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Reddit by SSkenderbeu Nov 9th

SAG Eligibility Question

I’m not sure if there’s an area for SAG related questions but if there is please let me know! So I recently became SAG eligible after working 6 days as a background actor on a SAG set. I have the opportunity to work as background on another union movie but...

Reddit by rubidium-314 Nov 9th

Acring scene in Shanghai?

Hi. Here's the thing: at this moment I live in Europe and I've been offered a job (unrelated to acting) in Shanghai. I'm not a professional actor, but I've taken some classes and landed a few roles in short films in the past year. And I really really like it...

Reddit by Winter_01 Nov 9th

Getting into acting with a foreign language degree?

Hi everyone, In September/October 2020 I'll be starting a German degree at university. I always thought being an actor would be a great profession, but in the end I decided not to pursue it. However, I recently came across an article by...

Reddit by Timsierramist Nov 9th

LA Background Acting: The Un-Ultimate, Unofficial Experience from a Newbie!

Over 48 hours, I started my new hobby. Background Acting. With 3 goals in mind. 1. Perform law enforcement type backgrounds such as police officer, deputy sheriff, FBI agent, etc. 2. Obtain my SAG-AFTRA card, but enjoy the ride until then. 3. Take acting...

Reddit by Anubidayz Nov 9th

[RANT] So close

I feel like me being a minor is seriously holding me back. I go to auditions, get multiple callbacks, but they always comment on me being a minor and I never hear back. This one in particular I thought I had in the bag. I went to several callbacks, even a...

Reddit by Ahmed11105 Nov 9th

Is it possible to over-rehearse?

For some scripts, an actor/actress has to be very sensitive right? So would too much rehearsing desensitise them from the emotional impact of the scene. Reason I’m asking this is because the more we’re exposed to something, the less sensitive we become to it...

Reddit by bracake Nov 8th

Difficulty in handling an actor friend, please advise

Obligatory not an actor disclaimer. I’ve got a friend who is trying to become an actor and has not had success but they’re only three years into pursuing it so they’re not outlandish by any stretch. They recently finished writing a one-man play and they’re...

Reddit by EmbraceTheFilm Nov 8th

Seeking Stephen King impersonation

I am currently writing a special original short film for my YouTube channel, and am seeking a voice actor who is able to deliver a convincing impersonation of our master of horror himself, Stephen King. I am looking for the closest impersonation that i can...

Reddit by leeval11 Nov 8th

I definitely prefer this r/acting page than the actor sites on Facebook

Every time I check out the actor posts on facebook all I see is constant arguing it gives me a freaking headache

Reddit by haya_mohsin1 Nov 8th

This is me! I aspire to be an actor in an Arab or American sitcom, like FRIENDS. Any advice for becoming an actor?

Reddit by IntelligentCrew3 Nov 8th

Fellow Torontonians

Where are you guys going did casting calls? All throughout the summer to around the end of September I had about 4-5 auditions. Most casting sites now (actors access, backstage, eboss, etc.) have been either dry or not as diverse. It may be just a drought but...

Reddit by shorttinsomniacs Nov 8th

anyone ever done “philip glass buys a loaf of bread”? need some help

in my drama class (in high school) we’re performing one-acts and i’m playing philip glass in the above mentioned “philip glass buys a loaf of bread”. i was hoping for some tips on how to go about this production; unfortunately we can’t sing it (like i would...

Reddit by ThunderCatKJ Nov 8th

How’s the acting scene in the UK?

Howdy, So I recently applied to study at the second best acting school in the world. I made it to the call back and now have to wait until after the 10th of December to see if I’ve made it into the actual school. But realistically speaking, I’m not too...

Reddit by Pesetas000 Nov 8th

Can anyone help me to get started

I'm 17 yers old boy i want to a great actor I think i am a piece off shit because everytime i post people start roasting me Anyways plz for the last time in my life help me to get to LA plz

Reddit by gawok08 Nov 8th

I Don't Feel Emotions

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve never really felt or experienced emotion. Whether something very good or very bad happens, I feel pretty much the same on the inside. I’ve been told I have no empathy and have trouble reading other people. I’ve also been told I...

Reddit by ScruffyNerd25 Nov 8th

starting off.

Hey all, I know this is probably asked a lot, but I kind of wanted to hear from all of you what is some advice for a voice actor who is just starting off? (I know vague question)

Reddit by 35364461a Nov 8th

What questions do agents ask when interviewing actors?

I have my first agency interview on Sunday and I’m really freaking out, I feel so unprepared. Any tips would be greatly appreciated too!

Reddit by cowpunk01 Nov 8th

Top 10 Celebrity Voice Actor Performances - WatchMojo.com

Reddit by encyclopedia_blonde Nov 7th

Blocking/miming in a self-tape?

I've got a self-tape audition for a feature film, and I'd like some advice re: physical aspects of the scenes. There are a few parts in the sides in which I'm supposed to drop to my knees / point a rifle menacingly at someone / hold a baby. How would you...

Reddit by MoonSpider Nov 7th

On "changes needed" to in order to book more high profile work...

Hey /r/acting. Recently we had a post get some traction where the OP wanted to hear from people who took years to book their first television co-star or other high profile work/professional credits and wondered how they moved to that 'next level.'...