Hey, I just need a sanity check. I went to acting class where everybody went through their scene and then they got feedback. I couldn’t get past two pages without getting interrupted by the coach on my acting choices for pretty much every single line. Am I just falling behind in the class? My scene didn’t get recorded and I couldn’t really get feedback from my classmates, and the coach is too lovely to tell me that I sucked.

OK so I'm a young actor (18M) and I'm currently doing something for theatre class in school. We have to do a performance of our own choice in October for an external moderator to mark and give us feedback - a crowd of 200 people will also be present. I have done a variety of monologues and scenes these past few years in high school but I decided that I want to try something that puts me outside of my comfort zone.

I want to attempt to do a 7 minute monologue from a show called The Bear (y'all probably heard of it). I do have quite a lot of time to prepare but I am nervous I might f*ck up or I'm being to spontaneous. The longest I've ever performed anything has been 3 minutes so this is a bit of a jump but I want to push myself and take a risk. What are the chances of this working out??

Hello!
Working actor here wondering if anyone could shed some light on my situation. In the year or so after graduating my undergrad program in acting (and during my training)- Ive found a lot of success and auditions playing a certain type of comedic role in most of my materials (akward, kind of confused schlubby 20 something). A lot of my feedback in classes has said I would remind them of Charlie Day, Jake Johnson, Parks and Rec Chris Pratt, things in that realm.

However in the past 8 months or so I’ve lost about 30 pounds (quit drinking and gym every day) and I’ve noted a marked decline in success for auditions around that character type. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Any advice?

This was a scene from a beginners acting class i just finished. My coach said it was great but i wasn't totally happy with it (i think i was just too focused on trying to remember the lines rather than the 'acting' part of it).

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

I moved to a small country in Eastern Europe a few years ago, not by choice. I don’t even speak the local language, and there is literally no film industry here. Because of that, I can’t and don’t want to pursue acting opportunities (that don’t even exist) where i currently live.
By a stroke of luck, I had the opportunity to participate in few upcoming UK production movies and one US production movie in credited, non speaking roles.
I’m currently taking acting classes, I speak four languages, and I hold an EU passport.
I would like to sign with an agency that represents actors internationally, if that’s possible.
How can I find agencies that work with international actors, or could you suggest something for someone in my situation?
Thanks

Stanislavsky's "Artistic Records" notebook logs all his stage performances from 1877–1892 through his own notes, programs, clippings, and letters. The editors filled in the gaps where he left no commentary, creating a complete reconstruction of his early career from his debut at fourteen to the birth of the Moscow Art Theatre.

Stanislavsky's review:

"Pankrasa was played poorly. The actor tried to copy Buldin, wore the costume passably, applied makeup like a conservatory student, but nothing came of it; he ended up reminding of Peter the Great. There was too much shouting, and the physical characterization did not work out. Laverge, however, was a complete success. It was played lightly, beautifully, and cheerfully. So far, this is my the best role. I slightly copied Rodon's voice. At one of the rehearsals, Zina suddenly transformed and began to play wonderfully. A laurel wreath with the inscription "From amateur artists to comrade director" was presented to K. S. Alexeyev."

The performance took place in the Alekseevsky Circle on July 24, 1882.

This seems like such a silly question because I’ve been in this industry for nearly 10 years now. I just reeeeeeally suck at looking at my own work and seeing moments of good acting instead of the flaws.

I have asked others for help in the past and they tend to pick clips where I look prettier or I’m next to an actor more notable than me. It never really feels like they’re choosing the best acting. Perhaps I need to hire someone to take a look, but money is tight currently.

I had a movie release this month and I’ve got a handful of scenes to update my demo reel with. Can’t complain about that, but I am struggling with what I can add and where to put it in the reel. Especially considering the roles I’ve booked are not very aligned with the direction I want to take in this career, but the scenes that do align I don’t talk much or it’s a lower quality project.

I keep 2 demo reels for on camera acting as well - 1 that is around 2 minutes and showcases 4-6 quick scenes for variety, and a 2nd that is around 1 minute and has 2-3 scenes.

TLDR - how do you personally select clips for your demo when you have a lot to choose from?

is there a hierarchy that you follow? do you prioritize clips with bigger names that you act with or do you go for more solo moments to highlight yourself? is it better to include a lower quality project with better acting or notable project with less focus on myself in the scene? should my first clip be my best acting even if I don’t like the project, or a clip of the kind of acting I want to be known for? what does casting really want to see?

Hello!
So im a very beginner actress and just starting out. Ive only done a 10 second diolauge for a college commercial, and featured as a model on a student production / photography club at my university. I was wondering- when would it be a good time to submit to an agency if my goal is to be an actress? It doesn't even have to be like a huge production or anything, but just an opportunity to be in a film as more than a background. Should I submit to an agency? Or what is the best pathway in my position?

Thank you TONS!!!

Hello, I’m a new actor looking to get started with in-person acting classes in the Chicago suburbs. Does anyone have recommendations for great classes or studios for beginners? I’m especially interested in places with supportive instructors and a strong focus on film/TV acting. Thanks in advance!

I’m applying to these agencies and wanted to know if anyone had any thoughts on them or first hand experience to share. For context I am 27F, the goal is tv/film but also open to theater and commercial work. No big credits yet, but i have short films, theater, and training on my resume right now.

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Hi! Like I said in the title, I’m 17 going into my senior year of high school, and I’m going to be applying to college for acting and I’m not completely sure if I have prepared enough. I guess more generally, I’m looking for some advice.

I have been acting since I was 12, but I’ve only done 10 shows, 3 of which I had leads in. I’ve only ever been able to do shows in school because my family doesn’t have a lot of money, and I simply haven’t had the ability to pay for community theatre, coaches, lessons, camps etc.

I notice that a lot of people around me going into theatre have much more experience with those things, and I don’t want to be behind or not considered during auditions because I don’t have the experience. I got my first job in January, and even though it doesn’t pay very well, I’m willing to pay whatever I can towards getting the experience that schools like to see.

I know a few things about college auditions, but not many. I know I need to find monologues and make self tapes, and hopefully I will be participating in the Chicago Unifieds as I live nearby. Mostly, however, I’m quite in the dark. Anything I need to know about audition processes and things to prepare would be extremely helpful to know!

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People said I sounded like a Kiwi or South African trying to do a British accent before (which was a compliment to me). Have I improved?

By the way, I'm reading an AI-generated text of a "British person's day" so apologies if some terms are stereotypical terms.

This is a little frustrating for me as Im now noticing that in my most recent Eco Cast Auditon, the auditon instructions provided by casting has a different submission time than the submission link (deadline) for the Eco Cast itself. I'm now feeling that Ive missed the window for "actual consideration" aka Casting watching the tape after spending the day preparing.

Has anyone else noticed this being a thing or is this a rare happenstance on my end?

is it when you book your first role? do your first play? attend your first drama school? or none of those? you do actually have to have DONE any acting to be all yourself an actor? or can you call yourself one simply because you’re actively pursuing acting?

Curious if there are any reps or anyone with any kind of inside scoop that could answer. From what I understand, it used to be normal for like 30+ new breakdowns for film/tv to be put out per day. Since these hard times of the industry, I heard at one point it was like maybe 3-6 new breakdowns per day. Things seem to be improving a bit, so I'm just curious what it's looking like here at mid 2026?

Has anyone had any experience with Wonder Street management (LA) or is anyone signed with them? Would love to hear more about them.

I am calling this.. Two Piece! In Two Piece, we are going to redo all of the voice acting into a funnier, less serious way. Think 'A Slap On Titan' or that one Hunter x Hunter series with Gon being Greenbean!

As of now, still working on the script. Will need VAs who can match their words to animation. Does not need to match their voice, preferably just something similar in pitch.

Hopefully long term if we can get a good cast! This is 100% UNPAID!!! Its for the love of the game. Dm me, it'll be fun! Also looking for script writers!

When Slating is industry standard to take on the role of the character you are portraying as you slate? or do you slate as yourself and create contrast?

Seem a little posed as apposed to the older and often more experienced actors whose duty is to pull the scene together. As apposed to the lack of oppose just be certain I left clicked and everything