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Reddit by jonlevine Oct 29th

Films made in China

I’ve seen a couple of these Chinese “state sponsored films” advertised on Backstage that are looking for American actors to travel to and shoot in China. I’m curious to know if anyone here has any experience with them, good or bad. The pay looks pretty good...

Reddit by stargirlkim Oct 29th

Are acting classes worth it?

I have always wanted to be an actress all I have done is a bunch of plays in middle school and high school I am now 24 and I was thinking of taking some classes but I’m just wondering if they are even worth it?

Reddit by Zchmhssn89 Oct 29th

(LA) LOOKING FOR FEMALE AFRICAN AMERICAN BACKGROUND ACTORS FOR FEATURE FILM!

This project tells an inspiring story based on the real conflict of Nigeria and the terrorist organization called the Boko Haram, who have kidnapped thousands of girls to be sold as sex slaves. This is a story of female empowerment. We're able to offer free...

Reddit by Ilikeitmetal Oct 29th

Anyone heard of New Way Films?

Hey guys, first time poster and I'm not technically an actor but looking out for a friend. I'm doing some life coaching for a guy in the Philippines, he's won a couple acting awards from his school there and is wanting to really get into the industry. He...

Reddit by lndnDDD Oct 29th

got an informal coffee meet up with a long-working not-famous actor. what questions can I ask to best utilize this experience?

I was waiting on them, noticing them rehearsing tv sides and taking it very seriously, i didn't want to be obnoxious and ask them anything during their meal since I've waited on plenty of celebs / industry and people just want to fucking eat and be left...

Reddit by Wolfofbklyn Oct 29th

Listen to my podcast about acting and other disciplines! We go live today @ 2pm e.t.

Hey all, I have a podcast that I started a few weeks ago. I am an actor and creator based in NYC. I graduated from the MFA-Acting program from The New School for Drama. The podcast is an open talk show about the creative process and what it's like to be a...

Reddit by sushiandtacos Oct 29th

Should I do extra roles for Student Films?

I recently auditioned for the lead in a student film and wound up getting cast as an extra. I am debating doing this. I really wanted to be an actor as a career and I KNOW this shouldn't be going on my resume, but at the same time, I'm a beginner with little...

Backstage by TheaterNerd Oct 28th

Has anyone else taken Actor’s Therapy?

If you’re looking to build a book, questioning what’s in your book, wondering if a song is good for you, if you want to workshop a song or a monologue for an audition, if you can’t choose between a song or a monologue for an audition, Actor’s Therapy is...

Backstage by srg11 Oct 28th

Slating

what is the proper way to slate at an equity MT audition?

Reddit by MiserableText Oct 28th

Totally new to acting: What should I spend my money on?

I (27 F) have always wanted to try acting, and I am moving to NYC in about 6 months. I have spent the last 9 years in school, and I got my Master's in Creative Writing. I recently got a windfall of money, and I paid off all of my debts, built an emergency...

Reddit by icandrownoceans Oct 28th

Emotional block that I can't get past... Anyone else?

I have been acting consistently for about 10 years now. I have finally gotten to a place in my work where I feel very proud of the work I do. That is not to say I think I'm hot shit. I still have TONS to learn and infinite room for improvement. But, while I...

Reddit by miceinwalls Oct 28th

acting career ladder: do you have to start off in commercials before moving up to principal?

Confused as usual LOL. I had an interview with an agent who mentioned that if you are new, they will always start you off in the bottom of the career ladder, being commercials. ​ I find this news to me since I have met people who never done commercials...

Reddit by faitswulff Oct 28th

How HBO supports actors doing sex scenes by hiring intimacy directors

Backstage by Chris_Knowles Oct 27th

What's your favorite acting podcast?

I have a real long commute, so listening to podcasts really help me survive the grind. I've heard of a few different acting podcasts, such as Inside Acting and Hollywood Close-Up but I'm curious to see what else is out there, and what listeners find helpful...

Reddit by ironiclesbianclown Oct 27th

Kicking A Bad Vocal Habit

I am a college student and we are doing A Streetcar Named Desire. I was called back for Blanche but ultimately was cast as Eunice. I asked the director for notes on my audition and callback (a common practice in my school) and she basically said that what...

Reddit by CuspChaser111 Oct 27th

Nyc : Bringing your baby into a professional audition room

Actress I know here in nyc brings her baby into a professional sag-AFTRA audition- another girl and myself have to audition with baby in stroller uh what do you think happened as soon as CD calls action? Baby starts freaking asking for attention- wtf - girl’s...

Reddit by Kazorov Oct 27th

(Stage) actor fired a real gun loaded with blanks at me. This is a scene change that the director told me nothing about. I'm pissed.

The scene we've been rehearsing for months involves my character getting hit with a breakaway glass bottle then beat up by thugs. Tonight when we rehearsed it I performed my part as usual only to see my fellow actor 5 feet away pointing a revolver at me and...

Reddit by UnlikelyMoment Oct 27th

Advice for acting in South America?

I want to become an actor, but all the advice that I find is US or UK centric. Most of them advice not to move right away, but where I come from, Perú, there isn't so much of a film industry or anything of the sort. I would like to apply for an acting school...

Reddit by sagemichaelstone Oct 27th

Film Actors and Directors Collective

So I'm taking a gap in my studies and moving to LA in January to start auditioning for film and get experience in the industry. I went to school for acting for a year, but the program wasnt quite what I was looking for. I wanted something more collaborative...

Reddit by skiasonar Oct 27th

Is it that important to be a lot emotional as an actor?

Hi everyone, this is my first post here in r/acting. I'm a high school student and very passionate about acting, and even if I'm thinking about pursuing a career I haven't made a decision yet. One of the things which make me doubt the most about whether I...