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Reddit by ryguy167 Mar 5th

Joining Actra

What is the best way to go about joining Actra. I know how to get in, as you need 3 professional credits. Is their any easier way or can you just do one principal role and get it? Seems like it is easier for U.S. actors to join SAG than it is for us Canadian...

Reddit by sauronthegr8 Mar 5th

"Working" actors get frustruated, too, you guys.

I have a flexible job that allows me to pay my bills (if ONLY to make enough to pay my bills), and I've even had a bit of success with a supporting part in a film, voice acting in a commercial that showed on Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network, and having small...

Reddit by LittleRedRidingShit Mar 5th

Wanna be an actor really badly

So I realized that I really want to be an actor. The problem is that I'm really ugly, have multiple mental disorders and fucking hate myself. Also, I don't know how find auditions and stuff. But I WANT IT SOOO BADLY it makes me really sad and angry and keeps...

Reddit by AutoModerator Mar 5th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Mar 5

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 PTWheatStraw Mar 4th

Any advice for an actor moving to Chicago?

I'll be graduating with a BFA in performance and plan to move to Chicago to start looking for acting work. Besides saving money what other advice could someone give me, be it agencies, things to watch out for, ect.

Reddit by 10001spoons Mar 4th

How to Take Your Performance to the Next Level

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG1\_Fcaq280](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG1_Fcaq280) A (brief) discussion of competence, skill learning, freezing up, and flow state. This video by music theory youtuber Sideways explores competence as it applies to the...

Reddit by Donutwrekka Mar 4th

Can it be too early to seek a voice acting coach when wanting to become a voice actor?

Like many people, I would love to become a professional voice actor. Just as much and maybe more, I would love to do it as a hobby and entertain people. My actual experience though with things such as community theatre is limited due to things like the hours...

Reddit by louisasnotes Mar 4th

Harrison Ford: Would love your ideas

A few words from my perspective: I have grown up with him. I was a teenager when the original Star Wars came out and have watched him go from cool to Superstar, Mr. Summer, and a good character actor. I always thought he was miscast as the tough, cop/private...

Reddit by Hyper_Intake123 Mar 3rd

Any actors based in Ireland?

Any actors here that are in Ireland? I'm not in Dublin and dont have an agent yet. Finding it hard to get some work cos I'm an ethnic person. Most auditions call for white males here. Any Irish based actors here that might be willing to help?

Reddit by CaliforniaStoked Mar 3rd

Getting Called in a lot, but never getting called back.

Hi! I get called in by the same big LA casting director pretty frequently. Probably once every other month. In the last 12 months, I've auditioned around 6 times for him. I always feel like my auditions are really solid, but I never even get a callback. I've...

Reddit by rileybutnotgrill Mar 3rd

I’ve been dying to try acting

I’ve been invited to audition for the role of Jeff in “Kimberly Akimbo”. Thanks to the drama teacher at school. (He was asking around for male actors in HS and since I help as an SM he knows me well so I asked if I could take a look. If you are familiar to...

Reddit by Zbot_ Mar 3rd

Actors Access sucks dog dick

Ive recently gotten into acting and have been using backstage but was told to respond to an open call on AA by some listing. Went on there for 5 minutes and uploaded 2 photos and I thought I signed my life away or something. When I was using Ecocast® it said...

Reddit by HumbleActor Mar 3rd

How To Get Into Character - GUIDE

First off, we have to dispel the illusion of character. When people say *“I’m trying to get into character”* usually it’s them trying to reach for some magical thing so far outside of themselves. As if somehow they are going to lose all consciousness and wake...

Reddit by Chase1267 Mar 3rd

Any short male actors here?

I am 5’6 and 28 years old. Anyone else in this range? How has thrust impacted your career? What kind of roles do you usually get called in for? What do you book?

Reddit by littlefoot0001 Mar 3rd

Best Summer Intensives?

I'm new to r/acting so thanks in advance for answering my question. I'm looking for the best summer intensive programs for adult actors. I'm not too focused on cost at the moment but I really just want to learn what's out there. It can be in NY or LA. I just...

Reddit by sbtrey23 Mar 3rd

Thoughts on the website, "Casting Networks"

I currently use Backstage and Actor's Access to apply for roles. However, I saw an article online saying that after Backstage, Casting Network is the second best site to be a part of. Am I missing out on a lot by not being on Casting Networks? Or do people...

Reddit by AccomplishedPhone6 Mar 2nd

Actors Connection - NY Connection showcase

Anyone ever do the NY Connection showcase through Actor's Connection? Is it worth it?

Reddit by s0schris Mar 2nd

Voice Actor Training - Itachi - Vocals Removed

Reddit by benase Mar 2nd

Aspiring voice actor, need advice

Hey guys! I’ve been practicing a career in voice acting since I was younger, and I’ve been improving and improving as the years go on, but I really think I can stand to be better. For instance, some of my voices sound wayyy too much like myself/how I usually...

Reddit by frankingrime Mar 2nd

Aspiring screenwriter here! Thank you all so much for the input. Now, hear me out!

Hello to everyone that responded to my last post about crafting characters and writing actor bait. All of you were wonderfully honest and some of you were awesomely pedantic (I loved it. Really, don't change). So, r/screenwriting has this thing that we do...