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Reddit · 9 May 2021

Feedback for a monologue for a CD audition?

Quick background - I am a very novice actor with representation from two agencies in the midwest/northeast markets. I am primarily pursuing lifestyle modeling at this point but am still interested in day player and principal acting roles if they come around. One of my agencies is collecting one minute monologues to sub…

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Reddit · 9 May 2021

10-part amateur production performed and filmed over Zoom during lockdown. With costumes, Zoom backgrounds and the ability to do post-production (music/SFX), it's a really fun and COVID-safe way to keep acting through these difficult times.

I'm in the production, but don't benefit directly from views. It's a fan-made season 2 of ITV's 'Sanditon', and while I'm promoting it elsewhere for its own sake, I thought you might like it here as an example of some amateur dramatics done despite the hurdles of remote working! Also the actor playing Charlotte is a ge…

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Reddit · 9 May 2021

My resume...hit me up for any projects

So far I'm a dry child actor. I've been in about 5 musicals, a web video and an advert. To enhance my skills, I joined my lower school choir for about 4 years and have performed on many concerts, live audiences and even a music video. I've done voice over like ONCE (remember that web video). I was doing another project…

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Reddit · 9 May 2021

Auditioning for closure

Hi! I'm a 14 year old who has always loved acting. For a long time(until I was 12), I lived in a small town that was as far as you could get from Hollywood. I've always dreamed of acting professionally. I've been the lead in school plays and musicals, but I've never done anything professional. I'm going into high schoo…

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Reddit · 8 May 2021

When to submit yourself to agents?

Hey fellow actors and actresses! I’ve been in love with this art since I was a kid. Community theater, musicals, show choir, play for the parents - the works throughout the years. I took an acting class in college and some others here and there. I’ve been with a talent agency for about 6 years. I’ve gotten small backgr…

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Reddit · 8 May 2021

Learning how to voice act in English even if you have a rough accent?

Hey everyone. English isn't my first language and I have a pretty rough accent. I want to learn how to voice act but I'm not sure if I'll be able to do that without showing my rough accent. Putting aside accent specific roles for a sec, do you think you can become a voice actor even if you don't have a standard, clear…

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Reddit · 8 May 2021

Voice Actor(s) needed for 3 short lines.

I'm on the midst of posting a really goofy meme and I need one or two voice actors to voice Garfield and Jon. The line for Garfield is only one word "Lasagna?!". I'm looking for someone who can voice like how Lorenzo Music voiced Garfield. There are two short lines for Jon Arbuckle. I'm also looking for someone who can…

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Reddit · 7 May 2021

What sites offer free job listings?

I was wondering if anyone knew of sites that allowed you to post job listings for free. I'm currently looking for an actor to take part in a short YT video that can be done online (paid). The gig is incredibly easy and should take less then 30 minutes. I'm not really interested in purchasing a membership as I just need…

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Reddit · 7 May 2021

Can I Be My Own Agent?

Hi! I am currently an actress based out of Canada and have been having a hard time getting an agent. The reason for this, I think, is because I am not willing to act in scenes that require nudity, sex, or kissing. I usually tell agents this during our first meeting and as a result that is very hesitant to sign me and I…

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Reddit · 7 May 2021

How to get an agent? Are there smaller LA agencies for voiceover? Is there ways to book animated work that don’t go through an agent?

So, I’m in a weird position—I’m in a top MFA program for Acting and I think I’m a very good actor. I’ve done podcasts and audio projects and have made an animation demo—I’ve figured out how to translate my acting skills to an audio medium. I feel like I’ve done all the things you’re “supposed” to do to have a career in…

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Reddit · 7 May 2021

Voicr actor needed for student research (NY accent + Southern accent)

I’m doing a project for a psychology class in school and I’m looking for a male voice capable of pulling off a New York/Brooklyn and a standard Southern accent. The script isn’t any longer than 30 seconds. Would appreciate the help! I’m offering $15 for just two reiterations of the same script in the two accents. Thank…

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Reddit · 7 May 2021

Advice

So, I'm an actress; however, I don't have much experience in VOICE acting (I've voiced characters for someone's radio plays a couple of times) and I'm doing another one this weekend, but I don't really like the work I've done before (especially the first recording). I don't sound animated enough. The person I first rec…

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Reddit · 6 May 2021

Creating A Stage Name?

Hi all! I am an actress and am looking to create a stage name since my legal name sounds quite foreign. I am just wondering what all the complications of creating a stage name are??? When accepting a job, do we need to inform production of our stage name, etc?

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Reddit · 6 May 2021

Please Don't Tell Me All an MFA is Good For is Teaching

I am trying to research grad school programs (specifically, MFAs in Acting), but when I speak to other actors the only input anyone has seems to be, "Well, don't get a Masters unless you want to teach. You don't need an advanced degree to act." Which isn't helpful at all when what I'm looking for is information that is…

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Reddit · 6 May 2021

Voice Actor Wanted (Preferably beginner)

Hi everybody. We need a voice actor for a video we need to show our investors. We are hoping to get our seed funding by the end of this month. So, you will be getting paid when that happens. I have worked as a freelancer myself so don't wanna scam you guys. We would prefer a somewhat beginner who can use this project i…

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Reddit · 6 May 2021

What to do if agent won’t respond?

I’ve been with this agent since 2017 though I’ve been hip-pocketed and never signed on an official contract (which I was OK with). I did manage to book around 6 projects since our relationship began. He used to be responsive in emails, and we’d meet at his office at least twice a year before COVID. I’ve been having a g…

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Reddit · 6 May 2021

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

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 · 6 May 2021

Thinking of leaving my 9-5 job in June

The title says it all. I've been working in VO for about a year, but have only been able to dedicate time to it after my daughter goes to bed (9:00 - Midnight). During that time, even with my constraints, I've learned a lot about the business, acting, tech, and such of VO and I've found a modicum of success. I find tha…

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Reddit · 6 May 2021

New Actor trying to find auditions/credits

I’m a new actor trying to build a showreel but i find it hard to get credits/auditions where are usually places/websites where you recommend for open calls or auditions in general? It’s quite hard to build a showreel because it’s a lot easier to get credits with a showreel but you also can’t quite make a showreel witho…

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Reddit · 6 May 2021

How to “make” a reel?

Hi everyone. I’m an aspiring actor in my early 30s. I don’t have any representation or professional experience but have spent a lot of time working on my craft and training with some wonderful teachers over the past few years. In one of my acting classes, I’ve heard classmates mention that they’re “shooting their real”…

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Reddit · 5 May 2021

Acting for the Wrong Reasons? (attention, belonging etc)

Storytelling has been so instrumental in helping me heal from self-loathing and finally accept a part of myself that I tried so hard to repress for years. This past fall, I watched a documentary on Netflix called “Disclosure”, which featured many trans people from the industry talking about how trans representation has…

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Reddit · 5 May 2021

Asking questions when auditioning for a role

Hello! So I got asked to audition for a role in a student play. I was given a dialogue to perform and a brief description of the play's concept. While they did say I can ask questions if I had them, I don't want to overstep/sound like an ass when I do ask questions, so: Would it be weird to ask more info about the char…

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Reddit · 5 May 2021

A love letter to my little booth

I know voice acting isn't for everyone and there are elements of performance that can't be replicated in my dark little box, but over the course of the pandemic it has kept me sane. And there's so much I can do in there! Solid HOURS of acting, far more than I've ever had at once. I tell myself that even Broadway stars…

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Reddit · 5 May 2021

My family always had high expectations of me academically. During high school, I didn’t have time for acting. I was busy with AP classes (I took 10 of them). Continue

I know I wanted to act, I’m dramatic and I’m good at impersonating ppl and improvising. But my parents want me to be a doctor, so I’ve never actually been in an acting class. Today I’m 19, and on my first year of university- biomedical sciences degree. Few days ago I did something that made my mom go (half jokingly) :…

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Reddit · 5 May 2021

Vancouver Actors - Industry Known Schools/Teachers?

I'm looking at taking some Vancouver classes to punch up my resume for submissions (and learn a thing or twenty) on the west coast, given the current market when it comes to online classes. Over here in Toronto, some of the major hitters that are recognized by CDs are Pro Actor's Lab, LB Studios and Armstrong... what a…

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Reddit · 5 May 2021

Should I stop thinking about pursing acting?

I'm 20 at the moment and in college studying biology in the US. I've loved acting since I was little, and I was in a few productions in high school and one in college. I've also done some comedy writing in college. I've love to pursue acting, but it makes me kind of sad to think about it knowing that I probably will ne…

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Reddit · 5 May 2021

Actors with strong arms? Sesame Street's big birds definitely win

Have you ever wondered as kids (or adults, I just learnt this today) how is it possible for actors to move and act inside the big birds muppets in Sesame Street? Certainly only strong-armed people dare to audition. Read more about the origin of Sesame Street [here](https://considered.substack.com/p/sesame-street) in th…

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Reddit · 4 May 2021

My Childhood Comic Is Doing An Audio Movie And Looking For YOU Talented Folks!

I say news because this was posted as an update on the ElfQuest Facebook page. Long ago, it was rumored to be an actual film. Then it got shot down. Used to be a cartoon on CBS but got so flattened by censors it became "ElfBabies" as Richard and Wendy put it. As I'm not an actor but greatly appreciate you and those tha…

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Reddit · 4 May 2021

Looking for advice on how to become a voice actor

Hello! I've been thinking about giving voice acting a shot for a while, but I need some advice. Who should I contact to tryout? How should I do it? What equipment do I need? Thanks!!

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Reddit · 4 May 2021

Scared to commit to being an actor

I have always wanted to be an actor, but why am I so scared? I’m not even so much scared ab acting in front of people it’s more that I’m scared of committing to it, cause I’m scared it’s not gonna work out. I’m scared that im gonna commit to going and studying at a a university, and not have it pay off. I also live in…

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Reddit · 4 May 2021

What are some books unrelated to acting that have helped you with your craft?

There’s a lot of info out there about the best acting books to read, but I’m curious what unrelated books you’ve read that have still helped you with acting. A book that's helped me is Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price. Here’s some hopefully helpful ideas I read that correlated with acting. * “Your achievements ar…

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Reddit · 4 May 2021

What exactly IS acting?

I know it's a weird question, but in terms of education, I've been thinking a lot about the type of degrees and professional work in "acting". Today, there is mainly the branch of theater and dance, and the branch of cinemtography and audiovisual film. Can anyone relate? Is acting just becoming some archaic term? Why's…

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Reddit · 4 May 2021

Auditions

Hello Everyone, I am based in bay area, CA. I was in an acting workshop pre covid and was definitely building up my skill as an actor, but covid put a stop to that. Wondering if anyone had some advice or tips to get back on track. Is it worth it to audition for roles right now? What would be the best way to get back on…

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Reddit · 4 May 2021

where can i audition?

where become a child actor? I can cry on cue, my parents have given me practice lines and etc. i feel perfect for it, I wouldn't be in it for the fame nor money, I've been practicing for a few years, I enjoy it. but where are some places in LA where I can audition?

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Reddit · 3 May 2021

Does doing commercials/being an extra work against you long term?

I’m relatively new to acting, but wanted to know if people who do commercials and work as extras on set really make it to those substantial roles in tv/film. I’ve seen quite a few people getting put into this box of doing commercials or extra work for a long time after having started. Additionally, looking at the backg…

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Reddit · 3 May 2021

Acting Webinars

Hi! I'm from the Philippines and recently turned 15 and I have developed a strong admiration for the arts since I could remember! My parents don't really mind with this and they're perfectly fine with me possibly becoming an actress in the future. I was hoping to learn more about the fundamentals of acting and learn mo…

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Reddit · 3 May 2021

Resources for becoming a voice director/producer?

Hello all! I hope this is an appropriate place to ask this, although it seems like the best choice. I am a game developer and eventually plan to work on my own, bigger games that will require voice actors. Since I am a solo dev, I plan on doing the directing/producing myself. While this will be a long ways away, I thou…

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Reddit · 3 May 2021

Can a non native speaker succeed in this line of work?

I am a non native English speaker and I am thinking of putting some effort into becoming a voice actor or preferably an audio book narrator in English. I am wondering if it is possible for non natives to make into this field which seems niche and artistic. I am not trying this because it is my life's dream but because…

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Reddit · 3 May 2021

Worldwide Work - Advice Needed

Trying to find paid work worldwide, how does one do it, where does one do it, and how does one showcase their ability? I am an actor, who is struggling during this time and I am trying to make ends meet and am in urgent need of work. I am not US-based. I need help to understand how to get the ball rolling. I would appr…

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Reddit · 2 May 2021

What I've learned from 95% of my audition being self tapes.

This is more about my personal relationship and journey with the craft instead of the technical aspects of how to produce a quality looking self tape. Been Acting in l.a for 7 years. Man how to the game has changed. Now basically all auditions are either Zoom or self tape. Some people love self tapes, others hate them,…

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Reddit · 2 May 2021

College Advice

Hi everyone! I’ve wanted to be a voice actor for years now. I love creating characters and doing voices. I’ve recently gotten into, and completed a play. I’ve also been doing a bit of voice work on a website called HITRECORD.com. I’m also doing classes and trying to really hone it. I’ve recently been thinking about wha…