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Reddit by Practical-Fix9124 Apr 3rd

Commercial auditions

I probably just have a real “bad attitude” but I’m constantly being sent out by my manager for commercial auditions. I’m a theatre trained actor with a few tv/film credits and I know a job is a job is a job but I truly hate these auditions. I also have not...

Reddit by alylaufeyson Apr 3rd

What's a good reason to start acting?

I am 17 almost 18 and I am more inspired than ever to be an actress. Sure I've had childhood dreams of being a famous actress and walking the red carpets like most, but everyone says you need to act for a good reason. I am currently watching the walking dead...

Reddit by OberonTheGoat Apr 3rd

I was all set and ready...

When I was in high school, which I must painfully admit was 20 years ago, I wanted nothing more than to be an actor, I didn't even care if it was on TV, in movies, or theater, I just wanted to act. Well, for a myriad of reasons I won't go into, I gave up...

Reddit by Rude_Structure6066 Apr 3rd

Anyone know any big actors who started working at 18?

A lot of prominent actors started acting young, but any know someone who started at 18-21? Maybe they only got bigger later

Reddit by Charming-World9433 Apr 3rd

Not booking any professional acting roles after over 3 years of auditioning

Hello. My friend recommended I check out this subreddit so I've just joined, hope it's okay to ask this. I finished my three-year acting training in late 2019, and as of now more than three years later - April 2023 - I have booked zero professional acting...

Reddit by TheAmbiguousRedditor Apr 2nd

I need your opinion on my voice - is it as bad as I think??

This might seem like a really odd question, but I've been extremely self-conscious about my voice for the longest time. Do you have any thoughts at all about my voice? Is it as annoying as I think it is? I'm not a voice actor and I'm not trying to become one...

Reddit by thefuck123123 Apr 2nd

Coming up on 200 auditions with 0 bookings... would love some advice

this is film/tv from reps. 75% costar for tv, the rest a mix of small supporting in film, random guest / series reg / lead in film / VO. Vast majority of tapes since Sept 2020. 75 CD offices. 33 offices gave 2+ tapes, 22 offices gave 3+ tapes, 14 offices gave...

Reddit by Pk_freeze07 Apr 2nd

trying to be a voice actor

hi! im interested at being a voice actor. im a 21 year old boy here at philippines and i have a passion for being a voice actor in video games. i dont have working experience as a voice actor but i want to try testing out how i can do the job. is there any...

Reddit by Brave-Court-1582 Apr 2nd

How many clips should be in your reel?

So basically I'm an American actor in the UK, and I'm getting ready to put together a reel to send to American managers and agents. I'm signed here but would love to have multiple reps. I don't love the stuff I have at the moment (mostly poorly shot stuff...

Reddit by leozjilliumzs Apr 2nd

Casted as non-speaking Background but the role has a name?

I’m a SAG actor, this is my second year as a dues-paying member. I have lots of experience as Background but this is the first time I’ve been casted as non-speaking background but also listed as having a character name. I don’t know if this is just how...

Reddit by Most_Amphibian6967 Apr 2nd

Should I reveal I'm an actor when applying for part-time jobs?

Just moved to Los Angeles, and I'm applying for part-time jobs at restaurants and cinemas. Is it usually recommended to be transparent about the fact that I'm an aspiring actor? Or will that negatively affect my chances of getting the job?

Reddit by Cameron02x Apr 2nd

How shall I have my script?

I am a musical theatre actor / play actor and am about to start my end-of-year musical. We've got PDF's of our scripts and I wanted to know how you all print out your scripts and what would be the best layout to use (portrait, landscape, single/double-sided...

Reddit by duubaduu Apr 2nd

How naturally gifted do you have to be?

Hi, aspiring young actor here! I'm looking to get into film and television acting and have recently joined a theater group and started doing classes to hone my skills in the craft and make connections in the industry. I feel like I'm decent at acting and have...

Reddit by Impossible-Salt-4940 Apr 2nd

Help! Can anyone relate?

I’m currently 20 years old, zero acting experience. No theater, no high school drama club, anything like. Never done any kind of performing or acting. I am a lifelong fan of film, tv, and theater however as an audience member. And every time without fail I...

Reddit by yer_maw22 Apr 2nd

What made you want to become an actor?

I don't know if acting is right for me - I'm too shy and awkward, really self conscious, but watching shows or movies where a lot of emotional scenes are involved really intrigue me. I feel a connection to these intense scenes, but I don't know if it's...

Reddit by Chriysalis Apr 2nd

message convo/interview request for actors access frustrations

I'm productizing a little tech tool I made that automates the actors access submission process. Now I just go in and turn it on and once a day it autoapplies my profile to all breakdowns fit for me so i dont have to manually submit them all. that I have...

Reddit by MagicMethHeads Apr 1st

First Rejection!

I had my first audition a couple weeks ago for a guest star role for a large TV production and got to the last round of call backs! Unfortunately the actor who was cast for the older version of the character was of another ethnicity so I didn’t get the role...

Reddit by New_Addendum_1709 Apr 1st

Why theatres not paying actors?

I don’t understand some theatres they say they are non profit but they still selling tickets? I just thought the actors spending so much time rehearing and performing in the theatre but not getting paid, and probably have to pay the theatre too to become a...

Reddit by wentwheree Apr 1st

waiting for picture up

I got into screen acting a couple of years ago and something I have noticed is the overwhelming “show up and wait” aspect of acting. A recent project of mine had me showing up 3+ hours early to a shoot - they were not working with any other actors as it was...

Reddit by RuleOld7246 Apr 1st

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