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Reddit by Jen_Marie_ Aug 11th

Can anyone help me out? (19f)

I tried looking for ideas on how casting works, but literally the only thing that comes up that isn't a blatant scam is Backstage. Even then I'm kinda weary. I've loved movies since I was a kid. To make it brief, they make me feel like I can fly. I took two...

Reddit by kansasgirl2525 Aug 11th

How can I convince my dad to let me go out for the school play this year?

I'm going to be a freshmen this year :eek: and this is the first year I can go out for the school play in the fall. I mentioned this summer that I really wanted to take drama class and audition for the play. My dad said there was no way he'd let me do either...

Reddit by TimPrice2 Aug 11th

Do actors get vouchers or is that just a background acting thing?

I've done some background acting. I've never done regular, principal acting. Do principal actors get vouchers or is that just a background thing? I'm curious.

Reddit by chillingonasanddune Aug 11th

Had my first bg job (whoop whoop) but I do have a question

While I was on set waiting to go through the next take someone on set (not in charge of the bg actors) asked for my name and the name of the bg actor beside me and wrote it down on the side of his paper. Does this mean anything? Like could I be asked to come...

Reddit by TimPrice2 Aug 11th

Background actors might find this entertaining.

Reddit by SnooPets9936 Aug 11th

Agents at acting classes?

Hi guys! I was wondering if its true that agents will go to classes and scout actors? Is it more common in theatre or in classes? Is it a common thing to do, or is it kind of rare? ​ Thanks for your help! :)

Reddit by Imnewhereokay1 Aug 11th

How do I know If my acting teacher is good or not?

How do I know If my acting teacher is good or not? I started an online zoom acting class a couple months ago. Before I took this class I did a different zoom class with this acting studio. It was just a 4 week class. After the class ended my acting teacher...

Karmalicity by Jeremy D. McGowan Aug 10th

Scientific Documentary on UFO's now on IMDB!

"I'm excited to announce that "A Tear in the Sky" is now listed on IMDB and in Post Production. This is my first feature-length film and shows the extreme efforts a group of Ph.D. scientists and researchers take to identify the phenomenon which has the...

Reddit by RafaelZohaib Aug 10th

How do i make my voice sound like the voice actor Clifford Chaplin?

i really like his voice and the characters he has, is there any way for me to sound like him

Reddit by FfffiShhhh Aug 10th

Question: Background Agencies LA

Hey! I just moved to LA after living and working as an actor in NY for 5 years. I’m 24(F) SAG-Eligible and I have a website, headshot, all that fun stuff. I used Central Casting back in NY, are any of you with a background agency you like more, or should I...

Reddit by disco_space_cat Aug 10th

Is the Prodigal Son monologue "Someone Saw Me" a good choice for a reel or is it overused?

I realize to get bumped up on actors access submission you need a reel and/or a slateshot and because I don't have any credits I was thinking of filming a monologue from the play prodigal son. Is this a good idea and if so do you think that that is a good...

Reddit by juice200 Aug 10th

Heyman Talent Agency?

(Cincinnati office) How often do their film/TV actors get auditions for larger streaming platforms like HBO, Hulu, and Netflix - or SAG feature films? I see they do a lot of commercial and model work but I’d like to stick with just TV and film acting if...

Reddit by Pearlet2 Aug 10th

Which credible talent agencies have modeling divisions or are partnered with modeling agencies?

I know that WME owns IMG Models, but what other talent agencies own/are partnered with modeling agencies? I worked in NYC as a model for 3 years, but I just moved to Los Angeles. Since I am now seeking rep as a model here, I am prioritizing signing with a...

Reddit by ZookeepergameNo3630 Aug 10th

Traveling as an actor while in school

So I'm a college student, and let's say I've been cast in a production that shoots during the semester. Are they going to pay for me to go back and forth between the shooting location and where I live?

Reddit by Dirty_USB Aug 10th

Tried to replicate some of the mercs from TF2, who were definitely huge inspirations for me wanting to be a voice actor.

Reddit by BestTipGiver Aug 10th

Image Powerhouse Agency & Prestigious Models and Talent: Scam?

Hi! So I recently got a message from a post in a Facebook group from Patty Chen about the Image Powerhouse Agency and Prestigious Models and Talent. I looked them up and they seem to have mixed reviews on Yelp. They ARE SAG-Franchised, but I don’t see any...

Reddit by TSfanWillow_7907 Aug 10th

Movie suggestions?

I know that watching good movies helps actors, like sometimes with noticing the way the characters walk, talk, hand gestures, etc. So I was wondering if anyone here knows some good movies that could be of some benefit like with good acting, I’m starting to...

Reddit by CuspChaser111 Aug 9th

Abuse from another actor on set: Follow Up.

Hello, many of you urged me to talk to my reps and report back after my post about abuse : physical/bullying from another actor to me on a SAG set. I emailed both reps (on same email) and had a lawyer friend look it over to make sure it was a well-written...

Reddit by Aggressive-Top-7924 Aug 9th

How do actors without top agents or management sign onto big roles in big projects (that eventually gets them noticed to the rest of hollywood and the world)?

I read a lot of biographies of the timeline of actor’s careers and I find that a lot of actors/actresses have done minor roles in shows until finally scoring a huge role in cinema or television. I’m just curious how actors gain this level of exposure a few...

Reddit by iovoko Aug 9th

Rounding out my weak areas

Hello everybody. In general, I consider myself to be a fine actor for a beginner. Not great, but not bad. I know my weak areas. I don’t know how to improve them, though. There aren’t many classes around me, and the ones available tend to be a waste of time...