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Reddit by eldemusic Oct 5th

Is it worth to get an agent if you are just starting out?

Hi all! I've been asking dumb questions all over this wonderful subreddit and of course on my journey to becoming a va more of these come up. I got a little role in a videogame demo, which made me happy. It's by no means perfect. It's over acted and made...

Reddit by RareComputer8021 Oct 5th

I really want to become an actor, but I'm not sure if I will enjoy the process or if I actually just want the reward.

I have always loved watching movies and I wish that I could be in those worlds that the movies create. Like, I want to fight goblins, fly on the back of a dragon, use magic, become a superhero, survive on an island, and get lost out in space. So I thought...

Reddit by flash217- Oct 5th

Should I stick with my Talent Agency? (Chicago)

I'm a part of a boutique agency in Chicago. In the last 5 months, I've had 3 theatrical and 8 commercial auditions. Is this too slow? I'll note that I am a relatively new actor so that may be why and I should just have more patience.

Reddit by nondescriptmammal Oct 5th

SAG-AFTRA actors: vibe check?

Hey all, I've been in the union for 10 years now; I've learned more about what happened before I joined, and I've seen a lot happen to the VO folks of the union since joining, and it is hard not to be angry. Voice-over is rarely treated like a full-fledged...

Reddit by cutieflamingo Oct 5th

Actor compensation

Hi all, have a question that would like to ask for opinion, currently l'm new in acting and got casted by a project it stated it has some compensation…... Well during the production day the production house didn't ask me to act much basically nth much did...

Reddit by Web-Wonderful Oct 5th

Acting classes in New York?

Hey everyone, I’m visiting New York in November and I’d love to experience a New York acting class looking for recommendations for any drop in acting classes I could attend for professional actors. I am hoping for either an just a short evening class but all...

Reddit by Saaaintniiiick Oct 5th

The acting class I’m in sucks what do I do

The city I currently live in isn’t renowned for its acting but I joined an 8 week acting class to keep up my training as I do auditions off in the city. The first class was tonight and man, I hate it. Firstly, I’m a 20 year old woman and 90% of the class is...

Reddit by gina_theresa Oct 5th

Seeking very specific 2-woman (or gender neutral) comedy scenes from TV

Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum but not new to acting! I'm a bilingual (eng/한국어) acting coach and I've recently taken on a new client. She is a very well-established actor, but is just starting to learn how to act in English. She tackled her first monologue...

Reddit by detlillaspoket Oct 4th

Seeking advice for breaking into receiving quality tv/film auditions and getting momentum

I've been in LA for 4 years now. The first two don't really count when talking about auditions because I spent them in a 2-year acting program learning the craft and not auditioning. Then Covid happened. I didn't try to work during covid, as I was focused on...

Reddit by onionsandradishes2 Oct 4th

For those who think Tom Cruise is not a good actor

Reddit by bohrphycs Oct 4th

Ralph Macchio acting technique

Ralph Macchio being my favourite actor, I wonder which acting techinque he uses. Is it The method, Meisner, any other???

Reddit by controltheweb Oct 4th

Casting director's explanation of which audition wins

> *"I listen for one authentic moment—which most auditions have zero of—and then figure we'll bring you into the studio and get a few more moments out of you."* Another useful quote I remember: "Well-trained actors sound like non-actors. Non-actors sound like...

Reddit by FrenchFriedIceCream Oct 4th

Joining Spotlight via recommendation

Has anyone done this? For background: I'm British but I've been in the States since high school age, so my acting agent is based here. I know Spotlight changed a little in pandemic so that actors can use a recommendation from an agent (that is part of the...

Reddit by res_rei Oct 4th

Guys, serious question. How can I become an actor with no acting school?

I am really interested in film-making industry and being an actor, but I have no idea how or where to start. Please, all suggestion are accepted.

Reddit by TypeAffectionate Oct 4th

Online Acting Masterclass

I’m taking about the ones with actors such as Samuel L Jackson, Natalie Portman, Helen Mirren, etc. on masterclass.com. Has anyone done them? Are they work the 15/month (which is pretty cheap compared to some others? What was your experience?

Reddit by Strange_Clothes_4382 Oct 4th

Feeling competitive

Hi guys, so I just joined a film acting group to gain some experience and there’s a ton of amazing resources and networking and I’m very excited. However one problem I have is feeling like the other actors are not my friends but more like competition. Even...

Reddit by stugotsmymoney98 Oct 4th

Do below the line agents ever rep actors?

So I had a situation the other night where I was at work waiting tables at my restaurant and i waited on a woman who basically told me she was a producer and asked for my info, she seemed normal and nice so i gave it to her, long story short she emailed me...

Reddit by Cordath Oct 3rd

OPINION: What I've learned (insert clickbait title here)

I've been doing voice acting for just over four years now and wanted to share a perspective that I've developed recently that I would have found immensely helpful to have back when I started. Obviously, this is based entirely on my own worldview and personal...

Reddit by superbonbon13 Oct 3rd

What are your thoughts on Barry Keoghan’s audition for the riddler?

There has to be more right? Like no way he was booked just off of him walking down a hallway, also how do you feel about submitting an audition that way, you think the way the industry is changing should our self tapes now include more creativity and not just...

Reddit by summerfield Oct 3rd

Moving to LA or ATL from San Francisco to pursue acting with no experience

Hey r/acting! I'm a 31 year old software engineer living in San Francisco. I've always dreamt of becoming an actor, but haven't pursued it besides doing an acting class. One reason is that I've been morbidly shy, but have since grown out of it. It's now or...