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Reddit · 14 Sep 2026

?️ PAID CASTING CALL — Indie Horror Romance Otome VN Seeking 3 Male VAs

**? Rate:** $74/hr, 2-hour minimum **? Requirement:** Professional home studio setup (clean, quiet audio — minimal room echo/background noise). Raw .wav preferred, .mp3 accepted. **? Heads up:** These roles involve suggestive/intimate content (kissing, moaning, growling, etc.) and heavy emotional range. Full character…

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Reddit · 14 Sep 2026

CASTING CALL FOR STUDENT SHORT FILM

CASTING CALL FOR SHORT What: Student Short Film for college course. Premise involves the differences between polyamory and swinging. IT IS NOT PORN. No nudity involved. Who: Casting breakdown, Latina 40's-50', a mature, open minded woman married to a White man. Is confident, sexy, mysterious, and knows what she wants.…

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Reddit · 14 Sep 2026

Venting

i feel so dumb. i’m back from a dinner with a 54 year old actor friend who started auditioning in the year 2000 (when i was born). now she lives in a one room appartment that barely has place for her bed. i never worked well at high school because…well duh, who tf finds maths and philosophy and economics fascinating ??…

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Reddit · 14 Sep 2026

Moving to US?

Hi everyone! I'm an actor from Egypt, and I'm planning to move to the US to pursue acting and start building my career there. However, I don't really know where to start or what steps I should take. For actors who have experience moving to the US from another country, what would you recommend? What should I focus on fi…

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Reddit · 14 Sep 2026

Was I scammed or "voice farmed"

On Upwork I guy paid me to record 25 min of an audio drama/podcast about politics. He treated it as " an audition" to see if I would be a fit. I didn't think it sounded right to pay me to record 25 min of an entire episode to see if I was a fit I thought just hearing me do a little was enough. Now I am wondering did he…

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Reddit · 14 Sep 2026

How many auditions did it take to land your first gig?

I've sent in a fair amount of auditions to narrate audiobooks on ACX and Pro Voices. It hasn't been enough for me to lose hope or anything, but I'm not seeing any quick results, either. It just got me wondering: how many auditions would you expect a beginning voice actor to do before getting their first job?

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Reddit · 14 Sep 2026

[Hiring] Remote LATAM Spanish voice recording project | US$150 per approved audio hour

We're looking for native speakers of Latin American Spanish for a paid recording project involving AI voice cloning for commercial use. **The work:** Read provided scripts in your natural accent with a conversational delivery. The initial scope is approximately 30 to 60 minutes of approved audio per speaker, to be conf…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 13 Sep 2026

Risk

I am a sucker for a good inspiring video.  So I thought I would share the video below.  But I also wanted to ask, what is a risk you took that worked out in your favor and how did it help you move further in your career?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twNlMarsD1U

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Reddit · 13 Sep 2026

Technique classes in LA?

Hi guys! I’ve been acting for about a year and a half. I’ve done regular audition and scene study classes trying to better my skills. I feel like I need a technique to access deeper emotions, listen to my instincts better, and be more grounded in my body when I act. Any recommendations of good technique class or teache…

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Reddit · 13 Sep 2026

How/where can I practice screaming?

I got my first job as a scare actor. My issue is that I have no clue how to actually scream as if I'm in danger, and I can't practice in my house. Walls are thin and people from outside can hear me, and especially because I'm a minor and my neighbors know that a minor lives in this house, I don't want anyone to actuall…

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Reddit · 13 Sep 2026

Actors Access Questions

I recently submitted for this role in a huge show (I can only assume as a joke, considering I don’t exactly fit the height or age requirements), and I actually got invited to send a prescreen. This all left me with a couple questions. 1: For any theatre CD’s on here: Do you guys actually watch the slates and look at so…

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Reddit · 13 Sep 2026

Using improv to be mean to others

Why do some actors use improve as a safe space to ridicule others? When I was in school, about 16 years old, I had a terrible fear of public speaking. I also wanted to be a writer and I thought taking an acting class would help me overcome my fear and also be a better writer. I hated every second of it but I did a midd…

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Reddit · 13 Sep 2026

looking for all kinds of professional/semi-professional voice actors

I'm looking for all kinds of professional/semi-professional voice actors to talk with them about what is/was hard for them in the industry of voice acting etc. to include in a video I'm working on. Please dm me on discord if you're interested!!! My username is grabcio\_

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Reddit · 13 Sep 2026

[Paid] [18+] Looking for an assortment of male VAs

Hello! I am NephiamArt, a 2D artist, and from time to time I animate short things that are... maybe a minute long max. They often involve one to three lines, sometimes some grunts or moans? It'll vary from animation to animation honestly. I dabble in many projects and a collaboration that starts short may be the start…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 12 Sep 2026

We were talking about including intimate moments

We were discussing intimate moments in screenplays? Revising a screenplay has been happening to me lately and one in particular moment happened when one of my protagonists is asleep on a girl chest and his mother walks in after working a graveyard shift. Now real life, that never happened because I was a video game ner…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 12 Sep 2026

Looking for a team

Hi everyone, I wrote a script for a short film about a psychopath who kills women that do not want to go out with him. I'd be the lead role and I could find actors to play the other roles too. I need a producer, director... If anyone in Manchester or around is interested, please feel free to message me. Thanks

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 12 Sep 2026

British Actor/Director/Writer in Paris

Hi, everybody!I'm a British actor/director/writer living in Paris.I was classically trained for the theatre & screen and I continue practising my craft every day.Finished writing my 4th feature script recently and started preproduction.Should you need an actor in Paris or a remote voice artist, hit me up.I also coach a…

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Reddit · 12 Sep 2026

Artists/ Perfomer

Looking for LA-based performers or artists that can travel to LA for a dark/gothic show. Especially interested in vampire/gothic characters, eccentric circus or sideshow performers, character actors, immersive performers, narrators, and dark comedy. If you know someone who'd be a good fit, please drop their name + soci…

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Reddit · 12 Sep 2026

Where can I get actionable feedback?

My friend and I have recorded one serious drama. We are both newish, amateur actors. Where can we get actionable feedback on our performance?

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Reddit · 12 Sep 2026

Inside the Actors Studio (1994). An (almost) complete archive upload.

‎‎ # Available Episodes (237 / 277 — 85.6% Complete): [**https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1\_3WhsWhf\_AUX4JRDNHlkkrN\_6O0XfL1f?usp=drive\_link**](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_3WhsWhf_AUX4JRDNHlkkrN_6O0XfL1f?usp=drive_link)**.** ***NOTE: Episode numbering, dates, seasons, and positioning are prioritize…

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Reddit · 12 Sep 2026

Looking to hire a voice actor for dragon ball z fan manga.

Looking for a voice actor for Lilly! It would be a long term project, you will not get paid for leaving auditions, only the actual comic dubbing and eventual animatic. I’m thinking soft girly voice. She is a Latina woman! Spanish is HIGHLY preferred, even though the story is in English. It’s for our fan project dragon…

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Reddit · 12 Sep 2026

HELP!! I need tips on playing Spider-Man in a fan film.

I’ve been given the daunting task of making a fan film and I have to play the role of THE Spider-Man!! Any tips from any actors or comic nerds on how to give the best performance? We’re going for a more Andrew Garfield style take on the character.

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Reddit · 12 Sep 2026

Headshot braids !

I’m getting my headshots done next weekend and need to book to get my hair braided and I’m struggling to choose what colour some friends have advised to keep natural colour black/brown but I usually go for a gingery brown braid mix like colour 350 and 30 so for fellow black actresses do you recommend I stick with my us…

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Reddit · 12 Sep 2026

Is it possible to be a full time voice actor with gigs or only with studios?

Do you have to get a specific amount of voice acting roles per month? Do you have a set price per line? Per hour? Per project? For someone who's in their late 20s who does voice acting but is still looking to get higher paying roles Is subscription based websites the only way to get good roles and can you recommend som…

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Reddit · 12 Sep 2026

Beta blockers for big auditions

Hello all, Curious to hear from people who have used beta blockers before to calm those freaking nerves in ZOOM auditions. I’m not nervous for self tapes or actual performances. Personal context - I almost never get stage fright and have been a theatre actor and stage manager under crazy high stress situations for well…

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Reddit · 12 Sep 2026

NYC Film/TV/On Camera Class for more experienced actors

I’m a NYC based actor trying to go to class consistently to brush up on my technique & tools for auditions and bookings. I have a vast knowledge of how to set up myself for success for a Film/Tv/On Camera self tape audition/callback, I just need to be consistent with how I appear on camera with material & possible tech…

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Reddit · 12 Sep 2026

You never know unless you try: I got a job!

I'm an amateur voice actor, and I just got my first real job as a news anchor on our local FM radio station! I saw an ad that they were looking for news anchors and didn't really think I had a chance, but sent in some recordings of myself reading the local news. I got called in to meet the station manager and was offer…

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Reddit · 12 Sep 2026

How do you get better?

Hello fellow actors and people within the ecosystem! I know as an actor i should feel really comfortable with rejection, but recently it’s felt really confusing. It seems like my friends who have been doing this for longer are getting booked more than me. I want to know how to significantly improve without a lot of exp…

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Reddit · 12 Sep 2026

What should I put in my routine

I’m just trying to decide how to put acting or studying acting into my schedule, currently I watch videos and masterclass videos on acting and then read more of “The actors life “ by Jenna Fischer. I als have started doing some readings on monologues and studying some of my favorites actors in low budget movies like Pi…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 11 Sep 2026

British Actor/Director/Writer in Paris

Hi, everybody!I'm a British actor/director/writer living in Paris.I was classically trained for the theatre & screen and I continue practising my craft every day.Finished writing my 4th feature script recently and started preproduction.Should you need an actor in Paris or a remote voice artist, hit me up.I also coach a…

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Reddit · 11 Sep 2026

Casting Call Question - How to Find Actors

What's the best way to get my casting call in front of actors in LA if you're not going through agents? I know there's a lot of casting sites, and I've done a bunch, but I would prefer not to make actors pay to submit. Is there a well-connected person or group or school or teacher I could send my casting call to? I kno…

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Reddit · 11 Sep 2026

Looking for VA for OC

**Payment info:** **The starting budget is $75 for roughly 430-500 words of dialogue, with professional or experienced voice actors preferred. I'm happy to increase the price if the final script is longer, requires more demanding vocal work, or ends up falling outside what feels reasonable for the base rate. I’m also o…

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Reddit · 11 Sep 2026

I’m a voice actress quoting for a non‑exclusive annual licence on a voice‑assistant project. One company I work with quotes $12k/year for similar usage, but I want to be reasonable and fair. Does quoting around $18k/year sound right for this kind of licen

I’m a voice actress quoting for a non‑exclusive annual licence on a voice‑assistant project. One company I work with quotes $12k/year for similar usage, but I want to be reasonable and fair. Does quoting around $18k/year sound right for this kind of licence? Thank you!

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Reddit · 11 Sep 2026

AI question for SAGAFTRA actors regarding post production.

I was asked if instead of using CGI for some post production for a movie I was in, if I was okay with them using AI for some scenes I was in. I called SAG and I know producers have to submit paperwork and there are fees. But I’m wondering if anyone has experience with this. In principle the whole thing feels weird. It’…

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Reddit · 11 Sep 2026

How do you improve impressionations and emotions

Hi! I've been wanting to get into voice acting and impersonations because I always thought it was really cool as a kid, but I was always too embarrassed to actually practice. Now that I'm a bit older, I decided to finally give it a try, only to realize I have no idea what I'm doing and I suck ? My voice sounds pretty m…

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Reddit · 11 Sep 2026

Late 20s + previous acting experience — looking for advice

I’m in my late 20s and have done background work and student films before. I never received the footage from the student films, though, so I currently don’t have a reel or professional headshots. I’m near NYC and am curious what other actors in a similar position have found useful. Is self-submitting worthwhile, and ar…

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Reddit · 11 Sep 2026

feedback- beginner actor

hi there :) i’m new to acting (have taken a few classes and am continuing my training). I tried working on a monologue for the first time and would be grateful for any feedback/tips. The piece is Kristina’s monologue in Julie (after Strindberg)

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Reddit · 11 Sep 2026

I’m a voice actress quoting for a non‑exclusive annual licence on a voice‑assistant project. One company I work with quotes $12k/year for similar usage, but I want to be reasonable and fair. Does quoting around $18k/year sound right for this kind of licen

I’m a voice actress quoting for a non‑exclusive annual licence on a voice‑assistant project. One company I work with quotes $12k/year for similar usage, but I want to be reasonable and fair. Does quoting around $18k/year sound right for this kind of licence? Thank you!

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Reddit · 11 Sep 2026

I transitioned.

I transitioned: how do I start again? Hello, thespians. Looking for anyone who might have experience or tips for a trans actress. I've worked off and on for almost ten years, professionally. I've done theater at some regional LORT houses. I've worked a tiny handful of commercials and student films. I've joined AEA. I'v…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 10 Sep 2026

The "Click" Moment

Is there usually a specific moment during prep—a piece of wardrobe, a line of dialogue, or a physical trait—where the character finally 'clicks' for you?"

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Reddit · 10 Sep 2026

Vent: considering starting a subreddit for bitter actors

To start, a disclaimer: I love voice acting, I do. The moments I’ve had in the booth where I’ve laughed my head off because of the absurdity of the things I’ve said, and been incredibly proud of work I’ve done. BUT. The career - the in between bits - are so draining. I’m auditioning and auditioning, and nothing’s worki…

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Reddit · 10 Sep 2026

Voice Actors Needed — "The Hell Screen" Audio Drama — East Asian Accents Preferred

**CASTING CALL — The Hell Screen** Archivium is currently casting English-speaking voice actors for an audio drama adaptation of **“The Hell Screen” by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa**, a dark historical literary story set in the court of medieval Japan. We are looking for performers who can bring a **restrained, dramatic, atmosp…