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 stacked resume, and a fully set up AA profile. I cold-submitted which probably is the kicker, because I just haven't found anyone willing to refer me. I know people who have had no credits and only a bit of training with a headshot who get into good agencies bc of a referral. Having more experience but not having the connections really sucks. Every project I've worked on, the others actors are represented, and even though we're on the same set (my name even higher on the call sheet), they are far ahead of me. I know I just have to keep getting roles and footage, and I'll take a lot of classes this summer, but will that even be enough? How many roles on a resume will it take for someone to consider my submission? I just wish someone would take a chance on me. The agent I met with said it would be harder for me because I'm white, but I think I have a unique look nonetheless. Ugh, I don't know. I've been working so hard to get an agent for years and it's just something I can't do.
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?
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 right to work in the United States -You have a social security card -You are a U.S. Citizen Don't have all those things? Then get going on that. Next, I will boldly assume that you have your medical situation taken care of. What does that mean? In regards to mental health: You have come to terms with your diagnosis. Whether you got lucky and have no mental issues, or you are on a prescribed medication that works for you. Are you in the best mental spot for this career? You are going to be auditioning in the hundreds. Are you able to deal with rejection (we call it not be selected, because sometimes your voice isn't the right one for the job, but may be for a different one in the future). As for your physical situation, are you at your best? For example, have you gotten your dental situation taken care of? The older you get, the more expensive it becomes. How is that relevant to voice acting? Because your jaw is a part of your mouth, and if you have your wisdom teeth removed, your sound will be slightly different. The same applies to your nose. If you have a broken septum or really bad allergies, or asthma, you need to get that under control. Why? Because your nostrils are also a resonator. What about burping, and acid reflux? Again, something you need to get under control. A Gastroenterologist probably can help Lastly, what about your nerves? Are they causing you to stutter? Do you have a speech impediment? Consider seeing a neurologist and a speech pathologist. If you read this far, and think I'm being mean, or that's it's not fair, well this is what you needed to hear. Why? Because these are the bare minimum expectations from a client. They expect you to be ready to work for them. Okay, so you made it this far, what's next? Well, I will separate this by your age: 20-25 years old - If you are in college: 1 you are deciding your major or already have 2 you are taking as many elective classes as you can such as -Theater -Small business startup and or entrepreneurship -Marketing and branding -Public speaking -Accounting basics -Graphic design or some website design -Any digital media/MultiMedia class such as adobe audition, photography, radio production etc -Scene study -Literature themes and tropes -a second language that makes sense to you ..... And you are working at least a part time job. Those skills you learn from a boss will help you learn how to take direction. And the value of money. If your 20-25 but NOT in college -consider taking those classes mentioned above online, or with a coach. -Keep working full time at your job and saving money -Keep watching and listening to podcasts -If you are handy, consider doing a trade so you have a permanent skill (like plumbing, carpentry, HVAC etc). -If you are a social butterfly and good with computers, consider learning about Salesforce CRM, Cyber security, TESOL, or other certifications. To sum up, no matter if your in school or fully employed, there is a way to set yourself up for success in voice acting. The most simplest way to do that is have transferable life skills and lots of money. Reddit has plenty of free resources, check the sticky on the front page to understand more. 26 years old -30 years old Alright, so all of the information above is still relevant to you. For those wrapping up college: - Have you started looking work related to your career field? - Internships? Is there no jobs where you live? Are you prepared to move? And if you are going to move, and still want to be a voice actor at this point, why not consider where the majority of the work is. L.A. and New York etc. For non college people -Hopefully by now you have done something like I mentioned above, you have made a decision to work at a job for more than just a few months or a year. Consider if you need those classes at all. I would still suggest a couple of small business classes, finding a teacher who can show you Salesforce, QuickBooks, and someone to show you a DAW of your choice. As for performance, you can read all the time, but you get better during auditions and have people direct you. If possible, find a local theater group and if they have auditions. If you don't get selected, you can hopefully ask the director for advice such as local coaches and classes. Alternatively, there are zoom courses but that may not be "organic" like a real performance. However, the majority of auditions are done from home these days, as well as most work. AND that's all folks! That's what everyone should be doing. Please realize these aren't set it stone situations. You might be 21 and be ahead of the curve. You might be 25 with three kids. You might be 30 and finally working in a job you don't hate. It's okay to take your time, just remember, the only person who can make this happen is you. Help yourself like you are helping your best friend. Aside from that, there will be one more post for the 30 and over crowd. Thanks.
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 disappointment and rejection, so be ready to have a thick skin. Your physical health. Are you up to date on that? Getting plenty of sleep and drinking water? Is your GERD taken care of? Can you speak without getting exhausted and out of breath? Are all of your allergies and sore throat gone? Do you still smoke cigarettes? This all needs to be taken care of. Now that's out of the way, let us begin. Lets start with your living situation Do you own your home yet? Great. Do you still live in apartment? Consider moving. Can't afford it? Find a way. Save money, work two or three extra jobs. Your choices are to: Move into the middle of nowhere, as long as there is good internet. Or, move out to a major city Like L.A. or New York. The expectation at this point is you should know where you want live, because that also factors into what kind of work you can do. Whether it's union, non-union, and whether you're fi-core. In addition,being ready by reading the getting started post and understanding that there are many free resources available to all. Next is finances. You should have some money saved up and be ready to take classes, coaching, and a be able design a home studio or live in a busy market like Los Angeles or New York. This career is a small business, and you are selling you. So, you have paid taxes many times at this point. Consider researching making your business an LLC or S-CORP. protecting yourself from getting sued is important looking up copyright and contract writing is also helpful. Consider sitting down with or doing a zoom call with an entertainment attorney. Expect to not make a profit in the first 3-5 years. Can you afford to spend $20000? If you can, that's great. If not, start doing anything you can to make money. Next, is Time. Do you have it? Because you will be spending hours a day researching, learning, listening and educating yourself. You will live, breathe, sleep voice acting. If you are focused on other things, maybe consider slowing down and starting with reading and listening. See what you are getting into before jumping into the pool headfirst. Next is Family. Will your family support this decision? Do your kids still live with you? Does your spouse know you are doing this? Are your kids still little? These are factors to consider. This doesn't mean success can't happen. Search Mike Lenz podcast. He worked in a Pharmacy, then took over the business, and had a spouse who was initially against the idea of him being a voice actor. He slowly but surely grew his acting skills and his business, and now does voice acting full time. What about a father in his 40s with a young child? Search All over voice over, with Kiff VH. He unfortunately did not have a spouse that appreciated the idea. He divorced and got married to an actor instead, moved from Michigan to L.A. and became not only a voice actor but on screen too. He made it work! Next is "I'm too old". Watch Voice over Body Shop with Dan And George. It's basically "Cartalk" that you would hear on NPR. George is a home studio tech who worked with Don Lafontein. He makes home studios for a living. Dan worked in radio in Boston back in the day, and eventually became a teacher, and then got into voice acting. He is certainly in his 60s and still getting work. Next is Technology. You are never too old to learn. In fact, there are people who deliberately choose to not get with the times. This is known as weaponized incompetence. Again, if your mental health is in shape, there's no reason not to learn something. In fact, people who are scared to learn may have had a bad experience with a teacher in the past. This is where money comes in. You pay a good coach or mentor to show you how to navigate a DAW or CRM software and you can be on your way. If you need an example, consider that podcast with Dan and George, VOBS. I have seen plenty of guests say they don't know technology so they hire someone to show them. Next is independence Have you had a job before where you were left alone, and expected to get things done? Are you able to have that mindset of taking ownership and responsibility of your own business? Because the onus is on you. You are responsible for your career. You are responsible for your future. Next is Marketing and Branding This is something that may be difficult for someone who is humble. You may want to keep to yourself, but in this global market, the ENTIRE WORLD is your competition. So, that being said, you can pay someone to help you market yourself and your branding. Or, you can take it upon yourself to do so. However, you have to be honest with yourself. Ask yourself "what do people think of me, what do I sound like, and what am I known for?" Help define your signature sound. Help the client understand who you are, and why they should hire you. Next is the work. What do you want to do? What is your goal? And what is the next goal after that? You will have to decide if you are a niche or a swiss army knife. You can specialize in a few fields like audiobooks and e learning, or you can be known for many things like commercials, videogames, adr, telephony etc Next is Networking. Do you love people, or just tolerate their existence? Well this business is a business 2 business field. You are working with people and building relationships. I like to say we are planting seeds and letting them grow. You probably already know, but there's a fine line between letting someone know you are available to work, and pestering them with monthly emails. Overtime, your business will be like blossom. The seeds grow into trees, and they branch off and find more people for you. You need people who will advocate for you. So keep making connections, keep providing great business, and a great experience. That leads into our final topic. MOMENTUM Do you have what it takes to light a fire under your ass every day? To go out and audition, whether that's in your closet or studio? You have to be a self starter. You need to be your own cheerleader, or hype man. Build up that momentum, water those relationship seeds, keep up on the latest technology (are you on TikTok and Zoom, or are you still just on Facebook and sending emails?) Be willing to attend voice workout groups,and coaching on a regular basis. Ask for constructive criticism and don't take things personally. Keep building that momentum, even on those hard days where you want to do nothing. I hope this all helps. This concludes the getting started post series.
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!
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.
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 it is for them to commit to it… or another example - how about if I want Kal Penn in the picture, and would only need him for 2-3 days maximum. would this be more about the pay-rate (which would be standard for SAG Low-Budget), or would they feel more inclined because it is simple labor for a whole new credit on their resume/reel. just curious about this, and if anybody had similar experience with what I asked. thanks - all the best.
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 definitely not willing to give up my dream because of a vaccine, I'd much rather deal with a needle for a few minutes, but does anyone know what's been going on with this lately? Thanks!
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 professional headshots. Last year he got into an acting class with a teacher who told him that he wasn’t ready for an agent and that he lacked basic tech skills and the teacher would let him know until he would get an agent. My friend is currently practicing in improving by filming monologues and scenes. He feels guilty not listening to the teacher because he feels that he will just fail despite already having experience and constantly improving. Please help. He is worried and stressed out. The teacher also told him not do short films or independent feature films due that he’s not ready
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 recording setup. And it’s kind of worked? Background noise hasn’t been an issue and I think I’m getting there. But there’s one issue I keep having that I can’t seem to get rid of. It’s hard to explain, but the best way I can describe it is that it sounds like I’m recording inside of a box. Which I guess I technically am, but I think a lot of other voice actors have a similar setup and haven’t had this kind of issue. Or have at least worked around it. It’s like if my recording were to be put in a scene, the character I’m voicing would sound like they’re talking inside of an enclosed space, even if they aren’t. I really want to fix this issue before I start doing any recordings that I’d share with anyone. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Has anyone dealt with something similar? Is it a mic thing, is my environment not treated correctly? Or if this isn’t the right place to ask, which community should I take it to? I’d love to know! Thank you!
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 200$ a reasonable amount ? He likes anything related to *:* *•league of legends*, •anime(*jojo, one punch man, naruto, mob psycho, no game no life*), •movies (We're french and watch a lot of american movies in dub), like *Forrest Gump, Fight Club* etc... Does anyone have any idea where to hire a voice actor who played anything related to this ? I've tried on the internet but I must have searched badly and didn't find any results... Thank you for reading !
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 different method type craft class with a very reputable teacher, and a very advanced on-camera auditioning class with another big time teacher but i'm stuck in co-star hell. it's been a grind of many years even just to get to the point where I read for co-stars 1-2x a week. an absolute grind. I can't seem to level up reps becuase of my lack of credits outside student films / short films. i'm not happy about it at all. i have to work my survival jobs way way more than I actually get the chance to act, althoguht being in 3 classes right now definitley helps big time to feel like i'm actually spending more of my time acting. But i still feel like i'm doomed because I wasn't able to get a BFA. Now, i'm in my mid 30s and I'm seriously considering applying to MFA programs in the fall. I can only afford to do the ones that cover full tuition, so that narrows down the list big time. If accepted on my first time applying, i'd be 37 starting, and graduating when i'm 39. Is this too old? Am I better off just trying to find more work instead? I mean, I have been trying for years and years, and these days, even booking a student film off backstage is incredibly challenging because there is just SO MUCH competition, SO MANY actors submitting themselves. I just feel incredibly stuck, I've felt stuck and confused pretty much my entire time pursuing acting in my life. I don't really know what to do anymore. I feel like I'll never be as good as I could be if I was able to do this full time. Train full time, be able to do multiple plays, etc. etc. because working other jobs is draining and puts me in a state of stress, that negatively affects how good I am at acting. I wish it wasn't so, but it is. Am I just doomed? Because being stuck on this co-star track feels like a literal nightmare, I get lots of repeats from casting, major CDs in NYC for the most part, but i'm not booking yet. And even if I do, it's just a co-star, who cares about that. I want to be reading for guest stars and above, I want to be working with a top agent & manager that appreciate me and are invested in my success, and I really feel like you only get those from graduating from a top tier BFA / MFA program. I'd love any advice anybody might have on this. I still feel in my heart deep down that I could break through in a major way at some point, I've gotten this far, I just don't know how to move forward / push through at this point. If I apply grad school, will being in SAG, having reps, and a list of CDs I've read for, and recommendation letters from 3 top teachers hopefully make a difference in my chances of being excepted? I just want to make this my life full time. Thats all i've ever wanted. I have friends older than me that never had an agent before and they still keep going. What would you do if you were me? This is a comment from a recent thread: "I can see why it would be frustrating to be in a class with people who aren't as experienced as you or even outright not very good at what they do, but what I can't understand is why so many people seem to expect anything different from an acting class that's open to anyone to sign up for. If you want to take a class with higher level actors or where skillsets are more filtered out, then go to acting school or some place where there's a track for entry, intermediate, and advanced-level courses. And like, if you don't think acting school is worth it then okay fine, there's a reasonable school of thought to that, but like this is objectively what acting school is for, to have some kind of organized structure to filter out experience levels. If you keep choosing to take community courses or entry level classes you get what you pay for" What other options do working class people have? we can't ALL get scholarships for the expensive BFA / MFA programs.
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 ?
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 from the physical and maybe, in this case, exceed in appeal? What methods have you found give you the best return on investment (time or money) for promoting your work?
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 especially for actors who are new having a friend or family member accompany them to help set up and run lines would be helpful. I also understand that if you're an adult the production might not allow it. Does anyone have any experience with this? Thanks in advance.
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 producing content for a reel or what have some of you done in the very beginning stages when creating a reel from nothing.
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 looking for agencies whose actors book co-star and guest star roles but I would love to be with an agency that has had clients book recurring and series regulars too.
(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 questionable "casting agency" that'd been doing an end-run around our prohibition on putting firm terms into "paid work" posts, by reaching out cold to people in our community -via- DM. On the other hand, the person in question who brought this issue to our attention was behaving *very* erratically with us mods, accusing us of self-dealing and dictatorial behaviour. A few lines we got were (paraphrased): * There's a "rumor" going around that the mods of this sub are just there to use their positions to pimp and promote their own VO services. * According to them, we're "Judge, Jury, and Executioner" when it comes to decisions. * That they'd be fine with a ban, because the subreddit they were arguing to stay in has suddenly become “toxic.” They were finally banned from the sub after the last comment, mostly because they were seemingly asking for a time-out/cool-off period, and we happened to agree with them. They were apparently given a full-on Reddit time out (unconfirmed—submods can't see that status, only platform mods) after we reported them to Reddit admins for telling us that we (the mods) were now "on a list" (which is considered by near-anyone as a threatening statement.) I personally have received some messages bringing in this person's intellectual fitness into question, because the banned person has often raised this issue on their own, self-identifying as someone who has a disability. I won't go there because I don't know them personally. However, this person is *very* quick to point out their disability status to excuse behaviour to just about anyone and everyone. Now some of you may know that I have a permanent physical disability (SCI). Most of you likely *don't* know that I am also on the Spectrum, as well as having medically diagnosed PTSD and ADD. It's likely that most of you reading this had no idea. *That's because disability status is a non-issue to us in this sub*. I get no pass by way of behaviour, nor special benefits or treatment, and I would certainly never try and leverage physical or mental disability status in order to explain away anything that I do or say. That someone else *would* is pretty disturbing to me as a lifelong disability and mental health advocate. I'd like to take a minute to personally address those three bullet-points above (out of a flood of nearly fifty rapid-fire very confusing fugue-state messages sent to the mod team within about 30min) and hopefully provide both some clarity and some transparency. 1. **The "rumor."** There's no mystery that I ( /u/as-voa ) am a commercial VO producer, educator, coach, and YouTuber in the VO niche. When I agreed to come on the moderation team for this subreddit, the other two moderators, [u/Brcomic](https://www.reddit.com/user/Brcomic/), [u/macaeryk](https://www.reddit.com/user/macaeryk/) and I agreed that it was important that I not appear to be using my mod position in the sub for my own self-promotion. I fully agreed that this was the ethical thing to do, and so I stopped posting my individual videos as they came out, and only post a weekly rundown of my content in our Friday "Almost Anything Goes" megathread (and pretty much *only* there in our sub, save // below) at their request (so that's where my videos go, along with my coaching info, book info, and the VO shirt and swag online shop I operate.) *// The only other times since then I've linked to my own content were instances where some video I produced might help or explain some issue someone else is having. When I post my own content, I never flair myself as a mod (to my knowledge.) //* Being that the other two mods in this subreddit don't offer any "VO services" (aside from their on-mic talent as fellow voice actors), there's no real *there* there in this accusation. I take transparency in this very seriously, and I'm happy to answer any questions about this at any time. 2. **JJ&E**: We are a team of three people. We all have full-time jobs outside of Reddit, with one of us (me) working VO full-time for roughly the past ten years. We operate a Slack channel that we use to keep in touch off-platform throughout the day. We actually take member bans rather seriously. If issues arise in the sub, the first tier of decision-making is always to vote on any action as a *team of three*. We tend to have a bit of a rule that a majority agreement is both fairest and best by way of action, and we try to respond to all instances needing moderator intervention in less than 30min. If, however, we can't form a quorum, and action needs to be taken, the last DEFCON 1 option is for a sole moderator to act unilaterally. This is held tightly as a last resort (it really only happens with any regularity in the middle of the night when someone tries to sneak something in on hope that we're all sleeping (and yes, I have banned people at 3am from the bathroom. TMI?) 3. **TOXICITY:** This accusation kind of baffles me. Honestly, this is one of the most helpful and chill subreddits in all of Redditdom. If we're such a "toxic" sub, *why then were you petitioning to stay in it right up to the point where you knew you weren't going to get what you want?* This really just seemed to be a case of "*Fine!* I'll just take my mic and go home. I didn't really want to be here anyway!" Welp, if you made it all the way down here, I think we owe you a beer or something. In closing, please just know that the three of us moderators are always ready, willing, and able to answer any questions you might have about our actions, our motivations, and our husbandry of this subreddit. We really do have the best interests of our fellow members in mind, and try and use that as our pole-star. None of us "own" this subreddit (and for the record, I'm not the chief mod). All of us started out as regular ol' members of this community, and we tend to look at each-other as equals, serving and trying to give back to a community that has given us a lot of support and knowledge over the years. We take this volunteer job—as much of a PITA as it may be at times—rather seriously, and on top of that, we look at it as an honor to help pilot this subreddit for all of us. This sub is a bunch of awesome and talented people in a very unique pursuit, and I speak for the other two mods when I say that we love being able to help anyone with an interest in voice acting pursue this wacky thing that we do. Now get back in that booth! All the best, \-Andrew Scott \[edit: spelling, because mama taught me that it matters, and I don't want to anger her ashes\]
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, would being muscular be a disadvantage if I want to to apply for roles that don't ask for a muscular profile?
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?
**Friday, February 17 - Thursday, February 23** ###News | score | comments | title & link | |--|--|--| | 58 | [1 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/1187tid/subreddit_rules_and_how_to_get_started_in_voice/) | `[Mod News]` SUBREDDIT RULES, AND HOW TO GET STARTED IN VOICE ACTING!| ###Top 10 Posts | score | comments | title & link | |--|--|--| | 75 | [18 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/116wq2t/sean_schemmel_voice_acting_tribute/) | `[Discussion]` [Sean Schemmel Voice Acting Tribute.](https://i.redd.it/i0rgmw2o2bja1.jpg)| | 66 | [11 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/118y0ie/scam_update_uconcreteviewmedia/) | `[Discussion]` [Scam Update: u/ConcreteViewMedia](https://i.redd.it/aqo9gsai5sja1.jpg)| | 57 | [5 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/117wzyo/anyone_else_been_approached_by_this_casting/) | `[Discussion]` Anyone else been approached by this “casting director”? He’s trying to find some voices for unpaid work…| | 43 | [16 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/115e7kj/how_has_improv_helped_you_with_voice_acting/) | `[Advice]` How has improv helped you with voice acting?| | 40 | [19 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/1185tpf/when_you_find_out_these_characters_share_the_same/) | `[Discussion]` When you find out these characters share the same voice actor.| | 38 | [26 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/117ijna/my_agent_told_me_please_dont_do_anime_jobs_they/) | `[Advice]` my agent told me "please don't do anime jobs. they pay nothing"| | 35 | [16 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/118kor3/noticing_audio_errors_in_professional_media/) | `[Discussion]` Noticing audio errors in professional media| | 26 | [13 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/119koyz/tanked_my_voice123_rating/) | `[Advice]` Tanked my Voice123 Rating| | 24 | [8 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/114v8ej/romance_novel_teaser_looking_for_feedback_25_min/) | `[Performance Feedback]` [Romance novel teaser. Looking for feedback. 2.5 min.](https://v.redd.it/5kg2qubbvsia1)| | 23 | [38 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/119hzwk/what_makes_a_professionally_produced_demo/) | `[Getting Started]` What makes a professionally produced demo different from a DIY demo?| ###Top 5 Most Commented | score | comments | title & link | |--|--|--| | 11 | [39 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/115wm8c/just_bought_a_new_mic_and_recorded_4_auditions/) | `[Getting Started]` Just bought a new Mic and recorded 4 auditions for audio books!| | 11 | [37 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/116wf3u/i_need_help_mouth_clicks_are_driving_me_insane/) | `[Advice]` I need help. Mouth clicks are driving me insane.| | 16 | [36 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/114f1vh/always_dry_throat_and_stuffy_nose_doc_cant_find/) | `[Advice]` Always dry throat and stuffy nose, doc can‘t find anything related to it !| | 7 | [29 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/1158sxp/whats_the_best_way_to_get_started_in_voice_acting/) | `[Advice]` What’s the best way to get started in voice acting?| | 15 | [27 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/1193n79/product_query_is_this_good_for_home_soundproofing/) | `[Getting Started]` [Product query? Is this good for home soundproofing,](https://i.redd.it/s7go9rzg2tja1.jpg)|
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 vary from role to role as some characters will be speaking more than others. Please have a mic that is capable of recording good quality audio with no background noise. Beginners are welcome so long as they show interest. You can find more details about the project on Casting Call Club. Link: [https://cstng.cc/projects/halo-combat-eclipsed-demo](https://cstng.cc/projects/halo-combat-eclipsed-demo) Thanks!
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 understand that acting classes are not for finished performances. They are to learn a technique and how to apply it to their work. Some have it easier than others. Just because someone might struggle with the integration doesn't mean they are a "bad actor." I gotta state that putting something out there like that is simply destructive. It doesn't help the person who makes the statement, and it most certainly doesn't help the actor doing a scene in front of a class. .. and it doesn't help those in this Reddit community. Learning a technique requires courage because in doing so, one opens themselves up and becomes vulnerable. Negativity only serves to shut a person down. So, as the title of this post states, "Just f\*<k!ng keep it to yourself!"
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? Should I ask my agent? I've been happy with all my tapes and I know there are a ton of factors out of my control, but it feels like maybe I should have had some response by now? What do you think?
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
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 or classical acting, almost none of it paid. It’s exciting to be in a new place, but I’m rethinking it. When I look at auditions I have a hard time finding anything that inspires me. I have very little experience in camera work, and at the moment I don’t feel very inspired to try auditioning for commercials or local shoots. I just turned 30, and I recently went through grad school auditions (again), and all my best feedback was about my Shakespeare pieces, no one seemed to care for my modern choices. So it’s got me thinking, and I’m wondering if I should stop trying to impress the industry and just focus on what I love. What city or region of the country is the best place for Shakespeare/classical actors to be?
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 friend. I've talked about this with a fellow actor who told me to "just be myself and stop caring what people think". Weeks later, that same actor would tell me it's better if we don't see each other anymore. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
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, prosthetics, theatrical, live immersive theater, etc. I created a Vimeo account, and made mini reels (30-60 secs) for all the professional high quality projects I booked recently. I labeled them with the title (or brand for commercials) and then the type. (Ex. Amazon - Commercial, Brothers - Theatrical, Kids Show - Hosting, etc.). I also included a short description and eye catching thumbnail. Would it be okay to send my Vimeo account link over to agents in the submission? I have some footage/reels on my Actors Access/Casting Networks profiles, but I've been lucky to book a lot of gigs these last few months, and I just don't want to spend 100's of dollars uploading/updating everything. Instead, would a well organized/labeled Vimeo profile showcasing all my professional work be okay? I figured they could just click on the projects that seem/look interesting to them and watch the 30 second clip. Thoughts?
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 think i did well but it felt really bad, like people are laughing at me, they're probably better and i'm just too bad. I'm afraid i feel that bad when i'm actually acting at the theater with people seeing me. Have anyone already experienced this? If yes, then how did you overcome it?
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 me, I laughed and said "what world are you living in? It's a career for a reason. What non-famous actors out there have a career less than 30 years? I don't know about you, but I can't think of any." That look on her face was priceless. I guess she was just expecting to upset me, but I flipped the situation on her. Don't let others put you down. We got this!
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 stop. Then I'll only respond if they specifically ask "please let us know if you will or will not be submitting" (which isn't often)...I figure they work with so many actors that me writing back thanks! to every notif is just filling their inbox up with unnecessary junk. But then I eventually grow worried they think I'm not submitting to anything... curious how others handle. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/11b9xe9)
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 were saying that it was normal cause there’s such a big demographic for guys who look like him, and then I came across a comment saying that it’s important to look different or distinct so you’re unique compared to other actors? Is this something that is very important? Eg: looking attractive however your looks are “common” ? And that’s holding you back?
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?
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 ?
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 at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. ​ For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
We would share the ad revenue, i am currently using an AI Voice
Hello everyone! I hope you all are full of health. First, I am not completely sure if this sub is the right place to post this. I am an optioned screenwriter, writing and networking all the time. Last month, I got an experience, let me tell about it. I was sending query letters to producers via Imdb Pro and one of them responded me asking what do I want him to do. I told him that I was sending query letters to producers and apologised if there was a mistake. There was no problem, he wanted to read the whole script and I sent it. Then, he told me that he liked the script and he also wants to play a character in it. That was a great thing to hear, I appreciated and told him again that I am just the screenwriter, looking for producers. He agreed, whatever, there was many ongoing projects that he was dealing that time and he told me that he is gonna get back on the script later and see what can be done. Since this, I am trying to network with actors also. Because actor-character bond might be stronger than producer-movie stuff, I believe. So, after selling one of my project's original story rights, I am more focused on networking. I would love to get to know more people in the industry and become friends with actors. I would be more than just happy to tell you about my scripts if you'd like to ask. You can send me DM whenever you want.
AI is coming. Eleven Labs is killing the game when it comes to human sounding AI voices, and considering how a couple of years ago the level of quality we have now was unheard of, I don't think it's unreasonable to say that they're only going to be getting better. Fast. I don't think that this is really a debate anymore. In my mind, it's not a question of if it will eliminate voice actors; it's a question of which genres it will saturate, how soon it will saturate them, and how many actual voice talent will be left over in those genres. Couple that with more and more young people going into video production who don't have as many scruples around hiring an AI vs hiring a human, and I think the industry is going to take a hit. In a hypothetical world where A.I. voices are nearly as good as - if not as good as - a human voice, the value of the "human touch" is lost, and who one is as a person becomes an even bigger part of ones ability to make it in this industry. People would hire you more because they know you, they like you, and they trust you, than because you've got the voice of a god. Plenty of AI voices would have that already. My question is: what can an individual do to give themself the best shot at making it through on top? Naturally, building a powerful, well known brand for yourself and cultivating strong relationships with people in the industry is a must, but outside of that, is there anything that can be done?
Hi everyone! I’m casting for a play my friend wrote called My Husband that’s being put on in NYC. It’s about the struggles of Alzheimer’s within a family and the celebration of life. We’re looking for a couple adult actors and some younger ones too. Please reach out if you’re interested in auditioning and I’d be happy to send you more audition information.
I love networking with other actors and getting a few tips about where/how to submit for work. Let’s start a thread of a few sites that have been helpful with finding theatrical and commercial gigs. Please drop some links/sites in the comments. Here are a few that I use frequently: - LA Casting (casting networks) - Casting Frontier - All Casting - Backstage - IMBD PRO - Facebook
Hey y’all. I’ve realized with just focusing on work and school and not many events happening around in my city for actors, I figured the best way to start networking is online. I used to have a pretty decent amount of connections on my old social media’s but have since deleted them and created new ones in the past two years or so. Right now, I’m really wanting to reach out to some cool creatives but am not sure how to go about. I don’t want to dm them begging for a follow or for work, but just to connect and build a mutual relationship to hopefully learn more about opportunities happening in the industry. Anybody have any etiquette tips on dming individuals or which app/site you think can be useful for meeting new people. Thanks!
Hello! I'm mainly a theatre stage actor, but I wanted to try and get back into voice acting. This is self-produced so I apologize for the quality. I'd love to hear your feedback on some character work. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zy58VRn67RZaATBG5h7kGEj5mIDbCigV/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zy58VRn67RZaATBG5h7kGEj5mIDbCigV/view?usp=sharing)
I was in discussions with an agent about representation, everything was going well and we had a meeting. During the meeting he explained my age could be an issue because of lack of credits, I’m a 31 male, he summed it up to cds want credits and won’t see you ahead of those my age but with more on their resume. I took this on the chin and we left the meeting on good terms and ready to go forward together. I got ghosted for two weeks after following up and he’s now basically said he doesn’t want to take me because of the reasons he laid out in the meeting and how it will be a lot of hard work. Like I said, normally I’m okay with rejection but this has made me question myself as an actor and won’t go anywhere because of my age/ lack of credits.
hi there. i'm an actress in nyc and i'm really struggling to get any theater auditions because i don't think i qualify for equity w/o the credits, and i don't have a manager/agent to help me get auditions. any tips?
I'd like to participate in something like this [Stella Adler](https://www.stellaadler.com/showcase/) one that stays online for a long time so people can find it in the future as well. I'm not sure what is required to be able to participate in this. I'm guessing a pretty lengthy class? There's the [Green Room acting studio](https://www.greenroomactingstudio.com/virtual-agent-showcases) which offers a 3 day class for $2,400 in order to have a virtual showcase performance at the end. Doesn't look like it is saved anywhere though like Stella Adler. I know reps get the links to showcases like this emailed to them. And then there's the one shot deals at place is like [actors connection](https://www.actorsconnection.com/classes/) which as I recall is pretty much the same thing as one-on-one, both are notorious for ripping people off and have really negative reviews online. I had a very bad experience with either actors connection or one-on-one years ago. Just wondering what other people's experiences have been. I wouldn't mind paying a few hundred bucks to take a good online class if it ends in a Showcase with legitimate guests not just attending but having access to the website link afterward. Especially if I knew the school was emailing it to reps. I have many years of acting experience and have representation in my small town but I would like to get representation in New York or Atlanta too.
NYC-based actor. I've never booked an actual co-star role so no professional credits but I've been taking roles in short films and ensemble theatre work since 2015 (underground experimental theatre, black box, plus a little Shakespeare). Kinda tough but this is what is more readily available in this market. I'm trying to pivot better into auditioning for legit (SAG) film and television on a more regular basis now but I'm afraid that gap between start and now ain't gonna look too cute when I pitch to an agency/management. Any thoughts on how I can spin this so I don't look like I've completely wasted eight years?
I haven't been an actor very long. I'm currently SAG-E, but haven't yet joined, mostly because of the cost. I've heard the talks that the WGA may go on strike around May, and my understanding is that the "sister" unions of the entertainment industry (SAG, IATSE, et al) will also refuse to work out of solidarity. So my concern is, what does an industry strike mean for me, as a currently non-union actor? If I don't want to scab and potentially ruin any chance of getting into SAG, does that mean I'm out of luck and also won't or shouldn't be working? If I continue to work on gigs with no union affiliation at all (local TV spots, print, and the like), is that considered scabbing? And also, what does it mean for someone like me who was working up the cash to join SAG relatively soon? Should those plans be put on hold until the strike is resolved/averted?
I see some acting agencies they have branch- actors and extras separately, so if you join the actors one, will you still get extras work? And if you join the extras one, will you only limit to getting extra work and no speaking roles? I’m confused I have never been with any agency. Im a fairly new actor professionally. I graduated from my drama and film BA degree, I took an acting class outside of uni after I graduated, I have done two films speaking roles recently, extra roles in student films, and also performed in theatres. How should I approach with agencies? (my ultimate goal is main roles)
Did you have a job offer? Is an acting job offer also a way to get a green card?
I want to move out in 2-3 Years to persue acting as a career. But I want to hear how life is there. What are u doing when u aren’t booking anything?
Weeee, you found me!
I'm your buddy Bottie, I was hiding behind the scenes, but now that you've found me I'd be happy to tell you what I'm doing.
I just wrote a few fun facts about Web For Actors
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Click here to check them out. I hope it will cause involuntary audible response.
