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Stage 32 · 29 May 2018
More and more I am seeing auditions that require you to do a video audition from home. I prefer in person auditions, (I’m old school that way and love the interaction) I’m trying to get with the times and do self taping from home. What kind of equipment would I need for a good self tape? Can I use my iPhone to record?…
Reddit · 29 May 2018
Hey I just had a couple questions that have always nagged at me about acting and having the option to try. 1. How exactly does an actor decide how to deliver a line? I know movies have multiple takes so I figure the answer is “deliver a line in multiple ways and they choose what fits”, but also I wondered: do actors ev…
Reddit · 29 May 2018
i joined the union too early and I want to know what I can and cannot do. I know things like Investigation Discovery or non\-union cable productions are off the table. But me filming a scene for my reel with my friends is not considered a "non\-union" production right? We're not submitting it to film festivals or anyth…
Reddit · 29 May 2018
Hey there! I am an undergraduate student at a state school (that shall remain nameless) who is looking to connect up with students from other programs to just plain talk about theatre. I'm beginning the process of prepping for grad school auditions in winter of 2019, and the program I'm graduating from is aggressively…
Reddit · 29 May 2018
Where I live there aren’t many acting classes around at all, and the ones that are around are ridiculously expensive and likely scams. I’m a amateur actor who’s a young man that has taken acting class before. Everything from cold reads, auditions, scripts, improv, and more. Very much a beginner still. That being said,…
Reddit · 29 May 2018
Hi! First time posting here, so apologies if I don't adhere to the proper rules. I also don't know anything about acting, so please be kind. The setting: I'm a 30\-something year old who is finally trying to take up the acting mantle after years of thinking about it. I'm signed up for acting classes at the local commun…
Reddit · 29 May 2018
Okay, it's probably impossible. But I need something as close as possible. Basically, my friend is asking me to act in his film because he needs and Asian teen (I'm not a teen but I look like one) and after multiple rounds of casting, he cannot find anyone. I would love to do it, but I'm just nervous. So a little backg…
Reddit · 29 May 2018
Hello fellow actors! I was planning on taking classes with one of these teachers and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts or experiences with either of them that they’d be willing to share!
Reddit · 29 May 2018
I heard a story recently of a hockey coach who was asked if he would rather be a good player or a lucky one. As an actor, if you had to, which one would you choose? The words ''good'' and ''lucky'' are up to your interpretation.
Reddit · 28 May 2018
Fredi 'Kruga' Nwaka is an actor and director, known for Brotherhood (2016), The Intent (2016) and Legacy (2015) to be in are we dead yet link in http://blackunited.co.uk #acting
Reddit · 28 May 2018
I’m looking for any actors/actresses looking for exposure to test my site, Talentspots.com It’s essentially a talent and crew network I just made that’s designed to showcase models, actors, film crew, photographers and creatives and connect them to jobs and castings. Kind of like Modelmayhem, but less shady and more co…
Reddit · 28 May 2018
Hey guys, I'm a 21\-year\-old British actor currently based in the North, but now that I've secured a London agent and most of my auditions/work is in London, I'm hoping to move down by the end of August. So, is there anybody on here that would maybe like to meet for a coffee and talk about moving in somewhere together…
Reddit · 28 May 2018
Hello all I was wondering if there are any of you out there acting in Michigan? I'm and 23yr old wanna be actor trying to he his start but aside from few musical theater opportunities I can't seem to find anything for film, short, student, or features. If there is someone out there acting in Michigan south west area I'…
Reddit · 27 May 2018
So I started training in the 3rd grade, I am now 21. I am a middle eastern american actor in the south, I speak fluent english farsi and french. I have plenty of credits on my resume but no SAG credits and a lack of work that I can use for a reel. The issue is - how can I build a reel if no one is letting me audition f…
Reddit · 27 May 2018
Ah, an age old debate between the two coasts. First and foremost, I'd like to say that I'm extremely grateful to have been accepted to both schools as a transfer student for this upcoming Fall 2018 semester. A little bit of info. about myself; Although I might describe myself as a theatre enthusiast(?) My primarily goa…
Reddit · 27 May 2018
Hi guys! I'm reasonably new to this reddit. I just wondered if you guys had any advice you could give me on how to pursue a career in the acting/film industry. I'm 16 years old and I finish high school in 2 weeks! I'm extremely passionate about acting and driven to become successful, however, I don't know where to star…
Reddit · 27 May 2018
My apologies if these questions are A\) Dumb, or B\) Have been asked before. Young actor, a good amount of experience on my resume, sending out my first wave of applications to smaller local agencies and London mega\-agencies alike. Some last minute questions before I send away my applications: Do I send my cover lette…
Reddit · 27 May 2018
Fellow aspiring actors of Reddit, Having lost touch of my goal to become a successful actor for a while (I had a lot going on and wasn't in a good place, so my dream took a backseat for a while), I'm finally feeling like I'm getting my passion and drive back! I'm about to enroll in a really prestigious acting course (n…
Reddit · 27 May 2018
So I need some advice hive mind. I’m a 22 year old character actor currently living in Denver. I have a fair amount of theatre credits and I’m working on building up my film reel. Now it’d still be a couple years off but I’m an anal retentive planner but I wanna move away from Denver to pursue acting full time. I have…
Reddit · 27 May 2018
I know that this is a weird question but I was just wondering about it. When actors are just starting out, which kinds of movie roles are the most likely to really launch their careers? I've been thinking about becoming an actor and I wanted to know what would be the best path to breaking into hollywood. Obviously osca…
Reddit · 27 May 2018
It's a hypothetical question. Please tell me why/why not. By helping them out I mean giving them your agent's contact info, telling them about roles, etc... And by letting them struggle I mean let them work hard ; "you had to work hard and fail a lot, why should they have it easy?" :)
Reddit · 27 May 2018
Super interesting. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?time\_continue=17&v=DZF3RiMFInI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=17&v=DZF3RiMFInI)
Reddit · 27 May 2018
**SURVIVAL ON SET \- A UNIQUE ACTING SEMINAR \- HOLLYWOOD \- LOS ANGELES \- JUNE 6TH AND 13TH** "SURVIVAL ON SET" SEMINARS ILLUMINATE THE ENTIRE ON\-SET PROCESS FOR ACTORS." WITH OVER 70,000 HOURS ON SET, MICHAEL FREDIANI CAN TEACH YOU HOW TO THINK ON YOUR FEET TO ENHANCE THE SHOT AND HOW TO BE FREE TO FOCUS ON YOUR CR…
Reddit · 26 May 2018
Hey fellow Aussie actors! I would love to know which casting websites you guys use and/or recommend- there are a lot out there and I would love to know your opinions! Also what does everyone think of IMDB Pro? Thanks!
Backstage · 25 May 2018
Hey everybody, I just got my headshots back and the one I like best has my hand in it. The hand is not covering something in my face, just resting on my shoulder/collarbone. Is it unproffesional and/or distracting to use a headshot with my hand and part of my forearm...
Reddit · 25 May 2018
What do you think actors of yesteryear would think of what actors are up against today when moving to an expensive city like LA or NYC? They had it tough as it is. It's never easy to pack up and move to a big city especially to become an actor. But I wonder how they would view this new requirement that we all have a "s…
Reddit · 25 May 2018
I'm currently a junior accounting major and I've been interested in getting into acting for the past couple years, but I wanted to focus on getting my degree and so I could have a good job, and a good fallback, while I took acting classes. I'm getting recruited by some pretty big firms (Deloitte, KPMG, etc.) and my que…
Reddit · 25 May 2018
Ok so starting off, thanks for reading this. Just submitting my post is outside my comfort zone in this area, to say the least. You are all going to be mad but bare with me, please. So... I am not an actor, but I think I can be one. I think I would be able to play the role of an emotional tough guy very well since...th…
Reddit · 25 May 2018
[Kayla C](https://www.yooying.com/models.eat.2) I loved her on Ghost Brothers. @joeyking I know she isn’t a household name yet but she will be!
Reddit · 25 May 2018
Your physical body is a perfect vessel for revealing emotion. Do you pull on your bottom lip when you are thinking? Do your shoulders slump when you hear bad news? Do you clap your hands together when you get excited? Can you not make eye contact when you are nervous? One of your jobs as an actor is to find and know th…
Reddit · 24 May 2018
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 · 24 May 2018
Acting is interesting to me. I love going to the theaters and escaping reality for a couples hours and enjoying a good film. I’ve always wanted to pursue acting, but I feel like I’m too old and I don’t like when people look at me when I tell them that I’d like to be an actor. Usually I get some sort of judgment and som…
Reddit · 24 May 2018
On instagram you can follow hashtags, and on Twitter you can search by them. I’m already on board of some like #acting and #actorslife or even #auditions, but was wondering what others I may be missing out on that could be interesting for a fellow actress. Thanks and have a lovely week!
Reddit · 24 May 2018
It's my understanding that a reel is ideally made up of the actor featured in a variety of scenes that are part of professional grade projects. I was hoping folks could shed a light on what exactly qualifies as reel material for a beginning actor with some on camera experience. Could someone use student projects, web s…
Reddit · 24 May 2018
Hi ya'll! I'm an actor in ATL and lately I've been getting TONS of commercial auditions. I feel like I have a good commercial look and I feel like I do a good job at the auditions- yet I never seem to book! It's just so frustrating. I get called in by the same CDs over and over so that has to be a good sign... yet it's…
Reddit · 24 May 2018
Yes that sounds really pretentious, atleast to me. Anyway, I want to build one of those old hollywood vanity whatever mirrors, and Im planning on doing it right. Electrician Cousin on board, learned about whats best makeup lighting, checked out competition and so on.... From now on Im just playing with the Idea... and…
Backstage · 22 May 2018
I'm looking for theatrical (as in not commercial) acting class recommendations Specifically, I want a class that has the following elements: -meets at least once weekly in an ongoing setting -focuses on on-camera work -focuses on auditions/audition technique Ideally, the class would be open for audits before enrolling…
Backstage · 22 May 2018
What is the best way to break into voice overs? Is it luck of the draw? Righ place, right time, connections, networking....? Most agents and clients prefer those with experience, but how does one gain experience when the focus is primarily on those with experience?
Reddit · 22 May 2018
Hi, sorry if this isn't the right sub to post this in. I am graduating at my community college within a year or so and have been trying to find a low cost university that can help me grow as an actor. My cc has been great so far and I'm looking to build on that to hopefully create a career in the future. I have been lo…
Reddit · 22 May 2018
Hi everyone, I'm a director. I just premiered my first feature film at a small theater in my town. I'm ready to share the film with the actors to use in their reels. So here is my question - is it customary to edit down an actors' footage, so the footage I send each individual is only theirs? Or is it legit to just sha…
Reddit · 22 May 2018
Is there any way to become one of the actors under *Collegehumor*? I have a similar humor/style to the videos they make and I know they have a cast they use(besides some main people in a series).
Reddit · 22 May 2018
Just want to know here. Can be anything that motivated you to become an actor\-\-tv show, family, theatre, animation, movies, teachers, friends, etc. Let me know in the comments below!
Reddit · 21 May 2018
I'm looking for a calling service to book more background work. This one seems to have the most positive reviews on Yelp. Does anyone have firsthand experience?
Reddit · 21 May 2018
Hello, I know how annoying it is when actors want to be spoonfed information and don't do any research themselves, but I'm currently a bit stuck. I've been trying to make a list of agents and managers who are taking interest in up and coming 'new media' creators \(aka youtube stars and such\) and how to balance that ou…
Backstage · 20 May 2018
Hi all! I signed with my first agent (they're actually an agent and management company) about 3 weeks ago. My agent told me about a few jobs he was going to pitch me for and he recommended I updated my headshots and gave me great advice about my type and...
Backstage · 20 May 2018
Hi. I recently played a role in a student film (no pay, haven’t signed a release form either). I didn’t like the culture on set and the direction that the film started to take. What can I do to not allow them to use the footage of me that they...
Reddit · 20 May 2018
Just want to know. Have a nice day!
Reddit · 20 May 2018
Hey, not an actor, nor do I have the interest at the moment, but I’ve always had this curiosity. Do agents hook you up with private auditions (ones you can’t find/head about without connections) for most of these? What’s that like? From the inception of the project, to the final seat sold, what’s the casting process li…
Reddit · 20 May 2018
I'm still a studying actor and fairly new (about 3 semesters of community college into it) but I've read a ton of recommended books from my working actor friends (whom I'm not so close with anymore). I've been a signed model to a fairly large agency in LA for around 2 years. I'm currently working and going to school fu…
Reddit · 20 May 2018
Hey guys! I’m moving back to Canada in the summer (most likely going to be in Peterborough) and I’m very new to acting. I have always wanted to be an actress but due to moving around a lot and being very shy, I never really had the chance to stick to it and improve. Recently my school decided to make a short film as a…
