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Reddit by writerwriterwrider Apr 18th

UK work?

Hello! I read an old post on here about Americans working in the UK. I have seen more actors work in the UK and a lot being produced there. I was wondering if the process for someone to do work in the UK from America is the same? The visa is awfully hard to...

Reddit by Figuringlifeout2020 Apr 18th

Has Anyone Taken William Esper Studio's Online Intensives?

I have wanted to join this studio for a long time. I read The Actor's Art and Craft and have started to save up money for the 2-year core program. But, because so many studios are switching online due to the pandemic, they now offer an Online Intensive...

Reddit by eva_16 Apr 18th

Do I need to go to drama school and lessons to become an actress

Hi, I am 15 and I love acting so much and really want to pursue it as a career. My parents aren't supportive of this and won't let me join the drama school I want to go to. There is local drama groups that I have been in but they are more focused on singing...

Reddit by prussianfranco78 Apr 18th

13 yr old with no expirence

Hello! I am a aspiring actor, I want to make it to Hollywood. The thing is, I can’t do any acting classes because of covid, I’m planning on going to them and theatre afterwards. The thing is, I need to prepare myself. Ofc I was browsing through YouTube and...

Reddit by SammyDBella Apr 18th

LGBTQ actors are you "out of the closet" in regards to your career

I have many friends who are part of the community but they dont post about it online or share their partners. They are intentionally being vague out of worry they won't get roles. Friends and family know. But casting and agents do not But with more actors...

Reddit by cosmicstar91 Apr 17th

New actor advice?

Hey, My plans are to move to Los Angeles by the end of the year. My ultimate long term goal is to be a TV actor. I understand that it's hard to go into acting but life is short and I am willing to do the work. What are some jobs actors have on the side that...

Reddit by neurotic95 Apr 17th

Weird experience with admissions manager

Hi all. I’m a beginning actor who’s considering different studios for my training. I’ve been in plays here and there since I was a child but it wasn’t until last year that I started taking acting classes. I’m currently enrolled in the Atlantic’s Technique...

Reddit by breathchaser Apr 17th

The actor-director relationship

Hi! I’m a young female director who’s directing her first feature with professional female actors. I was wondering if you guys had ANY advice for me about the director-actor relationship. And also on directing actors. I appreciate all the information and tips...

Reddit by TimPrice2 Apr 17th

Is Central Casting the only newbie friendly way to get started in background work?

I know there are agencies that represent background actors. I've viewed signing with some of them as the "next step" to take after signing with Central Casting and getting some experience. Since Central Casting is still no onboarding, I'm wondering if there's...

Reddit by WinonaPortman Apr 17th

Bitter Actor Syndrome - The Most Uncastable Quality is Not Talentlessness; It's Bitterness.

Reddit by NIL_Honking Apr 17th

Video game shots feedback

Hi everyone I'm NIL; a gameplay animator and aspiring voice actor. It was my childhood dream to become video game voice actor so I decided to join this amazing community and improve myself with your help. Since my gameplay animations are about fights, I...

Reddit by MoonyMitchkins Apr 17th

"Make your own work," they said. Check out the promo for the children's show my wife and I are making! We're two NYC-based actors hoping to make a "Mr. Rogers for a new generation," in an effort to teach kids about vulnerability, empathy, and joy. More in

Reddit by MysticalM00n Apr 17th

Nepotism

I’m 18F from ireland and I’ve been passionate about acting for years.It’s the one thing I feel like I’m good at.However lately I just feel so unmotivated not only because of how much money it really costs (headshots,travel costs,classes) but mainly because...

Reddit by notearsforqueers Apr 17th

what to do after summer intensive

I graduated college with a degree in journalism and am finally committing to acting. I work a media related job right now to pay the bills. I’m prepared to move to NYC next winter. I want to get the best training possible before even considering LA and their...

Reddit by WaysideWyvern Apr 17th

Am I overconfident?

I once had a theatre teacher in a preprofessional program for teens pull me aside during a break in rehearsal and say something along the lines of “I’m being very serious when I say this, and I need you to know that I really mean it and I don’t go around...

Reddit by Tecni93 Apr 17th

Voice Acting names?

Hello there! I have a question regarding of making your own Voice Acting name. Recently I have tried making accounts on voice acting sites and come a cross a problem of what should i name myself? My real name is sadly very generic as every third person in my...

Reddit by FurmidableCat Apr 17th

Controversial question - What is a professional actor?

I have asked many people and no one agrees on what is a professional actor vs a non professional actor. Is it based on being part of an union? (But some people cheat to be part of the union) Is it when you graduate from an acting school? (But many people...

Reddit by Sufficient_Panic_432 Apr 17th

I want to become an actor but I’m terrified and I’m not sure what to do

Hello everyone, I have recently found myself having a passion for acting, watching movies, acting in school and enjoying watching people act. I want to go to a drama school and learn acting and try to become an actor. I’m extremely terrified on how people...

Reddit by Autostereoscopy Apr 17th

Where to find starter level jobs to build resume?

Hey friends! I’m a voice actor in that gray area where I’ve got the training and skills under my belt, as well as a couple of solid demos, but I just can’t seem to find gigs on my own. I’ve been using a pay to play site (voice123) and have had a few “almost”...

Reddit by empire_let_them_sing Apr 17th

i feel like i don’t have the voice for acting

i’ve always wanted to be an actor but i feel like there is something putting me down. my voice. im not sure if ive been talking incorrectly my whole life, but i feel like i can never talk too loud, talk for a long time, or yell because it feels like my voice...