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Reddit by ZeeCon4 Apr 7th

An inspiration to all young actors out there. The Rock's journey to a House hold Hollywood name

Reddit by Natsu_Firefox Apr 7th

Whats some of the upsides and downsides of acting?

Recently Ive taken a major interest and feel very passionate about action. But when I read books and look online it seems like nobody has good things to say. The norm is that actors get paid shit and a whole lotta other bad things. I just wanna know whatre...

Reddit by Hingehead Apr 6th

How do talented Actors like Oscar Isaac and Adam Driver work on multiple roles in a year?

It's insane how a person especially like Oscar Isaac shifts between multiple roles in a given year (I.E. Star Wars Force Awaken; X-men Apocalypse; Show me a Hero). Adam Driver also does the same thing. His body went through drastic changes , going from thick...

Reddit by Dats_Russia Apr 6th

What is the standard rate an actor should be paid?

I hope this is allowed. I want to hire a local actor in my community to try my hand editing. I do NOT want to ripoff the actor. This is a serious production I want to do. What can I do to ensure the actor is accommodated properly? I do NOT want my...

Reddit by The_Actors_Throwaway Apr 6th

Describe the physicality, wardrobe and mannerisms that come to mind for an actress playing a "3rd wheel friend"

Thanks.

Reddit by astrosoil Apr 5th

Introverted actors out there -- how do you expose yourself in acting when it's hard to expose yourself in personal life?

((lmao is "expose" bad wording)) I ghost this subreddit because I'm really into film, but to be frank I'm also very interested in the art of acting itself. For years I've thought about what it would be like to act but it's always been just that way-- a...

Reddit by throwthrowmedown Apr 5th

Leaving My Agency: how should I go about pitching to other agents in my city?

I'm an actor from Toronto and have been with the same agency for 4 years. Things haven't worked out on both sides and I'm looking for a change of scenery. Should I be emailing agents through a casting site (Casting Workbook has an ePitch service for example...

Backstage by lightsvber Apr 4th

[Office Hours] feat. Social Media Expert Heidi Dean, Part II

We're hosting a brand new Backstage Office Hours session with social media professional and Backstage Expert, Heidi Dean on Thursday, April 5, 2018 starting at 4pm ET. For 24 hours, Heidi will be returning to the Backstage Community forums for her second...

Reddit by Ihopeugethatecrimed Apr 4th

Monologue, mimic source or improvise?

Just finished recording a monologue from a Christopher Nolan movie. Question is, is it cool to mimic the source actor's mannerisms and inflection? I definitely got into character and delivered from feeling. It wasn't exactly like the source actor, but it was...

Reddit by anonbug22 Apr 4th

Too old?

Hey all- all I’ve ever wanted was to be an actor. Right after highschool I got an agent and started auditioning. This went on for years and I would always audition and I never really got big roles. Then I took a break and worked in other creative industries...

Reddit by actingreflection Apr 4th

Actors Who Can Look at the Audience

Reddit by mixednuts24 Apr 4th

Can I self-submit if I sign with an agency?

I'm wondering if it is better to wait to get more indie short film credits before signing with an agency. Can I keep self-submitting once I sign with an agency or should 100% rely on them? What if they only submit frequent booking actors?

Reddit by DarDixon Apr 3rd

Hi! My name is Dar Dixon, I’m new to Reddit, I figured I might introduce myself here. I’m an actor and producer of television, film, and theatre, with credits on hit shows including This is Us, Lopez, Revenge, Supergirl, Mistresses and Scandal. I’m lookin

Reddit by olderbrozah Apr 3rd

Hello from a musician seeking to learn from actors!

Hello everyone! I have been reading this subreddit regularly, but have been shy to join this reddit community, until today! I am actually a classical musician (from the traditional and, at times, snobbish music world). I always felt something was missing in...

Reddit by Spazzztt Apr 3rd

[OFFER] VA/Stage Actor

Hi there, I'm C. I am an experienced actor and of course I am wanting to do it full time, as most actors do. If there is anybody in need of a voice actor I would be ecstatic to fill the role. I do not have any standard rights as of now, in addition to the...

Reddit by thisisnotarealperson Apr 3rd

What do you do when you work with a private teacher/coach?

Even mods can have basic questions! I asked this in someone else's post but didn't get an answer so I thought I'd throw it out here. I see people here talking often about working with a private teacher or coach instead of a class with several students in it...

Reddit by JonnnyTsunami Apr 3rd

Bit of a complicated question

Okay so basically back in early march I auditioned for this feature film I really wanted. After the audition I didn't hear back. So about 3 weeks after the audition I emailed the director (this is how we had our initial back and forth convo) just telling her...

Reddit by alsanlap1995 Apr 3rd

How can I analyze de Marlon Brando and Meryl Streep technique ?

Hi! I'm working on my "bachelor tesis" from Audiovisual communication (don't know exactly if that's the definition"). The thing is that as i'm a acting student too, my teacher suggested me to research about the american acting techniques, and analyze the work...

Reddit by SirHatSirHat Apr 3rd

Anyone with experience with TVI Actors Studio out of LA?

I'm going to a little workshop in Kansas City tonight being put on by TVI. Just curious if anyone around here is familiar with them, apparently they offer a five day "actor's immersion" program where you get to meet with 25 different talent agents and casting...

Reddit by eilselivery Apr 3rd

Actor Headshots Atlanta/Charlotte?

Anyone have any recommendations for actor headshot photographers in the Southeast? Preferably, ATL or Charlotte. Doing some research on my own, but would love input from others' experiences.