19,394 posts from Reddit, Stage 32, the Backstage community and Delphi, newest first. Every title links out to the original thread.
Reddit · 11 Oct 2021
H all! I am an older actor, a second act actor, if you will. In the three years I've been back at it, I've done pretty well with voice acting without an agent. I have not pursued an agent for it, even though I've done some AAA video game work. I actually don't like voice acting. I have been using it a way to get into m…
Reddit · 11 Oct 2021
I know for stage acting they have to speak a lot louder because there's an audience, but how about when just filming scenes without an audience where they have Lavalier Mics - is it just normal speaking volume in that case?
Reddit · 11 Oct 2021
I was infected with the ambition to be an actor at a very early age, like a parasite it latched onto me and turned my relatively happy life into one of intense envy and jealousy. I'd fantasize about being in blockbusters every night; on red carpets, giving Oscar speeches - my perception of reality became severely warpe…
Reddit · 11 Oct 2021
I'm going to be doing a monologue audition for a Shakespeare company and the type of characters I'm best at performing as are characters with socially awkward demeanours like the aforementioned actors. Because of this, which Shakespeare characters (can be male or female) do you think have these personalities? I'll be p…
Reddit · 10 Oct 2021
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone here was in a similar position to me and how did you get into acting and get onto spotlight or get roles? I'm looking to go into film and tv because I don't enjoy theatre or am in a position where I'm able to do it anyway. I'm 27 and I've been doing a bit of SA work and want to go into actin…
Reddit · 10 Oct 2021
Hi guys! I'm a 16 year old girl and I've always wanted to be an actress. I am currently doing a drama A level and am thinking about going to a drama school after, but I'm not too sure if I want to. Doing the drama A level has made me realised how much I dislike stage acting and prefer film acting, however as far as I h…
Reddit · 9 Oct 2021
I love tv/film/commercial acting but I’ve been told by a couple people (not agencies but people who have acting experience) that I need to do theater. The thing is I have zero interest in theater and I feel like if I auditioned to be in a theater production my disinterest would be very apparent. Is it absolutely necess…
Reddit · 9 Oct 2021
When a client wants to do a live session over zoom/skype/discord/etc how does the audio usually get captured? I'm guessing the client doesn't record it on their end because the sound quality can't always be trusted, right? Does the actor just hit record on their DAW at the start of the session and capture the whole thi…
Reddit · 9 Oct 2021
Maybe I'm being a little paranoid, but to those who submit to non-union small scale productions on sites like Actors Access, Backstage, etc, how do you ensure that the people aren't creeps or weirdos??I'm a 19 y/o woman and I wanna audition for some of these things but I feel nervous about someone taking advantage of t…
Reddit · 9 Oct 2021
Hi y’all! I recently noticed that at least once I trip over my lines during the show. I miss pronounce words, or skip some curtain important words so I say the line again. This past week I was performing a play, and I literally tripped over my line at least once each show. Especially at today’s performance, I skipped t…
Reddit · 9 Oct 2021
Hello everyone I am thinking about starting a podcast where I cover different ideas/career's from a teen perspective and I was wondering if anyone would want to do a podcast episode with me about it. I would want the episode to kind of be like this subreddit but more from a more experienced actor giving advice and shar…
Reddit · 9 Oct 2021
How to use emapthy in acting? I have seen a lot of actors calling it the most essential thing for acting so wanted to ask.
Reddit · 8 Oct 2021
So I'm in this unpaid amature theatre play Wait Until Dark and production week is in 2 weeks. We've been rehearsing for about 6 months and during that time a lot of drama has ensued mainly from the director being crazy. I auditioned for the role of Susy but was rejected and was asked if I wanted to do backstage instead…
Reddit · 8 Oct 2021
I do go to drama classes and do stage shows but I want to be on tv too but I am quite put off trying again because I was cast to be in an advert a few years ago but they changed their mind and let go of me because I am not pretty enough does anyone have any advice on this?
Reddit · 8 Oct 2021
Hello everyone! I’ve been dreaming of being an actress my whole life. I have some experience (mostly as an extra) and was even rep by a new agency a short while ago, but COVID happened and all the non-unions were cut off from the agency. It’s hard as you might guess to be back on square one. So I recently decided to cr…
Reddit · 8 Oct 2021
A while back I quit my job because I’d saved up enough to take a break for the sake of my mental health and I was hoping I could use the time to jumpstart my dream of being an actor/director. As I’m sure you all know very well, it wasn’t that simple. I made my reel, applied like crazy on Backstage, but no dice. Fast fo…
Reddit · 8 Oct 2021
# Do CD's still want a printed headshot and resume ? This morning, my printer has finally given up on me (died, not worth fixing) and I am not sure if I should purchase another one. I only kept the printer around for family photos, and the "just in case" a CD wants a printed HS/resume, but so far, I have only been aske…
Reddit · 8 Oct 2021
Just leaving a non-union commercial set that was, perhaps, the most unprofessional set I’ve ever been on. Granted, the client is a HUGE brand, so it was extra shocking. A group of us were cast as Principal actors (which usually guarantees usage $$). In the first scene, without any explanation, we were suddenly all bein…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
No a voice actor but I need voice advice. I have to talk all day for my job, often over noisy crowds. Most days my voice gets sore and starts to go. The internet has lots of remedies to treat a lost voice, but I'm looking for tips to proactively prevent losing my voice in the first place. tl;dr how can I talk loudly al…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
Hey there. I'm going to be in a student film and received a release that has the below language. Is this standard, and if so, what am I signing away? What could occur that would cause attorney fees that I'd be responsible for? Thank you!! *Actor/Interviewee/Extra hereby agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defends t…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
I saw this casting call on actors access for a feature film and for rate of pay portion the casting director who is also the writer wrote in caps “NONE” that’s it and this is for the lead role. I understand some indie productions don’t have money to pay its actors I’ve done many films with no pay at all and completely…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
So Im just about to start working a part time job is that something I’m supposed to share w my manager? I was sent an audition but can’t send in a self tape because their start date is when I start at my new job, is that something I should tell him? Or should I just decline the audition on actors access?
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
Hi! I'm not a professional voice actor, but I want to start professionally making video tutorials and courses. I don't think my voice is very pleasant to listen to, and I do have an accent, and I'd like to do the best I can to improve. I don't need to get amazing at this, just good enough to be able to make videos that…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
My voice acting isn't that special, it's mainly for myself- a recent adaption of a show I like had a really bad voice actor for my favorite character, so I thought I'd dub over their lines myself. Problem is, my voice sounds like a child, and the character is an adult. Any advice on how to make my voice deeper and less…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
Hiya folks, I received a final product back from a client, and it was a project where two voice actors switched back and forth doing an explainer. The other actor's performance and audio quality are MUCH stronger than mine. At the very least, I wish I could turn up my gain. I had assumed the client would master the tra…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
I know this is rarely happens and not something that happens a lot but I got booked on a show as a featured BG and it said I will be on camera and be a good actor with great facial expressions. I wonder if there is something or someone while being on set I could talk to or impress to manifest it being a speaking role.…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
I’m a few weeks into improv classes and I’m totally loving it. It’s stimulating a creative part of my brain - something that never happens during my day job. Recently, I’ve found a desire to stay in character and explore them and a scene they’re in more deeply. Although there’s a lot of beauty in improv, it doesn’t giv…
Reddit · 7 Oct 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 · 7 Oct 2021
I have taken a couple classes and I am planning to get headshots soon, but I have not had any professional acting experience yet. Nonetheless I decided to seek an agent first, especially since I am in no rush to book a role. With that, what are my chances of getting an agent? And what are the best ways to get represent…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
Planning on moving to NYC to pursue theatre, currently DC based. Wanna know what others do to pay the bills.
Reddit · 6 Oct 2021
Hey all! I have a job that takes place in the evening on Sundays-Thursdays (my weekends are Friday and Saturday) and I'm worried that this will effect my work toward becoming an actor. Most community theatres have all of their rehearsals and shows in the evening, so I'm worried that I'm essentially shooting myself in t…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2021
I’ve been paying closer attention when actors text, and I noticed that you see them hitting keys quickly that in no way spell what they’re saying, yet the words pop up. I just watched a scene in Imposters where the guy types “Worst stake out EVERRRRRRRRRRRR”, and while a bunch of R’s are coming up, he’s hitting JWKXBNR…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2021
Hello. I’ve just got new headshots and I want to upload them on my Spotlight (I’m in the UK) but my agent is having a disagreement about which headshots to pick from the shoot I did. She insists I should pick the ones that look most like “proper” headshots, but I actually dislike those specific photos and don’t feel li…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2021
Hi, I'm new here. I'm 18 and I have this huge complex about my hands. They're pretty small and it makes them seem weird because I'm a 5'11 man with a pretty bulky body shape, thus making the hands seem very disproportionate. But the worst part is my nails, they look absolutely terrible. And I'm afraid that I'll one day…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2021
Hi I’m interested in becoming a voice actor and I am looking for tips. Stuff like how to breaking into an industry (I’m interested in animated work but am not picky). Or tips on how to improve my performance. All answers welcome and appreciated and I hope I can use your tips to help me in my career.
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
Since acting is really difficult to make money out of unless your amongst the top actors, does most people here have regulars jobs or do they work extra roles or small acting jobs to get by?
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
Hi I am launching a new podcast that is focused on people who have had encounters with aliens. Some of my guests are happy to be interviewed but don't want their voice or identity being public for fear of ridicule, they are ok with their story being told as an alias with a voice actor. I'm unsure of what the going rate…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
Will an agent tell you to sign up for those casting subscriptions such as casting network,casting workbook or actors access? And that comes out of you own pocket correct?, that is fine and normal right? Or the agency pays for that? And do you have the option to pay monthly or annual if it’s out your own pocket do they…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
I'll try to keep it brief. I am an aspiring actor located in the south of England. I'm 19 years old and would like to start now, and work my way up. I don't have much experience, theatre as a kid, I have been an extra so have been on a television set. Financially I don't really have much saved up, and I'd be willing to…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
I had a lot of conflicting info given to me about PNW/French Hours this week, and am hoping for some clarification - specifically around how BG actors are paid (on a union voucher). ​ TIA!!
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
Hey r/acting, really appreciate your time first of all East Asian Actor here with play age 20-35ish. Currently bases in Toronto. I’ve been thinking and planning to move back to Vancouver for awhile. I’m from out west originally, and will end up being closer with family. As well as it seems like more work is available f…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
Knowing what to charge for VO work is like an eternal mystery to me. I know there are guidelines but I’ve only completed a couple of hundred jobs on Fiverr and that’s it. I’m still small time and part time and I’ve only been doing this for about 5 months. When someone wants me to record 100 words for their YouTube chan…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
I used to live in NYC part of the year but since covid I'm now about 7 hours away. I have a flexible schedule and could still just as easily act in a film in New York but I'm getting too many responses from directors asking "r u in nyc?" even if the film is shooting two or three hours upstate from Manhattan. I tell t…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
Hello. My name is Ben Harding and I am a voice actor I am looking to be voice acting roles for things like short films, animations, narration etc. If you are interested in adding me into one of your projects then just dm me on my Instagram @VoiceDemonOfficial Thank you
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
Hey guys, I'm a filmmaker in Toronto and I will be shooting my first feature film very soon. This is a very low budget feature so I cast my friends as actors but one of them had to leave the film due to personal issues at the last minute, so we are now looking for a replacement. But the good news is that the role he wo…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
Anyone know what casting opportunities are like in Vancouver? I thought the competition would be highly trained and skilled in LA, I was ready to compete but it's just about numbers here. Actors here aren't more talented, the opposite in fact. It's just flooded with untrained, inexperienced time wasters. It makes luck…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2021
Newbie here, please help. I got invited to do an Eco Cast Audition on Actors Access, however, there are no sides attached and the audition instructions read: "Will C-Mail for any additional media." What am I supposed to send? A demo reel, a monologue, a scene? The word "additional" certainly makes it seem like I should…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2021
Hello, I’m not sure if this is the right subreddit, so please let me know if it’s not and where I can go. Anyway, as the title suggests I am trying to help my wife. She is an aspiring actress currently in L.A. She has been auditioning for anything she can get her hands on through all the main online listing sites. She…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2021
I know background SAG actors are paid $45 for a two hour fitting if it occurs on a non-work day. What are regular actors paid? I'm not an actor, but I have an actor who's doing a fitting and I don't know what I'm supposed to pay them. I've been googling and can't find it. I don't want to pull a number out of thin air a…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2021
When I research acting, I keep seeing how to create a more realistic character, their goals, etc. And I'm great at connecting with realistic and dynamic characters and fleshing them out. But what I need to know is how do you create more larger-than-life/comedic/over-the-top characters just from reading a script? Especi…
