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Reddit by Sunxdoll96 Sep 16th

Question.

I have a few noticeable tattoos and I was wondering how casting directors feel about actors/actresses with tattoos?

Reddit by roseeyes444 Sep 16th

Do I need to move to New York or Los Angeles to be an actor?

I'm a 26 year old woman who lives in Portland, Oregon currently. Not a huge city but not small bananas either. I want to get into acting, but am wondering if I'm shooting myself in the foot by being in a smaller city. Any thoughts? Thank you so much for your...

Reddit by Insignia_GFX Sep 16th

Looking for a voice actor

I’m in need of a voice actor for top 10 style videos. There should be about 8 mins of voice over per video and would ideally have you do the scripting aswell. Please contact me about the payment. Thank you

Reddit by kasseeisnotcool Sep 16th

Any advice on starting my acting career and what path I should take?

I'm 20 years old and I've wanted to act since I was a little girl. I was in school plays all throughout high school, but other than that I do not have much experience other than a radio commercial from years back and a small extra role in an independent film...

Reddit by throwawaynosejobxoxo Sep 16th

HELP! A hard to pronounce and read foreign surname

My first name is very short and common in America but my last name is Sklíri. I'm contemplating whether i should use a different stage surname before starting to build up my resume. Since a lot of you are from English-speaking countries - do you think that my...

Reddit by jacobdflores Sep 16th

How do I email the director without sounding stupid?

Ok so there was a casting call for a student-led independent short film for a handful of characters and I wanted to audition. The flyer said “no experience needed” so I was happy to know that they would welcome even the newest of actors. Speaking as one of...

Reddit by Rory92492 Sep 15th

How do you get out of a rut? Is it time to quit?

Here’s my story. I moved to NYC from the Midwest 3 years ago with a bachelors in theatre and a year of professional acting experience (SAG card and equity membership candidacy). I started out focusing on musical theatre while also continuing my film/tv...

Reddit by lightwoodsunited Sep 15th

I got an erection during a kissing/teasing scene

(also, the actor I'm doing this with is quite famous, so I can't really risk looking like a fool) So, I'm currently filming a TV show. And there's this one scene, where me (19male) and my co-star (23male) make out. The scene basically consists of him coming...

Reddit by caroline92755 Sep 15th

can i be a film actor if i don’t live in los angeles?

i’ve just started out with acting so obviously i don’t expect to be cast in a film or tv show anytime soon BUT something i’ve noticed when reading actor’s biographies is how they were born in Los Angeles or moved there to peruse their career. i’ve also...

Reddit by xxKateLBxx Sep 15th

Movie scenes with 3 characters in it

In my third year at university and we are working on screen (not for the first time) and need to take in 3 character scenes. Got a few ideas, but thought I'd ask my fellow actors. Edit: I am a 24 year old female. Period dramas or dramatic scenes are more my...

Reddit by ScoopsAndBoops Sep 15th

Dropping out of a show respectfully.

TL;DR - got cast in an unpaid role that is enormously different than what I expected with a community theatre that takes itself far too seriously. The long of it: I am primarily a stage actor. I don’t typically take unpaid roles at this point in my acting...

Reddit by elviano Sep 15th

Has anyome ever won an oscar for best leading actor and best supporting actor at the same time?

I am curious because scarlett johansson is a runner up for both. I'm not saying she will be nominated for both categories but imagine if she wins both. Has it ever happened? And has it ever happened for an actor/actress to be nominated in both categories at...

Reddit by glister Sep 14th

Reasonable rates for seasoned actors

Hi, I have a project that requires a voiceover, commercial work (online only, small market) and I'm trying to budget to present to client. I've hired local talent before, but I can't find the kind of talent I need for this one. Looking around online, it seems...

Reddit by yeetyeetthebeet Sep 14th

Any tips?

I'm more of a theatre based actor and I sing up to 7 hours a day. I get sore throats a lot and I was wondering if there was any preventative methods so I dont get them as often? (I know singing/speaking less is one but I dont have that option)

Reddit by flippride11 Sep 14th

Do actors prefer being in movies or tv shows?

Reddit by ActorPlaybook Sep 14th

Feeling Blue or Uninspired?

As actors we crave expression, connection and opportunities to work on our craft. We search for gigs, send out our headshots and fill our heads with theory and technique. And we wait. Soon we might feel a little discouraged, a little stagnant and a little...

Reddit by neon_skies_tm Sep 14th

looking for a female actress for short film

Hi. Me and a group of friends are working on an animation short film for a film jam. The short is a cyberpunk/sci-fi story with a serious/sad tone. It will be set in a dystopian, environment , and it will be about 3 to 4 minutes long. The short will be...

Reddit by Joshnee Sep 13th

Acting Resume Questions

So basically, I am starting off as a new actor though I have been in one production like 9 years ago, and I am currently taking Acting 101 in college. Am I able to put the production on my resume despite it being so long ago, and could I put the class under...

Reddit by BigWungusBill Sep 13th

General Submissions for Casting Agencies

Hi everyone! I hope you all are having a good day/night. So I have an agent and shes wonderful but I would like to be doing more. I went on “The Actor’s Handbook” and was just checking out casting agencies in my area and under each one it says something like...

Reddit by Joshnee Sep 13th

Signed to CAA without an audition

I know someone who recently got signed to CAA(Creative Arts Agency) without an audition. He only started acting last year in school projects and it was this summer he started taking it seriously. Apparently, his high school theatre teacher knew a CAA talent...