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Reddit by mblue456 Feb 4th

Becoming an Actor

I have always been interested in acting, but I have always been to shy to try it out. I haven't even told anyone that I'm interested in acting because I think they'll laugh at me since I'm so quiet. I am a freshman in college right now and I'm very unhappy...

Reddit by swengunderblum Feb 4th

Do you think it is ever appropriate for an actor of one race to play a character who belongs to another race, whether a historical figure or a fictional character, and who looks totally different than the actor playing him/her?

This is an often contentious issue today. But is this ever okay? There are many great performances of where actors of one race have played characters of another race. It happened a lot in the past, but I suspect you will not see much of it in the future as it...

Reddit by CornrowKenny100 Feb 3rd

How would you approach reading as a character with a lisp, without overdoing it on every ‘s’ word and make it genuinely sound as authentic as possible?

There’s a role I’m attempting to tackle where I need to speak with a lisp. For someone that doesn’t speak with a lisp, how does one go about it and make it authentic as possible as this is not in not in my nature of speech. Does anyone know any examples in...

Reddit by BrandosBytch Feb 3rd

Can't decide on my Stage Name

I'm trying to get myself back into college as a starting point for me going for my dreams to be an screen actress one day. I'm having a hard time deciding which of the following sounds catcher though: Arlene Anderson or Arlene Savage does anyone know which if...

Reddit by hollllow Feb 3rd

Bits is an app for acting out situations based on hashtags that was built specifically for actors

Hi everybody, ​ \*Full disclosure, I'm one of the founders of Bits app\* ​ In the past few months we've developed and brought into perfection the app using actors, comedians and writers to allow you to: \- Create and discover short comedy videos...

Reddit by duhpolan Feb 3rd

Director here, working with agents for the first time, what's the etiquette?

Hello all, I am directing a short film real soon and have actors with agents for the first time. What's the proper etiquette of everything? For example, during audition signin I did get people's contact info, but do I go through the agent to let them know...

Reddit by habaroa Feb 3rd

My favorite Actors Roundtable yet, January 2019 - Chadwick Boseman (The Black Panther) Timothée Chalamet (Beautiful Boy) Viggo Mortensen (Green Book) Mahershala Ali ('Green Book') Hugh Jackman (The Front Runner)

Reddit by kokolima Feb 3rd

My friend and I are broke actors so we decided to write our own series, we filmed a 1 minute trailer for said series. Would love your feedback.

Reddit by JasonRiverThompson Feb 3rd

Actors and creatives, have you heard of Daisie?

Hi everyone, My name is Jason and I am an aspiring actor. I have not been in any productions yet but I am going to keep trying! I wanted to make you all aware of an app called Daisie. It is owned by Maisie Williams (She plays Arya Stark in Game of Thrones)...

Backstage by Dain Feb 2nd

How to improve your chance at getting cast and other tips: by a Director and Filmmaker

I'm a writer, director and independent filmmaker. I love Backstage and on my last film, I cast every single role from Backstage alone. However, there is something I have noticed that could help a lot of you actors wanting to break into the wonderful world of...

Reddit by geewilligersbatman Feb 2nd

what are your thoughts on film/tv in chicago?

hey everyone, new to the sub here. i have been doing some background work on a few shows here in the lovely windy city. i am enjoying every minute of it. even being an extra, i just love being on the set. i absolutely love watching the veteran actors do their...

Reddit by Film_ANTHologist Feb 2nd

Had a bizarre audition yesterday.

Has anyone else had this? The audition was being held in a very small studio with a very small hallway, right outside. Because everyone was showing up early, it became a fire hazard and half of us had to leave and come back in 10. Granted the email said show...

Reddit by gunnerinc Feb 2nd

SELF TAPE IN LOS ANGELES

Hi fellow actors in Los Angeles. If anyone is in need of a place to self tape let me know. I am based in the Hollywood Hills near Hollywood and Highland and have a nice space to get it done. Rate: $30.00 per hour Monday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $45.00...

Reddit by RunningWithTheBoys Feb 2nd

Be calm and present in the room!

Hello fellow actors, I’ve got some personal uplifting news to share! Just to preface, I don’t have a steady job, I work last minute gigs so this usually doesn’t happen with my scheduling, but two days in a row I had last minute auditions so this is an anomaly...

Reddit by BarbieAnkles Feb 1st

Would it be weird if I made an Instagram and followed other amateur actors like myself that I don't know?

I'm genuinely interested in what other people like me are doing in the industry but I've just started out and barely know anyone at this point.

Reddit by littlebitlost96 Feb 1st

What I've learned so far: 10 key pieces of personal professional advice

Hey, this is my first post. I've been at it professionally for 4 years now. Thought I'd share some stuff I've learned along the way. 1) You don't need to go to drama school to get a great agent or act professionally. If you don't get in, or I got do in and...

Reddit by Brazilian_Black Feb 1st

When it really comes down to it. If I want to become a successful film/tv actor which city is best to live in? And why? Los Angeles, New York City, Atlanta, Seattle, Vancouver. Please be straightforward.

Reddit by AutoModerator Jan 31st

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jan 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 epiktek Jan 31st

Does the sound of your voice change throughout the course of the day?

Hi, I'm not a voice actor, and I have no aspirations to become one, but I'm learning to narrate simply for some videos I put together in my spare time. I have a pretty hoarse, raspy, gravelly voice that only gets worse throughout the day. Does anybody else...

Reddit by benluanto Jan 31st

CASTING CALL > one actor multiple characters VR game

I am working on a cinematic VR game and I'm looking for a Voice talent to play multiple characters. this is a complex set of roles and requires confidence and improve. My preferences is for an American voice actor but I do have access to a studio in Central...