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Reddit · 12 Jan 2020
I just moved to New Hampshire and am working on establishing my acting career in the Northeast. I am wondering if there is any advice from actors (theater and film/commercial) regarding jumping in up here? Is Boston Casting the best casting site for the area? What talent agencies are recommended? Is there any work to b…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2020
Hello my fellow Canadian actors. I booked a union commercial, principal actor, one day at scale. That’s all I know for pay. It’s a national car commercial. I understand I get my day rate but what can I expect in terms of additional pay? All I know is it’s a national spot. Any feedback would be much appreciated, TIA!
Reddit · 12 Jan 2020
Hi Voice Actors! I am yet another person wanting to break into the voice over industry. Ultimately I’d like to end up voicing audiobooks, but I’m open to any sort of work to get me started. I’ve had some voice training in the past, but like a lot of people I’m on a tight budget. I’ve decided to invest in equipment and…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2020
Beginning actor hear who is probably overthinking. I booked a lead in a web series which is awesome. Anyway, sometimes with scripts, a voice just comes out of it, i definitely try not to force it. But it makes me wary of sounding cliche and one dimensional. Think Christina Aguilera in Burlesque, that innocent good girl…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2020
So I've been doing research for a few weeks on mics as I'll be getting into a lot of voice over in the coming days, it's been a dream of mine for a long time and very soon I'll be getting my start! I've mainly been leaning towards getting a Blue Yeti, specifically a Yeti Pro or the X. For awhile I've been leaning into…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2020
In one week I will have my first ever callback. I did an online casting but now I am meeting them in person. Got a short scene which I have to study but I already know all of the lines. Never been more nervous about something before (job wise) and I really want to do well. And I do think that I have a shot at the role…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2020
I watched a video from David Patrick Green on how you should stop going to auditions. He said this is because a self-tape is just as good and said he got some roles like this. Is this good advice and true to every role? Would this also be true to agencies who are looking for actors?
Reddit · 11 Jan 2020
Hi! Straight to the point - I am on the fence about starting acting. I am likely over thinking it but here is a bit about me - I’ve never been outgoing and was always introverted and shy as a child & I have anxiety. However, although it’s tough to deal with I am constantly trying to improve and am better than I used to…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2020
Mean Girls Bway just cast Cameron Dallas as Aaron Samuels. Cameron Dallas is a former “Vine star” known for just looking cute/taking his shirt off on camera and his “comedy” He may be cast solely to sell tickets due to his following, but couldn’t CDs cast a real actor? Does casting really care about social media follow…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2020
Acting is a creative passion of mine from a young age and I want to stretch that ‘muscle’ while still keeping my 9-6 day job in advertising. How can I do this in NYC for free and/or minimal cost? Thanks in advance for any and all advice from other fellow actors!
Reddit · 11 Jan 2020
Pretty much as the title states. Also, I’m 25, female, biracial. I was born in Canada and moved to America at a fairly young age. I currently live in Los Angeles and I’m seeking a manager. I have solid headshots and a pretty good resume for a green actor. I’m currently waiting on better reel footage, but I have a short…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2020
Hey guys, So I’m planning on going to school for acting (I’m specialize in improv, not in actual acting) and one of my friends sat down and talked to me about this. How agencies, commercials, etc don’t really care about your education but more about your looks. I’ve had problems with my memory from a concussion I had a…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2020
Following things make us suspicious about Actorive website:- # Actorive has provided its company’s address as “5 WARD LANE,FILER,ID 83328“. However, when we searched for this location on Google Maps, we found out it is an address of a residential farm area but not an address of any company or shop or store. So, it make…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2020
So my dream is to become an hollywood actor. Im not American. Im swedish, That’s a problem i know. I practice my english and my american accent everyday. Im not 18 yet and i won’t say my exact age like you prob understand. But my plan is to move to america for like a year and get a feel of the culture and see what i ca…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2020
I’m a fairly new actor, and I absolutely love every second that I am practicing, auditioning, or working on my element. The hardest part for me is getting my family and friends approval. Since I am 24 already and just began acting and planning a move to LA, I constantly hear how pointless it is, how I’ll never make it…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2020
Hi all, I'm looking at moving and was wondering how actors look at finding places to live with a fluctuating income and still maintaining a decent quality of life. I make enough to live, be happy and pursue my career. But sometimes it's almost like I feel like I shouldn't be living somewhere that's within my budget but…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2020
In movies when the main characters are talking let’s say in the backround what are the people talking to eachother about, I mean like let’s say in the halls in school, when they are walking, what do they talk about?
Reddit · 10 Jan 2020
I was researching different routes into acting online and came across an interesting article by timeshighereducation.com saying "language degrees also appear to be a good requisite for a career in acting." Since I am currently studying for a foreign language degree myself, I decided to test the validity of that quote b…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2020
I dont have any experience being an actor so I just want to start out as a extra just to see how every works and plays out. The problem is that I look horrible on camera and the best pictures I have of myself are mirror selfies. I dont have the money or the confidence to get a professional headshot. Can I just use a mi…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2020
Hi everyone! I'm currently developing a short 2-minute animation for an upcoming series called "ReBirth: Broken Memory". As of right now, the animation itself and the script are competently finished and we just need 2 Voice Actors who can lend their talents to 2 of the main characters (and possibly a few background cha…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2020
I’m a self taught Australian voice actor and wanted to get some unbiased feedback on my work. I’m currently working on a few samples in different categories but this is what I’ve got so far. Here’s the link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MRfEXSRgW4nnP76wZIPPgbV_0YX4vBQl If you have any suggestions on what I c…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
As much as I love performing, sometimes jobs can be few and far between. even if you get a huge gig where you get four straight weeks work for thousands of dollars, once the four weeks are over you are unemployed again and until you get something else, you are on your own. barring the actors who make enough to live off…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
Hello, I was curious what everyones submission to audition ratio is on Actors Access? I'm mostly asking for my own research, and to look at my materials to see what I can improve on in order to get in the room more in 2020. I know type has a lot to do with it, so feel free to mention that as well. I'm located in Los An…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
I'm asking this because I've seen a lot of stuff on this topic and more importantly I've seen a young actor take off being super famous with never ending work as a child and having that success for their entire life, then I see other Actors who also started young, but never got much work, or fame, or anything even up t…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
First time posting here guys. I have been really interested in acting for the past few years now but business school has prevented me from dedicating much time. I graduate in Spring so I will have more time to pursue this. In the meantime, What can I pick up from watching actors/actresses on screen? Is there certain th…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
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 · 9 Jan 2020
Just to add a bit of context. I'm a dual national of the US and UK. I'm currently living in Liverpool, UK and I find my regional accent is closing a lot of doors in my face over here when I go for roles. I can switch between any UK and US regional accents but I'm never given the chance and am often told how well I have…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
I scrolled for a bit and didn't see any hiring posts, and the rules aren't very clear (they just explain what's not allowed). Is there a subreddit for hiring voice actors? Is it this one?
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
I'm looking to get out of the food service industry and potentially move into being a PA, hopefully in an office environment. Is being a PA more about making connections in the industry, or does it enable you to still work as an actor? Does anyone have experience with this situation?
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
It’s hard for me to pinpoint and stay committed to my passions mainly due to my mental health struggles. But every time I wander off, watch a movie, etc I started dreaming of me playing parts and I become engulfed in that fantasy. The problem with this passion is that realistically, I don’t think I could aspire to be a…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
i feel like most classes and workshops I find are filled with really bad actors. you perform once maybe get feedback and then perform again..... and then you're stuck watching 2 1/2 hours worth of bad acting. it's not helping me grow and it's pretty frustrating when you're spending $400 a month for this. what studios h…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
So a little background: I'm getting back into improv with some classes (it used to be a hobby in high school). I've never been an actor or see myself as one. But in my last improv class level, the focus was on being an actor and seeing yourself as an actor. To be honest, that's something I really liked and would like t…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2020
I know a lot of people in Hollywood have stage names that are totally different than their actual names, so when do you think the right time is in an actor's career to make a stage name? (e.g. when they first join an agency, have a strong resume, etc.) :)
Reddit · 8 Jan 2020
Hey guys Australian based actor here seeking an agency! Just wondering if any other actors from Australia could lead me in a direction to an agency? Really don’t want to waste my time on scams and just get right to the auditions! Thank you
Reddit · 8 Jan 2020
Do you use a binder? Are you a digital organizer? Curious to see what other actors do and recommend.
Reddit · 8 Jan 2020
At the moment I have actors access and casting networks, but am looking to get more breakdown services. Does anyone use either backstage or IMDb for breakdowns? Any recommendations? Thanks in advance
Reddit · 8 Jan 2020
As a beginning voice actor I am not quite sure where to get jobs. I have a walk in closest with lots of clothes (should I also get sound foam?) and studio quality sound equipment. Where are the best places to find voice over, audiobook, and voice acting work? They don’t all have to be the same site, I just want to cove…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2020
Hello, UK actors! I'd love to get your take on representation in the UK. For context, I'm a US-UK dual citizen, grew up mostly in Scotland but have been living in the US for many years, currently in NYC. I've booked some great projects over here, including a co-star role on AMC's "Turn: Washington's Spies", regular VO…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
long story short, in a couple days im gonna be auditioning for a young actors course - at the audition, though, as well as a monologue and headshot, we have to bring in a cv of our experience, training, and interests, which seems perfectly normal, but thing is i only really know what to put for experience and training.…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
Hey everyone, I'd love your input on this! I have considered a move to Canada for quite a while to try and progress with film/TV opportunities, but I don't know if I should go ahead and do it OR if I should stay in Australia for a bit longer and aim for LA in the next few years? I've heard things like 'you have to star…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
Hi all. As a relatively new actor, I'm just starting to get into auditioning for stuff. FYI, I am an Asian female in my 20's. I've been looking at casting sites like Actors Access and Backstage and noticed that there are very few roles that I can apply to, as not many roles are looking for Asian females. This worries m…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
Hello, I'm an actor considering moving to Tampa. I would really appreciate it if someone knowledgeable could give me a brief run down of what the scene is like down there. I have been to the Straz Center, so that's literally all I know lol. Thanks in advance for any helpful replies!
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
So today in my acting class the teacher sat us down in front of a camera and told us to listen to him without saying anything, he would read a monologue where he would scream at you and I was super confused on how to listen to what he was saying without actually saying anything myself. Does anyone have any insight or t…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
Not too concerned about making tons of money, more so would like to find something flexible that would work with an actor’s schedule but still be enough to support oneself. Perhaps something I could do working from home, and PREFERABLY something where I could make my own hours. I’ve already graduated from college.
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
I've always wondered how many Australians, Brits, Europeans, and other Asians land a job in the US and eventually live there. What about their visa? For example, Katherine Langford's first gig was 13rw and she easily obtained a working visa. How is the process going to be and what if there's only an online audition or…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
So there’s a dialogue in the movie right, are there two cameras at once with actors actually speaking to each other or do they record their lines one at a time?
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
Hello fellow Redditors - I'm Myles Dobson, I’m a british actor and coffee snob, based in Toronto. You may vaguely recognise me as ‘That Guy Behind the Counter that Delivers Exposition to the Main Characters that One Time’ on ‘In the Dark’, ‘Entertaining Christmas’, and ‘Handmaid’s Tale’. Starting tomorrow, from 5pm GMT…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
I'm sure you probably get posts like this all the time. I'm a 20 year old man with a very deep and clear voice. I have always received compliments from people I meet saying that I should be a voice actor or radio announcer. At first I looked into it and was discouraged about needing to pay for voice acting lessons and…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
Hello, Is anyone taking classes or took classes at Stella Adler Los Angeles? I'm looking at conservatories and theyre all expensive. I want to be a well rounded actor before I get an agent out there, and it seems cheaper than going to a NYC conservatory or grad school. Thanks!
Reddit · 6 Jan 2020
Hi there, I'm looking to get into consulting actors for their careers. I'm a New York based actor and have been in the city for many years now, and have always loved helping guide actors. This isn't really about money for me, so we can negotiate a fee for my time, but ultimately I'd love to just get experience. ​…
