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Moving from Los Angeles to South Texas by An-Actual-Vampire1  •  last post Jun 15th

I’m a new actor in Los Angeles but only have extra and student film experience. I was working on getting a demo reel but am in a tough financial situation and tired of struggling. I also have been in LA for 7 years (starting acting last year) and have no real friends here; I’m very lonely and depressed. Because of all this, I’m considering moving back with my parents in South Texas (at least temporarily) but want to make sure I can still work on my acting career. What can I do there besides taking classes? I want to make sure that I can keep working on my acting career while I get back on my feet. I wouldn’t have to pay for anything while living at my parents but would eventually need a job. My parents live in a small city on the border with Mexico, 4 hours from San Antonio. Is it realistic for me to be able to get roles there or in other cities and travel for them? I have been checking Backstage and see casting calls but they say they’re only taking applicants from people in those cities. I need help since I need to know what the smart decision would be. I recognize LA is “the place to be” for this industry but I think my plan can bring me success in the long run. TL;DR: Thinking if moving to South Texas from Los Angeles but need tips on whether this is smart for a new actor.

How not to get discouraged when actors keep passing on your project? by SwimGood22  •  last post Jun 15th

Director here — I keep getting passes on my script from actors. While a bit different, how do you as actors not get discouraged when directors pass on your auditions?

Is backstage or actors access worth it? by floopydolphins  •  last post Jun 15th

I wanna hear from people who actually have subscriptions/were previously subscribed. Have you ever gotten roles or do the apps seem like a scam? Majority of casting directors say you should never have to pay to auditions yet these apps ask for money

Dumb question! by torontogal1986  •  last post Jun 15th

So I'm a Canadian actor and up here we usually just have an agent. I'm starting to look into representation in LA. I'm working on my 0-1 Visa, I have about 45 + credits and some amazing letters of recommendation/press so I'm not worried about that. The dumb question is: what is the difference between a manager and an agent? I'm sure I can google it, but from people on the ground - do I need both? Can I start with one? Help a Canadian friend!

Getting into Actra doing Voice work by MrExocomp  •  last post Jun 15th

Currently a background actor in Ontario, Canada looking for an easier way to get into ACTRA with some voiceover or voice acting work, as their background requirements are steep. 200days/1600 hours.. (this takes years if you only get 1 day a week)

Any female VA's, Actors or Youtubers who have a speech pattern that is easy for a dude to learn? by Discipline_Decent  •  last post Jun 14th

So, im trying to do a "girl" voice. I have heard that the easiest way is too do an impression of a certain Female Actor, VA or youtuber, and then later change the pitch and speech pattern around to fit you more. But are there any VA's, Actors or Youtubers who have a speech pattern that is easy to learn? (All of this is not for proffesional use, i just wanna have some fun confusing the heck out of people Online and IRL.)

Casting Call!! by UT0PIA_ENT4RTA1NM4NT  •  last post Jun 14th

Hey. I’m a film maker who is working on a film named “Strike of The Spider-Man”. I am looking for actors who could play some parts for the film and I will leave the options down below, dm me if your interested. Main Roles- Peter Parker/Spider-Man Untitled Villain Aunt May Uncle Ben Bitterman (Original Character) Wade Grimm (Original Character) Eddie Brock Mr Nyte

Toronto acting studios by BunnyEars1010  •  last post Jun 14th

Hello. I am a 20yr old aspiring actress based in Toronto, Ontario. I have no real experience when it comes to acting as I am a very beginner. I want to attend an acting class, I heard that LB acting studio is pretty good, but I am not sure what class I need to take (as there is a lot of different classes: on-camera series, audition series, beginner series). Has anyone taken any of these classes before? If so, what are your honest opinions about them? Thanks!

Is anyone applying for the Squid Game Netflix reality show? by Goldsoul21  •  last post Jun 14th

Basically the title. I know reality tv is usually frowned upon if you want to be taken seriously as an actor, but because Squid Game was so well received and popular, could this be a good opportunity? What do you guys think? Someone posted a Tiktok casting call so you can already tell there’s so many people applying. Chances are slim but would it be worth applying anyway? [link](https://www.squidgamecasting.com/)

Looking for a Voice actor by DB56_YT  •  last post Jun 14th

Hello, I just started a YT channel and I'm looking for a Voice actor who can help me with my animated pieces. I don't have any money to provide for your services but maybe we can work out something else. If interested you can DM me. Thanks.

Am I wrong for not wanting to do this scene? by kendrasmoon  •  last post Jun 14th

(F22) I just joined an on-camera acting class that helps build your reel by filming the scenes you do. However, I’m being given scenes to perform that are far from my typecast, aka I would NEVER be cast for those roles. For example, I look *and* sound much younger, like I could play as young as 13, yet the scene I was given is me portraying a married mother who is pregnant with another child. Am I wrong for saying I don’t want to waste time shooting this scene? I feel like a bad actress for saying this. I just fail to understand why I would film a scene for my reel playing a mother if nobody would actually ever cast me as a mother or even let me audition for a role like that. Any advice or opinions welcome

What does it mean when an agent responds with this? by SwimGood22  •  last post Jun 14th

Hey all — producer here that just got an email back after requesting to share an offer for an actress to her agent about a short film. This is a rising actress on a major Netflix series, *name* changed for protection. “Thanks for reaching out regarding Anna. Sure – you can send me the offer and script for review. I will say that Anna is spread quite thin at the moment, and we have a number of opportunities we are juggling, but we are happy to review and share with Anna and will do our best to get back to you soonest.” Should I still share my offer and script? It feels like a lost game based on their reply.

with all these streaming services, is it getting easier to become an actor in 2022? by all_you_can_eat_soup  •  last post Jun 14th

To clarify, I know it is still an extremely difficult and competitive field, but I'm curious if in 2022 with so much television being released its becoming less saturated? Even Slighlty? Or is there just as many actors coming in to fill these roles as ever?

Casting by PuzzleheadedFix1487  •  last post Jun 13th

As I progressively continue to add credits to my resume on Actors Access, I’m just wondering how accessible the resume actually is. When submitted for projects on AA, do casting directors automatically see our resumes along with headshots and clips? Or is that something that they have to actively search for?

Any good Meisner classes in Bristol? by RentBoyDave  •  last post Jun 13th

I'm just about to leave BOVTS and I'm thinking I will probably stay in Bristol. Do any Bristol-based actors know of any classes?

Submitting to Agents by Haunter_Gurl  •  last post Jun 13th

Okay... I am nowhere "new" to acting. I've done some films, commercials, TV, and voice-over. Nothing major mostly featured and local aired, alongside award-winning theater performances. Enough to have signed me with two Detroit agencies over the years. However... those agencies both become dross, or basically lame. Auditions only once every few months, instead of weekly, and paying too low to bother with (avg. $250) So at least voice work has supplemented what live projects used to. But since this pandemic, it seems it's been catch-22 confusion on how agents operate anymore ... or how to submit to them for representation now, outside of Actors Access and Backstage. I've submitted to several Chicago-based agents, but have heard nothing. And my headshots are newer. My resume current. So, perhaps I'm out of the loop on what's going on??? Do actors even submit to agents anymore? Or has this become old school? Most agencies have website submission. But it's been pulling teeth on how to do a cover letter/email body. Or skip that altogether. I've seen other actors/talent posting this similar query on social media, including Facebook. Looking for answers, because it seems the "apply to this talent agency" has become old school. Somebody help! What are we actors doing wrong, who want to reengage in films, primetime TV, and/or commercial work (without a current agent)???

Questions for actors who studied theater/acting in college by Terezzian  •  last post Jun 13th

Hey! I'm a high school rising senior and looking to double major in Theater/Acting and something else in college. I have a few questions for you guys to help me narrow down my college search. 1. Where did you go to college? 2. How would you rate your experience? 3. Did you get an undergraduate degree or a graduate degree? 4. Do you feel like your education helped to set you up for a career in acting? 5. Do you know anyone else who *also* studied acting or theater in college? Where did they go and how was their experience? Thanks!

Weird question - can I follow you on Instagram please?! by 23333110400957  •  last post Jun 13th

I’m a 26 year old aspiring actress in London and just started a new Instagram to share reels/acting challenges and for whatever reason not ready to share with my own (small) acting network until it’s more established. Can you please drop your handles so I can follow some actors and start to build my page? Not expecting anything in return. Thanks in advance!