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Reddit by CatzTheMusical Jul 14th

Trans actors: is it better to be out or to be stealth?

Hello. I’m FTM and a theater actor. I’m also stealth because I had a very bad experience with transphobic professors at the university I did my first two years of undergrad at. When I transferred, I passed and also had my name legally changed so I’ve been...

Reddit by Spirited_Sprinkles99 Jul 14th

Seeking beginner director, writer, dp, boom op to join group (Los Angeles)

Hi Everyone, I have a group made up of beginner actors, directors, writers etc. We are creating our own content in an effort to gain experience, hone our skills, and build up our resumes. We are looking directors, writers, DPs (Director of Photography), sound...

Reddit by 05jayde Jul 13th

I need help coming to a decisions about my future please take the time to r ead!!

The year is 2020 and I am currently 15 years old. I want to become an actress when I get older. Maybe even an Award Winning Best Actress. My plan is to pack all my essential things like clothes, accessories and things like that in my car and drive to 1 of 4...

Reddit by PhiloftheFuture25 Jul 13th

Making a self-tape for a project before even being considered for the role?

Hey actors, I've been applying for roles on Backstage, LA Casting and Actors Access for the past few months now. One thing I've noticed is that occasionally a film or a project will ask the actors to make a self-tape of the scene or monologue attached to the...

Reddit by izzmond Jul 13th

Looking for actors for a psychological comedy short film.

This short film will be part of a larger anthology that me and a Discord server are working on. Feedback on the script would also be very nice. [The screenplay for the short film...

Reddit by Skakkurpjakkur Jul 13th

urgently need some help with an essay

So i'm applying for this school abroad where i would be getting a BA in screen acting as part of the application i got an assignment to write a 1000 word essay that i've been stuck on for 2 weeks now..this is the first essay i've written in YEARS so i'm...

Reddit by brokenebooks Jul 13th

Anyone interested in taking a shot at making new remote content?

What with the fact that things remain uncertain in the world and the film industry still, I'm looking to build a team to create some online content. Traditional methods of production aren't as straightforward right now but that doesn't mean we can't create...

Reddit by jellyfishdealer7713 Jul 13th

The beggining

Hi everyone ! I wanted for the biggest part of my life to become a voice actor and i decided that i should go for it . Since i am an absolute begginer i came here for any advice i can get . If anyone can give any tips about the techniques or what should i...

Reddit by pathendo1 Jul 13th

Looking for one or two voice actors (male) to fill two roles for a youtube video.

https://www.freelancer.com/projects/audio-services/Require-voice-actor-voice-two/details. Apologies if this sort of post is not allowed on this sub. Looking for voice actor(s) to fill two roles for a relatively short script. Will be a total of less than 1min...

Reddit by gunshoh Jul 13th

Voice Acting Schools (Japan has them, does the U.S.?)

So I just watched an interview where they were speaking with a professional Japanese voice actor and she said she went through a 4 year program dedicated to voice acting. I was like “Whoa! That’s awesome!” So I looked up if there was anything similar in the...

Reddit by Shot-Signature-4009 Jul 12th

Am I signing my life away a la Walter Mercado?

Hi actors of reddit! Does anyone have experience negotiating a manager contract? I had a really good two hour conversation (via zoom) with a talent manager and he offered me representation! He sent me the contract and I asked my uncle who is a lawyer to look...

Reddit by Baseballs101 Jul 12th

How to become an actor with Asperger’s syndrome?

I am an 18 year old male, and I’m trying to become an actor in the future, even though I don’t have any experience. So, what are some tips to help land acting lobs as someone with Asperger’s syndrome?

Reddit by Baseballs101 Jul 12th

How does one become an actor with asperger’s?

Reddit by throawayfuture Jul 12th

Can professional actors fake emotions in their lives alnost perfectly?

I was wondering this because I was drawn to how good Joaquin Phoenix is as an actor. I feel like his skills could allow him to manipulate people to a whole mother level.

Reddit by Michael_thefilmlover Jul 12th

Problem with crying

Ever since the Quarantine started I decided that I'll use it to watch movies and try to become a better actor. The first few days were great, but that's when the procrastination hit. I was too lazy to do anything and ended up looking into my phone for the...

Reddit by patheticgorlt69 Jul 11th

playwright looking for Black actors experiences/insight

hi! i’m a playwright who is writing a play (shocking) about a group of young actors. without giving too much away, the group is all white except one of the characters. one element of the groups tension comes from the white characters being rude and micro...

Reddit by thisisnotarealperson Jul 11th

The Dead Eyes podcast just wrapped up its first season and actors absolutely must listen to it

https://headgum.com/dead-eyes I posted about this when it started, but I can't say enough good things about it. The TL;DR is that Connor Ratliff got an audition for a dayplayer role on *Band of Brothers* shortly after drama school, booked the part, then right...

Reddit by MedicalKitchen Jul 11th

To any disabled actors in this sub, what are your thoughts on able-bodied actors playing these characters?

The most iconic films about disabled people are probably “Awakenings” with Robert Deniro, “My Left Foot” with Daniel Day Lewis, “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?” with Leonardo Dicaprio. I’m seeing a rise of disabled activists calling for boycotts if films that...

Reddit by eliseulgs Jul 11th

Do actors get paid during or after shooting a feature film?

Reddit by awakeandbloomm Jul 11th

Acting and Exposure, the Industry

I'll try to keep this simple: I love acting, and my dream was/is to be a professional actress working mostly in films. But as someone who's extremely reserved and quite conservative, it's hard for me to imagine myself in the shoes of my favorite actresses who...