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Reddit · 2 Dec 2020

Atlanta vs Albuquerque

Hi all, first time poster here! I have a question about about the acting markets in ABQ vs ATL. I currently live in Georgia about 2 hours from ATL and was planning to move in several months but now that I have started looking for places to live in and around the city, I am realizing how much I dislike it. No offense to…

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Reddit · 2 Dec 2020

Need help in finding auditions and how to fix a problem of mine

Ok, i will cut straight to the point. I am an Indian residing in Bangalore and during this lockdown i have developed an interest in acting. I think i have some skills to be an actor as i keep mimicking and imitating characters from my favourite movies. I have also played the role of the main character in some of my sch…

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Reddit · 2 Dec 2020

Becoming an Actor - Continued

After almost 4 years working as an actor in South Florida, I finally got an agent in Los Angeles. I can't wait to see what new opportunities lie ahead. So if there are any new auditions in Los Angeles, please contact my agent Laura Lichen [https://lauralichenmanagement.com/](https://lauralichenmanagement.com/) |||| |:-…

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Reddit · 2 Dec 2020

How hard is to become a famous actor?

I've been considering it and I'm willing to put in countless hours into mending my craft! I'd appreciate it if you'd give me a rough explanation on how hard or simple it is, before I do something irrational!! I'm 18 and looking to this as a job

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Reddit · 2 Dec 2020

Camera shy.

I want to be an actor. I really do. The craft of acting fascinates me so much. Watching good acting makes me tear up. Doesn't matter if it's grief the actor is showing, or joy. I love it all. What I want to talk about here is my problems with facing a camera. I have as they call it, camera shyness. Mainly because I'm n…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 1 Dec 2020

"The Bottom Line" Zoom Play Reading

Hello Actors,With the help of Nick Assunto, I am putting together a cast for a Zoom play reading of my screenplay, "The Bottom Line," to take place on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at around 6:00 pm. This is a full-length feature film that the cast will be reading. I am looking for two male actors - one is the leading man…

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Reddit · 1 Dec 2020

SAG Short Film

Hey All! Myself and some actor friends are all in SAG, and we came up with an idea for a short film and are eager to shoot it. Is it worth it/necessary to go through all of the SAG paperwork? My friends are all on board with just hiring a crew and shooting it non-union style, but since I'm a newer SAG member and haven'…

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Reddit · 1 Dec 2020

Actors Access sign up not working

I have put in over 100 emails for it to register but every single time it says that the email is invalid, how do I fix this?

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Reddit · 1 Dec 2020

Advice? 1. It was down to me and another actress for series regular on a major tv show reboot found out they went with her. 2. On hold for a project with a major movie star known for his temper and I am terrified.

1. was my first hold for series regular so i guess that's something but yes i am disappointed but i am also happy cd knows my work now and trusts me and they know my name for next time(s) - hopefully. my last role was a guest star on another show. but man sucks to go into holidays knowing that i didn't get it! 2. now i…

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Reddit · 1 Dec 2020

Practice?

This is a question I’m sure many other actors have, especially during COVID. How can someone best practice acting on their own? I’m not really looking for small little exercises to do each day, though those would be helpful too. Mainly, I’m looking for a loose blueprint to follow where you can stick with a daily plan t…

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Reddit · 1 Dec 2020

Voiceover Casting Call for RPG Game In Development

Thank you, readers, for taking the time to read this post- My name is Delta Hawkins, I am the co-owner of Frictionite Studios and creator of an upcoming episodic RPG game titled "Lupus Ex Machina". Lupus Ex Machina is 4 parts long, one part being a free to play prologue that's set to launch some time next year, while t…

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Reddit · 1 Dec 2020

Interview with Agent Advice

Hey everyone! I have something I need help with. Bit of background on me, Im an amateur voice actor. I started a couple months ago with no prior experience in acting at all. As time went on I improved and became fairly decent for an amateur. A local agent has displayed interest for me and wants to have an interview. Si…

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Reddit · 1 Dec 2020

On how to correctly credit a voice actor

Hi everyone, hope you're having a good day:3 I was planning to post a series of mine on r/nosleep and I wanted to add an audio recording in the last part BUT , here's the catch, I personally am the worst poss candidate for voice acting something. My first thought was to ask a friend but none of them fit the role. My se…

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Reddit · 1 Dec 2020

Gig

Hey y'all! I'm a ghost writer and a stand-up comedian (5 years), in these times I've lost the ability to work material out on stage. Which has lead me to write a comedy podcast. SO I NEED VOICE ACTORS! I have commercials about tactical dildos and guard cats. Or fake news like: Jesus and Satan are the leaders of: the Ga…

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Reddit · 1 Dec 2020

Ensemble vs Individual Recording?

My studio is working on a game project that will have extensive voiceover work. We are in the early stages of planning our approach to the voiceover, and one thing that has come up is if we should do ensemble or individual recording. Our cast is mainly 2 characters, so ensemble would be feasible from a logistics perspe…

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Reddit · 30 Nov 2020

too late to start? the next star?

i REALLY want to be in indie/big screen films.. im female, 22, no experience or "connections" and scared that starting now is too late? am i being a quiter without even trying? its scary and i guess growth comes from taking the first step, but with covid and less production, is it realistic to have a goal of getting to…

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Reddit · 30 Nov 2020

Submitting to agencies this late in the year?

Aloha guys. This post is pretty random and filled with a few questions lol I’m thinking of taking the next step on my journey to becoming an actor and applying to some agencies(in Toronto) but Im a little nervous. I have some experience(2 students films, 2 music videos and a year and a half of acting classes) but my re…

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Reddit · 30 Nov 2020

self tapes

i'm doing my first audition/self tape through actors access and was wondering what "Name_S1T1" means? i've tried thinking of all the possible things it means but cant. here's an example of what they're asking for "slate name_s1t1 name_s1t2 name_s2t1 scene"

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Reddit · 30 Nov 2020

New Star Wars actors are great but don't fit the roles?

Don't get me wrong-- I think Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver are GREAT actors with a range but they do not fit how I would have pictured their characters. I think Adam is good at dramatic roles, but I think he fits the character such as in Marriage Story wayyy better than the "evil/secretly love interest" in Star Wars. I…

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Reddit · 30 Nov 2020

Voice Actor Audition

Hello, I'm looking for a female voice actor to audition for the role of a 911 operator. There are a total of 16 lines (119 words). The successful candidate will be paid $100.00 USD. You should have a home studio or access to a studio. I would like to hear a demo of at least 3 or 4 lines. Closing date for this project i…

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Reddit · 30 Nov 2020

Demo for commercials - copyright infringement

Hi ya'll, hope everyone is doing well. Quick question. So I'm brand new to all this and am just getting started. I've built a sound booth, have my mic and audio interface, etc. I was listening to a pro voice actor/ coach recommend to find commercials on YouTube or the net, transcribe them, and record your version for y…

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Reddit · 29 Nov 2020

How to become an actor? "wow what a new question" you probably saying but not so really

Hi, im an engineering student close to get my bachelor and ready to my master degree in robotics. When i was a kid i always dreamed about create a robot like terminator and such but back then it would be just a dream. Today we have a lot of robots and boston dynamics really doing what, me as a child, dreamed a lot. Wor…

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Reddit · 29 Nov 2020

Monologue for drama school call back

For the first audition they gave us a list of monologues we had to do, so it was easy just to pick the two I liked the most. However, for call backs they require us to pick one for ourselves that connects to our actors stream or something. What type of monologue works best in these auditions? A super deep dramatic one?…

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Reddit · 29 Nov 2020

We're easy targets for MLMs

When I was younger and starting out my acting coach tried to recruit me into Arbonne, which looking back, was a massive abuse of power. A girl I took classes with is now shilling Kangen water, which is an MLM that's literally selling a thousand dollar water machine that makes "alkaline" water. I know we're all aware of…

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Reddit · 29 Nov 2020

my acting course gives me anxiety

hello, i doubt anyone will actually read this but i can try I guess it will serve me to vent anyways. I’m a ten age girl and I’ve been interested in acting for a few years (which makes me doubt a lot because almost everyone in this career had been interested in ir since they were really young, so maybe what I feel it’s…

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Reddit · 29 Nov 2020

Please fill out this short survey for my research paper

Hi! I'm studying acting in university, and I'm working on a research paper. [Here is the link](https://forms.gle/vhSh8Sa46zAJ425w7) to my survey. It's about the business of acting, and I'm specifically looking for the perspectives of voice actors. Please take a few minutes to fill it out! Thanks! EDIT: There were some…

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Reddit · 28 Nov 2020

Average Response Time for Callback?

Hey guys, I'm wondering how long a tv series production usually takes to get back to actors? I recently did a callback AND had a zoom call with the showrunners/creator of the tv show before Thanksgiving. The show starts early december but I'm wondering how much time they're giving to the actors to prepare? I haven't bo…

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Reddit · 28 Nov 2020

Tattoo Release Form

Have any of you actually had to get a tattoo release form? I haven’t talked to my tattoo artist in like 6+ years and don’t think he’s even at that studio anymore. I got some big tattoos before I decided to be an actor. They’re all covered by clothes and so I always wonder what to put down when they have a box to select…

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Reddit · 28 Nov 2020

VA Portfolio/Demo Reel Questions

Hello, I'm an aspiring voice actor, and a position for a VA job came up in my area (primarily video games, trailers, etc.) that requires putting together a demo reel/portfolio. Any tips that anyone may have for putting one together? I know that people are looking for a showcase of my vocal skills, and I can't just do i…

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Reddit · 28 Nov 2020

How can I get rid of my regional ‘cockney’ accent ?

I’ve got a bit of a cockney accent that I would love to neutralise, so I could sound more objectively well spoken. I think I developed the accent over the past 8 years or so. This may sound quite pretentious but I feel like there is a huge disconnect between my accent and who I am as a person, my upbringing, socio -eco…

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Reddit · 27 Nov 2020

Should I capitalize on my upcoming TV appearances ?

Hey everyone. I've just finished a 3-year course in acting for cinema in Paris, France and I'm actively looking for gigs and a talent agency there. Luckily I'm gonna be featured in a TV program in access prime time on national TV for 9 consecutive days in december and january. Only thing is... it's not a TV series but…

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Reddit · 27 Nov 2020

Monologue in French (any French speakers please?)

Hi everyone, I would love to be an actress and just trird to do a monologue from "The notebook" However it's in french so if anyone speak french here and is willing to give their opinion, i would be really happy. It's far from perfect and the video quality is mediocre but I really tried. Please tell me if you think i h…

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Reddit · 27 Nov 2020

How to get over my bad mood/negative thinking?

I'm a voice actor primarily, but I've also noticed this whenever I do any form of performance; the mood I'm in plays a gigantic role in the quality of my performance. For example, last week I landed a couple of VO jobs within a day of one another which put me in a pretty good mood. For the next couple of days, I wasn't…

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Reddit · 27 Nov 2020

Are big UK agencies in crisis due to covid?

From my research I’ve noticed that a lot of the big leading agencies in the UK have undergone significant change this year. I assume it’s no coincidence that it’s also the year of covid, which has obviously massively affected production levels and theatre. Some changes I’ve observed: - The former managing directors of…

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Reddit · 27 Nov 2020

Need Voice Actors for 18+ Adult Video Game

Hey guys - getting my ducks in a row for an 18+ video game and am in need voice actors. Right now, we're looking for just female actors to record tracks for the promo. The point is to have one dedicated voice actor per each character - so everything from normal conversation to sex moans and sexual noises. This is a pas…

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Reddit · 27 Nov 2020

Voice acting demo reel/portfolio

Hello, I'm an aspiring voice actor, and a position for a VA job came up in my area (primarily video games, trailers, etc.) that requires putting together a demo reel/portfolio. Any tips that anyone may have for putting one together? I know that people are looking for a showcase of my vocal skills, but I'm assuming I ca…

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Reddit · 26 Nov 2020

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Nov 26

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…

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Reddit · 26 Nov 2020

Can a Cinema Bachelor's be useful for me as a starting actor?

I am aspiring to work as an actor, and I am thinking about starting a Theatre degree or a Cinema degree. The institution that offers the Cinema degree is more accessible for me in terms of life cost, but I may also manage to enter the institution that offers the Theatre degree. Should I study Cinema? Will it help or ha…

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Reddit · 26 Nov 2020

Is it possible to become an actor without attending an acting focused school?

hello! I'm a 17 year old who's been participating in an acting course organized by my school for the past three years. I really started to be interested in acting and kind of want to get into it more and maybe, who knows, make it my job. The problem is my family all wants me to finish high school and then attend univer…

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Reddit · 26 Nov 2020

Middleweek Newton Agency? Any experience?

Hey all, fairly new to acting here. I've done a few theatre things now and two short films. I'm struggling right now to find work, but I have an audition with Middleweek Newton in London next week. The audition is for their screen acting course, which consists of 4 terms with the opportunity to audition for agency repr…