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Reddit by Lamiazo May 17th

Dropping out of school and becoming an actor, what’s my next move?

After 13 years of schooling, including a year of university, I’ve dropped out. I plan to move to Philadelphia and try my hand at becoming a small time actor (with hopes of becoming more) like I’ve dreamed of and do it while I’m still young. I only have one...

Reddit by letheatredude May 17th

Experience with Actors Connection Fast Track?

I have a friend who's taught classes through Actors Connection for a number of years now and he suggested I look into their Fast Track program. I just finished up a class through Actors Connection and am trying to figure out what to do next. I was thinking of...

Reddit by jump4joy222 May 17th

Is Backstage worth it for Canadians?

Wondering if buying a membership was worth it. I'm an actra member with an agent and I was curious to see if it helps other Canadian actors? I primarily use actors access, casting workbook and casting network.

Reddit by DaddyDivide5 May 17th

My Homophobic Bully got a Movie Deal According to Deadline

I came across an old actor acquaintance on Facebook and did some digging around through their friends and spotted a name that gave me a pit in my stomach. Back in 2009, I was still in the closet and was being ruthlessly bullied by this guy who had the same...

Reddit by ronrooon May 16th

Florida Actors Vaccine?

How strict are Florida productions with the Vax mandate thing? For both Union and Non Union. Asking because Florida as a whole seems to be overall less pushy about masks/vaccines. I see some auditions on actorsaccess claiming to require Vaccination but do...

Reddit by akuparagames May 16th

Casting for an upcoming project from a long-time video game publisher

Akupara Games is in need of a variety of voices for an upcoming paid project relating to our video game publishing/developing work - especially native British & Australian accents + rap experience! ​ This is a long-term project we'll be regularly...

Reddit by wannabemilf24601 May 16th

Crossroads - drama school or university?

Not too sure where to go or what to do. I’m 19 and I want to be an actor / performer more than anything but I’m not sure how to go about it. I was originally planning to go to university for languages (something I’m good at and it pleased my family), but...

Reddit by Sea_Fox7946 May 16th

My potential Hollywood connections...​ Need advice!

I'm kind of connected to two people in Hollywood and I live in California, I'm interested in acting and have a decent theater resume. I really just want to be a background character or something. I keep hearing it's impossible to be in anything without...

Reddit by Then-Muffin9229 May 16th

Affordable summer/ May-June intensives?

Hey actors! I'd like to get recommendations on online summer programs or intensives around May end- June. Anything besides university pre-college suggestions would be great. Thanks!

Reddit by Quindex May 16th

LCT 540 S or TLM 103

Hi, everyone! Quick microphone question: **Is the difference between LCT 540 S and TLM 103 "big enough" to justify paying ~$500 more?** After 2 years with Samson Q2U and EVO4, I'm looking for a 'last mic that I'll ever need' and of course the classic TLM103...

Reddit by SL578953 May 16th

Actor taxes 2022

Looking for some advice here. I booked a job in 2022 and was paid as a w2 employee. My understanding is I can only deduct acting expenses on my 2022 tax return if I am paid as a 1099. Im not booking like crazy so it’s unlikely I’ll book another project that...

Reddit by iJuanAyala May 15th

"Actors With Issues" Podcast - Interviews and insights from professional actors to artists everywhere! Link in the comments.

Reddit by No-Hyena9959 May 15th

do I move to L.A after high school

I’m a M17 and have been acting professionally for about a year. I signed with a agency last year and have gotten a few jobs in a couple short films and commercials. This is my passion and I’ve always been great at it. I assumed I would grow out of it and...

Reddit by sailor_melody May 15th

Best time of year to look for a new agent?

I’ve been climbing up the ladder and looking for stronger rep, and my agent’s communication style is no longer meshing w me so I’d ideally like to leave soon. It’s busy season in Toronto and I have a few projects still under his belt so I wouldn’t want to...

Reddit by ZookeepergameNo3630 May 15th

Acting career question

Can I get into an acting career without having a job currently? I can't really find a job right now, but I want to become an actor I don't really have any bills, so I'm fine there

Reddit by Failed2launch May 15th

Walk in to a Talent Agency, or call and email; May 2022?

For background, their are a number of talent agencies in the San Francisco area. I am considering a "rapid fire" walk in approach to all of them. What would you do, as a starting voice actor, or, as a voice actor who is not happy with their current talent...

Reddit by asmr1232 May 15th

I left acting and everything has worked out for me, but I'm still depressed whenever I see people doing well in the field. I can't seem to get over it.

Hey everyone. ​ I just wanted to vent and see if anyone has any advice for me, as I'm really struggling. ​ I went to drama school and graduated around 4 years ago. I never got anywhere once I left. I got a few cameos on TV shows and that was it...

Reddit by Quantum9594 May 15th

Does SAG-AFTRA actually care if we work non union jobs?

Before joining the union, there was not a single non union job I worked on that didn’t have at least one SAG actor, this was true for all the non union (commercials, short films and, feature films I’ve worked on). And it is so easy to find SAG actors working...

Reddit by brentmukai May 15th

Another AMA. Full time voice actor and coach for anime, video games, commercials, etc.

I’m hopping on a flight tomorrow morning early, so ask any of your vo questions and I’ll answer them on the plane while I have nothing to do! Hoping to help y’all out again, spread the word!

Reddit by actionj32 May 15th

VERY BAD haircut on movie set…I’m screwed lol

I’m a 23M african american actor with a curly-fro hairstyle. A movie I did some work on required me to cut SOME of my hair to fit the time period. Long story short, they cut off almost ALL of my hair so now it looks terrible and extremely awkward. I’ve...