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Reddit by Toby_2104 Sep 26th

Motivation (long question)

A year ago I decided I was going to put my all into becoming a screen actor (I’m 17). However, I couldn’t find any roles anywhere near me, slowly I started forgetting to check backstage.com and I lost motivation, it’s been a rough time, Anxiety disorder and...

Reddit by caalittlemiss Sep 26th

Looking for advice from an experienced, working actor

Is anyone who is an EXPERIENCED, WORKING actor willing to open their DMs to me for questions? I'm at a point where I feel very lost and just want some advice when it comes to acting (some of the stuff that I'm lost about I'd rather not share openly). I don't...

Reddit by MuvHugginInc Sep 26th

My Guide to Becoming a Represented/Working Actor

This isn’t expansive, and it may be old news to a lot of folks since I only started a short while ago, but I wish I had a breakdown like this when I was getting started. I hope this can help someone. 1. GET PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS - I underestimated this in...

Backstage by BuffetDestroyer Sep 25th

Here goes nothing...

Hey good people, I recently just finished Brene Brown's book "Daring Greatly" (an awesome read for anyone by the way, but especially actors) and I have been trying to put myself out there more and being comfortable with vulnerability. Alas, I would like to...

Backstage by BuffetDestroyer Sep 25th

What to do, what to do, what to do??

Hey y'all My first post here! Okay, so a little background info of where I'm at right now acting wise, and then I'll ask for advice. Been acting for about 2 years, so still very green. Signed with two different agents for commercial and theatrical about a...

Reddit by HeinzFineden Sep 25th

2MinAudition Acting Competition

Hello! My name’s Jason and I’m an actor! I entered myself into an acting competition not too long ago and have made it halfway through! However, I’ve run into a bit of a snag. You see, the competition is run on votes, so the quality of the performance sort of...

Reddit by lomaxfellow Sep 25th

Strange question about one's appearance...

I've been training to become an actor for a little while now. I'm thinking about doing background work just to observe what life is like on a set and learning about proper etiquette. I'm going to get my head shots done soon as well. Now, I have had a certain...

Reddit by socalbro592 Sep 25th

IMA Commercial Actor, been in over 15 commercials. Ask me anything :)

Reddit by EddyBee26 Sep 25th

Get My Book of Monologues/Scenes "From, A Homosexual Hazard" For Free!!

https://i.redd.it/th0e995v2bo11.jpg Hey everyone! I am so excited to share with you my latest book of 15 monologues and scenes of Gay men all telling their unique story. I was inspired by 'The Vagina Monologues' and wanted to tell a story of Gay men who are...

Reddit by rowdyjustice Sep 25th

Anyone out there with experience with Next Level Studios LA trip?

I'm growing increasingly frustrated with my reps (or more accurately, lackthereof) and am considering signing up for the LA Trip through Next Level Studios, which is basically a three day showcase for agents and managers in LA. Although I'm naturally dubious...

Reddit by kpodpru1 Sep 25th

Self-Tapes for $25 in Los Angeles!

​ Hey guys! I am helping actors do their Self Tapes. I provide everything you will need. Camera, audio, lighting, reader, etc. I am an actor as well and have done these hundreds of times. I can rehearse with you and be your reading partner until we get...

Reddit by ShadowMarionette Sep 25th

I got a callback but I don't need to prepare anything?

Hello r/acting! I'm not a long-time actor at all. I am fairly new to this. Anyways about a week ago I auditioned and got a callback. I am thrilled, but also very confused and have no clue what to expect! Outside of auditioning for a local school play I've...

Reddit by worldtraveler9700 Sep 24th

Do you work for yourself?

I know an actor who owns a children's party cpmpany and while it doesn't solely support them, it does help with flexibility since they dont have to work as much at a another job. Do you own a small business to supplement your income?

Reddit by byeongok Sep 24th

THE MAN BLK (더 맨 블랙) Eom Se Ung - Profile Video (Teaser Video)

Reddit by eddiemagic7 Sep 24th

What do you think are the main reasons why actors fail at becoming working actors?

Hey Guys! ​ Just wanted to share this with you all. Throughout my directing and coaching of actors, I've noticed that many performers end up not fulfilling their full potential because they made a few mistakes or had a few misconceptions that could...

Reddit by IWannaActUK Sep 24th

Fellow amateurs, let’s make a feature in San Francisco!

**TLDR: I’m in San Francisco until late November. Let’s make a zero-budget, possibly terrible, definitely rewarding feature film!** **Disclaimer: If you’re a pro, you can stop reading now. This is almost certainly “beneath you”.** As my username suggests, I’m...

Reddit by tboor Sep 24th

Steering wheel acting? What is it?

So I listen to this podcast called lasculturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowan Yang, in this episode Chloe Fineman as a guest. They started talking about steering wheel acting and how actors use it to win oscars. They said Nicole Kidman uses it in big little...

Reddit by Throwawaywts Sep 24th

Can someone please critique my dialect! Or at least tell me where you think it's from. I've been cast in a short film and I don't want to do the dialect unless it's really polished.

Reddit by TheCincinnatiKid Sep 24th

Casting notice for commercial says "Please include size cards." Do I just put that info in my resume? or Separate document?

Stage 32 by Amanda Woodhouse Sep 23rd

Extras background vs Acting career

Hi everyone I am a Canadian actress, and my question is I am pursuing my career as an actress I have been landing lead roles, principle ect… If I did extra or any type of background just to make extra money or for fun would that effect my career, would I be...