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Reddit by moonkitchen May 14th

Is it appropriate to call an agency for advice?

The idea was recently suggested to me to call a local agency and ask them what steps they think I should take or what I can/should be doing in the area I’m in. I’ve tried very hard to find work here on Backstage and Actors Access but it’s a small town and...

Reddit by SaleSubstantial9962 May 14th

I so truly so wish I had the chance to be among child actors

This is it. I wish I had the chance to discover my calling when I was a child to get into acting and be among child actors. I feel my experience would have been built up into a long and successful career. I am 21 and am not an actor and even if it happens, I...

Reddit by spinalgeometry May 14th

Actors’ Equity Open Access

Does anyone know if a W9 would be accepted as proof of employment for Equity’s Open Acess program? I can’t find an exhaustive list of proof they accept, only the website saying “pay stub, W2, 1099, etc.”

Reddit by HiddenNightmares May 14th

How can I improve further as a Voice Actor?

Hello again! I asked a similar question around two years ago and that advice greatly helped me. I have a few gigs under my belt now but I know I can vastly improve from where I am right now. A typical answer that is said alot is coaching but right now with...

Reddit by Lnaejr3 May 14th

Acting?? I don't know what or how?

Hello, everyone!!! I am trying to become an actor, but I wanna know what strides to take. Hete are some strides, I've taken (not many). 1. In most of my Digital Video Production projects I play as the main actor, and my teacher always compliments my acting...

Reddit by Neenabubba May 14th

I recently did a BG job for a major TV production for the first time and just got asked back to come back for an actor role

What exactly does this mean?? I’m non union and only did one BG gig which was the one I did before I got asked back to come back for an actor role. How is this different than a regular BG role? What’s the pay like? This is in Toronto, Canada

Reddit by fuzhudeer May 13th

How to deal with harsh critique from director?

So I got brutally honest notes from my director today. She said my acting wasn't all there, I wasn't ready for a song and that my acting is lacking. She didn't give specifics on how to improve, but since acting is my outlet to cope with depression this really...

Reddit by MrHappyPig May 13th

I want to be an actress-

So i want to be an actress. I am a teenager living in wales in the UK but i want to be an actress. What do i need to do in my teens in order to become an actress? Any advice is helpful, thanks.

Reddit by Sad_Entrepreneur9153 May 13th

Becoming famous

How do actors come to light, such as Aaron Paul, get a breakout show/movie? Is it by chance, or some special talent? Also, how do you become a "great" actor?

Reddit by meinai88 May 13th

Moving from non-union to AABP

Hello fellow Toronto actors. I have been doing BG since January and have enough vouchers to apply to AABP. I want to eventually become a principal actor and I have heard different things from people about joining AABP as a BG. People are saying it's good so...

Reddit by 121mc555 May 13th

Opinions on Talent Link from Actor's Access?

I'm trying to find representation for acting and saw this ad on Actor's Access saying that this service they offer could help me "get in front of Los Angeles and New York Talent Agents and Managers". Have you had good experiences with it?

Reddit by InsectGlittering390 May 13th

Need some help

New actor I just got my first job for a commercial and I have to sign an NDA, but I don’t have an agent or agency and it asking for that so what should i do?

Reddit by greygreengrace May 13th

Question about Accent while Auditioning

Hi! I am going to be auditioning for a production of *Cinderellie-Mae* at a local theater. The website says that we will be cold reading from the script. I read through the script online and the directions said that actors should speak in a strong country...

Reddit by vandalxxi May 13th

Don't get me wrong, I love voice actors and I know it isn't always their choice. But why is this always the go-to?

Reddit by EmploymentChemical35 May 13th

Can I be an actor without leaving home?

Do you think it’s possible for phobic person to learn and act from home, never leaving it?

Reddit by JamesMooreVO May 13th

Apple USB adapter not working on Apollo Solo USB?

Hey voice actors! I just got an official Apple USB 3.0 to Lightning Camera Adapter to hook up to my audio interface. I am powering the adapter through a USB hub and it updated the camera adapter when I plugged it in, so I know the device was recognized. It...

Reddit by Jedi_Jitsu May 13th

alternative to going the gig route?

Obviously, a very touchy subject matter. Fiverr has been great to many VAs but has certainly damaged the industry somewhat. As a total beginner in VA (having acting training and stuntman work) progress a career without the gig economy, or more so, the Fiverr...

Reddit by dougfairy7 May 13th

Vancouver Summer Acting Programs!!

Hey! I'm a beginner actor (20 years old) in Vancouver looking to take classes in the summer and was hoping to see if anyone here had any recommendations for particular programs (not too expensive with a focus in film acting). I randomly came upon an Arts...

Reddit by c0astferrari May 13th

how do i shake the feeling that i’ve not done enough despite all this validation?

currently i’m in drama school. 20 years old. just about finishing my first year. yesterday we did our solo story performances and mine was written about the disregard of the Black girl’s mental health. they loved it. instead of well done, they said thank you...

Reddit by milkydoll May 12th

What more can I do within my power to book co-star and guest star roles?

I have been acting for more than 6 years now. Started from a few local acting courses here and there. Went to a conservatory for 3 years. Been self-studying and hiring an acting coach for all my major auditions for the past 2 years since COVID. Went to...