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Reddit by billfrugal Mar 12th

What's the "standard" when it comes to memorizing lines for an audition with a day's worth of notice?

I'm starting to get on-camera auditions. Usually one agency tells me 3-4 days in advance, mentions to memorize as best as I can (or no need to memorize)... BUT now with the new agency, I get script the day/night before, and no mention if I should completely...

Reddit by donnie_marko Mar 12th

I did it! I quit work

Hello all, I am diving full into this community right now! I have been a long time lurker, watching many of you fight for success, and have been very inspired by this sub. ​ I currently live in LA, and moved here to work for a STELLAR tech company. I...

Reddit by ejalbert1990 Mar 12th

Crooked teeth headshot

Hey everyone so I’m trying to break into the business and be a full time actor. I have no experience and I’ve applied to jobs with no success so far. I know my headshot isn’t the greatest but I know I can make it in this business. I’m so nervous about my...

Reddit by NotBillShakespeare Mar 12th

I'm 30 and I don't want to live with regret for the rest of my life.

Hi, longtime lurker here. **TLDR** Could someone recommend a solid, reputable place to take night / weekend classes in NYC? Preferably something more structured (as opposed to rolling scene study classes or one-off workshops) that doesn't completely break the...

Reddit by fools_blood Mar 12th

Can you be an Actor with acne?

I have acne and I feel like people always look at my acne first. I was just wondering if people would still hire me if i have acne because I always see actors with little to no imperfections. And there are hardly any acting opportunistic here in Oregon well...

Reddit by Triple_G_ace Mar 11th

Dropping out to pursue acting. Need opinions/comments

Hey everyone I just recently found this sub and wanted to give you a little background on me and want your input on a couple things. Im currently 19 (M) and at a university. I am a business major but I am really interested in acting. My mom is an actress and...

Reddit by prueslove Mar 11th

ACTOR SCAMS | a.k.a. What I told this BULL$%*# filmmaker [storytime...]

Reddit by IrishActor Mar 11th

New rep approach. Any suggestions

Hey all, would love some feedback or suggestions on this. I'm a hardworking and skilled Actor. I've done alot of training ( although not a 3 yr drama school) and I have really good footage, showreel and have been professionally cast and have pro credits. I...

Reddit by crister17 Mar 11th

Does anybody know any one-minute male monologues about grief?

I’m auditioning for The Secret Garden and they are requiring for their actors to have a monologue prepared which I do not!

Reddit by Jurda12345 Mar 11th

Characters and Voice Actors - The Dragon Prince

Reddit by meemow Mar 11th

Another agency question

Whats up guys? So last time I was helped out pretty well regarding an agency. I kept on my original for actors access and a new one for Casting Networks. The new one just asked if I can do an audition for a baseball commercial tomorrow morning. I said yes but...

Reddit by SBJTV Mar 11th

Looking for female actors to play a victim (supporting character) for $10

Hi the movie I'm working on is called Humanoid Divergent which is a sci-fi genre about a female robot named Mandy who is created by a company named Isecurity in which their initial goal is to create her to become a housemaid servant. When that fails, she...

Reddit by LancasterDodd777 Mar 11th

Directing my first short with professional actors and need some tips!

I’m about to shoot my first short film with professional actors (have made shorts before but with students and friends etc), and the thing I’m most worried about is not knowing how to get a good performance out of them. I’ve read Judith Weston’s book...

Reddit by Ramoach Mar 11th

My progress so far without formal acting training.

TLDR: Got cast in several things now with no qualifications as an actor. It can be done if you work your booty off! Hey there, For a little over a year now I have aspired to follow up on my old dream of being a professional actor. I studied creative writing...

Reddit by watkins1989 Mar 11th

I’ve started an acting advice podcast to help people out. Please check it out if you have time!

Hey all! I’ve started an acting/ theatre industry help podcast called Making It, or What I Wish I Knew, mostly based on the posts I see on this sub all the time. I want to create content that gives real world advice from working actors, directors, stage...

Reddit by voice-actor-guy Mar 10th

Somebody else's unprofessionalism has cost me my job and my reputation. What should I do?

Made a new account for anonymity. TLDR at the bottom. ​ Hi all. I'm a voice actor primarily situated in Dallas. I would like to think I'm a pretty nice guy, as many people would agree, and my biggest flaw is easily my anxiety. I have many friends in...

Reddit by Jekselpeone Mar 10th

17ish-27ish Female Voice Actor for Comission Requested!

I am running a super detailed dnd campaign, and I am going to have my party stumble upon a hollow tape. I am looking for a soft and kind female voice to be the voice of my character. I am 100% open to commissioning this work, we can negotiate price together...

Reddit by tobiasfunkeVIII Mar 10th

everything about this pursuit is chaos and insanity. i don't know how anybody actually makes this into a career

i've been chasing this for years, and i'm just dumbfounded by all of it. everybody is just a selfish psycho, honestly. out for themselves. its all fake. it's all puffery and bullshit and capitalizing off other people's success and screwing them over. talent...

Reddit by beingpotential Mar 10th

Dealing with Tricksters and Intentional Blockers in Improv games/scenes.

Hi there, I was wondering peoples opinions on improv actors within scenes that go out of their way to intentionally make someone look bad, to set up them up or to screw up or fail. Knowing Actors and Acting is sometimes a cut throat business. What do you do...

Reddit by mylifesuxks Mar 10th

Is there ever a perfect time? + tips on extra work

Hey guys, Firstly I just wanted to say I’m really excited to finally be a part of this community where people share the same passion as me! Im 18 and in university. Ive always wanted to start acting because I feel like I’m very unique in what I have to offer...