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Reddit · 31 Jan 2020
So I’ve seen several interviews of actors I admire where they don’t prepare for their roles before rehearsal begins and also out of the rehearsal space. And one actor even mentioned how she chats with her company members right before the show starts and not get distracted. And I am the complete opposite. I haven’t had…
Reddit · 31 Jan 2020
I’m a guy in my early 20s. I’ve been working for past few years and was previously working over 80 hours a week. I guess the reason why I work so much is because I can’t stop. It is merely an addiction and I love it. I’m depressed when I’m not working. And I’m tired of working ‘normal’ jobs. I want to use this drive to…
Reddit · 31 Jan 2020
Despite the hate for fiverr (I know, I don't like it either and I'm working on getting off of there. Seriously. I'm just trying to get more experience) I recently received a random order from a large youtube channel with 1Million+ subscribers.I'm happy about the work but I understand anyone else doing this for a channe…
Reddit · 31 Jan 2020
So I received an audition via AA, and the casting director didn’t include the sides - as far as I can see. Usually it appears under the “instructional media” section, but all the CD has listed is a character breakdown. Is there something I’m missing? Or is there any way to get in touch with the CD via AA to let them kn…
Reddit · 31 Jan 2020
Okay, excuse me if I sound ignorant, but aren't acting skills to a certain extent something you're born with? Isn't acting just realistically expressing/perform a monologue or scene? If you have high emotional intelligence or can naturally mimic emotions well, wouldn't you be able to become a great actor without any (o…
Reddit · 31 Jan 2020
Hello one and all, I am a experienced actor throwing my hat into the game of voice acting however a lot of the techno stuff is flying right over my head. I figured out a good amount on my own through trial and error and youtube videos (Thank God I live in the 21st century.) However one issue I have come across is that…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2020
Hi! I'm an actress in Washington, currently non-union, been full-time acting for almost a year now and have medicaid. Some opportunities have started to arise, and my agent is saying I may need to move to LA very soon (turnaround is so quick in this industry as we all know...). I'd be living between California and Wash…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2020
All the details and the breakdowns are on the Facebook Event: [UNCSA CASTING CALL](https://www.facebook.com/events/186556699210493/?active_tab=discussion) Since so many post here tend to be of the "how do I get cast without a reel/parts without experience/build a resume without an agent/etc.?" I figured I would post th…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2020
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 · 30 Jan 2020
Hi everyone, my name is Joe, nice to meet you! I'm from the UK. I've tried searching online for any existing posts of people in my shoes but cannot find an answer. Bit of back story on me: Ever since I was younger I've always wanted to be an actor. I've always considered acting to be an unobtainable dream as it is noto…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2020
I was called back for a play and it was me and 2 other people going neck and neck reading for the lead all night. This wouldve been my first lead (or even really sizeable role) and I got my hopes up. I didnt get the lead but got a large supporting part. That being said, I'm still feeling the sadness and disappointment…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2020
I'm making a super low budget film and am holding auditions for the first time. I want the actors to feel comfortable and I'd like to create a professional vibe overall. But I've never done this before. What are some tips you have?
Reddit · 30 Jan 2020
Hello ​ I am looking for actors in the UK and about continued business and income. I am currently looking at buying a home and have found many places in the UK which are very affordable but put me outside of range of London, is it impossible/very difficult to build a career in the UK away from London? or is it y…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2020
This is much like u/Endurlay's post! Our stories are quite similar, so thank you for the inspiration dude! I am 26 as well and just last november it hit me that I want to be a voice actor. All my life I had been a performer, but all my life i have had terrible self doubt. I broke out of my shell in high school with doi…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2020
I've been voice acting on the side for years but never tried establishing myself. Thought I'd give it a try using one of my favorite voice actors of all time as inspiration. I love voicing villain characters so I decided to go with one for my demo Need me for a project? I check my email every day. Send me an offer at m…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2020
Curiosity question for anyone who has seen the agency submission side of Breakdown Services (Actors Access is the side for actors to see): Basic question: How does it work to submit your clients for a role? ​ Like, I know on the AA side, you can do the filter for "breakdowns that fit me" and see things for your…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2020
I’ve been thinking about being a voice actor for a while. However, I’m a bit nervous. There’s so many questions I want to ask and research I want to do, but I have no idea where or even when to take my first step.
Reddit · 29 Jan 2020
Hi everyone, I am a 23 years old guy who just moved to London. I would like to be as prepared as I can so I will try to ask as many question as I can to leave every doubt out and finally sleep more peacefully as some thoughts excite and others terrify me. Some will be related to acting and some points won’t. Please fee…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2020
Tbh this me looking for external validation, because I go back and forth in my brain all the time, but I still feel like asking all of you. I have really liked acting for a while. I like most forms of art. I want to create what inspires me. A huge thing that inspires me is musicals. I want to do stuff like that. I also…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2020
I’ve lived in NY for almost 4 years and absolutely love it here. Made so many friends, relationships, fun memories, etc. I really feel like a part of the city. However, my acting career isn’t really going anywhere. I’ve done a bunch of downtown low/no pay theatre and some student and indie films. I maybe get one really…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2020
1. Macduff from Shakespeare's Macbeth 2. Jason Voorhees from the Friday The 13th franchise. 3. The Joker from DC publications. (Insert SOCIETY jokes here.) 4. Doctor Satan from Rob Zombie's House Of A Thousand Corpses. 5. Dr. Facieler from Disney's The Princess And The Frog. (I'm Caucasian, but race isn't everything th…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2020
So I've been voice acting for about 5ish years now and have collectively reached 400 Million people worldwide via YouTube projects that I've played major roles in. (Weird flex but okay) My point is I really want to try and use that as leverage to maybe get an opportunity with an agency but I seriously have no idea wher…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2020
Hi all, NYC based actor here, and I'm fortunate enough to be at the stage where I've got some solid high profile credits under my belt. I've been with my current agent for nearly 5 years. I'm sensing for me to continue to progress in my career, my current reps don't have the power to get me into the bigger rooms. I'm l…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2020
I’ve never seen another channel that focuses on just the art of acting. Not tips or how to’s, just an enjoyment of growth from an actor. A deeper look. SUBSCRIBE[Welcome! ](https://youtu.be/VzvZuftnC2g)
Reddit · 29 Jan 2020
I’ve taken a few acting classes, some in college and some after graduating. The thing is I think most of my teachers really weren’t great, maybe not even good. In college my acting classes were taught by young TAs since I wasn’t a Theatre/Drama major and post college my teachers have been young working actors but not n…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2020
So I just set up a meeting with my first talent agency in Cali. The meeting is with So Cal Talent. I’ve been trying to find reviews but there are only two reviews on google. The agency is located down in Huntington Beach but they said in there email that it in no way hinders there ability to get their actors work. Does…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2020
A little bit of my back story. I was 18 when I had my daughter. I have always wanted to be an actress but went straight into beauty school to support my daughter, I realized I hated it and am a waitress now. I decided to go for it and take up acting classes last year and just got headshots and an agent meeting this wee…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2020
We need 1 Female actor for a 10 minute animated pilot. Pays $200. 5 Teenage miscreants turned accidental heroes. Please send demo reel with contact info.
Reddit · 29 Jan 2020
I'm an Atlanta based actor, 22 year old male, who is interested in collaborating on any projects. Just throwing myself out there, if anybody here is making their own projects I'm down to help collaborate. Not sure if this is appropriate or not but I'd love to make some friends and work on some projects with fellow hung…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2020
I am a stage actor looking for some help with diction and articulation. I would love to pick up some new exercises and warm-ups and really work toward building better habits. I'd prefer to do a class or workshop because working privately with a coach is probably more costly than I can manage at the moment. Has anyone t…
Reddit · 29 Jan 2020
Hi all! I am primarily a film/stage actor but I’ve been able to do a number of voiceover and eLearning projects last year and really feel ready to add Voice Acting to my overall acting wheelhouse. I have been scouring this sub and others like it, picking the brains of the pro audio engineers I’ve been able to work with…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2020
Hey everybody, I was reading through a monologue today and a thought popped up in my head. I was wondering how actors on this thread practice and stay sharp while not in acting classes or on set or on stage? I have my own methods that I consistently use to practice. I’m just curious how everyone else does it and maybe…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2020
Is there any actor here (Of if you know) that are getting paid as an LLC or Corporation ? I have some questions Thanks a lot guys !!
Reddit · 28 Jan 2020
I wanna preface making it clear that I am by no means an expert on the industry, and pretty noob on my studies of the VO biz... Which is why I'm interested in asking and welcome to being educated on the matter. It feels like every other voice actors testimonial I read also plugs that they do voice over classes. Some mo…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2020
Hello, Long story short- I've been wanting to be an actor forever. I ignored my need for it and stopped my life from 10-35 until I let myself find a place to really study it for a few years. Finally found a place, basically worked. Still denied some closure..but got the majority work done. Now not sure if I should find…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2020
Hello! My name is Claire, and I am looking to start getting into voice acting. I know it isn't enough on its own, but people tell me a lot that I have a good voice. It is the one quality about me I take pride in. On top of this, I've always been on the creative side, always enjoying the process of a character in a game…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2020
Hey, I was thinking about this for a while and thought this was probably the best place to post this question. I'm not really a voice actor, I sometimes to voiceovers for fun, but that's mostly it. I've recently found a band with a (male) singer who can switch between a male sounding and female sounding voice. It's so…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2020
One of my favorite self help books I read years ago (and I keep going back to) is “The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom” by Don Miguel Ruiz. The book offers very down to earth advice that is said to be based on ancient Toltec wisdom. It advocates freedom from self-limiting beliefs that may cause s…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2020
Hello! I finally built up the courage and enrolled in my first acting class in October last year - so far I'm loving it, but as someone with ADHD I'm finding it very difficult to properly 'listen' without looking like I'm distracted (i.e., I believe I'm truly listening, but have a hard time maintaining eye-contact and…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2020
Since his father is Brendan Gleeson (who is widely regarded as the greatest living Irish actor)
Reddit · 28 Jan 2020
Hi r/acting, On a whim, I went to an open audition at my University for a student production of Neil LaBute's Reasons to be Pretty. I showed up 20 minutes late completely flustered after some car trouble, didn't know they had sent me the script to prepare beforehand (so I was reading a monologue I'd never seen before)…
Reddit · 28 Jan 2020
Hi Reddit actors! The Texas State BFA Acting class of 2020 would love your input about our brand. Attached to this post is a Google Doc of eleven surveys about the members of my class. While the surveys may look long, in reality each quiz takes no more than three minutes to finish. The surveys are also 100% confidentia…
Reddit · 27 Jan 2020
Hi! I'm a little frustrated/confused and looking for some insight. I'm in my second acting class and paired with an incredible, working actor. They're helping me a tremendous deal in our scene practice. The thing is, they keep telling me to take out my pauses. I'm attempting to mimic what I see the best film actors doi…
Reddit · 27 Jan 2020
I just completed my first acting class a couple of nights ago and it was awesome! I never had any formal training or experience besides the ones I had in college when I was able to do theater, short films and other student projects (that's when I got bit by the acting bug) but put in on hold because of life. Now I'm ol…
Reddit · 27 Jan 2020
So, I'm an aspiring actor that hopes to one day break big just like I'm sure what most of us in this thread dream about also. Problem is that I'm from Europe and from my research, I have 2 large obstacles for me to overcome. One is that of acquiring a VISA and actually settling down in the United States, which I'm sure…
Reddit · 27 Jan 2020
It’s the first day of class, and I love to keep everyone motivated and positive, and be honest about the commitment required to be successful in class and as an actor. So what caused you to go from skeptical to on the edge of your seat?
Reddit · 27 Jan 2020
Hi all! I’m a web designer currently building my portfolio to offer design services to actors, musicians and other types of performers and creatives. Instead of making examples out of made up people, I thought I’d offer a couple free websites for actors who may be just starting out or not able to afford one right now.…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2020
Hello everyone. I'm 22 and have just begun with an online acting class. By the time I finish my current major in the university I will be 23. I wanted to know how long would it take for me to study and practice enough in acting to be ready for auditioning. Can study and practice at the same time and be ready in 2 years…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2020
I wonder if this is how some of you arrived at voice acting: through some social pressure? I admit that probably sounds like the wrong kind of motivation but that's where I'm at. I'm at the early stages. I enjoy speaking. I'm actually a college lecturer so I communicate often. This is not a serious topic but I'm mostly…
Reddit · 26 Jan 2020
Hey everyone. I am an aspiring voice actor who just started his own Youtube channel. I am only a beginner and have very basic equipment right now but if you guys have time please feel free to check out my channel. I only have a few videos up so far but I upload every week so more are definitely on the way. Thank you so…
