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Reddit by itsmkbtw Nov 21st

To all the horror/thriller voice actors on reddit, has a story, that u narrated or acted for, ever affected you enough to give you sleepless nights or,, just scare you maybe?

Reddit by Yaars23 Nov 21st

Best On-Camera Class NYC?

As a theater actor transitioning to film/tv I am currently looking for an on-camera class to supplement my scene study class. I have worked with an On-Camera coach, but am looking for a more regular class setting. Who would you recommend? Who has the best...

Reddit by josephkiya Nov 21st

How to underplay?

Hello fellow actors and actresses. It's been two solid months at Film School, and I've done amateur theatre in school and college a while ago until I got super fried at my desk job and finally took the plunge. I'm currently studying screen acting, and my...

Reddit by pokeoutmyirises Nov 20th

filmmaker: an actor's thoughts on having small lines in a short film? should I give them more?

Hi everyone. I am a filmmaker, and I will be directing a short film my friend wrote. I feel guilty that one of the characters says only 4 lines... so maybe 15 seconds of screen time. this short film is probably 5 minutes. I am making sure everything will turn...

Reddit by shawnharmon Nov 20th

ShouldI start looking for an agent now.

So I’ve been in LA for four months, I have 10 student film and short film credits, I am going to have a pretty good reel once I get more footage, and I have good headshots that get me work or at least into the audition room. I’m submitting multiple times a...

Reddit by TheSasquatchKing Nov 20th

Are stand up comedy agents a good idea for actors that want to pursue more comedy?

I ask because I've been working in the industry for 6 years now, and I've done lots of comedy jobs. It's actually the main thing I get cast in. But I don't tend to be seen for a lot of broader comedy stuff. Mostly go up for dramas. I was wondering if comedy...

Reddit by guitaristnate Nov 20th

Hey, as an aspiring voice actor, I have a question.

So, my voice is along the lines of Steve Blum, Sam Elliot, Kevin Conroy, etc... I’m currently an Audio Engineering student, and I’ve taken a liking to the sound for motion picture side of the industry. My favorite thing that I’ve done in a class so far has...

Reddit by LunaIg Nov 20th

How to know which agent is right for you/which agent to email?

Hi guys, I have read various guidance on how to look for an agent, I will write what I got out of that, but I am still not sure what to look for when deciding which agent to contact and how to justify it in a cover letter why exactly I am writing to that...

Reddit by ShakaBradda Nov 19th

Need an acting reel edited?

Hey actors! If you need an edited acting reel put together, DM me! Full time video editor that can get it done with a quick turnaround

Reddit by JohnTheRegularPerson Nov 19th

What is a book on acting you would gift to your past self the moment he or she decided to become an actor/actress?

Reddit by Yaars23 Nov 19th

Should I list commercials on resume?

Just finished reading "Self Managment for Actors" in which the author writes that under commercials you should just list "conflicts avaliable upon request" as a way to show that you have done commercials, but not highlight them, as that may discourage CD's...

Reddit by arabactor99 Nov 19th

A Hollywood director I met said becoming a famous actor does not take not taking acting skill but just pure luck. Do you agree with this?

Reddit by Coffeeholic_Comics Nov 19th

Speaking clearly

So I’m an inspiring voice actor and I’ve been told I have good voices for characters, but the only criticism they have is they have trouble understanding some things I say. How can I speak more clearly without it sounding weird and like I’m over pronouncing...

Reddit by ajm1212 Nov 19th

Scam talent agencies in Los angeles

Has anybody ever comes across what they believed to be a scam talent agency? I am doing research looking for a talent agency, but just wanted to know if anybody has any that I should probably avoid or any actor for that matter.

Reddit by Bc2193 Nov 18th

Recommended London acting courses

Hi guys, I'm getting ready to apply for Masters courses at Drama schools in London. I'd really like to add to my training and experience for my application so I was wondering if any London based actors on here know of any short courses they could recommend?

Reddit by slycooper2 Nov 18th

In what ways do improv groups help acting skills?

I’m a new actor and am trying to get a feel for the industry, and heard that improv groups are good places to start. I just don’t know how to get started. Lol

Reddit by daiquiriheiress Nov 18th

Audition for The Actors Studio

hi! my friend and i are auditioning for membership in the actors studio next month. it's our first time auditioning for them, i was wondering if anyone had any particular tips? we've already got our contemporary scene and everything, just if anyone had any...

Reddit by Yaars23 Nov 18th

Where would David Mamet want you to train?

I just finished reading True and False by David Mamet which I highly recommend. He talks a lot about how he thinks most actor training is a waste. How we work on exercises/techniques which don’t really impact our work, and we’d be better off just simply being...

Reddit by Yaars23 Nov 18th

Just read “Self Management for Actors”, anything out-of-date?

Just read the wonderful book Self Management for Actors—the version that came out most recently. For those who have read it, is there anything that’s changed from then to now?

Reddit by mrarthurwhite Nov 18th

What Does Thespis the origin of Thespian mean?

Θέσπις From [θεός](https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%CE%B8%CE%B5%CF%8C%CF%82#Ancient_Greek) (*theós*, “god”) and [εἶπον](https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%CE%B5%E1%BC%B6%CF%80%CE%BF%CE%BD#Ancient_Greek) (*eîpon*, “I said”) (aorist active form of...