Reddit · 8 Apr 2020
What does an actor-agent relationship look like?
Is it strictly business? How friendly is friendly, like can I make jokes and whatnot?
Reddit · 8 Apr 2020
Starting out in Voice Over acting world
Hey! So I'm an equity actor in NYC that is now unemployed scratching my head toward what to do. My voice is pretty versatile and I'm looking at my closet and thinking of building a makeshift voice over studio. What do I need to know to get started? How expensive should my first mic be? Can I use Garageband to make my v…
Reddit · 8 Apr 2020
Background Actors: How Did You Get Your Union Vouchers?
I'd love to know how you obtained your vouchers to qualify to join the union! (The weirder / more random the circumstances, the better!) Looking forward to hearing your stories. Thanks in advance!
Reddit · 8 Apr 2020
Is this the right place to post a scene for feedback?
Just wanting to get better and I see no reason for internet strangers to lie to bold back so, hoping this is where I can get a critique on a YouTube video I have. Ps. Actors rule!
Reddit · 8 Apr 2020
so are we ALL getting an extra 600 a week? im an actor...
im an actor I cant find an agent or work during this pandemic can i get 600 from cares act a week?
Reddit · 8 Apr 2020
[SEEKING MALE VOICE][PAID][NON COMMERCIAL] Send me your best Matt Champion Voice
Hello hello, I'm looking for a voice actor to narrate a story I wrote for my best friend's birthday. She is a huge BROCKHAMPTON fan, and we actually went to their concert back in 2018 where she saw Matt Champion use his inhaler and thought that it was the most adorable thing in the world. (Weird. I know. But everyone’s…
Reddit · 7 Apr 2020
Stella Adler Interview Questions
Hi all, Currently arranging my interview times and dates with Stella Adler Summer Conservatory. I was wondering if anyone also has interviewed there and has any tips or an idea of what they might ask. I am also a bit concerned that they don't require an audition of any sort for the summer program. Will I still be getti…
Reddit · 7 Apr 2020
I'm an actor in training and I want to do some voice actor work to keep working during quarantine, where can I find voice acting jobs even if they're for free?
I'm an 18y/o male from England and am currently finishing my first year of an acting degree. Due to quarantine I have a lot more free time on my hands and I want to carry on acting to try and improve and stay engaged. Are there any sites or advice I should take to find work online. I want to get familiar with the whole…
Reddit · 7 Apr 2020
Other forums/websites for actors?
Are there any other places like this subreddit where actors can have conversations, ask questions, give resources etc to each other? I love this subreddit and find it super useful but I’m just curious to see if there’s any other websites for actors I may have missed.
Reddit · 7 Apr 2020
How to anime dub
As a voice actor who loves anime but has no experience with dubbing, how do you guys practice?
Reddit · 6 Apr 2020
Actors/actresses who have signed with great agencies. How did you do it?
After corona ends I will probably start sending submissions to agencies. I’m a little worried. How did you sign with an agency? What do you think made them sign you?
Reddit · 6 Apr 2020
Monologues for 18-25 year old man.
I have been trying to look for monologues from film/TV where I can play someone around my age, 18-25, maybe even up to 30. Most famous monologues from movies are older actors, so its kinda hard. I found a few like in Beautiful Boy, Miss Stevens, etc. Would appreciate any tips. Could even be a dialogue but have strong o…
Reddit · 6 Apr 2020
Nice Gestures for Voice Actor Partner?
Hi everyone, My boyfriend has recently just gotten his full-time voice over gig (yay!) and I’ve been thinking about what other nice gestures I could do for him. At the moment I make him a honey lemon ginger tea every morning. Do you have any tips or recommendations to share? Even it’s small as having a type of throat l…
Reddit · 6 Apr 2020
Voicebunny accent confusion: help?
Hello fellow voice actors! So I just applied to voicebunny. I am aware how difficult it is to be accepted however I was rejected for just one reason. Your recording does not reflect the accent the client requested. This is bizarre. It was written in the project info that it would be 100 words, young female, and in Engl…
Reddit · 6 Apr 2020
Please give me review my work
https://youtu.be/5OsjOvo-a-8 Ive just gotten into VCing and this is my third protect i know my sound isn't good but please help a noob voice actor
Reddit · 5 Apr 2020
Accomplished Narrator Looking For Heavy Scrutinization
**Hey Voice Over Folks!** I am back at it again, looking for your advice. Last time everyone was super helpful in showing me what i might be doing wrong. Almost all comments were helpful and productive to my overall improvement as a voice actor and audiobook narrator. At the time of writing this i have produced 34 audi…
Reddit · 5 Apr 2020
To all actors in the Philippines
How did you start getting into the show business industry? What steps did you take? What workshops did you take? Tell me everything, share your story from one aspiring Filipino actor to another.
Reddit · 5 Apr 2020
It would be great if Steam pages would list the cast of actors who performed in the game (along with other crew info, much like an IMDb page)
*I did search before posting this, but if I just suck at searching and this has been suggested a million times already, feel free to close/delete the thread!* This is something I'd like to see all game sites do, to be honest. I feel like the actors, in particular, are largely left out of the consciousness of gamers. We…
Reddit · 5 Apr 2020
Hiring voice actors
Hi everyone, Hoping this is the right community for this but at the moment I am looking for some voices for a comic dub. The voices I am looking for are the following: 1. Female protagonists (child) 2. Motherly voice 3. Nice seductive demon voice 4. Old man voice, narrator There will be more voices as the comic progres…
Reddit · 5 Apr 2020
Recommend any online acting classes?
I don’t care if they cost anything. I feel like I should do something while in quarantine. I’m 19 and have taken actors studio and theatre classes in high school. So, I decided to try acting in movies and tv shows, so now I’m trying to get an agent. Does anyone recommend any acting classes online since I’m stuck inside…
Reddit · 5 Apr 2020
IMPRESSION CONTEST - Cash prize for BEST Marge Simpson impression!
​ https://preview.redd.it/3mnc6m3ch2r41.png?width=2400&format=png&auto=webp&s=447041b949d9f5707c87a0abfd0d6d2504228c8c Fellow voice actors! I'm hosting a series of voice impression contests this month, each with a 50 dollar prize! Is your voice good enough to win?? This week's impression is... MARGE SIMPSON! Imp…
Reddit · 4 Apr 2020
Anxiety self-taping and camera anxiety
Hey I’m wondering if anyone else experienced this, but I’m realizing that I get really bad anxiety whenever I attempt to self tape. Like I start over-analyzing each minor action, gesture, pitch change, pronunciation.... it just drives me insane. This doesn’t happen whenever I’m performing. In fact I feel most confident…
Reddit · 4 Apr 2020
Questions about the difference between SAG and SAMP.
Hi everyone! I had a limited experience with theatre acting when I was a teenager but I had some friends who took acting far more seriously, did commercials and tv shows, had agents, joined ACTRA (Canadian actors union), and so on. I got in to a discussion today about credits and crediting practises which lead to the q…
Reddit · 4 Apr 2020
Scripts for two actors!
For some reason I’m unable to find any good scripts to practice while at home. Does anyone have any recommendations or links to any good ones. It can be a male, male or male, female scripts
Reddit · 4 Apr 2020
How to work in France as an English speaking actor ?
Hi I'm an international student in France and I'm about to graduate from a film school where all the methods are taught in English, but i'm not sure if there are jobs for someone like me who can only perform in English. also if i don't find a job , i have to leave France. on the other hand i really want to build a stro…
Reddit · 4 Apr 2020
How to get cast on Netflix shows as a UK actor?
Like The Witcher, Sex Education, etc... how does an actor who is not represented by an agency get the attention of the UK Netflix CDs?
Reddit · 4 Apr 2020
How many auditions in a day?
What is a good number of auditions that a voice actor should do in a day?
Reddit · 3 Apr 2020
Aspiring background actor
Hey everyone, I've just moved to London and I'm looking to get into background acting/Being an extra, I do not have much experience besides filming a few long lost documentaries à few years back and being in a few just yammering about a music scene for a few minutes, Anyways does anyone have a few pointers of where to…
Reddit · 3 Apr 2020
Anyone know how to go all out when performing alone?
Recently, I started working on a short film to pass the time during quarantine. However, I'm the only actor in it. Usually, I am a better actor when I can play off of people. Any ideas of how to express myself without anyone there?
Reddit · 3 Apr 2020
Do actors emulate or actually experience anxiety for anxious roles?
Whenever I see actors (Martin Freeman and Cate Blanchett come to mind) doing anxious roles/scenes, I can't help but notice how, even though they do a really good job at seeming anxious, they also seem maintain impeccable bodily/facial coordination. I mean, they have to, or else the scene wouldn't work, right? I'm not a…
Reddit · 3 Apr 2020
Most helpful casting directors to follow on Instagram?
Looking for casting directors that give out helpful tips to actors on their Instagram for example @ccrcasting has Q&A’s on her stories and they very helpful. Or any that you would suggest that are a good follow. I enjoy seeing their content. Thanks!
Reddit · 3 Apr 2020
A Question Of Rudiments
Time for a question. I was watching the film Black Swan the other day, and there a few scenes of the main character setting up and practicing rudiments in front of a mirror in her own dance studio at home. I then re-watched Whiplash, which has similar scenes of the main character going over and over and over his rudime…
Reddit · 3 Apr 2020
agents
hello everyone! my name is Araika, i am from Kazakhstan. I am just curious about 'getting an agent' topic as an Actor. Perhaps I will need this information for the future. Does anyone here experienced such a thing which I've mentioned above? Is Agent in Acting industry is as the same as for example Manager in Music one…
Reddit · 3 Apr 2020
The new Voice123 subscriptions packages
Hi everyone, My name's Anna, just joined the site. I was wondering if anyone knew how the new Voice123 packages work? My premium subscription recently ran out and I'm unsure which one to subscribe to... I did try emailing the Voice123 helpdesk twice but didn't get a response before my subscription ran out (they're usua…
Reddit · 3 Apr 2020
I need some direction on how to do a psychopathic stare
Due to school being cancelled due to the coronavirus, my high school actor's studio class has assigned groups to produce a digital mini movie to star in. I am playing the villain. This is my first acting class, so I'm extremely new to this. I want to get some input on my stare, as I want this to be a focal point of the…
Reddit · 2 Apr 2020
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Apr 2
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 · 2 Apr 2020
Drama Inc. Online
​ https://reddit.com/link/ftmkl6/video/rwy8mv5sreq41/player I produced/directed this series of online acting courses with some colleagues of mine, and I’m very curious about to hear thoughts from the general acting community about the value of them. Unlike traditional ongoing acting classes that focus on things…
Reddit · 2 Apr 2020
General advice for self help.
I'm trying to manipulate my emotions or feelings or energy in subtle ways. I wanna be more relaxed. Anyone else do this? Not really a actor but I want to be less shy more relaxed. Happier.
Reddit · 2 Apr 2020
Fine tuning my samples and skills
While bored in quarantine, I made myself a website for promoting my VO acting. Wondering if anyone would be willing to check it out and give feedback? Thanks in advance, would love to hear from fellow actors!
Reddit · 2 Apr 2020
Just starting out - Looking for advice and feedback :)
Hi guys, I'm Chris :) I've been trying to get myself a little home studio set up over the past few weeks, and I wondered if I could quick fire a few questions to the people who seem to know a damn sight more about this industry than I do! Firstly, I finally got my 'studio' (Those are incredibly important apostrophes) s…
Reddit · 2 Apr 2020
Starting off
Hi I am an 18 year old aspiring actor just starting off I plan to take acting lessons to help boost my acting. I’m on backstage and a Still need a professional headshot, but my question is what do I put on a demo reel if I’ve never had an acting gig? I consider myself to be a decent actor, but am unsure how to start of…
Reddit · 2 Apr 2020
Starting off
Hi I am an 18 year old aspiring actor just starting off I plan to take acting lessons to help boost my acting. I’m on backstage and a Still need a professional headshot, but my question is what do I put on a demo reel if I’ve never had an acting gig? I consider myself to be a decent actor, but am unsure how to start of…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2020
Any advice for nerves at big auditions?
I get a good amount of auditions monthly with my agency, but i am having trouble booking things. I got a call back once last year, for the lead for this big show, and i went all the way until it was between me and this other actor. they went with her because she had more on her resume,but recently my audition skills i…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2020
I'm looking for advice
Hi. I know I'm young and it may sound silly, but I really would love to be an actress. I have played many lead rolls in my school shows, but haven't done anything outside of it. Many acting opportunities around me involve musicals and I am not extremely fond of dancing and sometimes singing, so I normally opt out of do…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2020
COVID-19: Can I apply for unemployment?/CARES Act
So we are all actors, and for some of us this is a portion of our income, though I know it varies. For context, I live in NY. Nothing is shooting. Nothing. No theaters as well. Do I qualify for unemployment or the expanded unemployment? I know the unions are pushing for something I’m not sure how that’s related. Hoping…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2020
[Request] TF2 Engineer Voice Actor
Hello everyone, i am looking for someone who sounds like the 'Engineer' from the video game Team Fortress 2. I only need a single, short sentence. Here are some examples of the character: [Meet the Engineer](https://youtu.be/SNgNBsCI4EA) [Engineer Quotes](https://youtu.be/gCLpO-uNtPs) His voice actors were Grant Goodev…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2020
How to know an acting class is helpful? Especially now with multiple online zoom class offerings
I wanted to know everyone’s thoughts on how you determine if a class is helpful. I certainly feel like there’s times when I’m sitting in a class (or online class) and feel like it’s not helpful. For example, you memorize a side then present it and the feedback is very generic, doesn’t actually challenge anything and ov…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2020
Feedback on acting in a 1 minute short
Hey there! So I made a short film last month, and I was hoping on getting some feedback, particularly with regards to the acting, and my directing of said acting. We (me and the two actors) are all rooted in Meisner training, though Féadha had quite a bit of other experience before coming to Meisner work. How do y'all…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2020
WE ARE HIRING FOR AN ANIMATED SERIES
I need voice actors, preferably versatile, please PM
Reddit · 1 Apr 2020
I don't know if I'll be able to do this as a career. I have too many blocks. [rant]
Emotionally I would say I'm pretty open, especially when reacting off of other characters, but in terms of imagination and physical I'm pretty limited. I'm aware that my voice is sometimes monotone, and comes across as sad and I constantly get that critique. It sucks that I actually have depression itself and even when…