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Reddit by kandykokaine Jul 8th

Starting out in LA

Hello all, I moved to LA a couple years ago, but I had to put my acting on hold due to personal reasons and I simply had no time, but I recently got new head-shots and am deciding where to go next. I took 3 years of acting classes previously, but I have no...

Reddit by chthonic_persephone Jul 8th

Feeling depressed, not getting parts.

Hi everyone, Lately I have been quite depressed. Besides Covid ruining the industry, it really disappoints me that I have not gone anywhere in this path after moving to LA. I wish I were born in a different way. I am not 18-20 anymore and I keep putting a lot...

Reddit by jbravos90 Jul 8th

Is it possible for a foreign actor from a non-English-speaking country with experience in playing in movies (in foreign language obviously) to get sponsored by an agent or casting director in LA and become a Hollywood actor?

She is studying English TOEFL.

Reddit by faTMATA_BAH Jul 8th

Advice for a New Actor In Atlanta GA

Hello im a new actor who has done years of theater and drama and is ready to start doing my dream which is on-camera work. Im really interested in agencies like The Peoples Store, Jpervis, Houghton, Alexander, AMT and more. I just want some advise on how to...

Reddit by Clueless60 Jul 8th

Yale Drama vs RADA?

I have time until I apply to drama school in the next few years (currently pursuing a non-acting related undergraduate degree) and have some experience in the field as an untrained actor but would like to pursue training while not losing out on too much time...

Reddit by beyoncetrolls Jul 8th

SAG Actors: Has anyone booked since lockdown started?

I've been going out on a few TV & Film auditions here and there since lockdown. Sending in self-tapes always kind of feels like screaming into a black hole (lol not that bad but you know what I mean) but with the current disruption to the industry as a result...

Reddit by Heure-parme Jul 8th

Audition Catch-22, any help appreciated

Hello everyone! I am turning to you for advice and guidance after reading several posts on r/acting that did not entirely answer my questions.  I am in my early twenties, studied acting at drama school for three years and graduated with first class honors...

Reddit by endless_telegram Jul 7th

Of the following voice actors in games animation and elsewhere, how would you rank them in terms of range?

Hi guys, for the following voice actors (Yuri Lowenthal, Liam O’Brien, Matthew Mercer, Nolan North, Steve Blum, Troy Bake) how would you rank them and why?

Reddit by throw-thebride-away Jul 7th

Do I still have a chance?

Hey! Recently I stopped smoking weed(5years) and my drive to become a voice actor has increased as of late. My voice hasnt changed at all and I know i’ll have to work extra hard on breath work and such. All honesty is welcome, im mostly just looking to see...

Reddit by hotsteambuns Jul 7th

Best Paying Non P2P Voice Acting Sites?

I'm aware of some like Fiverr and Upwork. But I'd rather hear from some actual voice actors. I'm tired of those small time sites like Casting Call Club and BTVA who have young and under age project owners who don't take their work seriously and like a joke...

Reddit by AmazingChickenX Jul 7th

Do No-Budget YouTube sketches have to be cleared by SAG-AFTRA?

When filming no-budget YouTube sketches, would a SAG actor need to go through SAG to get it made?There are no professionals behind the camera and everything is self-filmed. Does anyone have to be paid in this scenario as well? If anyone knows the rules to...

Reddit by vetaseda Jul 7th

Do antidepressants affect acting?

I am an actress and i am having a stressful period and it is affecting my concentration and daily life. Doctor gave me escitalopram ( some kind of ssri ). My question is, is there anyone using antidepressant and does it affect your performances? ( and pls...

Reddit by Theanononexx Jul 7th

Living in London wanting to make it producer/actor

So the title says it all, I live in London and I want to become an actress however I’m realistic so the next best thing is a producer. But how? Where do you begin? I don’t want to go to film school since I believe that this type of industry isn’t guaranteed...

Reddit by WyanBoobah96 Jul 7th

The wife and I are SAG actors. The industry has been shut down, so we’ve turned to filming shorts with an iPhone...

https://youtu.be/t_-9cVd2F5I

Reddit by snowchamp1229 Jul 7th

New-ish to Shakespeare

So i've been getting into Shakespeare this past year and I wanted some insight as to how I can begin to tackle the ins and outs. I'd love to take some classes of course but I don't think that's going to happen for me until at least COVID ends. I've started by...

Reddit by aznednacni Jul 6th

Do you get feedback from your reps about self-tapes?

I'm just curious. Been with my manager a couple years. He used to tell me when he was happy with a tape, or help choose between takes. Now I often don't even get confirmation that he's received it. I'm not looking for a pat on the back, but we actors can put...

Reddit by Tenpennytimes Jul 6th

An Actor Prepares was so good

I read the book a couple months back and was enthralled by the writing, the use of narrative to teach Stanslavskis ideas regarding acting, and his different metaphors through out the book were really useful. Did anyone else find this book to be incredible?

Reddit by JDMcompliant Jul 6th

SAG actors - anybody working right now? I haven't had an audition, let alone a job, since March.

This is starting to get rough, and I'm trying to figure out how to navigate everything going forward. Prior to quarantine I was at 2-3 auditions/week for episodic TV. If something doesn't happen soon I feel like I'm gonna have to move back home until we have...

Reddit by highonscifi Jul 6th

Where can I find a community of actors between the ages of 18-30 on facebook/instagram?

I am looking for actors within my age range to connect with on instagram and facebook to see what they are up to but I am having trouble trying to locate some, any tips? Also a bonus would be locating a community with a faith based approach to acting as well...

Reddit by bloodofmy_blood Jul 6th

Nick Cordero, Standout Actor in Broadway Musicals, Dies of COVID-19 Complications at 41