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Reddit by thegreatestwhale Mar 22nd

Is Casting Networks worth is for Background Acting?

Hi all! I am new to background acting. Started with central casting about a month ago and I have been working 1-2 gigs per week through them. Seems like the other background actors are getting a lot of work from casting networks. I have been applying to jobs...

Reddit by CanineAnaconda Mar 22nd

Some of my insights from the Writer's Strike that happened (2007) and the one that didn't (2001)

There's a lot of chatter going on right now with a possible strike by the WGA, whose contracts expire in May 2023. Many in the industry are saying it will happen, but the reality is that no one knows what will happen until it happens. That hasn't stopped...

Reddit by _donquixote_ Mar 22nd

better actor sandra bullock or julia roberts?

taking into account both of their films, to settle a dispute i’m having with a friend. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/11z0z9p)

Reddit by KatyaStec Mar 21st

Looking for LGBTQ+, Asian/Asian-American Voice Actor & Metal Musician

We are open to an exclusive role for a LGBTQ+ Asian/Asian-American Voice Actor & Metal Musician. All info is here: https://twitter.com/AllAgesofGeek/status/1637891213989650458?t=BfwmWW16bpYGSCE87ZKdQw&s=19

Reddit by ac7adrian Mar 21st

Heroin Withdrawals - Physical Symptoms

Hiya, fellow thespians! I am playing a heroin addict locked in an apartment by his father and sister. The family is trying to get him clean so they are slowly decreasing the supply of heroin and they are making him wait for it longer and longer. I’ve worked...

Reddit by Dargoron Mar 21st

What can I do?

Since I don’t know anyone else I could ask, I’ll do it here. I didn’t manage to get a single job since december 2022 so for 15 month. I actually don’t know if this a normal timeframe or ridiculous but I rather think the second one. I applied for surely over...

Reddit by should_ Mar 21st

Can you make a web series 'union' after the first episode has gone out?

My first episode has non-union actors has principals. For the next episode I have some SAG-AFTRA actors in mind for co-starring roles. Is it possible to make my production SAG-AFTRA at this stage in the game, or is to too late and I'd need to make it a whole...

Reddit by brentmukai Mar 21st

Professional voice actor for games, animation, anime, commercials etc. AMA

Hi, I’m Brent Mukai! I’ve done a few of these in the past, and love helping the community. For credibility purposes feel free to look up my IMDb. I’m here to answer your voice acting questions, I’ve worked in most of the genres at this point, but the four in...

Reddit by baptistefth Mar 21st

Starting late...

... without any experiences or diplomas. To make it short, I am 26, french and I am a software engineer, I want to move to the US to pursue this career in a few years (NY or SF). My main motivation to move to the US is to "try" to be an actor, if I work as a...

Reddit by anonymousplatypus32 Mar 21st

Any ideas for a cheaper alternative for coaching for self tapes?

I realize the best use of my time is spending as much times as possible preparing my auditions, not so much group classes anymore, but private coaching for each audition.. like I can do it a couple times a month tops, but I really want to find a way to work...

Reddit by GuiltyAd8415 Mar 21st

Will this be proper qualification?

It’s always been my dream to pursue acting, but the truth is as a teen I never really believed in myself enough and never saw it happening. But now I say enough of the self-doubt, I can make this happen. The problem is the only thing I have under my belt is...

Reddit by cugrad16 Mar 21st

What in AYCH is this crap??? How do I revert to the standard Print format???

Reddit by CliffOliver Mar 21st

Not used on set today- what’s the best way to go about things

Had quite a situation on set today. I booked a non union commercial and agreed to work as a local hire in a smaller market as I have housing accommodations. However, after five minutes of shooting, they did not end up using me for the commercial because the...

Reddit by ambitiouspikachu Mar 21st

How to best seek representation and prepare for commercial/print/voiceover agency meeting?

Hi everyone. Thank you so much for the community, I have learned a lot through reading the subreddit. I am currently actively seeking commercial and print representation. I am based in Los Angeles. My main goal is to become a film/tv comedic actress, however...

Reddit by kaedon- Mar 21st

where to move post college

Hey! i am graduating from school in New Jersey with a major in musical theatre, but there’s a divide between my peers about wether to move closer to NYC or to Philly, and i’m not sure what other people’s perspectives are on the topic. i really am an actor who...

Reddit by bustergaming777 Mar 21st

What should I focus my acting towards while starting out ?

So I do both comedy and drama, would it be wise to focus on one of those or can an actor starting out be able to showcase both ? I mean in the way of building a specific brand towards on how people view me as an actor.

Reddit by KyberCrystal1138 Mar 21st

Looking for opinions on LA acting classes

Hi all. I’m curious as to what classes LA actors have felt are worth it these days. I prefer to have class in-person, but I’m not opposed to virtual if the class content is worth the time. Thank you!

Reddit by snoo-8762776 Mar 21st

I need some advice – would that reflect badly on me?

I had an agent for 2 years, but things weren't going well, despite having some interesting auditions, I can literally count on one hand how many I had during the 2 years I was with them – but maybe it's also fair to consider the lockdown time. Still, very...

Reddit by benhard- Mar 21st

annoying agent experience

I got an agent after getting a role in a Hulu docu series about creatives in NYC - I got this role 5 months into moving to nyc off backstage if you can believe it. Long story short, it was weird. I'm a young actor with this one main credit (in every episode)...

Reddit by wjxm Mar 21st

How often are you booking jobs?

I know that it’s been dry out there for many actors recently but it has been what feels like forever since I have worked. When I started my initial full time acting run in 2021 I booked a small part in 2 indie features and a couple more small things and ever...