Reddit · 19 Aug 2020
Actingggg
I reallyyyy wanna be an actress but i honestly don’t know where to start can you guys help me
Reddit · 19 Aug 2020
Any help for disabled actors/actresses
I have cerebral palsy, and fetal alcohol syndrome. For many years people told me I could not do acting because of this. But I saw Breaking bad. I also looked up all the actors and actresses that have fetal alcohol syndrome. I did not realize that Jim Carey had it as well. This has made me realize that what I was told i…
Reddit · 19 Aug 2020
So I’ve never tried acting before but it’s something I want to get into. What are the best resources for me and things I should do to get into the industry?
I currently make YouTube videos about horror movies with 50k subscribers and on twitter I’m followed by different horror actors and directors. I’d love to be in a horror movie one day but like I said, I’ve never done it before. My dream gig would be like a serial killer who never talks (Jason, Michael, etc.) I’m 6’2 25…
Reddit · 19 Aug 2020
To all my fellow actors who have to go against the will of their parents/friends/society
A reminder: This is your life. You only have one life. Keep your responsibilities in check and dont worry about them too much. Show them (=whoever doubts you or stops you in your way) that you are moving towards your goal and your happyness. Show them that you are doing what makes you happy. Show them YOUR vision of YO…
Reddit · 19 Aug 2020
Perceptions of bald actors
Hi there! I know this isn't exactly straightforward as there's a wide variety of bald actors, but I'm curious to know how people generally feel when they see a shiny dome on the big screen. I think this post is also a way to organize and articulate my thoughts, so if you're reading this I hope you find it interesting,…
Reddit · 19 Aug 2020
Super-Objectives and Through-Lines of Action
>!(The difference between a Super-Objective and a Through-Line (or Spine) was asked about in the "There Are No Stupid Questions" thread for this week. My answer got really long so I figured I'd post it separately. Not everybody checks that thread, after all, and I know my friends and I have had some difficulties figuri…
Reddit · 19 Aug 2020
A couple questions?
I am a senior psychology student, but for years I’ve thought of pursuing acting. I am planning to finish up my last two semesters of my psychology degree, graduate, and then go back to take courses and finish a second BA or BFA in theater. I am curious about a couple things. I’m sorry if these have been asked/answered…
Reddit · 19 Aug 2020
Is it all a gamble??Please give me some help and time to reply.
I have been quite studios till high school and was heading for a conventional good job good life typical goal of my country India, around that time I saw The Dark Knight and Heath Ledger's performance led me to read and go deeper into What good acting is and how much of work and effort goes into it and how intricate an…
Reddit · 19 Aug 2020
Why is inauthentic acting sometimes really effective?
Non-actor here. How to explain? There is a lot of bad acting and hokiness on Buffy the Vampire Slayer for example; but it works. I’m still buying into the premise of demons and a teenage girl who fights them with her best pals. Is the campy vibe a choice made by the director? The actors? The script-writers? Is there a…
Reddit · 19 Aug 2020
Lots of voice TALENT, but where do I find voice ACTORS?
Did some research this morning looking for a voice actor. No surprise that most gigs are either selling something or announcing something; not too much acting demos. Where might I find voice ACTORS? Another question: One VO person I found was listed as union but suggested that this isn't ironclad and that they can stil…
Reddit · 19 Aug 2020
I'm looking
I am looking to audition some voice actors for short crime videos. The style of the video will be similar to FBI Files/48 Hours. The accents can be either British or American (native). ​ I'm looking for a normal pitched voice (I don't want a voice you can't sustain, so preferably your own pitch). It's a YouTube…
Reddit · 19 Aug 2020
Where oh where can we post about voice acting courses?
Hellooooo I am a voice actor and teacher and am stating up a foundation voice acting course specifically for folks wanting to do indie audio fiction / audio drama. I have had a good browse and I am stumped! Where can I pop the links to the course without admins getting cross with me?
Reddit · 19 Aug 2020
How do people get jobs as voice actors on TV adverts/TV shows?
I'm wondering. I don't know if any of you know David Wartnaby but he's a pretty good English V/A artist that does many things on CNN International, Sky, Crime and Investigation UK. ​ Is it a hard marketplace to crack into? I've heard that only 2% of voice artists make it professionally
Reddit · 18 Aug 2020
Looking to try out acting, anyone know of any groups doing acting classes over Zoom?
I work a full-time office job and went to film school, and man, I miss being on sets. I'm curious if there are any classes out there or just groups of actors looking to practice over Zoom. I'd love to get involved and test the waters.
Reddit · 18 Aug 2020
A Question on Professionalism and Script Typos
I’ve recently been foisted into a position in my company where I am reviewing a lot of voice work, and I’ve noticed a pattern with the voice overs. The voice actors, whom are all native English speakers (or very good at faking it) will read *exactly* what it says on the paper. Even if there are egregious grammar issues…
Reddit · 18 Aug 2020
My very first, amateur demo reel.
Hello, I am an aspiring voice actor, attempting to get myself out there. I am hoping to find feedback on my very first demo reel, which my girlfriend and I created using free content online. We edited it together ourselves. I have detected a couple of moments where I may have, for a moment, come closer to the mic, ther…
Reddit · 18 Aug 2020
Would doing "sexy" photoshoots ruin my future acting career?
Hi everyone, I'm an 18 year old female who has just started working as a freelance model and actress, but I have big aspirations of making it into Hollywood (I dream big, I know.) I would be confident and agree to do sexy scenes in acting, but I get very reluctant when asked to do photoshoots that are too sexy and reve…
Reddit · 18 Aug 2020
"I built an App so people can audition for my movie during quarantine..."
I am an independent filmmaker in Los Angeles who is currently in production on a feature film, "The Ant Hill." I have been working on designing a casting app for the past couple of years, and when quarantine happened, I figured this was the right time to develop it and put it into action. I give you, "[AuditionMe.LA](h…
Reddit · 18 Aug 2020
Anyone Looking for an Online Teen Actor?
So over this time of a worldwide pandemic, I have realized that I quite enjoy acting, when it isn’t for an audience I can see. So if anyone needs, I will act scenes and send in videos of myself acting, however my real name will not be known, I will not be doing any sort of horror or anything that includes any time of n…
Reddit · 18 Aug 2020
In need of some proper advice
I have wanted to be an actor for three years, and have been taking classes/lessons for the past 1.5 years. In this time, I have come to consider myself decent at acting. Today, I watched a video of myself doing two monologues and wanted to cry, because of how terrible I was. I’m not overly harsh on myself and not exagg…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
Bachelor's Degree Decision
I very often question my decisions when it comes to going to school, because I could save *so much money* if I hop right into the industry or save money to move into an acting hub. HOWEVER, I recently got confirmation from my eternally fried brain and a local community theatre group that I should continue my education…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
Any tips to do right now to get started off !
Hey guys im getting into the acting scene and im really excited to put myself out there, but can anyone give me some tips to start doing now to get more prepared and better as an actor in general !? It’d mean alot thanks !
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
How’s the student film scene at UGA/GT? What other colleges outside NYC/LA have a strong community of indie filmmaking?
Ignoring the pandemic, do colleges in Georgia have a strong presence for student films? Or even a large system for theater? Basically the motive behind the question is, is it a place budding with opportunities for a novice actor in college to get his feet wet and build a reel. And if not Georgia, what other lesser know…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
Commerical vs Art
Hey fellas, I did one commerical ad for LG and they gave me the script day before shoot and the length for this ad was about 8 mins. I come from Theatre background where I played characters all the time and did plays for around 6 years, so I gave audition for this commerical and got booked for it. I did my preparation…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
Any agency tips?
I have been in 14 productions and have been told I’m a great actor. I want to start a professional career of acting, but I don’t know how to get recognized by agents. I don’t know which agencies are fake, which ones are scams, and which ones are real. Are there any agencies that are real and can help me get noticed by…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
Amateur Voice Actor - Voice description request
Hi there, I'm a first time poster, and I thought this might be the best place to do so to get some advice. I'm currently reading 'Voice Over Voice-Actor' By Tara Platt and Yuri Lowenthal. One of the exercises talks about establishing an understanding of your own natural voice to know your limits before you start delvin…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
Voice Actors Audition.
I am looking to audition a number of voice actors for a short kids cartoon. The general style of the cartoon with be similar to Peppa Pig. The accents will be American. ​ Im looking for the following roles: **Main Characters:** * Female squirrel, age approximately 7 - 9 years old. * Brother squirrel, age approxi…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
Anyone know of any good YT Channels, Podcasts, etc that teach voicing acting as a skill rather than talking about the business side of things?
I'm an aspiring voice actress with a few projects under my belt. I feel I'm learning from experience, but I would love to find a form of media that allows me to hone and better my actual skills in voice acting. I do understand that taking actual classes would benefit me, though I do not have that luxury with a lot of V…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
I’m a part of a voice acting discord server that I think it’s amazing for new and experienced voice actors alike. Take a few minutes and look around and if you like it you should stay and get to know the community https://discord.gg/pm83SjJ
I joined it just to ask a few questions but ended up really getting to know everyone and decided to stay.
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
What equipment to pair with the MXL990 Condenser?
Hey all! I'm a voice actor who is *extremely* *new* to this space, and I am very excited to be here! You all seem awesome, informative, and very helpful - so I think you may be able to give me a bit of equipment advice. I'm a new kid at technical stuff, so I need help. \---------------------- I recently invested in an…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
Ameture voice actor - voice review request
Hi My name is Ammar. Im just exploring things and voice acting seems quite interesting. Im looking to make a career in it if my voice is any good. Please hear this audio clip and give me your review if i have a good chance in this profession: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g22Ywl1xffI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
How does creating your own films help you in your acting career?
I hear this advice a lot as an actor. "Don't wait for opportunities, make your own films." That's all well and good, but making movies is a full time job. That's not to say I haven't made short films starring myself. But if you want festival-run quality short films, that's going take dedication, money, and a lot of tim…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
As an actor, how would you rank the best North American cities for working in film & television (not theater or commercials)?
Assume you could move anywhere on the continent and work legally there. I would start with LA, Atlanta, Vancouver, but not sure at all after those. Interested to hear your thoughts, or if you think the top three should be different? 1. LA 2. Atlanta 3. Vancouver 4. ? 5. ? 6. ? 7. ? 8. ? 9. ? 10. ?
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
Im a stand up comedian and was wondering if it would be possible to use my stand up as a reference point when auditioning for sitcoms to help get the part (other than just being a good actor)?
Also im new to the whole acting and auditioning process so im sorry if what im saying doesn't make sense.
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
Seeking Working Actors for Interview
Hi all! I’m the host and producer of the podcast “Actors With Issues” where I interview working actors from TV, Film and Broadway and I’m currently seeking folks to interview for the show. If you’re interested please leave your website or IMDb page link below and I’ll reach out shortly! Thank you!!
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
Anime English Dub Question
I’m a Scottish boy without the heavy stereotypical accent, and I’m hoping to become a voice actor for the English dubs of animes. I can already do a wide range of voices, from raspy, evil and more intense voices, to calm and soft voices. I haven’t taken any sort of acting courses yet, but that’ll all happen later on, a…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
How to mimik Iwan Rheon
Hello everyone, amateur voice actor here looking for any tips when it comes to mimicking a voice. I am a part of a GOT fan animation and I knew going into it that I would have to put some effort into trying to sound like Iwan Rheon. No problem, I know that I will not sound exactly like him but I think I can do a decent…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
What does non broadcast mean?
I am trying to see what rates are at voices.com to see if we could get our first voice actor for a commercial but we are fairly new to advertising and I have no clue what the the term non broadcast advertising means or if it applies to us. We are trying to make a local advertisement that will be promoted on IG, FB, and…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
What're the best P2P sites for journeyman character actors?
I've been doing voice work at a hobby-to-paid level for about a year now. I've done a few courses. I've done a few paid gigs, a ton of amateur projects and even landed a role in an upcoming video game through reddit. While I've dabbled in narration and commercials I want to focus on specifically doing character work (a…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
Pokémon Voice Comparison- 4Kids vs. TPCI* | The Voice Cast
[https://youtu.be/n\_8HFFjB30U](https://youtu.be/n_8HFFjB30U) This week on The Voice Cast, we are comparing the English voice actors of your favorite Pokémon characters between the 4Kids and The Pokemon Company International dubs (TPCI)! As well as the other appearances of these characters. I hope you enjoy! https://pr…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
UK based voice actors, what agencies should a new comer look to for representation?
I’ve recently graduated uni, and I’ve been using online databases, such as Mandy.com backstage casting and StarNow, to get odd jobs here and there, but I’m struggling to find work in a more “professional” category. I’m not expecting to get and agent and walk into overwhelming amounts of work, but would any of you folks…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
Transitioning to VO
Really looking for some advice on where to look for a VO agency that works with remote actors. I was working with an agency in Portland before I moved back to Memphis and now I am at a loss to find an agency. There is a ton of online P2P stuff but I haven’t really had any success there. Any advice?
Reddit · 15 Aug 2020
Master Class Rate?
Hi all! I was recently asked to teach a master class for musical theatre, mainly just explaining rep, how to build a book, etc. and was asked what my rate would be for an hour to hour and a half master class. I've never done a master class before and currently charge $30/hr for one on one coaching (which in it of itsel…
Reddit · 15 Aug 2020
Emotions casting video. Why is this a thing?
Hi, I'm a very annoyed indie director on a quest to find answers. I'm currently casting for a short film, and I've already provided a script with clear instructions the talents are supposed to act that part out. However, a few talents have sent me "emotion casting videos" (e.g https://youtu.be/y2YUMPJATmg) showing thei…
Reddit · 14 Aug 2020
Hey guys!! I'm looking for acting friends, my friends dont really like acting
I'm an actor, I'm 17 years old, i live in california and im looking for some actors, to practice with, we can practice via zoom, if you are interested contact me, thanks!! P.S this is my instagram clark_jacques
Reddit · 14 Aug 2020
Hey guys!! I'm looking for acting friends, my friends dont really like acting
I'm an actor, I'm 17 years old, and im looking for some actors, to practice with, we can practice via zoom, and if you are interested contact me thanks!! P.S this is my instagram clark_jacques
Reddit · 14 Aug 2020
The Barrow Group's online acting class?
I'm an actor based in HK and have been looking into different online acting classes (HB Studios, Stella Adler, Howard Fine, Warner Loughlin). Only the Barrow Group offers one that fits my timezone. Anyone got experience with their classes? Are they worth it? ​ Also, if you have other reputable studios in mind pl…
Reddit · 14 Aug 2020
UPDATE on the Alycia Kaback scam
I attended a video webinar yesterday for Alycia Kaback on how to get an agent in acting and start working within 30 days. I saw her ad on IG and I admit, I did not do my homework and blindly signed up. I've been in a frustrating spot lately where I can't get any vouchers for SAG and can't find any work. So I thought wh…
Reddit · 14 Aug 2020
What are good apps/websites to look for roles in Boston
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew some good websites or apps where I can look for more roles in the Boston area. I only know backstage and actors access but I heard those focus more on roles in LA
Reddit · 14 Aug 2020
Got an audition for a huge upcoming TV series, but it says the role has already been cast online?
So today I got this audition for a huge TV show, really excited about it, but after searching up the name of the character online, it says the role has already been cast and that another actor is set to play the role. What could this mean?