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Reddit by Blackturtleneckgirl Apr 1st

Feeling stupid/silly

when i watch monologues or theatre i feel incredibly inspired and almost in awe of many actors. But when I think about doing it myself I feel like it's just silly. This is holding me back incredibly from acting, i've recently began. To add, I've been in a...

Reddit by Blazerdog1 Apr 1st

Role under 18

When two actors in a movie/show have a love interest but one of the actors are over 18 and you want to audition for the other love interest role but you are under 18. Is it still possible to get the role? Sorry if this didn't make sense, it's hard to explain.

Reddit by ZaxMarquee Apr 1st

Best scene study and audition classes in Los Angeles?

I previously took a meisner intensive with Michelle Danner, and a month of Ivanna Chubbucks class. My agent is really pushing for me to take an audition and scene study class, so do my fellow actors in LA have any solid recommendations for studios that are...

Reddit by Livelordx_lol Mar 31st

Questions about getting into acting

Hello everyone, A buddy of mine is an actor who gets gigs here and there in the surrounding areas of where I live. He stated for me to get started into acting I needed headshots and agents, but first the headshots. So I've completed the headshots part, I've...

Reddit by KryptoniteByNight Mar 31st

What are the best part-time jobs for actors?

I'm interested in knowing if most professional actors here work part-time jobs outside of acting? If you're full-time, how long did it take to get there? If you're part-time, what do you guys do outside of acting?

Reddit by ZaxMarquee Mar 31st

Acting Classes in Los Angeles

Howdy guys, I’ve recently moved to LA to pursue acting after a stint in private equity and I’m at a crossroads. When I first got to LA I took classes at Michelle Danner studios and then at Ivana Chubbuck. While they were okay, these classes seemed to me like...

Reddit by ohemgeenah Mar 31st

Demo reels are wanted, yet so hard to make??!

So, I’m a young actress just trying to make myself a reel, but I feel like I’m making it much harder than it actually is. I have TV credits with Chicago Fire & NBC’s Crisis along with a couple commercials. However, I was only able to get my episodes of these...

Reddit by reallyuglyasianguy Mar 31st

How can an Asian American get into acting?

I am an Asian who has never acted in my entire life in a formal play, however I am consistently told by people I should be an actor because I can method act and play different characters really easily (combination of ADHD and multiple personality disorder)...

Reddit by hopingtobehappy Mar 31st

Any aspiring actors from Europe?

Hi! My first post here. I really want to get into drama school, since it's the best way to get considered. How did you get auditions?

Reddit by ihavetowatermyplants Mar 30th

Has Talent Link worked for anyone?

Hey guys, wondering if anyone has had any success with Talent Link through Actors Access/Breakdown Services. If so, how long did responses take to get to you/can you say who you signed with? Thanks!

Reddit by geoffsykes Mar 30th

I'm beginning my acting career in Texas

Are you an actor with a memorable tip for a Texan? I'm looking for some advice for someone like me beginning their career in the Dallas area. Here are a few things to know about me: - I have experience on stage and on camera ([My...

Reddit by ohHaiMark11 Mar 30th

Is 28 too old to start?

This is strictly an opinion thread. Was having a discussion with a friend this afternoon and he wants to get into film. He thinks he's too old to get started now. I gave him my opinion(which was I personally don't think it's "too old"). He is definitely gonna...

Reddit by mirrorsarereflective Mar 30th

should I include source material for an audition to an acting program?

hi guys, random. do i include the source material for my audition to an acting program? they never specified, they just said it should be a scene of no more than 3 pages long. reasons why i want to hide the source material is because I don't want any...

Reddit by mcleb014 Mar 30th

I feel like a failure...

The other night, my parents told me that I should give up on acting. I've been doing it for nearly ten years and it is the only thing I have ever done and love. The problem is that I have never made any money from it. I know comparing yourself to others is...

Reddit by Anonactor Mar 30th

Foreign actor moving to LA. What month is best to contact agents?

Preface: I used to be based in LA on a visa. I'm returning with a green card. I have a decent reel with some recognizable credits. I recently signed with a new manager and I will be moving back to LA after living in my home country for a number of years. I am...

Reddit by whatever0971 Mar 30th

i dont feel like I can be productive as an actor in NYC AT ALL. it all honestly feels like a giant waste of time and money

being unrepresented, it sucks. i have a decent reel, but no professional credits. i am union, but not aea. the self submission side of AA is basically nothing, and backstage is all shitty unpaid non union films. i'm at a loss here. i refuse to pay to play...

Reddit by coejoburn Mar 30th

Casting NYC brides-to-be and their fathers for a PAID netflix promo! (Actors welcome)

Reddit by Chai_Latte_Actor Mar 29th

Paid acting gig in Los Angeles, shoots 3/31/2018

Folks, my team and I are shooting a sizzle reel this Sat March 31st in Burbank, 8 AM - 1 PM. The intention is to use this sizzle reel to raise funds for the actual feature. We are looking for a male actor, can be late 20s to early 40s, Arab or Arab looking...

Reddit by mirrorsarereflective Mar 29th

is playing a nice character a weak acting choice?

Hi guys. When I say weak choice, I'm not talking about bad acting, I'm talking about when you are able to deliver the text with proper intonation and emotion, but the character choice is weak? I hate the idea of strong vs weak characters, since they are all...

Reddit by Trehnt Mar 29th

If you could re-do your first ever role, what would you do differently?

DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT AN ACTOR AND HAVE NEVER ACTED IN MY LIFE. My friend is a film student and I volunteered to play the main role for an 8 minute film for his class(so no pressure really). He's directing the film and I have been doing amateur fashion...