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Reddit by Unhelpfulhelpful Feb 22nd

If I don't have perfect teeth, will I not be successful in LA?

Weird question but I heard in America good teeth is very much a status thing. My teeth need a year of bracers and then veneers if I wanted them to look better, but I'm comfortable with my teeth how they are. But I also don't want to aim for America if I don't...

Reddit by elcapitanL Feb 22nd

Good community theater in Los Angeles?

Hello all, Does anyone have a recommendation for a good community theater that takes new people in? I am a beginner actor, having only been practicing the past 3 months, and I absolutely love it. I am trying to get involved in as much as I can, so I was...

Backstage by swanprincess Feb 21st

The Best Time to Move to LA?

I'm reading contradicting advice from different people/sources on when an actor should take the plunge and move to LA. I currently live in Austin, TX, and it's a great city and I have a pretty comfortable/stable lifestyle. The acting scene is decent enough...

Backstage by PhoebeElle Feb 21st

I'm a young actress, and I've been in LA a year. What should I be doing?

Hi everyone! I'm a 21-year-old actress, and I left college to move to LA almost a year ago. Since then, I've gotten new headshots, started taking classes at Lesly Kahn, been working with a coach one-on-one twice a week, attended a couple workshops, networked...

Reddit by InvulnerableBlasting Feb 21st

Meeting CDs in LA classes?

Hey everyone. I'm an actor in the LA area currently on the representation grind. I have newly acquired commercial rep, and aside from getting that and booking a national commercial, the feedback I get the most on the occasion I do have a theatrical agent or...

Reddit by SUPASTAAHH Feb 21st

How do you do a romantic scene with somebody you can't stand?

I'm in a weekly scene study class, and I have a huge romantic scene to perform with my partner. Our actor personalities just really clash and the more time I spend with him rehearsing the more I dislike him. Our characters are madly in love. His acting style...

Reddit by tofuchocolate Feb 21st

Weight and body

I am asian female who is pursuing acting in USA. In my country(Asia) If I want be actress, I have to be really skinny like BMI 17-19. (You don’t need acting skill there, most of actress doesn’t really act, just being pretty is most important thing there) I’m...

Reddit by inlovewithfood4 Feb 21st

Does anyone have expierience with the NYFA? (acting program)

I have heard a lot of mixed opinions on the nyfa. Some say that it's a really good acting school while others say that it's a horrible school. Does any of you have expierience regarding the nyfa? Does it help me on my path of becoming an actress? I read a lot...

Reddit by Horatibro Feb 21st

Self conscious about acting abilities

When I was younger in high school, I was so sure that I could make it as an actor. But, now that I’ve graduated, and haven’t made it into acting school, I feel like I don’t actually have the raw talent to make it in the business. I don’t have a backup because...

Reddit by thisisnotarealperson Feb 21st

Announcement: Tomorrow 3 PM EST, we'll be hosting dual Community AMAs with /r/Screenwriting! Details below, try to be here around that time if you can to make it as fun and successful as possible. Nothing off limits, everyone invited!

#Time: **February 22nd (Tomorrow), 3 PM EST** #Place: **r/Acting and r/Screenwriting** #Dress Code: **Underwear optional, but encouraged. (Actually no one will know, do what you want.)** Hey folks! I'm excited to announce a partnership with r/Screenwriting...

Reddit by baekmonnani Feb 20th

Can I become an actress with a slight lisp?

A few people have told me I have a slight lisp, like a hissing s but it's really hard to hear unless you're paying attention. Some people can't hear it at all and have never heard it, but some people tell me they hear it at the beginning but then gradually...

Reddit by andywooding Feb 20th

Acting legend Malcolm McDowell's on Mozart in the Jungle and advice to actors

Reddit by dane_ish64 Feb 20th

A Question About Music Video Shoots...

So last night I was an extra for a music video shoot for an independent artist who has become pretty prominent recently. I got the opportunity through a casting call the artist posted themselves on social media, so as expected most everyone there were fans...

Reddit by Exella Feb 20th

What do you think of my 'plan' to become an actress?

I need a stranger's perspective. Not mine, because I'll tell myself I can, and not my parents', because they'll say I can't. I am currently 15 and I live in France. I'll finish High School at 17, and get a small job. At 18, I'll ask for a student visa for the...

Reddit by lifegamer95 Feb 20th

Trouble with Brecht’s “Baal”

Hello everyone, I am new to this community and I this is my first post. A bit of context: I always found myself being creative and expressive. In my kindergarten years I would often do puppet shows and in my high school years I participated in the school’s...

Reddit by Villain4Life Feb 20th

Etiquette when Reel Editor is late with project and not returning emails.

I recently attended a weekend demo reel workshop with a well known teacher. At the time of booking and paying for the workshop, we were told that we would only receive the raw footage and that editing would be an extra fee. At the end of the workshop, myself...

Backstage by gyokoren Feb 19th

Things to Know Before Moving to LA

Here is a list of bullet points derived from a multi-year discussion on the old forum entitled "Things You Wish You Were Told (before moving to LA) most of which I found to be spot-on when I made the move a few years ago...

Reddit by xxRamsnationxx Feb 19th

How to I bring more unpredictability to my roles

Im a huge fan of film, acting and the craft in general. I like being spontaneous, following impulses, and making things as real as possible. My favorite actor is Tom Hardy, because I never know what he's going to do. A scene where someone would be yelling...

Reddit by ZakTSK Feb 19th

Start From Role Playing Games

Hello, My name is Zakk and I just figured I'd introduce myself to the community before I get to my point. I hope you're all doing well as you work towards your goals as actors. I was wondering if any of you got your start from Role Playing Games such as D&D o...

Reddit by wigglyrobot Feb 19th

Fellow Actors of reddit: I’m looking for some advice on Voice Acting

Im currently a working actor in the Philadelphia area. I have my degree in theater and have been working for about 5 years professionally. While in college they never really went over what to do when you’re interested in Voice Acting. Ever since I was a kid...