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  1. Stage 32 by Stephen Foster Jul 3rd

    My homely rules for staying in the acting game....

    Acting Practice Rules:  1. Never give up! 2. Keep it simple and specific. 3. Show up and be prepared. 4. Don’t say “I can’t.” 5. Follow your heart’s impulses and desires.6. Keep moving, don’t stop. 7. Trust your mistakes. 8. Have fun. 9. You’re free to be the...

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  2. Reddit by Better2Succeed Jul 3rd

    Anxiety Artists/Entertainers

    Hi, I'm looking for artists/entertainers (actors, singers, dancers, etc.) who have anxiety and who would be willing to jump on a call for 10 minutes (via live chat also possible). You may contact me via facebook or otherwise (Twitter, my website, etc. under...

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  4. Reddit by Exella Jul 3rd

    How do you get motivated to do theater play?

    2018 is my worst year mentally yet. I mean, I'm good, but so much happened and I've felt so overwhelmed and anxious about everything. I did learn my text for my play (which is tomorrow), but I didn't practice it enough, and I'm really not satisfied with how I...

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  7. Reddit by ohnoilostmypassword Jul 2nd

    NYC Actors: weekly "non-acting" classes?

    What non-text specific classes do you take to help with your acting? I'm in NYC and looking to add some focus to my summer. I already take improv but am looking for movement classes for "actors who move" or suggestions. Thanks!

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  8. Reddit by worldtraveler9700 Jul 2nd

    More casting websites?

    I recently got a membership to backstage and so far it's been okay (I've had the membership less than a week so I can't really give an opinion on it) but I want to find more projects to submit to. I was wondering the advantages vs. disadvantages of Actor's...

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  9. Reddit by mrarthurwhite Jul 2nd

    How to Reach Out to Actors ? Collaborators?

    So I see a lot of directors and artists reaching out to look for actors to collaborate with but don't know how to do that. For example actors access . com sends me to "breakdown express" .com and recommends that I hire a casting director (!?! someone...

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  11. Reddit by kwehkweh42 Jul 2nd

    How does ‘networking’ work?

    I know it’s about having a network of people in the industry but,,,,how do they do that? I get meeting people through working with them/studying with them, but sometimes I hear terms like “networking event” and Id be really grateful for an explanation. thanks!

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  13. Reddit by The_Queen_of_Saigon Jul 2nd

    Got a Taft-Hartley

    I got a taft-hartley which i know means I'm eligible to join SAG but I'm not exactly sure what to do next. Should I start looking for representation and is putting SAG-E on my resume something I can do now or do I have to wait for the paperwork to be...

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  17. Reddit by actingcitythrow Jul 1st

    Question about cities and schooling

    Hi. So I’m just starting out, and am interested in moving to New York for training, and because I think it’s a good city for actors in general. I know there’s competition for sure, but I feel like training there, and then pursuing a career straight afterwards...

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  18. Reddit by worldtraveler9700 Jul 1st

    Asking for a SAG Waiver?

    Is it taboo to do this? I was told by some of my friends who are actors that I should do this in order to become SAG-E but I'm wondering if that's just not professional? I'm working on a night shoot soon if that would warrant a waiver all. Thanks for your...

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