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Stage 32 · 10 Jul 2026

Vulnerability

Can vulnerability be learned, or is it something actors either have or don't have? If it is something you learned, what has helped you become emotionally available in your work?

Reddit

Reddit · 10 Jul 2026

Can I be a successful voice actor and still have a social life?

Hey people! I was recently inspired to get into voice acting, but I’m concerned about how it could affect me if I do it full time. I’ve heard stories of isolation and depression from others. Can I be a full time voice actor and still maintain relationships with my friends and family outside of the industry? How often w…

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2026

College and voice acting

So I wanna start acting classes this year and coaching for voice acting while also wanting to go to college to learn animation and was wondering if it’s possible to be hired and work in a career of a voice actor while studying and animating while in college?

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 9 Jul 2026

You Can Script the PR, But Can You Script the Body? A Look at the Baldoni Video

Hey everyone. I wanted to get your thoughts on this from a directing, acting, and PR perspective.Justin Baldoni recently released a video statement regarding the legal situation with Blake Lively. As filmmakers and actors, we spend our lives studying human behavior, subtext, and body language. When watching his video,…

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Reddit · 9 Jul 2026

Is it possible to be a voice actor and animator

I’m turning 19 this year and I’m starting college next year and wanted to know if I can do voice acting courses to be a professional as well as be an animator and still have a chance of making it in either industry or if it’s realistic?

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Reddit · 9 Jul 2026

How do i achieve this kinda comforting voice?

I came across a Minecraft video on Instagram where the creator has an incredibly calm, slow, comforting narration style. It's not dramatic or overly energetic. It feels very natural, almost like someone quietly telling you a story, and it's really relaxing to listen to. I'd love to learn how to speak like that. Is ther…

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Reddit · 9 Jul 2026

do you need to participate in the bangzoom audition to become a voice actor

So for context I don’t live anywhere near Texas or Los Angeles but I heard though that bangzoom does live auditions and whoever wins gets a paid role but seeing that not a lot people do win and that kinda did bring my hopes down but question I need to ask do you need to participate in the bangzoom audition to become a…

Reddit

Reddit · 9 Jul 2026

[HIRING] Female Voice Actors Needed for Indie 3D Animation Short film $100 approx.

Notice: Please do not DM through Reddit, if there’s anything not mentioned in the doc we can answer them through email! Hello, I’m the director of ‘Featherlight’, a 3D animation student production at Hongik University.  We’re looking for voice actors for our female characters. (Please note while all characters are list…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 8 Jul 2026

Favorite and least favorite thing about being an actor

I love getting to play different roles, living lives I would never get to. Being on stage or set is such a high. My least favorite part is the uncertainty of not knowing when the next job is, sometimes the hustle is more exhausting than the actual job. What about you?

Reddit

Reddit · 7 Jul 2026

I have nowhere to voice act. Any suggestions?

I’m a voice actor, I’ve been doing it for about a year, but I still don’t have anywhere to record. I don’t have my own room, so I’ve been using the car. It’s quiet, private, and the audio actually comes out great. The issue is I live in Florida, and sitting in a car during summer heat is rough, since the temperature us…

Reddit

Reddit · 7 Jul 2026

How to yell?

Hello! I’m a young actor and I need tips on how to angrily yell. Everytime I’m doing a monologue with an intense moment where yelling is called for, I sound like a squeaky little kid. How do you produce a more convincing sound?

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 6 Jul 2026

Time to laugh at ourselves...the nominees for the Audition Dum-Dum Awards!

We've all had them:  The audition horror stories.  The auditions that were simply awful experiences due to things out of your control.That's not the point of this post.  We're going to keep things light and laughable.I want to hear your Audition Dum-Dum Stories.  The instances where, due to your own foolishness you tot…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 6 Jul 2026

Audiobook Narration 101. Webinar with Khristine Hvam

Ever wondered what it actually takes to break into audiobook narration? It's not just about having a good voice—it's a specialized craft that blends acting technique, character development, and an understanding of the production process most aspiring narrators never see coming. If you've been curious about voiceover wo…

Reddit

Reddit · 6 Jul 2026

[HIRING] 2 voice actors (female/non-binary) for an ongoing audio drama

Hi everyone! I’m the writer of Storm Chasers, an action-oriented audio drama based on a D&D campaign. We’re starting production on our second season and are looking to bring in a few new voices to round out the existing cast. We’ll be doing live recording sessions over Discord - the pay rate is $25/hour. The season wil…

Reddit

Reddit · 5 Jul 2026

White actor, Jamaican voices...

Hi all - I've been booked for my first paid gig on ACX (yay!) Since joining in June. It's a sci-fi novel, exactly my kind of thing, mostly English and American accents. However I've just learned that an alien race appears later in the book and are written as having a Jamaican dialect. In sending the manuscript the writ…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 3 Jul 2026

Screenwriter – Social & Ethical Stories (Please Read My Bio)

I write ethical, human, and socially conscious stories across various genres, all focused on the overlooked communities of society. I am proudly interested in sharing these stories with international producers and production companies. Dear fellow artists, especially producers – I kindly invite you to read my full bio.…

Reddit

Reddit · 3 Jul 2026

Buzzing Sound in audio playback

EDIT: so it appears Vocaster app may be the culprit in this. I saw that the mixer volume was set to 100 and as I lower it the buzzing kind of faded away, so I think it was amplifying it so now I’m trying to find that sweet spot between the physical knob and the apps volume. Hello, voice actors! I’ve recently run into s…

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Reddit · 3 Jul 2026

I feel like I just need one good connection to go from hobby to career

***TL;DR I have no idea how to network my way through the entertainment industry and I could really use some help.*** I've been booking small professional jobs for over three years now, and I have current representation through a small agency. I make and post my own original content online which is relevant to the work…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 2 Jul 2026

Motivation

What is one thing that keeps you motivated in this crazy and competitive industry?

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 2 Jul 2026

What Keke Palmer's Career Retrospective Taught Me About Longevity

I just watched Keke Palmer's Vanity Fair rewatch of her career, and it's such a beautiful reflection on what it actually means to grow up in this industry and build a career that lasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSG3d7dNmZA She walks through Akeelah and the Bee, True Jackson VP, Hustlers, Nope, One of Them Days,…

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Reddit · 2 Jul 2026

Looking for a male actor for my YT channel ($60/video ~11min)

(Please read this post until the end. I won't reply to any messages that don't follow the instructions. The rate is listed in the title.) Hi! I'm looking for an experienced male voice actor from the US, around 20 to 35 years old, for a YouTube channel that's currently in development. Ideally, this will become a long te…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 1 Jul 2026

Community Zoom?

What do you all think about having a free weekly community Zoom where filmmakers can simply connect, share ideas, get honest feedback, and learn from one another?No pressure. No pitching. Just a space where writers, directors, actors, producers, and anyone passionate about film making can be heard, collaborate, and gro…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 1 Jul 2026

SuperGirl

I had a blast for three weeks on the set of SuperGirl. Make up at 3.30am every week day. 10 hours or so on set. Took an hour every night to remove make up. All worth it to see the creation on the big screen. Here I am in the background behind Milly Alcock. 

Reddit

Reddit · 1 Jul 2026

[PAID] LOOKING FOR ACTRESSES WITH DEEP VOICES

# [CLOSED, NOW REVIEWING EVERYONE’S RECORDINGS!] Hello everyone!! Just the tittle suggests I'd like to hire a voice actresses for a custom voice claim. The script I've prepared is about 30 or 35 lines and is a monologue-kind of text. For this role I need someone with a mature, deep voice but one that is also seductive…

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Stage 32 · 30 Jun 2026

Typecasting

Do you think 'typecasting' is a helpful tool to get your foot in the door, or a trap that limits your artistic growth?"

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 29 Jun 2026

Entertainment and education

i believe in a community of education and entertainment because it really gives me the confidence to believe in my self

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 29 Jun 2026

The good ol' days...question mark?

A friend and fellow performer and I were reminiscing last night, agreeing that in some way we miss the days where we actually had to print out resumes, order copies of black-and-white pictures, scour the physical copy of BackStage for casting notices, physically send copies of pics and resumes to the casting offices, a…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 29 Jun 2026

7 Apps Every Actor Must Use Right Now

7 Apps Every Actor Must Use Right Nowhttps://youtu.be/asx_vsCTXJULearn about 7 apps and free programs that could completely change the way you run your acting career.Let us know if you use any of them or what apps have helped your acting career.Your information will be invaluable to fellow actors. I'll read and respond…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 28 Jun 2026

Acting

Hello everyone, My name is Hassan Al-Zahrani, and I’m a screenwriter and aspiring actor from Saudi Arabia. I have completed an original feature film trilogy titled The Last Promise. It is a character-driven action thriller with emotional depth, suspense, and cinematic storytelling, designed for an international audienc…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 27 Jun 2026

Howdy All, :))

Been a little while since I posted, but kind of took a break last year but getting back into getting more work with my acting this year, so far so good. Went to ICFF Film Festival and a few days in Jacksonville Florida to see my family there. Got some work lined up for later this year and really looking forward to it.…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 27 Jun 2026

Acting advice

What is one piece of acting advice you have received that has helped you in your journey?

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 27 Jun 2026

Dubai casting 40-55 male/females

Hi, looking for Dubai based actors. 2 male, 1 female, age ranging 40-55, for a short psychological drama filming next week (evenings).Any ethnicity, English speaking roles. Established production company, IMDB credit and international festivals to follow.Please dm with details and experience if interested and I will fo…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 26 Jun 2026

Vertical Microdrama Is Reshaping How Actors Get Cast — Here Is What You Need to Know

The casting process for vertical microdrama has split into two distinct tracks, and understanding both is essential for any actor working in this space. On one end, platforms are operating like swipe-to-match apps — casting directors browse talent and connect within minutes for shoots that move from offer to wrap in se…