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Reddit · 26 Jan 2020

Would it be worth going to drama school after I graduate from my current university? If I get into drama school I'll be graduating in my late 20s. I'm scared of starting acting so late, but then I want drama school training so much.

I’m at a university that has nothing to do with acting. I realised my wish to become an actor too late after I had gotten in. I’ve acted several times in a drama society, and during a couple of English drama classes and it was so exhilarating. I have around a year left until graduation so I’m desperately searching for…

Reddit · 26 Jan 2020

Can a female African American voice actresses dm concerning voice over work.

Hi. If you fit the description please contact me

Reddit · 26 Jan 2020

How do actors manage unexpected coughs, sneezes, burps, and yawns while on stage?

Hello Everyone. I have always wondered this, since you never see an actor cough, sneeze, burp, or yawn during a live production, yet these are all noisy bodily functions that can happen anywhere at anytime. Thank You.

Reddit · 26 Jan 2020

What is a book that has helped you as an actor that isn't about acting?

I saw someone recommend *Never Eat Alone* on here the other day which I'm loving so far. The author, Keith Ferrazzi, is an entrepreneur and the book details how to network in a "socially healthy and mutually beneficial way." I find it's really helping me have a more realistic mindset regarding my relationships with oth…

Reddit · 26 Jan 2020

My acting rant post

I’m just here to rant for a bit. I honestly hate it and find it very rude when you respond to a actor request, you have mail contact for a bit, call once and then suddenly don’t hear anything anymore. This has happened with me with some big gigs, which I’m less mad about. But it happens pretty often that small student…

Reddit · 26 Jan 2020

Books with tips & tricks on what to do in worst-case-scenario acting situations? (Poor writing, unclear directors etc)

Hi guys, so I’ve seen (& read) many books on how to “get started” acting, or how to become a better actor, different techniques & schools of thought, the director/actor dynamic, what makes for a good crew & set etc etc. It can be easy to do your job as an actor when everything is going well; the script is strong, the d…

Reddit · 26 Jan 2020

Any tips or tricks when getting into acting

I have just started getting into acting and I wanna become an actor someday in Disney movies and for other companies. I just don’t know how or where to start and I’m only 16 any help would be appreciated.

Reddit · 25 Jan 2020

Really struggling

Hey guys. Kinda just want to vent here as I need to say something to someone. I’m in one of the worst holes of I’ve ever been my life and I feel more incapable than ever. I moved to LA ten years ago; auditioned a bunch and burnt out after about three years. The lack of opportunity and control over my destiny coupled wi…

Reddit · 25 Jan 2020

New to Film Acting!

So I’m going to try my share of acting for tv/film. I’ve been a stage actor for years but have never done film before. Any big differences that I need to keep in mind, or any pieces of advice if you’re starting film?

Reddit · 25 Jan 2020

Do I need anything before I sign up on audition websites?

Read reviews and would like to sign up for backstage, actors access, etc but I am wondering if there is anything I should have before I sign up on this site and similar sites. I am a voice actor with a bit of work, been doing improv for about a year. Should I get a headshot, acting reel or anything else? I do not want…

Reddit · 25 Jan 2020

The Manikin Agency - legit?

Greetings, all. I am a voice actor and upon networking for representation, I came across the Manikin agency. Their website looked innocent enough. I noticed voiceover work in their extended list of services, so I decided to reach out. Here’s where the first red flag appeared... Instead of filling out an online form and…

Reddit · 25 Jan 2020

What's your opinion on Bryce Papenbrook as a voice actor?

This has probably been asked before, but I'm legitimately curious to hear people's opinions on him after directly asking, because the consensus on him seems to change depending on where you go to. My personal opinion on him is he's not a bad voice actor, on par with a lot of other people, but he is overcast and there a…

Reddit · 25 Jan 2020

I always think that acting is fake and its affecting my performance

Whenever i act i just think yes this is how it should be but its fake its not real so what the point of doing it? This is not good as i wanna be an actor. Any advice for me?

Reddit · 25 Jan 2020

Who here is a happy professional actor?

The more and more posts I see here, and the more folks I talk to in the industry, the more I find how unhappy the majority of us are; no matter the stage of our career. I am hoping that some working professional actors can comment below some tips and advice for how they're able to work their career and be happy! I know…

Reddit · 25 Jan 2020

What does it take to be a good actor?

Is it necessary to go to a drama school or something like that? Or natural talent and exercise can do the trick? After all acting is just imitation of people Do you know some Hollywood stars who never had acting classes?

Reddit · 25 Jan 2020

Beginner Actor

Hi, I’m a senior in high school looking to start auditioning for film/TV and I have no idea how to get started. Any suggestions?

Reddit · 25 Jan 2020

Male voice actor looking for demo scripts.

Hi. I’m a pretty new voice actor and I’m trying to find some scripts that I can use for a demo, but all the ones on voices.com don’t really fit my style. I’m a young adult male with a pretty deep voice, and if anyone who sees this knows of any scripts that they could send me, that would be awesome.

Reddit · 24 Jan 2020

Is talent part of acting?

Can a great actor be someone who studied a totally unrelated field, maybe took a couple of drama classes, but can naturally portray emotions very well (high EQ for example) and knows when to use which kind of tonality?

Reddit · 24 Jan 2020

How long should you wait until you get your headshots back from the photographer?

Hi all, I recently got my headshots taken and it's been a week and I've heard nothing back from my photographer. Since this is my first time doing headshots, I'm unfamiliar with how long the typical wait time is to get your headshots back. I've tried emailing him a few days after my shoot for an updated ETA and he did…

Reddit · 24 Jan 2020

How to avoid sounding nasally?

Sorry if this is the wrong sub, I wasn’t sure where else to ask. I know that voice training is sometimes discussed in trans online communities but I don’t want to intrude. I’m female and I have a pretty feminine and stable voice with no vocal fry, but I have an issue with sounding nasally when I’m talking for a long pe…

Reddit · 24 Jan 2020

Is 33 too old to start an acting career?

I've wanted to be an actor since I was like was 2 years old, but I've always been too shy to do anything about it. Do you think 33 is too old to start?

Reddit · 24 Jan 2020

Super Bowl Commercial

Just curious, how much do you figure a principal SAG actor (not Star) would make on a Super Bowl commercial if their part doesn’t end up on the cutting room floor?

Reddit · 23 Jan 2020

Looking for other actors to talk with.

Hi everyone! I’m feeling a little lost right now. I’d love to talk and hear and get advice from other actors.

Reddit · 23 Jan 2020

Drama Studio London - Opinions?

Hey guys, Anyone has any experience with the BA course at Drama Studio London? What's the quality of teaching? Are the connections valuable? In terms of final showcases and an exposure to CDs and agents. Does it have good reputation with the industry people? Thanks for your help, fellow actors!

Reddit · 23 Jan 2020

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jan 23

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 · 23 Jan 2020

Looking for a voice actor for a starwars fan animation

If you are interested please call me at 0422 347 025 and give me your best wookie sound I'll message you if you get in than you

Reddit · 23 Jan 2020

An honest discussion of how much money and influence affects the business.

Hello all I've been acting for several years now, graduated from a decent university just outside london with a degree in performing arts, but no where in the course did we learn about spotlight, equity, agents, SAG, or day rates. It became apparent my degree, while nice, didn't make me any of the connections i needed,…

Reddit · 23 Jan 2020

looking to connect with other actor/writers in NYC to film scenes for reels / short films

i've done a bunch of iphone shorts for reel footage previously, last one we shot we did with better equipment, my friend and I just finished a 12 page short that we're going to execute as professionally as possible (for not having a budget). I'm looking for more trained actor / writers to partner up with to write scene…

Reddit · 23 Jan 2020

Voice Casting

Hello! Our company is currently looking for voice actors and actresses who can sing to record talked and sung phrases for a children's animation show that showcases on YouTube. If you are interested, please, write me to this mail [jeanpierre@theaudiohive.com](mailto:jeanpierre@theaudiohive.com)

Reddit · 23 Jan 2020

ACTING - IT’S BEING “ON DEMAND”

Someone recently asked me, “Isn’t it strange that actors need to work so hard to just BE. It’s almost ironic.” It is, I agree. The problem is that we create a whole lot of issues for ourselves because we are not aware of our own natural behaviors. We do what we do, automatically. So when we need to use someone else’s w…

Reddit · 22 Jan 2020

Not sure if r/VoiceActing or r/VoiceWork would be the appropriate places to post this (and I apologize if it's not... yet I'm curious).

Voice Actors of Reddit, what was / is it like to be the English voice of a character from another country (especially when it came to portraying him/her for the first time)? Also, have you ever cosplayed as that character?

Reddit · 22 Jan 2020

International Student

Uh, this is my first time posting something on reddit. Since i was 15 i wanted to become an actor and be on top of Hollywood and all that (too much drugs, i know). I was looking on internet and i saw a few schools and conservatories, the typical, NYFA, AMDA, Yale, AADA, Juilliard, Stella Adler, Lee Strasberg, and all o…

Reddit · 22 Jan 2020

Has anyone here done Pilot Season in LA?

Hey, Just wondering if anyone in here has done Pilot Season in LA or know someone who has? Can you explain how it works? Especially for someone who doesn't actually live in LA (I'm English and live in London). I can't seem to find that much about it online, and most of my actor friends (the ones im close with anyway) h…

Reddit · 22 Jan 2020

Do British actors succeed more in USA?

I'm passionate about becoming an actor. However, I'm a 2 hours drive from London (the only major city near me). I feel like being British in another country would make me stand out more with potential applications. I was wondering if others had experience with this?

Reddit · 22 Jan 2020

background casting agencies in Toronto?

I am in the Toronto area and looking to sign up with a background actor casting agency. I have an agent for commercial/film/TV productions but I would also like to get back to working as an extra and his focus is not on BG. Any suggestions from background actors in the Toronto area? Or do you recommend applying myself…

Reddit · 22 Jan 2020

Recommendations for acting on camera classes in LA or New York?

 I'm only interested in classes that are set up like a set and constantly have you on camera,  providing you with your footage at the end of the class.  I'm an experienced actor and  most interested in finding a teacher that will help me to market myself, make my reel as best as it can be, find my ideal branding includ…

Reddit · 22 Jan 2020

One definition of artistry in performance is the sophistication with which an actor marks the space between art and the everyday.

This is a quote from a recent NY Times article on intimacy directors, which is a valuable read by itself: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/14/magazine/sex-scene-intimacy-coordinator.html I have not heard the idea in the title put so clearly before but it really got my wheels turning and I thought it would be an interest…

Reddit · 22 Jan 2020

Michael Zanuck Agency (MZA)

Hi. Just wondering if anyone has recently been in to meet or have signed with MZA. Very mixed reviews on the agency and not a lot of updated info. A friend who is a working actor says she has regularly seen his clients on the casting sheet so im curious. Wondering id after the bad press he has changed his tactics

Reddit · 21 Jan 2020

Meeting with a new agent

What are your thoughts with signing with a big agency vs boutique agency? Big roster vs small roster? Established agent vs new agent? I’ve heard all sides of the argument (big agency has big name, boutique has more drive, big roster means agent connections, small roster means more focus on you and your career, establis…

Reddit · 21 Jan 2020

If someone looked like Young Johnny Depp or Leonardo DiCaprio, would they instantly become a famous actor

Like if they moved to a big city, would they be snapped up. Isnt that how they made it

Reddit · 21 Jan 2020

Just got cast in my first stage play in 15 years - by accident??

I’m a singer, primarily opera and musical theatre. I’ve done some plays, mostly Shakespeare comedies, but those were about 15 years ago. So I got a text this afternoon from an acquaintance with whom I recently did a read/sing through of Newsies (just for fun, with other like-minded fun-loving musicians, nothing serious…

Reddit · 21 Jan 2020

Seeking Advice

Hey everyone! So I've wanted to become a voice actor for some time, and wanting to hopefully make it to be professionally suited for it. A lot of voice acting advances seems like a giant circle where you already have to start out on the inside of it to make it around. That and I have like no resources I can reach out t…

Reddit · 21 Jan 2020

[paid] Male voice over actors needed!

Red Martyr Entertainment is looking to hire male voice actors for the roles of two main characters in Saint Kotar: The Yellow Mask. **Category**: Voice actors in a video game **Roles**: Main characters - Benedek Dohnany and Nikolay Kalyakin **Type of work**: Paid - 50 to 100$ per hour (depending on the voice acting ski…

Reddit · 21 Jan 2020

Deadline on Actor's Access

I saw a breakdown for a film that will be happening "nearby" (about 6 hrs away). But it's passed the deadline. Is this something I should even bother submitting for?

Reddit · 21 Jan 2020

What is getting an acting job like?

I’m currently working on a new movie script, which involves an up and coming actor getting a huge part in an upcoming big budget movie. I have no experience in that field, so I wanted to ask what is it like landing an important acting job? What was your reaction, who contacts you to tell you, and any other small detail…

Reddit · 21 Jan 2020

Greetings r/acting!

Ever since I was little I have known that acting is my true passion. I will do whatever it takes to make it in the world of cinematography as an actor. My question is: Where should I study acting? I could definitely use some help on that. I want to study somewhere in Europe (I am aware of the competition) What are some…

Reddit · 20 Jan 2020

Anyone with experience doing video game work in Seattle/Redmond?

Moving to the Seattle area on a few months and would like any and all pointers for getting in VO work for the various game companies there. Any particular resources y'all would recommend? Specific talent agencies I should shoot for? Or particular websites I should be looking at? I'm just assuming a lot of the VO stuff…

Reddit · 20 Jan 2020

Question About Agents

Guys where can I find a good online acting agent so I can score some acting jobs I know that this sounds so unprofessional but what can I say everyone has a start you know. I am 19 years old and know almost 4 languages Italian, Albanian, English, Turkish and right now learning German as I live in Vienna Austria now. Wh…

Reddit · 20 Jan 2020

Bad Audition Experience, Help!

Today I had an audition that I was really excited about as the director is a director that directed one of my University shows and we had a great working relationship. After I got my audition confirmation email, they sent two sides. The first side they said was optional because it required juggling a soccer ball on you…

Reddit · 20 Jan 2020

Have any of you submitted or had correspondence from an agency that says no unsolicited submissions?

Hey guys! Random story but I follow a tier 1 Hollywood agent on Instagram who just so happened to reply to my DM. I followed up with some info about myself, how I have an agent in my country and was wondering about any info they might have in submitting to them. The thing is they’re quite a big agent and have A listers…