Stage 32 · 25 Oct 2026
The Marketplace
Hi Actors, this week I was wondering what are you most excited about given the announcement of the marketplace and how it may benefit you?
Reddit · 25 Oct 2026
Chicago Actors Community
Hi there! I’m looking to connect with more actors and industry professionals in the Chicago area and build a sense of community. Are there any Facebook groups you would recommend joining? Or any events you would recommend attending? Thank you so much!
Reddit · 25 Oct 2026
Booked my first Commercial..
Any tips or advice for what to expect from experienced actors? Or even those who’ve only done a couple, I’m open to all :) Also if you have any recommended reading that could specifically be helpful for this type of work (rather than material that’s general acting). I’ve seen the FAQ list but haven’t come across anythi…
Reddit · 25 Oct 2026
VANCOUVER ACTING REPS
Has anyone used talent link on actors access to get a Vancouver agent/representation? I would love to get some auditions for things happening in Vancouver but understand maybe these casting calls go through US agents which I don’t have. Google says you don’t need a visa to get an agent over in Canada but who knows 🤷♀️…
Reddit · 25 Oct 2026
Tips for character acting
Idk if this is the right place to ask this so forgive me but I'm a haunt actor who wants to act as Snowmiser for a christmas event for my work. Does anyone have tips for acting as Snowmiser? Or at least for acting in a christmas setting? Idk if this info would help but just incase the place I work is specifically a mus…
Reddit · 25 Oct 2026
Zoom director session
Hi gang. I'm a working actor seeking advice from other working actors. I have a director session via zoom tomorrow. I usually do my tapes at a studio with a professional set up. But I'm wondering if for a live zoom meeting this could actually hurt me. Will the audition feel more like a "finished product" rather than a…
Reddit · 25 Oct 2026
Red flag with this agency?
Hey y'all, I've been doing my research into agencies as I've been looking into theatrical representation. As part of this, I've been looking into agencies my actor friends are a part of to see if that's a viable route for me, but one of my friend's agencies raised a bit of a red flag for me. The agency is called Scout…
Reddit · 25 Oct 2026
Subject line/cover letter help - do I mention I'm autistic?
I am currently on the hunt for reps that I feel like will really be on my team. This year I was diagnosed with level one autism and since then I have realized how much of who I am is connected to that (I guess that is obvious because it's just how my brain is lol). I'm questioning if that's something I should use to pi…
Reddit · 25 Oct 2026
Agency question
**DDO vs. Osbrink — looking for firsthand experiences** I’d love to hear from **parents of young actors** who have firsthand experience with DDO or Osbrink, particularly their theatrical/youth departments. How would you compare them in terms of: TV/film vs. theater/Broadway Communication and support for young actors He…
Reddit · 24 Oct 2026
Instant advice
I need an instant advice I don't feel productive in my theatre group any experienced theatre actor can guide me in dms?
Reddit · 24 Oct 2026
Hello , I’m looking for a thai/tagalog/Turkish voice actor please DM me
Hello I’m looking for voice actor for the languages: thai , tagalog , Turkish, please send me a message or reply if you are available I have a chance the offer is range between 60-150 $ per recorded hour .
Reddit · 24 Oct 2026
Working actors who served/currently served in the reserves/guard and deployed, how did you balance military obligations with your job?
This is a question thats been on my mind. How would a working actor who was deployed overseas balance their military duties with their work? The most famous example I know is Rob Riggle, but it never went into exactly how he kept up his connections/auditions/etc while deployed overseas. How do you do it? For voice acto…
Stage 32 · 23 Oct 2026
Icymi
Make sure your profile is up to date:https://www.stage32.com/blog/introducing-the-stage-32-marketplace-the-future-of-project-discovery-is-here-4628
Stage 32 · 23 Oct 2026
Anti-Drug Awareness Films: Social Impact and the Making of Stars
Cinema has the power to turn the dangers of drugs into powerful human experiences that reveal the psychological and social consequences of addiction. The effectiveness of these films lies in raising awareness and encouraging prevention, especially when they deliver realistic messages without exaggeration or preaching.T…
Reddit · 23 Oct 2026
Tagalog Voice Actor / Actress | Voice Actor job $60–$150 USD / recorded hour
You might play: A bride, saying goodbye to her family on her wedding day, overwhelmed with emotion A father, holding his newborn child for the first time, overwhelmed with emotion A shepherd, spotting a wolf in the distance, becoming alert to protect their flock A doctor, with a heavy heart, delivering news of a patien…
Reddit · 23 Oct 2026
Thai Voice Actor / Actress
**Who You Are** Native-level fluency in Standard Thai (Central / Bangkok dialect). Experience in voiceover work, narration, audiobook narration, or related fields. Ability to deliver engaging and expressive vocal performances across a wide range of emotional styles. Strong ability to interpret scene briefs and work ind…
Reddit · 23 Oct 2026
Networking beyond the workshops NY or LA
I’ve lived as an actor in NY. LA. and \~Southeast\~ but I struggle so much with networking. There’s certain studios in LA/NY with paid CD workshops but it’s usually a lecture followed by maybe 3 minutes face time with an actual CD who may or may not be actively working. **Any classes in NYC or LA with good networking/c…
Reddit · 23 Oct 2026
Thoughts On Pitch
Hello! I am submitting to a smaller boutique agency in NC. They have a submission tab where you include your headshot, resume, actors access, etc... At the bottom they have a message tab that is optional. If I could get thoughts on what I put: I have been acting for over five years, performing in over fifteen plays. Ac…
Reddit · 23 Oct 2026
Advice for new actor trying to act ‘more natural’
Hi! Recently, I got cast in an original musical where I play a comedic relief character in an otherwise bittersweet show! I've been in musicals before, but that was in high school (about four years ago), and I've only ever been in the ensemble. This is the first time I've had a role where I really have to *act*, and it…
Reddit · 23 Oct 2026
20M considering MFA programs with a nontraditional acting background. advice?
hi everyone! i’m 20M and currently a junior in college studying economics with a minor in computer science. i’ve always dreamed of pursuing acting professionally, and lately i’ve been seriously considering applying to MFA acting programs, particularly Yale. after undergrad i don’t have a traditional theatre background(…
Stage 32 · 22 Oct 2026
Challenging roles
Hello everyone! I am curious. What was the most challenging role you ever took on and how did you get through the performance?
Reddit · 22 Oct 2026
Should I pursue acting or choose a more stable career?
I’m almost 18 and a first-year cybersecurity student. Lately, I feel like I’m not making progress. I’ve tried to be disciplined, avoid distractions, and keep pushing, but I’m getting discouraged. Recently, I came across a Steve Jobs quote in a reel: “The ones who were successful loved what they did, so they could perse…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2026
Showreel feedback
I am an Actor from Mumbai, India. Since there are no subreddits for Actors in India, I am posting it here. I want to get some feedbacks on my showreel that I recently made and at the same time, introduce myself to writers/directors who would resonate with the kind of work that I want to do. I have started with film act…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2026
What jobs do you work
I am an LA based actor (29M) I have commercial and theatrical reps. It's my first year with reps however one thing I am struggling with is the financial instability. For years I've worked all the side hustles in the world to be available for acting when I was in the amateur scenes/unrepped, however now I am getting dra…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2026
LA Manager Recommendations for Developing Actor
Hi! I recently posted about looking for an LA agent, but I’m now looking for similar advice concerning LA managers. I’m an actor in my 20s with about 10 years of experience and training, a few professional credits, and existing representation in a regional market. I’m interested in exploring LA management, specifically…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2026
My Latest Commercial Reel
Hello r/acting frens and fellow make-believers! I try and make a new commercial reel every year, and as always would love ya’lls thoughts on it! This is the extended version, so ideas on what to chop for that lean-mean 60 sec version would be grand. Otherwise feel free to reach out with any questions about being a comm…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2026
Has anyone worked with Andrew Yanni?
I got a part (day player) for a short film directed by Andrew Yanni. When we had our Zoom call, some things just seemed off to me. He didn’t have his camera on, said he was driving. But I didn’t hear any traffic sounds? (Maybe he had them somehow filtered out?) He complimented my audition but seemed to focus mainly on…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2026
Small avail vent
First, I know I'm lucky to be put on avail for anything. That said, I just need a small vent session with folks who understand ,so please humor me. It should be illegal to put an actor on avail for a small (not even principal) part in a small regional commercial. I feel like commercial auditions are just getting more a…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2026
[Hiring] Masculine Villian of the Week, Comical
\[REQUESTS ARE FULL NOW, THANK YOU\] Hello Voice actors! I’m working on a surreal, extremely low-budget online show and currently in need of the voice for the villain of the week. The character is a company manager who appears harmless at first only for them to derail into comical villainy. The voice is unmistakably ma…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2026
Do you have hope the industry will change?
Hello everyone! With everything going on in the industry right now, I was curious if anybody here has hope that it will change. Mostly what I mean is, with success in the industry. I feel like recently I've been seeing a lot of actors who are getting their big break after a few years of dedication, but I still see lots…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2026
Self-Tape Hell
I quit acting a few years ago because I was SO tired of seemingly relentless auditions for brain-dead influencer style commercials that make you do entire set-ups requiring you to direct, write, and set design your whole audition (I know I know I was so lucky to be getting auditions, but it was like all I did was go to…
Reddit · 22 Oct 2026
Casting based on role fit vs. casting based on acting talent? Need advice and don't want to get it wrong!
I'm casting a play for the first time and I am lucky enough to have a ton of talented actors who have auditioned for me. But now that it's coming time to actually make the decision of who to cut and who to move where, I'm a little stuck. The way it ended up was that most of our excellent actors auditioned for the 3 lea…
Stage 32 · 21 Oct 2026
Heading to LA for Your Script Produced Festival (Nov 13-16) – Anyone want to split a room?
Hey everyone! I’m heading out to Los Angeles from the East Coast for the Your Script Produced! International Film Festival on November 14–15. I'm incredibly excited to be attending as a dual placer this year (I have one horror feature in the Finals and another in the Semifinals!).I am looking to see if there are any ot…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2026
Should I start acting classes in January
I feel like the holidays are too convoluted for me, and I don’t have enough time. Things wind down on the holidays and become so slow. I’m an actor in training who’s in Georgia. I’m wondering which month is best January or February
Reddit · 21 Oct 2026
Naruto open casting call update
Hey everyone! Just wondering if anyone got a follow up on the open call/auditions. And what you guys think the number of actors there are for the role??
Reddit · 21 Oct 2026
LA Agency Recommendations
I’m looking to acquire an LA agent for film. I’ve been in the industry for many years and already have a local agent, but I want access to better opportunities if possible. My local agent provides a sort of quantity over quality supply of auditions, and I’m hoping to find a more discerning agency that would be amenable…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2026
Union question: permanently moved to Europe
Hello! I’d like advice and have been very frustrated searching forums online where the responses are almost always either condescending, dismissive, or unrealistically utopian. I am genuinely trying to do things the “right” way while also not giving up my career entirely just because I decided to move back to my home c…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2026
Actors Access Question
Hi everyone! For some background, I'm an actor based in Chicago and have recently started devoting more time to the craft and to applying for roles. I work a full-time, demanding job so its been an interesting challenge, but I'm working at it and have a good balance going. I'm curious what the 'etiquette' is for applyi…
Reddit · 21 Oct 2026
How to *CHOOSE* among the hundreds of acting classes in LA
Hi all, I'll keep it quick. Like a lot of people here, I'm aspiring to be a serious dramatic film/TV actor in the LA area. Idk if it matters but I'm M27, Mexican/White, fit, 5'8". Moved back to socal 5 months ago, been at the acting thing since and I've found a pretty good amount of work (most not very well paid haha!)…
Stage 32 · 20 Oct 2026
Any Advice?
Hello all, I know this is a question you all get. But I have always been more behind the camera and focused behind the scenes. But I have been wanting to try my hand in acting a bit. If anyone has any advice of how to go about reaching out or possible sites to use? Agents? I am in Colorado and looking for some projects…
Stage 32 · 20 Oct 2026
Homage to GTA5
Not sure if this is the correct place to post or even a post for Stage32 - but if this is about creativity then I guess it might be - I saw this short 2 minute video on tiktok and youtube of various in-game footage clipped together over a great soundtrack.I know GTA6 release is imminent, but the video gives a tribute t…
Reddit · 20 Oct 2026
Local Dallas Friends
Hey everyone! Looking to connect with some local Dallas voice actors. I’m fairly new to this and the recording booth gets kind of lonely. Dumb question, but are there any meets ups near by?
Reddit · 20 Oct 2026
Self taping question
I’ve been listening to the Audrey helps actors Podcast 125 and she discusses that you can slice a ST if you like the beginning of one tape with the ending of another if the performance allows for it and I never knew this was an option and you can still book that way? Does anyone have any opinions about this? Is this do…
Reddit · 20 Oct 2026
IN NEED OF VOICE ACTOR! Animated student film
Hi! I'm a 2D animation student at the School of Visual Arts in New York :) I desperately need a voice actor for my third-year animation film, 'Date Night With The Magician'! [AUDITION HERE](https://forms.gle/9yY3uGnpV3RN87d29). Payment is 50 dollars for the minute-long film! There aren't many lines, and it should be fa…
Reddit · 20 Oct 2026
Finding a perfect voice for a role in my game!
I wanted to share that LEVEL BLUE is on the look out for potential voice actors for 2027; preferably ENG/GER. We recently had Ben doing a voice for my game and it worked out incredible. If you interested in sharing your portfolio, you can find LEVEL BLUE on instagram and reach out there (levelbluegames) :)
Reddit · 20 Oct 2026
How do you know your auditions are good?
So here's the situation: I have no actor friends. I recently signed with an agency and have been getting a lot of auditions from them and also ones that I submit for. I think I did 8 in the last 8 days. I'm great at the editing, lighting, sound, etc because I took an extensive class on self tape methods. But how do I k…
Reddit · 20 Oct 2026
Equity building holding room (NYC)
Is it a new rule that non eq actors can’t sit in the holding room on the fourth floor? Or is this just til the equity actors check in and the call starts (Update: bc there’s no where else to go we sat on the floor and bc we’re not allowed to sit on the floor, they let us in the holding room LMAO)
Reddit · 20 Oct 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…
Reddit · 20 Oct 2026
Study acting abroad?
Hi everyone 🙂 I’ve been harboring a bit of a dream of becoming an actor, so lately I’ve been considering studying acting abroad for about a year, starting next summer. I live in Denmark and have looked into a few different options, for instance, London South Bank University, where, through Studysea (a danish website, y…
Stage 32 · 19 Oct 2026
There's truth to the adage, "It's who you know."
Today, I was contacted by someone I did improv with years ago. She has written a play, and asked if I would like to read for it. Obviously, I said yes. Interestingly, it got me thinking about some past roles I had where I was just asked to do them. I didn't have to audition at all; I was just offered the role. I p…