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Reddit · 5 May 2020

Looking to challenge myself during isolation

Give me a monologue. A hard monologue. Something that would make me push myself, that might be out of my comfort zone, that requires lots of practice and time to perfect. One that you’ve had before and struggled to master, or one you’ve seen and been amazed by. Either way, I want to keep growing as an actor over this s…

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Reddit · 4 May 2020

Is there anything such as a bad voice?

Hey, everyone. I’ve been interested in voice acting from a young age but never thought of possibly making it a reality until now. However, I’d like your opinion on something; do you think there’s a thing such as a bad voice? Should some people “just not be” voice actors? It’s funny because everyone speaks differently i…

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Reddit · 4 May 2020

Hello!

My name is K, And I want to start practicing acting, I am 14 years old. And in Quartine like the rest of us. I decided to try Acting because I always wanted to become an actor. Does anyone have any tips or advice?

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Reddit · 4 May 2020

Calling all dubbers!

Hello! I am a 21 year old female voice actor and I have been dubbing for almost 5 years now on and off. The picture shows some of the roles I've had and some shows I mostly ad-libbed or had minor roles. (Missing a few...) I've been side-hustling online as well, but mostly dubbing on TV. My question goes out to all the…

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Reddit · 4 May 2020

[request][source]Random characters like the vanity Fair videos

Hey all, first time poster on this r/, Does anyone know where/how to find random characters like the ones they use in the vanity Fair voice actor improvises series? I think it would be a fun exercise, but I've tried various Google searches, stock image sites and deviant art, and all met with various types of failure. A…

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Reddit · 4 May 2020

Health Insurance as a Freelancer

I want to be a VO artist but how do freelance voice actors get health insurance? Do I have to join a union?

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Reddit · 3 May 2020

actors who werent very good in their first role?

im wondering if you guys can think of any actors who werent very good in their first role but then blossomed and became something great. The reason im asking is because i have a good feeling most of my work is shit. And recently i booked a big movie (probably because of my instagram following) but I was horrible in it.…

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Reddit · 3 May 2020

so uh... questions?

Hi all! I've been thinking of the future a lot, as my sister is graduating soon (lots of college talk in my house). So, here's the thing. I have a passion for performing in live theatre and I want that to be my life, however, I've seen the unemployment rate among actors, and I don't think I would be able to keep myself…

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Reddit · 3 May 2020

I want to be a Voice Actor but....

Hey guys,my name is Austin and I'm 18 years old(turning 19 on June 12th). I recently joined this subreddit.I'm about to graduate on May 22 virtually due to the whole pandemic going on. But,i do want to pursue a career into voice acting. I want to say that I've been interesting in voice acting since I was young. Whether…

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Reddit · 3 May 2020

Acting schools that allow online auditions

Hello Please recommend schools or universities in LA, UK, Chicago, Europe or wherever in the world) that are credible and offer acting courses to international students As an international student aspiring to be an actress, I’ve been looking into a lot of schools for a long time now. Tisch, is very well known, and allo…

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Reddit · 3 May 2020

How to become a animated voice actor?

So, I recently stumbled upon a intrest of being a VO artist. I find it really cool, so i started by going to behind the voice actor website and looking at casting calls, did a couple of things nothing serious but non the less really fun. I really would like to get into anime voice acting. To people who are actually in…

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Reddit · 3 May 2020

Thinking about taking a break from college.

Hello, I've never really thought about joining any VA subreddits until now, lol. I follow my favorites on Twitter and such, but that's about it. I feel kinda dumb, Haha. Anyway, please bear with me. I have a dilemma. I want so badly to do voice acting. I recently took a college course for acting and I absolutely loved…

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Reddit · 3 May 2020

Advice navigating an audition/role for low budget show.

*This is al purely hypothetical and applies to future auditions and castings as well not just this particular one! I got an actors access audition for a very low budget & cheesy “scary” TV show. It doesn’t air on TV and is non-union. I watched a few episodes and the acting is pretty meh and I did some research on the a…

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Reddit · 3 May 2020

Sounding fake

I signed up for online acting starting tomorrow. Is it normal when you read a monologue to sound stiff and fake? I haven’t memorized anything yet, but I’m worried that I won’t ever sound natural. I’ve never read a monologue or memorized or did anything having to do with acting before. Could practicing and learning real…

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Reddit · 2 May 2020

Looking for acting resources

Hey guys, Since I'm stuck inside with no acting prospects on the horizon I thought it might be a good idea to learn up on some stuff. Does anyone know any free/cheap online courses or just anything that you think an actor should learn about? Cheers and I wish you all the best roles in all the best shows

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Reddit · 2 May 2020

Can an undocumented get into the Industry?

Hello everyone, this question it's for a friend of mine, who sadly doesn't have documents in the US. He is from Spain and he has a good experience in acting, he is good looking and a great actor. I offered myself to help him, and the first thing that is essential, it's to get him sign up in an agency, he actually expla…

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Reddit · 2 May 2020

Anime Voice Acting??

Since I began my VO journey a little under a year ago, I’ve always thought it would be interesting to break into anime dubbing with a company like Funimation. I understand that getting into anime dubbing is harder than it sounds and many young aspiring voice actors get into the business specifically because they want t…

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Reddit · 2 May 2020

Me and some friends are putting on a play in Minecraft and we want you to audition.

(**This play will be for Minecraft Java Edition Only**) The show we will be performing is “10 Ways To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse”, a comedy play written by Don Zolidis. The show has a run time of around 30-35 minutes and has a small cast of only 6 actors. You may remember a post similar to this one for You’re a good…

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Reddit · 2 May 2020

Concerned about inexperience and not getting anywhere

I’m 16 and my dream is to act for a living. I don’t want to be an A list actor necessarily, but just get enough jobs to keep myself alive. I’m looking at colleges and have my dream ones. But the thing is, my dream of being an actor is a fairly recent one, only the last couple years. So I don’t have much experience to m…

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Reddit · 2 May 2020

It’s not about the fame. But..?

[I’ve posted the same question on a different sub here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Actingclass/comments/gc01er/its_not_about_the_fame_but/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf), but would like you guys’ input on this as well. Constantly, people are reminded that acting isn’t about the fame or fortune; in f…

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Reddit · 2 May 2020

How do I use my strong industry connections for good?

So I am a 19 year old female. I wanted to be an actress since I was 7 but struggled with crippling anxiety until very recently, I basically figured out how to deal with it and I would say I have very little anxiety now. I design clothes and just opened a label that does VERY well. Dropped out of college because of it.…

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Reddit · 2 May 2020

Burn out or Lost Passion? Help!

Hello everyone! So basically I am pretty young, 15 years old. I discovered acting when I was like 12 and ever since I've wanted to become an actor. I want to go to college and study acting there. For some reason, lately, I have been feeling down about acting. Doing the work doesn't really seem fun. I still get that hin…

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Reddit · 2 May 2020

Summer Online Classes available

I wanted to let people know, since that is a common question right now. The Actors School is offering online classes this summer. The school is based in Austin, Texas, but the online format means that it shouldn't matter too much where you live. https://theactorsschool.org/index.php/adult-summer-classes-2020/ I have ta…

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Reddit · 2 May 2020

Scammers

I have seen many posts and have noticed many scams in the acting business. It’s honestly really sad to see many people trying to scam clueless actors into their bs. Could we possibly dedicate this post to commenting scammers to stay clear of and people to trust? I’m not looking for karma. I just want to hear some other…

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Reddit · 1 May 2020

Crying on command

I was wondering if you guys have any tips on how to cry on command, like is there a technique actors use?

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Reddit · 1 May 2020

Stranger Things made me want to become an actor again

Backstory: I’m a 15 year old with really nothing next to my name in acting, save for some leads in school productions, and I’d really wanted to become an actor until around 2 years ago. I think it was my other studies, or maybe something along those lines, that had made me lose focus, and really, I’d lost all interest.…

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Reddit · 1 May 2020

How can internationals get themselves in the audition rooms in the first place

Hello everyone, I hope you are safe and healthy. So, I was wondering. How can international actors with no representation get into auditions in the first place. Internationals can't audition without a work visa and they can't get a work visa unless they get a job that sponsors it. This loop hole is insane and a real ki…

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Reddit · 1 May 2020

I want to attend an acting school but am not sure what I need

I really want to attend Elizabeth Mestnik's acting studio to join the program for studying Meisner's technique. I have absolutely zero experience in acting. No resume, nothing to even put on a resume, etc. I really want to go to this acting studio to not only learn but also to gain some sort of experience and some conf…

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Reddit · 1 May 2020

Do major agencies (CAA, WME, UTA) use resumes for auditions?

When an actor repped at a major agency (CAA, WME, UTA) is sent on auditions do the agents send the casting director a resume or do they just go in and audition with just a headshot. I would think that at that level, just being repped by one of them would suffice enough for a resume.

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Reddit · 30 Apr 2020

Looking for an acting class or workshop that lets you go crazy! Recommendations needed

Hey I’m in nyc and am not an actor. However I’d really like to let loose with others and kind of go crazy. Not in a depressing serious way but in a fun silly funny way. Like people acting like monkeys, make funny faces and noises, dance around and stuff with guidance from a teacher or leader. I’m looking to do this for…

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Reddit · 30 Apr 2020

Scooby-Doo- The Voice Cast (Episode 14)

[Video Version](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmA1mrs4--4&t=19s) [Audio Version](https://anchor.fm/voicecasters/episodes/Scooby-Doo--The-Voice-Cast-Episode-14-edbhsm) [ For the next few episodes on The Voice Cast, we are going to be delving into the case behind the voice actors of your favorite band of meddling kids…

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Reddit · 30 Apr 2020

How can I use acting to my advantage in the real world?

Okay so first I want to say that I'm not a professional actor and I'm not interested in theater really. But I've been really intrigued with the idea of acting lately, the way you can get in the mind of a character and become someone completely different. That is amazing to me. Anyways, i've been curious about something…

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Reddit · 30 Apr 2020

Should I drop out of acting school (PLZ READ(

Okay well I already did but just please read and give me advice. At first, I was really happy with my decision, but lately I’ve had some doubts. I got into acting when I was 11 because I really loved singing and the studio I was at offered acting lessons so why not? I auditioned for Disney stuff and even was in a music…

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Reddit · 30 Apr 2020

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Apr 30

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 · 30 Apr 2020

Do you hang out at DISCORD?

Just wondering if voice actors are active in there. I don't really understand Discord, but whenever I get an invite for an animation VO-I always get invited there.

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Reddit · 30 Apr 2020

My unexpected start in voice acting!

Last year I moved to Seattle and started taking acting classes, doing stand up, and some other endeavors, with the long term goal of making a living by not sitting in a cubicle. While taking acting classes I found out quickly that voice actors take acting classes to improve their craft. I also had an encounter with the…

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Reddit · 30 Apr 2020

Voice actors needed (unpaid)

Hi everyone. I am looking for voice actors to work with for a project of mine on Instagram called @freshdoseofnothing. It is primarily centered around comedy and I only use audio for my videos (and then a visualizer for the video) since my computer is not good enough to edit videos. I have two videos on there and you c…

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Reddit · 29 Apr 2020

Canadian actors, have you heard of these talent agencies?

I got offers from: - Dorothy Management - Prestige Talent - KC Talent - Ignite Artists - Leo Management - Talent Picobello - Eagle Talent Agency I’m an American actor looking to expand my market into Canada and am hoping to find enough work to become UBCP/ACTRA.

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Reddit · 29 Apr 2020

Prompt-based weekly filmmaking festival for actors, writers, anybody!

Hey r/acting, I 'm an actor in lockdown and I've been going a little crazy. So, I created **The Sequestered: A Micro Short Online Film Festival** as a way to teach myself more about filmmaking, keep my brain and hands busy, and see inside other people's heads. It's been around for over a month, but I'm finally ready to…

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Reddit · 29 Apr 2020

Hello

Hello I am 12 and I am an actor I have gotten medals for it and have even been on tv and I am new here but I really love all of you guys quality content best of wishes to us all

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Reddit · 29 Apr 2020

Open Casting call for Native: Japanese - Mandarin - Russian - Mexican Spanish Speakers

**Memrise - Self Shoot**  We are looking for native speaking actors who are confident with self-shooting on their mobile phone. We are looking for someone who is confident, very expressive and quirky.   You will be filming videos in your home on your phone. Filming will not take place with our crew.  **The rate** is £1…

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Reddit · 29 Apr 2020

Moving to Santa Barbara

I am a relatively new actor based in NYC. I was wondering if it was reasonable to move to Santa Barbara and still be able to take advantage of the acting world in Los Angeles. I realize last minute casting calls would be impossible, but, with just a couple hours between the cities (and a train) as well as the shift to…