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Reddit · 21 May 2020
I always had a passion for acting as a little kid, used to have small roles for school plays, practice every night on random free monologues. I definitely am thinking of pursuing acting as a career alongside having a degree in history. However, my main problem with acting in movies is the kissing/nudity/sex scenes I wo…
Reddit · 21 May 2020
Just saw that- I’m NYC based! What the heck is it! You can get an agent from it?!
Reddit · 21 May 2020
This is an experience that actors have after being in the business for approximately 5 seconds: getting rejected or not getting the part they want. Yeah it's frustrating, but I try to use it a way to grow from ti and learn. Here's what I do. 1. Go to your director. Respectfully say that you were disappointed with the r…
Reddit · 21 May 2020
Sorry so long, but trying to decide between relocation to AZ or Las Vegas for actor spouse while still having jobs/side gigs? Which one do you prefer for opportunities, pay, work environment, audiences? Do you feel Environment is open to new people or cliquey? Do you deal with the theatre directly or do you need an age…
Reddit · 21 May 2020
I’m an actor who’s been asked to audition and tape for a Videogame VO. I’ve never done this before, but is this tape meant to be done the same way as a self tape for film/TV is? Do I need a reader? Or do I just say my lines while on camera? And do I look down the barrel or still off to the side?
Reddit · 21 May 2020
Why does it seem like literally every single female character from the late 80s and early 90s sounded exactly the same in TV and movies? They all use the same inflection to their voice. Like, you can point out the difference a 90s actress and a 00s actress simply by listening to their voices. Or maybe they don’t sound…
Reddit · 21 May 2020
# I am gathering assets, 3D and Audio based, for the development of a FNAF-Based fangame. *** I've so far been investing money into various character models that should you be accepted, I will reveal a good bit to you before fully publicly revealing them. I am only on the search for one voice, a ch…
Reddit · 21 May 2020
Hello there, My name is Jeme Casco and I'm trying to make my first step towards being a voice actor. I'm starting Voice Acting 101 from casting club and I wanted to make a baseline before I started the class. I was hoping to get some feedback for my first Character Reel. Thank you! ​ ​ [https://www.youtub…
Reddit · 20 May 2020
Hi! Looking for a live action short film I watched on Vimeo sometime last year or the year before, made probably sometime in the last 10 years. The short film was mostly set inside what the mans imaginary world looked like, being narrated with the conversation between him and his therapist. The therapist would say stuf…
Reddit · 20 May 2020
Hey, so I want to start studying BA Acting in the UK next year and was wondering if anyone could recommend some online acting courses. Not only to prepare for the auditions but also to develop as an actor. Due to the current situation I figured that the only real way of gaining experience was through online classes, ho…
Reddit · 20 May 2020
*You got the email, the call from your agent. You have an audition coming up in the next couple of days. You’ve got your audition script (if you’re lucky). You prepare, you know your lines inside out. You’ve tried it different ways, with different levels of intensity. You’re ready, you’re good to go.* *The day has come…
Reddit · 20 May 2020
I’ve been considering signing up and paying the small fee to subscribe to backstage.com. It appears they are constantly looking for actors but I’m curious if anyone has subscribed and had any luck. I don’t want to sign up, apply for 100 low paying “gigs” only to never get a response.
Reddit · 20 May 2020
Hi all! I arrived in LA late February, signed up for TalentLink on Actors Access, met (virtually) with a few agents, and ended up signing with one a couple of weeks ago. They are SAG-AFTRA licensed, and someone I met has been with them for a while and only had positive things to say about them. They are a smaller, newe…
Reddit · 19 May 2020
Why are voiceover recording sessions so short compared to live action acting? With live action acting, you could be stuck on the set all day long but with voiceover, you're normally in and out of the studio in less than 4 hours (it's not particularly uncommon to see voice actors tweeting about how they finished up thei…
Reddit · 19 May 2020
what would some of you say about schools in New York? Such as what is the equivalent to Stella Adler’a conservatory or the Actors Studio in the modern day?
Reddit · 19 May 2020
hiii so i've wanted to be an actor for as long as i could remember. i used to be super dramatic as a child and it's always carried on with me throughout my years. in elementary school i was in so many plays and i was the lead in most of them (but i was still extremely young and they weren't that competitive as they wer…
Reddit · 19 May 2020
Hello everybody ! I have just started a (small) youtube channel due to quarantine boredom. I have been challenging myself to random goals that I would like to accomplish every week and this week I have decided I would like to meet 100 different dogs and their owners via zoom/gotomeeting/facetime! I'm sorry that this mi…
Reddit · 19 May 2020
I was having a conversation with a fellow actor recently, whose in his mid-20s like me. But what was supposed to be a friendly conversation somehow turned into him telling me how not getting a Bachelors Degree in acting was the worst decision of my life... I also see the posts occasionally here with the statistics abou…
Reddit · 19 May 2020
I’m very close to signing up for a one-year intensive acting for screen program (pending I succeed at the audition) but I’m still on the edge wondering is this the right choice.. I’m 28 and for the last 5 years I’ve been taking evening acting classes here and there and I just love it. I think about being an actor const…
Reddit · 19 May 2020
hey! i’m a high school freshman and i have been looking into colleges for theater/acting. i would love to be an acting major but i just want to know if it’s worth it. i would also like to know what jobs i could get if i studied acting after i graduate. i’m planning on going to university of houston, if there are any ot…
Reddit · 19 May 2020
Why aren't there many Indian actors making it in Hollywood? Are they being typecast-ed like considered only for an Indian character or is there a chance for them to actually make it? For example be the lead as the flash or have a prominent role( regularly). I included Hollywood north because Canada has a great number o…
Reddit · 19 May 2020
I saw the typo in my earlier post, so had to fix it!! Hey all, So as some of you know I am an actor and run my own on-camera audition technique school (also called LAOnCamera). Folks have been asking me for the list of equipment that I compiled so my students could get their home studios up and running. This is super i…
Reddit · 19 May 2020
I’ve been debating for ages shaving my hair (I’m a female)—but I’m honestly terrified of being typecast further (African-American). I’ve had rather short hairstyles my entire life/pixie cuts, and that’s what I have now—but I am itching to just buzz it off. But I do not want to further limit the roles I’m offered, nor t…
Reddit · 19 May 2020
I want to start this off by saying that I’m in no way trying to sound bigger than anyone else, and like I think I’m more deserving of the parts I’ll talk about me having not gotten in this post. It’s not like that, and I’d hate to come across as selfish, and cocky. I’m an upperclassmen in high school, with no experienc…
Reddit · 19 May 2020
Why do most voiceover recordings nowadays still take place in a studio? In this day & age, people are able to just easily record themselves over the phone (there are a tons of free apps out there that allow you to record yourself very easily). You don't even need a setup for this 20 years ago that wasn't possible, I do…
Reddit · 19 May 2020
Hi guys, My friend's roommate that puts folks on tapes let me watch some self-tapes that booked people their pilots, major feature films, etc. jobs. A few days ago I posted on here asking about self-tapes that booked them because I am very curious (especially during this time of Covid) - my boyfriend works in computer…
Reddit · 19 May 2020
Hello voice actors! My name is Josh Jones, and I would really appreciate getting some feedback on my character demo. I'm looking to polish it and make some updates so it can really shine. I did get the feedback that it would help to cut a few of the bits to give the rest a little breathing room, which I am working on c…
Reddit · 19 May 2020
This is one of the most powerful performances I've ever seen, what a privilege that it's made free and available for us during these times. As I understand, this piece was actually written *for* him back in 2013. It got a lot of attention in the UK, and was recently revived for Broadway by a different actor. Seriously,…
Reddit · 19 May 2020
Hi Everyone, I used to act in college and a bit after before getting into tech. I'm working on an actor discovery app for fun. The way it will work is: 1. Each week we'll pick a monologue or scene 2. Actors can perform the monologue and submit in the app 3. People come and vote on their favorite performance. My hope is…
Reddit · 19 May 2020
Hello! Actor here... been earning a living for 30+ years doing this crazy job and I love it... and I hate it! I love acting but often hate actually being an actor...probably something do with control issues I imagine!? I'm jealous of painters or sculptors or even writers who can just create whenever they feel inspired.…
Reddit · 19 May 2020
this is my first ever post on reddit so please keep that in mind :) im a 15 year old actor and im torn between going to acting school full time after i finish secondary school or training for a job and doing acting classes and going to auditions on the side. does anyone have advice about this? also, does anyone have an…
Reddit · 18 May 2020
Hey actor peeps, So this quarantine gave me a lot of time to reflect and plan for when the industry eventually does open back up. I've learned that I would like to try to revisit and rebuild my acting foundational training. I didn't attend a conservatory or anything, and I learned how to act only from doing plays in sc…
Reddit · 18 May 2020
Hiii everybody it’s my first day on this subreddit! Essentially, I want to pursue this dream I’ve had of becoming an actress. I am 21F studying Mechanical Engineering right now and about to graduate next month. And I hate my major, but I stuck with it these four years because I felt lost in regards to what I actually w…
Reddit · 18 May 2020
I want to be a voice actor, particularly for video games or TV shows possibly. But to get an agent or really get my foot in the door I need more roles and experience from what I can tell. Where do I find these? How do I start?
Reddit · 18 May 2020
[https://easyupload.io/v0ota5](https://easyupload.io/v0ota5) \- My voice (I also have access to voice editing software if you need me to do that) [https://hello-reddit.cms.webnode.com/](https://hello-reddit.cms.webnode.com/) \- Website example (this is a very general example, I can make any type of website)
Reddit · 18 May 2020
It's been almost two years since I signed with my agency. They've gotten me so many auditions, and they're by far the most amazing people I've had a chance to work with. I got three jobs my first year, and another one at the beginning of this year's renewal, but since only voice actors are getting gigs right now, I hav…
Reddit · 18 May 2020
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFdGKPrYYmE&t=50s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFdGKPrYYmE&t=50s) I don't know if anyone has seen it, but above is a video posted by Eric Vale a few years back on "How to Become a Voice Actor". You may be familiar with Eric Vale as he did the voice of Future Trunks on DBZ. Now the f…
Reddit · 18 May 2020
The screenplay is written, need two actors - aged 30s minimum who would be up for collaborating on this - you will need access to a (ideally 4k capable) dslr camera & mic, I'm still locked in so i can't film this myself but I will help with camera & lighting set up over facetime, etc. There is no money to be made here,…
Reddit · 18 May 2020
So for a final project I have to devote 2 hours a week for 4 weeks into anything of my choice. I have never really acted, but every time I watch a movie or show, I can't help thinking about the actors choices and how I would do it. I love to take lines they say and try to deliver it with different tones and facial expr…
Reddit · 17 May 2020
Am I able to directly contact casting directors within actors access? Like without actually submitting to them, just emailing?
Reddit · 17 May 2020
I’ve been having a hard time finding an acting coach. I’m unable to ask actors/people in the industry in person, so I’d like to know how you found yours. Or just any tips on finding a good one. I’m currently a beginner, but my goal is potentially professional theatre.
Reddit · 17 May 2020
So i have social anxiety and i hate doing anything that has everyone's eyes on me, but i will try again. My biggest inspiration is lizzy greene and my dream is to play either on nickelodeon or become an actor.
Reddit · 17 May 2020
Hi everyone, I decided to venture into voice acting a couple months back, but until now i havent really solidified the type of voice i have. As such, im probably auditioning for roles that my voice simply does not match with. I know the hallmark of a good voice actor is having a wide range, but i figured with this i ca…
Reddit · 17 May 2020
I don't know if the question is confusing, but basically what you think your voice sounds like is different than what other people hear. Does that happen with voice acting? So is the voice that you hear the same as the voice as others hear?
Reddit · 17 May 2020
Hey all, So as some of you know I am an actor and run my own on-camera audition technique school (also called LAOnCamera). Folks have been asking me for the list of equipment that I compiled so my students could get their home studios up and running. This is super important as self-tapes are only getting more and more…
Reddit · 17 May 2020
Hey fellow actors! I want advice on how to make an acting reel at the very beginning of your film “career” ha. I have mostly been a stage actor in the past but I am wanting to get more into film. Any advice on how to go about that? Thanks so much!
Reddit · 17 May 2020
I run a sketch comedy YouTube channel that is growing at a good pace. I have always thought of getting into film/TV acting but never pursued it in high school or during college. Would it be possible for my channel to be used as a launching pad to opportunities in TV and film roles from bigger studios? I’m on pace to be…
Reddit · 16 May 2020
We're really new to this but my wife is an actor and singer. She booked a podcast VO role (acting job on a podcast) and we need a mic but we'd also like to use it for vocal audio further down the line. We have a new MacBook Air or iPhone to record on. Any advice would be appreciated.
Reddit · 16 May 2020
So I have nothing but my phone a Samsung Galaxy s9 + and my voice.. i don't know how to start and I'm suffer from being self conscious about my voice, how could I start? Also I'm new here? And new to voice actor
Reddit · 16 May 2020
Hi all My gear has finally all come in (yay). I’ve set everything up and I’m testing it out and as many videos as I’ve watched, and as many discussions as I’ve read up on, I still don’t feel quite as confident as I would like to in intuitively knowing what sounds good (I know with persistence and practice this will eve…
