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Reddit · 18 Dec 2022

Landing an Agent

hello!!!! I'm an actor in Vancouver, Canada and graduated last year with a certificate in acting. I've been doing some stage productions and previously had an agent who worked out of a different city, and now am trying to land an agent here in Vancouver. Seems like this community is mostly geared towards LA (just trave…

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Reddit · 18 Dec 2022

Is this acting class a scam?

Hi, so I looked around and found this studio on lessons.com I'm a bit suspicious about this as the class doesn't have any address, photos, etc. It tells you to pay for the class in the website with paypal, venmo, etc. The closest thing to a photo is pictures of the teacher, but other information is very vague. She clai…

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Reddit · 18 Dec 2022

How do I act as someone else?

I have been working with the Meisner technique for over a year now and I would say that I am a pretty good actor, I’m feeling the emotions within my scenes, acting on impulses/instincts, doing very well in rep exercises, and in general feel well accomplished with the effort and time I have poured into my craft. One of…

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Reddit · 18 Dec 2022

Acting in VA

So, I want to be an actress and possibly a model while still in my undergrad in college. (Nothing to do with my major, but I want to do it as a hobby or possibly second career once I finish my master's) Anyone know of some agencies I could go through that would work with a21 year old, 5'7" Black female in the DC/MD/VA…

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Reddit · 18 Dec 2022

What are some tips and warmups to lower someones voice?

I am a Cis Female but choose to identify as non-gender conforming. I am currently in school getting a BA in theatre and performance, and my overall plan is to go into professional voice acting and foley. I’ve been doing free work with some paid here and there on CastingCallClub for about 3 and a half year now, but now…

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Reddit · 17 Dec 2022

what agencies should i look into as a Black actor after drama school?

for more context, i am a 21 year old Black girl that’s in drama school in london. i ask this question because it’s very apparent that young Black actors rarely get the chance to be seen in the same way their white peers do. a lot of my favourite Black actors such as daniel kaluuya, john boyega, sheila atim, etc. only r…

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Reddit · 17 Dec 2022

What is the NYC etiquette on noise?

I’m an actor and I’m auditioning for drama schools for about two weeks in NYC. Im flying in to NYC and I’m planning on booking an Airbnb (entire place to myself) while I’m there. I would like to practice my monologues out loud. Most of the time, my volume level is a normal speaking voice. But occasionally, to get out o…

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Reddit · 17 Dec 2022

How to get an acting gig as an international students?

Can international students work/get an acting gig while their course is going on? Cause I’ve been told that you need an actor’s visa to land an acting gig which you can get only post graduation. But post graduation you only get a year’s OPT to land a gig, find a sponsor and so on. One year is too less of a time to buil…

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Reddit · 17 Dec 2022

any good acting schools/classes in houston?

i’m an aspiring actor from the houston, tx area and i was wondering if anyone knows of or has gone to any acting classes here? i’ve seen some studios with reviews on google but it’s honestly hard for me to tell which ones are actually reputable since i’m so new to all of this.

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Reddit · 17 Dec 2022

I want to pursue acting, but I'm in a unsuitable situation

In school, I have been putting my focus on a career of business, in order to please my parents by securing a financially stable future. However, I have never been able to shake off the feeling of becoming an actor. Every time I watch a film or series, and I watch the behind the scene cuts, it just looks so enjoyable to…

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Reddit · 16 Dec 2022

Hiring a Writer

So, I am an actress but I've got countless ideas for some shorts that I want to produce. I'm not as passionate about the actual process of writing however...where do I begin looking to hire someone who can help me make a physical script?

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Reddit · 16 Dec 2022

Auditions Question

I was looking at people's stats this year, and I am impressed by a lot of them. If you're a consistently working actor, meaning you're not exactly new to LA and you've been in the business for a while, how many auditions should I expect in a year from an agent? I know the number varies widely, but what is a good number…

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Reddit · 16 Dec 2022

Video camera Recommendations.

Hi Everybody, I'm a voice actor and a singer who is after some recommendations from this community. When I'm not in my booth auditioning for vocal acting jobs, I take my microphone out of the booth and use it to record my brother and I doing some singing duets (duel mics). My question to all of you who do this, what is…

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Reddit · 16 Dec 2022

Need Motivation :’)

Hi guys, so I’ve been apart of the Reddit for a while and love the community here and would love some words of encouragement from other actors. This last year has been kinda hard: I’ve been called into a lot of rooms and pinned/ signed test offers for 3 huge series regular roles but I didn’t book any of them. I was abl…

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Reddit · 16 Dec 2022

Should I take acting/improv classes even though I'm fat?

I was a theatre major and was once told by my advisor i'd only ever be cast as 'the mother or best friend' because of "my voice and stature". I can understand typecasting, especially with body size and how shallow hollywood is. But I was constantly lauded in my classes/plays by my professors, fellow students, and peers…

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Reddit · 16 Dec 2022

Free Resource for Voice Actors

Hi all! My name is Eleni and I work with a talent agency and training studio with voice actors and actors for film and theater. I am personally offering 15-minute meetings to discuss the industry, and casting, in addition, to assisting with any questions you have. Let me know if interested. https://preview.redd.it/vw3i…

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2022

actor

What is the trikes to be professional actor And what is the ingredients of the real actor?

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2022

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…

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2022

Some Acting Stats of 2022!

Working on being more transparent because I think transparency is important for us actors! Helps to see we aren’t all living in an isolated bubble. More or less in order for the year: 1. booked and shot a costar for a new show on NBC. 2. Direct booking. Shot an Indy being produced by one of the guest stars of the NBC s…

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2022

Setting up

Hello everyone. Been on this sub for quite a while and I am actually about to get started. I finished my first training, now in the follow-up training. Claimed a domain and my website is being made. I am firstly gonna focus on the mother tongue which is Dutch. Has anyone got any tips a starting voice actor should know?…

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2022

Actors: How do you stay flexible with 9-5 day jobs?

I’m interviewing for a stable, better salary, entry-level, healthier job that I think I have a shot at. However, I’m questioning if I should be transparent about auditioning and the chance that when I book, I may have to drop everything to shoot if it’s more than a day. On the other hand I could also best position myse…

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2022

Anyone in Toronto want to collab on a short film?

I’m a writer/actor. I’ve written a few short films so I wanted to see if anybody was down to collab on making one so we could all get some good reel footage. All departments are welcome!! I’ve never done this before, but I just thought maybe it would be fun to try and set something up. As soon as I get some responses I…

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2022

I felt mistreated by a film director

I am a actor and have been for over one year. I'm 19 years old and have started auditioning for roles after taking classes for a while. I auditioned for a part in a short film and booked the role. I had zoom meetings with the director and producers. We were all on the same page about the film artistically. Three days p…

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2022

Should I ask a friend or try to voice it myself?

To be clear and in line with rules I am NOT making an ad looking for free work. I am looking for advice and providing slight feedback for help giving better advice. ———————————— I have been reading a webnovel that had nothing but text to speech audio on YouTube and it happens to be one of my favorites as well. I think…

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2022

Need voice actors!

Hi! I'm a freelance animator. Need Two actors: Male: Young/teen. Very muscular but innocent. Female: In her 20s but still sound pretty young. For details into this project, please send me a direct message :D

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2022

Is this an absolutely ridiculous statement about agents?

I was filming a short film earlier today and during lunch one of the actors was saying that he much prefers having an agent of the opposite sex as it is better for their working relationship, he found he connects better with females in general and that having a female agent is best for him to which the director and cou…

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2022

Work/Life Balance

I am a pretty new actor, currently going through acting school. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, I am now in a position where I had to move closer to home again and stop acting/furthering my career for a while. And while I was going stir-crazy at first, I am now really grateful for the downtime. I didn't realise h…

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2022

Are y’all getting auditions?

Are you guys getting any auditions in December/ January? I signed with a new agency this week and I know the industry will close for the holidays so I am curious to know what to expect. I am a sag actor with credits/ reel!

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2022

Acting stats for 2022? I'll go first

I love seeing people's acting stats just because it makes me realize how much of acting is a marathon, and not a race! So if you're ever so willing, please leave your stats down below. I'll start with mine (I actually started auditioning in April - I'm new to this all, so I don't have the full 12 months in) Theatrical…

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Reddit · 14 Dec 2022

My Role Got Recast - Is This Just Business?

Looking for some advice. I just got cast in a big supporting role in an audio drama podcast on a major online casting platform, recording remotely. I sent in the first 3 minutes of audio as the director requested, and the he thought I sounded too different than my audition, and had too much energy in my voice, so asked…

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Reddit · 14 Dec 2022

Is blocking and acting on stage/ in front of the camera difficult?

I am 20 and am interested in being an actor, but unfortunately I can be very slow at times and am not the best with directions sadly. I feel like if I ever do try to become an actor on stage or in front of the camera, I'd mess up and the director would be yelling at me, and they would have to start a scene all over aga…

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Reddit · 14 Dec 2022

Greetings lovely folks

- Do you get paid equally for equal screen time as your male counterparts? - Is moving to and working in London worth it? - Does getting an agent aid in lifting visa restrictions or so? (educate me please!) - If you are a citizen of another country, how are a working actor in the UK? (I personally want to start working…

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Reddit · 14 Dec 2022

Time to look for a new agent?

First time posting here but I'm looking for some advice. I’m currently with a mid-tier, reputable agent in LA but am thinking it might be time for a change. I moved to LA during the pandemic and signed with the first agent I met with so I’m not sure what the average amount of auditions vs how much you book is. In the t…

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Reddit · 14 Dec 2022

Can casting directors see your union status when applying for work?

This is mostly related to being an extra but I am curious about the perspective of principal actors as well I joined SAG in October and work came as frequently as it did when I was non union for a couple weeks. I was working my usual 2-3 days a week between testing until early November. I haven’t got any work from cast…

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Reddit · 13 Dec 2022

Is my situation impossible? Would really appreciate some honest and helpful insight.

For fear of criticism from friends family I’m posting this under my secondary account. So like the title says, I’m curious if my situation is just simply impossible. I’m a 21 year old guy living in a small town here about a half an hour outside of Corpus Christi. Currently the only productions I’ve been in are only a f…

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Reddit · 13 Dec 2022

How to get an agent/any sort of work

I have a backstage, casting network, and actors access. I have been applying daily for months and getting no responses. I’m trying to get background work to get my sag card but at this rate idk how long it will take to get three background roles. I have no work to show for an agent its so frustrating. Ik if given the o…

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Reddit · 13 Dec 2022

Working Out for Actors

Quick disclaimer: not a doctor, physical therapist, personal trainer, or any other kind of expert in this field. This is just my personal experience going from someone who seriously hated working out to someone who's taken stunt classes regularly for the past two years. :) I've still got a lot to learn, but I hope this…

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Reddit · 13 Dec 2022

How to work with a scene partner who you have zero chemistry with?

I’m working on a scene with someone I have absolutely zero chemistry with. Meaning neither do we get along, nor do we see eye to eye on how to approach the scene. Because of our creative differences, the scene is turning out to be very awkward and one of my worst performances so far. But its just so hard to work with t…

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Reddit · 13 Dec 2022

Good Universities for BA or MA in acting in EU

Its almost time to choose what university to go to i would love to pursue acting and go to a university where i learn and improve my capabilites as an actor(england is really expensive as it can be 20.000 quids and up for international students) if anyone knows any good unis inside the eu i would appreciate some sugges…

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Reddit · 12 Dec 2022

Voice Actors wanted for Star Wars fan-edit [unpaid]

As the title suggests, I'm looking for some voice actors who can do the voice of Anakin Skywalker(Hayden Christensen), Yoda (Frank Oz), Old Obi-wan kenobi ( Alec Guiness) for my star wars fan-edit of the sequel trilogy. I'm attempting to make the sequel trilogy better with including some characters from the prequels an…

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Reddit · 12 Dec 2022

I’m (14) Stuck on how to be a voice actor and I need help

I’m 14 years old, and I aspire to be a voice actor, however I just don’t know where to start, I tried Voice.com but you have to be 18 to do anything on there, are there any other websites for voice actors or just any helpful tips? Cheers

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Reddit · 12 Dec 2022

I can crry on command

Is this something most actors can do? (misspelled in title to avoid being taken down. Automated system thinks I'm asking how to)

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Reddit · 12 Dec 2022

Looking for guidance

I’m a 24 years old Indian actor living in Mumbai, I’m planning to shift base to the US next year. I’ve given myself 2 options i.e. LA or NY. I’ve been looking into acting courses for weeks now still feel like I haven’t been able to narrow down my options. I’m all over the place trying to decide which course, acting tec…