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Reddit by db_333 Apr 15th

What else can I be doing?

I’m a 22 year old British actor who moved to NYC just under 6 months ago. My experience in the UK was mostly short film and stage work (with a decent amount of open-air Shakespeare), and I’m looking for screen work primarily although very open to stage too. I...

Reddit by throwtac Apr 14th

ACTOR TAX QUESTION: ONLY W-2 income no 1099 income in 2017. What deductions can I claim, and how do I do it?

In 2017 I only made income as a commercial actor(W-2) but none as an Independent Contractor(1099). Can I still report itemized deductions for things that I would normally report on a Schedule-C as an independent? If so, do I still file a Schedule-C, or do I...

Backstage by ChrystleAnjelee Apr 13th

TIPS

Hi Brett! My names Chrystle and i’m an aspiring actress from NY. I wanted to know if you had any tips on how to get an agent and how to really boost my acting career? How do you deal with the negativity that people may throw at you? Also, since...

Reddit by KittJ Apr 13th

Need your reel edited and polished?

I'm a student working in film editing, and I've noticed a lot of actors reels are pretty awful in terms of pacing, introduction, audio quality, and flow. A lot tend to be very long, and good work becomes tedious. I can fix all audio issues, make sure the...

Reddit by Master-Wong Apr 13th

Why do I know my lines by hearth but always mess up?

I memorize my lines so that I can say them without thinking, and without any emotion. The thing is I always mess up the words if I try to act, (I mean if I try to do an emotion, cause I'm not an actor) while saying them.

Reddit by kevtcollins Apr 13th

Taxes Are A Bitch When You're An Actor (Comedy Music Video)

Reddit by YTJay Apr 13th

With the use of Laban's 8 efforts, I had to embody a gorilla for my first Expressive Actor assessment - I'm proud of the outcome

Reddit by Marcuspepsi Apr 13th

Yesterday I experienced acting like I’ve never experienced it before.

A little background info about me: Been studying acting since I was 14 and been doing impressions since I was 10 (turn 21 this year). Most of you probably know that it’s sometimes difficult to completely let go of yourself and really get into the role. Like...

Reddit by huffleypuffleyprod Apr 13th

Does anybody know who this actress is? My friend is an artist and she wants to know who she is. Thank you!

Reddit by torschlussspanik Apr 13th

Advice on Winter/Spring Intensives in LA or NY

Hi everyone, I finish university this year in australia and I'm looking at staying in the USA for a while to do an intensive type course at a well-known school/conservatory in either LA or NY around winter and spring (Dec-Mayish). I'm looking at intensives...

Reddit by DTJ1313 Apr 13th

How long should an Actor do Student Films?

Hello Everyone, How long Should an Actor do student films when starting out? Whats the next tier after student films? Whats the goal? Im currently taking acting classes and i'm going to start submitting to a few. I just want to be educated on when I should...

Reddit by NimbusCloud1 Apr 13th

Staged reading / table reads in NYC?

I posted this here before but I guess it was removed. I'd like to know where in NYC there are theaters where scriptwriters and actors can meet to share work- actors do a read of the work on stage or at a table?

Reddit by Frick_Fracklemore Apr 12th

Never acted before and really want to get into it

Becoming an actor and making a living by it has been a dream of mine for a long time, I'm 19 years old and plan on attending college for an unrelated major next semester, I read the sticky post and it seems to be more about stage acting. Stage acting had...

Reddit by WinonaPortman Apr 12th

Diversity in Young Adult Pilot Casting 2018

Diversity in casting has been a big topic the past couple of years, so I kept track of it while keeping tally of [Young Adult Actors who booked leads and series regulars](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/8bpw52/young_adult_pilot_bookings_2018/) this...

Reddit by WinonaPortman Apr 12th

Young Adult Pilot Bookings 2018

Last year, I compiled a list of the [actors in their 20s who booked leads and series regulars during pilot season](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/676o3e/20something_pilot_bookings_final/) and grouped them into the most common educational and...

Reddit by oriordansinead Apr 11th

Philip Seymour Hoffman: "The Finest Actor of His Generation"

Reddit by commandolandorooster Apr 11th

Actors in NYC

I have been thinking about moving to NYC to pursue acting since there are way more opportunities out there (for stage) than my current city. How do you guys make ends meet in an expensive city? What side jobs do you have? Where do you live? I have always been...

Reddit by DTJ1313 Apr 11th

Chasing Your Acting Dreams is Possible. My story...

Hey Ladies & Gents, I'm 28yr old and moved to LA January 2017. I started by doing background all of 2017 while taking acting classes. I just got my headshots taking last weekend. I'm waiting for the retouches to be finalized so I can post them here. I will...

Reddit by ExcellentAppointment Apr 11th

Anyone else really wish they could be a fly on the wall in audition rooms of other actors?

For big actors who talk about getting their first big role, I wish I knew what they did to achieve that. I feel like I’m always being 100% myself in the audition room but it isn’t enough! I wonder what kind of things stood out to the CD and so on. It’s so...

Reddit by Loveyouguysbut Apr 10th

Coping with disappointment

I know that in order to be a successful actor you HAVE to be able to cope with your fair share of rejection - it comes with the territory. Thing is, it still sucks - big time. Particularly when you get great feedback from the room (e.g. a recall or an...