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  1. Reddit by sahand_1 Apr 20th

    need some advixe

    Hi, this is my throwaway account. I had an audition yesterday where at the end they told me to call them today. i just spoke with them and they said they couldn't really do anything until i have headshots and a reel. i just started acting so i don't have...

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  2. Reddit by No_Landscape_1019 Apr 20th

    I’m really stuck on what to do here!!

    I have been applying to agents for a few years now, nobody expressed interest except for one smaller agency a few months ago. I decided to sign since nobody else was offering, and today one of the best agency’s in my area responded to my submission from about...

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  3. Reddit by AccomplishedPhone6 Apr 20th

    Strike (s)?

    I assume most have seen the news about the looking Writers strike May 1st and I’ve seen some about a SAG strike in solidarity. I’m wondering what this is going to mean for the every day actor? I assume there won’t be any auditions while this is going on? In...

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  4. Stage 32 by Tammy Hunt Apr 19th

    Dealing With Rejection When Auditioning

    In the world of auditioning, no news is often the only news: If you don’t hear back, it means they went with someone else. While it would be great to receive closure via direct rejection, casting directors may not have the bandwidth to notify every auditioner...

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  5. Reddit by babybeluga01 Apr 19th

    Why Do Some Breakdowns Have Crazy Wide Age Brackets?

    This is something I've noticed lately on Actors Access and Backstage. Some breakdowns (mostly student films) will have age ranges of 20+ years, like from 18-40 or 25-50. I'm just curious as to the mindset behind this? I'd assume the casting director/whoever...

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  6. Reddit by himan337 Apr 19th

    My Fiancee, The Aspiring Actor and How Can I Help?

    Hello, everyone. I'm here because my fiancee is enrolled in school and Acting classes here in Ontario, woo! However, with that, I'm unsure of how to help her proceed. She would know better than I what's going on, but, to my understanding, she's building up...

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  7. Reddit by hidee_ho_neighborino Apr 19th

    Botox for actors?

    What’re your thoughts on getting Botox for Elevens and the forehead? I’m a woman approaching my 40’s and thinking of getting it done to get a smoother forehead. But I don’t want it to adversely affect my acting. Has anyone done it? What’s been your experience?

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  8. Reddit by thefuck123123 Apr 19th

    How do I break into comedic acting?

    Everything i read for is dramatic. Which makes sense, as that's how i've marketed myself thus far. But i'm trying to expand now. I'm pretty bored reading for procedurals. I will always love the super dark stuff, but I'd like to branch out into comedic acting...

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  9. Reddit by roxyxen Apr 19th

    Acting College Courses for Voice Acting Advice?

    I (19 F) just began acting within the last few months. I attend a community college and am a little under halfway done completing an Associate's degree in Performing Arts centered on Theatre, to expand my acting skills. My ultimate goal, however, is voice...

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  10. Reddit by Glasspirateship Apr 19th

    Sag question need help

    Hello fellow actor people! I’m relatively new to this industry, and I am just confusing myself about getting sag credits. I know you need three to join. Do ULB films count towards eligibility? I have heard yes and no. Thanks guys! Keep killing it!

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