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Relevant Subreddits

/r/Theatre
/r/Shakespeare
/r/VoiceActing
/r/RecordThis
/r/TechTheatre
/r/MusicalTheatre
/r/TheArtifice
/r/ScenesfromAHat
/r/ActingNerds

/r/ActingPorn

/r/acting

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Casting Call: Actors (40+) for Client Success Story Videos – $350 USD

We are casting actors (male or female, 40+) to bring dramatized client success stories to life for an accounting firm that helps property managers streamline their finances.

Compensation: $350 USD
Format: Recorded video call (Zoom or FaceTime)
Style: Natural conversation (not scripted, but guided by key points)
Requirements: NDA + Talent Release Agreement

Usage Terms:

  • Videos will only be used for marketing purposes (website, social media, ads).
  • No AI training, deepfakes, or synthetic media use. Your likeness and voice will not be altered or repurposed beyond the intended marketing content.
  • A standard industry release form will be signed to ensure transparency and protection for both parties.

Next Steps:

  1. DM me if you're interested.
  2. I’ll send a link where you can submit a 30-second generic accounting firm client testimonial to help us ensure a good fit.

Looking forward to your submissions.

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2025/02/02
23:39 UTC

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Key management

has anyone heard of tal drori from key management. he reached out to me and I'm wondeirng if anyone has experience with them they have a online presence, but if anyone has personal expereince I'd love to know.

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2025/02/02
23:21 UTC

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Can you audition at night?

Is it typically only done in the mornings? I’m attempting to try and move out of my hometown and I’m not sure if I should be looking for a morning or night job. I’m thinking of looking into substitute teaching or any sub work at a school. It’s the only job I can think of that is actually flexible and I hear they are desperate for workers. Only downside is there’s no benefits like PTO. So if you don’t come into work because of auditions you’ll be losing money and since it’s a morning job I’m not sure.

4 Comments
2025/02/02
22:55 UTC

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Repped actor looking for Zoom Readers for tv/film auditions

Trying to expand my network of readers with actual professional actors and not amateurs & non-actor friends.

Repped, union, read 2-3x a week guest tv /supporting film & above.

Have 3 smaller supporting film tapes tomorrow if anybody is around hit me up, or if you’re interested in future.

I can read for you as well. Thanks guys.

4 Comments
2025/02/02
22:54 UTC

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How to respond to offer to work with an established actor?

I met him at the clinic I work at and we chatted a little and he found out I went to school for acting and where. It’s fairly well-respected so his ears perked up after I answered his question.

He does a lot of smaller projects independently between the larger ones, the ones that make him money lol, and he said I could text him if I was ever interested.

He isn’t A-list or anything crazy but he has won an Oscar. He also writes and directs, which is what I want to do, at least in some capacity. I’m kind of in a situation where I don’t need to work a full time job, and my boyfriend has a very passive business so he would likely just accompany me to set if I did get booked.

My life kind of fell off a cliff during and after the pandemic but I need to make art again.

I joked that I’d play a garbage can at this point I just need to do the work and make the art and he was like “exactly, that’s why I do so many smaller projects in between!”

He was coming to the clinic to get a treatment and then he’s going to the Oscar’s soon, the treatment was likely in preparation for that lol. But he said to text me whenever and he will find a little role for me when he’s back in town since I’m guessing it wouldn’t be paid … or not much, which is more than fine by me!

How should I approach this? I added him on Instagram and he added me back but I haven’t said anything. I’ll see him for his next two treatments at the clinic either way, but I should probably reach out before then I guess.

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2025/02/02
21:41 UTC

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From Hollywood Chaos to Sobriety: A Film Producer’s Redemption After Addiction & Homelessness

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2025/02/02
20:31 UTC

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is it worth it to pay around 1500 dollars for 15 acting classes- 3 hours each?

after i finish the acting classes they told me i’d get free headshots and join their agency.

27 Comments
2025/02/02
20:17 UTC

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Cinematography

I want to be an actor and I was wondering if practicing cinematography on the side for like youtube and stuff would help with that?

5 Comments
2025/02/02
19:47 UTC

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Should I pursue acting?

Alright guys advice please. I genuinely think I'm a great actor with a lot to give. I'm 28 years old though. I did my degrees in STEM subjects. I'm from the UK. But I want to break into the acting industry somehow. I'm from a very poor background, the best I've made in a year is around £6000, £8000 this year and counting ( projection is about £20,000) which is still so low. I have the 'what do I have to lose mentality', I still live with my parents and they support me a lot which is sad at 28. But we've stuck together as a poor family since we moved to the UK. I don't have a car,( I'm working on it). But I want to be an actor. I auditioned last year for an acting school IDSA and got in, but had to drop out because of money issues. I actually did get in and it was so much fun and I loved it! Right now I'm working and I've found a good job that pays well.The work place is pretty cool, so cool that I do think it's possible to take 1 day a week in acting school and the other day in acting school will be on the weekend. I just haven't asked yet, because I'm saving up for the acting school. By the end of it I get an agent with IDSA and hopefully I can start getting booked. I have side hustles in place that I will keep working very hard on to make an income and eventually support myself while being an actor. Thats me hoping money doesn't become a major issue. My question is given how competitive acting is, is it worth a shot if you believe in yourself, have the asthetic ( I work out a lot), have the entrepreneurial spirit and love acting. Should I go for it. Minding I'm 28, but look 20. Or should I just focus on getting paid the most money I can get paid? My bachelors is in mathematics and my MSc I'll be completing this year is in Financial Economics? I did all of that for my parents and myself too, but given the freedom I would have just got a job at 18 and tried to be an actor. I don't regret the degree, but I also don't want to regret not giving acting a go? Any advice?

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2025/02/02
19:14 UTC

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Argument essay on Hollywood

I’m going to write an essay about Hollywood. It’s for my high school English class. We’re supposed to write about something that we’re passionate about so I picked Hollywood. I thought I could write about how corrupt it is. But my teacher has to approve it and I don’t know what I would do for the Counter argument. I mean, I think everyone knows how dark Hollywood is. So, how would I write how wonderful it is. Do people think that Hollywood is just great and not corrupt at all? I also need to cite things and I don’t know where to start

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2025/02/02
18:23 UTC

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Looking for "Simple Scenes" for M (50-60s) / F (20s-30s) Characters

First, I'll answer the question many of you are likely asking, "What the heck is a simple scene?"

For purposes of this request, "simple scenes" were developed by Lee Strasberg as a way to train actors in The Method. One aspect states: "It must be a scene that you can play as yourself." So, for example, if someone is 23, they should not play a character who is 73 or vice versa. One other tenet requires that the scene must be from a play, particularly a contemporary play, as opposed to one from the classical repertoire.

I'm looking for scenes for a male character (50s-60s) and a female character (20's-30s). I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.

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2025/02/02
17:21 UTC

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Agent dropped me

After almost a decade, got a notification my actors access representation was removed. Checked my email sure enough there was the email from the owner of the agency. The email said, they were focusing more on the dancers and choreography side of there agency and due to most of the work moving out of state(Georgia) that there reducing the roster of actors. It's kind of bittersweet but I'm honestly fine with it. I had mostly good years with them only the last 2 were not great I know it's been slow but I felt like they weren't really submitting me like they should've been. I guess I'm just venting a bit. Any thoughts on the industry moving out of Georgia? Finding new representation? Thanks all for listening.

6 Comments
2025/02/02
17:18 UTC

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Acting with Eyebrows

Hi! I'm a young actor (under 18), for reference. I focus primarily on musical theatre. I feel like every time I film self tapes I'm not expressive with my eyebrows like... at all. It makes my acting come off as bland and only looks good once I correct it and use my eyebrows for a second take, even if slightly. I don't know if this is a common problem for intermediate actors, or if it's just a me thing. My entire face EXCEPT my eyebrows is making expressions, and so is my body. I guess that's how I naturally move, which could come off as uncanny now that I think about it (I'm neurodivergent so maybe that has something to do with it)? Any advice on how to fix this, or if I should fix it at all?

3 Comments
2025/02/02
16:58 UTC

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Scream 7

Does anyone know who the casting director of Scream 7 is???

2 Comments
2025/02/02
15:35 UTC

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Anthony Mackie’s advice to young actors

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2025/02/02
16:43 UTC

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Getting back into acting. Stay in Texas or move?

I've lived in Dallas, Austin, and Houston. I got to be an extra in a couple of cool shows and movies and it was nice. Landed a few cool commercials too but over time I realized I wanted more. Could never land an agent. And don't necessarily know how to get a role on a big tv show, like Netflix or Amazon Most likely an agent. Austin has built a Netflix center recently and maybe the best city for acting in Texas but Dallas is very close if not tied. honestly i just want better and bigger opportunities. I don't want to live in California or New York. Maybe Atlanta since I'm black. But Idk I want to push my career higher but feel like I'm at the ceiling already 😂

5 Comments
2025/02/02
16:10 UTC

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Actors of Reddit! How do I get an a short acting scene inside of a movie!

Hey guys , I’ve always wanted to be inside of a movie for like one quick scene.

How can I go about this, where do I search

I’m not an actor, but I’ve always wanted to be in a movie.

I know it’s kind of a privileged question, but it’s something I want to do just once.

Thank you guys.

4 Comments
2025/02/02
16:10 UTC

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How needed are cold reading skills these days?

Are they as needed now as they used to be when in the room auditions were more common?

14 Comments
2025/02/02
14:45 UTC

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If you have difficulty with expressing fear this might be helpfull to you as it was to me. John Sudol Breakdown of fear muscle groups of the face

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2025/02/02
11:30 UTC

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Actors of Reddit what is your biggest rookie mistake moment?

This question came from a memory that I had when I first started doing adult professional theater at 19 and I will go first to get started. I booked my hair appointment the same day as the start of tech week and held up my shows tech schedule because of it. For context, I’m black and I had just started wearing crochet braids and they take a while to install. What’s your Rookie Actor mistake

6 Comments
2025/02/02
06:25 UTC

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Acting Reel

Hi everyone! I’m an actor from a Toronto. I’d love to find creative collaborators to make meaningful films

8 Comments
2025/02/02
04:55 UTC

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Is it normal to have Post-Callback Depression even if you got the role

So, today i had this callback via zoom. I totally flunked this callback, nobody and their mother could convince me otherwise, but somehow I booked the role, the only possible explanation to why they cast me was because they really really liked my self tape and said they knew I was the one for the role just from the self tape, but now even though i got the job I’m feeling like a complete fraud because how awful my callback was, is this normal?

4 Comments
2025/02/02
04:52 UTC

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Actors with HUGE reps (CAA, WME ect.)

How did you get signed to those huge agencies? And since you've been a client how have things changed in your career for you in terms of auditions, connections, ect? Do tell...

25 Comments
2025/02/02
04:48 UTC

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Looking for a simple foldable back drop?

I’m curious for people in auditions do you guys use a foldable backdrop if so any good Amazon recommendations? I would like to find something that I can use for my auditions mainly easy to set up and tear down?

7 Comments
2025/02/02
04:47 UTC

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Is it even possible to be an actress?

Hi! I’m 16, and I’ve always wanted to be an actress.

No, it’s not for money or fame. I genuinely have a passion for it. I’ve always wanted to act but as soon as I hit highschool I was too embarrassed and ashamed to do school musicals. I did join a theater class and I loved it more than anything.

That being said, is it even feasible to be an actress? It’s something i’ve always dreamed about, and i’ve always wanted it. My friends have made fun of me and scoffed when I’ve mentioned this. Is it really just a pipe dream?

12 Comments
2025/02/02
03:47 UTC

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Passports

I'm working on something in Vancouver for about a month starting mid April, but I don't have a passport. Production hasn't mentioned anything yet, but I'm going in on Monday to get an expedited passport. Has anyone ever ran into a situation where they needed one really fast and what did you do? The expedited passport should get here by like early March but it's a little stressful.

3 Comments
2025/02/02
03:09 UTC

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Thoughts on Repunzel?

I recently moved to LA, and am actively searching for representation across the board. It seems like a really great way to knock out all the cold submissions at once, which is a huge draw. Anyone have success with the service? Do you recommend? Thanks!

5 Comments
2025/02/02
02:57 UTC

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Sag Aftra Actors

Any help is greatly appreciated!

So I HAD a professional name and a legal name with SAG. I decided a day ago to drop the Stage Name and just use my Legal Name - I updated it with SAG AFTRA, same Member ID.

Well, I just remembered I have payment for a Sag job still due and of course I did the job under my stage. My member ID was tied to that previous stage name. (I signed the tax forms etc under my legal name)

Will my payment be delayed or will this cause confusion??

Should I switch my professional name with SAG back to what it was so it corresponds to the commercial job I just worked a week ago?

help. (I clearly didn't think this one through)

9 Comments
2025/02/02
02:45 UTC

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Auditioned at Juilliard

As the title suggests, had an audition at Juilliard. Didn’t get called back but someone I met there did, and if anyone deserved it, it’s that guy. Out of the maybe 150+ who auditioned around my time, only 2 got called back. Am I gonna stop? Nah. Maybe I’ll stop with Juilliard since it was never really a thing I wanted nor cared for but I’m absolutely not gonna stop auditioning and acting and giving it my all. I still feel extremely hurt but ig that just shows that I really do care about my acting and want to accomplish more? I dunno.

Just wanted to unload ts somewhere.

50 Comments
2025/02/02
02:25 UTC

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M/F Scenes for Older/Younger Actors

If anyone has suggestions for the following, I'd appreciate it.

I'm looking for scenes with older male characters 40-60, and younger female characters 30-40.

Thanks.

12 Comments
2025/02/02
01:14 UTC

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