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Reddit · 21 Jun 2021

Can some commercials harm your future career?

I have been given the possibility to audition for an advertisement for a rehabilitation clinic, in which I would play a recovering addict talking about how well my road to recovery is going. But I got cold feet if one of my first acting gigs is playing someone with addiction for an advertisement, which can blur the lin…

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Reddit · 20 Jun 2021

How do actors deal with unwanted criticism, outside of a teaching environment?

I've been creating a lot of my own work for the last few years and I have a friend who keeps giving me unwanted critiques. I wrote and performed in a show a good few months back. It was a massive challenge to get it on stage. The director abandoned us half way through so we ended up directing ourselves. But we all push…

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Reddit · 20 Jun 2021

Do Asians have a possible career in acting?

I’m a Chinese (M16, Non-American) and I was considering taking acting as a future profession and maybe job. However, I noticed that I don’t often see Asian actors in shows and movies, as many popular movies are usually dominated by white-skinned and black skinned-people. (I am really sorry for phrasing it like this if…

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Reddit · 20 Jun 2021

Looking for VAs

Up to £20/$20 payment depending on the amount of lines, these will be for a series of mine, its in the style of a visual novel (look at Danagnronpa for reference, its a good example!) I'm currently looking for female voice actors, as mentioned! You must have Discord, DM me on this site, I'll respond with my tag, please…

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Reddit · 20 Jun 2021

ACTORS/ACTRESSES WANTED! - Action/Comedy Project

Hey all! Long post here. I've been hard at work on my first big screenwriting project, "Thunderclap", for a few months now. I've moved into a phase of the project where I'd like to begin working on a "concept" or "pitch" trailer. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, it's essentially a smaller-scale movie…

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Reddit · 20 Jun 2021

Tips for new voice artists and customers

I'm a computer scientist and regularly need VAs to dub video presentations for me. So far I've hired 3 VAs from this sub (and referred many more) with great results. Based on this experience, here's a list of tips for new artists and first-time customers to help them work together smoothly and successfully. - For video…

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Reddit · 19 Jun 2021

How easy is it to memorize a script?

Hello, I am new to this subreddit, for years I have wanted to become an actor, I think I could get a little experience in my middle school musical. I have all the traits and vocal level and absolutely everything and a lot of potential according to the director, we have auditions in the fall but we have started working…

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Reddit · 19 Jun 2021

Cable length issues with the focusrite scralett 2i2

Hi there fellow voice actors and aspirants. I've been building a studio over lockdown and one of the issues I find is with the cable length of my interface being too short to reach into my booth, I have a hole drilled in the wall for it but it's still a bit too short. Now I read that you shouldn't have an overly long u…

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Reddit · 19 Jun 2021

10 Questions Of A Rookie

Hi all! I'm very very new to the voice acting and voice over scene. I've done one voice acting character workshop in which I was told I have good acting ability and voice for acting and voice over work. That's about as far as my resume goes. So as you can see, I'm essentially clueless as to the finer details of startin…

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Reddit · 19 Jun 2021

Fivver and Upwork or wait to get experience?

My sister's been sending me some links and other things to help me along with my journey to becoming a voice actor. While I haven't been able to get classes yet, my sister sent me two recommendations for auditions and voice acting stuff known as Fivver and Upwork. I wanted to ask you guys if it would be worth checking…

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Reddit · 18 Jun 2021

I feel like I am terrible and I never get compliments.

Hello all. I am fairly new to acting and I have sort of been out of practice for a few years. I recently had this audition where I had to read a poem out of a play and I did terrible at it I was all fake sounding and didn't even show emotion right. I used to be fairly good and got a few compliments but now I am losing…

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Reddit · 18 Jun 2021

Aspiring yet clueless actress

Hello everyone! I have always loved acting but due to being in a very abusive household growing up, I was never allowed to explore or learn about anything liked. I am now moved out but completely clueless on how to start a resume etc with no experience whatsoever. Would anyone be able to give me a few tips? What should…

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Reddit · 18 Jun 2021

Why you are not getting hired or, my experience hiring a voice actor from Reddit today.

Why you are not getting hired or, my experience hiring a voice actor from Reddit today. *** Hey there, I run a channel called The Grand Dames and we are a group of four Grandma Gamers who have monthly tea party livestreams and talk %!&@# about games. Next month, we are coming to Twitch and I need to create an announcem…

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Reddit · 18 Jun 2021

Need advice on how to deal with an actress on set.

I'm actually a PA on a project right now, but I am working towards being an actress myself. I really love this community, and I would like some advice or reassurance or anything from fellow people in the industry. So there's this one actress who is apparently a little more well-known than any of the other actors on the…

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Reddit · 18 Jun 2021

What Should an Actor/Host Do During Their Free Time?

We all had a lot of time off with the pandemic and I am still looking for things to do... I have already taken a lot of classes, watched a lot of series/films, created my own podcasts and vlogs, made like five different demos, etc but I am looking for something that will bring something more beneficial for my career. I…

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Reddit · 18 Jun 2021

Best Talent Agencies in the DC Area?

I'm getting close to the point where I want to get an agent, and I'm wondering where I should be looking. Capital Talent Agency seems to be the most popular option around here according to my peers (often reluctantly), but I'm wondering if Liquid Talent Agency in Richmond or some others I'm not aware of would be good p…

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Reddit · 17 Jun 2021

Newer Actor: What happens after a callback?

I just had a really exciting callback today and I wad wondering if anyone could give me some insight on the process that comes after having a call back. Do the CDs watch my initial audition and this new callback together to decide or is it all based on my later performance? Also, if I were to be approached to move forw…

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Reddit · 17 Jun 2021

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

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…

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Reddit · 17 Jun 2021

Searching For Actors/Actresses!

Me and my team are currently searching for male and female voice actors/actresses. We are developing a concept for a sci fi related series. Need more support. And we are willing to compensate if necessary. Pls DM me if interested or for more info. Thank You! 70$/ per line. will increase pay according to certain lines.

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Reddit · 17 Jun 2021

NYC acting communities

Hi! The acting collectives, studios, etc. that I have been finding in NYC are pretty expensive (doing Esper now and love studying). Can you all recommend some cheaper classes/studios/communities in NYC where I can study, find community with other actors, make work here. I just moved here, so in person would be so great…

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Reddit · 16 Jun 2021

Full-time Voice Actors... Are most voiceover sessions directed?

I'm trying to get a better idea of the ratio of directed (in-person or via internet) to non-directed recording sessions (in a home studio, etc.) among full-time voice actors. I imagine most commercial work is directed but would appreciate any info you can offer as I'm fairly new to voice acting. Anyone care to chime in…

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Reddit · 16 Jun 2021

Connecting actors to filmmakers Discord

Hey guys, A friend of mine decided to use their free time to open and manage a discord geared towards connecting actors to other members of crew. They aim to create a space that encourages active education pursuit of acting in the meantime making connections to other crew members. A huge benefit they seek to promote is…

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Reddit · 16 Jun 2021

What online platform are you using to get gigs?

Hello! I've been feeling a little discouraged lately as bookings has been extremely slow. Just wondering what everyone is using and the success rate of the platforms you're using. Im currently on casting workbook/actor access and Mandy. I usually get most of my gigs from Mandy. Is anyone else on a different platform th…

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Reddit · 16 Jun 2021

Acting and Social Anxiety

Hey all I wanted to ask for advice... basically I have bad social anxiety and it always becomes worse When I am auditioning or on set. I get so nervous that I tense up and can’t get into character. It sometimes ends up sounding very scripted or “bad acting” because all I can think of is anxiety and if I am showing it o…

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Reddit · 16 Jun 2021

Questions regarding backround actor recruting

I have never done anything regarding acting except a small role in a play a couple years ago, so this my first time applying for a backround actor role. They are asking to email them a photo of ourselves and contact info. I wear glasses and have a slight mustache and beard, so should I shave and take off the glasses fo…

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Reddit · 16 Jun 2021

Shift back to in person auditions?

Hey everyone! Over quarantine, I was lucky enough to sign with a manager in Los Angeles, and since then, have gotten a lot of great self tape auditions! I live about two hours away from LA, but since we’ve been in a pandemic, I’ve only been sent self tape requests for obvious reasons, however, last week I received my f…

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Reddit · 16 Jun 2021

Hey LA Actresses!

Hello! I wanted to make an Instagram group of fellow LA female actors (preferably 21+), so we can chat, hang out, grab lunch, talk the LA struggle, go hiking, help each other with self tapes/auditions, etc. Hustle inspires hustle, but at the end of the day its just nice to have a down to earth group of actor friends to…

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Reddit · 16 Jun 2021

CD workshops- LA actor for NY based CDS?

Question in the title- is it worth it to do workshops with NY offices (I see lots more NY offices than LA ones), or will they always favor NYC talent?

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Reddit · 16 Jun 2021

Paid VO work for an unannounced videogame

I am part of a 20 man development team working on an unannounced, fully financed videogame title. Our cast is a mix of known faces and unknown/undiscovered performers. We are currently looking for a voice actor to play the role of a 50-something priest set in the modern day US. The character is a wise, intelligent, wea…

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Reddit · 15 Jun 2021

Manager prices and why?

Sup! Thanks for reading. Im from Argentina studying acting, but kind of feel more comfortable directing i guess I dunno yet. The point is, I still love acting and would love to work abroad, specially UK, and I keep seeing "Agent this...Agent that" posts in this sub, and wanted to know, what does your agents do? That yo…

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Reddit · 15 Jun 2021

I audition for a big movie... now what?

Hello everyone. I auditioned (self-tape) for a huge movie this week from a big production company in the industry right now. I submitted Saturday and it was due today. Any ideas on when I would hear back, if I do? I'm trying to stay optimistic but everyday that goes by from now on is going to make me wrecked with nerve…

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Reddit · 15 Jun 2021

What do casting directors actually see when I submit to a role on Actors Access?

I've noticed my slate shot is always attached to my main picture.  I'm given the option to select a different picture instead but then it looks like the slate shot never goes with it. And then of course I can select up to as many other clips I want to send along with that picture. But my question is mainly about the pi…

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Reddit · 15 Jun 2021

Addicted to acting.

Hey all, I couldn't find anyone else with this experience on the internet, but I feel like I had/have an addiction or at the very least an unhealthy relationship to acting. I grew up watching my alcoholic father and I've always sort of felt like an addict even though I've never had an issue with substances. However, ov…

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Reddit · 15 Jun 2021

A little help would be appreciated

Hi,I(19M) want to be an actor but I have no prior experience and is there any free website on which I can learn acting methods and give me at least a certificate of participation so that when I apply to an acting school,my resume won't be boring?

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Reddit · 15 Jun 2021

Urgent Play help

Hey, I wrote a play and need help editing it. Would anyone be willing to be an actor for my play? All they would need to do is read lines, over zoom. If interested, please fill out the following Google form. Thank you so much :) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiMq4WpBWclqyGPrpUm7TPDhPuvWPEeo5W0QdpzI6Xzo2-3g/…

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Reddit · 15 Jun 2021

Actors from minority groups: Have you ever felt discouraged?

Have you ever felt like despite having this career that you love, you've been told or felt like this industry is against you? That it's always a tougher 'competition' in which you have to work many times harder, and that it's not realistic or sustainable for people like you? How do you manage to deal with that, and sho…

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Reddit · 15 Jun 2021

Hoping to find out if the quality of my recordings is good enough!

Hello! I've recently begun devoting myself full-time to becoming a voice actor, and I'm in the stage where I'm trying to get my sound setup up to a level where I can start producing high-quality auditions. If you're interested in helping, you can find a link to a test recording below: [https://soundcloud.com/bradford-c…