Reddit · 16 Apr 2020
If you were able to go back in time and talk to your younger self when you were first starting your Acting career, what would you tell him/her?
This is for all the experienced Actors and Actresses out there.
Reddit · 16 Apr 2020
If you were able to go back in time and talk to your younger self when you were first starting your Voice-Acting Career what advice would you tell him/her?
This is to all the experienced Voice-Actors out there
Reddit · 16 Apr 2020
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Apr 16
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 · 16 Apr 2020
I’m too scared to start
I am a 17yr old male and I’ve have always loved the idea of acting and always wanted to try it and pursue it as a career. I live in rural/suburban Minnesota so obviously the opportunities are scarce but that’s not the problem. I have never had anyone support me in wanting to be an actor, my family thinks it’s nonsense…
Reddit · 16 Apr 2020
Transitioning from hobbyist to professional; what is the benchmark for being a 'trained professional'.
I started doing voicovers for game mods 8 years ago and since then I've done game trailers for indie games and some audiobooks for friends as well as some narrative dialogue for indie games. I have no acting training and everything I've learned has been from feedback. Since October I've been looking for paid gigs, most…
Reddit · 16 Apr 2020
18 years old dreamer
Hi guys i'm 18 years old guy from algeria I want to become a successful actor like robert dinero and leo please i can do audition or acting school in my country I need to find a way to do online audition or a way to contact movie producer to help me please
Reddit · 16 Apr 2020
Interview tips?
Hello everyone. I have an assignment for class that involves interviewing someone. I am interviewing a friend who has background in theater acting. I know this is a very vague question, but does anyone have any tips for interviewing actors? The interview is just audio based, so my main goal is to really capture their i…
Reddit · 16 Apr 2020
Kotaku: "Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy Voice Actor Keiji Fujiwara Has Died"
[https://kotaku.com/kingdom-hearts-final-fantasy-voice-actor-keiji-fujiwar-1842897719](https://kotaku.com/kingdom-hearts-final-fantasy-voice-actor-keiji-fujiwar-1842897719) Rest in peace.
Reddit · 15 Apr 2020
looking for an agency as a teen actor
hello all, I'm looking for acting agencies in Colorado, and I've heard of a few pretty popular ones (John Casablancas Modeling and Acting, to name an example). Any suggestions as to how to find an agency?
Reddit · 15 Apr 2020
Just needed to rant
So in about a year I have to record a play with myself and a friend in it. As of now it only involves the two of us, and it's not a professional gig. I am working to be an actor, while my friend has no interest at all in acting. The reason we're doing this is because we recorded ourselves in a play for a drama class pr…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2020
Having success with Voices.com?
For about two years now I've been practicing my VO skills through Gravy for the Brain and feel that I'm at a point now where I'm hireable, so I got a subscription to [voices.com](https://voices.com). With the whole Coronavirus situation, I figured that this would be a perfect time to start establishing myself as I'm ou…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2020
How to know if you can be a great actor?
Aesthetic, empathy, charisma, ... what are the important things to be a great actor? Like Hollywood stars
Reddit · 15 Apr 2020
How do I get started on becoming a voice actor?
My favourite show, Steven Universe recently came to an end, and I realised soon after finishing it that I want to become a voice actor. I hope that one day I can work on something as impactful and inspirational as SU. Right now I know practically nothing about the voice over world. What can I do to get started?
Reddit · 15 Apr 2020
Bryan Cranston's Advice to Aspiring Actors
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1WiCGq-PcY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1WiCGq-PcY) ​ Great video, one of the best pieces of advice I've heard.
Reddit · 15 Apr 2020
I’m I too late to become an actor?
I know I’m probably not,but I just want some confirmation I’m 15 I turn 16 in a few days.i thought about acting but wasn’t really that sure I would imagine a character and play that character (example miles morales I would act like I got the part of playing him in a movie and just start acting like I was him for an hou…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2020
Nartive English but Not American
Hello everybody, I've read through a lot of post here regarding the topic of not being a US cirizen. However, I still dont get how non US actors are allowed to audition for us casting calls. For example, if an O1 visa is not really trusted among casting agents, how does one aquire authorization to audition in the US. A…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2020
Eggman- The Voice Cast (Episode 13)
Have you ever had debates with your friends about which voice actor is the best for your favorite animated characters? Well, The Voice Cast exists for just that reason. Every week, two best friends discuss the voice actors for an animated character, and decide which performances are the Best, Worst, and Weirdest. Watch…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2020
Equity UK payments
Any UK based actors heard anything about this? Spotlight have given us the opportunity to freeze our membership payments for 3 months due to the pandemic, but Equity seem to be just carrying on taking our payments. I checked the site but no announcement. Are they exempt from this kind of thing by virtue of being a unio…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2020
Lack of communication with agent - should I leave?
Hey there. I have posted last week about an audition tape that had contradicting information in the sides. I am not gonna summarize the sides since this was not a subjective interpretation but rather a direct contradiction that occurred multiple times in the script itself. I left an email on thursday afternoon, then a…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2020
[Paid Request] Readers and Characters needed for Horror Fiction Podcast/Audio Drama
Hey, everyone! Leslie Rice, creator and host of The Signal: A Horror Fiction Podcast here. After a year-long hiatus due to some personal issues, we’re back! And that means we’re looking for talented voice actors, male and female, to fill several roles, both ongoing and incidental. Due to the format of our show, there a…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2020
ANY TIPS FOR LA?
Hi guys. I’m a male actor based in Melbourne Australia. I’m looking to visit LA for two weeks sometime soon (August but because of corona they may reschedule) for a one week intensive acting course. I opted for an extra week for travelling around and networking. 1. I’m interested in good places to accomodation? 2. Anyo…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2020
Best way to practice as a newbie?
Hey r/acting ! Hope you're all good and not going too crazy with the quarantine. I'm a Belgian/British high school student currently in my last year (which is currently on a hiatus ofc) and I only very recently decided I wanted to try acting as a career. I'm a huge lover of movies, and have become increasingly interest…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2020
Worth it to pay for Backstage?
Does anyone have experience using Backstage as a paid casting search site? Is it worth it for voice actors? I'm on the fence if I want to give them a payment for the entire year. Might try the monthly first just to see.
Reddit · 14 Apr 2020
Best book or technique on acting for a complete beginner that is shy and overly self conscious?
I know that most actors are shy and self conscious but I don't want to feel that way when I'm acting. What fascinated me about acting is how actors just become the character even if they are shy in real life. I know practice really helps but what book or technique did you read that really helped in making you less self…
Reddit · 14 Apr 2020
No acting Acting classes in my city
So I live in a very small city that has 2 theaters but no classes any where in the city, and there's is no way i could possibly get my parents to even consider moving to LA. I'm a teenager and i really want to become an actor but the place i live is really the only thing holding me back. I'm very social and don't have…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2020
What are the people in the industry actually like? From an outsider looking in.
I've been watching this guy on Youtube named "ProducerMichael", in one of his videos he shows a clip of people coming in and out of a room for what I could only assume to be auditions. Now all industries have different type of people, I understand that this could be summed up as "They're just normal people", but what i…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2020
Hiring voice actors
Voice Actor Request: Hello all, we are looking for a voice actor who can do a voice that replicates that of a narrator. In addition to this, we are also looking for voices that to be used in our webcomic dubbed audio. We are searching for the following characters below: A young feminine voice (16-18 years of age) Mothe…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2020
Looking for acting friends and tips (Australia based)
Hi all. I'm looking for acting friends to just overall hype each other up and help each other out. I'm a 23 year old female. I'm also incredibly shy and insecure and constantly question myself because I think how can I be an actor when I can't even go to workshops because of my anxiety? RUNDOWN OF WHAT I'VE DONE SO FAR…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2020
Hello! An acting related question. What is the name of this effect/phenomenon where an audience reads into the emotions of an actor even though the actor has a very neutral expression on his face.
I remember reading some interview where some actor said that in a closeup shot (that was really famous) he really wasn't thinking of anything. But rather the circumstances of the scene caused the audience to automatically 'understand' the emotions of the actor. But I think there is a name for this psychological effect.…
Reddit · 13 Apr 2020
Meeting my favorite actor
Hi so I will probably get to meet my favorite actor from a very popular television show. I was wondering how everyone deals with being starstruck and also what acting questions you guys think I should ask. Thanks in advance for your responses!
Reddit · 13 Apr 2020
Is there any actor based in india here?
I'm an 18 year old guy with a massive interest in films and acting, i haven't done anything formally or professionally but i wanna learn the craft, i plan on doing college in Mumbai, so is there any advice anyone can offer here on how to begin, what places to look for and how to learn better? thanks!
Reddit · 13 Apr 2020
Is there any actor here based in india?
I'm an 18 year old guy with a massive interest in films and acting, i haven't done anything formally or professionally but i wanna learn the craft, i plan on doing college in Mumbai, so is there any advice anyone can offer here on how to begin, what places to look for and how to learn better? thanks!
Reddit · 13 Apr 2020
Demo Reel Lockdown Motivation from ActorPlaybook
**Guest Blog Post by** Ian Lyons Hi all, with this unforeseen downtime we’re having, along with appreciating our health and our loved ones, it’s a fine time to get our promotional materials prepped for when things start to pick up again. **As I’m a fellow actor and demo reel editor, I thought a few pointers about reels…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
Feeling jealous/bitter regarding other actors who are more successful?
I know you should aim not to feel this way but I do! I feel jealous of more succesful actors, of better actors, of famous folk. How do you deal with this?
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
Once this quarantine is over, I want to get serious about finding a LEGIT agent. What resources are available for that?
I know that’s everyone’s goal here, so I don’t mean to come across as self-entitled. But as I’m sitting here binge-watching gifted and talented actors here in the quarantine, I’ve never felt more inspired to “go for it” when this is over. So that’s what I’m gonna do, come hell or high water. And if I make an ass of mys…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
Need advice - I'm inexperienced but trying to seriously pursue theatre / film
Hi! I am currently a 19 year old sophomore in college majoring in business administration and I am on track to graduate a year early in May 2021. (This thread is a bit long I'm sorry :-( ) I know I'm a business student but for as long as I can remember, I've always wanted to become an actress - unfortunately, because o…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
where should i go to college (if at all)?
hi! i’m looking for advice on where i should go for college if i want to be an actress? i’ve heard yale and nyu are great, but i feel like i should go somewhere near LA. i also don’t know what i should major in, or if i should even go to college when i could just focus on acting with a full time job, such as waitressin…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
What's the BEST "Pay to Win" Voice Over/Acting Website?
Hi everyone! Long time aspiring voice actor, first time poster here. I've been dabbling into the realm of online voice acting services such as UpWork, forums, and other "free" websites. Despite these services being "free" I always run into an issue down the line where I end up reaching a threshold, or needing to pay to…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
As a voice actor, what form of direction do you prefer?
I've been thinking about this for a bit and I'm curious. What form of direction do voice actors prefer? Live direction where you get feedback as you're recording lines, doing lines a few times to ensure they sound alright, or perhaps writing how a line should sound on the script? Or something else?
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
Does anyone know Steven Silver or Hina Abdullah?
I'm getting close to concluding my [3-year pilot season study](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/fmdaj4/young_adult_pilot_bookings_2020/) and these are the only two actors for whom I still haven't been able to find sufficient information about their educational and training backgrounds to classify. This is the S…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
ActorsTrade app.
I just wanted to share this app because it is super helpful for me to rehearse my scenes during the lockdown. In this app, you can rehearse and read for other people. It is the only free live-rehearsal app for actors. Use the referral code if you want to sign up and try it out for free minutes. Use this referral code:…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
Beginning of a career
Hey guys. I just joined this subreddit and I'd like to ask a few questions. I am a 15 year old boy from a small European country of Slovakia. Ever since I was a small kid I wanted to become an actor. I attended an acting class for a year and acted in a few small theatre plays for schools in my town. But nothing special…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
Actors/ brand ambassadors wanted for IGNITE!
Ignite Social is looking for Brand Ambassador's, Actors, Models, Photographers, Djs, Promoters etc...No exp. necessary! Great pay. Follow this link for more info! --> https://smo.ai/pba7if
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
I just don't have the confidence. I feel so disheartened.
To preface: I don't want to get into acting for stardom. I don't want to become a commercial actor, or anything to that degree. I merely want to hone skills pertaining to acting to benefit myself emotionally. I'll refrain from going in-depth but as a child I wasn't permitted to feel, and so I feel acting could help not…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2020
Soundproofing suggestions
I want to practice both my voice acting and singing but cant without disturbing anyone else in the house or my neighbours. Any ideas for low budget, non-professional voice actor soundproofing?
Reddit · 11 Apr 2020
A Voice Acting Stream (Amateur Actors)
We're reading the accursed script for practice. Come join and enjoy! [https://youtu.be/fdiYhgxlI30](https://youtu.be/fdiYhgxlI30)
Reddit · 11 Apr 2020
Does anyone else lie about their age?
I’m 21. Yet I could pass for 16. This has messed up my opportunities for years. I can’t get cast as 21 because I look “too young” I can’t get cast as a teen because I’m “technically too old” So I said f*ck it, my age is 18. Bad idea? Good idea? Has it worked out for you? I know other actors that made it lied about it f…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2020
I have got a lead role in a Netflix series coming out in February
This is going to be quite long. Probably about a 5-10 minute read. But I promise you what I write on here is 100% true. No one will know me from my username I have nothing to gain with lying, it is all 100% true. On my mothers life. This explains how my acting career went from playing Aladdin in my primary school play…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2020
My unique relationship with acting
I come from a family where acting is a revered form of art. In my family acting is like...this sacred valued way of being. My grandfather was a professional actor. He won a tony award. He became famous from his acting. Growing up i was the absolute black sheep of my family in part because my parent had schizophrenia. B…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2020
How important is studying theatre to working in film?
Hi everyone! I am currently a student in the Cinema Studies at the University of Toronto. Here, it is strictly an academic program, and looks into the theories of film, the art of film, and the history of film etc. I’m currently debating whether I should also enrol in the Drama program here at UofT. It’s mainly a progr…