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Reddit by apejoyyy Feb 28th

What is the CB checkbox when having a selftape request?

What does it mean and should I have it checked? Edit: forgot to mention I'm talking about casting/actor workbook

Reddit by Organic_Photograph49 Feb 28th

Going to an acting class just for fun/a hobby?

So I’m not really interested in pursing acting as a career or anything (yet… who knows what’ll happen) nor was I ever very interested in drama at school, but I do love movies and appreciate a good actor. I was looking for some knife skill classes online and...

Reddit by appreciatorofadvice Feb 28th

Financial advice (preferably UK) How much do West End leads make?

Hey guys, like most of us I’ve always wanted to be an actor for as I can remember. I was wondering if there’s anyone out there who has any insight on how much (new face) leads in a West End show make weekly? For example roles like Epoinine in Les Mis...

Reddit by easypename Feb 28th

First time staged reading -- Tips? Should I be off book?

Hi all! I usually don't do much theater acting, but I got cast in a staged reading for a really awesome original play. We'll meet before the actual reading for a rehearsal, but it's fairly a short amount of time and I'm not sure what I should have prepared...

Reddit by bring_me_egg Feb 28th

Featured/Creature BG work and resumes

Howdy fellow actors/artists! So I know that it’s frowned upon to use any sort or BG work on your acting resume for the sole purpose of it revealing one’s inexperience. However, I recently started a regular, fairly involved background gig on a...

Reddit by Necessary_Signal7295 Feb 27th

Producing AEA Off-Broadway Solo Piece - Oddly Specific Question

I am writing and working on a solo piece, I am then planning on producing it at a small off broadway theater. I am an AEA actor, how would I work on getting "myself" under an aea contract, when I'm paying myself?

Reddit by wc6g10 Feb 27th

Student gigs and professionalism (rant)

I auditioned for a student film (paid) on Tuesday and heard nothing back, presuming I didn’t get the role I made plans for another audition and a meeting the following Monday which had been the suggested shoot date. Lo and behold Saturday evening at 9pm they...

Reddit by Opening-Race6586 Feb 27th

Drama school application essay

I want to apply for a summer program at a drama school and to complete the application I have to write a short essay (250-750 words) on „my goals and objectives“. What exactly do they want me to write about? Do they mean I should write about why I want to...

Reddit by Wan-Wan2402 Feb 27th

Demo for Beginners?

I'm a Tv/Film actor and I'm trying to integrate voice acting into my career, something I've always really really wanted to do. I do have a "booth" set up in my closet for recording because I do a lot of vocal auditions. Luckily I already have a voice coach...

Reddit by zeromalarki Feb 27th

UK/Ireland Usage question

I run a small production company that specializes in shooting showreel scenes for actors and to a lesser extent, short films. Next month, we are shooting a short film off our own bat. When it is completed, we intend to do a festival run, and after that, if we...

Reddit by mchilili Feb 27th

Confusion about a Casting Call

A few days ago I applied at a posting where the only descriptions is "We are looking for young performers ages 13-20 of all experience levels from across Canada." Im 25. I saw the age range and knowing I can pass for younger I applied and I got an audition. I...

Reddit by Rich-Matter-752 Feb 27th

Getting started in your near-thirties with zero credits?

I moved to L.A. almost a year ago. I have had a lifelong dream of being a creature/character actor, ideally I would love to play monsters. When I was young my grandmother tried to help me get into local theater but my experience was one of "Talented, just not...

Reddit by The_Lost_Buddhist Feb 27th

Is it possible or common to be both a voice actor and singer?

I’m interested in both.

Reddit by appreciatorofadvice Feb 27th

Financial advice (preferably UK) How much do West End leads make?

Hey guys, like most of us I’ve always wanted to be an actor for as I can remember. I was wondering if there’s anyone out there who has any insight on how much (new face) leads in a West End show make weekly? For example roles like Epoinine in Les Mis...

Reddit by jthejournalist Feb 27th

Guaranteed Income in NY State

Hi everyone, Apologies, mods, if this isn't allowed. I am a journalist and former actor and I'm working on a story about the new Guaranteed Income Program for Artists in NY State and how the pandemic has affected NYC actors, specifically nonunion actors. If...

Reddit by Particular-Sport-627 Feb 27th

2 Thoughts Battling in my mind

Right so i'll keep it short , the only thought stopping me from going full head on with my acting career is the fact that i might try my hardest bestest of work without not much in return when i could put that insane work ethic in trying to make money to...

Reddit by nacho__mama Feb 27th

Casting Director's Rant

Any place that has an image of you or your reel or your resume put your email on it!  Add your email to your Actors Access resume!  And for God's sake if you have an IMDb Pro account add your email!  It blows me away how many people have a website with no way...

Reddit by iJuanAyala Feb 27th

Acting Resume example (standard for US-based actors) feel free to leave questions below

Reddit by Zurevu Feb 27th

I asked r/polls who is the best actor. Would r/acting agree?

This poll is identical to the one linked below. Please do not look at the link below before voting...

Reddit by Antwuan89 Feb 27th

Microphone or Acting Classes?

Should I get a USB Microphone 1st or start taking Acting Classes? I really want to be a Voice Actor, just want some tips how to begin Voice Acting. Also do you think a USB Microphone would be Good & if you believe I should start with a USB Microphone what...