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Where should I take my acting after college?

Where should I take my acting after college?

Posted on May 28th

So currently I’m about to be in my senior year of college and I didn’t start acting until I got to my college. I’ve always wanted to act throughout my life but I never had the chance to really do it until now and according to multiple professors, students, and many community members I’m really good at it and won actor/performance of the year this past year (don’t worry I don’t have a big head, I’m still humbling myself). I want to get serious about acting but I’m not sure where to go once I graduate with all the acting credits I currently have. I want to go to film school to get better at acting but I don’t know where would be the best place for me to go to school at to get better. Any advice for someone from NC who’s serious about pursuing an acting career? I’m already contempt with have a 9-5 job while trying to get acting roles in the future, I’ve been working since I was 16. And I’m contempt with the likelihood of my career never taking off but my mom told me I gotta do something now when I’m young cause I’m going to deeply regret it when I’m 45 and missed an opportunity of what could’ve been. I know it’s a big dream but what’s the point of it if you’re not gonna dream big.

DBZ Voice actor wanted - $$

DBZ Voice actor wanted - $$

Posted on May 28th

Looking for DBZ voice actors / impressions $$ Hi guys looking for DBZ voice actors - preferably any of the main characters from the show. Goku Vegeta Gohan Bulma Picollo Krillin Beerus Whis Master roshi Please send me a demo of your impression either response on chat or dm Will pay if end up commissioning Rate $50 for a fews lines of reading Potential for future on going work Thanks!

Most important information on my resume

Most important information on my resume

Posted on May 28th

As a background actor, what are the most important information to showcase on my resume?

How do you all go on vacation/take days off?

How do you all go on vacation/take days off?

Posted on May 28th

I'm gonna be 100% upfront here - I'm not bringing my mic or any equipment with me to audition while I'm on vacation. Anecdotally, I don't know anyone else who does this. Musicians don't do this. Dancers don't do this. Actors don't do self-tapes on vacation. We need our rest, especially professional voice users. I plan on taking my rest days. Now if I'm spending a month in France, then yeah, I'll bring my gear, but for weekends or even week long, I don't see how potential clients can't hear if I'd be good for their spot by listening to my demo. Or current clients can't plan for my vacation by sending me stuff ahead of time or postponing. So for those who don't audition on the road, how do you tell current clients, agents, or potential clients that you're gone fishing?

how to tell parents you wanna act

how to tell parents you wanna act

Posted on May 28th

I wanna be an actor but I am young and scared to tell my parents. What should I do?

Request: Reel Feedback

Request: Reel Feedback

Posted on May 27th

Hi everyone, I'd love some feedback on my reel for anyone interested/willing to critique. It's not much—I'm basically restarting my career after being a child actor—but I'd appreciate opinions on it. Please comment here as opposed to on the video :) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVjpBESj6Lk&feature=youtu.be](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVjpBESj6Lk&feature=youtu.be) Thank you!

Central Casting has started onboarding new background actors.

Central Casting has started onboarding new background actors.

Posted on May 27th

Central Casting has started onboarding new background actors. It will probably be very difficult to make an appointment for some time, but I imagine it will get easier over time.

what to do when someone insults your acting...

what to do when someone insults your acting...

Posted on May 27th

hi this is about if a dumb question and I know that it really doesn’t matter if one person calls your acting terrible, but I feel like this may help someone else so I’ll post it anyway. basically I submitted a very short acting video to a fun not professional project on TikTok (if you’d like to get involved dm me ☺️ and I’ll ask the project coordinator if you can join) obviously we aren’t professional actors with years of experience and this project is just for fun. but some people comment on our videos, and I guess they have a right to voice their opinion, that the acting is terrible and that these actors should never be cast in anything. obviously what a 32 year old man thinks about some kids acting shouldn’t be taken to heart, but sometimes you read this and it does hurt a little and it makes you doubt if you are even good at acting. because you put your heart into creating something and you chose to be vulnerable. I’m not saying to lie and tell actors that they are good when they aren’t. anyway, I was just wondering if anyone has experienced people telling them that they’d never make it or that they shouldn’t continue acting because they are bad, and how did you overcome it? I haven’t even had acting classes yet so really, I don’t know why I am making such a big deal lol, but thanks anyway. and I know the acting industry is cut throat and people judge you and everything, so I guess this is kinda good in building my resilience. but another thing is, what if they are right? that you actually just aren’t cut out for acting? but then again acting is a craft and not an inborn skill right? So anyone could be good if they tried? I also know that you can’t please everyone (: anyway, that’s a lot. thanks for reading if you did.

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Posted on May 27th

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.

Experience with voice actors

Experience with voice actors

Posted on May 27th

Doing some research, have you or anyone you know requested a voice actor to say something or send you a message a la a live stream or #cameo I’m working on a project and need some opinions on ppl’s experiences good or bad.

Looking for DBZ voice actors / impressions $$

Looking for DBZ voice actors / impressions $$

Posted on May 27th

Hi guys looking for DBZ voice actors - preferably any of the main characters from the show. Please send me a demo of your impression either response on chat or dm Will pay if end up commissioning Thanks!

Question about joining SAG while still involved with unfinished NU.

Question about joining SAG while still involved with unfinished NU.

Posted on May 27th

I have a quick question before I speak or email a SAG rep, Thank you in advance for any replies. **tldr: S**hould I immediately leave a NU project if I joined SAG midway? Storytime I started reading the sidebar during quarantine and got involved in some NU projects and paid modelling gigs. Then by January I joined SAG, *Thank you* /r/Acting *by the way.* Since then I've been only on SAG projects full time *but* there's one NU project that still hasn't completed (15 months in production now, I was cast 8 months ago) I like to finish the things I start, and frankly thought most of filming would've been done by now. So I figured, if I have to do a bit more, till Feb, maybe March, I could slide it through, Blame it on COVID delays sort of deal, Maybe a contract with ultra low budget. It's now almost June and it's been a nightmare. Eye opening bad compared to SAG treatment. Looks like the director is a bit of a snake but the rest of the cast and small crew has been great, and I honestly have to thank them all for the free Acting training class we were able to put together during quarantine in Central Park. It was all in prep for a short film but yeah, Typical NU story. I'm 80% about to walk away, and looks like most of the cast is too. Thankfully the delays meant that I haven't done much besides rehearsals, zooms, training, work outs and chats since January for this project, (My scenes were mostly done in the winter) So I don't think I've broken any SAG rules just yet. I've already been pushed from actor to stunt choreographer on paper. And I'm asked to reshoot my fight scene sometime July with a brand new actress because the previous one got cut because Director is shady? Can someone give me the 10-4 to 86 this shit so I don't feel as bad?

How do I make my cover letter more personal?

How do I make my cover letter more personal?

Posted on May 26th

I’m sending out submissions to agents and my two friends who read the cover letter are saying that I sound so formal. In my head all that matters is a very short introduction about me “my name is, I’m from and I live in” and then write a couple of sentences about the biggest projects I’ve worked on. Link to reel etc. They say my personality doesn’t shine through and it doesn’t look like I’m sending it specifically to them, but rather mass emailing. The second part I do really want to work on though, because I truly have done my research and I’m submitting to like 40 agents that I have picked out of like 300. But I don’t have a specific reason for each one of them. Perhaps 10 of them because they represent actors in the both comedy and drama genre. 10 others because they have every ethnicity in their rooster aside from mine. And of course, all of them because their clients actually are working. I do have a good resume and while I’m not aiming too high but not too low either. I’ve already had an agent several years but I just felt like it was time to move on! Also, how the hell is my personality supposed to shine when everywhere I read agents saying to keep it short. Is there a great way to keep it sorts but also make it look like they’re not just one out of 40 agents I’m sending out to?

Advice for an actor who's almost a junior in college

Advice for an actor who's almost a junior in college

Posted on May 26th

As I move closer to graduating from college, I am worried about and also focusing on devising a plan to move out of my state and start an acting career. Do you guys have any advice for after college? Even before graduating, what are some steps I can take to build connections and find a job(I'm in SC right now so opportunities are very dry) ?

Casting Networks' "update"

Casting Networks' "update"

Posted on May 26th

Hey folks, just a fair warning: make sure you check your Casting Networks page to make sure it's working correctly ASAP. The update made profiles have all kinds of problems and lock people out of thier up to date profiles, on the actor and agent sides. I'm missing out on a fairly large audition that I just received that is due TOMORROW at 9 am (my team received it at 8 pm tonight for context) through CN and I cannot access the invitation to get the sides. The helpline for LA Casting and Casting Networks are both not answering either. This business...you can do everything right for years and see nothing from it, but the one thing you slip on (not making sure the service you pay for...works) completely dry fucks you at the first chance. But we are supposed to be thankful to just even be in the room. Sorry for the rant at the end but I'm shaking I'm so mad. Hope this post saves someone the same fate.

Newbie

Newbie

Posted on May 26th

So, Im a newbie pft Im 23, from Spain, I always liked the idea of acting, I did some plays in school and high school, but I knew that didnt have much real future oportunities so I just went for my second passion: motorsport, I had some friends that studied arts and one of them actually got big and forgot about us (as usual) Soooo, after 5 years studying mechanics I graduated, got a job and covid said hello, everything fell down and I got fired, and after so many months I didnt had any jobs, I randomly got an opportunity to be an extra in a show so I took it and went great, met some people and some famous actors and I decided I was going to give it a try, I got an audition for netflix and Im waiting for more to come that I already signed for, people tells me its going so so fast and I had zero acting experience, any advises? (Im broke I cant afford acting classes)

Looking for a specific kind of VO similar to that of Minami Takayama, Fujiko Takimoto, etc. [$12/sec]

Looking for a specific kind of VO similar to that of Minami Takayama, Fujiko Takimoto, etc. [$12/sec]

Posted on May 26th

I’m looking for a voice actor to do certain grunts and shouts similar to that of Minami Takayama, Fujiko Takimoto, etc. If you’re unfamiliar with these VA’s, I’m basically looking for people who can replicate voices of characters like young Link from the ocarina of time series, Billy Hatcher, Kakeru, etc. (Basically the young boy protagonist that does nothing but shouts) No talking or lines needed outside of grunts, the list of needed chants will be provided! I’m looking to pay $12/sec of clips but willing to negotiate a flat rate for a set of sounds. I only need about 20s-30s of sounds. Please pm me if interested or have any questions, thanks!

Yesterday was The First Time I Confidently Said I Wanted To Be A Professional Actor

Yesterday was The First Time I Confidently Said I Wanted To Be A Professional Actor

Posted on May 26th

I’m from a small town in Montana and we are actually really arts oriented. We have several community plays and even a pretty decent standup comedy scene. Since about eighth grade, when I attended a play at the high school I now go to, I knew I wanted to be an actor. Or at the very least, be involved in the arts. When I did my first show my freshman year, that only solidified it. Then I decided to branch out into standup and realized that I was pretty good at that. However, because of where I live, you never hear of people who go on to become actors. It doesn’t happen where I’m from. But, at lunch yesterday, we somehow got on the topic of what we wanted to do when we left high school. Most of my friends didn’t have answers, but I decided to be honest. “I want to move to LA and become an actor.” I was expecting some form of ridicule or something from them. Even a playful jest, but that didn’t happen. They all kind of went, “Huh. Good luck.” It wasn’t expected, but it was great to say that and really mean it.

What was your first voice acting job/gig?

What was your first voice acting job/gig?

Posted on May 26th

I really want to pursue voice acting as a career and while playing around on Websites like casting call club and behind the voice actors is fun, I want to get to a point where I’m hired for an actual gig. I have a microphone and all but don’t know where to look to get REAL DEAL gigs. I’ve taken quite a few classes with a personal vocal coach as well as a few acting classes with someone in the industry and I just wanna try and dip my toe in a little. So I’m curious what was your first voice over gig and how’d you get it?

What Can I Do When I Am Doing Everything Right and It Still Doesn’t Work?

What Can I Do When I Am Doing Everything Right and It Still Doesn’t Work?

Posted on May 26th

I have dedicated my whole life to being an actor and used to make a living out of it by having on average one role per month and doing some background work and other jobs related to acting. I have been taking acting classes for more than ten years and know a lot about the business side of show business. But now, I haven’t had any roles for months and I struggle to find something as simple as background work. (Even though I should have priority with my union). I keep asking teachers and acting coaches what I could be doing wrong and no one has an answer to that. I see so many people who haven’t worked as hard as me and have pretty average skills work much more than I do. (and I am talking about people who just freeze when we have to practice something in class or don’t even know their lines and are always late for example). Sometimes, I am overqualified for some jobs and they take a non union beginner who looks just like me. (And when my union found out about that, they agreed that it didn’t make sense and shouldn’t have happened). I am also losing tons of job opportunities because of COVID restrictions that make some non union actors work more than professionals. I am not saying that the industry owes me anything, but I hate how it is so much out of my control. I am not perfect either, but I expected to have achieved much more things with all the work I have done. What the hell am I doing wrong and what can I do if it still doesn’t work when I do everything right?

Tips for honing my skills

Tips for honing my skills

Posted on May 26th

Hi! I am new to this acting experience. I’ve never acted on a show or a movie before because I have a deal with my parents that I can’t be an actor until I can support myself. Anyway, I would like to ask for some tips that would help my acting skills, tips for memorizing scripts etc. Any tips would be highly appreciated ! <3 I also spend some time watching acting videos on youtube, does anyone know any channel that gives out tips about acting? Right now, the only one I watch is Makayla Lysiak and she gives great advice.. Let me know if you have some great channels out there that helped you.

going to college for acting

going to college for acting

Posted on May 26th

context:I am 18 years old and I have been wanting to be an actor since I was 9 and I had a rough start on where to go. I was offered to go to a college that has an acting department but I just don't know how I feel about college and have been told that there's no point in going expect for connections. &#x200B; I am wondering if it would benefit or matter If I should go or not

Looking for voice talent for some of my video projects. ($25 to $45 USD per hour)

Looking for voice talent for some of my video projects. ($25 to $45 USD per hour)

Posted on May 26th

Hello everyone, I am looking for some voice talent for my upcoming video projects. I have been struggling to get voice actors and some of my projects have been shelved due to this reason. I'd like to get working on them if possible and I figure I reach out to those on this subreddit. I haven't done something like this before so I'm sorry if I mess anything up. Here is my [YT Channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/watersurf) if anyone is interested on what type of voice-work you'd be helping me out with. &#x200B; Anyway, onto the stuff I have. I have many characters, some being short 1 to 2 lines and others being full on main and/or side characters. Here are some of the characters I currently have available. I will also link to the videos that are related to them to give you an idea what you'd be voicing. * **Hero** \- [*Smash Dudes*](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjAAC6H_aB6Uuk0nBwGFaKgA91X_iMAkl) * This is literally the Hero from Dragon Quest/Smash Ultimate. His lines are him getting annoyed by Banjo Kazooie and eventually getting fed up with him. * **~~Sephiroth~~** ~~-~~ *~~Smash Dudes~~* * ~~Same story, it's Sephiroth from FF7/Smash Ultimate. His lines are fighting Pirahna Plant and getting annoyed by him.~~ * **~~Overlord~~** ~~(Main Antagonist) - Hero's Space Adventure~~ *(*[*sequel film to these*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgzNsS8jbeQ)*)* * ~~They are the evil overlord that rules the galaxy with an iron fist. Stumbles upon the hero when he comes into his sector of space and decides to go against him, which leads into the main plot.~~ * **First-Mate** (Main Confidant) - Hero's Space Adventure * They are the right-hand man to the main protagonist and goes along with his antics. * **Solider 1** (Tertiary Character) - Hero's Space Adventure * He is just a guard who is on the lookout for the protagonist in the story. Is quickly killed. * **Guard 2** (Tertiary Character) - Hero's Space Adventure * A prison guard aboard the ship when the protagonist is captured. Tortures the hero and is later killed when he escapes. * **Lieutenant** (Tertiary Character) - Hero's Space Adventure * They are a minor role. They just question the main antagonist's methods. &#x200B; I will update this post or make a comment letting those know what is taken and what not. It will be first come first serve; I will try to edit the post as I get requests in. If you are interested, please DM me or message me on discord Watersurf #3532. On top of being paid, I will also make sure to credit everyone who helps out in the description of the videos (once they come out) if they want that as well. Thank you! Also, I apologize to the mods if this post isn't the best.

Beginner actor needing insight help, first step?

Beginner actor needing insight help, first step?

Posted on May 25th

This may be too specific to ask but I am currently someone who has never taken an acting class and is finally just jumping in... Not jumping right in but being indecisive on where to jump. Searching for online classes has come up with so many results but I’ve roughly narrowed it down to two. One is with Barrow Group in NY which is Beginner I being 8 weeks long and the other is a class based in Atlanta with Drama Inc by Kathleen Hogan called Uta Hagen’s technique for 6 weeks. What makes me indecisive (and perhaps this is nothing to stress about) is whether or not I should jump into a class based on a technique(drama Inc.) or if I should go with Barrow Group that seems to not have a focused technique taught. Is this a non-question? Do I decide by a coin flip? Any tips for beginners?

starter/demo.

starter/demo.

Posted on May 25th

so I recently decided to pursue voice acting. I have done a bit of research, some VA state that you need a demo reel to start, others don’t. however, all the opportunities I have come across call for a demo or sample. for those who are voice actors/actresses, when you started out what did you provide as a demo reel? or what did you record as a sample to send in? I am new to this and I am truly going out on a limb to follow my dreams so any tips/tricks will be helpful!

Type Feedback?

Type Feedback?

Posted on May 25th

Trying to get specific about my type before getting new HS and reel stuff. \-Any actors I remind you of? \-Any character types / age I could play? \-Tv/film/theatre universes you could see me existing in? Thanks so much. Photos: [http://daveamarr.com/main.html#photos-wrap](http://daveamarr.com/main.html#photos-wrap) Reel: [https://vimeo.com/438006781](https://vimeo.com/438006781) Monologue: [https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/525990535](https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/525990535)

Is speaking with a Canadian accent on Canadian productions even allowed these days?

Is speaking with a Canadian accent on Canadian productions even allowed these days?

Posted on May 25th

It seems Canadian actors are even toning it down in Canadian productions produced by CBC. This is making me feel insecure, I feel like I couldn't even get work on productions in my own country at this point if this is the case. I have tried to flatten some of my vowels but it's hard and there are other features and intonations that are harder to smooth. I don't care if I work in the states but now I'm thinking getting hired in Canada with a mild Canadian accent will be hard too. Please give me your input.

Bigger and Smaller

Bigger and Smaller

Posted on May 25th

Hey guys, I'm a directing student coming up on my thesis film. I think I'm okay with actors but there's always one thing that gets my head in knots which is the whole concept of getting an actor to go bigger or smaller. I've been told "bigger" and "smaller" on their own are bad directions (although I have also heard that simple things like "faster" and "slower" are actually good directions so I am confusion), so I'm often in the situation of trying to use character motivation and when that doesn't work almost feeling like I'm tricking the actor into going up or down. Any help or tips? Is "bigger" and "smaller" bad direction in your eyes? thx

Jobs as an actor

Jobs as an actor

Posted on May 25th

I’m gonna move to Toronto in a few years to act. What job should I try to get so that i can audition and that pays pretty good and overall just works out well as an actor?

Fast Talker

Fast Talker

Posted on May 25th

Hi, to those who are reading this much many of you I too wish to become a voice actor but there is a problem. I talk too fast and no matter how much I try I can't seem to slow the pace. Sometimes even in conversation, I'll speed up to the point I'd have to repeat my statement. If anyone has any advice on how I can slow down it would be much appreciated.

When does acting become exploitation? How do I find quality work as an actress?
Botox and Acting

Botox and Acting

Posted on May 25th

I’ve noticed with lots of actresses, they tend to have very relaxed faces but somehow don’t lose the emotion when they speak. Other than good training, I figure many likely get Botox for areas such as their eyebrows and forehead to help not be overly expressive. Random question I know lol, but how common is this in Hollywood or in general?

Stand up for yourself

Stand up for yourself

Posted on May 25th

Hey guys, I just wanted to post a quick rant/encouragement for those that are veterans in this industry and those that are newcomers. It is well known that the power dynamics at play lend themselves to abuse, from directors, producers, other actors, or just crew members not respecting your process. In the year of our Lord 2021, this is not acceptable, it never has been. There are many ways to make your discomfort with a crew member or anyone else known that do not escalate the situation, and do not give them the chance to retaliate. If you are made to be uncomfortable, bullied, or treated poorly, please PLEASE speak up for yourself. You will be doing the next generation of actors a favor as well. I understand that we don’t always get this luxury, because actors are “replaceable” and if we cause a fuss we may just get fired, do use your sense of discernment. Also, speak up for others. Men, have your ladies’ backs. Cishets, guard our LGBTQ family. That’s all, good luck out there and stay safe.

Decompress daily and your teeth will thank you

Decompress daily and your teeth will thank you

Posted on May 25th

Hello actors of Reddit! Here's a friendly tip from our team of dentists and hygienists to help you keep those beautiful teeth happy and healthy. Take a moment. Connect with your body. What is your jaw doing? Are you (like millions of others) clenching or grinding? For many who have had so much uncertainty around their career and wellbeing, the pandemic year has been a huge source of physical and emotional stress and tension. All that strain doesn't just make your brow furrow or your stomach turn, it can make you clench and grind your teeth. **So I clench my teeth a little bit, what's the big deal?** Our teeth are pretty darn strong, right? Chewing exerts pressures up to 40 pounds on each tooth. But the muscles in our jaw can clench up to 250 pounds of force when we grind. That extra force wears down enamel, causes migraines, changes the structure of your face, and can lead to cracked teeth and gum recession. **5 Tips to Destress and Keep Your Teeth Happy** **1| Meditate or journal before bed** Having a stressful thought bouncing around your head when you drift off to sleep can lead you to grind your teeth. It can help to meditate and clear your mind before bed, or to write down what's on your mind in a journal. Let those pages hold your thoughts so your mind is free to dream. **2| Identify your triggers** If you catch yourself grinding your teeth during the day, try to pinpoint the trigger. Is it when you're dealing with a difficult customer? When you have to interact with people in person and are stressed about maintaining a 6-foot distance? Once you identify the trigger, you can make yourself aware when the trigger happens and then practice "active jaw relaxing" **3| Relax your jaw throughout the day** When your triggers come, take a moment and become aware of your mouth. Open your jaw a smidge and rest the tip of your tongue on the top of your front bottom teeth. Then slightly close your jaw until your top teeth touch your tongue. This activity helps your jaw muscles relax. **4| Ensure you have good posture during the day** Settle into your working space and check your alignment in a few key areas. Are your ears over your shoulders? If you work at a desk, is it just below your elbow height? Are your feet flat on the ground? Is the center of your screen at eye level or no more than 2" below eye-level? If not, might be time for a few adjustments. **5| Walk away from your work environment (and work) at least once per day** Set a reminder and go for a walk, out of your house and away from your work. Try to leave your phone at home, or at least keep it in your pocket so your neck and eyes get a break from the screen. Moving helps decompress your body. And the extra oxygen and looking out at a further horizon will decompress your mind. Plus, getting away from work is always helpful to keep everything in perspective.

Non voice actor looking for help, how do you all in the voice acting community define a line?

Non voice actor looking for help, how do you all in the voice acting community define a line?

Posted on May 25th

I’m creating a animated short film currently talking with voice actors and they frequently use the term ‘$___ per line”. In your community is a line considered a single sentence(ending with a period or some type of exclamation point) or is a line considered the entire segment of dialogue a character speaks regardless of how many sentences are in it?

Looking for inspiration... can you recommend any low, smokey voiced, sultry, mature voice actresses?

Looking for inspiration... can you recommend any low, smokey voiced, sultry, mature voice actresses?

Posted on May 24th

I'm in the beginning stages of planning a character demo reel and I'm looking to browse some inspiration of similar voiced voice actresses. (of course I'm not going to copy anyone's voice or script, just looking to get some ideas and see how similar actresses are using their voice in way I may not have thought of.) So any recommendations for actresses I should look up is appreciated! Thanks!

How many actors is too much for one agent?

How many actors is too much for one agent?

Posted on May 24th

Wondering what everyone thinks is a reasonable amount of actors for a single agent to manage on their own? My current agent has 120+ clients (I’m in Canada). This is all under a single agent, for both film/tv and commercials with no other agents at the agency. It seems like this is a lot, can my agent really have time for me with this many clients? Or is this a common and manageable amount of clients to represent?

How do some people with minimal credits sign with big agencies?

How do some people with minimal credits sign with big agencies?

Posted on May 24th

Just out of curiosity. I was on IMDBPro today, looking at agency rosters, and I saw two people who stood out. An actress signed with Paradigm: a U5 in a TV movie, wasn’t a child. An actor signed with ICM: one low grossing film and a TV pilot, also not a child. I looked up their names and didn’t see any famous relations. They’re also only signed theatrically (meaning they aren’t known for literary work, directing, etc.) So I was just curious: how does this happen? I know it’s not very common, but in the instances it happens, what’s the signing factor?

Looking for actors/actresses for virtual collaborative music video!

Looking for actors/actresses for virtual collaborative music video!

Posted on May 24th

Anything about yourself you would want me to promote would be featured in the YouTube video credits and description! I am trying to make this a community type thing. If you are interested I will send you a secret link to the song. It is called 'Dancing Without You,' the album titled track! (Electropop) The song is about moving on, finding new life & love and never looking back into the toxic past. I was feeling anyone can do what they want - dress up and vibe to the song, lip sing, dance, or any other cool tricks always welcome!

beginner here.

beginner here.

Posted on May 24th

hellooooo. I recently decided that I wanted to pursue voice acting. any tips or tricks you can offer? I am a fan of anime, adult animation and cartoons; I would love to land a job in one of the 3. if you’re a current voice actor, where did you start? do you free lance?

A big LA agency wants to sign me.

A big LA agency wants to sign me.

Posted on May 24th

A big LA agency wants to sign me. I took a chance by asking for a referral through another actor that I kindly met at an industry event (before covid) and something *incredible* came out of it. I didn't think it was going to work because this actor is signed by one of the top agents in Hollywood. They are way ahead of me in the crazy world of acting lol. I thought they were going to turn me down but I guess, they saw something in me that was worth the pitch and the agency liked me as well. I'm so excited but I also don't want to set myself up for disappointment. Nothing spectacular could come out of this. The agent could see me in real life and immediately change their mind. I could sign to this agency and be worse off than I was at my boutique one. I don't know what the universe has in store for me but I am manifesting the best. I will admit that I am very proud of myself. Even if, the "work" was done by another person, I have struggled so much since moving to Los Angeles and I was starting to accept that I would never break through the glass ceiling of the industry. Don't get me wrong, I loved working in everything my ex-agent got for me and I am so privileged to be at a working level as an actor but I think it would be a lie if I said that I never saw better for myself. Never ever give up on your dreams, people lol. Don't give up on the path that you are carving for yourself. Everyone has a space in this industry and a different journey that they'll succeed on. It just takes one opportunity, one connection for your life to change forever. (This is a burner account because I think my main account could be traceable)

Hey guys! I wondering if it was common for actor training facilities to have you sign ndas before doing the program?

Hey guys! I wondering if it was common for actor training facilities to have you sign ndas before doing the program?

Posted on May 24th

The one I'm looking at is pretty reputable and professional but they don't a lot of information available without touring the facility. Is this a red flag? Or is this normal?

NYC Actors- any in person classes starting up soon you know of?

NYC Actors- any in person classes starting up soon you know of?

Posted on May 24th

These online class options just aren't cutting it for me and I've been dying to get back into the studio. My studio hasn't answered my question when we'll be returning so I would love to do anything in the meantime. Looking for on camera/scene study/improv classes, thanks!

Tips for an Actor/Comedian with duel citizenship Moving from Toronto to London?

Tips for an Actor/Comedian with duel citizenship Moving from Toronto to London?

Posted on May 24th

Hi, Next year I will be moving to London. I am an Actor and comedic writer in Toronto currently, who has just finished a T.V. writing program at Humber. I've been working and preforming here since I was 14 yrs old. I am soon turning 23, and thought it was time to move on to a bigger pond! Besides the basics like finding an agent, has anyone done anything similar and has some tips for me? Any facebook groups, or classes over there you recommend? Anything helps! thank you!

National youth theatre

National youth theatre

Posted on May 24th

I remember a year ago on results day, I’d been rejected from studying drama at A level(High school in the US) due to not achieving certain grades. I remember sitting opposite a friend of mine who also is an actor now, asking him what do I do? A year later, I’ve just beaten 6,000 applicants to a place at the National Youth Theatre. Never let anyone put you down. We’re all in this together.

Work visas

Work visas

Posted on May 24th

I live in Canada and want to move to LA to act after high school but am unsure of what work visa to apply for. I want to be able to work a side job as a waiter or something like that and also work as an actor but I’m having trouble finding what work visa I could do that with. Does anyone know if that’s possible and if not what one I should apply for?

Bacne in acting :(

Bacne in acting :(

Posted on May 24th

I'm a woman who has back acne. It's not super severe, but it's definitely noticeable. Does anyone have experience with having bacne but also trying to be an actor? It gives me really bad self-image issues and I'm ashamed of it. I'm afraid of people seeing it on set or if I need to change outfits or something where it shows.

Acting critique on true romance.

Acting critique on true romance.

Posted on May 23rd

So, I watched this movie "True Romance" written by Quentin Tarantino, and directed by Tony Scott and first I gotta say, it's brilliantly amazing, but I wanna talk more about acting performance by all actors in it, I only realised it at the beginning of the movie when they show the cast, that it have names like Christopher Walken, Brad Pitt and Gary Oldman too. I think Gary Oldman is almost unrecognizable in the movie and bad-ass, Christopher Walken is also simply great, Brad Pitt did a good job with the role he had, but what about the performance by Christian Slater as Clarance Worely, I do think he did pretty good job for his part but wanna listen to critiques opinion on that performance and what could he have done better if there was room for it. Also, is there a place like a blog, sub or something where we can see critiques opinion on actors performance in different movies.

My sister is extremely beautiful, and people have been telling me over and over to try get her to Hollywood, how do I hire an agent?

My sister is extremely beautiful, and people have been telling me over and over to try get her to Hollywood, how do I hire an agent?

Posted on May 23rd

So my sister has moved here to the US, and she is super hot. My friends, family, coworkers, neighbors and everybody I know have been telling me to get her to be an actress. We don't live in LA. She is studying business in college. How do I start this process, and how do I get her an agent?

Who are some popular gay actors who often play straight roles?

Who are some popular gay actors who often play straight roles?

Posted on May 23rd

I can think only think of Luke Evans off the top of my head. Jonathan Bayleaf too. Any other ideas please? thank you!

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