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Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
Hello, So I've recently been submitting for new representation and submitted to a pretty large one (not the biggest dogs but probably just a step down as they represent both actors, writers and directors). I was very surprised to even hear back but was informed by the agent that he could not offer me acting representat…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
I am an Indian and I am trying to learn voice acting and almost everyone suggests saying the OM. Which is a part of their prayers. You have to say it for a prolonged period of time and it is also a form of praising few god's. And I really don't want to say that. Is there any alternative or anything which any voice acto…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
Atlanta working actors: What has been your experience with auditions during Covid up to now? Are things picking up dramatically? I decided not to return to drama school this year and had been planning to move to Los Angeles as soon as things opened up. However, I have some connections in ATL and interest from two of th…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
Not sure if this really exists as most actors don’t go into details about their process. But I’m looking for specifics. I know some actors have a coach and so they can develop and bounce their choices off of them, but I’m sure that isn’t everybody. In a world where actors often don’t rehearse, is the first time Gary Ol…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
I never use my real voice because it is good for nothing. I use heavy modulation at least 12-20 effect sits on my out put mixer channels where I have both parallel processing and bus side chain processing as well. So sometimes I have like 50-70 effects coming live when I start recording or practicing. When I tell I am…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
I have a question concerning union actors working on non-union projects. I am aware of SAGs GLOBAL RULE ONE but I have been offered to work on a small film in a remote area. In the email, the producer/director/writer told me several actors are SAG-AFTRA (himself included) but he's shooting non-union because in this are…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
I saw a NOVA episode last night on Implicit Bias, and, of course, I thought about how relevant it is to acting. Of course implicit bias has been around for centuries, except Socrates, like so many since, have called it by many different names. Socrates said that "... an unexamined life is not worth living." Much later,…
Reddit · 10 Sep 2020
I'm a computer science and physics student in my college in Britain and I'm afraid that when I begin acting, I'll be too old to get to where I would like to be. It's probably ridiculous but it's a thought that I haven't been able to shake. Also, my acting experience would be from a drama school I went to for 4 years wh…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2020
I know with coronavirus some people are doing things remotely. I think table reads of scripts are especially interesting but I haven't done a whole lot of those since I last took classes. ​ Does anyone know of any facebook groups, websites, etc. where I might find some people looking for actors to do table reads…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2020
Hi everyone, I am trying to get opportunity wherever I find. Expanding my resume, networking and getting more training is what I am focusing on... But sadly there is something off. I am on FB and many people post in groups for auditions or actors groups, etc. I found auditions where the director was some fake profile.…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2020
I’m writing a movie script where the main character is an aspiring actor. He gets a roll as a main character in a big movie. My question is: if an unestablished actor made a special request, such as wanting to bring on a consultant to help with a role. If the consultant wanted to be compensated, since it was the unesta…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2020
Hello, I'm a Junior, who is interested in acting as a future profession. I was wondering if there is an actor who could participate in a short school project video interview. If someone is willing to participate please suggest a day and time that suits you.
Reddit · 9 Sep 2020
I want to preface this by saying: I have absolutely ransacked the internet for years for this info and now that I'm actually trying to do it, I still can't find the information I'm looking for - hope you can help steer me in the right direction, reddit! My life goal is to live abroad (I'm American) and I'm looking into…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2020
I’m trying to develop a regular routine with self taping to get better and sharper for my next audition, unfortunately my “actor” friends don’t really care enough to do this stuff so, yeah, I need to meet new people. In Bushwick here, hit me up if you’re interested
Reddit · 8 Sep 2020
I've been getting caught back up on WTF lately and the Kieran Culkin and Billy Crudup episodes really get into some nuts and bolts of acting, moreso than some of the interviews Marc does. Culkin talks about meshing his own approach with differing approaches from other actors, which is a cool perspective I haven't reall…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2020
How do I get an acting agent I know 16 and I would like an agent or manager?
Reddit · 8 Sep 2020
Hello! I recently wrote a screenplay for a short film, about 25 minutes, and I'm looking for some actors to do a zoom "table" read of the script. I will be recording it so that I can assess any changes that need to be made to the script, etc. It's a fun screenplay about a lonely young man who is transported to a music…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2020
Been studying my craft in legit schools, private lessons, and recommend reading. All appear to be training you to audition for / to experienced production people. “Make strong choices” “Don’t try to play to what you think the casting person wants, play to the character as you imagine it.” Etc Great advice if the person…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2020
Im a videographer who want to know how can I push any kind of actors towards the result the result i imagine.
Reddit · 8 Sep 2020
Here is a great podcast about acting by an actor created in the midst of the pandemic. The guests range from Broadway, Off-Broadway, Tv and Film actors. The conversations are light and go through the stages of the pandemic and how it has affected their work and what they managed to do during the shutdown to now seeing…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2020
Hi! Sorry in advance for my english. I’m a drama student in France, learning both at college and a public (selective) acting school (conservatoire). I’m gonna graduate this year at college (3 year degree, don’t know how you call it elsewhere), and have my first acting degree, a CET (Certificat d’étude théâtrale - Drama…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2020
Not saying become complacent. But recognize the progress you have made in your journey already as much as you recognize how far you still have to go. Success is not a straight line, it is a winding road that may never truly have an end. So keep going. Never forget why you started. Take the good advice, and let the bad…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2020
Aka is he making bank from it or not. (Not actually a voice actor just thought this would be a good place to ask)
Reddit · 7 Sep 2020
I am looking for a good coach/workshop setup. They offer quite a few different types of classes, so I assumed at least a few people on this sub has given them a shot. If you've taken a class or workshop with them, how was your experience?
Reddit · 7 Sep 2020
I am part of a Facebook group headed by a former talent manager and numerous other agents and managers who all give advice to actors within the group. The admin of the group always brings up a point about not going behind your agent’s back when looking at other agencies and how it reflects badly on your career and how…
Reddit · 7 Sep 2020
Would this be an issue in trying to become an actor? I am planning on getting them fixed at some point, hopefully when i start working in a few years
Reddit · 7 Sep 2020
Hi guys, I'm an actor from Ontario CA and a Actra member. Before covid, I did a lot of BG/extra work as my side part time job when I wasn't doing auditions or gigs. Now that Ontario is in stage 3, we opened up productions again and I recieved a few BG jobs that I usually say yes to... but now I'm concerned and iffy abo…
Reddit · 7 Sep 2020
\-We are looking for a **team** of **voice actors** to help us **NARRATE for a new youtube channel.** \-If you just want to help out with one project, or more, it's fine, it's up to you. \-This channel will be in the style of channels like looper, or watch mojo, but with more enthesis on subjective opinions, so we want…
Reddit · 7 Sep 2020
Hey! It’s Devon here. Happy Monday and happy Labor Day! My passion is acting and HELPING other actors optimize their talent, develop their expertise, and pursue their passion fearlessly. But, of course, everyone is different! So I just wanted to throw a couple questions out there to you and see what bounces back. Your…
Reddit · 7 Sep 2020
Do you think it is possible to get an agent while in college? I am going to graduate high school in 2022 and will probably go on to major in acting. If I can get some credits with short films and small films (like the ones you can find on backstage) do you think I can get an agent while in college? Probably in like my…
Reddit · 7 Sep 2020
Hello. I recently wrote a screenplay for a short film (about 20 mins) and I am looking for 4-7 actors to do a zoom "table read" with me. Some people can read multiple parts. Please let me know if you're interested. \*DISCLAIMER - the screenplay involves a lot of drug use, homosexuality, and religious fanatics. There is…
Reddit · 7 Sep 2020
Hey there acting community, Los Angeles-based artist here. This may be a silly question, but, as both an aspiring actor, photographer & filmmaker, would it be a bad idea to have both my acting portfolio (management/agent contact, reel, resume etc.) on the same site as my photo portfolio? This would include actor's head…
Reddit · 6 Sep 2020
I need voice actors for a student short film project. The role is very simple – record an answering machine message. NOTE: This is an unpaid role. "Hey, this is [name]! I'm not available right now. Please leave a message!" The script is not strictly set – I'd actually like each message to have some variation. Feel free…
Reddit · 6 Sep 2020
Sooo I'm looking to submit to agencies atm, scoping out what agencies there are, and what to say in my email/cover letter to each of them. What's the best way to make the email feel like it wasn't just a copy/paste? I want to address them in a way that shows that I've done my research and feel like I would fit in with…
Reddit · 6 Sep 2020
Hi, so I’m 23 and want to start getting serious about acting. I have some questions: 1. Am I too old? I don’t have training yet and I feel like I may have missed my chance. 2. I want to study in the UK and I notice a lot of drama schools have 1 year programs in addition to the regular 3 year b.a. programs. Would you re…
Reddit · 6 Sep 2020
I'm 15, I need to focus on my GCSEs, yes but I also need to think about what I want to do when I'm older. After years of constantly being told that becoming an actor is a stupid dream because I won't achieve it, I decided to at least attempt to. Can anyone recommend what I should fo once I finish secondary? Should I ju…
Reddit · 6 Sep 2020
What two or more actors in the industry share a similar vocal range and can do a lot of similar roles due to this? Please give multiple examples and can you state if being able to voice match another actor is a good or bad thing in the industry?
Reddit · 6 Sep 2020
Hello, Im one of those clients who hire for projects. I am looking to post a project on voice123. Thing is, the actual commission and recording for the role is still far away (probably about 10 months away minimum). But I want to make sure I find the appropriate voice actors in mind and have them lined up by the time w…
Reddit · 6 Sep 2020
Hi all, I want to use some of my time stuck in quarantine to reach out to actors in LA and network. A while ago, I had a consistent group of friends who I made short films with, but time passed and everyone moved, including myself. I hope to have that again someday! If you are someone who wants to be involved in some p…
Reddit · 6 Sep 2020
Hey! For those of you who sit in the director’s chair for voice acting projects, what are some things that always grate your nerves? This could be in the audition process or during the project itself. What could actors do to improve on it? And do you think this is just your personal bugaboo, or have peers agreed with y…
Reddit · 5 Sep 2020
Title pretty much. How does an actor generally become a well-known and/or well-paid actor? How much of it is based on luck? How much would getting an an education from a top institution (Yale, Julliard) help? Are there a certain series of events that are commonly seen through the early careers of successful actors? Not…
Reddit · 5 Sep 2020
Recently, I've been booked for a short film in which I have to talk about nature and using the restroom in it. One of the lines being : "Well that concludes our nature walk. To end this walk I am going to do a number one on this tree like a guy. " It is meant to be a comedic short film, but in reality, it is a bit crin…
Reddit · 4 Sep 2020
I’m not an actor, but I used to meditate a lot. I’m able release my emotions and cry easily. I was doing role play for my job this week and cried on cue twice in the scenes, using the skill I learned from meditation. Is this a genuine technique? What am I doing? I’m not thinking about anything Traumatic. Someone let me…
Reddit · 4 Sep 2020
Hi there! Like many of you, I am an aspiring actor. So here’s the dilemma: I am a 19 year old gay guy and I have always loved the world of film and theatre, but it wasn’t until recently that I started taking it very seriously. I have aspirations of being an actor, I’m not in it for superstardom (although it would be gr…
Reddit · 4 Sep 2020
Video Link : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f6-6NvOWiQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f6-6NvOWiQ) Hello Guys, I'm an actor from Romania, and quite recently I've decided to start my own little youtube project, in which I will be mostly interpreting poetry. I posted my interpretation of Bluebird by Charles Bukowsk…
Reddit · 4 Sep 2020
I'm considering getting into acting, and am Chinese. With basically no experience at all, I know that if I pursue this, there will be a lot of work and a lot of struggling, for a long while, as it is for even the best actors out there. I know that Asians are vastly underrepresented in American films (which I get it--Am…
Reddit · 4 Sep 2020
Hey there, so, I'm 17 and FtM transgender, and since I was about 13 or 14, I've wanted to become an actor. I've only done school plays and I was planning on joining my town's playhouse but, what with the pandemic, that crashed and burned. But I've done all kinds of research on the entertainment industry, and this subre…
Reddit · 4 Sep 2020
Basically, if the zoom production has costumes, lighting, music, staged backgrounds, etc. (Like Dunvegan's Zoom version of Dracula), would it be ok to put that on the resume if one did a show such as that? And also, as a aspiring professional actor, should simple Zoom readthroughs such as Zenith Players' production of…
Reddit · 4 Sep 2020
I found myself getting exceptionally lost in, and suspending disbelief so naturally while listening a male voice doing an evil female woman voice. Not sure it it's just because the actor is talented or because there's some kind of psychological difference in the way we process voices. [Like Mother Like Daughter](https:…
Reddit · 4 Sep 2020
So I recently got an agent for VA but I have this thing that I'm just wondering, my bio on every social media is "Aspiring Voice Over Actress", my question is: When do you guys/gals think I should remove the "aspiring" part? As soon as I get the first payed job? As soon as I get an agent? Or...when I feel mentally read…
