Reddit · 6 Sep 2019
Do actors feel bad if they're constantly cast as the ugly character?
I'm not an actor. That's something I've always been curious about. The question is for actress too, I forgot to put this in the title.
Reddit · 5 Sep 2019
Some great ideas for marketing from the CA people
Casting About has been a really awesome resource for me and after helping me with an unrelated issue I asked their customer service for tips on using their info (they have info on projects casting and casting directors) and they answered with some cool stuff which I’m sharing here in case it’s helpful to anyone! Well,…
Reddit · 5 Sep 2019
Should I keep my audition a secret from my friends?
Should I tell my friends about an open audition? I want to be a supportive person and try and let other people know about a good opportunity but at the same time I want to keep it a secret to create less competition. Should I tell anyone? Only actor friends?
Reddit · 5 Sep 2019
Looking to follow more people in the industry on Instagram
I just started an acting Instagram and would love to follow other actors/filmmakers! I would especially love to make connections in the mid-Atlantic area. Leave your Instagram handle and I will follow you!
Reddit · 5 Sep 2019
Need voice actors
Hi there! It's the podcast girl again. Currently have 3 distinct podcasts. A talk show, a CYA (still in the writing phase), and one about scripted mini stories. The third one is why I'm here today. For the next episode I need a man with an older sounding voice. Someone who sounds old enough to be a father or a grandfat…
Reddit · 5 Sep 2019
Director promised $200 for 4 shows and then added 8 shows. What can my friend do?
Posting this for an actress friend who doesn't have reddit. She recently joined a production for an interactive theater show that has had a lot of professional etiquette problems to say the least. The biggest ones are that they didnt give out the script until 2 weeks til the tech run and then are not having any rehears…
Reddit · 5 Sep 2019
Does one bad self tape ruin relatiomship with agent?
I had an agent send me for an auditioN tape. I finished and uploaded it. I regret this very much since there two takes I nailed it down to. I couldn't decide so I gave her the take that in hindsight was unnatural. This was actually in regards to my comedy audition question previously. I didn't read the coments until af…
Reddit · 5 Sep 2019
Software application to help actors/actresses
Hello All, I'm a junior software developer and I've had an idea that could potentially help actors/actresses in having continuous feedback on their acting, it's not a replacement for acting classes but it could potentially help some people in their acting career. Before i start creating this tool I'd like to get some f…
Reddit · 5 Sep 2019
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Sep 5
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 · 5 Sep 2019
"The Burger King" (Unfairly downgraded?)
I got cast as the King in Burger King commercial at a set rate. This was my first job as a actor so everything is new to me. I did well in the suit and mascot helmet so the guy whom was in charge of the BK suit recommended me to his boss for another commercial shot that was the following week. This second commercial sh…
Reddit · 5 Sep 2019
i honestly have no idea how any of you people make money from this, i've been pursuing this a few years and I still feel totally lost with how to be productive with my time
like, i wake up every day feeling lost, like i have no idea what i'm actually supposed to do, and i don't like feeling like that. i spend a lot of time emailing people. probably the majority of what i do. i just saw a business coach for the first time, was disappointing because i already know all this stuff, take targe…
Reddit · 5 Sep 2019
I’ve always wanted to be a voice actor
This is something I’ve been passionate about for years, I can do silly voices and act out emotions! I just don’t know how to start and I would love anything I can get (just about anything lol). All help is appreciated!
Reddit · 5 Sep 2019
Voice actor
Hi everyone, I am a voice actor looking for employment. I am fluent in English and Swahili. I have an American, Spanish and English accent. I am versatile and dynamic. I can change with the requirements of the project.
Reddit · 5 Sep 2019
What are some things to look for and study while watching other actors?
I do more voice acting and I’ve recently started to do more on-camera acting and am pretty close to getting an agent in a larger city near me. I was wondering what things i should key in on while watching other actors, whether it’s in a movie, play, or even a commercial. I know for a fact one thing that I’ve got to wor…
Reddit · 5 Sep 2019
A New Voice Actor Looking For Work! (Will work cheap)
Just wanting experience! I have many years as a theatre performer and have an extensive resume, looking to expand my voice acting while making a little extra cash!
Reddit · 4 Sep 2019
I saw a post on reddit earlier today about some deep faked CEO’s voice used to scam the company out of money and that reminded me of google voice, or whatever it’s called, that could convincingly make phone calls for you and book stuff on its own. My ques
How do you think this technology will affect the voice acting industry in years to come? There’s a very real chance that computers will get so good at imitating natural sounding human voices that they will be able to read scripts flawlessly and most voice actors will no longer be needed.
Reddit · 4 Sep 2019
If I can't book anything what should I do?
Guys, I never book anything. Not even theatre. I was thinking about creating my own work. The problem with that is I have before, and it never works out. I've made two shorts and they turned out entirely unusable. There was no structure and no real short. I was thinking I should try grad school, and maybe some local cl…
Reddit · 4 Sep 2019
Has anyone heard of CDawgVA? I’m curious about his voice acting experience.
I recently came across a YouTuber by the name CDawgVA a few months ago and found some enjoyment in his Fiverr and voice acting review videos. After awhile, I was curious what projects/characters he’s been involved with since a lot of his videos prominently mention him as a professional voice actor. I’ll admit I haven’t…
Reddit · 4 Sep 2019
Help someone and it will come back to you!
Today my gay, Aboriginal drama teacher was having an awful day being teased by his family, so I sat down with him and taught him some magic tricks, and called his partner to come urgently, we talked for a couple of hours after school, and the next week he introduced me to his kids who are my age, have the same Hobbies,…
Reddit · 4 Sep 2019
Meisner-trained actor from NYC new to LA and looking to meet other actors / friends & build a network
31, sag, repped in multiple markets, done a bunch of theater, shorts / student films, go out for major tv film every now and then, starting classes out here next month, etc. i'd really like to meet other actors out here, i'm down to write and shoot things as well. I want to build a network of people and make some actua…
Reddit · 4 Sep 2019
Where do game developers hire voice actors?
I've always been curious where they find them - some of these people are amazing and devs seem to never really answer that question when you ask them on twitter, lol. It's sort of a hidden secret but is there some sort of website they go too or an agent?
Reddit · 3 Sep 2019
I'm an actor in L.A making a reel and looking for scene partners
I have some short scenes each 2 pages long I wrote myself and am hiring a DP to shoot for my acting reel. There is no pay but I can give you a copy. Because I'm making a reel that is going to focus on myself, the camera will be on me more than it will be on you. I'm paying the DP $100 to shoot the scene so if you wante…
Reddit · 3 Sep 2019
Seeking Female voice artist for non commercial art film :+)
Hi! as the title suggests i am looking for a female voice actress to help me finish the film i have been working on for a year. the film itself is a mixture of film and 3D motion graphics and the voice over is a poem that was created using a machine learning algorithm, trained on recollections of dreams which were coll…
Reddit · 3 Sep 2019
Looking for voice actress and voice actor for some small lines for a game
​ ​ https://i.redd.it/gb01mmum2ek31.png (Art by my friend 1000visages on DA and tumblr) Here's the link to the development blog: [https://www.tumblr.com/blog/newpaperradsongames](https://www.tumblr.com/blog/newpaperradsongames) I'd like to request two voice actors for this project, the main one being a fe…
Reddit · 3 Sep 2019
15$ for a male voice actor that can recite very short poem
I will need a fast and slow recording. Please pm demos. Payments will be made by Venmo only.
Reddit · 3 Sep 2019
Seeking Female Voice Artist for YT channel
Hi! Our company Crealon Media Group is looking for a voice actor who can report on movie related news to our YouTube channel. It’s important that you are available on all days of the week when you’re working to cover breaking news as soon as possible. You need a soft/personable voice. Lmk if you're interested and we ca…
Reddit · 3 Sep 2019
What should I do next? 33 y.o. 9 to 5er just starting out
I'm an early 30s guy living in Southampton, UK with a 9 to 5 job and I want to act. Interested in both stage and screen. Is my case hopeless? I considered quitting my job (which I hate anyway). I have savings to last a few years. But the problem is I'm at absolute zero right now experience wise. All I've done is Am dra…
Reddit · 2 Sep 2019
survival jobs for actors?
what are some “survival job” recommendations for someone looking to eventually move to los angeles for acting? i’m currently in college to get my associates degree, but i’m not sure about what will come after that schooling wise. i’m still not sure what i want to major in and i’m feeling a bit lost. acting is my passio…
Reddit · 2 Sep 2019
Learning blocking (stage acting - musical theatre in particular)? Any MT performers out there with dyscalculia?
Hello lovely actors! I have been acting for most of my life, have been in something like 30 shows, but I am just rubbish at learning blocking. If I have time to go over it with myself again and again, it’s fine, but time is one thing you just don’t tend to have a lot of in the theatre. I have to go over my notes ten ti…
Reddit · 2 Sep 2019
guys, how do u make a portfolio if u dont have experience?
so i am applying as an actor in this production but she asked me to give my portfolio but i dont have the experience.
Reddit · 2 Sep 2019
Help - going to a drama school with a bad reputation? [UK]
Hello, I've recently accepted a place on a MA Acting Course in London, England. I was very happy during the audition process as the school looked very professional and it's fairly well known. The head of MA Acting appeared very well informed and experienced and it seemed like a great place to be at. I was originally wa…
Reddit · 2 Sep 2019
"If you can see yourself doing anything else, do that."
Honestly, I can. I can see myself doing tons of other things. And I'm worried all that makes them not seem as appealing as acting is my ego. Don't get me wrong, I adore acting. It's not just about my fascination with art of TV and cinema and how our understanding of the world around us is increasingly informed by it. I…
Reddit · 2 Sep 2019
Advice for a foreign actor ?
Hi every one. Do you have any advice for a non British/Non American actor to find some casting in the UK and the US ? I know that sometimes casting directors are looking outside their country, and I'm not gonna lie, the movies/tv shows in my country are rarely interesting (I'm French btw). So, do you have any advice ?…
Reddit · 2 Sep 2019
What's the price on Voice actors on this subreddit?
What's the price on Voice actors on this subreddit? I need someone who doesn't procrastinate and committed
Reddit · 2 Sep 2019
LA meetups.
Self-Tape groups are cool, so are rehearsal groups, but being a person that only talks about acting or being around people that only talk about it is extremely draining. Would anybody in LA like to start group meetups for Karaoke once a week or bi-weekly? Get to know each other and talk about things OTHER than acting o…
Reddit · 2 Sep 2019
best place in los angeles for an actor to live?
(keep in mind i’ve never been to los angeles before) i’m stuck between burbank, los feliz, and north hollywood. obviously i’m looking for the place that is closest to most auditions, but also a safe place with lots of things to do & preferably with metro access since i’ll likely be taking the metro or uber most places.…
Reddit · 2 Sep 2019
question about rates
hello, i'm looking and asking my friends who are voice actors for voice clips (10-30 seconds) for a dialogue piece to put in my portfolio. the problem is that i don't know how much it costs.. i know everybody has their own rates and i have asked them but i wanted to know to be more educated. i tried to google this but…
Reddit · 2 Sep 2019
Could one be a part time actor and be "sucessful" ?
For example, if one were to have a corporate job would that be possible? Or as a scientist, or accountant? A "normal" job.
Reddit · 1 Sep 2019
Audio Fiction Network - A resource for Actors, Writers and Producers
Hello fellow Producers, Actors and Writers! Audio Fiction Network is a creator driven discord community of audio drama actors, writers, and producers getting together to chill, share our love of the medium, and have a reliable place to share work and get feedback. We have creative server events for our members such as…
Reddit · 1 Sep 2019
Whose career do you want to emulate?
Who has the most enviable career in your eyes. For me, It would have to be Scoot McNairy. Im convinced the man can walk on water. Everything from Halt and Catch Fire to Argo, the man is poetry in action. His acting style, and career choices really make an impact on me. He is just great in everything he does. From big b…
Reddit · 1 Sep 2019
Auditoning for Julliard with no expierence?
Hi, im an actor from nyc area has anyone heard of Julliard drama audtions for actors with no expierence at least getting a call back? As a beginning actor in training im curious if Juilliard focuses soley on your audition rather than if you’ve had acting training /expierence in the past. Would it be an absurd idea to t…
Reddit · 1 Sep 2019
Is it too unprofessional to approach without an agent?
Hey everyone. So I happen to meet Hollywood-involved people and sadly not sure when it comes to approach people. Casting directors is easy, like I got the attention of a few but mainly was for teaching. But for others... Not sure. I have seen aspiring actors 'drooling' when there is a guest name at some event and they…
Reddit · 1 Sep 2019
Advertisement - Long term partnership with (preferably) female voice actor.
Hi, i'm looking to find a reliable voice actor for my new project that I am starting on Youtube! The Youtube channel revolves around real life 'mysteries and unsolved scary stories'. What I am looking for / Requirements \- Professional audio recording equipment \- Long time partnership and a steady worker as you will b…
Reddit · 1 Sep 2019
Should I get on online BA to finish college and pursue an acting career? Or can I balance physical campus
I've (25) been trying to finish college, and I'm seriously trying to start auditioning and getting into SAG. Would it be a smart idea to just finish my english BA online or will that not look good? I also am concerned as I want to add some sort of theater minor to help me get out there, and from the look of it seems li…
Reddit · 1 Sep 2019
Audio Fiction Network - A resource for Actors, Writers and Producers
​ https://i.redd.it/hwx5ycg77xj31.png Hello fellow Producers, Actors and Writers! Audio Fiction Network is a creator driven discord community of audio drama actors, writers, and producers getting together to chill, share our love of the medium, and have a reliable place to share work and get feedback. We have cr…
Reddit · 1 Sep 2019
Do Virtual Courses Qualify as Training for an Actor?
Hi My Fellow Actors, I've been having this mental debate as to what should I include on my acting resume under 'training.' I understand anything in person like workshops or classes can be listed but what about listing virtual courses or books? For instance, can 'Samuel Jackson's Master Class' be listed under training?…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2019
Have Studio, need reader circle East Griffith park
I do 1-2 self tapes a week. Finding readers is tough, as I dont like to ask for favors from people,especially 1-2 times a week for the rest of my life. I have a b+ setup(could be a little larger) , nice 1080 camera(render down to 720 for industry standard send size) lights, nice royal blue backdrop. Quality external mi…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2019
Has anyone here attended the “That’s Voiceover!” Career Expo in LA? Was it worth it?
I’m trying to be proactive and look for networking and growth opportunities, and I found this career expo that’s very close to me. It’s called “That’s Voiceover!” and it claims to put voice actors in touch with casting directors, talent agents, and producers. It also has panels with industry professionals, and there’s…
Reddit · 31 Aug 2019
CALLING ALL VOICE ACTORS!!
Hi! I’m looking for voice actors for a horror anthology series that I’m directing and producing! If you would like to be apart of it here’s the link [https://www.castingcall.club/projects/unnamed-horror-anthology-series](https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.castingcall.club%2Fprojects%2Funnamed-horror-antho…