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Reddit · 17 Sep 2026
So I'm in Toronto, so the film studio I'll be going to is Cinespace studios if anyone is familiar Its my first time as a background actor and i will be alone, im planning on ubering from the station to there, but how does it work at security? Will the uber driver talk or do I need to give security my ID and info about…
Reddit · 17 Sep 2026
I’d be interested to hear about anyone’s experience with this musical theater program. Thank you!
Reddit · 17 Sep 2026
I applied to a relatively new acting agency about a month ago and got a rejection at the start of September that has been stuck in my head ever since. They said: “At this stage I won’t be able to offer you representation as you lack a proper acting showreel and it would be hard to do anything and I don’t want to waste…
Reddit · 17 Sep 2026
So for context, I was talking with my director after rehearsals about the positives and negatives of becoming an equity actor for theater and if it is worth it in terms of pursuing acting specifically in terms of getting an agent that actually has industry pull enough to get me auditions for actual network shows / film…
Reddit · 17 Sep 2026
When it comes to the action sequences of a screenplay, do you prefer more description or less in order to get a better idea of the character and scene. I've read scripts where there is literally two lines explaining the scene but once it's taken to screen, it may be much longer than previously read. I guess my question…
Reddit · 17 Sep 2026
this is my first big role in a community theatre play, i've only done one small musical as a kid and one play at my college this year and that's it. the community theatre play i auditioned for didn't get many people to audition, so i was practically the only option. sometimes the director talks about just accepting tha…
Stage 32 · 16 Sep 2026
Hello, Fellow Actors!If you landed your first major film role, would you prefer an A24 film (artsy, cerebral, serious style) or a Happy Madison Production (loose, fun, lighter)? What would you gain from performing in either film?
Stage 32 · 16 Sep 2026
I once had someone tell me my protagonist was "too polite to carry a movie." Rude? Yes. Accurate? Also yes.What's yours? Let's commiserate.
Reddit · 16 Sep 2026
**\[PAID\] Male/Female Voice Actor Wanted — YouTube Shorts Commentary** Looking for a male/female voice actor with a youthful, young-adult sound for a recurring commentary role. **The role** You’ll react to internet cringe, funny fails, and ridiculous decisions. Think of watching clips with friends and roasting what ha…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2026
First acting class tomorrow and I got my first scene. I’m reading **Andrew**. I’ve been on camera before as myself, but scripted acting is brand new to me, so I’m trying to go into class prepared without over-rehearsing it. Some of the notes I was given: **Andrew’s objective:** Keep the conversation casual and avoid re…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2026
I am volunteering at a haunted house in my area this year I went to an "orientation/ safety training" last week and got my spot. well im going to be a victim character where another actor will be actively hurting me. Unfortunately im not an actor and im generally not an expressive person so I have no idea how to look o…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2026
**What are your acting hot takes? ?** Actors, casting directors, agents, acting teachers, crew, former actors anyone who works in the industry: What are your **HOT TAKES about acting** that people might disagree with? Could be literally anything: Acting classes Self-tapes Auditions Agents/managers Headshots Casting dir…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2026
Im a Caribbean actor looking to take my career more seriously. The issue is there are no success stories or a roadmap of other Caribbean actors who didnt have American citizenship in some way. I do know there are tons of actors who get auditions in the US who arent from there mainly Canada who is about the same distanc…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2026
Hey y’all, I’ve been working with a manager for a while, Recently, she’s been submitting me/getting me auditions for non union gigs. I keep telling her I’m SAG and can’t work non union, and she’ll usually acquiesce and say you don’t have to submit. I asked her recently why she keeps submitting me for them if she knows…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2026
Casting actress for supporting role in student film project in Orange County, CA. Premise involves differences between polyamory and swinging. No nudity or sex involved, not that kind of film. Part is for young woman who is trying to explain the differences between poly and swinging, to an outsider. Age range: 20's-30'…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2026
As an actor, what annoys you in a script, and what is a bad director's note, in your opinion? What is a good director on set for you? What should the director tell you about your character before shooting? What is a bad practice by a director you have seen and wish had not? As you probably guessed, I'm not an actor but…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2026
Hi all, I'm a voice actor with 15+ years experience. I've worked across the UK, Europe and the wider world, but I want to expand my presence in the US. I know it's a big place, but does anyone have recommendations for agencies? Or ones to avoid like the plague?! Thanks!
Reddit · 16 Sep 2026
I’m 20 and currently studying Computer Engineering in Nepal. I’ve been interested in acting for a while, but until now it has mostly been something I’ve thought about rather than something I’ve actually done. Recently, I got an opportunity to join a **6-month theatre acting course**. It isn't just a short workshop. The…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2026
Hi all!! I’m a very new actor all things considered (meaning, I’ve only really done about 7 or so Shakespeare plays through student-run groups and have never done screen acting. I’ve gotten consistently pretty awesome roles!! Just not a pro right now by any means, and not represented by an agent). I have Tourette’s Syn…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2026
NYC actors how do you start acting in the beginning? I honestly don’t have the money to take classes. I want to find some short/student films to get experience and also build my resume. Any tips would be a big help, and I also would love to connect if you would like that too.
Reddit · 16 Sep 2026
Hi! I just moved to NYC from LA for a couple of months, and I'm looking for any recommendations of where to find an acting workshop or intensive that would just be a day or two to get me started and meeting new people, since my weekly class won't begin for a couple weeks. Could honestly be anything - improv, casting wo…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2026
Hi! I’m visiting London a lot the next year as my partner is moving there for school. I want to take advantage of my time there and try some classes as I know the training in London is excellent. I applied to the working actor practice: evening intensive in November at RADA. I got in but it’s full so I got put on a wai…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2026
I’m researching how working actors handle residual commissions because I’m trying to understand whether there’s actually a messy workflow here worth solving, or whether experienced actors already have an easy system for it. If residuals from different projects keep coming in over several years, how do you keep track of…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2026
Hi, recently I had an idea of a story and I want to make it come to life but I need artist and actors to make it a reality. It’s about a civilisation starts out with a stick at the age of 18, with this stick it turns into a weapon that they feel connected to with being a few main category’s. Those categories being pole…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2026
I’ve been acting for half of my life at this point. I did theatre for a long time, and after a break for about 5 years, I’ve recently gotten into film. However, I’m being reminded that acting involves a lot of intimacy that I’m just not comfortable with. I don’t like being physically close to people and I don’t like be…
Stage 32 · 15 Sep 2026
The actors who are still working, still growing, and still in love with the craft a decade from now share something in common: they built their careers for longevity, not just for the next booking. That starts with a financial foundation that keeps desperation out of the room. A steady side gig or flexible job means yo…
Stage 32 · 15 Sep 2026
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Stage 32 · 15 Sep 2026
I Said Something Really Stupid to a Well Known Actor on Set... Here's What I LearnedEarly in my career, while doing extra work on the 1987 film Suspect, I mistook a fellow actor on set for an extra.His response taught me something that I still use today. New video here: https://bit.ly/4qZUFKgHave you ever encountered s…
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
I’m a trained theater actor and feel very comfortable on stage, but on camera and especially closeups I tense up! Any tips and tricks to relaxing on camera? Obviously ‘the more time you spend in front of it the better it gets’ and ‘pretend it isn’t there’ is useful, but wondering if there is some other wisdom here. *Th…
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
Hello! I’m a Sydney based actor, relatively new to my career (I’ve been acting for years, put down my instrument some years ago but have recently picked it back up again). I’ve gone wide with cold emails to reputable agencies in Australia (sent last week) and am getting responses, I’m scheduling meetings next week. I’v…
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
I am casting for my student project film. The shoot will be one day, Sunday shoot, in Orange County, CA. Local actors and/or Los Angeles County Actors only. Looking for male actors in their 20's and 40's-50's. Premise involves the differences between polyamory and swinging. No nudity involved, not that kind of project.…
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
I struggle with body image issues I dont have shiny armpits and a nice figure i have stretch marks and bags under my eyes. Not to mention the real thing: I cant figure out how to approach this. Im from brampton , when I asked others about pursuing acting some say nice things just to be nice others are genuinely nice bu…
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
I have been taking acting seriously for a few months now and every now and again I obsess and hyper fixate on the idea that maybe I’ll never make it because I’m not skinny….. I know I’m beautiful, I feel it in myself and I’ve worked very hard to get to a point where I feel good, strong, and healthy physically and menta…
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
Hello! I’m a Theater actor trying to transition to film. I’ve booked 2 commercials recently and am hoping to book a speaking role in a show/film in my city in the next year:) my agent suggested I tape several scenes to send to the major CD in my city. I had compiled a few scenes in my old laptop before it imploded lol.…
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
Okay, so I thought I'd share my experience because maybe it can be useful for someone who's just starting out. I'm 44 and I've been acting for around 20 years. I've done about 25 movies/shows, although acting has always been my secondary career. It's not exactly an easy or stable job, so I own an art gallery and work i…
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
I know this isn’t the most ideal way, but I became SAG-E by doing background work and finally collected 3 SAG vouchers. As a non-union actor, I was constantly told that being NU was the main reason why I was not receiving SAG tv/film auditions but now I’m being told that CDs are mostly going to SAG actors first for sho…
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
The game I’m looking for 3 voice actors for a small game demo. The demo is a part of the sequel to our first title Shelf Life, a parody FPS. It’s set in a Mars colony that has been taken over by a rogue social media AI, that uses a bubbly V-Tuber persona to build a personal army of terminally online weirdos, that take…
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
I have posted in here before about struggling deeply to find an agent, I gained some insight from amazing fellow redditor actors\_therapy about it being beneficial for me to submit to LA instead of my home city Chicago, but whenever I just send emails out to the void or through portals it feels like it goes nowhere, I…
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
I keep seeing people in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and even 70s asking whether it’s too late to start acting. As an actress, writer, and aspiring producer, I actually think those ages can be incredibly valuable. When you’re in your teens, 20s, and 30s, the pool is huge. There are tons of beautiful, confident, camera-ready ac…
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
? Deadline: Submissions close 1 week from posting ? Roles Needed: Male Narrator — 25-50 years old sounding — Adult, informative/documentary-style voice. Clear, confident delivery; no character voice needed, just strong narration ? Compensation: Paid per project -$10 USD (can be discussed) \~10 minutes of finished narra…
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
Okay so I’ll keep this pretty short. I’m an aspiring actor based out of Florida but i don’t have prior experience. Can someone point me in the direction of where to start? I want to start putting myself out there as I’ve been told i have the face and voice for it, figure it’d be worth a try! I get casting calls from Ni…
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
My best friend is producing an animated series. He is using AI for the animation, but wants live actors for the character voices. These would be paid roles. Now we all know that AI sucks; the question is, knowing the animation is AI, would you still be willing to voice a character? Keep in mind your voice would NOT be…
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
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…
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
recommendations for headshots in nyc that resemble [Anita Lashey](https://www.againagainproduction.com/work/headshots-nyc?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio) and [Corinne Louie Photography](https://www.corinnelouie.com) like their work, but they're both booked up and i need new shots soon!
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
I have a credit on imbd for a film that I thought was going to be a fun passion project and a good opportunity to meet people in the community. Turns out I regret making this decision. My friend connected me with a director who offered me a role that I thought would just be as a background character. Apparently the the…
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
I've always heard improv classes can really help with your acting and I'd love to take a class that wasn't another scene study or on camera class. I also tend to do comedies and naturally am pretty funny and live in that kinda world on camera. I bet it's also a good way to meet new people and make some friends. However…
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
We’re casting **4 characters** for *The Sangnoire Vineyard*, a narrative survival horror game set in a wealthy French vineyard estate in the 1920s–30s. First-person horror combining gothic, psychological, cosmic and slasher elements. Drinking a mysterious wine alters reality and reveals hidden memories and supernatural…
Reddit · 15 Sep 2026
$50 Flat for Chairman Cheng, and Xiao. $25 for Shaun. Im not replying to or reading comments here please dm. Apply here https://www.castingcall.club/projects/fallout-new-vegas-3 https://www.castingcall.club/projects/fallout-new-vegas-3 Heres the full script so you know how much youd be reading https://docs.google.com/d…
Stage 32 · 14 Sep 2026
I have to say, I think I’ve stumbled onto a pretty significant game changer for navigating casting breakdowns.I’ve set up ChatGPT to review casting website breakdowns based on specific search criteria I provide. I’ve also set alerts so that twice a day, it sends me the breakdowns that actually fit what I’m looking for…
Stage 32 · 14 Sep 2026
Non-spoiler detail I noticed in last week’s episode of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS (airing Thursday, 9/10): Towards the end, when James Kirk (portrayed by Paul Wesley) and his brother Sam (played by Dan Jeannote) are walking…they have the same walk. That’s something siblings develop, and shows a brilliant acting ch…
