 May 2019
Just watched Jack Gleeson's audition for Game of Thrones (the actor who played Joffrey), and he was asked to say the line "My god, it's sunny outside!" as himself and then as a villain, and I thought that was a really cool direction!! (He did an amazing job btw, you guys should check it out on youtube) Have you guys ev…
Reddit · 17 May 2019
I feel like this question may be a shot in the dark, but for all the New York Redditers on here... Have you had any success with dropping off your headshot at the Law & Order SVU offices? Johnathan Strauss (Casting Director) has a box outside of his office for actors to drop off their headshots to be considered for upc…
Reddit · 17 May 2019
I have no idea if this adheres to guidelines but I just thought I'd share because I've been pondering this for a while now. ​ I was just thinking about something I did in a school play before I graduated, and some alarm bell started ringing in my head because it was... not okay? ​ I was in my senior year,…
Reddit · 17 May 2019
Hey alllllll! ​ Are there any fellow Asian (South Asian too!) actors & creators out there looking to meet up for coffee? Been wanting to sit down with other Asians in the industry currently in the trenches of Los Angeles to network/talk shop/complain/inspire one another/etc etc with this shift in the industry -…
Reddit · 17 May 2019
Hey guys, I'm a professional actor, graduated from a very good drama school, rep'd by a great agent, but there's a gap in my knowledge regarding some industry lingo. For some reason this stuff was never covered in drama school. Usually on Spotlight, I'll see something like this regarding payment/agreement and I just ha…
Reddit · 17 May 2019
Hello! This is Phoenix with Armada Games, a new Indie development studio who are working on an RTS game based heavily off the likes of the Elder Scrolls series. To make this game happen we need a voice actor to be the narrator. We will pay $20 for the beginning narration! To learn more about this exciting prospect plea…
Reddit · 17 May 2019
(First of all, English isn't my first language so sorry if there are mistakes or sentences that don't make sense) Hi guys, So, I made a post earlier this year about taking a theater class with no real experience and last week we had to act a small scene with dialogues and a monologue that we chose and worked on for cou…
Reddit · 17 May 2019
Hello! 22F actor looking to connect with actors in NYC! I'm currently based in Los Angeles but I'm originally from NYC, and I'm out here for a short while right now. I'd love to meet up with any other transplants (or locals!), and just make some actor friends– no short film ideas attached! speak soon (:
Reddit · 16 May 2019
I'm already on AA, CastingNetworks, and Backstage. Am I missing anything by not having a premium membership to Mandy? I have an agent, so this would mainly be for self-submit stuff.
Reddit · 16 May 2019
Hope y'all are ready for a real life story time! ​ I know this actress in Mar Vista that I ran around with when I was staying in Inglewood (now live in North Hollywood.) I opened up to this girl, platonically, even about my quarrels with the cute bartender, and other problems that I was facing at the time. She o…
Reddit · 16 May 2019
Guys I need help. I just had a dream where one male actor appeared and I don’t know his name. He was tall, not the youngest but not old (around 50) and he had greyish curly hair, only on top of his head. I’ve been trying to find him the whole morning but I can’t so I’m trying here. And you might think that it’s Will Fe…
Reddit · 16 May 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 · 16 May 2019
For motivation when I get back to do my first SAG Agent signing. Anyone got any ideas? I'll have one extra day. The paramount studios tour I got is VIP so it'll be like half a day.
Reddit · 16 May 2019
I went for an audition and was lucky enough to meet a casting director kind enough to talk to me for a bit. What he told me was that he sees me getting more of specific restricted roles like a nerd or a pastor. He said I should practice on being good at that as most casting directors will only want me for those kind of…
Reddit · 16 May 2019
I am a Non-Union actor hoping to get seen at an upcoming Equity Principal Audition, but the audition is taking place at Atlantic's Studio in Chelsea. Has anyone ever gone to an EPA (either as union or n/u)?? I'm certain it will run smoothly, but being a planner I like to know what to expect.
Reddit · 16 May 2019
I’m an aspiring actress in NYC, and was wondering if there’s a better way to go about finding a photographer than through Google or Craigslist. I’ve had headshots taken before by photographer friends, but I’m ready to get something more professional (since although my friends are professional photographers, doesn’t mea…
Reddit · 16 May 2019
Recently I have been looking for help in both looking for cheap mic to start voice acting and looking if anyone needs a voice actor. I am turning 21 in june, Male, goes by Night (NightSound), and so far I know I sound like Pegasus from yugioh, Pennywise from IT, and good at adjusting my voice ​ I am also in DnD…
Reddit · 16 May 2019
Hey everyone, I'm a non-union actor with a non-union agency in chicago. I did a commercial/product shoot this past March through them. The rate for the project is $1250. We shot it in a studio in Chicago. We were on set longer than anticipated for a total of 10 hours. Today I just received my check from my agent for $9…
Reddit · 16 May 2019
Please message me if you are a talent manager and want a early 20 year old south asian actor!!
Reddit · 15 May 2019
I need help with my mic, I am a beginner voice actor and instead of my voice being clear, crisp and its sounds like the character is actually saying words. Whenever I speak it sounds like I am outside of the mic, I guess you could say. I don't know how to describe it but, I will link audio recording in comments. Please…
Reddit · 15 May 2019
Hey there, I am an indie animator looking for aspiring voice actors who would be able to deliver lines in Japanese :) ​ The lines are transcribed in English characters, (example: “Oioi, sōn nani ikiri tachi nasan natte. Rēisu ni naru no ka naranai no ka, tada mi ni kita dake sa”) so knowing Japanese isn't a huge…
Reddit · 15 May 2019
Hello, my name's Daniel and I'm a screenwriter in LA. I'm working on a project in the LA area and am looking for the rest of my cast and crew. It's a short where 2 hitmen go out on a job, only for it to turn out that 1 of them is the job. After it's made, I'm going to be submitting it to festivals, including: the Austi…
Reddit · 15 May 2019
My biggest fear is (drumroll) the fakeness. Yes you get that everywhere and in all businesses but admit it for us it's a particular brand. How did you make the move/transition? Luckily I have had a day job (finance) and I have a few recurring on some shows you'd know so I have the credits. I am bi-coastally rep'd with…
Reddit · 15 May 2019
I created an actors access page, however I don’t have a demo reel. I know that most casting directors won’t look if they don’t see a reel. What should I do in this situation for just to build more experience and create a reel?
Reddit · 14 May 2019
Is it wearing a penis sock, or is the actor really rubbing his penis against the actor's vagina.
Reddit · 14 May 2019
Hi! South Asian actor looking for a talent manager. Please message me if interested.
Reddit · 14 May 2019
Hey guys. I've been acting for a little over a year and am self taught. I finally did enough student films to make a reel and submitted it to #showreelshareday over on Twitter. This led to an exchange with an agent who said they're interested in me! Personally this is a huge milestone regardless of whether I end up on…
Reddit · 14 May 2019
I recently scheduled an audition to be a touring children's theater actor. It tours around elementary schools in my city (or at least close to it). I'm starting to like the idea of it, because for 9 whole months, I'll be an employed actor. My dream has always been to be a regularly employed actor, so it just makes sens…
Reddit · 14 May 2019
Hello! Not into acting here, but today I watched a youtube video making fun of Keanu Reeves having the same expression no matter what and it got me thinking about facial expressions. The first thing that came to my mind was that some people just are unable to show "exaggerated" emotions without looking weird, I mean, I…
Reddit · 14 May 2019
Without going into too much of my history, I see myself as an actor. It honestly feels like I don’t want to do anything else. I have some experience from high school and college, but no formal training. There is an acting school next to my home but it is not in LA. I was told that acting schools that are not in the cit…
Reddit · 13 May 2019
Let's network and see how we can help each other! For instance Im a rapper and producer and am always looking to collaborate with people! Let's start a conversation about marrying acting and music together to create art!
Reddit · 13 May 2019
Hey everyone, we're happy to announce an AMA for tomorrow afternoon, 2 PMish Eastern Standard Time, from the president of an East Coast acting conservatory. He'll be happy to answer all your questions, especially pertaining to training and getting started on the path of an actor. Keep an eye out and get those questions…
Reddit · 13 May 2019
Any other actors out there from MN, namely the twin cities area, that know of any good places to get acting lessons? I've been looking for awhile now but I'm a little overwhelmed. Any input would be appreciated!
Reddit · 13 May 2019
I was thinking about a comment a while back that I saw on here that said Twitter's not a good idea for professionals to use (I looked but I can't find the comment). I see plenty of professional actors using Twitter so I was just wondering what you guys thought. I used to use Twitter but I found it to be toxic (I find s…
Reddit · 13 May 2019
Starting a new one today and I'm excited but kind of nervous. The pay is great and they have really nice benefits for part time employees such as sick time and vacation time. However, I've worked in the food service industry for so long I'm used to being able to swap shifts and such for auditions and whatnot. My new jo…
Reddit · 13 May 2019
Hello, my name is Riley Chandler and I have always been interested in acting since I was young. Since I live in a small town I never had the opportunity to be an actor and growing up my family didn’t have the money to send me places to audition. Now I am older and I will be moving to a bigger city with more opportunity…
Reddit · 13 May 2019
I came to New York in 1991 to study with theater giants Uta Hagen and Bobby Lewis while pursuing a professional career. Ten years later, I was asked to teach an acting class and fell in love with teaching, which I've been doing ever since. Throughout my career, I've taught in private studies, graduate programs, and uni…
Reddit · 13 May 2019
I have been researching this a lot and it seems that everyone trained in highly selective places like RCS, guildhall, AADA and RADA etc. Can anyone give any notable people who didn't go to a famous drama school?
Reddit · 12 May 2019
The "It's a Slate of Mind" Podcast is now accepting pitches for guests for Season 2! Our goal is to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about the things we're all thinking but don't talk about enough. We've had actors, directors, coaches, headshot photographers & more on t…
Reddit · 12 May 2019
There's something like this on this Facebook group I belong to. I looked but didn't find anything similar, however if there is and I've just missed it please direct me to it. I just figure that so much of the indie film world relies upon networking ourselves...it would be good to connect with as many people with simila…
