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Reddit by thorny_roses Jan 2nd

FLAWS and all

Hi everyone. So let's talk about FLAWS. I have a lot of them and I feel like they may be a great hindrance to my success in such a vain profession. I have a raised scar on the right of my forehead (Harry Potter style haha) and makeup helps a bit with the...

Reddit by 5mokey Jan 1st

What do agencies look for?

Hello fellow actors, Happy new year to you all! My question here is about joining an agency. I'm wondering what I would need to tell them and what they might be looking for in order to make them want to work with me?

Reddit by epiktek Jan 1st

Amateur questions: 1) How do you not lose your voice? 2) How do you not lose your breath?

I'm not a voice actor, but I do voice over some narration for videos I make. I find however that I have very little longevity with my voice, and it gets pretty hoarse after a mere couple minutes. It also doesn't help that I start losing my breath as well, so...

Reddit by celiner1 Dec 31st

ATL Agent Advice

I moved to Atlanta recently for career and family reasons (and because honestly I lived in LA for almost a decade and never felt at home the way I did in Atlanta). Anyway, while I’ve been researching their client lists on IMDB Pro, I’m wondering if anyone had...

Reddit by ejalbert1990 Dec 31st

Sample Acting Cover Letter

Hello, ​ Does anyone know where I can get a sample acting cover letter? I have no experience out side of plays that I did in high school and a web series that I was on a year or two ago. I'm really trying to buckle down and become a working actor...

Backstage by TheaterNerd Dec 30th

Voice acting

Who has done voice over/voice acting work before? I’d love to get into it and I’ve always been told I’d be good at it. I have a good USB mic (Blue Yeti) and a pop filter, now I just need to put them to good use. Any tips or stories...

Reddit by onemorepersonasking Dec 30th

Because I've always been acting!!!

I'm in my late 50s. I want to be an actor. I've always wanted to be an actor, I just never admitted it to myself. After reading one article I see that acting can really improve my personal, as well as professional life! When I stop to think about this I...

Reddit by Zurevu Dec 30th

How a Celebrity Trainer Gets Actors in Shape for Movies | Vanity Fair

Reddit by androserea Dec 29th

MONOLOGUE SEARCH - Auditioning for Emily in "Our Town"

Heya fellow actors of reddit: ​ I hate that I have to make this post, I just really wanna pick all your brains. I am auditioning for Our Town with Emily in mind - and I want to find a monologue that fits the sort of life-nostalgic, reflective nature...

Reddit by onemorepersonasking Dec 29th

I believe acting class will greatly improve my life and here is why!

My mother used to tell me I should take acting classes. That was years ago. Now I'm in my late 50s, she is gone, and I want to be an actor so bad! I did have one very short acting role for an eLearning video. I did not speak. I did great! People loved it. But...

Reddit by ArtisticPlatypus Dec 29th

Podcast about Jerzy Grotowski and the work of the actor

​ [Hey all, if anyone's interested in Jerzy Grotowski's work and approach to acting and performance, there's a new podcast episode about it. Highly recommend. ](https://i.redd.it/t6oltm5q08721.jpg)

Reddit by atomic_ewok Dec 29th

Is Backstage.com Legit?

I've been trying to find auditions to build up my resume and earn some extra cash, and I keep getting directed towards [Backstage.com](https://Backstage.com). I hear it's legit, but with the monthly fee and the amount of people scamming amateur actors these...

Reddit by chronicblandness Dec 29th

How do living situations work out when actors have to do projects in other locations? (Other cities, countries)

How does housing work when for example, you're an NYC based actor, and you go to do a play or musical in say, Chicago or LA for a short time and then maybe it gets transferred to Broadway. Is housing covered somehow? I mean, you still have pay rent for the...

Reddit by peepeeman76 Dec 29th

Acting career

Basically, like many others I’m sure, Ive always wanted to be an actor and be in movies, shows, short films, etc. Not for the fame but rather a sense of an experience and passion. I live in the worst possible place for having this dream because there are no...

Reddit by lion_bandaid Dec 29th

Roles

In television and film, is it possible for an actor to have roles as a male and female? What I mean is that I myself am a girl, but when I dress a certain way and especially when I wear a binder (flattens my chest), it is very easy for me to be mistaken as a...

Reddit by boostyfeistrocket Dec 29th

Israeli voice actor sues Apple for illegitimate use in Hebrew version of Siri

Reddit by kazaam545 Dec 28th

MFA vs Conservatory?

I'm really wanting to begin drama school in Fall 2020, and I want to understand the differences in training between the MFA route and a conservatory. I understand that getting an MFA would make me eligible to teach, which I suppose I'd be open to, but my...

Reddit by lucarom Dec 28th

What’s a range of compatible side jobs for actors?

(Meaning jobs that allow you the time to go for auditions and work with your acting career.)

Reddit by TheBinarySon Dec 28th

Do Acting MFA programs teach the different acting techniques?

Sorry in advance for the stupid question and the vagueness as well, but I've been up all night looking at stuff online and I've decided to just ask here. I graduated from college in 2010. My school didn't have minors, but if they did I probably got one in...

Reddit by ActorDylanLee Dec 28th

Moving to Califonia NEED ADVICE URGENTLY

Hello, I am an actor named Dylan Lee. Recently...well I can't even say that. Recently I have been on edge lately. I moved out to California a long time ago from Chicago to do acting. It has been tough. Tough in the ways of: (Settling in to the new family I...