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Reddit by sipsnspills Feb 22nd

Acting opportunities in the Washington, DC area

Hi! I’d love some advice from any DC-area actors. I’m an actor based in NYC. I have no desire to leave but my boyfriend’s career will likely pull him towards DC eventually and so I’m trying to get a sense of the scene there. My general sense is that there’s...

Reddit by blvckstarlord Feb 22nd

Aspiring Voice actor help

Hey everyone, I hope all of you are having a great day! I just have one question what are some practice methods that you all use? I’m just starting off so I’m a little green

Reddit by AWK2545 Feb 22nd

I live in Kuwait but am finding it hard to find ANY acting opportunity...PLS HELP

I am 15 and am an aspiring actor who has done school plays and parody commercials. I have done a lot of research and read monologues and am planning to move to LA or NY after finishing high school. But, as for now I really cannot find any projects that would...

Reddit by SaideeWynning Feb 22nd

Is a VO coach necessary for a trained stage/film actor?

I see a lot of people recommend getting a voice over coach for those starting a VO career, but what I'm not clear on is what exactly a VO coach does and if one is truly necessary if you've already had professional acting training, including vocal training for...

Reddit by CaliforniaStoked Feb 21st

Why are most student films Union now?

I'm SAG-E and I submit to unpaid student films if I feel like the writing is good and I could use it for my reel. I've noticed in the last 6 months tho, that 90% of these student films are SAG. I stopped submitting to them, because I don't want to be forced...

Reddit by leeval11 Feb 21st

I totally read the scene wrong... I can't get over my mistake

I sent in a self tape a couple weeks ago and after reading the first scene, I honestly thought "okay this is an awkward scene, the girl is awkward with the boy, they might like each other but theres just a lot of miscommunication going around" but then after...

Reddit by nukedbrain Feb 21st

Actor who joined drama club in hs to meet girls?

Wasn't there a famous actor who joined his theater class/drama club in hs just so he could meet girls, but ended up falling in love with acting instead? I'm trying to remember who that guy was, and Google isn't helping

Reddit by Dylan-MissouriReview Feb 21st

Audio Competition for the Missouri Review

Hello, my name is Dylan Wilson and I'm an intern for the Missouri Review, a small publication in Columbia, Missouri. I'm looking for groups that would be interested in advertising our Miller Audio Competition, a competition in which people submit audio in the...

Reddit by singingnarwhal21 Feb 21st

Extra extra! Being a background actor.

Hey there!! I’m an actor that recently moved to the New York. I have a theatre background, and I have little experience in film. Is being an extra a good way to break into film and learn the ins and outs of being on set? Any tips on being an extra and...

Reddit by SUPERB-OWL45 Feb 21st

What is “bad acting” in your opinion and how do you avoid it?

For me, it’s anybody that feels too stiff and rigid. Like a robot that just says words with no emotion or physical movement behind it, you can tell they’re just reading off a script to get from scene to scene. I also think a lot of this is on the director, if...

Reddit by myfootfellasleep Feb 21st

We've started a podcast called Role Call that focuses on legendary character actors and their true Hollywood stories, so far we have episodes with David Proval, Steven Ogg, Xander Berkeley, Barry Primus and others.

Hosted by director [Adam Cushman](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1756579/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1) and actor [Raul S. Julia](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1038376/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1), Role Call is [a...

Reddit by eeetee32 Feb 21st

Worried about my progress so far.

Maybe I am just jumping the gun too fast, but I just need some advice. So after about half a year of acting training, I've began auditioning and self-submitting myself to projects (I'm using Backstage and Actors Access). It has been almost one month (started...

Reddit by light-in-the-sky Feb 20th

I need help being a maid

I know this is place for people inspiring to be actor or actress, but I need help for a murder mystery game. I’m suppose to be a maid In the 1920’s America, who works three jobs and is secretly fed up having to work for a bunch of rich snobs all day. I’m not...

Reddit by rya21 Feb 20th

Is my dream worth it??

So I’m (21F) a senior in university about to get my degree is history. However, my dream has been to become an actress ever since I was 13. But I never had the confidence to put myself out there and audition for anything in high school or college. Right now I...

Reddit by AutoModerator Feb 20th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Feb 20

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 Yaars23 Feb 20th

Let's talk Mental Health/Time Management/Self Care:

For many of us, this career can play a pretty significant role on our mental health. From constant rejection, to comparison, to thinking we're "not good" or "not going to make it", working survival jobs we don't care about, or working real jobs that don't...

Reddit by SylvainPlasse Feb 20th

Advice for a (not so new) Actor returning to his first passion after over 30 years

Hello all, I returned to acting March 1 2019... I had studied Dramatic Arts and was a Star Improv League player back in the mid 80’s with a dream back then of becoming a full time actor, but another career presented itself and have had a successful career of...

Reddit by Lancetheman99 Feb 20th

Hey everyone. Im a new actor and ive never really acted infront of a camera before. I would be really happy to hear feedback from you guys on this short monologue.

Reddit by niceguymcfly Feb 20th

The Demo Reel Dilemma

I’ve been having one tough time writing the script for my demo reel. I know I don’t need to write a New York’s time bestseller or anything but it’s really bringing out why I never decided to become a writer. Do other actors hire people to write their demos?...

Reddit by lusciouscactus Feb 20th

Since everyone else is doing it... (Demo / Site)

I have been an actor for a while. I have been into recording engineering for a while. So I figured let's marry my love for both of those things. I am honestly just getting started. I get paid things here and there, but I'm not going to quit my day job or...