Reddit · 15 Oct 2026
Our future as voice actors
Do you we are safe as voice actors? I recently joined this industry and what I can see is some employers who are paying way below industry standards and worst case is these voices are used to train AI.
Reddit · 15 Oct 2026
Question about asking agent for update after first round audition + rant (UK Market)
Professional Musical Theatre actor based in the UK here. I had a first round audition this Monday. Recalls are next Monday. I haven’t heard anything yet but a couple of my friends heard they got recalls and rejections yesterday. Should I email my agent asking for an update?? I hate asking for updates after first rounds…
Reddit · 15 Oct 2026
ACTRA members - I have a question about PRS
Hey guys! I have a few questions surrounding PRS. 1. When have you received a PRS cheque? Would love to know when the project released, what type of project and role it was. 2. When you switch agents and receive a PRS cheque for an old agent, do you reach out to them or are the old agents no longer entitled to the cheq…
Reddit · 15 Oct 2026
Adding subtitles in self-tape for foreign language dialogue in audition?
Hey everyone, Title is pretty self-explanatory. I've been asked to audition for a role in an American network TV show that requires fluency in a foreign language (Arabic in my case). The scene I'm auditioning for is written in English on the script (but the directions say the characters speak Arabic). Translation was p…
Reddit · 15 Oct 2026
Has the holiday slump already begun?
SAG Actor in LA, I got kind of lucky and had tons of auditons and two bookings this year, but it has died down considerably. I had a feeling this would happen, but fall is usually busy for me, auditon wise. Are we already in the holiday slump? it feels deader than usual, I will say summer was pretty dead.
Reddit · 15 Oct 2026
Do all actors hate watching themselves?
I'm an amateur actor and sometimes get gigs in local tv shows. I just watched an episode i filmed early this year and oh my God, i can't stand looking at myself. Everything from my movement to my line delivery just feels wrong and awkward. My voice feels so raspy and try-hard like i'm doing a bad Kingpin impression. Th…
Reddit · 15 Oct 2026
Mental Health Issue
Hello actors! I’m a professional actor who is 27M. I’ve been struggling with my mental health a lot recently. I’ve been very lucky in this industry as I got a good agent 6 months after I graduated who deals with neurodivergent actors but I’ve only had two tapes from them. I’m apart of a rep theatre company that is perf…
Reddit · 15 Oct 2026
Best wfh day jobs to support your acting career?
My goal of being of a working actor has never left, but my god, debt and inflation are kicking my ass, and I am looking into going back to school for a higher paying career that I could do remote or hybrid, even if it’s not at the start, to support myself as an actor. Right now I just have a BA in theatre but am lookin…
Reddit · 15 Oct 2026
How do I find actors for a shoot in less than a week?
So as actors, what attracts you to do student films with a little less than one week preparation (it's a three page script). I got a fake email after making an ill-advised joke (understandable). You think I could use backstage for my actors? I don't think trying the university actors would work because I already tried…
Reddit · 15 Oct 2026
I can’t act on demand in front of strangers. Is this normal?
I’ve had instances where people will find out that I am an actor and then they’ll tell me to quickly do a dialogue or monologue in front of them. I usually get self-conscious and find it uncomfortable. It would be different if I was doing it for a job or on set somewhere. I’m starting to wonder if this is normal or I’m…
Reddit · 15 Oct 2026
joining the union as a bg actor
I only started background acting in february of this year. I got lucky and have received 4 vouchers during this time. This activated my ok30 during which I worked 8 sag jobs. I have talked to so many people and I am really conflicted about joining. The money I earned from the ok30 period would cover the initiation fees…
Reddit · 15 Oct 2026
Any LA based actors work as a local in NY this year ?
Just curious if anyone here based in LA has booked jobs in NY and worked as a local in NY. Only ask cause I've been getting a lot of auditions for projects shooting in New York this year. If you have worked as a local in NY, did you crash with friends or just got an air bnb ? I've also noticed this year many auditions…
Reddit · 15 Oct 2026
Actor’s Access Background Roles
The past few months AA has been flooded with BG roles. WHY
Reddit · 15 Oct 2026
Auditioned for a feature film almost 2 weeks ago — should I still expect a callback?
I auditioned for a feature film on October 6 and haven't heard anything back from my agent about a callback or any updates. The film is scheduled to shoot sometime between November and December, with the first shooting date listed as November 2. I'm wondering if I should still expect a potential callback at this point…
Stage 32 · 14 Oct 2026
Recently Moved to LA — Looking for On-Set Opportunities
Hey everyone, My name is Jose Harmon, and I recently moved to Los Angeles to pursue more opportunities in the entertainment industry. I’m looking to get involved in any capacity, both in front of and behind the camera, whether that’s acting, modeling, production assistant work, or helping out on shoots and independent…
Stage 32 · 14 Oct 2026
Types of Actors (On-Screen Presence) (pt13)
13. Stage Actor: A performer who focuses primarily on live theater performances, requiring a strong emphasis on voice projection, physicality, and the ability to engage an audience without the aid of camera close-ups or retakes. Their performances must be exaggerated enough to be seen and heard by the entire audience,…
Reddit · 14 Oct 2026
[PAID] Looking for Voice Actors for 2D Animated student film!
Hello all! I’m currently seeking out three voice actors for my upcoming student film! It’s a very short (1.5min) animated work, and I really want to have solid voices to help it feel more real! You’ll also receive whatever credits you’d prefer on the finished film :) **Character descriptions:** \- A very tired slightly…
Reddit · 14 Oct 2026
Smiling Friends Fan Ep. Voice Casting Call!
We miss Smiling Friends…so we’re making our OWN FAN EPISODE‼️ Casting call for Voice Actors who can replicate the Smiling Friends characters! The full script is about 15 pages in English, split amongst the characters; Charlie will be paid $50, Pim, Mr. Boss, and Allan will be paid $30, and Glep $10 (he has one line!) V…
Reddit · 14 Oct 2026
Director gives a few of my lines to my scene partner (co-playing the same role). Is this a normal rehearsal adjustment, or should I concern?
Hey everyone, I’m currently taking my first acting class, and we are working on an adaptation of *The Tempest*. In this production, the main role is split between two actors: I play Prospero and a female castmate plays Prospera. From day one, her character was written to have more lines than mine. Lately, during rehear…
Reddit · 14 Oct 2026
\\Financing my artiste life
Hey guys, I have a degree from a top university. The reality is those dumbass gig jobs that actors should do literally cannot pay bills or let you do anything in this economy. Right now im temping for two months at a corporate bank and I apply to jobs every day while im here. and learn lines lol. Okay so my actual ques…
Reddit · 14 Oct 2026
How to switch emotions fast in a short play???
I'm a new-ish theatre actor, so far I've only been in a handful of plays and a short film. The most recent play I'm in is different from all my previous experiences cus it is a 8-minute short play. The biggest challenge I have right now is switching from happy to sad in a relatively short time frame. My co-star describ…
Reddit · 14 Oct 2026
Would getting a manager make sense for me at this point?
I’m getting back into acting more seriously and would love some advice from people who have been in a similar position! I have a degree in theatre and some acting experience, but I stepped away from pursuing it seriously for a while to focus on getting financially stable. I’m now in my late 20s/around 30 and trying to…
Reddit · 14 Oct 2026
Recommend any voice training apps/tutorials for louder/ deeper voice?
Not a voice actor, but hoping this community might know resources. I am a small adult - about the size of an average 12 year old. I have a fairly high pitched voice, not super quiet, but possibly combined with being child-size (and a woman), I am often not heard in groups/ noisy environments and can't really speak loud…
Reddit · 14 Oct 2026
Acting in my own SNL "Lorne" Doc spoof, was a humbling experience every director should have!
I'm not an actor but consider myself an actor's director. I've helped prep actors for auditions, self tapes and roles. For my own projects I find the most gratifying part of the process is rehearsals, and often seem to be able to help elevate people's performances. After seeing the recent Lorne documentary about Lorne…
Reddit · 14 Oct 2026
Got offered a role of a Mom and feeling weird about it…
Hi community, hope all are well today. So, I got offered the role of a “Mom” in a short film recently and I am feeling unsure about it… you see, I typically play college student, sister to the lead, or best friend type roles and have never played a Mom/parent… I am 32 (though childless) so I am at the age where I can r…
Reddit · 14 Oct 2026
Is Mackenzie Davis the worst actor of all time?
My God is she awful. Just finished watching the "Below" miniseries on Netflix and it is without a doubt the worst performance I've ever seen. Outrageously bad.
Reddit · 14 Oct 2026
I feel like I wasted my life on acting.
about 15 years ago, my parents started me as a child actor. usually I was just an extra, I only had one spoken line from years 6-12. when I was 13 I had a very small part in a tv show episode . my character didn’t have a name but I had 3 lines. obviously I was missing a lot of school for this, because I was set on bein…
Stage 32 · 13 Oct 2026
A Little Stuck
Hi! My name is Veda, and I’m on the road to my acting career! However after almost 11 years of classes and auditions…dance and theater for about 5…I’m having trouble getting any callbacks. I’m looking for on screen roles, and I’m willing to start in the simple works like commercials and even non speaking roles.So inste…
Stage 32 · 13 Oct 2026
The Budget Self-Tape: Pro-Quality Auditions Without the Pro Price Tag
Self-tapes are now the primary gateway to booking work but you do not need an expensive home studio to deliver a competitive audition. Your smartphone’s rear camera at 1080p, shot in landscape and mounted on a 15–25 tripod (or a stack of books at eye level) is all the camera you need. Stand facing a large window for so…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2026
Actors who follow up quarterly with previous clients, what do you say?
Are you updating them only when you have something useful for them? What would even qualify as useful info for a previous client? "Hello Adobe, here is a summary of 3 months of work and training since last we connected!" Would love to know what folks are doing to stay "top of mind" with their clients without just spamm…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2026
Adding Short Film to IMDB as an actor
Hi everyone, I was in a short film over the summer. I want to add it to my IMDB. It's probably best to check in with the director before doing it myself right? What's a professional way to do so through email?
Reddit · 13 Oct 2026
What’s your HOTTEST take with the Acting Industry?
I’m curious to hear everyone’s genuinely unpopular opinions about the acting industry. Not just the usual advice about rejection or how competitive it is, but the things people might disagree with you on. For example, I think social media followers and connections can sometimes give actors an advantage over equally tal…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2026
Why 1 Awesome Audition Could Still Not Land You The Gig
We had the teen titans va’s on last Saturday’s Teen Titans Takeover and Khary Payton (Cyborg) told a story about how Andrea Romano (VA Director for Teen Titans and Batman: The Animated Series) wouldn’t hire someone based off just 1 good audition. She would wait until she saw 5 good auditions before hiring that actor be…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2026
Playing the villain
Looking to get some insight from my fellow actors! I'm playing a dark, sociopathic character who is a murderer. Ofc I know I have to understand my characters motivations for killing and what not but if this character takes pleasure in harming others or killing- does anyone have advice of how to assimilate that into me…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2026
My Showreel
Hey Troops, I’m a Glasgow based actor finding my way. This is my current showreel, I’d like to know your thoughts on what’s working and what’s not. Any feedback is helpful :)
Reddit · 13 Oct 2026
Atlanta acting scene
Can we talk about the ghetto fabulous side of Atlanta’s acting industry for a second? 😭 No shade to Tyler Perry. Love him down, actually. He’s found what works for him, whether that’s what people genuinely resonate with or what the general public already expects from Black storytelling. But outside of that, what is goi…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2026
Stepping into Film/TV acting
Hello Everyone! Currently I am a theater actor looking to step into TV and Film but I wanted to ask what would be good things to put onto my new reel if I have no TV/Film credits? would me recording scenes from other tv and films be adequate enough for just starting out? Thanks for the Feedback everyone!
Reddit · 13 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 · 13 Oct 2026
Teeth brace and voice acting...
I'm attending a dubbing school, but I'll have to put on the device for two years. Can this thing be a problem? Even in the future for a possible job as a voice actor?
Reddit · 13 Oct 2026
Voice actors who record regularly: how do you keep performances from feeling repetitive?
I've been doing voice work professionally for a few years, and one thing I've been thinking about lately is how to keep performances feeling fresh when you're recording frequently. I have my usual preparation and recording routines, but I'm always curious how other performers approach this. Do you change up your warmup…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2026
What do you to prepare physically for your roles?
Disclaimer: I'm not an actor, just a curious audience member! I recently watched "An incredibly nerdy video about bodyweight core training" by Mark Wildman And it seemed pretty hardcore, but also flexible. It made me curious about how much that matches how actors/stunt people regularly do things.
Stage 32 · 12 Oct 2026
"Henchman #2" can be more fun than "Hero"
I used to perform pretty regularly at a local community theater (RIP Granada Theatre), primarily children's theater (adults performing for kids). I did many a show there for years until it closed (then relocated to another theater...then closed again). Rarely, however, did I get the part I wanted...In ALICE THRU THE…
Stage 32 · 12 Oct 2026
How to Memorize Lines Fast: 3 Ways to Feel Confident on Set
Ever had a line disappear on set that you knew perfectly at home? It happened to me on Mr. Robot.This week’s Quick Tip covers three ways I now use to make my lines a lot harder to lose.What’s a line that just wouldn’t stick for you, and what finally helped you remember it?https://youtu.be/AXVfp3n6oAE
Stage 32 · 12 Oct 2026
Actors!
Actors! How do you make sure your talent, headshots, reel, and self-tapes are getting the attention they deserve?Join casting director Olissa Rogers, whose credits include TED LASSO, ROYAL MOB, and AFRICAN QUEENS, for an inside look at what casting directors notice, how to get on their radar, and how to build professio…
Reddit · 12 Oct 2026
Craft: Teach me how to cultivate an eye and instinct for subtlety & specificity when it comes to acting & observing actors
As an actor, I am more inclined to make bold & eccentric choices. Larger than life. But I am not good at appreciating, noticing or employing subtle and specific choices. The small things that say a great deal. For those of you who do, can you share? How did you start to cultivate that? Are you looking for it when you w…
Reddit · 12 Oct 2026
Contacting agents. What’s best?
Actors and agents. What do you prefer and think is the best way to approach, stand out and get signed to an agency. If you email the agents directly through their personal email that they listed on their IMDb pro, or just use the agency email that they have on their official agency website. Because everyone has differe…
Reddit · 12 Oct 2026
Should I audition for roles when I have a contract that includes a potential extension?
I have signed an AEA contract to play a role at a LORT theatre. In my contract, it has extensions that could go as much as 3 weeks longer than the listed closing date. I have been getting some auditions for roles that conflict with the potential extensions. Should I audition? Not sure how to have that conversation with…
Reddit · 12 Oct 2026
If you made a film (of any length) in the last 18 months and haven’t sent everyone their footage….
OMG - get your sh!t together. I’m not just looking at you, student filmmakers. But mostly. Honor your commitments. Make it a bloody post production task. PROFESSORS: the project should not be considered complete without these steps. IMDB credit and footage sent to the actors. This is someone’s responsibility That is al…
Reddit · 12 Oct 2026
Is anyone looking for a VA?
Hey, I’ve been interested in doing voice acting for a while and I was wondering if there’s anyone that is looking to cast voice actors for their project. Whether it’s for a game, an animated video, movie short film etc.
Reddit · 12 Oct 2026
Andrew Garfield on the question running through his mind playing Sam Altman (Artificial)
Andrew Garfield is hands down one of the most thoughtful and best actors right now. He gives some insight into playing Sam Altman in "Artificial", from a screening conversation in NYC. How would you guys approach playing a real life person like Altman? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roBDrDtEYck&feature=youtu.be](http…