I just saw a post on Casting Call Club requesting "Meticulous Voice Actors" for an AI character voice library. Doesn't list a link to or name of the company's site, but the username who posted was "\[name\]\_at\_replica". Googled "Replica AI," and found them: [https://replicastudios.com/](https://replicastudios.com/) Listening to the demos, some of these are pretty terrible but there are more than a few that are passable--good enough that if you dumped them in behind a bunch of sfx and music most people wouldn't second guess. Just thought this was interesting--there have been a few posts here regarding people's opinion of AI in VO work, but I wasn't sure how many people had heard what they were up against.
Hey guys! I am a fan of the VA world AND the band Walk off the Earth so this cross-over is amazing to me. I heard about this project that the band Walk Off the Earth is doing that’s super cool. They’re making a movie that’s funding itself one frame at a time with NFTs and casting all supporting roles within their Discord community! A few days ago they announced that TARA STRONG (yes, THAT Tara Strong) is going to voice directing everyone in the movie which is totally nuts. The director is super legit as well - looks like he's done multiple big-name animated features. Just wanted to share as I know there are lots of people on here looking to break into the VA/animation world! I don't think you have to purchase anything to audition, so could be a good opportunity to get involved in the pro-voice acting world. To join the community, go to Tara's Twitter thread linked below or google "The HolidayVerse Discord". Here is a link to Tara's Twitter announcement: [https://twitter.com/tarastrong/status/1470458197223825413?s=20](https://twitter.com/tarastrong/status/1470458197223825413?s=20)
I remember back months ago I wanted to interview former voice actor Daniel Hansen (Voice of Lewis from Meet The Robinsons) and still do now and I have found this website called Fanmail.Biz http://www.fanmail.biz/11638.html and would this work if I wanna request an interview?
It could be a scene, episode, or a whole show or movie. A few that pop into my head because of how recent they are: The Roy siblings in the Succession Finale Rachel Zegler as Maria in West Side Story Mark Duplass as Chip Black in The Morning Show (Season 2 Episode 8). There are several other great actors on that show as well Another one that comes to mind is the Steve Martin elevator scene in the Only Murders In The Building Finale
Hey there. Long time lurker. I'm in Australia, I've done a few short courses and I'm still pretty new to the career. I have an agent and I do go to an audition every 2 or 3 months (TV commercials only). So far I have not landed a gig. But that's cool! I'm keen to pursue this further but I miss having a full time wage and having that security. The older I get the harder it is to accept a self inflicted low-income life. The only well paid work I'm qualified to do is office cubicle related (yuck). I'm currently not working much and facing a fork in the road. My question is: Is there anyone out there who managed to balance going to auditions and became an actor while working full time? Or do most people have a casual job or save a huge nest egg before committing full time to acting? I'm also considering auditioning for a performing arts school. But it's full time study for 3 years. The cost is astronomical and they are incredibly hard to get into. My question about this is: Is it reasonable to try and become an actor/land gigs by grinding for student films, building showreel, self teachings at home and/or more short courses? Or will the 3 year bachelor be that significant of a difference? Studying full time offers even less work opportunities. I'm trying to be realistic and would appreciate any input. Thanks for reading!
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 at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
A year ago I was in college for my first semester in theatre and it didn’t offer me anything. Also I have been trying to get to any acting stuff since I was 9 yrs old. I then recently read about Keanu Reeves and found out. He just got into stage acting first. Somehow and started his life as an actor there. The only thing I ever got to do is background/extra work since 2011. I only want to be in speaking roles.
So I'm trying to record my voice for some Youtube stuff, and right now, I'm just trying to get over some recording anxiety. And it's a real pain in the ass. I hear my recordings and you can pretty much hear the nervousness in my voice. No energy. I tried to psyche myself up and put more energy into my performance but not a lot changed. Don't know if it's because the audio is unfiltered or just my emotional state but hearing it is just painful. I look at the recording time. My segments total to like a minute and I'm nowhere near a quarter of the way through the script I've been told that I'm a good actor and it's not like it's completely new to me, but I don't know. I just don't have that confidence that I used to have. I've been putting this off for a long time (you can thank college for that) and I want to just get it done, but maybe I should take it slow after all, just to regain confidence What is the best approach to this? To just do it or a little at a time?
I know, classically, people say "peas and carrots" but I've never seen anyone actually do that. Usually I describe some generic problem and act like the other actor is asking follow-up questions or suggesting solutions (since I can never tell what they're actually saying). What does everyone else say/do?
So I'm a guy in my early to mid 20s and I've graduated uni a few years ago. As a kid I wanted to be an actor but I was steered off that path by my parents I developed anxiety so hated drama and regretted choosing it as a subject in school. I always loved films and watch a film every day. Well now after therapy and going thru more life experiences etc I've come to a point where I'm more emotionally open and aware of my feelings. I want to learn how to act and maybe become an actor but I don't want to go to acting school. Can I self teach or are classes a necessity? What are my options?
After seeing the pinned post, I had some courage to share this. ​ I came to the united states as a political asylee, having to deal with a lot of PTSD and trauma, depression was my thing for four years now. However, I have never stopped dreaming of becoming an actor one day. I have done school theatre for years in high school and college, then, unfortunately, becoming a lawyer and switching to public life made me pay a lot . I totally understand and acknowledge how hard it is to get a job as an actor/make it in an audition/ to start growing. I have never been to acting school and can't afford it, being an immigrant in my 30s makes me feel that I should bury this dream and move on with my life, but I couldn't, I would imagine myself in every scene that I love and do it / perform it over and over in front of the mirror. I had some hope, in the beginning, to maybe enjoy at least community acting classes but it all requires a considerable amount of money to pay for fees... I'm sorry if this is a long post but I still have some little hope that I can find guidance here about some classes, how to begin, where to go, your personal insights... Thank you all
Hi, I'm a 16 years old from Lithuania and I have a dream to become an actress. I've been in a local theater studio for 7 years (or more), I worked on some projects with young artists from my country and I also have some experience on set as a director's assistant. The problem is - I have no idea what to do to make my dream come true... Maybe someone knows if it's possible to join actors agency, in let's say England, even if I don't live there? Maybe someone has a good advice what to do? Thank you! \-A
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I know this one all comes down to perspective, but I figured I would see what perspectives other people have had. I'm an actor in the U.S. and last year I got a recall from LAMDA (in London) and I plan on applying again this year. I'm really interested in the school because of the quality of classical acting program they have and I feel like I could really grow as an actor. I love Shakespeare and I feel like London would be amazing to study in. I just want to make sure I'm thinking out all the financial repercussions if I am accepted. U.S. student loans are no joke and tuition will cost more as an international student, not to mention the cost of living, etc. However, I'm also trying to factor in the fact that I might have more opportunities as a result of networking and can also teach with my masters afterwards and also the fact that it may be a really incredible experience/I may learn a lot. Does anyone have any thoughts? Thanks!
If you're in or from the DMV and you have a successful acting career under your belt, I'd love the chance to have a conversation with you! I want to hear what you've done, how you're doing, and what you're going to do moving forwards. I'd like to talk strategies, training, marketing and business. If you still live in the DMV, let me buy you a coffee and chat! If not, I'd love to have a phone conversation. I specify the DMV area because that's where I live. But, if any actors in this group outside the DMV (who have had decent success in the industry) would like to be questioned, I'd love to talk to you as well. Please comment below if you're interested in answering some questions and having a conversation with someone actively working towards acting full-time. Thanks!
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**Info:** I have developed a mobile game which has a cartoony/sci-fi theme. In which the player orbits a black hole for as long as they can to earn points. You can see the style here. https://preview.redd.it/1u0h2gssoh581.png?width=1606&format=png&auto=webp&s=2fcc6761a8d82696efe0fd24964f44b853bd225a I am looking for a voice actor (no preference in gender or ethnicity) to provide dialogue for each planets description. As you can see on the left of the planet Mars in the above picture. There are a total of 8 planets all with around the same amount of detail/dialogue which needs to be recorded. There are also around 5 small clips of a few words which i need. **Budget:** $20 is the current budget for the 8 planets and a few small clips but as you can see from the above image there are soon to be an additional 7 planets which also need dialogue, thus there is a chance of re-hire Payment will preferably be through PayPal. Payment can happen over 2 transactions. Half when half of the sounds are provided and the rest when the remaining sounds are provided. Let me know if you'd be more comfortable with a different option. **Contact:** If you're interested, you can contact me here on Reddit or leave a comment below and I'll get in touch. If you have something to show off previous work or you can provide an example of your voice that would be great. It could be anything but if you want something to read, here's some sentences with some of the reaction sounds I'm looking for: "Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and is the second smallest planet in the solar system. Named after the Roman god of war, Mars is also often described as the “Red Planet” due to its reddish appearance. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere composed primarily of carbon dioxide." ***Note: The current dialogue above will likely change however the total amount of words will roughly be the same.***
1. How do you go about "Finding a voice" to where you know you aren't going to change It. 2. Is It seen as rude or annoying when people meet you and JUST want to hear the voice, no questions? 3. How do you rest or exercise you're throat to stop getting tired. 4. For anime voice actors how do you feel certain changes to the script affects how the story Is told, like In Japanese a girl would say "I love you" but In english It would be "I really like you" do you feel small changes like that affects the tone differently? 5. Any funny stories about being a voice actor?
Hello, everyone I was doing some research and couldn't find any good resource about personal boundaries on acting. What I mean is: I'd like to read more about how acting evolved regarding intimacy in scenes, be it sex, nudity, touching, something agressive etc. I think it's still a theme that most people just accepted, but we never really know whether or not to be subject to. We hear something here and there, actors and directors who uphold it and others that criticize it. I'd really like to read papers about it, how it's historically. We study a lot of techniques, but they almost never get into these themes, or maybe I didn't read any author who did it yet. Could someone recommend books or articles on this?
Matt Vilvardi is an actor I found on TikTok and I honestly don’t see him as very good. He over emphasises some stuff and it just feels iffy to me. Although i’m not even an actor (I would like to be one) so I want your opinions on his performances. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSePdErgv/ Here’s the link to his TikTok where he posts acting stuff
Hi, community! I saw a couple things this past week that I thought were worth sharing here, since I see a couple themes come up here a lot. First, [Kimlinh Tran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimlinh_Tran) shared a photo of their [studio space](https://twitter.com/KimlinhTran/status/1468283202561208322?s=20). Kimlinh is a known and respected VO actor, and they are doing just fine with this space. Is it ideal or beautiful? No. But the reason they shared it is to show that you don't need to concentrate on having the most impressive, Instagram-worthy booth in order to be successful. Second, [Kiff VandenHeuvel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiff_VandenHeuvel) (AKA Kiff VH) posted [a blog post about NDAs](https://kiffvh.com/blog-native/2021/12/11/flowers-ndas-and-our-little-secret), and mentions in it that he books one out of every 150-175 auditions. This guy is well known in VO and on-camera, and is competitive in a lot of areas of VO, and this is still his batting average. Pro tip, if Kiff is teaching a class, take it! It is disheartening when we aren't booking as much as we'd like, or can't afford better equipment, or don't have room for a better space, but it is possible!! Don't let it stop you. Best of luck, folks. What keeps you going?
I've done improv for 2 decades now and I've also gone through Meisner training and I have to say some of the worst kind of feedback I think an actor can be given is that they are too 'in their head' - it only puts the actor more (you guessed it) in their head. I've heard it recently from one actor to another at a workshop and then all I saw was that actor cripple up and freeze and just overthink everything. I realize many improv theaters/ acting teachers say 'don't think' but what that really means is 'do feel.' or 'do listen.' But please for the love of God don't say 'you're getting too in your head' - it's like telling someone not to think about a pink elephant.
Hi, so I’m considering getting into acting for hopefully a few minor roles or even as an extra in the future. The only acting class I took was in high school for 1 year and that was only because it was mandatory, hence I didn’t really care about anything we learned or did. The only thing I remember are the vocal exercises such as the tongue twisters and vocal trills. I found this dude on Youtube who’s offering a $25 special 10 hour acting class and was wondering if anyone thinks that this guy is worth the money and the effort [youtube acting guy](https://youtube.com/c/TheActorsAcademy) to just understand the basics of acting. If not, are there any other suggestions that don’t involve real life experiences (such as improv classes or whatnot) since I’m not at all certain if I even want to pursue this as a hobby and since I currently can’t act for shit. Thanks in advance :)
Hi, I know this is the most typical question, but I’ve always been so interested in acting and I don’t know how to start. I am a 20 year old female student living in scotland. I would just like some tips on starting out, as I have no contacts at all or hardly any experience (apart from a few school productions!) I would love to go into it professionally, but I am clueless how to set it all in motion. Preferably tips specific to scotland/ rest of the uk, but also general advice would be highly appreciated!
Literally every single fresh face actor seems to come from a upper class background or wealthy. It’s disheartening
I'm curious, as a pleb, what are some expressions or techniques that would help liven up conversations?
Sometimes I ask myself..can I handle the pressure of a major role on a TV show or film. Do I have what it takes if I get booked. I know these are stage fright things..is it weird that I have them? Anyone else feel the same way?
It's nearly 5am, hours over the scheduled wrap into a shoot for an unpaid graduate film school project that I foolishly signed up for. Initially I was excited for a one man show, arthouse-type film, I've done plenty of passion projects before, no big deal. But this one is different. Firstly, the director and crew are all Chinese. Nothing wrong with that, I can get past the language barrier, their English is pretty good. The problem was they spoke 98% of the time in Chinese, to each other (I'm the only actor) leaving me just kinda... there. Half the time i didn't even realize we were about to shoot a take, and when I did, I didn't know what I was supposed to be doing. No dialogue in this film, just storytelling through movement with voice over. I loved the concept, but when I don't know what's going on it's hard to match any kind of vision from the director. And they really didn't make any effort to clue me in to what's happening or where to be or when to be ready to shoot. Speaking of shooting, the director basically didn't even let me act. Like I'm an actor, I know what I'm doing, and this was not that. The confusion regarding what's happening aside, i was usually told very specifically how to move, what to emote, how my facial expressions should look at any given moment, etc, just so overbearing and leaving no room for creativity or freedom or truthful living under the circumstances. It felt very mechanical and she was not satisfied unless I followed her exact directions. And I guess I understand, but damn man, let me act SOMETHING. This is where the language barrier was a huge issue. She had a hugely specific idea in mind but was largely unable to communicate it to me, just that things had to be vaguely... *different* The shoot was delayed by a good couple hours because whoever was in charge of the Airbnb we're shooting in didn't get the key or something and we couldn't get in. Then when we got in, it seemed like nothing was planned ahead of time for shots or lighting or anything. I know it takes time to set these things up, trust me, but this was truly bizarre. Then, the sound guy's SD card gets full, and guess who forgot to bring a backup? So that wasted another hour or so while we waited for it to transfer to a computer. During that time, nothing was done, not even setting up the next shot or anything. The crew was just joking around with each other while I again was just kinda there and wasn't/couldn't really be included in any way. Plus a lot of other shit I don't have brainpower to mention. We're still going. I'm gonna screen my gigs a lot more carefully from here on out
Interested in hearing your guy’s motivation for becoming a successful and how far would u go to get there and why?
I am an experienced Meisner acting coach in NYC. I work at Matthew Corozine Studio on 36th, and I'd love to extend an invitation to anyone in NYC who would like to take a cheap ($50/4week) class. This is great for beginners, and actors who would love to jump back into on-going classes to inspire our creative process. Classes focus on Cold Reads, Repition exercises, scenes, and improv. Dm me for info! Or search MCS Manhattan!
Not an actor, just curious. I was watching The Office bloopers and although I found it quite entertaining, I couldn't help but wonder whether other actors or the crew on set get annoyed at those who constantly break character and ultimately drag the day on. Is it part of the job or does everyone just bite their tongue because they don't want to confront the stars of the show? Granted it is a comedy so don't know if the attitude changes because I can't image myself refraining from laughing...but I'm not a trainer actor.
I'm going to assume we're all in a unique category here: strangers come up to us and tell us we should be on the radio and all that. At least I'm guessing that happens to many people here. Growing up it was a meaningless comment for me. I had one of those weird puberty things where my voice changed at 12 and freaked everyone out. I'm much older now. I live in Los Angeles. I am not an actor and never had an interest but... strangers ask and assume I'm on the radio and a voice actor on a weekly basis. I've had non-industry AND industry people practically tell me I'm foolish for not pursuing it professionally. This may sound weird but I feel a sense of pressure to find out. Can I do this? It's a strange way to arrive at this professional pursuit. **Has anyone else found themself going down this path because they feel a bit pressured to do something with their voice? How does that feel for you? Does my story sound stupid?**
Hi, so I have a few offers for representation and one of them is MJB talent. Its one agent who has 250 clients, apparently has other assistants but arent listed on imdb pro. its ranked top 85 agencies on company meter and is usually fairly high on the list over the last few years. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on an agency with a large roster and small staff? i also have the option of working with smaller managers who have less clients, but are lower on that list (which would make sense with less actors searching), and are more wild cards. which avenue would you suggest I take>? I could hold out and see if I get more bites, but my resume isnt anything special and I feel like any really solid companies are more numbers based and wont bite until im showing more solid credits. any ideas?
I posted here when I had Andy Merrill AKA Brak on my podcast and I was pleased with the overwhelmingly warm response toward hearing Andy Merrill tell stories. I was wondering if there are any other particular voice actors out there that you feel haven't had enough interviews? I want to find some voice actors that have done some important stuff but may have fallen between the cracks. Any thoughts?
In my subject I mentioned "Teen-20s Asian Actor w/ Improv+On-Set Experience Seeking Theatrical Rep" and for my body I put "Hello {{firstname of agent}}! My name is (blahblahblah) and for the past few years, I have built on-camera/on-set experience with short films I have worked on and improv experience through on-stage performances. I am *always* enrolled in acting classes/programs, and have trained in several techniques such as ***Meisner/Realism/Chekhov*** and continuous scene study classes. In the past year, I have received wonderful feedback from my acting coaches and teachers, specifically about my duality and expressions. Coaches have told me that I have a young age range, and a varying type range where I have been typecast as a Sarcastic Best Friend to a Sensitive Jerk. I am currently enrolled in on-camera classes at Graham Shiels, taking Muay Thai classes simultaneously, and in progress enrolling in more scene study classes. My updated headshots are below, as well as my resume, and I can provide a demo reel at any time if needed! I would love to set up a meeting with you to see if I can be a good fit, so feel free to contact me!" Is there anything I could change or any suggestions?
I have a showreel, but it sucks. I want to make a new one, going the *"write and shoot a few scenes specifically for this"* route with the help of director and actor friends. 2 or 3 30-second scenes showing "range", i.e. the first one would be my type, the second would be not my obvious type, etc. So first question, what *is* my type? What do you see me as? What would someone cast me as? Here are some headshots: [one](https://gabrielgambetta.biz/img/headshot1.jpg), [two](https://gabrielgambetta.biz/img/headshot2.jpg), [three](https://gabrielgambetta.biz/img/headshot3.jpg), [four](https://gabrielgambetta.biz/img/headshot4.jpg). Second question. I've done almost all of my acting in English, but my native language is Spanish, and I also speak Italian. Should I show this? Perhaps replacing a 30 second clip with two 15 second ones, in Spanish and Italian? Thanks in advance!
Hi, I'm fourteen and I have been taking acting classes for a year now. In my class everyone is in there 20s or even 40s, and sometimes we have to do romantic scenes. Like you have to play a couple or flirt and stuff. I am still underage and told my teachers how this bothered me. However they all say is that being an actor means I have to get out of my comfort zone. This is true but doing these scenes make me uncomfortable. We never have to kiss or do anything physical but it seriously bothers me. What do you think? Am I overreacting, or do I have the right to not want to do these scenes? TLDR: I'm a minor and I have to do flirty scenes with an adult.
Hello! I'm an actress based in NYC and I think it might be time to get an agent but I'm not sure. I have been the lead in four student films, the lead in one 90-minute feature film, and done a comedy sketch for an indie filmmaker. Do I have enough experience? If so, how do I go about finding an agent? Thanks!
TW: Mentions words “racism” “rape” and “homophobia” (not in a destructive form). This question has struck me a few times this week, but since there’s a play I auditioned for about a historical event, it made me wonder, how do we play and get into character for characters that are racists, rapists, homophobic, and other horrible characteristics? For example, I was just watching Philadelphia and watching Miller (I think that was his name?) be incredibly homophobic made me cringe, but a character like that had to be played in order for the movie to have its proper plot. Now I know, if an actor is incredibly uncomfortable playing these parts, they can simply just decline the role. However, I want to be able to perform almost every role possible, even the nasty ones so we can “show the ugly side” but I don’t want to just use that ‘excuse’ and play these characters. How can we be comfortable performing these characters while still being true to our beliefs? What can we substitute? Can we substitute? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Hey there guys! So I'm a 28 years old designer living in NYC and I finally want to take the first step in trying out Voice Acting. I read that it is recommended to take classes and such for those who have no acting experience and I want to make as much progress as I possibly can to get myself in small projects. Ultimately, I want to aim for animation/anime and games but newbies can't be picky. ​ Here's the real question. I've looked around ALOT of schools/sessions in NY and while they all seem cool and nice, I feel like some are much better than others and can help you grow more effectively and efficiently. For Actors/Voice Actors in NY, can you guys give me any recommendations on which classes/schools to enroll in before I throw my money at random scams? ​ Thank you!
So basically I was looking through actors CVs/Resumes a few days ago and they all played loads of sports and could do loads of accents. I have to admit it made me feel a little embarrassed since I don't have any of that! Plz help
**Info:** Hello! I am in the process of creating a video game with 2 female characters- the genre is akin to a visual novel. These 2 roles will mostly be reaction sounds and single words, such as: "Oh." "Okay." \*Gasp\* There are also a few longer sounds, such as anxious breathing and sobbing. There will be around 25 different sounds for each character. One of the roles (Cora) will get a few lines as well, consisting of around 80 words. I will provide all of the reaction sounds needed in a text document, along with an example of the situation where the sound would be used, to give you an idea of the inflection and vibe. **Budget:** Role #1 (Cora): 30$ Role #2 (Mollie): 20$ Payment will preferably be through PayPal. Payment can happen over 2 transactions. Half when half of the sounds are provided and the rest when the remaining sounds are provided. Let me know if you'd be more comfortable with a different option. **The characters:** [\[IMAGE\]](https://imgur.com/a/NhOybwa) Cora: A young woman in her mid-twenties. Stern and a little coarse. Her voice should be warm and slightly somber. [\[IMAGE\]](https://imgur.com/a/s3KJH0U) Mollie: Also a young woman in her mid-twenties. Caring and bright. Her voice should be gentle and reassuring. This is a grounded game, so I'm looking for some voices that sound natural and not "over-the-top" or cartoony. **Contact:** If you're interested, you can contact me here on Reddit or leave a comment below and I'll get in touch. If you have something to show off previous work or you can provide an example of your voice that would be great. It could be anything but if you want something to read, here's some sentences with some of the reaction sounds I'm looking for: "Hmm… I'm not sure about that. Oh. I guess it could be in the other room? Well… I haven't checked but… Nah. I don't know." Thanks for reading and I'm looking forward to hearing from you! :D
For background I’ve wanted to be an actor since I was little. I let people’s comments deter me the first time and straight out of high school I went to college and graduated last year with my degree in psychology instead of saving up and moving to LA like I wanted. Now that I’m home I work retail and decided that my passions have continued to lie in acting and film. I don’t make a lot of money but that’s not an issue for me if I’m happy doing what I love. Recently, family and friends have asked me what I decided to do for career and my response now is confidently acting and film. I don’t want to pursue psychology anymore and I probably never really did want to. The constant response is “what’s your plan b?” Or “why don’t you just take the GRE and go to grad school” or “good luck with that.” I never once got these comments when I was pursuing a degree. It’s a bit annoying but I wanted to know if anyone else has gone through this and why is there a pushback when you decide to pursue the arts ?
Hey Everyone! First time poster on this subreddit. I'm an actor based in Atlanta, GA and I'm still quite new to acting (\~4 years). Over those four years, I've read most of the well known books (Stanislavsky, Stella Adler, Meisner, etc.) and taken various classes touching on their work (On Camera & Scene Study). My extent of acting knowledge/technique comes from Meisner classes which I've taken over the last year. Just recently, I've transitioned to a new class which explores the teachings of someone previously unknown to me: **Nikolai Demidov**. This class does not strictly teach Demidov, rather Strasberg, but the teachers fascination with Demidov (to my delight) has lead us to learning the fundamentals of the technique. As someone who enjoys learning new techniques, I'm extremely interested in this approach to acting but couldn't find many people talking about it (outside The Demidov School of Acting). Does anyone else have experience using this technique? What are your thoughts? I personally find it to be effective for living truthfully in front of a camera or audience as it frees me of the stress of performing. I do not need to worry about the lines; they are floating somewhere in my subconscious. I do not need to worry about constraining my body to certain gestures or inflections. Whatever happens, happens. I believe that this technique works wonderfully in conjunction with the Meisner technique. The similarities between the repetition exercise and etudes are eerily close but approached from different directions; one from the direction of impulses presenting words to the performer and the other having the words given to them and having the inner monologue present the lines to the conscious mind. Of course, these are my musings on the technique and I will hopefully continue to add to this thread the more I feel confident in my understanding. Please feel free to drop any comments, experiences, or your own musings about the technique. I'd love to hear!
I've been trying to get into acting, and I've wanting to sign up with casting sites like Backstage and Actors Access. I've read both TOS while trying to sign up, but I'm wanting to ask this question: Is it ok to use my stage name, or do I have to use my full legal name? Because they don't really mention anything about stage name on their TOS, so I've been holding out until I could get an answer. So, am I ok to use a stage name on a casting call website?
It would be interesting to do some work in film as an extra for riding/horse handling scenes. I have a lot of experience with horses (have a lot of horse experience) but was more so wondering how people even get into that line of work. Like the training of horses specifically for film and the background actors riding in the film. Where do they go to find those opportunities and what is typically the focus for experience. Often, I watch movies or shows and see the main characters riding poorly (what’s kinda expected of newer riders who went through an intensive crash course), but see the extras riding really well, so I know that’s an experience based thing. Just not sure how to get into it. It would be fun to take stunt riding courses too.
When is the right time to take an acting masterclass and how much training must you have had in order to do so? And what is the generell difference between a masterclass and a regular class? Is it just an advanced class for very experienced actors?
I’ve been looking at some microphones recently, and am willing to spend about a hundred bucks - maybe more. Currently I’m looking at the AT2020, but I was wondering if there were any other options that may be better?
I’m a beginner voice actor and my equipment is coming very soon. How do I get voice acting gigs and where?
Anyone here further ahead in their careers that have any advice for me on this one? Like many folks here, my SO is a non-actor and a few arguments have fueled up and I need advice - for me, because the arts is SUCH a different business pursuit, I am pretty sensitive in telling people stuff. The only person that knows about my bookings/auditions/callbacks is my SO - I have asked him not to tell people about my pins, my bookings, 'how close I got', etc. but he does. I know it's bc he's proud but he has been telling family members about my pins and then gets upset that he has 'nothing else to say to them' when I ask him not to mention it. His response is, "Acting is 90% of your life, what should I tell them when they ask about you?" His family is very results-oriented/doctors/corporate lawyers and extremely judgy - I just don't feel comfortable about them knowing what I am doing (and yes, as an actor, I am superstitious) - he says "well you tell them about my job" (I do but I keep it very vague.) It's frustrating because my booking rates and pins are private to me, and I don't feel it's anyone's business. If I am on TV, then yes sure - tell people to look me up on Peacock, or whatever show I book, but otherwise I like to keep it private. Anyone else gone through this?
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