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Reddit by Mm2k Jun 3rd

Table read for: After You've Gone

We are doing a table read for the feature film **After You've Gone**. We need a few actors to come in and help out by reading some of the characters. This isn't a paid position, but we will feed you. It's next Wednesday June 13th at 6:30pm in Tustin, CA. As...

Reddit by stopfeedingplz Jun 2nd

Help me find this actor!

He appeared on "Joking Bad" - Jimmy Fallon at the beginning of the video, this is what he looks like https://gyazo.com/3f219f9366ec6eea6b9d956356d04b55

Reddit by Seanj1987 Jun 2nd

Careers that could conflict

I’ve been thinking of pitching articles about film, and film criticisms. And possibly doing video reviews or essays. I was wondering if you thought this could conflict with a career trying to be an actor, or writer?

Reddit by Kurt1717 Jun 1st

Are acting schools (3 year degree) worth it

I asked earlier the best way to become an actor for an 18 year old, and was wondering if going 1 step further than weekly classes, to actually study a degree would be beneficial and worth the cost (roughly $45,000 for the 3 years). I'm thinking I might do...

Reddit by prettylovers Jun 1st

Good theatre photographer in NYC?

I've been scouring the internet for someone with a real theatre style. I see a lot of UK actors with great head shots. But NYC head shots seem to have a 'pop' style that I don't want. Open to recommendations.any...even your pals who shoot photography! Thank...

Reddit by stanislavskian2 Jun 1st

When you watch other actors acting, how do you critique their performances?

What separates a great performance from a good one, a good one from a mediocre one, a mediocre one from a bad one, and a bad one from an awful one?

Reddit by Chris_Ramirez Jun 1st

Non-union National Commercial help?

Hey everyone! I recently booked my first commercial and it was a national commercial for Pizza Hut (yay!) and it started airing yesterday and I've already seen it all over the place. I'm a stage actor moving in to the film world and its DRASTICALLY different...

Reddit by whaleforce9 Jun 1st

What are some things I can be doing daily to become a better actor?

I'm looking for daily routines people do on a daily basis to improve their acting skills or prepare for a role. I don't mind if they're directly or indirectly related to acting, but I want to fill more of my free time with healthy routines to push me further...

Reddit by ADoubleReign May 31st

Finding that magic of college after graduation

Everyone who graduated with a theatre degree, and is now working, what's it like? I am very career-focused, and find myself sacrificing a lot of potentially fun moments and projects to do what is best for myself as a future working actor. But I also love some...

Reddit by CinnamonRoll172 May 31st

Do short (and actually short-short) actors have a chance at roles? should i give up?

I've read alot that most male actors are not as tall as people assume due to them having to complement a variety of other actors on camera height-wise. However, most articles i've read define short as somewhere between 5ft 9 to 5ft 7....I'm 5"3'...... I'm not...

Reddit by AutoModerator May 31st

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - May 31

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 ithastogeteasier999 May 31st

actors in NYC, what is your survival job that pays decent? like, above $20 an hour.

money is literally the only thing holding me back from progressing in acting at all, and it's really driving me crazy at this point. waitering / bartending has been my go-to for the few years I've been here, it seems like a catch 22. either you don't get...

Reddit by CuspChaser111 May 31st

What does it mean to be a character actor? Does it mean you're fugly?

Reddit by csquared95 May 31st

Equity Principal Auditions In New York City

Hi, I am a non-equity actor who is just starting to really focus on doing a lot of professional auditions, and I've been trying to go to some Equity Principal Auditions (EPAs). I've been to some EPAs in my city, but I've never done any in New York. I was...

Reddit by NGSKing May 31st

Any reccommended reading for younger thespians?

Hey, I am a rising Junior in high school, and since I'm going to have an actual disposable income for once, I figure I should spend money on bettering my abilities as an actor through reading. Any you all recommend for someone who's been acting at an ameteur...

Reddit by stanislavskian2 May 31st

Who's your favorite actor and why?

Reddit by mirrorsarereflective May 30th

can we discuss? anyone noticed apathetic/low-energy acting choice is more prominent nowadays?

# Something I've noticed. Recently I've been creeping at audition videos from some of my colleagues who are repped by good agents... I've seen some of their self tapes, and though they are good in the sense that it is believable and natural, I've noticed some...

Reddit by mirrorsarereflective May 30th

Head movements in screen acting?

Some advise to avoid it and soem say that its necessary to feel natural... I dont know. Thougbts? I feel if there is too much head movement than it becomes cartoonish... But if its too stiff. It looks like the actor is nervous. I feel most performances I have...

Reddit by ithastogeteasier999 May 30th

at what point to do you stop? at what point do you just accept that it's not possible to do this anymore? that the industry rejects you?

ive been obsessed with acting my whole life. i've been broke my entire adult life. i had a decent boutique agent and manager for a short period but i was fucked up in my head and dropped them, because as the result of pursuing this life, i basically have no...

Reddit by alucky14 May 30th

Acting for the camera programs in NYC?

I'm about to start William Esper Studio's 2 year program next fall, but definitely want to spend either the summer in between, or afterwards in a comprehensive acting for the camera program. My top choice would be NYU Stonestreet's summer program, however I...