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Reddit by senualist Apr 23rd

Can sag actors do community theater?

So i do a lot of film work and im gonna have to join sag soon. Im wondering though if I can still do unpaid community theater after I join. Getting speaking roles on film is rare and even when you do book something more often than not its not enough to really...

Stage 32 by Tammy Hunt Apr 22nd

Becoming More Competitive as an Actor

This requires a combination of skill development, networking, and perseverance. Here are some tips to help you stand out in the acting industry:- Training: Continuously improve your acting skills by attending acting classes, workshops, or pursuing a degree in...

Reddit by AccountantLong9075 Apr 22nd

Group classes vs private coaching

I’ve taken group classes for years but also use a private coach just for some bigger auditions. I found a class that I’ve been wanting to try, but after learning it’s 4 hours on Thursday nights I’m thinking private coaching may fit me more. I work 9-5...

Reddit by queen_of_kong Apr 22nd

saw audition for "sound a like" for popular franchise; worried about replacing the original actor

I saw an audition come through for a game based on a very popular series and they are looking for a soundalike of the lead. I'm wondering why they aren't getting the original actor to do this role. Am I a scab if I audition for this? This is a SAG job. I've...

Reddit by MarchProfessional435 Apr 22nd

Reel for Theatre Acting

I'm primarily a theatre actor. I've done some film work, but mainly as a featured extra, so I don't have much of a reel. If I want to continue doing theatre work, should I make a reel of just me doing monologues and songs?

Reddit by MarchProfessional435 Apr 22nd

Training Question

The other day I saw an ad for a course called "Performing Arts industry Essentials" offered by a Backstage, Yellowbrick, and NYU. The faculty are mostly NYU Tisch professors, peppered with a few active BW actors. The cost is normally $1000, but they offered...

Reddit by nyamenehene1 Apr 22nd

'Young & The Restless' Actor Eric Braeden Reveals he has Cancer

Reddit by Easy-Cryptographer-4 Apr 22nd

Stunt Work as a Side Hustle

Does anyone here do stunt work on the side? Could this be a decent side hustle/survival job for an actor or is it a waste of time if your main goal in the industry is to audition and book roles?

Reddit by FerdinandBowie Apr 22nd

I know how to do everything except plan my career help

Ive met w career coaches and my resume format looks great. My headshots have a plan for my looks and types. I have a photographer in mind my coach loves. I just have no idea how to get in a career mindset to know what markets to get agents, how to search for...

Reddit by InterruptingCar Apr 22nd

What age range has the most opportunities in your experience?

I'm 24 with a playing range between roughly 18 and 28, and just graduated from acting college a few months back. I've noticed amongst my peers that the ones who can play teens are booking bigger jobs so far. That said, some of them have been working for a few...

Reddit by Proof-Pollution454 Apr 22nd

How effective do professional actor headshots play a role when it comes to auditions for tv and film ?

Hello I wanted to ask how effective do professional Headshots play for auditions for tv and film ?

Stage 32 by Maurice Vaughan Apr 21st

Breathing Exercise To Help Anxiety Before A Pitch Or Audition

If you're about to pitch or audition for a role, check out Sara Quiriconi's advice in today's blog. www.stage32.com/blog/breathing-exercise-to-help-anxiety-before-a-pitch-or-audition-3339

Reddit by CanineAnaconda Apr 21st

I worked as a stand-in on a running show in NYC during the last WGA strike in 2007, and this is how it played out regarding work, picket lines and scabbing

On November 5, 2007, the WGA strike was called, but our show did not shut down. Yes, the DGA (and Teamsters) had no-solidarity strike clauses in their contracts, but were supportive of the strike (many of the directors and producers were also WGA members)...

Reddit by celinedacreator Apr 21st

Toronto actors, has anyone heard of dwm management?

Just wondering if anyone has any insight on this agency :))

Reddit by bitchyswiftie Apr 21st

Do I sound gay?

https://voca.ro/15v0DaDPT5eH Scratch that, I do, but how much? I'm not an aspiring voice actor or anything, but I am a fan of voice actors in general and I have so much respect for the industry, I thought that if there's anywhere on Reddit that can help me...

Reddit by Choice-Guava2460 Apr 21st

What theme should I pick for my demo reel?

So, I'm a new actor with a lot of passion and drive but very little experience (only did drama in high school and little practice on my own time, currently a senior). I'm doing an acting workshop this weekend and it's my first legitimate acting class, I'll be...

Reddit by Sad_Nebula17 Apr 21st

First in person audition in 3 years!

Hi actors, I just got an in person audition from my commercial agent and I'm excited/nervous, as this is my first in person audition since signing with them a year ago. Been mostly doing endless self tapes the past year! My question is-- if the audition on...

Reddit by MCKtheMan Apr 21st

LOL they’re not even trying anymore. Got this message from a Russian user on Instagram.

Reddit by OxiSeam Apr 21st

Looking to get started into acting in Vancouver

I'm 21 years old and I'm not sure where to start. Not originally from Vancouver but I moved here recently so I'm still learning the area. I've been told by a few professional actors that I'm naturally good at acting during a few extra roles that I did in the...

Reddit by Vegetable_Length_879 Apr 21st

Getting into the NYC market

Hi everyone! I’m getting back into acting more seriously after taking an extended break during the pandemic. I’ve been taking classes but haven’t been working since then. Prior to the pandemic, I was working in Dublin and London in independent short films and...