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Reddit by azthemansays Oct 6th

‘The Mandalorian’ Star Giancarlo Esposito Is Fed Up With Actors Who Don’t Want To Get Vaccinated

Reddit by ImGoingGhost7919 Oct 6th

Getting Cast/Training With An Evening Job

Hey all! I have a job that takes place in the evening on Sundays-Thursdays (my weekends are Friday and Saturday) and I'm worried that this will effect my work toward becoming an actor. Most community theatres have all of their rehearsals and shows in the...

Reddit by CaptoObvo Oct 5th

Tired of LA, How's Vancouver?

Anyone know what casting opportunities are like in Vancouver? I thought the competition would be highly trained and skilled in LA, I was ready to compete but it's just about numbers here. Actors here aren't more talented, the opposite in fact. It's just...

Reddit by blaikalva Oct 5th

I'm 19 close to London and want to get into acting. How?

I'll try to keep it brief. I am an aspiring actor located in the south of England. I'm 19 years old and would like to start now, and work my way up. I don't have much experience, theatre as a kid, I have been an extra so have been on a television set...

Reddit by Nesquik_kicks Oct 5th

question about agents/casting subscriptions

Will an agent tell you to sign up for those casting subscriptions such as casting network,casting workbook or actors access? And that comes out of you own pocket correct?, that is fine and normal right? Or the agency pays for that? And do you have the option...

Reddit by mikehooker2004 Oct 5th

Paid voice acting gig for a new podcast

Hi I am launching a new podcast that is focused on people who have had encounters with aliens. Some of my guests are happy to be interviewed but don't want their voice or identity being public for fear of ridicule, they are ok with their story being told as...

Reddit by Strict_Carpenter_661 Oct 5th

Second income?

Since acting is really difficult to make money out of unless your amongst the top actors, does most people here have regulars jobs or do they work extra roles or small acting jobs to get by?

Reddit by BenHarding2005 Oct 5th

I am a Voice Actor seeking roles

Hello. My name is Ben Harding and I am a voice actor I am looking to be voice acting roles for things like short films, animations, narration etc. If you are interested in adding me into one of your projects then just dm me on my Instagram @VoiceDemonOfficial...

Reddit by nacho__mama Oct 5th

Changing my actors access profile address back to New York after facing a lot of discrimination for not being a local

I used to live in NYC part of the year  but since covid I'm now about 7 hours away. I have a flexible schedule and could still just as easily act in a film in New York but I'm getting too many responses from directors asking "r u in nyc?"  even if the film is...

Reddit by newbcanadianactor Oct 5th

Toronto or Vancouver

Hey r/acting, really appreciate your time first of all East Asian Actor here with play age 20-35ish. Currently bases in Toronto. I’ve been thinking and planning to move back to Vancouver for awhile. I’m from out west originally, and will end up being closer...

Reddit by ladyartless Oct 5th

Can someone please explain PNW hours for BG Actors? (UBCP-ACTRA)

I had a lot of conflicting info given to me about PNW/French Hours this week, and am hoping for some clarification - specifically around how BG actors are paid (on a union voucher). ​ TIA!!

Reddit by Gucci_little_piggie Oct 5th

Looking for a young (18-25) male actor in Toronto for feature film (PAID).

Hey guys, I'm a filmmaker in Toronto and I will be shooting my first feature film very soon. This is a very low budget feature so I cast my friends as actors but one of them had to leave the film due to personal issues at the last minute, so we are now...

Reddit by AHungerForKnowledge Oct 5th

I just don’t know what to charge for VOs.

Knowing what to charge for VO work is like an eternal mystery to me. I know there are guidelines but I’ve only completed a couple of hundred jobs on Fiverr and that’s it. I’m still small time and part time and I’ve only been doing this for about 5 months...

Reddit by strangealiendialect Oct 5th

Future voice actors for Verosika Mayday's crew in Helluva Boss. Let my know what you think.

Reddit by Clean_Eye_622 Oct 4th

How do you create larger-than-life characters?

When I research acting, I keep seeing how to create a more realistic character, their goals, etc. And I'm great at connecting with realistic and dynamic characters and fleshing them out. But what I need to know is how do you create more...

Reddit by TimPrice2 Oct 4th

Does anyone know the SAG rate for a fitting?

I know background SAG actors are paid $45 for a two hour fitting if it occurs on a non-work day. What are regular actors paid? I'm not an actor, but I have an actor who's doing a fitting and I don't know what I'm supposed to pay them. I've been googling and...

Reddit by AaronTheDort Oct 4th

Trying to help my wife!

Hello, I’m not sure if this is the right subreddit, so please let me know if it’s not and where I can go. Anyway, as the title suggests I am trying to help my wife. She is an aspiring actress currently in L.A. She has been auditioning for anything she can get...

Reddit by Diligent-Noise5880 Oct 4th

I need help-

So, I was contacted by a director after seeing my cattle call audition to audition specifically for her show. This is an amazing opportunity but I'm a tad apprehensive because the role she has called me for is that of a Brazillian maid. I am not Brazillian...

Reddit by Palomomomo Oct 4th

Which city has more opportunities for new actors: Atlanta, GA or New York’s Metropolitan Area, NY?

As a recent graduate with a Fashion Business degree and various job offers from company’s located in the aforementioned cities, I plan to attend an Acting School (most likely remotely) while also applying to as many Casting Calls as possible, attending...

Reddit by Juuggyy Oct 4th

What's the Average Audition-to-Gig Ratio for Voice Actors?

I was talking to a voice acting veteran and he told me he gets 1 Gig for every 10 or so auditions he does. And I met another guy who told me he gets 1 for every 50. I'm completely lost as to what's normal in this industry. What do you guys think?