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Reddit by greysands Feb 12th

Question for union actors (SAG-AFTRA/AEA)

Have you ever booked a union job through LinkedIn or Instagram? And can you give details about the gig and how it happened? I see a lot of people brag about booking gigs on those sites, but it's almost always non-union stuff, would like to know if it's worth...

Reddit by Pretend_Comedian_ Feb 11th

We're all actors (I assume) and so often people say go out and make youre own work so thats what i did... I guess what im asking for is notes on the performance here (the human, me) im not a huge fan but itd be interesting to get outside opinions

Reddit by Fit-Factor988 Feb 11th

Advice?

So I just started acting about a year and a half ago and I’m still attending classes, I’ve been on platforms like Backstage, Actors Access, and I’ve had a few auditions and I’ve only booked a skit so far. I’m 22 and sometimes I feel like I’m starting to late...

Reddit by Omniiglass Feb 11th

Some monologue auditioning advice from a fellow actor who also does casting

For anyone who may not know, theatre will always require at least two contrasting monologues typically dramatic/comedic/classical. Most film and television productions do script readings, but they sometimes also ask for monologues and are generally okay with...

Reddit by Jack_Wraith Feb 11th

2 day background shoot making me never want to pursue acting again.

I’m in a performance arts program with NYU through Yellowbird online. I really enjoy it. It’s informative and engrossing. I do an improv and acting class every week sometimes twice a week. It’s awesome and it’s with an actor who made me laugh in a film that I...

Reddit by AutoModerator Feb 11th

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 Normal-Definition-53 Feb 11th

Resume

Hey guys. So I was on set to be a background actress and then was asked to do a speaking role. It wasn’t very many lines at all, but I’m just wondering what I put on my resume for it?

Reddit by MDthedude Feb 11th

To those who are worried about starting later and comparing yourself to other actors...

A common post I see on the Internet (and occasionally on this subreddit) is, "Are there any famous actors who started at 30?" I know what this is about. These are from people who did not start acting at a very young age worried that if they try now, it will...

Reddit by o8Eight8o Feb 11th

A former agent reached out to me today to “check in” and see if I was still acting. At the time I was working with them, they believed I was not good enough. Do I bother responding? More details below.

This got lengthy. TL;DR at the bottom. I used to be signed to a modeling agency that also had a talent division under their umbrella, so to speak. I was never under contract with this talent agent, but after I was sent out on an audition and a casting...

Reddit by Famous-Initiative825 Feb 11th

Looking for tips :)

Hiya, I’m a young aspiring actress who would like to one day make acting a career... it’s going to be hard I know. After lockdown I plans on taking some classes, I live in England however nowhere near London (huge bummer) do any of you have and tips or anyone...

Reddit by 5six43yeahright Feb 10th

Short Film - Actors Needed

Hello, I, along with a friend of mine are aspiring filmmakers who are in the early stages of producing a short film based on a script I’ve written. If anyone were interested, we are looking to cast 2 actors in supporting roles. “A 20 year old living in a...

Reddit by justsomethrowawayacc Feb 10th

Agency confirmed an interview with me then cancels it last minute - what gives?

The exchanges between the agent and I were pleasant, I sent out an email asking to meet and they gave me a time and interview registration. Tonight, a day before the interview is supposed to happen, an assistant emails me saying they’re cancelling because...

Reddit by PENIS-PARKER-69 Feb 10th

About to graduate college with a BFA in acting what’s the next step to land auditions or an agent? What should I be doing?

What’s the next step after graduating college w an acting major to getting auditions or an agent? What do you do in between to get an agent or get those auditions outside of websites like backstage and actors access. Is there a specific methodology to...

Reddit by danish_throwaway Feb 10th

I'm just so drained

I haven't acted in over a year because of covid 19 i have lost 6 jobs do to no budgets or covid-19. i've lost a golden opportunity to attend a prestigious youth class because now i'm too old. And It seems a lot of actors my age (20) seem to be doing great and...

Reddit by planesarah Feb 10th

Reality TV Show

Hello, I am not an actor but was approached on social media about an opportunity to interview for a spot on a new competition reality show for a major streaming network. They wanted someone with my specific occupation to be a contestant. I’m curious on how...

Reddit by jackeeboii Feb 10th

I need help

umm I need help with acting I want to become an actor so badly like it’s my dream but I don’t know how to start and I’m not so keen on doing live performances and I’ve never had lesson for anything before. I want to be a star like Finn Wolfhard or someone...

Reddit by taurussagpisces Feb 10th

Can anyone relate?

I am a young actress in LA. I have a manager and was auditioning pretty consistently pre-pandemic. Then nothing when everything shut down (obviously), but it picked up again for me in September-November. Since the holidays, however, it's been dead. Maybe one...

Reddit by endless-euphoria Feb 10th

trying to see something..

what are some actors/actresses you can think of off the top of your head, that didn’t really break into the business until age 25? (currently having a quarter-life crisis and looking for some respite

Reddit by iJuanAyala Feb 10th

‘Actors With Issues’ podcast episode #34 features actor Vin Kridakorn who shares fantastic stories from the audition room and how they’ve adapted to a Zoom-riddled world of theatre in 2020/21. Link is in the comments!

Reddit by lucidtalks Feb 10th

How do they cast big silver screen roles?

I always wondered how they cast bigger roles. I know for local shorts and features, they call for the local area but it seems like bigger Netflix or Theater releases cast internationally . How does that work? How do actors from the UK audition for roles in...