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Stage 32 · 29 Aug 2019
So many new actors get intimidated by the process of memorizing, but the truth is that it is actually one of the easiest parts of the job, Rote memorization is the key...The crazy thing about rote memorization techniques is how effective they are in such a short period of time. In one hour, one of my students memorized…
Reddit · 29 Aug 2019
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 · 29 Aug 2019
So an international actor, who is from my country, is currently directing their own film in my city. They have asked volunteers to be on set and to be extras as well (not paid). It is a small production team as well. Now I was happy to do it as most days were a couple of hours. I applied to multiple sessions and of cou…
Reddit · 29 Aug 2019
Looking to hire (and pay of course) a voice actor who has Type 1 Diabetes. I am a Type 1 Diabetic, 20 years in November. I'm working on a project about the insulin prices in America vs. the rest of the world. The culmination of this project will be my trip to Canada to buy that cheap insulin. Only need a few lines reco…
Reddit · 29 Aug 2019
Are there any good books for creating stakes and building objectives as an actor? Or any good resource for helping that process of stakes, wants and objectives? Sometimes I struggle to think of a good word to describe my characters objective
Reddit · 29 Aug 2019
Just got the email last night at 8pm that an agent is super super interested in working with me :) She sent me a client packet today, and a reality keeps dawning on me that God is so good. I have recently been very convicted this summer by God to foster a fiery passion for acting. Now, don't get me wrong, I did do a li…
Stage 32 · 28 Aug 2019
Hi everyone. We've been producing a lot of new services for actors, many of them are free to use, you can find a full list at: https://www.webforactors.com/services - but we're always open to ideas? How does it work? Some actor asked us for a list of acting podcasts, and boom: http://actorpodcast.org/ is born. So if yo…
Stage 32 · 28 Aug 2019
Find the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-you-can-lose-a-movie-role/id1457781004?i=1000447956859How you can lose a movie role"The mind is everything. What you think, you become" -BuddhaCome from a place of an emotional, vocal point of viewGet the book on Amazon at http://bit.ly/HAGFilmHosted by J…
Reddit · 28 Aug 2019
We're a geeky urban fantasy series (think...Men in Black, but for magic stuff) - we relaunched our serial last year with a podcast, but our regular VA has had to take a break due to some personal issues, so I'm looking to supplement our output by getting a different voice actor for our short story/novella content. We'r…
Reddit · 28 Aug 2019
So I just moved to New York last week and it’s been great going out and exploring my neighborhood. It’s only my second day of classes and I think maybe I should give it a month and asses how I feel. I miss my home a little but I’m getting the hang of nyc. I just enrolled for my 1st year at an acting conservatory and so…
Reddit · 28 Aug 2019
just because a certain school / strategy / idea didnt work for YOU, doesn't mean it won't be a good thing for somebody else. I know from personal experience. There was a thing in NYC that everybody bashed on this sub, guess what? it got me a GREAT manager at the time. because this isn't a one-size-fits all thing. so st…
Reddit · 27 Aug 2019
Is it worth trying to pursue this full time? I have an interest in acting however I’ve been informed that it would be better to do something where there are more opportunities as acting is a real niche and most people never make it. I am specifically interested in acting in television shows.
Reddit · 27 Aug 2019
I grew up without cable television and as a result, I typically get pretty bored with watching TV/movies (I do enjoy watching them every once in a while, but it is by no means my go-to activity of choice). That being said, I've started acting improv and learning the Meisner technique and I LOVE it - does this resonate…
Reddit · 27 Aug 2019
Pretty much as the title! I live in NZ and ever since I was a kid I’ve wanted to be an actor, but I never let myself take it seriously and thought I was setting myself up for failure. I’ve reached a point now where I can continue the career I’m in but I won’t be satisfied, and I feel like it’s now or never if I want to…
Reddit · 27 Aug 2019
Hello, My childhood goal was always to become a succesful actor. As I was getting older, I was starting to "look up" on the statstics and that it would/will be extremely hard to keep yourself up while pursuing that dream. Lately I've become depressed about that idea and the thought that I will never make it anyways. No…
Reddit · 27 Aug 2019
I'm 20. I always wanted to be an actor but I was scared of how my parents would react and what other people will think of me. When I finally told my parents they weren't mad about it and they were supportive. I recently auditioned for a theatre but failed miserably. I know it was my first time auditioning but I would l…
Reddit · 27 Aug 2019
Hi all, I've got an audiobook coming up (approximately 9.25 finished hours), and I'm looking to properly represent the characters. Looking for a young male voice (teens to 20's) with a neutral American accent, but with some understanding of Japanese so as to nail the pronunciations and inflections. NYC-based is preferr…
Reddit · 27 Aug 2019
I'm starting to act professionally but I have immense difficulty finding auditions in my country (The Netherlands) or surrounding countries (English and Dutch are my first languages and I am also fluent in French and German and can do various accents, so I am open to auditions in any country really). On this website ac…
Reddit · 27 Aug 2019
I'm a beginning actor (24 yo, non-union) that's been in a few indie/student short films and school plays, but still working towards getting a decent reel. As I apply to roles on Actors Access, I've been wondering... When should you apply for roles that don't pay? Of course, I want to act because I love it. But I have t…
Reddit · 27 Aug 2019
Any actors/actresses out there that could make a fan film for me? Acting out a scene from a movie for purchase? I’d pay for the scene. It’s from Batman and Robin movie. Just a “cover” of the scene. Would only be for me. And doesn’t have to have props or stunts etc lol
Reddit · 26 Aug 2019
everything about this is insane to me. agents with over 100 clients. nobody cares about developing you. you have to PAY to meet casting directors. everybody wants the heavy lifting to be done before they rep you. how you get somebody that "believes" in you seems ridiculous, because even finding any opportunities to ACT…
Reddit · 26 Aug 2019
Hello there! I am 16 years old and I want to pursue a career as an actor, but I don't know if it is kind of difficult to start or even how. I did theatre from my early 10 years old and I fell in love with acting; but how real it is to be an actor and make a living of it? only the best ones make it or it is a combinatio…
Reddit · 26 Aug 2019
How did you guys start your careers? I did a lot of acting in high school (4 years drama class, plus lunch time theatre, plus musicals). Do you think that is enough to start looking for agents? Just looking for a bit of guidance. Thanks!
Reddit · 26 Aug 2019
Hi! I am currently on the lookout for a voice actor to narrate explainer / educational videos for a YouTube channel discussing various aspects of the gaming industry and its history. These videos would vary between 4 and 12 minutes and, while their frequency would fluctuate, the most that would be requested from you is…
Reddit · 26 Aug 2019
**(I already feel like posting this is a horrible idea so I'm probably gonna delete this in like 2 days. But I've been stressing about this for a long time and I'm seriously going way out of my comfort zone just to post this and I feel so frickin nervous i just wanna cry but moving on saiegfbwsarigbaehr)** ​ I'm…
Reddit · 26 Aug 2019
This has probably been asked a million times, but what are interesting jobs for actors — not related to the food service and retail, cuz damn. What do you guys do for part-time (or maybe full time, which is weird and hard at the same time, given the last-minute audition/s nature of this crazy biz)? How do you manage to…
Reddit · 26 Aug 2019
I went to this workshop over the weekend, and the teacher kept commending actors for their "positive intentions" in the scenes. Saying things like "good job playing the positive intentions even in a bad circumstance" (I'm paraphrasing here, but that's the gist). I've been acting for a while, and I've worked with intent…
Reddit · 26 Aug 2019
i am repped, in sag, have imdb credits, have a decent reel with professional quality scenes from things, I email people CONSTANTLY. i have "better" reps tell me to "get back to them when i have network credits". wonderful. how the fuck do I get these network credits. how do I get these co-stars. i am TIRED of paying fo…
Reddit · 25 Aug 2019
I'm a director, working with a 26 year-old actor on a short. She's playing a 16 year-old, and while she looks the part, her voice is a bit low and raspy. We've been talking about doing some voice work for the role, but neither of us have any experience with it, really. Is there a recommended method to getting a younger…
Reddit · 25 Aug 2019
Hello Reddit, what I'm about to write may come as strange, but for me is a frustration. I want to be an actor, and I also wear glasses. Well what's wrong with that? I thinkk there are not many main roles (or not necessary main) that require people who wear glasses, I don't know how to formulate this so it doesn't sound…
Reddit · 25 Aug 2019
i just got new look-specific headshots, put together a new reel, and I'm being more targeted in my approach to industry. I've gotten auditions for major things previously, but few and far between. im sag and repped. I'm trying to get that first network co-star, as better reps have said to reach out once I get them unde…
Reddit · 25 Aug 2019
i’m skilled on atvs and motor cycles if that helps me get a job in the field
Reddit · 24 Aug 2019
Hey! Who here has uses talent link? I have been using it and getting responses, but the initial request to contact from actors access usually just says “contact this person” with no further information other than an email address etc. Do you typically contact with headshot and resume even if they don’t ask for it? How…
Reddit · 24 Aug 2019
What is your favourite thing about being an actor and the things that come with it? And what do you not like about acting/being an actor?
Reddit · 24 Aug 2019
my reel is good. professional quality scenes and good acting. i have low level agents in multiple markets. i'm in sag. i have multiple imdb credits. i've done shorts, student films, theater, comedy / improv shows. i've gotten some tv / film auditions for series regulars, and a couple co-stars, and got pinned 1 time for…
Reddit · 24 Aug 2019
Hi everyone. I’m an aspiring filmmaker. I write scripts (so far only short films), & i’m searching for actors who are interested in being on camera! I live in Virginia & am looking for anyone who is willing to meet in or around the area. I particularly live about 40 minutes from Washington, D.C. & Maryland, same di…
Reddit · 24 Aug 2019
So I was going through a list of Casting Directors and noticed that they too have Agents who also represent actors and that these actors end up being in most of the big theatre or TV shows. Is it likely that Agencies do this because it makes it easier to get their actors works since a casting directors will likely look…
Reddit · 24 Aug 2019
I’m already keeping my expectations low for this one. I’m the biggest Marvel fan ever and have the exact same age as the character of Kate Bishop. Last month marvel announced that they’re making a Hawkeye tv series and Kate Bishop will be a huge character in it. They did not announce which actress will be portraying he…
Reddit · 24 Aug 2019
This post is semi-cathartic, but I'm also just very curious about how other people cope with such a feeling. So recently, a big company has revealed casting for a new character. This is a character I've dreamed about playing for over a decade, and may be one of the founding reasons to become an actor, along with enjoym…
Reddit · 24 Aug 2019
I'm new to acting and am barely getting into it, but I've been doing a lot of research and listening to people's advice. I heard that nowadays if you really want to get noticed, you should put yourself on social media and try to connect to people who are in the industry online. I also heard that it especially helps if…
Reddit · 23 Aug 2019
Hello, I am 16 years old and live in Germany,Hamburg. Short rundown on what "acting" I have done in the past The first time I ever something to do with "acting" was just try out as an extra in a kids movie about 10 months ago. 3-4 months later I joined a youth theatre group and we actually had our first play about 2 mo…
Reddit · 23 Aug 2019
Someone need a female voice or a cute happy child-like male/ female? You can contact me: **gabyboavv@gmail.com** (I reply everyone) Don't worry so much about cash :)
Reddit · 23 Aug 2019
So acting's something I've always wanted to try. I'm in college now (studying something else) but I've been taking some classes in my free time. The thing is, I'm total shit. Even compared to other beginners in my classes I'm really, really bad. I think it might be a combination of anxiety and low self esteem, but I ca…
Reddit · 23 Aug 2019
I have a voicee that is suitable for voice overs, but when I record myself I find I sound stilted and unnatural. Does anyone have any tips on how I can train myself to sound more natural? I have a good home recording studio but have always used this for music. It's perfect for voice recording, alas, I am not.
Reddit · 23 Aug 2019
I’m doing a course on branding and marketing for Actors and part of that means finding your own personal “Brand”. Below is a link to a super quick and easy survey that will help me figure that out! It would be AMAZING if you could take 2 minutes to watch the quick intro video and then answer a couple of questions that…
Reddit · 23 Aug 2019
I can speak English, Spanish and Catalan. I'm 27, I can look between 20-30, depending on facial hair. I live in Barcelona, where there are almost no auditions for TV or Movies, just commercials. It's so rare to get a Movie or TV Audition, once a year maximum. And I'm considering moving to another city. I have two optio…
Reddit · 23 Aug 2019
Hello, I am 16 years old and live in Germany,Hamburg. Short rundown on what "acting" I have done in the past The first time I ever something to do with "acting" was just try out as an extra in a kids movie about 10 months ago. 3-4 months later I joined a youth theatre group and we actually had our first play about 2 mo…
Reddit · 23 Aug 2019
This is my first post here. I have always wanted to be an actor since from the time I was very little. I used to be very extroverted, and each time I saw people I'd love to put on a show for them. Ever since I developed a stutter in 5th grade however, my extrovertedness turned into shyness and introversion. I'm 17 righ…
Reddit · 23 Aug 2019
Hey guys! My name is Ethan! Or Mr EMC as I’m known around the internet. I’m here to post this! A project I’ve been working on for a couple months now! A comic dub based off of the graphic novel Kick-Ass, specifically the first issue. It’s a little different style wise than most comic dubs but that’s mostly because I us…
