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Reddit by caalittlemiss Mar 20th

(Opinion Question) Do you think anyone at all can learn how to act, and become good through training? OR, do you think acting is a talent that you're born with and develop through training (either you have it or you don't)?

Curious as to whether the actors of reddit feel anyone can become a good actor, or if it is simply something you can either do or can't.

Backstage by Tomster Mar 19th

Anyone participate in NYC Meetups?

I'm just curious which Meetup groups in NYC are worthwhile. I'm not looking for a casting director workshop, or to find a girlfriend. I only want a place to make friends and share war stories. Let me know. Thanks! Tom

Reddit by No22112345 Mar 19th

Why do some actors/actresses make it big relatively quick while others struggle for years?

I was reading up on Meghan markle(prince harry’s fiancé) and how much she struggled to make it in the acting industry despite having a dad who worked on TV sets. She struggled for over a decade and was only able to book menial jobs. After 10 years and at the...

Reddit by Latinoboy77 Mar 19th

Thoughts on demo reels

I'm not new to acting. Just turned 50 and have done over 40 plays in NYC and upstate NY, but I've never done film work. After a hiatus due to family issues, I'm now looking to find an agent and approach CD's. I'm realistic with my expectations and highly...

Reddit by danieltargaryean Mar 19th

Hi r/acting! For serious actors out there I recommend you get Jenna Fischer's book, The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide.

It's such a motivational and helpful book. I've only read the first two chapters and I've learned so much from her. It's about $20 (pricey I know) but it's a great book and I totally recommend it. If you have any other books about acting that you'd like to...

Reddit by Tehleetesgey Mar 19th

How to become a hollywood actor if i live in sweden?

Im a teenager and ive never acted in my entire life. Only in my room. I also suffer from social anxiety and selective mutism so the chances are low. And lets be real, I would never get the lead role in a hollywood movie because im asian.. (i wish i was in...

Reddit by lights2000 Mar 18th

Some outlandish thing happened in my acting class... or was it

So I've been taking some acting classes for past year or so which I enjoy very much. A few days ago two actors put up a scene from George Axelrod's The Seven Year Itch (the scene where they are meeting for the first time in his apt.) This is their second time...

Reddit by uniquedevice Mar 18th

Going Against the Grain

I’m currently trying to pursue a career as an actor but I’m currently at the age where most of my peers and the people around me are studying in the more traditional sense or are just starting to enter the workforce. Since the path of an actor is so ambiguous...

Reddit by newoldactor Mar 18th

Why are theatrical monologues better than film?

Hi r/acting! 30 yr old male specimen here. I'm considering applying for drama school, and wanted to read up on it to decide if that's the direction for me (so thanks for all the info in the sidebar btw, I haven't gotten through it all yet). I'm not going to...

Reddit by SOBcasting Mar 18th

CASTING CALL ($100 signing)!!! Female Voice Actor for Completely New Project: Audio Action Series

[You do not need to already have your own equipment] Story Title: SOB Wanted: Female voice actor to supplement current cast of 10. No Restrictions on location. May be living anywhere. The current team has people recording in North America, Europe, and Asia :)...

Reddit by urkel940 Mar 18th

I looked out at the audience and they weren't there. All I saw were buildings, roads, hats and faceless bodies.

As I kept performing, by the final scene- my scene partners and fellows actor's faces started to age. Their hair was longer, their faces dirtier or cleaner based off the role. Roofs came over my head. Windows were in the balconies. Nighttime and daytime...

Reddit by GoRush87 Mar 17th

Indian actor says the same line in 15 emotions - great expressive range

Reddit by CameronTheCinephile Mar 17th

There seems to be a stigma against referring to a performance derived from a real-life figure as an "impression".

Ever notice this? The word "impression" is always rejected with a statement like "Actor X pulls off more than just a mere impression - he embodies the man entirely". Does this actually mean anything, or is it just some buzzphrase? Because to "embody someone...

Reddit by kid_crad Mar 16th

Guys, is improv a cult?

Firstly, I like improv a lot. I just feel like I might have Stockholm Syndrome... For background-- I graduated from film school about 1 1/2 years ago w/a screenwriting BA and just wrapped up a studio gig where I realized working behind a desk is not the part...

Reddit by MattyCRapsX Mar 15th

Harvard and riches, or acting?

As a child, I dreamed of being an actor. It died out going into middle school, and I assumed it was just another childish whim. I am now a senior in high school, and as it is second semester I’ve had a lot of free time. I’ve spent it watching so many movies...

Reddit by mockmejay Mar 15th

I thought this was pretty important when I read it, so I’m posting it. It’s from an article/interview with Larry Moss from backstage. What are your thoughts

BSW: Do you believe anybody can be taught to act? Moss: The basics, sure. But I find that most people who go to acting class don't love acting. They love attention. There comes a point in your development as an actor when you find out whether you have the...

Reddit by JDMcompliant Mar 15th

I'm a casting director for commercial/print (some theatrical as well). Here is a vlog I recently went on to give actors insight into the casting world, and how the process works behind the scenes.

Reddit by cool_prius Mar 15th

Acting with Tourettes

I'm a stage actor, and I've been told lots of times that I have a very honest, expressive face. But my big hurdle is that I have Tourettes Syndrome. I've gotten pretty good at repressing my tics while I'm onstage or figuring out a way to work them into my...

Stage 32 by Jerome Walters Mar 14th

Action

I’m trying to find some action roles to audition for, any good suggestions on where to start looking? I’m new to this.

Backstage by Actor4Life1 Mar 14th

Contemplating the move to L.A. within 1-2 years

Hi all. Having done 9 co-star roles in episodic TV in the last few years, and a few principal roles in features, I'm seriously thinking about moving out to L.A. (I'm familiar with the driving grid have visited and spent lots of time out there in the past)...