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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

What are good PAID projects you can do as an actor?

I am looking for a job, but there aren’t any opportunities in the things I am looking for (acting, background work, hosting, modelling, voice over, writing) right now. I don’t want to be waiting for job opportunities to fall from the sky because I could be...

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...

Reddit by HoeForCookieDough Apr 17th

What survival jobs can you NOT have when trying to be an actor?

I’ve seen articles saying what survival jobs you *should* have as an actor. Honestly, none of those jobs are jobs that I’d want to have anyway. I’d rather know what jobs I WON’T be able to have so that if I do pursue a certain survival job, I won’t be wasting...

Reddit by PendletonNerd Apr 16th

Should I sign up for SAG?

The following points involve my history with acting, SAG, and where I'm at with life. I've been going back and forth with getting the membership, due to the cost, but any input on what I should do would be greatly appreciated. ​ * I used to act in my...

Reddit by nyanya711477 Apr 16th

Auditioning on Backstage and Actor's Access?

Is getting the membership for both sites the way to build up my resume? I'm new to acting, but I've been taking some undergrad classes at my university to get some training. I don't have any credits, so I don't have a reel; But, I do have some headshots that...

Reddit by OcasioPorter2024 Apr 16th

looking to network with NYC based actors

currently auditioning mainly on co-star level for network / streaming shows, had a few series regular / recurring / guest reads, and couple weeks ago had a tape for Oscar winners, so im feeling pretty hot, even if I haven't broken through yet. 99% of my...

Reddit by Adamskii97 Apr 16th

Just started working on a new voice reel. I'm an actor with an interest in Audio Production so thought I could try my hand! Let me know what you think!

Reddit by fridaynightjones Apr 16th

Chinese American actor needed for role in audio play

I'm seeking a voice actor for a brief role in my audio play, The Other Side of Darkness. The project is a feature-length ode to both Seinfeld and the works of David Lynch. If anyone is familiar with @seinpeaks on Instagram, that's me. The character in...

Reddit by CuspChaser111 Apr 16th

OKAY CDs: DON'T LIE: How much does it matter for an actor to be with a top agent? Does it make a difference to you?

The other day I was talking to an actor friend (that wound up getting into Slamdance and Sundance), he said he wrote a short that starred an A-list celeb that agreed to do it. My actor friend said, "I hate to say it (my name), but it turned out I looked at...

Reddit by goodmorningcptahab Apr 16th

Beverly Hills Playhouse (@LA actors)

Anyone taken classes here? I have an interview with them next week and would love to hear about people’s experiences. Which level of classes did you take? Was it worth the monthly tuition? How did BHP classes differ from others you’ve taken? Overall feel of...

Reddit by BentlyZ Apr 16th

Advice for voice acting classes for a new actor

Hi I was wondering if folks can offer me advice on where/how I can get involved in a voice acting class for someone pretty new to acting. Not sure if classes are mostly on Zoom nowadays. I live out of my van and work seasonally so I’m not around major cities...

Reddit by Main-Ocelot Apr 15th

How To Create a Demo Reel When You Have No Footage?

Does anyone have experience with this? As a new actor who hasn’t landed any roles yet, how are you supposed to show off your acting skills when you have no previous roles to put together a reel? Is it okay/appropriate to find monologues online and film...

Reddit by TardisInterfaces Apr 15th

Actors who have gone back to school to get a BA

Has anyone gone back to get a BA in acting? I’m 24, and I want to spend time focusing just on acting and learning about the film industry. Or should I just work on private classes? I don’t have a BA now, and I see this as a way to get other jobs (ie teaching...

Reddit by The_BS_Commando Apr 15th

Divorced Actors of Reddit, looking for some guidance...

Background: I am an actor. I re-entered this profession a few years ago after a layoff. I decided I needed a change and wanted to go back to doing what I REALLY loved doing. Acting. I've been married for a little over 25 years. We have two kids. One is an...

Reddit by livinultralife Apr 15th

Should I submit to managers/agents even if I can’t work full time at the moment because of college?

(Female, 20, Asian American) I’m in the process of preparing my materials to submit to managers and agents. I have some commercial credits with big brands and training from well-regarded studios but no real TV or film credit. I have one more year left of...