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Reddit by languageflowers Apr 11th

Portland actor in LA for a family vacation this summer - what to do?

Hello! This is a very early post since I'm not sure how long I'd be in LA, but I was wondering if anyone knew of any Facebook groups where casting calls are posted for immediate LA area student films? I'll be in LA for a brief time this summer with my family...

Reddit by xyzd95 Apr 11th

What is the process of taking headshots for Actors Access or Backstage like?

I signed up with Central Casting about a month ago and got hired for two background roles since then. While working someone I was talking to said I ought to sign up to Backstage and I saw people here liked Actors Access so I figured I’d try either one out and...

Reddit by mork0324 Apr 11th

20 years old and I want to start acting

Hey all! I’m sure this question has popped up on this sub thousands of times by now but I wanted to ask my own questions. I’m a 20 year old male currently living in California and as you could guess, I want to pursue acting as a possible career. I’ve just...

Reddit by ActorPlaybook Apr 10th

Looking for some tips for the audition room?

1. First and foremost, KNOW THE MATERIAL. Being off-book or as close to it as possible frees up your mind for emotion and channeling your energy more efficiently in the moment. It is near impossible to be living a role while you are grasping to recall...

Reddit by zasiel Apr 10th

Making the most when your partner doesn't know their lines

I have a big scene with an awesome person who has been struggling with their lines in class. It was really painful from my side and as a new actor I didnt really know what to do, I just tried to hold onto the scene but I just couldnt be present which is what...

Reddit by PureGainsborough Apr 10th

‘Anthem’ Voice Actor on Unionization, Struggles of Creation

Reddit by web_head91 Apr 10th

Freelancing on facebook rather than using an agent

Hi everyone. I'm a stage actor and would like to do film as well. I was talking to a fellow actor friend who recommended that I don't get an agent. His reasoning was this: we live in a city that is a smaller market than New York, LA, or Chicago. He said he's...

Reddit by kaylatengo310 Apr 10th

Barry is so good

All the bits about actors and the crap we go through. Oh man. Barry is perfect. That is so us.

Reddit by zabre12333 Apr 9th

[QUESTION] Would an actor/actress agree to act in this for free?

Hi everyone, I need advice. So I'm an aspiring filmmaker and I would like to shoot a short film and am trying to get an actor and an actress to be in it only for copy, credits, meal. Whenever I told the project about some actors who were interested I didn't...

Reddit by theworkingactors Apr 9th

Podcast with actor/director Alan Mandell (collab'd w/ Samuel Beckett, 7+ decade career, Hedwig, Shortbus)

Reddit by Throwawaywts Apr 9th

My director doesn't direct. Huge rant here.

I'm playing a lead role in a feature length film directed by a high-schooler (unpaid). I was apprehensive about accepting the part, but I deferred to optimism and gave the kid the benefit of the doubt. Now, I'm afraid that I was totally wrong. The director...

Reddit by Soulgiver831 Apr 9th

What do actors that don't smoke do when their character needs to?

Like say that someone's play a Vietnam soldier and for this role they need to smoke but in real life they are against smoking. I found fake gag toy cigarettes, for pranks and stuff, but I don't believe they actually emit smoke. Same thing for cigars and...

Reddit by TheRadHatter9 Apr 9th

Actor here, looking into beginning Voice Acting. Several novice questions.

I'm a regular ol' Film/Stage actor and always looking for different gigs to make ends meet that don't involve food service or manual labor. I've been thinking about voice acting for a while since I'll see casting calls for VO work alongside my regular casting...

Reddit by janonoymous Apr 9th

Which acting class do I continue? They meet at the same time.

I'm new to the world of acting. I live in a mid-western city of over 500,000 people, so we're pretty sizeable, but not huge by any means. When searching for acting classes, I found two organizations that seemed legitimate. ​ I had signed up for one of...

Reddit by lazooooo Apr 8th

Concentration exercises?

Do you guys have any links or some good concentration exercises for actors? For focus and shutting off the noise around you...

Reddit by PokefanGuy99 Apr 8th

Do I have any talent as a voice actor?

Honest criticism is welcome [https://vocaroo.com/i/s1la3SnjGLYO](https://vocaroo.com/i/s1la3SnjGLYO)

Reddit by dtwild2 Apr 8th

Any actors in ATL want to go to coffee this week and talk about making movies?

Hi. I make short and feature films. My website is: [https://wilderfilm.com](https://wilderfilm.com) I've got a full time editing gig and my creative side is slowly dying. Anyone in ATL want to meet up and talk about things we could shoot on the weekends? DM...

Reddit by stella_star851 Apr 8th

I want to do acting but my parents aren’t supportive

Guys I really need some advice, I’m 15 and I want to do acting like for short films, movies,and tv but I haven’t done any of that before meaning I don’t have a resume and I don’t have any headshots. My parents only want me to focus on learning but I don’t...

Reddit by thehealthyactress Apr 8th

How do actors stay in shape while filming? With all of the long hours, and having to learn the lines for the next day. It seems like fitting a workout in would be difficult. I’m talking about roles where they aren’t required to train with a personal train

Reddit by LancasterDodd777 Apr 8th

When you read dialogue, what’s the most common change you make?

Let’s say you’re in the audition process or maybe even rehearsals, what’s a recurring thing that writers fail to get right when it comes to writing dialogue that you as an actor like to change in order to improve it?