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Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
I know that’s everyone’s goal here, so I don’t mean to come across as self-entitled. But as I’m sitting here binge-watching gifted and talented actors here in the quarantine, I’ve never felt more inspired to “go for it” when this is over. So that’s what I’m gonna do, come hell or high water. And if I make an ass of mys…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
Hi! I am currently a 19 year old sophomore in college majoring in business administration and I am on track to graduate a year early in May 2021. (This thread is a bit long I'm sorry :-( ) I know I'm a business student but for as long as I can remember, I've always wanted to become an actress - unfortunately, because o…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
hi! i’m looking for advice on where i should go for college if i want to be an actress? i’ve heard yale and nyu are great, but i feel like i should go somewhere near LA. i also don’t know what i should major in, or if i should even go to college when i could just focus on acting with a full time job, such as waitressin…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
Hi everyone! Long time aspiring voice actor, first time poster here. I've been dabbling into the realm of online voice acting services such as UpWork, forums, and other "free" websites. Despite these services being "free" I always run into an issue down the line where I end up reaching a threshold, or needing to pay to…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
I've been thinking about this for a bit and I'm curious. What form of direction do voice actors prefer? Live direction where you get feedback as you're recording lines, doing lines a few times to ensure they sound alright, or perhaps writing how a line should sound on the script? Or something else?
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
I'm getting close to concluding my [3-year pilot season study](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/fmdaj4/young_adult_pilot_bookings_2020/) and these are the only two actors for whom I still haven't been able to find sufficient information about their educational and training backgrounds to classify. This is the S…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
I just wanted to share this app because it is super helpful for me to rehearse my scenes during the lockdown. In this app, you can rehearse and read for other people. It is the only free live-rehearsal app for actors. Use the referral code if you want to sign up and try it out for free minutes. Use this referral code:…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
Hey guys. I just joined this subreddit and I'd like to ask a few questions. I am a 15 year old boy from a small European country of Slovakia. Ever since I was a small kid I wanted to become an actor. I attended an acting class for a year and acted in a few small theatre plays for schools in my town. But nothing special…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
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Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
To preface: I don't want to get into acting for stardom. I don't want to become a commercial actor, or anything to that degree. I merely want to hone skills pertaining to acting to benefit myself emotionally. I'll refrain from going in-depth but as a child I wasn't permitted to feel, and so I feel acting could help not…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
I want to practice both my voice acting and singing but cant without disturbing anyone else in the house or my neighbours. Any ideas for low budget, non-professional voice actor soundproofing?
Reddit · 11 Apr 2020
We're reading the accursed script for practice. Come join and enjoy! [https://youtu.be/fdiYhgxlI30](https://youtu.be/fdiYhgxlI30)
Reddit · 11 Apr 2020
I’m 21. Yet I could pass for 16. This has messed up my opportunities for years. I can’t get cast as 21 because I look “too young” I can’t get cast as a teen because I’m “technically too old” So I said f*ck it, my age is 18. Bad idea? Good idea? Has it worked out for you? I know other actors that made it lied about it f…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2020
This is going to be quite long. Probably about a 5-10 minute read. But I promise you what I write on here is 100% true. No one will know me from my username I have nothing to gain with lying, it is all 100% true. On my mothers life. This explains how my acting career went from playing Aladdin in my primary school play…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2020
I come from a family where acting is a revered form of art. In my family acting is like...this sacred valued way of being. My grandfather was a professional actor. He won a tony award. He became famous from his acting. Growing up i was the absolute black sheep of my family in part because my parent had schizophrenia. B…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2020
Hi everyone! I am currently a student in the Cinema Studies at the University of Toronto. Here, it is strictly an academic program, and looks into the theories of film, the art of film, and the history of film etc. I’m currently debating whether I should also enrol in the Drama program here at UofT. It’s mainly a progr…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2020
I want to persue a career in acting. Honestly I'm sure everyone wants to make it big. I do too. I just do. Although I'm not looking for fame. I really appreciate the art of filmmaking and being able to bring the best version of a character to life for the writer and director of a film that they worked on feels really f…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2020
I prefer to maintain a level of privacy on this account, so won't be disclosing any specific details that reveal which production I worked on or my identity. Keep the questions general and about the business, and I will happily answer. Thanks for understanding. At some point in the last decade I worked intimately with…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2020
Is there a thread for promoting actors like how r/promoteyourpatreon is meant for that purpose? I have a friend who will be graduating with a theater degree this winter and I'd like to promote her as best as I can. I read the FAQ page and didn't see such a thread referenced. Any general advice is welcome as well! ❤️ Sh…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2020
Say if during my career I am presented with the opportunity to go on a reality tv show or a game show should i take it? I have often heard that it will make people take you less seriously and you will not be seen as a legit actor.
Reddit · 11 Apr 2020
Hey everybody I was recently accepted into suny new paltz where I will be majoring in theatre. I really like their curriculum and I never thought I’d make it this far so I’m pretty excited. I want to be an actor more than anything and I can really see myself thriving there. I’m just looking for advice on how to juice t…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2020
Looking for books recs, film recs, anything that will further myself and my career. Thanks and stay safe everyone!
Reddit · 10 Apr 2020
Mine is to avoid caffeine 2-3 hours before I need to use my voice. Not only is it a dehydrator, it will exacerbate many common problems such as talking to fast, having a strained sound by pinching the back of your throat too much, etc. I drink lots of water. I usually end up around 2 liters a day anyway but it goes wit…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2020
I’m 20 years old. I don’t mean to come off as arrogant but like thousands of actors, I was born with natural instincts to acting. At the acting school I went to, (which taught Meisner, movement psychology, Shakespeare and traditional acting) I understood the material faster than my classmates in most classes. Every sce…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2020
Hello fellow actors, I’m a 20 year old actress living in New York City. I have been taking acting seriously for 5 years now, predominately taking classes and performing with The Barrow Group. I’ve done my fair share of commercials and short films, nothing that really pays the bills. Beginning about 6 months ago, I bega…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2020
I am not sure what to do. Naturally when I emote in real life. One eyebrow often raises more than the other. So it looks asymmetrical. This is not a minor insecurity, this is actually something friends who I act and film with point out. It doesn't feel unnatural, though I haven't noticed any actors that I watch doing i…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2020
There’s so many professional actors who have done some well distributed films, participated in plenty of plays, and have done commercials, etc... Yet they still go to their workshop or work with their acting coach. I find this quite interesting because in no other artistic profession of the sort do you have people doin…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2020
I've wanted to be a voice actor for quite a while now, but I haven't been able to purchase a decent microphone due to being too young to get a job. The fact that I am unable to get a job is exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which basically shut down the entire world. However, I recently found unused money I receive…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2020
i'm starting to get more on a regular basis and i want to meet other actors to help read for each other. my roommates / most of my actor friends are incredibly flakey about their own acting let alone making themselves available / enthusiastic to help their friend out. i have 1 today and i can't find a reader (quarantin…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2020
There’s so many professional actors who have done some well distributed films, participated in plenty of plays, and have done commercials, etc... Yet they still go to their workshop or work with their acting coach. I find this quite interesting because in no other artistic profession of the sort do you have people doin…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2020
I'm going to be 20 this year and would be done with University next year so shit is getting real for me. I've been thinking about what I want to do with my life, I've thought about my past and what i have passion for or my hobbies and for me it's watching films. And to be honest I think the passion has died a little. B…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2020
Hello fellow actors, I have a Headshot, Demo Reel and Resume. Can anyone offer some advice on what the next step should be? How do I self submit? How do I find representation? How do I meet CD’s? Any websites/links? I feel like a lost puppy, please help! :) thanks in advance!
Reddit · 10 Apr 2020
hi guys! i’m currently a junior in high school and have recently figured out that i would like to be an actress. the problem is that i have absolutely no experience and i have no idea where to start. i have always loved movies and shows, and i had the epiphany that i would also love to be in them. right now i’m looking…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2020
What is in your opinion the best schedule for a working actor in quarantine?
Reddit · 10 Apr 2020
I have many acting books to choose from and am not sure on which I should read first. Technique-wise I lean more toward method acting but am open to anything . Here is my list: - An Actor Prepares - Stanislavski - Building a Character - Stanislavski - Creating a Role - Stanislavski - To the Actor: On the Technique of A…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2020
Hi everyone! I’m an aspiring voice actor and I’ve been thinking of starting a YouTube channel. Besides impressions and comic dubs, what types of videos could I make? Any ideas are highly appreciated! Thanks!
Reddit · 9 Apr 2020
There are some actors who I absolutely love. Scarlett Johansson, Brad Pitt, Hugh Jackman, Leonardo DiCaprio, Natalie Portman, Nicole Kidman, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Christopher Plummer, etc... Yet they are also actors who would often do some mass market blockbuster or animation film. I r…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2020
If you moved here from another state, do you find the move worth it? I came here instead of Los Angeles to build my resume. I'm seeing based on IMDB, a good amount of actors that are being hired, for even the smallest parts, are coming from Los Angeles. What gives?!
Reddit · 9 Apr 2020
Hello hello, I'm looking for a voice actor to narrate a story I wrote for my friend's birthday. She is a huge BROCKHAMPTON fan, and we actually went to their concert back in 2018 where she saw Matt Champion use his inhaler and thought that it was the most adorable thing in the world. She has been in love with him since…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2020
Hey, are you overflowing with musical comedy talent but no stage upon which to perform it due to the national health crisis? Wanna stick it to the feckless Trump Administration with some edgy satire from the comfort of your own home? Well, then this quick, funny and fun project just might be for you! The other day I go…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2020
I haven't acted in maybe about 10 years. I was excited to get back into it til Ms. Rona showed up. But i figure i'd do some research in the meantime. How do I know what roles to go for? As a "new" actor, what would you suggest I do to figure out the type of roles I should be going for? Thanks for your help!
Reddit · 9 Apr 2020
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do a…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2020
My question is, when I’m working on a play or a script for a film and I’ve found the characters objective and the actions he takes to get them, should I focus on what his mannerisms might be like? For example if I’m a sly pool player should I squint my eyes to make myself look sly? Or does that appear unnatural? Should…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2020
Hey guys, I came across this opportunity on Craigslist and I signed up. It's a way to grow some followers and if you stick with it can make $ off influencing/guiding people to buy products through your link (like you've seen other influencers do).Well established company called Ignite. If you signup they'll invite you…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2020
Anyone willing to shelter reliable resources to find work for an actor who is non-union and not represented? I’ve been trying to land an agent or manager with no luck. I’ve noticed that most listings on backstage that I could apply to (being non-union) are non-paying, and that makes me wonder about their legitimacy/qua…
Reddit · 8 Apr 2020
Hi everyone! My question is geared toward Los Angles actors. Are most auditions self taped these days or are they calling in actors for auditions? \*In normal times, not under the current lockdown\* The market where I live its ALL self taped. I'm considering moving to L.A....that way I can audition for both markets at…
Reddit · 8 Apr 2020
I read an article on Emma stone just now saying she excels and it’s apparent that she does. I am just wondering, when does an actor cross from great —> outstanding?? What must an actor do to achieve this? I always hear “they must capture the characters life” or something along those lines... but, what does this MEAN? T…
Reddit · 8 Apr 2020
I've been looking for screenwriting books and along the way, I've come across ones that teach you how to write novels. The ones I'm interested in are well-regarded but I don't really know if I'd be wasting my time with them. I'm trying to expand myself as an actor and become a better writer so I can better understand s…
Reddit · 8 Apr 2020
How do you stop thinking this? No matter how much training I've had, jobs I've done, I keep thinking I'm a bad actor.... I keep thinking.....my audition was bad.....my class scene work was bad......my representation will drop me.....wow I'm such a bad actor Do you have these same thoughts? How do you get over it?
