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Reddit by Justanerd123 Oct 29th

Signing up for backstage worth it?

I’m wondering if it’s legit and if it is worth it. Like are the open calls legitimate? What are some actors that got discovered on backstage?

Reddit by werkingonit Oct 29th

How to Best Edit a Professional Reel and Submit to Agencies

Hello! I am an actor who’s mostly done a lot of small/medium theatre and freelance voice/audiobook work, but just recently landed a string of pretty meaty short films. In these last few months, I’ve fallen head over heels in love with film in a way I never...

Reddit by GabbyFilmYgirl Oct 29th

Good websites to use to cast actors

Hi I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on good sites to cast actors through for a paid short film. So far people have just told me to use facebook groups, that has worked ok, but would like to know if there are more options.

Reddit by psychologyinacting Oct 29th

Good website for casting as a voice actor?

Hello all! I was wondering what a good website would be for mainly voice over work would be. I know I can look at actors access or backstage but is there one specific to voice acting?

Reddit by beaglesarecool99 Oct 29th

the arrogance of the extremely lucky actors on this sub makes me sick and should be pointed out

first of all, if you were really really busy, you wouldn't be posting on this sub in the first place. lets just be real about this whether its Winona Portman telling me to slit my wrists because I've vented on here and told her she came off elitist and called...

Reddit by inthe0151 Oct 29th

Having a different accent in every scene of showreel - good/bad idea? (UK)

My natural accent is Scouse and I very rarely use it on screen. I have footage from various recent projects that I want to put together as a showreel and it would go like this: Scene 1 - Scouse Scene 2 - Estuary English/general London Scene 3 - Russian Scene...

Reddit by AKWarlock13 Oct 29th

MFA: massive freaking aneurism

Heyo fellow actors and artist of reddit, so I'm a senior in college and it's that time of year where everyone is asking what I want to do when I'm out of the classroom clink. I see a couple options coming up, and one is applying for MFA programs, and the...

Reddit by aaidun Oct 29th

Gift for Actress Girlfriend

Hey guys, my girlfriend is an actress and she mentioned that she was looking for a book of contemporary plays to use for monologues, preferably written by women. If any of you have something along those lines or any other gift ideas lmk! Thanks!

Reddit by Scheerzeep Oct 29th

How often do actors living LA get auditions for big shows?

I found out that a lot of now-famous actors had done auditions for other big series (like CW, Netflix stuff) before they got their big break. Is that 'normal' for actors living in LA (like getting the opportunity to audition for many shows)?

Reddit by TheGalaxyMuiscalGirl Oct 29th

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL ROBLOX CASTING FINAL (or maybe not final) CAST CALL FOR ADULTS AND THE BELEAGUERED GEEK (ENSEMBLE ROLE) Please audition if you have time via the survey if you want to participate and don’t think you’ll have time to do a role swings ar

The survey is here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9b\_SzbDr2R1ZV7ngBNEbXcRdNJTxGzOct7Hz\_TGXSntocug/viewform?usp=sf\_link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9b_SzbDr2R1ZV7ngBNEbXcRdNJTxGzOct7Hz_TGXSntocug/viewform?usp=sf_link) The...

Reddit by Reecemor Oct 29th

Monologues for black male actors

Hey guys, as you can tell from the title I’m a black actor who is struggling to find good material which has meaning, purpose and a journey - something powerful and gripping that takes you on a ride. I know I’ve literally vomited out words there but I figure...

Reddit by camibergamaschiok Oct 29th

HOW TO ACT

Do you need yo act for a class project or school play? Or do you have dreams of being an actor on the silver screen? If so, you'll need to master the basics of acting. Swipe for some tips on how to take command of any stage. PART I -PINPOINTING CHARACTER...

Reddit by Heylahoo Oct 29th

Learning the Business Side of Acting

Hey Redditors! Just wanted to share some stuff for those who aren't familiar with the business side of acting, or don't know where and how to start. On YouTube, watch videos from Wendy Alane Wright!! She has tons of videos breaking down nearly everything...

Reddit by doharlem Oct 29th

Terminology - "crossed out"?

Hi, Was working as a background 2 days ago.We did 4 takes, and after that I and 2 other backgrounds where directed to move into locations out of frame with a comment that we were "crossed out". What does this mean? Director decided that the scene is better...

Backstage by k3v1ngg253 Oct 28th

Demo reel

what should a demo reel have, should you make a footage by your self or take videos from previous projects, ill be really tankful because im thinks of what a demo reel should have, by the way Matt newton helped a lot, thank you.

Reddit by arabactor99 Oct 28th

I’m a 25 year old Arab born in America and I have little formal acting training but want to become a very well known famous actor. Is it to late with how young kids are starting now? If no, where do I start? Is moving to LA the best plan?

Reddit by Mave0193 Oct 28th

Is it wrong that I don't have a "passion for acting?"

All I hear is "I have a passion for ACTING" or "you need yo have a PASSION for ACTING" to make it in this business. And honestly, I don't know, well more like I don't think I have a passion for the art-form of acting. I don't care about plays as I've never...

Reddit by CuspChaser111 Oct 28th

I’m starting to realize my actor friends that became full-time producers instead couldn’t hack it as actors...

Am I wrong here? They were the people in class that gave it 80% at most instead of 110% - hey look they get business and that’s great but something I’ve noticed.

Reddit by BGLAVI22 Oct 28th

Why do many TV actors after a hit show...

Especially the TV dramas of 80's. Many faded into obscurity. Why? I assume being branded as your TV character hurts your film career. I assume other TV roles offered are retreads of their old character. I also know TV is long hours. Do many go and pursue...

Reddit by OfficialTobster Oct 28th

[REQUEST-PAID] Need Voice Actors (Female) For Anime Animatic

Me and a group of people are making an animatic based on the anime "Bakugan Battle Brawlers" Roles that need filling: Marucho Marukura (Marucho is a young boy, I need a female voice actor that can do this) Billy Gilbert (Billy is a boy who is also voiced by a...