Hello, I'm a stage actor who is looking into voice acting as a new performance path. I have some experience with recording and editing audio, I just want to know where I can look for auditions or even steps before that. Thank you!
Unrepresented Actor here. I have some footage of me acting and I was looking for someone who could edit them professionally so I can send them to some agencies.
I’ve heard of actors sending their agents gifts for the holidays, although in COVID times I assume that isn’t ideal. I just signed to an agency earlier this month and was wondering if I should email them a quick happy holidays email or would that come off as annoying?
I've been applying to a number of acting BFA programs at competitive drama schools, and the process has been absolutely miserable. The reason why? Recording monologues. Most schools require you to record and submit pre-screening monologues, and your pre-screen monologue has to be accepted in order to get a live audition/callback for the school. Unfortunately, almost every school seems to have different monologue requirements and preferences, so I've had to record a LOT of different monologues for different schools. The problem is it's driving me insane. How am I supposed to watch recordings of myself and objectively analyze my performance when I can't even look at myself without cringing? How am I supposed determine whether it's "good enough" to send in? How do I fight the compulsion to record take after take after take until I achieve perfection? Is there even such thing as a perfect monologue performance? I feel like my performances in recordings are never good enough, so I spend hours and hours filming and filming and filming right up until deadlines and I still never feel satisfied with the results. It's especially hard when I know that the difference between getting accepted or rejected could literally be another take of a monologue—but how do I know when it's good enough? And how do I know when to stop? And how do I stop myself from going insane? I'm hoping some actors with experience recording themselves auditioning can give me some advice on this. Assuming you have the monologue completely memorized, and understand the character and the given circumstances of the piece, how long should you actually spend recording the monologue? How many takes? How do you decide on one take over the others? And what sort of schedule should you adhere to? Let's say you have a week to film and submit a video of two monologues that you've already got completely memorized. How many days should you spend recording? How many hours? What's the process!?!? Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated! I'm drowning over here!
Currently planning for an audiobook version of my first book, and currently looking for voices to fit the characters. The book stands at 255 pages long, and spans 15 chapters, maybe as 15 short episodes in the audiobook version. For the main cast, I would like to hire fresh blood, get new names out there, and allow those just getting started a chance to grow. Though I’m getting ahead of myself. My question is if I was to hire you as a voice actor, how much would you be willing to work for per chapter? My worst fear in this position would be leave my hired help without their dues or with any regrets, but I still wanted to ask so I can get my budget ready before beginning and be transparent about pay from as early as the auditions. For curiosity purposes and as an example, right now, the equivalent of $677 (£500) has been put into the budget from my own funds after a long save and am continuing to save for the project slowly but surely. If you have any follow-up questions about it, I will answer as soon as I can. Edit: 25/12 - 1:48AM Just off to bed so I won’t be able to answer messages until later tomorrow night. In the meantime, if you’re on Twitter, and wish to see the art that my commissioned artist and good friend made, plus want to get a look at the holiday chapters and a way to buy the book as a whole, you can find me @wrightleywrites. Thank you for the lovely messages, and for allowing me to hear some of your incredible work! Merry Christmas to you all!
So I’m working on getting my O1 visa right now and since I have never been in LA before, I’d like to know how to approach talent agencies and know if you guys have any recommendations about good agencies that recruit new and especially international actors. I’ve been searching a lot on IMDB PRO for agencies and their info, but I don’t know how it works in the US honestly... Should I call them to make an appointment? Send an email with my resume and demo-reel of my hometown work? Seriously, I really have no idea how to make contact with them. Here in South America you just go on the agencies’ pages and submit your info and if they’re interested they will represent you. Simple as that. But most of casting agencies in the US don’t even have this sort of option on their website so I have no idea how to make contact with them in a way that I won’t make myself look unprofessional and ruin my opportunities. Oh, and another question: should I search for an agent or manager first? I’d really appreciate it if someone could explain the difference to me. P.s. I’ll be taking classes at the Ivana Chubbuck Acting Studio while in LA and probably staying in West Hollywood.
I ask because I came across this post on this sub from a year ago. I’m so confused: Does/Should your agent pay for casting sites? Do agents/agencies usually pay for casting sites? I'm talking Actor's Access, LA Casting, Casting Frontier. I currently pay for my own memberships for each of those. Is this something an agency can/should be paying for? FWIW, I'm with a smaller agency in LA. Thanks!
I'm planning to take acting class in los Angeles. I'm not from usa, I'll join the classes after this pandemic or when embassy opens in my country. Can anyone recommend any classes that also conducts showcases for the actors? Please do share your experience of suggestions.
Anyone in NYC looking for an actor? I’m a 21 year old male and I literally have no reel or headshots but I’m just looking to get my foot in the door. Take a shot with me! Short film concept shoot anything. Grew up around the movie theatre industry as the family business and ready to take the leap into trying to make and be a part of producing content.
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.
1. working with my cousin on a new reel 2. trying to get more acting gigs 3. making connections and meeting more fellow actors 4. 4. getting my SAG card a good friend of mine once told me to live my dream it doesn't matter how long it takes to reach it you can reach it if you have the passion for it. so i keep self submitting and praying
Hi everyone, I'm a pretty newbie into the VA world. I decided I want to start a youtube channel focused on documentaries. Like this guy do: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmLTLkCBSN8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmLTLkCBSN8) Do I need some advice on where to start learning to record quality narration for my scripts? I'm searching around for some days between books and online classes, but I couldn't find content just focused on documentary/narrating voice over. Everything for me is new, and I just bought the famous blue yeti us mic and willing to learn it. Any thoughts? Thanks :)
I’ve been wondering how the casting process works for an indie film. What is it like? Does an indie director usually invite actors they know to play in their project? I mean, I’m assuming they don’t work with agencies on this, at least not the big ones. Is there any websites like Backstage that are mostly indie roles? Maybe Facebook groups?
I just wanted to share that I'm loving The Audition Helper podcast. It interviews Broadway actors and walks through their lives so you can follow how they got from high school to Broadway. It's pretty awesome. I've learned so much about how the acting world works on there. It's really helpful. Check it out, and post a reply if you do. We can keep talking about it.
I did this for 4 years. After 8 weeks as non union I was Taft hartleyed and joined the union. First year I made $51K, second year I made $82K, third year I made $79K and my last year working I made $94K. If you have any questions just ask. I love talking about this stuff.
Hey guys, I’m an animation student and am working on my final animation film. 1. I want to invest for a microphone for voiceovers and foley sounds. At first I thought about blue yeti as it is the most recommended device for voiceovers but unfortunately it must be plugged to computer and I definitely need something mobile. Would zoom h1n be good for acting/ voiceovers for my characters? I know it would do good for foley sounds for sure. If you know any other mics please recommend, my ideal budget is £100 but I can spend more if it’s worthy. 2. I might need to cast people for my animation. And I have no idea if there are any people who would will to do something like that for free. I really don’t know how this world works so please don’t get mad. I’m just a student and am working on a budget so I’m not sure if people involved in voice acting seek for portfolio pieces or is it a main source of money for most. For now I’m most likely to do it on my own with friends help thus there’s a need for a mic. I will really appreciate someone kind to answer it, I’m pretty much a noob from sound side of technical things but I want to learn to get better
I used to audition and study acting the in LA years ago, and took a bit of a hiatus. After years of working in other industries I couldn’t escape the fact that my passion was making films. I realized that my strengths lie behind the camera. Instead of going to film school, I bought a bunch of equipment, and started teaching myself filmmaking from the ground up. I had a couple of shorts I was going to film and produce this yea. But, you know, 2020. Need to wait until we get out of this. BUT! I was thinking if any actors on here had something they wrote and want filmed in one location (e.g. monologue, etc) let me know and maybe we could hone our crafts. No $$ just artists working together.
are asians treated any differently when it comes to the western entertainment industry? i've noticed that most big stars who are asian are usually half american. is the lack of asian actors coming from the fact asians don't pursue jobs there or beacuse they are less likely to be hired? im a fully chinese person, born and raised in singapore. I know there's the chinese side of the entertainment business but i have no interest in going into that direction (i cant really speak chinese). i know things are getting more and more inclusive, but im worried my race might be a problem. Is my race something i should be concerned about when delving into acting?
I feel like I never hear anyone talk about Now Casting.
My friends and I were thinking of starting a gaming Youtube channel just commentary no face, will that hurt any chance of a legitimate acting career?
The To Do List. e.g. get photos taken (how often)?, set up a website? etc.
This topic has been floating in my head for a long time and it might seem a little ignorant I suppose. I've been wondering what the film/TV acting scene is like in the UK (more targeted towards England/Scotland). Is it as competitive there for actors to get roles as it is in the United States (and therefore easier to get recognition)? I always think of famous actors/actresses who started in the United Kingdom and transitioned to the United States for movies, like Karen Gillan going from Doctor Who to Guardians of the Galaxy.
I recently got an agent for film and TV, and I created an AA account. Maybe it’s because I’m not white and it’s the pandemic, but there are so few non-extra and union jobs. Is what I’m seeing on the public breakdowns on AA everything that my agents see roughly? Or do agents have access to more breakdowns and auditions via Breakdowns Services that actors can’t see.
Hello! I have a question that has been on my mind ever since I officially took the decision to become an actress once I graduate from university which is in two years but might take longer after I continue pursuing my postgraduate degree. How do people in hollywood feel regarding Arabs and, to be specific, Lebanese? I'm aware that many actors and actresses have Lebanese roots but I've never seen an actual Lebanese actor/actress moving to LA to act or acting in a movie. I've seen many offending jokes on beirut said in shows. Due to the circumstances in my country, I'm not planning on living here and, to be frank, our productions need a lot of work and actors/actresses aren't appreciated due to their hard work (mostly female models turn into actresses and there are only A list actors/ actresses who have been leading characters for years) And people here mostly watch on Netflix. I have an American accent and I don't look like Arab, but yet, I'm aware there will be discrimination and hatred, but I need to know if moving to LA will be worth it or not. And what are the roles that I might be able to play?
Hello! I am a beginner actor here trying to enroll in my first acting classes to get a good grip of the HOW TO. I have been scouring the internet for days, looking for zoom classes that will be right for me as a beginner. I found both Lesly Khan and Taylor Acting studio, both of which have good reviews.... I was wondering if anyone has taken the Zoom Acting Essentials with Lesly Khan (for beginners) or the Traditional Meisner class with the Taylor Acting Studio? Any insight on if these classes are right for newcomers like me and which one I should begin with? Thank you so much for your input! :)
This is random, but I know that people say to look your name up on IMDB to see if there are any actors under your name due to SAG regulations and what not. Theres one with 0 credits or photos, so I figure that won’t really be an issue, but there is also weirdly an actress from the 1910’s with my name with 3 credits. She doesn’t seem to be famous or anything, but do you think that would be an issue? I just figure if I am going to have to change the spelling of my name or something I’d want to do it sooner rather than later.
So for example, Karl Glusman. Here’s his AA page: https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/one_page_resume.cfm?custom_link=723028-1964172 It’s interesting because it hasn’t been updated in a while. There are none of his credits from this year. I’ve noticed a pattern where I can easily find the Actors Access pages for unknown actors. But I can’t for higher profile actors. I don’t necessarily mean like A-listers. But like actors like Laura Harrier, David Corenswet, and Jayme Lawson. Do these actors just like not use AA? How do they get their roles when not everyone knows them?
For any religious people on here, these are just my beliefs and please don't take it personally. I don't fault anyone for their separate beliefs, so long as they aren't hurting anyone. I don't believe in God, nor do I believe any kind higher being besides space and evolution. I don't believe in an afterlife, and that we should be good people out of compassion and empathy. Not in order to get into someone's good graces. But I've found myself playing a few characters with whom religion is a major part of how they view the world. I've done my best with those parts and I'm not saying I've done a "bad job," but I still always feel like there's something missing. And if I could just find a way of relating to that "spiritual aspect" of them than it would help me give a more well rounded performance. Do any other actors relate to this? And if so, have found some way of filling in the blanks? Cause I am seriously wondering about this.
Actors access, backstage, casting frontier, casting networks, which one is worth my money the most?
Hi! This is my first time posting on Reddit. Yay! My husband I just moved to NYC in the beginning of October to pursue acting. We both met in a BFA Musical Theatre program. Our main pursuit is stage acting; however, film is definitely an interest. We just don’t have a ton of experience in film. We both have worked professionally regionally. We are not union or anything yet though. I’m doing my own research on acting classes online; however, I want to hear from NYC actors. What studios do you suggest? I’m open to anything; however, I’ll list some of my more immediate interests. I’m interested in audition classes, Meisner classes, and musical theatre geared classes. Money is not a factor at the moment. I understand that Covid is obviously in full gear, and in-person acting classes aren’t available; however, hopefully they will be again sometime next year, so I’m trying to do the research now. Thanks in advance for the feedback! :) Let me know if you need any more info on what I’m looking for! Thanks!
I'm a 17f aspiring actress. Due to covid, I won't actually begin searching for open casting calls or auditions until likely spring or summer, but I'm curious about this as I was looking at a couple of agencies that are fairly close to where I live. On the application forms, there was of course a field each for first and last names. I'm wondering, when the time comes to begin applying to agencies, if there is only one first name field and not a field for a preferred or stage name, what should go into the first name field? Legal name or preferred/stage name? Thank you!
Ok so I’ve been really concerned about this for a while and there are conflicting reviews online. Is castittalent a scam? I’m not asking if it’s good (I know it’s super bad and not user friendly) but is it actually legit in terms of privacy and real ppl? I know that some actors have used it but it seems kinda sketchy. If anyone could let me know that would be so amazing!
There’s no Google account, so I can’t leave a review.
My brother wants to be a voice actor, has a demo, has been picked up by an agency, but isn't getting many gigs. He has some work under his belt and is working with a game company but isn't sure that the project will go through. I want to get him a gift that would have value itself while also helping him career wise. I think he is fine on the equipment front but I wouldn't really know, any ideas?
Almost done with peaky blinders and i must say Cillian Murphy’s portrayal of Thomas Shelby was amazing. I went from not even knowing who he was to being a huge fan instantly when i watched some interviews. He is so calm and soft spoken it made me appreciate how good of an actor he is. I know i’m late to the party but my mans needs some respect i feel like he’s never talked anout.
Currently in quarantine I am reading an Actor’s Work with no experience to pursue a dream of mine to act. I think it contains some great insights, but I don’t see a lot of other actors trying out this method. I’ve done a lot of research on other acting methods and I understand that a lot of other methods are derived from Stanislavsky so that was what compelled me to study him first. I think it might be because I don’t really have a lot of practice, but the feelings part is hard to do (more on this later) I have learned a lot from the books; the importance of experiencing, muscle tension release, diction and correct movement etc., But the hard part here is that let’s say I have a magic “If” and “given circumstances” I can’t seem to convey the correct emotions. The only way I can explain my results is from a range of ‘barely there’ to ‘nearly there but not quite’ I think I’m going to keep at it with Stanislavsky and the emotional memory exercises. But using the foundation I already have, does anyone recommend any other methods to try to BUILD OFF of what’s I’ve already learned. A little bit about me first: I’m a screenwriter/filmmaker that enjoys casting myself and a group of actors (yes I do favoritism, I just like working with the same people). We enjoy doing very... extreme roles and dramedies. In the future I would like to move into film and theatre, which means I’d like to study a universal technique that could apply to both (hence why I chose Stanislavsky).
Hello ! I’m a student in a high school and I have some experience in acting but not a lot. I’m just wandering how everything works, like how to go to auditions e.g I also have a friend of mine who has forever wanted to be an actor just like me and I’m also wandering if there is anything like where me and my friend get to act in the same movie/show/play. Thanks in advance !
I'm a fan of the streaming Dungeons & Dragons show Critical Role, and for those who don't know it, it features voice actors playing D&D, and the dungeon master is a successful VO artist named Matt Mercer. Over the course of the show, Matt has shown himself to have simply insane levels of talent for inventing, voicing, and improvising a near endless stream of memorable characters, sometimes handling 6 at a time while also telling a story, or literally creating some off the top of his head, and it's a tour-de-force for what it is. Because of the popularity of the show, his old acting reels have made the rounds on Youtube: Comedy - https://youtu.be/b8yn-KHqAp0 Drama - https://youtu.be/j-t1q1uSuos ...as an amateur/untrained person, I am fascinated with the question of what's going right and wrong here. What I'm seeing is that some things just don't feel credible and natural. The beats, and things that might work just fine in a suspension-of-disbelief setting, just don't feel like a real person on film, but rather look like a guy acting out characters. But I'm curious as to some more detailed insight. What specifically would you say is going wrong here? What would you suggest for improvement? What is it that someone who has significant talent/success in one area of acting is not killing it here? Thanks.
Sorry if this post doesn't fit, but one of my close friends is pursuing a career in voice acting. As a layperson, I don't have much of a good idea of what might be useful to a new voice actor. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I was on The Bold Type in the beginning of February. I cant seem to find myself in season 4s february and march episodes... should i bother downloading the rest of the season? Lol i just wanna see if we see me
1. Were you nervous about having a baby/ about the potential change and kept putting it off? What made you finally decide to have a baby? 2. Did you experience any change in how you were treated by reps? CDs? Castings? Did you go back to your old castings or no? Did you take time off acting after? 3. Any other info for someone considering motherhood. I'm not getting any younger and the window is closing, always wanted a child, but also nervous career-wise.
I have always wanted to become an actress and I am planning on moving out of my country to start acting. As soon as this virus ends, I am going to move, but I don't know where. I am okay with both, just want to know which is better.
I've heard this is an issue for other actors but in decades of acting I didn't have it until now. I was just in a scene where I was screaming and running around in pure terror; it didn't help that the fear was of something I'm actually petrified of (yay, Bloody Mary!) Since the end of it I've almost fear-puked twice and I'm physically shaking but emotionally fine. Uh ... tips? This isn't fun.
I am not an actress, but I think I want to (try this). I don't have experiences with arts in general ... What would you recomand? I'm pretty shy, sensitive and awkward. Thanks!
As an actress in a smaller market (Atlanta), who is still working on getting some co-stars and currently have a good agent, I know the move to LA has to happen eventually (once I have more credits to be competitive and the finances of course). So to those of you who successfully made the move, how did you do so? What are some tips you have that might help? FYI I know now is less than ideal with the pandemic and industry adjusting. But would like to hear personal experiences from those that were successful with a big move like that. Thanks!
Hi guys. In preparation for pilot season I wanted to bone up on my general american accent and also just overall technique. Thought this would make a helpful thread for other uk actors too? Please feel free to drop your recommendations down below.
All I can see is that the agency reps 220 actors, and the agency is in the top 500 companies on IMDb. I can’t afford IMDb Pro unfortunately.
(And Gersh, APA, Paradigm, and CESD.)
Last year pilot season, I went in for a series regular role for a casting director known for their \*very\* gruff attitude. It was a scene between a girlfriend and a boyfriend, I gave it my all and when it was over the CD shot my partner a look and abruptly told him to leave. Then the CD said YOU (my name) - YOU CAN STAY. Then the CD gave me more direction about the character and I asked him a question about the character I was wondering about and he answered it pretty in-depth. The CD said YOU HAVE A CB go see my assistant. I went up to a (very shaky) assistant who told me if the CD gave me that much feedback they must really like me which made me happy but this assistant was shaking like a baby rabbit. So I got a CB time and came back to what I thought was a CB but turned out to be my first producer's session. Here's where it gets interesting - there were lots of people paired up to play bf/gf with each other naturally BUT they weren't bringing us to the room one at a time. They were 3, 4 bringing pairs into the room at same time. I had to go first, which is fine, but I found it strange to audition in front of the other actors that were going to do my same lines. It was so strange to be in that type of an audition/cb - I have never experienced that before. I didn't let the 10+ producers phase me, I used the CD's notes I had worked on and gave it my all again. After I finished the CD said 'thank you (MY NAME) that was - excellent'. I didn't get it but I was glad that I had made it through the rounds with this CD and hopefully I'll get called back one day by them. My question is - has anyone ever been in this type of a situation before? Where you are auditioning for the same part in front of others up for your own role that you are gunning for? Again I didn't let it phase me, but I did find it a bit strange when I was discussing it with other actors about producers' sessions and they said that's never happened to them. ​ \*While we're at it if anyone has general producers' session advice / lessons learned stories for us all I am so down to hear. Thank you!
I just finished watching SNL hosted by Kristen Wiig, i have always loved her, she is most definitely in the my top 10 cast members list and i was really looking forward to this. After watching and seeing that Wiig basically stapled her face in a resting Bella Hadid pose, and noticing how it inevitably changed the way i look at her performance (which was most definitely supported by the way she moved her face) i'm here to ask you... Do you think an actor can "lose *it*" if they get botox or was i just used to a different person so now it takes adjusting? ^(ps: i tried posting a comment along these lines on an snl subreddit and got downvoted which i get but i want to underline how this is not about the ways she looks but about the way her natural facial movements had to do with her performance and individuality...)
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