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Reddit · 17 Mar 2023

Can an inexperienced actor afford to turn down a role on grounds of personal taste? I'm having a dilemma concerning the subject matter of the project, and don't know what to do about it.

Awhile back I established a connection with an indie horror director through social media. Earlier today he sends me a short script, intending for me to play the lead. I read it, and found it pretty damn tasteless. I'd be playing an evil preacher who rapes a girl, stabs her baby to death and eats it. Now, I'm open to d…

Reddit · 17 Mar 2023

wrapped a serious short film. next steps?

hi!! novice twin actresses here with a decent social media following. we got scouted and casted in a well paying film that’s premiering at Tribeca and we just wrapped the shoot. the executive producers are successful in the industry and came to watch the shoot a few times and introduced themselves to us. overall, it wa…

Reddit · 17 Mar 2023

I just released a clothing brand for actors called StageStyle!

Go check it out. https://stagestyle.myshopify.com

Reddit · 17 Mar 2023

What do British Actors Train from?

Hello! I've learned a lot about the history of American Acting method in school, from Stanislavsky to Boleslavsky at the American Lab, to Strasberg and the Group Theater, the split and the rise of Adler and Meisner and Uta Hagen, and many others. Do the British Drama Schools teach from a similar lineage? I understand t…

Reddit · 17 Mar 2023

I really need some advice on what to do for a survival job/career

19F living in Indiana. Currently taking classes/working outside of class on all things acting at minimum 14-18 hours a week. I’m confident that I am going in the right direction training wise, but not so much when it comes to supporting my acting career. I’m not going to give much detail into my plans on how I will be…

Reddit · 17 Mar 2023

horror movie actress wannabe

If I'm in the wrong place I apologize in advance I am looking to be pushed into the right direction of some legit/successful casting call sites. I want to get my foot in the door with acting, with little to no experience. Where would you recommend I start? I have briefly looked into Backstage but I never knew how serio…

Reddit · 16 Mar 2023

Scam?

Gray Model and Talent Or Five Star Talent and Productions Company states: "Once a month, we hold our New Faces Meetings via Google Hangouts. Our new meeting is this Friday within our free community of information for actors and models." It’s not registered with SAG. Website seems janky. Seems like a “model/actor lesson…

Reddit · 16 Mar 2023

What meditation style is best for actors?

Which type of meditation is best for actors? I need to find the best kind of meditation that works. I need to strengthen my concentration (because I have ADD) so I can focus more in the moment and on stage, have a more relaxed and in-tune body (because tension is an actors enemy), and not be so judgmental and critical…

Reddit · 16 Mar 2023

struggling to connect to the circumstance in my scene…

Okay so basically i need some advice. I’m doing a scene from a play called When we were young and unafraid by Sarah Treem. I’m playing a character called Mary Anne and i’m a runaway. The start of my scene calls for me to be crying and cleaning an oven. Even though I feel like I know the character and the circumstances…

Reddit · 16 Mar 2023

Where do I go to find central casting gigs?

Hi everyone. I am registered with CC and have done like 11 shows so far as a background actor. Once on set, a background actor in the union was pretty much getting annoyed that I wasn't working everyday since I am non union. He told me I should be checking the job listings all the time and working way more. I checked t…

Reddit · 16 Mar 2023

Acting classes or University courses?

I’m located in Toronto. I was thinking about taking an acting course at university. I’ve searched up a few universities in the city and most courses are 2-4 years. I also got suggestions to do acting classes like The Pro Actors Lab. One of my main question is will university give me better credibility to get hired by a…

Reddit · 16 Mar 2023

Fame street

Hello, I'm an aspiring actor with little experience and have come across the site fame street Of course because of where I am in the world options for acting as a career are low but from what I can see this seems like good option. I just want to know if anyone on this has tried it before and if it's worth the per month…

Reddit · 16 Mar 2023

Has anyone had this problem with Scenebot?

Hey there! I'm an aspiring young actress in New Zealand, who has never tried out for acting classes or community plays simply due to the fear of not being good enough. This year I'd really love to start trying to get into more projects, and so I'm starting off with looking around at scenebot. (Not for opportunities, bu…

Reddit · 16 Mar 2023

Acting Coaching

Anyone interested in some theatre acting coaching? (Not film and TV) I’ve been in theatre for about five years now and I’ve worked with many professional acting coaches over the years. I enjoy teaching and providing feedback for individuals working on audition monologues, or even just school drama assessments. If you h…

Reddit · 16 Mar 2023

Can I ask my agent to advocate for me to get a callback or a role I am very passionate about?

I recently saw a TikTok where an actor was talking about how they talked to their agent about an audition they had not gotten a callback for that they knew they did great in, and really strongly felt like they would be perfect for a role and so they told their agent that, and she got a callback the next day. Is doing t…

Reddit · 16 Mar 2023

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

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 · 15 Mar 2023

Is it me or coincidence?

I’m trying to pursue a career in acting, however I feel constantly let down. I did a commercial for an international company where I was the main actress and model, but it did not get released. I came runner up in a pageant and I had the media reach out to me to do a press release in January and now it’s March. The pre…

Reddit · 15 Mar 2023

Balding at 19

Hi everyone. I’m an actor who has been working really hard at my craft for over a year, hit the point where all my coaches suggest that I get representation. One issue I have is my hair is receding hard. I currently have thicker, curly hair behind the hairline but it’s noticeable when I have it angled poorly or if it’s…

Reddit · 15 Mar 2023

Does anyone know of any software that can change a person's voice?

Does anyone know of any software that can change a person's voice? i been trying to find voice actors to help with my sims 2 scary movies AND IT HAS BEEN A FUCKING NIGHTMARE... i feel like i'd be better of doing the voices by myself but i don't want all of them to sound the same. Does anyone know any software i could g…

Reddit · 15 Mar 2023

"upload selftape to our database" wth am I supposed to say in that self tape?

Is this even necessary? I am a teenager who is trying to build an acting career. I have done theatre for a long time, and have individual classes too. Where I live there are very few casting agencies, and they don't need actors that often. This one agency has an option where you can submit a video of you introducing yo…

Reddit · 15 Mar 2023

Advice for your younger self

Veteran actors: if you could give your younger self advice that you've learned through your experience as an actor, what would it be?

Reddit · 15 Mar 2023

Does anybody know where I can find some live voice actor mentorship? *IMPORTANT THAT IT ISN'T A PAID OR UNPAID PRERECORED VIDEO*

I don't mean to be the millionth person online crowing about "help me help me" with voice acting, so I'll be as concise as I can. I already have a huge slew of amazing resources to learn how to do it, both text and video. But I have a learning disability, It causes me to find teaching myself new and complicated skills…

Reddit · 15 Mar 2023

Something I’ve noticed in acting classes

I've been attending an acting class where students talk about what they're going through in their personal lives and apply it to the scene. Sometimes, the students reveal some awful things, and the teacher encourages them to use it in the scene, but that's about it. The instructor doesn't check in on how it's affecting…

Reddit · 15 Mar 2023

I can't be friends with actors...can y'all relate?

I can't be friends with them and I cannot date them. As an actor myself, I find that a majority (of course not all) of them are self centered in a way unique to this field. Talking about your projects and being confident in your work is one thing, everybody does that...but thinking you are above everybody else, braggin…

Reddit · 15 Mar 2023

About acting school

Hello everyone, I'm 26M and french, I've been passionate about being an actor since I'm 12 or so, but I didn't follow this path and now I'm starting to regret it. I didn't want to go to an actor school in France because for the most part they are scam (6000€ per year and class of 50 students with really few stage play)…

Reddit · 15 Mar 2023

Does this count as acting?

This might be a stupid question, but here it goes. One time, I saw an actress do a scene in an acting class where her character was going through something awful, and later the actress mentioned she could relate because she was going through the same thing. My question is, does this count as acting?

Reddit · 15 Mar 2023

Advice on getting auditions

Hi guys! I’m a 22 F actress from NYC that can’t afford acting classes. I started acting last year. I taught myself how to act ( I have only one clip added to my reel. Unfortunately, the footage of my previous work is delayed. Probably because of editing idk?) I have used backstage for a few months. I noticed that I’m g…

Reddit · 15 Mar 2023

Best acting tips?

Hey guys! Im a 19 year old beginner actor and was just curious to know what the best acting tips youve ever received from anyone were?

Reddit · 15 Mar 2023

Higher Tier Manager & Lower Tier Agent

So I have a lower tier manager and agent right now. Hopefully this year I book more credits so I can submit for bigger rep at the end of the year. I'm hoping to switch managers but keep the agent. I've booked two TV credits, one of which is recurring (costar 3eps). I also have three big budget scale sag feature films I…

Reddit · 14 Mar 2023

Does anyone have trouble voice acting in their native language?

Im a decent voice actor in english, i can change my tone and do different accents well enough for ny purpose (dnd games). But i cant seem to do it at all in ny natuve language, hebrew. Anyone had this problem? Anyne can help?

Reddit · 14 Mar 2023

Where to move to build my resume?

I’m in a conundrum . I live in So cal by default- so I’m automatically up against all the actors here. I have had little to no luck as a beginner. My lease is going to be up soon and I was planning on moving to LA. I already have lived there for school but moved back during Covid. So it wouldn’t be the first time I liv…

Reddit · 14 Mar 2023

Questions about Moving to LA: Aspiring Actors

So, I currently live in a town of 2,400 people and have almost zero people around me that are as obsessed about this craft as I am. I have been in this field for about 3 years, and I have only grown closer to it. I just live in the middle of absolutely nowhere and have to move to the city in order to make these connect…

Reddit · 14 Mar 2023

How much will Ai hurt voice acting?

I’m not a voice actor whatsoever but something popped in my head and I had to ask. I believe the voice actor that voices Marge from The Simpsons developed bumps on her throat which affect her ability to do the voice like it’s always sounded, its very close but still a little off. My question is with this new ai tech, w…

Reddit · 14 Mar 2023

Question

Do any of you actors out there ever feel like a cash cow? I recently attended the get scene challenge from get scene studio in Atlanta. Before the class is over we were introduced to actors spark. Essentially a pathway to grow your career idk seemed very salesman like and can’t think of why shelling out a monthly fee t…

Reddit · 14 Mar 2023

Emails from directors about future projects

This is more of a question for directors, but it can be directed at other actors as well. How common is it for directors to email actors back and tell them that though they didn't get the gig, but they are keeping their info to reach out for future projects? This has happened 3 times in the last 6 months. I do need to…

Reddit · 14 Mar 2023

Contract negotiation question.

I’m a sag actor with credits but I’m currently in between agent/managers. I booked an independent feature through a director I have already worked with but I don’t have someone right now to negotiate my contract. My question is: For an on location shoot, if they are bringing me out three days before my shoot date for r…

Reddit · 14 Mar 2023

self tape deadlines

For anyone who's more on the casting side of things or has accepted self tapes from actors, does the timeline of submission matter as long as its within the deadline? Is an actor that submits a self tape 30 min after the listing goes up going to have a better shot than someone who submits 5 min before the deadline? As…

Reddit · 14 Mar 2023

Help Me Understand

I am interested in becoming an actor and plan on taking some classes, reading some books, and researching to see if I really want to pursue this career in acting. While I was doing some research formal training and classes was necessary to become a good actor, I agree, but I want to ask and try to understand if paying…

Reddit · 14 Mar 2023

My Acting Vlog

One of this year's goal was to create an acting vlog with the aim to provide options and tips for beginner actors. Most of the tips come from personal experience. I kindly ask you for your support with a like or subscription to my youtube channel. [https://youtu.be/2BgkGNqNAj8](https://youtu.be/2BgkGNqNAj8) https://pre…

Reddit · 14 Mar 2023

How much of your desire to be an actor is tied to needing to be the center of attention, admired/adored and validated by others

I’ve done a lot of thinking over the years and really wanted to make sure I’m not pursuing this for the wrong reasons. I grew up in a very abusive family and felt either under a a microscope or invisible 99% of the time, I have always wanted to make Sure I do this regardless if fame is promised or not. I feel like it w…

Reddit · 14 Mar 2023

New to Reddit and new to this acting realm, well might as well share my interest into going into this field I guess?

Greetings everyone. I am new. Yes I know I'm using a throwaway but, it's for the greater good. Considering everything I have done in my career path this year, I have tackling in learning the ropes of a lot about the entertainment industry. I am a video editor (graduated in that field and Film too) but recently I have n…

Reddit · 13 Mar 2023

Need life advice for acting

Long time lurker here looking for some advice. I’ve prowled this subreddit looking for people with similar situations to me, but I feel I need to put my entire situation out there to get some advice on how to move forward. I really want to be an actor. Like I want it so bad it hurts. Early last year I was the lead in a…

Reddit · 13 Mar 2023

Observation about actors' self-promotion and personal web pages

I hire actors from time to time and other creative professionals, and count many among my friends. What I don't understand is why so few actors who are working hard to 'make it' and get work do not have personal web pages and URLs. They make it very difficult to be found and for others to recommend them. Many eventuall…

Reddit · 13 Mar 2023

How to become an actor

I’m considering becoming an actor when older and don’t know how to start as I don’t want to be a singing dancing actor but I want to be serious and star in something like the last of us- or possibly be a funny actor?

Reddit · 13 Mar 2023

Get started in Voice Acting, or something else?

I've been told by basically everyone I talk to online & in person that my voice is really nice and they're always think I'm a Twitch Streamer or voice actor or something. I've talked to my wife for awhile about starting some sort of Voice Acting career but I'm not sure that's actually the way I should go. I don't have…

Reddit · 13 Mar 2023

How does one find/join a small theater group?

(NYC based) I’m new to acting and I’ve read a lot of famous actors were a part of “such-and-such theater group” early in their careers. How do I seek out one that would be good for me and what is the process like to join? Is this something that’s good for newer actors to do or is being a part of such a thing only for t…

Reddit · 13 Mar 2023

Should I submit an audition I think is bad?

Had a tv pilot audition, I had a really hard time with one of the scenes for some reason. The scene the character is running and at each new location screams something, sometimes the same few lines in a row. obviously I couldn’t run so I just had a little trouble keeping up the energy. I worked on it for hours but I ca…

Reddit · 13 Mar 2023

How to succeed as an Actor in FL?

I live in Jacksonville, FL and need advice for building a career as an actor. Other than acting classes, I am lost.

Reddit · 13 Mar 2023

Any tips for someone to become a voice actor?

As title says, but I live in MD, and I feel like it’s impossible. If I were in NY, TX, or CA I feel like it would be possible. But does it matter where I like? I feel like MD doesn’t have a lot of places

Reddit · 13 Mar 2023

Which acting class would you recommend?

Hello, I’m a new actor that just got started a year ago. I’m in my university’s theater company but over the summer break I want to take a high quality acting class near me. I’m currently deciding between the Meisner Technique Studio in SF or Studio A.C.T, the adult acting classes that American Conservatory Theatre off…