Stage 32 · 3 May 2023
Virtual table read
ACTORS: VIRTUAL TABLE READ. I'm a produced screenwriter and I'm casting for actors and an audience for a full virtual table read of my latest feature script, "The Good Americans." The goal is to get feedback for a rewrite and possibly putting it up as a stage play. Once we have a full list we'll schedule the read. No p…
Stage 32 · 3 May 2023
What It's Like Doing Film Extra Work - 5 Items You Absolutely Need to Bring
Do You Know What 5 Items Actors Absolutely Need to Bring When Doing Extra Work On a Film or TV Project? And, what it’s really like doing extra work? Here’s the link to find out. https://youtu.be/LfXsd3yR3sc
Stage 32 · 2 May 2023
Al Carretta Stage 32 Blog - How To Prepare For A Role In An Indie Film
Hello Stage 32'ers!Here's my latest blog; 'how to prepare for a role in indie film'. In April, I released my 21st indie feature since 2010, 'The Chant Of July'. As ever, it's all from my direct experience and observation of making indie films. Any questions? Please don't hesitate to ask me!keep filming, Al Carrettahtt…
Stage 32 · 1 May 2023
Empathy and Acting
"Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another, and feeling with the heart of another." ~ Alfred AdlerEmpathy is one of the most valuable traits that an actor can have in order to effectively step into the life of a character.Empathy is the breath of every role.#actor #empathy #life
Stage 32 · 1 May 2023
Toni Collette Rewatches Hereditary, Knives Out, The Sixth Sense & More
A great video with Toni Collette talking about her past projects and sharing insights. I've always been a huge Toni fan and find her so captivating to watch. What's your favorite Toni Collette performance and why?My favorite performance of hers is probably in United States of Tara, her 3- season dramedy on Starz. It's…
Reddit · 1 May 2023
Questions About Rates and General Assistance
Hey there, been a lurker for a bit but this is my first time posting and I was wondering rates for a specific project I'm working on. So I'm making a comic, but I was thinking of advertising my comic by making short animatics (later on once the comic picks up more, animation shorts) I would like to hire 2 voice actors,…
Stage 32 · 30 Apr 2023
Top 25 one-hit-wonder actors
Thought this was fun! Remember Edward Furlong? https://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/amp/who_are_the_25_greatest_acting_one_hit_wonders/s1__30196427
Reddit · 30 Apr 2023
DePaul BFA Acting vs staying in my Meisner studio
So I’m currently towards the end of 1st year of a well regarded meisner studio in nyc. I’ve enjoyed it a lot, but also decided earlier this year to audition for some BFA programs for fun and to see how I did. I got into some good ones, but DePaul ended up giving me full tuition. I’m a few years out of highschool, and a…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2023
Serious question
I've been seeing a lot about Hollywood and all the shady parties and how actors had to sell their souls to get where they are today. As someone whose dream is to be an actor, that scares me. I don't want to ever go that route. Do you really have to attend those shady parties and sell your soul/potentially do some weird…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2023
I'm considering making a demo and starting audiobook narration. Is a course necessary?
Is a course like On the Mic for audiobook narration worth it (as one example)? Has anyone in this community taken it? (See [Part-Time Online Voice-over Courses - On The Mic Training](https://onthemictraining.com/online-courses/region-VA/cat-18-narration-and-audiobooks/) ) (I'm based in Toronto where the school is). It…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2023
Fill out your size card completely!
I am about to see actors missing out on bookings for a terrible reason... They do not have their Sizecards filled out on Casting Networks. If you are an actor, please check yours and make sure it is up to date. I know Casting Networks is not used as much as Actors Access, but if you have an account, update it! AND, did…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2023
Questions about character acting
Recently the idea of doing character acting has sounded appealing because the roles are very "out of the box" and character actors usually book more work because they don't play leads but what kind of roles do they play? Some character actors that I know of, I've looked at their IMDbs and they still have like credits w…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2023
Actors access subscriptions
Hey! So when I signed with my agency they said I wouldn’t have to pay for AA Anymore, I added them as representation but I’m still being charged. Should I contact AA or just cancel my pro subscription since I don’t self submit anymore? Thanks!
Reddit · 30 Apr 2023
networking in short film scenes?
hello, a few months ago, I auditioned for a short film and didn’t get the role. the film is now in a more public form of pre production on social media, and because I’m nosy/curious I checked out the cast. as it turns out, the actor cast in the role I auditioned for has worked with the lead actor/writer in at least two…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2023
Invest in your reel if you're just starting out!
The usual advice is to got for shorts and student films so you can build a reel. But the truth is most of the good projects will ask for an actor's reel to for them to be considered, even for student films. So you might be scraping the bottom of the barrel for projects that might take over 6 months to give you subpar q…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2023
Stop posting about acting all the time on your social media.
Was working with a UK based CD recently in an admin role and she pointed out that if you just constantly post non-stop about acting, in particular especially with #actor you look desperate and green which puts her right off. Show more of you and being a real human from time to time. She did mention one Uk actor on Twit…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2023
I just started working with an agency in LA that was listed on that guy TruthTeller's top agents in LA list.... I'm wondering what to expect?
does anybody remember that backstage user TruthTeller that used to make lists of the top agents in LA, top acting school, etc.etc. well he had 6 tiers for agencies in LA and I just started working with one in the 4th tier and I'm excited because it's (seemingly) a huge step up for me. I've have reps in NYC & ATL and ma…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2023
Audition material makes no sense
hey all -- i'm a struggling actor, trying to make it (and by it i mean just get whatever jobs i can find, really) and recently i've been shortlisted for an audition for an original, site specific play. the only problem is, i have genuinely no idea what the audition material is saying. it's not a monologue, written in t…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2023
[PAID WORK] Saints Row (2022) Fan-Dub Project | Sergio (Panteros Gang Leader)
CASTING CALL: Saints Row (2022) Fan-Dub Project PLATFORM: YouTube ROLE: Sergio (Panteros Gang Leader) GENDER REPRESENTATION: Male PAY: 100 USD in full, however since this is a fan project done on free time for almost everyone, we pay in parts and what we work on at that time. Any payment will be given before any work i…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2023
[PAID WORK] Saints Row (2022) Fan-Dub | Myra Starr (Wife of Atticus Marshall)
CASTING CALL: Saints Row (2022) Fan-Dub Project PLATFORM: YouTube ROLE: Myra Starr (Wife of Atticus Marshall) GENDER REPRESENTATION: Female PAY: 75 USD in full, however since this is a fan project done on free time for almost everyone, we pay in parts and what we work on at that time. Any payment will be given before a…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2023
[PAID WORK] Saints Row (2022) Fan-Dub Project | Gwen (Marshall Private Military Captain)
CASTING CALL: Saints Row (2022) Fan-Dub Project PLATFORM: YouTube ROLE: Gwen (Marshall Private Military Captain) GENDER REPRESENTATION: Female PAY: 200 USD in full, however since this is a fan project done on free time for almost everyone, we pay in parts and what we work on at that time. Any payment will be given befo…
Stage 32 · 28 Apr 2023
Brazilian Actor
Hello everyone!My name is Oscar Calixto, I'm 43 years old and I'm a Brazilian actor who Lives in Rio de Janeiro.I have been working as an actor for 24 years and at this moment, I'm looking for international representation.In Brazil I worked in several series, movies and soap operas.Recently I was awarded for the charac…
Reddit · 28 Apr 2023
Commercial Acting Class Recommendations Plus getting a commercial agent advice
Hey all, Going to start commercial acting unrepped soon. I only have money for one commercial acting class. I've narrowed down a few. ​ 1. Killian's Commercial Acting Class- This one I've heard the most and got the most recommendations. I know a person who got an agent at the end. 2. The Commercial Class with Al…
Reddit · 28 Apr 2023
Would it be more beneficial to join an acting class/school or just jump straight in.
I recently appeared in a short film by chance and greatly enjoyed it more than I thought I would, now I want to get into acting for more or less the fun of it since it was such an enjoyable experience. I’m just wondering if it would be better to join an acting class or try and land roles already. My experience is 1. I…
Reddit · 28 Apr 2023
Casting for 3 Cats and an ad read
Casting Call! Deadline: May 3, 2023 at 12:00 pm CST Pay: $25 per character per episode. I can do PayPal, Venmo, or Payoneer. Characters: Beatrice (female cat), Jace Marmalade (male cat), Lady Linguini (female cat), and one ad read. These cats live in a fictional American neighborhood. [Community Cat News](https://podca…
Reddit · 28 Apr 2023
My wife has an absolutely uncanny ability to identify voice actors
My wife enjoys a lot of animation fromany different genres and media, and she has this crazy ear for voices that just blows my mind. She has literally identified voice actors from single words, and, even more impressively, screams/grunts/other non-verbal noises. It's absolutely insane and to me it seems like a superpow…
Reddit · 28 Apr 2023
How To Find Friends/Readers To Help With Auditions
Hey all, Newer actor here, taken a few acting classes and gotten in a few student films. My biggest hurdle to auditioning is having another person to read lines during a self-tape. I have done a few where I record the other lines, then play the recording while I am taping my character, but the timing is usually a littl…
Reddit · 28 Apr 2023
Your weekly /r/VoiceActing roundup for the week of April 21 - April 27
**Friday, April 21 - Thursday, April 27** ###Interesting | score | comments | title & link | |--|--|--| | 58 | [0 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/12z1bnt/voice_actor_erica_schroeder_talks_about_her/) | `[interesting Link
Reddit · 28 Apr 2023
How does one achieve GREAT acting?
I know acting isn't "acting." Acting is doing; its behaving. I think I act realistically, but how do I make it great. Is it all in just the practice. The more I do, the more I get better sort of thing. I've read the books by Constantine, Adler, Meisner, and Strasberg. I have analyzed Brando. I've watched Michael Caine'…
Reddit · 28 Apr 2023
How does one give voice direction?
Sometimes the voice actor will ABC a line and I always ask them to record an audition line instead of just sending me some previous work. Twice I sent a powerpoint with the full script next to a panel from the animation in addition to just a script with there lines for context but for full season that doesn't make sens…
Stage 32 · 27 Apr 2023
How Pending Writers Guild Strike Could Impact Talent
Below is a link to the Vox article regarding the pending WGA strike which is most likely to take effect May 3rd. SAG-AFTRA and DGA are going to renegotiate contracts in June; therefore, this could be a nationwide mega-strike. Plan accordingly!https://www.vox.com/culture/23696617/writers-strike-wga-2023-explained-residu…
Reddit · 27 Apr 2023
Enhancing Scene Study for Actors through Technology: A Research Exploration
Hello! I am Alexander Shen, a design student in SCAD, a junior product designer developing an AI-powered mobile app for actors. An amusing teamwork between my girlfriend and me inspired this project. My girlfriend, a passionate actress, often ropes me into being her scene study partner for casting calls and other actin…
Reddit · 27 Apr 2023
Agent advice
Hiya, I signed with my first agent in September. The agency is a starter agency and mainly finds work for young kids. Despite signing their actors in some decent films, commercials, roles In theatre, in the past six months, I have had not even one audition. I am 21. I don’t know if my age is the reason for it or if the…
Reddit · 27 Apr 2023
We got to interview voice actor Avalon Penrose, AKA Megaera from Hades, for our podcast!
I wanted to post here because she had some interesting takes on developing a stable life and not necessarily pouring your entire life into acting. I'd love to hear what the community thinks. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2UTQPLQ74U](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2UTQPLQ74U)
Reddit · 27 Apr 2023
This is honestly sad
The fact that a literal director had to explain to them why it's better to go with trained professional as opposed to exploiting popular names is just sad. I will never understand (especially in this day and age of animation and other voice acting mediums being so popular) that these companies honestly believe their pr…
Reddit · 27 Apr 2023
Is the industry slow in Texas ? Asking for a friend
Hello I wanted to ask any fellow actors located in Texas if the industry was slow there
Reddit · 27 Apr 2023
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…
Reddit · 27 Apr 2023
What questions do YOU have for working actors?? For my podcast "Actors With Issues"
I've produced and hosted my podcast [Actors With Issues](https://YouTube.com/actorswithissuespodcast) for almost 3 years and I've gotten to interview nearly 200 actors, from Broadway stars and established names in TV and film, to rising stars who just booked their first major roles. What do YOU want me to ask them? Gue…
Reddit · 27 Apr 2023
Actors, how do you cope with the fact that most of us will probably be stuck working a job we don’t exactly love but pays the bills for the rest of the life while we never get good high profile parts as actors?
I’m not talking about “making it” but as in most of won’t do any acting work that’s actually watched by a lot of people or it’s something that people will care about. *your life. Correction to question
Reddit · 27 Apr 2023
Almost a high school senior, I need advice on how to get over a limiting belief
I'm a high school senior next year. I've wanted to be an actor since I was like ten, never got to try it until I was 13. I did my first acting class and did theatre throughout high school and well let's just say I got the acting bug. I love it. I love becoming characters and collaborating with talented actors in scenes…
Stage 32 · 26 Apr 2023
Actors Keep Up The Good Work!
Keep Submitting Yourself.When you have an agent, it’s easy to let this part fall to the wayside. But to keep your audition numbers up, you want to make sure you’re an active participant. Keep searching through Casting Networks and other casting platforms. If you do voiceover work or audiobook narration, look for platfo…
Stage 32 · 26 Apr 2023
Here is a quality not talked about to thrive in the industry.
I learned a powerful lesson from Legendary Carol Burnett.
Reddit · 26 Apr 2023
Is there a place or resource that you recommend or I can seek to see what actors’ rates for filming?
I just need to locate this type of information or possibly contacts to their agents.
Reddit · 26 Apr 2023
Denver actors: is it possible to have be a full-time actor in Denver or other similar markets?
I’m discussing moving here from another area and have already done some research and had some suggestions on good studios for classes and agencies to apply to. My question is just that: best case scenario, is it possible to make it full-time as an actor these types of markets, or would I be destined to only finding spa…
Reddit · 26 Apr 2023
Similarities between martial arts and acting arts
The similarities between practicing martial arts and practicing the art of acting never cease to amaze me. Take this quote (unlikely to have actually been from Bruce Lee but still very relevant.) It can be applied word for word to our study and implementation of acting technique. There are so many schools of acting, an…
Reddit · 26 Apr 2023
ISO TWO MALE VOICE ACTORS
Me and my small team are in search of two male voice actors to do leading roles in a webseries we are making. There would be around 6 chapters of the series. Each chapter at least 30 minutes long. You will get paid 100$ per chapter. Direct message me with an application.
Reddit · 26 Apr 2023
How can I improve my ability to talk for long times without my voice feeling terrible afterwards and being exhausted?
I am unsure if this is the exact sub for this type of question, but my guess is that Voice Actors have experience with this topic. Basically, when recording long audio sections for my videos, I always end up quickly losing power and stability in my voice, while generally getting heavily exhausted in the process, beyond…