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Stage 32 · 17 Aug 2026
It is said that acting is reacting. It is also said that the camera can read every twitch, every eye movement, every tiny quirk to convey to the audience what a character is thinking. It is the actor's job to imbue their performance with these subtleties to create a layered, nuanced performance.But what happens when…
Stage 32 · 17 Aug 2026
In yesterday's blog by RB our fearless leader, RB tells us to Check Your Ego, Not Your value.https://www.stage32.com/blog/4561He asks, and I am asking you actors: What is the part of the business side of acting that you understand the least, and have been avoiding learning about? For those of you who been around awhile…
Stage 32 · 17 Aug 2026
I refused to speak a single word to Dame Judi Dench before we shot our scene together in Philomena — no hello, no introduction, nothing.In this week's Quick Tip, I break down why I made that call, what a technical advisor on set taught me about playing the scene accurately, and why the opposite approach — building real…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
LA Based SAG Actress here! I just signed with a new manager and I'm being submitted to great projects, but have yet to secure an audition. It's only been 4 weeks since I signed, so I'm not stressing, but I do want to higher my chances of getting called in. This is my first real legit big rep, and this is my first time…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
Is it considered appropriate if a 19-year-old actress plays a romantic interest of a 37-year-old actor? No intimate scenes. Do you have any examples you can think of
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
Hi all, I’m AA, female, been living and working in italy for the past 5 years. Married to an Italian and now we want to leave Italy and move back to the United States. My acting career here has had some movement. Managed to get signed to a good tv/film agency in Rome, booked a small non-speaking role in a Tyler Perry f…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
Hey so im over in Arizona. I am still trying to become an actress. Im 27 and curvy so I know im not the typical pick however, im looking to see how most of people are broadening their chances of becoming an actress/actor. The most experience i have is backstage work with hair and makeup. I have some singing on stage as…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
Hello! I was looking into the A.C.T (American Conservatory Theater) Acting Semester, which is a 4 month, full time program for conservatory training. Their classes focus on acting styles, voice/verse/character, etc. with a lot of work on group/monologue performances for theater. They don’t have an end-of-semester produ…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
Just moved to NYC and want to pursure acting on the side (supported by my full-time job). I mainly want to be in film and television but I can not deny the amount of amazing actors that come from theatre so I want to get more experience in it as well So far I've seen places like the Barrow Group, ARG, and Bob Krakower.…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
Honestly I’ve been interested in medicine for a long time but recently I’ve really been wanting to become an actor. I feel like acting is my passion but relying on medicine is like my safe zone for a secure career. I’m only 15 but I’ve really been wanting to become an actor for a while now and I know if I eventually pu…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
Hello everyone. I need some advice on getting a deep, growling, monster voice. I already have a fairly deep voice and can do Mongolian throat singing, but I'm still struggling to apply my false chords in a spoken manner instead of a musical one. I'm kind of aiming for a Tartarus from Halo 2, Locust from Gears of War, G…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
I’m almost 28, live in the NYC metro area, and have never acted before. I literally decided yesterday to try submitting myself on a casting site. My profile is extremely basic. I only uploaded two photos and added things like my ethnicity, phone number, and location. I don’t have acting experience, training, a reel, or…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
**Hiring English Voice Actors — $40=$100 hourly** OWOW Talents is currently looking for English-speaking voice actors for a remote recording opportunity. # Requirements * Native or fully fluent English speaker * Clear, natural, and expressive voice * Strong pronunciation and ability to take direction * Quiet recording…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
I was curious if others feel the same way as me. I have been taking loads of Voiceover classes. Studying with some great teachers, have a demo, booth set up but I feel like the VO community is the hardest area of acting to break into. Do other actors feel the same? VO doesn’t seem like there is a clear path unlike thea…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
Not an actor, but I'm hosting a history talking head podcast. I hate how I look and come across on video and it's affecting my performance. Any tips/tricks would be appreciated.
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
Networking is a word is see used to often and I’m genuinely curious how classes or acting coaches or agents actually help you. I have struggled just networking/taking classes solo and I need to learn new strategies to find new opportunities. Local gigs in my community/state are hard to come by and I’m thinking of movin…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
We’re currently looking for **English Voice Actors** for a remote voice recording opportunity ? **Remote — Work from Home** ? **English Voice Recording** # What you’ll do * Record scripted lines in English from a quiet recording space. * Perform multiple takes of each line. * Follow direction and adjust your delivery b…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
Hello, I just recently got ActorsAccess and am having trouble submitting auditions. Every time I click on a project, all I see are the character descriptions, and when I click on the one I would audition for, it just tells me to pick my headshot, my index card, and media. I am not seeing anywhere where I would submit a…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
I’ve spent months on a YouTube video about Omni Man, something akin to an in-depth look at niche power scaling. At the end, I have a post-credit scene teasing the next video, which will feature Sukuna. Omni Man says \~80 words and Sukuna says \~14. Omni Man: $10-$15 depending on authenticity Sukuna: $10 Prices negotiab…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
I'm not familiar with my own voice but I'm told it gets people's attention. Any VO actors or characters from shows with a similar sound so I can see how I'm coming across?
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
I’m been scouring the web trying to figure out who was representing Inde, more so, how she was booking roles prior? I’m an actress in Seattle and I’ve been trying my best to book principle roles and I want to figure out how Inde did it. I’m 23 F. Should I have an agent now? Should I stick to finding opportunities mysel…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
I have an iPhone 16, which is supposed to have a good quality camera. I record all of my self-tapes with it and use a ring light and backdrop. When I’m in my Photos app and viewing the videos, they look perfectly fine and are nice and clear, but as soon as I upload them to Actors Access or YouTube or even Google Drive,…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
I KNOW THIS WAS ALREADY QUESTIONED AND ANSWERED BUT HMO So me and my family are moving in a few months, we’re not sure if we’ll move into a villa or an apartment. But I need to be prepared. I wanna audition for this role that needs screaming, but I don’t wanna disturb my future neighbours if I still have said role or g…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2026
What the title says. This refers to movies and not to be confused with "Highest paid voice actors"
Stage 32 · 16 Aug 2026
Gone way too soon. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and fans.https://abcnews.com/US/hayden-panettiere-dies-36/story?id=135698473
Stage 32 · 16 Aug 2026
For me, I do different things.Read what I have to say on my Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/AliciaMcClendon12/posts/166634755?utm_campaign=postshare_creator
Reddit · 16 Aug 2026
Hi! im a male 32 yr old actor looking for a scene partner over zoom - im based in Brisbane! Bonus points if you can do American Accent! Thank you!!!
Reddit · 16 Aug 2026
My best advice for voice acting is let go of being comfortable lol there’s nothing complacent about voice acting you must abandon your comfort zone try as many voices as you can a good easy way to start is find characters whose voice tone is similar to yours and start mastering characters like that for exactly if your…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2026
I’m a SAG actor and just want to note that I’m tired of getting f\*\*\*ed over by productions. just worked a gig this past week that claimed they called and NDB and lost out on like 6 meal penalties. I was in holding the entire time and not once did they call out an NDB. I remember actually making a comment at the very…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2026
How's the acting scene in Texas, especially in Austin? I want to become a great actor and have been taking classes for 5 years, but I think I might have to go to Texas for a bit. I know LA and NYC have the most productions but with the whole tax incentives, will Texas become a major market soon? Also, I wonder if I sho…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2026
Hey folks! Worked professionally for years here in Chicago, since coming back to the scene I’ve had no luck. Losing steam on the hustle. Want some advice on getting a meeting with an agent! My headshots are great, resume seems ok, don’t know what to do! Currently in a class. Don’t want to give up on my journey
Reddit · 16 Aug 2026
⚠️ STRICT CONTENT & AUDIO WARNING — PLEASE READ EVERY WORD: This is definitely not a PG-13 story. This is a zero-compromise psychological thriller and body horror project dealing with unblinking, raw, and disturbing themes—including severe physical trauma, psychological dissociation, and toxic, abusive human actions. N…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2026
Hello everyone! I’m just about finished developing a short WLW (women-loving-women) film screenplay and am currently moving into the casting/production stage. I’m primarily a writer/director and have very little acting experience myself, so rather than starring in my own film, my team and I are looking for actors who a…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2026
If wrong location, please advise. Have read numerous articles that state that actors don't get paid/residuals for anything other than broadcast and syndication, which made it appear that actors are getting cheated. Just read an article where Matthew McConaughey said he made a ton of money from in-flight views of an old…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2026
Hey guys, I was wondering if you have any recommendations for what to serve for food? I'm trying to plan a short film and was wondering are there any particular drinks or snacks that would be a good idea to have on hand? I just saw pizza being mentioned on another board as a bad idea as it makes actors and crew feel sl…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2026
Hey everyone! I’m 22F and I’ve been wanting to get into acting for some time now. Unfortunately, there are no theaters/studios that offer adult acting classes within even a 2 hour drive of me. There are some previous actors in the area who will teach private lessons, but they’re around $75 hourly or more. I’ve also bee…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2026
I've trained in Martial arts since I was 7 or 8 years old and have been doing so for a while. While I want to be versatile I do notice actors like Jackie Chan or Jet Li has trained in some form of Wushu or performance based Martial art. I train in a variety of stuff and wouldn't lie and say I'm a pro fighter or anythin…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2026
Hi everybody, in two days I will start my film major (which is not just film because it includes other media like TV, streaming, advertising). I chose this major as an alternative to my true passion, acting/musical theater/live performing. My parents recommended that I did something else apart from acting to sustain my…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2026
I think they’re both amazingly talented actresses who are SO versatile in the roles they take up. I think I will faint with joy if they ever announced a project together. Oh well, a girl can dream!
Reddit · 16 Aug 2026
asking for feedback on my actors access profile. I've been told by coaches, agent, manager and cd that it looks pretty good, but i dont feel like it yields me that great of a yield on being sent an eco cast. Super fine with some brutally honest feedback. My hair length is always changing so it can be hard to keep updat…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2026
**I’m an aspiring Australian actor trying to find a legitimate way to get in touch with someone involved in Marvel casting. Does anyone here work at Marvel/Disney or know someone in the casting industry I could speak to?**
Reddit · 16 Aug 2026
To anyone who has gotten a background acting gig in Los Angeles. I'm starting out, had a friend take pictures of me with their professional camera in front of a whiteish background. Do I really need stuff like a video of my acting or to include my social media or a comment under the roles I apply for to get accepted? W…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2026
Hey there, *(this is a repost as reddit's AI decided to filter it the first time we posted after a few hours)* we're a tiny indie team, currently finishing a cinematic for a game, set in a sci-fi setting, featuring 3 characters - male, female and a digital ship intelligence. We're looking for 2 roles here, male and fem…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2026
Hi! I’m a European-based film director, currently in NYC, looking for ways to deepen and expand my work with actors. I’ve directed several shorts and debut feature film that received international recognition. Much of my work so far has involved casting outside the professional acting world, particularly children, olde…
Stage 32 · 15 Aug 2026
i wrote some songs to dean huijsen titled chill guy and I dream to realize my movie shadows of truth with a big Hollywood stars... can someone help or tell me how ? and thank you all!
Reddit · 15 Aug 2026
Hey everyone! I’m looking into taking acting classes with Cathryn Sullivan in the Dallas area and wanted to hear from people who have actually trained with her or are familiar with her program. I’m 23 and basically starting from zero when it comes to acting. I’m interested in getting into film/TV acting, but I also hav…
Reddit · 15 Aug 2026
Hey, everybody. So I'm not a voice actor, I'm a beginner stage actor. I posted here because I feel like there are some issues with my line deliveries, not just in this particular monologue, but in general. Something always feels off, even when I just do a monologue without recording. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Reddit · 15 Aug 2026
Hello! First of all, I want to make it clear that I have zero experience in acting and that I’ve never taken an acting class. I was wondering how actors in big movies, like John Wick, make it look as though they’ve been using weapons such as swords and guns their entire lives, even though, in reality, they may have onl…
Reddit · 15 Aug 2026
I need to incorporate music study and PRACTICE. I already do a lot of dance and am gonna add solo dance styles. but how do you organize you day and get singing practice and lessons and maybe songwriting and DAW and instrument practice in?
Reddit · 15 Aug 2026
Hiya! New-ish voice actor here, I really want to do more masculine roles but I am truly struggling with sounding masculine. I have a really low voice range for an AFAB person I believe, so it's not like I struggle with hitting low notes. I just...sound like a woman hitting said low notes. On some of my lowest notes I d…
