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Manager offer - no contract by fuqnichesgetmoney  •  last post Aug 4th

Hi - NYC based actor, I was just offered representation from a manager at Citizen Skull Management and when I asked for a contract to review, the rep said that we don't need a contract which just seems kind of sketchy. Is this normal? And generally, has anyone worked with this company and have any thoughts about their experience? This is my first time having a rep so I'd really like it to work out, however I don't want to rush into it out of eagerness. Let me know how you think I should approach this.

NEED HELP! I’m Playing a Character with Severe Psychological Issues by marie_g10  •  last post Aug 4th

I’m a 28-year-old aspiring actress/screenwriter and I’m a quadriplegic who’s been in a wheelchair since I was two years old. Anyway I’m writing a story about two Latina sisters living in the rough parts of San Antonio, TX (my hometown) during the mid ‘90s struggling to get by after the tragic death of their father. I will be playing the younger sister Alex, who aside from being a quadriplegic like me, also suffers from extreme anxiety and PTSD stemming from the day her father died as she was the one who found his body. I don’t have any mental illness in my own life but I want to portray this character as real as possible and I don’t want to offend anyone who lives with this type of illness in real life. The only inspiration I can think of is Sally Field’s performance in the 1976 television film *Sybil* and that one scene in *Steel Magnolias* where Julia Roberts is having a diabetic attack in the salon and Sally Field is trying to get her to drink the orange juice but she refuses. Can y’all please recommend some good acting tips and tricks to authentically portray this specific type of character?

Citizen Skull- Mandy Del Rio by Expensive-Option669  •  last post Aug 4th

Can anyone tell me their experience with Citizen Skull and Mandy Del Rio in particular? I just had a meeting with her for potential representation and I love her. I just want to be sure she and this company are compatible with my career goals. I’ve several multiple co-stars, a recurring guest, and led an educational series and was a supporting lead in a SAG Feature film opposite known actors. I’m trying to move into guest star, recurring and series regular territory moving forward. Who has worked with her and based on your experience and the kinds of auditions she secures for you, do you think she could be a good fit for my career goals?

Honored to be featured by PeakWire as a recommended voiceover provider by RobbBeltranSoundz  •  last post Aug 4th

How cool is this? I was featured by PeakWire as one of the go-to voiceover providers. Thanks for the recognition—and to everyone who's supported my journey! ? https://peekwire.com/article/5-voiceover-services-transform-projectHonored to be featured by PeakWire as a recommended voiceover provider \#VoiceOver #VoiceActor #BeltranSoundz

[PAID] Indie Game In Search of Voice Actors! by sodafrizze  •  last post Aug 4th

I am a new indie game developer named SodaFrizz! Currently I have Hellbound: Reign of El Diablo released, and I need voice actors for the sequel to it. All slots have been filled except for "Zyne". Zyne was the protagonist and villain in Hellbound 1. In Hellbound 2, he's a ghost. Not literally, but he never actually appears- only in the occasional flashback! As for his voice, I would be searching for a Hispanic voice actor since he is mixed Hispanic (English and Spanish accents welcome) and while he is a male character, his tone would have to be androgynous. This character is also a trans man; the voice actor doesn't have to be, but I would like to make it known that he indeed is one. This is a PAID role too, for $25 an hour. Zyne's role is a minor one and likely will add up to three hours or less. Contact me by email (sam.personal2002@gmail) or Discord (sodathefrizz) if you're interested in auditioning!

How to find casting calls from well known studios by Kudder86  •  last post Aug 4th

Idk of this is the right sub. But How does a normal person find these casting calls from big companies like marvel or Warner bros or sumthin. I don’t have an aunt sending me WhatsApp links like Imán Vellani or help from the punisher to record my self-tapes like Tom Holland. Do I think I can be the next Marvel star? No. But it won’t be from lack of trying ?. When I dream, I dream big, impossible, unrealistic dreams. Who says I can’t be the next avenger casted? Or next Jedi or sumthin. No bus seriously. All I know is Actors Access or getting an agent (idek how to get an agent)

(rant) why do agency rosters include demos that are objectively bad? by axon225  •  last post Aug 4th

I like to browse agency rosters and listen to demos as part of my study, and most of them are amazing! But fairly often, honestly around 1 in 10 demos I listen to, are not good. like not even in a subjective, "I just don't appreciate their style" way, I mean I can hear background noise, prominent mouth clicks, loud plosives, and all kinds of other stuff that, to me, screams "I've never spoken into a microphone before". There are some demos that are over three minutes long and the voice actor just does the same character voice for the entire thing. One only played in the left side of my headphones! And that's not even mentioning the more subjective ones where the performance is just flat and uninteresting and it sounds like a total beginner's first audition! And these are big agencies, too! Atlas, CESD, ACM to name a few. Do they not screen demos before putting them up? You would think these national agencies would have higher standards for who they put on the face of their website. If I were a potential client and these were what I heard, I would run the other way.

Am a trans actress but have not been able to transition with hrt and surgery so only socially transitioned for now by dgamer_09  •  last post Aug 4th

should I mark my designation on websites and auditions as actress and go for fem roles?

Need German Speaking Voices by DeltaSkeleton  •  last post Aug 4th

​ Simply put, I need 2 people to get a conversation recorded of 2 German soldiers for a WW2 game. German speaking required, german accent appreciated. So basically, I'm a mission maker/dev in a military simulator game called Arma 3. I'm currently tinkering with a World War 2 mission where a german defector is transporting a group of British special forces through a checkpoint. And I just need a conversation between the driver of the truck & the checkpoint guard while he smuggles him across. Then another line for the driver before hes either abandoned or killed by the players. I have a script written up already Never hired voice actors but its only 5 lines for the guard & 7 for the driver. I was thinking $20 USD paypal each for both VAs if thats a fair price

BASIC QUESTIONS + HEADSHOTS/TYPE/AGE-RANGE WEEKLY MEGA THREAD by AutoModerator  •  last post Aug 4th

Please feel free to ask any question at all related to acting, no matter how simple. There will be no judgements on questions posted here. Everyone starts somewhere. We have a FAQ which attempts to answer basic questions about acting. \[Have a look\]( https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/wiki/index), but don't worry if you ask something here that we've covered. Also, 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. It is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like -- composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting, but please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.

17M, stuck in a small town with zero local resources. Burned out from doing solo self-tapes. What’s my next move? by Hubert_ZzZ  •  last post Aug 4th

​ ​Hey everyone. I'm a 17yo guy from a small town in Europe (Poland) and I'm feeling completely lost. I really want to be a film actor, but I have absolutely no idea what to do next. ​Here is my situation: ​No local options: The only acting group in my town is a local community theater filled with 11-13 year old kids doing basic plays. I want to work with adults or people my age who take this seriously, not do kids' shows. ​Zero acting community: I have absolutely no actors around me, and honestly, nobody in my personal life really understands this passion or what I'm trying to achieve. It feels incredibly isolating. ​What I'm doing right now: I started an Instagram where I post English self-tapes. My accent isn't perfect yet, but I'm trying my best. ​The Problem: I’ve stopped posting recently because I have zero inspiration for monologues. Trying to find good scenes, direct myself, and act to a blank wall all alone is starting to exhaust me. ​I feel like I'm hitting a wall. Has anyone else started in a complete vacuum like this? Where do you find good, modern scripts for self-tapes? And how do you keep the motivation alive when nobody around you gets it? ​Any advice would be hugely appreciated. Thanks!

Self Tape Issues by Smilingtribute  •  last post Aug 4th

Hello actors! I’m an actor based in the UK and I’m having issues with my self taping. I’ve got an agent and everything but I’ve got a limited space in my house to film. So I often film in my bedroom. It’s fine when I stand up as you can see my chest up but it’s sitting down when I have to tape is an issue. You only see my shoulders up and I know the filming recommendation is chest up for filming but I have a big chair in my room but I tried to do it on my bed for the last tape which removes the chair in the back. But if I move the camera any lower. You see my bed. However I still have an issue with the framing shot. Any ideas. I can’t film anywhere else in my house due to the space.

Hamilton Callbacks/ appointments by Theatregal1128  •  last post Aug 3rd

The Holiday Carolers by bwaylvsong  •  last post Aug 3rd

Marian - Alabama Shakes by Butterball  •  last post Aug 3rd

Do we really have to do all that? by Doug Kayne  •  last post Aug 3rd

Was venturing down a number of rabbit holes this past week (thank you, writing research mixed with ADHD brain...) and came across a number of sites that included Uta Hagen's 9 questions (also saw it with five questions and one with eight questions).  This was a list of questions that goes into the formation of a character by the actor.  They are:

1.  Who am I?  Who is your character?
2.  What time is it?
3.  Where am I?  Identify the country, the city/town, the neighborhood, the building, the room, the specific area of the room.
4.  What surrounds me?
5.  What are the given circumstances?
6. What are my relationships?
7.  What do I want?
8.  What is in my way?
9.  What do I do to get what I want?

These questions are really good at helping to flesh out a character to help the performer create a more realistic character.  Very helpful when performing in a stage play (I'd say almost essential in helping to understand Shakespeare), as well as performing as a lead in a movie or TV show.  Some of this would be done with active work and breaking down the role by the performer, whereas other answers can easily be gleaned by the script.

But, do you do this with every role?

In October 2024, I filmed a scene in the movie THE HEIRESS (finally released this year, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37926881/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_t_2).  I played the Department of the Interior Man.  One scene, seven lines.  Get in, deliver a pivotal bit of information, and get out.  Most of my preparation involved learning my lines and not shaving my head (he had too many bald characters already, true story!).  Some "acting purists" would say I still needed to have answers for the aforementioned nine questions for my role.  Was it necessary?  I mean, I saw the finished movie, and I definitely didn't suck!

I've also been in improv workshops where the person leading the workshop said we need to do this kind of character breakdown for every improv scene as well.  Really?  I definitely know I haven't done that most of the time of my thirty-plus years of improv performing.

So, what say you?  What is your process?  Do you answer these questions for every character you play?  Or, sometimes, do you just go in and fly a bit by the scene of your pants? Or is there some hybrid?  Would love to know!

Ask Me Anything (AMA) 8/5 to 8/6- Ask Me Anything About the Craft, Business, & Longevity of Acting by Joshua Young  •  last post Aug 3rd


Hello, Stage 32!

I’m excited to be hosting an AMA here in the Acting Lounge from Wednesday, August 5 through Thursday, August 6. You can start leaving your questions below now, and I’ll begin answering them Wednesday morning.

I’ve spent much of my career moving between different sides of the industry as an actor, acting coach, writer, director, editor, and producer. As an actor, my credits include SURREALESTATE, UNWRAPPING CHRISTMAS, DIGGSTOWN, and the CBS movie BLUEMOON, along with commercial and voice work for brands such as McDonald’s and Molson.

When I worked full-time as an acting coach, I trained up to 200 actors a year, from beginners to award-winning performers. My focus was teaching actors how to connect to their instincts, make stronger choices, build incredible performances, and let go of outdated ideas about line memorization.

Outside of acting, I’ve directed television and award-winning films, edited more than 300 broadcast episodes for networks and platforms including Netflix, PBS, Nickelodeon, CBC, and Prime Video, and earned more than 40 awards for my screenwriting. I’m also a Stage 32 Thought Leader and an AI Specialist focused on the ethical integration of AI into creative work. My slogan is Tools NOT Terminators.

You can ask me about acting techniques, auditions, self-tapes, character choices, building a sustainable career, working across multiple areas of the industry, dealing with rejection, staying creative during slower periods, or adapting to changes in the business. I’m also happy to answer questions about writing, directing, editing, voice acting, coaching, or how AI can be integrated into creative work ethically and practically.

Bring me your questions, whether you’re just beginning or have been doing this for years. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and having a great conversation!

Little Women - MTW by 567ateeee  •  last post Aug 3rd

Great Gatsby 8/3 ECC by CareBearStare13  •  last post Aug 3rd

My Scene With The Coen Brothers Taught Me This About Getting Upgraded by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Aug 3rd

My Scene With The Coen Brothers Taught Me This About Getting Upgraded


Thought I was getting upgraded after direction from the Coen brothers on Burn After Reading — here's what actually happened:

https://youtu.be/SMO-JWfnXJ4

Have you ever gotten upgraded while doing extra work or saw it happen? If so, share it here so we can learn from you.