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Professional title confusion by LaserPanda06 • last post Feb 29th
I’m trying to make a profile on Backstage and I’m confused about what to put in the professional title box? I don’t sing or dance very well and that’s not needed for what I’ll be applying for anyway. Should I just put Actress?
Which actor spoke the best foreign language that they don’t actually speak in movies/TV shows? by BUSCEMIxCAGE • last post Feb 29th
I am rewatching Breaking Bad, and learned that a lot of the actors there don’t speak Spanish, namely Giancarlo Esposito. Much like Pacino and DeNiro speaking Sicilian in The Godfather, because they don’t speak the language either.
What actors/actresses have the most range? by give_me_a_vacasian • last post Feb 29th
Who are the actors/actresses that have the most range? I was just wondering about this from seeing another question before (and from seeing that ashley tisdale tumbler post lmao)
Why isn’t the theatre world as vain as the film world? by Robert_de_Saint_Loup • last post Feb 29th
Perhaps this is an ambiguous statement but having friends in both areas, I notice that in the theatre world, people are much closer to each other than in the film world, there is also less of a hierarchical nature and less pretension. At least, when I compare New York/London to Los Angeles. In the former cities, people are more condensed, Theres a city center and things are compact which makes people interact more with each other. In LA, everything is so spread out and there really isn’t a city center. I feel that people are more clique-oriented over there. I just feel people are more opinionated and therefore pretentious there. Of course, you have this in the theatre world as well, but I honestly feel that in general, theatre actors are a lot more humble and friendly than film and television actors. You could even tell from the audition process; the atmosphere is just different. Casting directors in LA just have so much bullshit in them that you can just see it oozing out. They just seem to take themselves way too seriously and often treat auditioning actors like slaves. It should also be noted that among theatre actors, an appreciation for film is much more common than an appreciation for theatre among screen actors. The latter prefer to stay in their world as I noticed and stick to attending premieres, film festivals, screening parties, etc... whereas a theatre actor would be more flexible to try this or that. Now please keep in mind, I’m not talking about EVERY actor. People online jump immediately on the idea that you’re a bigot and you’re stereotyping everybody. Not the case. I’m talking about general differences in the culture. One is not superior over the other. I appreciate both and mingle in both circles. What I mean by vain is that they just seem to have more of a status anxiety than stage actors. Theres more flexing, more showing off, more arrogance, etc... This doesn’t apply to just actors but to the industry people in general as well.
First anime voice actor! by NTRKSMOKE • last post Feb 28th
Hi im looking for some Anime! And animation hiring jobs! Rn im really really low price! I will do it for 3 dollars or for free if ya convince me!
How do I find the right voice for my character? by DocNeonOnReddit • last post Feb 28th
Hello! Newbie here. I'm not a voice actor, but I figured that this sub might have good advice for my particular issue. I'm currently creating a character for a tabletop roleplaying game, and I'm struggling to find a voice/accent/mannerism that fits them. The character in question is a pixie sorcerer who came to her powers after she was experimented on for years by a cruel scientist. She's shy and scared of pretty much everything. If you have any tips for finding the right voice for a character, however general or specific, it would be a great help, and please let me know if you have any questions.
Actor for 20 years, still a novice within the business side of the career. What should I know as a New York actor? by wayofthesean • last post Feb 28th
Hi everyone! So i’ve been an actor since I was 5 years old with a huge peak in my career during my middle school days. As an adult, I’ve avoided the ‘business’ game of things because all I cared about was the craft and my acting and as a kid, I didn’t need to worry about everything else and focusing on the acting brought me natural success but obviously the business has changed and I finally feel ready to change with it. My primary goal is TV and Film and I already have an idea of ‘what actors are taking my roles’ and what shows I should be looking at but for New York actors, I would love some advice on what is going on and what to know about the industry and community here. What casting directors to look at, what shows cast here, what groups and venues put up what kind of projects or anything to help me feel like I know the community more. To give an idea of my type, I am a 25 Puerto Rican actor who plays typically very young. If you’re interested to narrowing down where I should be looking into, my website is seanmana.com Thanks everyone and break legs!
Looking For an Actor in Orange County, CA by HollywoodHero2 • last post Feb 28th
Hello, I am looking for an actor to star in a silent short. I am a film student looking to build my reel so there will be no pay. The shooting locations are both in south Orange County. PM me if you are interested and I will share more details! I look forward to hearing from you.
Aspiring screenwriter here. Questions on character crafting. by frankingrime • last post Feb 28th
So, I have lurked on the r/screenwriting subreddit and seem to get a lot of different advice on how I should be writing characters. I thought I might stop checking with the mechanics and check with the people that actually drive the damn car. If I were to write actor bait for you how would I best do that? Or, on the other hand, what disuades you from wanting to inhabit a character?
Aspiring screenwriter here. Tell me how to write something that you want to act in. by frankingrime • last post Feb 28th
Hey! I have lurked in r/screenwriting for a while and sought advice on how to write great characters. But, then I thought I should check with the people that carry out the dialogue on the page. Simply put, how do I write actor bait? And... what are some things that immediately make it harder for you to do your job?
THANK YOU! by yunebug • last post Feb 28th
​ https://preview.redd.it/gaj3fr707qj41.png?width=360&format=png&auto=webp&s=cbfdb11eb0329df943d00c194ef866fa63bb4104 Hi! A while ago, I posted about creating my podcast - Voice Actor Showcase - and inviting voice actors to come on the show to tell their stories. I've had the pleasure of working with those who reached out from here and I just wanted to stop by to say THANK YOU to this community as the 10th episode was loaded into the queue today. There are 15 more episodes that are currently in production and post-production, and I'm always looking for more interesting stories to feature. If you'd like to be on the show, I welcome you! Please visit [www.voiceactorshowcase.com](https://www.voiceactorshowcase.com) to get started. The pay is still only $50 - my apologies - but I'm currently looking into obtaining sponsorships. Thanks for looking and have a nice weekend!
Making a video reel by choiceshoee • last post Feb 28th
Hey guys, so I’ve always wanted to be an actress but always psyched myself out of going to auditions. I finally got over that fear and am ready to take my career more seriously, but every audition posting I see always ask for a video reel. Would it be a good idea if I just selfed taped? Or is that seen as unprofessional?
What’s your definition of an actor who plays themselves? by CaringFarmer • last post Feb 28th
is it the kind of roles they take on?
How much do looks matter in acting and tips for an aspiring actor? by throwaway74917373 • last post Feb 28th
I’m 18 (M) and a first year in college and I’ve been obsessed in the entertainment industry since I was a kid (I used to make movies and shows with my neighborhood friends in middle school), but I haven’t wanted to get into acting until recently. I don’t have much experience aside from stage managing a play and being on the speech in debate team with lots of success in that back in high school, but I’m going to take some acting classes next semester at my university and potentially over the summer. But I was wondering how much do looks play into acting? I’ve been told I’m average/ slightly above average (like the 5.9-7.2 range) but I was checking out some of the guys around my age in my city’s talent agency and they’re so much better looking than me. Which has made me nervous and a bit hesitant about getting into acting because I don’t think I look good enough to get into it. Also, once I start taking classes where do I go from here? Do I apply for the local agencies? Audition for local shows? (I’m more interested in TV and film stuff, not so much theatre) I have a relative that’s a producer in LA and she’s worked on big tv shows and put out movies, in addition to being well connected with some celebrities (not A-list, but you have seen them on screen before) and I might meet with her soon about building up an acting career and some advice on what to do. (Sorry is this comes off as bragging or anything, it wasn’t my intention. I just felt like it needed to be brought in for context). But I’m still very new to all of this and unsure about a lot of stuff. Thoughts?
What happens at a casting for a commercial? by web_head91 • last post Feb 28th
I am almost exclusively a stage actor. I submitted my headshot for a commercial and have been notified that I've been selected to come to a "casting" for it. The email I got says I can come in any time during a specified time window next week. The commercial wont have any speaking. They want someone who can show excitement while doing activities such as bowling or sitting in a movie theater. I just wanted to see if anyone could tell me what to expect for this? I dont need to prepare anything. Also, I have a tattoo on my forearm. Should I cover it? I know the general rule in theater is that it can easily be covered with makeup or costuming, so it's not uncommon to see auditioners with ink. How about for film?
Commercial Auditions in New York by futurebro • last post Feb 28th
Using Actors Access, Playbill and Backstage, I see a very small number of commercial auditions and a lot of them are asking for super specific people (twins, actual doctors, people who just bought a new car). I’ve also never been asked to audition for one even with a reel, headshot and legit training. Are actors with commercial agents getting auditions for commercials that aren’t released on AA or is there a different casting website with more commercial auditions? And, is it a good idea to submit to commercial agents with no commercial experience? I have a ton of theatre training, classes, etc. Any help demystifying commercials would be awesome.
Philadelphia Actor/ Actress needed for horror film 20s-30s by Ethan-Grugan • last post Feb 28th
Hey everyone I hope this isn’t breaking any of the rules here but I’m looking for an actor or actress in their 20s-30s for a leading role in my senior thesis short film. The actor in the role had to be recast at the last second. We are filming in the philadelphia area this weekend and a weekend in March. Please message me if you or anyone you know would be interested.
Do CDs usually pay more attention to actor’s (who are repped) self tapes by strawmalade • last post Feb 28th
Do they watch self tapes from actors who are repped first or in order? How does this usually work?
Roles question by ChrisPBacon989 • last post Feb 27th
What types of roles would you want to see certain actors play like for example the rock doing something serious or Tom Cruise playing a crazy villain thoughts