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Reddit · 3 Jan 2023

How Do I Know If An Actor’s Access Casting Call Is Real?

Hello! I’m just got started with pursuing acting and over the weekend I was applying for roles I thought I was fit for on Actors Access. I know that a lot of people recommend looking through AA, Backstage, etc for beginner actors. A couple of minutes ago I got an Ecocast Audition for one of the roles on AA and I got su…

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Reddit · 2 Jan 2023

From chemist to actress

Hi people, I'm from Mexico (F/34). My family and I we are now in the path to emigrate to Toronto to start a new life there, but I definitely decided to start a new career like an actress. ( I sent applications at two different colleges). I graduate from college in 2012 of Chemistry and I'm currently working in that fie…

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Reddit · 2 Jan 2023

Photoshoot on Friday

So, when I was on the set of a TV show last summer/ into Fall 6 times as a background actress (yay they asked me to come back that many times lol), one of the cameramen stopped me one time and asked if I was BG. I said yes, then he handed me his business card and said we should have a photoshoot sometime causw he does…

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Reddit · 2 Jan 2023

looking for voice actors

Hi everyone I'm bruna a 21 yro from Switzerland. I am applying for Film university, so I'm currently filming a short film. I found most actors except the parents role where they are always arguing .... since it's taken place in the past it's mainly voice.... I was wondering since it's mostly audio if I could find a cou…

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Reddit · 2 Jan 2023

Are there any free acting classes in NYC?

So my situation is a bit difficult I am 18 years old I’m kinda all by myself my dream of becoming an actor isn’t supported by my family and I’m not exactly bringing in money as to where I can pay a lot for classes I wanted just find a way to progress in something I’m really passionate about but I’m just kinda lost righ…

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Reddit · 2 Jan 2023

Where do actors live in NYC?

I'm looking into moving to NYC and was wondering if there is a specific area/neighborhood/part of the city that a lot of up-and-coming actors tend to live in. I like to be surrounded by people with similar interests and goals. Any suggestions?

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Reddit · 2 Jan 2023

Is acting more exaggerated than normal behavior?

I am not an actor, but when I watch movies, I have the impression that actors bring in more energy than an average person in daily life. Also it seems to me that gestures and facials expressions are slightly exaggerated compared to average Joe. Additionally accentuation seems a lil bit more that I would do in normal li…

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Reddit · 2 Jan 2023

Announcement - r/ActMyScene is officially a subreddit!

[I posted here](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/zz448v/idea_collaborationbased_subreddit_for/) a few days ago about a new idea I had for a subreddit. The reactions I got were positive, so now I've created it! I've outlined the idea for the sub in the earlier post, but the gist of it is that writers post short…

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Reddit · 2 Jan 2023

What does an Audio interface provide?

I've seen that lots of voice actors used it, but upon searching it up, Google just says that audio interfaces "convert microphone and instrument signals into a format your computer and software recognize", which doesn't make sense to me as you can just record with a microphone normally? Does it make the audio sound bet…

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Reddit · 2 Jan 2023

What's the best demo reel you've heard?

I'm in the beginning stages of developing my first demo reel, and I want to try to make it competitive as possible. To that end, I want to get a feel for the best ones out there. -- I've given a listen to some of the Voice Actors I'm pretty well familiar with, but I suspect a lot of the VAs I'm familiar with haven't ha…

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Reddit · 2 Jan 2023

Important question, if u can help me choose please

So i’m a teenage actor from india but my age deosnt even have a proper film or music industry there isn’t any proper pay for anything here and i’ve always wanted to act professionally. So i did find these international casting sites like backstage, actors access, fame street. But all of these have a monthly payment, so…

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Reddit · 2 Jan 2023

UK (+ireland) acting workshops/competitions for teen actors

Hello reddit, I would have a brief question. Are there any (preferably holiday) acting workshops or competitions for teen actors, located in the UK? I would love to network with other teen actors (maybe even directors) and broaden my horizons. Something like the YoungArts competition in the US, but on UK level? And may…

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Reddit · 1 Jan 2023

Final Casting Call for my Audio Drama

For the past half a year I've been producing a full cast Audio Drama for a novel of mine. I've gotten several actors from this sub and once again, I need your help for the last few minor characters. I'll post pay rates next to the characters but they are negotiable if it takes more time than we thought. ​ (Adult…

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Reddit · 1 Jan 2023

Union actors keep submitting for my non-union roles (need advice)

I produce some very small indie productions. Some are union projects, others are non-union. Every time I put out a casting call here in LA, I get hundreds of union (SAG-AFTRA) actors submitting for the parts even thought the casting calls are very clearly for non-union projects. I know that they are not allowed to do n…

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Reddit · 1 Jan 2023

Question if you dont have a reel...can you...?

So my acting journey started suddenly about six months ago when I got found on Tiktok by casting for a full-length produced feature. I thought as a kid (im **34**) my facial difference would ruin any chance of acting so i buried the dream...Long story short I ended up going in for an extra role and coming out with a pr…

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Reddit · 1 Jan 2023

Is learning to dance important as an actor?

I’ve read and heard countless times on how learning to dance is important as an actor, most recently from Uta Hagens A Challenge for the Actor. I personally haven’t taken any body or dance classes ever in my life, I have a history in some martial arts and wrestling but was curious on if learning to dance will be that b…

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Reddit · 1 Jan 2023

Audition for a TV show

Does anyone know where someone can audition for a TV show? That’s currently on the air and if they’re looking for new actors?

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Reddit · 1 Jan 2023

CA Actors?

I'm an actor in DFW, been working commercials for a couple years now. If I'm being totally transparent, I am suffering a little bit mentally from a combination of holiday depression, FOMO, and this idea that I started acting "too late" (which I know is a little ridiculous, I'm 27) and wishing I never got tattoos that c…

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Reddit · 1 Jan 2023

Curious to go into acting but not sure if it's for me?

I am an adult with a full-time stable job. I've been taking group acting lessons for the past 6 months which I absolutely love. I haven't performed or anything like that (at least not yet), but have really enjoyed the classes so I am thinking how I could take acting further. My plan is to sign up with an extra agency,…

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Reddit · 1 Jan 2023

First time acting

I am 13 years old and live in Queensland Australia and I really want to become an actor but I don't know how. Do I use backstage? what do I need to do and what do I need to have?

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Reddit · 1 Jan 2023

Performance Comments

Hey! Just made my first reel, and I’m really looking for feedback on my acting/performance. I know it’s not the most technically proficient demo reel, (I’m going to pay someone to mix/master a reel for me once I make enough money) and I know there are some issues with the mix/master. However, I’ve never done this befor…

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Reddit · 31 Dec 2022

Morgana: Persona 5

I'm not an actor but I spend a lot of time reviewing stuff about cool ways we share information so this might be boring but I wanted to post about it somewhere. In Persona 5, there's a cat that's convinced it's not really a cat because they don't look like one in the kind of dream worlds you fight through. One of the w…

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Reddit · 31 Dec 2022

What’s the biggest lesson you learned in 2022?

Hi all, I’m recording our annual Year In Review episode of my long-running interview podcast "Actors With Issues" later today and would love to feature some responses from up-and-coming actors. Question: What was the biggest lesson you learned in 2022? Leave your response in the comments and we’ll give you a shout out…

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Reddit · 31 Dec 2022

LA or Atlanta?

If you were an actor trying to make it big in film/TV, would you move to LA or Atlanta? Which has more opportunities for roles, auditions, and representation?

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Reddit · 31 Dec 2022

How to find a reader?

My biggest problem with my acting career is I literally don’t have a reader. None of my friends can/want to, I live far from my family, and I always end up spending money to go to a studio to do a self tape. But even they say there’s the option for actors to bring their own reader. But how do you even find “your own re…

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Reddit · 30 Dec 2022

Iambic pentameter: win me over

"You have to know iambic pentameter! You must!". Let's start with the text, if I speak it aren't I running into the pentameter close enough? It is after all written that way. "You need to understand the text!" No, I do not. I just need to study the text a lot. "But you need to perform..." If I'm to perform with the met…

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Reddit · 30 Dec 2022

Need more information about institutes. Please help

I am moving to NY from Mumbai, India this coming fall. I am applying to the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute conservatory programs. I'll take a personal call on the technique that I prefer (I feel every actor/actress should do that) but in terms of faculty, course structure, visa…

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Reddit · 30 Dec 2022

Idea - collaboration-based subreddit for screenwriters and actors

Posting this in a few other subreddits, we'll see if we have something good here. Basic idea - screenwriters on the sub post short scripts and actors on the sub perform the dialogue. Sort of like [r/DrawForMe](https://www.reddit.com/r/DrawForMe/) in the "collaborative art" aspect, except in this case the requester is p…

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Reddit · 30 Dec 2022

What teacher made the biggest difference in you becoming a better actor?

What teachers gave you your biggest breakthroughs in terms of becoming a better actor? For those of you who took a long time to book your first professional credit, was any teacher a catalyst that helped you finally become a working actor? If you could recommend any 1 teacher that made the biggest difference for you in…

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Reddit · 30 Dec 2022

I want to get back into acting but I’m too anxious. Looking for advice.

Hi, ok so when I was younger (this was pre covid) I used to be quite into performing, now I wasn’t amazing but I had the confidence to try it. But every since lockdown happened I’ve just been really scared to try to get back into performing. I’ve been thinking about joining this class for which you have to audition for…

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Reddit · 29 Dec 2022

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…

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Reddit · 29 Dec 2022

self tape reel help

i want to make a little self tape reel for my actors access since i dont have any performance videos on there, but my issue is most of my tapes are from previous auditions ive done this year for tv shows, and im unsure about whether i can use them. one of my self tape auditions i really want to use was for a popular sh…

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Reddit · 29 Dec 2022

As a beginning VO actor how should I go about creating a fiverr profile?

So I’m relatively new to VO and am wondering how I should go about making a fiverr profile as I only have 1 role that I’ve done for a YouTube series that isn’t an official credited production and my Commercial reel that I just finished about a month ago but that’s about it. I don’t have a strong resume to submit or sho…

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Reddit · 29 Dec 2022

Monologue Material Required

Hi! TL;DR I need monologues that portray strong emotions, but I am also open to any that you have/ recommend I (F16) compete regularly in drama competitions and eisteddfods and have been wearing my materials pretty thin for the past few years. In 2023, I will be doing more competitions and performances than I have ever…

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Reddit · 29 Dec 2022

Patreon account question

As a voice actor, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to what I could offer people in exchange for them supporting me on patreon? I'm just wondering what I could give to those who subscribe to different tiers.

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Reddit · 29 Dec 2022

career guidance. IB or acting

I've recently developed an interest in acting from taking weekend/night classes. I've gotten my headshots taken and signed with a decently sized agency in the midwest. I've done a few student films as well as a few photoshoots and commercials but definitely not at the rate to quit my day-job. in fact i am actually quit…

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Reddit · 29 Dec 2022

is it okay to post self tapes of previous auditions publicly?

i want to make a little self tape reel for my actors access since i dont have any performance videos on there, but my issue is most of my tapes are from previous auditions ive done this year for tv shows, and im unsure about whether i can use them. one of the self tapes i really want to use in my reel is an audition i…

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Reddit · 29 Dec 2022

Talent Link Actors Access

Hi, has anybody used talent link and doesnt live in LA or NY? will agents still reach out if i dont?

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Reddit · 29 Dec 2022

What teacher changed your life?

- What teacher gave you the biggest breakthrough in your training? - What teacher was the catalyst for you becoming the best actor you could be? - Who challenged you the most out of everybody you studied with? I'm based in NYC and I'm not fucking around anymore. I can't afford an MFA or multi-year conservatory financia…

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Reddit · 29 Dec 2022

What would it take for me to become an actor?

Hello, I am 20 year old guy who is quite interested in becoming an actor. To give some useful context about me, I am currently living in Toronto (a city with a strong entertainment industry) and am in my second year of university studying film production. Starting at age 13, I was a background performer in various film…

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Reddit · 29 Dec 2022

Acting while autistic- looking for advice

Hey! I’m an autistic actor who’s in the process of applying to colleges. While I struggle with some other aspects, audition tapes are something I find the most difficult- Specifically, I’m having a really hard time looking at the camera, and my body language feels awkward (both of which are exasperated due to being aut…

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Reddit · 29 Dec 2022

when can you post self tape auditions publicly?

i want to make a little self tape reel for my actors access but my issue is most of my tapes are from previous auditions ive done this year for tv shows, and im unsure about whether i can use them. one of the self tapes i really want to use is an audition i did for a popular show, but the episode the sides are from alr…

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Reddit · 28 Dec 2022

Are in person auditions coming back?

I’m a relatively new actor located in Sacramento that has an acting showcase coming up in LA. I want to get signed by an agency in LA really badly, but I’m afraid that they won’t want to sign me if I’m located 6 hours away from LA. I’ve also been stressing over the fact that if I do get signed by an agent in LA, that I…