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Reddit by J2TheDay Nov 23rd

Basic Scene Analysis and Character Development Fundamentals

For anyone just starting out acting, I hope this can help. I've been a film and TV actor for 20 years and from all the classes I have taken and over 100 film and TV shows I have been on, I have boiled down some of the basic fundamentals I employ when...

Reddit by BlackBunny95 Nov 23rd

Help looking for a scene!

Hello everyone, I was looking to see if anyone has any recommendations to scenes that have 3 people (2 men, 1 woman) I am having the hardest time finding one I like that I have to perform with 2 other actors in my class in a few days. Preferably a scene from...

Reddit by JakeThaGreat001 Nov 23rd

Improv/Scenario Audition for Theater

To become apart of my cities local theater team, I have to audition in this sort of scenario. It’s a murder mystery scenario. Basically the veteran actors will greet me in character and I have to play along. Does anyone have any advice on how to ace this?

Backstage by Pimenta Nov 22nd

How to properly contact casting directors?

Hello everybody! I am very very new on backstage and trying to figure out how some things work. I am seeing all sorts of announcements about various projects that are casting for talent, in which the names and information of their casting directors are...

Reddit by StrobeRogers Nov 22nd

When did you know you were ready to seriously start auditioning?

Hello, I keep thinking there's a wall before I 'try' to seriously start auditioning.. I never book anything so beyond that.. I think I want to become a great double threat (singer/actor). I'm pretty sure I still won't book anything, but just to be ready is...

Reddit by j-sOnTheRoad Nov 22nd

“Counting Stars” on BackStage

Hello! I was wondering if anyone knows if the casting call for the Nickelodeon show“Counting Stars” is real. I researched, and found the same casting call on Actor’s Access(New York), but it was posted months ago. So, I am questioning if the casting call is...

Reddit by urrkaaa Nov 22nd

Actors Access question: why are many castings open even though they have an expired deadline? Can you still submit to those?

Sorry if I used the wrong vocab I’m still learning the terms and all thanks

Reddit by BigWungusBill Nov 22nd

What can one do to become more Empathetic as a person?

I think it was Stella Adler who thought to grow as a person and to grow as an actor are synonymous and as such I will post this on a therapy subreddit as well. Yhis question is a little bit of personal and acting advice. I’m sort of at a roadblock right now...

Reddit by Hyper_Intake123 Nov 22nd

How do actors draw on past experiences?

You hear it all the time where professional actors mention drawing on past experiences to prepare a role. Is it just recalling emotional memory? How can I draw on my past experiences? I dont wanna use emotional memory btw I find it's the worst technique to...

Reddit by Yaars23 Nov 22nd

What else can I do for my career? (NYC)

I am always attempting to put 100% percent into whatever I do, which includes my acting career. So far I do the following things on a regular basis: \- Take Classes \- Self Submit for casting calls on Actor's Access \- Self Submit for any/all student films...

Reddit by Zantclick Nov 22nd

Hate my job, love reading/writing/narrating/acting, any tips?

So I'm... less than a beginner at this. After being really sick of my job for awhile and building up steady admiration for voice actors in my favorite entertainment mediums, I found a desire to look into the voiceover field. I'm aware that expecting some kind...

Reddit by ActorPlaybook Nov 22nd

Insight From Academy Award Winning Director Kenneth Lonergan

I was in NYC a few weeks ago and crossed paths with my friend and fellow creative, Kenneth Lonergan. We met back in 2015 on the set of *Manchester By The Sea.* Working on that film and meeting him have been such gifts in my life. We were catching up over...

Reddit by ActorPlaybook Nov 22nd

Insight From Academy Award Winner Kenneth Lonergan

I was in NYC a few weeks ago and crossed paths with my friend and fellow creative, Kenneth Lonergan. We met back in 2015 on the set of *Manchester By The Sea.* Working on that film and meeting him have been such gifts in my life. We were catching up over...

Reddit by jvyl2007 Nov 22nd

Should I meet this director? (Stranger danger)

I’m a young woman that’s just beginning to start acting. After taking one class, I’ve decided that my two short term goals for now are to take an improv class (starting in January) and to try to build a reel. There is this director that posted in a Facebook...

Reddit by burningactor Nov 22nd

In a rut

Hello! I've been a full time employee for about 10 years. In that time I have done 3-5 plays and 100-150 shows per year. I usually do 3 or more different roles per play, no leading roles yet. But I think I have pretty decent experience. I have always been...

Reddit by That1guy__ Nov 22nd

Questions for extras/background actors!?

So I just got two background roles in two productions, and this would be my first time doing this. I hear a lot of people saying to bring snacks and your own wardrobe and things like that. But my question is, do you have to being multiple outfits in a...

Reddit by Penman13 Nov 22nd

Curious about acting...

Hey, I’m a screenwriter that has toyed with the idea of learning how to act. I’m working on a script, and I’ll have to fill a role, but want some knowledge or tips on acting. I’ve read somewhere that recording yourself helps, but really wanted to know what...

Reddit by justsomethrowawayacc Nov 22nd

What are some good, flexible jobs for actors?

Reddit by ifeelpeachy Nov 21st

Acting with ADD/ADHD

Hi folks, If it's okay, I'd really like this only to be answered by people with ADD/ADHD! When I was young I did have someone suggest that I have this, but I had good grades and had some preconceived notions...anyway, now I'm an adult, know a lot more about...

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...