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Reddit by silkk8 Dec 3rd

Is there anything else I should be doing to prep for pilot season with my new manager?

I signed to a manager in NYC almost exactly a month ago, which I'm thrilled about. Obviously I am new to this manager who doesn't know me super well yet, and I honestly haven't been acting for very long, so I know I'm fighting an uphill battle with getting...

Reddit by Yaars23 Dec 3rd

Actor Therapy? (NYC)

Anyone have any experience with actor therapy in nyc? Specifically their casting director and agent workshop?

Reddit by Yaars23 Dec 3rd

Actor’s Launchpad? (NYC)

Anyone have any experience with actor’s launchpad in NYC? Looks like an interesting platform.

Reddit by sleepystarry Dec 3rd

How can I spin this weird habit into something productive?

I only feel comfortable "acting" when i am in front of a mirror. I have no friends so I have no one to practice acting with.Whenever I try to turn on the camera and record a (poorly thought out) scene, I stiffen up. I'm sure there are exercises for solo...

Reddit by Yaars23 Dec 3rd

How do YOU build relationships with Casting Directors?

I have seen many questions here, and also from my actor friends, so I'd like to compile some advice here. How do you network with CD's? Do you attend paid workshops? Do you reach out directly?

Reddit by globon Dec 3rd

No forward movement in months...can I have some encouragement?

I moved to LA recently and I feel like I’ve been put on the runaround this whole time. I found an actor’s group who told me I wasn’t ready to join because my experience is mainly in theater. So I took the leader’s advice and started taking classes in...

Reddit by momthinksimpurdy Dec 3rd

When do you call yourself an “actor”?

It feels weird calling myself an “actor”, when most of the stuff I’ve done are no to low-paid productions. I always tell people “I do acting”, or “I’m trying to be an actor”.

Reddit by Anon-throwaway-9926 Dec 3rd

Acting in Atlanta

Hi I recently moved to Atlanta and I’m looking for other actors to be friends with and network with!

Reddit by barfingclouds Dec 3rd

Unable to do accents

Hello there, I’m a 28 year old actor who’s still somewhat new to the trade. I’ve made a lot of progress lately and am going to start the process of student films to indie projects and see where I go from there. But my biggest weakness and insecurity is I can...

Reddit by dajarkman94 Dec 3rd

Looking for actors for short film

I’m looking for actors to star in my upcoming short films! The script writing is in the works I just need the actors to start it

Reddit by BobbyBryce Dec 3rd

How hard is it to consistently get 4-5 workdays as a background actor? (NYC)

4-5 Days of work a week. I live in NYC, Asian, 22 YO, male 5"5, pretty average looking face/body. I'm thinking of Casting Central but I also heard I needed to "hustle" as in I need to join another firm where I pay money and apply for extra casting daily. Also...

Reddit by tatansiton Dec 2nd

Anger

Hello, I find it difficult for me to get in a state of anger in a scene , I struggle every time I have to get angry , do you have any tips ? It always feels as if I’m forcing the emotion , and I cannot recall a memory that triggers that emotion ! Please...

Reddit by Positive_Vibes_For_U Dec 2nd

Does being popular on social media like Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, Snap Chat help you become a successful actor? I feel like being popular on social media is a lot different than trying to become an actor.

Reddit by Ferchland Dec 2nd

Creating a screen acting blog/podcast

Hey folks, I’m starting a screen acting vlog and podcast and I’m seeking questions from actors to end cap each episode. Some background on my self. I started out as a child actor, worked through to my teen years, took a break. Came back and realized the...

Reddit by puddingaroma Dec 2nd

Actor's Actress vs Backstage

Your thoughts and feelings? Any preferences? I'm signed up with AA now but I'm wondering how much different Backstage is

Reddit by JamieLeSmith Dec 2nd

Austin Actors, What Classes are You Taking?

I've taken courses with the Hideout for improv, but I'm a bit wary of some of the other schools here after interviewing for positions with a few. Where are y'all taking your acting courses? Any reccos for private coaching are also more than welcome.

Reddit by alauzon Dec 2nd

Where did you guys find your managers?

Hi all I'm an actor based out of NYC. I've produced and created a decent body of work, have had a few projects go on to festivals. But I've lately felt like I've been in a rut. I believe I'm ready for an agent but don't know where I would even begin applying...

Reddit by stardusk779 Dec 2nd

Serious advise needed

I’m having a mid life crises. I have a career as an accountant and I’m starting to think it was a mistake. I had quit my job since I couldn’t take it anymore. being someone I’m not. I wasn’t born to sit in cubicles all day long taking crap from my boss. I...

Reddit by reasonablyethical Dec 2nd

Mute monologue???!!

Hi fellow actors! I have to perform a mute monologue tomorrow and am having trouble deciding what to do... And how. The character has to have an objective, an internal conflict and an external conflict and we cannot speak but we can scream, cry, laugh... It...

Reddit by throwawayactor98 Dec 2nd

Competitive spirit at drama school - Ideal actors’ behaviour whilst training and in the industry?

Hey everyone, I’m studying for my MA at Drama School, and we’re just nearing the end of the first term here (we started in September). Our tutors are very adamant that we shouldn’t be competitive with each other but to try and lift each other up and learn...