Reddit · 1 Nov 2020
What’s a fair price (words/$) for beginner Voice actors?
Someone on here said 100 words/1$ for newcomers but I’m wondering if that’s too low of a price.
Reddit · 1 Nov 2020
Acting tips for newer actors
I've been acting since I was a kid, but have been devoutly committed to the craft for the last 5 years. I went to UCI for drama, am seriously considering grad school for it, and have seen a wide array of skill sets in my peers. I've been involved in numerous plays, numerous short films, and have even made the LA times.…
Reddit · 31 Oct 2020
Any Good Gender-Bending VA's/tips?
Hey y'all, I was looking for advice on how to switch your voice from masculine to feminine and vice-versa. I'm currently working on a project (hobby, not profit) and I'm trying to do as absolutely much as I can on my own. That includes somewhat-believable voicing of all the characters. I'm not looking to be stupendous,…
Reddit · 31 Oct 2020
Sean Connery: James Bond actor dies aged 90
[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54761824](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54761824)
Reddit · 31 Oct 2020
Do you ever feel like you don't have an "actors" face?
I was watching movies last night, like I always do and I was just admiring all the actors and I thought they look like they're supposed to be on the screen. Everytime I do my self tapes, I feel like I don't look right like I can't see myself with a main role (more as a supporting character) and I don't know why. I abso…
Reddit · 31 Oct 2020
Looking for a female voice actor, for a small game project.
Paid position, **but small budget**. For the time being she has only 4-5 lines but whoever does them will co-operate with me in the long run. NSFW is a necessity to be comfortable with. Also have some more characters who need voicing. You can send samples too.. It's for a game, preferably older women voicing. *(do I ne…
Reddit · 31 Oct 2020
Immigrant Actor
Hello, I am a mexican actor in the making. I wanna study acting and at the same time work to pay for my living expenses, but i do not know where is the best place to go... Canada, Australia or The US I want to go somewhere where I can study, work, and start landing jobs in films or series even if they are small.
Reddit · 31 Oct 2020
Casting Networks extra/background actor submission process
Hi, I'm new to background/extra work. I just joined Casting Networks this week and Central Casting shortly before the pandemic hit. I have not gone on anything yet. I just submitted for an extra role through Casting Networks in my rush of enthusiasm before I completed my resume. Does it look bad to submit, then remove…
Reddit · 31 Oct 2020
Warning to all actors - The Con "Queen" is Back
[https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/10/hear-the-notorious-hollywood-con-queen-caught-in-the-phone-scam-act](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/10/hear-the-notorious-hollywood-con-queen-caught-in-the-phone-scam-act) for context. A friend was just conned, though luckily not of any money. His experience was…
Reddit · 30 Oct 2020
The Actor CEO AMA - Questions about the acting business and owning your place in it!
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Reddit · 30 Oct 2020
Looking to connect with student or indie filmmakers for short film
Hello there. I'm a college student looking to connect with some filmmakers and actors that I can collaborate with for a simple superhero short film in New England, which I'd like to make relatively soon. If you know anyone that does filmmaking on their own that you could please refer me to, kindly let me know! I live i…
Reddit · 30 Oct 2020
making things right... also, AMA (unofficially).
**disclaimer**: I am not verified. take my advice at your own discretion. I've answered quite a few questions on this sub, and there are a few people here who can vouch for my experience, but ultimately, up to you to decide how much of this to believe. I'm also Canadian, so the protocol may be slightly different here,…
Reddit · 30 Oct 2020
Behind the scenes... Do dramatic, comedic, and kid movies all have a different vibe & etiquette?
I was watching a bit of the movie Scooby-Doo yesterday, and I chuckled at the thought of these actors being in a really strict environment between takes, but I also know they're still highly trained actors with a huge budget at stake. So, what are the differences & similarities between shooting a serious movie and shoo…
Reddit · 30 Oct 2020
why is it ok for actors to kiss each other?
why is it okay for actors to kiss each other, on screen? ​ I mean, if you're married with wife and kids, you wouldn't go and start kissing random girls on the street, so why is it okay for people to kiss on screen? I get its a character but its still YOU, playing that character. Its still YOUR mouth kissing anot…
Reddit · 30 Oct 2020
To self-teaching actors
How are you guys keeping yourselves motivated during these times? I'm in a place right now where I can't really jump into classes or make a nice self-recording studio, so its been difficult to keep myself going at times or its all felt pointless. Anyone have any tips or tricks on how to stay ahead of the game in these…
Reddit · 30 Oct 2020
Question about Casting
Hey guys, Finally managed to chat cordially with my agent about why im not getting any auditions. She showed me my talent report and all the casting are denying her pitches of me. I recently dropped my union status to improve this, but still, im being denied basic auditions. My agent told me that this is due to not hav…
Reddit · 30 Oct 2020
motivation
is there anything that keeps you guys motivated to keep going in your acting careers? Like for example something someone told you, maybe another success story by a successful actor, etc. I rlly need some motivation right now.
Reddit · 30 Oct 2020
I wrote and performed this monologue: ANY NOTES?
Hello, I'm an actor. I miss acting. Since the pandemic started things have been slowing down. I wrote and performed this. (Youtube link) I would love to get some constructive feedback. I'm new to reddit as well. i figured I would look for an acting community on this platform. Let me know your thoughts. I you want an ac…
Stage 32 · 29 Oct 2020
Zoom Read
Hi Everyone- I need two actors tomorrow to read an original script I wrote for "Top Gun"- Goose and Iceman. The script read on zoom is Friday October 30th at 7:30 p.m. East Coast time. Thank you very much. Sincerely- Ed Skirtich
Reddit · 29 Oct 2020
MFA at 30?
Hey, I’m 30 and thinking of getting my MFA at either Columbia or NYU. Is it worth it? I do NOT want to teach but I am also a writing and filmmaker, in addition to be an actor. I do have acting training but not from such a reputable institution like NYU or Columbia. I’m having trouble deciding between dramatic writing,…
Reddit · 29 Oct 2020
I've been hip-pocketed by a boutique agency, now what?
Hey All, I did an agent panel on Saturday and met with one of the agents on Monday where they offered to represent me for commercial+theatrical but didn't formally sign me (had me add representation to my Actors Access and LA Casting, sign a check authorization form). Does anyone have insight on what I should I expect…
Reddit · 29 Oct 2020
Actresses with long hair: Do you always curl and style it for auditions?
As I was thinking about revamping my headshots, I was looking through the myriad of headshots available online and on photographer's portfolios. And there are no actresses with straight hair. Generally, the hair tends to be styled in a flowy, wavy style that looks absolutely gorgeous. But there is no way that I can do…
Reddit · 29 Oct 2020
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Oct 29
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 · 29 Oct 2020
Thinking about moving to Vancouver from Toronto
Toronto actor here, I’m from Vancouver originally, moved down to Toronto because I wanted to try out acting here. My goal was to get some reel footages and experiences, do the acting grind here. I actually have been having some luck here, and I like the classes and studios I study at here. The networking seemed pretty…
Reddit · 29 Oct 2020
Sets shut down due to Covid
So I was listening to "Threedom" with Paul F Tompkins and he related that he had a guest star role here in Los Angeles where things seemed pretty well handled (minus the holding room for actors which seemed like a poor idea) however a day or two in the whole set was shut down for the day as a camera person tested posit…
Stage 32 · 28 Oct 2020
The 2nd chapter is here! Listen to it now! Like right now! https://youtu.be/fy0G_hnmg8o
https://youtu.be/fy0G_hnmg8o
Stage 32 · 28 Oct 2020
Generating Ideas for Acting GOALS
Hey, Stage-32-ers! As you may know, next month is typically known as National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), but here on Stage 32, we do a "November Write Club" where YOU set a goal for the month and then check in each week with your progress. Keep your eyes out for Jason's blog post launching the event this Monday!…
Reddit · 28 Oct 2020
Need help for my teenage brother regarding online acting resources
Hi all! Would love some help on this. My brother is 14 and caught the acting bug about a year ago. I'm an actor too and he came to me asking for advice etc. Fast forward a bit and he had joined an acting group in his local area, having the time of his life. Unfortunately due to the pandemic all classes are off and he h…
Reddit · 28 Oct 2020
Principal actor vs actor lines
Hi! I got hired for a scene and initially I was hired as a principal actor but just got my updated script and I have less lines. I’m not too sure what they mean by “more/less than 5 lines”. Are they able to change my role from principal to actor? Is below considered 2 lines... SAM It’s a great day today. I’m going to t…
Reddit · 28 Oct 2020
Please explain SAG to me
Hi, I’m looking to hire an actor for an audiobook I’m doing. The agent is asking if this will be a SAG production. I have the budget to cover the SAG minimum but wondering from a production point of view If I need to do anything like fill out forms, pay anything else (health insurance contribution) to be SAG or does it…
Reddit · 28 Oct 2020
UK: Emailed 120 agents last week, no one responded yet?
Hello, recent grad here. After drafting the perfect email (triple proofed by my mentors and actor friends so I was sure) I decided to email as many agencies as possible. I tweaked the email a bit depending on the agency to make it more personal, and if they were more formal or casual, their specific clients etc. I sent…
Reddit · 28 Oct 2020
How much of good acting and good scripts is subjective?
I'm not much of a critic when it comes to movies and acting, but still, I can't tell you how many times I thought a movie or an actor was amazing only to hear one of my friends or associates say how awful they thought it was or they were. Which brings me to my point, how much of this is really subjective? Thanks in adv…
Reddit · 28 Oct 2020
Does anyone know how to start voice acting now?
Does anyone know where and or how to become a voice actor now?
Reddit · 28 Oct 2020
What Effect Will Unprofessionalism Off Set Have On Your Career?
I’ve posted this question before and just wanted some second opinions. I’m a recording artist with 100 unreleased songs; songs which contain profanity and realities that I have lived. With that being said, I want to do music and continue to pursue an acting career. However, I see that smaller actors tend to wean away f…
Reddit · 27 Oct 2020
Has anyone wanted to be an actor?
Ever since a little boy, I really wanted to know what it's like to be Famous, Known, and Followed by a lot of people. But know I've gone older, I realized the true life of famous. I found the true side of fame. Now I don't want to be famous! If reincarnation is real, I'll be famous in my next life. A famous British act…
Reddit · 27 Oct 2020
Hiring voice actor for YouTube channel (commission)
Basically I have a monetized Youtube channel and am looking to expand into the finance niche. I’ll need someone to read a script for videos and I’ll be able to pay a % of the ad revenue. RPM20-30$ dm me if interested
Reddit · 27 Oct 2020
Lost in life
Hi, I’m 19 and I’m in my second year of university right now. I want to be an actor. In the future, I want to work on screen in tv and movies as well as theatre. My passion is acting I want to study all forms of it and build a career in it. However, I don’t know where to start I’m currently in a general drama degree wa…
Reddit · 27 Oct 2020
Callback advice?
I got a callback for a chemistry read! Any advice going into this? There’s really no instructions so should I just be prepared with the audition piece or should I expect a new random read with the other actor? Thanks!
Reddit · 27 Oct 2020
Serious: Is it worth it for an amature actor to list a porn experience on a resume?
Hi everyone, I know it's an odd question but I'm in need of genuine advice here. Outside of some high school experience and a couple of plays in college, my acting resume looks rather barren. I really want to find work in film but my only experience performing on camera so far was in pornographic film. I know pornograp…
Reddit · 27 Oct 2020
AMA Announcement: Mike Moreno, actor and host of the Actor CEO podcast, Thursday 10/29 8 PM EST
Hey friends! I'm excited to announce that I've set up an AMA with Mike Moreno, actor and host of the Actor CEO podcast, for this Thursday 10/29 at 8 PM EST. I reached out to him because we always hear the advice here to treat acting like a business in order to advance your career and make it sustainable but people don'…
Reddit · 27 Oct 2020
Recording Software and Tips for Android
Hello there guys! So just like in mentioned in the title I'm searching for a bit of advice and don't know where to go with my Questions, so I hope you can enlighten me a bit and I'm in kinda the right place at least :) I need some recommendations for good audio recording software, prefered for Android! I got a Galaxy T…
Reddit · 27 Oct 2020
Technical issue: sudden mic static!
Hi everyone! I'm REALLY hoping someone might be able to shed some light on an issues I've just started having with my Rode NT1-A and Focusrite 2i2 set up. It's picking up some static and I cannot figure out where from! Tried unplugging and restarting things. Nothing in the booth has changed. I'm a voice actor so would…
Reddit · 26 Oct 2020
Actor Instagram Acount
Backstory: I was a part of an agency when I was a lot younger, but I left due to reasons. I’m doing theater at school, and I’ve done musicals pretty much every year, but I want to transition back into on camera acting. Should I wait until I become apart of another agency to make a social media profile for acting? Edit:…
Reddit · 26 Oct 2020
How to get into an affordable acting college?
Okay this might sound like a stupid question but hear me out. I am a 15 year old living in India, Im currently in 10th grade and studying in a IGCSE school. I have always wanted to be an actor but never knew how. I am 2 years away from passing out from school yet i still do not know how an acting college works etc. I c…
Reddit · 26 Oct 2020
How are you maintaining the craft during the pandemic?
Hi fellow actors! Need some motivation here. Pre Covid I started to finally book work, felt excited about where things were going, and after the pandemic happened everything feels different. I have no motivation and feel like things will never go back to how they were which makes me feel so discouraged. I used to inspi…
Reddit · 26 Oct 2020
Biz of Acting : Actor looking for ($) writer/ pilot script formatter.
Hello, I’m looking for a pilot script writer that can properly format a pilot I’ve written for myself. I have 3 day jobs and don’t have the time to learn formatting techniques and I’m willing to pay you. Any services / references you like to I’d love to hear about! Thanks!
Reddit · 26 Oct 2020
How do you get involved in Zoom theater productions?
I've been hearing through the grapevines that a lot of theater actors have been doing Zoom theater (and also that it's obviously not ideal). I'm primarily a film actor, so I don't have many theater connections. I want to branch out into theater, but I don't see any auditions for theater productions on casting sites any…
Reddit · 26 Oct 2020
Actra apprentice
Hello!. I have a quick question, so I just got a work permit fee from Actra on a recent set I’ve been on and I was wondering if I’m supposed to pay it or not since I’m a non-union actor. Or is that a permit for joining the Actra apprentice program since that’s what I got it with?
Reddit · 26 Oct 2020
Looking for voice actors with other full-time jobs for a research study
Hi there! I am a doctoral student working and I'm trying to get in contact with voice actors who also work a different full-time job (i.e. 30+ hours a week). We—a group of researchers at the University of Oregon—want to understand the unique experiences of people who have multiple and possibly very different work arran…