Reddit · 13 Feb 2023
Which actor fully nailed the role of the real person in their biography?
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Reddit · 13 Feb 2023
First ever audition request, and it’s a self-tape. Kind of freaking out.
For some brief context: I am 29, did theatre in high school, took acting courses in university for my arts requirement, and did some improv after university for about a year (which was like six years ago now, lol). I have never been in a television or film production. Lately I have been missing acting and wanting to ge…
Reddit · 13 Feb 2023
Revisions Policy - What's yours on V.com?
Hi... if you're on [V.com](https://V.com), what is your revisions policy? And when you share that, can you also tell me how long you've been a voice actor? Thanks!
Reddit · 13 Feb 2023
Modeling SAG “loophole”?
Hi guys, lets say I’m SAG but I work a modeling gig booked through my modeling agency. I don’t know until I show up on set that it’s video content, online-only. I’m not credited by name anywhere so theoretically, I would need to be recognized by a SAG rep and they would have to confirm its me to get me in trouble with…
Reddit · 13 Feb 2023
How long does it take to truly master sense memory?
I’m studying the Method with the Lee Strasberg institute and I find myself struggling with sense memory. My senses work for a split second the entire exercise, and that is if I’m not imagining it or trying to recall how certain things feel, sound, or work. I aim to really start practicing with the technique for the res…
Reddit · 13 Feb 2023
Tips on how to do this specific voice (for DnD)
To start, I'm not a voice actor in general, aside from maybe impressions, and DnD voices. I had in a mind a particular voice for a DnD character of mine, but find it tricky to actually put into practice. The voice I had in mind is a specific Goblin voice from World of Warcraft. This voice (timestamped): https://youtu.b…
Reddit · 13 Feb 2023
What is the youngest age you have been asked to audition for and how wide was the gap from your actual age?
Many of my peers are stuck auditioning for teen roles despite being in their mid to late 20s, some in their 30s. I know that looking young really helps you in this career, but many of these roles have them acting alongside actual teen actors sometimes they have to play a couple and it is uncomfortable. If you relate, h…
Reddit · 13 Feb 2023
NYC vs LA, but for real this time.
I feel like LA has 100x as many audition opportunities for screen work than NYC. Obviously it is gate kept by reputable agencies but still. Right now I'm trapped in co-star hell in NYC. I hate my reps, they don't give me personal attention and their reach only goes so far. I've auditioned for about 75% of the major CD…
Reddit · 12 Feb 2023
we audition still recommended?
I've heard hit and miss stories with weaudition with a lot of people saying they struggled with too many technical glitches on the platform. is it still the go to site for actors in need of a reader?
Reddit · 12 Feb 2023
Hello. Can anyone share some tips about what I can practice to produce multiple distinct voices when doing character work like for anime?
Hi everyone. I'm an aspiring voice actor but a complete amateur. To practice, I have been narrating over manga panels and I have uploaded them on profile. The most common feedback I get is that I need to work on making my voice sound more distinctive because sometimes I'll read lines for more than one character and it…
Reddit · 12 Feb 2023
Ridiculous NYU Student Film Casting Director Demands
I'm curious what people here think about the recent NYU thesis castings taking place. I saw a breakdown on AA for a role. I submitted and then received an offer to submit a self-tape audition. However, there was one problem; the sides were at least four pages long with more than ten very lengthy mini-monologues. That's…
Reddit · 12 Feb 2023
How effective can SAG and ACTRA crack down on non union actors trying for union roles?
There's many union productions I go for, but I'm always wondering if I can choose not to be in the union and still get those roles. I'd like to remain non union, or eligible, for as long as I can. I know some SAG-eligible members who still have done union stuff, but wonder how easy it is. And especially for Canada's AC…
Reddit · 12 Feb 2023
How many people on average apply for a role?
By role i mean specifically for a big budget show or movie, that agents submit actors to. what do you think?
Reddit · 12 Feb 2023
Blizzard's Casting Director Andrea Toyias has a zoom workshop coming up in March for VAs
I took this workshop last year and I have been recommending this to every voice actor I know. It's game-changing. She's cast/voice directed Overwatch, Diablo, World of Warcraft. If you're free on March 18, definitely consider taking this workshop! I'm such a fan of her style of teaching and methods. She provides such g…
Reddit · 12 Feb 2023
What has your career and story in acting looked like so far?
I’m interested in the hearing about the paths you all took and what your journeys have been like since you decided to become actors or work in the industry. •Where did you get your start? •Where and what did you train in? Why did you choose that? •How did you live/are living while auditioning? •How did/have you managed…
Reddit · 11 Feb 2023
What do y'all think?
So I've done both screen and stage acting (stage at my high school and locally, screen in a short film I made with my friends) and honestly I love both for different reasons. I've also been an extra on indie film and it was fun, but I did wish I wasn't just an extra. I was so excited at the prospect of acting with the…
Reddit · 11 Feb 2023
An open letter to VO directors: Most annoying things directors do in VO sessions
please pass this along to the voice acting directors in your life. i WISH every person running a voiceover session would read this. i have done hundreds of VO sessions at this point, and I've compiled a list of the most annoying traits of these sessions (DIRECTORS TAKE HEED! And VAs: if you encounter a director that do…
Reddit · 11 Feb 2023
Do actors ever go into auditions with zero information?
I'm a British actor, working in Beijing and the wider Chinese mainland acting industry. I've never worked as a professional actor in the UK, so sometimes I encounter situations here and I wonder to myself "Would this happen back home?" One such situation is a very familiar one to many actors here on the mainland, the i…
Reddit · 11 Feb 2023
Any LA actors signed with ELEMENT TALENT AGENCY?
Super strange situation. Was wondering if there’s anyone out there that have worked with Element Talent Agency. They completely ghosted me. Gone without a trace and I’m so confused. I was browsing through Backstage about a month ago when I saw a post for actors looking for a commercial agent. I’ve been on the market fo…
Reddit · 11 Feb 2023
Asking About Audition Language?
Hey! I'm a Canadian actor in Ontario and I've got a callback for a French show. While my French is alright, about intermediate level (B1/B2), it's been a couple years and I'm a bit nervous about the callback. It'll be in-person (while the original audition was a self-tape), and I'm afraid that my nerves will impede my…
Reddit · 11 Feb 2023
I need some help picking out what character/role to audition for
I’m a college student in the USA and only got into acting/theater last semester when I signed up for my very first acting class. This semester, I have been fortunate enough to land two roles in two separate student-run theater productions. One of them only has a couple lines and the other is a supporting role in a majo…
Reddit · 11 Feb 2023
Anyone in the EU?
I am an ex actress, currently based in EU. I want to act again but I am having big trouble understanding how the industry works in here and in need of any advice. I have my own equipment but don't how to go on.
Reddit · 11 Feb 2023
How do you keep hope ?
After few years of theater classes, after covid ended, and after few months of not getting any auditions then getting auditions but no callbacks, I started to work as an actress last year. Got some TV spots (with known directors), did a few shorts, and got a part in a movie! I was really happy and thought "oh now thing…
Reddit · 11 Feb 2023
How do I create a voice demo reel if I have no experience?
For context, there's this game I really enjoy. However, it still needs voice actors for certain characters and they are currently accepting volunteers and/or applications. I wish to voice act one of the characters of the game, but they require a voice demo reel. From what I understand, a voice demo reel is like an audi…
Reddit · 11 Feb 2023
research on hiring actors
hello, I work in VFX industry and I am doing some research for the short movie I am planning. UK, London based. I would like to POTENTIALLY find/hire some actors for mocap shoots. Most likely a day of work or 2. It would be a NO budget production. so any kind of costs would be most likely on me. unless maybe I would ge…
Reddit · 10 Feb 2023
Your weekly /r/VoiceActing roundup for the week of February 03 - February 09
**Friday, February 03 - Thursday, February 09** ###News | score | comments | title & link | |--|--|--| | 61 | [1 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/10ur6e9/youtube_posts_with_no_context_or_asks/) | `[Mod News]` YOUTUBE POSTS WITH NO CONTEXT OR ASKS...| ###Top 10 Posts | score | comments | title & link | |--|--|--…
Reddit · 10 Feb 2023
I dropped out of my acting class two years ago. Thinking about having another go at it.
So I have a hard time memorizing lines. Too much in my head going on. Couldn't show emotion. Also, I'm kinda exploring movie making...not sure if I'd make a better writer/director/producer... Why is M Shamalayan considered not a great actor? Better writer not a good director...at least thats what Quora said
Reddit · 10 Feb 2023
Agent Only submitting me on ActorsAccess? help!
Hi! I just got an agent recently and I’m new to the game of it all- I think they are only submitting me through what I already can see with ActorsAccess. Do agents get the breakdown on BreakdownExpress first and then submit their talent there and then the actor receives the cmail through ActorsAccess? Or if my agent is…
Reddit · 10 Feb 2023
Anyone have experience working with AAG Management in NYC?
Hi y’all, I got signed to my first manager this past fall. I was really excited and they verbatim told me “there’s a lot of co-star work out right now and you have a great look for television.” I was really excited to get the ball rolling, but since then, I’ve only received a handful of commercial auditions from this p…
Reddit · 10 Feb 2023
Booked my first sag co star role but is that good?
Okay so was obviously incredibly excited but some of the other actors were complaining that they never get out of these one line roles and never see growth and got me kinda down. I’m starting to wonder if co star maybe isn’t the best thing to be booking… Any advice or direction would be great!
Reddit · 10 Feb 2023
Read this if you need a website
I am doing a coding bootcamp and I need to finish a project by next Friday. I would love to make a website for an actor or actress for free. If you are interested and you have professional material (headshots and a demo reel) please let me know as soon as possible so we can start planning a website for you. It would be…
Reddit · 10 Feb 2023
Cover letters are unnecessary (rant)
I’m convinced that when your submitting to agents/managers they don’t even read our cover letters. I’m submitting to reps right now and they respond back with the most stupidest questions like “are you based in La” or “send your actor access”……… when my first sentence of my cover letter is literally my name and where I…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2023
What Makes A Good Acting Process
There’s always a debate on what “technique” is best. I think the biggest thing to consider is do your best to look at the progress of as many students as possible… And progress doesn’t mean booking work or becoming famous it’s an honest look at the development of skill. I’ve been in classes were some actors had been st…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2023
Podcast looking to interview actors
Hi everyone. I've just started a new podcast series on YouTube in which I talk to interesting and creative people about their work. So far I've only had one actor and it was really interesting to hear him talk about the process (Brandon Elonzae - episode to be released soon) . If you'd also like to be featured please d…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2023
Is working with a branding/marketing for actors coach a good use of resources?
I’ve been thinking about working with a coach for these kinds of services. I’m mainly a theatre actor trying to make the jump from amateur to professional musical theatre and straight plays. Right now I’m getting consistent callbacks in my area’s professional theaters but I’m not booking jobs in the end. This tells me…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2023
How did you guys tell your family you wanted to act
i’m nervous for some reason about telling my family this is what i want to do. I’ve always had a desire to be an actor. it’s the only thing i’ve had my heart set on my entire life. i feel like i’ll be judged for admitting this. how did y’all overcome this and tell your family?
Reddit · 9 Feb 2023
[NYC] Filmmaking Challenge / Actor Networking Events
Hey everyone! I am an organizer of Short Cuts, a group of independent filmmakers, actors, and enthusiasts challenging themselves to create short films every 2 weeks following a number of randomly drawn rules. Each meeting, members have the opportunity to show off their films and watch others, as well as draw rules for…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2023
Why are Genshin Impact voice acting roles non-union? They make so much money!
"Genshin Impact Surpasses $3 Billion on Mobile, Averages $1 Billion Every Six Months" Good humans, Genshin Impact should pay union rates. They can certainly afford to contribute to healthcare for all these fine voice actors. I see union auditions for much smaller mobile games and RPGs. Respect to them. I was shocked to…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2023
How many voice actors have been known to do more than 1 or even 2 dubs?
I just Learned Antonio Banderas voiced Puss in Boots in the English, Latin American, and Spain Spanish version, 3 different dubs!? I don't think that's really common in the voice acting industry. Edit: just learned he did Italian too, like DAMN dude 4 different dubs for the same character!
Reddit · 9 Feb 2023
Resume Feedback
Hi everyone! I’m a new actor with no credits trying to put together a resume. Picture below shows what I have so far. I will be adding more to the “special skills” section (so there’s 3 more skills beneath “swimming”), but I just wanted to make sure what I had so far was appropriate. Does this look like a decent resume…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2023
NY actors/any auditions?
Anyone experiencing an abnormally slow start in 2023? I've had some commercial/vo but only TWO legit auditions since the new year, one film and one tv. Before the holidays, I was slammed and ended the year pinned for two different shows in NY. Haven't heard from either office since. Any insight aside from "the business…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2023
The Green Agency
Hello Reddit actors. I just wanted to share my experience here and see if anyone has had an encounter with this agency. I (hesitantly) signed with them a little over a year ago. They are located in Miami, but said they were opening an office in NYC. I had moved back up from NC (where I had an amazing agent with JTA). I…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2023
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…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2023
What kind of roles would you like to play? What can I do, as a screenwriter, to make my writing something that you'd really like to sink your teeth into?
Hello r/acting! I am an aspiring screenwriter making my way over from the screenwriting subreddit. Having been in the screenwriting world, I understand a lot of character from a writing perspective. There's a lot of talk about subtext, reversals, act breaks, character arcs... But, I wanted to come over to this side of…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2023
Plays from the last 10 years
What are peoples favourite plays written in the last 10 (preferably 5 years). I need to find monologues for a young white male actor (16-27) playing range. So if they contain a character like this I would love to know. Also just happy to hear people's thoughts.
Reddit · 8 Feb 2023
How do you deal with closed-minded casting directors?
Hi everyone - I live in a smaller market, where there’s one major casting office who handles most of the productions that shoot here. My issue is that they seem to consistently be casting actors they are personally friends with and actors who work as assistants at the office. In every film or series that comes to down,…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2023
Toronto Agent Advice
Hey actors! Long time lurker, first time poster... I'm looking for some advice as I've run into an interesting situation. About a year and a half ago, I signed with a great agency here in Toronto. I was still in school finishing an acting degree and that took up most of my time so I didn't audition a lot, but did some…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2023
Why are disabled roles written so badly?
hi, I'm an actor with high functioning autism spectrum disorder. I book mainly low functioning autistic roles, but you wouldn't notice if you met me on real life. yes, I'm acting and I feel like I'm putting on a disbaled minstral show when I do it because the writing is so bad. I am also a paid comedian, but I can't ge…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2023
How long have chemistry reads been in your experience?
I'm going to be having my final round of auditions be a chemistry read. For the leads I'm planning on doing an 8 minute scene with each of supporting actor #1 and then a 3 minute scene with each of supporting actor #2. There are 3 candidates for the lead role, 3 for supporting #1 and 3 for supporting #2. In doing the m…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2023
Voice Acting Advice
Hello comrades. I’ve been a voice actor for about 10 months now, since then I have been fortunate enough not only to gig some notable gigs, but also acquire agents & a manager. Huge year ahead of me as well so I’m excited. So if any of y’all have any questions as to where to get started, or how show biz works… feel fre…