Reddit · 28 May 2020
Whats the biggest role or audition you have gotten?
I am curious as if we have some recognized actors in here
Reddit · 28 May 2020
Looking for Female Voice Actor With Teen Voice, Longterm Gig
Hi! Our company Crealon Media Group is looking for a voice actor who can cover Tiktok related topics on our YouTube channel. It's important that you're available for voice overs all days of the week. You need a soft/personable voice. We're looking to pay about $1200/month for this position. You'll be sent a script of a…
Reddit · 28 May 2020
What is better, taking a summer intensive or individual classes?
Apart from the few classes I’ve taken in college(which I’m not even sure are reputable bc I didn’t go to a film school) I’ve taken one class at HB studio in NY so far(acting for the camera), I just don’t know what is more valuable: a summer intensive or individual classes? Even though I’m technically a “beginner” actor…
Reddit · 28 May 2020
How long of a monologue is too long?
I'm posting this in r/acting because I wanted to get an actor's perspective on this. I'm going to try to keep this question as short as I can so I'm leaving out all info that doesn't seem pertinent. If an actor had to perform a large (100+) series of short monologues on camera in a single take each, how long could thos…
Reddit · 27 May 2020
Becoming a foreign actress.
Hello everyone. Im a 16 year old girl from Albania, europe. The acting industry here is completely depressive. We barely make any movies + if we do they all end up looking as if they were made on a low budget. No acting schools are available, just some average courses. A little about me: I’ve always been a fan of Holly…
Reddit · 27 May 2020
Dubbing in NYC?
Hello all! I am a young novice voice actor who is still weighing his options when it comes to where I will make my first push into the industry of voice over. I have always been fascinated by the process of anime dubbing and would love to work as a dub actor. I know that Dallas and LA are big dubbing cities but I belie…
Reddit · 27 May 2020
a theater actor who wants to study film/tv acting in Vancouver.
hello everyone. im a theater actor in the Philippines. ive performed shows over parts of asia. Ive been wanting to get a student permit to move and study in Vancouver. Im really interested in studying film/tv acting and stand up comedy. truth be told i don't know where to start, i did research and most of the big schoo…
Reddit · 27 May 2020
Looking to start a creative filmmaking group [x-post r/Nashville]
Hey all. I'm in Nashville, and wherever you are this is for you. I'm looking for fellow creatives who have a story they want to tell, a piece of music they want to create, a voice they want to share, a character they want to embody, a skill they want to use. I'm a cinematographer/director and photographer and I'm dying…
Reddit · 27 May 2020
Feedback for Narration
I'm a beginner voice actor, so feedback is very important for me! Here is just a short audition I did. I think I read it a bit too slowly though. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-L0f6yJ3ot4aqVfTBZem37EO1VYKN84y/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-L0f6yJ3ot4aqVfTBZem37EO1VYKN84y/view?usp=sharing)
Reddit · 26 May 2020
Any tips for being less self-judgmental?
I grew a lot as an actor within the past year and 3/4 and I've really improved. And there are days when I really feel that, but there are also days when my theatre club's director will criticize me and when we're done with our rehearsal, I'll go home beating myself up about it, even if I also did something else well an…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
How does tv acting work? Questions i've always wondered!
So, i'm an aspiring actor & these are things i've always wondered about the behind the scenes with acting on TV Shows. I know movies are a different ballgame. But, with tv shows, more so an hour type of show, how does it work? I know they film usually an episode a week and each actor has their "call schedule" so they k…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
Looking for actors : Online Drama/Horror Anthology
hi guys, i'm an actor in this untitled drama/horror anthology and the creators are looking for a surplus of actors, so if you're 16-early20's, looking for something to do, then consider joining! here's what the co-director of this project says: >we are currently in the process of writing our scripts for the episodes, t…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
Newbie Actor - Short Comedic Monologue - Would love some Feedback!
HI! I would love some feedback on this (you might have seen this monologue floating around recently due to a recent open casting)! I just started acting a few months back and would love some pointers since I haven't been able to go to class due to Covid-19. I can totally return the favor (though I'm new so not sure if…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
Bad time to submit to agents?
Long time larker here lol! Just for reference, I’m in Toronto, and planning to submit to agencies in Toronto I’ve been contemplating submitting to agencies, but with covid19, I don’t know what things will look like. Last year I’ve been more focused than ever on getting my actor’s education with Second City, LB Studio,…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
UK Actors, Spotlight membership?
Hi all, Got a question for those on Spotlight that didn't go to drama school. (A bit of back story - I graduated university with a Filmmaking degree, absolutely loved it and during my time there started performing a lot, ultimately deciding it's what I wanted to do and the films I was apart of have done well). I'm alre…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
Bob Bergen Interview PT1
Hello everyone. I've subscribed to Crispin Freeman's podcast for a while now and thought it selfish of me not to share this particular [interview with Bob Bergen](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vam-157-interview-with-bob-bergen-part-1/id452658730?i=1000466160607) Notes through out the 3 part interview: * Be unre…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
Is acting luck
I am no hater, just wanting to know a simple question. There are actors that aren’t famous and minimum wage that are just as good as A-list actors like Robert Downey jr and Tom Holland. Are they just A list because they auditioned for a famous role and got lucky? What is the catch?
Reddit · 26 May 2020
Asian American Actor curious about moving to Asia for acting. Thoughts?
Mostly curious about the idea. I am a theatrically trained actor and have gotten steady work in the Bay Area, but I am unsure if CV-19 will breed a large enough anti-Asian sentiment that will reduce opportunities. Are there any other Asian Americans who have made that move? If so, what was the experience like? Did your…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
Actors/Actresses College Age for a Project?
I need 3 college age Actors or Actresses for a Project I'm having a hard time finding websites to find Actors and Actresses. The ones I tried, no one has messaged back yet? If interested, PM me. And if this post isn't allowed, please delete it, or offer some suggestions on sites where i can contact actors or actresses…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
Voice Acting
Strange Fiction is looking for voice actors. We are a a community based pulp audio drama series. This is a new series that we are doing for fun, we do not collect any royalties and artists will be contributing to our shows for free. We cover science fiction, mystery, westerns etc. Our episodes run 10 minutes in length.…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
I am almost 25 and still have no formal education
I have taken acting classes and courses for 2 years or so, but I don't have a formal education. I have been admitted into AADA, however, I don't have money to go there and then I heard some really bad reviews and decided not to waste the money I don't have. I am applying to an acting school in my city (Kyiv, Ukraine) t…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
Voice acting in Japan vs Voice acting in the US
The one thing most people enjoy about being a voice actor is the fact that your get privacy. In comparison with on camera actors, nobody really cares for voice actors. Nobody is that interested in your personal life & you're not being followed by paparazzi everywhere. But since in Japan, animation is their main form of…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
Is Backstage Acting legit for ages under 16?
I've been trying to become an actor ever since I was born. I have already practiced and now i'm ready to audition but I need an account. When I was making an account, It had said I was underage and needed a parental confirmation. I had gotten permission but it had asked for either a driver's license or a passport. I'm…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
How Do I Break In The Industry When I'm from Another Country?
I need some advice, I live in the Caribbean but I want to be an actor. The problem is there isn't much opportunity here to do it nor is there any decent training available. Jobs are rare and not due to too much actors but rather a lack of Jobs and resources, funding etc. In addition there isnt that many teachers if any…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
Methodical Acting Manual Titles
Anybody know the most methodical acting technique textbooks? I got Benedetti's "The Actor at Work"
Reddit · 25 May 2020
New Actors: Who's Who On A Film Set
I crafted this complete guide to who's who on a film production and some shorthand lingo you'll hear flying around set. If you're a new actor or just booked your first role (wooo!), it's imperative for your confidence and comfort to understand all the shorthand lingo flying around on set. Show up with the confidence of…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
Best Agency For Teen Theatrical
Hi guys, I am 16 years old and am looking for theatrical representation in LA. I am not completely new to acting I have a pretty well rounded list of region theater, low budget/student short films and 4-5 years of on-screen acting classes with established working actors who value quality and growth over results. I have…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
New Voice Actor Looking for Feedback.
Hi, I'm pretty new to voice acting and I am looking for feedback/where and how I can improve. I did this recording of the intro to The Witcher 3 today and I would greatly appreciate any criticism. https://soundcloud.com/user-298761429/the-witcher-3-intro
Reddit · 25 May 2020
Is moving to LA in two years a good idea?
I've wanted to be an actor since I was old enough to realize what it was. I've always been so invested into tv shows and movies to the point to where I felt what they felt; I even used to make up stories in my head as a kid and go outside and act them out because I didn't have any real friends (I was a weird kid). I'm…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
How to become actor from less known country
Sorry for grammar mistakes, I'm not native english speaker. I want to be an actor sine I was 12, I'm 17 now. Thing is, I live in Slovakia in a small village. Basically in middle of nowhere in former communist country. So options here are very limited. Both elementary schools (slovak school system is different that the…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
Thoughts On Improving Quality of Life of Aspiring Actors
*Q:* What are the biggest expense items for acting students or aspiring actors, in your opinion? *The Problem Statement:* I suspect rent is probably the biggest expense for aspiring actors, am I right? *Possible solution:* If that is the case I recommend that we have at least one skyscraper dedicated to housing aspirin…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
An Theatre Actor's Voice
Does anybody know any good books/teachers/exercises that help develop a stronger, richer voice for theatre? At the moment I'm taking singing lessons, working on diction, and trying to work out my diaphragm. However I can't carry my voice a long way, and also feel it's a little monotoned and with more 'head resonance' (…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
When does acting become exploitation? How do I find quality work as an actress?
I’ve been dabbling in acting since I was in college. Short films for classmates, music videos, terrible TV pilots, and the like. Most of them have been good experiences during production, but the common thread remained the same. Each time I was cast as someone overtly sexual. 24-year-old me was just thrilled to be cast…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
What are you doing acting wise in quarantine?
hey everyone, I'm new here and a young actress in community college. I am pretty bummed about being in quarantine. I had a call back for a cool play I was excited for that got cancelled as well as many opportunities. I'm taking zoom ballet through my college and doing a paper on the play "Death and the King's Horseman"…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
How hard is it to become a successful actor as an Asian American?
We all know Asians are underrepresented in the industry. Probably because most big movie roles are designated for people who cater to the appearance based expectations of most of America . So I was wondering what it would take for an asian American to make it big in the industry, think gosling, De Niro, DiCaprio etc
Reddit · 25 May 2020
Realisticaly, how hard is it to land an acting job in LA (or any other big market) without knowing people in the industry.
My question is pretty much what the title says, can someone realisticaly expect to land a role in a movie or TV series without knowing a lot of people who already work in the industry? Also, do actors in America usually have day jobs? (Referring to actors in theatre and low budget films) Cheers from Europe :)
Reddit · 25 May 2020
13 Things You’ll Experience On Your Way to Becoming a Working Actor
Hi everyone! I'm a pro actress, artist, writer, and producer in Los Angeles, (new to Reddit) and recently published this article, which I figure beginner and seasoned actors alike may enjoy! Feel free to share and let me know what you think! [https://medium.com/@julietfessel/13-things-youll-experience-on-your-way-to-be…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
Rachel McAdams in an acting class
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6URUyeDFZT0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6URUyeDFZT0) I don't know if this has already been shared here, but I love this video. Seeing her when she was barely getting into acting and being inexperienced, then seeing her now and how far she's come is so inspiring. How she didn't real…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
WOC actress reminding ya'll AGAIN to WATCH THIS
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RplA18Z9FE&t=59s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RplA18Z9FE&t=59s) If you ain't got THIS working in your favor (read the youtube comments) then you need to write for your DAMN SELF. Nepotism is real. ​
Reddit · 25 May 2020
Los Angeles
I could just do with some simple easy advice. I want to move to LA from the UK as soon as possible (when I turn 18) to try and work an actor (I know it's narcissistic and un original). Could any one out there offer any advice at all from maybe previous experience etc? My Agent can hook me up with a very small net of pe…
Reddit · 24 May 2020
How do actors achieve and maintain a long and successful career and what do actors who were once popular but no longer are do with their lives?
I’ve been debating back and forth for a few months on if I want to just go ahead with my original career plans (law school I just graduated undergrad) or maybe give working in the film industry a shot. I actually can’t decide if I would rather study acting or filmmaking (I’m passionate about both more so than any other…
Reddit · 24 May 2020
Questions about Larry Moss’ Workshop
has anyone on here taken Larry Moss’ acting workshop? i was thinking about taking it but i had some questions. how much was it? did you find it beneficial? what is the difference between the “auditioning actor” and the “working actor” as mentioned on his website?
Reddit · 24 May 2020
I'm shy and socially awkward. Could I still become an actress?
While looking at a list of electives for my school a few months ago, I saw that my school offers a lot of drama/theatre classes. I had already gotten interested in acting last year, and I almost joined the drama club but couldn't because I was scared that I wouldn't be good enough. But now, after watching lots of movie…
Reddit · 24 May 2020
What are your dreams or goals when it comes to acting?
For me, I want to show people that as a Muslim Woman, I don’t have to be type casted and play generic roles. I can be a detective, teacher, or a superhero. Whatever it may be, I want people to look past my headscarf and see my talents. Another thing is there’s barely any other actresses that look like me nor is there s…
Reddit · 24 May 2020
Will voice acting training change your everyday speaking voice?
May be a dumb question. But I've been told I mumble and have a weak voice. I want to be a manager at my company some day and was thinking about getting voice actor training to purely improve my voice for management? Is this logical?
Reddit · 24 May 2020
Getting Anxious while Watching others in Movies
This maybe a weird post but i'm going to try anyway. Lately I've been critically watching films to study actors on how they give their dialogue. For instance having subtitles on while they deliver their lines to see the pauses and inflections. I was watching a movie where there was a court room scene and the lead gave…
Reddit · 24 May 2020
(Industry question) Can I use freelance voice actors for Flash animation?
I've been in talks with some talented people online that are interested in doing voice acting for my animations. What are the limitations for hiring actors online? These are non-broadcast animations. Once the actors give me their lines, am I free to do with them whatever I need for the animations? No need to worry abou…
Reddit · 24 May 2020
I recently spoke with Voice Actor David Kaye about his career and he gave some wonderful advice to those who want to pursue their dream. He also turned into some of his characters and it was fascinating to watch and see!
[https://thegeekofsteel.com/2020/05/24/41davidkaye/](https://thegeekofsteel.com/2020/05/24/41davidkaye/) https://preview.redd.it/6r4bu3wj7r051.png?width=1280&format=png&auto=webp&s=80baf2238c8087dce0ca8d8ab328ae45d1934c11
Reddit · 24 May 2020
Acting in Isolation - Short Film
Hey! I'm an actor (not a filmmaker) but I created this short film about quarantine for the Isolation Short Film Festival just to get creative and keep acting despite COVID-19. I would love to get any feedback regarding either my acting or the filmmaking! Always looking to improve :) Also would love to hear how you guys…
Reddit · 24 May 2020
Where do they go?
When an actor plays a character that dies fairly early on in the movie, and that’s their only role in the movie, to die. What does the actor do during the rest of filming? Do they just chill around in the studio watching their fellow actors act? Or do they simply film that scene and leave production to go look for othe…