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Reddit by apejoyyy Feb 28th

What is the CB checkbox when having a selftape request?

What does it mean and should I have it checked? Edit: forgot to mention I'm talking about casting/actor workbook

Reddit by eogc9 Feb 28th

Essence of the character vs Inner Emotional Lines

Hey! This question is directed towards anybody who is familiar with William Esper's books. He talks about finding the Essence of your character e.g perfectionist and also inner emotional lines e.g A depressed man. I am having trouble figuring out what is...

Reddit by Organic_Photograph49 Feb 28th

Going to an acting class just for fun/a hobby?

So I’m not really interested in pursing acting as a career or anything (yet… who knows what’ll happen) nor was I ever very interested in drama at school, but I do love movies and appreciate a good actor. I was looking for some knife skill classes online and...

Reddit by appreciatorofadvice Feb 28th

Financial advice (preferably UK) How much do West End leads make?

Hey guys, like most of us I’ve always wanted to be an actor for as I can remember. I was wondering if there’s anyone out there who has any insight on how much (new face) leads in a West End show make weekly? For example roles like Epoinine in Les Mis...

Reddit by easypename Feb 28th

First time staged reading -- Tips? Should I be off book?

Hi all! I usually don't do much theater acting, but I got cast in a staged reading for a really awesome original play. We'll meet before the actual reading for a rehearsal, but it's fairly a short amount of time and I'm not sure what I should have prepared...

Reddit by abfclub Feb 28th

Hey actors! I made this short scene with my friend. I know we all have a lot on our minds right now, but if you have the time, I would love your feedback.

Reddit by mmmini_me Feb 28th

Non-Union Meal Penalty?

I'm having trouble finding information online, but are non-union background actors eligible to get a meal penalty if they worked over 6 hours without a meal break? New York state law says that employers are required to give a 30 minute uninterrupted meal...

Reddit by bring_me_egg Feb 28th

Featured/Creature BG work and resumes

Howdy fellow actors/artists! So I know that it’s frowned upon to use any sort or BG work on your acting resume for the sole purpose of it revealing one’s inexperience. However, I recently started a regular, fairly involved background gig on a...

Reddit by groovyalibizmo Feb 28th

Here is a preview of the first act of TRU that I had been working on in sessions at The Actors Studio before the lockdown. Decided to shoot it in front of a green screen as if Truman Capote were on a talk show with just his phone and the audience. Link to

Reddit by Alternative_Lie_8826 Feb 28th

Just got into the New School MFA. Is it a prestigious program?

And what type of actors do they attract? Anyone here who did the program?

Reddit by Psychological_Text66 Feb 28th

Self conscious actor, how do I get my confidence

So last year I decided to take a break from acting. This was due to many personal reasons and some acting reasons. I have always been self conscious, never been able to let go of what I am thinking and put it into my performance, and for this reason I self...

Reddit by Wide_Honey_7750 Feb 28th

Best Agents & Managers?

Hey! I’m an actor based in NYC and was wondering who your favorite managers & agents are that actually got you booked. I started acting around a year ago, singed to an agent and though I thank them for my experience in the industry they do not work with me as...

Reddit by NickWendigo Feb 28th

HELP— Being a clown (silly first impression, pretending to be a donkey)

Howdy, howdy! So, i’m trying to play a clown in a show set in the late 1800s and SUFFERING. I’m trying to be creative and silly, but I am generally an exclusively dramatic actor and i’m really struggling :( There are two main comedic moments for my character...

Reddit by trashman_333 Feb 28th

LA French Actor Needed

Hi everyone, I’m directing a short film about two French teenagers/young adults living in LA. We’re shooting March 12 and 13 for 7 hours both days. However, my lead roll just bailed! If anyone on this subreddit is a 17-21 year old, fluent french male actor...

Reddit by zeromalarki Feb 27th

UK/Ireland Usage question

I run a small production company that specializes in shooting showreel scenes for actors and to a lesser extent, short films. Next month, we are shooting a short film off our own bat. When it is completed, we intend to do a festival run, and after that, if we...

Reddit by Rich-Matter-752 Feb 27th

Getting started in your near-thirties with zero credits?

I moved to L.A. almost a year ago. I have had a lifelong dream of being a creature/character actor, ideally I would love to play monsters. When I was young my grandmother tried to help me get into local theater but my experience was one of "Talented, just not...

Reddit by appreciatorofadvice Feb 27th

Financial advice (preferably UK) How much do West End leads make?

Hey guys, like most of us I’ve always wanted to be an actor for as I can remember. I was wondering if there’s anyone out there who has any insight on how much (new face) leads in a West End show make weekly? For example roles like Epoinine in Les Mis...

Reddit by jthejournalist Feb 27th

Guaranteed Income in NY State

Hi everyone, Apologies, mods, if this isn't allowed. I am a journalist and former actor and I'm working on a story about the new Guaranteed Income Program for Artists in NY State and how the pandemic has affected NYC actors, specifically nonunion actors. If...

Reddit by Particular-Sport-627 Feb 27th

2 Thoughts Battling in my mind

Right so i'll keep it short , the only thought stopping me from going full head on with my acting career is the fact that i might try my hardest bestest of work without not much in return when i could put that insane work ethic in trying to make money to...

Reddit by nacho__mama Feb 27th

Casting Director's Rant

Any place that has an image of you or your reel or your resume put your email on it!  Add your email to your Actors Access resume!  And for God's sake if you have an IMDb Pro account add your email!  It blows me away how many people have a website with no way...