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Reddit by losangelesactingcoac Oct 17th

What questions do you have about the craft of acting?

I'm looking for blogpost ideas and wondering what kinds of questions actors and/or aspiring actors have about the craft. The CRAFT of acting, not the business of it. For example, audition tips, emotional preparation, understanding material, different...

Reddit by BUSCEMIxCAGE Oct 17th

Toronto Actors: How’s the trend auditioning-wise for you?

The last audition I had from my agent was the last week of September. I’ve only been auditioning for student and indie productions that I found on my own. Is it slow? Or is it just me?

Reddit by boohoopooryou Oct 16th

Acting classes

I don't attend any of them. I have actors Access for 68 $ a year. I submitt everyday , I do about three in-person auditions per week. I get feedback on my performance from directors and cast directors. I learn from my mistakes and I get exposure as well.

Reddit by therealexejay Oct 16th

Young inspiring actor.

What should be my first steps to getting my foot in the door .

Reddit by Cimrin Oct 16th

Howard Hamlin from Better Call Saul (Patrick Fabian) talks about how he booked the show. Great advice for working actors!

Reddit by lucymills98 Oct 16th

Social Anxiety and how common is it in the business ?

So I was watching an interview with Elizabeth Olsen and she mentioned how she had severe social anxiety. Now she’s a great actor and she plays each of her characters well. I was wondering how that translates behind the scenes. Meaning would there be a...

Reddit by crackandfield Oct 16th

Which Improv school would make me a better actor?

I’ve been doing improv for a few years and decided that I would like to attend one of the big three schools (Groundlings, UCB, Second City). Out of these three, which one would you recommend if I’m trying to transfer the spontaneous energy of improv into...

Reddit by Mark-St-Cyr Oct 16th

Larry Moss Workshop Review

I just finished taking a great week long workshop with Larry Moss. For those who aren't aware, Larry is a top acting coach who has coached several actors into Oscar nominated/winning performances. Including Leonardo DiCaprio, Helen Hunt, Hilary Swank and...

Reddit by Mark-St-Cyr Oct 16th

Other Forums for Actors?

What are some of the best websites or forums where actors discuss the industry in the similar open spirit as this reddit? Do any of you have other actor oriented sites you frequent?

Stage 32 by Ellie Kitchener Oct 15th

Voice acting

I was wondering if you had any tips for voice-acting?What experiences have you come across?How do you break into voice acting?I have started an interest in acting and voice acting in particular and just wondered if anyone within the Network had any advice for...

Reddit by mcleb014 Oct 15th

Do you find it weird to see people list "actor/actress" as their profession on LinkedIn?

Or is it just me? Because I think the market for actors on LinkedIn doesn't not compare to other sites like Backstage and Actors Access. Plus, and I'm ready to take the hit, it comes across more as a hobby. What do you guys think?

Reddit by redshegets_1000 Oct 15th

What's a callback?

I'm new to theatre. So when there are callbacks, does that mean they've narrowed the search to those being called back (kind of like in sports and you've made the first cut)? Or does it mean the CD selected the actors he liked and the callbacks are ppl he...

Reddit by Mmhmmyeah1 Oct 15th

Enrolling in classes at 2 different studios

I’ve been in class 7 months now- the same studio, same teacher- 4 days a month, 3 hours a class. Class is great, my teacher is great, the studio is great but I feel like it’s not enough. I’m estimating that I only get 30 mins one-on-one with the teacher in...

Reddit by ShadowMarionette Oct 15th

Tips for playing a male character as a female?

I got my first titular role/lead role recently as Peter Pan. I’m excited to play this role but I would like tips on playing a male character as someone who is biologically female. Thankfully I’m already pretty androgynous and people mistake me for a boy...

Reddit by insidiousallusions Oct 15th

What jobs do aspiring actors get to support themselves?

What do actors typically do for a living? Because usually acting is on a gig by gig basis until you get a deal, so until then, what should I do for money? Also is acting school worth student loans?

Reddit by larobie Oct 15th

Agents - suggestions?

Hello fellow voice actors, I am curious if anyone out here has an agent and what it took to get signed with an agent. I don’t live in any of the major hubs (LA or NY) and can’t seem to get any contact with agents or agencies. Any suggestions?

Reddit by Spherickle Oct 15th

Experienced actors: how did you get in contact with your agent?

Reddit by AxionBlue Oct 15th

Looking for voice actors for game dev studio.

Compensation tbd. No level of experience needed. Mainly for people looking for exposure.

Reddit by flat_ Oct 15th

Anthony Meindl's Actors Workshop (AMAW) Question

Hi All, I'm auditing a class at AMAW this week and would love to get some thoughts that have either audited/taken Anthony's courses. From what I hear, you either love it or hate it but being someone who is "green" in the industry (I've taken a few courses a...

Reddit by CivilClothes Oct 15th

Anyone have any feedback for me?

Hi all! I am a budding voice actress and in the middle of gathering samples for my demo reel to send to agents. I would love to know what I should improve on. Is the audio quality professional enough? Would you suggest some changes to the voice/read? If I...