Reddit · 10 Feb 2022
should i invest in casting networks again
ive used it before but mostly have been using actors access and la casting
Reddit · 10 Feb 2022
has anybody worked at an agency and was open about being an actor?
because of my frustration with how long acting its taking to "happen" for me, i've since found a passion in filmmaking / producing and am pursuing work in that area to actually be able to have some kind of career, and not have to wait tables anymore. i've basically landed an interview for an agent assistant position at…
Reddit · 10 Feb 2022
How important is it to have a good Stage Manager in theatre?
I’ve only worked as deck crew in shows so I don’t really see actors and stage managers interact.
Reddit · 10 Feb 2022
Joining the theatre.
i’m gonna be joining this theatre club in a couple of weeks - i’ve had the idea in my mind for a while but i’ve never went through with it. i’ve been addicted to marijuana for the past 6 months and it kinda f’d up my whole flow ig. for context i’m 17 and still in college, i guess i’m just trying to get my life back on…
Reddit · 10 Feb 2022
Got the agent, now what?
Small actress from Toronto with a few VO commercial works under my belt. I have been with my agents for almost a year now. I keep asking my agent how I can get a demo started for animation voice over and she says by getting more VO roles... What I've come to realise is that I am in a VO purgatory of needing a demo to b…
Reddit · 10 Feb 2022
New Voice-Acting Mic
Hello Reddit people, I am a new Voice Actor who wants to make decent quality Voice-Overs for Animation and Games, but honestly, I have no idea of hardware. Can any of you guys recommend a good Mic to start in the business without sounding like a person who just started? I am right now thinking about getting a Rode NT1,…
Reddit · 10 Feb 2022
Becoming an actor with fear of public speaking
I have always had an intense fear of public speaking. On the other hand, I’ve always wanted to get into acting. I know there are actors out there who say acting is different than getting up in front of a group of people and giving a speech. Is that true? I want to get into acting so bad and this is the only thing that’…
Reddit · 10 Feb 2022
Any international students who majored in Acting/Theatre?
I'm a high school senior planning to become an international student maybe in the United States or Canada. I want to know any experiences some of you might have had with regards to being a working actor post-grad or pre-grad (if your visa allowed it). Is one country more welcoming than the other?
Reddit · 10 Feb 2022
College recommendation? (India)
I'm having major fomo pls help me. I want to be an actor but also want to get a degree so that I have a backup in case acting doesn't work out. Im interested in pol sci so I wanted to do pol science honours Pls recommend some good reputed colleges which have the associated course but also a good theatre/acting club to…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2022
Meryl Streep overrated?
There is a guy on YouTube named David Patrick Green and he made a video on Meryl Streep saying that she is not a great actor and perhaps the most overrated actress of this generation. If he right?? Or is he high on something??
Reddit · 9 Feb 2022
IMPORTANT QUESTION ON VOICE ACTING
Hello voice actors!So basically I've found myself wanting to hire someone to do an impression of an exisiting character for a fan series I'm creating. Here's the problem, though: is that okay when it comes to copyright/trademark laws? Could I get in trouble for paying someone to immitate an existing character that I do…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2022
Any tips for backstage?
I’m an inexperienced actor and I just joined backstage, does anyone have any tips that’ll help me score more auditions? Thank you
Reddit · 9 Feb 2022
The UK, Canada or the US. What is the best way for the blind voice actor from Ukraine?
Hello. It will be nice if there is someone American, Canadian or British actors are here, or someone who knows these things! I am from Ukraine. Since childhood, I have Vision problems. I am totally blind from 6 years old. In Ukraine, I could do some things. For example, my dream is become a lawyer and politician. But I…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2022
The UK, Canada or the US. What is the best way for the blind voice actor from Ukraine?
Hello. It will be nice if there is someone American, Canadian or British actors are here, or someone who knows these things! I am from Ukraine. Since childhood, I have Vision problems. I am totally blind from 6 years old. In Ukraine, I could do some things. For example, my dream is become a lawyer and politician. But I…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2022
cheaply finding casting calls
i live in the southeast in a relatively small town, so maybe unlike L.A., I can't find flyers or anything advertising them. Any website-mandy, backstage, starnow, castingfrontier, actor access, nycasting-they all charge huge fees to gain access to auditions. I work for $13.00/hr. I cannot afford to pay $25.00/month for…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2022
Where to find actress for 1 day of shooting, music video (North Carolina, US)
Hello friends. I am music producer and I'm currently working on the creative planning stages of a music video. I will be seeking an actress who can mime a stage performance singing my song. I have already recorded the vocals, so I do not require a singer, just someone that can perform like one. The shoot is still at le…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2022
What you guys think about made up languages ?
Hello, It's gonna be a weird question So I'm planning to "hire" some voice actors for a small video game but since I won't sell this game (it's a dreams ps4 game, I can't sell it) and that I can't afford to pay real actors I'm gonna search for also amateur aspiring voice actors. The game has a pretty serious tone and I…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2022
Debate: Does one ever truly 'give up acting?" (JAIME LANNISTER MEME HERE)
Does one simply *give up acting*? I've seen a lot of posts lately on social media and it's odd to me when actor friends say they are going to 'give up acting' and do something else. **I have friends that are painters, sculptors, musicians that have never written something like this.** If they decide to go off the road…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2022
Confused on how to make a audition scene video
Actor furiously stares out the window. (He had taken acid and just brutally attacked his mom). Actor sees his mom, hysterical, in the street, he comes to the doorway. Actor starts to sway. He’s uneasy on his feet. Actor sees a couple across the street on the phone with police. He runs to them and then violently tries t…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Should I do unpaid work as a new actor?
I have been trying to build up my reel and have just been offered a role in a feature. Unfortunately it is in a city 4 hours away from me and would be unpaid for 8 days of filming. Because I work part time at my day job it is my main source of income I can’t justify accepting the role unpaid because I can’t afford to n…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
I’m meeting with a someone from an AI company this week. They claim to understand voice actors’ concerns, and that they are 100% ethical. Thoughts?
I’ve been in VO for 10+ years but this would be my first time working in AI. I have all the normal concerns about usage and licensing and compensation, which they assure me are addressed, but most of the professional community I’ve seen still seems to be wary, and that only amateurs are doing this right now because the…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Mic recommendation
Hello voice actors of reddit! I’ve done voice acting for a few years, and have decided it’s time to upgrade equipment as I’m currently building a studio in my house. One of the things I’m going to upgrade is of course my mic. I’ve been thinking about getting the Røde NT1 or Røde NT1-A. My voice is extremely deep, so I…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Help with translation!
Hello friends! Actor from Germany here. I recently got invited to the LAMDA recall (for MA Classical Acting, International Students), which will be on Zoom - ugh. I'm preparing a couple of Shakespeare speeches, but would also love to include some german stuff. Specifically this one monologue that originally got me into…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Re-Reading Bill Esper's The Actor's Art and Craft
So, I just wanted to start off by saying that I am not sure this post has any real point to it, it is just some of my reflections. Some people may remember me as this sub's resident Esperite. A certain number of years ago I went to the Esper Studio, recently (AKA Now), was the first time I read the book since being in…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Do you think Abbey Lee Kershaw is a good actress?
I have watched some of the films/series that she is in and checked imdb reviews, and its kind of mix. While the majority seems to like her there are some strong criticism. But because she is not that well known, there arent a lot of reviews. So, what do you think?
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Trained Actress who is looking for representation, but cannot find any :(
Hi so I'm an seventeen year old actress! I have been acting since 2009! Recently over the years since 2018 I've been training for film and t.v acting. I reached out to agents and managers all summer 2020 and 2021, with no luck. I have recently sent out new materials, and gotten little to no replies. All of the replies…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Stage Fright
I don’t know if anyone here will know the answer to this but, I might start taking beta blockers for my anxiety due to the physical symptoms my anxiety causes. Do any actors who are currently on this medication think that it may have a negative impact on your performance in any way? This is my biggest fear with startin…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Where/How do I audition for Euphoria Season 3?
It was just confirmed for Season 3 and they have done open calls/hired actors with no previous experience. The show has a lot of relatable trauma for me. I can act reasonably well for someone with no professional experience (besides school plays or projects), and cry on cue, I live in Los Angeles and am a female aged 1…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Advice about drama schools
Hey all! I have recently been accepted by Drama Studio London for their Master’s course in professional acting. They will hold a place for me until March 4th, so I am advised to respond to my offer by then. However, I have also applied to other drama schools in London that have yet to concretely accept or reject me. I…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Elder voice over artists? Fiverr wasn't helpful
Hello. I just spent some time looking for older voice over artists and mostly I just saw young adults doing gimmicky grandpa voices. Not helpful
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
Any Actors in Idaho? Looking to Network
Hello all! I've just recently started acting when I found this reddit page. Was wondering if any of you were based in the Idaho, or Boise, Idaho area? Looking to network!
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
Free software to help you practice dubbing and voice match
Forgive all the exposition, but just trying to get everyone up to speed so you know if/why this will be helpful to you. Hey all, I've mentioned in a previous post that I freelance as a script adapter/ADR writer. For the uninitiated, this is the process by which a translated file for a foreign (i.e., non-English, in my…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
Any advice for a fledgling actor who has been out of the game for basically a decade?
I’m done with the pessimism. I have a lot of talent and I’d like to be able to say I at least really tried to go for it. But it’s been so long and the world has changed in a lot of ways that I don’t even know where to begin or if I even should
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
Talent Agent Assistant to Actor???
Hello! Right now I’m an assistant to a talent agent, it’s going on a year and it’s been great. They’re really great people. I’ve always wanted to work in the industry and this fell into my lap. The problem is, I’m starting to hate it? I’m getting this feeling of FOMO and I just want to get into acting which is realisti…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
One OnnOne/Actors Connect….worth my time?
Hey all! I’m an early twenties career actor and I’m mainly stage. My film credits are fine, nothing special. I have a really substantial theater resume, leads, supportings etc. I feel confident about my audition skills, I know I’m good to work with in the room. I feel really confident in my abilities. My goal for the n…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
Acting while hypersensitive—is it possible?
Hello there, I’m a 30 year old guy who was just in Los Angeles for 3 years, with one of my main aspirations being acting. I’m also a musician and love writing songs and singing passionately. I ultimately left Los Angeles and sadly decided I can not handle being an actor even though I would love to express myself that w…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
How important is location in submissions?
I live in CT but am trying to get work as an actress in New York. I have been submitting and have had quite a few auditions. My question is this…. Most auditions ask for locals to New York. It’s an hour train ride from me and not hard for me to get into New York. I lived there for three years and know the area well. Ca…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
Any conservative leaning voice actors?
I notice that a lot of voice actors just by following their social media accounts are left leaning. Not saying it's a bad thing. We can all have our own opinions and I am aware that the entertainment industry is mostly left leaning. But you tend to find a couple of conservative leaning entertainers here and there. So I…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
Recommendations on acting exercises
Hello, I'm an actor and due to some schedule issues I cannot take acting classes at the moment. Do you know of any Youtube channels or books that would be helpful in continue to practice my craft? Thank you guys
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
People in LA - How is the culture?
I’m sure this is a silly question, but I’m about to finish studying theater and actually put myself out there. I’ve been fortunate enough to have gotten to start young and I think I have the skills to at least make some sort of living doing it. I’ve been wanting to avoid L.A. since I don’t enjoy working with hyper-comp…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
Looking To Build
I have been an extra for the last two years. I have loved how much I have learned during this interval of time but it is time to go for bigger roles. In spite of the depressive state I have been in since the person that taught me film passed I would love to connect and build with other NYC actors. ​ I wanna star…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
Looking for voice actors for a big video game project
Hey everyone, I apologize if I'm being unprofessional here but I'm not exactly sure where to look for voice actors so I would like to start my search here. Me and my team are currently working on our big open world medieval/fantasy game called "The Monarch" and we are looking for voice actors that would suit the charac…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
I was given a great opportunity to be a voiceover actor. Wondering how to proceed in order to make the most of it.
A few weeks ago, the company I work for decided to launch a big, new ad campaign. Through some quirk of fate, I was tapped to record the voiceovers. The ad campaign, which is mostly on YouTube, Facebook, and a little bit of specialized television (not network) has since become a rousing success. It got me thinking abou…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
I finally got a decent theatre job opportunity in my hometown, just as I was about to move out. What should I do?
I've been exposing myself in theatre in my hometown for 4 years now, learning and growing until I get my bachelor's degree at the local university (in a "safer" field unrelated to theatre). I've done almost all of it for free, as a young amateur actor. But now the head of my theatre troop offered me to lead the organiz…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
Young VA, looking to get started. Need advice. I have a deeper voice than corpse and a lot of people have told me I should get into VA
I’m a young voice actor, 16 but I have a pretty deep voice, if you know who corpse husband is, I have a deeper voice than him. I’ve always loved acting and especially voice acting and I want to know how to get started. If I’m missing anything here tell me.
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
Not sure which agent to sign with!
Hey everyone, Last month I submitted to countless agents and scored three meetings. All three agents offered me across the board representation. I'm extremely grateful but unsure of which one to sign with. Agent #1 - 600 on IMDbPro, SAG-franchised & 2 actors out of 70 are my type. Agency's been active since 2017. Agent…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
More Work For Non-Union Performers
I'm an apprentice UBCP/ACTRA member and honestly that credit kind of just fell in my lap as an upgrade on set from background to actor. Until recently I haven't pursued acting, and now on top of that I have started focusing more on voice acting work. I'm curious what peoples thoughts are on the amount of work there is…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
Affordable Coaching [Discounts for BIPOC, Trans, Queer Performers]
ACTORS! It’s been a tough time for the performing arts. As things open, again, slowly, productions are beginning to cast… auditions are happening! Naturally, many of us feel out of shape, a bit rusty, and that is okay! Andrew Jamieson is now booking private audition prep sessions, both in person (Montreal, Quebec) and…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
What are associate agents?
What exactly is the difference between a „normal“ agent and an associate agent? When I look up some actor‘s agents on the agency’s website (UK) it says who their agent is and who their associate agent is so what’s the difference between the two? Because associate agents can also represent actors without a „normal“ agen…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
What's the best compliment on set you love to get as an actor?
I don't know about you guys, but I LOVE when a director tells me go smaller. I go as big as possible and let the director adjust. Been working on a film for a few days (actually on set right now) and have a director tell me go smaller is the best. It's so good cause it's easiest to go smaller. I read a lot of directors…