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Reddit by beewho Oct 24th

How to find an agent?

Hi, I am an actor in LA (just moved here). What's the best way to find an agent in LA? I am mainly seeking commercial and theatrical representation.

Reddit by westrideforward Oct 24th

TOP 10 Things New Actors Don't Consider Video

Reddit by throwawaysc127 Oct 24th

Is there a problem if I'm someone who wears a wig?

I'm getting into acting and I'm kinda worried about the fact I wear a wig. I shaved my head a couple months ago because of personal reasons so I've been wearing a human hair wig that's similar to how my hair was before. I asked online about it before and...

Reddit by miquiztli_ Oct 24th

Do you think the Academy Awards will ever have a category for video game actors?

Famous actors are starting to take on roles in video games, most recently Mads Mikkelsen and Normas Reedus in Death Stranding, and Keanu Reeves in Cyberpunk 2077. With motion capture technology advancing so rapidly can you see the Academy Awards opening up a...

Reddit by AutoModerator Oct 24th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Oct 24

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 ThePloetz Oct 24th

What are some less common day jobs for voice actors?

Do any of you have any experience with non standard (ie waiter, bartender, barista) jobs while trying to break into the world voice acting (specifically video game and anime/animation) or do you know of anyone who was say a teacher, personal trainer, or a...

Reddit by thisisnotarealperson Oct 24th

Heads up on scam that seems to have migrated from Craigslist to Backstage

Hey folks, it was just brought to my attention that this casting call on Backstage is just a front for a headshot scam that has come up here before: https://www.backstage.com/casting/the-hill-top-293534/ Here are links to the scam mentioned here...

Reddit by exiledforce1 Oct 24th

U.S. Actor wanting work in Vancouver

Hi, does anyone know exactly what must be done for a Los Angeles based actor to be able to work in Canada? I have family that lives in Vancouver and I have agents interested in me there, but I don’t know how to get a work visa or the necessary papers. I can...

Reddit by izayalee1725 Oct 24th

Hiring voice actors and actress's

Hi I'm a artist animatior and writer.I'm looking for voice actors and actresses for a Justice League animated fan series that I'm co-working on. Requirements Must have Discord DM me for more information

Reddit by asimplelizard Oct 23rd

Australian Actors Advice

Hello everyone! First time posting here, I’ve always wanted to act but I’m not sure where to start! I’ve done some unpaid background work on student films before but I’m not sure what the next steps are. It seems that most professional actors have agents but...

Reddit by leeleeleelee1234 Oct 23rd

Agents of North America & Canada: What is your usual checklist when receiving submissions from international actors?

As the title states, what initially interests you in an international actor when they submit their package to you? I feel like I’ve got enough experience on screen and training to make the next step to an international agency, because I believe I have a great...

Reddit by onesmallstepfordork Oct 23rd

Help moving on from a rough situation?

I was cast in a play a couple months ago. The director/writer was very unorthodox to put it simply. She often stepped over my boundaries as a person in ways that were extremely irrelevant to my character or the play as a whole. (I.e., she once gave me an...

Reddit by elviano Oct 23rd

How can i legally live in usa without needing to study acting?

Hi everyone. So the title looks like it doesn't belong here, lol, but i think it does. So I'm a 17 year old boy from a European country who wants to fullfill his dream of becoming an actor in usa. But i have decided unfortunately or not that i won't...

Reddit by bethperformsstuff Oct 23rd

Roxie With A Broken Foot #TheSearchForRoxie

Hey actor people! This is more theatrical- than film-related, but since I saw some theatre in here, I figured I'd give it a shot! I put together a video audition for the [Broadway.com](https://broadway.com/) and Chicago contest to find their new Roxie Hart...

Reddit by momthinksimpurdy Oct 23rd

Recommending someone to an agent?

I worked on a short with an actor, who asked who my agent was. She wanted me to recommend her to my agent, but I don’t really want to recommend anyone whose work and background I’m not familiar with. She’s a new actor, with no training. And to be honest, not...

Reddit by Polygeekism Oct 23rd

[$300]Looking for upgrade as I start practicing the craft more seriously

Hey there voice actors. I am going to start pursuing VA/VO a little more seriously over the winter and am going to upgrade my blue snoball either myself or as a suggested Xmas or birthday present from my wife. I am looking for a setup around $300 including...

Reddit by bgirlsdoitwell Oct 23rd

College Audition/Pre-Screening Advice

Hello! It’s college audition season, which means that I get to spend my days having that slight actor paranoia of making sure I get every possible piece of advice to feel as prepared as I can be. Obviously, college auditions are different than regular...

Reddit by NoOneLikesNicAtAll Oct 23rd

Adults Playing Children

Hello, I am currently producing an audio drama and the main characters are 8-14 year old children. I am looking for advice on the pitfalls of using adult voice actors to play children. Does anyone have any tips or tricks that might be helpful? Should I be...

Reddit by jeezy_26 Oct 22nd

I just filmed a nationally broadcast advertising campaign and I've not acted before...now what?

Hello, So I'm not someone who has any big experience in acting outside of a few school plays and sketches in church, growing up, but I've been rather fortunate to just film and do a photoshoot for a nationally advertised campaign for a social media site. I'll...

Reddit by throwawaysc127 Oct 22nd

Who are some really good actors who have never done theatre before or very little of it?

I often hear people say that the best actors have done a lot of theatre before, but who are some great actors who haven't?