Reddit · 24 Feb 2020
Any Aussie actors who have auditioned for neighbours?
I’ve got an audition later in the week and would love any tips or stories of past experiences to know what to expect!
Reddit · 24 Feb 2020
Non-union slate shots?
I want to add a slate shot to my actors access account but I'm not sure what to put for my representation because I'm not apart of a union, any advice?
Reddit · 24 Feb 2020
Monday Voiceover Tip
When starting out, it's easy to get locked in on recording gear. Buying that shiny microphone is always going to sound more fun than buying coaching! Trust me when I say that it's imperative that you learn the skills of a professional voice actor before you make too big of an investment into recording gear. A $900 micr…
Reddit · 24 Feb 2020
Advice for an audition tomorrow
Hey guys, really need a little bit of help here. I have an actor muso audition tomorrow that I’m extremely excited for and want to do well. They’ve asked for one contemporary and one classical from the 16th, 17th, and 18th century. I have one Shakespeare, a Shaw and a contemporary but I’m having a lot of problems with…
Reddit · 24 Feb 2020
How do you guys audition and preform while holding a survival job?
I know many actors pick waitressing or something similar because it's flexible, but is it really THAT flexible? My goal is to get to 100 auditions before the end of the year, and then 150 be year. Can you seriously call up the restaurant or whatever you work at and say you're not coming because of an audition on a regu…
Reddit · 24 Feb 2020
William Alderson Studio - Los Angeles, CA
Hey All - I recently interviewed for a spot at William Alderson's studio in LA for their summer intensive. They teach Meisner technique there, and I am excited to expand this part of my actor's toolbox. ​ What I want to know is if anyone else has taken courses with Mr. Alderson? I read some Yelp reviews, but all…
Reddit · 23 Feb 2020
do you have to live in a big city to act?
i’m a young actor, but i live in Minnesota, far away from any major city’s. i want to act in Commercials for now. but since most agencies, auditions, ECT are in like New York or Los Angeles, i’m not able to go. can you still act in a small city/town for big jobs?
Reddit · 23 Feb 2020
Securing Gigs: Vocal Actor vs (film) Actor
Been doing a lot of reading trying to get a grasp of how securing gigs works with VO work, coming from an acting background there seems to be a stark contrast in methodology and no real consensus on what P2P site is best to use (if any). Although consensus is pretty much avoid Fiverr. I know a lot of actors will compla…
Reddit · 23 Feb 2020
If I'm only interested in background extra work, which paid website service is most viable or do the free ones make a good enough resource?
I don't plan on being a professional actor. Last week, a friend of mine got me a background gig in NYC and now I want to do more. Should I pay Backstage and Casting Networks for the year to increase my odds of getting booked?
Reddit · 23 Feb 2020
In need of Voice Actors for YouTube series!
Please read about it or even audition here! Thanks! https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/members/KattoTheRatto/casting-call/Polychromatic-Purgatory/
Reddit · 23 Feb 2020
RADA and/or LAMDA Shakespeare Summer Intensives?
I'm interested in doing the summer Shakespeare intensive at either RADA or LAMDA. The 8 week one seems very competitive, and I also see a 4 week one that doesn't require an audition? I'm just looking for insight from people who have studied at either. I'm concerned that the 4 week one will be too casual or something, o…
Reddit · 23 Feb 2020
Who played Ms. Brewster in 'Big Little Lies'?
As I was putting together a Tumblr post (which includes a screen to script exercise) for [Season 1 Episode 3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4959736/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast)....I noticed that there wasn't a credit (on IMDB or in the episode itself). I would be happy to put in a correction to IMDB...but have no ide…
Reddit · 23 Feb 2020
I've had movies and theatre and its making of and behind the scenes as my biggest hobbies for years, and last week I had my first acting class ever
It was fun, but jesus christ it gave me a whole new level of appreciation for yall. It's so great to see how people bloom when you give them the stage. I don't have any dreams of becoming an actor, but I hope you still feel some spark of the fun that I had.
Reddit · 23 Feb 2020
Is it worth taking theatre arts in college?
I’m currently a senior in high school that lives in LA, I know I want to be an actor but one thing I find myself questioning is it worth taking theatre arts in college. Any help is appreciated & thank you for taking the time to read this.
Reddit · 23 Feb 2020
Voice Talent required for Short Film
Looking for an american male voice actor (20-40 yrs) to dub a young male (25 yrs) in a short film. About 60 words. Here is a link to some lines from the film: [https://vimeo.com/393235814/a342cc394f](https://vimeo.com/393235814/a342cc394f) Please send me an email ([kejriwalneeti@gmail.com](mailto:kejriwalneeti@gmail.co…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Casting Sites: Actors Access vs Backstage
Hello, I'm an LA based actor. I've been using Actros Access for about a year and a half. In general, I feel that is a bit clunky. I've recently added LA Casting to the sites that I'm on and find it to be much more straightforward in terms of alerts and adding/altering my content (headshots, reels, etc.) Anyway, to my p…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
How extroverted must you be to be able to act good?
Basically the title, and yes, I know it's really a stupid question. But always see some of the best actors able to talk and talk just for the sake of talking, and I've never been able to do that. Every time I audition or get up on stage I'm not so much scared that I'm gonna mess up, but becoming more aware that there m…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Order of Big Purchases for Next Career Moves
Greetings community! I have a question I want lots of input in. I went to a voiceover consultation appointment to precede me making a professional demo. While I was there, the engineer/voice actor and I talked about current industry, and he mentioned that he finds a lot of well paying and high quality on voices123 ($40…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Becoming an actor in UK
I always wanted to become an actor and I want to know if it would be possible to move to UK and go to drama school there. I’m from a small country and there’s very little to do in the indusrty because it’s very small. So, would it be possible for me to go to drama school in the UK (RADA for example, if I pass) and have…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Booked a short film but never been on set - help!
I booked a role on a short film and I have no idea what I’m doing. I’ve been taking acting classes for almost a year. I’ve been waiting to audition because there is still so much I don’t know about being on a film set- my plan was to do background work a couple of times to get a feeling. But I’ve yet to do that and fil…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
New voice actor looking for advice
So I'm keen to break into the industry. I've set up my own Fiverr page recently and had a few enquiries but nothing serious. Recently I had a guy get in touch asking for a reading of 59,000 words for an audio description. He's offering $350 for the project, but at Fiverr's rates that I've set up ($5 per 150 words) it'd…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Is there such a thing as a full acting course scholarship in England?
Hi there, I've been acting for almost two years now so it's still early days for me. I'd love to get on a course but simply can't afford it. Do any London or England based actors know of any scholarships or at least partial ones? Thanks
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Hiring actor for a joke (M over 30)
Hiring actor for a prank on friend. Located in Boston,MA. Around 5 pm on a weekday for 30 minutes, $30. Looking for male around middle aged to portray a priest. (priest robe will be provided)
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Do you need headshots for student films?
Newbie actor here. Been considering auditioning for a few NYU student films. Anyone have any experience with auditioning for student films? Is a picture with a basic iPhone/camera ok for now? I’ll for sure get professional headshots in the future, but don’t feel like it’s worth it to spend hundreds of dollars on headsh…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Am I On Track?
Hello! Post HS theatre *mostly* lead actor/ITS Officer, looking to completely throw my safe and predictable life out the window because I’ve been told me whole life to professionally pursue acting, and singing in particular... Queue my Grandmothers story, whom I’m named after, and was a Polish Jewish singer/performer i…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Acting opportunities in the Washington, DC area
Hi! I’d love some advice from any DC-area actors. I’m an actor based in NYC. I have no desire to leave but my boyfriend’s career will likely pull him towards DC eventually and so I’m trying to get a sense of the scene there. My general sense is that there’s some theater but very little TV and film, and that what is the…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Aspiring Voice actor help
Hey everyone, I hope all of you are having a great day! I just have one question what are some practice methods that you all use? I’m just starting off so I’m a little green
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
I live in Kuwait but am finding it hard to find ANY acting opportunity...PLS HELP
I am 15 and am an aspiring actor who has done school plays and parody commercials. I have done a lot of research and read monologues and am planning to move to LA or NY after finishing high school. But, as for now I really cannot find any projects that would help me gain experience. Anyone who lives in Kuwait who wants…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Is a VO coach necessary for a trained stage/film actor?
I see a lot of people recommend getting a voice over coach for those starting a VO career, but what I'm not clear on is what exactly a VO coach does and if one is truly necessary if you've already had professional acting training, including vocal training for dialects, annunciation, projection, techniques, IPA, etc. I'…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2020
Why are most student films Union now?
I'm SAG-E and I submit to unpaid student films if I feel like the writing is good and I could use it for my reel. I've noticed in the last 6 months tho, that 90% of these student films are SAG. I stopped submitting to them, because I don't want to be forced to join the union for unpaid work. Why is this? Whats changed?…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2020
I totally read the scene wrong... I can't get over my mistake
I sent in a self tape a couple weeks ago and after reading the first scene, I honestly thought "okay this is an awkward scene, the girl is awkward with the boy, they might like each other but theres just a lot of miscommunication going around" but then after talking with other actors who also auditioned for this said t…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2020
Actor who joined drama club in hs to meet girls?
Wasn't there a famous actor who joined his theater class/drama club in hs just so he could meet girls, but ended up falling in love with acting instead? I'm trying to remember who that guy was, and Google isn't helping
Reddit · 21 Feb 2020
Audio Competition for the Missouri Review
Hello, my name is Dylan Wilson and I'm an intern for the Missouri Review, a small publication in Columbia, Missouri. I'm looking for groups that would be interested in advertising our Miller Audio Competition, a competition in which people submit audio in the categories of poetry, comedy, and documentary. I'll put a li…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2020
Extra extra! Being a background actor.
Hey there!! I’m an actor that recently moved to the New York. I have a theatre background, and I have little experience in film. Is being an extra a good way to break into film and learn the ins and outs of being on set? Any tips on being an extra and expanding to speaking parts? Thanks!!
Reddit · 21 Feb 2020
What is “bad acting” in your opinion and how do you avoid it?
For me, it’s anybody that feels too stiff and rigid. Like a robot that just says words with no emotion or physical movement behind it, you can tell they’re just reading off a script to get from scene to scene. I also think a lot of this is on the director, if there are too many cuts and closeups it feels like the actor…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2020
We've started a podcast called Role Call that focuses on legendary character actors and their true Hollywood stories, so far we have episodes with David Proval, Steven Ogg, Xander Berkeley, Barry Primus and others.
Hosted by director [Adam Cushman](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1756579/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1) and actor [Raul S. Julia](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1038376/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1), Role Call is [a podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/role-call/id1469666022) that seeks to bring key figures in film and TV into th…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2020
Worried about my progress so far.
Maybe I am just jumping the gun too fast, but I just need some advice. So after about half a year of acting training, I've began auditioning and self-submitting myself to projects (I'm using Backstage and Actors Access). It has been almost one month (started this February) and I've applied to about 8 roles so far (my l…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2020
I need help being a maid
I know this is place for people inspiring to be actor or actress, but I need help for a murder mystery game. I’m suppose to be a maid In the 1920’s America, who works three jobs and is secretly fed up having to work for a bunch of rich snobs all day. I’m not sure how to address people as. Whether it’s master, Miss, sir…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2020
Is my dream worth it??
So I’m (21F) a senior in university about to get my degree is history. However, my dream has been to become an actress ever since I was 13. But I never had the confidence to put myself out there and audition for anything in high school or college. Right now I still don’t really have the confidence to tell anyone about…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2020
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Feb 20
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 · 20 Feb 2020
Let's talk Mental Health/Time Management/Self Care:
For many of us, this career can play a pretty significant role on our mental health. From constant rejection, to comparison, to thinking we're "not good" or "not going to make it", working survival jobs we don't care about, or working real jobs that don't allow us to audition--many of us struggle with mental health/tim…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2020
Advice for a (not so new) Actor returning to his first passion after over 30 years
Hello all, I returned to acting March 1 2019... I had studied Dramatic Arts and was a Star Improv League player back in the mid 80’s with a dream back then of becoming a full time actor, but another career presented itself and have had a successful career of over 30 years from which I am planning on retiring from in th…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2020
The Demo Reel Dilemma
I’ve been having one tough time writing the script for my demo reel. I know I don’t need to write a New York’s time bestseller or anything but it’s really bringing out why I never decided to become a writer. Do other actors hire people to write their demos? Or does everyone do it themselves, I feel like a lost cause in…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2020
Since everyone else is doing it... (Demo / Site)
I have been an actor for a while. I have been into recording engineering for a while. So I figured let's marry my love for both of those things. I am honestly just getting started. I get paid things here and there, but I'm not going to quit my day job or anything. Any and all feedback is appreciated. But be gentle. ;)…
Reddit · 19 Feb 2020
[Hiring] Create Digital Image for Video Game Voice Actor Website
Greetings. I am looking for a Digital Artist to create a custom image for a Video Game Voice Actors website. The image itself should have a 'Vibe' similar to these images: [Image 1](https://www.google.com/search?sa=G&hl=en_US&tbs=simg:CAQSoAIJEILHEhVbAzQalAILELCMpwgaYQpfCAMSJ_1MLhgRr7hfjFv8Muwz1C6Meoh7TKoU22CK0M9YqzSqP…
Reddit · 19 Feb 2020
Getting back into things after taking a break for college?
Hi guys. When I was in high school I started pursuing acting professionally. I lived near enough to NYC that I had a manager there and I booked a few small roles in TV shows and movies. Then I went to college in rural Ohio and my manager and I parted ways, and my acting career was put on pause for a few years. I booked…
Reddit · 19 Feb 2020
Marketing your skills?
Hi all, I'm an actor and recently have been thinking of ways I can monetize my skills. I was thinking offering private audition coaching and college prep. A bit about myself, I'm 23, have a degree in theater performance and am a working actor in the Washington DC area. What would you suggest is the best way to get my n…
Reddit · 19 Feb 2020
Am I on the right track?
I auditioned for Peter and The Starcatcher and after auditioning I was given two minor roles to play. However, my two characters combined barely leave me with any lines in comparison to many other people who are co-starring in the play with me, and most of them are just playing one role and yet they still have more lin…
Reddit · 19 Feb 2020
Tell me the vibe!
Hey acting community. My girlfriend recently accepted a grad program in Houston, Texas and I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the acting scene is like in that area? I have an extensive background in theatre from contemporary to Shakespeare, from Arthur Miller to Tennessee. Working on stage and in production.…
Reddit · 19 Feb 2020
If I’m a successful voice actor on Fiverr am I still blacklisted by agents?
I rake a hefty salary on Fiverr making on average $6k a month. I have all 5 star reviews and I’m top rated. My customer service is to notch. Now, I’ve heard that folks get blacklisted by agents for being on the platform. My question is why?