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Reddit · 16 Apr 2022
I’ve got an audition coming up and can’t decide on a monologue to audition with, any suggestions? I consider myself a pretty good actor (for a teenager) and have landed leading roles in the past. I really want someone dynamic and interesting to preform, maybe something dramatic? I’d totally appreciate any suggestions!!
Reddit · 16 Apr 2022
Hey everyone, is my agent being greedy or being honest. The other day I found some work on my own from Mandy & my agent found me that same work a few days after I did. But I told him that I’ve already auditioned for them as I’ve been shortlisted. My agent then calls me few days later telling me that I shouldn’t be appl…
Reddit · 16 Apr 2022
I am a theatre actor based out of NYC and have worked in numerous Broadway and regional productions… whenever I get an audition or self tape for on-camera work, I feel like I have no clue what I’m doing. My fiancée and I will be moving to the Atlanta area soon for the many film opportunities, and I’d love to work with…
Reddit · 16 Apr 2022
First of all I just wish to say I am not homophobic in the slightest, I am simply wondering as I saw a post on twitter from a casting director about wanting to specifically have 'Queer actors and Performers' only get in touch for upcoming work. So my question is, with a normal job there are discrimination laws in place…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2022
Hi there I am a 13 year old living in England. Recently I have seen so much great movies that have made me want to persue acting as a career.My mother is single and has to look after 4 children so we are poor.It has been my dream ever since I was around 8 to be in a show like stranger things or a marvel or Star Wars mo…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2022
I’m a non union actor. It’s literally a small role, I’m not being Taft Hartley for this right? Lol
Reddit · 15 Apr 2022
I’m 18F and I work completely in the 18TPY range, mostly going out for 13-17 year old roles. I don’t even look old enough to play 18. Because of this, a lot of the roles I’m being sent out for are characters who are part of an on-screen family, or at least have a sibling involved in the story. Is being a redhead killin…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2022
I've been doing a workshop which has various instructors come in and give you scenes/monologues and accordingly give you feedback on how to improve. The number 1 feedback I receive is 'your performancws are honest and sincere, but you're a little too tight; you need to work on your instrument.' What does that mean, and…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2022
This is my biggest issue!! I put so much stress and energy into saying a basic phrase “correctly,” or a certain bodily movement which in turns leaves my performance with less depth and emotion. I know how to read the script and think about what brought my character here, what she’s thinking, what she wants, her motives…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2022
I have a 4.8 gpa and my parents say they don’t want me to be an actor they say that nobody will hire me bc I’m black and why does it matter I told them that there are roles specifically for black people to play them and when I say that she calls me disrespectful and talking back I’ve wanted to be an actor since 5th gra…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2022
Before Audition Update was acquired by Backstage, there used to be a page where actors could share their experiences of working with specific companies. It had all sorts of input like "they charge for housing" or "that city is no fun" or anything that could be useful information to actors who are auditioning or working…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2022
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 feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do a…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2022
I was trying to do a self tape for an open audition on actors access. While doing this self tape and looking back at the video of myself I felt a curtain emotion I don’t know the word but basically saying “why do I look like that” “why is my side profile like that” I had a side profile shot basically the whole self tap…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2022
Just deleted my Facebook that I really only used for looking at casting stuff. Going to drop out of the table read I was scheduled for this coming week too. I’m tired of working for free and only enjoying being on set yet hating everything before and after, especially waiting for months on end for every project to be s…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2022
Hey all! So last week my agent got in contact - I finally got a date check for a co-star role (2 lines) on a new show from a major streaming service, and to make it even better, those 2 lines are with an A-list actor starring in the show. My agent tells me that we're just awaiting studio approval. But this was a week a…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2022
☆Best country for Asian actors to get big roles. South Asian to be specific. Where is the market very inclusive? Situation in your country etc. ☆Opinion on Starnow, Actors access, Cast It Talent, Backstage (priority order and most affordable and effectiveness/worth). ☆Opinion on Rose Bruford College, London. And about…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2022
Thoughts on who to utilize for establishing a personal VO website for marketing and advertising? I’ve heard about VoiceActorWebsites.com but wasn’t sure if there were any better recommendations.
Reddit · 14 Apr 2022
Hey guys, I just put together my first dramatic demo-reel, and an action-reel (showcasing moving action / stunts). I am looking for feedback on performance more than the technical cut, but so long as it's constructive criticism I don't care where you take your advice / feedback. A little about me, I have been acting pr…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2022
From Belgium, just made the decision to become an actor and thanks to “inthepicture” i have my first small role on a kids show. I was really sick yesterday but a little liquor got me back to normal. I know serious longtime roles u cant just audition for, so im doing a little extra and small roles to make sure I really…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2022
Title says it all. I do not like my manager. As a manager—awful to work with. Claims I need to do all the networking, reaching out to agents/CDs and pitches myself… basically expecting me to take on what they do and pay them their percentage. The exact opposite of what I wanted for a manager/actor relationship. I also…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2022
I’ve seen him in exactly three movies: Balls of Fury, and the first and third Fantastic Beasts movies. Despite all of those films being just meh, I really enjoyed Dans performance in all three. I find his comedic timing very funny and natural. It makes me wish he was cast in more stuff. Thoughts on him as an actor? Any…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2022
I moved to LA almost 2 years ago, since then I’ve booked two one liners on tv( one of them my lines got cut). I signed with new management about 8 months ago and since then I’ve been auditioning for a lot of different tv shows some movies. I haven’t booked anything in 5 months since the one liner that got cut. I’m just…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2022
hi! i’m not really an actress but our final project for my class is a monologue and I’ve been looking forever but i feel like i can’t find anything that feels like it fits me. we have to pick a monologue from a play, movie, or tv show so I’ve been looking through my favorite movies and plays and I found a couple that a…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2022
Hi! I'm a new official member of r/acting, but have previously found loads of useful feedback and advice in this community. I've been emailing SO many agents but have had little luck so far, so I was hoping to get some feedback on my showreel and/or agent email (whatever you have time for!). Super grateful for any poin…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2022
Title says it all. I do not like my manager. As a manager—awful to work with. Claims I need to do all the networking, reaching out to agents/CDs and pitches myself… basically expecting me to take on what they do and pay them their percentage. The exact opposite of what I wanted for a manager/actor relationship. I also…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2022
Hello, friends! How are you? I'm new to the Reddit world... Believe it or not...But I read really interesting comments here last weekend that helped me avoid a mistake... So, I was wondering... You might help me with something... I'm not sure if the stress to get into the Actors Studio is worth it. Growing up I heard w…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2022
Hi! I auditioned for an indie film in Nov and was called back for the lead (months later, might I add! I had almost forgotten I auditioned lol)! The callback was yesterday, and I think I did pretty well? There were the producers, writers and director in the room...no casting director. I did the two monologues and they…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2022
**TL;DR: questions 2nd paragraph from the top and from the bottom** I'm looking to transition careers as my primary job is losing its appeal, and the performing arts had always been the other big interest of mine. I guess this will be the first in a series of questions that I need to ask. I know most actors work flexib…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2022
Hi - so happy there are no stupid questions on this sub! I am not an actor but have always wondered about method acting. My question is doesn’t every actor/actress method act? Isn’t that how acting is supposed to be - like you want to really get a feel of the character and identify with them so you can accurately portr…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2022
Hi all! It's me again with better news. So my agent hunt is heating up a little. I do have have a couple of questions. First of all, I have been hearing back from some top agents in my region (southeast). I have 2 that have asked me for my location like a week ago and I never heard back after my answer. Pretty sure the…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2022
Recently, I was watching a video that was posted by Kurt Yue and towards the end of the video he explained that before moving to another city for acting, it is a good idea to enroll in some online classes so that you can start networking and making connections. I would like to hear the opinions of some of the actors in…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2022
Following the release of the casting of Percy Jackson in the new Disney + show, I started thinking about ways I would be able to audition. I came too many dead ends, but this still made me start thinking about how I start to actually audition for things. Any advice or just normal help? If anyone knows anything about sp…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2022
I (f19) have been trying to break into acting for a while now, but it’s only the past year I’ve really gotten my footing. I am not part of an agency, but I do find a good bunch of casting calls every month and try to self tape. However, a lot of the time I have a self-tape due, I just can’t will myself to film it. Acti…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2022
Hello!! Hope we all good and well. I’m an Australian Actor and looking to zoom call or voice chat with someone with an American accent to help me with the accent!! Would be fun and amazing.
Reddit · 12 Apr 2022
I am an actor who never went to drama school and had to build a career from scratch. A huge thing in the UK as an actor is having a spotlight profile. It is extremely difficult to get anywhere without it in terms of Agents and CD (aside from open calls). Many industry professionals view it as a stamp of approval, certi…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2022
The digital age is throwing us for some new loops, but I wanted to know if there is any way I could ask a casting director for feedback on an audition and if I should approach my agent about it or send a brief note myself. Recently, I've had some bigger auditions, and didn't overly think of them until a month later whe…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2022
I’m 17, 18 in July. I’m thinking about how to start my acting career and I was wondering about IMDBPro. Is it a good site to start an acting career on, or is it more for experienced actors? I’m based in the UK.
Reddit · 12 Apr 2022
Hello fellow actors, ​ As you can tell by the title of my post, I am feeling a mix of emotions after an audition that I just did yesterday. So pretty much our auditions started from 5-8 plus we also had to do a workshop before we got into the auditioning part for one hour and that's where my nerves got to me, th…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2022
I’ve decided to leave my manager. I was about to send a termination email tomorrow and then submit to new managers, but a couple of my actor friends say it looks better to have them on IMDb while submitting. They think that I should leave once I’ve found a new manager. The thing is I will leave her no matter what. It’s…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2022
Personally, as a voice actor myself I can’t help but feel bitter about it. It doesn’t matter if they did well, for fun, or if it’s a small role. That credit or establishing a relationship with the client/studio can mean so much to someone who actually **wants** to be a voice actor. It’s hard enough to get work especial…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2022
getting 5 scenes to do 9+ pages with a ONE DAY deadline to do it all is absolutely ridiculous. Whatever COVID led to has meant casting throwing as much material as they can against a wall knowing full well they aren't watching more than a scene or two at most I just don't get. Have none of these casting people ever bee…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2022
Hello everyone, I'm casting a last minute role for my Audio Drama after the previous actor dropped out. This one is going to have a tight turnaround so I'll be looking to cast as early as possible. It's not a huge role but the rate will be $50. The character is named CLARENCE. He's a big fan of a reality TV show and wr…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2022
So before I get into it, yes, I understand completely that there are so many factors that go into being successful in voice over. My question is if I started voice acting in the next 2 weeks completely from scratch, focused on it for 7-8 hours a day, and 5-6 days a week just auditioning for everything possible, and mar…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2022
Hello, first post here. I am not an actor-actor per say, I just work a few BG roles as my normal job. My brother is an actor however and when he signed with an agent my mom convinced me to sign too. She sent me an audition for a well known youtuber skit guy. I auditioned but they did not book me for that role. However,…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2022
I’ve been in nyc for nearly 8 years. I’m Sag-e and Ive done theatre and commercials. I’ve written some pilots (that never amounted to anything other than a learning experience). I am not new to the industry. I don’t want to stay in nyc and I don’t love LA. To continue with my craft at a high level, I feel that Vancouve…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2022
I was wondering, new stars that had become famous in the last years, and talk about how hard it was, i feel like, since they really had talent, they could have also worked in videogames, before movies. Because i assume there are more actors going for movies than videogames. So i was wondering, why therre are more actor…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2022
Hello acting community. I still have not mastered the art of crying on cue. I am feeling the emotions of the scene however it seems I am never hydrated enough to cry or something. Dry eyes always but I definitely feel my body crying. I’m considering getting a tear stick until I get a hold on this. I think it might also…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2022
I have just finished reading a great book on Acting dating from about 50 years ago. Amongst the 'tops' were several exercises that actor can do alone to maintain their sharp edge for upcoming auditions and bookings. I'm interested to see what actors, here, do to 'keep their hand in' bearing in mind the restrictions of…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2022
So this is my first live directed session. Up till now I’ve had like 13 paid voice jobs (not many) but I only send auditions in as a mean to see what sticks and where my skills are and if I find my skills are lack luster I get coaching. Overall I’m a very insecure actor and voice talent and think there’s no way I could…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2022
I'm an actor living in the north of the UK. I know that there's so much work down south, in and around the London area. However, so many people I know in the industry are making the move to Canada because of how much is now filmed over there. Would I be wasting my money if I moved to London, is Canada really where it's…
