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Reddit · 13 Nov 2020

Acting gigs & UI- I'm a non union actor, currently collecting unemployment in NJ from my "survival job" I had at a restaurant. Like many others, main source of income was that job and I would do acting gigs on the side when I could get them. Can I sti

I havent done any acting work or booked any gigs since the pandemic started 9 months ago or so and I began collecting UI from losing my restaurant job which was my main source of income.. before all this I was working there and I'd only book a gig once or twice a month or less, and it was mainly just background work, s…

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Reddit · 13 Nov 2020

Izotope Sale

Fellow voice actors! Just wanted to let everyone know that Izotope is having a sale on a bunch of their plugins including Elements. I grabbed Rx7 Elements when it went on sale a few months back and it has been unbelievably helpful. The voice-de noise/de hum can literally take out the sound of a full blown air condition…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 12 Nov 2020

How do you prepare for an audition?

Ahh, the audition. The lifeblood of any actor's career. A single audition could change the game for an actor. But before we show up and step into the spotlight for our chance, what do we do? As a voice actor, auditions are a little different for me, but I treat each one as if I'm in the room with the casting director,…

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Stage 32 · 12 Nov 2020

Zoom Read

Hi All- It's late notice but I need an actress for tonight for a zoom reading of a new version of a script I wrote for "Top Gun" for the part of Charlene. The zoom reading is at 7 p.m. EST. Thank you very much. Please include your email so I can send you the script and zoom invite. Sincerely- Ed Skirtich  

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Reddit · 12 Nov 2020

YAYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IM SO HAPPY! I GOT A REPLY FROM A SUCCESSFUL, TALENTED ACTOR I REALLY ADMIRE! His name is Anson Boon and my best friend knows him, so I figured, why not try to message him? I sent him a short text on Instagram saying how I’m passionate about acting and would love to talk to him, and he responded!! He gave wonderful adv…

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Reddit · 12 Nov 2020

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Nov 12

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…

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Reddit · 12 Nov 2020

England-Based Agencies

What are some England-based agencies that an actress with only a few credits can contact?

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Reddit · 12 Nov 2020

How do people start with voice acting

Hi im new in this subreddit and i was wondering how I would start as a voice actor cuz I really like to do voices and stuff I really enjoy listening to voice actors when they do their job and I would like to start myself as one so could anyone help me by some advice

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Reddit · 12 Nov 2020

Age Anxiety

I am almost 18 and up until this point have no experience in acting besides the acredited classes I take (paid for myself). My parents do not support me acting as a career and I am going to college to study finance (nyc or socal). I know am young but with a kind of difficult major, is it possible for me to be a success…

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Reddit · 12 Nov 2020

Best jobs while acting

Hey everyone, what do you all think are the best jobs that are flexible and/or accommodating when taking acting lessons and going on auditions? I am lucky that I don’t have student debt, but considering that covid has made me unable to even find a job in my highly sought out field, I realize that wasting away on apply…

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Reddit · 12 Nov 2020

“You don’t need to do anything. Just be sexy.”

Hi, all. Long-time lurker on this sub. Now I finally feel comfortable posting. I’ve been acting on and off for the past five years. Certainly nothing to write home about. Some music videos and television pilots that went absolutely nowhere, but hey... That’s show biz, kid. When I was much younger, just starting out, I…

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Reddit · 11 Nov 2020

How to get representation during a pandemic?

I live in NYC and have been doing student and indie films and a lot of brand new plays with an audience of less than 20. I have a BFA (didnt have showcase) and have been doing on going classes off and on for the last 2 years for training. I finally got a reel cut and was planning on sending it out to agents and manager…

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Reddit · 11 Nov 2020

VO royalty?

So you know in mainstream media there are tv/film actors that sort of trancend to the A-list millions of dollars per movie/episode status. Is there a similar hierarchy in the VO community both past and present?

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Reddit · 11 Nov 2020

If you're a Voice Actor auditioning, be aware of this company.

[If you are in Voice Over and looking for work, be vary wary of "Actors Everywhere".](https://imgur.com/a/6dITqvi) If you are looking for work, be aware that the boss of this company has a history of coercion and serial inappropriate behavior. The company is small and intimate, less than 10 people. You will work with h…

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Reddit · 11 Nov 2020

If you're auditioning, look out for this company.

[If you are in Voice Over and looking for work, be vary wary of "Actors Everywhere".](https://imgur.com/a/6dITqvi) If you are looking for work, be aware that the boss of this company has a history of coercion and serial inappropriate behavior. The company is small and intimate, less than 10 people. You will work with h…

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Reddit · 11 Nov 2020

Only good in one genre, bad in another.

So I’m a new[ish] actor and I’ve spent the last few years working on my craft. It seems like I’m naturally funny and do well in comedic roles. But when it comes to drama (or anything that requires serious emotion) I fall flat and feel forced. Does anyone else have this same issue? How did you overcome it? Any advice on…

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Reddit · 10 Nov 2020

Acting and spirituality

We all have heard this thing in spirituality "surrender your EGO",i heard the same during my yoga philosophy class ,seems like ego is the biggest obstruction in spirituality,being an actor i compared it with acting which is my profession and i love to do it infact its spirituality for me .HOW? what should an actor do w…

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Reddit · 10 Nov 2020

Voice acting with a lisp.

Do any of you voice actors have a lisp in your normal speaking voice? Does it go away when you voice act? How does it affect your performances?

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Reddit · 10 Nov 2020

Rx8 Elements is $30 again guys!

Here! [https://www.izotope.com/en/shop/rx-8-elements.html](https://www.izotope.com/en/shop/rx-8-elements.html) I know a lot of voiceactors have been waiting for the price to drop to $30. It's $30 again. Definitely would recommend getting this. Amazing for mouth clicks and easily the best noise reduction utility out the…

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Reddit · 9 Nov 2020

Any advice on acting exercises requiring a partner?

[book cover ](https://imgur.com/gallery/a4wdQ98) I recently got a new workshop book called ‘The Stanford Meisner Approach’ by Larry Silverberg (see link for cover image) and I’m pretty stumped since the book requires you to have acting partners to practice with and I don’t know what to do since I doing know any actors…

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Reddit · 9 Nov 2020

What have you heard about these LA agencies?

- Avant Artists - ABA Talent Agency - ASAP Talent Agency - Saint Talent Agency Anyone signed with them or know of them? Which one is the most prestigious? I’m currently a non-union actor in Los Angeles that’s looking for an agency to find work for me to become SAG-E.

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Reddit · 9 Nov 2020

Conflicting goals.

I’m 19 years old, I’ve always done theater in school, but I only realized a couple years ago, that I’d like to truly pursue acting. I overcome all my doubts and fears and started performing at my college. Sadly Covid hit after my first performance. Then my family moved to New York, and I thought it would be a great opp…

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Reddit · 9 Nov 2020

Do You Feel Rejected When An Open Call Deadline is Extended?

Hey guys, So, yes, we actors are used to indirect rejection when we simply don’t hear back about a casting. However, there are times when you don’t hear back for months and then you get a callback or book outright. With open calls, it’s a little different because they typically mention when they’ll need the actor to be…

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Reddit · 9 Nov 2020

Manager - 15% + 15% of all residuals?

Hey Reddit, So I'd love to hear from those of you who've had managers or considered managers, that are obviously out of SAG jurisdiction. I am a SAG actor who is considering a manager at present. Two things that are new to me in the contract: 1) 15% (I know its not unheard of, but I've never done it) Do you have experi…

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Reddit · 9 Nov 2020

Actors Who Have Studied Meisner Technique - Thoughts On A New Zoom Knock?

Hi Everyone, I'm teaching a Meisner Technique class over Zoom and want to make the knock at the door as truthful as possible online. Here is my idea: Each actor will need a smartphone and a computer camera. Students will set up their computer camera as a wide-angle shot that the actors ignore - sort of like a hidden ca…

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Reddit · 9 Nov 2020

Non-actor with a question

Hi! So I've been thinking and tbh worrying about something recently Actors in very emotionally intense roles/scenes! This thought was triggered when I recently saw the scene in which >!Joel dies in !! Ellie's voice actor Ashley Johnson lost her father as a kid, so couldn't potentially revisiting this dark headspace for…

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Reddit · 9 Nov 2020

Q for Black actresses!

My question is regarding black women, hair and headshots, so if you are a black woman or know what casting directors prefer, please comment! I change my hair pretty often, but am usually in braids or wearing my natural hair (4a/4b). Should I get a bunch of headshots for the top three styles I usually have? When submitt…

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Reddit · 9 Nov 2020

The Red Priest - Week 5

Well...Production week is over. Fabulous work by designers, technical and stage management and directorial team meant that it was an enjoyable and productive week. Last night was 'Tech. Dress' and - apart from today's day off - we are on stage for the next week. Two more 'Dress Runs', preview night is Thursday, then th…

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Reddit · 8 Nov 2020

Is anyone here familiar with the acting industry in China?

I was just noticing that most of the hits to my website lately are coming from China. I don't think they are specifically searching for me, probably just browsing Mandy and clicking on actors and links. Those clicks come thru as "direct" instead of "referral" in my page analytics for some reason (something with the way…

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Reddit · 8 Nov 2020

Advice Wanted

Hey all, I’ve been in the game for a bit of time. Here’s the deal: I cannot for the life of me land an agent. My resume is filled with theatre roles, training, on camera work and all. My website Is also up to date as well as my headshots. I’ve been booking alongside actors who have representation and I have been landin…

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Reddit · 8 Nov 2020

Please help: Acting direction/advise?

(Tl;dr at the bottom) Hi, this is my first actual post and I’ve had my account for awhile, but this has been wracking my brain for a long time and I don’t know what to do. I’m sorry I know this is pretty long, but I’ve also never really talked to anyone about all this before. A little background, I’ve wanted to act sin…

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Reddit · 8 Nov 2020

Beginning

Hiya! So, I posted something not too long ago aswell.. but as I'm a beginner actor, is there anything I should know? Do I need professionally taken headshots? Where can I find an agent? How much experience will I need?

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 7 Nov 2020

Zoom Read

Hi All- I need two actors for an original script I wrote -"Top Gun" for a zoom table read on Thursday November 12th at 7 p.m. EST. One is Iceman- Maverick's rival at Top Gun and Skinner- Commanding officer for Maverick and Goose. Thanks for helping and for staying creative. Beginning actors needing experience or experi…

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Reddit · 7 Nov 2020

Anyone based in NC?

I'm an NYC based actor (I hate it here) and I'm looking to move to Wilmington NC to be closer to friends and family. But I'm also under the assumption that there's actually quite a bit of work down there. Does anyone living in or around the area have any advice, or experience in the scene? I'm sure it's probably much d…

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Reddit · 7 Nov 2020

Would anybody like to be a guest on my new interview/podcast/show?

I’m looking for a voice actor who has been a part some projects who would like to talk on my show. I hope this is not a request for work as it’s just me asking someone to just talk. DM me on Instagram itsbradmichael Or discord itsbradmichael#6432

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Reddit · 7 Nov 2020

Advice please ):

Since I was 18 I wanted to be an actor , I am now 22 . I want to act sooo BAD that it hurts I’m not doing it!!! ): ! I read books and I study! I think about acting all the time ! I don’t know where to start , I am from Los Angeles. Can anyone please give me advice!!

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Reddit · 7 Nov 2020

What’s the point of trying ?

I used to be an aspiring artist my entire childhood. But now I’m completely cynical about the odds of me ever accomplishing anything or making any money cuz I saw what the odds of being a successful artist are (whether it is actor, writer, director, musician). [The](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=11ralaQD1v8) odds are […

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Reddit · 7 Nov 2020

I need help with my dramatic interpretation

Hello fellow actors! I am a highschooler on my school’s speech team. My event is Dramatic Interpretation. I never win competitions and I want to know how to improve my acting. Does anyone have any surefire tips for dramatic acting?

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Reddit · 7 Nov 2020

somewhat begginer

HElllo all! SO, it has been a long time coming. I am just now within the last few months have gained more stability and independence since being in LA for a year now. and now I am ready to start plunging myself into the entertainment world for real this time! ( i slighly tried last year when i arrived but couldnt find…