Reddit · 20 Oct 2020
Trying to be an actress
Hello I’m 15 years old and in sophomore year of high school and trying to be a actress before junior year oof highschool. If anyone has any tips and tricks please tell me. Thank you
Reddit · 20 Oct 2020
What are two (or more) fictional characters from anything (game, show, movie etc) that share the same VA which has surprised you to find out?
For me, the most surprising thing for me to learn was that David Kaye voiced Clank from Ratchet and Clank. Then to find out he also voiced Commissioner Gordon from Batman: Arkham City and Optimus Prime AND Megatron from Transformers Series was stunning. His vocal range is astounding, one of the best IMO. For you, which…
Reddit · 20 Oct 2020
I am not a voice actor but im trying to break a voice habit, help.
Hello, im a 25M and I have an annoying habit I try to break. There is always tension in my vocal cord, resulting in a higher pitched voice. I can relax it for a few seconds and talk with a wayyy deeper voice, but as soon as I make variation in my tone(you know, to not be boring) , I lose it and get back to having tensi…
Backstage · 19 Oct 2020
Initial Requests for a Self-Taped Audition
I'm writing to take issue with casting directors who request a self-taped audition as a first response to a general casting call. It's one thing to put in for a role, receive a callback request, and then self-tape, but to be expected to do so before the casting director has…
Backstage · 19 Oct 2020
Responses and Requests
Im new to backstage and have applied for a few roles. 2 of them haven't responded in over a week, is that normal? what is the normal amount of time it takes for them to respond and say, please audition, or no?
Reddit · 19 Oct 2020
POVs on Tiktok
I’m curious to hear any thoughts about this trend of POVs (you edit a video to pretend you’re having a conversation with a character from a film or TV show, such as Draco Malfoy, and create your own dialogue and plot line). It seems like a fun way for people to get comfortable with being on camera and to learn awarenes…
Reddit · 19 Oct 2020
Can you put links in the Notes section AA?
New to Actors Access and wondering if I could just put links to my videos I've already posted on youtube for them to see in the notes section? Or would this be seen as not acceptable? Second question is can you apply for a sag-aftra role if you are non-union? Thanks
Reddit · 19 Oct 2020
Anyone have a hard time acting at home with parents around?
I am a beginner actor and feel self-conscious acting in front of my parents. This is what I want to do with my life so I don’t want to give off the impression to them that I’m wasting my time if they don’t think I’m good enough. It’s also hard getting into character in front of people I know, family especially, who are…
Reddit · 19 Oct 2020
A male actor needed in London
Hello. I am looking for an ideally 28-40 year old male actor to act in a music video. Unfortunately, our finances are too small to pay unless me and my crew would be willing to chip in a little bit for you. If you're interested, please let me know ASAP. The music video would be about inner change, ego death, memories e…
Reddit · 19 Oct 2020
The Red Priest - Week 3
It was meant to be 'Blocking Week, this week. However, with the work completed on the 'Minuet' dance scene and the addition of the live Violinist to the rehearsal process, we haven't quite got to the end of the show. No panic, though. The play, based on a Classical Music theme, is split into 5 Movements instead of 3 Ac…
Reddit · 19 Oct 2020
Actor’s Mental Health
I feel like we are dealing with a lot, especially our inner demons within this career. The change of the industry is still foggy, but hopefully clearing up pretty soon. This is just a post to send amazing and great vibes to every Actor and Actress, Theatre and Film. Some times a misunderstood community and career. But,…
Reddit · 19 Oct 2020
LA - ISO Studios, Self Tapes, Readers, Agent
Fellow LA Actors, I just moved back to LA (WeHo) and have started to feel the isolation of COVID. In order to "get back in the game", I'm searching for some nearby recommendations on classes/studios that are still in operation. Separately, I'm still receiving about an Actor's Access Eco Cast about once every two weeks…
Backstage · 18 Oct 2020
Atlanta Actors-Where do you taking casting director workshops?
Hi Atlanta artists! I'm new to the Southeast market, having recently relocated from NYC. I've secured representation down here, but am having trouble figuring out where Atlanta based casting directors tend to offer workshops. I'm hoping to be able to virtually meet CDs down here, as I have been able…
Reddit · 18 Oct 2020
Is actors access reliable?
Want to get into acting and want to know if it's worth paying $70/PA for a site that I don't know the legitimacy of. Any advice?
Reddit · 18 Oct 2020
Actors of Reddit: what’s the best way to get an agent?
Hi all, I’m 22/F and I live in the UK. I’ve been acting in various theatre projects for the best part of 7 years and I’d love to try to move on to a more serious and professional career. I was wondering what advice/opinions I could get about finding possible representation, where to look for more professional (preferab…
Reddit · 18 Oct 2020
How can I offer my services as a reader?
Hi everyone, just what the post says, I’m wondering if there are any online platforms where I can offer my services as a reader for people’s auditions? I’d like to help other actors succeed however I can :)
Reddit · 18 Oct 2020
I want to practice voice acting at home but am afraid to go all out b/c I don’t want to be judged by my family
Hey all, I’m working to become a voice actor at home with my family. I recently graduated university so I’m currently unemployed and don’t have any means to move out, so I’m stuck here. It’s not bad being at home but it feels and always felt like I couldn’t be completely myself around my parents from fear of being judg…
Reddit · 18 Oct 2020
[Paid] Need a creative female voice actor for producer tag
Like the title said want someone who's willing to ad lib with a select few words for a producer tag.
Reddit · 17 Oct 2020
Few questions about acting
Hey I had a few questions about being an actor. I always were interested in the acting profession but never had the balls to try it, because of the high "failure" % and the fact that it's really hard to make a living out of it. But I'm quite unhappy in what I'm studying right now (24 yo) and I've been reading again abo…
Reddit · 17 Oct 2020
Teen wanting to become an actor
Im a 15 year old who would like to become an actor one day but i dont know where to start. I have been in a play in elementary school but thats literally it. Ive been looking for ways to gain more experience but theres nothing i could do where i live. Does anybody know some good classes online for a teenager and would…
Reddit · 17 Oct 2020
I'm really scared
I know this is probably ridiculous but bottling it up isn't very good for me so I'm just gonna say some stuff. I'm 17 now, living in Wales and wanting to become an actor. Planning on taking acting classes when I turn 18, talk to some professional to see if they believe I should apply for some acting school in London. I…
Reddit · 17 Oct 2020
Beginner adult actor, I'm getting little feedback in my class.
Hi all, I'm a 26 year old woman, new to acting minus some I did as a child. I decided to take an acting 1 level course that's over zoom. So far I'm having a great time and really love my teacher and my classmates. The concern I have right now is with feedback. We're in a "only positive feedback" scheme right now per ou…
Reddit · 16 Oct 2020
Do actors in film and theatre actually feel the emotions or do they sort of fake it, because I fake it but in recordings it comes across realistic sounding to me when I actually feel the emotion.
Just a long time question Ive had for a while.
Reddit · 16 Oct 2020
Advice for parent of young actor
Hi acting, seeking advice I have a talented daughter (11) daughter with a great singing voice. She seems very keen on getting involved in more professional acting opportunities than in school. I am not showbiz savvy and am curious what I can or should do to support her. She asks me questions like can I book her for a s…
Reddit · 16 Oct 2020
At what point do actors not have to audition for parts?
I was watching an Q&A with the actress Emily Watson at Oxford University and she said she is "just offered parts" and if she is required to audition it will be a screen test for a blockbuster produced by Hollywood (e.g. *Star Wars*, *Jurassic Park*). She said that this started after her Lars Von Trier's *Breaking the W…
Reddit · 16 Oct 2020
Adobe Auditon Presets
I'm trying to make the most of my setup. Does anyone know of any good Adobe Audition presets for voice actors?
Reddit · 16 Oct 2020
Hey all! Newbie with a few questions.
Im a bit young, And I'm kind of nervous of doing any voice actor since im scare'd i'd come out sounding my age, Any advice or words of encouragement?
Reddit · 16 Oct 2020
Casting Call for Upcoming Podcast, The Storm Chasers
Hey everyone! Some of you may have seen my post yesterday but the responses were good so I figured, why wait! My upcoming fictional podcast, The Storm Chasers, is seeking voice actors. Each role offers $20/hour for voice work. I'll be in communication during it to direct and I'll edit the audio when we're done so it's…
Reddit · 15 Oct 2020
Americans in Europe
So I have a European and US passport. I am very grateful for that, but I've never lived in the EU mainly because of the financial cost of even making the move. I've been in Los Angeles as a SAG actor for quite a while. I struggle but get by, most months. I'm wondering if any americans have made the move to a European c…
Reddit · 15 Oct 2020
How to tell actress to lose weight, as a condition of the role?
An actress gave a film reel where she is perfect weight. About 10 % body fat. All the features stick out. And eyes. Well I met her on zoom and found she is 20 pounds heavier. She does not look obese necessarily. She still looks sexy enough. probably still would work. But there is no doubt the best version of the charac…
Reddit · 15 Oct 2020
Differences in working with english actors compared to american actors?
what is the difference between their actors compared to americans, how they work with you, what faux pas not to commit, as a director... etc... You might be aware in American indie film productions it's not unusual to be chaotic, full of divas, drama, and ego. I was told their actors aren't that way.
Reddit · 15 Oct 2020
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Oct 15
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 · 15 Oct 2020
What day jobs do actors have that are flexible enough to allow for going out on many auditions each year, yet can still pay the bills and enjoy life?
I don't really get it.
Reddit · 15 Oct 2020
Should I Get Into Acting?
This may be a dumb question but thought I'd ask. In the past month, I have had two people on separate occasions ask me if I was an actor or that I looked like an actor. The first time I was buying sunglasses and the two women who worked there said I had "Riverdale vibes" (had to look it up to see what that meant). My d…
Reddit · 15 Oct 2020
No demo reel question
My agent has been sending me auditions and when I read about it, the CD wants a demo reel to even be considered. I don't have a demo reel even though I have a pretty decent resume. The projects I've done aren't really something I could add. I've called several companies that will make me one. They write a script, provi…
Reddit · 15 Oct 2020
no auditions in 2.5 weeks
Hello fellow actors! I was signed by an agency about 2 months ago and times will come when I have 3-4 auditions in a week and times when I won't get one for like 2 weeks. I haven't had an audition in 2.5 weeks. The other time this happened was 11 days. My agent submits me for recurring guest/supporting, idk if this mak…
Reddit · 15 Oct 2020
So, do actors just struggle and continue working low-paying jobs for the rest of their lives?
I don't see how people can wait tables, do retail, and the like past like their mid 20s. At that point, isn't it time to maybe move on? How do these people keep going with such low salaries?
Reddit · 15 Oct 2020
Paying actors for low budget podcast
UPDATE: I've posted the official casting call here https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/comments/jcdo0r/casting_call_for_upcoming_podcast_the_storm/ Thanks so much for your advice, words of encouragement, and interest in the show! Hey everyone, I'm a writer/director for an upcoming fictional podcast. I'm getting pretty…
Reddit · 14 Oct 2020
Directing Your Cast Members?
What should I do if I think another actor should perform a scene differently? Do I give them my input or just say nothing? If they ask for input, what should I say?
Reddit · 14 Oct 2020
Where in NYC to live?
Hi guys! I'm finishing college this year and probably moving to NYC in the spring (assuming things have picked up by then in terms of covid). I read the "moving to NY" info in the sidebar, but I am additionally wondering what areas of NY you all live in, and what the pros and cons are of living there as an actor? What…
Reddit · 14 Oct 2020
What do you all think of the 2020 Yale Actor Showcase?
2020 Yale Showcase: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa1tF30psuA&feature=emb\_title](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa1tF30psuA&feature=emb_title) Yale Showcase Website & Actor Info: [https://www.ysdshowcase.com](https://www.ysdshowcase.com) I thought it'd be fun to share and to discuss. The Yale showcase website has…
Reddit · 14 Oct 2020
Funny thing: started down this road wanting to be Brad Pitt or Gary Oldman. Years later, I love the idea of being Elias Koteas.
Sure, right? It was awesome being Christian Slater for the entire decade between 85 and 95 (probably still awesome; Fkn love that dude!) but when the Studios start losing your number, you are still too famous to hit Starbucks! Who still needs super-fame?! Can’t walk down the street without a disguise or a bodyguard wit…
Reddit · 14 Oct 2020
Are you supposed to enjoy conservatory actor training?
For those who are in serious actor training programs (BFA, MFA, conservatory, etc..) or anything "conservatory style"--do you enjoy your training?
Reddit · 14 Oct 2020
Are Pantera/Murphy The Agency and Hanns Wolters any good?
I'm quite confused with these two. They've both reached out. They seem to be starter talent agencies for actors who are towards the start of their careers. They are both on reputable sites like Backstage, and SAG-AFTRA affiliated, but when I dug deeper, I found that they have one terrible review. I don't know what to t…
Reddit · 14 Oct 2020
Help a newbie out
Hey, everyone! I’m an amateur actor and singer I’m pretty good at my craft. After high school my life went to shut and I had to go right to work to help out my life now I have time to go after theatre again but have a two year gap in my resume and I’m 20 now so I don’t even know if m high school shows apply. How do I g…
Reddit · 14 Oct 2020
Conversation with Keri Rene Fuller (Broadway- Waitress, Jagged Little Pill)
Here is a great conversation with actress Keri Rene Fuller about being four days into rehearsal for Jagged Little Pill on Broadway and then finding out the industry had been shutdown. [Jorge's Isolation Podcast#4- Keri Rene Fuller](https://youtu.be/eqMtr9ISW8Q)
Reddit · 14 Oct 2020
Start Acting From Nothing?
I have a bit of a dilemma. Virginia is not the best place for an actor. It is especially not the best place for somebody wants to act in film or television unless you enjoy historical or period dramas. That’s just from what I’ve observed on the Virginia film company website. That being said let’s say that because of th…
Reddit · 14 Oct 2020
Web Project -low/no experience actress wanted - role to add to your growing reel/portfolio
Web Project - low/no experience actress wanted - selfie-style remote role(simple work) to add to your growing reel/portfolio (not adult content) usa only - please dm me for more details
Reddit · 14 Oct 2020
Starting from scratch
Hi. I want to be a voice actor but I never had the courage to pursue it. I'm currently having a good week, and I would like to keep the momentum going. I hope to be good enough to make it a career but I know that's unattainable at the moment. At least being good enough to do it for parties and stuff for now is my short…
Reddit · 14 Oct 2020
Looking for a male English native speaker to voice a German speaking pirate for a German radio play series
**Edit:** OK I have already received a lot of messages. Therefore I am closing the casting call for now. Thanks a lot for the interest. I am sorting through the messages and will get back to you. Hello r/VoiceActing, I am looking for a male english-native speaker to voice a german speaking pirate with a real and heavy…