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Reddit by BJM33 Jun 29th

California State Universities in proximity to acting

Hello! This upcoming fall will be my last school year at my community college in San Diego, California (been here all my life). With that in mind, I will be applying to colleges and hope to transfer to a CSU in the Los Angeles area. I will not be majoring in...
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Reddit by Thresh_On_Your_Face Jun 29th

Which path should i take?

Hi guys so i’m from the UK and am trying to get into acting. At the minute i’m doing acting lessons with an academy/agency and after the course as a whole is completed they take you on. I also have a place at Lancaster University for the 2018/19 term but the...
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Stage 32 by Roman Blat Jun 28th

Self tape auditions

Disturbing but great character. https://youtu.be/NJsmLM22yyM Instagram: @RomanBlat @RabidArtWork
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Backstage by theatreguy Jun 28th

When does Episodic season start?

When does Episodic season actually start? july or august?
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Reddit by number001 Jun 28th

For someone with no experience/education in acting, what can I look out for in films which are good/bad acting methods?

While watching movies, how can I tell what is good/bad acting? Once I know whats good or not, how can I learn about it to become a better actor? Is there a good resource to be able to learn the basics of acting, so I could pick out these things, and learn to...
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Reddit by Throwaway66410355 Jun 28th

What type of class should an actor start out with?

The only classes given nearby are on-screen/audition technique classes which I feel unprepared for. I learn valuable information with these classes regarding casting and the technical side, but I still feel unprepared if I were to go and audition and actually...
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Reddit by AutoModerator Jun 28th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jun 28

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...
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Reddit by orkan20001 Jun 28th

I feel like I'm wasting my time.

So, to keep it short, I'm 17 and going to take classes next year. Until then I've visited many workshops but as you appreciate, due to economic reasons and school it's impossible to do that all time. But this is bothering me, I feel like I'm wasting my time...
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Reddit by lazyxlibra Jun 28th

got a callback but never actually got it?

So a month ago I had an amazing audition for a TV show and a week later I had an availability check and notification that I would be called back, but to hold tight for more info. 3 weeks passed, absolutely nothing. This week I checked in with my agent to ask...
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Reddit by RealQuidditchQueen Jun 28th

Any actors here have full on high-stake careers/specialties outside the fine arts? (Doctors, engineers, lawyers, etc.) How do you do it?

I was that kid in school that liked every subject - Biology, English, Chemistry, Drama, History - you name it, it was my favourite. In college now and I've narrowed it down to science or law but I love theatre. Like, a lot. I've managed to snag a backstage...
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Stage 32 by Stephen Foster Jun 27th

Watching Uta Hagen taught me so much

The whole idea of creation is mysterious and wonderful, it’s a bottomless craft, which is why I love it so much.—Uta Hagen I read and used Uta Hagen’s book Respect for Acting, and always thought I could never understand her teachings. It felt like she was...
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Backstage by Angie101 Jun 27th

My first audition tape

Im trying to go for my first audition but its a tape. MY character is tough, cagey, charismatic and i cant find a monoluge fo it.
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Reddit by hekkoman Jun 27th

Where to post survival jobs?

Guys hi, We are hiring tour guides, and it's very popular survival job among actors. Could you recommend acting sites that allow posting of survival jobs? I saw mentions of Playbill.com, Mandy.com, Casting Networks - but not sure if they allow that. What...
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Reddit by MickyKaMoodle Jun 27th

Anyone else ever feel that post film/play longing?

What I’m trying to describe is that after you finish a gig you have this longing, you don’t know when you’ll see your cast members again, and all the time you spent with them is likely to come to zero. Performance is coming up soon for our play at my college...
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Reddit by parthvader4 Jun 27th

Is modeling (successfully) a good way to get discovered?

I assume a lot of models-turned-actors get discovered this way but what are your thoughts?
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Reddit by fedorableneckbeard Jun 27th

How to get into big franchise open casting calls by yourself?

I’m a small time actor in college right now. I’ve acted in a few short films that have went to festivals and stuff, but nothing major. I heard of a Spiderman: Far From Home open casting call for a speaking role of a gender non-conforming character between...
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Reddit by MonksHabit Jun 27th

Male Rapier Duel

As an actor I often fall into the trap of trying to be a nice guy, wanting always to be liked. Swordfighting is helping be break out of that people-pleasing habit and embrace my inner villain! This is me at my most dastardly: [Male Rapier...
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Reddit by smithmcmagnum Jun 27th

My natural self is anxious and animated.

I recently re-watched the famous Michael Cain video and now it's got me stiff as a block of wood and half as interesting. To be clear, I'm not blaming the program. I just feel that I am naturally animated when I talk. In life this has been called charming and...
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Reddit by coreycmalone Jun 27th

Advice for New Vancouver Actors

I will be making a move to Vancouver in a couple months, and I was hoping to get some solid professional advice on some industry information. I'm leaving it pretty open. I made a post on Facebook about it, but the information I received was pretty useless...
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Backstage by itsscottedwards Jun 26th

Move to LA

Any actors/actresses/producers/directors/writers interested in moving out to LA together and getting started? Serious inquires only.
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