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Reddit · 13 May 2019
I was thinking about a comment a while back that I saw on here that said Twitter's not a good idea for professionals to use (I looked but I can't find the comment). I see plenty of professional actors using Twitter so I was just wondering what you guys thought. I used to use Twitter but I found it to be toxic (I find s…
Reddit · 13 May 2019
Starting a new one today and I'm excited but kind of nervous. The pay is great and they have really nice benefits for part time employees such as sick time and vacation time. However, I've worked in the food service industry for so long I'm used to being able to swap shifts and such for auditions and whatnot. My new jo…
Reddit · 13 May 2019
Hello, my name is Riley Chandler and I have always been interested in acting since I was young. Since I live in a small town I never had the opportunity to be an actor and growing up my family didn’t have the money to send me places to audition. Now I am older and I will be moving to a bigger city with more opportunity…
Reddit · 13 May 2019
I came to New York in 1991 to study with theater giants Uta Hagen and Bobby Lewis while pursuing a professional career. Ten years later, I was asked to teach an acting class and fell in love with teaching, which I've been doing ever since. Throughout my career, I've taught in private studies, graduate programs, and uni…
Reddit · 13 May 2019
I have been researching this a lot and it seems that everyone trained in highly selective places like RCS, guildhall, AADA and RADA etc. Can anyone give any notable people who didn't go to a famous drama school?
Reddit · 12 May 2019
The "It's a Slate of Mind" Podcast is now accepting pitches for guests for Season 2! Our goal is to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about the things we're all thinking but don't talk about enough. We've had actors, directors, coaches, headshot photographers & more on t…
Reddit · 12 May 2019
There's something like this on this Facebook group I belong to. I looked but didn't find anything similar, however if there is and I've just missed it please direct me to it. I just figure that so much of the indie film world relies upon networking ourselves...it would be good to connect with as many people with simila…
Reddit · 12 May 2019
Hello fellow voice actors! So some friends and I write Audio Dramas and created a group and it unexpectedly turned into a little community. We're focused on Audio Drama writing and production (Stuff like Homecoming, Nightvale, etc are what we are into)... That being said, we are also doing things like - \> Table Reads…
Reddit · 12 May 2019
I wanted to see if anyone had any good suggestions towards the ongoing search for good monologues. I’m a male actor and I’m currently looking for both dramatic and comedic monologues from film/tv. I’m specifically looking for shorter monologues of the one minute variety, geared towards auditions, etc. I have several bo…
Reddit · 12 May 2019
1) Someone who's been apart of a Drama club since 5 and performed in plays throughout High School, going on to do Drama at University level. 2) A newcomer who is early 20s just been doing acting classes since 18, as well as having headshots, reel etc. I know this might sound like a stupid question but I just feel like…
Reddit · 12 May 2019
While it’s good that there’s a lot of work for up-and-coming actors, it’s not quality work. The acting in many of these new shows and movies is terrible. No one is training like they used to. The acting is over the top, not grounded or real. The days of “let me become the best actor I can be for myself before I start w…
Reddit · 12 May 2019
Hey, aspiring writer here from /screenwriting, and I just wanted to put somethings in perspective for myself by asking the reddit acting community. What advice do you have for writers out there in writing scripts? Should a script in your professional opinion be easy to memorize or study? Should it be dialogue heavy or…
Reddit · 12 May 2019
I have always loved acting, I have always wanted to be an actor. But how do you find a good agent? I've been in university the past few years and I really want to do some practical things to get me back performing. I am UK, Liverpool based. But I just want to know, how do you find the right agent? Or even an agent at t…
Reddit · 12 May 2019
Like I've asked a few voice actors how they got into voiceover and how they got started, and they ignore the question and I've even had one person block me over it. I'm sure they get asked it a lot, but blocking me? Lmao
Reddit · 12 May 2019
Or am I misunderstanding something? Another post made me think about this. Examples: Zack Galifinakas The Rock. James Franco Tom Cruise Keanu Reeves Al Pacino They play the same person in every movie. It bores me. Yes they make truthful reactions which is an authentic performance...but only as themselves. They wear dif…
Reddit · 11 May 2019
I know film making courses used to include a lot of movie watching, just curious for those here that have gone to acting school or already attended acting school how many hours per day do or did you spend matching movies/series? And for all those self teaching themselves, what’s your average time/day for the last coupl…
Reddit · 11 May 2019
I recently graduated college and want to breaking into the industry. I have training and headshots and a resume, and am working on a reel. However, I have no idea how to start getting real auditions and booking things, or getting an agent. I’ve been submitting things for Backstage and Actors Access for months now and h…
Reddit · 11 May 2019
I'm 21, living in New Orleans. My resume is interesting in the fact that I've taken many college courses on acting. Funny thing is, I never booked an audition either in college plays or the (approximately) six auditions I've been to. I was either always unprepared, barely knowing my lines, or- no I was mostly unprepare…
Reddit · 11 May 2019
Met a famous actor, and he was TINY! Looked him up - he’s down as 5’8. He must’ve been my mother’s height - 5’3. Seems to be (perhaps) height is the only thing you can lie about on your cv.
Reddit · 11 May 2019
Just starting out and wondered if there are any communities/threads/groups (whatever there called, i'm new to Reddit lol) Ive found this one really useful however because most people are American there things that Britain doesn't have, e.g. SAG. Just wanted to find out about acting here and hopefully have more focus be…
Reddit · 10 May 2019
Pay is upwards of $50, there is less than an hour of lines I need recorded for the follower, a few hundred lines currently. Looking for someone with a cynical sort of style, something akin to Deadpool's speech and mannerisms. Message me here or on discord at FrostBlood #5640
Reddit · 10 May 2019
TL;DR A pretty successful actor saw me in a show and was very excited and proud to tell me he saw me and gave me words of encouragement. Back story: I work at a restaurant as a bartender part time. I have a customer who comes in every Sunday who has been in a ton of very successful movies and has been and is currently…
Reddit · 10 May 2019
In your own opinion, do you guys think that the acting industry is saturated with actors? I’m quite curious to know what you guys think.
Reddit · 10 May 2019
Hello everyone, I am a male actor who has a wife. I am newly wed and we are definitely planning to have kids. And given the fact that miscarraige can happen during a pregnancy, no matter how small the chances. And on top of that, a woman now has to sit through an interrogation afterwards to prove that the miscarraige w…
Reddit · 10 May 2019
1. Actor auditions for you. 2. You either direct them or don't. 3. You say thank you and they leave. 4. What next? Do you make a note if they were right or not? 5. How many people's tapes do you send to director/producers? 6. If director/producers don't like anyone do you do a brand new session or send in alts? Thanks…
Reddit · 9 May 2019
Hello, I study Kevin Spacey's masterclass on acting(if you want I can send you the files). At some point, he ask the actress to sit down and put all the energy she puts outside to inside. ​ I didn't understand what he means. After this, character became sad at some points contrary to her first performance. Where…
Reddit · 9 May 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 · 9 May 2019
I am an aspiring voice actor in Okinawa Japan. I currently do a weekly radio show for the US military on Okinawa and a YouTube gaming/comedy channel as well. If there are any projects, big or small, I’d love to audition for it. If anyone has any recommendations or advice or links to send me in the right direction, it w…
Reddit · 9 May 2019
Hey all!. I recently filmed a short film project, ever since graduating from college (2 years ago) I've been sorely focused on corporate and event work.. One thing I could take away from this experience was my communication skills with the actors. I've been so focused on honing my skill technically it never occurred to…
Reddit · 9 May 2019
In the spirit of no free work, I'd like to offer a virtual token of my appreciation to any experienced voice actors out there that would be open to giving some feedback. [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeol6jxGDHDfXhkvcI9Chyg/videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeol6jxGDHDfXhkvcI9Chyg/videos) Can you check out o…
Reddit · 8 May 2019
I just want to take a moment to vent, and hopefully some people will hear me out and I know some people will say just deal with it because this is my job as an actor. I've been in the game in LA now for close to 5 years this September. SAG actor, and regularly goes out for major co-star, guest star, feature film roles.…
Reddit · 8 May 2019
Hey guys, random question but still entirely about acting. How do you think "one" fails at acting?Every day actors are needed everywhere and there is a huge market out there, and yet some people, that are heavily into it, never get their chance and ultimately quit something that was considered as their dream or goal an…
Reddit · 8 May 2019
Hi I I'm 23yo (mixed) dude from Austria and I'll be going to Vancouver for minimum a year. Not knowing anyone or having any connection in the industry there I was wondering if any of you guys know any "high end" agencies that might get you somewhere. I am not new as an actor but I'm rather new as in professionals paid…
Reddit · 8 May 2019
Hi, I'm writing a script and I'd like to test out how the scenes read and play out. Please comment below or PM me if you'd like to read.
Reddit · 8 May 2019
As someone with absolutely no training/education in acting whatsoever, but recently decided to dive headfirst into an ambition of becoming an actor for film and TV, what would be the more intelligent move: Take the extra time to get formal education in acting, or sign up for/pay for classes that are specifically direct…
Reddit · 8 May 2019
Of course, there might be some exceptions and i'm not saying they don't get ANY work anymore but compared to their TV show success days their careers are a complete flop. As much as i love Jennifer Aniston i dare to say that about her too. She was in a couple of movies but mainly the Brangelina scandal and her commerci…
Reddit · 8 May 2019
Hey r/acting, Back in June 2016, I had hit a brick wall with acting. I was 7 years into it professionally, and I had trained at A.C.T. and with Larry Moss and some of the top acting coaches in LA, and basically, I was more confused about acting than when I first started. I always felt that the hardest part of acting is…
Reddit · 8 May 2019
I've just come from working on a project with almost the worst script I've ever read, I wasn't acting though. It's at uni and we didn't know how bad the guy's writing was when we let him write the script. None of us really liked it but every revision was cringeworthy so we just let it drop. We had an actor drop out so…
Reddit · 8 May 2019
I have a friend in the music industry I let delve into an idea I’ve had for an unbelievably long time. He told me I should either film the pilot or make a short film for the idea then pitch it to networks. Which is not a bad idea in the slightest. I’ve been trying to get people to work with me but I live in Atlanta and…
Reddit · 7 May 2019
Hello, /r/Acting, My brother and I run this podcast called "Surviving Hollywood Podcast". Link Here \[ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBuXfQlpt0kAaXePhsA-\_ig](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBuXfQlpt0kAaXePhsA-_ig) \] We are working actors, but not experts. Just sharing our journey. At the end of every episode we…
Reddit · 7 May 2019
So my hairline has receded a bit and my remaining hair on top is pretty thin. So recently I started shaving my head and I was wondering if anyone knows if a lack of nice natural hair usually complicates getting cast or considered? Thanks for any advice!
Reddit · 7 May 2019
I'm a writer. I just wanted to see some takes on a character actors might have. This is her intro: ​ LILA, early 20s, Nietzsche T-shirt, caffeinated.
Reddit · 7 May 2019
I am a late 20's actor in desperate need for a comedic monologue. I am foremost a singer/musical theater actor, but I have an audition for the show Pippin (dream role) and they want a monologue. This is new for me, since every other show I have done just requests 16-32 bars of music for an audition. The show is about a…
Reddit · 7 May 2019
Any advice would be helpful, I'll try my hardest to read every comment and reply as well. Thank you all in advance!!
Reddit · 7 May 2019
(Sorry for long post, and I've been reading through the reddit and know there are a million posts similar to this) ​ New Actor, just doing this on the side to get a bit of extra cash while in Uni; but I do take it seriously. I'm struggling finding true work; I joined LA Casting and Submitted for a few jobs on ac…
Reddit · 7 May 2019
Hello everyone, I'm a long time lurker who has popped in to this thread here and there over the years and have really enjoyed a lot of what I've seen from you all here, from head shot advice to skits that people share of themselves. It's been very informative and supportive for people (for the most part), which is grea…
Reddit · 7 May 2019
My family keeps telling me that its unrealistic to be a voice actor but it's my dream to become one. I'm graduating out of high school in a few weeks and would love some advice on where to start.
Reddit · 7 May 2019
I see posts all the time of actors uploading their headshot for feedback, which I understand, but also ask for opinion on their type, which I don't understand. Maybe I'm missing something, but I think that this type of feedback would do more to limit you than benefit you. Meaning, if you get the feedback that your type…
Reddit · 7 May 2019
So presonal/real talk for a sec: I am beyond miserable at my current job. As most people here, my dream is to be a successful actor. From the moment I wake up to the moment I fall asleep thats all I want to do: Act, Direct, Produce ( I cant write lol). I cant just act to release some creative energy. I want more, im su…
Reddit · 7 May 2019
I got into Yale's summer conservatory and I have an interview set up for Stella Adler's summer program too that I feel pretty good about. Which one would guys advise? I really want to grow even more as an actor and want the best training possible and I am not sure which of the two is better. I am huge fan of many actor…
