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Reddit by flipsing96 Nov 3rd

Things you should know before you're auditioning for college theatre...

I've started becoming really passionate about talking to incoming college students about the insanity that happens in theatre programs. I wasn't accepted into ANY of the mainstage shows, in the musical theatre program, or the theatre performance...

Reddit by Plymouth-Deli Nov 3rd

Regarding Head Shots

New actor here. I’m hearing/reading conflicting information about head shots. My acting teacher says Don’t overthink it, get something that looks like you but does not cost a lot of money. That’s all that matters. But I know there are actors who dish out more...

Reddit by Lonely-Black-141 Nov 3rd

My self doubt

I am so hard on myself I doubt myself to the point that i feel like i am not fucking close to any glimpse of being an actor, even though tons of people really like my acting and tell me you are really good. So what the fuck i can do, i hate this so much.

Reddit by writeratwork94 Nov 3rd

Supposed to say my lines in one language but the script I was given is in another? What to do?

Hello everyone! I have an audition for a role in a script I really, really like. (Hooray!) Thing is, though, **my lines are supposed to be in another language with English subtitles. But in the script I was given, they are in English.** (Not going to say what...

Reddit by PuzzleheadedFix1487 Nov 3rd

Just venting…

Back in June I booked and shot my first co star role and then literally the next day I booked and shot a commercial for a major company…I was on cloud nine getting to be on set back to back. I thought after I booked my first costar it would be easier for me...

Reddit by fpac Nov 3rd

question about casting announcement logistics

Hopefully y'all will know the answer. I've always wondered, when an actor is officially announced as joining the cast of a tent pole movie (or the ilk), are their scenes already filmed? I swear, I'll read principle shooting has been completed and then they'll...

Reddit by Crista_11 Nov 3rd

Can I be a working actor while having 2 young kids?

I've been wanting to act my whole life. I'm finally taking classes, so just starting out. The thing I'm worried about is time. I have 2 kids- 1yo and 5yo. I want to start auditioning so bad but I don't know what the time looks like so I'm afraid to audition...

Reddit by ClosetCD Nov 3rd

Tips for the Beginning Voice Actor — Seattle Voice Lab

Reddit by Hiroba Nov 3rd

[Paid Job] Female Voice Actor for Anime/Manga Dubbing

Hi everybody, I contract with a company which is looking for female voice actors to dub short licensed videos for YouTube. We already have a couple actors but are looking for another. Please message me if interested. This is a paid gig ($2.40 per 100 words...

Reddit by CanineAnaconda Nov 2nd

Quentin Tarantino to offer seven uncut ‘Pulp Fiction’ scenes as NFTs. I would expect they would bring a steep price: how do residuals for the participating actors work for this? (I expect QT didn’t plan on it, but it’s an issue unions should address)

Reddit by jenesyxx Nov 2nd

how to get over fear and self-doubt?

so recently i decided to just go for acting because everyday is a missed opportunity and i don’t wanna be that person who didn’t chase their dreams because of fear or self-doubt but the thing is how do I conquer that fear? I try not to compare myself to other...

Reddit by Dramatic_Mousse_6526 Nov 2nd

Experience on OPT

Have any international actors been on OPT after getting training or studying in the US? How was your experience?

Reddit by FurmidableCat Nov 2nd

What are red flags for kids agencies?

I know that agencies for adults shouldn’t ask you for money except for a percentage of the work they get you and where I am from, they also don’t have the right to advertise that they are looking for actors to join their agency and it’s a red flag if they...

Reddit by couldyounottho Nov 2nd

Has anyone made the move from LA to Atlanta? How are acting classes?

Hi everyone! I’m an LA based actress who’s been living in LA for a couple of years now. I’m really considering moving to Atlanta. My family and friends are in the south and cost of living is cheaper there. I’m not SAG E, so I’m worried about acting...

Reddit by rich101682 Nov 2nd

Free Headshots For Chicago Actors

Hello everyone! I'm a photographer in Chicago looking to get a bit more serious about my headshot skills. Since there are just so many times I can take the same pictures of my dog, I'd love to have more humans to work with. And being a former actor myself, I...

Reddit by Tibsxd Nov 2nd

What are the medical restrictions on being an actor?

Perhaps a difficult question, and maybe not exactly related here, but uh I'll ask anyway. I have an autoimmune disease called Addison, meaning I basically use medication/pills each day, though shouldn't practically restrict me from doing the activities. In...

Reddit by MylesDobson Nov 2nd

Recommended Acting Teacher for Toronto Actors

One of my favourite acting coaches, [Karen Ivany](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1350696/), is going to be starting in person classes again soon, and has just [launched her own website](https://www.karenivany.ca/) to help with bookings. If you live in Toronto...

Reddit by Panconjamon96 Nov 2nd

Does this film student dislike my acting this bad?

I did this independent horror short earlier this year. Student filmmakers. Shoot was great, cast and crew were mostly chill to work with. The last day we shot the very first scene. We had however started late and me and my costar were dead tired by the end...

Reddit by phantomsedge01 Nov 2nd

Hope this goes well

So as of right now I’m 16, my dream is to be a voice actor but of course a dream isn’t enough to just do it, I’m currently taking acting classes but beyond that I have absolutely no idea on how I would get started. Any tips? It would be greatly appreciated...

Reddit by h0w1 Nov 2nd

Hello There! I am an actor who just put together my first VO Reel. Hoping this sub is a great place to get some feedback!