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Reddit by actingstarterpack Aug 6th

Why do major A-list actors or rising stars work in film rather than tv?

I've noticed many a-listers or rising stars work mostly in film rather than tv. Why is that? I'm thinking it is because the characters are more fleshed out in a movie and also the scenes are more focused on a small group of actors, which gives more attention...

Reddit by actingthrow123 Aug 6th

Non-actor with a casting interview today

Hello r/acting! I wanted to just pop in here with a throwaway. I am a business owner that got approached by a very large tech company for their next national TV ad campaign. They found me online and I fit the type of person they are looking for for this...

Reddit by ragutierrez Aug 6th

Question about moving to London from US to get experience

Hey all, been lurking here for a while, and have loved all the advice I've read! I've got an interesting situation, and wanted to see what you all thought. It's a long post, so I appreciate your patience if you take the time to read it! I recently started...

Reddit by swelly627 Aug 6th

Education

Being 25 years old now. Filtering through career options and passions is something everyone goes through. Having experience in various fields, I’ve always wanted to be an entertainer. I use to be a damn good DJ after all. I have a passion for acting, being on...

Reddit by Winniehiller Aug 6th

BEING AN ACTOR - DREAMS VS REALITY

“I’ve always dreamed of being an actor, but I have zero experience.” Boy do I see this a lot on this sub. It tells me that these people need a little education into what it actually means to be an actor. If someone has always dreamed of being a fireman but...

Reddit by MaverickEX Aug 6th

Subscription-based actor services

I've seen people on Reddit bag on [Voices.com](https://Voices.com), claiming it's a ripoff. But what of some of the other services out there, like [Backstage.com](https://Backstage.com), or...

Reddit by StrobeRogers Aug 6th

Should I not audition more until I finished my training?

Guys, I have been off and on acting in some form since 2002. I only really got some kind of definite real training starting in 2014..I'm in my late 30s now. I have taken acting classes in community college, some in workshops, some in high school but nothing...

Reddit by Entershakira Aug 6th

Male theater actors under 5'10 do you find it hard to land leading roles?

The minute I am at call backs for any show and I see someone who is at least 5'10 I know for damn sure they're probably getting the leading role. The only times I've ever landed a leading role is when we were all roughly the same height or I was about an inch...

Reddit by stanislavskian2 Aug 6th

Headshots for LA actors (4 looks for $200) for episodic season

Hey fellow actors! I'm also a photographer, and I'm offering headshots for any actors in LA. I know headshots can break the bank, so I'm offering 4 looks for $200 for my fellow actors before episodic season ramps up...

Reddit by infinitypool291 Aug 6th

Do you know of any MFA Programs that specialize in Michael Chekhov's acting technique?

In the US if possible.

Reddit by AutoModerator Aug 6th

What Are You Working On? - Aug 6

Let everyone know what you're working on right now. Post links to webseries, plays, clips, anything you want. Promote your own work and see what everyone else is doing. Even if you just had a great audition, let us know about it.

Reddit by B3AR_C1AW Aug 6th

Is this a scam I signed up for this website a little while ago and set everything up. But I don’t expect them to reach out super fast especially since I didn’t have any headshots or anything. So if y’all can tell if this is a scam pls tell me.

Reddit by depressedtortoise Aug 6th

Afraid someone might take my stage name

I'm thinking of using a stage name but I'm afraid someone might take it if they enter SAG before I do. Do you think I should just use my real name until I enter SAG which is when I can change it?

Reddit by Winniehiller Aug 5th

ACTING - WHAT IS TALENT?

This is a question I saw here recently. What I have learned as an acting coach, teaching young beginners as well as seasoned professionals, both in NYC and LA for the past 35 years, is this: Certain people have qualities that make acting truthfully, easier. A...

Reddit by wakandaforver Aug 5th

Do actors really get paid this much?

These are random thoughts... but I was looking up how much Game of Thrones actor/actresses get paid and holy crap, the main characters get paid around 500,000 per episode to over a million. That's crazy! But not in a bad way. Acting is something I'm...

Reddit by stankmaster69 Aug 5th

Looking for Actor's

Hey actor's I am making a student film this coming October, it is unfortunately an unpaid position because we are broke. It's a credited part though, and it's one of our premiere spots. If you need it we can squeeze 20$ out of our budget, but anyone...

Reddit by flash2049 Aug 5th

Open Casting Call, Los Angeles. Thursday, August 9th

Reddit by penguin_reddit Aug 5th

How do more well known child actors continue to make a living even after around a decade since their show's been over?

I've been curious about this for a while now. for example someone who is not necessarily the lead of a Nickelodeon show that's ended but part of the main cast and that i haven't seen them in nearly anything else besides that show. How do these former Nick and...

Reddit by CurseYourWeakBiscuit Aug 5th

Overcoming fear - Or how to stop thinking about it and start doing it

So, unlike most of you fine folks I have precisely no acting experience (barring a single line in a year eight school play, and a tanked summer school showcase in which I froze) but I want to. Like, really want to. I'm over thirty, not conventionally...

Reddit by hritc2 Aug 5th

German Actors

Hey guys, I was wondering if there are any german actors out there, and how the scene is? As a bonus, are there any non-german actors working/auditioning in Germany?