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Reddit · 30 Dec 2022
"You have to know iambic pentameter! You must!". Let's start with the text, if I speak it aren't I running into the pentameter close enough? It is after all written that way. "You need to understand the text!" No, I do not. I just need to study the text a lot. "But you need to perform..." If I'm to perform with the met…
Reddit · 30 Dec 2022
Posting this in a few other subreddits, we'll see if we have something good here. Basic idea - screenwriters on the sub post short scripts and actors on the sub perform the dialogue. Sort of like [r/DrawForMe](https://www.reddit.com/r/DrawForMe/) in the "collaborative art" aspect, except in this case the requester is p…
Reddit · 30 Dec 2022
What teachers gave you your biggest breakthroughs in terms of becoming a better actor? For those of you who took a long time to book your first professional credit, was any teacher a catalyst that helped you finally become a working actor? If you could recommend any 1 teacher that made the biggest difference for you in…
Reddit · 30 Dec 2022
I am moving to NY from Mumbai, India this coming fall. I am applying to the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute conservatory programs. I'll take a personal call on the technique that I prefer (I feel every actor/actress should do that) but in terms of faculty, course structure, visa…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
i want to make a little self tape reel for my actors access since i dont have any performance videos on there, but my issue is most of my tapes are from previous auditions ive done this year for tv shows, and im unsure about whether i can use them. one of my self tape auditions i really want to use was for a popular sh…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
Hi! TL;DR I need monologues that portray strong emotions, but I am also open to any that you have/ recommend I (F16) compete regularly in drama competitions and eisteddfods and have been wearing my materials pretty thin for the past few years. In 2023, I will be doing more competitions and performances than I have ever…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
i want to make a little self tape reel for my actors access but my issue is most of my tapes are from previous auditions ive done this year for tv shows, and im unsure about whether i can use them. one of the self tapes i really want to use is an audition i did for a popular show, but the episode the sides are from alr…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
- What teacher gave you the biggest breakthrough in your training? - What teacher was the catalyst for you becoming the best actor you could be? - Who challenged you the most out of everybody you studied with? I'm based in NYC and I'm not fucking around anymore. I can't afford an MFA or multi-year conservatory financia…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
Hello, I am 20 year old guy who is quite interested in becoming an actor. To give some useful context about me, I am currently living in Toronto (a city with a strong entertainment industry) and am in my second year of university studying film production. Starting at age 13, I was a background performer in various film…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
Hey! I’m an autistic actor who’s in the process of applying to colleges. While I struggle with some other aspects, audition tapes are something I find the most difficult- Specifically, I’m having a really hard time looking at the camera, and my body language feels awkward (both of which are exasperated due to being aut…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
I've recently developed an interest in acting from taking weekend/night classes. I've gotten my headshots taken and signed with a decently sized agency in the midwest. I've done a few student films as well as a few photoshoots and commercials but definitely not at the rate to quit my day-job. in fact i am actually quit…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
i want to make a little self tape reel for my actors access since i dont have any performance videos on there, but my issue is most of my tapes are from previous auditions ive done this year for tv shows, and im unsure about whether i can use them. one of the self tapes i really want to use in my reel is an audition i…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
Someone I know asked this question and I’m curious about it.
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
Hi, has anybody used talent link and doesnt live in LA or NY? will agents still reach out if i dont?
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
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 Dec 2022
So I’m relatively new to VO and am wondering how I should go about making a fiverr profile as I only have 1 role that I’ve done for a YouTube series that isn’t an official credited production and my Commercial reel that I just finished about a month ago but that’s about it. I don’t have a strong resume to submit or sho…
Reddit · 29 Dec 2022
As a voice actor, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to what I could offer people in exchange for them supporting me on patreon? I'm just wondering what I could give to those who subscribe to different tiers.
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
Hello everyone and happy Holiday!! A have two questions! My attorney who is responsible for my o1 artist visa told me that I need AOL(Advisory Opinion Letter) from two unions. The SAG and the AMPTP. My agent in LA (who's in signed in SAG) told my that he has a friend who owns a big production company and he can make me…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
The thing that I am asking is who would like to audition to voice actor for donnie. I like you sound like or try to sound like a 11 year old boy. If you would like to addiction then DM me okay
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
I’m an LA-based talent lawyer and had historically done all of my business through referrals with agents/managers, but I’m trying to make partner and decided as a New Year’s resolution to be more proactive ….strange question, but is there somewhere central to review materials of actors/actresses in the area?
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
My preferred acting technique is Meisner. I love it because you react naturally and instinctively based on the other actors' words and actions. It keeps things fresh and interesting for me and everyone in the scene. Any tips on how to get into the "character zone" beforehand? I want to be ready so that when they call "…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
I personally think it's Pete Postlethwaite. He has been in a lot of great movies with some of the all-time greats like Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Spacey, etc... and he never felt out of place with any of them, but I feel like he never got the recognition that they and a lot of other actors he has acted…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
I’m a relatively new actor located in Sacramento that has an acting showcase coming up in LA. I want to get signed by an agency in LA really badly, but I’m afraid that they won’t want to sign me if I’m located 6 hours away from LA. I’ve also been stressing over the fact that if I do get signed by an agent in LA, that I…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
I know this is probably an ignorant question, but I've been trying to find out how to become a voice actress. Google is very vague and it just kind of says, "well just audition and bam!" I just want to know where and how to start. I currently have my own narration channel on TikTok, and a lot of people tell me I have a…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
I currently have a manager who’s great. I audition all the time and worked a bunch this year. 3 tv shows, few big commercials, etc. I feel like I’m ready for an agent. I asked my managers to refer me and they were really against the idea. They said we don’t recommend I get one until I’ve booked a recurring on a tv show…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
Hi, I’m a non-US actor who has been studying acting part-time since 2020 and recently signed with a small agent. I’ve had some auditions and one booking and I’m happy so far, but part of me is a little wary about what kind of work I’ll get, if anything. One day I’d love to do American work, maybe small roles in Netflix…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
I’m an actor and UX Design student running a “usability study” for an app I’m creating, called ACT II, helping to connect actors with experts in the field. To improve the app’s design and functioning, I’m looking for a few actors who are interested in trying out a prototype of the app and giving some feedback after usi…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
Looking into the 2 years conservatory programs offered by Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and Stella Adler Studio of Acting in NY. Looking for opinions on which institute holds a better reputation in terms of faculty and exposure.
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
For context, I am an EMC stage actor in the DC area. I have been very lucky to have been able to work with several Equity theaters in this area and I am wondering how to handle EPAs/Equity Video Submissions in the near future. I hate self tapes/chosen monologues and songs with a passion. I am much better with sides/whe…
Reddit · 28 Dec 2022
Actor 15 years exp Good basic resume w a commercial and some theatrical reel clips. Bipoc actor Old but looks 20s
Reddit · 27 Dec 2022
I recently wanted to take up acting and through research Mainline Models came up a lot in King of Prussia and it appears the head agent (or whatever I don’t have a lot of experience) has really mixed reviews though a lot of them are old. I met with her once and she said it would be $50 a class/classes to know the basic…
Reddit · 27 Dec 2022
I’m a female voice actor who’s working on a short animated film. This is my first time doing anything action based and I was looking for tips, mostly on fighting/grunting. For example my character gets hit and slams into a wall, I have to sound in pain but I’m a bit shy to do in front of others.
Reddit · 27 Dec 2022
Beware the following email- it’s the old “we send you a check to deposit and pay your assigned “agent”. You write them a check, theirs bounces you’re out the money… Just got this today- apparently lots of others have as well- ——— JOY Model Management 369 Park Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205 Head Office: R. Maestro Elias Lobo, 1…
Reddit · 27 Dec 2022
Spoke with Maura Chanz about breaking into Hollywood, working for Mara Brock Akil (Girlfriends, The Game) and Yara Shahidi (black-ish, grown-ish) Amidst all the talk of nepo babies, she talks about how she got into the industry when she had no family ties to it and wasn't from LA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po…
Reddit · 27 Dec 2022
i'm so bad at improv games, it's tragic. it's such a good skill but if you give me random words or actions, there's no way i can do anything with that. i hope that doesn't damper too much on my hopes to be a working actor someday.
Reddit · 27 Dec 2022
I'm aware of the minimum wages for child actors that are a member of SAG-AFTRA through the published 'Rate Sheet', but could the actors of this sub share with me what they think are the **average** and **median** daily rates for a child actor who will be starring in one of several 30-minute films that will be sold to s…
Reddit · 27 Dec 2022
I'm with this agency and one of my questions was, "am I allowed to have agents in different cities" and they said, "unfortunate, no. We rep you all across America." All while I know many actors with this agency are with them & have agents in other markets. This is a top agent in my city and it took almost ten years of…
Reddit · 27 Dec 2022
Hi aspiring actor here. I am aware that agents themselves do not cost a dime up front and they only take commission, however, I am wondering what an Agency should charge. I am of the thinking that you cannot benefit from something for nothing, however this Agency I am applying for states that there is an annual fee to…
Reddit · 27 Dec 2022
So I’ve been working and living in Los Angeles for a couple of years now. And the industry has dried up quite substantially here. I’m looking for any actors with experience working in the Atlanta market, how is that going for you? Is there a decent amount of work over there that is union? I would really appreciate some…
Reddit · 27 Dec 2022
Currently preparing to join an Actor's Union in the UK as an actor and voice over/voice actor. I've always hated my real last name, it's long and the meaning is really derogatory. Plus I'm not close with my father's side, and I like the idea of separating personal and professional life. I'm of Lebanese ancestry, born a…
Reddit · 27 Dec 2022
I am a beginner who wants to get into acting but I am not very good at it, so I have done some research and took a lot of time to watch many YouTube videos on how to act, and I think I can do those techniques fairly well, but I don't know how to practice. Everywhere I look it says that a lot of hard work is needed to s…
Reddit · 27 Dec 2022
My dream is to become a voice actor. Recently I got a job as a narrator for ACX and while that’s a good way to get my voice out there, it hasn’t necessarily brought me any closer to the VA world, so what’s next? I’ve no idea where to start looking for THOSE jobs…
Reddit · 27 Dec 2022
Just doing a little research y'all! How does everyone access their audition notices and self-tape instructions? These can either be from your agent or through self submissions. Thank you! [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/zwyj4z)
Reddit · 26 Dec 2022
I understand the ‘because I love acting’ thing, but how is appearing for one second behind Ryan Reynolds ‘acting’? My mom could do this.
Reddit · 26 Dec 2022
**Job Role: Voice Over Actor** **Offer: $20 - 40$ per hour (depending on experience)** Skills and Requirements: * Must be 18 years or older. * Must be able to replicate Foxy’s voice (she is the purple fox character). Please see [this short clip](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ksZFWZkOeS5OnM6xGxZrRW10aZLNOpN8/view?usp…
Reddit · 26 Dec 2022
So I always wanted to be a voice actor and honestly I feel like I don't have what it takes. A lot of people I've met says I do but I can't see it. However one day I just stop with the self doubt and made a small clip of me doing a ( not so serious, abridge type voice over ) of an anime I really like. But the main reaso…
Reddit · 26 Dec 2022
HI, I've been on actors acsses for 7 months now and I've submitted to 9 projects total and been invited to submit one eco cast, I always sort breakdowns by saying my region is in the northwest and my age range as 13-17 I was wondering if all breakdowns willing to hire pepole from out of state will show up when I set my…
Reddit · 26 Dec 2022
I currently attend Indiana University (which isn't known for its acting program) as a 19yo sophomore and I'm pretty miserable. I think I'm ready to give up the idea of preparing for "a real job" and fully pursue acting. For professional acting, camera specifically, where should I go? I'm looking at LAMDA and RADA in pa…
Reddit · 25 Dec 2022
I have a few clips narrating a straightforward education video. Each of them are narrated by different narrators. One is by myself. The problem is that the actors have different speaking speed and pace. Some are significantly faster than the other. Some speak: Step..one. Go..to...the..edit..menu. The others speak: Step…
