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Reddit by MaybeOk2869 Dec 27th

Comps for child actor

I'm aware of the minimum wages for child actors that are a member of SAG-AFTRA through the published 'Rate Sheet', but could the actors of this sub share with me what they think are the **average** and **median** daily rates for a child actor who will be...

Reddit by dsonoiki Dec 27th

A conversation with Maura Chanz (an actor, producer, and creative director)

Spoke with Maura Chanz about breaking into Hollywood, working for Mara Brock Akil (Girlfriends, The Game) and Yara Shahidi (black-ish, grown-ish) Amidst all the talk of nepo babies, she talks about how she got into the industry when she had no family ties to...

Reddit by Several_Pickle6735 Dec 27th

Scam alert

Beware the following email- it’s the old “we send you a check to deposit and pay your assigned “agent”. You write them a check, theirs bounces you’re out the money… Just got this today- apparently lots of others have as well- ——— JOY Model Management 369 Park...

Reddit by ruody Dec 27th

Starting acting career and want to choose a stage name

Currently preparing to join an Actor's Union in the UK as an actor and voice over/voice actor. I've always hated my real last name, it's long and the meaning is really derogatory. Plus I'm not close with my father's side, and I like the idea of separating...

Reddit by Lanky-Worldliness485 Dec 27th

Atlanta Acting Market

So I’ve been working and living in Los Angeles for a couple of years now. And the industry has dried up quite substantially here. I’m looking for any actors with experience working in the Atlanta market, how is that going for you? Is there a decent amount of...

Reddit by Routine-Career-9296 Dec 27th

How to train to be an actor?

I am a beginner who wants to get into acting but I am not very good at it, so I have done some research and took a lot of time to watch many YouTube videos on how to act, and I think I can do those techniques fairly well, but I don't know how to practice...

Reddit by foolra Dec 27th

How do you check your Actors Access, Casting Network, and/or Backstage auditions requests/information?

Just doing a little research y'all! How does everyone access their audition notices and self-tape instructions? These can either be from your agent or through self submissions. Thank you! [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/zwyj4z)

Reddit by lemonademouthiscool Dec 27th

improv

i'm so bad at improv games, it's tragic. it's such a good skill but if you give me random words or actions, there's no way i can do anything with that. i hope that doesn't damper too much on my hopes to be a working actor someday.

Reddit by Leighdren Dec 27th

Is there a cost for acting agencies?

Hi aspiring actor here. I am aware that agents themselves do not cost a dime up front and they only take commission, however, I am wondering what an Agency should charge. I am of the thinking that you cannot benefit from something for nothing, however this...

Reddit by MaveTheWitcher Dec 27th

Normal that this agency doesn't let me get repped in other cities?

I'm with this agency and one of my questions was, "am I allowed to have agents in different cities" and they said, "unfortunate, no. We rep you all across America." All while I know many actors with this agency are with them & have agents in other markets...

Reddit by J-Mannix Dec 27th

I’m unsure where to start (but it’s not as bad as you think…)

My dream is to become a voice actor. Recently I got a job as a narrator for ACX and while that’s a good way to get my voice out there, it hasn’t necessarily brought me any closer to the VA world, so what’s next? I’ve no idea where to start looking for THOSE...

Reddit by Carlyn_Forger Dec 26th

[HIRING] VOICE ACTOR

**Job Role: Voice Over Actor** **Offer: $20 - 40$ per hour (depending on experience)** Skills and Requirements: * Must be 18 years or older. * Must be able to replicate Foxy’s voice (she is the purple fox character). Please see [this short...

Reddit by loyrrjk Dec 26th

Why are you an actor despite the lack of recognition and money in it ?

I understand the ‘because I love acting’ thing, but how is appearing for one second behind Ryan Reynolds ‘acting’? My mom could do this.

Reddit by TheThornton Dec 26th

Some guy dropped an entire villain monologue on a voice actress’ video…so I narrated it.

Reddit by MostUnlikelyTo Dec 26th

Where should I study professional acting?

I currently attend Indiana University (which isn't known for its acting program) as a 19yo sophomore and I'm pretty miserable. I think I'm ready to give up the idea of preparing for "a real job" and fully pursue acting. For professional acting, camera...

Reddit by anchovy7 Dec 26th

I live in oregon

HI, I've been on actors acsses for 7 months now and I've submitted to 9 projects total and been invited to submit one eco cast, I always sort breakdowns by saying my region is in the northwest and my age range as 13-17 I was wondering if all breakdowns...

Reddit by RealTakeoi Dec 26th

My first time trying out voice acting.

So I always wanted to be a voice actor and honestly I feel like I don't have what it takes. A lot of people I've met says I do but I can't see it. However one day I just stop with the self doubt and made a small clip of me doing a ( not so serious, abridge...

Reddit by pentaweather Dec 25th

Is there an editing effect for equalizing a narration's speed and pace?

I have a few clips narrating a straightforward education video. Each of them are narrated by different narrators. One is by myself. The problem is that the actors have different speaking speed and pace. Some are significantly faster than the other. Some...

Reddit by Sad_Sheepherder_167 Dec 25th

Should I Continue Without an Agent?

I am not an actor by trade but merely by timing and sheer luck. Early this year, I was contacted by a marketing agency that represents a global company that was looking for a specific type to shoot a national commercial. In my social media, I had shared the...

Reddit by Civil-Bank7739 Dec 25th

How do I tell my parents I want to be a film actor?

So, for my entire childhood, I was always under the impression that I wanted to be a nurse, helping out the sick and dying. However, as of August, I joined an acting class for fun and really fell in love with it and I realized that acting is what I'm very...