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Reddit by Theurbanalchemist Aug 16th

Ideas for FT overnight job?

I currently work at Amazon Warehouse (NY/NJ area) doing a 6:30pm —5am shift. I’m accustomed to it now, but the overall job I’m getting tired of, even if I’m making $15 with benefits and retirement options (and more importantly, it allows me to audition when I...

Reddit by KaleidoscopicKait Aug 16th

Is it generally appropriate to greet a casting director by name (one you've never met before)?

I'm a newbie and I read some advice in a book by a casting director. They said they appreciated it when an actor greeted them by name at an audition. They also said they were impressed when an actor commented on something they had cast previously as it showed...

Reddit by Winniehiller Aug 16th

FINDING YOUR TYPE - AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

“He’s like a young Tom Hanks”. “She’s like a funny Jennifer Lopez”. Nobody wants to be squeezed into a stereotype or compared to someone else, but these kinds of exemplifications are used all the time in the business by agents and managers to sell their...

Reddit by frogfrog91 Aug 16th

so, I think i'm done sacrificing my life and sanity for this pursuit, and ready to get a full-time job / career. what are some options I might not have thought of?

I've done everything right and i just don't get auditions, and i'm super done working for free and sacrificing literally everything to pursue this, being stuck working shitty survival jobs just for flexibility, etc. etc. if any sort of progress was going to...

Reddit by BluRayja Aug 16th

Any critiques on the performances in our new short film?

Reddit by thebearthatlived Aug 16th

Am I the right fit for acting?

Hi, my name is Finn and I'm a 16 year old trans dude. Naturally, being transgender, I look a lot younger than 16. I'm 5'0",I have a decently high voice and I have an over jet bite (dental issues from my moms side :/). I've been thinking a lot about getting...

Stage 32 by Kelley Christene Watson Aug 15th

Audition Atrocity

Hello All:  I am a former Chicago Model/Actor who has booked actual roles on "Empire" , "Discovery Channel", "Learning Channel" and then some.  In other words, I am no stranger to the idiosyncrasies and vagaries of the business.  A few weeks ago, while...

Reddit by ideogon Aug 15th

Alex Jones’s InfoWars Conspiracy Website Is Down

Reddit by BrammStroker Aug 15th

Where are you finding work?

Not finding much work through my agent so I'm curious where everyone else is getting theirs! Facebook groups, NowCasting, Backstage, Actors Access, Casting Fronteir, Cast It, Craigslist, word of mouth, Mandy, acting classes? Where have you gotten the most...

Reddit by bespectacledlizard Aug 15th

My agent has been arrested for murder

Like the title says. I need some advice. I've started the process of removing my agent from my relevant casting websites, but their personal agency website is still up with both myself and obviously all of their actors on display. Apparently when you google...

Reddit by Winniehiller Aug 15th

VIRTUAL ACTING CLASS, AT r/Actingclass

Hello Actors! This is Winnie Hiller. I love this community and I am enjoying being a part of it. The mod here offers so much information that more people should take advantage of. Sidebar, people! Check out all the links! This sub has inspired me to start my...

Reddit by reallifeactor Aug 15th

I'm Jeff Seymour, actor, director and author of "The Real Life Actor". AMA!

Hi Reddit, I'm Jeff Seymour and I've been a working, professional actor for 39 years. Most recently, I've guest starred on shows such as Homeland, The Expanse, Suits and Seal Team. I've won the Canadian Emmy and have been nominated 4 times. I've been the lead...

Reddit by jaywagg Aug 15th

Any actors in Austin, TX?

I'm considering moving out to Austin possibly to pursue an acting career. I lived in Dallas for a few years and went to KD Conservatory there. I'm currently in KC and I've never been to Austin. Just curious as to what living is Austin is like and what the...

Reddit by frogfrog91 Aug 15th

What is the point of continuing to take acting classes if I NEVER get auditions from my agents? What is the point of even doing this?

I’ve done everything right for years and years and I don’t even get auditions at all. They don’t give me feedback as to what I could be doing to help them out. None of this makes sense and I’m tired of feeling jealous of other people that aren’t even good...

Reddit by Rhumumumu Aug 15th

Where can I hire an actor for my skits and marketing videos?

I'm from Toronto and I have no idea how to hire an actor for my business ventures, I'd be happy to work with student actors as well as professional actors. Also how much do most actors make hourly?

Reddit by Augmented-Actor Aug 15th

Things Beginning Actors Should Never Do

Hi Fellow Performers. I put together a series of short videos with advice for new and experienced actors. [Things you should never do as an actor](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyYqAAKRdVdyOQRrbGzlV496dli9swuXz). Each video in the playlist covers a...

Reddit by aznednacni Aug 15th

What's the best acting performance in a film that you're constantly shocked more actors haven't seen?

Reddit by filmfarceur Aug 15th

I'm a director and here are my $0.02 about set life and how that can get you hired again and again

I'm not going into the "how" of acting and acting career because it has been covered by more qualified people than myself. However I do spend a good amount of time on set and here are a few things that always stand out... 1. Be a pro. Even if your resume is...

Reddit by banananuttt Aug 15th

What was the game changer for you?

You know what I'm talking about. That breakthrough you had that led to more bookings, and more confidence! For me it was that thoughts are the key to a great scene, and that the best choices were already put in the scene by the writer! When I started focusing...

Reddit by genericstandupnyc Aug 14th

Nominated for Best Actor at a festival - now what?

Long story short: I have the top billed lead role on a feature film that is making its debut at a mid sized festival. The film looks set to make something of a splash at this festival, and is nominated for awards in nearly every category. Most surprisingly...