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Reddit by ohHaiMark11 Mar 30th

Is 28 too old to start?

This is strictly an opinion thread. Was having a discussion with a friend this afternoon and he wants to get into film. He thinks he's too old to get started now. I gave him my opinion(which was I personally don't think it's "too old"). He is definitely gonna...

Reddit by mirrorsarereflective Mar 30th

should I include source material for an audition to an acting program?

hi guys, random. do i include the source material for my audition to an acting program? they never specified, they just said it should be a scene of no more than 3 pages long. reasons why i want to hide the source material is because I don't want any...

Reddit by mcleb014 Mar 30th

I feel like a failure...

The other night, my parents told me that I should give up on acting. I've been doing it for nearly ten years and it is the only thing I have ever done and love. The problem is that I have never made any money from it. I know comparing yourself to others is...

Reddit by Anonactor Mar 30th

Foreign actor moving to LA. What month is best to contact agents?

Preface: I used to be based in LA on a visa. I'm returning with a green card. I have a decent reel with some recognizable credits. I recently signed with a new manager and I will be moving back to LA after living in my home country for a number of years. I am...

Reddit by whatever0971 Mar 30th

i dont feel like I can be productive as an actor in NYC AT ALL. it all honestly feels like a giant waste of time and money

being unrepresented, it sucks. i have a decent reel, but no professional credits. i am union, but not aea. the self submission side of AA is basically nothing, and backstage is all shitty unpaid non union films. i'm at a loss here. i refuse to pay to play...

Reddit by Chai_Latte_Actor Mar 29th

Paid acting gig in Los Angeles, shoots 3/31/2018

Folks, my team and I are shooting a sizzle reel this Sat March 31st in Burbank, 8 AM - 1 PM. The intention is to use this sizzle reel to raise funds for the actual feature. We are looking for a male actor, can be late 20s to early 40s, Arab or Arab looking...

Reddit by mirrorsarereflective Mar 29th

is playing a nice character a weak acting choice?

Hi guys. When I say weak choice, I'm not talking about bad acting, I'm talking about when you are able to deliver the text with proper intonation and emotion, but the character choice is weak? I hate the idea of strong vs weak characters, since they are all...

Reddit by Trehnt Mar 29th

If you could re-do your first ever role, what would you do differently?

DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT AN ACTOR AND HAVE NEVER ACTED IN MY LIFE. My friend is a film student and I volunteered to play the main role for an 8 minute film for his class(so no pressure really). He's directing the film and I have been doing amateur fashion...

Reddit by Aarontylertv Mar 29th

How do you all get into your characters?

Hey fellow actors. So I will be in an upcoming show and I’m not sure I’m connected with my character enough. I know with rehearsing and practicing the craft this issue will go away. But I was just wondering, what are some things you all do to prepare yourself...

Reddit by Iangrey01 Mar 29th

Tips for theater, high school production.

Firstly, I apologize if I’m unaware, I’m a new user. I’ve had many accounts over the years but never really got the hang of it. Anyway, my high school’s spring musical is only about a week out. We’re doing Oklahoma and I’m casted as Curly. I feel like I’m...

Reddit by coreycmalone Mar 29th

How Relevant are Acting Resumes/CVs in Canada?

Hello there, Professional actor working in London, UK (Canadian Citizen) and will be coming back to Canada to persue a professional career. I don't use a CV typically as our main Casting Website has all the information CDs require. I'm getting murmurs about...

Reddit by FluffyWof Mar 28th

How do you overcome criticism from people who say you’ll never make it as an actor?

Reddit by whatever0971 Mar 28th

anybody want to move to LA? experienced actor here basically looking for another serious actor to split a studio/1bed with to make things cheaper and easier

random reddit person, I know, but i've been trying to find a person to do this with for a long time and none of my actor friends in NYC have any interest in moving to LA, mainly becuase they are here for musical theatre, and i'm all about tv/film. anyway, i'm...

Stage 32 by Cindy Myskiw Mar 27th

My 48 hour video

Hey everyone, Here is the link to my 48 hour film that I created/directed/acted and helped edit.  It was done for a 48 hour Anti-Racism Film Festival.  Hope you will give it a like on YouTube and please feel free to leave a...

Reddit by nhoka Mar 27th

Catholic actress!?!? (Plus happy International Theatre Day!)

We’re in the most important week of the year for all Christians. And this year #internationaltheatreday falls right on it. 2 very important parts of my life. 2 very strong defining characteristics of my self and my life. And I just wanted to know, for any...

Reddit by EssamLofty Mar 27th

What is the biggest role you've auditioned for and how did you come by it.

Biggest role may refer to a major, well known character or a role where you'd be the lead or supporting actor for a major film/tv show.

Reddit by dustinsredditaccount Mar 27th

Did you read the sidebar and FAQ? yes i did you jerk. i'm looking to hire someone/someones to act in and film a low budget commercial.

i invented a silly product and i want to create a commercial to showcase it. i'm looking for people that are funny, creative, and affordable. i don't have a specific age/gender/body type for the actors/actresses that i'm looking for. i would be happy with...

Reddit by nebthenarwhal Mar 27th

Interesting Laban experiences?

Hey y’all, a technique I’ve had some training in is Laban. It’s been very useful to me as an actor that can have trouble with emotional availability, and it’s pretty diversely applicable. I’ve used it in Chekhov, Modern plays, and most recently a Shakespeare...

Reddit by Any_Sir Mar 27th

Which strip club scene should we do for a play/production?

I'm directing a play/theater production at my college and have run into a dilemma. The play requires a scene showing a strip club...it doesn't matter which, but it either has to be a male strip club or a female strip club. That means either a group of male...

Backstage by warboss5 Mar 26th

Resume questions: The Black Mark

Hey all, this question is specific, but the general gist is: should some work be left off your resume even if it means empty space because it will actively turn casting directors away from you? More specifically: I've done a couple of jobs for Golden Era...