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Stage 32

Stage 32 · 5 Nov 2026

FROM EGYPT TO AUSTRALIA! World game Monologues contest

I'm excited and proud to announce my participation for the second time in the World Game Monologue Contest 2026, representing Egypt!My first participation was in 2023, when I competed in the Amateur Category and successfully reached the final. Although I didn't win, the experience taught me so much, helped me grow as a…

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Reddit · 5 Nov 2026

How long to wait for audition feedback

Hi there! Just want to preface this by saying that I'm very new to auditions and how they work so If this is a stupid question and I'm just overreacting please let me know! So I recently submitted a self-tape audition for an open casting call for a T.V show on actors access. Attached to the call was an email for the ca…

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Reddit · 5 Nov 2026

CASTING CALL — THE BROS SHOWSEVEN ROLES AVAILABLE | SOUTH OR WEST LONDON

# CASTING CALL — THE BROS SHOW # SEVEN ROLES AVAILABLE | SOUTH OR WEST LONDON **Unpaid acting opportunities | Independent South London sitcom** We're expanding the cast of *The Bros Show* and looking for new actors to join our independent comedy series! *The Bros Show* is a South London teen sitcom combining chaotic co…

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Reddit · 5 Nov 2026

Recommendations for a very simple book on acting (below the level in the FAQ)

I'm trying to find a birthday present for my retired father, who's part of a church group that performs 15-minute dramas in primary (US: elementary) schools. I was hoping I could find something like *Acting for Dummies* or [*Teach Yourself*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teach_Yourself) *Acting*, but they're out of pri…

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Reddit · 5 Nov 2026

Big List of Management/Agency Company Experiences

Hey everyone! I see there's a ton of scattered posts about management and was hoping we could all consolidate our experiences with working or interviewing with them into one place to help each other out. For managers especially it's a tricky situation to sign a binding document giving someone 10-15% of all your earning…

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Reddit · 5 Nov 2026

EPAs for Plays on Broadway as Non-Union

Hi all, i have a questions who goes to EPA auditions for plays on Broadway & Off Broadway productions. How crowded is it usually? Does the slots get filled immediately, or they have some time spared to see non-union actors? Before COVID, I used to signed up at 6am for Broadway musical auditions, and now I am more focus…

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Reddit · 5 Nov 2026

Partners of actors

Im currently in a relationship (high school) with an actress and she’s doing play in which she was some passionate kissing scenes with one of my friends, and I’m going to have to endure seeing this since I’m in charge of the light and sound apartment. Any recommendation on how to deal with this ?

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Reddit · 5 Nov 2026

Do you need to be charismatic and extroverted to succeed as an actor?

Literally most famous actors are super outgoing and have amazing personalities. Even non famous actor tend to be extroverted and be outgoing. I'm quite literally the opposite of that. I fell in love with acting to begin with to get out of my shell but I'm still an introvert. Deep down that's just who I am. But I feel l…

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Reddit · 5 Nov 2026

I hate it here

Came down to the wire on a lead role in a major film. Oscar winning director/writer. Supporting roles all Oscar winners, etc. down to me and two others. Today I just learned that they are trying to make dates work for another actor and I'm basically not going to get it. \*\*Here's the thing though\*\*. I'm currently fi…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 4 Nov 2026

Auditioning

As we actors all know, auditioning is not the same as acting. It is an entirely different skill set. Since the industry has moved to self tape, the audition process has changed so much. No more rushing across the city, trying to find parking, hanging out in the waiting room, and meeting other actors. No more face to fa…

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Stage 32 · 4 Nov 2026

Looking for a Female Actor Collaborator for YouTube & Instagram Acting Scenes

I really want to become an actor. I have acted in a lot of demo reels, but there is no one to give me feedback. However, I have an idea: I am thinking of teaming up with an actress to post acting content videos on YouTube or Instagram to develop our acting skills. That is, taking a scene from a movie or a script we cre…

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Reddit · 4 Nov 2026

Looking for male actors for a music video in NYC.

Hello! My name is Mysty, I am an actress and also musician. I'm currently on the making of a music video that requires a male actor to be the love interest (no kissing involved). If you live in the area of NYC/New Jersey, and are interested to work for it, then leave a comment or DM me for more details! \*I'm looking f…

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Reddit · 4 Nov 2026

If the cloned voices weren't already bad enough...

As if it weren't already bad enough that A holes selling clones of their voices continue to - quite poorly - replace human voice actors bringing the lowest rung of authenticity to their projects.. Now it seems the person not only doesn't have to be a competent speaker but also the recording quality doesn't matter. I en…

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Reddit · 4 Nov 2026

How to stop comparing yourself to others acting

I know that every actor has their own unique way of acting, and we should never compare ourselves to others. But still, after I finish a self tape or watch my showreel, I always find myself looking for every little detail I could have done differently. Every emotion, every expression, every moment and movement I feel I…

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Reddit · 4 Nov 2026

I need advice on handling rejection and whatnot

So, I struggle a lot with being neurodivergent, it made me really emotionally sensitive. And often times I would take rejection and criticism to heart. I kinda lost my drive for acting because of multiple factors affecting my life. Rejection is just one part of it, but over the years seeing my friends succeed and facin…

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Reddit · 4 Nov 2026

NYC Working Actor Classes

Hi! Recently moved to New York and am on the hunt for an acting class. I came out of a top drama program and have a series regular credit, so I'm looking for a class that's catered to working actors to sharpen my skills. I've heard about Bob Krakower and am currently on the waitlist there, but it's taking too long so I…

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Reddit · 4 Nov 2026

Signing with my first manager in LA

They have verbiage basically staying that anything they continue collecting commission on projects they help me book after termination until they run their natural course, with no defined sunset period. Is this standard / worth negotiating? I've asked a couple of my actor friends and they said it's standard for smaller…

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Reddit · 4 Nov 2026

Can a socially awkward person be a successful actor?

I don’t mean in the sense of if they can be good at acting, I mean in regards to networking. As someone currently at drama school all I hear is how networking is the best thing for an actor. But that’s the one thing I’m terrible at, I’ve always struggled to connect with people and am generally very awkward in conversat…

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Reddit · 4 Nov 2026

What should be my next step? Advice Needed!!!

Hello to all the amazing people in this sub! I am a 17 yo aspiring voice actor and, like the title says, I would greatly appreciate any advice anyone has to offer in what steps I should take to successfully achieve my dream. I live in a state that is not a host of one of the major markets (LA or NYC) so I'm turning to…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 3 Nov 2026

Actors: how would you play a man punishing himself, without a single word?

I'm writing my first short, and Act II is the hardest thing I've tried to write. A starving prehistoric man has just lost the only food he caught in days, through his own carelessness. He has no language, so there is no line to say it with. Only his body.On the page I have him striking the ground until his knuckles spl…

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Reddit · 3 Nov 2026

BASIC QUESTIONS + HEADSHOTS/TYPE/AGE-RANGE WEEKLY MEGA THREAD

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…

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Reddit · 3 Nov 2026

preparing for a possible open call opportunity?

i don’t want to say the show name because i am superstitious lol. but i got an ad on insta for a popular show that is having a new season soon and it said open call and you submit the info that’s already in your insta like name DOB/age and email. i didn’t think anything of it and kinda assumed it was fake or unlikely b…

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Reddit · 3 Nov 2026

Looking for male actors for a music video in NYC.

Hello! My name is Mysty, I am an actress and also musician. I'm currently on the making of a music video that requires a male actor to be the love interest (no kissing involved). If you live in the area of NYC/New Jersey, and are interested to work for it, then leave a comment or DM me for more details! I'm looking for…

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Reddit · 3 Nov 2026

Rode nt1 or Shure sm7b?

I am a amateur voice actor I have a shure sm7b and i was planning on selling it to buy a rode nt1. I have a acoustically treated room and was wondering which one will be a better choice? I also have a Audient id14. I asked AI it chose thr Rode nt1 but why is rode much cheaper if it’s a better choice for voice actors?

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Reddit · 3 Nov 2026

Any actors here who went to acting school at a later age? (30+).

What were your experiences going to acting school at such a late age? Did you do it fulltime? Did you had any regrets? Where are you now? Feel free to add more details. Im asking because i might try to get my acting bachelors starting at age 29 and will be done at age 33. I really might want to go all in on this dream.…

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Reddit · 3 Nov 2026

"(Viewed)"

Has anyone else seen the word "(Viewed)" next to their Actors Access / Breakdowns submitted auditions? Today, for the first time, it appeared next to one I submitted yesterday. None of my other self-tapes have that designation. Is this new? Does anyone know what exactly it means?

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Reddit · 3 Nov 2026

Looking for Voice Actress

# Looking for: * Voice Actress (English) For a mysterious, wise, and playful character. # Project: A third-person, ARPG, Roguelite video game. You play as a mage trapped in a timeless realm, battling through procedurally genereated levels in a quest to escape. The game features fast-paced, skill-based combat and gives…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 2 Nov 2026

Line readings are horrible...except when they are phenomenal.

On October 28, we lost a fantastic actor, Sir Patrick Stewart.  Known for the iconic roles of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION and Professor Charles Xavier in X-MEN, Stewart added gravitas to these properties, leaving an indelible mark on them.  His portrayal of Picard helped shape the Star Tre…

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Stage 32 · 2 Nov 2026

What to Wear to an Acting Audition: Should You Look the Part?

What to Wear to an Acting Audition: Should You Look the Part?It's the last decision before you hit record or walk into the room, and actors split hard on it. Dress for the character, or keep it neutral and let the acting speak? This week I share what I do, why I do it, and where dressing the part goes too far.Watch: ht…

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Stage 32 · 2 Nov 2026

Horror with female lead

Would you cast in gothic horror shadow bride Hears a little line LOGLINE: In 1815 England, a 20-year-old noblewoman, three months from a purity-bound royal wedding that will make her Queen, is seduced and terrorized by a shadow entity who visits her bedchamber each night, claiming her bloodline promised her to him cent…

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Reddit · 2 Nov 2026

Commission on jobs you booked yourself?

I’m an actor based in Victoria and secured a paid, non-union commercial through StarNow. I’m signed exclusively with an acting agency. I found, applied for and secured the job entirely independently. My agent had zero involvement. My contract states that exclusivity means I can’t be represented by another agent. My Let…

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Reddit · 2 Nov 2026

Agency advice for new NYC actor

I’m an actor in NYC looking to sign with an agent. I’m having a hard time getting many bites— however I had an agent express continued interest in me after my senior showcase in the spring. However I have had some past classmates work with this agency who didn’t have great experiences. But on the flip side, they’ve als…

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Reddit · 2 Nov 2026

Is there any value to having on-camera monologues on VO website?

Is it worthwhile to demonstrate "traditional" acting chops when promoting yourself as a voice actor? I don't aspire to be an on-camera actor, but I am trained in theatre and have good monologues up my sleeve. Would I be better off re-configuring these texts to be audio-only? Some are Shakespeare and others more modern…

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Reddit · 2 Nov 2026

Nomadic Actors- Any tips?

Hello, I'm 27, recently finally finished my B.A in Theater and just played the lead in two small blackbox shows (unpaid) and then did my first paid gig which was a halloween horror show thing where I made $240 a performance. I will stop at nothing to become a professional actor, I'm currently non union, but I am buying…

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Reddit · 2 Nov 2026

Will I still get considered for straight plays if I sing?

Attending a cattle call. There’s one I attend twice a year where you get two minutes, so I do a one minute monologue and usually like 45ish seconds of a song. I have a different cattle call coming up in a week where I only get 90 seconds and can do a song or a monologue. I have a song in mind. Fantastic for my range, a…

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Reddit · 2 Nov 2026

Race swapping in theater?

For context, I'm an Asian male. There's a role for a production that I would be perfect for, especially since the play requires an actor who can "play piano at an expert level." However, the work (Good Night, Oscar) is based on a real person (Oscar Levant), who was very much not Asian. I know that if this was a movie/T…

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Reddit · 2 Nov 2026

I could really use some feedback for Commercial VO auditions

Hello everyone! I'm an actor and filmmaker and I've been auditioning for voiceover work thru my agency. I have booked commercials as an actor (on camera), but nothing for VO work yet. I get fairly regular auditions from my agency and just want to improve my chances of getting a callback. I've provided a link to a VO au…

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Reddit · 2 Nov 2026

Nothing is worse then knowing you could do better

Recently I submitted my first audition tape on Actors Access. After submitting I rewatched my audition tape and tbh hated it but I couldn’t go again because my reader (brother) was really tired. It’s been 4 days since submitting and decided to rewatch it and still hate it. I feel like I threw away a great opportunity f…

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Reddit · 2 Nov 2026

[Feedback] Original Horror Story Narration, "Grave" (Slideshow)

I recently recorded and produced this short original horror narration reel using sideshow format to give some atmosphere to the horror. For the audio I experimented with the radio effect with the 8-bing sound effect in the middle for the voice of the figure. Since this is a voice focused project, I would love some cons…