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Reddit by penguin_reddit Oct 24th

Why would someone want to join SAG by doing Background Extra work?

I don’t understand why someone would want to join SAG/gain eligibility through collecting background vouchers? Out of the few ways to join the union this seems to be the most amateur/“disingenuous” to me. It’s not nearly as impressive as actually booking a...

Reddit by rosencranzand Oct 24th

3 Pieces of advice I wish I could have given myself 10 years ago

I've been at it here in LA for over 10 years. Now, I'm getting ready to move. Honestly, so relieved. I thought it'd be a fun post to offer three things I wish I could have told myself when I was getting my start in lala-land. (Maybe you can comment with...

Reddit by xMonkeyKingx Oct 23rd

Just got hired by a boutique agency a few months back, but a bigger agency says they want me?

I’m still a new actor so when a boutique agency wanted to sign me, and they seemed nice and had good referrals from one of my coaches, so I agreed. However, one of the bigger agencies I submitted to decided to contact me out of nowhere a week ago, and said...

Reddit by taylorjoystevens Oct 23rd

OG Short

Hi all! Fellow actress here (wearing multiple hats like many of us do in this industry). I have been focused on making my own content and wanted to share a short that I co-wrote and produced as well as starred in (I’m wearing the orange striped shirt). Would...

Reddit by xyzd95 Oct 23rd

If there are a handful of background actors on set for a show and I’m one of them am I getting a SAG Voucher for it?

I’m only asking cause it’d be my third SAG voucher

Reddit by FurmidableCat Oct 23rd

I turned down an agency and want to know what you think

I applied to a good agency that seemed perfect for me. They responded one month later and the discussion went great with them so I said I wanted to sign with them and they seemed pretty happy about it. They told me they would send me a calendar so I can share...

Reddit by Badstarfish Oct 23rd

Be real with me

This is my (21f) Throw away account for presumable reasons. Ever since I was young, i dreamt of being an actress but i never acted upon that desire becuase i also wanted to be a marine biologist. Yes, I feel like every child goes through this because the idea...

Reddit by leafOnTheRiver Oct 23rd

Does castingnetworks allow your agent to review your video before submitting it to casting directors?

Hello, I know that actors access and casting workbook allow my agent to view my self-tape submissions and let me know if I should do a retake before final submission to casting directors. Does casting networks do the same? I'd ask my agent, but it is quite...

Reddit by VeganJello18 Oct 22nd

Hey y’all! I’m new to the community and I have a few questions! Any answers or advice appreciated!!

Hello! Thanks for looking, I am a minor and am interested in acting. My dream life is to be an actress in Hollywood, big movies, red carpets etc. obviously this is a HUGE dream and if I wanted to try to get there, there’s baby steps. I’m in HS btw. My parents...

Reddit by wtfINFP Oct 22nd

I haven’t sought representation because of my day job. Is this a mistake?

Hi guys, I’ve been studying acting for 3 years (2 in person, and then taking a few online classes throughout the pandemic). I haven’t sought commercial or theatrical representation because I didn’t think I was ready in my training, but also because I have a...

Reddit by drfulci Oct 22nd

Known actors with day jobs

Had a random thought earlier. With so much media in production now it seems so many actors can’t all be making a sustainable living off acting alone unless they’re A list celebrities or around that mark. I’m new, very new, to even considering doing what I...

Reddit by Medical-Carrot-1071 Oct 22nd

Where should I look for auditions?

I’m a fairly new actor, and I have no clue how to find auditions. I see adds on Facebook for auditions here and there but they seem a bit sketchy. And I really dislike backstage because it seems like you can only use it to your advantage if you are...

Reddit by akwinters11 Oct 22nd

Representation Showcases and Workshops

Hi! I was wondering if anyone had good recommendations for websites/studios that offer good showcases/workshops for meeting agents and managers. I know and have used One on One, Actors Connection, and A Class Act, and was wondering if anyone knew of any...

Reddit by Liyandri Oct 22nd

How do I get my younger brother signed?

My (11 year old) brother has always been a naturally talented actor, but the other day he was acting out a scene in front of me for fun, and I was beyond shocked at how talented he is. He was scouted by an agency a few years ago and got accepted after...

Reddit by MarbleFurball57 Oct 22nd

Has any DVD about acting helped you as much as, or in addition to; classes, books, or theatre? If so, what was it and how did it shape you into a better actor?

Reddit by NatSpaghettiAgency Oct 21st

I would like to do some YouTube videos, any ideas?

I love the idea of having my own channel with me being a (bad) actor. I read a lot about acting but I ask you if you have any ideas of what to put there: monologues? Unfortunately I can't attend any classes so it is mostly to improve, nothing serious. Thank...

Reddit by Dargoron Oct 21st

Agency for un-ordinary looking Actor? (Europe)

Hi, I wanted to know if anyone knows an agency for actors with a "special" look. Tattoos, Piercings, Long Hair(Guy) etc. I wrote the "Ugly Agency" in London and they were willing to take me after an auditioning but since I live to far away (Austria) and they...

Reddit by NRWave Oct 21st

When to seek an acting agent?

Acting has been something I've enjoyed ever since introduced to it in high school. Although theater was my intro, I bought a camera and even earned a 2 year degree in video production so that I could create performances and stories that would last on screen...

Reddit by ZookeepergameWise227 Oct 21st

Name me an successful actor under 40 who wasn't born into Hollywood

I don't why people around here assume the attitude that if you work hard in the acting industry, you will be successful. Nearly everyone under 40 who is big was born into Hollywood. Is it because famous actors gain a benefit from the rags to riches story, or...

Reddit by Littlebunz95 Oct 21st

How to get better at dancing (for acting/musical theatre)

Hello, I’m an actor located in Western Mass. my first show since the pandemic was a musical this summer. It was my first musical in 12 years, and I loved it. Absolutely loved it. I’m going through a break-up, and I’m just focusing on things I love and want to...