I’ve only worked as deck crew in shows so I don’t really see actors and stage managers interact.
because of my frustration with how long acting its taking to "happen" for me, i've since found a passion in filmmaking / producing and am pursuing work in that area to actually be able to have some kind of career, and not have to wait tables anymore. i've basically landed an interview for an agent assistant position at a pretty legit agency, i think it's actually for the president of the agency or one of the presidents. I'm hoping to dive head first and use it is a gateway to something more producing-specific after putting 1 - 1 1/2 years into the desk, like working in development somewhere / on a team of producers or an executive producer's assistant, with the goal of crafting a producing career longterm. But i also think it would be an invaluable learning experience as an actor to learn more how the process works and how I could better tweak my personal acting situation, not to mention, who knows, if i play my cards right maybe somebody from this place could potentially rep me AFTER my tenure as an assistant here, if I become genuine friends with them? i just wanted to float this out there and see if anybody has done anything like this before. How did you play it? I'm also taping for a small supporting in a hallmark movie and a recurring guest star for a tyler perry show tonight, meanwhile i'm piss broke and i might not have anymore auditions til next week, or maybe ill have another 1 or 2 this week, who the actual fuck even knows anymore, I feel like this journey is making me insane.
ive used it before but mostly have been using actors access and la casting
I’m an inexperienced actor and I just joined backstage, does anyone have any tips that’ll help me score more auditions? Thank you
Hello voice actors!So basically I've found myself wanting to hire someone to do an impression of an exisiting character for a fan series I'm creating. Here's the problem, though: is that okay when it comes to copyright/trademark laws? Could I get in trouble for paying someone to immitate an existing character that I don't own rights to (for example, if I wanted to pay someone to record lines as Mickey Mouse for a Mickey Mouse fan-animation I'm making)? Advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you!!
There is a guy on YouTube named David Patrick Green and he made a video on Meryl Streep saying that she is not a great actor and perhaps the most overrated actress of this generation. If he right?? Or is he high on something??
Actor furiously stares out the window. (He had taken acid and just brutally attacked his mom). Actor sees his mom, hysterical, in the street, he comes to the doorway. Actor starts to sway. He’s uneasy on his feet. Actor sees a couple across the street on the phone with police. He runs to them and then violently tries to get inside their home, slamming his body against the door. Actor breaks down the door and goes after the man inside. Actor is shot and collapses dead on the floor. I’m so confused on how I’d do this. I looked up some self audition videos and they say to just set up horizon video on iPhone and all but I don’t know how I’d do the scene where I collapse dead lol. Can someone help me out? Do I actually bang on my apartment door to look like it? Do I act it out in air? The prompt says can be done with or without dialogue so I would just say nothing.
Does one simply *give up acting*? I've seen a lot of posts lately on social media and it's odd to me when actor friends say they are going to 'give up acting' and do something else. **I have friends that are painters, sculptors, musicians that have never written something like this.** If they decide to go off the road or their band breaks up and it's for the best and they want to pursue their corporate job more/whatever, that's great - but at parties, etc. they'd pick up a guitar and play and still create on downtime. Or paint something on the weekend for fun. If you're an artist, you're an artist. You know? Anyway I find it kind of obnoxious. I can understand if they are no longer pursuing it as a career/auditions but something feels off about quitting acting. It will always live in you. Acting is a beautiful pursuit and I feel it adds so much to us at our corporate jobs, as parents, our EQ's in life, everywhere really. Anyone else feel this way?
Hello, It's gonna be a weird question So I'm planning to "hire" some voice actors for a small video game but since I won't sell this game (it's a dreams ps4 game, I can't sell it) and that I can't afford to pay real actors I'm gonna search for also amateur aspiring voice actors. The game has a pretty serious tone and I thought that, if I made up a language in the game like Tolkien did for his universe, maybe it will decrease the amateurish sound of the actors ? (I know that amateur doesn't mean necessarily bad, but I'm taking precautions) Of course I know that, even with a made up language, you can feel emotion and to do that you need talented actors, and I'm ready to give advice to my actors to make everything sound right (from my point of view). But what you guys, as amateur / professional / voice actors, think about made up languages, is it easier for you to act in made up language, harder.. ? both.. ?
Hello friends. I am music producer and I'm currently working on the creative planning stages of a music video. I will be seeking an actress who can mime a stage performance singing my song. I have already recorded the vocals, so I do not require a singer, just someone that can perform like one. The shoot is still at least 2 months away since I need to finalize the filming location. I know about Actors Access, Casting Networks, and so on, but are there any other sites I should use to find local talent? Also for a one day shoot, what are the going rates?
i live in the southeast in a relatively small town, so maybe unlike L.A., I can't find flyers or anything advertising them. Any website-mandy, backstage, starnow, castingfrontier, actor access, nycasting-they all charge huge fees to gain access to auditions. I work for $13.00/hr. I cannot afford to pay $25.00/month for a service that might not even benefit me. What o you guys do?
Hello. It will be nice if there is someone American, Canadian or British actors are here, or someone who knows these things! I am from Ukraine. Since childhood, I have Vision problems. I am totally blind from 6 years old. In Ukraine, I could do some things. For example, my dream is become a lawyer and politician. But I have other dreams, for example, try my hand at voice acting. In Ukraine and Russia, when people find out that I am blind, they refuse to deal with me. And I remember the answer from Nickelodion Animation Studio, it is an American animation Studio: "We can try". I was in the United States and Germany. I saw that there are countries with good conditions for people with disabilities. Then I began to think seriously about my immigration. Now I am 20 years old, and I am a student of two universities. My first specialty is computer engineering, the second is law. I chose 3 countries for immigration, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. Many reasons for America, for example, my mother has a company in America and plans to sell on Amazon. So, I plan after receiving my bachelor degrees in Ukraine, try to get fully funded for my study, it will Juris Doctor (J.D.) in America or Master of Laws in the United Kingdom or Canada. I would like to ask your advice. I am not sure in which country I should live. I am a monarchist. It took a lot of blood for many republics. They did not even regret children! I am sure. Regardless of nationality, most people around the world do not approve of murders, moreover, killing children. What were the children of the Russian Imperial Family, who were shot? What was the guilty of Louis XVII (Louis-Charles), who died at 10 years old? These are my political views. Because of them, the United Kingdom and Canada is closer to me. But there are other factors. Climate and opportunities. In the United Kingdom, I will miss the hot summer. But in America, the best opportunities, if I want to try myself in voice acting! Isn't it? Please advise me where I should live? If I would like to be not a lawyer and politician only, but also a voice actor! I have a feature. I learn British and American pronunciations both, and I love Britain! The authors of my favorite books are British, I like British music, but I like american BlueGrass country too! Thank you in advance!
Hello. It will be nice if there is someone American, Canadian or British actors are here, or someone who knows these things! I am from Ukraine. Since childhood, I have Vision problems. I am totally blind from 6 years old. In Ukraine, I could do some things. For example, my dream is become a lawyer and politician. But I have other dreams, for example, try my hand at voice acting. In Ukraine and Russia, when people find out that I am blind, they refuse to deal with me. And I remember the answer from Nickelodion Animation Studio, it is an American animation Studio: "We can try". I was in the United States and Germany. I saw that there are countries with good conditions for people with disabilities. Then I began to think seriously about my immigration. Now I am 20 years old, and I am a student of two universities. My first specialty is computer engineering, the second is law. I chose 3 countries for immigration, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. Many reasons for America, for example, my mother has a company in America and plans to sell on Amazon. So, I plan after receiving my bachelor degrees in Ukraine, try to get fully funded for my study, it will Juris Doctor (J.D.) in America or Master of Laws in the United Kingdom or Canada. I would like to ask your advice. I am not sure in which country I should live. I am a monarchist. It took a lot of blood for many republics. They did not even regret children! I am sure. Regardless of nationality, most people around the world do not approve of murders, moreover, killing children. What were the children of the Russian Imperial Family, who were shot? What was the guilty of Louis XVII (Louis-Charles), who died at 10 years old? These are my political views. Because of them, the United Kingdom and Canada is closer to me. But there are other factors. Climate and opportunities. In the United Kingdom, I will miss the hot summer. But in America, the best opportunities, if I want to try myself in voice acting! Isn't it? Please advise me where I should live? If I would like to be not a lawyer and politician only, but also a voice actor! I have a feature. I learn British and American pronunciations both, and I love Britain! The authors of my favorite books are British, I like British music, but I like american BlueGrass country too! Thank you in advance!
I have watched some of the films/series that she is in and checked imdb reviews, and its kind of mix. While the majority seems to like her there are some strong criticism. But because she is not that well known, there arent a lot of reviews. So, what do you think?
So, I just wanted to start off by saying that I am not sure this post has any real point to it, it is just some of my reflections. Some people may remember me as this sub's resident Esperite. A certain number of years ago I went to the Esper Studio, recently (AKA Now), was the first time I read the book since being in the program. Going through the book again with a different perspective has been an interesting experience. For one, even though I knew this somewhere in my head, like 60%, is devoted to what is really the first few months of the program. The first few months up to the first scene in the program is such a blur in my mind it was hard for me to remember just how much of an impact this had on me until I thought about it again while re-reading the book. But also the book doesn't really prepare you for just how many activities you are going to need to come up with over the course of the year, and just how draining that is by itself. On that note, while there are certain activities that have remained very clear to me since they happened, reading the book both reminded me of several activities that I did, both those that worked and those that didn't work. With the benefit of hindsight, after some prodding from the book, and several years I was able to think of them in a much clearer way. Also it really reminded me just representative the characters of the book are to people in the class. While I don't recall anyone as bad as Kenny, we did have someone with those tendencies, and we did lose a few people during the year, though as far as I know this was their own choice. I think overall, the biggest realization I had from the re-reading is that the program, and by that I really mean the first year, is such a transformative experience that even if I were to do it again, it wouldn't be the same. I don't think I really appreciated that as much as I should have while I was going through it. I definitely have more thoughts, but this seems like a reasonable place to stop because I'm not sure this thread is going to go anywhere. But anyone else can share their thoughts or ask questions or whatever.
Hello friends! Actor from Germany here. I recently got invited to the LAMDA recall (for MA Classical Acting, International Students), which will be on Zoom - ugh. I'm preparing a couple of Shakespeare speeches, but would also love to include some german stuff. Specifically this one monologue that originally got me into Drama School in Germany. It's from the play "The Prince of Homburg" by Heinrich von Kleist. Now, there are translations into English, but I can't get hold of one. So I took it upon myself. And probably murdered the whole thing... Would any of you take a peek? and kindly tell me if it's utter nonsense? or if at least parts of it make some sense? That's all I'm looking for! I know it's a lot to ask - I would really appreciate it! (see speech below) For context: the title character (young officer) disobeys his orders, attacks the enemy - and wins. Despite the heroic victory, he's court-martialled and sentenced to death. He doesn't take it well... PRINCE OF HOMBURG. Oh, on the way that led me here I saw That grave being opened, by the glow of torches, That shall receive my own remains tomorrow. See, these mine eyes that look upon you Shall be with night o’ershadowed, and this bosom With murd’rous bullets shall be pierced. The balconies are ordered on the market That overlook this sorry scene, and he, Who, on life‘s summit, gazes on the future As if it were a promised land today, Shall be interred in narrow boards come morning, Leaving behind a headstone stating: he once was. Oh, but God‘s earth is beautiful to me, my friends! Let me not, beg I, ere my time has come, Descend unto those sombre shadows there! Where I have failed, may I be justly punished, But why the bullet of all things? The Prince, May he relieve me of all duties if he must, Discharge me from the army in dishonour, God! Since I have seen my grave, I want to live, I do not care for honour anymore. I will renounce all claims to happiness. My love for Natalie, please tell him that! Is all but gone. Within this sorry bosom All tenderness is vanquished. She is free, Just like the fawn upon the heath. With hand and mouth, As if I never was, she give herself away, And if it be Karl Gustaf, king of Sweden, I will commend her for it! I shall go Unto my lands and manors on the Rhine. There shall I build and there shall I dismantle Until my sweat pours. I will sow and reap, As if for wife and child, indulge alone, And when I’ve reaped, I’ll sow again, again, And chase around this life in circles, Till it sets naturally at dusk – *then* die. This life The derwish calls a journey. And a short one, If we be honest! From a brief span here On this fair earth unto a long span under. Oh, that I Could settle half-way! – Yes, I know they say A sun does shine there, too; yes, and across More blooming fields than here, I do believe it! But It is a pity that the eye does moulder That shall be witness to such wondrous sights.
Hello voice actors of reddit! I’ve done voice acting for a few years, and have decided it’s time to upgrade equipment as I’m currently building a studio in my house. One of the things I’m going to upgrade is of course my mic. I’ve been thinking about getting the Røde NT1 or Røde NT1-A. My voice is extremely deep, so I was wondering if there’s anyone else out there with this mic who would like to give their opinion. Or if you have any other mic recommendations, please tell me!!
I’ve been in VO for 10+ years but this would be my first time working in AI. I have all the normal concerns about usage and licensing and compensation, which they assure me are addressed, but most of the professional community I’ve seen still seems to be wary, and that only amateurs are doing this right now because they don’t understand their value or how much they’re being taken advantage of, similar to Fiverr and other race-to-the-bottom sites. That said, I’m sure this is the future of at least *some* of the VO marketplace, and I don’t want to miss out on genuine opportunities. Any VO pros worked in AI before and/or have tips on what to ask about and clarify during this meeting? They seem legit, but I’m still cautious. I’m not sure how this discussion will go, so I’m not mentioning the company by name in case that breaks a rule.
I have been trying to build up my reel and have just been offered a role in a feature. Unfortunately it is in a city 4 hours away from me and would be unpaid for 8 days of filming. Because I work part time at my day job it is my main source of income I can’t justify accepting the role unpaid because I can’t afford to not work. But it would also help me with my reel and experience as an actor. Any thoughts?
It was just confirmed for Season 3 and they have done open calls/hired actors with no previous experience. The show has a lot of relatable trauma for me. I can act reasonably well for someone with no professional experience (besides school plays or projects), and cry on cue, I live in Los Angeles and am a female aged 18 years old.
I don’t know if anyone here will know the answer to this but, I might start taking beta blockers for my anxiety due to the physical symptoms my anxiety causes. Do any actors who are currently on this medication think that it may have a negative impact on your performance in any way? This is my biggest fear with starting the medication.
Hi so I'm an seventeen year old actress! I have been acting since 2009! Recently over the years since 2018 I've been training for film and t.v acting. I reached out to agents and managers all summer 2020 and 2021, with no luck. I have recently sent out new materials, and gotten little to no replies. All of the replies I have, states "you are not a fit for my roaster". I'm in Michigan which could be an affect, but I am able to travel. I'm just looking for the right manager and agent! So I guess I'm asking any tips? Any agents or managers you recommend? I dropped my IMDB and a self tape if anyone would like to check it out! I would love to here your thoughts! ***SELF TAPE!!!*** [https://vimeo.com/672111482](https://vimeo.com/672111482) [***imdb.me/keziahsmith***](http://imdb.me/keziahsmith) [https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/Keziahsmith](https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/Keziahsmith)
Hello. I just spent some time looking for older voice over artists and mostly I just saw young adults doing gimmicky grandpa voices. Not helpful
Hey all! I have recently been accepted by Drama Studio London for their Master’s course in professional acting. They will hold a place for me until March 4th, so I am advised to respond to my offer by then. However, I have also applied to other drama schools in London that have yet to concretely accept or reject me. I passed my stage one ALRA audition, but the stage two audition will likely take place after March 4th. I have also sent in my first round of self-tapes to Rose Bruford but they have yet to respond. I would greatly appreciate any advice on whether or not I should accept my Drama Studio London offer. The institutions I have applied to are all part of the Federation of Drama Schools in the UK, but are any of them considered more prestigious and recognised with greater industry connections than the other? Thanks everyone and stay safe out there! P.S. I am aware that pursuing a Master’s is not always recommended, given that many actors out there have attained success without any formal training whatsoever. However, I seek to keep my options open to a career in lecturing and higher education as well, for which a Master’s degree will prove useful. (I feel it is safer having a back-up plan to at least have a source of income while auditioning, rather than simply waiting at home for a phone call that may never come)
Hello all! I've just recently started acting when I found this reddit page. Was wondering if any of you were based in the Idaho, or Boise, Idaho area? Looking to network!
Hello, I'm an actor and due to some schedule issues I cannot take acting classes at the moment. Do you know of any Youtube channels or books that would be helpful in continue to practice my craft? Thank you guys
I notice that a lot of voice actors just by following their social media accounts are left leaning. Not saying it's a bad thing. We can all have our own opinions and I am aware that the entertainment industry is mostly left leaning. But you tend to find a couple of conservative leaning entertainers here and there. So I was wondering if the same is true for voice actors. The only one that pops in my head is Jim Cummings who mostly keeps to himself and doesn't seem to have a problem with his fellow voice actors. But it did make me wonder if there's any other conservative VAs. Again I'm not bashing anyone for their political views. I'm just asking a question that I had in My head recently. That's all.
I live in CT but am trying to get work as an actress in New York. I have been submitting and have had quite a few auditions. My question is this…. Most auditions ask for locals to New York. It’s an hour train ride from me and not hard for me to get into New York. I lived there for three years and know the area well. Can I say that I am local to New York when submitting or doing my slates? Do casting directors just look past you if they see you are from another state? It’s not like I am far, but my ID says CT. HELP!
Hello there, I’m a 30 year old guy who was just in Los Angeles for 3 years, with one of my main aspirations being acting. I’m also a musician and love writing songs and singing passionately. I ultimately left Los Angeles and sadly decided I can not handle being an actor even though I would love to express myself that way. Right now I’m just trying to see if there is any way someone like me could succeed. I have hypersensitivity. For me that makes it so new environments, sounds, and people’s energies can really effect me. It can take me maybe 4-5 sessions before I’ve acclimated to an acting class, usually needing to take lorazepam the first few times. I was a full time background actor for 6 months in LA. I barely pulled that off. I think I very often looked uncomfortable and was fortunate that the camera didn’t get close to me most of the time because I would not have pulled it off. While I was a background actor, sometimes they’d give us an hour or two to stand around in the scene while they tweaked the lights and the camera. That at least gave me some time to get used to the environment and feel more comfortable. Then I’d see how they’d bring in the main actors. The actors would just appear at the very end of set up, do their scene, and then move on. Every time I saw that, I thought “there’s no way I could just walk into that without being so uncomfortable and overstimulated that I could do what they’re doing.” I’d want at least half an hour to get used to all the lights and people and everything going on. So what do you guys think? Is there a way for someone like me to succeed as an actor? And a couple other points— hypersensitivity is a lifelong condition, it is not the same thing as being shy. Secondly, I’m looking at a bizarre medication named Nardil that may help me, any success with that?
Hey all! I’m an early twenties career actor and I’m mainly stage. My film credits are fine, nothing special. I have a really substantial theater resume, leads, supportings etc. I feel confident about my audition skills, I know I’m good to work with in the room. I feel really confident in my abilities. My goal for the next months/this year is to get representation. I’ve been doing just fine without it, but it’s time. I’ve been browsing and taking classes at One On One/Actors Connect with CD’s and agents. And just feeling like I’m spending money and not getting anything. Should I just keep putting my best foot forward? Or try a new route?
Hello! Right now I’m an assistant to a talent agent, it’s going on a year and it’s been great. They’re really great people. I’ve always wanted to work in the industry and this fell into my lap. The problem is, I’m starting to hate it? I’m getting this feeling of FOMO and I just want to get into acting which is realistically what I’ve always wanted. I’m feeling a little stuck here because I don’t want to burn any bridges or anything like that. I’m also just getting very bored with the job, and being an agent I don’t think interests me the longer I stay. I’d love some thoughts. Maybe people that could have been in the same position? I just feel super stuck n lost, and it’s not that this job is bad… it’s just not for me.
I’m done with the pessimism. I have a lot of talent and I’d like to be able to say I at least really tried to go for it. But it’s been so long and the world has changed in a lot of ways that I don’t even know where to begin or if I even should
Forgive all the exposition, but just trying to get everyone up to speed so you know if/why this will be helpful to you. Hey all, I've mentioned in a previous post that I freelance as a script adapter/ADR writer. For the uninitiated, this is the process by which a translated file for a foreign (i.e., non-English, in my case) show or movie gets adapted into the script the dubbing actors record off of (I give characters their own unique speaking styles, and make sure the language sounds natural). There are plenty of dubbing projects these days where the actor is given a printed script and has to dart their eyes between the script and the video in order to match sync, but there are also tons of dubbing projects run off of a software called VoiceQ. With VoiceQ, instead of looking between the script and the video, the script is *on* the video, scrolling by. As the words reach a center point, that's when you're supposed to say them. It's basically karaoke. This is a paid-only software usually, but VQ just released a bunch of cool stuff, including free licenses for the actor version for the next year. If you want to practice dubbing or voice matching, this is a great resource for you. You'll need a video, and need to import a script or manually write it into VQ yourself, but the program is awesome. I hope this helps! [https://www.animationmagazine.net/technology/new-voiceq-6-0-dubbing-software-debuts-actor-system-streaming-function/](https://www.animationmagazine.net/technology/new-voiceq-6-0-dubbing-software-debuts-actor-system-streaming-function/)
Hey everyone, I apologize if I'm being unprofessional here but I'm not exactly sure where to look for voice actors so I would like to start my search here. Me and my team are currently working on our big open world medieval/fantasy game called "The Monarch" and we are looking for voice actors that would suit the characters in the game. If anyone is interested, please contact me and we can do a small interview to see if you would suit us perfectly :)
I have been an extra for the last two years. I have loved how much I have learned during this interval of time but it is time to go for bigger roles. In spite of the depressive state I have been in since the person that taught me film passed I would love to connect and build with other NYC actors. ​ I wanna start creating short films etc to propel my career and the careers of others.
I’m sure this is a silly question, but I’m about to finish studying theater and actually put myself out there. I’ve been fortunate enough to have gotten to start young and I think I have the skills to at least make some sort of living doing it. I’ve been wanting to avoid L.A. since I don’t enjoy working with hyper-competitive or fake people. I’m really getting ahead of myself by asking this, but I guess every actor thinks about it at some point or another. Is the work worth the stress? I’d love to try my hand at more film/TV acting (while still doing stage) but if there’s no way to avoid the scumminess of the industry, I’d rather travel and do seasonal productions, etc.
I've been exposing myself in theatre in my hometown for 4 years now, learning and growing until I get my bachelor's degree at the local university (in a "safer" field unrelated to theatre). I've done almost all of it for free, as a young amateur actor. But now the head of my theatre troop offered me to lead the organization (and very likely act as well but that probably wouldn't be paid) of this big musical project, which would be a collaboration with a foreign theatre (UK). This sounds like an amazing job opportunity and I was really looking forward to it because it was supposed to happen over spring and summer, and then I will likely go to study Theatre abroad (and based on the skills I've learned, I really believe I'll get in). But recently I learnt that it's very likely going to be delayed to next year and not gonna lie, this kinda crushed my hopes. I really think this project is an incredible opportunity, especially since I've never worked on a musical before and I've always wanted to, musicals were like a gateway drug into theatre for me. But I'm really tired of my hometown and the lack of things it has to offer me. I'm not getting any younger and I want to get out there, start fresh and be on my own. Especially since I'm gay and I'm just so tired of being closeted because of my largely conservative hometown. I think it's time I broke free. But all the connections I've established here won't matter out there. On the other hand, I feel like I'll never be valued the way I deserve here and while this is an amazing opportunity, opportunities die easily here and maybe it got delayed precisely because the head of my theatre troop decided to lead the project himself after all and he delayed it to have more time (which pretty much leaves me without a job opportunity, even though I'd still very likely have an acting part). He also has a history of canceling and delaying projects, so I don't think it's worth waiting for an opportunity that might fall through anyway when I can move to a place that can offer me more opportunities. But I still want to hear some advice from more experienced people. I was going to post this in r/theatre but it won't allow me to post, don't know why, so I came here.
A few weeks ago, the company I work for decided to launch a big, new ad campaign. Through some quirk of fate, I was tapped to record the voiceovers. The ad campaign, which is mostly on YouTube, Facebook, and a little bit of specialized television (not network) has since become a rousing success. It got me thinking about pursuing VO work as a side hustle, but I'd like to do things correctly, so that's why I'm here looking for tips amongst you experienced Redditors. What is the best way to proceed? Is there anything you guys wish you knew at the outset of your VO careers? Should I look for an agent using the ad campaign as evidence of my potential hire-ability? Although I'm new to the world of VO, I've had a local (volunteer) radio show for more than 15 years. I'm located near Toronto, Ontario in Canada if that is a relevant factor.
I don't know about you guys, but I LOVE when a director tells me go smaller. I go as big as possible and let the director adjust. Been working on a film for a few days (actually on set right now) and have a director tell me go smaller is the best. It's so good cause it's easiest to go smaller. I read a lot of directors saying they have a hard time making actors go bigger, so I have been practicing getting bigger and I improv then jump in my lines before I go into scene and people seem dazzled about it. What's a compliment you love on set to hear?
What exactly is the difference between a „normal“ agent and an associate agent? When I look up some actor‘s agents on the agency’s website (UK) it says who their agent is and who their associate agent is so what’s the difference between the two? Because associate agents can also represent actors without a „normal“ agent. I hope you understand what I meant thank you in advance for answers :)
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I'm an apprentice UBCP/ACTRA member and honestly that credit kind of just fell in my lap as an upgrade on set from background to actor. Until recently I haven't pursued acting, and now on top of that I have started focusing more on voice acting work. I'm curious what peoples thoughts are on the amount of work there is for Union vs. Non-Union performers in all aspects of VO. I'm tempted to drop that credit, it's not exactly doing anything for me. In my mind if I want to get into the Union, I should be able to again if I'm good enough to be there.
Hey everyone, Last month I submitted to countless agents and scored three meetings. All three agents offered me across the board representation. I'm extremely grateful but unsure of which one to sign with. Agent #1 - 600 on IMDbPro, SAG-franchised & 2 actors out of 70 are my type. Agency's been active since 2017. Agent #2 - 720 on IMDbPro, NOT SAG-franchised & 20 actors out of 100 are my type. Agency's been active since 2018. Agent #3 - 880 on IMDbPro, SAG-franchised & 1 actor out of 100 are my type. Agency's been around since 2009. I don't feel I should choose #2 because they're not SAG-franchised and 20 actors are my type. I feel I should choose #3 because only 1 actor is my type and he has a few actors who have an IMDbPro rating below 20k. Also, he's been around the longest compared to the first two & I really enjoyed our meeting and feel he understands me. What do you guys think? Any tips or advice for choosing a representative? Thanks!
I’m a young voice actor, 16 but I have a pretty deep voice, if you know who corpse husband is, I have a deeper voice than him. I’ve always loved acting and especially voice acting and I want to know how to get started. If I’m missing anything here tell me.
I’m curious what others opinions would be in this… Do you think if an actor would to get a job at a studio or talent agency that they wouldn’t be able to have much of an acting career? Or do you think it may be beneficial considering you’d start to make connections with people who would potential be the ones to cast you/take you on?
A few times now, I’ve been sent self-tape instructions for what is clearly the wrong character in a film via Actors Access (e.g. today, I was called back for the role of an artsy 14 year old girl but the instructions/sides for the role of her abusive father were the only ones attached). Is there some way I can message CD’s via cMail, or do I follow the instructions for the dad, or just decline the audition, or what?
I (26M) started my journey as an actor at 19 when I took professional classes in NYC. After 7 years I got a BS (not in theater), worked in corporate, mental health, even went to a masters for PT before I left due to loss of interest. In addition I have done some professional voice over and on camera work. This weekend I walked into a CD workshop as what seemed as the only one who actually has worked a normal 9-5. The rest were theater people with packed resumes from a bunch of fancy schools. No offense I think that it's great to have a passion. But the way these people acted oof. The CD acted very high on himself that night as well. I walked out there with a realization of how beyond cringe it is. What i've been doing. Acting in itself is beautiful and takes amazing hard work. But the people in the industry are immature. They act like they're the shit and are rude af. When they've never actually done C list work. I guess maybe i've matured as a professional and witnessed the immaturity in the industry. I still have second hand embarrassment from all of them. Like two dudes out of the 20 who were there acted right and normal. After comparing it to my usual 9-5 that pays me really well I don't know if this is worth it anymore. Having to be around immature adults who act like they're still in high school. I think I might hang up my dreams of an aspiring actor and will probably consider starting a life. Kudos to the mature actors out there who act their age. I wish you the best. And to be honest to those who act like kids and are grown. Grow up you're cringe.
Hey there! Are you a female or male VO actor interested in creating content around power, psychology, and politics? If so - we’re creating a video essay channel and are looking for a single, permanent VO actor for it - 3 videos a week, which will be doing just that. The channel will have a similar, but different, VO style to the channel [Jake Tran](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoOjH8D2XAgjzQlneM2W0EQ/videos) and [Moon](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmFeOdJI3IXgTBDzqBLD8qg) Rates: Earn 5-7.5% of YouTube revenue (at 200k views/video ,that's $500+/month), and $115-130 USD per 15-minute speaking time script. $40 for 1-minute YouTube Short scripts. 2-3 scripts a week. Channel purpose: help people become more aware of how their psychology can (and is) manipulated by power, media techniques, etc. If you are interested, **please leave a comment and review the further details about rates and more are on this job page.** There’s also a 3-minute segment of a script to audition with ($75 USD prize for our favorite audition): [https://nowcreatives.com/nowcreative\_job/video-essay-vo/](https://nowcreatives.com/nowcreative_job/video-essay-vo/) Context: We are a production company for YouTube creators who are making this channel, with 7 billion views on the videos we’ve edited for YouTube. We have 45 team members in total, some part-time, some full-time. And have a YouTube channel with 250k subscribers, called [MrSpherical](https://www.youtube.com/c/MrSpherical). Thank you! Oliver
So yeah, I applied to a few roles on Actors Access and I was wondering how long it takes to hear back from them in regards to an audition? I got updated headshots done and I feel like I could be a good fit for them. Any advice would be good. Thanks!
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