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Reddit · 3 Mar 2021
I am so confused with the 2018 tax deduction laws. What can I claim and what can I not claim? Most of my income is acting work through W2 but I have a small amount of print work through 1099s. I used to be able to deduct work associated travel, acting classes, tickets, imdb subscriptions, etc. Is there any point in bot…
Reddit · 3 Mar 2021
Does anyone know where I can find some videos of full directed sessions for character acting and/or commercial voiceovers? Possibly by different voice actors? I've ran across a few videos but they only show highlights and no mistakes or retakes, just the final take. Would be interesting to see!
Reddit · 2 Mar 2021
Hey guys, I just wanted to share my situation. Currently, I am 15 years old, a 5'5 guy. I am pretty shy, but its kinda weird. I hang out with people pretty comfortably, but I am pretty self-conscious because of people in my school. As of social status, it's weird. Again. I am pretty well respected throughout school but…
Reddit · 2 Mar 2021
Hi all, I’m just starting out in acting. I have been wearing prescription lenses for the last 6 years - I chose the ones with color because I had a lot of people say it suits me nicely and even since then just stuck with it. My question is, if it looks natural, are actors allowed to wear these?
Reddit · 2 Mar 2021
I swear I had it bookmarked somewhere but I cannot find it. I think it was for the LA times but I am not sure. Essentially the article was talking about black actors in hollywood who talk about being represented in film/tv/ spaces etc but then have a white manager, agent, stylist, etc. The author of the article went on…
Reddit · 2 Mar 2021
Others and I have find myself almost tripping over certain syllables during scenes that are more passionate, especially when I have to speak faster, even though I have done all my vocal warmups and tongue twisters. Maybe there's too much saliva building up and my mouth can't catch up with the lines in my head. I tried…
Reddit · 2 Mar 2021
every time I think I'm about to reach some kind of consistency with this... I don't. every time I think I'm about to finally book my first tv co-star..... I don't. then more weeks go by without a single audition and I fall into deep depression. again. I'm really truly sick of it. I cannot keep putting my all into this…
Reddit · 2 Mar 2021
Hey guys right now I’m not the best at acting but if I take acting school will I get good at acting because I’m trying to become an actor
Reddit · 2 Mar 2021
I use backstage for applying for auditions, but to be honest I'm not seeing much good paid work for nonunion actors. What is a really good casting site to use so I can get into good paying extra work? I'm trying to slowly get to a union status, but I need to actually build myself up until it is necessary for me to join…
Reddit · 2 Mar 2021
How can I srsly get signed by an agent. I've been acting for 10 years I haven't done as much as I wanted to.do because I always had a situation that required money for survival, or family problems, or depression etc But you always hear stories of.actors being homeless right before their big break, for example. But how…
Reddit · 2 Mar 2021
I’m a fifteen year old actor, I’ve been taking classes for film and tv for about two years now. I have a professional headshot but have no idea what to do for a cover letter or resume. Do I include my six years of vocal training? Only acting? What does a good cover letter for an actor with no professional experience ev…
Reddit · 1 Mar 2021
Hey folks, I'm new to acting and just starting out with reading about getting into it and starting to do what I can on my own in terms of learning, self-tapes, etc.. and got a question about living arrangements! What kind of living arrangements (roommates, apt, house, etc) do you currently have and how has that affecte…
Reddit · 1 Mar 2021
If you’re an actor/writer and write things that you would act in, would it be better to submit to a literary manager or a talent manager?
Reddit · 1 Mar 2021
If a casting call says they’re looking for a black actor but let’s say the actor is mixed or a lights skin black person, do they still qualify if their ethnicity is more ambiguous?
Reddit · 1 Mar 2021
Im auditioning for drama schools and I have several monologues under my belt that range from contemporary theater to classical ones like shakespeare. However l feel like every monologue online no matter where it’s from is the same. By that I mean its giving a speech about something/trying to make a point or expressing…
Reddit · 1 Mar 2021
Hey guys, I’m just starting out in acting. Just wondering - if an actor wears colored contacts and they look natural, is that ok with casting and agents? I’ve had a pair I’ve been wearing everyday for years since I have vision problems and like how it looks too. Thanks all.
Reddit · 1 Mar 2021
I'm if I'd see a similar persona or if I'd be totally surprised by a different person. Thats what probably makes them a good actor if so. I picture someone like Robin Williams to be similar to his acting where he was naturally funny.
Reddit · 1 Mar 2021
What's your thoughts when you see job postings like this? & do you have any concerns re. their intended usage? Edited section from a job advert, **my bold :**\- \> - The recordings will be used for study materials **and more.** \> (necessary requirements) - **able to give up copyright to voice recordings. (we would be…
Reddit · 1 Mar 2021
I was wondering if actors do in fact have to really cry during the necessary scenes or do they use other things to make them cry.
Reddit · 1 Mar 2021
Hi guys... so I am a professional actor aged 23. Depsite attending so many acting classes and working hard to learn about my craft, I feel like when I was younger I was a better actor. I was so free! I’m working on a big TV job right now right. Practicing at home I am free and creative with my choices. Even in the read…
Reddit · 1 Mar 2021
I want to see what it’s like for you working artists. How long you’ve been an actor, what kind of work you get, what kind of work you want, that sort of thing. Union or nonunion? Rep or no rep? Tell all
Reddit · 1 Mar 2021
I’m a signed model in LA but don’t currently live there but will soon and i’ve spoken with some people in the film industry and they all say they think I have an amazing look. Now this got me interested and so I started researching stuff and actually came across an open call casting for a huge part in a huge show. I au…
Reddit · 28 Feb 2021
Im a new writer, and i'm looking how to professionally write scripts, i downloaded the screenplay of coco, can i use that as a base? And change the info with my works info? Is that allowed? So i am just using the writing /template style , not the information? Also: can i also include where the settings are in each scen…
Reddit · 28 Feb 2021
Title is pretty self-explanatory. I'm a largely theatre actress, and it was never that big of a problem before. But I find myself blinking too much in my self-tapes for film auditions. I don't how to stop doing it. When I try to consciously reduce the amount of blinking, I just feel very distracted.
Reddit · 28 Feb 2021
I’m 18 in NYC and I want to start acting. I have an actors access account, should I just apply for any role that fits me? And is it likely that I will get a response? I haven’t really acted in anything before and I don’t have an agent.
Reddit · 28 Feb 2021
There’s always downsides to child actors (especially those whose parents used them as money machines) but I’m talking more about kids who had a balanced life and took acting classes and took part in plays. I just wish that since childhood I would have been “in the industry” in some way or would have some sort of experi…
Reddit · 28 Feb 2021
When I speak I usually have to use too much air to make sure the other person is hearing me loud enough. It needs more effort. Strains my throat. But sometimes I use little effort & my voice comes out pretty loud and I'm surprised. I think it's called resonance, but I fail to speak with resonance at all times. It just…
Reddit · 28 Feb 2021
Your acting? Your reading nuance? Your editing? Your equipment? Your booth? Your voice? Your environment? Bonus Points: Place these qualities in order of how well they serve you.
Reddit · 28 Feb 2021
Hi, I'm Itzik Wiesenblatt and I am developing a YouTube channel with pranks. The idea is to make a large quantity of high quality videos and then upload them periodically to not make new ones untill the channel hits 2 million subscribers. I've been succesfull with all but one, so I figured hiring actors for it but this…
Reddit · 28 Feb 2021
For working actors, how much would you say your previous credits matter when you’re auditioning? Or do you think casting directors are more focused on you being what they’re looking for for that role?
Reddit · 28 Feb 2021
I’m looking for a good drama school in Toronto that offers the same typical classes that I often see in London based drama schools. Subjects like Shakespeare and accents? It would be nice if they teach both theater and film acting. And maybe doesn’t necessarily take as long as 3 to 4 years? It doesn’t necessarily have…
Reddit · 27 Feb 2021
Meaning, top of the Hollywood list of acting talent, to extra work as a means to put food on the table.
Reddit · 27 Feb 2021
Ok, perhaps a little off topic for this sub, but I figured I'd give it a chance. Given voice actors (and related industry folks) seem to be a significant presence on Clubhouse, it's gaining notoriety as a place to be heard. Given it's iPhone-only at present, what are people using to get higher-quality audio into/out of…
Reddit · 27 Feb 2021
A lot of Casting Directors offer paid services for actors now. Self taping, portfolio review, career guidance, script analysis etc. Would you say that’s a good investment in order to let them know about your work and maybe call you up for auditions later? What’s your experiences with that?
Reddit · 27 Feb 2021
So basically I’m about to turn 23 and I already feel like I’ve wasted my youth and really set myself up for a tougher time in this industry. I know that everyone’s pathway in the acting world is different, but I honestly just feel like I screwed myself over. I got my theatre degree from a university in 2020 and I just…
Reddit · 27 Feb 2021
Hi, I’m not sure if this is the right place for this so if it’s not please just tell me and I’ll delete!! I am F16 and from another part of the UK but I am hoping to go to drama school in London when I am 18 (so straight after 6th form with no gap year or anything) BACKSTORY Honestly, I have no idea how good I actually…
Reddit · 27 Feb 2021
I am casting a Jekyll and Hyde musical that will be filmed and I'm still looking for actors to fill some of the roles. I also posted a listing on Backstage but I thought I might as well offer anyone on here a chance to apply if you are in the NYC area. It is not a paid gig, we do not expect to make money from it but it…
Reddit · 27 Feb 2021
Hello I am a complete newbie, who wrote my own film project and the rules etc for the actors, along with what they will be doing, i think the idea is interesting, never done before, now my issue is i am 1 person, i came up with the idea, i have a video camera (please let me know which is recommended as best quality? Cl…
Reddit · 27 Feb 2021
I know nudity comes down to your choice, and whether you're comfortable with it or not. But I have to ask, does it hurt my chances dramatically today to not be comfortable with nudity? I am new to film and already shocked at how many calls require nudity. It's not something I am comfortable with yet. Is nudity somethin…
Reddit · 27 Feb 2021
I finally understand why I am not working as much as I want as an actor! I practice so much that I lose my authenticity and spontaneity and it makes me sound fake. That explains every obstacle and every success in my acting career. My best performances on screen and in auditions have always been when I had the script t…
Reddit · 27 Feb 2021
Hello! I posted this in r/WorkOnline and realized this sub might be a better option. I produce promo videos for virtual presentations and I'm casting for short reaction videos of real Zoom attendees working from home. While stock footage sites are great, and we use our share, most Zoom meeting style footage on those si…
Reddit · 27 Feb 2021
This is out of pure curiosity. In all tv shows and movies i've seen, and sorry to say it this way but that's just how i feel it is, i see ugly actors in the role of ugly characters. Sometimes it's even more specific (not necessarly realistic...), say you have a geek personnage, so generally a non muscular very average…
Reddit · 27 Feb 2021
Heads up everyone! We should have mentioned this here before. Our apology... There's only 2 more days left to get your Scene Slam submission in! Need more info? Go to the **#scene-slam** channel in the server! We have another one starting soon so don't worry, you have PLENTY of time! Our **#
Reddit · 27 Feb 2021
*The Art of the Actor* by Jean Benedetti, whom you may recognize as the author who did the new translations of Stanislavski's work that people recommend over the ones most of us have read. Anyway, it has dispelled some misconceptions I've had about acting back in the day. Greeks and Romans actually did value performers…
Reddit · 27 Feb 2021
I’m finally taking the leap and have invested in professional voice training and boy is it kicking my ass. My voice coach is a bit of a hard ass and I had no idea how hard it would be to meet professional expectations. Is this normal for other voice actors? How was your voiceover training experience? What was your voic…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2021
I could really use feedback from actors on this. I'm thinking about renting a small apartment for when I need to shoot in LA. I would NOT be living there. It would be set up as a studio only. There would be no furniture or personal items in it. Just lights, cameras, a set, and loads of food in the kitchen for actors. A…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2021
I noticed that it's rare for famous actors to talk about their training, if they had any. I feel like a lot of them do take classes/have coaching but don't reveal that publicly. I think if more actors revealed that it would make acting seem less magical, and more grounded in hard work. What do you guys think?
Reddit · 26 Feb 2021
Admittedly, I'm a bit of a lurker here. I'm a documentary producer/director who is making the move to scripted work. Let me tip my hat to each and everyone I've seen post here. Reading your posts has proven to be inspirational. I thought my job was hard, but comparatively it's not. There's no way that I deal with the s…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2021
Sorry for ranting, but I'm getting tired of casting directors acting like one Black person makes their cast diverse. I've seen like two listings that include MENASA and two that include Native Americans, in 10 PAGES of listings. If a character's race isn't specific to the plot of the story, why does he have to be eithe…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2021
Hi folks, I'm a new actor and am trying to create a call list of fellow actors available to help each other out as readers for self-tape auditions. In the past few weeks, my wife has been: a coma patient waking up to my doctor role, a cannibal getting ready to kill me, girlfriend, ex-girlfriend, etc. She's had enough.…
