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Reddit by TheRadHatter9 Sep 7th

Anyone ever done extra long self-tapes for an audition? Currently doing an almost 4min scene and it's rough.

Doing a self-tape audition. The scene is long and I'm having to use some space jargon with words that seem interchangeable but actually aren't ("plotting" vs "charting," "coordinates" vs "course") and getting through the whole thing without fumbling a word or...

Reddit by daisyshea Sep 7th

Getting into character techniques

I wanted to know you guys techniques for getting into character. I can be in character and do a relatively decent job but I still feel like I have too much awareness of the fact that I’m playing a role and I’m in character. I try to let go and let the...

Reddit by foxofthestorybooks Sep 7th

Did anyone else have to overcome anxiety about doing romantic/sexual scenes with other actors?

I’m doing a scene study class and I was assigned a scene from “The Graduate” with me as Elaine. I wouldn’t describe it as overtly “risqué,” but I realized that having just got out of high school I’ve basically been typecast as silly childlike characters in...

Reddit by AutoModerator Sep 7th

Friday Craft Discussion - Sep 7

Use this post to discuss any element of the craft of acting you wish. Have you learned something recently that's worked really well for you? Is there something you've been having trouble with and you need some help? Are you interested in an approach to acting...

Reddit by ghosthunterwithaplan Sep 6th

I have an interview with an agency. How soon do you get called out on auditions once they sign you? I am not asking how to become an actor. I’ve been one for a while just without an agent. I wanted to wait until my acting chops were great to get one. So d

Reddit by rileyelton Sep 6th

actor advice from the mind of a casting director

Hi everyone, I've been a casting director for 5 years and I distilled all of the beautiful wisdom I've learned into a 20 page pamphlet to help out up and coming actors. There's advice on headshots, submitting to roles, how Marlon Brando was able to get so fat...

Reddit by ghosthunterwithaplan Sep 6th

When you get an agent how soon do they start sending you off on auditions?

Reddit by _hiroprotoganist Sep 6th

Everything needed to make DIY self tape studio?

I’m looking to turn my guest room into a Self tape studio and I’m wondering if you all could point me to places online to buy everything I would need? From camera, backdrop, lighting, etc. I’m looking at a budget of around - around $500 for this.

Reddit by thechickwiththehair Sep 6th

LA Based Actor looking for an agent (how original)

Hi friends! I am an actor based out of LA, and I have decided it's high time to hunker down and start applying for representation. But with all of these (for lack of a better word) "rules" and options, I am very overwhelmed to say the least! ​ A bit...

Reddit by EeyoreManiac Sep 6th

The Shaming of Geoffrey Owens and the Inability to See Actors as Laborers, Too

Reddit by steeno_ Sep 6th

I’m in a class that feels wrong and I want to know if it’s in my head

I started taking on camera classes for the first time at one of the major on camera studios in LA. I got weird vibes. It wasn’t like scene study class or stage performance, so I chalked it up to that. But the PEOPLE at this studio have a funny attitude. Like...

Reddit by AutoModerator Sep 6th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Sep 6

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...

Reddit by Oxymoreon Sep 6th

Im aigned to an agency who seems to be doing shady stuff. Am I being scammed?

So I am signed to a small, local talent agency who does acting and modeling. I have been sign for about 6 months now but I'm debating dropping them because they only seem to want my money but I want the opinions of others first. I am new to the industry so I...

Reddit by Ramoach Sep 6th

Self-taught novice actor looking for some avenues to gain experience

Hi there, I live in London (UK) and have been finding it hard to find castings for indie/student films. I'm just looking for small parts to get my teeth into but I'm lucky if I find a few opportunities per week on backstage. Any recommendations for...

Reddit by jessepinkman904 Sep 6th

feeling really lost, trying to get some advice...

i feel like i've hit a brick wall, i'm not really sure how to make progress to break through anymore, it seems like money is really holding me back, or just not having the big time credits yet or my agents may be crappy. i don't really know. can anybody...

Reddit by BillsRed Sep 5th

Training VS Experience? Should I audition for and be in shows in my area OR do an intense, promising training program?

I just started my junior year of high school. I want to study musical theatre in college (top school: NYU!!). So, for the next two years, I want to do as much outside of school musical theatre as possible to put on my application, while still having time for...

Reddit by caalittlemiss Sep 5th

Hi fellow actors! I have a new demo reel and was hoping for some constructive criticism.

Reddit by frogfrog91 Sep 5th

[HOUSING] actor / waiter looking to split cheap studio or one bedroom up to $1300

Reddit by tigerlilly1227 Sep 5th

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Reddit by Dracomies Sep 5th

Are certain voices more rare than others?

Hi there! Just wondering..but are certain voices more rare than others? I have tremendous difficulty finding two types of roles 1. Children Let me elaborate. Not talking about an actress who acts as a child in an anime-style voice but a voice that actually...