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Reddit · 8 Mar 2022

Do you believe that an actor is responsible for bad acting or the director?

I keep thinking of Elizabeth Berkeley in Showgirls how that movie ruined her career for a long time because critics and audiences hated her acting. But in her defense, she was only listening to what the director was telling her to do. His career wasn't ruined from Showgirls. So, shouldn't the director be responsible fo…

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Reddit · 8 Mar 2022

MFA Auditions 3rd Time Around? HELP

Hey y’all - this message might be a bit long, but I’m in need of some advice here. So this will be my 3rd year auditioning for most schools I already applied to. I’ll also potentially add new schools to my list (if I decide to audition for a 3rd year) Every year I usually get a few callbacks from 2-3 schools I apply to…

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Reddit · 8 Mar 2022

NYFA vs Gaeity School of Acting Dublin for an aspiring actor

Hi folks, I'm an aspiring actor and I just got accepted into NYFA for their 1 year conservatory acting program. At the same time, I've also applied to the Gaeity School of Acting, Dublin, which is a 2 year comprehensive actor training program. Which of these is a better choice?

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Reddit · 8 Mar 2022

Useful Podcast

Hi everyone, I’m new to Reddit and just found this feed. Not sure if it’s appropriate to share but I saw some of the posts and thought it could be useful. I host a podcast which is basically about the journey to making it as an actor. This podcast isn’t about interviewing people who have made it and are A lost celebs l…

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Reddit · 8 Mar 2022

I booked a sag ultra low budget that was supposed to pay me $200 and I never got paid.

https://imgur.com/a/YjHuAoK As per the backstage post I was supposed to get paid but I never received payment or signed anything. I was a day player role but I was only needed on set for maybe 4 hours. This is my first time so I’m unsure if I’m even supposed to be paid. For clarification, I’m an actor and was hired to…

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Reddit · 7 Mar 2022

What are the "slow" periods for background acting?

I'm a background actor in LA. I haven't been doing this long enough to know when the slow periods are. Are there certain months when you expect bookings to be sparse? Any months where you expect to be booking well? I'd like to know what to expect so I'm ready for it (emotionally and fiscally).

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Reddit · 7 Mar 2022

Online private agent appointments?

Does anyone on here know much about these private agent appointments offered by One on One and Actors Connection? Has anyone had any luck or know of someone who has? Seems like a great opportunity to meet some great agents but can’t help but feel this is just a major money spinner

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Reddit · 7 Mar 2022

Creative ways Actors land Auditions

​ ​ Casting wants to see the character they are looking for, emotionally and physically right in front of them. They want to see that Character from the script. It is up to you to show it to them. ​ [https://driversphotography.com/2021/03/creative-ways-actors-land-auditions/](https://driversphotogr…

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Reddit · 7 Mar 2022

Toronto acting group

Hello. I am new to the city and I was wondering if there is a group of actors or aspiring actors in Toronto in which I can join in. I would love to meet people in the same field and talk about it. If there is anyone let me know. Thank you

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Reddit · 7 Mar 2022

Hey so I’m a young teen who does local musical theater and wants to be an actor.

I always see kids and teens on movie and tv shows as well as broadway, and I’m curious what the next step for me is if I want to become an actor. I’ve been doing theater for almost 5 years and I love it with all my heart. I cant see myself doing anything else as a dream career. My mom says to just wait for college and…

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Reddit · 7 Mar 2022

Acting advice for beginners

Hi. I’m a 19 y/o actor and I’m just starting out with this. I have no experience besides some extra work and my undergraduate degree I’m currently doing. Is there any advice anyone can give me with starting out?

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Reddit · 7 Mar 2022

Acting studies, yeah. But 4 years? What about 8???

23NB, I'm doing acting studies in France and I start to put my life in question a bit. I don't know how it is for you, but here in France we have a really specific system for acting and art studies. I'm in a "conservatoire", that provide free art studies at a great level, after an heavy selection among candidates. Took…

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Reddit · 7 Mar 2022

Looking for drama actors/voice actors for video game!

Hello, as the title suggests, I'm working on a game that focuses heavily on the story and will rely on the performances of its actors. So with that, I'm looking for someone who has heavy experience within the dramatic acting world. Preferably someone who has acted in dramatic pieces before (stage, film, tv, other games…

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Reddit · 7 Mar 2022

why don’t present-day actors shave off their unibrows ?

i noticed a majority of actors nowadays keep their unibrows. a simple google search and barely zooming into their photos and you’re able to easily see many hairs in between their eyebrows. the reason i ask this is i thought that hollywood stars are expected to be well groomed, clean shaven; basically looking as handsom…

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Reddit · 6 Mar 2022

Acting classes in LA

Hello everyone, I have been wanting to become an actor for a long time but I need some classes in order to do so. Does anyone know any good acting classes in LA that they can recommend?

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Reddit · 6 Mar 2022

Actors who use Laban efforts:

What book or video series or teachers do you recommend? What in the script about the character tells you whether they seem to be Gliding versus Wringing? Is there a book that explains the clues that are in the text that lead to which effort would fit?

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Reddit · 6 Mar 2022

Choosing small clips for actors access media

I know people say to choose roughly 15 second clips of multiple different scenes for actors access, but my question is…how do you decide which 15 seconds to use? I mean..15 seconds is a really short amount of time… do you try and choose 15 seconds that show something super specific? Or 15 seconds of range in the scene?…

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Reddit · 6 Mar 2022

Aspiring actors needed [mod approved]

During the pandemic, I built a platform for actors to ask questions and get feedback from the esteemed in their craft. I’m looking for a few aspiring actors to try our beta (for free). You can expect to get private video feedback on your submitted acting work :) Years ago, I created a mental health app, and Reddit was…

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Reddit · 6 Mar 2022

Survival Jobs?

What are some jobs that actors can do to pay rent & survive in LA? Any suggestions??

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Reddit · 6 Mar 2022

Helping my son navigate college decision

I posted a couple of years ago asking for advice for my son who aspires to be an actor. After much deliberation he decided to get a degree in theatre. We know college isn't necessary to become an actor, but it is the path he has chosen for various reasons. He has narrowed his choices down to 3, and I do not have much k…

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Reddit · 6 Mar 2022

In Desperate Need of Acting Advice

I'm a 21 y/o actor who looks like a 16 y/o who found my love for the art late in high school. I want to be as invested in this community as those around me, but it's been four years since I've been on stage acting. I've auditioned for everything locally that I possibly can, even across my state. I have a resume and yea…

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Reddit · 6 Mar 2022

Audition process for Streaming Networks?

Just curious, does anyone here have any experience on the audition process for big streaming services like Netflix for their lead roles? I know for network TVs it’s usually, pre read, audition, producers, then network and then studio test. I know in streaming they don’t make you “test” because it is not a pilot- so is…

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Reddit · 5 Mar 2022

Playful character driven motivation that isn’t boring?

Hi friends — I have a question regarding motivation of my character and a way that’s playful for my actor and the character’s inferiority. The story is about a student turning in their frat brothers to the school after several sexually assaults a girl at a campus party. The issue I’m fighting is that for me — this stor…

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Reddit · 5 Mar 2022

Looking for a monologue for film..

I hope some of you can lend me some valuable and interesting suggestions. There’s a local casting call for a short film and they want actors to submit a short monologue. Plot: Drama that follows Isaac on his last day of living, when he unknowingly comes across the angel of death who gives him the kiss of death. Charact…

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Reddit · 5 Mar 2022

Have on-set hairstylists ever mess up your hair?

I know as actors we're not supposed to be so high maintenance, but I'm just a little annoyed that on set hairstylists never seem to be able to get my hair right. On low-budget productions without hairstylists, I actually seem to look more presentable because I can style myself before coming. But hairstylists for film s…

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Reddit · 5 Mar 2022

Are my own friends...jealous of me? (25M)

Hey guys. It feels pretty cringe-worthy to accuse someone of being jealous, which is essentially what this post is, but I am starting to feel like that's just what the case happens to be. I have a pretty close group of friends that I graduated college with, and they all are accomplished, stand up men who all work in hi…

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Reddit · 5 Mar 2022

Booking Commercials, but can't get a commercial agent.

I've been struggling with this for a few months now. I'm an unrepped actor in LA. I'm SAG-E. I'm booking non union commercials, with big brands. I've booked 4 these last 3 months. (all online, or pre-roll ads, no TV) . They've been paying my rent. I have great headshots, I'm getting 3-6 auditions a week. I'm doing impr…

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Reddit · 5 Mar 2022

(Atlanta) New Agency has offered me a contract. Should I accept?

I've been with my first agent for a few years now, and I've always been told they're a starter agency. They've gotten me work, but the truth is that my agent has way too many clients and has dropped the ball on several things. I've got a foot in the door, having done a few commercials and a supporting film role. I'm re…

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Reddit · 4 Mar 2022

I feel somewhat lied to?

I submitted to a management agency in January because this manager ive been following on twitter for a while said in a post that he just signed an actress with no credits. Saying that credits don't really matter. I have been waiting to submit to this management but when I saw the post I was like, "Why not submit now?"…

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Reddit · 4 Mar 2022

Anyone else hate the secrecy and think it’s unnecessary?

Some of my most recent bookings play the secrecy game TOO much. What I mean is that they don’t even send me call sheets. No sides until I get to my trailer. Just like how the grips or electricians need the call sheet to prep what and how they will plan their day, actors need the same thing! I had this happen for a _com…

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Reddit · 4 Mar 2022

Can I have a voice acting career with rhotacism?

I am a sorta successful electrical engineering student and I love what I am doing. But evet since I heard the voice of gollum from lord of the rings, voice acting has become my passion. I think I am good at putting emotion into my voice and making variety of different sounds. The problem is, I have rhotacism which mean…

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Reddit · 4 Mar 2022

Can I submit for a role that is out of my state?

For some reason Actor's Access has been sending me "I'm a good fit for..." recommendations in Louisiana, Atlanta, and Arizona. I'm an Los Angeles actor. I double checked my notifications to see if I accidentally checked something but it says that it's all Los Angeles. So, it got me to thinking: Can I submit to them? Th…

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Reddit · 4 Mar 2022

Toronto Agents for beginners

Looking for recommendations for Toronto agents that are more likely to take on beginner actors that have proper training, headshots, self tapes but no credits yet? I’ve looked through the ACTRA list but am having a hard time gauging which agents are more “low-tiered” and would actually consider actors without any forma…

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Reddit · 4 Mar 2022

How to tell if it's you or your agency

Perennial actor problem, I've been with an agency (NYC) for about nine months and they've gotten me enough auditions to keep me on the hook, til about three months ago. I emailed to see if there was anything I could do on my end to make myself more marketable and they wrote back with my February submission report and s…

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Reddit · 4 Mar 2022

Toronto! What acting studios do you go to?

I have experience (went to school and all that and booked gigs) and have a mid tier agent in the city. What studios do you go to? I haven’t been in an actual class in a while, but have been doing so privately. I’m currently choosing between ProActors Lab and LB Studio, but I need to know more about them. Any insight on…

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2022

ACTOR LIFE HACKS: Postcard TIPS to get instant results

Thanks for the advice on my past posts - I am gonna postcard some CDs and I am curious as to what secrets/tips you've used to get instant results? \-Do you wait til after the project comes out or send the week of / try to time it to release as it comes out? \-What companies do you use to print? \-Do you directly target…

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2022

Im afraid of pursuing my dream "becoming an actor" ....need help / a different mindset

Hey there :), for a very long time now (my aunt likes to say its been since I was a child) I want to become an actor or do smth acting related. Since I didnt have the easiest childhood I havent had much time for acting or theatre but the dream remained until i started participating in musicals (from 7th grade on) and l…

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2022

Seeking Voice actors for a podcast series.

Hi, I’m looking for any voice actors to act out a script I’m writing for a podcast. This is not a paid gig, but it’s great to add to your acting resume. If interested please message me.

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Reddit · 3 Mar 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 · 3 Mar 2022

Where do agents find casting calls?

Besides casting sites such as Actors Access and Casting Networks if anywhere else. Also, do all agents get access to the same casting calls no matter how small/big the agency?

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2022

CD wants me to send my IMDb but I don’t have one - what should I do?

I’m a newbie actor who’s just getting started! I’ve been doing whatever open call or auditions that I can get my hands on, and I recently got my first callback ever! Today the CD reached out to me again days after I submitted my callback tapes to ask for my IMDb page. I don’t have one because I don’t have any credits y…

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2022

I Feel Like My Own Being Is Not Meant for Acting

For the first time, someone offered feedback on my audition (that I think went incredibly well) and told me I was too rigid and that I wasn’t listening enough, even when I was improvising. That’s something I keep hearing and that has always kept me from having interesting roles. I have been working on this my whole lif…

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2022

I want to become an actor

I’m living in Canada right now and I have no experience but I want to. What can I do to achieve my goal from the smallest step possible?

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2022

"Dead Eyes" Podcast - highly recommend

This podcast is a great listen for actors - talks a lot about the rejections, triumphs, and struggles of the typical actor. Some of the episodes have great insight about the profession, and great guests. Here's the premise: A NYC actor, Connor Ratliff (UCB NY, "Maisel", many other credits), when he had finished grad sc…