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Reddit by Jomehah Dec 30th

Audition- zoom live v.s. self-tape for monologues

hi fellow actors- I'm getting drama school auditions and have some schools conducting online 'live' and some self-taped for monologues. What do you think are some key differences in performance with these formats? E.g. would you have your camera set up...

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?

Reddit by unicornthoughts Dec 30th

connecting with imaginary people

i would love your help, please! i’m taking a VO 101 class and my teacher keeps giving me the same note of “i don’t feel like you’re connecting with the imaginary person you’re speaking to”. I’ve tried doing it differently every time, trying to improve, and...

Reddit by theactordude Dec 29th

Is it expected that your agent will ask casting directors for feedback?

So my agent is great, and I'm incredibly lucky to be with them. They are arguably the best agent in my region (not la/nyc), super selective, they have great relationships with the casting directors, and they answer all my calls and are super friendly. I've...

Reddit by SPELDWR0NG Dec 29th

The first time someone offers you a role you didn't audition for ...

You know how huge stars are always sought after. Big name actors like Ben Affleck and Anna Kendrick must get offered roles so often they couldn't keep track of how many they've turned down. I was thinking about it, and the first time someone seeks out your...

Reddit by celestialonearth Dec 29th

Script Analysis: How do you do yours?

We all have different backgrounds in our growth as actors: we differ in methods, different coaches, different phases, etc. I posted this so I can figure out other ways on how to analyze a script/narrative. Do you judge your character? Is it necessary? Do you...

Reddit by christinechern Dec 29th

Feedback on Audition Bio with No Experience

Exactly what the title says. This is my first time submitting something. I haven't even figured out headshots yet, so it's probably a long shot, but you never know if you don't try right? This is the post I'm responding to: Looking to cast 20 - 35 yo fit...

Reddit by TheSuppernaut Dec 29th

Guys, helpe me please... my life depends on it.

Ok so, guys i know there are several questions about tattoos and auditions, in here and all over the internet, but i wanna know from now on, from 2020, from you guys. This is serious, your experience with it. I am 28, i already considere myself too old...

Reddit by Okmanl Dec 28th

How are people like Samuel L Jackson, Denzel Washington, Joaquin Fenix etc... Considered good actors?

When I watch different movies starring them, it just seems like they're the same personality. Just slightly altered every movie. Whereas when I watch movies starring Daniel Dey Lewis, he completely tansforms himself into whatever character he's playing. He...

Reddit by TrifectaComedy Dec 28th

Any actor can relate to this

Reddit by M4JOR4 Dec 28th

Planning for the Future

Hey r/acting, I’m Tyler. I’m a male in 9th grade and live in North Carolina. I like singing and acting and have a few plays and musicals under my belt. If I wanted to do acting/performing as a career, what should I prepare for and how? Should I focus on...

Reddit by SPELDWR0NG Dec 28th

How do you get NYC | SAG-AFTRA or LA | SAG-AFTRA in your name?

I keep seeing these on people's names. How do they get them? I'm not in SAG (yet) so I don't need it myself, I'm just curious if there's some vetting process to where I know these people are actually actors or if it's just some Reddit feature I don't know...

Reddit by nicholasbloom Dec 28th

to actors are there any film fests happening early next yr?

my agency kmr talent posted a disability fest for april but lockdown happend

Reddit by aishaz03 Dec 28th

Best reputable online acting classes?

I’m a beginner actress and have never been to any acting classes before. I was looking into Michelle Danner but I want to know what other experiences and classes people have had and taken. Help? Thanks!!!

Reddit by ewrtb Dec 28th

Why do some highly successful actors maintain Actors Access pages without fully updating their pages with headshots and union status?

https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/one_page_resume.cfm?custom_link=zaziebeetz https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/justinprentice

Reddit by yettizepplin Dec 28th

How should I start networking and making cold calls as a voice actor.

I’ve been doing free fan stuff for this past summer and became the announcer at my college. I want to expand my business and I don’t want to sit and wait while my my fiverr and voice bunny get no attention. How can I network to help my business. Where should...

Reddit by Phooka_ Dec 27th

After wanting to narrate for over a year, I finally went ahead and voiced the first chapter of my book. It was terrible - but I least I have started!

* Blackweb USB mic * Refurbished 2011(?) HP Elitebook * Audacity recording software I'm a writer before a voice actor, but the publishing world is big and scary, and as a farmer I've spent years inside a tractor cab putting voices to my characters. It's...