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Reddit by TheRealBrianLeFevre Apr 19th

Hugh Jackman and his trick for his American accent

https://youtu.be/Qk41j5ftSgY Discovered this today, I had never heard of it. He has a trick for his American accent (starts at around :40) where he just says a sentence that contains all the sounds different from his natural Aussie accent. By the end of the...
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Reddit by AutoModerator Apr 19th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Apr 19

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 misstheground12 Apr 19th

What's the take home pay for a 12 hour day of A Non-Union LA Background Actor?

Hoping to move to LA in a few months, and I'm trying to figure out if I could make it work by working as a non-union extra while taking classes on the side. I did extra work in LA for a few weeks a couple years ago, but I'm pretty sure wages have gone up...
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Stage 32 by Rosie Ferdin Cruz Apr 18th

What classes are most helpful for actors in the San Francisco Bay Area?

SF Bay Actors, what kind or type of acting or marketing classes are most helpful in your career as on-camera talent the Northern California? Any bay area actors out there?
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Reddit by DannyKConsidine Apr 18th

2018 Actor's Reel

Looking for some feedback if you all would be so kind. I know this is too long for a reel, but I'm wondering what to cut, or how to re-order the clips. This is obviously still very raw and needs some editing, but being that I'm doing that myself (not my...
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Reddit by akillergx Apr 18th

Do actors need perfect teeth?

Hi everyone. I'm thinking of learning acting and picking it up. However, my teeth are way less than perfect. Bulging front teeth, and teeth that overlap each other. Do i need braces treatment in order to be more qualified as an actor?
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Reddit by i_want_to_act Apr 18th

Anyone ever done headshots with vision8studio in Portland?

I wonder if anyone has ever gotten headshots done there? Who was the photographer and how long did it take for you to get photos? I finally had some done on March 31st and and the photographer was Gary Bastian. He said it would be two weeks before I hear back...
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Reddit by pickled-manatee_ Apr 18th

How do I use my momentum after my first MAJOR role?

Hi there! I've been a musical theater actress for almost 13 years now. I took a 2 year break because I resigned to the idea that I am one in a million and would never be successful. Well. I auditioned for a principle role in a feature film... and booked it...
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Reddit by flowuriy Apr 18th

Signing with an agent process?

Posted yesterday but reposting in hopes of someone else seeing and knowing the answer lol. “Signed” with an agency on Thursday, but still haven’t heard anything from the agent yet. Didn’t sign a contract or anything and all she told me was that she would...
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Reddit by mirrorsarereflective Apr 18th

actors with reps overseas/non-local: how does non-local/overseas talent manager/agent applications work?

Hi guys, for those who have reps either talent or agent-wise overseas, how did that happen and how do you do it? I'm trying to understand if I would apply if I'm a non-local and if things go well, i book a flight for an interview or if it would just be a...
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Reddit by mirrorsarereflective Apr 18th

actors with overseas/non-local reps (agent/manager), how do you get overseas/non-local representation?

Hi guys, for those who have reps either talent or agent-wise overseas, how did that happen and how do you do it? I'm trying to understand if I would apply if I'm a non-local and if things go well, i book a flight for an interview or if it would just be a...
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Reddit by Ornstein89 Apr 17th

Advice for contacting a CD

I'm mainly a theatre actor and have been hunting for jobs as my current contract is coming to a close. Saw a listing for a show I'd love to audition for but can't make the initial NYC call, so was planning to email an updated h/s and resume expressing...
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Reddit by mirrorsarereflective Apr 17th

can an agent fake their imdb clients?

hi guys, i've been doing some agency research. can an agent fake their imdb clients? there is an agency who claims to rep a b-list movie actor. the agency is kinda sketchy... i wanted to know if an agent can do that. the actors are in some hollywood...
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Reddit by flowuriy Apr 17th

How long does the process of signing with an agent usually take?

“Signed” with an agency on Thursday, but still haven’t heard anything from the agent yet. Didn’t sign a contract or anything and all she told me was that she would email me all the necessary information (how to reformat resume, new headshot template, adding...
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Reddit by TheDudeLebowsky Apr 17th

Can’t afford LA or NY but I wanna start acting in film

I’m trying to get started as an actor. I wanna work in film (I’ve never had much interest in theater work) but I don’t see any sort of film community in my area. Does anyone have any advice for how I may find something or if there’s a good film community...
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Reddit by Throwawaywts Apr 17th

Director wants to do an unpaid 7 hour rehearsal... Am I being unreasonable for saying no?

Its a small budget film, they're only paying $40 per day of shooting. I've met with the actress who most of my scenes are with a couple times already, once with the director. We feel like we're in a good place. Doesn't 7 hours of free time seem excessive?
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Reddit by throwaway_theicemilk Apr 17th

How do I get into professional stage acting in Los Angeles

I read the sidebar and faq, searched the sub and don't see anything specifically about stage acting in Los Angeles. I've been in 20 live theater plays and a couple TV commercials. In my hometown I did community theater, pro paid theater, drama and musicals...
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Stage 32 by Raymond J. Negron Apr 16th

"Table Read"

Hello, hope everybody is phenomenal. I'm a screenwriter looking to put together a group for "Table Reads." I'm looking for professionals who would be interested in doing this on a weekly basis, as this would be online. Please email me, if you're interested...
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Reddit by cvx2148 Apr 16th

Need Advice!

I (M24) have to shoot a love scene with my co-actor (F25) in this coming week. The scene is something where I first propose her. She accepts it. We have to kiss on-screen. This is followed by a love-making scene where I am shirtless and we are kissing each...
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Reddit by cmrizzle Apr 16th

Screening etiquette

Hi all. I was invited to an early premiere for a network show at a the studio with a q&a to follow after with some of the actors and the show runner. Just wondering a good question to ask and proper etiquette (besides obvious manners and what not) for being...
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