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Reddit by Heisenbergsayssrelax Jun 26th

Voice acting outside of a major market?

Hi everyone, So I have lived in LA for the past few years and have been trying to make it as an actor and working as a PA and doing background for money. I just recently decided to get into VO and am doing a commercial demo pretty soon. My living situation...

Reddit by RandomUsernameeeee Jun 26th

How to know if I'm actually a good actor? Can I submit auditions for stuff online?

I've only done school plays but I don't know if I'm actually a good actor. Is there a website where you can tape yourself and submit auditions online or something? For feedback I guess. ​ Sorry if this was the stupidest question someone has asked.

Reddit by Lukiniobro Jun 26th

Actors of London, what casting websites do you have the most success with?

Just moved here and I'm raring to go! Thanks

Reddit by TheCalmPirateRoberts Jun 25th

Transitioning from stage to film

Hi there. I have been acting around my theater community for about 15 years now. I really would love to get more into film work, but I have no idea how to find auditions or casting calls. I cant afford backstage or actors access. I've done a small speaking...

Reddit by MaverickEX Jun 25th

Tell me about your survival jobs

Here’s my story: I have a middling career in medicine, and much like Ken Jeong, I’m over it, I’d like to act full time. The worst day on set has to be better than most days in a hospital, but it pays the bills. Unlike Ken Jeong, I’m not a doctor with a doctor...

Reddit by EffectivePineapple Jun 25th

Groundlings vs UCB?

For film/TV acting which school would be the best? What are the greatest differences between the two schools? I'm currently leaning toward Groundlings due to the class availability. (I'm an 18-year-old aspiring actor and am planning to take these classes in...

Reddit by CuspChaser111 Jun 25th

Casting directors - is NPE really a thing?

Not sure if this is an urban legend but I was told casting has the code of NPE - basically if an actress comes in, kicks ass, does an excellent job with the material, the interpretation of the material, and then you still can't cast her. and you wind up...

Reddit by supernova2424 Jun 25th

Paying to have demo reel produced? Has anyone done this?

I'm in need of some advice. I've been having trouble getting auditions as many require a demo reel to even submit or to get noticed. I haven't done any projects which I would use to help pull a reel together. I need something that atleast shows how I am on...

Reddit by serenavanderwoodsen_ Jun 24th

Question about U.K. agents..

If i have 13-14 theater (lead) credits, have a perfect British (central London) and American accent, have graduated from an acting high school (somewhere in Europe), starred in 2 movies as a lead and have some other skills (have done gymnastics and kickboxing...

Reddit by gift4fiction Jun 24th

Stealth Books/Resources for Actor

There is an actors cannon that most of us know but I wondered if anyone had any favorite overlooked, under the radar or stealth resources they love. My top would be[The Emotional Thesaurus...

Reddit by willrjmarshall Jun 24th

Are there any common vocal warmups for older men playing very masculine, Shakespearean roles

Hey guys, ​ Singer here ... I'm curious whether there are common vocal warmup routines used by male actors playing fairly old-fashioned, traditionally masculine roles? Think of something obvious like Ian Mckellen in Macbeth? ​ I'm studying the...

Reddit by TheeHaroldClurman Jun 24th

If you could travel as an actor...would you? I'm documenting how I create theatre...feedback?

Reddit by runefar Jun 23rd

How much should I focus on getting the accent right just for the first in-person audition?

So I am a newer active actor though I do have some good ammount of training in both acting and improv. I was recentily called for a inperson audition for the role of someone with the description of Nordic accent(swiss accent). As I am a half...

Reddit by animeskinnyjeans Jun 23rd

For actors who use stage names, how has changing your name effected your career, if at all?

I‘ve been acting professionally for 20 years and have a pretty impressive resume with my name attached to those projects. At a meeting with a manager last week, all she wanted to talk about was my name and how it is not marketable for me. My name is Sean J...

Reddit by thedazeddaisy Jun 23rd

Is there an "Actors Access"-equivalent for actors in the Philippines?

Reddit by iamonlineagain Jun 23rd

Need advice on next steps - London and acting in general

Hi everyone, I'll keep my background short and sweet: 24F, spent 2 fairly successful years in the corporate world, now after a series of events I realized that the only thing I ever want to do is acting. I don't even care about financial stability, or 'making...

Reddit by RoyalMathematician Jun 23rd

Anyone practicing the Suzuki method in London?

I'm looking for other actors in London interested in the Suzuki acting method - anyone out there?

Reddit by iputmytoeonmymouth Jun 23rd

Name Changing In The Industry

I wanna be an actress and as I’m Asian my full name is hard to read. So I was thinking of just using my nickname “Sofia” without my last name “Pham” so instead of “Sofia Pham” I just go by the name “Sofia”. I was told no one does that as actors but as singers...

Reddit by FlashyFlounder98 Jun 22nd

How to become a successful working screen actor in the UK? [serious]

I have an agent, and I have graduated from university and drama school. I am 21 and I'm worried I will never make it; my agent is lovely, but not very big, and I didn't go to any of the fancy drama schools/universities. People like Emma Corrin (new princess...

Reddit by contact2loop Jun 22nd

Eye Health for Voice Over Actors - Debbie Grattan Voiceover Talent