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Reddit by chainsawlawsuit Feb 9th

What kind of roles would you like to play? What can I do, as a screenwriter, to make my writing something that you'd really like to sink your teeth into?

Hello r/acting! I am an aspiring screenwriter making my way over from the screenwriting subreddit. Having been in the screenwriting world, I understand a lot of character from a writing perspective. There's a lot of talk about subtext, reversals, act breaks...

Reddit by AutoModerator Feb 9th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get...

Reddit by Mindless_County_4483 Feb 9th

Plays from the last 10 years

What are peoples favourite plays written in the last 10 (preferably 5 years). I need to find monologues for a young white male actor (16-27) playing range. So if they contain a character like this I would love to know. Also just happy to hear people's...

Reddit by AztecComputer Feb 9th

[NYC] Filmmaking Challenge / Actor Networking Events

Hey everyone! I am an organizer of Short Cuts, a group of independent filmmakers, actors, and enthusiasts challenging themselves to create short films every 2 weeks following a number of randomly drawn rules. Each meeting, members have the opportunity to show...

Reddit by bassistfornothing Feb 9th

How did you guys tell your family you wanted to act

i’m nervous for some reason about telling my family this is what i want to do. I’ve always had a desire to be an actor. it’s the only thing i’ve had my heart set on my entire life. i feel like i’ll be judged for admitting this. how did y’all overcome this and...

Reddit by XenoVX Feb 9th

Is working with a branding/marketing for actors coach a good use of resources?

I’ve been thinking about working with a coach for these kinds of services. I’m mainly a theatre actor trying to make the jump from amateur to professional musical theatre and straight plays. Right now I’m getting consistent callbacks in my area’s professional...

Reddit by Decent_Ad_8728 Feb 9th

The Green Agency

Hello Reddit actors. I just wanted to share my experience here and see if anyone has had an encounter with this agency. I (hesitantly) signed with them a little over a year ago. They are located in Miami, but said they were opening an office in NYC. I had...

Reddit by pjspears212 Feb 9th

NY actors/any auditions?

Anyone experiencing an abnormally slow start in 2023? I've had some commercial/vo but only TWO legit auditions since the new year, one film and one tv. Before the holidays, I was slammed and ended the year pinned for two different shows in NY. Haven't heard...

Reddit by Cringing_Regrets Feb 9th

How many voice actors have been known to do more than 1 or even 2 dubs?

I just Learned Antonio Banderas voiced Puss in Boots in the English, Latin American, and Spain Spanish version, 3 different dubs!? I don't think that's really common in the voice acting industry. Edit: just learned he did Italian too, like DAMN dude 4...

Reddit by Kj1913 Feb 8th

Toronto Agent Advice

Hey actors! Long time lurker, first time poster... I'm looking for some advice as I've run into an interesting situation. About a year and a half ago, I signed with a great agency here in Toronto. I was still in school finishing an acting degree and that took...

Reddit by PoetOk7747 Feb 8th

do you have an interest in voice acting? But aren’t professional at all Well my friend and I host the series called the pirate Chronicles and we are taking auditions for season two just follow what the video says and there will be lots of voice actors I’m

Reddit by Significant-Idea-611 Feb 8th

How do you deal with closed-minded casting directors?

Hi everyone - I live in a smaller market, where there’s one major casting office who handles most of the productions that shoot here. My issue is that they seem to consistently be casting actors they are personally friends with and actors who work as...

Reddit by CrazyVegetable3187 Feb 8th

How long have chemistry reads been in your experience?

I'm going to be having my final round of auditions be a chemistry read. For the leads I'm planning on doing an 8 minute scene with each of supporting actor #1 and then a 3 minute scene with each of supporting actor #2. There are 3 candidates for the lead...

Reddit by Still_Yak8109 Feb 8th

Why are disabled roles written so badly?

hi, I'm an actor with high functioning autism spectrum disorder. I book mainly low functioning autistic roles, but you wouldn't notice if you met me on real life. yes, I'm acting and I feel like I'm putting on a disbaled minstral show when I do it because the...

Reddit by koo1000 Feb 8th

Voice Acting Advice

Hello comrades. I’ve been a voice actor for about 10 months now, since then I have been fortunate enough not only to gig some notable gigs, but also acquire agents & a manager. Huge year ahead of me as well so I’m excited. So if any of y’all have any...

Reddit by spacecram Feb 8th

Weight Loss & Auditions

The premise is that I’m overweight and having trouble getting a shot. I’ve been submitting to as many roles as possible on Actor’s Access and Backstage and haven’t gotten a single audition. I have a good resume and good headshots. I don’t even submit for...

Reddit by Acestun Feb 8th

How do you Scream..without straining your voice?

I'm amazed at how voice actors scream in cartoons/animes (especially the distorted ones) and made it look so natural. I did some warmups and screamed once, and boy my throat hurt too quick.

Reddit by EverlastingUnis Feb 8th

Who’s job is it to make a relationship believable?

I just watched “You People” on Netflix, starring Lauren London and Jonah Hill, among other notable actors. Before filming began, London had brought up concerns about convincing the audience that her and Hill’s characters are believably in-love. The movie...

Reddit by Paranoidpapayaa Feb 7th

Actor's Access Plus - Showfax? Heeeelp!

Hey guys! I'm completely new to Actor's Access and I have been watching a few YouTube videos and tips on how best to use it. I am thinking of getting Actor's Access Plus, but I saw a video where they advised to get a Showfax subscription?... From what I saw I...

Reddit by Abstract_Corduroy74 Feb 7th

Summer or three year conservatory training? What should I do?

I’m interested in getting professional training to become a better actor, even though my teacher at my University said that I already have training, which I believe the training I've had are just drops in the bucket; I really haven't had time to sharpen and...