Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
Self-representing and Agency Fee
If I am a self represented actor and I find and book a non-union commercial, can I also claim the "Buyout $$$$ + 20% agency fee? If not, why not?
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
Success rate in acting
What are the chances of being able to be successful enough as a actor to have it as a profession.
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
The Red Priest - Week One
Thanks for all of the great comments concerning my casting in this theatre production. As there was so much interest, I thought I'd drop a few notes every week to take you all through the production. First night is November 13. We had two Zoom meetings as a company, this week, and our first get-together in person. Over…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
I don't feel comfortable submitting an Eco Cast for a role my agent just sent over
I received an Eco Cast from my agent for a role in major network's drama. I can pass as racially ambiguous, but this role is clearly meant for an ethnicity that I am not. While I may be able to pass, I don't morally feel comfortable auditioning for a role that is not my ethnicity, specifically because the story has to…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2020
Why do home studio voice actors have a condenser and a shotgun mic?
Whenever you see videos on voice actor home studios they usually use both a shotgun mic and a condenser microphone. Why do they have them both? Does it have something to do with noise rejection? How loud they can be? Different voices?
Reddit · 4 Oct 2020
When it is too late to start acting?
Hello you all, so i've always dream of working as a actress, both theater or on screen. I used to go alone watch this company in my hometown which consisted of a small group of young adults who portrayed several fairy tales for children, since than i wanted really bad to be like that. I had a plan and my family actuall…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2020
Seeking 2 NYC actors (1 male and 1 female) for an interpretation of Sartre’s No Exit. Both actors should be over 30 year old.
I’m seeking actors for the roles of Joseph Garcin and Inez Serrano. Garcin is a pacifist journalist; thoughtful and humane. He was shot because of his involvement with a progressive newspaper in an authoritarian country. Inez is a postal worker. She is bitter and cynical and has a streak of sadism. She prefers women an…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2020
Struggling on being spontaneous and showing emotions... any suggestion?
I've started this journey on acting few months ago, and I've come to the point where I see how much I struggle in being spontaneous. And this happens to me also in real life, something I already knew, but I hoped and thought that it would have been better while acting.. but it's not. I find myself "in panic" if I don't…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2020
Acting questions from a high school student
Hi I´m 14 and in Dallas Tx. I am a freshman in high school and a second year theater student (last year was tech this year I´m in theater 1 for acting), I have been in one play last year and I have a few of questions before I talk to my parents. (for 6th and 7th grade I was in band but just got tired of playing the tru…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2020
How to make in the industry living in Scotland?
I am 16 and have always wanted to be an actor I won’t bore you with all the stuff about what made me want to do acting but just know I’m pretty sure this acting thing is what I want to do. I am currently in college taking a TV production course that covers the film industry, scriptwriting, photography, creating film, t…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2020
It hit me the other day. I know what I want to do.
I’m a 16f, and I always knew theater was gonna stay in my life no matter that. I’m a huge musical theater nerd, and I love performing. I’ve also been training in emergency response and rescue, as I want to be an emt after high school. But it wasn’t until the other day that I realized what I was gonna do. I’m gonna be a…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2020
seriously, how do you "treat your acting like a business" to get more auditions?
the low frequency / inconsistency of auditions for me is honestly, hands down the most infuriatingly frustrating aspect of my acting journey. I have no idea how in god's name I'm supposed to book something when I get auditions SO infrequently. When I get them, they are good auditions, good projects, reading with charac…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2020
As an actor what are the more exhausting task you have to deal with?
As an actor having multiple audition or project regularly, what are the task/ thing that are repetitive and quite exhausting for you to do ? (posting in social media, sending the same email/resume again and again, taking care of the schedule etc )
Reddit · 3 Oct 2020
Would love to here your thoughts and experiences on the the major improv programs out there (UCB, Groundlings, Second City).
If you've been through one of those programs I would love to hear anything you have to say about it. I'm interested in learning more about: Cost/length of the classes Quality of instruction How has it benefited you as an actor? Have you been able to grow your network because if it? Would a person benefit from this if t…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2020
Something i was wondering...
So, recently i saw a voice actor for one of my favourite games on twitter. They were talking about how if people gave them money to fund their pet project they would say lines in "increasing levels of lewdness" as the character. Do voice actors have the rights to raise money off the voice of a specific character they d…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2020
Critique my website?
Hey all - I've finally got my [website up and running](https://nerrisnassiri.com/actor) and would greatly appreciate any and all feedback! My primary goals for 2020 are to get a legit agent, and get auditions for U.S. theaters that are opening back up in 2021. I'm currently in L.A. but don't mind traveling. I have a de…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2020
Looking for an American voice actor to do a few lines for an animation short
Please DM me if you're interesting in being in this and I'll send the script
Reddit · 3 Oct 2020
Under what conditions would you attend a clothing optional resort?
Our local clothing optional resort has a very conservative flavor. The guests mainly come from the libertarian arm of the Republican Party...angling toward a beer chugging, hunting, fishing crowd. I went expecting a lot of artists, actors, musicians, academics, environmentalists and other liberal minded people enjoying…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2020
Are memorizing sides a must?
Hello! I just started acting a few months ago and have started auditioning. I have an eco cast audition on Actor's Access that says "Please only read for the role which you originally submitted" and normally, I would memorize my sides before my tape, but this time there is six pages of dialogue and three scenes. I'm ba…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2020
Sorry if this is dumb, I feel very lost and idk if acting should be something I should pursue
I'm a highschool student, Grade 12, and am going into Business School next year. That being said, I've always thought of becoming an actor, but really, never had the chance, took drama class but my teacher didn't really teach me much, and lastly, which makes me the most unmotivated is, my family is pretty poor and I do…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2020
Discouraged from just getting 'extra' roles.
I constantly apply on Actors Access and I am focusing to get more and more training. But it disappoints me when I apply for stuff on Actors Access and they end up being 'extra' roles. The other day I auditioned for something and apparently it ended up being an extra role but they did not say until the very end. I was l…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2020
Does anyone else despise cover letters on Backstage/Actors Access?
I see no point to them. If I’m submitting to 20+ roles per day I’m not going to take the time to explain why I want to be cast in your film (especially if it’s a student film). It just seems like such an unnecessary step!
Reddit · 2 Oct 2020
What's your plans for the future?
Fellow actor here - I thought this would be a perfect place to ask. I've recently been going through crappy time reaching my mid 30's and still not having a 'proper job'. Lately I've had a few roles and auditions have picked up but realised these only fill the gap. In fact I have my first job of the year Monday but kee…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2020
Gigs and receiving unemployment?
I posted this on r/Unemployment and was hoping to get some advice on this sub. Hoping someone here might have been in a similar situation! Hi everyone, I've been working as an actor for the better part of two years. Like every actor I know, I've been unemployed since March when the theatre world closed down. Last week…
Reddit · 1 Oct 2020
Looking for voice actors who work multiple jobs
Hi there! I am a doctoral student working and I'm trying to get in contact with people who do voice over and voice acting in addition to another job that might be in a completely different or similar area. We—a group of researchers at the University of Oregon—want to understand the unique experiences of people with mul…
Reddit · 1 Oct 2020
How to get Netflix auditions?
I am currently starting out as an actress. I’m eighteen years old. I am about to get headshots, slateshots and a demo reel made by some photography studio soon. I am going to try to find an agent to hopefully represent me soon. But I have heard that agents can be difficult to find sometimes especially when you are star…
Reddit · 1 Oct 2020
Biden should hire Alex Baldwin or some other actor as his debate coach
Because it’s not a debate, it’s a scene. Emotions rule. Only an actor can truly understand and emulate Trump’s, uh, nuances and improvisations. A debate coach deals in logic, as well as some emotion and marketing, but not in the proportions we’re seeing today. It might sting, it might be laughable, but Biden has to hav…
Reddit · 1 Oct 2020
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Oct 1
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 · 1 Oct 2020
How detailed are movie/tv show scripts?
I'm an aspiring actor who has done some stage shows in the past but I'm wondering how detailed movie/tv show scripts are. Watching certain tv shows it seems like a lot of the small parts of dialogue are improvised but I've also heard that certain actors (e.g. Benedict Cumberbatch) is extremely for sticking to the scrip…
Reddit · 1 Oct 2020
On set with the new covid SAG protocols?
I'm curious if any SAG actors have had any experience on-set with the new protocols. How has it gone? Anything feel unsafe? What are your thoughts? Thanks
Reddit · 1 Oct 2020
I Have a question
I am an aspiring voice actor as I’m sure a lot of people here are. How do I get started? What do I need? Are there any jobs I can do now? I am pretty new at voice acting and don’t have any jobs under my belt. Thank you for your time!
Reddit · 1 Oct 2020
How would I get a job as a voice actor?
Ok to start off, I’m 16 and for a while now I’ve wanted to be an actor. A few months back I was suggested to become a voice actor which I think would be more fitting and really fun to do as I really like doing voices but I have a slight problem, I don’t know where I can start. Would I have to go to an audition at a sou…
Reddit · 30 Sep 2020
Need a few actors to record a short 10-20 second video. Looking for people in their 20s-30s. Clean cut.
Video will be posted on my website. Video will be 10-60 seconds long. Script will only be a few sentences. Pay is $5. I need 4 people Qualifications: - need to be clean cut presentation - good video quality (no vertical video) - age late 20s-30s This is a one off thing but I am also looking for someone else long term.…
Reddit · 30 Sep 2020
Scare tactics for a new scare actor?
I got a total dream job of mine this year as a scare actor for a major haunted house. I've performed on stage a lot but never as something "scary" or "inhuman". I got my costume today and I will be a Scarecrow that was brought to life. My issue is I just don't know what noises a Scarecrow would make.
Reddit · 30 Sep 2020
How much pressure is there to get plastic surgery?
A lot of former actors have said they were pressured. And it seems like a lot of people have gotten it? Is it necessary? Are you forced? Will you not get jobs because of this?
Reddit · 30 Sep 2020
Duologue with the theme of hope
A duologue is a play or part of a play with speaking roles for only two actors. ​ I need help on finding a duologue with the theme of hope for my school drama play. plz help
Reddit · 30 Sep 2020
Playing real people.
Any one know of any good documentation of actors playing real people in film/tv and what their process and challenges were?
Reddit · 30 Sep 2020
Do real actors in movies actually memorize their lines letter by letter or do they learn kinda whats supposed to happen in the dialog and say and improvise with their own words
With Jokes then they might have to memorize it exactly as it is but with random conversations I dont think its necessary
Reddit · 30 Sep 2020
More questions about credits in TV episode
I posted here last week about how to put an unaired episode of a TV show on my resume. Now I feel really stupid because I looked again and turns out... it did air. I just missed it somehow. But now I have another question about how to put it on my resume! Sorry, haha. I know that generally "guest star" = significant ch…
Reddit · 30 Sep 2020
Question: I have a friend who writes books for enjoyment.
I have a friend who writes books for enjoyment and posts them on his own website for free. Are there any resources where he can find aspiring voice actors looking for pro bono work? He is interested in potentially releasing them in an audio format, but will not make any money from them so is hoping to help someone buil…
Reddit · 30 Sep 2020
Comedic Actors in LA?
Hello! I’m in LA looking to get my creative juices flowing. Would there be any comedic or dramatic actors interested in creating scripts together?
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
How to get noticed by CAA
I'm young and thinking about becoming an actor but I started thinking about it watching marvel movies and that's my goal but it is super hard to get onto one and I done some research and most of the actors are with CAA but if I want to become an actor there is no way they will immediately accept me if they can get peop…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
Is my manager entitled to my residuals, even though he had no involvement in booking the role?
Bit of context: I booked a co-star role back in 2018 that kickstarted my eligibility for a SAG-AFTRA membership. My agent helped with the contracts and securing the role, and the show is now available on Netflix. I haven’t booked another union project since. In the interim period between the show airing and getting my…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
Becoming an actor
I have an interest in acting and wanted to know something. How can a beginner get into to how to acting without classes? Im 14 and know absolutely nothing about it. Already feeling like its a bit late for me to act but i know thats not true. So without classes how can I learn the basis of acting or something. Or would…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
There's an open casting call in an area near me, does anyone have tips on how to make an effective self tape?
From what I know of self tapes, generally they feature clips from your acting experience. However this one's a little different. As it's a call for teenagers who may not have had much performance experience, they've suggsted that it sould take the form of a conversation, almost. It's more about getting to know the acto…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
Acting resume - public lectures/speaking events and concerts, can I put them on?
In the past, I’ve done some lectures and booked speaking events and performed as a singer for a while. Would this just be relegated to “special skills” at the bottom or would I put it somewhere else bc I have training as an actor, but only a few, non-union theater+film credits.
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
I'm 15 years old and decided I want to be an actor.
I realized that I have a passion for acting and content creating. I already read the how to get started from tjis reddit. What is the first thing I should do right now (mind you we are in a pandemic, I'm American.) I plan on starting a YouTube channel when im 18 and go to college. My goal/vision is to have a "high payi…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
Anyone wanna make a short film/movie?
Hey I’m a 15 year old kid and it’s my dream to become an actor! I loved movies like unsubscribe where they made the whole movie on a zoom call! I wanna make something like that! If u wanna make something like that DM me!
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
Trying to get started in V/O and audiobook narration , where do I learn more?
Anyone have any advice where to start learning about voice over and audiobook narration? I am already an actor, but where can I learn about how to get started in voice over and audiobooks? Anyone have take any online courses or know any experts they recommend? The only class I’ve found so far wants $720 to teach I don’…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2020
Trying to start Audiobook narrating
Anyone have any advice where to start learning about audiobook narration? I am already an actor, but where can I learn about how to get started in voice over, specifically audiobooks? Anyone have an online courses or experts they recommend?