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Reddit by billyboy2098 Apr 22nd

How often do CDs extend audition deadlines?

I got a self tape request through ecocast a day ago for a network series regular pilot. By the time I got a reader to help me tape, I did my audition last minute and submitted to my agent about 5 minutes past the deadline due to difficulties uploading the...

Reddit by Unhelpfulhelpful Apr 21st

Acting in Horror (and screaming question)

I'm a female actor cast in my first horror project (and my first project since 2019 thanks covid) but I have no idea how to pull this off. I'd love to hear some techniques from other actors, especially ones who have acted in a project where they get killed by...

Reddit by AutoModerator Apr 21st

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get...

Reddit by Swagatron001 Apr 21st

Good survival jobs?

I’m an acting student in college, and the plan is to move to New York after I graduate. While I’m here, I want to minor in a field that would help support the actor’s lifestyle. Any suggestions for what field I should study?

Reddit by lemonademouthiscool Apr 21st

agencies

Look Models & Actors said that I would have to pay a $35 consultation fee because I’m not already in the industry, is that a thing agencies do? I thought Look was reputable but it’s giving scam.

Reddit by locreative Apr 21st

I interviewed a talent agent and former casting director to answer many of the most common questions new actors have about the business.

Reddit by Ok_Explanation_2317 Apr 21st

Actor's real names

I often see actor's real names written on IMDB and therefore on wikipedia and everywhere else. For example Natalie Portman - born Natalie Hershlag, Winona Ryder - born Winona Hershlag, Rebel Wilson - born Melanie Bownds and plenty of others. My question is do...

Reddit by aweiner99 Apr 21st

Any book recommendations on Psychology?

I believe it’s important to have knowledge about psychology as an actor as it helps you determine why your character acts the way they do and what makes them tic.

Reddit by Happy_Cat5061 Apr 21st

Who are the top 10 Hottest/most in demand actors right now?

Timothee Chalamat...who else?

Reddit by Happy_Cat5061 Apr 21st

LGBT Actors- how do you play "Straight?"

I've been cast to play a straight man in a love triangle with 2 women, and I'm gay. I'm not very flamboyant or feminine, but it's not totally far fetched either to pin me as not straight. How have you dealt with this before? How can I be as believable as...

Reddit by Usernameme3 Apr 21st

Unvaccinated Actors

Is it difficult for unvaccinated actors to get an agent currently? I was going to send in my materials to an agency but they told me they only accept vaccinated actors Is this common? Will I be able to find an agent as an unvaccinated? Thanks

Reddit by Spiritual_Minute8559 Apr 21st

is this a good acting class?

The two acting classes I've found locally have a ton of beginner actors. Are these kind of classes good? One is fun. The other is super boring...even though its full of beginners.

Reddit by ausaury Apr 21st

Acting more butch as a feminine man

First, I wanna start this by saying I’m very comfortable with myself as a man. I don’t really care that I’m perceived as being feminine. But it’s affecting my career as an actor so I’m not looking for comments that align with the sentiment “who cares! Just be...

Reddit by 666satanherr Apr 21st

I came across a casting call that is past the deadline on actors access but is still available to check out

Is this some sort of error or has the submission date been extended?

Reddit by dandansson Apr 20th

need your advice on acting training

Much of my early training was reading and reciting simpler material, mostly from children's books, song lyrics (much of it for children but not always) and reading simpler texts. I did this with a teacher who mostly focused on my voice, both singing and...

Reddit by JonnyDevious Apr 20th

skills section of an actors profile. How much is too much?

I've been trying to look through other people's acting profiles to get some wisdom here, but I'm curious on the Reddit perspective. I've basically spent my entire life trying every hobby... Juggling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, motorcycles every type of longboarding...

Reddit by Kitchen_Cellist_5683 Apr 20th

Should I upgrade to AA plus if I'm a beginner?

I only have like one film credit, ands its a small role. Is AA for more experienced actors who have more credits? Is it worth paying 70$ for?

Reddit by BigBadBootyDaddy99 Apr 20th

Take note actors... These are the types of agents to avoid like the plague.

[https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/u6i7au/bad\_sign\_or\_not\_honest\_opinions\_wanted\_from/](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/u6i7au/bad_sign_or_not_honest_opinions_wanted_from/)...

Reddit by Brokengraphite Apr 20th

Does Magnesium spray help?

I heard another Voice actor say they used magnesium spray for tired vocal chords. Is this helpful? If so, what brands do you recommend?

Reddit by BigBadBootyDaddy99 Apr 20th

Rankings

If you're not new to the biz, then you know the star meter rankings don't mean anything and no one cares about them for reasons I shouldn't have to go into here (do your research). But is that same "system" applied to the agencies or companies that rep the...