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Reddit · 12 Aug 2026

Transferring stage skills to booth skills

Hi there! I’m a semi-professional actor and stage manager, and have gotten my degree in theatre. I’ve been able to get steady consistent work with live theatre, and I understand that the skills will always be slightly different, but I was curious on if casting agencies will consider traditional theatre and acting train…

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Reddit · 12 Aug 2026

Working local hire even when you arent technically local hire ?

I see on actors access a breakdown for a SAG film by a filmmaker i would love to work with, but they make it very clear they are looking for local hires and will not be flying people in from other states or nyc (where I live). They are looking for people within a 1 hour drive of the town, which is in upstate New York.…

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Reddit · 12 Aug 2026

What are YOUR thoughts on "The Voice Actor College" program?

Hey all, voice acting has been a dream of mine, and since some free time has come into my hands, and after a convention visit, I signed up for this thing called the voice actor college program. After waiting a week to access the second course, I've seen some things that have concerned me. If you have any previous inter…

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Reddit · 12 Aug 2026

18 years old with no acting experience can i make it

Hey yall you read the title basically im 18 i have no experience but i really want to become an actor i cannot see myself doing another job besides this, its my passion and i have a huge love for the arts so im wondering if its too late for someone my age to start and be successful (semi or not im not picky lol) I just…

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Reddit · 12 Aug 2026

Newbie trying to process an intense Meisner repetition exercise

Hi! I am totally new to acting and I've just had my fourth Meisner class (I'm not trying to become an actor, but trying to explore new things). So far I've only done the repetition exercise, which has been really interesting and challenging in a good way! Yesterday it got surprisingly intense. My partner said some insi…

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Reddit · 12 Aug 2026

Before I order my voice-over setup, am I missing anything?

Hey everyone! I’m a beginner voice actor, mainly planning to use the setup for **animation/character voice work**. Before I place my order, I’d really appreciate it if you could check whether I’m missing anything important. **My planned setup:** * **Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)** — audio interface * **Audio-Technic…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 11 Aug 2026

Interesting concept

I came across this video and wondered if anyone has tried or heard of targeting before.  It sounds like an interesting strategy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJZLmSRgmYg&t=75s

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Reddit · 11 Aug 2026

Maggie Flanigan Studio - worth it?

I recently got accepted into this program as a fairly new actor with little experience (I’ve done some short film and community theatre work, and I’ve never studied acting formally) - it’s quite expensive, and it doesn’t provide a degree, but it does provide a certificate. Do casting directors care about schooling and…

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Reddit · 11 Aug 2026

Our action see only way to get into Voice acting full-time?

Obviously, I’ve hear a lot of distinct voice actors. But I can also hear regular ones. I guess it’s just anime specific like Chris Sabo, Matthew Mercer, or Brittany Karbowski. Just name a few, but their voices are very iconic and like used to the ear so I was just wondering, do you need to know a bunch of accents to ma…

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Reddit · 11 Aug 2026

What do I need prepared before I start emailing agencies?

I’m a beginner actress, with some small films under my belt and I want to start taking it more seriously as I’m starting college in the fall and want to start applying to agencies so I can get more experience. I know some of the basics of what I should have prepared to email agencies with, but I want to know if I’m mis…

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Reddit · 11 Aug 2026

Should I trust the AI training auditions?

Basically, what the title says. I have gotten invites to do this ai voice training jobs on [voices.com](http://voices.com) and just want to know if its worth doing I am a new voice actor, so I just want to make sure im not doing something stupid lol.

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Reddit · 11 Aug 2026

Does the -background- of my headshots really matter that much?

Tl;Dr My manager adamant that my headshots need to have a blurred real-world-esaue background so that casting can place me in the world. I want something more monochrome and my efforts to find a compromise are turning into him... passive-aggressively asking if I want to drop him? Is the background really that important…

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Reddit · 11 Aug 2026

Caster voices for my game

Hello y'all, I'm a solo gamedev and looking for a couple of voice lines for my upcoming game. No AI. Game: [https://store.steampowered.com/app/4265740/Gunclone\_Arena/](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4265740/Gunclone_Arena/) I want the energy of the guy in this trailer (and a female with the same energy): [https://…

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Reddit · 11 Aug 2026

Is it weird to respond to a self-tape submission?

Basically the title. I’m in the casting process for a very very small short film I’m directing. I’ve never done open casting before; I went to a film school with a fairly large acting program so I usually would either cast people I knew personally or it would be like a “So-and-so’s roommate would be good for this” kind…

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Reddit · 11 Aug 2026

What do you look for in a director?

First time director! Working on a short film that I wrote. I’m super excited but want to make sure I am playing my part in being the best director I can for the actors. Of course I know a lot of it comes down to personal preference but wondering if anyone has general guidance on what they like from their directors.

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Reddit · 11 Aug 2026

Male Teens actors needed

Male Teens actors needed I'm looking for male teenagers actors for my upcoming series the millers It's about a family in their daily lives it's like a sitcom to apply just reply or dm me It's all online so no actual location needed Unpaid gig No experience needed Estou procurando atores adolescentes do sexo masculino p…

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Reddit · 11 Aug 2026

Need Advice on Submitting to Agencies Based on My Current Experience

**Reposting as I did some fixes on my resume as a lot of you were giving advice on that vs agencies! LOL** Hello all! Looking to get some advice on where to direct my attention to in terms of submitting to agents. I am in the market for a new agency and want to know if anyone has any recommendations based on my current…

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Reddit · 11 Aug 2026

About to be a senior in college, and realizing I want to be a film actor

Hi all, I'm about to start my senior year studying physics at a small liberal arts college. I have always done acting, studied it in high school, and have done several student films and plays in college, but somehow ended up getting sucked into physics. I do enjoy STEM, but recently I've kinda gotten hit with a feeling…

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Reddit · 11 Aug 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 · 11 Aug 2026

I never really understand the sentence "you can see the emotion in their eyes"

Hey, begginer actor here. I've been in a few smaller projects and recently auditioned for a huge one. I was watching some videos for tips before I was about to film my self tape and almost all, if not every video, mentioned how you see emotions in the characters eyes and how eyes are the biggest part of your audition.…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 10 Aug 2026

Anything you can do, I can do...uh...also

I'm sure we've all done it.We're watching a movie or TV show, seeing an established actor who is right for the part playing a role, and we think to ourselves, "I could totally play that!"  Not necessarily better, but definitely within your wheelhouse.  And you know you would absolutely kill it, too!For example (with no…

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Stage 32 · 10 Aug 2026

Mishaps on Stage/Set

Hi actors, I thought it was time for some fun. Recently, I was listening to a podcast of a live radio show and they were talking about times when things went awry. A bit that went south. It got me thinking of the time in the middle of the 3rd act of NOISES OFF, the stage went dark, because the lighting board had caught…

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Reddit · 10 Aug 2026

Backstage legitimacy

Hello all! I'm an aspiring voice actor still new to the industry. I was wondering if anyone was familiar with the backstage casting app. Just questioning if they're legit or not and if their service is actually worth it. Also, I know the industry has changed a lot over the years, are there other ways to break for someo…

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Reddit · 10 Aug 2026

A little self conscious - DRAMATIC role.. do you relate?

So I recently booked a gig (super grateful), where I am playing a character who gets beat up, and she is not the most favorable person. It’s a very dramatic role, and things don’t end up well for her. I feel conflicted because in the project, I don’t look my best, I feel like I’m definitely greasy, I feel like they’ve…

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Reddit · 10 Aug 2026

[PAID] Looking for VAs for my Skyrim Machinima Series (Episodes 1-9)

Hi guys! I'm looking for voice actors for my Skyrim machinima series. It's sort of a mix between Skyrim roleplay and machinima-style cutscenes, that touches on the themes of morality and then unexpectedly goes meta. As the plot serves more like an extension to the Skyrim's already existing story, many voices would have…

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Reddit · 10 Aug 2026

How do you record over storyboards and dub things?

Hi everyone! I'm a new voice actor here that's naturally an over thinker, I've seen storyboards for animated movies before and in my project aswell that I'm in, they have people that aren't the actors voice in the story board first to I assume get the correct tone and mood. How do we record over that? Do we watch the s…

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Reddit · 10 Aug 2026

I’m a 26 year old male wanting to pursue acting (My story)

This is actually my very first time posting on Reddit ever (despite having it for almost 5 years) so this is kind of important to me. Before I start explaining my story I want give a description of myself. I’m 26 years old male (black) at 5’8 with an athletic build. So throughout most of my life I’ve always been fascin…

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Reddit · 10 Aug 2026

AI-driven Scam Scanner

For those that dont know Doug Turkel, he's been a champion of helping voice actors avoid scams for decades. He's put together a ChatGPT (app? mod? filter? I dont know what to call it) that helps detect if an email you receive is a scam or not. Its a fantastic tool to prevent being taken advantage of. You can check it h…

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Reddit · 10 Aug 2026

Need Help Making a Character My Own

So I'll cut straight to the chase, me and my group of friends like to cast and perform musicals together, and I'm really dead-set on playing Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors (and potentially Hermes in Hades Town). But I worry a lot about slipping into a blaccent when I portray those characters, as I've only ever see…

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Reddit · 10 Aug 2026

SAG project - is any of this normal/acceptable?

Looking for advice from anyone familiar with SAG indie productions. I booked a **principal speaking role** in a \~$5M SAG-AFTRA feature and have already worked two days. The production is listed on SAG’s Signatory Search as **“Conditional Start.”** The concerning part: I’ve received **zero SAG paperwork** — no contract…

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Reddit · 10 Aug 2026

Where to find a reader?

Is there a website or resource or just somewhere you can find people who will read for you? I studied acting in another city (where I met lots of acting friends) then moved back home to Canada, where I know not many actors. I’d really like to find some kind of way to find good readers because as much as I love my frien…

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Reddit · 10 Aug 2026

San Jose Area Acting Classes

Hi all, I'm completely new to acting and have only taken a beginner improv course recently and another weekly actor's practice class. I am looking to really get into this and give it a real shot and wanted to see if anyone in my area had recommendations on solid acting classes/programs here? So far, the only two seemin…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 9 Aug 2026

Still Acting After All These Years

Back on Stage32 after a LONG time away. I have one film out on VOD, Carolina Caroline dir. by Adam Carter Rehmeier and two in post-production, both direct offers: Price of Redemption, writer/dir Andrew Shebay and The Blood of Bulls writer/dir Joshua Hamilton.

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Stage 32 · 9 Aug 2026

Dear actor, keep going

Dear actor dream bigger, keep creating. The world is watching and waiting.

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Reddit · 9 Aug 2026

I LOVE seeing new faces in shows!!

I just started watching Sterling Point on prime and the actors in this show are just phenomenal. i’ve gotten into the habit of really observing actors whenever i’m watching a show or movie nowadays and i was so so impressed with all of the actors performances. Bo Bragason specifically was so great to watch, she felt so…

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Reddit · 9 Aug 2026

My red flag bs detector is going off on this Don Toliver post

I Think theyre just hiring security guards but they're calling it casting for music video. They need 30 security guards for each date of the tour to "play body guards." Has anyone done this gig on a previous show and can vouch for its legitmacy? The ai art is a big red flag too.

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Reddit · 9 Aug 2026

Missing lower teeth. Dream ruined?

I had an accident a few years ago which meant I had to have my four bottom front teeth extracted. I since have had a 4 unit bridge fitted on two implants. I haven't worked in tv/film since before the surgery but I've been really missing acting and am considering dipping my toes back in. Luckily I smile with my top teet…

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Reddit · 9 Aug 2026

Casting for a YouTube production: Can you pass as an addict on Skid Row?

Our production team is casting a highly specific, extremely realistic acting challenge for a client's upcoming YouTube video. We want to see if you have the chops to completely disappear into a role in a real-world environment on camera. **The Concept:** Can an actor can be so convincing that they can seamlessly pass a…

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Reddit · 9 Aug 2026

Moving home to start over from the beginning?

I’m a non-union actor in Los Angeles signed with a reputable agency and have been taking classes pretty consistently for 5 years. I’ve been living in LA for 11 years but didn’t move there to act, and just kinda fell into acting but love it. My background before is in science and healthcare. With that being said, I feel…