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Reddit by Born_Comfort_6258 Nov 18th

Best way to choose your "Best" Headshot

I'm referring to selecting which Headshot as your primary photo when submitting to Actors Access and Backstage. - I think picking the one that best suits the role makes sense first and foremost. - - I've heard some sites say use tinder and put up both photos...

Reddit by heavymetalharry Nov 17th

Is it more difficult to get started at 27 then it is at, lets say 21?

I'm still an aspiring actor, but I don't have an agent, and my last (and only) gig was a commercial gig 2 years ago. I've been doing loads of extras work on the side but Im starting to wonder If I should approach work differently than 6 years ago, but then...

Reddit by goinghardinthetaint Nov 17th

New actor - stay in San Diego or move to LA?

Hello all, I wanted the opinion of anybody working in LA right now or who moved from San Diego to LA for acting. I'm a young professional who has some job offers to work in LA. Because a lot of things are virtual at the moment (including classes), would it be...

Reddit by mraladdinsirwat Nov 17th

Racist role?

Hey! I got cast in a student film as a suuuuper creepy racist role. Basically I would put on “Asian face” at some point during the film. Potentially taping my eyes to be more narrow, and caking my face in white makeup. I’m a new actor, would this be really...

Reddit by Born_Comfort_6258 Nov 17th

In a short film, would it be wrong to ask for a name?

I'm in a short film where I have more lines than the lead character. I think I'm working with a first time filmmaker, they didn't specify. They said they are doing this for diversity and so that all the actors on this can be discovered. Would it be wrong to...

Reddit by pudgiedee Nov 17th

Commercial Auditions slowing down in LA?

Wondering if this is the time of year Union commercial and/or theatrical auditions slow down? Is there a time where they just aren’t shooting anything in LA due to the holidays? Someone told me it’s good to stay in town during December since many people...

Reddit by kaydidi Nov 17th

Non-USA citizen wondering about Unions

I wouldn't even call myself a new actor as yet as I have no on-paper experience. I'm from a small Caribbean island and acting isn't really a huge industry over here. I self-tape, take online acting classes, study techniques, etc. I think I have so much...

Reddit by Existing-Cherry4948 Nov 17th

Dealing With Conspiracy Driven Family Members.

Delete if not allowed. I'm an aspiring actress that would love to one day be in real movies or on real tv shows. I've mostly done plays and student films but have started taking it more serious and am joining a union. Some of my family members are trying to...

Reddit by Aqua-breeze Nov 17th

Would it be super unprofessional to show up to a set as a fan?

So I'm going to New York this week for an anime convention, and then I get word that one of my favorite shows is filming somewhere else in New York, and if I'm in the right part of NYC at the right time, I could potentially watch them film and/or interact...

Reddit by thatactressspams Nov 17th

"Pinned" or "On Hold"

On the topic of being "pinned," do you typically hear back from casting when they would like to release you from the pin (for specific dates) if they go with another actor? Or is this like most things in the industry where you should assume you won't hear...

Reddit by Robertor1999 Nov 17th

New voice actor

I’m fairly new into the whole voice acting process. I’m taking classes and stuff to refine my voice. I’ve already been stage acting for years. I’m just wondering how is the best process for getting auditions. I don’t really care how big or if they are paid...

Reddit by fighterandlover23 Nov 16th

Got dropped by my manager of 3 years. I am very sad and feeling insecure about my acting/passion for it

Ugh… idk where to start. I lived in La for 4 years moved back home (couple hours away from La) because I lost my job and figured I could do self tapes from home anyways since that’s the new norm. I can honestly say this year I’ve been rejecting more audition...

Reddit by db_at Nov 16th

[Casting] Need actors with animals / pets!

I own a creative ad agency called [Airtraffic](https://airtraffic.co) and we work with a lot of mobile app/gaming clients. Right now we are producing a series of short TikTok style video ads for a client, and they call for people with pets or animals. The...

Reddit by Shoopherd Nov 16th

The secret to being a successful actor revealed

Reddit by cyclopsface28 Nov 16th

Looking for LA Actors for Student Interview

Hi r/acting! I'm an undergraduate currently pursuing a degree in acting. As part of a project for my Business of Acting class, I'm supposed to interview professional actors who work in LA. I would be asking questions about their experience in the business and...

Reddit by Gordanramsme69 Nov 16th

Actors working for casting directors?

Do any of you work in casting offices or with casting directors? If so how did you get in and does that hurt your career or help it?

Reddit by TinyTim3765 Nov 16th

Acting Ability or Political Correctness?

I have seen several instances where a person of one race voices a character of another race, and it being considered offensive/racist. One example of this is the character Missy in Big Mouth. This character was originally voiced by a white woman, but was...

Reddit by Busybee_unbusybody Nov 15th

What are good jobs for actors?

What are some good paying jobs that an actor can work? Is working part time better? If you’ve working full-time, how do you balance acting/auditioning and your regular 9-5?

Reddit by PrestigiousLeg3510 Nov 15th

LA based, Without a living situation.

Hey everyone, I moved out here a few months ago with some people I considered family to pursue my acting career, and yesterday I was informed I was no longer welcomed to live there. I'm not sure what my next move should be, my financial situation isn't the...

Reddit by april3rd2020 Nov 15th

Any other introverted actors out there?

Feeling so insecure and just seeking a bit of reassurance. Im confident in my ability as a theatrical actress, but the only auditions Ive gotten lately have been for commercials. I get so insecure during callbacks for them it makes me doubt my entire...