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Reddit · 8 Sep 2026

How do I remove/reduce sounds of my breathing in Audacity to comply to ACX standards? Are there other post processing/plug-ins that I need or should consider?

Hello all! I'm an aspiring voice actor, but I'm only extremely new to the scene and working on making a career out of it in earnest. I've tried to look up various bits and bobs I should be using in Audacity for ACX audiobooks, and have seen that generally I should be using Filter Curve EQ for low roll off below 80hz, L…

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Reddit · 8 Sep 2026

(PAID $100) Casting Call for a HORROR MOVIE PROJECT Male or Female

**VOICE CASTING CALL — “CLOWN”** ? **Animated Horror / Slasher Project | Coming 2027** I’m currently casting **8 voice actors** for my upcoming animated horror/slasher project, **CLOWN**. **STORY SUMMARY — NO SPOILERS** A group of college friends heads out for a weekend getaway at a remote lodge, hoping to escape schoo…

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Reddit · 8 Sep 2026

Apartment recommendations for Voice Actor from NJ

Hi there! So a quick bit about me is that I graduated this May 2026 from Rutgers University. I'm looking to move out (after getting a full-time job) and then get into voice acting. I can't do much while living in my parents' house either because everyone in my family is either is loud, arguing, or inviting guests. And…

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Reddit · 8 Sep 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 · 8 Sep 2026

Spiderman: A tragic loss.

"When I lost her, I lost everything. . ." Hello My name is Evreux, I am an aspiring voice actor! My dream is to entertain the world, the way many of my favorite voice actors did for.me growing up.?

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Reddit · 8 Sep 2026

TORONTO ACTORS: Any suggestions for independent legal advice?

I want to look over an agency contract with a lawyer before I sign it, but I've never searched for one, let alone one that knows the entertainment industry. Are there any you would recommend? Or any I should avoid? Any tips are welcome!

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Reddit · 8 Sep 2026

Voice-Acting and Braces

Hey folks! I'm a third year voice actor and I just got bite blocks on as I continue my orthodontic treatment and it is conflicting with my pronunciation, diction and overall ability to faithfully deliver quality recordings for projects I am in. I'm wondering if there is anyone out there with braces/bite blocks that can…

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Reddit · 8 Sep 2026

TORONTO ACTORS: Any suggestions for independent legal advice?

I want to look over an agency contract with a lawyer before I sign it, but I've never searched for one, let alone one that knows the entertainment industry. Are there any you would recommend? Or any I should avoid? Any tips are welcome!

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Reddit · 8 Sep 2026

Sub to snaky_thegreat on yt so we can make this happen!

\*\*Hey everyone,\*\* I’m excited to officially announce Ashworth Estate, a new fully scripted, narrative-driven Minecraft psychological horror series currently in production. Unlike casual SMPs or unscripted roleplay servers, Ashworth Estate is a pre-planned, fully fabricated story driven by a complete script, voice a…

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Reddit · 8 Sep 2026

Bay Area - Film Scene

Hello all, Just wondering if there are audition resources other than actors access that Bay Area/Sonoma County people use for independent film opportunities? For personal context, my agent and I are “based out of LA” (neither of us live there lol I can drive down when it’s needed, but my housing situation is better her…

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Reddit · 8 Sep 2026

Looking for an acting/theatre internship? where should I even look?

Hi everyone, I’m a theatre/arts student from Macedonia and I’m looking for an internship abroad for next year cause I can be finances through Erasmus+. I’m mainly looking at Europe, the UK would be my first choice (especially London), but because I’m Macedonian I know the visa situation can make things complicated. I’v…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 7 Sep 2026

Scriptwriting

I’m Ethan Reed, a scriptwriter passionate about turning ideas into entertaining, memorable stories for the screen. I help filmmakers, producers, and creative teams solve story challenges by developing strong characters, engaging plots, natural dialogue, and scripts that keep audiences connected from the first scene to…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 7 Sep 2026

10 More Personal Tools Actors Must Have

1. Feedback: By actively seeking and reflecting on feedback, actors can identify areas for growth, refine their skills, and evolve as performers, ensuring they remain at the top of their craft.2. Persistence: Determination and perseverance are essential qualities for actors navigating the competitive and often unpredic…

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Stage 32 · 7 Sep 2026

Let's Connect! - What keeps you motivated?

Hi everyone I'm Jake and I've recently become a moderator on Stage 32! I'm an Actor based in London and would love to connect with you all. It's been a long summer and like the recent weather in the uk, auditions may have dried up. How have you all kept your motivation up in previous dry spells? 

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2026

Acting School or Launch Myself into film industry?

hey yall, i’m in a bit of a debacle right now on what I should do. I’m graduating from a prestigious film school very soon and i’m trying to figure out what I want to do post grad. I’m interested in both filmmaking and acting. Hopefully one day do both professionally. I want to throw things at the wall and see what sti…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2026

Whether to stay in LA or move to NYC, Spain, Texas, etc.

I'm male, 34, and non union. I have a previous career behind me so started acting during the pandemic. Casting-wise, I look more Spanish/European but I'm Latino. I speak Spanish and English. I've been in LA for 12 years and love it but I'm also burned out in general, for multiple reasons (health, COVID, work, etc). But…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2026

Texas actress

Hey guys! so i just turned 17 and want to get signed with an agency, i am tx based but also would like rep in la/nyc. i have done a few non union short films and some school plays and stuff and acting classes. i got an offer to be signed with an agency but they are non union and mostly do commercials and arent geared t…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2026

Is trying to become an actor still worth it?

I've been wanting to be an actor for so long because I have such an interest in movies and I'm thinking of going into acting classes but I'm not sure if it's even worth it with the amount of popular actors or nepo babies just being in every film. I think me also living in a small town in Ireland doesn't really help. An…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2026

Was I being selfish

So, about 2 years ago I was a part of this short film that I really enjoyed playing in. I was playing as the lead and it was my first ever "big production" short film, which I still am very proud to be a part of. The story is very close to my heart and I really do believe that the director has a very bright future. He…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2026

I messed up in a big self tape

Hello! I’m a professional actor in the UK and I got offered an audition whilst on holiday & it was due the night I came back. I couldn’t get my friend to read in for me as he’s blind. It’s for a big television show and my best take. I was looking in camera at some points in the second scene as I was tired from travelli…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2026

Should I stay in my acting class or quit? I’m really torn.

I’m trying to decide whether I should stick with an 8-week acting class I signed up for or drop it and do a local fighting/jujutsu class instead. I genuinely cannot decide, so I’d really appreciate some outside perspectives. For some background, I **do love acting**. I love watching performances, getting emotionally in…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2026

Seeking Advice on LONG last name

Hi. I am an actor just starting out, and my name is Connie Panamitotopoulos. Looking for a second opinion on whether to shorten my last name or not. I know there are other actors out there with long names, like Arnold, or Zach Galifinakis, but those names are actually shorter, especially Zach's name is significantly sh…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2026

The Industry doesn’t owe you anything

There’s been a lot of posts lately about the lack of auditions, issues with self-taping, and the overall unfairness of the industry. I think it’s important to remind actors that the industry doesn’t owe you anything. YOU want to be an actor so here is the reality: \~98% out the union is unemployed at any given time whi…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2026

Learning Meisner on my own. Any tips?

So I’ve SEARCHED to the ends of the earth for a Meisner class to elevate my acting but learnt that my country really doesn’t teach that and if they do it’s probably not that well advertised. So I recently decided to take matters into my own hands after finishing Uta Hagen’s Respect For Acting —and feeling like an actua…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2026

What can I gift an actor?

I hope this is the right subreddit for it! I love going to see a certain show and I love two of the actors/singers there. I want to gift them a bouquet with something attached to it to show my appreciation for their hard work and art, but I'm unsure what they'd enjoy. Is there anything anyone could recommend?

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2026

Bigger Roles from Self Submission

I have had a manager for several months and I regularly self submit on Actors Access, as in pretty much every day lol. I enjoy looking into what’s casting and like to make sure I’m submitted to projects I’m interested in. I am averaging about two auditions a week, which is great, but most of my auditions are from self-…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 6 Sep 2026

Hi Friends!! I hope everyone doing well!

Hey everyone!I know a lot of people here are chasing their dreams—some of you want to become actors, while others are filmmakers, writers, producers, and creatives in different areas. I’m just like you. I’m also working toward becoming an actor.But honestly, I don’t want success to be something I achieve alone. I’d lov…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 6 Sep 2026

American Hustle

I recently watched American Hustle and forgot how incredible the performances were in that film.  I mean some movies are like, "ok that was alright."  But some leave you thinking about it for days.  What are some of your favorite performances that inspire you?

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Reddit · 6 Sep 2026

Need majorly female actors

serial shoot 1 )Husband and wife 35 age rich look 2) Female 28 years monther charector 4days continuity 10th shoot Temple3 seens 2males 35 age 1 female 35 age Kuku series Female 2nos frinds 25 age Hindi known alla age for hindi seriyal Documentary 14th to 18th shoot Malayalam family all ages Malayalm look Father Mother…

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Reddit · 6 Sep 2026

What I've learned from interviews with hundreds of CDs

I started this as a comment on another post, but once it got past a few paragraphs I realized it just needed to be its own thing. Please understand that I am looking through the lens of someone who is relatively new to professional acting (I started auditioning in 2024, after the lockdowns and the strikes), I no longer…

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Reddit · 6 Sep 2026

Has ActorsAccess become a total non-starter for anyone else?

This isn't a venting post as much as it is confusion and wanting some answers if possible. Even two years ago (summer '24) when I first moved to NY and set up an AA account for casting calls in the city, I would get selected to audition for parts in short films and the like for about every 10 times I submitted to somet…

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Reddit · 6 Sep 2026

Self Tapes ruined bookings

After Interning at a casting office for the summer & organizing tracking spreadsheets in union forums and casting communities consistently show numbers like 200 to 250 self tapes just to land 1 or 2 low-tier bookings. I’ve also been doing some studying & In the 1990s and 2000s, an actor called into a physical room had…

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Reddit · 6 Sep 2026

Got offered some opportunities and now I’m scared

Became interested in acting, looked on Facebook, and reached out to every student film producer I saw and sent in a head shot. Now I’m potentially going to be a background actor, was offered an audition for one film, and was asked for a self tape reel for another film, and waiting to hear more details about another fil…

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Reddit · 6 Sep 2026

Cigarettes

Am I the only one who notices when actors hold cigarettes in their teeth when they light them? I know it’s the smallest critique ever, but I’m not a smoker and even I know most people hold it with your lips. Light, rolled in paper? Unless prop cigs are heavier and plastic?

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Reddit · 6 Sep 2026

If you booked tv/film, how long do you get to memorize lines for tv or movies?

I’m curious because I heard it was random but I do not think it’s realistic for someone to get script a NIGHT before and memorize it at all sorry unless you’re special Update *I can do 2-5 scenes in a night. That made me feel better. What I can’t do is a whole episode memorized lol but a few scenes last minute seems do…

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2026

Wulf Casting in NYC

For every audition I’ve gotten from them, they send six pages of self tape instructions and then ask you to submit ASAP. One time I sent them a wetransfer link and I noticed they never even downloaded the file. They don’t seem to respect actors at all and come off as pretty unprofessional. Anyone else also have a bad e…

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2026

How tough is it to find work as a union actor with little to no reel?

Hello! Using this account as a bit of a throwaway to focus on performance ventures. I'm an actor (29M) who's been in SAG since the pandemic due to background work. I have acting fundamentals from going to acting school, but I've struggled to really figure out how to break into things. A major part of this anxiety in my…

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2026

Can a shy/quiet person become an actor?

I really want to become an actor but im scared that i am too shy of a person to become one. I want to know if shyness is a thing that i have to overcome and stop before trying to become an actor or if it is possible to act and also be a shy person because idk if i could easily stop being shy as i have always wanted to…

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2026

Looking for a male voice actor who speaks mandarin/chinese

I'm currently working on a short film and I'm looking for a male voice actor who speaks mandarin/Chinese. Because it needs to be a paid ad I can offer 5 Euros for 2 voice lines. It's nothing big u can just send the voice memo via whatsapp cause that's what the others of the cast have done too. Of course ur name will be…

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2026

Sharing a win! Callback received!

Hi friends! I wanted to share a small victory I had recently. I’m a non-union, unrepresented theatre actor/singer in my 20s based in NJ/NYC. Last weekend I received a callback for a professional production I auditioned for over Actor’s Access! This is my first callback in 2026, and I’m very excited! At the same time, I…

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2026

[Paid] Looking for a male voice actor for a comic strip

Hello everyone.  I am the creator behind the webcomic [Back to Life](https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/back-to-life/list?title_no=546249&page=1). Right now I am currently looking for someone who could voice one of my characters, Dimitri Volkov, for a comic strip that will be posted on my social media accounts. The voi…

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2026

Theatrical movie release credit question.

Hey there. Did a supporting character on a theatrical movie back in early may. I had a great time shooting with the number 1 for 3 days. A scene a day, so a total of 3 scenes and around 15-20 lines. I got credited on IMDB along with other cast members (I.E union contracted roles). Recently, they made all of the roles u…

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2026

Sort of a niche question, but has anyone here successfully acted while sporting an adult palate expander (MARPE)? Worried about speech/annunciation

I’m an adult at a community college and was interested in auditioning for the fall play next week, but I’m also getting a palate expander installed in nine days. Most adults seem to sound fine with one, just a little tiny lisp (and surely actors can have lisps), but I’m wondering if it’s like physically/mentally exhaus…

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Reddit · 4 Sep 2026

Does being updated to sag mean I’m getting a voucher or just getting paid more?

Basically I’m doing a background job on a sag film as a non union actor. This is my first time working background in a sag project so I’m a little confused on how it works with vouchers. I had to fill out a voucher on everyset to get paid for my fitting and it asked for my sag number, but it said to say the voucher was…