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Is it weird to respond to a self-tape submission? by greenwasp3000  •  last post Aug 11th

Basically the title. I’m in the casting process for a very very small short film I’m directing. I’ve never done open casting before; I went to a film school with a fairly large acting program so I usually would either cast people I knew personally or it would be like a “So-and-so’s roommate would be good for this” kind of situation. It’s early days so I’m waiting on self-tape submissions from a few people who have applied (using Backstage) and one finally did a little while ago. I felt weird about just like airing the submission so I sent back a message essentially saying “Hey I saw and liked this, thank you for taking the time out, I’m waiting on some other people but I’ll definitely let you know.” I wrote it out friendlier than that but I’m summarizing. Is that unusual? How would those of you that are actors feel about that? I would like to stress how new I am at this. I have very little idea what I’m doing, I just know if I was on the acting end of it the constantly being ignored would bum me out.

BASIC QUESTIONS + HEADSHOTS/TYPE/AGE-RANGE WEEKLY MEGA THREAD by AutoModerator  •  last post Aug 11th

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 ask something here that we've covered. Also, 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. It is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like -- composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting, but please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.

About to be a senior in college, and realizing I want to be a film actor by AdventurousAd9522  •  last post Aug 11th

Hi all, I'm about to start my senior year studying physics at a small liberal arts college. I have always done acting, studied it in high school, and have done several student films and plays in college, but somehow ended up getting sucked into physics. I do enjoy STEM, but recently I've kinda gotten hit with a feeling that this isn't what I want to do for the rest of my life. I love acting, and the feeling of becoming another character (especially on screen) is thrilling to me like nothing else. I'm feeling a bit lost at the moment, as it is too late for me to change majors, and I'm on a full ride scholarship so I can't afford to do another year of school. I know that conservatories and other shorter programs exist, although I don't know how I would afford something like that. I'm left with a few questions: \- Should I pay to pursue more formal training as an actor? \- Can I just go straight into it? How would I go about doing that? Any recommendations are welcome. For reference, my current path is a bit strange. I'm applying to PhD programs for the field of physics that I have done research in, but I'm only doing this because essentially it can't hurt, and I might turn them down in favor of taking a few years to explore acting. I guess my thinking is that I can always return to physics as a fallback, but I'm pretty willing to commit to acting even if it is a lot of work and rejection.

Need Advice on Submitting to Agencies Based on My Current Experience by millsaps143  •  last post Aug 11th

**Reposting as I did some fixes on my resume as a lot of you were giving advice on that vs agencies! LOL** Hello all! Looking to get some advice on where to direct my attention to in terms of submitting to agents. I am in the market for a new agency and want to know if anyone has any recommendations based on my current experience. I attached my current resume of my work so far, including a SAG film as a lead and a handful of other Lead roles in film. Does anyone have any agencies they recommend? I am based in the Southeast US and can be a local hire to ATL if necessary. I have attached an image of my resume (blacked out my contact info). Any advice/suggestions are welcome! We are all actors here so would love to hear everyone's thoughts!

What do I need prepared before I start emailing agencies? by kanikitty  •  last post Aug 11th

I’m a beginner actress, with some small films under my belt and I want to start taking it more seriously as I’m starting college in the fall and want to start applying to agencies so I can get more experience. I know some of the basics of what I should have prepared to email agencies with, but I want to know if I’m missing anything, so please let me know what’s everything I should have before I start emailing agencies!

Anything you can do, I can do...uh...also by Doug Kayne  •  last post Aug 10th

I'm sure we've all done it.

We're watching a movie or TV show, seeing an established actor who is right for the part playing a role, and we think to ourselves, "I could totally play that!"  Not necessarily better, but definitely within your wheelhouse.  And you know you would absolutely kill it, too!

For example (with no ego included...okay, maybe a little...):

SCRUBS is one of my absolutely favorite TV shows.  And, while it was on, I was probably more right for J.D., I knew I would be able to do a pretty good job as Dr. Cox.  Don't get me wrong:  John C. McGinley was absolutely right for the part (especially since the casting notice specifically said they were looking for "a John C. McGinley type").  But, I know I'd do pretty well.

I also think I could play a pretty good Lex Luthor, after having watched Kevin Spacey's portrayal. 

And in watching Michael Chiklis as The Thing in FANTASTIC FOUR, I thought I would do a pretty serviceable job as Ben Grimm.

Now, I am in no way saying I am better than any of those extremely gifted performers.  I'm just saying that I think I could knock those roles out of the park.  Or, at least an infield homer.

What about you?  Any roles you've found yourself in a similar situation with?

On a side note...if they ever do get around to doing that Lando Calrissian movie...I would totally kill it as a younger version of Lobot (played in THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK by John Hollis).

Mishaps on Stage/Set by Suzanne Bronson  •  last post Aug 10th

Hi actors, I thought it was time for some fun. Recently, I was listening to a podcast of a live radio show and they were talking about times when things went awry. A bit that went south. It got me thinking of the time in the middle of the 3rd act of NOISES OFF, the stage went dark, because the lighting board had caught fire. Fortunately, if there ever is a time for the stage go dark, it is in the 3rd act of NOISES OFF. We were able to cover by having the actor who played the director yell, “get the bloody lights on!” and the lighting situation was fixed in a minute or so, the audience was none the wiser. 


What about you? Do you have a time when something went awry, either during a live performance, or in the middle of a shoot, or during a take? And how did you recover?  

The Actor's Guide to AI: SAG-AFTRA Protections, Consent & Digital Replicas. Webinar with Michael Maizner by James Lagrimas  •  last post Aug 10th

AI is moving fast — faster than most of us can keep up with — and if you're working in film or television right now, you're already navigating questions your contracts probably didn't cover a few years ago. When does a digital replica require consent? What are producers responsible for documenting? How does SAG-AFTRA actually define AI, and what happens with background performers, voice replication, or digitally altered performances? Whether you're an actor protecting your rights or a producer trying to stay compliant, these aren't questions you want to be figuring out after something's already gone wrong.


That's exactly what The Actor's Guide to AI: SAG-AFTRA Protections, Consent & Digital Replicas is here to help you avoid. You'll learn directly from Michael Maizner, a top entertainment labor attorney and former Netflix Director of Labor Relations who advises studios and streamers on this exact issue every day. You'll walk away with a clear understanding of consent, compensation, and producer responsibilities, plus an AI Compliance Checklist for Producers and five essential questions to ask before your next project — everything you need to move forward with confidence instead of guesswork.

Email edu@stage32.com with any questions!

To learn more about the webinar and to register, click here:
https://www.stage32.com/education/products/the-actors-guide-to-ai-sag-aftra-protections-consent-digital-replicas

Getting a talent Agent doesn't always make your career by James Woodland  •  last post Aug 10th

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Do you know " https://projectcasting.com ? what do you think about it ? by Delphine Herrmann  •  last post Aug 10th

I’m going to Los Angeles in September and am looking for a site that lists casting calls for non-union actors. I found this one; do you think it’s trustworthy enough to pay for access?

Seeking a Producers Wisdom: The Invisible Battlefield – A New Psychological Espionage Thriller by Perry Ritthaler  •  last post Aug 10th

Hello Stage 32 community,


For the past several years I've been developing an original feature-film project that combines psychological suspense, espionage, mystery, and cinematic world-building into one story.

I'm excited to share the first public presentation of the project:

THE INVISIBLE BATTLEFIELD

Written by Perry Ritthaler

The story follows a fictional multinational intelligence investigation into a mysterious archive of notebooks, diagrams, coded journals, and educational films left behind by an unconventional independent thinker. As analysts begin connecting the pieces, they realize they may not be searching for a secret weapon—but for a completely different way of understanding intelligence, leadership, and human decision-making.

I've created an initial pitch website that includes:

Colorado Fine Arts Center White Christmas by callingLINE  •  last post Aug 10th

Milton Sweeney Todd Beggar Woman Replacement by singerforsure  •  last post Aug 10th

A little self conscious - DRAMATIC role.. do you relate? by WarmHugs-  •  last post Aug 10th

So I recently booked a gig (super grateful), where I am playing a character who gets beat up, and she is not the most favorable person. It’s a very dramatic role, and things don’t end up well for her. I feel conflicted because in the project, I don’t look my best, I feel like I’m definitely greasy, I feel like they’ve shot scenes from the uglier side of my face, lol, and I am sparring with the feeling of wanting it to be perfect. Like I mentally want to look physically perfect, but that’s NOT the character. I don’t know why, but I feel so self-conscious, as if my family will see this and think, what happened? Idk maybe these are growing pains. I’m just kinda ranting and wanted to know if anyone Felt similar. Has there been a role that REALLY forced you out your boundaries? I believe this is just the territory of being an actor. Becoming something totally different from outside of yourself. And I’m growing with it for sure. It’s a little struggle but yeah

If you had 12 months to turn a working Japanese actor into a future Oscar contender, what would you make him do? by RightTrain3576  •  last post Aug 10th

I’m Kosei Ono, a bilingual Japanese actor working across Japanese and international productions. My long-term goal is specific: to become the first Japanese male actor to win an Academy Award for acting. That obviously won’t happen because I wrote it on Reddit. It requires the right positioning, performances, relationships, projects—and years of disciplined execution. So I want to make my career an open experiment. Imagine I’m your client and this community is part of my management team. Looking at today’s film industry, how would you build my career from where I am now? I especially want your honest opinion on: * The character type or market position I should own * Whether I should prioritize Japan, the UK or the US * The roles and projects I should pursue—or refuse * Whether creating my own films is essential * Which festivals, cities and industry rooms I need to enter * How to use social media without becoming known only as an influencer * What I may currently be doing wrong Give me three priorities for the next 12 months and one hard truth I probably need to hear. I’ll turn the strongest advice into a public roadmap, test it in the real world and return with regular updates: auditions, meetings, projects, failures and measurable results. If you were managing my career toward that level, what would you make me do first?

How do you record over storyboards and dub things? by Reaper48YT  •  last post Aug 10th

Hi everyone! I'm a new voice actor here that's naturally an over thinker, I've seen storyboards for animated movies before and in my project aswell that I'm in, they have people that aren't the actors voice in the story board first to I assume get the correct tone and mood. How do we record over that? Do we watch the story board on mute and try record like that or do we speak as they speak? I guess same goes for dubbing videos, I'm wanting to record a dub of my voice for the Walten files and the way I did it failed badly because I extended the syllables on my lines and they didn't match with the scenes, is it just a memorization thing or something else? I would love to see yalls thoughts

Backstage legitimacy by Ill_Philosophy_1621  •  last post Aug 10th

Hello all! I'm an aspiring voice actor still new to the industry. I was wondering if anyone was familiar with the backstage casting app. Just questioning if they're legit or not and if their service is actually worth it. Also, I know the industry has changed a lot over the years, are there other ways to break for someone who lives in New England?

AI-driven Scam Scanner by BeigeListed  •  last post Aug 10th

For those that dont know Doug Turkel, he's been a champion of helping voice actors avoid scams for decades. He's put together a ChatGPT (app? mod? filter? I dont know what to call it) that helps detect if an email you receive is a scam or not. Its a fantastic tool to prevent being taken advantage of. You can check it here. No subscription or opt-in necessary: [https://chatgpt.com/g/g-68a2907a80ac8191958f70bc8c4747de-the-vo-scam-scanner](https://chatgpt.com/g/g-68a2907a80ac8191958f70bc8c4747de-the-vo-scam-scanner)

Actors access- for video is it better to post my full reel or cut it and upload individual clips? by Advanced-Soil-2169  •  last post Aug 10th

Not sure what’s best. Uploading video is so expensive on that site I want to make sure I do it right

Where to find a reader? by sitkaspruce1998  •  last post Aug 10th

Is there a website or resource or just somewhere you can find people who will read for you? I studied acting in another city (where I met lots of acting friends) then moved back home to Canada, where I know not many actors. I’d really like to find some kind of way to find good readers because as much as I love my friends and family back home, they’re not always equipped to read for self tapes. Thanks in advice!