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Reddit by louisasnotes Sep 23rd

An open letter from a Past President of ACTRA

Re: Self Tapes - Every actor I know finds the current self-tape process frustrating and wearying. I get that it’s easier to tape at home, alone, or with a reader, and you get to do it over and over until you’re happy, but, then what happens. You send it off...

Reddit by Pearlet2 Sep 23rd

For me to submit for student films, short films, etc. with no reel, I’ve been told I need clips. Does anyone know of a private coache(s) in LA who will work w/ actors AND film their clips?

I need to make these acting clips, so I can really start submitting myself to jobs. All I have now is headshots. I just moved and don’t have friends here to make clips with… I also really would like to work with someone who is going to push me, understand my...

Reddit by Tonton646 Sep 23rd

I directed my first queer play through my theater company! Please check it out!

Hello, everyone! Just wanted to share some very exciting work that I've done over the last few months. I wrote and directed my first full-length play, titled "Oliver & Isaac," through my queer-friendly theater company, Queer Colors Theater. It was all made...

Reddit by wraithwraven Sep 23rd

Acting class behavior

Sorry for the long post. A month ago I started this class that has 10 others. I connected with a classmate because we love movies and the reason why we started acting. But when we told the others they looked at us like trash. They said they don't watch movies...

Reddit by TheRadHatter9 Sep 23rd

L.A. Actors - Anyone studied at the American Arts Film & Television Academy? Specifically their "Ugly Truth" class?

I got an invite to audition for this class with the reward being able to take the class for free if they accept you. As a skeptic I just assume they're reaching out to hundreds on Backstage/AA with the same invitation and just hoping to somehow get money from...

Reddit by fiireopals Sep 23rd

Getting into film and tv acting without formal education as an adult in the UK

Hi, I've kind of had a bit of a life crisis after working as a support artiste for a little bit. I'm 27 and I've realised more than anything I want to work as an actor for film and tv. I used to act a bit about a decade ago but I lost my confidence and I...

Reddit by Few_Breath8063 Sep 23rd

stupid question but

Do big anime dubbing studios like Viz media and crunchy roll do auditions online? or do you have to be in the same general area in order to audition for a role? this question is coming from a 15 yea old who wants to be a a vice actor for anime’s but live in a...

Reddit by CarlGantonJohnson Sep 23rd

Advice on recording apps to combine actors recording separately?

Hi, if this question doesn't fit here, please send me to where someone may know, thanks! Need an app that can blend recordings two people have recorded separately. My buddy and I have some radio theater skits we're trying to record, but she's in Tennessee and...

Reddit by aanabella01 Sep 23rd

Advice for Actors in Toronto (Please help)

My agent has a girl who looks exactly like me and while she says that we look and have different backgrounds, it really feels like she has sidetracked me. Has anyone dealt with this and also, has anyone asked their agents to show them the list of things they...

Reddit by Connor_XT Sep 23rd

Balencing an acting and school life

I'm Sixteen and ive been doing theatre acting sense i was around four or five. Its always been my biggest passion and i always wanted to make it on the "big screen" as an actor Just a month or so ago, i applied to a talent agency for extras, as i just wanted...

Reddit by chwippy Sep 22nd

[PAID] Mexican Voice Actress Needed For Pilot Animation $84

Our animation team is in need of a voice actress for a tomboy high school student of Mexican background. All of her lines are in English. An American accent is preferable, since she was raised in America. She has twelve lines in the script, so we are offering...

Reddit by Qiofoeieuwiwhuwjsegh Sep 22nd

Trying to understand this sub

Am I correct in my understanding that amateur/hobbyist actors posting here, posting their non-audition monologues etc. are not particularly welcome? If so, then I understand. The first video I posted here, hoping to get feedback, recieved one dislike and zero...

Reddit by galacticliz30 Sep 22nd

This might sound like a dumb question...

Do you have to be a certain height to be a voice actor? (I'm 5'1, ik right lol) I'm thinking about this career and was curious. I think voice acting is so cool especially when they do motion capture.

Reddit by Fozwald289 Sep 22nd

Hey All! I had a professional demo done a while back and have been mostly contacting and working with ad agencies but would love to do more character based work. If anyone is looking for a versatile male VO actor please lemme know! Thanks! Love this commu

Reddit by CliffOliver Sep 22nd

Negotiating a commercial extension as a non-union actor with no rep.

I booked a regional commercial a few months ago that has impressed the client that they want to put the commercial on cable in two markets and potentially nationwide. They sent me the rates and they seem reasonable, but I think there’s wiggle room to...

Reddit by yafugginfruit Sep 22nd

What type of work other than acting can a Degree in Acting be usefull for?

I went to drama school in the UK about 5 years ago and completed a BA Hons in Acting. Given how the last few years has made this already difficult industry even worse, I am thinking of calling it quits on the acting. Are there any fields that my degree would...

Reddit by I_am_u_as_r_me Sep 22nd

International actors in non-english speaking countries (specifically Japanese actors but asking any)

I’ve always wondered if an American actor or actress would benefit more from an over seas market. Do you find this to be true? Assuming an actor learns the language of the native land and assuming that country has a film industry. It is a guess but it seems...

Reddit by CStarling4 Sep 22nd

Advice for a project

For my Art Entrepreneurship, I have to create a hypothetical business that has to do with my major, that being theatre. I finally came up with an idea and wanted to hear opinions. Again this isn’t a real business, it’s hypothetical. A casting company for...

Reddit by alleglorys7 Sep 22nd

stage names

i was recently thinking about acquiring a stage name for many reasons. firstly because i have an ethnic name (first name is very close to the english alternate and surname is only 4 letters but people still struggle) so i don’t want to deal with people...

Reddit by KrymIsHere Sep 22nd

I want to be an actor but I have bad acne

I know this is a frequently asked question but what do I do?