Reddit · 19 Dec 2021
How often do actors sleep (overnight) in their trailers?
I'm not an actor. I'm just curious. Are those trailers actors get on sets only for chilling when they're not needed or do they ever sleep in them overnight?
Reddit · 19 Dec 2021
I really miss being on Stage!
Being an actor for Film/TV is absolutely brilliant, but gods do I miss my home!
Reddit · 18 Dec 2021
I think i’m a good actor. Maybe I have what it takes - unfortunately
I’ve lived a fucked up life. I had to act in order to survive. Not in a professional sense but as a literal way to survive. Act like you’re happy. Act like things are okay. Act like you like people. Act like you love. Act like you know. Maybe I do though? Maybe I am though? Are there any famous actors who’ve come from…
Reddit · 18 Dec 2021
Will Anti-Depressants Make Me a Worse Actor?
There was a post about this from 8 years ago, but there's a lot more people here now as well as different medication so I thought I'd ask this again. I got prescribed for 150mg of Wellbutrin daily and I'm super worried that it will dull my emotions and make emotionally connecting in a scene harder. I'm already not very…
Reddit · 18 Dec 2021
Voice Actors (Non English)
Hello, I run a YouTube channel in English and I am looking to start the channel in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. I was wondering if any one would be interested in working with me on a long-term project and voice acting the videos. I will send the scripts to you in English and It will be your job to voice narrate the…
Reddit · 18 Dec 2021
Concerns as a Trans actress.
Hello, My name is Marilyn, and I'm a 17 year old trans girl. I came on here to talk about something that's been concerning to me. I've been researching locations of some of my favorite shows and I saw a few filming locations that were anti LGBT. So I wanted to ask, in the event that I end up in a series like this, woul…
Reddit · 18 Dec 2021
Help with Characterization of a Role?
Hello! I was just casted as Angie from The Wedding Singer and was wondering if any actors/actresses had any advice on how to properly characterize her so I can get a head start over our Christmas break!
Reddit · 18 Dec 2021
NU commercial contract advice - rude to ask for intended usage/buyout before officially booking?
Hello! I'm a non-union actor without an agent on hold for a digital promo spot. The pay is pretty low (a couple hundred), and the audition didn't state the intended usage or the buyout terms up front. I probably should have asked when I sent in my callback audition, but kept assuming they would tell me at some point du…
Reddit · 18 Dec 2021
Beginner Voice Actor Looking For Advice! :D
Hey everyone! I'm Adam, I'm 17 years old (18 in 2 months) and and want to begin voice acting in a somewhat professional setting. Ever since puberty hit, everyone has been telling me that I have a great voice and that I should pursue voice acting in some form. If I had to describe my voice, I would say relatively deep (…
Reddit · 18 Dec 2021
Question about pricing
Hello, I want to ask a question... Due to personal reasons (Reasons I do not want to disclose) I want to ask if some voice actors (not all) accept rev share as payment? Again this is for personal reasons.
Reddit · 17 Dec 2021
I have found a website for voice actor agents….
I remember back months ago I wanted to interview former voice actor Daniel Hansen (Voice of Lewis from Meet The Robinsons) and still do now and I have found this website called Fanmail.Biz http://www.fanmail.biz/11638.html and would this work if I wanna request an interview?
Reddit · 17 Dec 2021
Legendary Voice Actor Tara Strong Voice Directing New Movie With Walk off the Earth Funded by NFTs
Hey guys! I am a fan of the VA world AND the band Walk off the Earth so this cross-over is amazing to me. I heard about this project that the band Walk Off the Earth is doing that’s super cool. They’re making a movie that’s funding itself one frame at a time with NFTs and casting all supporting roles within their Disco…
Reddit · 17 Dec 2021
The Competition
I just saw a post on Casting Call Club requesting "Meticulous Voice Actors" for an AI character voice library. Doesn't list a link to or name of the company's site, but the username who posted was "\[name\]\_at\_replica". Googled "Replica AI," and found them: [https://replicastudios.com/](https://replicastudios.com/) L…
Reddit · 16 Dec 2021
Just starting out. I have some questions and need some advice <3
Hey there. Long time lurker. I'm in Australia, I've done a few short courses and I'm still pretty new to the career. I have an agent and I do go to an audition every 2 or 3 months (TV commercials only). So far I have not landed a gig. But that's cool! I'm keen to pursue this further but I miss having a full time wage a…
Reddit · 16 Dec 2021
What are Some Acting Performances You’ve Really Enjoyed Watching This Year Whether It’s TV, Film, or Theater
It could be a scene, episode, or a whole show or movie. A few that pop into my head because of how recent they are: The Roy siblings in the Succession Finale Rachel Zegler as Maria in West Side Story Mark Duplass as Chip Black in The Morning Show (Season 2 Episode 8). There are several other great actors on that show a…
Reddit · 16 Dec 2021
It is hard to become a pro actor, but I know it's possible
After seeing the pinned post, I had some courage to share this. ​ I came to the united states as a political asylee, having to deal with a lot of PTSD and trauma, depression was my thing for four years now. However, I have never stopped dreaming of becoming an actor one day. I have done school theatre for years…
Reddit · 16 Dec 2021
I want to learn acting but don't want to go acting school
So I'm a guy in my early to mid 20s and I've graduated uni a few years ago. As a kid I wanted to be an actor but I was steered off that path by my parents I developed anxiety so hated drama and regretted choosing it as a subject in school. I always loved films and watch a film every day. Well now after therapy and goin…
Reddit · 16 Dec 2021
Fellow Background Actors: what do you say during on-camera conversations?
I know, classically, people say "peas and carrots" but I've never seen anyone actually do that. Usually I describe some generic problem and act like the other actor is asking follow-up questions or suggesting solutions (since I can never tell what they're actually saying). What does everyone else say/do?
Reddit · 16 Dec 2021
Getting over voice anxiety is kind of a pain
So I'm trying to record my voice for some Youtube stuff, and right now, I'm just trying to get over some recording anxiety. And it's a real pain in the ass. I hear my recordings and you can pretty much hear the nervousness in my voice. No energy. I tried to psyche myself up and put more energy into my performance but n…
Reddit · 16 Dec 2021
How do I do get in stage acting?
A year ago I was in college for my first semester in theatre and it didn’t offer me anything. Also I have been trying to get to any acting stuff since I was 9 yrs old. I then recently read about Keanu Reeves and found out. He just got into stage acting first. Somehow and started his life as an actor there. The only thi…
Reddit · 16 Dec 2021
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback
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 a…
Reddit · 15 Dec 2021
Rumor: casting directors have an app to tell them if an actors social media followers have been bought. Is this true?
It’s no secret that social media following impacts casting decisions. It could be true.
Reddit · 15 Dec 2021
Looking to talk to and learn from DMV actors, or actors who started in the DMV area. I've been seriously acting for about 5 years, but always have the desire to learn more from others!
If you're in or from the DMV and you have a successful acting career under your belt, I'd love the chance to have a conversation with you! I want to hear what you've done, how you're doing, and what you're going to do moving forwards. I'd like to talk strategies, training, marketing and business. If you still live in t…
Reddit · 15 Dec 2021
Is taking out loans for a drama school a poor financial decision?
I know this one all comes down to perspective, but I figured I would see what perspectives other people have had. I'm an actor in the U.S. and last year I got a recall from LAMDA (in London) and I plan on applying again this year. I'm really interested in the school because of the quality of classical acting program th…
Reddit · 15 Dec 2021
Voice actors, do you play Dungeons and Dragons?
(or any similar table top role playing game) [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/rh4zeg)
Reddit · 15 Dec 2021
Young actress
Hi, I'm a 16 years old from Lithuania and I have a dream to become an actress. I've been in a local theater studio for 7 years (or more), I worked on some projects with young artists from my country and I also have some experience on set as a director's assistant. The problem is - I have no idea what to do to make my d…
Reddit · 14 Dec 2021
Opinion on Matt Vilvardi?
Matt Vilvardi is an actor I found on TikTok and I honestly don’t see him as very good. He over emphasises some stuff and it just feels iffy to me. Although i’m not even an actor (I would like to be one) so I want your opinions on his performances. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSePdErgv/ Here’s the link to his TikTok where he…
Reddit · 14 Dec 2021
Papers on personal boundaries on acting
Hello, everyone I was doing some research and couldn't find any good resource about personal boundaries on acting. What I mean is: I'd like to read more about how acting evolved regarding intimacy in scenes, be it sex, nudity, touching, something agressive etc. I think it's still a theme that most people just accepted,…
Reddit · 14 Dec 2021
5 questions for voice actors
1. How do you go about "Finding a voice" to where you know you aren't going to change It. 2. Is It seen as rude or annoying when people meet you and JUST want to hear the voice, no questions? 3. How do you rest or exercise you're throat to stop getting tired. 4. For anime voice actors how do you feel certain changes to…
Reddit · 14 Dec 2021
Looking for voice actor for cartoon sci-fi mobile game
**Info:** I have developed a mobile game which has a cartoony/sci-fi theme. In which the player orbits a black hole for as long as they can to earn points. You can see the style here. https://preview.redd.it/1u0h2gssoh581.png?width=1606&format=png&auto=webp&s=2fcc6761a8d82696efe0fd24964f44b853bd225a I am looking for a…
Reddit · 14 Dec 2021
Actors/Actresses, what are your go-to stock expressions that you regularly employ to liven up conversations?
I'm curious, as a pleb, what are some expressions or techniques that would help liven up conversations?
Reddit · 14 Dec 2021
Is there any hope for middle to lower class actors these days?
Literally every single fresh face actor seems to come from a upper class background or wealthy. It’s disheartening
Reddit · 14 Dec 2021
How do I become an actress?
Hi, I know this is the most typical question, but I’ve always been so interested in acting and I don’t know how to start. I am a 20 year old female student living in scotland. I would just like some tips on starting out, as I have no contacts at all or hardly any experience (apart from a few school productions!) I woul…
Reddit · 14 Dec 2021
New to Wanting to Act, Youtube?
Hi, so I’m considering getting into acting for hopefully a few minor roles or even as an extra in the future. The only acting class I took was in high school for 1 year and that was only because it was mandatory, hence I didn’t really care about anything we learned or did. The only thing I remember are the vocal exerci…
Reddit · 14 Dec 2021
IMO Telling an actor they are 'getting too in their head' is the worst kind feedback you can give.
I've done improv for 2 decades now and I've also gone through Meisner training and I have to say some of the worst kind of feedback I think an actor can be given is that they are too 'in their head' - it only puts the actor more (you guessed it) in their head. I've heard it recently from one actor to another at a works…
Reddit · 14 Dec 2021
Reality check: you're doing just fine
Hi, community! I saw a couple things this past week that I thought were worth sharing here, since I see a couple themes come up here a lot. First, [Kimlinh Tran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimlinh_Tran) shared a photo of their [studio space](https://twitter.com/KimlinhTran/status/1468283202561208322?s=20). Kimlinh i…
Reddit · 14 Dec 2021
Is it weird that I’m an actor but if I booked a major role in movie/tv -I’d be completely scared?
Sometimes I ask myself..can I handle the pressure of a major role on a TV show or film. Do I have what it takes if I get booked. I know these are stage fright things..is it weird that I have them? Anyone else feel the same way?
Reddit · 13 Dec 2021
What voice actors should I get on my podcast?
I posted here when I had Andy Merrill AKA Brak on my podcast and I was pleased with the overwhelmingly warm response toward hearing Andy Merrill tell stories. I was wondering if there are any other particular voice actors out there that you feel haven't had enough interviews? I want to find some voice actors that have…
Reddit · 13 Dec 2021
Anyone heard of MJB talent? thoughts
Hi, so I have a few offers for representation and one of them is MJB talent. Its one agent who has 250 clients, apparently has other assistants but arent listed on imdb pro. its ranked top 85 agencies on company meter and is usually fairly high on the list over the last few years. Anyone have any experience or thoughts…
Reddit · 13 Dec 2021
Did you pursue this field because people told you to?
I'm going to assume we're all in a unique category here: strangers come up to us and tell us we should be on the radio and all that. At least I'm guessing that happens to many people here. Growing up it was a meaningless comment for me. I had one of those weird puberty things where my voice changed at 12 and freaked ev…
Reddit · 13 Dec 2021
Breaking character/bloopers
Not an actor, just curious. I was watching The Office bloopers and although I found it quite entertaining, I couldn't help but wonder whether other actors or the crew on set get annoyed at those who constantly break character and ultimately drag the day on. Is it part of the job or does everyone just bite their tongue…
Reddit · 13 Dec 2021
I teach a cheap acting class in Manhattan
I am an experienced Meisner acting coach in NYC. I work at Matthew Corozine Studio on 36th, and I'd love to extend an invitation to anyone in NYC who would like to take a cheap ($50/4week) class. This is great for beginners, and actors who would love to jump back into on-going classes to inspire our creative process. C…
Reddit · 13 Dec 2021
How far will u go to become an actor?
Interested in hearing your guy’s motivation for becoming a successful and how far would u go to get there and why?
Reddit · 13 Dec 2021
I'm finally almost to wrap on one of the worst shoots of my life and wanted to vent
It's nearly 5am, hours over the scheduled wrap into a shoot for an unpaid graduate film school project that I foolishly signed up for. Initially I was excited for a one man show, arthouse-type film, I've done plenty of passion projects before, no big deal. But this one is different. Firstly, the director and crew are a…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2021
1st Draft Cover Letter towards Agents that gets to the point, what do you guys think?
In my subject I mentioned "Teen-20s Asian Actor w/ Improv+On-Set Experience Seeking Theatrical Rep" and for my body I put "Hello {{firstname of agent}}! My name is (blahblahblah) and for the past few years, I have built on-camera/on-set experience with short films I have worked on and improv experience through on-stag…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2021
Is it time for me to get an agent?
Hello! I'm an actress based in NYC and I think it might be time to get an agent but I'm not sure. I have been the lead in four student films, the lead in one 90-minute feature film, and done a comedy sketch for an indie filmmaker. Do I have enough experience? If so, how do I go about finding an agent? Thanks!
Reddit · 12 Dec 2021
My acting classes makes me uncomfortable
Hi, I'm fourteen and I have been taking acting classes for a year now. In my class everyone is in there 20s or even 40s, and sometimes we have to do romantic scenes. Like you have to play a couple or flirt and stuff. I am still underage and told my teachers how this bothered me. However they all say is that being an ac…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2021
New showreel from scratch - need advice
I have a showreel, but it sucks. I want to make a new one, going the *"write and shoot a few scenes specifically for this"* route with the help of director and actor friends. 2 or 3 30-second scenes showing "range", i.e. the first one would be my type, the second would be not my obvious type, etc. So first question, wh…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2021
Getting serious with Voice Acting!
Hey there guys! So I'm a 28 years old designer living in NYC and I finally want to take the first step in trying out Voice Acting. I read that it is recommended to take classes and such for those who have no acting experience and I want to make as much progress as I possibly can to get myself in small projects. Ultimat…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2021
How do actors play characters we’d normally hate in real life?
TW: Mentions words “racism” “rape” and “homophobia” (not in a destructive form). This question has struck me a few times this week, but since there’s a play I auditioned for about a historical event, it made me wonder, how do we play and get into character for characters that are racists, rapists, homophobic, and other…