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Reddit by ActingGrad Jun 10th

How many of you send out postcards?

I'm just curious how many of you send out actor postcards. If you do, do you send them to casting directors or to agents and managers too? What do you include on the card? Do you use them to announce something eventful, or just as a reminder that you exist?...

Reddit by honeysodapop Jun 10th

Can I achieve standard American accent as a foreign?

English isn't my first language. I'm trying my best to reduce my foreign accent but it is hard. I thought it is completely impossible to fake standard American accent but they say Liv Hewson did it perfectly. Many people thought she was American but she is...

Reddit by AutoModerator Jun 9th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get...

Reddit by VardC-137 Jun 9th

I can't decide if dropping out of Med school is wise to instead study acting.

I think acting is my true calling. Given that Medicine takes a shit load of time to get over with I don't think I'd ever have the chance to pursue acting. With my parents constantly up my ass(they are both doctors) to become a doctor, I think there is no...

Reddit by Few-Object7406 Jun 9th

Acting classes for a 17 going on 18 year old in New York City

So i want to become a actor but I have no experience at all so I wanted to take some classes but would like to know some good classes in nyc for a younger teen person.

Reddit by throwawayfitness1997 Jun 9th

Learning how to act while also self teaching programming?

Graduated with law degree (UK). My dream is to become an actor. Only acting experience is studying drama as a GCSE in school. I recognise that I'll need a job while I pursue acting. My plan currently is to self teaching programming and get a job as a software...

Reddit by tmoneyswaggg Jun 9th

what/who are some top acting studios/teachers in LA?

i’ve been trying to find acting coaches who’ve trained people like timothee chalamet, leonardo dicaprio, zendaya, millie bobby brown, and jenna ortega. those are my favorite actors to name a few, but i can’t seem to find the actual people they train with.

Reddit by Felahliir Jun 9th

Is mucus buildup in the throat used at all as a voice "filter"?

Not a voice actor myself, but during this allergy season i've noticed i can get a low guttural sound by resonating the mucus in my throat. A bit disgusting yes, but it sparked my curiosity, as i could get MUCH lower than i normally could.

Reddit by Individual_Ad_8499 Jun 9th

Tips for commercial VO reel?

I’m a fresh voice over actor. I need to make my own commercial VO. Any advice on what to put on it? Do I make my own original material for it or do I use anything that existing online? Thank you in advance :-)

Reddit by SwimGood22 Jun 9th

What are the typical rates at-scale for SAG Ultra Low Budget actors?

Hey all — I’m curious what the typical day rate on Ultra Low is for my talent filming one scene lasting a couple hours for capture? I see on the website that the minimum is $211, but what have you been paid typically for Ultra Low projects? Would you pass at...

Reddit by MindfulMotivations Jun 9th

Where to find Actors in New York city?

Hi all! I am trying to find two female and one male actor in New York. I would have figured this would be a lot easier but honestly not sure where to start. Not sure how to access student talent either. Any advice would be much appreciated!

Reddit by daddymonster1 Jun 9th

A different kind of failure that I don't know how to deal with it.

It seems like every chance I get to move away from my town to somewhere with more opportunities just blows up in my face. The kind of failure when the privilege of even trying is taken away from me. Of course, I will keep on trying but now it happened for the...

Reddit by muffinforev Jun 9th

Is there a detailed actors equity pay scale out there? Do salary minimums change depending on the size of a role?

I know with actor's equity, there is a minimum salary an actor can receive. Does anyone know if there are Actor's Equity rules about salaries based on the size/kind of role? I read about salaries on the Actor's Equity site, but I didn't see any specific...

Reddit by foolra Jun 9th

How do you get most of your audition notifications? Cmail? Casting Networks? Direct email from agents?

Just wondering where most of your audition notices are coming in from? For those that have agents, is it Actors Access cmail, CN, or direct email from them? For this that don't, is it just Cmail and CN? Thanks in advance!

Reddit by Bonzai_Monkey Jun 9th

Best Areas Near Atlanta to Live in

Hi there! I will keep this short and sweet. I want to move to Atlanta for my acting career, but the surrounding area is quite large and offers a plethora of options--I'm suffering from analysis paralysis. I've heard some different arguments for which area is...

Reddit by Spiritual_Minute8559 Jun 9th

I'll never understand some actors

Every actor from my theater dept ive talked to is all "everything is a mystery, and no i wont give any actual help" and every actor in the few on camera acting classes are like "heres what i know and good luck, its weird man"

Reddit by ywayne Jun 8th

48 hour film festivals never fail to inspire me. Seeing the kinds of amazing films that are produced in such a short amount of time prove to me what is possible with a goal and pressure. Last year I was lucky enough to star in one as an actor, here is the

Reddit by am3thystxx Jun 8th

i’m a 16 year old aspiring actress from germany, how can i find open casting calls?

hi, i’m a 16 year old who wants to get into acting; i’m looking for some open casting calls for jobs in europe, but i’m having trouble finding ones that fit my age and location (preferably for horror, fantasy, thriller, or science fiction projects). any help...

Reddit by LookingForAnActor Jun 8th

Looking to hire an actress for metal music video (Paid)

Hello, I'm directing a music video for a metal band, and I'm looking for an actress who can provide a creepy, slow motion, ballet type dance, such as a witch in the forest that's wearing some sort of dress, cloak, or robe. Actual dance experience not...

Reddit by JCStellar Jun 8th

How does one go about getting Atlanta representation when hardly any agencies are considering new clients?

I’ve been acting for a little bit over 3 years in the Orlando market and I just recently flew to Atlanta for an acting workshop hosted by Rhavynn Drummer. Since then, I’ve been thinking really hard about moving to Atlanta. I have an agent in Orlando but I...