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Reddit · 8 Oct 2021
So I'm in this unpaid amature theatre play Wait Until Dark and production week is in 2 weeks. We've been rehearsing for about 6 months and during that time a lot of drama has ensued mainly from the director being crazy. I auditioned for the role of Susy but was rejected and was asked if I wanted to do backstage instead…
Reddit · 8 Oct 2021
I do go to drama classes and do stage shows but I want to be on tv too but I am quite put off trying again because I was cast to be in an advert a few years ago but they changed their mind and let go of me because I am not pretty enough does anyone have any advice on this?
Reddit · 8 Oct 2021
# Do CD's still want a printed headshot and resume ? This morning, my printer has finally given up on me (died, not worth fixing) and I am not sure if I should purchase another one. I only kept the printer around for family photos, and the "just in case" a CD wants a printed HS/resume, but so far, I have only been aske…
Reddit · 8 Oct 2021
Just leaving a non-union commercial set that was, perhaps, the most unprofessional set I’ve ever been on. Granted, the client is a HUGE brand, so it was extra shocking. A group of us were cast as Principal actors (which usually guarantees usage $$). In the first scene, without any explanation, we were suddenly all bein…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
I’m a few weeks into improv classes and I’m totally loving it. It’s stimulating a creative part of my brain - something that never happens during my day job. Recently, I’ve found a desire to stay in character and explore them and a scene they’re in more deeply. Although there’s a lot of beauty in improv, it doesn’t giv…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
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 · 7 Oct 2021
I have taken a couple classes and I am planning to get headshots soon, but I have not had any professional acting experience yet. Nonetheless I decided to seek an agent first, especially since I am in no rush to book a role. With that, what are my chances of getting an agent? And what are the best ways to get represent…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
Hiya folks, I received a final product back from a client, and it was a project where two voice actors switched back and forth doing an explainer. The other actor's performance and audio quality are MUCH stronger than mine. At the very least, I wish I could turn up my gain. I had assumed the client would master the tra…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
Planning on moving to NYC to pursue theatre, currently DC based. Wanna know what others do to pay the bills.
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
No a voice actor but I need voice advice. I have to talk all day for my job, often over noisy crowds. Most days my voice gets sore and starts to go. The internet has lots of remedies to treat a lost voice, but I'm looking for tips to proactively prevent losing my voice in the first place. tl;dr how can I talk loudly al…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
I know this is rarely happens and not something that happens a lot but I got booked on a show as a featured BG and it said I will be on camera and be a good actor with great facial expressions. I wonder if there is something or someone while being on set I could talk to or impress to manifest it being a speaking role.…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
Hey there. I'm going to be in a student film and received a release that has the below language. Is this standard, and if so, what am I signing away? What could occur that would cause attorney fees that I'd be responsible for? Thank you!! *Actor/Interviewee/Extra hereby agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defends t…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
I saw this casting call on actors access for a feature film and for rate of pay portion the casting director who is also the writer wrote in caps “NONE” that’s it and this is for the lead role. I understand some indie productions don’t have money to pay its actors I’ve done many films with no pay at all and completely…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
So Im just about to start working a part time job is that something I’m supposed to share w my manager? I was sent an audition but can’t send in a self tape because their start date is when I start at my new job, is that something I should tell him? Or should I just decline the audition on actors access?
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
Hi! I'm not a professional voice actor, but I want to start professionally making video tutorials and courses. I don't think my voice is very pleasant to listen to, and I do have an accent, and I'd like to do the best I can to improve. I don't need to get amazing at this, just good enough to be able to make videos that…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2021
My voice acting isn't that special, it's mainly for myself- a recent adaption of a show I like had a really bad voice actor for my favorite character, so I thought I'd dub over their lines myself. Problem is, my voice sounds like a child, and the character is an adult. Any advice on how to make my voice deeper and less…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2021
I’ve been paying closer attention when actors text, and I noticed that you see them hitting keys quickly that in no way spell what they’re saying, yet the words pop up. I just watched a scene in Imposters where the guy types “Worst stake out EVERRRRRRRRRRRR”, and while a bunch of R’s are coming up, he’s hitting JWKXBNR…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2021
Hi I’m interested in becoming a voice actor and I am looking for tips. Stuff like how to breaking into an industry (I’m interested in animated work but am not picky). Or tips on how to improve my performance. All answers welcome and appreciated and I hope I can use your tips to help me in my career.
Reddit · 6 Oct 2021
Hello. I’ve just got new headshots and I want to upload them on my Spotlight (I’m in the UK) but my agent is having a disagreement about which headshots to pick from the shoot I did. She insists I should pick the ones that look most like “proper” headshots, but I actually dislike those specific photos and don’t feel li…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2021
Hi, I'm new here. I'm 18 and I have this huge complex about my hands. They're pretty small and it makes them seem weird because I'm a 5'11 man with a pretty bulky body shape, thus making the hands seem very disproportionate. But the worst part is my nails, they look absolutely terrible. And I'm afraid that I'll one day…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2021
Hey all! I have a job that takes place in the evening on Sundays-Thursdays (my weekends are Friday and Saturday) and I'm worried that this will effect my work toward becoming an actor. Most community theatres have all of their rehearsals and shows in the evening, so I'm worried that I'm essentially shooting myself in t…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
I'll try to keep it brief. I am an aspiring actor located in the south of England. I'm 19 years old and would like to start now, and work my way up. I don't have much experience, theatre as a kid, I have been an extra so have been on a television set. Financially I don't really have much saved up, and I'd be willing to…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
Anyone know what casting opportunities are like in Vancouver? I thought the competition would be highly trained and skilled in LA, I was ready to compete but it's just about numbers here. Actors here aren't more talented, the opposite in fact. It's just flooded with untrained, inexperienced time wasters. It makes luck…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
Hi I am launching a new podcast that is focused on people who have had encounters with aliens. Some of my guests are happy to be interviewed but don't want their voice or identity being public for fear of ridicule, they are ok with their story being told as an alias with a voice actor. I'm unsure of what the going rate…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
Will an agent tell you to sign up for those casting subscriptions such as casting network,casting workbook or actors access? And that comes out of you own pocket correct?, that is fine and normal right? Or the agency pays for that? And do you have the option to pay monthly or annual if it’s out your own pocket do they…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
I used to live in NYC part of the year but since covid I'm now about 7 hours away. I have a flexible schedule and could still just as easily act in a film in New York but I'm getting too many responses from directors asking "r u in nyc?" even if the film is shooting two or three hours upstate from Manhattan. I tell t…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
Hello. My name is Ben Harding and I am a voice actor I am looking to be voice acting roles for things like short films, animations, narration etc. If you are interested in adding me into one of your projects then just dm me on my Instagram @VoiceDemonOfficial Thank you
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
Since acting is really difficult to make money out of unless your amongst the top actors, does most people here have regulars jobs or do they work extra roles or small acting jobs to get by?
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
Knowing what to charge for VO work is like an eternal mystery to me. I know there are guidelines but I’ve only completed a couple of hundred jobs on Fiverr and that’s it. I’m still small time and part time and I’ve only been doing this for about 5 months. When someone wants me to record 100 words for their YouTube chan…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
Hey guys, I'm a filmmaker in Toronto and I will be shooting my first feature film very soon. This is a very low budget feature so I cast my friends as actors but one of them had to leave the film due to personal issues at the last minute, so we are now looking for a replacement. But the good news is that the role he wo…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
I had a lot of conflicting info given to me about PNW/French Hours this week, and am hoping for some clarification - specifically around how BG actors are paid (on a union voucher). ​ TIA!!
Reddit · 5 Oct 2021
Hey r/acting, really appreciate your time first of all East Asian Actor here with play age 20-35ish. Currently bases in Toronto. I’ve been thinking and planning to move back to Vancouver for awhile. I’m from out west originally, and will end up being closer with family. As well as it seems like more work is available f…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2021
So, I was contacted by a director after seeing my cattle call audition to audition specifically for her show. This is an amazing opportunity but I'm a tad apprehensive because the role she has called me for is that of a Brazillian maid. I am not Brazillian but I do have 6 years of experience speaking Spanish, and many…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2021
Hello, I’m not sure if this is the right subreddit, so please let me know if it’s not and where I can go. Anyway, as the title suggests I am trying to help my wife. She is an aspiring actress currently in L.A. She has been auditioning for anything she can get her hands on through all the main online listing sites. She…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2021
I know background SAG actors are paid $45 for a two hour fitting if it occurs on a non-work day. What are regular actors paid? I'm not an actor, but I have an actor who's doing a fitting and I don't know what I'm supposed to pay them. I've been googling and can't find it. I don't want to pull a number out of thin air a…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2021
When I research acting, I keep seeing how to create a more realistic character, their goals, etc. And I'm great at connecting with realistic and dynamic characters and fleshing them out. But what I need to know is how do you create more larger-than-life/comedic/over-the-top characters just from reading a script? Especi…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2021
Newbie here, please help. I got invited to do an Eco Cast Audition on Actors Access, however, there are no sides attached and the audition instructions read: "Will C-Mail for any additional media." What am I supposed to send? A demo reel, a monologue, a scene? The word "additional" certainly makes it seem like I should…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2021
I'm not actually looking for headshot feedback, so I hope it's okay to post this, but I recently came across [TypeCastMe](https://typecastme.com/). I couldn't find previous mentions of it on the sub and thought people here might find value in it :) Basically, actors upload their headshots, which site visitors can then…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2021
I was talking to a voice acting veteran and he told me he gets 1 Gig for every 10 or so auditions he does. And I met another guy who told me he gets 1 for every 50. I'm completely lost as to what's normal in this industry. What do you guys think?
Reddit · 4 Oct 2021
As a recent graduate with a Fashion Business degree and various job offers from company’s located in the aforementioned cities, I plan to attend an Acting School (most likely remotely) while also applying to as many Casting Calls as possible, attending Modelling Photoshoots, submitting auditions, honing my repertoire a…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2021
I’ve auditioned for co-stars and guest stars on major shows and recently a fellow actor told me that CD’s basically throw the submission in the trash if the actor isn’t at least SAG eligible. Is that true? Besides background work and taft harley, can you become SAG eligible if you book a SAG ultra low budget or micro l…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2021
I’m looking to studying a BFA in acting, but lately I’ve began to feel very self conscious and very nervous and doubtful about all this, thinking am I crazy for wanting to study fucking acting?! Seriously, that’s what I want to fucking study? I’m also nervous that my family and friends are going to judge me or even bul…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2021
A lot of child voice actors get replaced by season in animated shows so will I have to have them replaced every season?
Reddit · 3 Oct 2021
I produce small, micro-budget projects. I have another one coming up in two weeks that is nothing but actors sitting in a single, studio location speaking directly into a camera (it's an usual project). I've been planning on using my Sony ZV-1 as my camera. I've tested it extensively and the quality of video I get is v…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2021
I'm planing to go to film academy, which isn't a university but rather a 2 year course,in my home country in EU and after I finsh I will apply for a UK visa because I want to work there. My question is how do I find a sponsorskip after just an acting course, without TV nor movie credits?
Reddit · 3 Oct 2021
I've been trying to become an actor for 10 years. My performances from 10 years ago are about the same as my performances today. Despite spending thousands of dollars worth of classes, my acting skills have remained stagnant. I've only slightly improved, but when I've looked back at mmt own work, it feels like I starte…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2021
As the title says, I felt that it’s something I always wanted to do but never pursued it. Felt that I needed to pursue other things to make family happy and now I’m at the point where I feel I have nothing to lose but to go for it. I would love to find a position to be an understudy or for lack of better words being an…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2021
I have a question for anyone in the industry or any actors who may be able to give me some input on my situation. So I just purchased the fast track program on actorsconnections. I did 2 meet ups with casting directors already. I had one class left but I cancelled it. I'm slowly starting to realize that where I was at…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2021
We are seeking actors in the New York City area to perform in reference footage for our 3D-animated short film, “SHATTERED”. Reference footage helps us determine the pacing of the film and later helps the animators (AKA me lol) with their work. Since this is proxy footage, anyone is welcome to apply, but we encourage A…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2021
I have been desperately trying to be an actor: dedicated my whole life, time, and money to it. It worked for a while, but then it didn’t. I still loved acting but acting didn’t love me anymore. So I decided to move on to something else and I have been way happier. The truth is that the majority of actors will never mak…
