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Reddit by ZeeCon4 Feb 11th

A video on Heath Ledger to get the young actors inspired

Backstage by DavidPatrickGreen Feb 10th

Greetings from one of the 'Experts'!

I just wanted to say, "Hi". I'm a working professional actor having worked in several North American cities on dozens of TV shows and feature films. I am also a backstage expert and am here to help everyone reach their acting goals as soon as possible. Hit me...

Backstage by Paladin Feb 10th

Back Stage - please list the experts

Hi guys - Could someone list the approved Back Stage experts so we know who has your imprimatur and who doesn't?

Backstage by LaMancha Feb 10th

Acting Corps - Groupon

Ok, so I made the leap and just signed up. I was on the fence just because it's a commitment, but there is deal on Groupon and anyone looking to try them should totally check it out while it's discounted. 500 bucks for 20 classes. 25 bucks a class. Please...

Karmalicity by Steven Connor Feb 10th

SALT MODELS & TALENT

My theatrical agent moved to SALT MODEL & TALENT AGENCY and without letting me know, took me with her. Does anyone know anything about this agency? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!!!! Steven Connor

Reddit by nickallen28 Feb 10th

Looking for career advice

Hello all. I’m 33 male and live in San Diego. I’m a US Naval Officer stationed here and life is generally very comfortable. I’ve been blessed for sure to have first world problems and have a stable financial situation. My “problem” is that I’ve always had an...

Backstage by LaMancha Feb 9th

Agent Acting Class Showcase

Newish actor here looking to get an agent. I know all about the scams that are workshops and I don't want to do that. What I am looking for is acting programs that have a showcase built into their program, like at the end. I know some college programs have...

Reddit by Entershakira Feb 9th

Getting into character, or over doing it?

Watching the documentary on Netflix called Jim and Andy where Jim Carey is speaking about his role on the film man on the moon where he portrayed Andy Kaufman. Jim is insulting people and acting like a completely strange person (much like Kaufman). Now, I...

Reddit by HPM89 Feb 9th

New to NYC, A Couple Of Questions

Hi guys, just moved to NYC from Alabama, and I just have a couple questions. First, the most common. Representation, I am seeking representation, and since I am non union how hard is it? My plan was to come up here and do workshops as well as classes as much...

Stage 32 by Ron Schwab Feb 7th

Extras

What would you suggest be my first plan of action to get myself acting here locally as an extra, to begin with, whether it's for free or not.

Reddit by linsage Feb 7th

Want to be interviewed in Backstage? If you are a working actor with a unique side-hustle I would love to interview you!

Hey Actors, I am Linnea Sage, an actor and writer (among other things.) I write for Backstage Magazine and currently have a popular weekly column called 'Side Hustle Spotlight'. If you have a cool side hustle that you're passionate about, that is NOT in the...

Reddit by TroiasAchilles Feb 7th

Acting in vancouver?

Hi guys, I'm an actor currently living in Dublin and wanted to see if anyone has any experience with the vancouver acting scene? I feel like I need to make a change. Only problems may be the visas. Would appreciate any feedback or experience relating to the...

Reddit by Theurbanalchemist Feb 6th

Trades for theater/ film production?

Hello all, I’m currently a working actor and I realize that the job that I work at currently may not be good for my health forever, even if it does run congruent for my auditioning and day to day expenses. I’ve been thinking as a contingency to learn a trade...

Reddit by Carterer Feb 6th

NYC Workshops

I'm heading to New York over March break and want ideas of how to get the most fulfilling experience possible - workshops, shows, performances, and all around grow as an actor while I'm there, any and all suggestions welcome!

Reddit by peacesignz Feb 6th

Keeping your survival job while you have long shooting schedules

Hi all, So I'm a new actress who (gratefully) has gotten a sudden influx of auditions. One in particular would require me to be out of state for 3 weeks if I get it (and I want to). I'm non-union, and I'm looking for a flexible part-time job. However...I...

Reddit by EthericAssassin Feb 5th

Please help! I need advice on college!

I'm in my second semester of a community college. I want to be an actor. Currently, I am taking basic courses, AKA, the useless stuff that really has nothing to do with what I want to do and is also stuff I've already done in public school a million times...

Reddit by J_Literary Feb 5th

Do Actors Pronounce Words From A Script In Different Ways or Verbatim?

I'm currently proofreading a script in preparation for film festivals, and screenwriting contests right now; and something has been bothering me. I have this piece of dialogue: "Do you ever want to go back?" Would an actor treat the word, "want to," as...

Reddit by TheRadHatter9 Feb 5th

Anyone familiar with what can be written off for taxes? What do I have earn as an Actor in order to write things off? (U.S.)

I know there's a number of things that can be written off, just like any other job, but do I have to earn a certain amount each year in order to prove that Acting is one of my sources of income? I'm sure there's a limit to what exactly can be written off...

Reddit by i_want_to_act Feb 5th

Actor head shots in the Portland, OR area?

I am looking around for photographers and have been sending them emails for rates and if they do actor head shots, does anyone know of any place here that does them and is very reputable and what rates they charge? I am worried I am going to pick the wrong...

Reddit by mirrorsarereflective Feb 5th

Conveying a character different from yourself in audition, yet staying natural, and how much of it is the actor's responsibility alone on set?

I have been thinking about this for a long time. My two questions are this: first, at an audition, how do you convey a character yet stay natural. Second, on actual set, how much is it the actors responsibikity alone to convey a character. Lets take away...