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Reddit by silkk8 Apr 4th

SAG Short - Can I become eligible or not?

I hope this question is pretty straightforward. I have read from sources other than the SAG website that SAG shorts do NOT grant eligibility to join the union. However, I don't see anything on this [SAG website...

Reddit by niggluminati Apr 3rd

Does head size matter?

Just wondering for actors/actresses, does head size matter? I am self conscious because I was recently randomly told my head is small ( I wear size 7 1/8-3/8 hats for reference. ) I never thought about it ever, but now that it was mentioned I have become a...

Reddit by LordMetrognome Apr 3rd

Hey all, actor from NYC here. I’d like to share my reel for general critique: should I rearrange scenes, cut anything, etc? Thanks in advance for any input

Reddit by The_Real_Hedorah Apr 3rd

Do you think a monotone voice would be desirable?

I posted this on r/askreddit but that's not the right place so it got removed. Sorry if I don't format this right this is like my 4th post I was interested in this new line of work but as the title suggests... I am monotone! My question was if you ever heard...

Reddit by stringerbeanie Apr 3rd

Background Acting work and inappropriate touching

I was on a film set yesterday as a non-union background actress - and one of the guys I was paired with in the scene would touch me repeatedly during each take in a way that made me extremely uncomfortable for most of the 15-hour shoot. On my legs, on my...

Reddit by CuspChaser111 Apr 3rd

Actresses that are way more famous than me: Q: Have you ever been told to act dumber?

I got my first break earlier this year on a pretty awesome well-known show but my actress friends ahead of me on the ladder have mentioned a few times they have been told to 'act dumber' in interviews, etc. I write plays as well as pilots and I love seeing...

Reddit by yuwannabesomean Apr 3rd

Just got accepted into the training course at The Actor’s Gang!

Just found out about this! The Actor’s Gang was founded in the 80’s by Tim Robbins and the training focuses on commedia dell'arte and mask work, and I am so fucking excited! As a random side note, this is where Jack Black and Kyle Gass met as young actors...

Reddit by xLyrical Apr 3rd

I've only worked background...do I need/should I get headshots?

Hi, I did some looking around and couldn't find any threads related to this so hopefully I'm not asking a question that gets asked a million times. ​ I've done some background extra/featured extra work for some hollywood/indie/short films and a...

Reddit by MakoTitan Apr 3rd

I've always dreamed of becoming a voice actor. I'm 34 and still haven't done it, but not giving up yet. In the mean time, here is a video of some of my favorite impressions just for fun.

Reddit by puneapple Apr 2nd

What software do you use for recording VO work?

I'm an aspiring voice actor and recently bought some professional-grade recording equipment so that I can actually get started on a VO project. The mic is fantastic, and so far I've been recording some test sessions with Audacity. However, using Audacity is...

Reddit by ActorPlaybook Apr 2nd

Tips For Actors

Reddit by ActorPlaybook Apr 2nd

Insight For The Actor

Actors who are looking for tips to develop competitive audition skills and who are interested in learning how to navigate booking more roles, I have a free e-book Insight For The Actor on my site. I love acting and hope that you will find some information in...

Reddit by ErinandtheTIGERSf Apr 2nd

Me acting in a Stanislavski style for my IB Solo Theatre Piece, I'm not the best actress in the world but I'm always trying to improve, how did I do? (be as brutally honest as possible)

Reddit by FunneyBonez Apr 2nd

Sending cover letters to agents—to link or not link?

That is the question. Seriously, something I read while googling help in regards to emailing cover letters said: *Do not attach anything of yours.* (headshots, videos etc.) Why? It’ll go to spam apparently. And it was a damn good point. Instead they suggested...

Reddit by actingnerdy Apr 2nd

Seeking specific scene suggestion

I love reading plays and I've been reading a lot but I'm not finding the type of scene that I would currently like to explore as an actor. I would specifically love to do an M/F scene (though I suppose it could be a F/F) that involves the female being...

Reddit by abeezyana Apr 2nd

Update on Gonzalez model & talent mgmt

I received a follow up email after submitting my portfolio. See email below, idk to me it screams scam. Hi - I received your e-mail. Please read everything before you reply. I would like to make an appointment to talk to you over the phone sometime Tuesday...

Reddit by darkhawk567 Apr 2nd

Got to meet Tom Kenny this past weekend

One of my personal heroes and favorite voice actors, he was a really nice guy. So happy I got to meet him!

Reddit by S_Gertie Apr 2nd

Roles that Specify Height

Are roles that specify heights for the characters still mostly to keep the male actors taller than the females? Or is there some other reason in play? It just seems weird in the 2000s for height between sexes to still be a thing, when there are plenty of...

Reddit by M3V4 Apr 2nd

Tall Shakespeare roles

As a male actor recently getting into Shakespeare, what roles could I play as someone who is 6'6"?

Reddit by Sebastian83100 Apr 2nd

Need Help Getting in Shape for a Role 18M

So I'm in acting school right now, and my film major friend just asked me to be the main character in his film. Problem is he says I need to get into better shape and the shoot is in two weeks. I weigh around two hundred pounds. Any of you fellow actors have...