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  1. Reddit by Kurt1717 Jun 11th

    Question for actors from Sydney, Australia

    Hello, I'm wanting to get some experience in acting and have recently come across 'screenwise' (https://screenwise.com.au/acting-courses/short-courses/). I was thinking of doing the beginners class then intermediate and advanced course ($500 each and 6 weeks...

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  2. Reddit by alienuri Jun 11th

    I’m starting out acting. Need advice for nudity.

    Hi, I recently started going for audition (I have been training and still learning acting). I am going for short film and I want build my credit, and I want get to footage to create my reel in near future. I have been called few audition which for the film...

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  3. Reddit by aidenphengsy Jun 11th

    How much does having Bad teeth impact an actor?

    Currently my teeth are pretty bad, my two front teeth are crooked with a big overbite. I am wearing Invisalign braces at the moment and in the process of getting them fixed, but it will take another year for my teeth to be straight. Should I apply for...

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  4. Reddit by captaingymshorts Jun 11th

    How to find auditions

    Hello acting redditors! I recently graduated from college with a double major in theater arts and technical theater. At the moment, I'm working as a Carpenter with a summer stock company in Charlotte NC. After this gig I'm moving to Atlanta. I enjoy tech...

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  5. Reddit by supernova2424 Jun 10th

    Not getting responses on Actors Access?

    I've been submitting to actors access for a bit and still don't seem to be getting any auditions. Is there a strategy to submitting? I've been making sure I respond the day they're posted. Also I just got great new headshots from a professional headshot...

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  6. Reddit by usefulpenguin5 Jun 10th

    Listing student films on resumes

    Hello actors, For the film section on my resume, when I list student films, should I make it clear that it was a student film or does it not matter. I just don't want it to come across that it is a professional credit that I have.

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  7. Reddit by BillsRed Jun 10th

    Suppress the writer within

    I want to be a musical theatre actor. This is what I want to devote my life too. I used to want to be a writer, but I've left that life behind me. However, remnants of my dreams of writing novels and plays still linger in my heart. They're still pulling me...

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  8. Reddit by UkeSin Jun 9th

    First movie?

    Hi! I'm a young actress, and I got a job as an extra in a movie. I have to shoot next Monday. I'm kind of nervous, I'm still underage so I'm not very experienced. I've been acting for a long time but not in front of people. Recently I started with musical...

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  9. Reddit by mranimal2 Jun 9th

    Actors Life: Andrea Sooch

    Hey everyone, my friend interviewed Andrea Sooch from Claws. Please take your time and read the interview: https://geeks.media/actor-s-life?_ga=2.84386524.452632180.1528386162-1696653562.1526598701. It's for a new blog he's doing called Actor's Life. If you...

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  11. Reddit by Card_For_Humanity Jun 9th

    Has anyone been an extra in a tv show/movie?

    I have a habit of paying attention to the extras in whatever tv show or movie that I’m watching. I’m always thinking “while the scene with the main characters is going on, what are the extras talking about in the background? Why do they look so busy?” My...

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  13. Backstage by creamofmushroom Jun 8th

    Should I get a stage name?

    For myself I wouldn't, but bear with me for a second. My last name is quite uncommon, it's not hard to pronounce or spell, it's just as simple as Campbell or Johnson, but it's not a name you see everyday. I googled it once and it showed only 248 people...

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  14. Reddit by seannyboy217 Jun 8th

    Commission procedure?

    My girlfriend is currently working on her professional development essay on her college course (basically about the acting industry and how to be a working actor). There's a section asking about commission procedure and neither of us have a clue what it is...

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  15. Reddit by Wutini Jun 8th

    Thoughts on Comedic Reel

    Hey guys. I'm gonna update my reel and throw it up on Actors Access. Since they charge an arm and a leg, I want to make sure that it isn't going to be a waste of my money. Let me know what you think could use some work or things I could add to make it better...

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  16. Reddit by elitegenoside Jun 8th

    How do People Quit?

    I realize that there are many obvious answers to this, but I really don’t see it. I’ll be the first to say I e not been doing this very long and haven’t accomplished anything of note. I have hit that point where a lot of people fall off though. I’ve done a...

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  17. Reddit by ActingAdvicr Jun 8th

    Acting Noob, Need Some Advice

    Sup, Reddit. Sorry if I may come off as stupid, but I am new to the performing arts. You know when people say "follow your dreams?" Well for my entire life I would dream as myself as playing different roles in films. I would just daydream about it. Every day...

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  18. Reddit by danny080694 Jun 8th

    Acting podcasts?

    Looking for podcasts of actor interviews. I already know about Off Camera with Sam Jones, is there anything else like that?

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  19. Reddit by bonesofcahaba Jun 8th

    Hypothetical-Casting an actors younger self

    a talented unknown actor looks a good bit, not remarkably, like a certain renowned actor in their youth they have the same build and unique voice, hair color and complexion. how would they put they pitch themselves to the creators to portray that actor in a...

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