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Reddit by AutoModerator Mar 5th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Mar 5

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 samuelhinchliffe91 Mar 5th

Is Nicole Kidman a terrible actress?

The only film that I thought she was good in was *The Hours* where she played **Virginia Woolf** (for what she deserved her Oscar for IMO). Other than that I haven't been too or all that impressed with anything she's done or acted in. This critic for *The...

Reddit by PTWheatStraw Mar 4th

Any advice for an actor moving to Chicago?

I'll be graduating with a BFA in performance and plan to move to Chicago to start looking for acting work. Besides saving money what other advice could someone give me, be it agencies, things to watch out for, ect.

Reddit by 10001spoons Mar 4th

How to Take Your Performance to the Next Level

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG1\_Fcaq280](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG1_Fcaq280) A (brief) discussion of competence, skill learning, freezing up, and flow state. This video by music theory youtuber Sideways explores competence as it applies to the...

Reddit by Donutwrekka Mar 4th

Can it be too early to seek a voice acting coach when wanting to become a voice actor?

Like many people, I would love to become a professional voice actor. Just as much and maybe more, I would love to do it as a hobby and entertain people. My actual experience though with things such as community theatre is limited due to things like the hours...

Reddit by louisasnotes Mar 4th

Harrison Ford: Would love your ideas

A few words from my perspective: I have grown up with him. I was a teenager when the original Star Wars came out and have watched him go from cool to Superstar, Mr. Summer, and a good character actor. I always thought he was miscast as the tough, cop/private...

Reddit by Hyper_Intake123 Mar 3rd

Any actors based in Ireland?

Any actors here that are in Ireland? I'm not in Dublin and dont have an agent yet. Finding it hard to get some work cos I'm an ethnic person. Most auditions call for white males here. Any Irish based actors here that might be willing to help?

Reddit by CaliforniaStoked Mar 3rd

Getting Called in a lot, but never getting called back.

Hi! I get called in by the same big LA casting director pretty frequently. Probably once every other month. In the last 12 months, I've auditioned around 6 times for him. I always feel like my auditions are really solid, but I never even get a callback. I've...

Reddit by rileybutnotgrill Mar 3rd

I’ve been dying to try acting

I’ve been invited to audition for the role of Jeff in “Kimberly Akimbo”. Thanks to the drama teacher at school. (He was asking around for male actors in HS and since I help as an SM he knows me well so I asked if I could take a look. If you are familiar to...

Reddit by Zbot_ Mar 3rd

Actors Access sucks dog dick

Ive recently gotten into acting and have been using backstage but was told to respond to an open call on AA by some listing. Went on there for 5 minutes and uploaded 2 photos and I thought I signed my life away or something. When I was using Ecocast® it said...

Reddit by HumbleActor Mar 3rd

How To Get Into Character - GUIDE

First off, we have to dispel the illusion of character. When people say *“I’m trying to get into character”* usually it’s them trying to reach for some magical thing so far outside of themselves. As if somehow they are going to lose all consciousness and wake...

Reddit by Chase1267 Mar 3rd

Any short male actors here?

I am 5’6 and 28 years old. Anyone else in this range? How has thrust impacted your career? What kind of roles do you usually get called in for? What do you book?

Reddit by littlefoot0001 Mar 3rd

Best Summer Intensives?

I'm new to r/acting so thanks in advance for answering my question. I'm looking for the best summer intensive programs for adult actors. I'm not too focused on cost at the moment but I really just want to learn what's out there. It can be in NY or LA. I just...

Reddit by sbtrey23 Mar 3rd

Thoughts on the website, "Casting Networks"

I currently use Backstage and Actor's Access to apply for roles. However, I saw an article online saying that after Backstage, Casting Network is the second best site to be a part of. Am I missing out on a lot by not being on Casting Networks? Or do people...

Reddit by paintedbyfailure Mar 2nd

Opinions on actors who play much older characters?

A friend of mine has been having a rough week. (Week as in it's been 3 or 4 days, I know today is Monday.) Constant panic and anxiety and they FINALLY told me what was wrong. My friend is 20 and has basically been an adult since childhood. Had to grow up...

Reddit by Wolfiye11 Mar 2nd

A New Discord for Voice Actors

Reddit by hey_little_songbird Mar 2nd

How to convey emotion when singing? What are your tips on sounding hopeless and miserable?

TLDR: during very emotional singing scenes I sound like a happy 6yo running through sunflower fields, due to my voice type (and I can't change that). What can I do as an actor to bring hopelessness across, only using my voice? I'm going to need it while I...

Reddit by kd907 Mar 2nd

Inside the Actors Studio host James Lipton has died at 93

Reddit by comprehensive-living Mar 2nd

Is it worth it to sign up for Actors Access with no acting experience?

Hello! I live in New York City. I signed up for a Beginners Acting Class with the Barrow Group, which begins in April. I plan to get headshots taken soon. Aside from that, my interest in acting is brand new and I have no experience. I have seen many threads...

Reddit by noriods Mar 2nd

Do you use any apps?

Do you use any apps that specifically help you as a voice actor? Maybe apps that help you practice? Or apps that help you audition? Or apps that help you warm up? (etc) Let me know what you use and how and I'll quote you in my next article