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  1. Reddit by UltimateMoose74 Jun 15th

    If anyone has been in this situation, please help

    Going into highschool next year, I've been thinking about my career a lot. And I always come back to acting. When I think of being an actor I think of bringing a character to life and entertaining so many people. That is what I love and want to do. But I feel...

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  2. Reddit by cloudyciel Jun 15th

    Advice Needed — No Drama Club, No Local Theater

    People online say that you start gaining experience in a school's drama club or at a local theater. Unfortunately, I live in a country where none of those exist. I assume all schools here don't have clubs at all, nor does the country have any local theaters...

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  3. Reddit by badatdirexons Jun 15th

    From Bad to Good: Examples?

    I’m curious to know if anyone has examples of actors that were “bad”/much less skilled at the beginning of their career but have grown into highly skilled actors. I’m looking for some inspiration to keep me sane as I critique my old tapes. I think I remember...

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  4. Reddit by actordownunder Jun 15th

    How we perceive ourselves

    This has been asked 100 times but I forgot the answer so please help me out. When I see myself on camera I look really rigid and all my movements seem forced or too harsh, and my face looks completely diffferent, especially when I laugh or whatever. I’m just...

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  5. Reddit by nononoyes3649 Jun 15th

    To act, or not to act?

    Hi everyone. I have never really had any idea what I wanted to do with my life until recently I got the idea of becoming an actor. That idea became a burning passion and now I am certain that acting is what I want to do. I haven't been to any classes etc. and...

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  6. Reddit by jordanaanna95 Jun 15th

    Is it possible to act semi-professionally?

    Usually when you see people posting about making a decision on whether to pursue acting professionally and major in acting, a lot of people will advise that the OP should choose another major and continue to act as a hobby. I majored in something other than...

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  7. Reddit by Freakinsavage Jun 14th

    What is the best hair length/style etc for an actor?

    Hi! I’ve just turned 16 and can finally restart auditioning etc as my school exams are over, my hair goes down to my lips but is curly. Should I get it straightened to have more audition opportunities or leave it wavy? Any other tips on appearance would also...

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