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Reddit by miniblessed Mar 19th

Best places to find SAG jobs?

I’m about to become SAG-E and I’m wondering about the best places to find SAG jobs. I’m on Casting Networks, Backstage, and Actors Access. Not currently represented for theatrical but will be pursuing that as well

Reddit by controltheweb Mar 19th

Learn to use your natural voice.

We asked pros how many demos they listened to, how many they rejected, and how fast they rejected them. That group told us 95% of demos are rejected in 4 seconds or less due to not attempting natural speech. Pros included owners of agencies and studios, top...

Reddit by BurstingSeas Mar 19th

Ref sheet for extra?

I was looking on Backstage/Actors Access for ways to get started in acting (I have no prior theater skills) and found an ad for extras for an office environment. However the director at the time wanted a video reel and cover sheet, but how do you make that...

Reddit by bustergaming777 Mar 19th

UK actors - How many videos do you put on your spotlight profile ?

I’ve spoken to a couple of actor friends and have got mixed opinions from each of them on this as some would suggest only have one showreel to not overwhelm anyone and others have suggest a showreel along with multiple clips/ monologues with specific styles...

Reddit by Cennixxx Mar 19th

how do people get auditions for huge shows/TV shows (like Wednesday or stranger things stuff like that)

Like do these huge companies that produce these films just post auditions on websites or do they just get asked? Do agent's of the actors do the work for them to find auditions? like i know the people that played in wednesday and stranger things had alot of...

Reddit by Food_Pre-Chewer Mar 19th

For the peeps wanting to get into BG as a career | The World’s #1 Extra. The most famous actor you’ve never heard of.

Reddit by controltheweb Mar 19th

Learn to use your natural voice.

*Reposting with most links removed:* We asked pros how many demos they listened to, how many they rejected, and how fast they rejected them. That group told us 95% of demos are rejected in 4 seconds or less due to not attempting natural speech. Pros included...

Reddit by Fit-Protection5399 Mar 19th

Seeking input (youth, basics, education)

I run a youth arts coalition at this community center and a local actor/independent filmmaker is going to do a presentation for the group in a few weeks. If it goes well I may ask him to make it a series. I am a music teacher, and my wife also a singer and...

Reddit by idkwhatnametopick5 Mar 19th

I need ideas!!

Okay so I’m creating this website by scratch and it’s going to be one for beginning and up coming actors. I want to include monologues to get started but don’t know what else to add. Also I’m open to adding monologues that you create just follow the format...

Reddit by Abstract_Corduroy74 Mar 19th

What technique seems like it would be best for me based on this list?

I need a technique. I NEED to BE TRAINED IN A TECHNIQUE. But I don’t know which technique. I NEED technique, but one that can not only help me become a better actor, but one that can address and help me fix my many problems and shortcomings as an actor. What...

Reddit by Abstract_Corduroy74 Mar 19th

Overthinking actor here in need of advice

How can I stop overthinking in my acting and my process? How can I trust that the work I’ve done is enough? How can I stop myself from feeling pressure to and putting pressure on myself to nail a scene or performance down? How can I just fucking jump into the...

Reddit by Basic_Cucumber3440 Mar 19th

Things actors should know after joining their first agency

What are some things that actors with their first agency should know like auditions and general knowledge? Thx!

Reddit by Minimum-Bee-5680 Mar 19th

How to get me out of my contract?

Hello, I’m signed with a good agency here in LA for model & talent 5-6months ago. I have been self submitting on casting networks and actors access. I get to audition/self-tape 3-5 times a week. Only booked one music video in these months being signed with my...

Reddit by Springflowers6969 Mar 19th

Can I get some help budgeting actors for a podcast?

So, I’m putting together a podcast. I think I have good rates on pretty much everything apart from actors. The recording studio is very upfront with their pricing, I’ve found an editor and we’ve talked through an a hourly rate, etc. But I can’t for the live...

Reddit by Aniawd Mar 19th

Anyone know any England based talent agencies that accept actors new to the industry?

I’m currently looking for an agent, I have a headshot and a CV, I have monologues that I use as a show real for now, do any UK based actors know any agencies that accept “inexperienced” actors?

Reddit by Curious-Inside8453 Mar 19th

Do you record self tapes with the front or back camera?

When I am the only one in the room I use the front camera (selfie camera) to record, that way I don’t have to run around my tripod and make sure everything is in frame and recording. I know it’s bad for an actor to see him or herself while acting, so how do...

Reddit by Primary_Mechanic_998 Mar 19th

What makes a great actor

Somtimes I'll watch a movie or a show and think these guys/girls are really good actors and I'll search them up to see that they haven't been in much after. So what really serpates good actors from the great actors like leonardo Di'caprio, Viola Davis...

Reddit by drusillalynch Mar 19th

living in jersey city as an actor?

Hello! I’m a 23F actor and I’m going to New York this week to apartment hunt but I’ve run into many problems with the search. First of all I don’t make 40x the rent at any of the places lol, also I have a small dog which makes it harder to find places. I was...

Reddit by jreyes4159 Mar 19th

Voice acting practice

Let me know how I did, I dueted several tiktoks with Chris Greenfield as a past time and potentially as a portfolio. I hate to ask but would appreciate a like and share if you enjoyed it. Looking to maybe work as a voice actor on the side while I pursue a...

Reddit by Embarrassed_Clue_929 Mar 19th

Visa question

Posting for a friend: this is a very stupid question so I apologise in advance, but is it possible to go to the US on a work visa, work the job you used to apply for the visa, but work on the side as an actor? Ik heaps of people want to make the jump from Aus...