Hello, I am a new actor with a question regarding reels. I want to apply to audition to roles but I do not have a demo reel and don't know how to go about creating one. Do you just film yourself acting or preforming a monologue? Or do you find a class that produces one by the end of it. What are some other methods of producing content for a reel or what have some of you done in the very beginning stages when creating a reel from nothing.
What are the best agencies in Chicago for 18 TPY actors? I get decent auditions (series regular, lead, strong supporting) through self-submissions but I feel like people who book these roles are always repped. Chicago is the closest market to where I live, I’m not local but it’s closer than anything else. I’m obviously looking for agencies whose actors book co-star and guest star roles but I would love to be with an agency that has had clients book recurring and series regulars too.
(Sorry for the length of this, but there's a lot to cover.) As I'm sure some of you are aware, there was a bit of a to-do recently with a former member of our community doing both good and not-so-good things in this subreddit. On one hand, they were rightly alerting the community and the mods with regards to a pretty questionable "casting agency" that'd been doing an end-run around our prohibition on putting firm terms into "paid work" posts, by reaching out cold to people in our community -via- DM. On the other hand, the person in question who brought this issue to our attention was behaving *very* erratically with us mods, accusing us of self-dealing and dictatorial behaviour. A few lines we got were (paraphrased): * There's a "rumor" going around that the mods of this sub are just there to use their positions to pimp and promote their own VO services. * According to them, we're "Judge, Jury, and Executioner" when it comes to decisions. * That they'd be fine with a ban, because the subreddit they were arguing to stay in has suddenly become “toxic.” They were finally banned from the sub after the last comment, mostly because they were seemingly asking for a time-out/cool-off period, and we happened to agree with them. They were apparently given a full-on Reddit time out (unconfirmed—submods can't see that status, only platform mods) after we reported them to Reddit admins for telling us that we (the mods) were now "on a list" (which is considered by near-anyone as a threatening statement.) I personally have received some messages bringing in this person's intellectual fitness into question, because the banned person has often raised this issue on their own, self-identifying as someone who has a disability. I won't go there because I don't know them personally. However, this person is *very* quick to point out their disability status to excuse behaviour to just about anyone and everyone. Now some of you may know that I have a permanent physical disability (SCI). Most of you likely *don't* know that I am also on the Spectrum, as well as having medically diagnosed PTSD and ADD. It's likely that most of you reading this had no idea. *That's because disability status is a non-issue to us in this sub*. I get no pass by way of behaviour, nor special benefits or treatment, and I would certainly never try and leverage physical or mental disability status in order to explain away anything that I do or say. That someone else *would* is pretty disturbing to me as a lifelong disability and mental health advocate. I'd like to take a minute to personally address those three bullet-points above (out of a flood of nearly fifty rapid-fire very confusing fugue-state messages sent to the mod team within about 30min) and hopefully provide both some clarity and some transparency. 1. **The "rumor."** There's no mystery that I ( /u/as-voa ) am a commercial VO producer, educator, coach, and YouTuber in the VO niche. When I agreed to come on the moderation team for this subreddit, the other two moderators, [u/Brcomic](https://www.reddit.com/user/Brcomic/), [u/macaeryk](https://www.reddit.com/user/macaeryk/) and I agreed that it was important that I not appear to be using my mod position in the sub for my own self-promotion. I fully agreed that this was the ethical thing to do, and so I stopped posting my individual videos as they came out, and only post a weekly rundown of my content in our Friday "Almost Anything Goes" megathread (and pretty much *only* there in our sub, save // below) at their request (so that's where my videos go, along with my coaching info, book info, and the VO shirt and swag online shop I operate.) *// The only other times since then I've linked to my own content were instances where some video I produced might help or explain some issue someone else is having. When I post my own content, I never flair myself as a mod (to my knowledge.) //* Being that the other two mods in this subreddit don't offer any "VO services" (aside from their on-mic talent as fellow voice actors), there's no real *there* there in this accusation. I take transparency in this very seriously, and I'm happy to answer any questions about this at any time. 2. **JJ&E**: We are a team of three people. We all have full-time jobs outside of Reddit, with one of us (me) working VO full-time for roughly the past ten years. We operate a Slack channel that we use to keep in touch off-platform throughout the day. We actually take member bans rather seriously. If issues arise in the sub, the first tier of decision-making is always to vote on any action as a *team of three*. We tend to have a bit of a rule that a majority agreement is both fairest and best by way of action, and we try to respond to all instances needing moderator intervention in less than 30min. If, however, we can't form a quorum, and action needs to be taken, the last DEFCON 1 option is for a sole moderator to act unilaterally. This is held tightly as a last resort (it really only happens with any regularity in the middle of the night when someone tries to sneak something in on hope that we're all sleeping (and yes, I have banned people at 3am from the bathroom. TMI?) 3. **TOXICITY:** This accusation kind of baffles me. Honestly, this is one of the most helpful and chill subreddits in all of Redditdom. If we're such a "toxic" sub, *why then were you petitioning to stay in it right up to the point where you knew you weren't going to get what you want?* This really just seemed to be a case of "*Fine!* I'll just take my mic and go home. I didn't really want to be here anyway!" Welp, if you made it all the way down here, I think we owe you a beer or something. In closing, please just know that the three of us moderators are always ready, willing, and able to answer any questions you might have about our actions, our motivations, and our husbandry of this subreddit. We really do have the best interests of our fellow members in mind, and try and use that as our pole-star. None of us "own" this subreddit (and for the record, I'm not the chief mod). All of us started out as regular ol' members of this community, and we tend to look at each-other as equals, serving and trying to give back to a community that has given us a lot of support and knowledge over the years. We take this volunteer job—as much of a PITA as it may be at times—rather seriously, and on top of that, we look at it as an honor to help pilot this subreddit for all of us. This sub is a bunch of awesome and talented people in a very unique pursuit, and I speak for the other two mods when I say that we love being able to help anyone with an interest in voice acting pursue this wacky thing that we do. Now get back in that booth! All the best, \-Andrew Scott \[edit: spelling, because mama taught me that it matters, and I don't want to anger her ashes\]
This might be a dumb question, but this doubt has been on my mind for a while now. To clarify, my goal isn't being bulky, just well toned. But for me being an actress is more important than that, I can just keep my fit journey without building muscle, but I don't know if it's necessary for me to stop building muscle, would being muscular be a disadvantage if I want to to apply for roles that don't ask for a muscular profile?
My dream is to voice act in the anime scene as both sub and dub (I’m fluent in japanese as my first language and fluent like a native speaker in English) does anybody have tips?
**Friday, February 17 - Thursday, February 23** ###News | score | comments | title & link | |--|--|--| | 58 | [1 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/1187tid/subreddit_rules_and_how_to_get_started_in_voice/) | `[Mod News]` SUBREDDIT RULES, AND HOW TO GET STARTED IN VOICE ACTING!| ###Top 10 Posts | score | comments | title & link | |--|--|--| | 75 | [18 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/116wq2t/sean_schemmel_voice_acting_tribute/) | `[Discussion]` [Sean Schemmel Voice Acting Tribute.](https://i.redd.it/i0rgmw2o2bja1.jpg)| | 66 | [11 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/118y0ie/scam_update_uconcreteviewmedia/) | `[Discussion]` [Scam Update: u/ConcreteViewMedia](https://i.redd.it/aqo9gsai5sja1.jpg)| | 57 | [5 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/117wzyo/anyone_else_been_approached_by_this_casting/) | `[Discussion]` Anyone else been approached by this “casting director”? He’s trying to find some voices for unpaid work…| | 43 | [16 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/115e7kj/how_has_improv_helped_you_with_voice_acting/) | `[Advice]` How has improv helped you with voice acting?| | 40 | [19 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/1185tpf/when_you_find_out_these_characters_share_the_same/) | `[Discussion]` When you find out these characters share the same voice actor.| | 38 | [26 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/117ijna/my_agent_told_me_please_dont_do_anime_jobs_they/) | `[Advice]` my agent told me "please don't do anime jobs. they pay nothing"| | 35 | [16 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/118kor3/noticing_audio_errors_in_professional_media/) | `[Discussion]` Noticing audio errors in professional media| | 26 | [13 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/119koyz/tanked_my_voice123_rating/) | `[Advice]` Tanked my Voice123 Rating| | 24 | [8 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/114v8ej/romance_novel_teaser_looking_for_feedback_25_min/) | `[Performance Feedback]` [Romance novel teaser. Looking for feedback. 2.5 min.](https://v.redd.it/5kg2qubbvsia1)| | 23 | [38 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/119hzwk/what_makes_a_professionally_produced_demo/) | `[Getting Started]` What makes a professionally produced demo different from a DIY demo?| ###Top 5 Most Commented | score | comments | title & link | |--|--|--| | 11 | [39 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/115wm8c/just_bought_a_new_mic_and_recorded_4_auditions/) | `[Getting Started]` Just bought a new Mic and recorded 4 auditions for audio books!| | 11 | [37 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/116wf3u/i_need_help_mouth_clicks_are_driving_me_insane/) | `[Advice]` I need help. Mouth clicks are driving me insane.| | 16 | [36 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/114f1vh/always_dry_throat_and_stuffy_nose_doc_cant_find/) | `[Advice]` Always dry throat and stuffy nose, doc can‘t find anything related to it !| | 7 | [29 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/1158sxp/whats_the_best_way_to_get_started_in_voice_acting/) | `[Advice]` What’s the best way to get started in voice acting?| | 15 | [27 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/1193n79/product_query_is_this_good_for_home_soundproofing/) | `[Getting Started]` [Product query? Is this good for home soundproofing,](https://i.redd.it/s7go9rzg2tja1.jpg)|
Hi folks, I'm looking for some voice actors for a Halo mod that I'm working on. The roles are as follows: Sierra-1202, £40 Sierra-1998, £40 Lieutenant "Cookie" Peterson, £20 AIA Jeeves, £20 AIA Paxton, £20 Marine #1, £15 Marine #2, £15 Marine #3, £15 These are flat rates and will be paid upon work completion. The rates vary from role to role as some characters will be speaking more than others. Please have a mic that is capable of recording good quality audio with no background noise. Beginners are welcome so long as they show interest. You can find more details about the project on Casting Call Club. Link: [https://cstng.cc/projects/halo-combat-eclipsed-demo](https://cstng.cc/projects/halo-combat-eclipsed-demo) Thanks!
Lately, there's been commentary here about classes with people who are beginners or are not good at acting. I've also been in classes over the years where I've seen instances of -- and have been subject to -- fellow students lashing out at their fellow actors with the same sort of commentary. It seems that many don't understand that acting classes are not for finished performances. They are to learn a technique and how to apply it to their work. Some have it easier than others. Just because someone might struggle with the integration doesn't mean they are a "bad actor." I gotta state that putting something out there like that is simply destructive. It doesn't help the person who makes the statement, and it most certainly doesn't help the actor doing a scene in front of a class. .. and it doesn't help those in this Reddit community. Learning a technique requires courage because in doing so, one opens themselves up and becomes vulnerable. Negativity only serves to shut a person down. So, as the title of this post states, "Just f\*<k!ng keep it to yourself!"
I am a white man in my 20's, good looking, and a good actor. those things I'm confident in. I'm signed to a good agent, however, after 11 auditions, I haven't had a single callback yet. Is this normal? I realize I'm up against a tonnn of other people that fit my profile. What can I do to make myself stand out more? Should I ask my agent? I've been happy with all my tapes and I know there are a ton of factors out of my control, but it feels like maybe I should have had some response by now? What do you think?
I know this sounds stupid but sometimes I feel like I don’t have the right ‘look’ to be an actress, I have spots, acne scars, slightly crooked teeth, not to mention I have horrible separation anxiety from my parents, sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever be able to be an actor if I can’t even stay home alone
Been doing a lot of soul searching lately, reevaluating what I wanna do and where I wanna be in the theater world. I’ve always loved Shakespeare, I worked for a small Shakespeare company for a long time. I recently moved to a large city, and while there are lots of productions going on, there’s very little Shakespeare or classical acting, almost none of it paid. It’s exciting to be in a new place, but I’m rethinking it. When I look at auditions I have a hard time finding anything that inspires me. I have very little experience in camera work, and at the moment I don’t feel very inspired to try auditioning for commercials or local shoots. I just turned 30, and I recently went through grad school auditions (again), and all my best feedback was about my Shakespeare pieces, no one seemed to care for my modern choices. So it’s got me thinking, and I’m wondering if I should stop trying to impress the industry and just focus on what I love. What city or region of the country is the best place for Shakespeare/classical actors to be?
Everytime I'm on set with people, or in an acting class, I see friendships being created, that I'm never a part of. Plus, several times I've seen actors I've worked with mask their instagram story from me. My point is, I feel lonely in this business, plus it's hard to have a network when nobody wants me to be their friend. I've talked about this with a fellow actor who told me to "just be myself and stop caring what people think". Weeks later, that same actor would tell me it's better if we don't see each other anymore. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
Hey everyone! I'm getting ready to submit my materials to theatrical agents for the first time, in hopes of securing some rep here in LA. I mostly work in commercials and horror/prosthetics. I have a lot of reel material, showcasing lots of different types of work I've booked in the last year. Hosting Jobs, commercials, prosthetics, theatrical, live immersive theater, etc. I created a Vimeo account, and made mini reels (30-60 secs) for all the professional high quality projects I booked recently. I labeled them with the title (or brand for commercials) and then the type. (Ex. Amazon - Commercial, Brothers - Theatrical, Kids Show - Hosting, etc.). I also included a short description and eye catching thumbnail. Would it be okay to send my Vimeo account link over to agents in the submission? I have some footage/reels on my Actors Access/Casting Networks profiles, but I've been lucky to book a lot of gigs these last few months, and I just don't want to spend 100's of dollars uploading/updating everything. Instead, would a well organized/labeled Vimeo profile showcasing all my professional work be okay? I figured they could just click on the projects that seem/look interesting to them and watch the 30 second clip. Thoughts?
Yesterday was my first day at theater school, i'm a really really really shy person, i don't have any friends since 2018 and i really want to be an actress. My psychologist said i shouldn't hold back just because i'm shy, and i followed what he said. It was kinda embarrassing when we did an improvisation exercise, i think i did well but it felt really bad, like people are laughing at me, they're probably better and i'm just too bad. I'm afraid i feel that bad when i'm actually acting at the theater with people seeing me. Have anyone already experienced this? If yes, then how did you overcome it?
My non-actor cousin asked me if it was possible to have a career in acting for longer than 30 years (don't ask me why she picked 30). I think she asked because she knows I want to be an actor but she's not that supportive so she asked me that in her attempt to put me down, I don't get why. Instead of letting her get to me, I laughed and said "what world are you living in? It's a career for a reason. What non-famous actors out there have a career less than 30 years? I don't know about you, but I can't think of any." That look on her face was priceless. I guess she was just expecting to upset me, but I flipped the situation on her. Don't let others put you down. We got this!
The agency sends emails alongside the c-mail messages notifying actors they've been requested to audition for things...They're mass emails "hey guys! you've been requested" -- Curious if others respond, don't respond, or if they have a mix of the two. . I can only get myself to respond to several before I go silent and stop. Then I'll only respond if they specifically ask "please let us know if you will or will not be submitting" (which isn't often)...I figure they work with so many actors that me writing back thanks! to every notif is just filling their inbox up with unnecessary junk. But then I eventually grow worried they think I'm not submitting to anything... curious how others handle. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/11b9xe9)
I’m not an actor but I do like acting as a hobby, sometimes I even wanna try to auditioning if the opportunity ever arises, I saw a post here about a guy saying that he’s good looking however there’s a big demographic for him and out of many auditions he didn’t book one or something. And then people in the comments were saying that it was normal cause there’s such a big demographic for guys who look like him, and then I came across a comment saying that it’s important to look different or distinct so you’re unique compared to other actors? Is this something that is very important? Eg: looking attractive however your looks are “common” ? And that’s holding you back?
Hi! I’m an actress looking for an agent in Michigan. Preferably in the Allendale or Detroit area. Does anybody know of any agents looking for actors to represent in these areas?
So I hear smiling in headshots is mainly reserved for commercial, but naturally I’m a happy, fun, and comedic actor but can play serious. My main head shot is currently a teeth smile because I feel it represents me the best, is this a good idea or should I stick to the dead pan down the camera for main ?
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.
We would share the ad revenue, i am currently using an AI Voice
Hello everyone! I hope you all are full of health. First, I am not completely sure if this sub is the right place to post this. I am an optioned screenwriter, writing and networking all the time. Last month, I got an experience, let me tell about it. I was sending query letters to producers via Imdb Pro and one of them responded me asking what do I want him to do. I told him that I was sending query letters to producers and apologised if there was a mistake. There was no problem, he wanted to read the whole script and I sent it. Then, he told me that he liked the script and he also wants to play a character in it. That was a great thing to hear, I appreciated and told him again that I am just the screenwriter, looking for producers. He agreed, whatever, there was many ongoing projects that he was dealing that time and he told me that he is gonna get back on the script later and see what can be done. Since this, I am trying to network with actors also. Because actor-character bond might be stronger than producer-movie stuff, I believe. So, after selling one of my project's original story rights, I am more focused on networking. I would love to get to know more people in the industry and become friends with actors. I would be more than just happy to tell you about my scripts if you'd like to ask. You can send me DM whenever you want.
AI is coming. Eleven Labs is killing the game when it comes to human sounding AI voices, and considering how a couple of years ago the level of quality we have now was unheard of, I don't think it's unreasonable to say that they're only going to be getting better. Fast. I don't think that this is really a debate anymore. In my mind, it's not a question of if it will eliminate voice actors; it's a question of which genres it will saturate, how soon it will saturate them, and how many actual voice talent will be left over in those genres. Couple that with more and more young people going into video production who don't have as many scruples around hiring an AI vs hiring a human, and I think the industry is going to take a hit. In a hypothetical world where A.I. voices are nearly as good as - if not as good as - a human voice, the value of the "human touch" is lost, and who one is as a person becomes an even bigger part of ones ability to make it in this industry. People would hire you more because they know you, they like you, and they trust you, than because you've got the voice of a god. Plenty of AI voices would have that already. My question is: what can an individual do to give themself the best shot at making it through on top? Naturally, building a powerful, well known brand for yourself and cultivating strong relationships with people in the industry is a must, but outside of that, is there anything that can be done?
Hi everyone! I’m casting for a play my friend wrote called My Husband that’s being put on in NYC. It’s about the struggles of Alzheimer’s within a family and the celebration of life. We’re looking for a couple adult actors and some younger ones too. Please reach out if you’re interested in auditioning and I’d be happy to send you more audition information.
I love networking with other actors and getting a few tips about where/how to submit for work. Let’s start a thread of a few sites that have been helpful with finding theatrical and commercial gigs. Please drop some links/sites in the comments. Here are a few that I use frequently: - LA Casting (casting networks) - Casting Frontier - All Casting - Backstage - IMBD PRO - Facebook
Hey y’all. I’ve realized with just focusing on work and school and not many events happening around in my city for actors, I figured the best way to start networking is online. I used to have a pretty decent amount of connections on my old social media’s but have since deleted them and created new ones in the past two years or so. Right now, I’m really wanting to reach out to some cool creatives but am not sure how to go about. I don’t want to dm them begging for a follow or for work, but just to connect and build a mutual relationship to hopefully learn more about opportunities happening in the industry. Anybody have any etiquette tips on dming individuals or which app/site you think can be useful for meeting new people. Thanks!
Hello! I'm mainly a theatre stage actor, but I wanted to try and get back into voice acting. This is self-produced so I apologize for the quality. I'd love to hear your feedback on some character work. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zy58VRn67RZaATBG5h7kGEj5mIDbCigV/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zy58VRn67RZaATBG5h7kGEj5mIDbCigV/view?usp=sharing)
I was in discussions with an agent about representation, everything was going well and we had a meeting. During the meeting he explained my age could be an issue because of lack of credits, I’m a 31 male, he summed it up to cds want credits and won’t see you ahead of those my age but with more on their resume. I took this on the chin and we left the meeting on good terms and ready to go forward together. I got ghosted for two weeks after following up and he’s now basically said he doesn’t want to take me because of the reasons he laid out in the meeting and how it will be a lot of hard work. Like I said, normally I’m okay with rejection but this has made me question myself as an actor and won’t go anywhere because of my age/ lack of credits.
hi there. i'm an actress in nyc and i'm really struggling to get any theater auditions because i don't think i qualify for equity w/o the credits, and i don't have a manager/agent to help me get auditions. any tips?
I'd like to participate in something like this [Stella Adler](https://www.stellaadler.com/showcase/) one that stays online for a long time so people can find it in the future as well. I'm not sure what is required to be able to participate in this. I'm guessing a pretty lengthy class? There's the [Green Room acting studio](https://www.greenroomactingstudio.com/virtual-agent-showcases) which offers a 3 day class for $2,400 in order to have a virtual showcase performance at the end. Doesn't look like it is saved anywhere though like Stella Adler. I know reps get the links to showcases like this emailed to them. And then there's the one shot deals at place is like [actors connection](https://www.actorsconnection.com/classes/) which as I recall is pretty much the same thing as one-on-one, both are notorious for ripping people off and have really negative reviews online. I had a very bad experience with either actors connection or one-on-one years ago. Just wondering what other people's experiences have been. I wouldn't mind paying a few hundred bucks to take a good online class if it ends in a Showcase with legitimate guests not just attending but having access to the website link afterward. Especially if I knew the school was emailing it to reps. I have many years of acting experience and have representation in my small town but I would like to get representation in New York or Atlanta too.
NYC-based actor. I've never booked an actual co-star role so no professional credits but I've been taking roles in short films and ensemble theatre work since 2015 (underground experimental theatre, black box, plus a little Shakespeare). Kinda tough but this is what is more readily available in this market. I'm trying to pivot better into auditioning for legit (SAG) film and television on a more regular basis now but I'm afraid that gap between start and now ain't gonna look too cute when I pitch to an agency/management. Any thoughts on how I can spin this so I don't look like I've completely wasted eight years?
I haven't been an actor very long. I'm currently SAG-E, but haven't yet joined, mostly because of the cost. I've heard the talks that the WGA may go on strike around May, and my understanding is that the "sister" unions of the entertainment industry (SAG, IATSE, et al) will also refuse to work out of solidarity. So my concern is, what does an industry strike mean for me, as a currently non-union actor? If I don't want to scab and potentially ruin any chance of getting into SAG, does that mean I'm out of luck and also won't or shouldn't be working? If I continue to work on gigs with no union affiliation at all (local TV spots, print, and the like), is that considered scabbing? And also, what does it mean for someone like me who was working up the cash to join SAG relatively soon? Should those plans be put on hold until the strike is resolved/averted?
I see some acting agencies they have branch- actors and extras separately, so if you join the actors one, will you still get extras work? And if you join the extras one, will you only limit to getting extra work and no speaking roles? I’m confused I have never been with any agency. Im a fairly new actor professionally. I graduated from my drama and film BA degree, I took an acting class outside of uni after I graduated, I have done two films speaking roles recently, extra roles in student films, and also performed in theatres. How should I approach with agencies? (my ultimate goal is main roles)
Did you have a job offer? Is an acting job offer also a way to get a green card?
I want to move out in 2-3 Years to persue acting as a career. But I want to hear how life is there. What are u doing when u aren’t booking anything?
I’m visiting LA for 1 week in April and wanted to go to an acting course or workshop but Idk where to look. Did you have any good experience with one and recommend it? I just don’t want to spend a lot of money for a workshop and then it’s trash.
I joined a new acting class, and boy, I fucking bombed in front of 30 people. Normally I’m used to killing it, and I knew I was a more experienced actor than some of the others. I feel confident in my abilities, but I got overwhelmed by the sheer amount of eyes looking at me. I screwed the pooch! The second time around I did alright, though. Does anyone have the experience of bombing in front of a bunch of new classmates that you don’t know and they don’t know you, but you really want to impress them?
I contacted AA to look into it, but use caution if you submitted. I’m almost sure it’s not real. I received an eco cast and was asked to email them personally. I’ve had a lot of scams in my email and this looks identical. They asked for my address to send a pre-payment of 500$ in cheque form, I can’t find anything out the production company and they’re weirdly pushing how you get to keep designer clothes you wear on set lol they also offered me a role within an hour of sending an email. Edit: it is 100% a scam. Don’t send any personal details! If submitted you should receive a message from actors access
**About the Game** Crimson Tactics: The Rise of The White Banner brings you an epic adventure in the form of a turn-based tactical RPG. Set in a medieval high fantasy world, witness a massive political disruption through the lives of different characters and fight for the fate of Wendalle. [More Info on Steam.](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1480810/) **About the Job** We are looking for a Female Voice Actress to serve as the Narrator for the game. The provided references illustrate the kind of voice we are looking for. **References** [Cere Junda](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELs83b0s-iE) [Dragon Queen Zubeia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0asTZ-rWA1w) [Galadriel LOTR](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOulsEGvSCo&ab_channel=GandalfGrey) [Eris Morn Destiny](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAWFdsVwKak&ab_channel=ThePhoenix) **Rate (Negotiable)**: $50 per 30 mins of recording session. **Requirements:** * Quality Mic Setup. * Experience recording Voice Overs. **Recommended:** * Experience as a Voice Actor / Voiceover Artist. * Acoustically treated room. * Experience using Discord. **We will sign a Freelance Contract and an NDA.** **How to apply** If interested, please email me with a link to your voice work, details about your mic setup and audition clip (Optional but highly preferred) to va@blackmarchstudios.com **Audition Line:** >The death of King Edrich Alwyn marked the end of a peaceful and prosperous era in the kingdom of Wendalle. Please feel free to ask any questions here or via Reddit PM.
I’ve been auditioning for network shows and projects for the past 1.5 years. Some months have been better than others obviously, but I feel like I’m “in the game” now and not just doggie paddling trying to submit for student films on Actors Access. I’m not working right now and my parent (who knows nothing about the industry but is convinced they do) has suggested I enroll in some sort of conservatory program to hone my skills since I don’t have a theater degree. But I’ve been actively training for the last 5 years, and I know my auditions are strong. Though, I haven’t booked yet theatrically to be fair. I think in terms of actually booking work - making connections, having the right reps, and consistently submitting good auditions to the same CDs is more important than spending a ton of money to better your craft. But I’d be open to a program if it allowed me to continue auditioning. Does anyone know if there are any 1 or 2 year acting programs that are conducive to actors who frequently audition, or maybe even actually book work? I live in LA. Thanks in advance!
If you lived in LA, how long did you live there and why did leave? Do you want to go back? If you live in LA now, do you want to leave?
Hello! I am an aspiring actress hoping to start studying acting abroad and I would like to know if more experienced people have anything to say or any tips! First I would like to know if you guys know of any colleges that specialize on acting as a career and preferably offer scholarships. Then, if you can, share your experience, the routine of working as an actor and some tips to help beginners like me! I hope to join you all on the acting field soon and help each other out.
I received a survey-type ad on LinkedIn the other day from a name (who shall remain nameless) who had no LI profile. The survey was one question: "What's the worst part about creating a voice-over?" The choices were: "Edits". "The Cost". "Actor Availability". "Using My Voice". Thinking this was some newbie VA mass marketing to anyone with the word "voice-over" on their profile, I answered "The Cost", just to hear what their pitch was. The immediate reply was, "If you're paying more than $100 on a voice-over, it's worth considering an AI voice as a way to save". So the brainiacs behind AI are making the typical rookie mistake of appealing to bottom feeders who value price over quality, because they know their product doesn't measure up. Watch out Fiverr and Upwork freelancers & RS narrators - if you've built your business on a foundation of these types of cheap jobs, they're coming after you first.
Does anyone know easier ways to memorize a script? My director in plays I’m in, only has me rehearse the plays once a week because there are multiple, and I have to do a majority of memorizing from home. Also as a side note, is it normal to have 0 to not social interaction with the other actors? The others either go do their own thing or can’t talk because of time constraints of the rehearsal. I have been in productions before where we have had fun and still got the job done while on set, but for this it seems so strained and stressful, mostly due to us only having the rehearsals once a week, with only 4 left. With both the negative attitude of the director, the stress, and the lack of social interaction. It feels less and less enjoyable.
I've been a (non-professional) actor for 3 years, I've done short films, theatre & acting classes . I want to be a television actor and writer (professionally of course), but I don't know what to do next. I want to (obviously) work in professional projects. The truth is, there's no real issue here. I know what I want in the long run they are clear set long-term goals, I am doing what I can now, and I am truly passionate about both crafts, but I'm scared. Super scared. And I don't know how to stop doubting myself. And my fears are irrational too. And the scariest part is that the fear interferes with my passion. So one day I'll be all confident and passionate, and the next I won't feel anything because of the fear. Any tips on how to get over the fear?
I’m with a fairly sized agency that has a few hundred people on their roster. I was just wondering if agents watch all the eco cast tapes that their clients submit on actors access and other sites. Do agents have access to content we submit to casting directors?
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Hey everyone, I was wondering what were ways you all used to better your enunciation and projection of your voice since I feel that is a important aspect for actors.
Hello fellow actors what are ways to help become better at enunciation and projection as actors? This is something I wanna get better at as an actor.
Just wondering about the old dream, is it possible to become a mainstream lead at this age ?
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I'm your buddy Bottie, I was hiding behind the scenes, but now that you've found me I'd be happy to tell you what I'm doing.
I just wrote a few fun facts about Web For Actors
Would you like to take a look?
Click here to check them out. I hope it will cause involuntary audible response.
