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Reddit · 23 Sep 2020
Hello people of /r/acting! So, I want to open up a discussion about representation. Over the past 8 or 9 years, I have had a lot of reddit accounts and have always found myself coming back to and subsequently leaving this community. I think it’s important to talk about why. I know many of you will not agree with me on…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2020
Hi! I'm curious if it's still necessary to keep track of receipts for my taxes when working as an actor in LA. I ask because my senior year of college, I took a course in "taxes for the actor," where they taught us to keep vigilant watch over all our business expenses and keep receipts for everything and file them away…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2020
So I've been having a debate with myself for a long time. And I'd like to get some advice from other actors. My two front teeth - one is slightly longer than the other. I HATE it, and I have always hated it. Though everyone around me says they've never noticed - I have a hard time believing them. I have included a pict…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2020
Actor’s Book Club is a Discord server that brings actors from all over together to practice during downtime, sharpen acting skills, and meet fellow actors and writers. Every week, we meet to read scripts together over Discord video call. We mainly do cold reads but provide the scripts we’re currently reading for everyo…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2020
In terms of being a voice actor, what do I need to know about taxes? What I would especially like to know is more about the things explained in [this video about taxes as a voice actor.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhfBY06GDsE) I have been getting more into voice acting and a few months back, I made a bunch of purc…
Reddit · 22 Sep 2020
So I recently saw a casting notice for this movie and one of the roles (the one that I seem to have the best chance at) is an LGBT role. It's going to require male/male interaction. I'm straight, but I have no problem with this if the role requires it, but would it be taboo for me to apply for the role?
Reddit · 22 Sep 2020
Yo, so I'm actually just a student in languages, appereance type is Asian female, somewhat skinny, around 5'7, and I've been daydreaming for a long time about making/participating in an indie short film, (could be home video style as well where actors just sort of act themselves or an online project). Some concepts, di…
Reddit · 22 Sep 2020
Hello everyone if you are interested in participating in a series similar as Red vs Blue but in Call of Duty Mobile, if you are interested dm me via Discord. (Silo90_YT#3766) we need people for this project, I need actors, voice actors, 3d animators, editors, soundtrack ppl, etc. Interested just dm me on discord
Reddit · 22 Sep 2020
I know this topic has been posted a few times before but I'm seriously considering moving to Vancouver. I don't have an agent but I'm working with an acting coach and have good headshots. My reel is a bit weak since I'm more of a theatre actor than film but I love doing both. Timeline is maybe in a year or so, dependin…
Reddit · 22 Sep 2020
So I’m a working actor that’s been doing this professionally since 2018, mainly at the co-star/guest star (occasionally recurring) level. I started in a local market before moving to LA once I got picked up by some pretty top tier reps. Now with the pandemic and all, I’m back in my hometown while still auditioning via…
Reddit · 22 Sep 2020
Hi guys, So I have an agent here in Toronto. Things are going very well. I also have friends who live in central Vancouver and I was wondering if anyone here has flown to BC just to find an agent, and then went back to Toronto. The reason I am considering this is due to how self tapes have changed the game. In theory,…
Reddit · 22 Sep 2020
Hi! So I have a few questions for those on this reddit... I’ve always had a passion for acting and wanted to be a voice actor but I have an old school family who believe in “safety” jobs only. I’m currently in college and I want to change my major to theatre. I’m in the process of convincing my family but I need to bui…
Reddit · 22 Sep 2020
Hi I have one question which states and cities of USA do you recommend to live and work as a voice actor?
Reddit · 21 Sep 2020
I live in LA I have a degree in English I’ve done plays why whole life I sing But, my height and my looks... Is there hope?
Reddit · 21 Sep 2020
How do you play extroverted, outgoing, high energy characters believably if as a person you're introverted and low energy? Are there any exercises or tips to bring up energy as an actor?
Reddit · 21 Sep 2020
Hi everyone! I am an 22 year old female actor. I have been acting for 11 years. I don't have an agent or manager yet. I have had a few opportunities to audition for representation in my teen years, but was always turned down. I feel like my career will never begin if I don't get representation. I submit for acting jobs…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2020
Hello actors of reddit! I’m writing here because this year I’ve been feeling really shitty about my acting. I think it’s because it’s my first time hitting a series of constant rejection. I’ve just turned 20 and finished a really good acting course which I loved every minute of but after suffering a series of rejection…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2020
Does anyone know why over the last year or so little things like music videos are listed under the 'Actor' section on IMDB pages for people. If its your own music video why would that not go under 'self'?
Reddit · 21 Sep 2020
I haven’t done this in awhile and I was wondering what to wear. I have provided my measurements but don’t have any details yet about what to bring wardrobe wise, if anything. Any tips? Thank you!
Reddit · 21 Sep 2020
Hello, I am a beginner voice actor, haven’t had any gigs yet but I do have a decent demo, studio with good equipment, and I have taken acting/improv classes and am working with a coach. I was wondering how do beginners get started? How do I start booking entry level gigs to get rolling. I also have a day job so I’m pre…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2020
I’m 15 years old and ever since I was little I have always had the dream to become a voice actor. I’m in my junior year of highschool but haven’t taken any theatre classes because I don’t have enough space and I want to get into a college where I can learn theatre etc. I know it’s not required but I’m very interested i…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2020
G’day, I am a film and TV student producing a documentary about a PoW in WW2. The story is told through letters, diaries, newspaper articles and a written interview. I am seeking 4 voice over actors for the script. Each part is 60-90 seconds. The film will be published on my university site and circulated through inter…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2020
But how in the love of god do I get my work out to people. This is someting I would be doing in my free time which I have a lot of if anyone can help point me in a direction of a place where I can put my work and I also need to know a good mic. to purchase thanks in advance if anyone wants to help me.
Reddit · 21 Sep 2020
I have pretty minimal knowledge of voice-acting, but my 16 year old brother wants to pursue a career in it. I was planning on buying him his first microphone for Christmas. Originally I was going to get him the Rode NT1A but I'm realizing now that that might be a bit overkill for an entry level voice actor. He'll be re…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2020
So I would like to hire voice actors to do some horror short story readings. I would like some insight on how this works exactly. * What is an average price - per minute, per recording? * How do I 'cast' - Do I request voice acting compilations, do I ask to record a few sentences? * What if I don't like the end product…
Reddit · 20 Sep 2020
I was chosen as an actor for a music video just through knowing the director well but I was still asked to give them headshots and a resume. They know I don’t have previous experience but they still want me to give them one and I’m not sure what I can possibly jot down besides a play I once was in way back in elementar…
Reddit · 20 Sep 2020
I've been curious about two things in the casting process ​ When you are doing a search for someone and you can have 2 people or more who nail the role and act it well, what is the deciding factor in choosing that actor? And that sort of leads into my 2nd question, are you allowed to have a specific look for an…
Reddit · 20 Sep 2020
I just spent some time working on casting my newest short film on Backstage so I’ve decided to share some insights about the casting process here. Along with casting I am also an actor and the process of casting was super enlightening. Below are some candid and eye opening things that I learned from this experience. I…
Reddit · 20 Sep 2020
Spouse wants to be an actor and has been contacted by this agency and I'm kind of skeptical of all the the things going especially when they ask for a down payment or money to go in classes to meet agents and stuff. it essentially boiled down to acting classes with the potential to meet agents to get hired on for roles…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2020
According to that post in the Voice actor website, we can know assume that FNAF SL is before FNAF 3, and could be between 1987 ( Michael has 14-16 at FNAF 4 minigames ) and 2003 : ​ ​ [So William had 35-54 during SL speech in the intro, and Michael 18-35 in his speech at the end of SL, which set FNAF SL b…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2020
I just had an audition. I know the song so well that I sang it several times even at another audition. I sang it to my satisfaction right before I go in as well. I go in, and due to Covid we have to stand away and the accompanist says the tempo and I ask a little bit slower. He starts playing and I get thrown off like…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2020
I am interested in hiring an actor at a future date to remotely record about 2 pages of monologue (in standard script formatting) for a short parody video, in Kermit the Frog's voice. You can name your price, and I'll let you know if it is doable for me. I would prefer to keep the cost under $150, but I am willing to c…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2020
How reputable is the Characters Acting agency? Vancouver? I have heard really good things and young actors "Wishing" they were with them and on the other hand there's like nothing online about them. and by that I mean, none of their clientele write about what its like to be with their agency. They have told me they are…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2020
there are no rules. except to be fucking good. seriously. you can have a no name agent that gets you good auditions and you can have a great agent get you 0 auditions. you can read for series regulars without having credits. you can read for co stars already having a ton of credits. but you know what you don't want to…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2020
Hi all. I have done some voice work in the past and I quite enjoy it, and the pay is not that bad. I just got a Rode mic at the insistence of a client, and I am trying to recoup my investment lol. I've read DBB's site in the sidebar and I am well aware one does not simply "rock into Mordor" for any kind of work, voice…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2020
Hey guys, I need an actor (one male, one female) to record sides for me, as auditions come in. Essentially, you will be my reader, as I play back your recording while I self tape my audition. I'll assume you have a decent mic. It has to be clear and clean, not just recorded on your phone. I can either pay you $10 per r…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2020
I’m allergic to Instagram and hash tags. I’m male and tall, and that’s about it for my brand. I deactivated my Facebook a couple of months ago, and I feel way better. I respect people who can “brand” themselves well. It’s not my strength, and I just don’t care about presenting a false form of wealth and positivity that…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2020
I am so sorry but i am on a time crunch and my parents are not able to buy me the book at the moment ! If you can please let me know so i can tell u my instagram ! I’m about to cryyyyyyy
Reddit · 18 Sep 2020
Can anyone just go to an audition they find online or on a flyer somewhere? Or does one need an agent in order to let the casting directors know that the actor will be there for an audition?
Reddit · 18 Sep 2020
Been with SAG for two years. Never attended the new members orientation (wish there was notifications on the app!) and I’ve heard murmurings of the voice labs, free seminars, and actor business resources. Also, what discounts are we entitled too? Are there banking options for us in the union? How to take full advantage…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2020
I (19 M) have always been under the impression that you can practice and get better at acting but you can't practice your emotions, but I recently got a role in a music video where the starting scene requires my character to walk on the street, look at a happy couple, remember my ex girlfriend and cry. I tried taking a…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2020
I'm going for a theatre where the theme is that the acting couple will do exactly as the audience requests, but I'm not too sure what requests I should make, any ideas? This is description of the play. “You can see us but we cannot see you. You can tell us what to do. We will do it. Sing her a birthday song. Kick his b…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2020
Chicago-based actor, mostly live performance/theatre/comedy, but some on-camera. I've been looking to eventually move to LA for a few years, and with the pandemic and live performance being shut-down in my current city for the foreseeable future, there's a part of me that's feeling pushed to move out west and take the…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2020
Ive been watching lots of marvel movies recently and its so addicting so I started watching the behind the scenes and its making me think should I become an actor? So I did some research and found out about extras and I did some looking into it but I can never find a specific website or something to contact them about…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2020
Hello, I have some scenes from my screenplay that I would like to run through with a male actor. Please let me know if you're interested.
Reddit · 18 Sep 2020
so i’ve kind of always wanted to be an actor but i’ve never actually pursued it bc my parents have always discouraged me & whatnot. i’m in college rn (not studying acting lol but i’m doing a double major in cinemas studies) and i’ve had a lot of time to think bc of the whole covid situation and i’ve realized that i rly…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2020
Hey Everybody. I've directed a few plays in college, but that never felt *that* serious, but recently I wrote a script and I got funding to write and direct. Now, we're bringing in professional actors and I'm auditioning them. For some context, they sent us self-tapes, we witted it down to 3-5 people to audition over z…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2020
I have always loved the idea of writing for television, and I've been writing "T.V shows" since I was young. I've taken classes and focused a lot of my amateur-age energy into honing my writing skills - and I am confident in my abilities. Still, for a long time, writing was a hobby. I knew my energy would be put into a…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2020
I’m thinking of the actors with less experience who at the time were relatively fresh-faced. Is anyone aware of if they all had agents when the casting breakdowns went out for example?
