Reddit · 1 Sep 2026
One-Day Guests
Anyone else feel like some of these One Day Guest spots are essentially co-stars, but they just wanna get actors who won’t do co-stars to audition? ?
Reddit · 1 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…
Reddit · 1 Sep 2026
Seeking advice on expanding into other movie industries
Hi everyone. I'm an actor, slowly making my way into movies (did 3 so far, yet to be released), i'm a regular in an ongoing TV series, plenty of ads and digital skits. I have a lot of experience on stage (plays and musicals) and I have a background in martial arts (Muay Thai, BJJ, Boxing and TKD) My English is as good…
Reddit · 1 Sep 2026
Pittsburgh Actors
Hello Pittsburgh actors. I'm a new actor and I wanted to get you impressions on Donna Bellajac's acting classes. If you've taken and classes there, esp. the beginning course, I'd appreciate and info you can provide. Thanks!
Reddit · 1 Sep 2026
Screen Record Videos
Hi! I saw a commercial that I was in that finally came out on Instagram. Since I don’t have the original clip could I screen record the video and post it on my page? I see a lot of my actors friends do this way but I’m not sure if I’ll get in trouble like copyright infringement. I was thinking of crediting the ad agenc…
Reddit · 1 Sep 2026
How do I navigate the acting world as a young aspiring actor? Looking for advice.
Hi!! I'm 21 years old and I am currently studying acting and theatre arts at a university. I know that I want to devote myself to acting and I am positive that this is something I want to do. I want to be in movies, television, on stage, whatever! Essentially I am asking: What's the move here? LMFAO like what can I do…
Reddit · 1 Sep 2026
Free professional headshots for actors [Orange County, CA]
Ran this by the mods first and they gave me the go-ahead to post. I shoot corporate headshots for a living in Newport Beach and I'm building out an actor headshots side of my portfolio. **So here's the trade**: I shoot your actor headshots, completely free, fully retouched, and you keep every image from the session. In…
Reddit · 1 Sep 2026
Making content for social media
Posting on behalf of a VA friend who hasn’t got reddit and is pretty useless with social media For clarification, he’s been a voice actor professionally for many years, and did well without any sort of socials until this point. He’s encountered some auditions recently that has required him to have socials so he’s tryin…
Reddit · 1 Sep 2026
First time applying
I’ve been told for a while I should be a voice actor and I’m about to apply for every male character character to boost my chances while showing them what I’m made of, I’m just wondering if ya’ll got any tips for the 16 bar cut of a musical theatre songs I have to do and how to keep the voice going strong while singing…
Reddit · 1 Sep 2026
Finding voice actors
Hello! I’m an independent filmmaker, and I’m looking for voice actors to dub my short film. The film is in English, but the actors have noticeable accents, so I’d like to re-record the dialogue with native English-speaking voice actors. The problem is that I don’t have a big budget, and I’m based in another country. I’…
Reddit · 1 Sep 2026
Declining etiquette.
After a lot of research, I've decided not to proceed with an agency that offered me representation. I sent them some questions about the contract and they basically yelled at me over email. I've heard they don't have a great agent-actor rapport. They wouldn't answer my questions about the contract unless I called them,…
Reddit · 1 Sep 2026
Interdependent Studio / "The Calling" (feature)
Anyone know much if anything about **Interdependent Studios** based out of PA? That is casting a feature called "The Carrier"? The audition process felt really.....off. A Reddit search of two-year old threads confirmed others have had similar....gut feelings. That said, I know two actors who both received callbacks and…
Reddit · 1 Sep 2026
Do you need to go to a drama school or study acting at a university or college?
Hi everyone. To expand on what I’m asking, I’m a now 3rd year university student in the UK studying economics. It wasn’t until the end of my 2nd year that I realised that while I still like economics, I would much prefer to be an actor. I’ve been watching shows or movies and acting out those scenes in private for the d…
Reddit · 1 Sep 2026
[OPEN] Actriz de doblaje para traducción de anuncio en canal de animación. Remunerado. || Announcement translation and voice for Animation Channel. PAID.
Hola! Estamos buscando una actriz de doblaje (solo femenino) para doblar y traducir un video de anuncio que queremos hacer, intentamos que llegue a todo público (hispanoparlante y angloparlante) La animación tendrá una duración de menos de un minuto. * Español nativo o fluido || Inglés intermedio/avanzado * Se busca un…
Stage 32 · 31 Aug 2026
Be Careful, Some Acting Classes Will Hurt You And Your Career
Every actor needs training — but not every class or teacher is the right fit. In my latest video, I share the story of walking out of an acting class mid-session, and break down how to evaluate a class or teacher before you commit your time, money, and trust. Would love to hear this community's experiences too. bit.ly/…
Stage 32 · 31 Aug 2026
Actors: Sometimes the problem isn't your performance, it's the material.
If the dialogue feels unnatural, the character lacks depth, the scene isn't building toward anything, or the emotional beats aren't clear, it can make an otherwise strong performance much harder to deliver.I work with writers and creatives on **script feedback, character development, dialogue, scene structure, screenpl…
Stage 32 · 31 Aug 2026
Actors Is Your Script or Audition Material Really Showing What You Can Do?
I work with actors, writers, and creatives on script feedback, screenplay formatting, dialogue, character development, scene structure, and story clarity. I can also help review and polish audition or monologue material so the writing gives you more room to showcase your performance.If you're preparing for an audition,…
Stage 32 · 31 Aug 2026
Actors: Lower budget but better script, or a "Meh..." script but better production quality...
This week's C&C discusses how lower-budget films don't have to look cheap. It's a pretty good read! Highlighting recent films like "Obsession" as a great example. Check it out here: https://www.stage32.com/blog/coffee-content-cheap-does-not-have-to-look-cheap-4574Also, with that being said, I'd like to throw out anothe…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
Is being an extra worth it for an emerging actor?
I’ve been acting about a year and an extra for about 8 months. And I loved being an extra at first for the experience and I have always felt lucky with the roles I got as they were always featured roles/walk ons, but lately it hasn’t felt worth it. I recently did a non dialogue featured role for a huge network tv show,…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
Software
Hi everyone, the title pretty much says it all what is the best editing software for a voice actor?
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
20 Goals of the Cast Rehearsal
**1. Adaptability**: Assess actors’ ability to adjust and adapt their performances based on directorial feedback and changes in rehearsal objectives. Look for their willingness to try new approaches and incorporate feedback into their portrayal of the character, demonstrating flexibility in their acting choices. **2. B…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
Submitting for reps via various online tools— are they worth exploring/anyone have insight/experience/success in using them that they can share?
Hey community, so I am in the process of securing reps and am aware of a few online tools to use including Actors Access rep submission feature, Cast Me Now’s “Find a Rep”/“Reprise Talent Portal” tools as well as Repunzel. Dropping in to inquire about these tools— has anyone had success using them or other online tools…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
My child saved my life when it comes to acting. But I do envy her career.
When I was a little like 12 I wanted to be a actor my mom only took us to local auditions and I never got anything, so she stopped. And there was some fake disney audition that was nearby but it wasn't real and my mom took me and we waited like 3 hrs to speak to a "producer" for like 3 minutes. I remeber a school photo…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
Social Media Presence
Hi! Recently i've been thinking of posting on TikTok and Instagram. Videos like skits, relatable content type stuff, and random videos. But I also think if I was to gain traction and an audience from content creation on social media whilst continuing to pursue acting it would be harder for casting directors, audiences…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
New actor signed to agency and so lost
okay fellow actors please help me out. so hi I’m about to turn 24 years old next month and I’m so totally lost ( ik ik who isn’t) I signed with an agency two months ago in my region (not LA or NY) and have been submitting myself on AA and submitting for everything my agent sends me. I bought a backdrop for my self tape…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
How do I know when I’m ready for reps?
Hey community, here with another question today. So, one of my short-term goals is to secure reps. However, what I am wondering is: how do I know if/when I am really ready for reps? In your professional experience, when would you say it is an actor is most ready for reps? For context: I started acting as a kid, grew up…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
Actor's supporting jobs
Hello friends. I'm a 32 yr old male actor, went to a decent drama school in London and have been working professionally for the past 7 years. In between jobs I've worked as a TA in schools and as a barista when I've needed to. Just curious what you all do in between work for money? I know it's a challenge finding somet…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
Doing intimate scenes for the first time in my mid-40s
Anyway, I'm probably posting this partly for validation and partly because I genuinely want some honest opinions from fellow actors who have been through something similar A few months ago, I got an offer to play the lead in a show about a second marriage and a blended family. The script was honestly amazing, and the r…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
Question about voice rest
Hello!! I'm a very beginner voice actor, I've been training a female voice I can do for a for a few hours a day before it gets tiresome, and out of curiosity I tried doing a toad voice, little did I know after 5 minutes my throat started feeling like when you just want to "cough it out" if that makes sense. I drank som…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
What should I do in this situation?
Hey everyone, I'm a 2nd year college student and I do a lot of acting with my college theatre group. I really want to break into screen acting, but I can't travel for auditions right now, and honestly there are zero casting calls or auditions happening in my city anyway. A senior from my college who acts in web series…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
ADVICE
so back in my home country i have connections to the industry but it’s so bad its just influencers and ads and i can take the easy path of becoming an actor or should i do the harder part study acting in new york and then become an actor based in new york?
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
I want to be an actor but I was the victim of revenge/deepfake porn by a sex offender
I’m in my early 20s and I’m an LGBT guy, a former cosplayer. I was the victim of grooming and manipulation by a predator. I was deceived into posing suggestively for him, I was promised the images would remain private. Little did I know that he was posting the images the entire time on Twitter without my knowledge or c…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
How making mud pies improves your acting
I read an old essay years ago and it randomly came popped into my head today. Laurette Taylor , one of the great stage actors of the early 1900s, most famous for originating Amanda Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie had a simple theory for great acting: watch a kid making mud pies. They're not performing for anybody, the…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
Question: Should I ask about reading for additional voices?
A local studio is currently casting for their audio drama. Casting has been going on for months and I have already auditioned and submitted for a callback. They finally reached out to me explaining that casting is taking longer than expected and even asked me to read for another role. This was weeks AFTER they expected…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
Backstage or Actors Access?
Pretty much the title. Which one would actors who started out with very little connections consider the best? I have had a sub in backstage and gotten a couple things off that but have hit a bit of a wall considering that they are not a ton of projects in there. For reference, I am a white female minor in the Chicagola…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
16M lack of work
Hi there! I’m 16, male from Ireland. Ive joined multiple casting websites the last few months, uploaded my own headshots, not professional ones, details etc, however I can’t seem to get noticed at all, is there anyway I can get noticed easier? There Doesn’t seem to be a whole lot of work for actors my age at the moment…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
Hiring Male Talent for Political
Hello! Looking to cast 30s-50s male voice actors for Democratic political ads. We pay $150 per finished spot (30 sec ad read with alts). Please be ready to deliver cleaned up reads rather than raw takes. 2 revisions. Looking forward to hearing you!
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
Voice acting schools and Online classes!
I’m really trying my hardest in finding out the best way of actually learning how to be a voice actor. Now and then I see the occasional voice actor’s ad about their courses, seeing great reviews on their websites but I can’t help but be worried about not getting what I actually pay for and spend my time on! I’m just a…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
14-year-old SAG actor here — is it normal for my manager to basically disappear?
Hi! I’m 14 and a SAG-AFTRA actor, and I’m hoping to get some advice from other young actors, parents, or people who work in the industry. I’ve been acting for a few years and have some good credits, including commercial/print work and some on-set experience. I also recently booked a **national SAG commercial through my…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2026
I hate being an actor in 2026
I’m an actor, it’s all I’ve done and I’m good at it. But now the only jobs around me are internet tiktok style commercials. They have no direction at all, the scripts are AI generated, and they already have a video of someone else doing it from a video they stole so there’s no actual acting going on. They just want me…
Stage 32 · 30 Aug 2026
Location as an actor
So I am sure we are all aware of how things have changed in the industry. By that I mean L.A. is kind of no longer a requirement for actors to go to to be successful. With that said, do you think location can affect an actors success?
Reddit · 30 Aug 2026
I'm looking for actors/actresses living in LA or Hollywood for an article on acting in today's TV and film industry.
I'm writing a piece on the situation of actors in the TV and Film industries in LA and Hollywood. My idea is to publish it both in the United States and Latin America across diverse media, since I run a magazine and have been published in multiple countries. My mission is to tell, from the view of contemporary workers,…
Reddit · 30 Aug 2026
Was Meisner constrained by the acting language he inherited?
In the late 80's, I attended Meisner programs in both undergrad and grad school. And I read Meisner on Acting during that time. Forty years later, I am collaborating with neuroscientists to study/develop a brain-based perspective on acting. The new model relies on past experience and attention as the primary drivers of…
Reddit · 30 Aug 2026
Casting a Deep, Captivating Voice for a True Crime Story – $100
Looking for a voice actor for a \~20-minute true crime/documentary style YouTube narration (around 2,500 words). Pay: $100 My strong preference is a female voice with a deeper tone and a British accent. I’m looking for something calm, mature, natural, and slightly dark… more documentary/storytelling than dramatic actin…
Reddit · 30 Aug 2026
Kruger Dunning effect here. Can someone please explain what I'm missing when it comes to acting?
There's obviously more than meets the eye when it comes to acting. But what is it that truly makes it believable? I feel like the people I watch on the big screen are truly the best in the world, so they make it look easy. I almost feel I can do it. (But I also watch professional athletes who make their sport look easy…
Reddit · 30 Aug 2026
Casting Notice for NJ Actors
Hello folks and good evening! My name's Teo and I'm a producer for the short vertical series named *Eastwick*. We're based in Northen Jersey and are looking to cast with haste as we do shoot September 10th, 12th, and a to be announced date mid-October. **This is unpaid non-union work as a heads up**. We're just a coupl…
Reddit · 30 Aug 2026
[Paid Work] Casting Multiple 18+ Female Voice Actors for an Adult Indie Game
Hi! I’m currently casting several **female voice actors** for a small, self-funded hobby game containing adult/NSFW material. This is not a studio production, so I want to be upfront about the scale and budget. At the same time, I want everyone involved to be compensated fairly for their time. Most of the dialogue is n…
Reddit · 30 Aug 2026
[ HIRING ] TWO VOICE ACTORS NEEDED ( Masc + Fem )
# What is it for ? : A personal mini animation / animatic !!! What're the characters?: there's two roles !!! ( As stated ) : 1. Reuben , A charismatic Cult Leader 2. Rosemary , A bit timid follower # What am I looking for specifically ?: For Reuben ; Reuben is an entertainer w a secret double life as a Cult Leader !! A…
Reddit · 30 Aug 2026
[UNPAID] Casting Call for Indie Short Film Project (Male & Female Actors, Ages 14-20, Worldwide)
Hey everyone! I’m working on an indie short film project and looking for passionate actors to join the cast. This is an on-camera project, so your performance will be featured in the final film and the after-credits. **Project Details:** * **Roles:** Open to both female and male actors. * **Age Range:** 14 to 20 years…
Reddit · 30 Aug 2026
Looking for Voice Actors & Talents for an Exciting Project in Frankfurt, GER
Hey everyone, We are currently expanding our talent search and casting native German speakers for a highly lucrative Voice Cloning project. We are looking for individuals interested in auditioning for a potential Voice project. Selected talents will have the rare opportunity to license their voice for use in an Voice a…