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Reddit by Gymleadercoda Feb 25th

Buyout?

Hi, my beautiful actors! I was curious what anyone has to share regarding a buyout for an ad spot? I just booked my second lil' ad thang, ayyy (humble brag or whatevaaa, lmao). Anyways, I was wondering if a buyout often happens? If so, would the buyout rate...

Reddit by 2B_or_MaybeNot Feb 25th

Video submissions best practices - from a theatre producer

Hi actors! Theatre producer here (Equity outdoor Shakespeare). We're gearing for our first post-COVID summer season and about to do our first-ever round of video submissions. Just wondering, from the actors' perspective, what is working best for you all? Our...

Reddit by palegreenhoodie Feb 25th

Question About Actors/Directors

To preface, I am not an actor so I apologize if I’m breaking any rules I’m just not sure where else to ask this question lol. For context I was reading about the director Sam Levinson and the actress Barbie Ferreira, who plays Kat on Euphoria. They allegedly...

Reddit by RatoAndHarambeLive Feb 25th

I was rejected from a role because I wouldn’t get nude in a recall.

I was asked at a recall to get naked for a short scene in order to see if I was comfortable to do it. The director didn’t warn me that I was going to do it before the recall, however I had a feeling that they were going to ask. The recall occurred at the...

Reddit by MelaniChoco Feb 25th

How to find movie/ acting gigs or casting calls for new actors?

Hi, I’m a new aspiring actress who’s looking to start to build her portfolio. I’ve done acting before in plays for high school and middle school, and I’m thinking of finding movie sites or places that can get my acting off the ground and onto the big screen...

Reddit by Annonymous2127 Feb 25th

What exactly is Casting Director looking for when they ask you to send Two takes for the "Range"?

I noticed some Casting Directors want actors to send Two Takes of the self tape to see the Range. I get confused if they are looking for different genre and mood of the character or are they looking for a different character? for example, do i do one as...

Reddit by ElderberryAnxious262 Feb 25th

Asylum seeker looking for acting training

Hi friends, I'm a transgender person and rape survivor, from Asia and I am planning to seek asylum in NYC or London, I am finishing my studies in youth work but unfortunately I am estranged from family and am considered low SES/poor right now. I am hoping to...

Reddit by AutoModerator Feb 24th

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 tmoneyswaggg Feb 24th

is anyone familiar with the wolves by sarah delappe?

I’m planning on auditioning for the play at my school but don’t know which character to go for. I think in real life i’m most like #8 (whos funny & lighthearted) but I wanted to test my abilities as an actor and go for a more authoritative/serious character...

Reddit by KaijuSpy2 Feb 24th

Theatre Production Breaking Copyright Law - Should I Leave?

I was asked to take part in a show a few weeks back, I was given a script and the amateur production was being marketed as being written by a specific author. Since then the script has gone through multiple revisions and was eventually replaced with an...

Reddit by brinkofhumor Feb 24th

My Manager is demanding access to my acting profiles (Actors access,Casting Networks, etc) by using my personal username and password. This is insane, right?

I feel like I'm taking crazy pills

Reddit by Worldly_Deal_3064 Feb 24th

Looking for resource advice

Hi! This is my first time posting to this sub so I’m super excited! I have had “dreams” of acting for a long time. I grew up in a music family and have always been more of a singer, but for a long time I’ve felt called to just try out acting and hope that I...

Reddit by aspiring_actress_ Feb 24th

How long does it usually take casting to select actors for a project 2 months ahead?

Two weeks ago, I responded to a casting call that had just been published the same week I submitted what they required (nothing specific was required - they just wanted photos, a short bio and a short video). I haven’t heard back yet (hoping to - fingers...

Reddit by jovejupiter Feb 24th

Gabe Smith (Starkville Community Theatre) has some solid advice for actors...

Reddit by marie_g10 Feb 24th

Looking for Guy Friends

I'm a physically disabled woman in my early 20s who's very interested in becoming an actress. I'm a little shy soft-spoken girl but I hope when I do start acting, I'd love to play likable girl-next-door type roles like Molly Ringwald, Michelle Pfeiffer, Julia...

Reddit by azthemansays Feb 24th

Drunken Thought While Watching Marvel's Shang Chi...

Does anyone else break down the scenes by shots (while discounting the soundtrack), as to how long the director made the actors hold for the many reaction shots... Or is it just me?   As an aside, way to go /u/SimuShangChi for making us Canadian actors...

Reddit by latenightrva Feb 24th

Do MFA Drama students audition for roles while in school?

Do Yale, NYU, or Julliard students audition for TV/Film roles while still attending school? Or do they wait the 3-4 years until they've graduated to audition for roles? How do students get agents while in school still? Curious to know because I've read some...

Reddit by danirayn Feb 24th

moving to nyc

I’m moving to nyc this spring had some inquiries for any actors based out of nyc - what is a good way to find roommates, preferably also in the film industry. (I would also prefer female roommates bc im a woman lol) - is the job market scarce when it comes to...

Reddit by Rickflossyy Feb 24th

Going from good to bookable

Could someone drop tips on how you comb through a script to find unique possibilities/ choices for your character? Looking for ways to tell a story about who my character is outside of a scene/ spice up my auditions and have more fun. Sidebar: thanks for the...

Reddit by Amber_Steel86 Feb 24th

I did it! I took the first step!

I finally worked up the courage to apply for a role. I’m sure I won’t get it because my profile on actors access is thin at best. But I have it a go!! That’s a win in my book any day.