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Reddit by db_333 Apr 24th

Professional Name Conflicts

Hi all, When I started acting in the UK, I had to change to a stage name in order to join Spotlight (similar to Actor's Access in the UK, but they have a name check). I did so, and have continued using that stage name after I moved to the US. Now living in...

Reddit by cremebeige Apr 24th

First acting job, acting for free normal?

This is my first time ever being in a situation about acting, so I have literally NO knowledge beforehand and am a bit unsure about this. Recently a friend or more acquaintance of mine randomly asked me if I would like to take part in the casting of his film...

Reddit by viniseao Apr 24th

I feel that I cannot act as I would like in my play

I will give you a brief overview of my situation. I'm 17. I have always been a boy with interpretive interest. I have always loved acting on any occasion, impersonating, making people laugh, etc. Last year I did my first theater workshop in Barcelona, ​​and...

Reddit by WaWaWeeWeen Apr 24th

The Green Agency legit ?

The Green Agency posted on Instagram that they were seeking submissions for actors/models; I reached out and submitted my website/reels/h&r and they got back to me just now with an invitation to what seems like an onboarding Zoom call. While I am very excited...

Reddit by rezzy3mil Apr 24th

Do actors still need to be vaccinated? Serious question

I know this may upset some people but I am unvaccinated and looking to audition for roles but I am unsure if it is pointless, do I need to be vaccinated for most major roles in NY and CA?

Reddit by theonejetneo Apr 24th

Reality TV

In your opinion does reality TV like the different love shows help or hurt someone trying to be a serious actor?

Reddit by EmmaSawyerArt Apr 24th

PAID OFFER - Looking for Female VA for a Short 2D Animation

​ [Animation Sample](https://i.redd.it/1g4cv1hypxva1.gif) I'm currently looking to expand some of the animated work in my portfolio. Looking for a female voice actress for 3 lines of dialogue. Ideally someone mid 20s with an ethereal voice...

Reddit by rinrinchi Apr 24th

How to get better at casting?

I, and my classes, consider myself a decent enough actor to book. Problem is I went to three auditions and quickly realized I suck at auditioning. I figured out my plan, remembered my lines, but when I'm in front of the directors either stiff as cardboard or...

Reddit by Abstract_Corduroy74 Apr 24th

How can I overcome this personal limitation as an actor?

I’ve recently thought about and discovered that I am consciously afraid of pain. My own pain, other people’s pain, and the pain of characters, which ties into acting. My personal pain makes me feel shame, weak, helpless, alone and broken. I feel like learning...

Reddit by guga2112 Apr 24th

Voice actors needed for a comedy point and click game

We're looking for voice actor for our upcoming comedy point and click game, The Will of Arthur Flabbington. You can find details about the game, rates and terms here...

Reddit by Commercial-Mix-2633 Apr 23rd

What voice actor crushed a role so hard that nobody else will be able to live up to it?

Reddit by checkerchickens Apr 23rd

Non-union - Auditions?

I had Backstage and paid for that subscription for a while but everything posted on there now seems to be a little fishy. Maybe I’m just setting it too specific, I don’t know. I use Actors Access a lot but was curious to know if anyone uses IMDBPro or another...

Reddit by senualist Apr 23rd

Can sag actors do community theater?

So i do a lot of film work and im gonna have to join sag soon. Im wondering though if I can still do unpaid community theater after I join. Getting speaking roles on film is rare and even when you do book something more often than not its not enough to really...

Reddit by PandabearPB12 Apr 23rd

GBR or CND for acting?

Hello! I have British and Canadian citizenship. I currently live in Vancouver, Canada but have been contemplating moving to London, UK. Any actors who live in either of those locations and can provide insight on what country would be better to learn the...

Reddit by HotLettuce5381 Apr 23rd

Got lucky I guess

So a few weeks back I got casted in a play called on strivers row apparently they had been working on the play for 6 months and some of the cast left and i filled in. It was funny how i got the part as ive always wanted to be an actor and got one of the main...

Reddit by AccountantLong9075 Apr 22nd

Group classes vs private coaching

I’ve taken group classes for years but also use a private coach just for some bigger auditions. I found a class that I’ve been wanting to try, but after learning it’s 4 hours on Thursday nights I’m thinking private coaching may fit me more. I work 9-5...

Reddit by queen_of_kong Apr 22nd

saw audition for "sound a like" for popular franchise; worried about replacing the original actor

I saw an audition come through for a game based on a very popular series and they are looking for a soundalike of the lead. I'm wondering why they aren't getting the original actor to do this role. Am I a scab if I audition for this? This is a SAG job. I've...

Reddit by MarchProfessional435 Apr 22nd

Reel for Theatre Acting

I'm primarily a theatre actor. I've done some film work, but mainly as a featured extra, so I don't have much of a reel. If I want to continue doing theatre work, should I make a reel of just me doing monologues and songs?

Reddit by MarchProfessional435 Apr 22nd

Training Question

The other day I saw an ad for a course called "Performing Arts industry Essentials" offered by a Backstage, Yellowbrick, and NYU. The faculty are mostly NYU Tisch professors, peppered with a few active BW actors. The cost is normally $1000, but they offered...

Reddit by nyamenehene1 Apr 22nd

'Young & The Restless' Actor Eric Braeden Reveals he has Cancer