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Reddit · 16 Jun 2021
Hello! I've been feeling a little discouraged lately as bookings has been extremely slow. Just wondering what everyone is using and the success rate of the platforms you're using. Im currently on casting workbook/actor access and Mandy. I usually get most of my gigs from Mandy. Is anyone else on a different platform th…
Reddit · 16 Jun 2021
Hey all I wanted to ask for advice... basically I have bad social anxiety and it always becomes worse When I am auditioning or on set. I get so nervous that I tense up and can’t get into character. It sometimes ends up sounding very scripted or “bad acting” because all I can think of is anxiety and if I am showing it o…
Reddit · 16 Jun 2021
Does the studio fix the audio if their voices are a bit raspy or take breaths?
Reddit · 16 Jun 2021
I have never done anything regarding acting except a small role in a play a couple years ago, so this my first time applying for a backround actor role. They are asking to email them a photo of ourselves and contact info. I wear glasses and have a slight mustache and beard, so should I shave and take off the glasses fo…
Reddit · 16 Jun 2021
Hi! I'm a 21-year-old aspiring actor who's also dealing with a myriad of mental health problems. I was prescribed SSRI type antidepressant previously. While I was on those meds, I was kinda nonchalant, and not someone who wears their heart on their sleeves (as it is required when you are an actor). As I quit my meds, I…
Reddit · 16 Jun 2021
Hey everyone! Over quarantine, I was lucky enough to sign with a manager in Los Angeles, and since then, have gotten a lot of great self tape auditions! I live about two hours away from LA, but since we’ve been in a pandemic, I’ve only been sent self tape requests for obvious reasons, however, last week I received my f…
Reddit · 16 Jun 2021
Hello! I wanted to make an Instagram group of fellow LA female actors (preferably 21+), so we can chat, hang out, grab lunch, talk the LA struggle, go hiking, help each other with self tapes/auditions, etc. Hustle inspires hustle, but at the end of the day its just nice to have a down to earth group of actor friends to…
Reddit · 16 Jun 2021
Question in the title- is it worth it to do workshops with NY offices (I see lots more NY offices than LA ones), or will they always favor NYC talent?
Reddit · 16 Jun 2021
Hey I’m interested in trying to get some assistant type work at a casting or talent office to get a sense of what goes on behind the scenes and build some relationships. Has anyone done or heard of someone doing this? And if so what was your/their experience. Any sort of insight would be greatly appreciated :)
Reddit · 16 Jun 2021
I am part of a 20 man development team working on an unannounced, fully financed videogame title. Our cast is a mix of known faces and unknown/undiscovered performers. We are currently looking for a voice actor to play the role of a 50-something priest set in the modern day US. The character is a wise, intelligent, wea…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
Sup! Thanks for reading. Im from Argentina studying acting, but kind of feel more comfortable directing i guess I dunno yet. The point is, I still love acting and would love to work abroad, specially UK, and I keep seeing "Agent this...Agent that" posts in this sub, and wanted to know, what does your agents do? That yo…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
Hello everyone. I auditioned (self-tape) for a huge movie this week from a big production company in the industry right now. I submitted Saturday and it was due today. Any ideas on when I would hear back, if I do? I'm trying to stay optimistic but everyday that goes by from now on is going to make me wrecked with nerve…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
I've noticed my slate shot is always attached to my main picture. I'm given the option to select a different picture instead but then it looks like the slate shot never goes with it. And then of course I can select up to as many other clips I want to send along with that picture. But my question is mainly about the pi…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
Hey all, I couldn't find anyone else with this experience on the internet, but I feel like I had/have an addiction or at the very least an unhealthy relationship to acting. I grew up watching my alcoholic father and I've always sort of felt like an addict even though I've never had an issue with substances. However, ov…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
Hi,I(19M) want to be an actor but I have no prior experience and is there any free website on which I can learn acting methods and give me at least a certificate of participation so that when I apply to an acting school,my resume won't be boring?
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
Hey, I wrote a play and need help editing it. Would anyone be willing to be an actor for my play? All they would need to do is read lines, over zoom. If interested, please fill out the following Google form. Thank you so much :) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiMq4WpBWclqyGPrpUm7TPDhPuvWPEeo5W0QdpzI6Xzo2-3g/…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
Have you ever felt like despite having this career that you love, you've been told or felt like this industry is against you? That it's always a tougher 'competition' in which you have to work many times harder, and that it's not realistic or sustainable for people like you? How do you manage to deal with that, and sho…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
What are the best courses/classes for acting that are available online for beginner and intermediate actors?
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
Hello! I've recently begun devoting myself full-time to becoming a voice actor, and I'm in the stage where I'm trying to get my sound setup up to a level where I can start producing high-quality auditions. If you're interested in helping, you can find a link to a test recording below: [https://soundcloud.com/bradford-c…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
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Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
Hi there, I thank whoever takes the time to read this in advance. A bit about me: I'm 21, male (he/him), of African and Caribbean descent, 5'10, strong singer, from London UK. So basically, last month, I made the decision to drop out of uni, where I was retaking my 2nd year studying English, to pursue my acting dreams.…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
(sorry if my English wasn’t that good) I'm 16 yo girl from the Middle East and I admire cinema . when I was 7 I watched a lot of movies and I knew where my heart belong , becoming an actress was and still my dream but I don't know where I should start because I don't like cinema here (in the Middle East) I thought a lo…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
This is probably a really dumb question. If I live in Wales would that mean I could only book with an agent in Wales? Or could I book with an agent in England as well? Another question, would I have to join another agent if I wanted to work abroad? I’d love to work in the US at some point as an actor. I just don’t know…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
Hello /r/voiceacting, I've lurked here for a while without ever really posting much- I find the more serious I take something the harder it is for me to reach out. Acting/storytelling has been my life's driving passion since I finished college. In the 6 years since I graduated, I have been in acting classes, independen…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
I'm curious how you all label your clips on Actors Access. Has anyone heard any specifics from casting professionals in regards to what is most helpful for them?
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
Hi! I’m a voice performer and have been for some time now, the thing is that I’m from a small country with a tiny population so the market is small. With the impact of pandemic the rates have been pushed down by the largest players and the tendency has been there for some years now. And I’ve been hearing a lot of actor…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
I started in background, got my SAG card, acting classes twice a week, film fighting/stunt classes. I’ve read books, listened to audio books, taken notes from huge actors that I admire when I’ve had a chance to listen to them speak or see a Q&A. I was ready or I thought I was. My agent asked me if I was ready. I said I…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
I see a few workshop companies that focus mainly on NYC Casting Directors. Some of the big LA ones shut down in the last few years when I last did them. Are there any really reputable companies that have LA offices on that anyone can recommend? Also- Would you guys recommend meeting with NYC based CDs as an LA actor if…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
Recently I decided to start putting effort into following my dreams of becoming a voice actor. One of those things was to start doing weekly recordings to create more of a demo reel. I felt that this one was good enough to share and I hope you agree! Please feel free to let me know what you think, constructive feedback…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
I know smoking weed inhibits performances, but what about if the character is supposed to be high? Does it make it more authentic?
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
Hey there, this is a quick question that I am probably overthinking but I just wanted to see if I could get anyone's advice: I got an audition from my agent today on Actors Access, and the casting directors request a selfie of me taken today. I took this and sent it to my agent, asking if I should sent it to the castin…
Reddit · 15 Jun 2021
Hello to all professional voice actors who are making a living from this. I just wanted to gauge what experiences other people doing this from 9-5 have. I am a working voice actor who has invested everything into it from the beginning of 2021, I had done a few things before, when home studios where non existant but onl…
Reddit · 14 Jun 2021
My partner is an actor. He’s started taking more parts that require him to travel to other countries. This is new and I’m wondering what systems people have for when their partner is away. Obviously I know he’s EXTREMELY busy on set, I won’t be offended if his schedule changes or he can’t speak to me at the moment. And…
Reddit · 14 Jun 2021
When I worked in casting, I would look at the special skills to see if there was anything that stood out to me. Now as an actor, I love to look at other special skills to find a new hobby to try!
Reddit · 14 Jun 2021
Actors in Sydney particularly! I was wondering how many auditions does your agency (if you have one) will they send you in a period of time (3 times a week, once a month etc)? Note I’m in a minority ethnic group so if you are as well would love to know!
Reddit · 14 Jun 2021
Growing up I’ve always envisioned myself with fancy cars and living a luxurious life like most people do haha. I’ve always been really interested in movies and more so recently acting. Every time I see a film I always ask myself if I can do that or how would act if I was an actor in that scene. Unfortunately I feel lik…
Reddit · 14 Jun 2021
When pitching yourself to an agent, should you or should you not mention a successful actor that they represent? It wouldn't be as a fan letter, of course, or in a cocky "I have the ability to surpass that actor" type of way. It would be more so as an "I admire this actor's career, therefore, I respect you because you…
Reddit · 14 Jun 2021
TLDR: I've wanted to be a voice actor since I was a kid. Finally starting to watch vids and read blogs on where to start, and hopefully find a way to afford a mic soon. Warning, I may ramble and have a few errors, and I'm sorry in advanced, I'm a little excited. Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well today. For conte…
Reddit · 14 Jun 2021
Dear actors and actresses. I ask for your help on a subject that might be of interest. We have an anonymous online-questionnaire about opinions on autistic portrayals in a selected number of films and TV-shows (e.g Rain Man, The good doctor, Atypical, and Music). It takes 5-7 minutes. I posted the same survey on a grou…
Reddit · 14 Jun 2021
Hi so some voice actors trill their r's and is that a genetic thing for them because I know I can't do it.
Reddit · 13 Jun 2021
Every time I mentally take a break or mentally step away from acting, I tend to ask myself...why don't I just be an agent? To put yourself in my shoes, you would have to be in your mid 30's to early 40's , that's really who this question is targeted to, its just, when you're in that age bracket, your priorities/life/ a…
Reddit · 13 Jun 2021
Hi- I get the email notification for Actors Connection classes/seminars, which usually rolls in at about 11am everyday. I'm wondering, does anyone know what time the classes become posted and available for enrollment on their WEBSITE? Is it the same time, or earlier? Thanks.
Reddit · 13 Jun 2021
So I am not into acting whatsoever but my friend is and she asked me for a ride to go to a audition but when we got there it wasn't what I expected at all. It felt more like they were trying to hire for a MLM, having a conference about how hard it is to get auditions and having a actor tell you the same stuff for 3 hou…
Reddit · 13 Jun 2021
I’ve always dreamed of becoming a professional actors despite being a isolated Brazilian dude. And one of the most stereotypical skills an actor must have is the ability to cry, right? More specifically the ability to invoke emotions. So for the past 3 weeks I was determined to learn how to cry… like a pro. I researche…
Reddit · 13 Jun 2021
Thanks for helping!
Reddit · 13 Jun 2021
I’ve applied for a few roles through Mandy.com but it seems like the video I uploaded (demos) aren’t actually attaching to the application? It’s just my pdf CV. anyone know what I’m doing wrong? When I apply for a new role - all the previous files are there but then when I view my applications only the pdf is downloada…
Reddit · 13 Jun 2021
Granted I only just received training last summer and I have almost no experience— but some others in that boat who graduated with me got agents, and almost everyone got an agent in total. I’m really stressing out!
Reddit · 13 Jun 2021
New voice actor is this any good for narrating and such?
Reddit · 12 Jun 2021
I'm an international student in the US on my f1 visa. How would I go about pursuing acting in the US? I know that Kunal Nayyar (the famous actor who portrayed Raj Koothrappali on the CBS sitcom) got himself a work visa after he graduated on his F1 visa. Would I be able to do the same? Any help is greatly appreciated, T…
Reddit · 12 Jun 2021
Best places to meet casting directors and other industry folk? Especially for something that has just landed in LA wanting to make connections and get a referral to a good agency?
