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Reddit · 27 Jun 2020

early career actress with no reel :( what do

i keep finding roles i’d be perfect for, but video reels are a requirement but since i’m a theatrical actor filming is frowned upon so u don’t have any footage! Is there anything i can edit together to supplement?

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Reddit · 27 Jun 2020

"commercial actor"

Why do some people call themselves "commercial actors" and what's the difference? ​ Obviously commercials can be the easiest money so are "commercial actors" only in it for the money and have no interest in theater?

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Reddit · 26 Jun 2020

Getting into acting "by chance" through standup?

People have been telling me that I should get into comedy acting and I've been thinking about it for a while. I only had acting lessons as a kid. I'm a 23-year-old female stand-up comedian and satire writer with my own satire website. I've done a few skits/podcasts and have become typecast in my community as the "deadp…

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Reddit · 26 Jun 2020

Questions for NYC Actors?

Alright so this is gonna be long but if you could even answer one of these questions, I would be so grateful! I'm a just-graduated high school senior and the original plan for after high school was to move to Chicago and study at Chicago College of Performing Arts to get my BFA in Acting. I'm conflicted now because the…

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Reddit · 26 Jun 2020

I am thinking of killing myself if I can’t act

I am thinking of killing myself if I can’t act. I have been sidelined by life and I have worked so hard to even get to a point where I have a realistic chance of devoting to acting full-time, I have worked for years, more than a decade, but I just don’t know if I can take it anymore. Painters can paint what they want,…

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Reddit · 26 Jun 2020

BACKSTAGE NEEDS TO CHANGE

https://twitter.com/_meghanlame/status/1276380142693163008?s=21 If you’d like to start with this tweet to see what I’m getting at here with backstage ^^^^ This took two seconds to google and find. It’s literal unpaid, porn. I’m sick of shrugging it off and hearing “its the internet

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Reddit · 26 Jun 2020

Learning while Social Distancing

I was fortunate enough to get the well known Shep Wallace to sit down and walk me through his best advice landing any role. The podcast is on Anchor but also on many other platforms like Spotify and iTunes [https://anchor.fm/actors-guild](https://anchor.fm/actors-guild)

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Reddit · 26 Jun 2020

I just want to act...

I watch the same commercials, tv and movies all the time. I can do that! I can read the lines, do the voices, act on a grand stage. Yet here I am, security for people who don't give a rats patootie and quite frankly scream profanities at me daily. I just, I used to do acting in high school, I'm about to be 23 I had an…

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Reddit · 26 Jun 2020

Is anyone else interested in acting in video games?

I, like many others in this subreddit, am really passionate about acting and film. I do like to occupy myself with stories from things such as movies, tv shows, books, and also video games. I got a little interested in the voice actors in video games and saw how they recorded the cut scenes within the game. They use mo…

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Reddit · 26 Jun 2020

How long are the hours?

I’m deciding wether to get into formal acting and have a question, how long are the hours? Let’s say that I was a regular on a TV Series Or supporting actor in a movie, how long does shooting take?

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Reddit · 26 Jun 2020

Japanese voice actor

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3oK81ko9KR8 I need a voice actor like in this video for my ep. I would pay of course. Has to be japanese. Thanks

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Reddit · 26 Jun 2020

I wanna be a voice actor for fun.

My one goal is to say some shit into a mic and have a good time. So, where do I go and how do I get into this? Ps I'm currently living with my dad, and since we're all locked in the same house at the moment I can only do this kind of thing when the stars align so I'm not looking to do any series or anything like that.

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Reddit · 25 Jun 2020

Finding a new agent because of Covid

So I’m a young actor just starting my career. I graduated last spring with a BFA in Acting from a smaller, Philly-based school. I got a local agent in my state (Jersey) a few weeks after graduating and have been auditioning and working sporadically ever since (until the world shut down). I booked 3 commercials, 1 of th…

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Reddit · 25 Jun 2020

Is it possible to act without classes

Could you just be a “natural” actor. Obviously you can take classes but would a studio be willing to cast you if don’t have a acting degree?

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Reddit · 25 Jun 2020

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jun 25

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 · 25 Jun 2020

Canada or UK, quest for the best

Hi all, I’m just curious about which country in the title is best for a working actor. I’m 20 and currently living in Australia, have only done some extra work, school productions and a handful of commercials, as well as attending some drama school auditions for what it’s worth. I have a British passport as well an Aus…

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Reddit · 25 Jun 2020

Fan Dubs

Hey is anyone looking for voice actors for fan dubs of cartoons? I'm currently working on a fan dub of DBS but I've got plenty of spare time on my hands

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Reddit · 25 Jun 2020

Recommendations for equipment and home studio must haves

Apologies if posts like this have gone by a million times. I was hoping to find some sort of FAQs but apparently not! Or I missed it... I'm trying to upgrade from casual streamer to (at least semi-) professional voice actress with a few jobs lined offering scope for many more. With that in mind I need to upgrade by rec…

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Reddit · 25 Jun 2020

Getting an agent?

Hi all, I was wondering If I could ask a few questions about getting an agent. I am a 19 year old male. I know that they are the key to success in almost all cases. You get an agent, you get auditions. I'm just not sure how to go about getting one. I know they like headshots, demo reel, and a resume. I've got all these…

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Reddit · 25 Jun 2020

Anyone Else Been Gig Free During the Pandemic?

I miss the stage and acting in general...been rough, but how is everyone else fairing? (I'm only part-time "freelance" community actress, so no big gigs/ agents for me).

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Reddit · 24 Jun 2020

I love the craft of acting but the fame/exposure scares me

I’m seriously considering getting into an acting career down the line. But even if I do grow really successful, the thought of such exposure and fame scares me. People will be super interested in my life and digging up all this information on me. I love the craft but man, being famous or even just a celebrity would be…

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Reddit · 24 Jun 2020

Children's Television?

I am a working actor (NYC), and have always loved working with kids and the idea of being involved in children's television (as a host, or an actor, or a creator). I guess because of how big an impact PBS shows had on my lifetime. Does one just continue to audition and this is something that might eventually come up? O…

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Reddit · 24 Jun 2020

Backstage/Actors Access Refunds?

Anybody know if I can get a refund for my remaining annual subscription to these sites? I'm fine taking the financial hit for the past few months, but it's getting silly to continue without getting the value that I paid for. Anybody have any info/experience?

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Reddit · 24 Jun 2020

how do i tell my mum i want to do acting?

hey guys, so ive been wanting to be an actress and do acting since i was about 7 and ive always just lived the idea of it. I don’t want the fame , it’s because I just love the idea of becoming someone else for a short amount of time and having an amazing cast and crew and it’s just a lot of fun. I know I can take the r…

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Reddit · 24 Jun 2020

Question from an outsided

I am not a voice actor, or aspiring to be one, but I've had this question on my mind forever: To sync the visuals and the audio of a character talking, do the voice actors watch clips and sync their script to the animation, or do voice actors record the script and then the animators match the visuals to the audio? Or i…

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Reddit · 23 Jun 2020

Question on Methods

I’ve found Meisner and Strasberg to be the most effective. I do like Stanislavsky and chubbuck But I’ve found I’m more of an impulsive actor. I like to go on impulse in the moment and use my inner dialogue, but I feel when it comes to characters sometimes I just need that extra work. I will do the script work and work…

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Reddit · 23 Jun 2020

Advise on breaking down walls/ digging into emotional space

I’m a mid 20’s male actor and I’ve received feedback from a director that he can see I have walls put up. He asked me to dig deep into my emotions and get out of my head. I am just looking for those who have experienced this, the best ways they’ve been able to over come / deal with this. All advise appreciated thanks :…

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Reddit · 23 Jun 2020

Do international students get acting jobs in USA after they graduate Julliard?

I'm thinking of applying to Julliard but I am not sure if I will have the opportunity to work as an actor in USA after I graduate. (I am from country Georgia, not the state!). How does visa requirement work? Do you get 12-month OPT after you graduate? Is that enough time for a student to get an acting job in USA? How d…

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Reddit · 23 Jun 2020

Best acting schools in the UK?

I am moving to the UK. My citizenship will be processed soon, if that makes any difference. I would like to train as an actress in the UK. I have no professional experience, though I do have some training as well as professional dance and modeling experience in New York City -- both in the fashion and commercial realm.…

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Reddit · 23 Jun 2020

A stupid-ish question

Hey, im a 16 yo and I would love to become a voice actor, even just for fun. my question is: Where do you find the applications? I've heard many va recieving them by mail but how do you get started? What's the 1st step? Honestly it's just a passion and I never even tried recording bits but trying is always a good idea

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Reddit · 22 Jun 2020

Equity Card for Internationals

So apparently you can only get an equity card if you're American, international actors can't get their equity card unless they have a green card. But there are Broadway performers who are internationals and don't have a green card, does anyone have an idea on how they were able to get their equity card without being Am…

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Reddit · 22 Jun 2020

Hey all, a pro looking for a little advice.

What's going on everyone! I'm a professional voice actor out of NYC and as you all know the pandemic has hit the area here fairly hard. Most of the auditions I'd been getting from prior to the pandemic have dried up fairly substantially from my agency, although over the last two weeks or so I've seen a decent uptick in…

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Reddit · 22 Jun 2020

I’m a 13yr boy looking for a start

I’ve been dreaming for a start and if any small company needs a teen voice actor I’ll do it for free really anything to start if anyone gets interested I’ll but myself a blue snowball ice

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Reddit · 22 Jun 2020

New website

Hey guys, in the beginning stages of my VO career. Carefully deciding where I need to invest and where not to. Got some solid acting training, and will still invest in valuable classes with notable VO coaches. Looking to build more animation / character experience, as I’m primarily commercial ATM. I can sing as well, a…

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Reddit · 22 Jun 2020

Seeking male voice actor for one scene of a student project

Hello! I am hoping I have found the right subreddit for this. I am looking for a male actor (who sounds above the age of 30) that would be willing to record one (very) short scene for my film project. This is unpaid because I have no money, but I'm proficient in Adobe Creative Suite so if you needed something designed…

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Reddit · 21 Jun 2020

EMC Actor's Equity program HELP

hello everyone ! I hope you are well. I was reading about the ways people could get Equity memberships and one of them is through the EMC program. Could somebody tell me about it if they have the information, I have a couple of questions. 1. Can international actors get the card through the EMC program? 2. How does the…

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Reddit · 21 Jun 2020

What should I do

Hey guys I know this might sound stupid.But could some describe to me the path one has to take to become an actor. Do I have to go to school and go through theater training? Should I just take classes instead? And what after I get ejected? Thank you for your answer.

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Reddit · 21 Jun 2020

Seeking Actors & Actor/Singers for Online plays: Chelsea People

Seeking actors and actor/singers, a technical director skilled in creating magic with online streaming, visual artists, a composer skilled with Latin music styles, a stage manager (Bilingual Spanish is a plus), & a Spanish/English interpreter to devise 3 new Zoom plays each based on the life of a Chelsea resident. Audi…

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Reddit · 21 Jun 2020

How do you memorize lines?

I'm an aspiring actor... looking to take some acting classes soon once it's safe to do so where I'm from. I've always wondered how do actors memorize their lines? I'd like to say I have a good memory. But, I've always been scared thinking what if one day I get a recurring or even a main role on a tv show & have to memo…

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Reddit · 21 Jun 2020

Austin, TX Community?

I have recently moved back to my hometown in Texas after spending the last 6 years acting and filmmaking in LA. In August I'm moving to Austin and was curious if there were any Austin, TX actors on this sub who could recommend any theaters/companies, classes, or improv groups for me to sink my teeth into when I get the…

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Reddit · 20 Jun 2020

Favorite character demos?

Hey friends, I'm updating my voice over demos this summer and I wanted to find some really good animation and character demos to take notes from. Are there any from well-established actors that inspired you? Which demos are your favorites? Thanks!

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Reddit · 20 Jun 2020

Getting Started in Vancouver/Toronto

hi!!!! newbie here seeking advice. I’m a Chinese-Canadian turning 18 in two months, and I decided to take some risks and try to submit to some acting agencies since high school is now officially over. i still haven’t fully decided if I am going to attend UBC or U of Toronto (for humanities/film studies), and am also co…

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Reddit · 20 Jun 2020

How do I get past audition anxiety?

I have a problem where every time I do an audition I always think it’s not good enough and will do so many takes that I start to hate the spot I’m auditioning for. No matter how many times I do it, I always think it sounds fake or there’s some noise my mouth makes, just something that will make whoever I’m submitting i…

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Reddit · 20 Jun 2020

How did you guys get started on voice acting?

I've wanted to be a voice actor for awhile now but the only thing going for me is my interest to do so. I have no experiences, no resources, no connections, no money for training. So seeing as most of you probably started with nothing, like me, how did you guys start your voice acting career?

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Reddit · 20 Jun 2020

What Richard Harris actually said about Ian McKellen

Those who are interested have surely seen the HardTalk BBC interview with Ian McKellen, where it's finally revealed why McKellen turned down the role of Dumledore. He says because: >I couldn’t take over the part from an actor who I'd known, didn't approve of me. But the interviewer, just prior to that says the followin…

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Reddit · 20 Jun 2020

LA Agent Here - Reopening, Covid, and YOU

With things opening back up prematurely, it is important to know that any live auditions you take are YOUR CHOICE and yours alone . The government does not get to decide when it is “safe” - you do. Your agent should not get mad if you book out of a live audition due to safety concerns. Casting will not blacklist you, i…