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Reddit by StudySafe1982 Sep 17th

Have you ever "faked" your way through a scene?

The actors I know are all self-described method actors; according to them, you have to feel sad to play sad or otherwise the audience will notice. But I'm not so sure that's true. I'm pretty sure there are tons of actors that do not emotionally prepare for...

Reddit by CaliforniaStoked Sep 17th

I’m a working actor in LA and just got this text message scam. Be aware fellow actors!

Reddit by BlueDragonite Sep 17th

Looking for Andrew Garfield Spider-Man Sound-a-Like for Audio Drama Project - PAID

Currently looking for an actor who can channel Andrew Garfield's portrayal of Spider-Man, while still being able to perform and act beyond an impression. The role will be for a non-profit full script audio drama. Paid at $2 a line for a total of 226 lines...

Reddit by Wubadubudu Sep 17th

Where to find a coach to help me improve talking voice?

I don't really plan to be a voice actor, if anything the closest activity I'd like to try would be casting my favorite games (Starcraft 2 and Rainbow 6). But I really want to hire a voice acting coach or a similar professional to help me improve my talking...

Reddit by Pearlet2 Sep 17th

Is it a bad idea to get SAG Vouchers from a background job?

Hi all, I got asked to do a background job (I have an obscure trait that they need from a few background actors). I would get $ and a SAG Voucher, and this would be my 2nd voucher (earned another in 2019 for a commercial). I don't want to shoot myself in the...

Reddit by underestimatedbutton Sep 17th

WeAudition Reader Experience?

Short version: I'm trying to get back on my acting game and feeling extraordinary rusty. I keep hearing about WeAudition and thinking that serving as a reader could help me get back in the swing if connecting with other actors while helping with *their*...

Reddit by throwaway29374765 Sep 17th

How helpful are book like these for aspiring actors?

I’m mostly referring to the two books below and any similar to them. If they are useful, in what way? And would you say one is better than another? https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/0801481546/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&psc=1...

Reddit by Freemei Sep 17th

Finally have time to get started as a voice actor. I want to make a demo reel and need advice.

Hello all, as the title states, I am just getting started. I want to make a demo reel based off some scripts but don't really know where to look for a variety if script samples that are safe for me to use in the demo reel. Any suggestions or resources? I can...

Reddit by TheSemiSeasonedActor Sep 17th

Booked my First SAG movie and my Scene was cut Venting and using this space to talk to myself

In the Past 2 years I've booked 3 SAG Feature Films 2 Major Stream Series, and 6 Commercials. I've been incredibly fortunate. I can definitely say I know a thing or two, but I'm not here to act like I'm the shit or pretend I know everything. Cause I don't. I...

Reddit by AutoModerator Sep 16th

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 somefriesmotherucker Sep 16th

Don't ever stop and it's never too late

I just felt like sharing my acting story because i feel like this might help some of you I'm not where I want to be as an actor but the last few weeks changed a lot for me and I'm nearer to my goal than ever 9 years ago I had the change to act on a real stage...

Reddit by NewsThrowaway151593 Sep 16th

Anyone have Dyspraxia?

Pretty much the only well-known actor who I can think of that has it is Daniel Radcliffe. If you're not aware of what Dyspraxia is...it's pretty much a disorder that ruins your fine motor skills. Kids with it have terrible handwriting, suck at sports, poor...

Reddit by FurmidableCat Sep 16th

How Does an Agent Deal With a Complicated Schedule?

I am thinking of getting an agent after years of being self-represented. I used to get a lot of small roles from being self-represented, but I think I am ready for the next level and have someone submit me for bigger roles and give me feedback on how to be...

Reddit by cheapfakesunglasses Sep 16th

When you booked your first costar, were you repped or unrepped?

A young actor I’m mentoring asked me this question, and I gave them my answer, but I’m curious how typical it is. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/ppfas2)

Reddit by Iceycat1234 Sep 16th

Actors Access Plus Questions.

Hello, I've been searching for an answer, but I couldn't find one. I'm thinking of signing up for actors access plus account, and I'm wondering if the plus account will allow me to upload demo clips for free? I notice I can submit unlimitedly, as well as...

Reddit by PRiNCE2iSM Sep 16th

Actors access video quality

Hello everyone, Can someone help me out here? I’ve uploaded a 1080p quality video on actors access but it seems to be watered down due to the site? What can I do to resolve this? If I uploaded a 720p quality video would the site water it down more or would it...

Reddit by Pearlet2 Sep 16th

Does smoking weed dull your reactions, even when you’re sober?

My new teacher has a no drugs (including but not limited to weed) 24 hours before class rule, which makes sense because she doesn’t want people showing up high. However, she also explicitly recommended that none of us smoke pot at all. She says consistent...

Reddit by goteamjackson Sep 16th

Rejoin Equity or Spotlight?

UK voice actor here. I got my memberships with Equity (union) and Spotlight (UK's main/biggest casting directory) through on-camera work, but the pandemic hit and I let my memberships lapse for financial reasons. About a year ago, I got into voice acting and...

Reddit by noiselesspatient Sep 16th

Is it worth it to join AEA if I’m moving to LA after school?

Grad student at an acting program here. During the final year of our MFA, we do a show with a regional house in the area and get an equity contract if I so choose, to join the union. My goal is to primarily work in tv/film post-graduation, and move to LA to...

Reddit by No_Satisfaction5038 Sep 15th

Any advice appreciated.

So I really would like to be a voiceover actress for animated movies and cartoons. How would I best go about doing that?