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Reddit · 7 Oct 2026
So like ban me if you want, but I think it's kind of stupid that some people need voice actors but can't pay because they're broke. For example, I'm an indie dev Who's working on something right now And I don't have the money to pay. And I was about to make this post about needing voice actors. But it's like, here's ru…
Stage 32 · 6 Oct 2026
Before a single line is spoken, your body is already telling the audience a story — which is why the world's great actor training traditions all treat movement as foundational craft, not an elective. If you have ever wondered what those technique names on workshop flyers actually mean, here is your map. Laban Movement…
Stage 32 · 6 Oct 2026
I've spent over two and a half decades as a high school teacher. I join the likes of Hugh Jackman, Jon Hamm, Liam Neeson, and Andy Griffith (among others) who have also graced the inside of a classroom as an educator.I've also worked as a balloon delivery driver.And that's not even the weirdest thing actors and actres…
Stage 32 · 6 Oct 2026
Hi Acting Lounge Fam!My husband and I have a tradition I love. We keep a cup full of actor and actress names on our coffee table, and whenever we can't agree on what to watch, we pull one. Whoever we pick, we make a list of every film where they had a starring or strong supporting role, and we watch them all in order,…
Stage 32 · 6 Oct 2026
my name is Elysia Storm I am an actress and can work as local hire to Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi Texas. I'm 5'4. 87lbsstrawberry blonde green eyes I'm good with animals and I can ride horses www.elysiastorm.comelysiastormlegit@gmail.com (361)730-3442
Reddit · 6 Oct 2026
I work in the corporate world by day, but began taking acting classes two years ago as a way to reconnect with one of my childhood passions. So far I’ve taken one improv class and five beginner level acting classes - two scene study, two on camera scene study, and one beginner technique. I have a seventh class startin…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2026
Is the world of audio description something that's too saturated already, in terms of number of voice actors? I've been a voice actor for about 4 years and this genre always intrigued me but I also don't know if AI is starting move into this world either.
Reddit · 6 Oct 2026
Hi everyone! We’re putting together a shortlist for a confidential indie horror game. We’re looking for two versatile performers: ideally one covering the female character voices and one covering the male character voices, with supporting parts shared between them. For this first round, please send existing demos or po…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2026
Please feel free to ask any question at all related to acting, no matter how simple. There will be no judgements on questions posted here. Everyone starts somewhere. We have a FAQ which attempts to answer basic questions about acting. \[Have a look\]( https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/wiki/index), but don't worry if you…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2026
I auditioned last year for Juilliard with lots of preparation. Made it through round 1, but was sent home after that. My friends went through a similar thing I did. Asking Anyone who would know or has made it into Juilliard, what do they genuinely look for in an actor? I’d wish they give a bit of feedback.
Reddit · 6 Oct 2026
I am putting together and acting real, but one of my network television roles was a dynamic oner of a robbery in which I am wearing a balaclava, and while it is, of course, all of my own physicality, there are a couple two word lines that were ADRed over by another actor. I’ve considered using it as is… Cutting out the…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2026
so i have a question for actors who have agents already and have been signed to agencies. is it normal for agents to basically say they want multiple headshot photos of you portraying characters so they can submit it to casting directors? such as you doing multiple photos of you dressed as a doctor or nurse. and this i…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2026
Do you think it could do more harm then good working multiple independent and tubi level shows/features? Could it result in this being a limiting thing? I personally have been working on a miniseries that’s going straight to streaming on Tubi and all the other platforms and from that I’ve made connections where somebod…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2026
Im nyc based young actor with theatre training and credits in a top tier acting school bfa program but not many professional credits yet. I feel my lack of rep is part of why I'm not getting them. I put in good auditions but I have no one to really sell me. I've tried cold submitting from imdb pro but no success there.…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2026
Has anyone ever done this? Is it kosher? I’ve heard great things from other actors about the agency Im with but I don’t this my actual agent is the right match. Is it unheard of or acceptable to change agents within and agency and how do you go about doing that?
Reddit · 6 Oct 2026
For a :30 political spot (democratic, positive). Great home studio required. Translation + VO = $320 USD. Due in 3 days (political moves fast). Happy to answer questions here. Please email me your website/demos/samples - [june@juneyoon.actor](mailto:june@juneyoon.actor) Thank you everyone! Is "Discussion" flair correct…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2026
Hi all! I’m a NYC based actor currently on contract as the lead in a play at a regional theatre out-of-state. It’s an equity production, and I signed an equity contract but am technically non-union still. What are the benefits to joining now while on the contract vs. waiting? What is the difference between joining on t…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2026
I became eligible after receiving 3 union waivers around probably at least 5-6 years ago, but after receiving many waivers over the years, recently got a phone call and letter from SAG-Aftra in the mail wanting me to join the union. The only reason I've been putting off joining has been to avoid paying the $3k initiati…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2026
TL,DR: I have a shoot day for a production that’s been delayed months. How long am I obligated to wait for them before I cut my hair? Background: I was cast in an indie feature this summer. Per the contract, final date for principal photography was end of August, and any shoots after that are subject to my availability…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2026
I am currently a freshman at SUNY Purchase, and I am a Theatre and Performance BA (THP) major. I auditioned for the Acting BFA program back in December of 2025, but unfortunately, I didn't even get a callback. I have now been here for just under two months, and while I absolutely love the school itself, I am realizing…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2026
hi! i'm incredibly paranoid as a person soo i thought i'd come consult here! i'm currently working on an independent animation project on youtube (as many people are), and i'm soon to begin on the few shorts before i start animating and (finish) writing the real show. however, as a very nervous person, i'm 16, so natur…
Stage 32 · 5 Oct 2026
Introduction to Voice Over: An Overview from a Narrators Perspective: By Voice Over Industry Professional, Kathy Verduinhttps://www.ssreg.com/princeton/classes/results.asp?code=089A
Stage 32 · 5 Oct 2026
Can you start acting at 40? I didn't start until I was 29, and over 40-plus years I've booked nearly 1,300 acting and modeling jobs. John Mahoney didn't take his first acting class until 37 and landed Frasier at 53.In this video, I share what kind of work is out there for people in their 40s, 50s and beyond, the formul…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2026
Hey guys, what has been your most enjoyable voice acting adjacent class? This means singing, improv, stage acting etc. Let’s help the new voice actors out.
Reddit · 5 Oct 2026
Hello everyone, I’m signed to a boutique agency, so my agent is running a lot of clients by himself. I’ve done six self-tapes and didn’t land anything. I know this has everything to do with me and I want to become more competitive as an Actor. The only problem, I never hear from him. Whenever I email about putting me f…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2026
Hello good people, I got this email today and I’m just unsure if it’s legit. This person said they got my contact through “ActorCv”… I don’t recognize that as like a website for actors looking to be hired. Did he mean my resume? I guess that’s just the part I’m confused on. And are the details of the project and the “c…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2026
Hey guys. Long time lurker here and thought I’d post. I have been working on a supporting role for a non-union feature film. I really like the character and it’s a different role than the ones you usually play. I feel like I am able to showcase my dry sense of humor here. Long story short, the actress who plays the lea…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2026
Hello good people, I got this email today and I’m just unsure if it’s legit. This person said they got my contact through “ActorCv”… I don’t recognize that as like a website for actors looking to be hired. Did he mean my resume? I guess that’s just the part I’m confused on. And are the details of the project and the “c…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2026
How do you guys find the words to say when doing improv? I'm trying to figure it out because whenever I try to do improv on the fly I can never find the words to say, which leads to me feeling awkward and then a little embarrased because i'm just sitting there not knowing what to say. So thats my question, how do you g…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2026
Hi! This is my first time posting here, so forgive me if I mess up the formatting in any way. I will post/have posted this in other voice acting subreddits, so forgive me if this appears a lot. I am looking for three voice actors to voice the characters in my capstone project. Rate: \[$50-150 (about 10-15 per minute)\]…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2026
I'm a beginner actress just starting out in my early 20s and a friend of mine is staging a play and offered me a role in it. It's super exciting and I'm gonna be playing a small but important role. The problem is I'm going to have to kiss my costar. I've never had a first kiss before. I feel super anxious about it and…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2026
Hi everyone. My kid loves acting and has had a whirlwind experience with theater, landing some big roles right out the gate. We were advised to join Actors Access, and straight away had some invitations to submit an eco cast. One for voice over work, and one for a feature film. The feature film invitation had really in…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2026
One of the more complex areas of voiceover is understanding the subtlety of rates and how they are quoted What information about a project do you need to have at hand to get an accurate rate? How do expectations change between different genres, different countries or different types of usage? I can’t promise all the an…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2026
Hi everyone, I’m 21M, located in the NYC region, and new to acting. Currently taking classes and would like to seek anyone who is doing any small projects and wouldn’t mind a new actor. Any kind is fine, whether off book or improv. Any genre is fine, as long as we work well together. If this is the wrong subreddit to m…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2026
I’m a seasoned actor….. with a BA…… and today during my monologue, I just blanked. Forgot it all. And had to ask to restart 😬😬😬 has this ever happened to anyone??? Let’s chat!
Reddit · 5 Oct 2026
Hi everyone! I recently signed to an agency after years of background/indie work and so am kind of new to the entire process of receiving tailor-made breakdowns. The latest audition request (and first film audition) that I've received is for a small project set in the Holocaust. I'm not certain which roles my agency th…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2026
Unique situation. I haven't told anyone I was an actor at work (I have an agency but non-union). I work as a receptionist for an office as my day, surviving job. My office said one of the banks they partner with wants to do a commercial with some of the companies they work with, AKA us. That we should all look presenta…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2026
Hey Uk actor here, Been lucky coming off a massive theatre tour then worked at a big theatre company this past two and abit years. Finished in the summer and with money saved was raring to go straight back into the self tape / audition circuit. But it seems abit… dead? Is anyone else finding this or just me? I got a gr…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2026
What’s up y’all? I am 19 years old and I come from Switzerland. I attend the most prestigious acting academy in Switzerland called stage Academy, Switzerland Zürich. I’ve also finished my first movie two months ago, and I really want to make it in this industry because I really love acting what is the way to really mak…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2026
Hi everyone. I just wanted to share a little happy news and hope it encourages some of you. I submitted an audition for a project that was advertised on Reddit for voice actors and narration. I was excited to sign up and have a go...but I'm still building my booth/studio... so my only option at the time was to record o…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2026
I recently decided to try to go all in on starting acting, I got my headshots, got actors access premium. Only thing I'm missing is a demo reel. I haven't gotten any self tape auditions despite submitting myself to a lot. I'm assuming it's due to the lack of a demo reel. Since I don't have any credits or anything what…
Stage 32 · 4 Oct 2026
Hi wanted to write in here and see if anybody can offer advise on better accessing emotions as an actor.I currently go to an acting studio once a week and it’s frustrating to not be able to access certain emotions more naturally. I know the particular songs, photos, videos that can trigger sad emotions within me and ta…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2026
To preface, I'm an amateur voice actor who slowly picks up gear when he can get it. I recently got a good deal on a Rode NTI Signature Series that I didn't want to pass up, but my current recording space is a small walk in closet with a heavy blanket hung over the entrance (it doesn't have a door). It works fairly alri…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2026
my dream career is acting. i'm currently in my last year of secondary school (uk), college applications open next month. my plan is to apply for a performing arts course in my local college and then work to save up money for drama school expenses. my family do not money or fame, i live in a rural area. i'm considered a…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2026
Hey everyone! I’m looking for some advice from actors who have experience in the industry, especially those who moved to NYC or LA while still early in their acting careers. I’m currently 23 and planning to move to NYC in about two years, so I’ll be around 25 when I make the move. I have a degree in IT and currently wo…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2026
Hi wanted to write in here and see if anybody can offer advise on better accessing emotions as an actor. I currently go to an acting studio once a week and it’s frustrating to not be able to access certain emotions more naturally. I know the particular songs, photos, videos that can trigger sad emotions within me and t…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2026
This is with Inspired Actors UK. It'll be an online workshop. I've tried to search up reviews on them, and have seen a few people call them scams, but there's not nearly enough reviews out there. I'm down and out right now, so I won't be purchasing anything. There's really no harm in going (and I can provide an update…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2026
# like I'm just so curious. can anyone record a demo and send it here or send it to me?I would do it myself in tigrinya or amharic, since I got a unique voice,but sadlymy family never taught me those languages
Reddit · 4 Oct 2026
for chicago actors , is chicago an ideal market to start in ? If so what would be the pros and cons compared to othert markets like LA, NY , GA , and other markets ? The reason i ask is because I tried to relocate to atl years ago and unfortunately it back fired with me going homeless and let alone due tot strike. I al…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2026
I haven’t quite pinpointed it but I think the direction of this scene was way off or they may have felt that the scene didn’t require as much emotion as it needed- I was extremely bored and unmoved by this scene. I am also in acting lessons and sometimes feel like my classmates can capture moments like this better than…
