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Reddit by StrictlyLoony Sep 22nd

Can straight actors audition for LGBT roles?

So I recently saw a casting notice for this movie and one of the roles (the one that I seem to have the best chance at) is an LGBT role. It's going to require male/male interaction. I'm straight, but I have no problem with this if the role requires it, but...

Reddit by melodicblackdeath Sep 22nd

A completely talentless noob out of nowhere

Yo, so I'm actually just a student in languages, appereance type is Asian female, somewhat skinny, around 5'7, and I've been daydreaming for a long time about making/participating in an indie short film, (could be home video style as well where actors just...

Reddit by RaspberrySodaPop Sep 21st

I’m Hispanic and 5 foot tall female. I’ve always wanted to be an actor. Is there any hope?

I live in LA I have a degree in English I’ve done plays why whole life I sing But, my height and my looks... Is there hope?

Reddit by Clueless60 Sep 21st

How do you play high energy characters?

How do you play extroverted, outgoing, high energy characters believably if as a person you're introverted and low energy? Are there any exercises or tips to bring up energy as an actor?

Reddit by nicholedoimer Sep 21st

how to get an agent/manager!!! help!!

Hi everyone! I am an 22 year old female actor. I have been acting for 11 years. I don't have an agent or manager yet. I have had a few opportunities to audition for representation in my teen years, but was always turned down. I feel like my career will never...

Reddit by appreciatorofadvice Sep 21st

Feeling a bit crap

Hello actors of reddit! I’m writing here because this year I’ve been feeling really shitty about my acting. I think it’s because it’s my first time hitting a series of constant rejection. I’ve just turned 20 and finished a really good acting course which I...

Reddit by akfjktis Sep 21st

IMDB question

Does anyone know why over the last year or so little things like music videos are listed under the 'Actor' section on IMDB pages for people. If its your own music video why would that not go under 'self'?

Reddit by darcytoronto Sep 21st

Working as a background actor tomorrow. What to wear?

I haven’t done this in awhile and I was wondering what to wear. I have provided my measurements but don’t have any details yet about what to bring wardrobe wise, if anything. Any tips? Thank you!

Reddit by execdalpha1 Sep 21st

Beginners direction

Hello, I am a beginner voice actor, haven’t had any gigs yet but I do have a decent demo, studio with good equipment, and I have taken acting/improv classes and am working with a coach. I was wondering how do beginners get started? How do I start booking...

Reddit by le-monki Sep 21st

A few questions.

I’m 15 years old and ever since I was little I have always had the dream to become a voice actor. I’m in my junior year of highschool but haven’t taken any theatre classes because I don’t have enough space and I want to get into a college where I can learn...

Reddit by axel_bogay Sep 21st

Looking for 4 VO actors – short documentary

G’day, I am a film and TV student producing a documentary about a PoW in WW2. The story is told through letters, diaries, newspaper articles and a written interview. I am seeking 4 voice over actors for the script. Each part is 60-90 seconds. The film will be...

Reddit by Pukei_Pukei88 Sep 21st

I want to become a voice actor...

But how in the love of god do I get my work out to people. This is someting I would be doing in my free time which I have a lot of if anyone can help point me in a direction of a place where I can put my work and I also need to know a good mic. to purchase...

Reddit by renaute Sep 21st

Purchasing a microphone for my younger brother for Christmas, need some help choosing.

I have pretty minimal knowledge of voice-acting, but my 16 year old brother wants to pursue a career in it. I was planning on buying him his first microphone for Christmas. Originally I was going to get him the Rode NT1A but I'm realizing now that that might...

Reddit by caspianfarley Sep 21st

Want to hire one or more voice actors (5-25mins) - HELP <3

So I would like to hire voice actors to do some horror short story readings. I would like some insight on how this works exactly. * What is an average price - per minute, per recording? * How do I 'cast' - Do I request voice acting compilations, do I ask to...

Reddit by TokeAndGun Sep 20th

How would I go about writing an acting resume with no prior experience or classes under my belt?

I was chosen as an actor for a music video just through knowing the director well but I was still asked to give them headshots and a resume. They know I don’t have previous experience but they still want me to give them one and I’m not sure what I can...

Reddit by tommymikaelson Sep 20th

Two questions about the casting process

I've been curious about two things in the casting process ​ When you are doing a search for someone and you can have 2 people or more who nail the role and act it well, what is the deciding factor in choosing that actor? And that sort of leads into my...

Reddit by Rainingsun15 Sep 20th

What I Wish I Knew About the Casting Process

I just spent some time working on casting my newest short film on Backstage so I’ve decided to share some insights about the casting process here. Along with casting I am also an actor and the process of casting was super enlightening. Below are some candid...

Reddit by creamwithoutcoffee Sep 20th

Actors, do acting skills come in handy in real-life? Got any experiences?

Reddit by SnooComics3740 Sep 20th

Anyone have any experience with world class modeling and talent?

Spouse wants to be an actor and has been contacted by this agency and I'm kind of skeptical of all the the things going especially when they ask for a down payment or money to go in classes to meet agents and stuff. it essentially boiled down to acting...

Reddit by YourMumsAVirgin69 Sep 20th

I have heard that the reason most actors give up or fail is because they don't realise that you are a business and that they need to do things such as marketing. Does that mean an actor should take business classes to learn how to market themselves?