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Reddit by 3ambubbletea Feb 26th

Best places to look for auditions?

Hi, I've been an actress for most of my life on a school-wide level and I'd like to try and take that into the professional world, in both film and musical theater. However, I have no idea where to even start looking for auditions. I have found a website...

Reddit by Tommygun9999 Feb 26th

Taking acting classes. I notice BAD ACTING. "Perfect Storm" for example

I've been taking acting classes for only a year but, man, I can really notice bad acting where you have to think, even the actors realize how terrible the script is.. Man, I was watching Perfect Storm just now...That intro/establishing stuff. . OMG. So BAD...

Reddit by ParticularPaper6095 Feb 25th

No sides but wants me to use sides????

I wish casting sites would require casting directors to leave contact info or have some sort of contacting with the CD for just the gig you are auditioning for because I just got a self tape request from Actors Access and in the instructions they want me to...

Reddit by Manfro_Entertainment Feb 25th

NY acting classes and agents

Hey guys, So I'm a fairly experienced actor and i'm trying to take my career to the next level. I'm wondering if anybody here knows of some acting classes that are worth your time and money and also any agents that you can recommend? Any help would be...

Reddit by robwuzhere Feb 25th

Audiobook Project

I am looking for voice-over actors who would be interested in doing some voice-over work for an audiobook. This is going to mainly be on a YouTube channel until we get a chance to build it into a book series. I write dark poetry in a storytelling format and I...

Reddit by meinai88 Feb 25th

Hotmail account vs Gmail account

I have read online that you shouldn't use a Hotmail account when you get into acting as Gmail is better. I'm just curious as I am a new actor and use my Hotmail account (its a professinal email)for everything. I do have a Gmail account but I barely use it...

Reddit by LostnLazy65 Feb 25th

For those who have had recurring tv roles -

This is a bit of a weird question, but for anyone who has had a recurring role on a tv or limited series, I wanted to ask how often you were on set? I know it's sooo varied depending on the project and role itself, but I'm curious to know how many days you'd...

Reddit by DragonShorty Feb 25th

Callback with no acting experience

Hi guys, I'll preface by saying I have no acting experience. Even in high school, I was a theater techie and in the pit orchestra, but never performing on stage. I saw an open casting call online a couple of weeks ago for actors and non-actors for a series...

Reddit by ParticularPaper6095 Feb 25th

If you used Agent Blasters, what are your thoughts?

My friend found out about Agent Blasters months ago and told me about it. I looked into and I was like, "Oh so like Talent Link.". I did Talent Link once and I barely got any response. Anyways, I looked more into Agent Blasters and what pulled me in was...

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 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...