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Reddit by xyzd95 Oct 27th

Is it possible to work as both a background and principal actor?

I live in NYC and I believe I’m SAG eligible with 3 Union vouchers but I’m waiting until I’m a must join so I can take some classes then build up a reel and resume. I know background work is a different thing from principal work but I was wondering if anybody...

Reddit by Lollydusty Oct 27th

Do I Need A Reel To Apply To Actors Access Jobs?

I’m a young actor in Chicago and I’m just starting my career. I want to apply to things on Actors Access but they always ask for a reel which I don’t have. My question is, can I use self tapes I’ve recorded in the past for a “reel”? Or should I avoid it in...

Reddit by heyyyman14 Oct 27th

Should I take up the chance of someone willing to set me up with an interview with an agent yet?

Ive only been in five acting classes so far, did an actors showcase for my city’s film summit, have no reel, and only recently managed to get one audition this Sunday for a student film (which I’m extremely grateful for) but had no luck self submitting on...

Reddit by adaedadaed Oct 27th

SAG Eligibility question

I’m a background actor who has gotten a few roles that have granted me TH waivers. I have 3 TH waivers currently, which I understand makes me SAG eligible. I’ve just been offered another role which would be my 4th waiver. Would this 4th waiver make me a must...

Reddit by detlillaspoket Oct 27th

Secondary Theatrical Agents

Question for you all! I live in LA and am rep'd here with both a theatrical agent and manager. While I've had a handful of auditions, work has been slow for me and I know a big part of that is that as an actor with so few credits and studios currently seeming...

Reddit by Bnaleid Oct 27th

Anyone worked for The Dinner Detective?

I've been studying acting and improv for over a year and have just freed up time to audition for some simple roles. I was approached on backstage by The Dinner Detective for an audition. The teacher, cop, detective is one of my main archetypes so thought this...

Reddit by gregieb429 Oct 27th

Good News For Actors In the NY and Philly Markets

Reddit by sophierohini Oct 27th

Any Brits in Canada?

Im Looking to make a move towards the end of 2022/early 2023 ... I figured its very hard to get a O-1 for the states (I have solid regional and European touring credits in and a few Short films but after attending a load of seminars I realised its a little...

Reddit by Purple-trick-2164 Oct 27th

acting audition websites lowdown?

Is there a consensus of what websites are best for an actor to use, is there a lowdown of differences between actors access vs casting frontier, vs, backstage, vs. ??

Reddit by penguin_reddit Oct 27th

Why are some speaking roles in film/tv uncredited on IMDb?

Looking through imdb and noticed some speaking/principle roles that certain actors have played were labeled as “uncredited” in parenthesis…when they clearly had a role and lines. Why is this ?

Reddit by NuttyDuckyYT Oct 27th

My parents tell me I can never make acting a full career, are they right?

Recently my school has wanted us to really think about our careers, and something I love more than anything is acting. I’ve played in a dozen musicals or plays, drama club member since the 7th grade, never feel anything more amazing then performing on stage...

Reddit by Imamuffinz Oct 27th

Do agents like persistence?

My against is also an actor He said he will help with making a demo reel and find scripts for me to join his commercial division. Every so often I'd ask him about the scripts and I know they are busy so I tend not to spam or prod a lot. So my question is do...

Reddit by hoehoehoe96 Oct 27th

Need a little acting class advice..

So, I’ve been in a couple of different acting schools during my years in LA, one of which I did 2 year full conservatory program. But since I always wanted to learn the Meisner technique, I started taking classes at a Meisner school a while ago. The beginning...

Reddit by nacho__mama Oct 27th

Anyone else have a hard time with the app version of Backstage? Anything I click on automatically submits me whether I want to be submitted or not.

​ Some of the invites I get for projects turn out to be porn. But before I hit decline, just opening the app is interpreted as acceptance. I can't find a way to go back and decline. Also I resent having to login after  it's already emailed me and taken...

Reddit by Justin_TJ Oct 27th

I want to become an anime voice actor, any tips?

I have seen a lot of English dubs in anime, and I kinda wanna get myself involved with voice acting in dubs. Do any of you have advice or any tips on what I have to do before I can attempt to be an actor at Funimation or something like that.

Reddit by Dear-Trash-3302 Oct 27th

How to get over voice anxiety

So I'm trying to work up the nerve to record my voice so I can start doing storytime animations. I have everything set up, but I've been having a lot of anxieties about recording my voice I know that this is something that a lot of people deal with when they...

Reddit by Openmik2 Oct 27th

Help with demo reel

Anyone know of any good companies out there that can help out with my demo reel. Or better yet are there any pro voice actors here that could help me out with it? I have one put together but would like some professional opinions. Thanks y'all!

Reddit by Jason_Badass Oct 26th

Julianna Margulies on Criticism Around Her Playing a Gay Anchor in ‘The Morning Show’:"We’re actors. We’re supposed to embody a character regardless of their sexuality."

Reddit by jenesyxx Oct 26th

figure i shared this with you guys because i made it and thought it was funny. anyways, i’m excited for my journey as an actress in her mid 20’s. any tips or advice you would like to share? things you wish you knew before you started?

Reddit by itbeitbe Oct 26th

why are you an actor?

I’m curious because my fuel for acting is something that’s changed so dramatically since starting college, graduating 2 yrs ago and then again during covid lockdown. What’s beyond “I just love it :)” like why though? Or “I love storytelling”, again why? I’ve...