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Reddit · 11 May 2021
I feel like I have a 3rd class citizen acting journey, with crappy reps that get me auditions so infrequently I don't even feel like an actor. how are you ever supposed to make progress when people with good reps are auditioning all the time? it just doesn't make sense to me. I have no idea how to spend my time to get…
Reddit · 11 May 2021
okay so i’m fairly new to this subreddit as i just discovered how interested i was in acting. up until a month ago, whenever i was asked what i wanted to be when i was older, my answer was always a pediatrician. i’m good in math and science, particularly chemistry for which i’ve studied for 3 years through college leve…
Reddit · 10 May 2021
I’ve been pondering and doing some research into a show about Commercials. There are so many actors that make commercials that are so much a part of our lives, and I’m trying to think of a way to tell their stories (most likely your stories,too!) I think it would look like a reality show and introduce actors and actres…
Reddit · 10 May 2021
I’m an established actor but being a producer is something that I’d really love to become. But do you see it as a conflict of interest? For example, I would say being a casting director and actor is a conflict of interest, especially if you’re casting yourself. I’m not looking for right or wrong answers, just opinions…
Reddit · 10 May 2021
Hi, I've been looking into acting schools in Aus. Is there a difference between NIDA, WAAPA and Actor's Centre in terms of BFA in Acting? Any recommendations for their short courses? If you've attended any, could you share your experiences?
Reddit · 10 May 2021
I'm a working actor, mostly TV & commercials, and I did one high profile video game project several years ago (mocap and face, with voice). There was a cast of several hundred, so I'm sure I'm not the easiest to find, but after acting in several scenes (including a monologue) and recording a few hundred lines as well,…
Reddit · 10 May 2021
I'm an ex-actor and I miss it a lot. I don't have time to commit to actual performances and all the work that leads up to it but I would love the ability to do table readings or even run lines with people. Is there a way to do that? Like a group or community, I can sign up with to do it? Preferably virtual.
Reddit · 10 May 2021
I would like to improve my general speech for on-camera acting and I thought I’d come to this community since Voice Actors are constantly in front of a mic and making sure they express lines clearly. I dabble with tongue twisters but I feel like it isn’t enough. Thank you guys!
Reddit · 10 May 2021
Does anyone have any experience with or knowledge about having UK Representation as an actor based in the US? I specify with EU citizenship (I know the UK has left the EU but a lot films across Europe) because I know work-permits are always a big deal for reps. I have management here in the US but feel like I'm not bei…
Reddit · 9 May 2021
I am by no means a voice actor. However i do like to make funny voices or just change my voice in general to make a joke or when me and my friends are playing a roleplaying game. I am having trouble with deeper voices as they can make me gag and even sometimes
Reddit · 9 May 2021
I want to be a voice actor but I do not know how to do more then 3 voices and one of them is my own voice
Reddit · 9 May 2021
Preface. Never hired an editor. Always have had my voice actors do the work. I have 6 narrators working on multiple projects at the moment and all are behind because of editing. Pay - 40-60 USD per PFH. Pay as we go per PFH to reduce risks to both parties. Paypal or Transferwire. If US resident a w9 will be required if…
Reddit · 9 May 2021
Quick background - I am a very novice actor with representation from two agencies in the midwest/northeast markets. I am primarily pursuing lifestyle modeling at this point but am still interested in day player and principal acting roles if they come around. One of my agencies is collecting one minute monologues to sub…
Reddit · 9 May 2021
I'm in the production, but don't benefit directly from views. It's a fan-made season 2 of ITV's 'Sanditon', and while I'm promoting it elsewhere for its own sake, I thought you might like it here as an example of some amateur dramatics done despite the hurdles of remote working! Also the actor playing Charlotte is a ge…
Reddit · 9 May 2021
So far I'm a dry child actor. I've been in about 5 musicals, a web video and an advert. To enhance my skills, I joined my lower school choir for about 4 years and have performed on many concerts, live audiences and even a music video. I've done voice over like ONCE (remember that web video). I was doing another project…
Reddit · 9 May 2021
Hi! I'm a 14 year old who has always loved acting. For a long time(until I was 12), I lived in a small town that was as far as you could get from Hollywood. I've always dreamed of acting professionally. I've been the lead in school plays and musicals, but I've never done anything professional. I'm going into high schoo…
Reddit · 8 May 2021
Hey fellow actors and actresses! I’ve been in love with this art since I was a kid. Community theater, musicals, show choir, play for the parents - the works throughout the years. I took an acting class in college and some others here and there. I’ve been with a talent agency for about 6 years. I’ve gotten small backgr…
Reddit · 8 May 2021
Hey everyone. English isn't my first language and I have a pretty rough accent. I want to learn how to voice act but I'm not sure if I'll be able to do that without showing my rough accent. Putting aside accent specific roles for a sec, do you think you can become a voice actor even if you don't have a standard, clear…
Reddit · 8 May 2021
I'm on the midst of posting a really goofy meme and I need one or two voice actors to voice Garfield and Jon. The line for Garfield is only one word "Lasagna?!". I'm looking for someone who can voice like how Lorenzo Music voiced Garfield. There are two short lines for Jon Arbuckle. I'm also looking for someone who can…
Reddit · 7 May 2021
I was wondering if anyone knew of sites that allowed you to post job listings for free. I'm currently looking for an actor to take part in a short YT video that can be done online (paid). The gig is incredibly easy and should take less then 30 minutes. I'm not really interested in purchasing a membership as I just need…
Reddit · 7 May 2021
Hi! I am currently an actress based out of Canada and have been having a hard time getting an agent. The reason for this, I think, is because I am not willing to act in scenes that require nudity, sex, or kissing. I usually tell agents this during our first meeting and as a result that is very hesitant to sign me and I…
Reddit · 7 May 2021
Hi guys, I have a couple of YouTube channels in various niches that need voice acting/narration done. This will be a long-term project and you can expect to narrate around 3-4 Videos per week (if not more) - Payment for these type of vids are usually $10 per narration (length of the video is a maximum of 8mins. Please…
Reddit · 7 May 2021
So, I’m in a weird position—I’m in a top MFA program for Acting and I think I’m a very good actor. I’ve done podcasts and audio projects and have made an animation demo—I’ve figured out how to translate my acting skills to an audio medium. I feel like I’ve done all the things you’re “supposed” to do to have a career in…
Reddit · 7 May 2021
I’m doing a project for a psychology class in school and I’m looking for a male voice capable of pulling off a New York/Brooklyn and a standard Southern accent. The script isn’t any longer than 30 seconds. Would appreciate the help! I’m offering $15 for just two reiterations of the same script in the two accents. Thank…
Reddit · 7 May 2021
So, I'm an actress; however, I don't have much experience in VOICE acting (I've voiced characters for someone's radio plays a couple of times) and I'm doing another one this weekend, but I don't really like the work I've done before (especially the first recording). I don't sound animated enough. The person I first rec…
Reddit · 6 May 2021
Hi all! I am an actress and am looking to create a stage name since my legal name sounds quite foreign. I am just wondering what all the complications of creating a stage name are??? When accepting a job, do we need to inform production of our stage name, etc?
Reddit · 6 May 2021
I am trying to research grad school programs (specifically, MFAs in Acting), but when I speak to other actors the only input anyone has seems to be, "Well, don't get a Masters unless you want to teach. You don't need an advanced degree to act." Which isn't helpful at all when what I'm looking for is information that is…
Reddit · 6 May 2021
Hi everybody. We need a voice actor for a video we need to show our investors. We are hoping to get our seed funding by the end of this month. So, you will be getting paid when that happens. I have worked as a freelancer myself so don't wanna scam you guys. We would prefer a somewhat beginner who can use this project i…
Reddit · 6 May 2021
I’ve been with this agent since 2017 though I’ve been hip-pocketed and never signed on an official contract (which I was OK with). I did manage to book around 6 projects since our relationship began. He used to be responsive in emails, and we’d meet at his office at least twice a year before COVID. I’ve been having a g…
Reddit · 6 May 2021
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 · 6 May 2021
The title says it all. I've been working in VO for about a year, but have only been able to dedicate time to it after my daughter goes to bed (9:00 - Midnight). During that time, even with my constraints, I've learned a lot about the business, acting, tech, and such of VO and I've found a modicum of success. I find tha…
Reddit · 6 May 2021
I usually post helpful stuff on here and questions, but I think this one I just need an ear. I have always wanted to act. I went to hs in a really racist area of the south. Growing up I was the only WOC in all my classes (I am not black, but I am a dark-skinned asian WOC) and I was made fun of my ethnicity. Another fem…
Reddit · 6 May 2021
I’m a new actor trying to build a showreel but i find it hard to get credits/auditions where are usually places/websites where you recommend for open calls or auditions in general? It’s quite hard to build a showreel because it’s a lot easier to get credits with a showreel but you also can’t quite make a showreel witho…
Reddit · 6 May 2021
Hi everyone. I’m an aspiring actor in my early 30s. I don’t have any representation or professional experience but have spent a lot of time working on my craft and training with some wonderful teachers over the past few years. In one of my acting classes, I’ve heard classmates mention that they’re “shooting their real”…
Reddit · 5 May 2021
I am a Canadian actress - can I apply for SAG-AFTRA? If so, what are the requirements for non-American actors?
Reddit · 5 May 2021
Storytelling has been so instrumental in helping me heal from self-loathing and finally accept a part of myself that I tried so hard to repress for years. This past fall, I watched a documentary on Netflix called “Disclosure”, which featured many trans people from the industry talking about how trans representation has…
Reddit · 5 May 2021
For Dramatic work I'd have to say Jurnee Smollett in *Eve's Bayou* For Comedic work, I'd say Macauley Culkin because *Home Alone* would definitely not have fully worked without him
Reddit · 5 May 2021
Hello! So I got asked to audition for a role in a student play. I was given a dialogue to perform and a brief description of the play's concept. While they did say I can ask questions if I had them, I don't want to overstep/sound like an ass when I do ask questions, so: Would it be weird to ask more info about the char…
Reddit · 5 May 2021
I know voice acting isn't for everyone and there are elements of performance that can't be replicated in my dark little box, but over the course of the pandemic it has kept me sane. And there's so much I can do in there! Solid HOURS of acting, far more than I've ever had at once. I tell myself that even Broadway stars…
Reddit · 5 May 2021
I know I wanted to act, I’m dramatic and I’m good at impersonating ppl and improvising. But my parents want me to be a doctor, so I’ve never actually been in an acting class. Today I’m 19, and on my first year of university- biomedical sciences degree. Few days ago I did something that made my mom go (half jokingly) :…
Reddit · 5 May 2021
I'm looking at taking some Vancouver classes to punch up my resume for submissions (and learn a thing or twenty) on the west coast, given the current market when it comes to online classes. Over here in Toronto, some of the major hitters that are recognized by CDs are Pro Actor's Lab, LB Studios and Armstrong... what a…
Reddit · 5 May 2021
I'm 20 at the moment and in college studying biology in the US. I've loved acting since I was little, and I was in a few productions in high school and one in college. I've also done some comedy writing in college. I've love to pursue acting, but it makes me kind of sad to think about it knowing that I probably will ne…
Reddit · 5 May 2021
Have you ever wondered as kids (or adults, I just learnt this today) how is it possible for actors to move and act inside the big birds muppets in Sesame Street? Certainly only strong-armed people dare to audition. Read more about the origin of Sesame Street [here](https://considered.substack.com/p/sesame-street) in th…
Reddit · 5 May 2021
Just wondering!
Reddit · 4 May 2021
I say news because this was posted as an update on the ElfQuest Facebook page. Long ago, it was rumored to be an actual film. Then it got shot down. Used to be a cartoon on CBS but got so flattened by censors it became "ElfBabies" as Richard and Wendy put it. As I'm not an actor but greatly appreciate you and those tha…
Reddit · 4 May 2021
Hello! I've been thinking about giving voice acting a shot for a while, but I need some advice. Who should I contact to tryout? How should I do it? What equipment do I need? Thanks!!
Reddit · 4 May 2021
I have always wanted to be an actor, but why am I so scared? I’m not even so much scared ab acting in front of people it’s more that I’m scared of committing to it, cause I’m scared it’s not gonna work out. I’m scared that im gonna commit to going and studying at a a university, and not have it pay off. I also live in…
Reddit · 4 May 2021
There’s a lot of info out there about the best acting books to read, but I’m curious what unrelated books you’ve read that have still helped you with acting. A book that's helped me is Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price. Here’s some hopefully helpful ideas I read that correlated with acting. * “Your achievements ar…
Reddit · 4 May 2021
I know it's a weird question, but in terms of education, I've been thinking a lot about the type of degrees and professional work in "acting". Today, there is mainly the branch of theater and dance, and the branch of cinemtography and audiovisual film. Can anyone relate? Is acting just becoming some archaic term? Why's…
Reddit · 4 May 2021
Hello Everyone, I am based in bay area, CA. I was in an acting workshop pre covid and was definitely building up my skill as an actor, but covid put a stop to that. Wondering if anyone had some advice or tips to get back on track. Is it worth it to audition for roles right now? What would be the best way to get back on…
