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Reddit · 22 Feb 2023
I've been a (non-professional) actor for 3 years, I've done short films, theatre & acting classes . I want to be a television actor and writer (professionally of course), but I don't know what to do next. I want to (obviously) work in professional projects. The truth is, there's no real issue here. I know what I want i…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2023
Does anyone know easier ways to memorize a script? My director in plays I’m in, only has me rehearse the plays once a week because there are multiple, and I have to do a majority of memorizing from home. Also as a side note, is it normal to have 0 to not social interaction with the other actors? The others either go do…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2023
I received a survey-type ad on LinkedIn the other day from a name (who shall remain nameless) who had no LI profile. The survey was one question: "What's the worst part about creating a voice-over?" The choices were: "Edits". "The Cost". "Actor Availability". "Using My Voice". Thinking this was some newbie VA mass mark…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2023
Hello! I am an aspiring actress hoping to start studying acting abroad and I would like to know if more experienced people have anything to say or any tips! First I would like to know if you guys know of any colleges that specialize on acting as a career and preferably offer scholarships. Then, if you can, share your e…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2023
If you lived in LA, how long did you live there and why did leave? Do you want to go back? If you live in LA now, do you want to leave?
Reddit · 21 Feb 2023
Hey everyone, I was wondering what were ways you all used to better your enunciation and projection of your voice since I feel that is a important aspect for actors.
Reddit · 21 Feb 2023
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Reddit · 21 Feb 2023
I think it's important to know who we are talking to on this subreddit. It often feels when someone discovers this subreddit, you are not only having to mention that this career involves reading, but entrepreneurship, marketing, audio engineering, and public speaking. I think everyone should participate in this poll. G…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2023
Just wondering about the old dream, is it possible to become a mainstream lead at this age ?
Reddit · 21 Feb 2023
Hello fellow actors what are ways to help become better at enunciation and projection as actors? This is something I wanna get better at as an actor.
Reddit · 21 Feb 2023
I’m with a fairly sized agency that has a few hundred people on their roster. I was just wondering if agents watch all the eco cast tapes that their clients submit on actors access and other sites. Do agents have access to content we submit to casting directors?
Reddit · 21 Feb 2023
I'm a voice actor but I'm also a youtuber. I'm trying to rig together a camera stand complete with camera, lights, and mic and I can't seem to get a decent sound out of it. I'm using a Shure MV7 for my Youtube videos. When it's close to my mouth it sounds warm and nice. I tried setting it up so that it comes down from…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2023
everyone’s opinions on what “good and bad acting” is, just wanted people opinions on sydney sweeneys acting
Reddit · 21 Feb 2023
I'm being sardonic. Few years ago, our theatre company fucks us, we try to negotiate. Even threat to strike. It all blows up, two people negotiate without us, got what they wanted, and we lost our positions. Back to square one, like Im starting again, but older. Now, when it seemed I was getting steam again, the new co…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2023
Hey everyone! I’m using IMDB Pro to get the contact information but I’m not sure who would be the right person to contact. There’s a Talent Agent, Manager, Talent Agent Voice, and Talent Agent Personal Appearance. I originally assumed Talent Agent Voice would be the best bet but then I started thinking that might be on…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2023
I was planning on reading both 'Respect for Acting' and 'Challenge For The Actor' by Uta Hagen, but I have recently read that she admittedly 'disassociated' herself from the former book. From someone who has read both - is it worthwhile to read them both? Or does 'Challenge For The Actor' contain everything you need fr…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2023
I'm not from the US, or Canada, or the UK. (Or Australia) Is there a way I could act in films for international film festival's? And are overseas agents really looking for people other than Americans? Sorry if I'm asking stupid questions, I'm new to a lot of this.
Reddit · 20 Feb 2023
Disclaimer that I'm not somebody with any ambition of being a professional voice actor. I'm simply a man trying to do some voice overs for my own little personal video projects, where similarly I don't have any pretence to be creating world busting affairs and rather just little things of local interest. I've briefly r…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2023
I've been looking into voice acting/broadcasting as of late. Right now, I'm working in customer service for a logistics company and it's not uncommon for me to receive compliments on my voice during phone calls. I'm told that I have a very calming and soothing deep voice or that I could be an announcer. I've done some…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2023
I am a beginner in most aspects of acting, but one thing I'm sure of, is that when it comes to starting their careers, actors can't afford to be picky. In my case, I mostly have opportunities to act in theatre, in a TV commercial, or act as an extra for movies. Being a lead in a short/student film is a less common, but…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2023
I hope I don't break untold rules, but I wanted to share what is a great moment of acting in my opinion: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaO9\_Zuhawc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaO9_Zuhawc) The emotion range and scale in that scene is so subtle and well balanced, you can see each second he is embracing the song…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2023
How do you describe your relationship with your reps? Friendly, professional, joke around, etc? Do you talk (whenever possible and within reason) about non-industry related things? How close (if possible) are you with your reps?
Reddit · 20 Feb 2023
(M,22) Hi guys, I live in NYC, I just moved here about 6 months ago from a overseas. I’ve always been wanting to be an actor or pursue filmmaking to some degree despite having absolutely no experience whatsoever. Y’all got any advice on where & how to start? Should I go to school? Take lessons? Any advice is appreciate…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2023
I'm an introvert and I'm shy and have some social anxiety. I do think acting is fun though. I have only taken acting for film classes before and I have now started a Meisner class. I don't know how to explain it but, during the last class I got a comment that sort ot indicated that my shyness is a problem. I do feel a…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2023
I used to dream of becoming a famous Broadway actor back in high school, but in the past couple years have decided that I don't ever want to be famous. I want to be able to run errands and do day to day things and not have cameras following me around 24/7. I used to think the ultimate goal of acting was to become some…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2023
So I’m very passionate about being an actor. Not trying to brag, but a lot of people around me have been saying I’ve got real natural talent and that if I were to pursue seriously, I’d be successful. And to be honest, I wouldn’t mind pursuing it. However, that’s been said about the millions of other people that have be…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2023
I know that acting is a communal profession, but it can feel quite lonely a lot of the time. I had a hard time making friends when I was in my course for drama. I did have a few people but I struggled with a lot of things to the point where folks felt like they gave up on me. It can be hard to shake off, makes you thin…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2023
Hi there. I've been out of the VO game for awhile now, and I was wondering if anyone could help weigh in on which online casting/profile websites are the current legit/active ones for self-submissions/auditions and promoting your work? Back when I was doing it, it was [voice123.com](https://voice123.com) and [voices.co…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2023
Reached out about an actor for a role in a short, and the agent said "Sure, but don't hold your breath because we're not really in the shorts market". Should I just pass and not waste energy sending an offer to them?
Reddit · 19 Feb 2023
I was watching this interview about the voice actor of Neon from Valorant and was just curious, how did everyone start their voice acting journey, what are the pain points, and how do things actually work during a commission for work? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo9nscAUjPY&t=2s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo…
Reddit · 19 Feb 2023
The year was 2019. Everything was great. I was a 20 year old fresh faced actor living in LA on my own. I had just signed with a well-known manager who started the careers of several big names and had a very few select actors in her small clientele. When first signing with her, she made me feel incredibly unique and as…
Reddit · 19 Feb 2023
I'm a beginner who is interested in acting, and is currently trying to save up & build the courage to take an acting class. In the meantime, I sometimes like to reenact scenes of my favorite movies and record myself. When watching myself act, even when I was able to visualize my characters' world and was not in my own…
Reddit · 19 Feb 2023
They say you need talent and luck. I’m sure there are some exceptionally talented actors who never get a break. Or maybe you get some work but not enough to make it your full-time job. I always enjoy the acting, but I don’t love it to the point where I’m willing to go all out for it. I know there are some people who fa…
Reddit · 19 Feb 2023
I'm just starting out and would love to sharpen my skills by doing some community theater. I know of sites like backstage and actors access but I'm wondering if there is a resource that's more focused on local community theater gigs?
Reddit · 18 Feb 2023
Currently in acting school, and my movement teacher has been quite adamant about not lifting weights, since they say we are working to get rid of tension, and lifting weight adds tension and is a very tense and straining exercise. I’m just wondering if this is true and if you agree with it? I’m wanting to lift weights…
Reddit · 18 Feb 2023
Hi! I’m a non-eq actor & got the call this morning: I booked a summer gig. YAY! The pay is not great, but not horrible as far as non-eq goes. $400/wk. Unfortunately I still have to pay rent in another city, even though my gig provides housing. So I’m wondering if asking for a small raise to meet my needs is possible. T…
Reddit · 18 Feb 2023
I don't mean working actors. I don't mean celebrities. If you counted up everyone "trying" to be an actor in NYC, LA, USA, or globally. What do you think the number would be? I define "trying" as anyone who works or wants to work as an actor that spends some portion of their day either doing such or pursuing acting wor…
Reddit · 18 Feb 2023
i know japanese va is different from western va in that they voice over completed storyboard animations, but how do they know how long to say the line before the action/scene changes?
Reddit · 18 Feb 2023
Hey - staying super vague about this, obviously. I just emailed someone about auditioning from a casting call on FB. I gave him details, my IMDB, my experience, a reel, etc. He replied back without even needing me to audition — he basically just said “cool! happy to work with you!” and gave me the necessary info. He wa…
Reddit · 18 Feb 2023
My friend is in Los Angeles and hasn't been able to make it beyond small quick things and is thinking of going to Atlanta. I thought LA is the place idk how to get them to stay here or change careers is Atlanta a terrible idea?
Reddit · 18 Feb 2023
Hey guys, I’m having a Table Read in Hollywood today, Saturday 18th 5-8 PM and I’m looking for a young Middle Easter Actor for a role as one of my actors just cancelled. If any on here is available and interested, please DM.
Reddit · 18 Feb 2023
Hi, ​ When I upload a theatrical headshot for actor's access, and even if I have other photos. Do CDs for non-commercials only see the theatrical headshot or they only see that one first? The theatrical shot I have is very charactery and I was thinking if that's the one they see first, it'll prevent me from gett…
Reddit · 18 Feb 2023
I'm a spanish actress and I'm considering doing some kind of course/workshop for professional actors in Dublin during the summer. I'm looking for tips, advice and recommendations and whether should I do It or not haha . :)
Reddit · 18 Feb 2023
Hello, all. I know very little about this industry. I am not an actor nor someone who wants to become an actor, but I am very curious about this situation and want to know what you all think. I live in LA, and I was at a mall. An individual came up to me and said I have “the look” for this place that hires for commerci…
Reddit · 18 Feb 2023
Hii! I have a dream to become an actor in the US. The thing is that I have a little bit of an accent. I feel like I will never make it big with an accent and I’m having trouble getting rid of it. P.S my accent isn’t like Sofia Vergara’s or smth like that to become my thing. Do u think I should give up?
Reddit · 18 Feb 2023
So I’m an aspiring voice actor and I’ve spent around 4 hours over the past couple of days recording things in a small home studio I have and over those 4 hours I’ve not kept a sings voice line because I think all of them are completely worthless and not good enough to be heard by anyone, is it normal to think that?
Reddit · 18 Feb 2023
I’m doing a scene for my acting class and all three of us actors are having a very difficult time finding a scene for us to do. Does anyone know of a good three person scene for 2 girls (18-21) and a guy (25-30)
Reddit · 18 Feb 2023
I’m really nervous, but really excited. I’ve been dreaming of being an actor for awhile now and I can’t believe I’m starting. Week is gonna packed cos I’m also doing a different course at uni so hopefully I’ll push through. Any 19 year olds whose doing the same? Both acting classes and another course at the same time?
Reddit · 17 Feb 2023
I just went to 2 different actors to take a x ray of my throat, thyroid and nose & all of them said that they are healthy and in super condition, How can it still be that I have a nasal thin voice that gets super dry and tired after singing/humming for some minutes? I have this symptoms for about a year now, and it mak…
Reddit · 17 Feb 2023
I'm 22 currently in a professional theatre show having just filmed two short films for showreels. I had one year of professional training and am now looking for the next step into getting work as an actor. Any advice would be appreciated as I know some people say to hold off getting an agent while others say its worth…
