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Reddit by PrestigiousLeg3510 Nov 18th

Rarely do I get starstruck..

But I just signed with my manager less than a month ago and today I just received my first Tyler Perry audition. As a black actor, this is huge to me

Reddit by barfingclouds Nov 18th

Background actors, if you don’t get work on a given week, can you get unemployment for that week? Anyone have experience with that?

I live in Los Angeles for reference, and do both central casting and calling service. I just am curious to see if it’s reasonable to get a week of unemployment every once in a while

Reddit by jem365rox Nov 18th

Submitting to union projects as non-union

I’m a non-union actor and am decently proactive about submitting to roles for non-union film/theatre work. I’m wondering though if I’m allowed to submit to EPA auditions for theatre and SAG projects for film (I need 2 more waivers to be SAG-eligible). What’s...

Reddit by BeneficialGuidance32 Nov 18th

Preparation for a Role

Hey! I want to ask about how long can an actor prepare for a role? In my opinion, to get into a character takes time but I also heard that many actors have only a week for the preparation so what’s the average?

Reddit by Born_Comfort_6258 Nov 18th

Best way to choose your "Best" Headshot

I'm referring to selecting which Headshot as your primary photo when submitting to Actors Access and Backstage. - I think picking the one that best suits the role makes sense first and foremost. - - I've heard some sites say use tinder and put up both photos...

Reddit by Significant_Night_65 Nov 18th

Do you think big actors get frustrated when they’re always associated with a single project?

Like Emma Watson regardless of what movie she does she’ll always be thought of as Hermione. Like Vin Diesel with Dom or Chris Hemsworth as Thor. They can never really step out of their character’s shadow.

Reddit by heavymetalharry Nov 17th

Is it more difficult to get started at 27 then it is at, lets say 21?

I'm still an aspiring actor, but I don't have an agent, and my last (and only) gig was a commercial gig 2 years ago. I've been doing loads of extras work on the side but Im starting to wonder If I should approach work differently than 6 years ago, but then...

Reddit by goinghardinthetaint Nov 17th

New actor - stay in San Diego or move to LA?

Hello all, I wanted the opinion of anybody working in LA right now or who moved from San Diego to LA for acting. I'm a young professional who has some job offers to work in LA. Because a lot of things are virtual at the moment (including classes), would it be...

Reddit by mraladdinsirwat Nov 17th

Racist role?

Hey! I got cast in a student film as a suuuuper creepy racist role. Basically I would put on “Asian face” at some point during the film. Potentially taping my eyes to be more narrow, and caking my face in white makeup. I’m a new actor, would this be really...

Reddit by Born_Comfort_6258 Nov 17th

In a short film, would it be wrong to ask for a name?

I'm in a short film where I have more lines than the lead character. I think I'm working with a first time filmmaker, they didn't specify. They said they are doing this for diversity and so that all the actors on this can be discovered. Would it be wrong to...

Reddit by pudgiedee Nov 17th

Commercial Auditions slowing down in LA?

Wondering if this is the time of year Union commercial and/or theatrical auditions slow down? Is there a time where they just aren’t shooting anything in LA due to the holidays? Someone told me it’s good to stay in town during December since many people...

Reddit by kaydidi Nov 17th

Non-USA citizen wondering about Unions

I wouldn't even call myself a new actor as yet as I have no on-paper experience. I'm from a small Caribbean island and acting isn't really a huge industry over here. I self-tape, take online acting classes, study techniques, etc. I think I have so much...

Reddit by Existing-Cherry4948 Nov 17th

Dealing With Conspiracy Driven Family Members.

Delete if not allowed. I'm an aspiring actress that would love to one day be in real movies or on real tv shows. I've mostly done plays and student films but have started taking it more serious and am joining a union. Some of my family members are trying to...

Reddit by Aqua-breeze Nov 17th

Would it be super unprofessional to show up to a set as a fan?

So I'm going to New York this week for an anime convention, and then I get word that one of my favorite shows is filming somewhere else in New York, and if I'm in the right part of NYC at the right time, I could potentially watch them film and/or interact...

Reddit by thatactressspams Nov 17th

"Pinned" or "On Hold"

On the topic of being "pinned," do you typically hear back from casting when they would like to release you from the pin (for specific dates) if they go with another actor? Or is this like most things in the industry where you should assume you won't hear...

Reddit by Robertor1999 Nov 17th

New voice actor

I’m fairly new into the whole voice acting process. I’m taking classes and stuff to refine my voice. I’ve already been stage acting for years. I’m just wondering how is the best process for getting auditions. I don’t really care how big or if they are paid...

Reddit by db_at Nov 16th

[Casting] Need actors with animals / pets!

I own a creative ad agency called [Airtraffic](https://airtraffic.co) and we work with a lot of mobile app/gaming clients. Right now we are producing a series of short TikTok style video ads for a client, and they call for people with pets or animals. The...

Reddit by Shoopherd Nov 16th

The secret to being a successful actor revealed

Reddit by cyclopsface28 Nov 16th

Looking for LA Actors for Student Interview

Hi r/acting! I'm an undergraduate currently pursuing a degree in acting. As part of a project for my Business of Acting class, I'm supposed to interview professional actors who work in LA. I would be asking questions about their experience in the business and...

Reddit by Gordanramsme69 Nov 16th

Actors working for casting directors?

Do any of you work in casting offices or with casting directors? If so how did you get in and does that hurt your career or help it?