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Reddit by ElijahCookOfficial Jun 30th

What's the best way to get attention from talent agencies?

Hey, so I'm an aspiring teenage actor in the Atlanta area, and I've had trouble getting talent agencies to notice me. So far, I've sent letters and headshots to five different agencies, none of whom have responded. Do you guys have any tips for me?

Reddit by StorytellerAli Jun 30th

What actors currently working have the greatest range you’ve heard?

Hey guys. So I’m considering getting into this field myself, and am wondering how actors sharpen their range. What actors currently working in TV, games or animation etc have the best vocal range? What roles they’re in show this variety? And how can I sharpen...

Reddit by Summertheseason Jun 29th

Can anyone help me think of this actors name?

I can only remember his face, I'm pretty sure he was in one or two moves set in ancient Greece or time, he was upper middle aged in the early 2000s and has a beard and dark hair. He looks like every male NPC in assassin's Creed oddessy. It's driving me crazy.

Reddit by FireFawkes1111 Jun 29th

A Space for real, anonymous accounts good & bad from black students, staff & alumni @ drama schools/acting studios. DM to share your story. #BlackAtDramaSchool

Hey Everyone, Here's one way you can support dismantling systemic racism in educational institutions, and in the arts & entertainment world: Check out, follow  & share Instagram.com/blackatdramaschool with everyone you know in the Arts, Entertainment &...

Reddit by denimdemon04 Jun 29th

i couldn't be further from fitting the ideal expectations of an actor. but i'm also intrigued in joining my drama club at high school.

i'm really shy, not the most comfortable in my skin and i get bad stage fright. yet, i feel like i want to try acting. i have no experience, asides for acting out a really short play with maybe ten classmates and without an audience watching. i've also filmed...

Reddit by JamesHardfoulen Jun 29th

What is a casting director/director referring to when they say someone has a ‘good look’

As title inferred, casting directors and directors often refer to actors as having a ‘good look’ what do they mean by it?

Reddit by zeromalarki Jun 29th

How to be a successful actor, by an unsuccesful actor

Reddit by bosharpe1 Jun 29th

Comedic and Eccentric character acting

I'm drawn to comic, over-the-top and eccentric performing. Clown figures, and actors who play quirky people. Im thinking of Johnny Depp, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carrey, Sasha Baron Cohen, Groucho, Jennifer Saunders, even Gary Oldman. I've been studying clowning...

Reddit by Theanononexx Jun 29th

Will film running give me an opportunity?

So I want to become an actress, or even producer, but these are obviously industries where you start from the very bottom. It’s all about who you know right? My question is, if I take up a role as a film runner apprenticeship will this help me in terms of...

Reddit by RaeADropOfGoldenSun Jun 28th

Would it be rude to ask someone to refer me to their agent when they offered to two years ago?

Hi guys. This is a silly question. I'm a college student. I have acted professionally in a few film and TV projects before, mostly in high school. I grew up a few hours out of NYC and had a manager in NYC but never an agent. The manager dropped me when I went...

Reddit by PhiloftheFuture25 Jun 28th

Zoom/at home projects used for demo reel?

Hello fellow actors! I'm a 24 year old actor living in Los Angeles. I'm currently in the process of trying to assemble a demo reel to eventually help me obtain a manager and agent. Due to the pandemic there are a lot of opportunities to shoot something at...

Reddit by rexwinnfield Jun 28th

Need help with a little role in a film!

Hello my name is Ethan Goddard and I just wrote my first film! I am looking for someone’s help if they are willing to help me live my dream of making my first DIY film! It’s called The Playlist and it is basically to really dumb it down is its about a boy...

Reddit by bflbfl Jun 28th

Side-by-side Comparison of Actor Auditions (link)

This is a little page that allows side-by-side comparison of the auditions of three actors for the role of Elizabeth in "A Royal Night Out": Emilia Clarke, Claire Foye, and Sarah Gadon. One of them got the role...

Reddit by lnterstellar_ Jun 28th

Advice

Any advice for aspiring actors on how to begin or how to find an agent?

Reddit by j2jiggy Jun 28th

Any Advice Would Be Great

Hey there, ill try keep this short. I'm UK based, 24 years old and when I was younger I used to act in plays in theatre (nothing major, local productions) and attending drama schools, it was always a passion of mine. After I left school I focused on other...

Reddit by AnxiousActor230 Jun 28th

Advice on Self-Tape Classes

Hi all, I'm an actor in New York (so original I know) looking to take a self-tape class over the summer. I've found a couple on the internet, but have never taken classes in self-taping before and figured I'd ask for recommendations here before signing up and...

Reddit by Avenger_3000 Jun 28th

Can't find an agent, any advice?

Hi there, I am a starting actor and seeking representation. I submitted myself to lots of agencies in London. All the responses were kinda the same: "Thank you for your email. Unfortunately I am not looking to extend my client list for the moment. May I take...

Reddit by munkinplastic Jun 28th

CASTING CALL: VOICE ACTRESS NEEDED (KATH SOUCIE SOUND-A-LIKE) [PAID]

Im seeking a talented and experienced voice actress ages 20-40 who can perfectly imitate the voice of Kath Soucie. Best references would be Lola Bunny from Space Jam or Sally Acorn from the 90s SatAM Sonic the Hedgehog cartoon. The is a paid, short term...

Reddit by juststupid8970 Jun 28th

I'm a little confused with the whole white actors leaving black character voice roles and thought I might ask here...

I mean...unless the character has an accent that needs authenticity, I dont see how voice acting casting can now be based on appearance. For live action acting makes sense because you cant change your appearance but for voice acting I figured the beauty of it...

Reddit by rebeccazone Jun 27th

"commercial actor"

Why do some people call themselves "commercial actors" and what's the difference? ​ Obviously commercials can be the easiest money so are "commercial actors" only in it for the money and have no interest in theater?