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Reddit by AutoModerator Apr 15th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get...

Reddit by FedSmokrr Apr 15th

If I laugh naturally during arguments is it okay to do so during a scene that contains arguing?

Sometimes I laugh or smile when people say things that to me are absurd. I’ve had one teacher say yes it’s okay because that means your personally invested in the scene and the good stuff in acting is when the actor reveals himself in the role. I’ve had...

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...

Reddit by CaliforniaStoked Apr 15th

Is it okay to ask this in my agency meetings?

Hello! I recently submitted to a handful of LA Agency’s and heard back from a good amount of boutique agency’s. I’m looking for both theatrical and commercial rep and I do have some decent tv/commercial credits. Nothing mind blowing, but more then your...

Reddit by lemmykoopaa Apr 14th

I never really feel like I'm in character

I'm a beginner actor, I am in theater school and I make my own movies, but I am annoyed by the fact that I never really feel like I'm in character. I try to prepare for when I'm acting (why my character says certain things for example) but it just always...

Reddit by Plastic-The-Bag Apr 14th

My 3 Tips That Work For Me In Voice Acting To Avoid Being A "Bad Voice Actor"

Hey Peeps! Hope your week is going well, today we are talking about what? Of course its voice acting but more specifically its some tips for intermediate voice actors, as the things i cover may seem simple because they really are. But head knowledge is...

Reddit by lexsynia1 Apr 14th

Actresses: To cut my hair or not to cut my hair?

Hello! I'm a 25(F) in Los Angeles and I'm Native American. I have long hair right now because I think it will help me get cast easier. I would really like to style my hair differently because I think it will make me happy but idk how it will affect my...

Reddit by coopersushi Apr 13th

What’s appropriate vs inappropriate to post on your social media if you’re pursuing acting professionally?

I’ve been wanting to post kind of showy pictures like this https://www.instagram.com/p/CMggHWbncfX/?igshid=1rb9qrdx6r18o or this https://www.instagram.com/p/CMfusa2gv44/?igshid=19mfaid7zq3dd or this https://www.instagram.com/p/CM0TTemM4jZ/?igshid=e0mckawh3oyd...

Reddit by GeoffreyOliver Apr 13th

Steps I Should Take Now Before Heading to LA

I'm an actor with a couple locally-filmed TV credits to my name [(IMDB)](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8413371/?ref_=tt_cl_t3). To make a long story short, I'm about to finally move out of my parents house and in with a friend nearby, and I might be starting a...

Reddit by NY_rando Apr 13th

My agent would only sign me exclusively but I checked the imdb pro/actors access accounts of the other clients on his roster and they aren't exclusive, is this normal?

Reddit by Hwbtwtdwh14 Apr 13th

Acting in England

As someone from England i feel as if there are less opportunities than if you were from America where it feels most of the best roles have been and will be. I wondered if anyone knew about how successful British actors got there break and got to America. Did...

Reddit by ExcitingRegister Apr 13th

What happens if an actor has a seizure while acting in a TV show/movie?

My last seizure was on Sunday, April 11th, 2021. I've had PLENTY of seizures this year, and I've been thinking about becoming an actor. What happens if an actor has a seizure while acting in a TV show/movie? I wonder because I heard that "seizures are...

Reddit by JuicyLemon360 Apr 13th

Is it enough to include on a resume?

So I've been recently reading and learning about the ActingClass subreddit and saw that it's claimed to be a free class for all actors. However, since actors post their dialogue or self tapes and get actual feedback from the teacher, does this mean that it's...

Reddit by _reubengames_ Apr 13th

Help for an Aspiring Actor: Age15

Hi, I want to become an actor (preferably on film and television), full time. Obviously it’s very very difficult to peruse, so I’m not saying it’s easy. However I would like someone to give me some tips on how to do it. I have this app named Backstage, which...

Reddit by nastell85 Apr 13th

Acting stories from normal actors

Check out the new subreddit r/ActingStories so hear about funny, crazy, on set or audition stories from actors trying to make it in the business.

Reddit by edarine Apr 13th

I’m 14 haven’t picked drama for my exams and want to be a actor am I too late

I was thinking about doing it at university but feel like I’m too late help

Reddit by shugarshlong Apr 12th

How can I avoid being part of the 98% of the actors who don't make it?

By make it, I mean who don't get a sufficient living from acting alone. i know how unlikely it is to make it, but i truly believe in myself and believe it's my calling. what are some tips you can give me to make sure im in the minority? its what i truly want...