Hi my name is Braken, I'm a 21m and I wanted to know what it takes to be a voice actor. I only decided a few days ago that I wanted to become an actor to build my self esteem but I honestly have no idea on where to start
SO, quick (necessary) backstory- I acted as a teenager in some small capacities, high school plays/drama/improv/solo youtube projects, took a few classes in college, no huge amount of formal training or degree, but luckily I seem to have a strong natural talent and reasonable amounts of charisma. Unfortunately spent many years doing the survive through medical debt poverty thing to the detriment of dreams. Many moons later I'm 28 now, I have savings in the bank in the 10's of thousands range and I decided to take a serious run at this thing that makes me incomparably happy. I'm moving to LA in July from St. Louis, MO and in the mean time am trying to get all the student films, small roles locally that I can to build that ever so important reel/resume and hit the ground running in July. Thusfar I've been the lead in two student films. One will have some decent clips(comedy) but the other was literally perfect. It fit my typecast, I had a good script, and I got to do some really good dramatic, menacing monologues and physical acting that just turned out better than I could have ever hoped in post production. They really did a fantastic job of making me seem a stronger actor than I would have given myself credit for. So with that context about my limited resume I'm trying to make the right move here picking between two conflicting gigs. Neither is a sure shot but It seems highly likely at this point that I could book either (for the same weekend, and am being asked to confirm availability) a student short film in chicago, lead role, sort of Noir a noir bladerunner with some supernatural blade trilogy feeling elements OR a featured extra for a commercial in Indiana for a non-profit organization. The commercial will be aired locally at minimum and is headed by a well known CD. Both are unpaid by the way. The student gig seems to need some special effects for some of the stuff I've seen in sides thusfar and honestly that makes me think this might turn kooky just due to budget constraints. I'd still be just as excited about acting in it, but its value to me in terms of reels/resume might decrease. On the other side I have no idea if anyone gives a shit about being a featured extra in terms of resume work experience or reel and I am unsure how valuable the professional connection is. The gig is in Indianapolis and I'm headed all the way west. Sorry for the wall 'o text. If you have any thoughts or advice I would be very happy to hear it.
Hi! I’m a non-union Los Angeles based actress. Last week I booked a principle role in a SAG-AFTRA iheartradio podcast (Voice Over). I was wondering if this will make me SAG - Eligible? I know that podcast are considered “New Media” and I’ve heard that New Media Contracts don’t count regarding eligibility. However, I’ve also read on the SAG website that it’s just the independent New Media Agreements that allow for deferred payment that don’t count for eligibility. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone on here might know or could at least explain it to me? Thanks!
I am a young (really unknown atm) actress who is also trying to make representation in this industry as a plus sized black women and with that I would have to have ground breaking performances to even be looked at so i was wondering if anybody could give me tips??
I am a young (really unknown atm) actress who is also trying to make representation in this industry as a plus sized black women and with that I would have to have ground breaking performances to even be looked at so i was wondering if anybody could give me tips??
I am a young (really unknown atm) actress who is also trying to make representation in this industry as a plus sized black women and with that I would have to have ground breaking performances to even be looked at so i was wondering if anybody could give me tips??
Remember that "open call" they put out to round out the lead cast of the Percy Jackson Disney+ series? The actress they cast for Annabeth has been a series regular on two shows, while the actor who'll play Grover got his first network tv role 9 years ago and is repped by Paradigm and CESD. Hard to see the open call being not much more than a PR stunt by Disney+. That said -- if you are a non-actor and this open call lit a fire under you and perhaps even motivated you to put together a self-tape, consider enrolling in an acting class! You didn't get your dream role, but if it deepened your interest in acting then it wasn't all for nothing.
if you are interested send me an email colewilllingham367@gmail.com its not a paying roll because I don't expect to generate any revenue form this, and if I do I've decided to donate it to Ukrainian refugees
While I think we can all agree that commercial (i.e for profit) acting can be a very stressful, frustrating and depressing path at times, I have recently read (after experiencing first hand the mental health benefits of joining a local community improv group) that community acting (AKA drama therapy), whether through drama clubs, improv groups, amatuer theatre etc. can be very beneficial to many types of mental health issues. As someone who has struggled with mental health for a long time, I would like to find out about any charities actively using or promoting community acting as a therapy/relief to help people in the wider community who face mental health challenges, to see what kind of support I could offer. I have read about several organizations, in both the UK and US that support actors mental health, but I'm looking for something more geared towards the general public. There was a charity like this ([http://actingnow.co.uk/](http://actingnow.co.uk/)) but they sadly seem to have stopped operating. So if anyone could recommend a similar charity, NGO or organisation, I'd be very grateful! P.S: In case anyone is interested in more information on the topic, here are several links you can use to learn more; [https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=118285](https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=118285) [https://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2018/apr/25/drama-performing-mental-health-may-contain-nuts](https://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2018/apr/25/drama-performing-mental-health-may-contain-nuts) [https://www.badth.org.uk/dramatherapy/what-is-dramatherapy](https://www.badth.org.uk/dramatherapy/what-is-dramatherapy) [https://www.resetbrainandbody.com/blog/how-the-performing-arts-benefit-mental-health](https://www.resetbrainandbody.com/blog/how-the-performing-arts-benefit-mental-health) [https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/how-arts-can-help-improve-your-mental-health](https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/how-arts-can-help-improve-your-mental-health)
I’m a 16 year old male and I’m looking to get a start in voice acting and voice over, where should I start? I’ve done research online that hasn’t really been able to lead me anywhere and I’m unsure of the best course of action to not only make me the best voice actor that I can be but also get me gigs and eventually turn this into a career.
I'm curious about getting into this field of work so how do voice actors find auditions.
I hear people say *insert actor* is very charismatic on screen. Is it like they look good on camera? How do you know they’re charismatic?
Hey what's up all I have been googling around and decided why not post here. So I'm an cartoon artist and I want to start a youtube channel doing documentaries about sports/entertainment celebrities. I have already completed the drawings/cartoons for several documentaries, one about Lebron, one about Elon Musk, but I have so many more ideas that are on queue. I mean in the end I'd like to partner with a trustworthy person and share in the profits from the youtube videos we make but to start off I would understand the voice over actor wanting to be paid so that is totally cool with me. If you are interested in celebrities and sports I'd love to chat and maybe we can work together.
What’s one advice/tip you guys use on yourself that you’ve either learnt or picked up that has made you a better actor.
I know this question might sound weird, especially because voice acting is an art form that doesn’t require the actor to show their face, but I think it’s important to have a voice actor that matches the character and can understand them better. Luckily I have a lot of time to figure this out (I’m no where near the casting stage of this project) but it’s still frustrating. The problem I’m running into though is that it’s very hard to find voice actors that fit certain demographics. If I search up Nigerian voice actors, I just find a bunch of people doing Nigerian accents with no background. And then maybe three people who actually fit the description. And if I try to search something up less well known, like earlier today I was trying to find Yup’ik voice actors, basically nothing comes up at all. I know that logically when looking for specific people with specific backgrounds, the pickings are going to be smaller. But it seems ridiculous that I can only find like, three people voice acting for a population that is in the thousands, all with internet access. Is there somewhere else I could find people? Or somewhere else to be looking? A better way to search? ANY advice is appreciate.
Need voice actress to read out a script introducing a concept of a new company. Just sound professional, very small, I'll send it to you and you name the price
Title says the basic question: So, I self-taped for an open casting call, and submitted a first audition, alongside a headshot and CV. For the record, this was on Backstage, and I know some people have very controversial opinions about that website. But moving on, now I’m in the second round of auditions, and the casting director reached out to me directly letting me know I’d made the cut, and sending me the script slides for the next round. I looked online for his name and production company, and everything else checks out. If I double-triple-quadruple checked him out, is this normal? I’ll quote his email below: Good afternoon [REDACTED], I just want to introduce myself quickly, as I am usually busy casting with other projects outside of [REDACTED] Productions. I usually have someone reach out on my behalf. My name is [REDACTED] and I am the head of [REDACTED]’s casting, and have been in the film and TV industry since the age of 5. You may be asking yourself why I would be reaching out to you directly. After having had your information sent to me, I was very impressed by not only your profile, but also your drive, as I don’t see that passion from a lot of actors. I would like to ask you myself if you would be interested in continuing your audition process for [REDACTED]. If you still are, please reply to this email as soon as possible, and I will send you the slides as soon as I can.
Normally I would start working ASAP but I feel discouraged because… a) there’s a statement about “offer only” / “meeting only” actors (I am not at that stage) to communicate that with the CD…which indicates they will probably go with a name b) they want partial nudity for the role I’m auditioning for which I don’t feel awesome about c) the script is not very good tbh. I AM GRATEFUL FOR EVERY OPPORTUNITY ANDDD there are times where I wonder if others relate to this. Thank you.
I feel like Broadway is much more exclusive and as a result more competitive. It almost feels like a pedigree. I just think of the people on Broadway who have taken unending performing lessons since they were 3 from dance, to movement, voice, improvisation, the modeling and headshots, having to learn music theory. It’s like training to be a pro athlete or an Olympian. Having to exercise your voice in addition to your body. Hollywood is a lot more looks focused, you don’t always have to have model caliber looks, but your appearance has to give a distinctive impression. As noted in the series, No Small Parts, an actor like Michael Jeter isn’t a super model (or remotely ugly if you ask me) but his general look conveyed a specific kind of character. I almost see this with voice too with actors like Jennifer Tilly, Kathleen Wilhoitte, or Glenne Headley. Those actors get a lot of work because they can work a role exceedingly well. What do you think is some interesting Food for thought about what both industries demand from actors?
Could someone give me a quick refresher of how casting for commercials work? I’ve done a few non union ones, but have never really truly understood the process and now that I have an agent, I’d like too. So the casting office calls you in and they audition you, then they send the audition tapes to the advertising agency and the ad agency narrows the favorites down for callbacks, and then the actual company (example Best Buy), picks the final choice based on those callbacks? So the actual casting directors are sort of like the middle men and they pick who gets called in based on headshots? And then they deliver the news to the chosen actor at the end of it? I’m in Los Angeles and I audition for both union and non union commercials, if any of that info matters.
Is there any well known actors, who started from 28 to 30 years old, and went on to have successful film or television careers?
I think it’s so crazy how when I was self submitting on actors access I wouldn’t really get callbacks or book and now that I have an agent and go out for bigger things I do get callbacks and book work, anyone else have that?
Good day actors, I am a filmmaker from Montreal, and even though I have a few short films under my belt, I feel that working with actors is by far my greatest weakness. I would like to know from your point of view what you think are the best ways for a director to work with actors. What are the dos and donts that you've seen directors do. What is helpful to you and what do you feel is a waste of time? Basically, what do you wish directors did more, and what do you wish they did less? And not just on set, but everything from the casting call to the premiere. Thank you for your help!
Looking for a female voice actor, English accent, to say 140 words. (14 sentences). To last approximately 70 seconds. I don't know the going rate, so around £15? Please let me know if that is too low?? To do voiceover for an eCommerce website. Promoting an electronic personal cooling fan. To be paid by PayPal or BACS? Whatever you prefer. Paid on completion and when happy with the quality. You can check my profile, I am genuine. (2 years, 8000karma). If you can send me a link to a sample of your voice it would be appreciated. English accent only. Thanks
Hi guys! I’m an established actor (re-occurring on a huge streaming series), and still having trouble securing good representation if you can believe that baloney. People keep telling me that its because I’m not a 19 year old hot chick. I would have thought more doors would open after my third year on this series, but very few reps in LA seem motivated to talk with me and the ones that have… well they couldn’t get me an audition at an open casting call if they tried. So I’ve decided to pivot to NY… I love NY and figure my schtick may fly a little higher. I think I have a look that’s less CW and more a dude trying to hustle you in a back alley card game anyway. So, I’m looking for a new manager and wanted to know if anyone had a list of NY managers that are truly great, have a good reputation and are worth their salt? I ask because the last NY manager I had ran off with my cash, in retrospect that was my bad… the track marks on his arm should have been a red flag. Thank you so much! Appreciate whatever insights you all share!
So I'm thinking about doing a bit of a career switch and moving from film production into acting. A lot of my work that I do is in Bristol, UK and was wondering how the acting gigs are over there? I know some people say that London is the place to be for it but I don't think I could live in London - I've grown too attached to Bristol. Any pointers for a newbie actor making a transition from one career to another?
I was wondering if it would be realistic to become an actor for English productions without being a native speaker. Does anyone have experience with this or has examples of actors?
Best Kept Secret is an erotica brand that focuses on audios for women (mostly so far but planning to expand this in the future) to enjoy, read by men. We do scripts ranging from Victorian romances to more BDSM style stuff. We are looking for someone great at acting, pacing, getting in the mood, dirty talk and creating sexual tension and of course with a sexy voice + a decent mic. You MUST be comfortable with NSFW material and over 18 of course! At the present we can pay up to $400 per hour of raw audio for the right talent. Typically we start at $125/hr to establish a working relationship and then increase it from there. But like I say it is really dependent on how our audience reacts to the content that determines this initial rate. Past erotica/NSFW voice acting experience is great but not a necessity at all. We add the SFX and editing, it's just the raw audio you would be required to perform (no post or extra production essentially) To audition, please submit a 2-3 minute sample (including both SFW and NSFW segments) through this form [**HERE**](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yf1OWelXKCmswf_Y5G_ERUjrpxtUI5wn9sR8mJhZLJQ/edit). You need to provide a MP3 or WAV sample of the attached script in that form. Any other questions about the process please DM or email me at [rob@yourbestkeptsecret.co.uk](mailto:rob@yourbestkeptsecret.co.uk)
Hello fellow actors, I think it'd be great if we could pool together plays we have found so that we can start a comment chain with everyone's suggestions for good scenes from plays with specified requirements (like the one in the title). I'll start \-Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons two hander around a young professional aged couple (24-32) living in a world with government enforced speech restriction, and how they navigate communication and intimacy around that, along with balancing the natural ebb and flow of human relationships.
I'm a male actor in my mid-late twenties, and tomorrow I have an audition for a teenager (around 15y/o). I can pass as a teenager sometimes, depending on what I'm wearing. E.g. if I'm wearing a t-shirt and shorts people often read me as 15-17 or so, but if I'm dressed more formally, e.g. button-down shirt and nicer trousers, people usually guess 18-23. Question: for the audition, should I dress more casually with a young-looking t-shirt and shorts or jeans, or should I go more formal since it's an audition (for a fairly well-known professional theatre company)? Is it worse to come across as too old or too casual/unprofessional?
Hi. I'm looking for other actors who want to collaborate on videos. I want to do a lot of sketch comedy and dramatic work. Please hit me up.
The shooting date is near and I’m still on hold. I just want to get it out of system already if I booked or not.
so I hate the way the footage came out. one of my big bookings, well, big to me is a one liner in a new big show. but the camera was else where while i said my line..I feel like a glorified extra..I still interacted with the main actor.. what should I do?
Hello everyone! I am a new (like very new) actor who lives in LA and I am starting my acting career this summer. I have been studying acting for about 5 years (not in school) through scripts, movie breakdowns, character analysis and general youtube videos. I am a newbie to on-set work but not a newbie on what to expect from this industry. My one and only question is **what should I do to get a good jumpstart this summer so I can have a good foundation for the future?** Anything is helpful!
Or your favorite actor that no matter how many times you watch them, they’ll always light up the screen.
Hey everyone, so I'll just cut to the chase here. I'm looking into acting after high school and I don't really know exactly where to start. I'm currently taking drama and I'm learning methods on how to deliver on camera, loosing myself up, etc., but I wanna know what I should do once I graduate. I've looked into acting schools but I've seen from multiple sources that casting directors won't even acknowledge you unless you went to a top-of-the-line school, and I haven't even been able to find any schools that would be considered one of those. Basically, I just wanna know from any experienced actors what options are ideal for me to look into. Should I take acting classes on the side while going to college? Or should I focus all my time into acting if I wanna take it seriously? If anyone can help me out, that would be absolutely wonderful. Thanks! P.S. I hope everyone here is able to accomplish their dreams and find a gig soon! :)
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This character will be in a short episode. Need to be able to pull off a feminine but also slightly androgynous, bubbly voice. I am looking for a voice actor to voice my feminine presenting, androgynous & very cheery character.
When I was younger I was a very problematic toxic teen who didn’t really care about anything other than what directly benefited me. I didn’t know proper healthy boundaries and I sexually assaulted my ex-partner without fully realizing the extent of my actions and the drastic impact they’d have on the person and their life moving forward. Obviously I was publicly shamed and scrutinized, things like this just aren’t acceptable human behaviour, it’s painfully cruel. I have spent my days trying to better myself and trying to be a beacon of good. I like to believe I’ve made progress as my ex doesn’t seem to hold a resentful grudge against me anymore. Frankly I’m just glad they’re happy and have found someone that can give them the proper love and respect they deserved in our relationship. Moving on and pursuing my passion of acting seemed to be the most reasonable next course of action but with how the media is and people always scooping up gossip I was wondering if it was even possible for someone like me with a notoriously bad past reputation to even have a chance in the acting field? Would I just be blacklisted and turned away? It’s not that I’d want something like this to stay hidden to the public eye, rather I made a critical mistake in my youth and I’d want it to not define the rest of my life.
good morning all! apologies in advance for a monologue post. i’ve done research but am too indecisive to decide amongst my options. i’m a stage actor who’s been out of practice for a few years — i can’t sing and i’m not funny, so roles that fit my type are far and few in between, lol. recently a local theatre posted auctions for Proof, and i’m super excited about the role of catherine. i think i fit the type — i’m about the right age and think i can handle the material. because the auditions are this week, and i haven’t had a monologue in my back pocket and can’t read full plays (like i normally would) to find something appropriate. i’ve included details below on the show/character i’m auditioning for, the descriptions of the monologues i’m considering, and the pros of each monologue. especially for those who are familiar with Proof: could you help me decide which would be most appropriate? i’m really looking to nail this audition. Short plot summary: Catherine has inherited her late father’s mathematical brilliance, but she is haunted by the fear that she might also share his debilitating mental illness. Catherine – (F, 25). A college dropout, she has spent several years at home caring for her mentally ill father. Their relationship, although sometimes antagonistic on the surface, was sustained by strong mutual affection. Although she is a highly intelligent woman, she has no direction in life. Catherine is worried that she may inherit her father’s illness, and the signs of mental instability are already there. i tried to look specifically for shows/monologues that dealt with mental illness and being directionless, but none really fit the bill, especially with the time limit (both on the monologue and time until the audition). first monologue: from Thalassa by Scott Sickles. early twenties woman reflecting on how she was supposed to be on the same boat that her husband-to-be died on. i think it’s good for the anger and the lack of direction, but not sure the emotions that accompany a romantic loss is similar enough to that which catherine experiences (familial loss). second monologue: from Quasars by Jennifer O’Grady. early twenties woman paying penance, assigned by a catholic priest to help a man whose wife is dying of cancer. i feel like this one is good for it’s relation to science and philosophy, but i’m wondering if there’s enough emotional “meat” in there to be able to impress the director. third monologue: from Honour by Joanna Murray-Smith. mid-twenties woman speaking to the younger woman her father left her mother for, reflecting on her sense of self and childhood. i think the theme in this one best reflects that of catherine’s mental state in Proof, but i’m struggling to connect to this character despite having read the whole play — this monologue feels a little out of place. are any of these appropriate? should i keep looking? [here](https://imgur.com/a/6ZfzqJ5) is a link to screenshots of all the monologues, but if this is not allowed, please let me know and i’ll delete. i really appreciate any guidance anyone can give. thank you all!
Me too! And I suck at networking on Twitter, so uh... hi I guess. If you're a voice actor and interested in making some new friends, then please feel free to comment here or chat with me. Brief introduction, hi, I'm Catie! I've been voicing acting for almost two years and doing freelance work as a narrator for a few different Youtube channels. I still have a long ways to go, but I've made some decent progress in that time I feel and I've managed to make some really good friends too. I'm not exactly an expert on all things voice acting, but if you've got any questions about stuff I'll do my best to help you find the right answer! What about you guys?
Apparently ACTRA negotiated me out of a job. The ICA refused to sign onto the new NCA and now a lot of "voice of" jobs are being recast with non-union talent.
I’m sorry if it’s part of your “process” but I promise it will be a lot easier to act together if we are comfortable with each other and can trust each other. I’m not saying be extroverted or super chatty but let me know you’re happy to be here and ready to do some work. No one thinks your mysterious, people just think you’re a dick. Rant over.
Title. I’m a junior in HS and I’m preparing for a monologue that I have to memorize and act in the upcoming weeks. Imo I feel like the hardest thing as an actor is memorizing your lines, because imagine going up on stage and then blanking the first thing you get there. And I want to be able to act in the plays/musicals we’ll be having next year too. So I ask, how do you guys do it? How do you not forget? How have you not blanked on stage? And if you have, how quick have you recovered from it? Is there a trick? What am I missing?
After researching on how to become an actor, the thing that came up the most is that I should take acting classes. Should I take an acting technique classes or improv?
Sorry if this isn't the right place to ask but it's driving me crazy. Sounds familiar and like my childhood at the same time. Plz halp. P.S. I'm also interested lately in starting in voice acting too and somehow only just thought to join this sub to ask this question lol. Shame on me. Do expect me back.
I met someone on a SAG production who told me you can join a SAG affiliate for roughly half the joining fee. It allows you to work as a union actor in a small region, but not the entire country. I cannot find any information about this. Is it true?
Hi everyone, I have 2 different paths I can take but I’m really lost on which to peruse. One is go to acting school after college or get into medicine. I know there are both completely different and have nothing to do with each other but medicine provides certain comfortable pay where as acting dosent but acting just seems far more fun and like a hobby and not just a job . I checked online and it seems that only 2% of actors make a living just to sustain them selves. So if you guys found your self in a similar situation and had to make a decision in the next Few months what would you do? Take a degree that will guarantee you good pay but may leave you upset or risk it and go for something you like doing but could really put you in a tight situation.
Basically I'm black and have the least amount of singing and speaking than the rest of the cast. I have about three short singing lines while everyone else has entire songs or multiple phrases. I'm a soprano so it's not like I'm a bad singer. The white people have the most spoken and singing lines as well. There is one black role which has a song that's very soulful and has a clear blackcent that still hasn't been casted yet after two weeks. I have a feeling the older white woman who wants it badly will get it. I don't want to seem whiney cause you get what you get. I don't think the directors were consciously like "she's black! Give her less!" It's just really weird how I have far less than everyone else despite the theater preaching "inclusiveness" all the time. It's a professional theatre so I don't want to seem selfish or a diva for not getting a lot so I'm hesitating. Anyway should I drop? Tldr: I'm black and have the least amount of roles/lines than the nbpoc and white actors. Should I drop?
i’m getting back into acting after a long break during covid, and i’m working on monologues as a way to practice at home outside of classes and such. does anyone know of any good monologues for women? preferably sad/dramatic/romantic themes (bonus if there’s crying) and i need ones that come from movies or tv shows, because i try to challenge myself to do it differently than the original actor did, and also i’ve heard that the company im auditioning for soon prefers when you audition with something from modern media (not sure why tho) something over 1 minute is best, and i need something that will “pull at the heart strings” for an upcoming audition as well. also, if you know of any websites with a sort of database of monologues that would be very much appreciated as well!
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