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Honest acting by Dry-Tune-223  •  last post Jan 2nd

Several of my acting teachers have told me I'm a very honest actor. Is that a good thing? What do they mean?

What one book has impacted you the most as an actor? by ediblelawns  •  last post Jan 1st

I'm curious to hear your recommendations on books that have helped you the most in you pursuit of acting knowledge. Is there one book that has helped you the most?

Online LA based Acting classes/ Agent workshops? by TroleOmid  •  last post Jan 1st

Hello loves! I'm an Atlanta Actor hoping to branch into the LA market and wanted to see which classes/studios/intensives were hosting via zoom or online in general. Thank you all!

Acting character 'type' help - Claudia Cardinale &Audrey Hepburn? by Electronic_Bell4105  •  last post Jan 1st

I recently completed a 1 year acting for film program. I am seeking advice, guidance and opinions on vague feedback I was given. I was told that my character type/ actresses I should try and emulate are Claudia Cardinale and Audrey Hepburn. I have my opinion of what these actresses signify but I am interested to know what these women mean to you. For example a friend of mine was told that she was a 'Meryl Streep' type - from that I think it is meant that she is a phenomenal character actress with great range and ability. That she would need work on mastering different accents and character types of different ages to be able to develop her potential. Unfortunately Claudia Cardinale and Audrey Hepburn are not that familiar to me and that is why I am asking for your opinion on what this type is and what I would need to do. Thanks in advance for your help.

tips for aspiring teen actor? by applemacaroni88  •  last post Jan 1st

edit: just read the faq and things… im still worried about how to better my chances getting booked as a teen actor. tips? im an aspiring actor who doesn’t really know how to book auditions or how to find acting jobs. im in high school and im graduating soon. i dont have an agent so networking and advertising myself is kinda hard! any tips for my situation?

What are your “one hit wonders” of acting? by Fattywithoutafry  •  last post Jan 1st

Who are some actors who came in and got super big off of one performance only to fade into obscurity?

Do you have some ideas examples of actors who noticeably went from bad/unbelievable/flat to really good? by actresswhowrites  •  last post Jan 1st

Whether it’s celebrities, peers, or even yourselves. Looking for some new year inspiration!

What are some examples, in your mind, of great actors in roles that suit them almost perfectly but are brought down by bad scripts? by MasterOfChaos72  •  last post Dec 31st

Just something that came to mind. Me personally I’d go with Hayden Christensen in the Star Wars prequels. He can look really good when he isn’t forced to say dialogue about love, sand or hate. My two favourite examples of this are when he’s glaring at Obi Wan during their duel and when he doesn’t say anything to the younglings, he just stands there and activates his lightsaber. Really good stuff. Another one if heard of is the most recent Doctor in Doctor who. Apparently she’s a good actor but the scripts and stories she’s been given are terrible by Who standards. I personally wouldn’t mind a female doctor since I loved the Sarah Jane adventures but I guess we’ll have to wait for a better one. Well those were my opinions, what about the rest of you?

Weird client, looking for opinions by JitterBugYt  •  last post Dec 31st

Heya, so im a voice actress working freelance at age 19 from the UK, I've been working since Jan 2020 and have been luckily quite sucessful in my short time in the industry. This client struck me as odd and i just wanted to get opinions on the situation. So, i was hired by someone \[client\] who i figured out was purchasing voice overs for advertisements of the game AFK Arena, a game i recognised quickly because i used to play it obsessively. I asked them about it and they confirmed.Today i asked the client if they could share their company name so i can include them on my portfolio and they said they're not allowed to publicly share it. Now im a bit suspicious because anyone related to the advertising side of a game would be a public company, surely. What do you guys think? Im really not sure what this situation is and would love opinions from more seasoned VAs! \[EDIT for spelling error :( \]

Acting stoned? I know some actors who do, what do you all think? by caveman9595  •  last post Dec 31st

I know it’s controversial (I saw the last post about acting drunk) but some people use cannabis medicinally..

New classically trained actor trying to break in by BigBadBootyDaddy99  •  last post Dec 31st

I'm an actor currently in the southeast market who wants an agent. I'm classically trained and I finished my drama program in 2019. I've been in a couple of good plays which I can put on my resume and quite frankly a couple of very bad student films which I will not list on my resume. I have professional headshots but no reel. Coming out of school during the time I did was just bad timing with Covid coming in 2020 and still here in 2021. I just haven't been able to find suitable work. Since I have no reel, I was thinking about doing an audition reel and sending it out to agencies. I know of other artists who've been signed with this method. I know it's not a reel from a production, but I feel like showing them something is better than just sending in a headshot. They wouldn't kow if I could act or not if I just sent in my pictures. I was thinking about a self taped monologue or a scene ran with a reader. Are these good options? I don't have much experience now, but I figure being well trained and having done some work will help me get signed.

"Equity Eligible?" by MasterBaiter1914  •  last post Dec 31st

So with Equity's new open admission standards, I went from 10 EMC points to union-eligible. I see a lot of great job postings for equity actors, but wouldn't want to join without a job lined up. Im wondering, should I specify in submissions that I'll readily join the union if cast? Thanks for your input reddit!

Want to become an actor by Glittering-Lake5934  •  last post Dec 31st

My dream is to be in the entertainment industry, but I don't have the means. I going to be 18 soon, and I want to start my career somewhere; but I live in a small town about 1000 miles away from California. I also don't have the financial means to make such a big move either. I have the motivation, but where do I begin?

Want to become an actor by Glittering-Lake5934  •  last post Dec 31st

My dream is to be in the entertainment industry, but I don't have the means. I going to be 18 soon, and I want to start my career somewhere; but I live in a small town about 1000 miles away from California. I also don't have the financial means to make such a big move either. I have the motivation, but where do I begin?

Self Made Reel by Danky_Bankett  •  last post Dec 31st

So I’m less than a week away from moving to a new city to have a fresh start, as well as to branch out to a bigger market with more opportunities as an actor and performer. While I am in no extreme rush to sign with any sort of representation as soon as my plane lands or anything like that, I would like to at least get active as quickly as possible. My big worry right now is that I have no reel for getting started in film considering my background is entirely theatre and live comedy. My roommates and I are all writers as well, writing for comedy teams, play competitions, and even a fully produced play at the university we went to, and I’ve heard all the advice about just filming your own material to get started with a reel, but I have no real concept of how that looks, or even what that *looks like* (Self tapes of original monologues, original sketches, scenes, etc). Actors who’s first reel included original material, what was that like??

Best improv classes for a beginner in LA? by flamintamale  •  last post Dec 31st

I registered for classes at improvLA but it just got cancelled. I have never taken an improv class before and this would be my first time doing improv. I’m looking for classes that are best for beginner actors that would help with my anxiety. I’ve heard about Second City, UCB, and groundlings but I’m not sure which is best to go for. I feel like there’s already ppl there with experience and I’m just starting out. My plan at first was to gain experience before taking any prestigious classes. So I’m wondering how their intro classes are and what was your experience with them or any of the other classes that you’ve took?

What if I'm outside the major markets? by MaleficentSorbet4201  •  last post Dec 31st

Can I make it as an actor outside major film markets like Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York? I've always worried about this but I do cover the Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Western New York markets. Which does help calm my nerves but, I know there are famous actors who've made in outside those cities, but can I actually make it outside those those three major markets? Or almost anywhere in the U.S?