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Reddit by Brilliant-Shirt-5761 Apr 17th

Would NYC provide me with the same acting opportunities as LA?

My boyfriend of 3 years has recently relocated to NYC due to work. I currently live in LA and have always dreamt of being an actress. We’ve been talking about me possibly moving in with him in NYC within the next 3 months. I’ve lived in LA my entire life...

Reddit by feral_frank Apr 17th

Question for straight actors who have played gay roles: What does it feel like to finally kiss someone of the same sex?

I've always been curious about this, as a gay man. Back when I was still trying to be straight, I found being with a woman to be strange.

Reddit by StorytellerAli Apr 17th

Why are female voice actors frequently hired to voice male children and male voice actors aren't that often booked to do the same?

I don't mean to offend anyone, but I was genuinely curious about it. Listening to some of the character work by Tara Strong and Grey Delisle, and even VAs like Nancy Cartwright and Pamela Adlon and I noticed many young male characters being voiced by them. Is...

Reddit by hoehoehoe96 Apr 17th

Am I toxic for rolling my eyes when I figure out an actor has a famous parent?

Me and my bff (Non actor. Or she used to want to be one but gave up because, frankly, she wasn’t a good actor and she realized it after 10 years and moved on. And I’m her biggest supporter in her new career but that’s neither here nor there) had a 2 hour long...

Reddit by neurotic95 Apr 17th

Weird experience with admissions manager

Hi all. I’m a beginning actor who’s considering different studios for my training. I’ve been in plays here and there since I was a child but it wasn’t until last year that I started taking acting classes. I’m currently enrolled in the Atlantic’s Technique...

Reddit by breathchaser Apr 17th

The actor-director relationship

Hi! I’m a young female director who’s directing her first feature with professional female actors. I was wondering if you guys had ANY advice for me about the director-actor relationship. And also on directing actors. I appreciate all the information and tips...

Reddit by TimPrice2 Apr 17th

Is Central Casting the only newbie friendly way to get started in background work?

I know there are agencies that represent background actors. I've viewed signing with some of them as the "next step" to take after signing with Central Casting and getting some experience. Since Central Casting is still no onboarding, I'm wondering if there's...

Reddit by WinonaPortman Apr 17th

Bitter Actor Syndrome - The Most Uncastable Quality is Not Talentlessness; It's Bitterness.

Reddit by NIL_Honking Apr 17th

Video game shots feedback

Hi everyone I'm NIL; a gameplay animator and aspiring voice actor. It was my childhood dream to become video game voice actor so I decided to join this amazing community and improve myself with your help. Since my gameplay animations are about fights, I...

Reddit by MoonyMitchkins Apr 17th

"Make your own work," they said. Check out the promo for the children's show my wife and I are making! We're two NYC-based actors hoping to make a "Mr. Rogers for a new generation," in an effort to teach kids about vulnerability, empathy, and joy. More in

Reddit by MysticalM00n Apr 17th

Nepotism

I’m 18F from ireland and I’ve been passionate about acting for years.It’s the one thing I feel like I’m good at.However lately I just feel so unmotivated not only because of how much money it really costs (headshots,travel costs,classes) but mainly because...

Reddit by notearsforqueers Apr 17th

what to do after summer intensive

I graduated college with a degree in journalism and am finally committing to acting. I work a media related job right now to pay the bills. I’m prepared to move to NYC next winter. I want to get the best training possible before even considering LA and their...

Reddit by WaysideWyvern Apr 17th

Am I overconfident?

I once had a theatre teacher in a preprofessional program for teens pull me aside during a break in rehearsal and say something along the lines of “I’m being very serious when I say this, and I need you to know that I really mean it and I don’t go around...

Reddit by Tecni93 Apr 17th

Voice Acting names?

Hello there! I have a question regarding of making your own Voice Acting name. Recently I have tried making accounts on voice acting sites and come a cross a problem of what should i name myself? My real name is sadly very generic as every third person in my...

Reddit by FurmidableCat Apr 17th

What are good PAID projects you can do as an actor?

I am looking for a job, but there aren’t any opportunities in the things I am looking for (acting, background work, hosting, modelling, voice over, writing) right now. I don’t want to be waiting for job opportunities to fall from the sky because I could be...

Reddit by FurmidableCat Apr 17th

Controversial question - What is a professional actor?

I have asked many people and no one agrees on what is a professional actor vs a non professional actor. Is it based on being part of an union? (But some people cheat to be part of the union) Is it when you graduate from an acting school? (But many people...

Reddit by Sufficient_Panic_432 Apr 17th

I want to become an actor but I’m terrified and I’m not sure what to do

Hello everyone, I have recently found myself having a passion for acting, watching movies, acting in school and enjoying watching people act. I want to go to a drama school and learn acting and try to become an actor. I’m extremely terrified on how people...

Reddit by Autostereoscopy Apr 17th

Where to find starter level jobs to build resume?

Hey friends! I’m a voice actor in that gray area where I’ve got the training and skills under my belt, as well as a couple of solid demos, but I just can’t seem to find gigs on my own. I’ve been using a pay to play site (voice123) and have had a few “almost”...

Reddit by empire_let_them_sing Apr 17th

i feel like i don’t have the voice for acting

i’ve always wanted to be an actor but i feel like there is something putting me down. my voice. im not sure if ive been talking incorrectly my whole life, but i feel like i can never talk too loud, talk for a long time, or yell because it feels like my voice...

Reddit by HoeForCookieDough Apr 17th

What survival jobs can you NOT have when trying to be an actor?

I’ve seen articles saying what survival jobs you *should* have as an actor. Honestly, none of those jobs are jobs that I’d want to have anyway. I’d rather know what jobs I WON’T be able to have so that if I do pursue a certain survival job, I won’t be wasting...