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Reddit · 8 Oct 2022
Hello, I've been aspiring to be a voice actor for a while and I've been practicing and I'd like to think I've got *some* acting skill HOWEVER; it doesn't mean shit when your voice can't handle anything remotely strong. I just can't scream. Like, when getting to a certain volume, you'd need to raise your pitch to go hig…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2022
This is a rant because I am tired of this industry and how they treat actors. This new age of self tapes is ridiculous. Basically we are expected to setup lights and camera and PROVIDE THE READER and edit the damn thing and submit it to casting!!?? These are all things that casting is supposed to do … and guess what?!…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2022
I ve done 2 parts in 2 series where they also hire amateur actors and now I will take acting classes to be able to do this professionally maybe next year. Do you guys think I need to make my book now or leave it for later ?
Reddit · 7 Oct 2022
Hello, I have a role that requires me to feign having an allergic reaction. Do any experienced actors have techniques for quickly turning red in the face, sweaty, teary-eyed, or anything else symptom of a food allergy? (I feel like turning red in the face would be particularly convincing but I can’t just throw a bunch…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2022
Sorry, this is just to vent because I have had almost every casting platform over the past 5 years but have had so many issues with NYCastings I don't even know if it's worth the cheaper subscription cost...Every time I log in I check the mark that says "keep my logged in" but then as soon as I try to submit for a job,…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2022
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Reddit · 7 Oct 2022
I saw they made a new post for one of the characters, which I'm guessing means they've found their actors for the other characters?
Reddit · 7 Oct 2022
I recently got cast as Borachio in my college theatre production of Much Ado About Nothing. I was really gunning for the role of Benedick, and I was convinced that I was going to get it. But instead, I feel like I got the short end of the straw and now I’m VERY disappointed. In fact, I’m rather PISSED. I have so many q…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2022
This is to new people and to people who are lost or demotivated when it comes to dramatic arts. Stanislavski The system should be treated as a guide and base for your acting career.
Reddit · 7 Oct 2022
I'm 14 just getting into acting and I've fallen in love with it. I have signed up for theater class, preformed in the latest play and have been in choir for 4 years with multiple solos. Do you all have any tips that I should know getting into this field?
Reddit · 7 Oct 2022
For example, I have sides, the story is in English, but I'm talking to a Russian character named Ekaterina Petrova. I speak Russian and I could pronounce her name fluently in Russian or I can pronounce it with an English accent. Have you ever had this happen? What did you do?
Reddit · 7 Oct 2022
Hello everyone, I am a Lego stop motion creator by the name of Silly Boy on YouTube. Here’s a link to my channel if you’re interested: https://youtube.com/channel/UCAae8MbTTuSSqR9m1cgqqKw My newest video I’m working on will be a short “A DEATH IN THE FAMILY” video depicting the death of Jason Todd. I’m almost done edit…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2022
Greeting! I have a medieval fantasy game I am building for mobile. I am looking for two actors to record their voices for the games introduction. I am looking for a female voice actor who can record a 7 paragraph script speaking as a elf. I also need a male who can record the same script speaking as a dwarf.
Reddit · 6 Oct 2022
I love the resource, use it as an actor and reader all the time. Of course the site has some flaws but no need to get into that here. As a reader, I've been getting \*zero\* requests suddenly? I have about 50 positive 5-star reviews and whenever I logged on I would usually get at least one request in a sitting. There a…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2022
Auditioning for Dream team talents Atlanta Division does anyone know if they are a good agency and get their actors auditions frequently?
Reddit · 6 Oct 2022
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do a…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2022
do anyone know where i can find a filmmakers/ actors party in nyc. I missed one last month and it seems interesting
Reddit · 6 Oct 2022
For example, for those that have been acting for decades, would they remember a crew member or actor they used to talk to during the filming of one movie 35 years ago? If so, how common is it to remember, stay in touch, or even forget people throughout your career?
Reddit · 5 Oct 2022
Just passed the one year mark since I signed with my agent. We have a great relationship and I've gotten a few pencils, callbacks and have auditioned for some cd's multiple times but no bookings yet. Just got updated headshots and got my showreel sorted a few weeks ago as well. Is there a point where you would start wo…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2022
Hi all! I've been asking dumb questions all over this wonderful subreddit and of course on my journey to becoming a va more of these come up. I got a little role in a videogame demo, which made me happy. It's by no means perfect. It's over acted and made under a blanket, but it's a start. I want to become a videogame v…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2022
Hey everyone, I’m visiting New York in November and I’d love to experience a New York acting class looking for recommendations for any drop in acting classes I could attend for professional actors. I am hoping for either an just a short evening class but all I can find are long courses. Any suggestions would be great.
Reddit · 5 Oct 2022
The city I currently live in isn’t renowned for its acting but I joined an 8 week acting class to keep up my training as I do auditions off in the city. The first class was tonight and man, I hate it. Firstly, I’m a 20 year old woman and 90% of the class is 60+ year old men so don’t know what that’s about. Secondly, I’…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2022
Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum but not new to acting! I'm a bilingual (eng/한국어) acting coach and I've recently taken on a new client. She is a very well-established actor, but is just starting to learn how to act in English. She tackled her first monologue like a champ, and now we're moving into dualogue work. The o…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2022
I have always loved watching movies and I wish that I could be in those worlds that the movies create. Like, I want to fight goblins, fly on the back of a dragon, use magic, become a superhero, survive on an island, and get lost out in space. So I thought that in order to be in those worlds, I could be an actor. My par…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2022
I'm a part of a boutique agency in Chicago. In the last 5 months, I've had 3 theatrical and 8 commercial auditions. Is this too slow? I'll note that I am a relatively new actor so that may be why and I should just have more patience.
Reddit · 5 Oct 2022
I live in Los Angeles and have been acting for two years. I use Backstage and Central Casting but have gotten way more background roles than any audition call-backs. How can I get more roles for lead and supporting? I have professional headshots and a demo scene, as well as one IMDB credit. What else can I do to get mo…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2022
Hey all, I've been in the union for 10 years now; I've learned more about what happened before I joined, and I've seen a lot happen to the VO folks of the union since joining, and it is hard not to be angry. Voice-over is rarely treated like a full-fledged career in the union, and it usually is approached more from the…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2022
Hi all, have a question that would like to ask for opinion, currently l'm new in acting and got casted by a project it stated it has some compensation…... Well during the production day the production house didn't ask me to act much basically nth much did maybe just one shoot for few seconds?not sure if they recorded t…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2022
I am really interested in film-making industry and being an actor, but I have no idea how or where to start. Please, all suggestion are accepted.
Reddit · 4 Oct 2022
I’m taking about the ones with actors such as Samuel L Jackson, Natalie Portman, Helen Mirren, etc. on masterclass.com. Has anyone done them? Are they work the 15/month (which is pretty cheap compared to some others? What was your experience?
Reddit · 4 Oct 2022
Hi guys, so I just joined a film acting group to gain some experience and there’s a ton of amazing resources and networking and I’m very excited. However one problem I have is feeling like the other actors are not my friends but more like competition. Even the guys and girls that don’t even look like me?? But at the sa…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2022
So I had a situation the other night where I was at work waiting tables at my restaurant and i waited on a woman who basically told me she was a producer and asked for my info, she seemed normal and nice so i gave it to her, long story short she emailed me and told me she had a friend who "used to work at X agency and…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2022
I've been in LA for 4 years now. The first two don't really count when talking about auditions because I spent them in a 2-year acting program learning the craft and not auditioning. Then Covid happened. I didn't try to work during covid, as I was focused on staying home and staying safe. I landed my first agent mid-20…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2022
Ralph Macchio being my favourite actor, I wonder which acting techinque he uses. Is it The method, Meisner, any other???
Reddit · 4 Oct 2022
> *"I listen for one authentic moment—which most auditions have zero of—and then figure we'll bring you into the studio and get a few more moments out of you."* Another useful quote I remember: "Well-trained actors sound like non-actors. Non-actors sound like bad actors." ([What is Voiceover](http://whatisvoiceover.com…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2022
Has anyone done this? For background: I'm British but I've been in the States since high school age, so my acting agent is based here. I know Spotlight changed a little in pandemic so that actors can use a recommendation from an agent (that is part of the Talent Agent's Association? on mobile so I can't 100 percent che…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2022
what are your thoughts?
Reddit · 3 Oct 2022
Can you help me change my mind please ? I’m driving my actor friend who tried to explain it to me crazy
Reddit · 3 Oct 2022
I have taken some acting classes (including advanced) and have two lead scenes from my work, plus a bunch of acting credits (mostly background so nothing to show for those) . Both scenes are about two minutes but one is pretty well produced. Would this be enough to show an agency, or should I wait to have more (or even…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2022
After doing some background work and fruitlessly applying for student films and commercials on Backstage and Casting Networks, I think I'm going to focus my efforts on Actors Access. I know it's the most reliable and highest quality out of the bunch. However, the interface is super weird and I hate how they charge you…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2022
I am looking at apartments and I honestly can't find anything safe/decent for less (around $2,500+ w/utilities). I know people live with roommates but honestly I'm at the age where I really don't want to live with so many people. If you are living alone, please share how you can afford to live in LA as an actor?
Reddit · 3 Oct 2022
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Reddit · 3 Oct 2022
Hey everybody! I’ve talked to all of my actor friends, and I’ve even reached out to my old agent back home. I don’t know what to do. Here’s the situation. I submitted for a supporting role in a SAG low budget feature on Actors Access. I’ve never had any luck doing this but the character description sounded like it fit…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2022
I’ve even doing theatre for about 2 years now and it’s inspired me to start getting into acting . I would like to someday be in a movie or a sitcom . so my main questions are what are agents and what exactly will they do . Also specifically if I need one . || is there a specific thing I need to look for when signing up…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2022
i.e. Jonathan Bailey, Luke Evans, etc. Who are some LGBT actors who aren't put in a box/cast as the "Gay bff?"
Reddit · 3 Oct 2022
I have been cast in a student short film and was wondering about creating my own contract for it that states things like (I will get the footage, will be invited to any screenings, etc.) I have heard of bad experiences with student projects and also heard of actors creating their own contracts as an insurance policy I…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2022
Hey r/acting! I'm a 31 year old software engineer living in San Francisco. I've always dreamt of becoming an actor, but haven't pursued it besides doing an acting class. One reason is that I've been morbidly shy, but have since grown out of it. It's now or never and I'm ready to take the first steps. I have a few optio…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2022
I've been doing voice acting for just over four years now and wanted to share a perspective that I've developed recently that I would have found immensely helpful to have back when I started. Obviously, this is based entirely on my own worldview and personal experience (and will probably be controversial to some), so t…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2022
There has to be more right? Like no way he was booked just off of him walking down a hallway, also how do you feel about submitting an audition that way, you think the way the industry is changing should our self tapes now include more creativity and not just us behind a plain backdrop? Or because he is an established…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2022
Hello! I am looking to find actors (voice or live) who have performed in Geico, allstate, and statefarm commercials. Does anyone know how I can do that? Thanks!
