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Reddit by kangaroowinner Aug 20th

Can you be a film/commercial actor if you're not photogenic?

I've been to many film/TV and commercial auditions and still haven't booked anything! I know that skill is involved but I don't think this is the biggest issue for me as I have been to many acting classes and have done well for non paying student films. I've...

Reddit by AutoModerator Aug 20th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Aug 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 makebelieveguy Aug 20th

I mentor this actor! Help him out (very quick and easy!)

I won't give too much away so it doesn't bias the survey, but I've been mentoring this actor for a little while. He sent me this survey for a class he's taking, to forward onto some of my friends in casting. I thought I'd share it here too. I checked it out...

Reddit by beesyrup29 Aug 19th

I want to be a voice actor so bad.

I’m 22 5’11 but can make my voice surprisingly high pitched and cute. If anyone needs anything let me know.

Reddit by Lucius_Discipulus Aug 19th

Method Acting Tips

Hello everyone, I'm trying to learn Strasberg's method acting, and I'm having a rather difficult time. I've been practicing sense memory for a few weeks, and I think I'm understanding it, but in sense memory, I'm having difficulty with vision. My sense of...

Reddit by WilliamAB2122 Aug 19th

Social media? Dun dun done?!

The main questions: Has anyone really won or lost a job because of the number of followers you have? And what format, FB, IG, YT? And, is it worth all the screen time? Spending all that time liking, commenting and collecting friends. This question comes from...

Reddit by dancemonkey_xo Aug 19th

Comparative study of empathy and emotion regulation: Actors vs Non-actors

Helu peeps! I'm a final year student pursuing Masters in Clinical psychology from Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. For my dissertation project, I'm doing a comparitive study between professional actors and non-actors on their the empathy and...

Reddit by Californiagirl223 Aug 19th

Actingggg

I reallyyyy wanna be an actress but i honestly don’t know where to start can you guys help me

Reddit by The_Glam_Reaper Aug 19th

Any help for disabled actors/actresses

I have cerebral palsy, and fetal alcohol syndrome. For many years people told me I could not do acting because of this. But I saw Breaking bad. I also looked up all the actors and actresses that have fetal alcohol syndrome. I did not realize that Jim Carey...

Reddit by BewareTheScare Aug 19th

So I’ve never tried acting before but it’s something I want to get into. What are the best resources for me and things I should do to get into the industry?

I currently make YouTube videos about horror movies with 50k subscribers and on twitter I’m followed by different horror actors and directors. I’d love to be in a horror movie one day but like I said, I’ve never done it before. My dream gig would be like a...

Reddit by AlenACNL Aug 19th

To all my fellow actors who have to go against the will of their parents/friends/society

A reminder: This is your life. You only have one life. Keep your responsibilities in check and dont worry about them too much. Show them (=whoever doubts you or stops you in your way) that you are moving towards your goal and your happyness. Show them that...

Reddit by SaintShaffer Aug 19th

Perceptions of bald actors

Hi there! I know this isn't exactly straightforward as there's a wide variety of bald actors, but I'm curious to know how people generally feel when they see a shiny dome on the big screen. I think this post is also a way to organize and articulate my...

Reddit by a_humble_player Aug 19th

Super-Objectives and Through-Lines of Action

>!(The difference between a Super-Objective and a Through-Line (or Spine) was asked about in the "There Are No Stupid Questions" thread for this week. My answer got really long so I figured I'd post it separately. Not everybody checks that thread, after all...

Reddit by lovemoontea Aug 19th

A couple questions?

I am a senior psychology student, but for years I’ve thought of pursuing acting. I am planning to finish up my last two semesters of my psychology degree, graduate, and then go back to take courses and finish a second BA or BFA in theater. I am curious about...

Reddit by Puzzlehead07 Aug 19th

Is it all a gamble??Please give me some help and time to reply.

I have been quite studios till high school and was heading for a conventional good job good life typical goal of my country India, around that time I saw The Dark Knight and Heath Ledger's performance led me to read and go deeper into What good acting is and...

Reddit by nevernotmad Aug 19th

Why is inauthentic acting sometimes really effective?

Non-actor here. How to explain? There is a lot of bad acting and hokiness on Buffy the Vampire Slayer for example; but it works. I’m still buying into the premise of demons and a teenage girl who fights them with her best pals. Is the campy vibe a choice made...

Reddit by noshirdalal Aug 19th

Some great tips for video game VO: Keythe Farley is an actor, director, and casting Director here in LA. A good friend and a champion of the actor. I thought what he says about basic fundamentals and your first reel was really insightful.

Reddit by resetplz Aug 19th

Lots of voice TALENT, but where do I find voice ACTORS?

Did some research this morning looking for a voice actor. No surprise that most gigs are either selling something or announcing something; not too much acting demos. Where might I find voice ACTORS? Another question: One VO person I found was listed as union...

Reddit by TotallynotReimu96 Aug 19th

I'm looking

I am looking to audition some voice actors for short crime videos. The style of the video will be similar to FBI Files/48 Hours. The accents can be either British or American (native). ​ I'm looking for a normal pitched voice (I don't want a voice you...

Reddit by SARAAAAAH777 Aug 19th

Where oh where can we post about voice acting courses?

Hellooooo I am a voice actor and teacher and am stating up a foundation voice acting course specifically for folks wanting to do indie audio fiction / audio drama. I have had a good browse and I am stumped! Where can I pop the links to the course without...