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Reddit · 28 Feb 2023
Hey everybody. I (M/25) have performed in theater productions and concerts for a very long time throughout middle school and high school. I began college as a musical theater major but eventually transferred and changed my major once I did. People tell me all the time that I have a really good singing voice and that I…
Reddit · 28 Feb 2023
Hi everyone, this is my first time posting here. I was a series regular on a NU TV series 2 years ago that finally released on a small streaming app last week. I worked SO hard on this project and fell in love with my role. I had a lot of great scenes and several very deep emotional scenes (crying on cue). I was so pro…
Reddit · 28 Feb 2023
Im an aspiring Canadian actor and I want to move to LA. I wanna work in LA and audition. How can I obtain an O1 visa without any extraordinary achievements. Also I have heard CDs dont consider anyone unless they have a green card or citizenship. What are my options besides staying in Canada and trying here?
Reddit · 28 Feb 2023
I feel child actors ability to act gets worse & worse as years go on. Not just at acting but especially at comedy. Nowadays it seems kids say big words really loud and that's supposed to be funny. Back in the day some child actors really had acting ability and actual charisma at a young age, which I think what was so i…
Reddit · 28 Feb 2023
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Reddit · 27 Feb 2023
So today I was performing a scene for someone else’s class where I was supposed to grab another actor out of anger and forcefully shake her a bit before shoving her and walking away. The brief rehearsal and first two takes went fine, but on the third take, after I performed the action and walked away, I look back and t…
Reddit · 27 Feb 2023
Hello! I’m an nyc based actor but have dual citizenship and would love to know if there’s a service equivalent to actors access/casting networks for projects in England? I don’t have an agent here or there but would love to spend some time doing non-union stuff in the uk!
Reddit · 27 Feb 2023
Hello all, Agency mentioned a background role on a commercial with potential for principal and print opportunities once on set, said yes thinking of building connections with the specific casting director (usually used background actors down the line as principals) , but issue im having is having to call out of regular…
Reddit · 27 Feb 2023
I have been working with Luber Roklin for a bit now. I am curious to see what other actors' experience are with them (current and past). Please comment or private message.
Reddit · 27 Feb 2023
Does anybody have a link to a YouTube video that shows what actors access looks like from an agent’s/casting director’s perspective? I want to further understand the audition process so I think It’d be interesting to see what happens before/after an eco cast is sent.
Reddit · 27 Feb 2023
I’m just wondering how they’re able to make it big if they’re living here. Or do they have to move first? Can you get an agent in LA and live in Van? I’m not an actor, just curious.
Reddit · 27 Feb 2023
I am a bit new to everything, and was just wondering how actors involved in bigger TV shows typically find their roles. I'm thinking shows like last of us, yellowjackets, etc. I understand they have agents and are in the union, but do these agents find the work off sites like "Actors Access or Backstage", or do the cas…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2023
Hello, this message is for kids under 14, who live in the United States. So, you want to be a voice actor in videogames or anime or you want to be a YouTuber? Here are some things you can do, no matter where you live: -Join a school play, this is free and fun. -Join a music class. Choir is the best, but any class, pian…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2023
So basically, I'm not much of an actor at all. In fact I consider myself pretty terrible at it, but I want to try to be better at it and I'd really love to be cast in this fanmade musical even though I'm more of a singer. I got a callback asking me to perform the first 2:20 of this ([https://youtu.be/NjPYBu6r2es](https…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2023
So I'm a Mexican/Spanish Actress who’s living and working in Madrid, I want to open up my router, and I know that Actors Access is a MUST for actors in the USA, now I don’t want to suscribe if it’s not going to open opportunities for me just because I’m in Spain… So I’m not really sure if I should, can someone outside…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2023
Anyone know where I can find updates on this? Do you guys think this is ever going to change? It's my dream to work for major shows (like Netflix) someday, and obviously for major networks because all professional actors work on major TV shows and movies, but I'm scared of needles and of getting the vaccine, but I'm de…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2023
This is the last in the series of posts, regarding getting started. This is for anyone 30 and UP. If you are under 30, you can read this if you like, but it might not matter to you, yet. A few things before we get started. Your MENTAL HEALTH. Is it good? Because if not, get that taken care of. You will face constant di…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2023
About 4 years ago, during lockdown I found a website where people could post voice acting projects looking for actors and people could do it for free (volunteer work). I have been trying to find that website and I can’t. Any help or alternatives would be appreciated!
Reddit · 26 Feb 2023
I live in central Texas near Waco and Austin and can't find any agencies that will respond. I really want to be an actor and need help so please help me.
Reddit · 26 Feb 2023
okay, so let’s say that I am directing a $1-5m dollar motion picture… and I wanted to cast somebody such as Kiera Knightley to perform in a role that would only take her one day to complete on set. like, would somebody like Kiera Knightley be more inclined to accept that smaller-role because of how non time-consuming i…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2023
Hello everyone. A friend of mine who’s an actor graduated from from college with a BA in performance with a concentration in drama. During his 4 years he’s participated in plays , short films, background work, independent feature films, taken outside acting classes from his college courses , and also gotten professiona…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2023
Hi! I’m VERY new to voice acting and posting in this subreddit in general, so I apologize if I’m posting this in the wrong place. I’ve been trying to work out how to fix up my audio and make it sound right. I can’t afford much at the moment, so all I have is a USB mic, a computer and a closet full of clothes for my rec…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2023
I was just in a music video where I was supporting. I dont have any lines but there are close ups of me, scenes where I’m “talking” to other actors, and featured parts of just me alone. I’m acting in it, but the words will be cut out with music over it. Should I list this on my resume? And if so where?
Reddit · 26 Feb 2023
This post is the 3rd in a series of posts I have made for new voice actors. The other two were for people under the age of 19. This post is geared towards people who are from or live in the United States. Everything ahead requires and assumes the following: -You have your high school diploma or G.E.D. -You have a legal…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2023
THIS POST IS FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, the labor laws vary state by state. If you live in another country, please google your countries laws. WARNING, GET YOUR MENTAL HEALTH CHECKED. - Now is the time. You are going through life changes. This career has alot of disappointment and criticisms in it, you are going to…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2023
This happened to me very recently and though I usually can stay very detached with auditions, this one really got to me. I had an audition for a film through my agent. The whole production team, director, writer, other lead actors, are A List/multi award winners. I’m just a budding actor with few credits. The role is e…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2023
I submitted to a lot in mid-late January and was rejected from all of them. I had one interview, but they never got back to me after so assuming it's a bust. I genuinely thought this was a sure thing. I have a good demo reel with a variety of performances (not just class work; actual footage), headshots, a decently sta…
Reddit · 25 Feb 2023
(Sorry for the length of this, but there's a lot to cover.) As I'm sure some of you are aware, there was a bit of a to-do recently with a former member of our community doing both good and not-so-good things in this subreddit. On one hand, they were rightly alerting the community and the mods with regards to a pretty q…
Reddit · 25 Feb 2023
This might be a dumb question, but this doubt has been on my mind for a while now. To clarify, my goal isn't being bulky, just well toned. But for me being an actress is more important than that, I can just keep my fit journey without building muscle, but I don't know if it's necessary for me to stop building muscle, w…
Reddit · 25 Feb 2023
My dream is to voice act in the anime scene as both sub and dub (I’m fluent in japanese as my first language and fluent like a native speaker in English) does anybody have tips?
Reddit · 25 Feb 2023
Auditioned for and got my first audiobook narration. Author likes partial characterization and he and I are getting on well. His book interests me but it seems the physical book doesn't have a lot of buzz and I have no buzz at all as a voice actor. My understanding is the promotion of an audiobook can happen separately…
Reddit · 25 Feb 2023
If you're an actor over the age of 18 are you allowed to have someone like a parent or family member come to set with you? Let's say it's a large production that's filming out of your state. I know productions cover your travel and stay but would they do the same if you wanted to bring someone else? I would imagine esp…
Reddit · 25 Feb 2023
Hello, I am a new actor with a question regarding reels. I want to apply to audition to roles but I do not have a demo reel and don't know how to go about creating one. Do you just film yourself acting or preforming a monologue? Or do you find a class that produces one by the end of it. What are some other methods of p…
Reddit · 25 Feb 2023
What are the best agencies in Chicago for 18 TPY actors? I get decent auditions (series regular, lead, strong supporting) through self-submissions but I feel like people who book these roles are always repped. Chicago is the closest market to where I live, I’m not local but it’s closer than anything else. I’m obviously…
Reddit · 25 Feb 2023
Hi guys, It's my boyfriend's birthday soon and he has a great passion for anything related to voice acting, he has a lot of favorites, like *Charles Martinet* (Mario), Quinton Flynn (Jhin) or Daisuke Ono (Jotaro). I came here to ask how can I hire a voice actor to say a one liner like "Happy birthday \[bf\] name !". Is…
Reddit · 25 Feb 2023
As a working class person, I've done my best to get as decent training as I can possibly get. I did an affordable part time 2 year program in a technique, i've taken a few improve classes at different schools, a few scene studies at different schools, a few on-camera classes at different studios, now i'm in another dif…
Reddit · 25 Feb 2023
So I hear smiling in headshots is mainly reserved for commercial, but naturally I’m a happy, fun, and comedic actor but can play serious. My main head shot is currently a teeth smile because I feel it represents me the best, is this a good idea or should I stick to the dead pan down the camera for main ?
Reddit · 24 Feb 2023
Hey everyone! I'm getting ready to submit my materials to theatrical agents for the first time, in hopes of securing some rep here in LA. I mostly work in commercials and horror/prosthetics. I have a lot of reel material, showcasing lots of different types of work I've booked in the last year. Hosting Jobs, commercials…
Reddit · 24 Feb 2023
Yesterday was my first day at theater school, i'm a really really really shy person, i don't have any friends since 2018 and i really want to be an actress. My psychologist said i shouldn't hold back just because i'm shy, and i followed what he said. It was kinda embarrassing when we did an improvisation exercise, i th…
Reddit · 24 Feb 2023
My non-actor cousin asked me if it was possible to have a career in acting for longer than 30 years (don't ask me why she picked 30). I think she asked because she knows I want to be an actor but she's not that supportive so she asked me that in her attempt to put me down, I don't get why. Instead of letting her get to…
Reddit · 24 Feb 2023
Hi folks, I'm looking for some voice actors for a Halo mod that I'm working on. The roles are as follows: Sierra-1202, £40 Sierra-1998, £40 Lieutenant "Cookie" Peterson, £20 AIA Jeeves, £20 AIA Paxton, £20 Marine #1, £15 Marine #2, £15 Marine #3, £15 These are flat rates and will be paid upon work completion. The rates…
Reddit · 24 Feb 2023
Lately, there's been commentary here about classes with people who are beginners or are not good at acting. I've also been in classes over the years where I've seen instances of -- and have been subject to -- fellow students lashing out at their fellow actors with the same sort of commentary. It seems that many don't u…
Reddit · 24 Feb 2023
I am a white man in my 20's, good looking, and a good actor. those things I'm confident in. I'm signed to a good agent, however, after 11 auditions, I haven't had a single callback yet. Is this normal? I realize I'm up against a tonnn of other people that fit my profile. What can I do to make myself stand out more? Sho…
Reddit · 24 Feb 2023
I know this sounds stupid but sometimes I feel like I don’t have the right ‘look’ to be an actress, I have spots, acne scars, slightly crooked teeth, not to mention I have horrible separation anxiety from my parents, sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever be able to be an actor if I can’t even stay home alone
Reddit · 24 Feb 2023
The agency sends emails alongside the c-mail messages notifying actors they've been requested to audition for things...They're mass emails "hey guys! you've been requested" -- Curious if others respond, don't respond, or if they have a mix of the two. . I can only get myself to respond to several before I go silent and…
Reddit · 24 Feb 2023
I’m not an actor but I do like acting as a hobby, sometimes I even wanna try to auditioning if the opportunity ever arises, I saw a post here about a guy saying that he’s good looking however there’s a big demographic for him and out of many auditions he didn’t book one or something. And then people in the comments wer…
Reddit · 24 Feb 2023
Hi! I’m an actress looking for an agent in Michigan. Preferably in the Allendale or Detroit area. Does anybody know of any agents looking for actors to represent in these areas?
Reddit · 24 Feb 2023
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Reddit · 24 Feb 2023
Been doing a lot of soul searching lately, reevaluating what I wanna do and where I wanna be in the theater world. I’ve always loved Shakespeare, I worked for a small Shakespeare company for a long time. I recently moved to a large city, and while there are lots of productions going on, there’s very little Shakespeare…
Reddit · 24 Feb 2023
Everytime I'm on set with people, or in an acting class, I see friendships being created, that I'm never a part of. Plus, several times I've seen actors I've worked with mask their instagram story from me. My point is, I feel lonely in this business, plus it's hard to have a network when nobody wants me to be their fri…
