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Need help improving my line deliveries by 484890  •  last post Aug 15th

Hey, everybody. So I'm not a voice actor, I'm a beginner stage actor. I posted here because I feel like there are some issues with my line deliveries, not just in this particular monologue, but in general. Something always feels off, even when I just do a monologue without recording. Any feedback would be appreciated.

By Any Means Necessary by Nick Douglas  •  last post Aug 14th

Sometimes we should not support movies and the stars that promote them. 

An Inconvenient Woodcutter by Margaret Ashley  •  last post Aug 14th

A rehearsed reading I did in London last week. Heres the linbk to watch https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=liars+league+london+Margaret+ashley&&mid=4AF4E587F0C7860E6F1E4AF4E587F0C7860E6F1E&churl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2fchannel%2fUCwYoiN_o-hTb6461eHR2Q0w&FORM=VRDGAR

Approached by Casting Director For Love Island as an Actor by Monstrocitie-  •  last post Aug 14th

Hey guys, I was recently at my local gym and when walking out I was approached by a casting director for Love Island. I’ve been in LA for 3 years and have good credits and a manager (I’m SAG). I haven’t booked anything in 6 months and have been pretty much just working my butt off at my job. Anyways I told them I would be fine with it, just to possibly build a connection as connections are everything. Any thoughts on how to approach the situation?

Agency Suggestions? by Monstrassa  •  last post Aug 14th

I've looked at a couple of agencies but I feel like internet searches can only do so much for me. I need some human suggestions! I have been doing voice acting in my home for 6+ years now. Built-in home studio. I have done plenty of private works and have booked movies, video games, audio books, and other media forms. I finally quit my part time job back in June to begin doing voice work full time because its exactly what I want to do with my life. So far I have been doing well for myself but I am ready to get in deeper and have access to auditions I would not have had before. So here is what I am asking... TLDR: For those of you who have been applying, once were with an agency, and/or are with 1 or more agencies, what agencies have been the best experience for you? Also, what do you feel or what were you told got you chosen with your agency(ies)? If you think there is something I am missing or not understanding about the process, do tell! I may be use to the work but I am not use to the agency part. Thank you all for any help! Extra info you may need: East Coast Based, was part of the screen actors guild for a year, self-employed currently, 2 demos (character & commercial: audio only), have headshots, cover letter, and a website that accesses all my works and even publicly posted auditions.

How to practice acting at home by o_o-i  •  last post Aug 14th

I am 17F and I would love to become an actor but right now I’m in school and have other things to focus before I begin my acting career. Any ways to develop my acting skills at home or free acting classes that I could access??

Freelance Voice Actor looking for Recommendations and Feedback by YellAtPeopleForMusic  •  last post Aug 14th

https://reddit.com/link/1vnu393/video/74yxp0d6x8jh1/player Hey Y'all, coming at ya with a with an older short that I wrote in hopes of some genuine feedback and Direction-pointing. I know its difficult to get into the industry, but ive contacted my local talent agencies, and a slew of other sites( reddit wont let me name them) just for the chance to land anything at this point. I'm not particularly at my wits end or overtly frustrated, I just would like to see if theres something more I could do. I'm trying to evolve and become a better actor through writing diverse characters and stories, all while maintaining something believable and genuine. I would greatly appreciate any feedback y'all could give to point me in the right direction for something memorable, believable, etc. Thanks in advance!

Unpaid non-union feature ghosted me on shoot day, now re-offering with travel required by SilverKiwiz  •  last post Aug 14th

Hey everyone, looking for some perspective from fellow actors here. ​I currently have 3 credits on my resume and recently submitted for a non-union indie feature and I was offered a Day Player role. Here is the list of events: July 29: Offered the role for an Aug 2 local shoot 25 minute drive. I accepted, asked for sides, and asked if reel footage would be provided. ​July 30: Confirmed my availability and got the sides. ​Aug 2 (8:01 AM - Call Time): Still no call sheet or sides. I messaged them at call time asking if it was canceled. ​Aug 6: 4 days later they replied: "No, we had to make adjustments to dates and casting." ​Aug 10: Received a bulk email offering the role again, now 2–3 days unpaid, actors pay all travel (Indiana/Wisconsin), meals "when available," and footage "when possible." Since I only have 3 credits, I have a bit of fomo rn and idk what would be best for me. On one hand if it's Wisconsin it'll be about 2.5 hrs vs Indiana would be about an hr give or take potentially more tho, but getting ghosted on the original shoot date felt like a massive red flag. Any suggestions from people who also dealt with these type of situation?

I’m 20 and a Lead in a tubi mini series, but im disappointed. by Living-Visit-6323  •  last post Aug 14th

So for the last year I’ve been working on a mini series and I was SO excited to get the lead for it, and don’t get me wrong I am still excited and grateful. I’ve had an absolute blast, but I fear the main character (me) is written so…uninteresting? Now I feel I play him well, I hit all my emotional beats and what not but…I don’t ever do anything? Other characters have such interesting stuff to do, fun scenes and scenes that are intense. But the story kinda just happens to my character, im being told im an amazing actor all the time by the people im working with but I fear with how the story plays I wont look very good in it. I feel the writing for me is so boring that Im being upstaged by my other co Star because of our characters dynamic, he will speak over my lines because he has such a hard time remembering lines I will have to feed him lines all the time. So in every scene I am being smothered by him repeatedly saying his lines and saying it’s a “character trait” for example one of our scenes were nominated for an award. And in tht scene i am crying my eyes out, snot coming out of my nose and its an amazing scene, my other co star is screaming and yelling in my face, beating me while I preform slight stunts which makes his character look so cool. The whole scene is amazing and I loved both our performances. I wasn’t nominated for a single thing but he was. And claims he was the lead actor. Now he keeps bragging about it and saying how he is the lead of the show. I feel stupid for venting about this and I swear im not a person who is full of himself or vein, im young im 20 and this is my biggest role so i take a lot of pride in my work. I go above and beyond on set and behind the scenes and fear by the end of this I won’t have much footage to even use out of all the episodes. All this and I haven’t even mention the god awful disorganized system that this project has, some days im memorizing two plus pages on set five mins before filming because the director added new stuff and forgot to tell anyone.

Repped Actors, what worked for you? Seeking constructive criticism! by Weak_Trainer9910  •  last post Aug 14th

I'd love some constructive criticism on my email to agencies to obtain representation. I'm not a new actor but I don't have any guest or co-star credits. This message was crafted and refined after a friend of mine who is repped provided some pointers for things that worked for her (style/tone of message, adding emojis in the subject line for visibility, etc) Please be kind in your responses, its hard enough to be in this industry as it is. I've changed my name, removed the hyperlinks to my reels, and in my email I embedded my headshots that aren't shown here. Thank you! \------- Hi there!  I'm Jimothy Sinclair, and I would love the opportunity to partner with \[Name of Agency\]! As a SAG-Eligible actress and stuntwoman in Los Angeles, I am excited about leveling up my journey in film and television while contributing to the continued success of your team. My passion lies in blending stunts with comedy—I absolutely live for farce, thriving in dramatic, eccentric roles that embrace chaos and danger. Think Drew Barrymore's Sheila Hammond in 'Santa Clarita Diet' mixed with a touch of Katherine O'Hara's Moira Rose in 'Schitt's Creek,' heightened with the tactical combat skills of Ana de Armas' Eve in 'Ballerina.' In other words, I have a knack for making bad decisions look good on screen or stage.  *Just a short while ago, my cohorts and I completed our entry for the 48 Hour Film Festival, "NSFW", a film written, performed, and edited* ***ENTIRELY*** *by stunt professionals.  I can't wait to see it and the other entries on August 15th--* [*join me there!*](https://ab-aut.ticketbud.com/la48hfp2026) With specialized stunt training rooted in over a decade of dedicated martial arts practice as a 1st-degree black belt in Goju-ryu karate, I know my skills and vibe would be an asset to your firm.  As a certified phlebotomist with real clinical experience, I'm also a sensible fit for  technical medical dialogue in procedurals like 'The Pitt' and 'Grey's Anatomy.'  Click the links below to see my reels! I am looking for a communicative, hands-on team and I can't wait to connect and chat about how we might work together. Thank you so much for your time and consideration! \[Here is where I embedded my headshots, stunt shots, etc whereas before I was attaching them\] \[Here is where I made my reels easy to view with custom hyperlinks\] Best, Jimothy Sinclair

South Jersey actor looking to be part of a queer romance film ?️‍?✨ by KurtRyanGrehlinger  •  last post Aug 14th

I'm from South Jersey and I was wondering if there's any way for me to get into a queer romance movie, here is a photo of me and my boyfriend. I think that there needs to be more representation and I would love to be part of something amazing. I grew up hiding who I was and I still feel awkward sometimes in public when it comes to what if people target us at times, but who cares, haters gonna hate. Let me live my romance, they can live their own lives. I've seen film series like Hearstopper and Young Royals and felt seen, and I'd like others to feel seen too.

Self tape and deadlines questions by Intrepid-Emotion-690  •  last post Aug 14th

Hey all, I just signed with a new agent and they sent me my first self tape audition w/ them. They sent it through email and not through Actors Access or Casting workbook which where I used to receive my auditions from old rep and upload my tape myself so my rep can see them before sending to casting. Is the way I received my audition with new rep normal? Additionally - they included a deadline and I emailed them the tape through wetransfer. It’s past the deadline and they haven’t downloaded the self tape. So I’m a bit worried whether casting will still receive it. I also don’t want to micro manage my agent because I do trust them. So my questions really are - is it normal to receive auditions through email and not through the databases and if it’s also normal for agents to give you a deadline and then not acknowledge or sent a note if received? Lastly, how do you sent your reps your tapes? Noting that I’m in based in Toronto and my agent is based in Vancouver but submits to all to CDs. Thank you in advance.

In search of a scene partner for NY actor's studio audition. by These_Psychology_409  •  last post Aug 14th

Hello all, the name's Tia. I'm reaching out to see if anyone would be interested in partnering up to audition for a membership to the NY Actor's Studio? The website is below for you to check out. If anyone is serious and interested in possibly working together we should continue the conversation. [https://theactorsstudio.org/](https://theactorsstudio.org/) I'll be on the look out if there are any responses. And thank you for your consideration.

i have no comment! by Admirable_Freedom751  •  last post Aug 14th

no offense to them but since when were influencers actors? what talent? lip syncing? i’m sorry but as someone who’s always wanted to act on netflix and struggles daily with rejection due to where i live and no work visas blah blah. just to see this

Local Hire practice in Canada by Province? by DisastrousAd5587  •  last post Aug 14th

I’m a new ACTRA performer trying to understand the actual industry practice around “local hire.” I recently spoke with ACTRA Toronto and was told that there are IPA provisions for Toronto-area performers working beyond a certain radius that can provide for transportation, accommodation and per diem. I’m not sure whether other ACTRA branches have equivalent provisions (I was told Montreal does, and I’m curious about other cities and what the norm is). The complication is that many casting calls specify a particular city as “local hire,” and it isn’t always clear whether that is a preference or a requirement. I understand the tax implications - more so I’m trying to understand how flexible production can be about housing/transportation for non-local performers, particularly when the production is in the same province. ACTRA advised me not to claim local hire if accepting the job would mean personally absorbing substantial travel and accommodation costs, since that can undermine the purpose of the provisions. I’m trying to understand the reality: if an actor indicates local hire (because it is preferred and/or they feel pressure) and is offered the role, but circumstances change and the out-of-pocket costs are no longer financially feasible, can a rep negotiate accommodation, transportation or per diem with production? Will this burn bridges? Or does indicating local hire mean the actor is expected to cover those costs regardless? How do actors and reps handle this in practice? I'd appreciate any insight.

Preparing Your Monologue for On-Camera Auditions by Laura Hammer  •  last post Aug 13th

Start with the right material. Choose a monologue that runs one to two minutes and comes from a piece where your character is actively trying to change, persuade, or influence someone, not simply narrate a story. Read the full script if available, so you understand the world, the relationship you're speaking into, and what your character stands to gain or lose. Pick a role that sits close to your natural age, type, and essence. The closer it is to you, the more grounded and truthful your performance will feel.

Get your setup right before you hit record. Film horizontally, framed from roughly the chest or waist up unless you've been asked for something else. Light yourself with soft, natural light facing you, a window in front of you works well, and record in a quiet room free of background noise and harsh shadows. Keep your eyeline just off the lens rather than staring directly into it, unless the audition specifically directs otherwise. Memorize your lines early so the words are second nature and you're free to focus on the acting.

Finally, treat the monologue as a real conversation. Even though you're alone, there's someone on the other end of those words, so listen, react, and leave space for them instead of pushing through at one flat emotional level. Warm up your body and voice to shake off tension before you start, then record several takes and watch them back. Reviewing your own footage lets you check your framing, volume, and emotional range, and tighten everything before you submit.

We'd love to hear from you: how do you prepare a monologue for an on-camera audition? Do you have a go-to warm-up, a method for getting off-book, or a trick for staying connected to your scene partner when they're not in the room? Share what's worked for you in the comments.

Actors: If you could ask a veteran in the industry any question, what would it be? by Jackie Letkowski  •  last post Aug 13th

Ashley Renée Smith crafts an intriguing post that you may find interesting. Post your questions! https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting/What-Would-You-Ask-a-WGA-Screenwriter-Award-Winning-Producer-Actor-and-Author-Who-Talks-to-Industry-Pros-Ev

King Lear— Secret Theater by Porcupinerealness  •  last post Aug 13th

Improving Film Rehearsals by FluffyDoomPatrol  •  last post Aug 13th

Hi, I originally asked this on the directing subreddit, but I was wondering, as actors, what do you think could improve film rehearsals? I’ve recently been listening to and reading a lot of interviews with theatre actors. They all seem to love the rehearsal process for theatre which lasts two months and allows them to explore their character. Meanwhile they all seem to hate film, where they basically get one read-through and a block-through before being rushed in-front of a camera. I was just wondering if anyone has any thoughts or found a good way of rehearsing for film and tv. I imagine there must be some middle ground since film actors don’t need to be off-book on the same way.

Temporary appearance changes as an alt looking actor by ClubPenguinBeak  •  last post Aug 13th

I have a semi alternative appearance and I sometimes change my look in different ways(removing or adding piercings, slightly different hair, etc.). Nothing drastic, I don’t even dye my hair anymore so that I can keep a more consistent look, and I was told by my agent minor changes are fine as long as a similar vibe is there, and auditions haven’t been a problem so far. But what is the limit? Because I’m scared now that I maybe went too far with a change because I impulsively bleached my eyebrows last night and since it’s a big feature on my face that it will turn off casting. I don’t plan to keep them long though, just until it grows back to my natural eyebrow color. Would this be a problem? Would I need new headshots for each and every little change if I already have a certain look and they generally know what to expect? If it’s a problem I’m glad to change it back but I’m just nervous about it. I asked my agent too many questions and I feel annoying as a newbie so I’m posting here. Helppp.