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  1. Reddit by reddit0604 Jan 5th

    L.A. Pilot Season

    An agent reached out to me a month ago about a meeting with her (this) January which is great, but I am a teen actor who lives outside of L.A. ( TX ) and my mom isn’t sure I should travel there for the meeting. I was hoping to sign with this agent for pilot...

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  3. Reddit by glossipgirl Jan 5th

    help understanding a brief's age range?

    i came across an audition notice for a play, where there is a character aged in her 20s-30s. however they have stated that as it is a youth production, the age ranges "do not correlate to the required age of the actor". i don't really understand what they...

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  4. Reddit by storiesandstars Jan 5th

    Should I write my own monologue?

    My goal is to get signed to an agency this year. I have a hard time finding monologues that I feel really showcase and too classical. Some people recommend writing your own and getting multiple opinions, while some people say never to do it. Some people...

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  6. Backstage by Keepitjazzy Jan 4th

    Rep Classes

    What/Who are some of your favorite classes/teachers to help with rep for your book, whether it be recommending songs or practicing existing rep?

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  7. Reddit by Cordath Jan 4th

    Online acting classes?

    I'm working on getting into doing voiceover, but I'm finding that I need to work on my acting abilities and my ability to dissect a script. I'm taking part in some plays locally, but the theater around here is VERY casual. Like, any ability is fine even if...

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  8. Reddit by Wytepeephole789 Jan 4th

    Stigma against demo reel reviews?

    Kind of an odd question. I sent a short film to three of my agencies to see if it was worth putting on actors access. None of them have gotten back to me/aren’t responding to my request for feedback. Is there something I did wrong?

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  11. Reddit by AutoModerator Jan 3rd

    Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jan 3

    Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get...

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  13. Reddit by CornrowKenny100 Jan 2nd

    A number of opportunities all at once?

    I just signed up to Mandy yesterday and I'm building up my profile as part of my 31 day trial. I've filled in 83% of my profile, the last things I need to add are my headshots which I'm planning to get done, as mentioned in my previous post 'Choosing Headshot...

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  14. Reddit by CornrowKenny100 Jan 2nd

    Choosing Headshot Photographers (London)

    Rachel, you see, I'm an actor! (Joey in Friends lol)...so I need a quality headshot. So, I did a google search earlier on looking for a number of professional photographers with whom I can get my headshots taken. I've found 7 that I've shortlisted which vary...

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  17. Reddit by thorny_roses Jan 2nd

    FLAWS and all

    Hi everyone. So let's talk about FLAWS. I have a lot of them and I feel like they may be a great hindrance to my success in such a vain profession. I have a raised scar on the right of my forehead (Harry Potter style haha) and makeup helps a bit with the...

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  18. Reddit by 5mokey Jan 1st

    What do agencies look for?

    Hello fellow actors, Happy new year to you all! My question here is about joining an agency. I'm wondering what I would need to tell them and what they might be looking for in order to make them want to work with me?

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  20. Reddit by ejalbert1990 Dec 31st

    Sample Acting Cover Letter

    Hello, ​ Does anyone know where I can get a sample acting cover letter? I have no experience out side of plays that I did in high school and a web series that I was on a year or two ago. I'm really trying to buckle down and become a working actor...

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