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Reddit by dtonationify Aug 1st

Rote Memorization vs Verb Focus

I'm reading Dee Canon's "In-Depth Acting", and in one of the chapters she keeps stating blatantly her opinion that rote memorization is bad for the actor, and does not allow for changing inflections if and when the director calls for so. She says, that once...

Reddit by hllal Aug 1st

what’s “natural talent”?

I’m a long time lurker here but in the last few days I’ve seen a few people talking about how you either ‘have the gift’ or don’t. I always thought it sounded kinda pretentious, no one comes out of the womb reciting Shakespearian monologues. and most actors...

Reddit by idontthink_so Aug 1st

Actors, please don't do this

Long story short: I'm currently in the casting process for a short film which I intend to shoot soon. While browsing casting sites, I found a girl that really fit the image I had in mind for one of the characters. She had long blonde hair. I contacted her...

Reddit by Actorlifetor Aug 1st

Kickstarting An Acting Career

Hey everyone, I'm a filmmaking student looking to gain a little bit of insight from the newcomer actors in this thread to help me with a little assignment I've need to finish. Essentially, I have to write a short essay on the roadblocks facing the beginner...

Reddit by peanutbuttermuffs Aug 1st

Story Time! I want to hear your stories about the worst cast members you've had to work with!

I just came back from out of state working on this feature, and holy butts guys. This guy was such a douche, and what made it worse was the fact it was a Romance drama requiring my character to fall in love with his. I could hardly be in the same room with...

Reddit by Psynergy Aug 1st

Differences between actor and principal role

I just landed my first ever principal role in a TV show, but I'm not quite sure what the differences in experience will be. I've done some one line actor roles, but this will be my first full scene. Are there any differences?

Reddit by intothevortex87 Aug 1st

nyc actor new to LA, looking to meet up with some actors in the LA area.

30, chill, been doing this for a few years. couple agents, sag. would love to meet up with some actors on my level, or a rung above. network, learn more about the scene in LA, shoot some scenes together, etc. i write little shorts and have shot a few, trying...

Reddit by CuspChaser111 Aug 1st

?Seasoned Actors: How do you deal with fake people?

For those seasoned cats out there - how do you deal with the fakeness? I’ve met some really shallow folks as I’ve pursued this Ex. One girl completely ignores me in class when she sees me in a commercial she’s like omgggg!!!!! I saw you!!!! And her eyes get...

Reddit by flowuriy Aug 1st

Can your agent see what YOU submitted for on Actors Access?

Reddit by Winston_Hawke Aug 1st

New Actor

Hey everyone ! Im sure this question is asked a lot but I just moved to Los Angeles ( the valley if it matters) and I want to be an actor. I have little to no experience i took a few classes in college but had strict parents and couldn't do anything I wanted...

Reddit by CuspChaser111 Aug 1st

Anyone here also work in corporate America but has booked a few roles on Tv shows etc?

How do you balance it? Did acting finally take off and you didn’t have to keep the day job? Luckily I’ve worked to a level where I have some flex...most of my friends are servers / bartenders ...

Reddit by Winniehiller Jul 31st

ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING - AUDITIONS, INTERVIEWS & YOUR REAL CHARACTER

As an acting coach, I teach that thinking the thoughts of your character is one of the most important aspects of a believable performance. You may not realize people can see what you are thinking, but they can. And the camera can see even more. By simply...

Reddit by TheSupahPlayer Jul 31st

24 years old, not a native English speaker, stupid enough to consider getting a degree in Acting, in need of advice

I'm a 24 years old guy from Eastern Europe currently living in UK. I have always dreamt about acting, I attended drama school in my teens, I was good at it, yada yada. Long story short, I didn't pursue my passion, I have a bachelor's degree in Management, I...

Reddit by TheBigDog81 Jul 31st

CHINA'S FIRST CASTING DIRECTORY FOR FOREIGN ACTORS. THOUGHTS AND FEEDBACK? THIS COULD BE HUGE!

Guys and girls, Fellow Thespian's! So, a friend and I came up with a great idea(Actually, I'll take all the credit for this one it was my idea

Reddit by Winniehiller Jul 31st

NEVER GIVE UP!

Hi...Winnie Hiller again. This kind of goes with my post from last night. I wrote it as a comment on a post this morning from someone who had a rough day and wanted to give other actors some much needed support. I hope the following will do the same: KEEP THE...

Reddit by TheBigDog81 Jul 31st

Would you like to work in China as an actor? But dont have access to any casting! 95% of castings are listed on a local app, Hotels and from Connections.

Guys and girls, Fellow Thespian's! So, a friend and I came up with a great idea(Actually, I'll take all the credit for this one it was my idea

Reddit by 0point7navy Jul 31st

How to Improv?

Hey, guys! So I'm currently on my summer break from theatre school and have feeling a little bit uninspired... I've been wanting to "work on my craft" but I just don't know how. So my question is, how do you work on your craft on a hiatus like this? My school...

Reddit by SamiXAli Jul 31st

Help a Noob Out

Hey everyone. I applied for about 20 roles on backstage two nights ago and now I have about 4 auditions coming up. I know I wont get all of them and maybe none but it's important to put myself out there and get some experience in somehow! I know almost...

Reddit by witsel32 Jul 31st

Becoming An Acting Coach Without Many Credits

I've been pondering the thought of starting up a coaching business for actors (strictly film actors) since it's something that I've done through the majority of my teens and early 20s. But I'm getting a case of imposter syndrome because I'm afraid no one will...

Reddit by TheBigDog81 Jul 31st

China Movie / TV Castings . Have any of you guys ever come across castings for Chinese productions shooting in China? Do you have any sources to see what's casting in China?