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Reddit by LGGawd Sep 10th

Commercial representation at a big agency or full representation at a smaller boutique agency?

Hello, So I've recently been submitting for new representation and submitted to a pretty large one (not the biggest dogs but probably just a step down as they represent both actors, writers and directors). I was very surprised to even hear back but was...

Reddit by epabafree Sep 10th

Are there any alternatives to OM?

I am an Indian and I am trying to learn voice acting and almost everyone suggests saying the OM. Which is a part of their prayers. You have to say it for a prolonged period of time and it is also a form of praising few god's. And I really don't want to say...

Reddit by onionsandradishes Sep 10th

Atlanta Market Covid Status: Worth it to Move?

Atlanta working actors: What has been your experience with auditions during Covid up to now? Are things picking up dramatically? I decided not to return to drama school this year and had been planning to move to Los Angeles as soon as things opened up...

Reddit by RothkoRathbone Sep 10th

Looking for interviews with actors talking about their character development process (text or video)

Not sure if this really exists as most actors don’t go into details about their process. But I’m looking for specifics. I know some actors have a coach and so they can develop and bounce their choices off of them, but I’m sure that isn’t everybody. In a world...

Reddit by Find_Truth_Be_Free Sep 10th

Black actor here, I’m not for Biden or Trump. I’m more independent, but Kanye West ain’t it for me. Hollywood is very liberal. Most of the filmmakers whose work I love and following on social media I realize are very liberal. How do I not let the politics

Reddit by Bronko79 Sep 10th

How would you advertise yourself if you never use your real voice as other voice actors? If you'd modulate it to do less or more than human characters?

I never use my real voice because it is good for nothing. I use heavy modulation at least 12-20 effect sits on my out put mixer channels where I have both parallel processing and bus side chain processing as well. So sometimes I have like 50-70 effects coming...

Reddit by SnowOwls1984 Sep 10th

UNION/NON-UNION Question

I have a question concerning union actors working on non-union projects. I am aware of SAGs GLOBAL RULE ONE but I have been offered to work on a small film in a remote area. In the email, the producer/director/writer told me several actors are SAG-AFTRA...

Reddit by bobingersoll123 Sep 10th

Actors must recognize their own implicit bias.

I saw a NOVA episode last night on Implicit Bias, and, of course, I thought about how relevant it is to acting. Of course implicit bias has been around for centuries, except Socrates, like so many since, have called it by many different names. Socrates said...

Reddit by YourMumsAVirgin69 Sep 10th

I'm 17 yrs old right now and am planning on getting into acting when I'm old enough to move to America (Next few years or so). I'm worried that I would be starting too late as most of my acting Idols started when they were children (or teens) and have gon

I'm a computer science and physics student in my college in Britain and I'm afraid that when I begin acting, I'll be too old to get to where I would like to be. It's probably ridiculous but it's a thought that I haven't been able to shake. Also, my acting...

Reddit by ldilemma Sep 9th

Where to find opportunities to do Zoom/virtual table reads (fb groups, websites, etc)

I know with coronavirus some people are doing things remotely. I think table reads of scripts are especially interesting but I haven't done a whole lot of those since I last took classes. ​ Does anyone know of any facebook groups, websites, etc. where...

Reddit by chthonic_persephone Sep 9th

Am I wasting my time with this?

Hi everyone, I am trying to get opportunity wherever I find. Expanding my resume, networking and getting more training is what I am focusing on... But sadly there is something off. I am on FB and many people post in groups for auditions or actors groups, etc...

Reddit by Zerreitug101 Sep 9th

What does the studio pay for?

I’m writing a movie script where the main character is an aspiring actor. He gets a roll as a main character in a big movie. My question is: if an unestablished actor made a special request, such as wanting to bring on a consultant to help with a role. If the...

Reddit by Fairwell209 Sep 9th

School Video Interview

Hello, I'm a Junior, who is interested in acting as a future profession. I was wondering if there is an actor who could participate in a short school project video interview. If someone is willing to participate please suggest a day and time that suits you.

Reddit by fionashawty Sep 9th

Does anyone have experience with EU theatre/acting post grad programs in primarily non-English speaking countries?

I want to preface this by saying: I have absolutely ransacked the internet for years for this info and now that I'm actually trying to do it, I still can't find the information I'm looking for - hope you can help steer me in the right direction, reddit! My...

Reddit by thisbemyusername1234 Sep 9th

Any actors in NYC wanna get together and practice self taping?

I’m trying to develop a regular routine with self taping to get better and sharper for my next audition, unfortunately my “actor” friends don’t really care enough to do this stuff so, yeah, I need to meet new people. In Bushwick here, hit me up if you’re...

Reddit by Spydertek242 Sep 8th

Auditioning to inexperienced directors and casting people

Been studying my craft in legit schools, private lessons, and recommend reading. All appear to be training you to audition for / to experienced production people. “Make strong choices” “Don’t try to play to what you think the casting person wants, play to the...

Reddit by mindaugastre Sep 8th

How to be good at expressing yourself to the actors in filmmaking?

Im a videographer who want to know how can I push any kind of actors towards the result the result i imagine.

Reddit by jchapa11 Sep 8th

Great Podcast for Actors on Acting

Here is a great podcast about acting by an actor created in the midst of the pandemic. The guests range from Broadway, Off-Broadway, Tv and Film actors. The conversations are light and go through the stages of the pandemic and how it has affected their work...

Reddit by June-as-in-july Sep 8th

Acting school in UK as a foreigner?

Hi! Sorry in advance for my english. I’m a drama student in France, learning both at college and a public (selective) acting school (conservatoire). I’m gonna graduate this year at college (3 year degree, don’t know how you call it elsewhere), and have my...

Reddit by DoingTheDumbThing Sep 8th

Be ok with where you’re at now

Not saying become complacent. But recognize the progress you have made in your journey already as much as you recognize how far you still have to go. Success is not a straight line, it is a winding road that may never truly have an end. So keep going. Never...