Does anyone have any experience with or knowledge about having UK Representation as an actor based in the US? I specify with EU citizenship (I know the UK has left the EU but a lot films across Europe) because I know work-permits are always a big deal for reps. I have management here in the US but feel like I'm not being seen by UK/EU Casting, and assume UK agents would have a stronger foothold on that field (so many current projects filming out of Hungary, Czech Republic, etc...) Curious to hear any thoughts.
I am by no means a voice actor. However i do like to make funny voices or just change my voice in general to make a joke or when me and my friends are playing a roleplaying game. I am having trouble with deeper voices as they can make me gag and even sometimes
I want to be a voice actor but I do not know how to do more then 3 voices and one of them is my own voice
Preface. Never hired an editor. Always have had my voice actors do the work. I have 6 narrators working on multiple projects at the moment and all are behind because of editing. Pay - 40-60 USD per PFH. Pay as we go per PFH to reduce risks to both parties. Paypal or Transferwire. If US resident a w9 will be required if outside a W88 ben will be required. Start date - June. Work Available. I have my narrators already and run duets with guest stars sometimes. The potential editor will take the audio from the narrators, juggle the male to female lines until they seamlessly match the text of the manuscript are balanced and flow to all ACX standards. You would need to communicate directly with the narrators to correct issues. This offer is only for managing duet (not dual or single narration). Content includes adult situations with violence, gore, intense action, swearing, and yes, sex at times.
Quick background - I am a very novice actor with representation from two agencies in the midwest/northeast markets. I am primarily pursuing lifestyle modeling at this point but am still interested in day player and principal acting roles if they come around. One of my agencies is collecting one minute monologues to submit to a CD. I had some formal instruction years ago and am totally on my own right now. Any gentle feedback would be appreciated. I'm also struggling to get this thing down to exactly 1 minute. Here's a take from today. https://imgur.com/CQzvQm8
I'm in the production, but don't benefit directly from views. It's a fan-made season 2 of ITV's 'Sanditon', and while I'm promoting it elsewhere for its own sake, I thought you might like it here as an example of some amateur dramatics done despite the hurdles of remote working! Also the actor playing Charlotte is a genuine pro, and our Sidney (male lead) is a professional voice actor. It was so fun, and a welcome distraction every Sunday. Coping with time zones, costumes, accent work, Zoom backgrounds, editing; lessons learned, so if anyone wants any advice, or to generally talk about the process, DM me. Here's the 'official' press release. ***Sanditon Season 2: Parker Brothers Build the Boardwalk*** is a 10-part reimagining of the unfinished *Sanditon* story by Jane Austen, told in digital theatre form all filmed and produced by the power of Zoom. Written by Carol Lisa O’Brien, narrated by Jane Austen’s fifth great niece Caroline Jane Knight from Chawton, where Jane wrote Sanditon in 1817, and performed in the pandemic by 30 strangers from around the world. This innovative online DIY theatrical extravaganza for our times is FREE to watch on the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation YouTube channel – any advertising revenue will be used to fund literacy projects. Here's the trailer we made! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds96NZgdzoM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds96NZgdzoM)
So far I'm a dry child actor. I've been in about 5 musicals, a web video and an advert. To enhance my skills, I joined my lower school choir for about 4 years and have performed on many concerts, live audiences and even a music video. I've done voice over like ONCE (remember that web video). I was doing another project. A short drama reciting but Covid came and it got cancelled. I've been searching and searching for projects but as soon as I want to hit apply, I get cold feet and brush it off or you need things like a video reel, which I don't have yet. I don't think I'm ready for an agent though. Just wanted to get this off my chest.
Hi! I'm a 14 year old who has always loved acting. For a long time(until I was 12), I lived in a small town that was as far as you could get from Hollywood. I've always dreamed of acting professionally. I've been the lead in school plays and musicals, but I've never done anything professional. I'm going into high school next year and I've decided I want to be a lawyer. Not because I don't want to act, but because it seems out of reach. When I was younger, I'd tell myself that I'd be in a movie by the time I was in 8th grade, that I'd be famous. I realized later, the love of acting has nothing to do with wanting to be famous. It was just the ideal, perfect reality sold to me by watching way too many interviews with child actors. Anyways, I'd become content with only doing school and community plays and was moving on from this dream when I saw that there is a casting happening for the Percy Jackson book series(my favorite by far) I match the open casting call requirements roughly enough and I had to audition. If I actually got it, I might not want to uproot my life and move to LA. That's not what it's about. It's about gettin closure on a dream. I want to be able to look back, a decade from now, and say that I tried. That it wasn't meant to be. I couldn't live knowing I didn't try.
Hey fellow actors and actresses! I’ve been in love with this art since I was a kid. Community theater, musicals, show choir, play for the parents - the works throughout the years. I took an acting class in college and some others here and there. I’ve been with a talent agency for about 6 years. I’ve gotten small background work and a couple of commercials through them. That’s all they really book anyhow. My question is...at what time should I go ahead and try to submit to bigger agencies that may get me better auditions? I ask because I’m not a seasoned actor...but I don’t feel like I suck either. Thoughts?? Do I just go for it? Or wait years to have a solid reel for student films?
Hey everyone. English isn't my first language and I have a pretty rough accent. I want to learn how to voice act but I'm not sure if I'll be able to do that without showing my rough accent. Putting aside accent specific roles for a sec, do you think you can become a voice actor even if you don't have a standard, clear English accent?
I'm on the midst of posting a really goofy meme and I need one or two voice actors to voice Garfield and Jon. The line for Garfield is only one word "Lasagna?!". I'm looking for someone who can voice like how Lorenzo Music voiced Garfield. There are two short lines for Jon Arbuckle. I'm also looking for someone who can voice this character like Thom Huge. If anyone is interested in this and are able to voice these characters (with a good mic), let me know! For payment I can't do anything too crazy. This is for a small YouTube video and its just three short lines.
I was wondering if anyone knew of sites that allowed you to post job listings for free. I'm currently looking for an actor to take part in a short YT video that can be done online (paid). The gig is incredibly easy and should take less then 30 minutes. I'm not really interested in purchasing a membership as I just need 1 actor for the task and then I'll never need it again. If anyone has some recommendations that would be great!
Hi! I am currently an actress based out of Canada and have been having a hard time getting an agent. The reason for this, I think, is because I am not willing to act in scenes that require nudity, sex, or kissing. I usually tell agents this during our first meeting and as a result that is very hesitant to sign me and I have not been able to get an agent for a while now. I still love acting and want to pursue it despite the restrictions I have for myself. Is it possible for me to be my own agent - if so, how? Can I sign up for services (Breakdown services, Casting Networks, etc - all the stuff agents use) as my own agent - how does this work? Thanks!
Hi guys, I have a couple of YouTube channels in various niches that need voice acting/narration done. This will be a long-term project and you can expect to narrate around 3-4 Videos per week (if not more) - Payment for these type of vids are usually $10 per narration (length of the video is a maximum of 8mins. Please contact me with a sample or Portfolio on either Reddit DM's or my email: [connor@youtubeautomationltd.com](mailto:connor@youtubeautomationltd.com) ​ Cheers Guys!
So, I’m in a weird position—I’m in a top MFA program for Acting and I think I’m a very good actor. I’ve done podcasts and audio projects and have made an animation demo—I’ve figured out how to translate my acting skills to an audio medium. I feel like I’ve done all the things you’re “supposed” to do to have a career in this industry. But I have no idea what to do next. In TV/Film and Commercial, it seems like there’s a path: you go to school, you sign with a small agency, you book work for a few years, you move to a bigger agency. But in voice acting, it seems even the smallest roles on every animated project are repped by the same 10-or-so big agencies (CESD, Buchwald, DPN, etc.) that seem to be competitive to be repped by. I’ve been sending my demo to reps (mostly because I figure worst case scenario they trash it and forget my name in 10 minutes). And I just don’t know what to do next. Is there a Backstage or Actor’s Access-type database for animation work? On Voices.com, voices123, and Casting Call Club, it seems to be very focused on smaller commercial and promo work, and the few animated projects seem to be YouTube fan films, etc.—is there a site I’m missing, or is this a subset of this industry you truly need an agent to work in? I don’t know. I’m just lost and any advice would be helpful, haha. Is there something I’m missing?
I’m doing a project for a psychology class in school and I’m looking for a male voice capable of pulling off a New York/Brooklyn and a standard Southern accent. The script isn’t any longer than 30 seconds. Would appreciate the help! I’m offering $15 for just two reiterations of the same script in the two accents. Thank You!
So, I'm an actress; however, I don't have much experience in VOICE acting (I've voiced characters for someone's radio plays a couple of times) and I'm doing another one this weekend, but I don't really like the work I've done before (especially the first recording). I don't sound animated enough. The person I first recorded with SOUNDED like a character while I sounded like a person (if that makes sense). My voice seems flat to me, no roundness. It made me cringe tbh. I was wondering if anyone could offer any advice? VA is the ultimate goal for me as an actor, so I really want to get better at it with the opportunity I do have.
Hi all! I am an actress and am looking to create a stage name since my legal name sounds quite foreign. I am just wondering what all the complications of creating a stage name are??? When accepting a job, do we need to inform production of our stage name, etc?
I am trying to research grad school programs (specifically, MFAs in Acting), but when I speak to other actors the only input anyone has seems to be, "Well, don't get a Masters unless you want to teach. You don't need an advanced degree to act." Which isn't helpful at all when what I'm looking for is information that isn't University endorsed propaganda about what makes their program great. But I also feel like MFA Acting programs are so niche, most of the grad school groups (here and on other social media platforms) aren't really informed at all. if anyone has any information on any of the URTA schools in particular (especially the big land grant schools that I will have to really sell my fiance on because she isn't too keen on living in the middle of nowhere red state as the brown half of an interracial lesbian couple, and I really can't blame her for it) - what are their pros, their cons, do they pay or offer scholarships, how much time will be spent on stage vs in the classroom, are they affiliate with any professional theatres, what does the student body look like (do they have a variety of ages and ethnicities or are they all in white and in their 20s)? Or if you know anyone who can help... please point me their way. I am so burnt out on looking at University websites. And all the blogs that hit on the same top 5 schools again and again and again (I don't need Backstage to tell me Yale is great). Thanks so much.
Hi everybody. We need a voice actor for a video we need to show our investors. We are hoping to get our seed funding by the end of this month. So, you will be getting paid when that happens. I have worked as a freelancer myself so don't wanna scam you guys. We would prefer a somewhat beginner who can use this project it to add to his/her portfolio, in case it doesn't work out in the end, although it hopefully will. We already have developers working and the site is in progress as well, so this is not that big of a risk. If you think this job is for you, hit me up. Thanks P.S: Pay will be around 100-200 usd, based upon the suitability and quality of your voice.
I’ve been with this agent since 2017 though I’ve been hip-pocketed and never signed on an official contract (which I was OK with). I did manage to book around 6 projects since our relationship began. He used to be responsive in emails, and we’d meet at his office at least twice a year before COVID. I’ve been having a good string of auditions and self-tape requests from him since the beginning of the 2021. I haven’t booked anything but I was grateful that he’d been submitting me. Then all of the sudden, nothing. No submissions, no correspondence, and no audition requests for a month now. I’ve emailed him when I heard from actors in my network that a couple of TV shows I’m interested in were casting for my ethnic background, but he hasn’t responded to my emails. His social media is pretty active and celebrating actors on his roster who recently booked stuff, so it seems like I’m being ignored. I get that it’s a tough business, made even tougher by the realities of shooting around COVID, and just because you’ve not been booking stuff doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re unemployable or lacking in talent. I’m self submitting for the smaller stuff on Actors Access, and got involved in a couple of virtual play readings in the meantime. But I hate that I’m missing out on opportunities to be seen for higher profile stuff. What can I do? Do I try to set up time with him? Do I start looking for another agent? Do I need a refresh (new headshots and updated reel)? Am I missing something or not seeing a bigger picture here?
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.
The title says it all. I've been working in VO for about a year, but have only been able to dedicate time to it after my daughter goes to bed (9:00 - Midnight). During that time, even with my constraints, I've learned a lot about the business, acting, tech, and such of VO and I've found a modicum of success. I find that my booking rate is often higher than what others mention, even with paying jobs. I've had a few higher paying jobs and I really feel that I'm in a position to make the move to full time VO. I believe that with a better dedicated time, I'd be able to reach more customers, audition more, and get work done quickly in a way I cannot currently do. On top of all of that, I really feel that my time in corporate cubicle farms is coming to a close. I'm fed up with not being fulfilled with my work, having so little time with my family, and getting burnt out from long days of work between my office job, VO, and a side business I run. To others who have taken the dive to do VO full time, can you tell me about your experiences and considerations that I might be missing? As a non-union actor, I'm looking at family health plans, trying to figure out what to do about tax preparation, and figuring out how to budget for inconsistent income.
I usually post helpful stuff on here and questions, but I think this one I just need an ear. I have always wanted to act. I went to hs in a really racist area of the south. Growing up I was the only WOC in all my classes (I am not black, but I am a dark-skinned asian WOC) and I was made fun of my ethnicity. Another female from my same hs graduation year, white, blonde hair blue eyed, popular cheerleader from HS and I kept in touch from drama class. Everything was okay until she asked me how acting was going and I let her know the castings I was going in for (and booking) were about 10-15+ years younger than our age range. (For ex. at 37 I booked 2 things in one week ages 22 and 27.) When I told her this she got really pissed off at me saying, "I need to own my age." I told her it's none of the world's business how old I am. It's like me outing a gay man actor - he will come out if and when he wants to - it can hurt a person's career. But she wouldn't budge and kept saying that I have to tell on IMDB my age. It did not end well and she said she owns her age (she frankly, looks it, and she has gained a lot of weight in the past few years around 35 plus pounds after her kids) - I have chosen to be childfree. She blew up at me and said some really awful things and I have tried to avoid her. But now a year or two later she is coming up on my FB and IG (I blocked her now) saying things on my posts like, "I CANNOT BELIEVE WE GRADUATED 20 YEARS AGO FROM HIGH SCHOOL!!!!" Look, yes could it be jealousy/envy yes - but I am just posting this because this industry is so hard for everyone and I feel being a woc has bought me time - thank goodness the melanin and genes have helped me play younger - I was willing to let bygones be bygones bc she was really nasty to me in hs sometimes as a popular cheerleader - I thought she had grown up and some of my friends have but clearly she has not - and this is really hurting and creepy for me. Again like I said age is none of anyone's business - you are what you play - and again it's like me outing someone queer-identifying - it is none of the world's business just like it is none of their business re: my age. Imagine she went broadcasting someone that is bi-actor without them giving her permission to do so? She told me she has cast before and I don't look those age ranges at all and I am lying to myself, but clearly if I am booking those ages, I am booking those ages. If it were her film I wouldn't get cast and that is fine. Ugh. She is blonde and blue eyed - tv is CUT OUT for her look - and here she is still coming at me. I am not a light skinned model. I am hurting, you guys.
I’m a new actor trying to build a showreel but i find it hard to get credits/auditions where are usually places/websites where you recommend for open calls or auditions in general? It’s quite hard to build a showreel because it’s a lot easier to get credits with a showreel but you also can’t quite make a showreel without credits
Hi everyone. I’m an aspiring actor in my early 30s. I don’t have any representation or professional experience but have spent a lot of time working on my craft and training with some wonderful teachers over the past few years. In one of my acting classes, I’ve heard classmates mention that they’re “shooting their real” or “having their reel made”. I always thought that a reel is something that gets created over time with experience? Basically it sounds like they’re hiring someone to produce/direct footage just for a reel. Is this a thing? I am based in LA and would love to know if anyone has had experience doing something like this, how it went, and some recommendations for someone who would be able to help me in this way. I have acted in some student films and shorts but none of them really turned out well enough to showcase my talent. Would appreciate any advice you have! Thanks for reading.
I am a Canadian actress - can I apply for SAG-AFTRA? If so, what are the requirements for non-American actors?
Storytelling has been so instrumental in helping me heal from self-loathing and finally accept a part of myself that I tried so hard to repress for years. This past fall, I watched a documentary on Netflix called “Disclosure”, which featured many trans people from the industry talking about how trans representation has changed people’s perceptions. Particularly, it was focused on how predatory or repulsive depictions of trans people have made our existence into a joke. As someone who had spent so long repressing my identity as a trans man, the idea that I deserved to be more than an object of disgust or ridicule changed my world. I watched another film starring an actor who had been featured in the documentary about a man battling PTSD and depression, and booooy was it one of the most beautiful performances I have ever seen. Even in the silent character movements he was so engaging and heartbreaking and connected. I saw myself in his character. He was nominated for an ACTRA award for this movie and dang, did he deserve it. In December, the actor I mentioned earlier opened an acting challenge for young trans actors (can play under 18), with some finalists being chosen for a master class with him. I had never acted before, but I decided to put my all into it because of how much his work had helped me in accepting myself. I got coached and practiced for weeks. I didn’t get chosen, but he sent me a very touching email that encouraged me to press on. He even said that it’s hard to believe I had no acting experience, which was such an honor to hear from someone who had inspired me to start acting. I felt a rush of determination. I started taking classes, auditioning for local productions, reading books and plays, and making practice self-tapes. It was pretty exciting at first! Still, something has felt so wrong this whole time. I don’t know if it’s my gender struggles, but I’m not having much fun with this. I don’t really see myself fitting into any role in particular. Female roles feel wrong, and male roles just remind me of how not-male I still look, so early on in transition. I’m always so worried about doing the “wrong” thing, showing the “wrong” emotion, or looking ugly, and I get extreme anxiety. I auditioned for a community theatre play about a young trans man who is navigating his relationships with his family, friends and boyfriend through his transition. “Perfect”, I thought. As embarrassing as it sounds, I imagined my not-so-supportive family seeing me playing the role and finally understanding everything I go through. I felt pretty disappointed when I didn’t get the role. I was listening and reading a lot of stuff from Larry Moss where he talks about how you shouldn’t get into acting to be loved or to heal yourself from your past. That was kind of a wake up call for me. I came to a pretty stunning realization: Am I hoping to be an actor to validate myself as a trans person? I have all of these self-aggrandizing fantasies about being in some great work that makes a person finally accept themselves, just like the actor I mentioned did for me. But you can’t pour from an empty cup. I know I’ll always have the air of desperation and low self-confidence if I need to feel loved by audiences and casting directors and teachers. I don’t even know what to do anymore. Acting classes feel like a slog lately. I’m afraid I may have gotten into this whole thing for all the wrong reasons, which is why I’m not having much fun with it. I’d just love to do something that makes someone feel less alone or open dialogue about important social issues. I just hope I’m not trying to heal myself or seek out the acceptance I lack in my life through acting. If I’m all focused on my own agendas, how will I ever be able to deliver an authentic enough performance to connect with someone? It’s not about me, it’s about the work. It’s frustrating how egocentric I am. I wish I could just forget about myself and lose myself in a character. I’m getting therapy, which I’m hoping will bring me a little closer to what I’m looking for. Maybe it’s just not the right time. I realize I’m the only one who can say if acting is right for me, but I thought getting some outside opinions might help. Sorry in advance if this isn’t the place for this. Does anyone have any advice that might help me put things into perspective?
For Dramatic work I'd have to say Jurnee Smollett in *Eve's Bayou* For Comedic work, I'd say Macauley Culkin because *Home Alone* would definitely not have fully worked without him
Hello! So I got asked to audition for a role in a student play. I was given a dialogue to perform and a brief description of the play's concept. While they did say I can ask questions if I had them, I don't want to overstep/sound like an ass when I do ask questions, so: Would it be weird to ask more info about the character or the scene I'm supposed to do? I don't know if these things are vague on purpose to find actors who understand the role better. This is the first time I'm auditioning for a specific role instead of just a general spot in a production. If there are more appropriate questions to ask so I can have a better audition, please also let me know. Thanks!
I know voice acting isn't for everyone and there are elements of performance that can't be replicated in my dark little box, but over the course of the pandemic it has kept me sane. And there's so much I can do in there! Solid HOURS of acting, far more than I've ever had at once. I tell myself that even Broadway stars who get double cast as leads in two shows at once don't get to act as much as I do when I'm in my booth. There's so much less stopping and starting, no waiting for someone else to be off book, no director working me into their own agenda. No executives and agents making demands... except perhaps at the very end. For those, like me, who can work creatively alone, nothing can beat it. After narrating an emotional passage from an audiobook I will stumble out of there shaking and empty and need hours of recovery. It is such a satisfying feeling of completion I've rarely achieved in live theater or on a film/video shoot. And then there's the pleasure I get from storytelling, narrating articles on science and nature, turning complex ideas into easily understood phrases that help others out while giving me a better education. I swear, since I started working with a youtube channel on ancient history I've basically been giving myself a graduate level course in Egypt and Assyria and the Hittites. And then, if you're like me and you're also a writer, the booth gives me the ability to bring my own fictional worlds to life in ways I never could before. I started a podcast of literary episodes that is an open-ended structure to showcase my own stories. As someone who grew up in the 70s-80s before any of these digital dreams could come true, the ability to write a script on my laptop, record it, produce it, and even make a video with it still feels very much like magic. And if you aren't a writer? If you're like most actors, you don't want to be responsible for an entire production. You just want to bring a single character to life authentically. You miss acting so much and can't wait to audition but you don't even know where to start with something like a vocal booth. To you I say this: Your phone probably has a voice memo function. Or you can video yourself. Climb into your closet or parked car. Find a monologue or short story told 1st person. Record yourself. Listen to it. Try again, improve your performance. When you're happy with it put it in Audacity or Garage Band and play with the levels. Remove extra breaths. Edit it until it sounds just as you want it. Share it with others. Ta da. You just completed a work of art. So much of what we do is half-made and incomplete. Scripts that lie around on shelves for years waiting to be produced. Audition sides that you never get cast in. Monologues you've memorized for plays you don't know. For once, take a piece of text all the way from rehearsal to sharing it with an audience. It feels great.
I know I wanted to act, I’m dramatic and I’m good at impersonating ppl and improvising. But my parents want me to be a doctor, so I’ve never actually been in an acting class. Today I’m 19, and on my first year of university- biomedical sciences degree. Few days ago I did something that made my mom go (half jokingly) : “you know what you would have actually made a pretty good actress”. And you know what? I know she didn’t actually mean it since my whole damn family is pressuring me into finishing my degree and going to med school, but I want to start take acting classes. I found a pretty legit acting class for beginners with somewhat famous actors as guest teachers. The course costs 1000$. Many ppl liked it and had positive reviews. I have a zoom meeting with the director of the class tomorrow (he’s also an actual director), he probably wants to see if I’m fit to the program or something? Since the people who go there will have a book in the end and will be represented by an acting agency upon finishing the course. So tomorrow I need to impress the guy, I don’t want him to think that I kinda sorta wanna do acting but my main thing is med school. I want him to see passion in me. But the problem is that i was NEVER trained before. I kinda took some sort of acting class in 9th grade but it was pretty much nothing. I really wanna shot at this acting thing. Is 19 too late to start training to be an actress? How do I know if im good enough to even try?
I'm looking at taking some Vancouver classes to punch up my resume for submissions (and learn a thing or twenty) on the west coast, given the current market when it comes to online classes. Over here in Toronto, some of the major hitters that are recognized by CDs are Pro Actor's Lab, LB Studios and Armstrong... what are equivalent "casting director recognized" studios and/or teachers over there? Also, what is your major improv training school, at a similar level to Second City improv training... Blind Tiger Comedy?
I'm 20 at the moment and in college studying biology in the US. I've loved acting since I was little, and I was in a few productions in high school and one in college. I've also done some comedy writing in college. I've love to pursue acting, but it makes me kind of sad to think about it knowing that I probably will never get to do it. Should I stop thinking about pursuing acting all together? I feel like maybe I should and just focus on biology since I just get so depressed that I'll never get to be an actor. Should I do more college productions and take some acting classes and just see what happens? Should acting just be my hobby? Should I go to grad school in something science-y and try to be an actor on the side? Should study something easier so I have more time to try out acting? I'd love to hear any thoughts yall have.
Have you ever wondered as kids (or adults, I just learnt this today) how is it possible for actors to move and act inside the big birds muppets in Sesame Street? Certainly only strong-armed people dare to audition. Read more about the origin of Sesame Street [here](https://considered.substack.com/p/sesame-street) in this newsletter! https://preview.redd.it/3ghidlz9edx61.png?width=397&format=png&auto=webp&s=ddcd68e924a8720aee58beae2dc58dcfd49c5dc6
Just wondering!
I say news because this was posted as an update on the ElfQuest Facebook page. Long ago, it was rumored to be an actual film. Then it got shot down. Used to be a cartoon on CBS but got so flattened by censors it became "ElfBabies" as Richard and Wendy put it. As I'm not an actor but greatly appreciate you and those that I'll be hiring for my work, I thought I'd share this with all of you. Great comics in my very biased opinion. Give it a look! Would be cool to know someone here got a role! https://dagazmedia.com/casting-notice-elfquest/?fbclid=IwAR2iFHPQEGxT0YzCYljiFe8_FztyGhKVshI0YcJ_meo9BlQxhXCESanOuYw
Hello! I've been thinking about giving voice acting a shot for a while, but I need some advice. Who should I contact to tryout? How should I do it? What equipment do I need? Thanks!!
I have always wanted to be an actor, but why am I so scared? I’m not even so much scared ab acting in front of people it’s more that I’m scared of committing to it, cause I’m scared it’s not gonna work out. I’m scared that im gonna commit to going and studying at a a university, and not have it pay off. I also live in Canada, and I’m not sure that there r many opportunities for me here. Does anyone have any advice?
There’s a lot of info out there about the best acting books to read, but I’m curious what unrelated books you’ve read that have still helped you with acting. A book that's helped me is Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price. Here’s some hopefully helpful ideas I read that correlated with acting. * “Your achievements are not your worth.” In America, where the Puritan work ethic is so ingrained in life that work *is* life and if you’re not productive you’re viewed as failing, this helped remind me that regardless if I reach some type of success in this field I can still be a compassionate person who cares about others and be just as valuable as a famous Oscar winner. I’d like to think it also makes working with famous actors a less intimidating process: if you don’t tie their achievements to their worth, you see them as just people living their lives like you. * The book also talks about “savoring” life, and how beneficial it is to really be present for moments, where you focus on the experience happening, stay mindful, and push distractions away. This obviously relates to acting, where the goal is to stay present in the scene. Price also recommends practicing “compassionate curiosity,” where you not only listen with compassion, but are genuinely curious with what is happening with the other person. This seems similar to the idea of active empathy and active listening for acting. I think that viewing performing in a scene as “savoring a moment,” as well as practicing compassionate curiosity in your daily life to enhance your ability to stay present, translates nicely to acting.
I know it's a weird question, but in terms of education, I've been thinking a lot about the type of degrees and professional work in "acting". Today, there is mainly the branch of theater and dance, and the branch of cinemtography and audiovisual film. Can anyone relate? Is acting just becoming some archaic term? Why's it so annoying that you have to tell someome "I'm acting" in order for it to be appreciated as an artform outside of a stage or camera? Why does acting also have some negative connotations, like the actor being viewed as hard to trust, weird, or crazy?
Hello Everyone, I am based in bay area, CA. I was in an acting workshop pre covid and was definitely building up my skill as an actor, but covid put a stop to that. Wondering if anyone had some advice or tips to get back on track. Is it worth it to audition for roles right now? What would be the best way to get back on track in your opinion?
where become a child actor? I can cry on cue, my parents have given me practice lines and etc. i feel perfect for it, I wouldn't be in it for the fame nor money, I've been practicing for a few years, I enjoy it. but where are some places in LA where I can audition?
I’m relatively new to acting, but wanted to know if people who do commercials and work as extras on set really make it to those substantial roles in tv/film. I’ve seen quite a few people getting put into this box of doing commercials or extra work for a long time after having started. Additionally, looking at the backgrounds of quite a few actors who have made it into bigger roles, a fair amount of them didn’t start out doing commercials/extra, or sometimes if they did, they didn’t do it for very long. I know those jobs pay the bills and as actors we certainly need to be able to survive, but do you think that in the long term, those jobs could actually be setting you back? Eg: Would casting directors find it difficult to picture you as a lead or costar if all they’ve seen you do is extra work or commercials? Apologies if it’s a dumb question. But it seems to me the best way to go about it is doing that type of work to get equity/sag card, then stopping that and dedicating all efforts to getting better roles on tv/films. But please let me know what you think. Thanks
Hi! I'm from the Philippines and recently turned 15 and I have developed a strong admiration for the arts since I could remember! My parents don't really mind with this and they're perfectly fine with me possibly becoming an actress in the future. I was hoping to learn more about the fundamentals of acting and learn more from actors' journeys through an educational webinar but I have not found any -- then, I found this blessing of a subreddit! So, are there any upcoming educational webinars about acting?
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Hello all! I hope this is an appropriate place to ask this, although it seems like the best choice. I am a game developer and eventually plan to work on my own, bigger games that will require voice actors. Since I am a solo dev, I plan on doing the directing/producing myself. While this will be a long ways away, I thought it would be a good idea to start learning early. I haven't been able to find much; I am always redirected to voice acting. I do plan to look through interviews with voice directors, as well as learn about the voice actor experience, but I was wondering if anyone had any good resources for voice directing. Perhaps behind the scenes videos of directing? Alternatively, I would like to hear from all of you! I would love to hear about your experiences with directors, the directors that did a good job and the ones that didn't... Also, I would love to hear what you, as voice actors, ideally want out of directors and an experience, as well as what you need. Feel free to comment or send a DM, and I look forward to hearing from all of you!
I am a non native English speaker and I am thinking of putting some effort into becoming a voice actor or preferably an audio book narrator in English. I am wondering if it is possible for non natives to make into this field which seems niche and artistic. I am not trying this because it is my life's dream but because it seems like something I could do by freelancing and that I may be fit to do if I work hard at it. I just don't want to work hard at something impossible. Link for a recording I made reading an excerpt. https://voca.ro/1vCVh2Gv1S3G
I’m a 22 yr old female in the Marketing program. Having doubts to spent money on acting classes that will also delay my studies.
Trying to find paid work worldwide, how does one do it, where does one do it, and how does one showcase their ability? I am an actor, who is struggling during this time and I am trying to make ends meet and am in urgent need of work. I am not US-based. I need help to understand how to get the ball rolling. I would appreciate any advice.
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