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Reddit by Exella May 8th

My opinion on why people can't act realistically :)

I just watched a bunch of acting reels on YouTube, and I noticed how literally everyone acts how they think they should act. We all know the "don't act, feel" thing, and these people probably think that that's what they're doing, but it's not. And that's...

Reddit by aidenphengsy May 8th

Acting in Hawaii?

What is it like being an actor in Hawaii? (Oahu mainly) Are there any opportunities on such a small island? Any good acting teachers, Agents you recommend?

Reddit by bks006 May 8th

Tough Audition

I'm a new actor (but an experienced improviser), and had a tough audition yesterday. It was a group improv audition for a pretty exclusive program, and I'm disappointed in how I performed. In the moment I could feel the nerves take over me. The walls got...

Reddit by notausernamereally May 8th

Does anyone know what this phrase means?

Hi, I was reading an interview with a famous actor, not talking about acting, where he says "I used to teach acting, you know, and I’d always say, ‘Announce where you are.’ ". I've never heard that. I could take it to mean 'show us your emotional state' or...

Reddit by tclev97 May 8th

LA Based Actors: Let's shoot some scenes.

Looking for some hungry actors to shoot some scenes with. I have excellent equipment that will use for professional/artful looking scenes for your reel.

Reddit by jonlevine May 8th

I'm an actor, but decided to try my hand at writing & directing. I hope r/acting enjoys my very first short film, "The Audition".

Reddit by DoingTheDumbThing May 7th

Help! Acting type identity crisis

I’m a 22-year old actor who works mostly in musical theatre (a couple of featured indie film credits but nothing substantial) and I’m getting to the point where I’m trying to figure out how to best market myself. I’ve previously been cast as comic...

Reddit by asdgkjbaslkgjb May 7th

any working actors on here available to give feedback as to what I could do to move forward?

i've been doing this for a few years but I feel like i've hit a brick wall. i feel like paid work is inaccessible to me. i've done student films, made a bunch of my own shorts, comedy shows, non union theatre, and i dont want to say any of it was a waste of...

Reddit by justinXXmathews May 7th

How do you study acting?

Hi I’m 16 and want to become an actor, plan is in my twenties. I haven’t started with a headshot or taking classes yet, mainly because I have to finish school first. I see people say that you have to study acting but how exactly do you do that is it like...

Reddit by danikabananika May 7th

I don’t know how to improve what’s “wrong” with my acting/stronger emotional connections

I’ve been acting and taking class for a year now and 4 specific things stand out to me/have been pointed out to me that I need to improve (my diction, my monotone voice when I’m doing “serious” scenes, the fact that my face doesn’t really move when I’m doing...

Reddit by artsysock May 7th

When are the busiest times for actors?

Can someone tell me what the typical year is like for actors in terms of getting auditions? Example: Jan-March: blah blah blah April-May: agents drop and sign clients Etc...

Reddit by Comics1167 May 7th

International Applying for Drama School

Hi! I'm 18 years old at my local uni way down in New Zealand doing non drama papers. Long story short been doing drama in school for a long time and thought I was done but I've realised i can't escape it. I've been looking at the best ways to improve my...

Reddit by TheLonerBirds May 6th

I made this short travel film about beautiful country. There was no actor, I acted directly. I will break for my dream.

Reddit by theworldoyster May 6th

Advice for a musician breaking into acting?

Preface - I've been playing/teaching music at least semi-professionally for my entire adult life. I wish to tell a bit of my story, too; please bear with me. I'm 25 years old an I've had a sort of tumultuous day career since leaving college. I studied...

Reddit by TheLonerBirds May 6th

I made this short travel film about beautiful country. There was no actor, I acted directly. I will break for my dream.

Reddit by Anonthrowaway222 May 6th

Kissing scene partner issue

This is kind of embarrassing and random. I have to rehearse a love scene. However the actor I'll be kissing/intimate with in the scene has a cold sore currently. I don't get them and would prefer to keep it that way and I understand that most people get them!...

Reddit by Al-GirlVersion May 6th

Random question about using religious based “adult” language

So this is a somewhat random question that came out of idle musing. Has anyone seen or been someone who requested a subtle line change due to personal (primarily religious) beliefs? Specifically, I was listening to a song from a musical and the singer says...

Reddit by stupidpinay1234 May 6th

Where do you draw the line between working for free to build your resume, and being taken advantage of as an actor by working for free?

Reddit by peacelocker125 May 5th

I need some tips.

Hey! I’m 14 and I really want to get into acting, no like seriously, one of my ‘goals’ is to become a movie/TV actor, what are some general good starts? I feel I’m too young and my city is small as hell, so like only 1-2 Drama Schools, but even those I don’t...

Reddit by mirrorsarereflective May 5th

How often do your agents email you about casting workshops? And when is it sketchy?

*Hello* *We have a few new seats available for the xxxx Workshop on hhhvbbb* *She is about to begin casting for the many episodes of the many TV shows she is casting and is looking for actors of all ages and all sizes and shapes.  This would be an amazing...