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Reddit · 3 Oct 2026
Hello everyone! About a year ago I signed with an acting agent, legit and listed on ACTRA. The contract stated I have representation for 1 year (starting August 2025), with no automatic renewal provision stated. I last heard from my agent in April of this year, after I sent in a self tape and inquired on whether he got…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2026
I admire Florence Pugh so much and I was surprised to see she did one in EOE. Obviously her body her choice. Just wondering if this is a requirement to make it in Hollywood?
Reddit · 3 Oct 2026
Hi! I’m asking out of curiosity, but how is it we see voice actors in prominent games and animation while also being in smaller non union jobs? I know in film you work non union to build up credits and experience but with voiceover it seems that’s not the case, as we see with a game like genshin (and other things) havi…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2026
While watching some Portal fan videos (that came before generative AI was made public), I noticed that a lot of people are able to make actually great voice impressions. I guess you can say GLaDOS's autotune does some heavy lifting (although I think it's not enough to just talk at the microphone and do a good job), but…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2026
Toppelgänger: an actor who occupies essentially the same casting lane as you, but is currently positioned above you and therefore tends to get the roles you’d otherwise be competing for. Have you ever heard of a better term?
Reddit · 3 Oct 2026
Hi everyone, my name is Noah, an actor currently based in the NYC area. I’ve racked up a lot of Short Film credits over the past three years, taking a lot of classes around the New York City/Brooklyn area. I have a comedy reel + drama reel that I am proud of. Aside from getting things on Backstage, I’m not really sure…
Stage 32 · 2 Oct 2026
AI Filmmaking Without the Hype: Concerns, Fixes, and Real SavingsVeteran filmmakers have fair concerns about generative AI: visual inconsistency, shaky platform economics, copyright gaps, and audience backlash. My answer isn't to reject the tools or let them run the show, but to use a hybrid workflow: human-authored, d…
Stage 32 · 2 Oct 2026
How much of a character's backstory do you write down versus feeling it out in the moment?
Stage 32 · 2 Oct 2026
AI is increasingly becoming part of film and television production.But the conversation often focuses on whether AI will replace creative professionals.I think there's another question worth exploring:Where can technology reduce the repetitive work around performance while leaving the actual creative performance in hum…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2026
Postings that say, “Looking for real people, not actors.” Real people don’t have Backstage, Casting Networks, or Actors Access profiles.
Reddit · 2 Oct 2026
Hello I am 19yo boy from Philippines and I wanna be anctor I am planning to take acting classes here. Also I wanna pursue acting abroad sure there will be visas, etc. What I'm saying is, is it possible for me?
Reddit · 2 Oct 2026
So I took an acting class just because idk opening myself up to new experiences. It's on camera and considering I've never acted before on or off camera. I was surprised to find that I enjoy it and truly want to pursue it farther. But I pretty much plan on doing it as a hobby since I like the industry I am currently in…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2026
I'm looking to start a "book club" over zoom for an hour once a week where we can get together and read and discuss acting books such as Stanislavski's An Actor Prepares, Uta Hagen's Respect for Acting, or the GOAT Sanford Meisner on Acting. Is this something anyone would be interested in? I figure it may be a good way…
Stage 32 · 1 Oct 2026
Hollywood Contraction?No worries. I have the answer!https://paultassone.substack.com/p/bring-cocaine-back-to-the-cinema?r=r533g&utm_medium=ios
Reddit · 1 Oct 2026
I (M24) have my first professional acting class on Monday. I thought I could live a stable desk job post-grad and just be a cinephile but I feel like I’ve seen every movie possible in the last two years and seeing other actors my age makes me extremely jealous I never even gave myself a chance. I’m going to take acting…
Reddit · 1 Oct 2026
Calling all creatures of the night! Join us at our open casting call MONDAY, OCTOBER 5. We are seeking high-energy scare actors to bring our LA Haunted Hayride 2026 to life. **Audition Details:** * Monday, October 5, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM • **Location:** Griffith Park Visitor Center at the picnic tables 4730 Crystal Sprin…
Reddit · 1 Oct 2026
Looking for a studio that I can work with while my acting coach is away. I do plan on auditing these studios but I would love some real reviews, good & bad! I’m just starting in my acting journey & I could use all the help! Open to other studios & resources (books, podcasts, workshops etc).
Reddit · 1 Oct 2026
Hello! I am a fledgling voice actor but no newbie to the performing arts. I'm on a bit of an odyssey to add on VA-centric training/education to my CV that is currently heavier on live theatre and music. Late night googling session uncovered the only motion-capture courses in Australia (Melbourne) and it intrigues me. H…
Reddit · 1 Oct 2026
So Ive been using aa for a while and I usually link my reel in the submission notes but I have a little money to invest and I wanna see if uploading clips to aa is worth it/what should I upload? I have a reel with student films but I don't think they really show my skill. I have a couple of self tapes of me doing conte…
Reddit · 1 Oct 2026
Curious to hear stories from actors who walked out of an audition or callback convinced they didn’t do their best, but ended up booking anyway. Maybe you were nervous, overthought your choices, felt like you didn’t fully execute a redirect, had weird eyelines, didn’t get the reactions you expected from the room, or jus…
Reddit · 1 Oct 2026
i got word yesterday that i booked a day player in an indie pilot presentation, which is my first booking off actors access so i’ve been pretty excited about it. only issue is, i’m currently in another theatre project that rehearses sunday-thursday, and i’m the lead role so I’m pretty much called every day. I’ve been s…
Reddit · 1 Oct 2026
Has anybody had experience with the 3 day weekend master intensive for working actors?
Reddit · 1 Oct 2026
I want casting for that specific role to see the video but I don’t want it available on my profile so I removed it right after submitting, if that makes sense.
Reddit · 1 Oct 2026
I've come on here and asked VA questions before, but I'd like to tell a story, and maybe give some encouragement. I do voice acting, but mainly I'm an audiodrama producer who produces original works. This past March my wife had a stroke and was in the hospital for 1 1/2 months. The Narrators/Voice Actors, Musicians, an…
Reddit · 30 Sep 2026
I recently had an audition for an AI company, it wasn’t disclosed during the audition, but from my insight I can tell it’s one of the main ones. I had a callback for it this week, and it’s oddly got an incredible production team behind it that’s responsible for a lot of not just critical but commercial projects. Now I’…
Reddit · 30 Sep 2026
Hey everyone, I’ve really been enjoying taping and I know that’s really hard for some actors so I wanted to give some things that I do! Take it or leave it but it might be worth trying out and id love for anyone to add their tricks! 1. I memorize my lines usually, ik this can be hard with tight turn arounds but when I’…
Reddit · 30 Sep 2026
first part: just random crap second part: reading something out of a chips bag text in german (cuz I wanna voice act in germany) third part: a small segment of a vocaloid song I know it sounds like a straight up lie but I really am 16 years old. so... does my voice fit a mishevious kid or a innocent one? does it fit a…
Reddit · 30 Sep 2026
Hi reddit. Got an email about a job from Askable. Looking for two weeks of recording 25hrs per week- $100 per hour. They said its for AI. No voice cloning. But for AI training purposes. What does that even mean? Yeah sure the money would be awesome but… I’d just be recording responses to a conversation with another act…
Reddit · 30 Sep 2026
Hello dears, So I was hustling in the NYC audition grind for three years, then booked a full year of work at a regional theatre, then the pandemic happened and I lost my agent and the booking because the artistic director recast everything and I basically decided “f\*ck you people” and pivoted to journalism. I’m lookin…
Reddit · 30 Sep 2026
Hello all! First post, 😅 kinda nervous, BUT here's the deal: I've done audiobooks on and off for about a year and a half, but I'm finally able to commit the time to go full time into the various realms of voice acting. I was listening to a podcast hosted by Crispin Freeman the other day, and he spoke about natural cast…
Reddit · 30 Sep 2026
This is the second time I received an invite from this person. I overlooked the invite and missed his deadline. Now this is the second invite and the fee is very enticing. However I am not sure if this is legit. Please advise how this works and to verify the invites are legit??
Reddit · 30 Sep 2026
So I’ve reached a point now where I’m now a must join with the union. My OK30 ran out last week and the next thing I book, I’ll have to pony up. The question is - do I join now? Or should I wait for that next booking? I get the sense that productions aren’t even looking at non union actors at the moment, even if they a…
Reddit · 30 Sep 2026
talking specifically jobs on Casting Networks. but it’s just wild that the first time I haven’t seen even one job in La posted on a weekday. I’m wondering if you all are keeping busy in NYC (I do some SAG BG work as well I see a lot of that)? Please be nice I’m just asking a genuine question I understand everything is…
Reddit · 30 Sep 2026
In searching the subject of teleprompters, most of the discussions in this group are two years old or older. So much has changed in this time that I thought I would create this new thread. The other day, my agent told me that the six-hour average it takes me to complete a self-tape is too long. An actor friend suggeste…
Reddit · 30 Sep 2026
what was your experience like? I just checked domina and sloane's roster list and they have a bunch of clients, is it easy to get lost in the pile?
Reddit · 30 Sep 2026
NOTE: I am not seeking free work from this sub. I very much want to pay and properly hire someone, but I genuinely don't know what to offer. I don't have any finalized ideas yet apart from an animatic I'm sitting down and making sketches for, and I don't have a set time frame since this is something I want to constantl…
Reddit · 30 Sep 2026
I'm a hobbyist actor and stand-up comedian in my local town. I've taken several acting classes at nearby colleges and done a lot of monologue and partner-scene work in the last 7 years, but I've never seen any improvement in my facial expressiveness. Two issues: I have a narrow range, and when I consciously force an ex…
Stage 32 · 29 Sep 2026
Okay, this post is purely for fun.I've written before about how a different actor in a role can make a different experience for the audience. I previously recounted how I recently went to see PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Pantages Theater here in Hollywood, and how Isaiah Bailey played the Phantom a bit more sinister an…
Stage 32 · 29 Sep 2026
Stage 32 · 29 Sep 2026
Hi Actors! - As the week is well underway, I was wondering what you’re all excited for this week? It could be a new episode of your favourite series, a self tape you’re preparing to shoot or you’re booked into watch a play.This week I’m excited about the script breakdown of Widows Bay here on Stage 32! Don’t forget to…
Stage 32 · 29 Sep 2026
Hi everyone,Just wanted to check in and say I’m really enjoying being part of this community. I recently sent out a full submission package for my feature Super Furious 1, and I’m continuing to build my on‑camera experience. Looking forward to connecting with other actors here and learning from your journeys as well.
Reddit · 29 Sep 2026
To start, I used to not have crippling anxiety. I used to take loads of classes and never experienced fear. I’ve been on more tv shows than I can count, and one (very long, drawn out experience) on a set has completely broken me. I now have crippling anxiety when I act in person. I cannot relax and be the actor I know…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2026
Hey everyone! I’m an actor and filmmaker from Germany, and I recently made a short film called *Friday, the 24th.* The film is in German, but English subtitles are available. I play the "Brother" in this short. I’d really appreciate some honest feedback from other actors, especially regarding my performance. I’m intere…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2026
I've been very cautious about having my children on social media. I've posted them, but it's been very sporadic. Now that my son is looking to become an actor, though, I've been thinking about whether or not he needs an Instagram or Facebook page of his own. Does it make a difference?
Reddit · 29 Sep 2026
Hey! I’m an aspiring actor who recently created a professional instagram account. I’ve made a couple high quality vertical reels and have posted the ones I found the most engaging. My acting is great in those reels and I’m now thinking if it’d worth boosting the reels via paid ads so I can gain more followers to my pro…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2026
I got into the professional acting practice, working actor practice (evening intensive) and the Stanislavski in action classes. I’m trying to choose between the three and was wondering if anyone here had any experiences with them? What were some of the main differences? And were they worth it? Any and all feedback abou…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2026
Title is pretty self explanatory. I auditioned for a commercial some months ago, and just saw the actual commercial on TV today. It is eerily similar to my self tape beat by beat. The breakdown was a loose script with little direction outside of "a man sits by a fireplace shaving his groin." There was no direction abou…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2026
Please feel free to ask any question at all related to acting, no matter how simple. There will be no judgements on questions posted here. Everyone starts somewhere. We have a FAQ which attempts to answer basic questions about acting. \[Have a look\]( https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/wiki/index), but don't worry if you…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2026
hello! i currently do not have an agent nor manager and never have had one in the past. my headshot photographer was very determined to get me atleast a meeting with this certain manager, who manages some of the biggest actors in 2026, she has known this manager and is close to her and knew that she was dropping someon…
Reddit · 29 Sep 2026
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