We have found 19,416 posts across 4 actor forums:
Anyone know any big actors who started working at 18? by Rude_Structure6066 • last post Apr 3rd
A lot of prominent actors started acting young, but any know someone who started at 18-21? Maybe they only got bigger later
Not booking any professional acting roles after over 3 years of auditioning by Charming-World9433 • last post Apr 3rd
Hello. My friend recommended I check out this subreddit so I've just joined, hope it's okay to ask this. I finished my three-year acting training in late 2019, and as of now more than three years later - April 2023 - I have booked zero professional acting roles through my agent. I've been in six short films, three of which were student shorts; all unpaid except for travel/food costs. Only one was IMDb qualifying, and also went to a short film festival abroad but didn't win any awards. I've done ADR (background voices) for a couple of films, but this is uncredited on IMDb. I got 'heavy penciled' *10 times* in 2022, and then released at the last minute. I have created my own work, including a short play, several screenplays and helping out friends with their independent short film projects. I've been in friends' fringe shows and many R&Ds. I have been in one more 'major' professional play, but it had a short run and I booked this through my own connections/network. I have continued my training in Laban, and Meisner, youth theatre courses, casting director workshops, and private lessons. I have taken many singing, dance and accent classes. I have read over a dozen of acting technique books. I speak 3 languages fluently and am a very highly skilled dancer, as well. I have a pretty decent agent who is getting me auditions for major networks and studios; last week I had an audition for a day player role in a major Netflix show, for example. In 2022 I had about 35 auditions, which for UK standards and for my demographic is decent. My two best friends had less than 10 auditions through their agents in the last year. I've volunteered at every event, gone to film festivals, tried networking and just connecting with people in the industry. So what the hell am I doing wrong? I promise I'm not trying to complain, and I know this is the actor's life. I know the majority of actors are unemployed at any given time, but it feels like there's something wrong. All the feedback I've gotten from my auditions is that they want people with more screen credits... but that means I can't get any screen credits without having prior screen credits?! Then why would they have me audition in the first place? I haven't lost faith, I'm still working hard and doing everything I can. I know every professional actor goes through this. Whether it is "save up money and go to pilot season in LA" or hire a publicist and attend more high profile events to network or get funding to make a bigger short film or whatever it is, I just want some honest advice because I feel like I'm not getting anywhere right now.
Cheap acting tutoring! by Dilla-nougbilla • last post Apr 3rd
Offering **cheap** acting tutoring at just *£15 per session*! I'm a professional actor, classically trained from the Oxford School of Drama; one of the top 5 in the UK. Now I'm a represented actor, currently working on [https://www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/dont\_clap\_for\_me\_mr\_johnson](https://www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/dont_clap_for_me_mr_johnson) Here's where you can find me: [https://www.superprof.co.uk/professional-actor-and-graduate-from-the-oxford-school-drama-offering-acting-coaching-from-self-tapes-shakespearean.html](https://www.superprof.co.uk/professional-actor-and-graduate-from-the-oxford-school-drama-offering-acting-coaching-from-self-tapes-shakespearean.html)
Commercial Rep by Fit-Factor988 • last post Apr 3rd
Is commercial representation a good way to start before getting theatrical rep? (Non union actor)
How do you prep for self tape auditions? by Amanda Toney • last post Apr 2nd
I’m curious how our actors here prep for self tape auditions vs. in person auditions.
Help! Can anyone relate? by Impossible-Salt-4940 • last post Apr 2nd
I’m currently 20 years old, zero acting experience. No theater, no high school drama club, anything like. Never done any kind of performing or acting. I am a lifelong fan of film, tv, and theater however as an audience member. And every time without fail I watch something I can’t help but imagine myself in it as one of the roles. The pull and desire is so strong. Even when I watch a movie for example I’ve always been more interested in the performance the most. I also constantly watch videos or interviews with actors discussing their process and such because I genuinely find it so interesting. I imagine myself in these films or shows even though I have never once been on camera or on stage. I can’t help but think I want to be an actor but the fact that I don’t know because I’ve never actually done it is messing with my head. I’m also quite shy and far from the personality of the stereotypical “theater kid” and I know that doesn’t mean much I’m just saying it seems crazy that I would be interested in performing because I’m shy and quiet. Has anyone experienced this? This extreme desire but like such confusion? I know this sounds ridiculous please bare with me. I have no idea what to make of this and it’s eating me alive. Just please if someone gets what I’m trying to say please tell me I’m not alone. Thank you so much
What made you want to become an actor? by yer_maw22 • last post Apr 2nd
I don't know if acting is right for me - I'm too shy and awkward, really self conscious, but watching shows or movies where a lot of emotional scenes are involved really intrigue me. I feel a connection to these intense scenes, but I don't know if it's because i'm an emotional person, find it relatable or something. An example is Lacey's Turner's portrayal of Stacey Slater on EastEnders - the way she makes you genuinely feel for her, it really hits you hard. It gives you that lump in your throat. I like to write, I haven't wrote in a while actually, quite scared i've lost the passion, but anyways, at some point I said I'd like to do something in the film industry maybe. I'm not a good actor I will admit, I just can't let go and if I do, my voice breaks and it's a awkward. I often find myself acting in the mirror repeatedly, like say the same line for 30 minutes straight, but I can't give it my all even infront of myself because it's embarrassing, imagine me infront of cameras and other actors. I might just take around the actor's and directors' coffee on set in the future - that would actually be quite fun.
message convo/interview request for actors access frustrations by Chriysalis • last post Apr 2nd
I'm productizing a little tech tool I made that automates the actors access submission process. Now I just go in and turn it on and once a day it autoapplies my profile to all breakdowns fit for me so i dont have to manually submit them all. that I have personally found it to be a time saver. It's perfect for beginner actors (like me lol) who don't have the time to spend on submitting themselves to casting calls, and want to increase their chances of getting hired for roles they are a good fit for. I'm looking to validate that the tool will work for others, and speak with 10 indie actors about your experience with Actors Access and your current annoyances with the platform. In exchange for your gracious attention & feedback, I'll give you unlimited lifetime access to my Actors Access Auto Submitter. If the tool turns out to not be a fit for you when it launches, I'll Venmo you $2 for your time. If you might be interested in talking to me, please send me a message in my dms to start a conversation or my d i s c o r d is lightserpent#9233, I might start a twitter too soon to build this in public if yall wanna see me make it haha. also mods let me know if this is not ok to post :) Thanks!
I need your opinion on my voice - is it as bad as I think?? by TheAmbiguousRedditor • last post Apr 2nd
This might seem like a really odd question, but I've been extremely self-conscious about my voice for the longest time. Do you have any thoughts at all about my voice? Is it as annoying as I think it is? I'm not a voice actor and I'm not trying to become one but if anyone would be in a position to judge a voice, it would be you guys! I'll attach a sound recording for you to give a listen (just me reading the first page or so of Harry Potter - couldn't think of anything else to grab off the shelf) [https://on.soundcloud.com/oynvY](https://on.soundcloud.com/oynvY)
Coming up on 200 auditions with 0 bookings... would love some advice by thefuck123123 • last post Apr 2nd
this is film/tv from reps. 75% costar for tv, the rest a mix of small supporting in film, random guest / series reg / lead in film / VO. Vast majority of tapes since Sept 2020. 75 CD offices. 33 offices gave 2+ tapes, 22 offices gave 3+ tapes, 14 offices gave 4+ tapes, 10 offices gave 5+ tapes, a couple offices gave 8/9/10/15 tapes. 3 callbacks / producer sessions for co-stars. 7 pins for 6 co-stars and 1 small supporting in an oscar winning directors last film. But 0 bookings outside the occasional student film I self submit for. People say getting your first co-star is the hardest, but god damn. I've just taken classes with some big time on camera teachers, so well see if that helps, but to be honest I already incorporated most of that stuff into my tapes already. It's just exhausting reading this much and not booking, but continuing to get repeats from a significant number of CDs. I'm grateful, but confused, and I don't know how to break through and book at this point. I'm tired of auditioning, I just want to work! I don't feel like an actor... I feel delusional. all this self taping, no connection with others. no feedback. no tangible way of seeing that you're building a relationship with casting. I wish i could be in a play or something but my life doesn't allow for that and never will unless i won the lottery. Not really sure what to do to navigate this.
trying to be a voice actor by Pk_freeze07 • last post Apr 2nd
hi! im interested at being a voice actor. im a 21 year old boy here at philippines and i have a passion for being a voice actor in video games. i dont have working experience as a voice actor but i want to try testing out how i can do the job. is there any particular school or lessons that i have to take? ive been thinking of getting hired by any indie horror makers and i really want to test my voice acting skills even tho i dont have any experience yet.
How many clips should be in your reel? by Brave-Court-1582 • last post Apr 2nd
So basically I'm an American actor in the UK, and I'm getting ready to put together a reel to send to American managers and agents. I'm signed here but would love to have multiple reps. I don't love the stuff I have at the moment (mostly poorly shot stuff from drama school), so I'm wanting to film some new stuff to send to people. I've curated a list of various scenes from plays, tv shows, and films, and I've also got self tapes from all the auditions I've done, as well as my clips from drama school (a few of them are usable), and a couple short film clips. How many clips should I include? Is there anything I should definitely not use? Should I film monologues too? Let me know your thoughts! Thanks in advance!
Casted as non-speaking Background but the role has a name? by leozjilliumzs • last post Apr 2nd
I’m a SAG actor, this is my second year as a dues-paying member. I have lots of experience as Background but this is the first time I’ve been casted as non-speaking background but also listed as having a character name. I don’t know if this is just how they’ve written it in the script or if this will be credited or if it’ll even be a Featured Extra kind of thing. Has this happened to anyone else?
Should I reveal I'm an actor when applying for part-time jobs? by Most_Amphibian6967 • last post Apr 2nd
Just moved to Los Angeles, and I'm applying for part-time jobs at restaurants and cinemas. Is it usually recommended to be transparent about the fact that I'm an aspiring actor? Or will that negatively affect my chances of getting the job?
How shall I have my script? by Cameron02x • last post Apr 2nd
I am a musical theatre actor / play actor and am about to start my end-of-year musical. We've got PDF's of our scripts and I wanted to know how you all print out your scripts and what would be the best layout to use (portrait, landscape, single/double-sided, 2 pages per page etc) and where you have it (ie. Spiral folder, iPad, stapled, display book, 4 ring, 2 ring, In the past I have had a stapled libretto which was double-sided. I have also had photocopies of a book where there were 2 pages per page, sideways and was single sided. This upcoming musical I am a principal role so will most likely will be on stage a lot of the time so I will need space to write. \* I am thinking for this to do a single-sided 1 page per sheet portrait in a ring folder (as I will also need the vocal score). Would you recommend anything different? All suggestions are welcome. \* \[I normally annotate my script with drawings of the set and where I am with arrows to where I move during that page. I also like to write intents for each line / meanings beside each line.\] \[With this script I should be off-book by the time we start rehearsals so I wont need it in something easy to hold but something I can write my blocking onto in the room.\]
How naturally gifted do you have to be? by duubaduu • last post Apr 2nd
Hi, aspiring young actor here! I'm looking to get into film and television acting and have recently joined a theater group and started doing classes to hone my skills in the craft and make connections in the industry. I feel like I'm decent at acting and have a basic understanding of how to perform naturally, but I had a question--how *good* can you be at acting from education and experience? To what extent do you have to just be 'naturally gifted' to be successful? This is something I've been struggling with, since I don't really think that I have natural talent--I don't think I was 'born to act,' per se, but I really, really enjoy it and I love telling stories, and acting is just a method I've discovered of doing that. Any advice from the more seasoned actors of Reddit?
Why theatres not paying actors? by New_Addendum_1709 • last post Apr 1st
I don’t understand some theatres they say they are non profit but they still selling tickets? I just thought the actors spending so much time rehearing and performing in the theatre but not getting paid, and probably have to pay the theatre too to become a member or something. What is your view on this?
waiting for picture up by wentwheree • last post Apr 1st
I got into screen acting a couple of years ago and something I have noticed is the overwhelming “show up and wait” aspect of acting. A recent project of mine had me showing up 3+ hours early to a shoot - they were not working with any other actors as it was only me & one other actor I carpooled with. I am absolutely familiar with the concept of waiting eons as an actor on set but I was just curious as to why this is so prevalent? Genuinely curious!! Why do they want me on set so early?
How many pictures should you have up on Actors Access? by thefuck123123 • last post Apr 1st
I usually have 3-4 up. But i did a stint with a CD and some actors with higher profile agents only had 1-2 headshots and, to me, positions them to come off as more expensive or something like that. I just got killer new headshots, and I could do all 6 of them and they are all fantastic, but I feel like de-values them a bit. like I could do just 2 that are fire as fuck, one look more casual, one look more formal.... but what's the deal? does it depend on where you are in your career? the pull / things your rep has the capability of getting you seen for? Is less more or do you really need to have 6+ pictures up there showcasing all different looks / characters / moods / vibes? what's the deal? Bonus Question: how should you crop your pics to be ideal for agent submissions, like how much of your head should take up how much space? that way when CDs are looking at a page full of thumbnails your's is cropped correctly compared to the rest of the pictures
Anyone here audition for the new Netflix show “The Abandons”? by Substantial_Rub_6737 • last post Apr 1st
Just wondering if any actors on here auditioned for the new Kurt Sutter Netflix show “The Abandons”? If so, are you American or Canadian? And have you heard anything back yet? What role did you audition for? Just interested as it sounds like such an exciting project!