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Reddit by kira_bakapot Apr 7th

how to be on character when it pokes at your biggest insecurities

I'm not an actor, I'm a singer and have to sing the song from Chicago by the Velma character. I have to act out a performance of a sexy, flirty e charismatic character.... I'm a big curvy girl insecure in my body, this is the worst CH I could ever do. The...

Reddit by oriisdead Apr 7th

Is backstage legit?

I’ve always wanted to act, and I actually consider myself pretty good at it (I know so do most people who want to be actors). Anyways, is backstage a good place to find auditions/extras jobs to start gaining experience?

Reddit by SpelingBeeLoser Apr 7th

Supposed to be the busiest time for me - but I'm getting nothing.

I'm Sag-E and repped by a really great agency in Houston, Tx. In the past, I've gotten to audition for some amazing projects! Co-star, Recurring, Leads - you name it! But since Covid, the auditions have dropped dramatically despite me seeing other actors in...

Reddit by LaserPanda06 Apr 7th

Voice actors wanted!

Hey everybody! I’m a game developer working on a visual novel. There’s many interlocking projects for the game, including a manga and a short webseries about the main character. And that’s what this is about! I’m looking for voice actors (preferably with a...

Reddit by Bonzai_Monkey Apr 7th

Moving Cross Country...What Job Should I Get?

Hi there! I currently live in Northern California, and have decided to move to Atlanta, Georgia after doing a lot of research on the best place to live for starting actors. My question is: what kind of job should I get? I really only *need* enough money for...

Reddit by MaveInfinite Apr 7th

anyone here love the chase of it all?

When it comes to acting, I just love the chase. I never in a million years saw myself in that acting waiting room getting ready to pour my soul out. I basically didn't know what I wanted to do till I turned 19. I just had a love for tv and movies. I have...

Reddit by mpchop Apr 7th

Uta Hagen’s A Challenge for the Actor

So I’m a junior in HS and I’m currently taking a musical theatre class and learning more about theatre as an art form, and truly living up to my theatre kid potential. I asked my teacher if I could borrow Uta Hagen’s A Challenge For the Actor. He said I could...

Reddit by Mr_Blank_Clock Apr 6th

Will Real People Victoria help me become a successful actress in NYC?

Hi all, Not sure if this was the appropriate subreddit but I am a 30 year old woman living in Melbourne wanting to pursue acting. I haven’t acted in anything since high school so I’m getting back into it and wanted to join an agency. I’m working in...

Reddit by allifromwestva Apr 6th

How long did it take to book your first role without a rep?

Been self submitting on Actors access for about two months. Got 6 auditions on my first two weeks then absolutely nothing after. Just want to hear about others journeys!

Reddit by Alicynpackard Apr 6th

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Reddit by AHungerForKnowledge Apr 6th

Should Voice Actors Sound Conversational Most of the Time?

I should start by saying that I understand there's no "One rule fits all" in any performing. I also understand that the client determines the performance for the most part. I'm asking in general. I'm reading a book called V-Oh! and it's very focused on being...

Reddit by gmd24 Apr 6th

Any other actors looking to move to the Atlanta area?

Hi there! Hope this question is ok here. I'm a queer actor looking to move to the Atlanta area and need roommates! I'm 31 and come from the improv/sketch community in Chicago but am originally from the Southeast (and am currently here) and am looking to be...

Reddit by watch1122 Apr 6th

Does anyone have any reviews or heard of Sarah Gaboury from Real Actor’s Lab?

Thinking about taking classes with her

Reddit by jonesyboy20 Apr 6th

Commercial Auditions Questions!!

Hey everyone. I just want to ask some commercial actors with experience: When do you usually hear back one way or other after a callback? Do you need to be put on first avail to have a chance after the callback? Do first avail emails come out the same day as...

Reddit by artistsstrategy Apr 5th

Do you need "connections" to become an actor?

"Of the annoying things up-and-coming actors are forced to deal with—getting ghosted by directors and being asked if we’re on Broadway yet—few get under our skin quite like unsolicited career advice. Especially when that advice comes from otherwise...

Reddit by Honest-Researcher1 Apr 5th

Be cautious of Weaudition.com - not as great as it seems

Just want to warn people about [weaudition.com](https://weaudition.com) I've had some bad experiences with it and I just want to warn people about spending their time and money on this. I have had experiences where actors did not pay me, and I am not the only...

Reddit by Ok_Explanation_2317 Apr 5th

Actor's real names

I often see actor's real names written on IMDB and therefore on wikipedia and everywhere else. For example Natalie Portman - born Natalie Hershlag, Winona Ryder - born Winona Hershlag, Rebel Wilson - born Melanie Bownds and plenty of others. My question is do...

Reddit by assmanatee Apr 5th

Spec Self-Tape Requests in the Role Listing

Howdy, I searched for this but could not find, apologies if redundant... I'm spending a lot of time on self-tapes which are immediately requested in the role listing, not in response to my application submission. I find this to be a waste of time given that...

Reddit by MillerMama09 Apr 5th

I did my soul searching...

A while ago, I posted about my stand still on pursuing my acting plan (I've also realized I should be saying plan vs dream, though it is both really

Reddit by bustergaming777 Apr 5th

Twitter is just ridiculous

I’m from the UK and my newsfeed is always full of such desperation from actors or cringe manifesting posts. I’m not trying to sound negative but do you think posting stuff like this reflects badly on you as a professional?