Reddit · 18 Jun 2020
YouTube vs. Vimeo for actors
What are your thoughts? I hear so much about both and I never know which one I should use.
Reddit · 18 Jun 2020
Connecting with a Character
I am in the process of training to be voiceover actress. I have been doing so since January. I have also taken some improv classes. At first I was training with one coach and focusing on e-learning. Then she had me read some Kids Toys Scripts and she said I should definitely focus on animation/character voiceover. So f…
Reddit · 18 Jun 2020
Theatre BA student here, any advice on breaking into Voice Acting?
Hey y'all! My theatre program focuses a lot on theatre and film acting, but I really don't know too much about voiceover acting, and considering that that might be where the work is right now... I want to get to know more about it! Any kind of voice acting would be awesome, but my dreams are really geared towards carto…
Reddit · 18 Jun 2020
Unmotivated to act due to life
Because of combinations of Covid-19 and its direct changes, depression, and uncertainty in life, I haven't felt motivated as an actor. For a while, even before the pandemic hit and affected the acting world, I have been struggling to restore a sense of contentment that I feel like I've lost since graduating from acting…
Reddit · 18 Jun 2020
How do I move to Vancouver as an LA actor?
Hi friends! I have no idea how this website works; I made this account just to ask this questions so please bare with me. lol I'm an actor. I'm currently living in and am based out of LA, but I'm trying to relocate to Vancouver. I have a living situation already set up and a community already, so it's just really the v…
Reddit · 17 Jun 2020
Wanting to audition for Nickelodeon
hi! my name is anu & im 14. ever since I was younger, I’ve wanted to act. when I was around 9 my mom took me to some acting classes but they weren’t consistent and one of the agencies I signed up for was a scam. they made you pay a lot and I heard that you should never have to pay. Anyways, what I’m saying is that I ha…
Reddit · 17 Jun 2020
Do websites matter?
I’ll keep this short; I’m genuinely just curious. I have a two part question. 1. Are websites a must for actors? 2. Do casting directors prefer high quality websites from Wordpress or wix or would it be fine to use a free google website (the url is super long)? Does the url matter? Thanks.
Reddit · 17 Jun 2020
Fantasy/Adventure Gig
Hello, our new fantasy/adventure podcast is seeking voice actors. Each character is a teenager. Comment or PM for audition info. We're willing to pay royalties or cash. We can negotiate terms. Britney: neurotic, bitchy, smart Dinah: emotionless, aloof, matter-of-fact Maurice: cool, upbeat, oblivious
Reddit · 17 Jun 2020
Looking for a fake cop is (Monash,Melbourne,Australia) to arrest my dad
I want an actor to fake arrest my dad for being abusive(my dad is not actually abusive). The price will most likely be lower than u want because I’m 14, but is negotiable. The date and time will also be set at a time good for both of us. I’ll give you a general script to follow but feel free to make your own lines. Als…
Reddit · 17 Jun 2020
I’m a talent agent at a major agency - AMA?
I am a talent agent at one of the “name brand” agencies that has been working at home with some extra time on their hands. I enjoy lurking on this sub and others and thought why not, I’ll post. Feel free to ask me anything, and even from a non-acting stand point. I’m in the LA office. I’ve worked at the same place my e…
Reddit · 17 Jun 2020
What makes a good/bad performance?
Hi! I (17f) absolutely adore acting. Seriously, nothing else has made me feel this way for a long time. I love being able to express myself in other ways...(eg, not being myself, portraying someone else, you know?) But to be honest? I pretty much suck at it. The thing is, I haven’t been able to take any classes recentl…
Reddit · 17 Jun 2020
Smart Line Memorization Tips - From an Actor and Jeopardy Champion
Hey everyone, I’ve been doing a lot of research into the science of memory and learning, and I’ve found a lot of simple principles and techniques I think most actors are not familiar with and would be super helpful when it comes to memorizing lines. These techniques make it possible to memorize lines deeply as well as…
Reddit · 16 Jun 2020
What's One Thing You Cannot Unhear Now as a VO Actor?
Since you started voice acting, is there anything that you're more sensitive to that you can't unhear, whether it's in other people speaking or yourself or both? ex: I was watching one of my new favorite shows and one of the actresses had the worst dry mouth and I couldn't pay attention to the plot for the next 30 minu…
Reddit · 16 Jun 2020
Grad School or Acting in LA
So, my indecisive brain needs some advice from fellow actors. I graduate this fall to get my bachelor’s in Psychology. I have always known that I wanted to pursue a career in acting since I was little. Well at first it was singing and then I realized I sounded like a dying whale. Acting was second. This year was suppos…
Reddit · 16 Jun 2020
Any UK-based stage actors here?
Hi! I'm hoping to connect with some UK-based actors for my MSc research in the London School of Economics (LSE) department of Media and Communications. I'm presently interviewing actors in the UK pursuing work in live theatre (at any stage in their careers, with any amount of stage experience) for a dissertation projec…
Reddit · 16 Jun 2020
I'm a Muslim girl.I always wanted to be an actress by my heart since but nobody supports me the idea & says to forget it. I recently watched Stranger Things and I got obsessed with it. Makes me wanna be a part of their team. I know I'm crazy! Can't a
I always felt different about acting. Like I always loved hollywood Tv series and movies and songs. Even I've cried like crazy bcz of these. As I knew my parents will think that I'm crazy to be wanting such kind of thing as my career, I didn't say my parents about that until I turned 15. And then when I shared my thoug…
Reddit · 16 Jun 2020
Am I being ridiculous by thinking that I could actually become an actress?
Hey there, I’m currently 17 years old, turning 18 in a few months. I’m struggling with my dream to become an actress right now. I never considered acting as an career option until like two years ago. I was watching that really amazing movie with Helena Bonham Carter and it made me realize how beautiful acting is and ho…
Reddit · 16 Jun 2020
What to do ??? Advice needed please.
So I know what I want to do in this life time. I want to be an actor. It’s the career choice that I’ve always wanted to peruse and I cant see my self doing anything else. I’m 18 years old and I’ve been performing since I was young. I used to do tons of plays, my mom is a regional actress but she just does it for fun, a…
Reddit · 16 Jun 2020
Decrease in auditions on Voices.com
Wondering if any other Voices users have noticed a significant drop off of their daily auditions on Voices? I know some changes to the site, and news about their ethics, money grabs etc led many prominent actors and clients to abandon the site, and COVID is likely playing a factor - but I went from auditioning maybe 25…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2020
If anyone has been in this situation, please help
Going into highschool next year, I've been thinking about my career a lot. And I always come back to acting. When I think of being an actor I think of bringing a character to life and entertaining so many people. That is what I love and want to do. But I feel like everyone in my life thinks I only want to be rich and a…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2020
Is getting a callback a good thing?
I know it sounds like this question has an obvious answer, but I’m asking because of the circumstances of the audition. I recently auditioned for a play in which i was the only POC to audition. I got a callback, but unfortunately did not get the part. I know it’s sort of messed up to think like this, but part of me won…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2020
How do you find/get auditions for movies or tv shows.
I'm trying to become an actor but I have no idea where I find auditions. I've heard I've got to get an agent, how do I find a good agent and what do they do?
Reddit · 15 Jun 2020
Is it worth buying a cheap interface if I'm not quite ready for the big 200$+ upgrade?
I was lucky to get a free BM800 microphone from a friend that is an XLR to USB mic. The cable is starting to go and I have noticed a severe increase in background noise and feedback that is coming just from the cable (it actually used to be almost entirely silent when I first started to use it). When I borrowed my frie…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2020
Advice Needed — No Drama Club, No Local Theater
People online say that you start gaining experience in a school's drama club or at a local theater. Unfortunately, I live in a country where none of those exist. I assume all schools here don't have clubs at all, nor does the country have any local theaters. Workshops in my area aren't present either, since they all ar…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2020
From Bad to Good: Examples?
I’m curious to know if anyone has examples of actors that were “bad”/much less skilled at the beginning of their career but have grown into highly skilled actors. I’m looking for some inspiration to keep me sane as I critique my old tapes. I think I remember hearing that Brad Pitt wasn’t great at his start but that he…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2020
how to land a role in a film when you're only experienced in theatre?
For context, I'm a 20 y/o college student. The way I got into acting is kinda strange, I'd act out scenes from books/films when I was 11 and self-taped myself to practice until I was about 13, and exchanged feedback with my friends who were also into acting. In high school, I participated in basically all of the plays/…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2020
If you could bring any dead actor back from the dead who would you bring and why?
If I could bring any actor back from the dead I would bring Heath Ledger back because of how talented and amazing of a person he is. I would also love to see his reaction to the dark knight and just what else he would do with his talents
Reddit · 15 Jun 2020
How we perceive ourselves
This has been asked 100 times but I forgot the answer so please help me out. When I see myself on camera I look really rigid and all my movements seem forced or too harsh, and my face looks completely diffferent, especially when I laugh or whatever. I’m just wondering is this what happens to every actor? And in reality…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2020
To act, or not to act?
Hi everyone. I have never really had any idea what I wanted to do with my life until recently I got the idea of becoming an actor. That idea became a burning passion and now I am certain that acting is what I want to do. I haven't been to any classes etc. and my only experience comes from a few school plays. I would ap…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2020
What is it like being bitten by the acting bug, but staying amateur?
I'm bitten by the writing bug. While not good enough to be a paid writer, anyway I write because I crave writing and can't help it. To me, writing is like pooping. I can temporarily forget about any pain in my life (like I completely focus on pushing hard to poop) and feel so good after squeezing it out of myself. Many…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2020
New Online Acting Classes starting soon. Learn the technique top actors use.
[https://www.facebook.com/1540186344/videos/10223105537937073/](https://www.facebook.com/elisabetta.miari/videos/10223105537937073/?fref=gs&dti=228529067579261&hc_location=group) This is the behind the scenes for the PIC commercial that we just completed for Europe. What a delightful project. There were 9 directors inv…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2020
best current young actors?
I was wondering who do you consider to be the best young actors currently? And if memorable which of their performances blew you away?
Reddit · 15 Jun 2020
Paid gig - LF female VA for a short (3-4 lines) script which will be used as a sample in an electronic track. No actual singing required.
Hey all! First time poster but I’ve been lurking for a bit. I’m a small-time electronic musician looking for a voice actor to read off a few lines for me to sample into a song I am currently working on. I am willing to pay for your time, but it is a relatively short gig and for a small-timer. Younger female
Reddit · 15 Jun 2020
Is it possible to act semi-professionally?
Usually when you see people posting about making a decision on whether to pursue acting professionally and major in acting, a lot of people will advise that the OP should choose another major and continue to act as a hobby. I majored in something other than acting (did tons of plays in high school and love acting but w…
Reddit · 14 Jun 2020
When a good actor is doing improv for a character, does he/she think "the character would do this" or are they able to actually think directly as if they were the actual character?
Idk just thought of this question and it felt interesting
Reddit · 14 Jun 2020
What is the best hair length/style etc for an actor?
Hi! I’ve just turned 16 and can finally restart auditioning etc as my school exams are over, my hair goes down to my lips but is curly. Should I get it straightened to have more audition opportunities or leave it wavy? Any other tips on appearance would also be greatly appreciated. Some extra info , I would be going fo…
Reddit · 14 Jun 2020
Waiting till established to move to LA? When to move?
I'm currently in NYC (starting my MFA this year) and this is where I have the most connections and the strongest network. Personally, though, I'd like to eventually move to LA. My wisdom after talking to lots of actors in person, is to **wait until I have a reason to move**. Does r/acting agree with this? For example,…
Reddit · 14 Jun 2020
[Paid] Hiring Voice-Over Artist for YouTube Channel (long-term)
Looking to Hire a Voice Actor to produce voice overs for our YouTube channel. Script will be provided to you, the only requirements of this job is that you can produce entertaining & engaging voice overs that will keep our viewers entertained throughout the entire video. Each script is usually around 2000 words (usuall…
Reddit · 14 Jun 2020
Let’s put this misconception to bed: NYC is more than just theatre
While Broadway is a massive industry here, every primetime and cable network casts out of NYC and there are dozens of network, cable and streaming series that film here. This is a very common misconception among actors. Law & Order SVU, Blue Bloods, FBI, FBI: Most Wanted, New Amsterdam, Bull, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,…
Reddit · 13 Jun 2020
JOBS TO SUSTAIN MYSELF
What jobs other than acting can actors to that are related to the performance part of theatre/ theatre major?
Reddit · 13 Jun 2020
Looking for a voice actor to narrate a video
Recent work I've done: https://youtu.be/lxEogEU53_E Someone who can match this kind of style and tone https://youtube.com/watch?v=EKVjMAG4ues&t=7s https://youtube.com/watch?v=5v9JjC7hrHc&t=65s If you are or know anyone that's looking for this kind of work please email me some samples and your rates TheRayZombie@Gmail.c…
Reddit · 13 Jun 2020
I have some stupid questions. 1. Can you be a very successful actor in Hollywood and still be a good person?
2. Can I still be a successful actor in Hollywood if I’m politically independent? It seems Hollywood is extremely one sided. 3. How easy it it to get caught up on the dark corrupt side Hollywood? I hear stories for example like pedophilia in Hollywood. I don’t want to be part of that all. 4. Can you be a very successfu…
Reddit · 13 Jun 2020
Have I any voice acting potential?
Hello everyone and thank you very much for reading this post. I'm a 19 year old guy with an exceptionally deep voice, and whenever I use my microphone in multiplayer games I play or in Zoom meetings, I'm told my voice is "pleasant", "extremely deep", and "sultry". Now I've been interested in voice acting for some time,…
Reddit · 13 Jun 2020
Recently I spoke with Writer Tim Sheridan about his projects and he had some wonderful stories of working with voice actors like Jerry O'Connell, Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill (THE Joker!).
[Link to Podcast](https://thegeekofsteel.com/2020/06/07/42timsheridan/) https://reddit.com/link/h8e86q/video/og0kds37dq451/player
Reddit · 12 Jun 2020
Borrowing acting voice techniques as a singer?
Hey guys, I'm a singer, rather than an actor; but I perform in a style that's unusually narrative and story oriented, with lots of influence from David Bowie, Nick Cave & Leonard Cohen. Over the last year or so, I've discovered my singing is limited less by my technical abilities, and more by my control of my speaking…
Reddit · 12 Jun 2020
Looking for voice actors for animated pilot "the fictodate line"
I am looking for some animators who are willing too voice a 7 minute pilot for my new idea: "the fictodate line" its about 4 people johnathan,historia,Kris and Luna in collage johnathan.Kris and Luna found the secret to interdimensional and decide after years of perfecting it (meanwhile johnathan has been dating histor…
Reddit · 12 Jun 2020
Aspiring actor based in Philadelphia. Where would I find a good/reputable acting coach?
Is there like a website to find them? What’s the most you think you should pay for one (like how much an hour would YOU pay a acting coach?)? And how long do you think it would take to get proficient with said acting coach in your corner?
Reddit · 12 Jun 2020
Do you breathe in with your nose or your mouth?
When I search up proper diaphragmatic breathing technique, it usually says breathe in from the nose. But recently, I found a few voice actors saying that mouth breathing is much quieter. Which one is better?
Reddit · 12 Jun 2020
How does an actor like Freddie Highmore make it possible that the character is in him, breathes in him and lives inside him?
Hey, I don't know anything about acting, but I love some actors like Freddie Highmore. His acting is always superb and I think he is a genius. It seems to me that what makes him superb is: As for other good actors/actresses, it's like they make a mold of the character's body and get inside it. Or they make a mask or bo…
Reddit · 12 Jun 2020
How long should I wait before adding lessons to my resume?
Short and sweet: During the shutdown, I've been fortunate enough to take weekly private lessons with a respected, well-known actor. Obviously this is something I'd like to add to my resume, as the name recognition would be huge, but I'm questioning the timing since it has only been a couple months. Roughly how long sho…