Reddit · 22 Apr 2020
Whats the best height for an actor?
I know that there are certain sought out height for acting and as a dude it will be much harder for u if ur on the shorter side. Im personally 5'11.
Reddit · 22 Apr 2020
Questions to ask an actor?
So our drama school is arranging a meeting with a relatively famous actor and they want us to come up with good questions to ask him. Could anyone give me a hand? I want something interesting and that could help us in our career :)
Reddit · 22 Apr 2020
Is 31 too old to consider getting into acting?
I have, for a long time, thought about getting into acting. The thing is, I feel too old now. Most actors are already established and experienced in the industry by the age I am now. Am I wrong about this? Is it possible to get roles after 30 when starting out in this industry?
Reddit · 22 Apr 2020
What do you wish you knew about voice production and mechanics?
Hi all, I’m a professional voice coach specialising in developing the voices of speakers, presenters, and actors, and I’m also a VO artist. I’ve been receiving more enquiries lately from other VO artists who want specific voice coaching (not direction, but learning about their vocal anatomy and how to manipulate specif…
Reddit · 22 Apr 2020
Those who were full time actors before everything
Hello, I have a question for those who were full time workers before quarantine. Is there a certain set of things that need to happen to accumulate before you start booking? What did you do? Thanks
Reddit · 22 Apr 2020
That one show
This is probably going to make me sound like an idiot, or a spoiled brat, but I would like some help. Lately, I've been watching Stranger Things on Netflix (I know, I'm *very* late to the party.) I am about the same age the kid actors were when they started, and I can't help wishing that I could be on the show with the…
Reddit · 22 Apr 2020
DIY idea from an outsider
Hey everybody. I'm just getting into VO and the sidebar isn't available right now. Please delete if not allowed. I see a lot of pictures of actors' creative methods of setting up a recording booth. I am also a gardener and I have a greenhouse thats 4' wide, 3' deep, and 7' tall. I feel like one of those greenhouses (~$…
Reddit · 22 Apr 2020
What do y'all think of this video?
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFdGKPrYYmE&t=35s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFdGKPrYYmE&t=35s) ​ I know this is kind of an old video, but I feel it's worth bringing up. Now you might be familiar with Eric Vale from the various anime roles he's been in (including but not limited to Trunks, Sakyo, Sanji, e…
Reddit · 21 Apr 2020
How much to budget for a starting XLR setup?
Hey there. I'm a hobby voice actor, but I'm interested in trying my hand at small paid roles. As far as I can tell, USB mikes are pretty much a no go, and my Snowball is definitely not up to snuff. So, if I were to start budgeting for an XLR mike, interface and whatever else I'll need for a functional setup. I'm very m…
Reddit · 21 Apr 2020
How can I always get jobs with another lead star?
So basically, I’m was finishing up my acting degree in college and I was wondering when I finish, and hopefully become an actor, how can most of my jobs I get have another lead star. For example, I would be a lead star in a show with another fellow actor.
Reddit · 21 Apr 2020
Join us for our IG Live talks with industry professionals: working actors, creators, coaches, photographers, etc!
Hey all! I hope all is well in your quarantined world right now! My name is Melissa Blue, and I’m the owner of Rock Your Reel, an L.A. based company who empower actors by creating custom demo reel scenes that help save them years! During the quarantine, I’ve been trying to bring a lot of value to our RYR followers by d…
Reddit · 21 Apr 2020
I'm using a USB mic to get jobs. Should I be guilty?
I'm a voice actor for almost a year now. I've always used USB mics and even landed mid-high paying jobs with it. (My wife has an XLR but we live separately because I'm in college) Lately I've watched YouTube channels and read online forums and see them ***bashing and dragging down talents*** using statements like "are…
Reddit · 21 Apr 2020
Square space website help
Hello, Has anyone made a squarespace for their actor site? Is it free? How much is it for a basic site? Is it like wix? Any help would be great. Thanks
Reddit · 21 Apr 2020
acting after COVID-19
I was in the process of moving to LA, but obviously that\`s not happening. But it got me thinking about the entertainment industry after this is all over. As an actor who is fresh in LA, would it be more difficult or less difficult to find work? (obviously after this is all over, potentially next year) Just looking for…
Reddit · 21 Apr 2020
Latinos
Hi, I finally decided to audition for a drama school the next year, and I was wondering something about being a latino and trying to reach the top of everything. I'm from México, and I love my country, but I think being an actor here is just a joke and the people who is behind the biggest film production companies are…
Reddit · 21 Apr 2020
Anyone read "The real life actor"?
The book has really good reviews and most said it really helped make them better actors compared to most books they've read. I want to know if the people that have read it on here feel the same way. What are your thoughts on the book?
Reddit · 21 Apr 2020
Seeking actors with VR rigs for online live performances - paid
Hi Folks, I'm a director and VR developer and I'm casting for an upcoming VR project. I am looking for experienced actors with their own VR rigs like the Rift-S, Vive, or Index (must be a PCVR, Quest will not work for this). This is a paid position, you can read about the project here: [www.themetamovie.com](https://ww…
Reddit · 20 Apr 2020
Kevin's Painting of Life Monologue from This Is Us
I'm an actor from Chicago and I recently worked on Kevin's monologue from the show "This Is Us". Thought I'd share on here. Feel free to share some constructive criticism. Enjoy! [https://youtu.be/HkivhXisnbI](https://youtu.be/HkivhXisnbI)
Reddit · 20 Apr 2020
Opinion on Using Social Media as an Actor
Hey guys, I was just wondering your opinions on using social media as an actor. Instagram, youtube, twitch, tiktok, facebook, etc.
Reddit · 20 Apr 2020
What kind of voice work do actors need?
I've seen a countless amount of people say how voice work is extremely important for actors, I'm just curious, what kind of voice work? Is it singing? I'm sorry, just a little confused. I just watched a Larry Moss interview ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqspj-jL-Q0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqspj-jL-Q0)) and…
Reddit · 20 Apr 2020
Getting started
Hi there! I used to want to be a voice actor when I was a kid but never really followed up on it. I still practice voices for DnD and other things but I’d like to start recording seriously. I have a blue yeti mix and access to a recording studio. Is there anything else I should look into?
Reddit · 20 Apr 2020
To new voice actors
Hate your voice? Well you're the only one who does. Now go do that audition you're putting off.
Reddit · 20 Apr 2020
British voiceover actor - Luke S. Jones
So, for some reason it's taken me THIS long to get onto Reddit. But hey, I'm here now. My name is Luke S. Jones, I'm a male voiceover actor from South East England with a professional quality home studio. I love all facets and genres of this crazy VO world; I've done work for Games Workshop, Dr Martens, the NHS, Spotif…
Reddit · 20 Apr 2020
Podcast Interviews with 25 Different Casting Directors
In making the long drive home last month when production was suspended, I did a podcast binge and noticed that Mike "Box" Elder who hosts *Box Angeles* has quietly assembled a nice list of really good interviews with casting directors with some of them being fairly heavy hitters in the industry. So I listed them and fi…
Reddit · 20 Apr 2020
Seeking male voice actor for podcast
Seeking voice actor to perform a realistic Louis Armstrong impression for my capstone presentation, which is in podcast form. ~45 words, real quotes by the great musician. High quality mp3 only. If interested, please reach out with your rates. Thank you!
Reddit · 20 Apr 2020
My accent
When people point out my accent, I start to notice it. People would always say that my accent sounds like an Italian mobster in the 1940s. Some said I should be a voice actor for a criminal or a police officer. How do you feel about the Brooklyn accent? I'm unsure about the accent I have is suitable for voice acting be…
Reddit · 20 Apr 2020
looking for volunteer voice actors for minecraft villager animation
just wondering if there are any out there I can't pay anyone cause I don't have money
Reddit · 20 Apr 2020
Any opinions from fellow actors/actresses?
https://youtu.be/ro0hOlvLsmg I just watched this youtube video from a casting director known also for her work in HBO productions. she claims that no demo reel is better than having a reel self-taped. please let me know your perspective on that because im very stressed about sending a self tape of scenes of monologues…
Reddit · 19 Apr 2020
American accents?
hi I'm a young aspiring actor hoping to make it big one day but I realise that my accent is sort of thick. it's not thick for where I'm from but it seems important for most TV and movies to have an American accent. so I'm wondering on some tips to help with my accent. I'm from the north of Ireland I'd that matters.
Reddit · 19 Apr 2020
Can you be both an actor and casting director? I have an opportunity to be a casting assistant.
Hey everyone. Is it possible to work as a casting director but also be able to work as an actor? I am talking about professional actor and professional casting. There is an opportunity for me to work as a casting assistant and I do enjoy casting very much. I am not sure if there is anything that prevents you from doing…
Reddit · 19 Apr 2020
Paid opportunity.
Hi, I have a paid opportunity for actors and original content creators. If interested please share your portfolio with me. Stay safe everyone.
Reddit · 19 Apr 2020
Speiser Sturges Studio Question
Hi All! I am a foundational actress and I don't live in LA. Can anyone offer feedback on this studio (it won't be Aaron teaching)? Is it the best one there? I've read online reviews but wanted to chat with someone with a lot of LA market knowledge, if possible. Thanks!
Reddit · 19 Apr 2020
Marriage and Staggling actor
So I am struggling acting, and my GF is asking to get engaged but I am afraid that it will affect my dream. If anyone has been through in situation please help.
Reddit · 19 Apr 2020
I’m a 20 year-old college student who wants to become a Hollywood actress.
No point to give an unnecessary introduction, so I’ll get to the point. I’m 20 years old, an Indian living in India. I want to become an actress, I love acting, I always loved it. I have no idea how to become one, because I’m not interesting in acting in Bollywood films. I don’t know how to get hold of an agent, and it…
Reddit · 19 Apr 2020
Is there a term for the phenomena where a male voice has its “higher” noise and also the deeper “from the chest” sound?
I’ve really been noticing this happen when comparing my own voice to others on different types of headphones and phone speakers. When listening on AKG studio headphones (with as flat of a sound curve as possible) my voice recordings seem quite deep with a lot of bass. Deeper than many other male voice actors I will com…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
am i a bad actor?
hi guys, i recently was on two episodes of a netflix tv show, it was my first real role with screen time, and when i watched the episodes i hated what i saw. im not sure how to explain it, because im trained on film and stage and all the rest, but my performance stood out from all the other actors in that it seemed bad…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Advice for child actors
My kid is very interested in extra work. Are websites such as FameStreet useful at all? How safe are kids having their photos on sites such as these? Is there a place where jobs are posted without having to pay for membership? Any advice would be appreciated. I’m just trying to be a good parent in an industry that appe…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Can you be an actress/actor if you deny to do any love scenes?
Love scenes include light kissing to sexual scenes I thought about pursing a career in acting, but this always held me back especially because my family is religious and I have morals that I would like to keep.
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Voice Acting Coaching for Cartoons?
I want to find a voice acting coach or teacher, preferably - female, lower-ish voice (Laura Bailey), mainly does cartoons - offers coaching I can see myself voicing cartoon little boys the most, like idk Timmy Turner or anime boys like Ash or Naruto. With training, I could see myself voicing other zainy characters or d…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Voice dubbing Question
Hi, I'm not an aspiring voice actor or anything. I'm not even a part of this sub. I'm just an individual who is curious about something related to voice acting. If a VA knows multiple languages and is dedicated enough to the role that they play, can they voice their characters again in a different language for a voice…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Asa Butterfield Acting Q&A date and time announced
Hey guys, apologies if this isn't allowed here.... The Asa Butterfield acting Q&A will happen LIVE on the Actors Gym Instagram channel [https://instagram.com/rsactorsgym](https://instagram.com/rsactorsgym) on Tuesday, April 21 at 5pm UK / Noon EST / 9:00am PST! Join in and ask Asa your burning #acting questions! From h…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Possible AMA?
Hi there. I am an IFP Gotham Award-winning independent film producer. I’m originally from the US and am now based in Europe. I’ve been in the business for 27 years and producing for 13 of those years - everything from films to music videos and beyond. I even produced a live event for First Lady Michelle Obama. I was th…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Anyone Have Advice on Classes? - Dallas and Austin TX
Hello, and I hope you who are reading this are well and healthy! I am a complete newbie here. Complete newbie! I'm graduating in May from my university and relocating to Texas for a job. There are so many more resources in the state of Texas for actors than my state has to offer, and I think I finally want to start and…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Want to be an actor but can't take acting classes. What's the best book to substitute classes and act as a guide?
COVID-19 aside i can't attend acting classes because they don't take place in my country. So what's the book to substitute acting classes. I'm a beginner and I think I need a guide to teach acting techniques rather than just go out there and act
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Why is Comedic Acting not held in as high of an esteem as Dramatic Acting? And do you think that it should be?
As an Example: Daniel Day Lewis is one of the best when it comes to complex, stirring, often disturbing dramatic performances. As a result– he’s often hailed as one of the greatest actors of all time. In the world of comedy, Jim Carey is one of the greatest ever in terms of physical comedy, facial expressions and compl…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Entry Level Equipment
I'm a stage actor and I've been looking at trying my hand at voice acting for a little while, and with my gaming microphone starting to go, I figured it might be time to get a standalone mic that I could actually use to start practicing on. I've seen a lot of posts saying always go XLR, that you can't get professional…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
looking for voice actors for an animated short film- Falls Mental !
Falls Mental follows the story of an amnesiac, James, who wakes up in a hospital room handcuffed to a woman named Val. When Val insists that the pair used to be homicide detectives, he realizes that things at Falls Mental may be more insidious than they seem. The script has been fully written! dm me if interested!
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Actor Advice for Social Media Community
Hi everyone, I hope everyone is doing well during this time. I have some free time on my hands and wanted to create a social media community for aspiring professionals in the entertainment and media industry. One of the series I am planning to create is actor confessions and advice. ​ What is the best advice you…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
How to watch movies from an actor's perspective.
Hi! Just wanted some insight on the subject above. How can I watch a movie and learn from it as an actor? Following my training, I have found myself looking at films in a different way and wanted to ask professional actors if there's anything they look for in specific. Cheers!
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
looking for voice actors for an animated short film- Falls Mental
Falls Mental follows the story of an amnesiac, James, who wakes up in a hospital room handcuffed to a woman named Val. When Val insists that the pair used to be homicide detectives, he realizes that things at Falls Mental may be more insidious than they seem. The script has been fully written! dm me if interested or if…