Hello artists! I am looking to build out my resources for queer students. Any plays or monologues you would recommend? Any and all help appreciated!
Fox pays voice actors for it’s shows so well that some of them don’t need to rely on other shows anymore, like Milhouse’s voice actress stopped voice acting for anything else besides the Simpsons after her pay raise (with a few exceptions), even Mika Kunis gets paid 175k-200k per episode of Family Guy and she only voices Meg (And a background or cutaway character here and there), so that begs the question, why don’t other companies pay their voice actors this much? Like I heard Tony Sampson (voice of Eddy from Ed Edd n Eddy) went to work on an oil rig since the agency or something wouldn’t give him a raise.
Ive seen people talk about recieving casting calls through instagram & facebook but never understood how. All ive been using for 3 years was backstage and im about to join Actors Access, how can i join more casting calls as a small actor with a decent amount of experience? Im trying to grow.
Hi everyone, hope you're well. I recently began trying to make Youtube videos with a very talented actor coming in to serve as the narrator. We'd worked together before but on extremely short social spots and also on live-action projects but films that were mostly silent. For this reason, I hadn't noticed any sort of issue with her voice but heading into the booth to try and record an informational video about animals highlighted an issue... For the first time, I'm handing her an extremely 'Esss' heavy script: 236 species...Majestic...Elusive...Subscribe... etc. etc. so the consistent, harsh whistling her mouth creates when she reads 'Ess' sounds became extremely apparent. Unfortunately, it ruined the recording and there was nothing I could do to sort it out. Deessing just didn't work. The actor in question has had an amazing agent (the kind who puts people on TV) for a very long time but doesn't seem to have booked anything career-defining despite being amazing. I wondered if casting directors were noticing this on her self-tapes. It occurred to me that maybe she hadn't noticed this about herself. I thought it was the right thing to tell her because she's a seriously talented actor: an amazing voice, and on-screen, she can convey perfect physicality without much direction, it's actually quite insane how good she is. After I had the conversation with her about this, I was right, she hadn't noticed this about her voice. However, I didn't realise this goes beyond sibilance, it's technically a speech impediment and that information made me think maybe I'd raised something a lot more serious that could have a lasting impact on her sense of confidence and going in for projects. A friend (who is an experienced recordist) posed me "could a gum shield do something to help?" because apparently, the whistling is caused by the edges of your teeth married with the position of your tongue. It's the hard edge of your teeth that creates the sound very much like a tunnel. I figured if that could help, maybe she could at least keep coming in to do voice work for me and others while she works with a coach. I came across these crappy Amazon gum shields for sleeping where everyone on the reviews is saying "they're terrible, too thin to make a real impact, blah blah blah" and my girlfriend instantly said "too thin? So would that stop the whistling effect by dampening the hard edge whilst not muffling her speech in the way a thick shield would?" I was just wondering if anyone has any thoughts or solutions... Have any of you struggled with this? Did you discover a dynamite tip that fixes the whistling? Has anyone undergone vocal coaching to nurse this specific issue, and did it work? Is it generally short or long trying to train the impediment out with the help of a coach? Or has anyone maybe actually tried out gum shields in an attempt to get rid of this or at least dampen it to a point where it's editable? Thanks for reading, I appreciate it.
I want to be an actor but I have to pay for a membership
I apply every single day on casting network and actors access and for some reason never get any call backs. Its not even like real role just background. I have good photos that should my face and body.
Hello fellow voiceover enthusiasts! I hope youre all doing well this holiday season. I just wanted to see if I could get any last minute feedback on some of my demo reels before I launch my website this month ([https://damienfurtado.com/](https://damienfurtado.com/) \- just started, so still a work in progress!) and start looking for work online. Here is my nearly complete commercial demo reel: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tuJuBA5wDOqJ-eEi3AnK-xzo\_xn6JEL0/view?usp=share\_link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tuJuBA5wDOqJ-eEi3AnK-xzo_xn6JEL0/view?usp=share_link) I'd really appreciate any criticism or feedback you might have! my main concerns: * does the Volvik clip at the end feel out of place? it was from a tv commercial I did for them while doing voice work abroad and was one of the few pieces of work i did that i was able to locate online. it wasnt produced in my current home studio, like the other clips were. does it seem out of place or odd sounding compared to the rest of the clips that i recorded at home? ive asked several ppl and have received conflicting opinions. * is the music too loud? another sound engineer friend of mine said i should do away with the music entirely, but for a commercial reel i feel its needed. thoughts? * do VO's in N. America put their name at the beginning and end of their reels? ive heard some do and some dont. when i was working abroad, most do. This is my first time producing this stuff myself so thanks for your assistance! Some background: I was a professional VO for 6+ years while living in South Korea and things worked a bit differently there than they do here in Canada (no unions, for example). I worked exclusively at professional studios for big clients (samsung, netmarble, LG, hyundai, KIA, etc.), through multiple different casting agencies and production companies, so i was never required to record my own demos or do any audio production at home. My demos were all put together by the various agencies i worked with at their in-house studios. I must say, its kind of embarrassing to be a professional VO with thousands of in-studio hours under my belt and not have any experience producing my own work at home...but im working on remedying that! thanks again for any constructive criticism you may have. ​ Damien
Next week my agency is having a holiday party, and this will be the first time I get to meet anyone in person since I signed with them during covid and they're based in another state. I want to make the trip over there since I know how important it could be for maintaining a good relationship with my agent, but I was wondering if anyone has tips on anything to ask/talk about while i'm there? Every actor there is probably gonna be trying to talk to the agents haha so if I do get to talk to them it'll prob be only for a little bit. I'm overall just not super great and networking in-person like this so any advice would be appreciated, thank you!
I don’t live in a major city, so outside of the small pool of local talent I’ll have to look elsewhere for casting a short film. Are there decent actors who will travel (provided) for small time/no name rolls for 2/300 a day? Im not expecting big name actors or anything, just curious if this is even feasible.
I’m filming a short in January or February are I wanted to start casting for actors now! (25-45) males and females!
Hey guys, ​ Just wanted to recommend an audiobook I'm listening to at the moment. "The Actors Life: A Survival Guide" by Jenna Fischer. Actually Kurt Yue recommended it in one of his YouTube Videos, so I'm sure this has come up on the thread before, but I'm really enjoying it and wanted to share it with anyone who might not have heard of it. It's very relateable, and it's got great advice for people whether they're starting out or already in the middle of their career.
I’m 32 and at a new point in my life where I don’t have any roots really tying me down. While I went to NYU film school I’ve never really been an actor. I spent this year doing local theatre on Long Island where I live (currently in my parents place after ending a long relationship but have the means to leave) and I’m ready to kick it up a notch. I always thought film/tv was my only goal but theatre has certainly grown on me. I currently have a hybrid job in NYC but I believe they would allow me to be fully remote. I would pursue acting off hours not as a career. Just gaining experience for now. Obviously I would love to do it full time. So, do an easy short move to the NYC area and try out for everything under the sun? Or take the big big jump and go to LA because I may never have so little holding me back? I have some friends and some family here in NY, nothing so crazy I can’t leave, but it’s worth noting that I have no one in LA. My best friend lives in San Fran but that ain’t exactly close. Appreciate any thoughts at this massive crossroads.
This is going to be a long post so bear with me. I 17M am currently in high school with no job(about to get a part time job). i also have no acting experience. Im not the best looking, at least i think so ive never been called ugly or anything to my face but when I compare myself to netflix stars or just general people in movies I consider myself not as good looking. I've been looking over hundreds of reddit posts about acting and how hard the industry is and wondering if I should try it. as I'm in high-school and have a lot of spare time would it be useful to just get an agent, some decent headshots and see if get hired for anything. I just finished this new netflix show that came out and am very interested in becoming an actor, this has happened before where I will finish a very good movie or show then become obsessed with becoming an actor. Normally my passion will fizzle out from reading the hundreds of reddit posts telling me i have very little chance of becoming famous or even making a living out of it. If you're initial question is why do I want to be an actor then honestly my opinion changes, sometimes it's because I want to see myself on a TV even if its as an extra and have a cool moment where I say "Hey that's me" other times I see decently famous stars with their millions of followers and gigantic fanbase and i envy them. I think I'm inspired by how an actor can go from 40 thousand followers to millions just by getting a lucky casting call (Hunter Doohan). Just reading this makes me hopeful. The problem is I live in a very small town in scotland and there's not much acting classes or agencies near me. And i dont know if the closest ones are good or just money grabbers. I also don't have a big social media following and don't know how to make a big following. I know I probably sound like I'm a narcacist who thinks getting famous is an easy thing but I know how hard it is and thats what is crippling my passion for becoming an actor. I want to become an actor but I'm scared that if I fully commit I would need to become famous to fully satisfy my need or else I'd feel like i wasted my life. Im going to put my disadvantages and advantages. My advantages •love movies and have watched hundreds upon hundreds •always had a great imagination •love escaping myself and pretending im someone else or a different person •I'm tall (6ft 1) •athletic •willing to put in extreme amount of work and grind until I make it (at least I think so) •willing to go to the gym to become in better shape (I've heard a strong jawline is very helpful) •normally don't care if people laugh at me or find me embarrassing, as long as I'm happy with what I'm doing •ready to learn and adapt the different environments My disadvantages •not conventially attractive •small amount of acne on cheek, currently on medicine for it and is proving effective. •I live in a small town •my family are not rich so it would be hard to move to a different country or town •quite skinny(68kg at 17) i fit the lanky white guy stereotype. •scared that I won't amount to anything so it will be a waste of time. •accent is quite British I am also worried about my reaction to rejection, I've heard a lot of the acting industry is about handling rejection which will define your career. I don't know if I'd be able to handle being rejected after being invited for an audition and a call-back. *Question 2* is there a good way to test how you handle lots of rejection? I've seen people with careers that there biggest role will be a short 2 minute appearance in a marvel movie. (That does sound quite cool) but honestly i would need a biggish role in a television series or a movie to feel content with my acting career. Sometimes I'll have a moment where I'll face reality and know that I'll never be a famous actor which makes me depressed. *Question 3* to become a famous actor is it imperative that I live in the USA or a big city like London. My final question is, to become successful do I need to put in immense incredible will breaking work and crawl my way to fame. Or even if i put a lot of work in there's a chance I still won't make it. If you've made it this far you're either wanting to help me or about to destroy me in the replies about how crazy my expectations are. But thanks for reading anyway, all help is appreciated.
As an aspiring actor, I love to watch passionate and emotional performances to learn and to be captivated by it. My sister loves NCIS and watches it all the time. She pointed out that “Doc Brown” was on the show. I was going back to my room and then there’s a scene when he’s reminiscing about Pearl Harbor and his emotions and dialogue were absolutely incredible to me. Just thought I’d share!
Any general thoughts on where the industry will go in 2023? For example I know Seattle, WA just passed a local film commission to fund more projects, which means there will likely be an increase in paid casting calls for the area. Are there any other industry news or trends for 2023 that actors should pay attention to?
My acting has been laughed and yawned at and my singing has been demeaned by people with them telling me I can’t do it and need to find something else to pursue and it makes me think these creative pursuits are truly only for people who have the natural aptitude for it. I feel like having to take classes and still not being good enough means I probably just don’t have what it takes.. and it hurts cause I love the Acting aspect of voice acting and singing. Being able to express yourself intricately through your intentions when delivering a line… but it feels like if you don’t have some type of base level talent… then .. it’s just not possible to succeed What are your thoughts on this? Any examples of voice actors who were told they were bad but still made it?
I’m looking to try evn,lb, Armstrong and etc , I’m looking for a class that not only be in camera but also build me as an actor.
Hi all voice actors, I’m fortunate to have been cast in an Audible Original, my first voice acting project ever. I come from a theatre background and would appreciate some pointers on how I can translate my “choices” for the mic and what to expect. Should I come prepared with a few different versions of a line or just come prepared to collaborate and work?
Ok, I'm in a bit of a unique situation (I think) and curious if anyone has knowledge about this... So I am in ACTRA (Canadian union). I was eligible to apply to ACTRA when I got my first union credit, but didn't because I was so new and didn't know what I was doing. Time passed and I couldn't use that credit towards union entrance. Fast forward, I get another union credit. Then I got a union stand-in job. Production wanted me to be union, so they made up a "dummy actor contract" - basically a loophole to make me an ACTRA apprentice so I could work on the show. With my 2nd union credit and this dummy actor contract "credit", I was made an apprentice. Recently, I booked a union commerical, which made me a full member of ACTRA. The problem: I'm living in the States, with the goal of becoming SAG. If you're ACTRA, you can become SAG, as the unions have an agreement. However. On the SAG site, it says that they research your credits/union history and that if they see you obtained your union status elsewhere through any loopholes, you will be banned from SAG. I believe I did obtain my union status through a loophole, despite actually having the required amount of union credits... Has anyone ever dealt with this? Or have any advice? Thought I'd check here before calling up SAG. ​ TLDR: I want to transfer my ACTRA union status into a SAG membership, but nervous that the way I got into ACTRA will have me banned.
Currently I am involved in the community theater and it’s classes, and I’m always hearing my teacher talk about how the only way you’ll be successful is if you are a “triple threat”. This includes the ability to act, along with singing and dancing. My goal is to focus more on TV/film, but right now I am doing theater to hone acting skills. Do casting directors care the amount of extra talents you have, or do they care about how much you can act? Both? Just wondering in case I need to also learn how to sing and dance better.
I’m moving back into acting from a career in comms and I’m trying to figure out what I need to have on hand so I’m always prepared? Suggestions?
I am a new actor and I wanted to ask what are the ways you can find your character type?
Hey! I'd love to be able to connect with other actors on IG. I love seeing what everyone is working on and all the fun pictures from set and stuff! My IG is @nicoleptgreen I follow back
After finishing on the festival circuit, I've just released my latest short film, 'A Matter of Trust', online: [https://youtu.be/TNer5VoLBmc](https://youtu.be/TNer5VoLBmc) Although I'm doing unpaid work in a number of plays, shorts and features I'm proud of, I really wanted to take control of my career so made a new short film on a topic important to me. This is my fourth short film, but the first one which really captures my style and explores asexual identity and stereotypes. I'd love to answer people's questions, particularly if they relate to directing yourself or wearing multiple hats to take your acting to the next level.
Hi everyone, We are a Patreon financed Open Source Project that is looking for some Voice Actors to voice some of our Citizens. Minecolonies is a Mod for Minecraft that adds a CityBuilding/RealTimeStrategy Game component to Minecraft. In this context, we have a series of Non-Player Entities we call "Citizens". We have a set of different Jobs for Citizens: Builders, Miners, Couriers, Foresters, Cooks, Etc. The idea is to create a set of 8 different voice profiles. 4 male and 4 female. Each voiced by a different VA, each VA voicing all workers. Due to this, there is only a small set of worker-specific lines and most lines are worker-agnostic. I created a preliminary set of lines you can check out here: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BX2yHpVVmeY6\_yoyiTOX0r-zgfphdYnKFnR77n6Yo1s/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BX2yHpVVmeY6_yoyiTOX0r-zgfphdYnKFnR77n6Yo1s/edit?usp=sharing) Website Link: [https://minecolonies.com/](http://minecolonies.com/) Discord Link to Contact me: [https://discord.minecolonies.com/](https://discord.minecolonies.com/) (Raycoms1101) ​ As for compensation, we were thinking of giving each VA 50$ for their participation and add them to the list of contributors on github+website. As we're fully donation funded we, unfortunately, can't pay competitive market rates. ​ If you're interested please contact me here on Reddit or directly on our discord (preferred). If you have any questions I can answer them right here in this thread. ​ TL;DR: ​ Voicing a set of lines for a popular open-source Minecraft mod. Target language English, variable Accents, Dialects, and Personality types.
LET A GUY VENT! **This sick money grab needs to end!** I have attended these workshops for years at the usual places... but have never heard of anyone signing with the upper-tier reps they invite. *\*I have seen very few people getting signed to reps in the success stories section but they are very, very small companies, mostly managers.* I know it’s for the money but don’t these agents at these more upper-level agencies make enough money? Also, these reps always have an attitude at these things & talk about how busy they are & act like it’s a fucking burden for them to be there, then why do you come?! Why do you keep doing them?! I’ve also noticed, It’s usually the same reps again and again at these meetings. The people who are actually suffering through this are the actors, not the reps! The reps are the ones wasting our time by not having any intentions of signing anyone. My friend and I attended a workshop recently and one of the agents, was not even looking at the performances, he was checking his phone the whole time! Some of these workshops promise one on one time with the reps, I can’t tell you how many times these reps just fucking sit there not doing shit or saying shit. I always have to initiate the conversation & they give one-word answers, at least fucking ACT interested, you work with actors all day! What is crazy is some workshops provide feedback forms which is great and I have received some incredible feedback but when I reach out to the agent or manager I never hear back. I know there is no guarantee but I have been acting for years and I have never met anyone who signed with these agencies from these workshops. I have heard of a few people getting called in by CD’s but... 95% of the time they have good reps and already knew the CD. These CD workshops cost double, triple the rep workshops and they never provide detailed feedback! These workshops are incredibly expensive and the class sizes are so large. I can’t believe the money I have spent for minutes, seconds really, of these people's time. I am so sick of these scams that are supposed to help actors but are just robbing us blind. 1. **Have any of you signed with upper-tier reps (KMR, STEWART, ABRAMS, CESD, etc.) after these workshops? Please expand below.** 2. **Have any of you been called in by a Casting Director after these workshops with no/lower tier reps and never met the CD before? Please expand below.** [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/zbjw1k)
Hi. I really want to become an actor, and I am a teenager. I am not quite sure what to do to start as for acting in things. Any tips?
Hello I am a new actor and I am looking to find work in Chicago. In the past I did some background work in NYC and it was paid very little but it ended up being a film on Lifetime with Kelsey Grammer. Now I want to know the process of Working in Chicago. I am open to any suggestion. MY qualification include \*1 Year Acting Course from San Francisco Film School \*3 Months Working as A Background artist with River Red Booking \* Associates in Film Making from San Francisco Film School. Knows Camera Operator, Script Writing, Acting, Video Editing and AP and AD work. URL to my Small Movie is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ5wds6XPNk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ5wds6XPNk) Please Guide me. Very Respectfully
Do you get to see on actors access, casting networks, or any of casting site if your agent submitted you for a project. Or do you only find out if you get an audition for the role?
I know this is an odd question, but it’s happened a few times now. I just came across a casting calls for multiple roles only posted yesterday and got excited because one of the roles was perfect for me, but when I clicked on the producer and found his imdb the movie was already on there, with multiple names listed, the role I wanted to tape for already has an actress listed. I don’t know if I should still submit or what is going on lol.
Like other Redditors, I also have had trouble finding acting classes in NYC that are affordable and actually teach a technique. I'm starting this thread for people to share every acting class and their experiences for other actors to consider and research. **Has anyone attended Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre or American Academy of Dramatic Arts?** classes I've attended so far: **Stella Adler:** 12 week conservatory, I was not too fond of the location and new building. I didn't like that it was mandatory to take voice lessons. I would have preferred to take an additional technique class. I left because an instructor refused to answer a question I asked about an assignment via email because I owed money to the studio. (I was on a payment plan). Professors in Universities don't even do this, often times students have to wait for financial aid to kick in and they technically owe tuition but professors never discuss this or are aware of it and students continue to attend classes. That instructor tarnished the entire experience negatively and I never went back. I also didn't feel we were learning a technique at all. Specifically how to break down scenes and how to create circumstances, bridge a character, etc... **HB Studio**: Acting 1 with Michael Beckett. I left this class feeling like I learned absolutely nothing. I researched the instructors and made the wrong choice to go with Beckett. Most of this class was spent watching an older man act out home scenes with this younger girl in the class. Looking back it was weird. He would give them the most feedback and give next to no feedback to others including myself. We had to come up with a scene to act out with a partner and a southeast Asian guy and girl were scene partners who made up a scene about an arranged marriage. Beckett told them that these things don't happen anymore and it's not realistic. They discussed this among themselves for some time in class and the two students never came back. I'm pretty sure this was kind of racist... **Atlantic Acting:** I've applied for their evening classes but the instructors at the time seemed to be recent young Atlantic graduates. I didn't think it was worth spending the $600 on so I ended up not attending. **Susan Batson Studio:** I found Susan Batson through google and liked that they have an affordable drop-in class pre-covid. I learned the most here in a matter of a few classes I attended. I did find it odd majority of the students were European and on a student visa. This was odd to see outside of a BFA setting. Another red flag was the monologues we had to perform (everyone had to perform the same one in each class) when performed by women, a large chunk decided to sexualize the scene and make it over the top. This made me uncomfortable. This brings me to my last point. When you sign up you are encouraged to meet with an advisor one on one in a room so you can be referred to a class. If you attend here in person do not do this if you are a woman. The advisor put his hand on my knee and I sensed a me-too situation in that place...if you are a woman run or at least do not take that instructor's class. **One on One Nyc:** I'm pretty sure this place is a scam. I took a workshop led by an industry manager and learn about the business. The manager was beyond miserable and provided nothing of value. I asked if she believes it is a good idea as an actor to cold call or email CD's ourselves and her answer was in circles avoiding the question. It was a 3-day workshop I left after the first day because this lady not only avoided my question or giving us any insight into to the business but the way she spoke to the actors who paid to hear her speak was beyond disrespectful. There are so many more studios/conservatories in NYC, I hope this thread saves people time and money. Or at least investigate a little further where they are putting their efforts into.
Hello, I am brand new to Voice Acting, as well as this sub, so forgive me if this question has been asked before, or if I start to ramble. I have had a knack for doing weird voices, impressions, sound effects, etc. since I was a child. I am now 25 and I recently got inspired by someone to pursue voice acting. They do online classes with Voice One based in San Francisco, and they love it, but I know Atlanta Voice Over Studios, and Edge Studio based in New York might be good options too. I was wondering if any of you have information on the experience at any of these schools, wether it be good or bad, in-person or online. Voice One seems very affordable, and it's also in my home state, CA. Is there a general consensus on which has a better online course? Any other advice for starting Voice Actors would also be extremely appreciated. Thank you in advance to all who respond, and I hope to run into some of you someday in the field!
Since I was a mid, I've always been interested in acting, but we weren't able to afford acting classes so I let go of that interest and I'm now doing a programming course in sixth form (high school for Americans, I'm 16). However I've just remembered how much I wanted to get into acting, so I've asked my actor friend about his classes (he's been in commercials and a kids game show from what I know), the class also comes with an agency free of extra charge which is great. My parents are on board with me wanting to give it a go, considering how much I wanted to do it as a child, and I'm really looking forward to it! The one thing I felt was missing from a programming job was that I'd never feel like my work was being fully appreciated, and a proper mark wouldnt be left when i go, so even if I end up in that field, if I get just a few commercials or student films, at least I'll be able to say I did something. Not sure why this turned into a rant haha, I'm just very excited
I just want to be spending all of my time acting. I want to work as minimally as possible and spend every day auditioning for student films, taking classes, rehearsing with other actors, meeting writers and directors, and just giving this my absolute all. i'm in SAG, and i have a handful of very low tier agents & manager based on the east cost covering ATL and NYC. I've read for about 90% of the major CDs in NYC, with many repeats from them, and now I read about 1-2x a week mostly for costar. but i haven't booked my first co-star yet. I just feel like I'm missing out on opportunity being in this city. I feel like i'm stuck constantly waiting tables and not really able to do anything acting related besides take classes. there really aren't that many opportunities for student films / indie films in NYC. I feel like there are so many more in LA. But i dont have rep in LA. i dont think my reps have connections with reps in LA either. I only know 2 people in LA but i'm not afraid of starting over and meeting new people. I moved to NYC not knowing anybody either and now I have a handful of friends after a couple years. I know i'd probably be stuck waiting tables in LA too, but I just feel like I'm missing out on so much being over here. I just feel so lost pursuing this anymore. I want to develop a network. I want to be doing acting related things every day to further myself, and I just don't know what to do anymore. Part of me feels like it would be stupid to leave NYC since I've gotten so many repeats from casting in NYC, and that I should stay here until I book at least a couple of co-stars, if not guest stars. but it has taken SO MANY YEARS to even get to where I am now, who knows, it could potentially take me another 3 years to book that first co-star! and then to have to wait until I book a guest star? that could take 3-5-maybe 10 years from now! Part of me feels like it's a waste to go to LA without having a rep over there, and that you need a GOOD rep to make LA worth it since it's so much more competitive. I'm just so lost. I just want to fucking act and make this my life. What would you do if you were me? i'm going to be a broke struggling waiter in either city I live in. I know they say to "live where you are happy"... well i'm not really happy anywhere when I'm stuck being a broke waiter. I'm happy when I get to act. (i mean, i have other things that make me happy, but you know what I mean). I just want to act.
In your opinion, can you learn on stage charisma? And if so, what are charismatic actors doing that's different?
I’ve seen a few actors who were casted for lead roles or just main roles without any prior experience. Does experience really matter if your just good at acting. I want to start but have no experience, I’m obviously not expecting a big role but I feel like I have a lot of life experience and would use that to help me out. Is it possible?
Hey yall, i have a friend whos into acting and even wants to persue it so i thought no better people to ask then other actors what she might want for christmas. i should also mention that she does more film acting than theater. im looking for fun, unique gifts and not necessarily equipment. let me know if you want more info and thank you for advance for any suggestions!
I might be looking in the wrong place, but I'm searching for some VA's to voice some characters. The series takes place in 2004, a man named Alex Harper has bought a box full of three VHS tapes, and other film reel. Each watch through of these tapes keep getting stranger and stranger, it's like what ever is in these old tapes from 1988 to the 2000s, is trying to contact him... but why are they telling him to 'wake up'? If anyone is interested in this, please message/DM me and I'll send the script over to ya. Note that I'm not that confident in my writing, but I feel that I'm improving
shes been in everything over the yrs disney marvel star wars etc im gonna ask what inspired her n acting
Hi everyone! I wanted to celebrate this year with this community. I’ve been lurking for years and I’m constantly motivated and inspired by all of you. This is the first year in my over 7 years of acting that I finally feel validated by this industry. Like all of us, I’ve been fighting for crumbs and something must be hitting because I’ve booked 11 projects this year. 5 commercials that ranged from being on tv to just playing online. 3 co-stars for tv shows(shooting my last one today for Amazon!). 2 industrials and 1 pilot being EP’d by a big director. I finally feel like I might be able to make this into a career. I’ve been an actor for 7 years. Moved to NYC with very little money and no connections with the kind of confidence only a 20 year old can have. I just got signed to an agency last year after trying for so many years. This industry broke me and I’ve wanted to quit so many damn times but I always said “just a few more months”. This industry is tough but I hope this post inspires you to continue to act! Never give up! There’s a place in this industry for all of us in this industry! Thank you so much everyone for all the advice you’ve all given, the tough love, and the never ending support. Forever a subscriber to r/acting.
Hi. I am an actor. I'm really good. I promise. I am 28 years old and I started acting four years ago. Four whole years I have been doing this. The last 32 months during a global pandemic. So why can I not get an agent? I took a Zoom class for awhile. I rehearsed for it a few times and the teacher said I was great. So what if he knew I would give him a bad Yelp review if he said I wasn't? Just like I did with that nasty woman I started with in-person that kept getting on my case? So what if she had a proven track record for training working actors? So what if there are more than 1,000 actors in L.A. that look just like me? So what if there are more than 5,000 worldwide? I deserve an agent, dammit. I never did theater in high school. I was too cool to hang out with the theater geeks. I never did it in college either and have never done a play nor do I intend to. I have never done anything artistic in my life. That is nerd shit and this is show business. Not show art. I don't have time for it anyway because I have an office job that tires me out too much mentally. I have that because I majored in something practical in college that is not even what I do. So what if there were at least five perfectly good theater, film, and media arts departments in my home state university system I could have attended for cheap had I applied myself in high school? So what if I could have gotten this same job with any one of those degrees? I am too good to work with my hands so don't talk to me about that. I deserve to get an agent and get famous right here from my cubicle. See, this is all about luck. Every actor you see on television or the big screen just got lucky if they are not nepotism babies. There is no good reason I should not just blow right by all those privileged theater nerds that have been acting since they were little kids. And those that went to college and grad school for it? That spell it with a TRE? Are you kidding me? Nerds! They aren't special like me. No I am not arrogant. They are the ones that are arrogant for thinking they are better than me. So what if they have been committed to acting their whole lives and I only started dabbling in it a few years ago? We don't need a license for this and do not even need to be good at it. But I am good at it because I say so. Better than them. I would be a lead on a prestige show and on my way to the A-List by now if not for all the talentless nepotism babies clogging up the works and getting in my way. So what if they are proven commodities? So what if they grew up on and around professional television and film sets? So what if I wouldn't even know where to go if I stepped into one of those places? So what if I don't know what 95% of the people on those sets even do? They are in a place that is rightfully mine. But I can't get a decent agent and cannot for the life of me book the co-star that would surely lead me to the promised land. That is everyone's fault but my own.
For those who don't know, a Fi-Core actor is someone who joined the SAG-AFTRA union, and then decided to announce Fi-Core status and allow yourself to work non-union jobs. I want to know if you had success after declaring Fi-Core status. Also, bonus points if you live in a Right-to-Work state and can tell me if you still do union jobs WITHOUT DECLARING Fi-Core. If you're new to voice acting, I recommend googling the term, because mods don't allow links to non-reddit sites. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/zaywke)
A few months ago or maybe it was a year ago I was on backstage.com and I saw that they were looking for extras or actors for a TV show called the flight attendant, and at the time I was kinda interested in it, but I just passed on it, and as of right now it is streaming on HBO Max, honestly I wish I pursued that chance.
Hi there. I'm a fledgling actor getting my start with community theater. I came across an audition for a play at a local company that I'm interested in. The role that best fits my age/gender is a teenage girl who has mild dyslexia and is a sexual assault survivor. I myself do not have dyslexia and have not experienced sexual assault. I know the job of an actor is often to embody life experiences beyond ones own, but I am uncertain how to approach the heavy topic of sexual assault and am also wondering about the ethics of me going for a role of a person with a learning disability when I do not have one. Perhaps I am overthinking this, and all these questions mean I am not ready to audition for or play this kind of role... In any case, considering this audition led me to the general questions of: How do you empathize with and earnestly portray characters who undergo intense trauma that you yourself have not experienced? What are your thoughts on "cripping up" (able-bodied actors playing differently abled characters)? If you are cast in a role of someone with a disability that you don't have, how you would approach it respectfully and thoughtfully? Would really appreciate any input :-)
Aren’t all actors playing characters
Can anyone recommend and entry level mic for some trying to break into voice acting? Thanks!
Hi all, I'm relatively new to the whole 'acting' world and have recently been shopping around for a class or two to try out. I've signed up for so many free acting webinars that seem to just beat around the bush and by the end of it, all they really wanted to do was sell you their program which will cost you your first born child. I wanted to come on here to get some advice and or suggestions on some zoom/online classes for beginners. The only 'real' experience I have with acting was a small class I used to take at my local library about 10 years ago and some school theatre. In addition to this, I have had a bit of luck with background work as of late, and was able to join SAG AFTRA after only working in the scene since mid May of this year. I should also mention, my interest is mostly in Acting for Television + Film, not Theatre. I've heard of Actor's Edge classes, the Hollywood Winner's Circle, among many others but feel like most of these programs are either too much $$ upfront or are for people with more experience. Any and all help would be appreciated, and I'd love to hear what your opinions are! ​ Thank you in advance! Sincerely, a newbie.
For working actors in the USA,how do you guys make this work? How do you get health insurance without paying enormous amounts of money? How do you get yourself an income in a flexible manner? What are some alternative avenues to a traditional job that allows you to pursue your craft seriously rather than it be just a hobby? I’ve been in and out of the traditional employment system and it’s hard to navigate. I would like to learn from others on how to navigate it without falling back on a traditional job only to be out of it months later (the traditional job is just not working for me). Appreciate all the answers
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.
I recentely started getting into narrating and i REally wanna make it the thing of my life, but i don't know where a person with a good voice but no experience can find a job to at least feed himself. like big corporations it seems like they already have enough voice actors and narrators and someone like me is just not needed there. so where do i start?
Weeee, you found me!
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.
