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Reddit by HoneyBeauBeau Mar 26th

Advice on Crying on Cue

Right now I am in a production that involves my character weeping over the dead body of another. The director told me to take myself emotionally somewhere that would cause me to naturally react in that way during the scene. Yesterday, when performing the...

Reddit by papamajada Mar 26th

How exactly would you deal with another actor who is dismissive and even passive agressive towards you?

I'm acting on camera for the first time on a very amateur student short film, I accepted because I wanted to get the experience. The actress playing the main role was nice but somewhat aloof, I didn't think much about it until we talked about our acting...

Reddit by saintjerkm Mar 26th

The 8 Characters of Comedy

Hey all! I've been watching some videos featuring Scott Sedita, an acting coach and author out of California. He's coached many actors in sitcom and comedy television including Matt LeBlanc (Joey from Friends). He released a book called "The 8 Characters of...

Reddit by CharlieCleanShave Mar 26th

How to get reps as an actor?

Stand ups and improvisers can get on stage every night and do a show but actors have to prepare more and shows don't seem as immediate. Auditions? Classes? Small theater?

Reddit by Death_Star_ Mar 26th

A million apologies if this is misplaced; what if I don’t want to be an actor but want to take acting classes? Do those exist?

First off, I have the utmost respect for actors; it’s a tough craft and it looks easy until it’s painfully obvious someone that someone can’t act. Why do I want to take acting classes? I moonlight as a writer, and I’ve heard anecdotes of acting classes...

Reddit by theeverydayingenue Mar 26th

Cruise Line?

Hi, everyone! I’m a musical theatre actress primarily and I have several professional roles under my name. I wanted to take a break from teaching in order to work on the Disney Cruise in youth activities, but I was encouraged to audition for the shows per a...

Reddit by danikabananika Mar 26th

Actors who have moved to Toronto/Vancouver/NY/LA- at what point in your career did you relocate?

I'm still pretty new to acting- I've been doing this for less than a year. Where I live, I have a really well paying, flexible job, there is far less "competition" here (I hate that notion, I just mean there are fewer actors in my category) and a relatively...

Reddit by Emeraldcoast2k Mar 25th

Student actor, rejected from production directed by friends. Am I right to feel slighted?

I feel really silly typing this, but I need to vent at the moment, and I feel there are people here older/more experienced than me who can talk me out of this slump. I never acted in school, but when I got to college I threw myself into it because I always...

Reddit by karinakamble Mar 25th

Acting With No Money

Hello, I'm an aspiring actor and I live in Los Angeles. I'm still in high school and I do online school so I have a lot of time on my hands. I really want to get into acting classes and get some experience. I'm not the theatre type so I don't really like...

Reddit by cdg110 Mar 25th

What was the main motivation or reason you became an actor?

Was it a childhood dream of starring on tv or film? Or a tradition in your family? I'm curious.

Reddit by Nativedavid33 Mar 25th

I feel like this might be a scam

I have no idea if it's a scam or not. They claim to be a talent agency in the seattle/spokane area knows as MAM or Mitchell Actors and Models. I can't find anything wrong so far, which is what really freaks me out. I am not trustworthy of the internet at all...

Reddit by Arsamesesgey Mar 25th

How do child actors become actors at such an early age?

Like how do they succeed? They dont even have much experience. While adults are struggling to even get discovered... life is fucking cruel

Reddit by coreycmalone Mar 25th

ACTRA/Equity's Influence on the Canadian Market

I'll be heading back to Canada shortly and focusing on my career there. I started professionally in the UK so I'm not so well versed in how influential the actors unions are in Canada. I have some proper experience on set, but I'm not ready to unionize. Is it...

Reddit by Theurbanalchemist Mar 24th

Actor turned producer/No film school needed?

I have aspirations of producing one day and I thought of taking a year off one year to get the basics of producing in class. Like, a full sail university course. Looking at a film like Pacific Rim 2, starring and produced by John Boyega, is that route...

Reddit by joeycormier Mar 24th

Actor reference

I'm taking acting classes currently with an actor represented by a big agency in Canada. It was purely a coincidence, but I've had my eyes set on that same agency for when I'm ready to be represented. I've read that agents can refer actors to another agency...

Reddit by Hypegiaphobia Mar 24th

SAG New Media Taft-Hartley closed. Options?

I have been working on creating a New Media project for over a year with the intention of using it as a method to obtain my union card. Apparently many aspiring actors and some scam artists also did this and did so in ways that pissed off the union. I just...

Reddit by meanpuffiethingy Mar 24th

Question about MFA Acting Programs

I just started taking acting classes, and was browsing through some MFA Acting Programs out of curiosity (e.g. Julliard, NYU Tisch, Yale, etc.) However, I was confused about what they were looking for exactly. There are programs that say (or imply) they are...

Reddit by baryll Mar 24th

What are your thoughts on imdbPRO, Backstage?

Has having these accounts really helped you if you are a signed actor? I eventually plan on making one but I feel like until I have booked a job or two it’s not worth the investment. What do you guys think? Do you get inquired often or are you just submitting...

Reddit by CulainnMusic Mar 24th

Is it normal for an agent to demand actors never discuss pay with other actors on set (or with clients)?

As the title says. Is it normal for an agent to demand that an actor never discuss what he's being paid with other actors on a set, or with the client/production staff? It seems kind of fishy to not be allowed to talk to anyone about what you're being paid...

Reddit by nhoka Mar 24th

If you’re interested in becoming an actor in London, these are the basics you should have. Do you agree? What would you say are the ones for being an actor in the US? And are they different from one coast (NYC/Broadway) to the other (LA)?