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Reddit by ross_sexton Jan 1st

Monologues

Hello, I am an actor who is struggling to find good monologues to audition with, could anyone suggest any good plays/monologues for me to read. I am looking for plays that are located in east London/ Essex. The character I am looking for is any powerful male...

Reddit by SabReale12 Jan 1st

What kinds of credits can an actor on OPT get?

Optional practical training is one type of work permission available for eligible F-1 students. So when you graduate from a eligible acting school or conservatory, if you're an international student, you get an OPT. You have to apply for it like three months...

Reddit by SabReale12 Jan 1st

Foreign actors going to study in the US: a waste of time? What’s next after the OPT?

Optional practical training is one type of work permission available for eligible F-1 students. So when you graduate from a eligible acting school or conservatory, if you're an international student, you get an OPT. You have to apply for it like three months...

Reddit by Truthsirum Jan 1st

For future: Looking for male actors aged 18-30

I'm working on a short film project of my own and will be needing around 5 male actors and perhaps 2 female, this project cause of money, covid, finding a setting will take ages to put together, i have no idea how i am gonna find a space as i want it to be...

Reddit by YewandeNessa5 Jan 1st

Actors 18-30 looking for

I'm working on a short film , well more than one project of that nature, both mine (nothing commercial) and id like to ask, though in truth, it will take a while to get everything ready, if you are interested in possibly participating, and sending me a...

Reddit by Alternative-Date-220 Jan 1st

What ever happened to headshot photographers Susan Shacter and Peter Hurley?

I'm quite confused why it seems from about 2008 to like 2016, they were at the top of their games and were the go-to photographers in NYC. But why is it so extremely rare nowadays to even hear about both of these photographers at all? I've been keeping track...

Reddit by Hamiko4 Dec 31st

Am I the only one who does this while acting?

If at first try it doesn't feel like it was realistic acting, (I usually immediately have this tingle I feel and the image of me where I acted badly pops up and thus I know where I messed up. Like, where not to look, what move to not make, what tone should I...

Reddit by theactordude Dec 31st

How can I, as an actor, get the most out of reading plays?

So I've heard from various people that its always a good idea to read as much plays as possible, and that it might help your acting. I just finished the play "Boy Gets Girls" by Rebecca Gilman. Good play! I basically just read it like a book. I didn't take...

Reddit by Space0utlaw Dec 31st

I want to pursue acting but I’m a bad public speaker.

My background: I’m a 27 year old army veteran. I’m currently pursuing a bachelors degree in a non-related field. I’ve always been drawn to acting as a craft. I’ve felt things while watching great performances that nothing else in life can make me feel. Almost...

Reddit by junambojp Dec 31st

What do you call yourself when you are voice acting?

Hey, so I am a new voice actor. I've landed a few roles, sent in a bunch of lines, and am now waiting for some of these projects to come out. While they are being worked on, I've been brainstorming how to showcase them as part of my work as well as how to get...

Reddit by AutoModerator Dec 31st

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get...

Reddit by northernwind01 Dec 31st

Deciding to pursue acting as a career

How/when did you decide to pursue acting as a career? Was it easy to decide? I feel super lost in life right now. Acting comes to my mind every now and then but then I push it away because I don't think I could ever do it or be good at it. After watching the...

Reddit by glennenglishnyc Dec 31st

Jeff Daniels discusses drilling lines and memorization.

Sweet little clip of Jeff Daniels discussing his process for line drilling and how to get them down. Young actors take note. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boIqmOj16Qs

Reddit by MarkBowen123 Dec 31st

Actors, come join me in the #acting challenge on TikTok and in other acting exercises I share in this video about networking with other actors who want to jumpstart their careers in 2021

Reddit by June_Etoile Dec 31st

Is it worth auditioning for something that already has offers out?

I'm a south asian american actress with some guest stars and one series regular and had gone in for a major motion picture. Major NYC Casting Director was supremely nice and had me try it a bunch of ways (I had really worked on the character) and he followed...

Reddit by KableKyle Dec 31st

Advice for a voice acting reel

I’ve been wanting to be a voice actor for years now and I finally have the equipment to start my reel. But I don’t have the know how to put together any type of script to make one. How did you guys make yours?

Reddit by exaltogap Dec 30th

The Major CDs in LA?

As a New York-based actor for the past three years I've more or less met most of the important NY offices. Of course, I've self-taped for LA offices too, but I'm curious from an LA-based actor perspective which offices are considered the major ones. I'd be...

Reddit by Movie-Connoisseur Dec 30th

Is Toronto Film School a good school?

Hi. I’m an actor in Grade 12 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I’m trying to find an acting school which is good and worth my money/time. Money is not an issue. I have heard mixed reviews on this school and wanted to hear your opinions. And maybe some suggestions...

Reddit by lightskin_canadian Dec 30th

does anyone have experience acting as they are a teacher?

I am an actor with an agent and by 2023, I will have all my credential to be a primary school teacher. just wondering if anyone had the same expierence or a similar one?

Reddit by the_greatest_fight Dec 30th

Best way to get into voice acting

Hey guys, I’m a beginning voice actor with no experience in the industry. I want to know what’s the best way to get into it?