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Reddit by awakeandbloomm Jul 11th

Acting and Exposure, the Industry

I'll try to keep this simple: I love acting, and my dream was/is to be a professional actress working mostly in films. But as someone who's extremely reserved and quite conservative, it's hard for me to imagine myself in the shoes of my favorite actresses who...

Reddit by sweetaquarius Jul 10th

best website for casting calls/auditions??

I’m a beginner actress (from UK) and I’ve seen a few free websites (eg. Project Casting) but they don’t seem to have much on them (before COVID as well). I don’t mind paying for a good one, what is your recommendations??

Reddit by EAhmady123 Jul 10th

How do you breakdown a script/sides?

Hi there first of all I hope you all are having a great day or evening wherever you all are. I was wondering how many of the actors here breakdown their sides for auditions to create a more 3D character that they enjoy playing and if that process changes when...

Reddit by satirerocks Jul 10th

Is the breaking of character on SNL genuine?

Often in skits an actor will break character and start smiling. I am not convinced the smiling is genuine. More likely part of the act done to make themselves appear more relatable. Also done to enhance the skit and trick the audience. Remember, these actors...

Reddit by uptownkat Jul 10th

How are fellow actors (non-union and union) surviving mentally and financially? It's so hard to keep up any momentum left. Is this worth pursuing or giving up? These casting sites I subscribe to are not giving me anything and costly. What are you guys fee

Reddit by _ellies Jul 10th

Im unsure about pursuing and acting career

I (17f) am unsure whether i want to pursue an acting career. I have wanted to be an actor for around 5 years now but whenever i would tell my family thats what i want to do, they would always laugh and tell me i couldnt do it because im too shy. Honestly now...

Reddit by SwagMal Jul 9th

How do you practice? - Let's discuss!

I think we should take a moment to share fun practice techniques and routines as a community and discuss everything we do when it comes to taking the time to try and better ourselves as voice actors. Do you record your voice over a video? How do you decide on...

Reddit by erintheactress Jul 9th

Headshot Photographers in Seattle or Portland

Hey guys! I’m a teen actress based in Seattle who is in desperate need of new headshots. I’ve been doing some research and I can’t find too many theatrical headshot photographers in the PNW. I’m willing to drive to Portland and Eastern Washington if needed...

Reddit by kenwetheeibe Jul 9th

Was sexually assaulted by a director, and feel like nobody will believe me

Before the quarantine I ended up getting a part in an independent film. The director of the film (36) invited a few of us over to hang out at her house. I get there and don’t drink for most of the night until I run into her. I get extreme brain fog two drinks...

Reddit by strawmalade Jul 9th

How do CDs pick actors from an open casting call where the only instructions were to do an introduction video (name, height, where you’re based, etc) ?

That’s gotta be a lot of videos... so what’re the factors on being picked for an audition?

Reddit by Xuninuvi Jul 9th

How far along in the audition process am I ?

Hi guys Quick question here and I know there’s no definitive answer- just trying to get a clear picture of what this scenario may be. I auditioned a week and a half ago via self tape for one of the leads for a movie. A few days ago my agents email me saying...

Reddit by sexygamerboy5403 Jul 9th

is a college degree in acting/theatre necessary for aspiring actors?

Reddit by AutoModerator Jul 9th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jul 9

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 hotbucketoftrash Jul 9th

Looking to learn character make-up techniques/unorthodox makeup

Hi, I am an amateur actor and a guy who knows nothing about makeup. For a while now I have been trying to learn how to apply makeup to change subtle ways about how my face looks for characters I am playing (e.g. how to make my face appear fatter/thinner, more...

Reddit by soupycough Jul 9th

IS BACKSTAGE WORTH IT?

I'm an aspiring actress, I've had backstage for awhile now and It just doesn't seem worth it to me. It's mostly student films, unpaid roles, ect. These are all great for some people but it doesn't really fit the type of projects I'd like to work on. I think...

Reddit by ActorsAspiration Jul 9th

Offering My Help!

Hello! I am in the middle of starting my acting website/resource and I really want to offer coaching in addition to college audition info and weekly articles. I have only coached my friends and little sister up until now but they have gotten accepted into...

Reddit by booglewoss Jul 9th

What to do next

Hey guys, first time posting here. I’m (22m) looking for some guidance as to what to do in terms of my next move. I’m an actor currently living in Dallas and a student. I have a couple of years of school left but I’m trying to set up a game plan once I...

Reddit by forthe_99and2000 Jul 8th

What are the self-tape essentials?

Since in-person auditions are not going to be a thing for who knows how long, I'm looking to gather all of the tools I need to make better self tapes. I haven't made many, because my background is mostly theatre-based, but the few I have done I just used my...

Reddit by kandykokaine Jul 8th

Starting out in LA

Hello all, I moved to LA a couple years ago, but I had to put my acting on hold due to personal reasons and I simply had no time, but I recently got new head-shots and am deciding where to go next. I took 3 years of acting classes previously, but I have no...

Reddit by chthonic_persephone Jul 8th

Feeling depressed, not getting parts.

Hi everyone, Lately I have been quite depressed. Besides Covid ruining the industry, it really disappoints me that I have not gone anywhere in this path after moving to LA. I wish I were born in a different way. I am not 18-20 anymore and I keep putting a lot...