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Reddit · 11 Mar 2019
Hey everyone I just recently found this sub and wanted to give you a little background on me and want your input on a couple things. Im currently 19 (M) and at a university. I am a business major but I am really interested in acting. My mom is an actress and has been professionally all her life on stage in Chicago, Haw…
Reddit · 11 Mar 2019
Hey all, would love some feedback or suggestions on this. I'm a hardworking and skilled Actor. I've done alot of training ( although not a 3 yr drama school) and I have really good footage, showreel and have been professionally cast and have pro credits. I was previously with a top agency in London after they saw a fil…
Reddit · 11 Mar 2019
I’m auditioning for The Secret Garden and they are requiring for their actors to have a monologue prepared which I do not!
Reddit · 11 Mar 2019
Whats up guys? So last time I was helped out pretty well regarding an agency. I kept on my original for actors access and a new one for Casting Networks. The new one just asked if I can do an audition for a baseball commercial tomorrow morning. I said yes but had conflicts due to the producers requiring a video of base…
Reddit · 11 Mar 2019
Hi the movie I'm working on is called Humanoid Divergent which is a sci-fi genre about a female robot named Mandy who is created by a company named Isecurity in which their initial goal is to create her to become a housemaid servant. When that fails, she comes back to life to help with the law enforcement. During this…
Reddit · 11 Mar 2019
I’m about to shoot my first short film with professional actors (have made shorts before but with students and friends etc), and the thing I’m most worried about is not knowing how to get a good performance out of them. I’ve read Judith Weston’s book “Directing Actors” and read a hundred tips from a hundred different f…
Reddit · 11 Mar 2019
TLDR: Got cast in several things now with no qualifications as an actor. It can be done if you work your booty off! Hey there, For a little over a year now I have aspired to follow up on my old dream of being a professional actor. I studied creative writing at uni but dropped out because it wasn't for me. A couple of j…
Reddit · 11 Mar 2019
Hey all! I’ve started an acting/ theatre industry help podcast called Making It, or What I Wish I Knew, mostly based on the posts I see on this sub all the time. I want to create content that gives real world advice from working actors, directors, stage managers, etc. to the listeners, with some perspective looking bac…
Reddit · 10 Mar 2019
Made a new account for anonymity. TLDR at the bottom. ​ Hi all. I'm a voice actor primarily situated in Dallas. I would like to think I'm a pretty nice guy, as many people would agree, and my biggest flaw is easily my anxiety. I have many friends in the area, and one of them decided to open up his own studio. He…
Reddit · 10 Mar 2019
I am running a super detailed dnd campaign, and I am going to have my party stumble upon a hollow tape. I am looking for a soft and kind female voice to be the voice of my character. I am 100% open to commissioning this work, we can negotiate price together. I will need to hear samples of hour voice before hiring you.…
Reddit · 10 Mar 2019
i've been chasing this for years, and i'm just dumbfounded by all of it. everybody is just a selfish psycho, honestly. out for themselves. its all fake. it's all puffery and bullshit and capitalizing off other people's success and screwing them over. talent has literally nothing to do with it. it's all $$. period. that…
Reddit · 10 Mar 2019
Hi there, I was wondering peoples opinions on improv actors within scenes that go out of their way to intentionally make someone look bad, to set up them up or to screw up or fail. Knowing Actors and Acting is sometimes a cut throat business. What do you do to better prepare yourself against, for example: borderline ha…
Reddit · 10 Mar 2019
Question: what's a good/respectful/ideal time frame to expect a call sheet for a low budget project? Actor here... I was asked to be in a short, just a days shoot a while back. I heard nothing & emailed a week ago to confirm my wardrobe requirements, travel details, location, call/wrap times etc... Was told 'yeah we'll…
Reddit · 10 Mar 2019
A few years back I saved a post on here discussing sites like Backstage and Actors Access. A few comments had linked a website that has a multi-subscription service fore (iirc) three main services for casting calls and auditions. For the life of me I can't find it, apparently I saved too many reddit posts before I actu…
Reddit · 10 Mar 2019
My short background: Been Meisner level students for about 6-7 months now. I really love this, every day and hour i spend at my day job feels like a wasted opportunity to get better in this thing. I feel i could have invested more time in getting better at acting rather than spend more hours at my day job (CPA). On the…
Reddit · 10 Mar 2019
Hey guys, Firstly I just wanted to say I’m really excited to finally be a part of this community where people share the same passion as me! Im 18 and in university. Ive always wanted to start acting because I feel like I’m very unique in what I have to offer when it comes to acting. Im Somali and theres not a lot of So…
Reddit · 9 Mar 2019
Hi! So I seem to be in a bit of a pickle. I have an audition for a streaming episodic (first recurring!). I taped my self-tapes and followed the instructions given in my original C-Mail (two takes of two scenes, one take of another). I submitted it to my agent for review. Of course, after I do this, casting sends a fol…
Reddit · 9 Mar 2019
Hi fam! Tomasz from WFA here. We recently started switching over to helping voice-actors but I know way more about screen actors than voice artists, so I'd love your opinion on this tool I've developed: [http://michaeld.reels.link/](http://michaeld.reels.link/) What this is is an interactive reel. So even though it's j…
Reddit · 9 Mar 2019
Looking into survival jobs for myself and wondering what other actors have done and what schedules for their jobs ended up working best for them (working days, nights, weekends, etc.)
Reddit · 8 Mar 2019
I recently listened to [Kristen Bell's episode of Off Camera](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Film--TV-News/Off-Camera-with-Sam-Jones-p1121725/?topicId=121113228) and in it she mentioned her niche: the ability to play characters that no matter how horrible they are...viewers are not alienated (and even are able to find a w…
Reddit · 8 Mar 2019
I need a voice actor to say these two paragraphs: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jnk3j76mS5vh3-TNVggKEHeqFJP\_ow77LGtZ6QLdfzE/edit](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jnk3j76mS5vh3-TNVggKEHeqFJP_ow77LGtZ6QLdfzE/edit)
Reddit · 8 Mar 2019
I want to start off by saying I love this subreddit. I have been posting questions a lot lately and I have always gotten feedback and answers that have leveled me up as a voice actor. Thank you. My question: What are you all marketing strategy and is it working? I want to put out my marketing map and I would like feedb…
Reddit · 8 Mar 2019
Hello, Doing a Podcast where we answer questions called Surviving Hollywood. We are not experts by any means, but we are just working actors in LA and in this episode we will be taking the community's questions. Does anyone have any questions about 'surviving hollywood"? Thanks
Reddit · 8 Mar 2019
I'm looking at Actor's Access for NYC today and there's not a single union post, but I see that at least two of the CDs are members of CSA.
Reddit · 8 Mar 2019
Hi, does anybody studied at Lifebook academy at "Two Roads Theater" ? [https://www.facebook.com/LifebookActing/](https://www.facebook.com/LifebookActing/) Slightly weird they promote their classes on Surkus/Groupon etc etc. All their FB/yelp reviews are REALLY good. And there's no info about them on Reddit. Would like…
Reddit · 7 Mar 2019
In the midst of family and friend advice I wasn’t listening to myself and my vision. Being able to hear Arnold swareznegger speech on making it as an actor and his visions was extremely motivating. Although the odds of making it big are obviously slim to none my mind is still set on working my ass off daily after movin…
Reddit · 7 Mar 2019
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 · 7 Mar 2019
hi there! i'm a video game dev, just starting out, and i'm thinking about hiring voice actors. They're not going to voice the whole game, don't worry, just a few lines at the end. Two voice actors, voicing around 5-10 lines each, around 30-40 seconds in total. I'm not going to hire professional voice actors, because (1…
Reddit · 7 Mar 2019
Hi everyone. I am from Georgia and am interested in becoming a full-time actor. I'd prefer to mainly focus on theatre with more minor focuses on film and musical theatre. I'm more interested in going to a 2 year conservatory than attaining a bachelors. Would it be best to attend somewhere around here? Or somewhere else…
Reddit · 7 Mar 2019
hi there! i'm a video game dev, just starting out, and i'm thinking about hiring voice actors. They're not going to voice the whole game, don't worry, just a few lines at the end. Two voice actors, voicing around 5-10 lines each, around 30-40 seconds in total. I'm not going to hire professional voice actors, because (1…
Reddit · 7 Mar 2019
Hi everyone! I made a post a few days ago about auditioning for theatre school even if I didn’t feel ready, well I have some more questions haha. Basically I am 18 and am planning on going to theatre school (I have done one theatre class and am doing one right now as well). After I am done with that my plan is to move…
Reddit · 7 Mar 2019
Hello everyone. I'm looking to hire a child voice actress (approx. 7 years old) for some voice acting to be synced to an animated short. There will be no dialogues, but it involves a lot of expressions -- happy laughter, heavy breathing, gasping, sick coughing, and crying (from holding in to crying very expressively).…
Reddit · 7 Mar 2019
Hey Everyone. I posted earlier this week looking for voice actors willing to get on bored with my machinima project to play the main cast. Since making that post I have found many interested people with talent and it's great to see such a pique in interest. As a result I have devised a list of side characters that will…
Reddit · 7 Mar 2019
I’d love to hear what everyone thinks is critical for an actor to bring to set. I recently PA’d on a short film and at the end of the weekend, wrote down a list of things a reliable PA brings to set. As an actor primarily though, I realized I hadn’t made a list of things I should bring as an actor. Two things I would b…
Reddit · 7 Mar 2019
I have an audition for a summer program with a well known theater in my area. I auditioned last year and wasn't selected so I spent a lot of the past year preparing and would really love to get into the program. It's fairly competitive (last year there were around 40ish applicants and they accepted around 15-18) and my…
Reddit · 7 Mar 2019
Hello, we are working on a sequel to The Little Engine That Could, the 1991 film obviously with Tillie and all those characters. It will be entirely 2D and frame by frame so it literally will live up to the classic is what we’re hoping. Anyways we are in need of people to the voice of Tillie, the voice of Farnsworth, J…
Reddit · 7 Mar 2019
\[originally posted to r/legaladvice\] ​ Hey team! ​ I'm a self-represented stage, film, and voiceover actor with well over a decade's experience. I just booked a gig **in Chicago** for a commercial spot for a national brand. I am a character actor/student of the Stanislavki System by training, and this w…
Reddit · 6 Mar 2019
So basically I have an audition for Drama School soon and I’m not the most social person I like to have my alone time and be creative and what not. When I told my parents that I wanted to be an actor they weren’t really surprised, but they keep telling me that I’ll probably never be an actor because I’m a shy person. T…
Reddit · 6 Mar 2019
Hi all, I'm an actor and photographer/videographer who has currently reached the point in my career where I feel it would be appropriate with a professional website. My only question is I'm unsure if I should just make one website with my name, and include all my professions, or if I should separate it into two website…
Reddit · 6 Mar 2019
Hi everyone. I’m 21 and considering dropping out of college to pursue acting in LA. I was wondering from You all how hard it truly is with little experience, high hopes, and acting classes already found and paid for to become a netflix actor? Is it as impossible as everyone says?
Reddit · 6 Mar 2019
So I have really good reps who I've been with for YEARS and believe in me who get me out constantly. I recently received a self-tape request for a sci-fi role, the dialogue is muted with personality (think Star Trek-style), and I really love this genre so I made sure to get a good tape together. I LOVED my self tape, t…
Reddit · 6 Mar 2019
I tend to have a hard time reading people... So my class practiced a play. My character has a small role in the 3 character play, but I show the most range of emotions. My character goes from crying one second, to laughing the next. It's challenging, but rewarding... Today, we practiced our play in front of the directo…
Reddit · 6 Mar 2019
I'm looking for a talented actor/actress who can host a YouTube show. You must have the ability to film and upload videos to us. We provide scripts for each episode however improvisation is a plus. Budget: Negotiable > 50 USD or profit share. Please send us links to **your previous acting skills or create a video demon…
Reddit · 6 Mar 2019
Hello /r/acting! I was asked to conduct a survey about my type as an actor and was hoping you could help me out! ​ This is the link: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhMGDW\_xEfTmJ8wULDJ0I7WM6drpZA-E2LaX1hsW-rLZGOsg/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhMGDW_xEfTmJ8wULDJ0I7WM6drpZA-E2La…
Stage 32 · 5 Mar 2019
Hello everyone, I am an actress looking for a manager/agent. In advance thank you so much for reading my post and providing feedback. Can anyone give me advice on how to find a good agent? What should I look for in an agent? Other than photos, what do agents want to see such as reels, etc...? Once again, thank you for…
Reddit · 5 Mar 2019
Hi All - Voice actor here just starting out in this space. I've been taking some VO classes and recording copy in my own home studio - but i really want to start actually auditioning! SO far I'm hearing a lot of people are suggesting Voices123 is the better platform to use. Cost considered, Is it worth it? I've yet to…
Reddit · 5 Mar 2019
***The Fixers (Series)*** A proof of concept trailer for the fixers (link below for reference) has been made and we now move onto creating an episodic series. Most of episode one has been recorded and I am looking to expand the cast / variety of voice actors we have. All are welcome. In total, there are probably about…
Reddit · 5 Mar 2019
Okay so I have a dilemma- I'm currently doing a BA in Theatre and I'm *kind of* enjoying it but also part of me wants to switch to history as I feel like I'm more interested in that as an academic subject... but I also want to at least try out being an actor at some point and I'm worried a lack of degree will prevent m…
Reddit · 5 Mar 2019
My father, 67, who I will not name here for sake of privacy, has been working as a narrator for the past twenty or so years, and has been a stage and television actor for longer. He is now interested in motion capture work for video games and animation. Does anybody have any advice for union workers on where to get sta…
Reddit · 5 Mar 2019
Do I have to go to go to college to become a successful actor or can I move to LA and start acting courses at a good acting school?
