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Reddit by cityofEmber221 Aug 22nd

Young female voice actress looking for work.

I am a young female actress with a long background in theatre and tv acting. I am attending college on a full ride for theatre and play Elizabeth Moriarty in an audio drama. I wanted to branch out a bit and wanted to see if I could get some work, paid or not...

Reddit by xPoplicola90 Aug 22nd

What Are Some Best Practices in Memorizing One's Lines for a Script?

Hey, I am an aspiring screenwriter who likes to write for actors and I have been trying to understand the craft of acting for a couple of years now. I am wondering what are some best practices for actors in memorizing their lines? Do you all prefer certain...

Reddit by a_humble_player Aug 22nd

Why be an actor?

When talking with some folks, I get the sense that people get stuck at "I want to be a good actor." It's understandable. It's nice to be good at something. But you could be good at any number of things. So why acting? I'm curious about what you find...

Reddit by FrequentDaydreamer Aug 21st

First Paid Position!

So, today it was confirmed that I’d been hired for an episode of Chicago Fire as a background actor. This is my first time on a tv set (I’ve only filmed movies before, I’m more of a stage actor anyway) and my first paid position. I realize it’s not as big of...

Reddit by Glitch_01_ Aug 21st

Hi! My name’s Glitch! I’m a beginning voice actor looking to learn more ways to perfect my craft. Feel free to contact me if you need me for a project though I’ll see for myself if I’m welcoming to join I wanna make sure that we come to an understanding i

Reddit by throwawaynosejobxoxo Aug 21st

Is the UK industry OK with thicker women?

By thicker i don't mean fat, but a curvier, "ScarJo" type. I'm not as curvy/heavy as Scarlett but I'm close to it. I'm asking this because i know that the acting industry has always had a preference for thin women (talking about lead "attractive girl" roles...

Reddit by mindfullibra93 Aug 21st

The Importance of Having a Vision

Hey guys! Just wanted to give a little encouragement. Like most of you I’ve wanted to act since I could remember. However, I’ve had a lot of insecurity about it (not good enough, Tom hard to achieve etc.) but last year I made a promise to myself to live my...

Reddit by ActingThrowawayTour Aug 21st

Heading out on my first US National Tour soon. Any advice?

Like the title says. I'm heading out on my first us national tour. Would love some advice from veteran touring actors. I'm sure there's plenty of great logistical stuff about what to bring with me and how to pass the time etc. Do's and donts. also, any...

Reddit by Karinrinkashi Aug 21st

It's official! The actress who pitched Tyler Perry for 2 weeks with a giant billboard landed a role in his show.

I guess it does work, and what precedence does it set?

Reddit by adriasanchezig Aug 21st

¿London or Madrid? for a Spanish actor from Barcelona

I can speak English, Spanish and Catalan. I'm 27, I can look between 20-30, depending on facial hair. ​ I live in Barcelona, where there are almost no auditions for TV or Movies, just commercials. It's so rare to get a Movie or TV Audition, once a year...

Reddit by BrookieYT Aug 21st

[Paid] Looking for a Voice Actor for a video for a local restaurant.

*The Auditions are still open.* Hello there fellow voice actors! Whether you're new to this industry or old, here's your chance to do 2-3 small voicelines for a local restaurant. Since its a video for a **restaurant**, you can make your portfolio weigh more...

Reddit by teddy0088 Aug 21st

Podcasts for actors?

Im a huge fan of podcasts, and im looking for me. I specifically love the ones where established entertainers discuss their life journey, and what its like being a professional actor. I love... -Armchair Expert -Awards chatter -In the envelope -3 questions...

Reddit by braverlylady Aug 21st

First Thing You Did

So. You've decided you want to be a voice actor. You get the equipment you need, do endless hours of research. Get everything set up for a home studio but you really have no acting experience or any special skills in the area yet. What do you do? How can you...

Reddit by JanJenJin Aug 21st

What do you think of this way of acting a scene, by Millie Bobby Brown from ST?

Spoilers for Season 3 Stranger Things. ​ "It must have been a pretty emotional scene to act out, and most actors would have prepped for a while to get all the nuances worked out. But as...

Reddit by Rrrraaaannniaaa Aug 21st

Looking for Acting classes - Struggling ! (Brighton,UK)

Hello fellow actors, I'm an aspiring actress and moving to the UK, Brighton specifically, for more acting, audition, casting, representation opportunities. I have struggled finding a good acting school, because problem is I want to do training in professional...

Reddit by OldCharacter3 Aug 21st

I can't cry on command

My dream is to become an actor. I like to think of myself as a good actor. My friends have even told me I am a good actor. I test my acting skills daily and they always turn out great. But I can't cry on command. Will this affect any chances of being hired as...

Reddit by what2dotoday Aug 21st

I bombed terribly after a doing well in front of a CD the first time.

This one really hurts. Throwaway because this is super embarrassing. I just finished a 2 week intensive with a well-known CD that I was really looking forward to meeting. Week one went amazingly. I did my go-to scene and nailed it, and he didn't even have to...

Reddit by Sabrinacyan Aug 21st

First time voice acting

I found an ad in CL for a voice actress needed for some podcast episodes and gave it a shot. They seemed to like my reading but would like a demo reading of their script. The script includes two characters, but I don’t know which character I’m reading for...

Reddit by forsythepjonesIII89 Aug 20th

Drama school; is it worth it?

Hi guys, I'm a long time lurker that really appreciates this community for how sincere and friendly it has been so far. I come here a lot to read encouraging stories and also to get some inspiration on how to kickstart my career again. I'm a trans man that's...

Reddit by BUSCEMIxCAGE Aug 20th

How to list role on actor resume?

I know it’s the three column one, but what I’m asking is how to list the role on a short I worked on. It’s with an ensemble cast (equal screen time, dialogue, and all that jazz). It’s in the same vein as Friends and How I Met Your Mother. Would that be...