Hwy everyone, I am an actor in Toronto that has been wirh a boutique agent since October 2024. I am getting alot of auditions (I got 95 auditions in 2025 and I am currently at 67 auditions for this year) a few callbacks from her, and even booked twice. I am super grateful at the auditions that I am getting, however I feel that I am missing out on better auditions cause she is a small agent. I have only had 3 union auditions (1 feature and 2 commericals). I'm debating trying to get a new agent for next year that can get me more union auditions so I can join the union. Was just curious what you all think.
I have a couple credits and decided to try out that actors access talent link for Toronto and within a day I have 5 agents reaching out. I’m thinking of waiting the full 2 weeks so I have more I suppose. Is it really just luck assuming all of them have similar credibility? They’re all on the actra agent registry so it’s legit.
Hi there! I recently attended a CD workshop from a very reputable CD who essentially said they filter out all non-union submissions and taft-hartleys are rarely given out now. As someone who is trying to break and get their first co-star credit this was pretty deflating so I've been on a mission trying to figure a way to join SAG to work on higher quality productions. Yes I know non-union work can be high quality however my goal is to work on TV and thus joining SAG appears to be a must to get work now vs booking the role then getting taft-hartley. I'm working on a self produced short film and figure I could use the SPA contract and verify my employment status that way. I reached out to SAG SPA a couple weeks ago and haven't heard back. I'm curious how many fellow actors have gone this route to get SAG? Anyone who could help with guiding me through the process I'd be super grateful. I've read the post in the FAQ about it but given it was posted two years ago I'm hoping for more recent information. * How long did the paperwork take? How long did it take for it to be approved? I see on the [SAG SPA site it says no less than 4-6 weeks](https://www.sagaftra.org/production-center/contract/886/getting-started) but does the process really only take 6 weeks? * Are there instances where its not approved? How can I ensure that it is? * How much did the paperwork and legal requirements cost? Thank you very much!
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Hey actors! We are halfway through the summer, and I feel like I am in the summer slump. Here in Phoenix, Arizona, there is a heat warning. It has been too hot to go outside for months and will be many more months. Half the world is in the middle of winter, and some of you may have the winter blues. When things get quiet between bookings or auditions, I try to keep my creative muscles working by reading scripts, selecting new monologues, and finally watching those webinars in my Stage 32 library. I'd love to know: What is your absolute favorite way to stay sharp and inspired when you aren't actively on set or in rehearsals?Looking forward to celebrating everyone's wins here!
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Hello everyone,I’m present you new visual logo of my animation serie project Star Galaxy. What do you think about it. For more information about the project, you can check out my profile.Every comment is welcome
Hello All, I work in Canada and have an agent I like. Just wondering if there are managers that consult with actors for an upfront fee? Looking for solid career advice/next moves. My agents are great and would offer their two cents but I sort of want a super focused meeting that will help me understand what, if anything, I should be doing differently.
As the title says, I’m just curious if I’m crazy or if it is a red flag? They post their other actors bookings and didn’t post my recent commercial booking. They don’t follow me but follow seemingly their whole roster. It just feels weird because they are getting me a TON of auditions and it feels great but idk it just weirds me out and it’s not exactly something I can just say “hey why don’t you follow me on Instagram?” That just sounds cringy. Any input would be super thank you!
And that's it. and it kinda scares me. I had to stand in front of people and get it right in three takes, and I kinda crumpled. I Forgot the well known lines, improv most of it. My takes at home are usually ten or even twenty tries. I saw a vid that shows were firing people on set. They couldn't handle it. I am so used to talking to the air and making my own choices, now I wonder about having an actual actor in front of me. I began taking Meisner because of that worry. I'm not new to acting. I have an agent. I've done Theatre and Independent film. That was easier because the takes were more patient. Now I have done the work and moving into possibly paid film bookings. I've done many self tape classes, and even plenty of auditions, but never booked in over a year. I just want to be ready when I do. How do I get out of it and be the person a director needs? Drop the self tape acting and be present? Any advice?
Heyo! This is my second attempt at a resume! Let me know what you think! I tried to go for more unique style so the format is a bit different with images of me on stage and screen! Also my headshot at the top is only temporary my next ones will be a lot better! my “extras” was to fill space but I think it tells pretty cool info so if you think it should be removed I shall listen! Please ignore the black boxes those are just censors for location and other people since this is online! Anyway thank you for your time please give me your thoughts!
This showcase is looking for actors with "presence" Honestly..what the fuck does that even mean? You mean be good looking and now how to act? sorry I just feel those instructions or what they are looking for is terrible..but I'd love any tips.
Hello! \*No chris pratt is not in this audiobook.\* Im an author and I've had a book I've written for years, i wanna have an audiobook posted on youtube, its not very long \*five pages\*. Its contains a parody of certain actors, but with a superhero movie aspects, The pay will be for the entire thing, since its only 5 pages, the pay will start from highest to lowest! Narrator : idk exactly what im looking for in a narrator, you can get creative with it! It has the most dialogue: $12 Chris Pratt: whoever can do the closest impression of his voice will earn the roll, hes the main character: $10 Elizabeth Olsen: just like chris pratt im looking for whoever can do the closest impression will earn the roll, shes the main villain: $8 The Farmer Dude: a guy with a southern accent would be great, middle age would be perfect, he has the third most spoken lines: $8 The rest have like almost 1 to 3 lines Cop: looking for a male voice, surprise me, im not looking for anything specific, just make it sound like a cop and a male: $5 Pajama saleswoman: im looking for a teenage girl with attitude voice: $5 Woman: an older woman voice, must be able to yell: $5 Tom Holland: anyone that can get as close as possible for a tom Holland impression will get this roll, dispite only having one line, itll pay $6 because its a roll that may show up again if the audiobook does well, ill Tom Holland and Chris Pratt, WILL, show up again for next book, and chris pratts va will be 10 again, and tom Holland va will be $8, and the narrator will be $12 again, You will be payed thru cash app, If you want to audition, dm me for lines to audition for, and this is a joke book, it's not made to take itself seriously AT ALL, it was made for fun, i really hope to expand it a TON if people enjoy it!
Hi everyone, I'm an aspiring actor based in Belgium, and I'm currently at the very beginning of my journey. This summer, somewhat unexpectedly, I had the opportunity to work on a TV production. It's a serious production, but I signed an NDA, so unfortunately I can't share any details about the show or my involvement in it. It was my first on-set experience, and it actually confirmed that this is something I want to pursue seriously. My background is fairly limited at this point. I have some theatre experience, but I haven't attended acting school or completed any formal professional acting training. My experience on camera is very limited, and I obviously don't have much of a portfolio yet; very few professional photos, headshots, credits, etc. (But I expect to build this along the road) I'm trying to figure out what the smartest next steps would be from here. For those of you who have been in a similar position, I'd particularly appreciate advice on: How should I present my first professional TV experience on my CV/resume, especially while I can't disclose the production and it being my only one experience? What should I prioritize next: acting classes, workshops, professional headshots, self-tapes, short films, student films, theatre, background work, contacting casting directors, agencies, or something else? Which platforms, casting websites, or resources are actually useful for someone based in Belgium? How can I gradually build a credible portfolio when I don't yet have many credits or professional photographs? Is there anything I should avoid doing at this stage? I'm fully aware that I'm currently a very small fish in a huge pool of aspiring actors. I'm not expecting one TV appearance to suddenly open doors for me. I'm mostly looking for a realistic roadmap to make the most of the opportunity I've had and progressively position myself better. I'd especially appreciate advice from people who have experience with the European/Belgian industry, although advice from actors elsewhere is obviously welcome too. Thanks!
I'm 21 and currently studying law. My plan, at least on paper, is to become a media/entertainment lawyer. Because I'm from a financially unstable background, I've always felt like I need to choose a career that gives me some level of stability. I also work in marketing alongside college to manage my monthly expenses. But there's another thing I've wanted to do for as long as I can remember: act. I've always brushed the idea off because acting never felt like a "realistic" or stable career for someone in my situation. I've been told quite a few times that I'm pretty and that I should model or act, and while I know looks can be an advantage in the film industry, that's not really what draws me to acting. I genuinely want to learn the craft. I watch a lot of films, and sometimes I find myself completely fascinated by actors who can disappear into a character. I notice the little things how they carry themselves, their expressions, their voice, the way they react to something without saying anything. I honestly envy people who are able to dedicate themselves so deeply to a character and make you believe that person is real. And I want to know if I can do that too. The problem is that I'm a working student. I can't afford expensive acting classes or workshops right now, and I'm not even sure where to begin learning on my own. I don't necessarily expect to become a successful actor overnight, or even know whether I have what it takes. I just don't want to spend the next 10 years wondering if I could have done it. So I'm looking for advice from actors or people who have seriously studied acting: * If you had no money for classes, how would you start learning acting? * Are there good books, exercises, online resources or free courses you'd recommend? * What should a complete beginner actually practise every day? * How do you practise acting alone? * At what point should I start auditioning, even if I'm inexperienced? * Is it realistic to pursue acting gradually while studying/working? * Are there any mistakes you would recommend a beginner avoid? I know the industry is extremely difficult and I'm not looking for a "follow your dreams and everything will work out" answer. I'm looking for the practical reality of how someone with limited money and a full-time degree can start learning the craft seriously. I've spent years telling myself that acting isn't realistic for me. Maybe it isn't. But I feel like I owe it to myself to at least give it a genuine attempt before deciding that. Any honest advice would mean a lot.
Hey party people!! I'm (33 F) a Boston/NYC based actor who has been working pretty consistently on indie films, but I have been having a lot of trouble finding reps! I currently am repped in New England, but most of the auditions I get here are for commercials. Trying to secure some NYC or maybe even LA or Southeast representation, but not sure if maybe I'm going about it wrong or my materials could be the cause?? I'd appreciate any help or suggestions anyone could offer! It'll only allow me to attach my headshot, so I guess I can show my other materials upon request...sorry fairly new redditer ?
My friend and I are both planning to audition for the Studio this May, and I'd love to hear from anyone who's been through it. How was your audition process? Which plays did you pull your scenes from, and did you get in? Any insight is appreciated, thank you!!
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For the actors in LA I was wondering should i still move there? I’m 18 and planned on moving next year after saving up around 30k, I need more experience and my state dosent really offer any acting classes close to me, I’ve searched far and wide across the state and to no avail, most recommend Georgia since it’s close but I wanna see acting on a wider scale and be able to grow even bigger than the experience i currently have. I need a class and more time I am in no rush, but i’d rather have something going than nothing, I’m still just currently looking for classes and studying different acting techniques and styles.
Hello! I wanna say a big thank you for all the people giving me advice yesterday! You genuinely helped me so much and I can’t be more thankful! Anyway here’s my next attempt please let me know what you think! Also like 3 of my credits haven’t come out yet but should be out by the time i actually use this resume so I assume that’ll be okay! I also realised some of my credits were wrong I didn’t understand what “ensemble” ment so excuse me! Thank you! For reading and giving me advice!
hi guys im 16 years old and i live in Saudi Arabia but here we don’t have any support for acting so what should I do in this situation? After i watched Spiderman I really wanna be in the cast so much but I don’t what to do and i don’t have agent or manager
The link is below. I'm going to try and keep posting as often as I can. I have been very lucky in my life to study with and learn from amazing teachers and actors. I'm old enough now that I think a lot about the next generation and giving back. So I decided to start this blog as I place I can share some writing, some of my own experiences, and some technical tips, all with the intention of hopefully making the road a little easier for someone else. Feel free to check it out. [https://www.howtobeanactor.com/](https://www.howtobeanactor.com/)
As stated in the title I dont really have a resume. I was in a print ad for Fred Meyers and a background for a Dutchbros promo video about 16 years ago. I went on with life chasing other goals and have come back full circle to the one that I never pursued. I am very new in my pursuit of acting and currently reading sanford meisner on acting and trying decide between a local, online, or traveling to an in person acting. I feel like my pursuit of other goals has built a unique resume of special skills. Professional Background • U.S. Marine Corps veteran • State Trooper • Volunteer Firefighter • Commercial airplane pilot — General Aviation • Commercial helicopter pilot Technical / Tactical Skills • Military and law-enforcement firearms training • Handgun and rifle • Tactical movement • Arrest / handcuffing procedures • Police radio communications • EVOC trained • Pursuit driving • Emergency/high-speed vehicle operations • Fire/rescue environment familiarity • Emergency response procedures • General aviation cockpit procedures • Aviation radio communications • Flight planning/navigation Sports / Outdoor Skills • Rock climbing • Snowboarding • Wakeboarding • Hunting • Shooting • Ice Hockey/ Ice skating I guess my main question comes down to... does this background give me anything meaningful to work with as a new actor before taking an acting class, and how would you position it on an acting resume? I am known as the dreamer of my family so I havent told anyone this new goal I am pursuing so I figured this would be the best place to try and get some advice and guidance.
So, I received the following email 2 days ago: *Hello \_\_\_\_\_\_,* *I hope this message finds you well. As part of a general search for voice talent for an upcoming educational production, we came across your portfolio and were impressed by the quality and professionalism of your work.* *We are currently developing a project focused on climate change and its impact on human health, intended to support academic learning, accessibility, and public engagement. We are interested in exploring whether your voice would be suitable for the project.* *Before sharing the full brief, we would appreciate a brief overview of your professional background, including the languages you speak and record in, your experience, and any relevant work in educational, scientific, environmental, documentary, or long-form narration.* *If you are open to discussing the opportunity, we would be pleased to share the project scope, script information, recording requirements, timeline, and compensation. Look forward hearing from you* *Kind regards,* *K---- H-----* *Project Manager* *OpusConnect* After a LinkedIn search and Google search, K. H. is nowhere to be found AND "OpusConnect" is tied to a couple of organizations...yet it doesn't makes sense for such organizations to be making educational videos on climate change. Over two days, the email address URL has pointed to some sort of AI application logon or intranet (Avatar Live Studio). I've played along the last two days to see where this would go. They agreed to signing an AI Rider, but no initial "in good faith" deposit to work with me. Because I stated that I would be able to complete their request by their due date (if my conditions were met), they sent me an NDA and contract within 24 hours. Quite nice and professional looking, too! The payment is broken into milestones totaling 6000 euros. There is a mailing address pointing to a location in the Cayman Islands. Has anyone else received a similar email? This has been THE best email scam I've seen targeting voice actors, so far!
I just need to get this off my chest and wanted to share with a community that would understand. I moved to LA in 2021 to go college and study theatre, because performing was the only thing I cared about and I wanted a career in film/tv. I grew a tremendous amount as an actor at school, but in the two years since I’ve graduated, I’ve been having a rough time. I know the industry isn’t in a great place for anybody right now, but even by those margins I’ve been having a dry couple years. In 2025, I only worked on a handful of student films being made by friends/classmates, so they weren’t even projects I submitted for. I thought things were finally looking up in early 2026 because I booked an independent short, an appearance on a daytime court show, and a day player role on a vertical short all in quick succession. But since then, it’s been crickets. The past few months I’m lucky if I even get more than one self-tape request. I know the big step I need to take is to get representation and audition for big casting directors so they can see the talent I know I have, but my package just isn’t interesting enough to attract attention from agents/managers when I send emails or use talentlink. A pretty average looking white guy in his early 20’s with an uninteresting resume isn’t in demand. As much as I want to keep pushing, especially because I’m making my short right now that I’m very proud of, I’m going to have to leave LA in the next couple of months. The regular job I work doesn’t make nearly enough for me to support myself here even with help from my family, and I can’t get hired for a better position no matter how many applications I submit. I know in this day and age, a 20-something moving back in with their parents after school is pretty normal, but it takes me completely away from anywhere I want to be. There will be opportunities to perform in local theatre and perhaps in independent films, but nothing that would help me make headway in the goals I had set for myself when I moved here. The only thing I really have to dedicate myself to is trying to work more in Voiceover because it isn’t limited by location, but that’s just as much of an oversaturated market as LA is. Generally, I’m just finding it really hard to not see this as failure, when I’m suddenly having to put all my goals and ambitions on indefinite hold. I know there’s absolutely no reason to compare myself to others, but it doubly hurts when I watch many of my classmates from university posting about their projects they’re booking through agents and managers they seemed to get without any issue. I just needed to say all that, and voice the frustration and disappointment I’ve been stuck with. Thanks to anybody who actually read all this.
I have referenced the SAG-Aftra licensed agencies and there are a staggering number of agencies. I’m currently with a fairly boutique agency that gets me auditions but many of them are open to the public on Actors Access. And then I also have an option for an agency that isn’t really based in LA but they do still submit out here and have some connections to more union jobs. I know at least booking a Union commercial could help me over that hump. As for my background, I have a resume that’s strong in training and have many years of on camera work, through student and short films. Been working on whatever I can get my hands on since being in LA and I’m wondering what are the best starter agents, that aren’t referral only, that can actually get you into the mix? I’m aware the industry is super slow and there’s so much competition, but if you felt you were in this position and you were ready, what would you be looking for? I’d appreciate any thoughts from anyone else who’s been in this spot before!
I shot a co star today, and basically… I sucked. I know, you might think “I doubt you sucked!” But truly I don’t know what happened to me. I’m generally a solid actor (I think?) and typically get excellent feedback… I was prepared, I’ve done this before… but this was my first audition and booking for TV in over 8 years (been a mom during that time) and with a celebrity. She was lovely but I felt like I was so overwhelmed, overheated (shooting fall in the summer), going super fast… and I just couldn’t even remotely deliver what I’ve consistently done at home practice or my audition. At one point I even teared up. I looked like a novice hack job. I think we got one halfway decent take but I felt people’s disappointment. I’m having a lot of negative talk that’s mostly a version of: “coming back to acting was stupid”, “you’re just a mom now, give this up for good”… to contemplating telling my agent its been a mistake and actually “let’s break the contract” because clearly I can’t do it anymore. I know it sounds extreme… and I know logically it had been a long time since I did this… 8 years is a lot! I probably should give myself some sort of grace… I’m just basically horrified by the day. I wish my first gig back wasn’t so high stakes but it is what it is. I’m super sad and horrified. If anyone would be willing to share rough experiences or how you got through it, it would mean a lot to me. ?❤️?
Hey Guys! When I’m going for a part time job, what should I tell the employer about my acting? Do I say, I’m an actor and I need you guys to be flexible with my lifestyle as I may be called upon to goto an audition or an acting job. I have no clue
I had nothing to do with acting when we met. I decided to start acting 3 years ago as it was my childhood dream. The first thing he told me was he wasn’t sure he could handle me kissing other actors. I explained him everything that it's unromantic, choreographed, technical, done in public but he said that "I trust you and support you but being on stage won't change anything. Even though you are portraying a character and you are doing it without real feelings, you are still doing it. It's still kissing, not something else" and that is valid. I now have an agent and got submitted for huge projects. My husband's feelings and this career both matters to me and he is not the guy who is controlling me or having trust issues. We have to find a way to make us both comfortable. I already told him that kisses are **Choreographed, unromantic, my character is kissing not me and blah blah blah** but he thinks that kissing someone else is still cheating whether it’s “acting” or not. Some people said that don't let his **insecurity affect my dreams** but I really don't wanna let him get over this on his own because he did alot for me and his feelings matter to me. I would feel selfish if I did that. I know I have potential. I don’t want to be limiting myself because of his insecurity, but I don’t want to mess up a relationship that is otherwise really good. **TO BE CLEAR: HE IS VERY SUPPORTIVE (HE IS THE REASON I GOT HERE), LOVING, TRUSTS ME, NOT CONTROLLING, AND WE BOTH RESPECT EACH OTHER'S OPINION ABOUT THIS AND HE IS DEFINATELY NOT FORCING ME TO CHOOSE HIM OR ACTING.** I want advice on how we can work through this together without either of us feeling like our feelings or boundaries are being ignored. How can we find a compromise that allows me to pursue acting while also respecting how he feels about on-screen kissing? **TL;DR:** I started acting 3 years ago, and my husband, who is very supportive of my career, is uncomfortable with me kissing other actors because he considers it cheating even when it's part of acting. I don't want to give up my career or ignore his feelings, so I'm looking for advice on how we can find a solution that works for both of us.
Hey actors of reddit, I'm working on my end sem academic project on character animation and specifically understanding about acting and realism. If the acting pros out here can help me with it that would be great! I want to understand what goes in your mind when you act a certain character. What is your process behind it? What all do you need to know about the character before you start performing it. Since being an animator I would need to learn acting as well as they go hand in hand, any tips for the same would be awesome! Also since its an academic project, if we could meet online today where we can discuss about it then that would be really really awesome! Thanks!
Comedic acting is my favorite thing to do. I would say I excel at it. Improv is another story - I freeze up and I don't know what to say. I have trouble focusing on what the other actor is trying to build with me with their choices. I just don't get it. My brain doesn't work that way. So many comedic plays at local theaters rely on improv for auditions and I find this extremely frustrating. It's a different skill set. Anyone relate?
Hi everyone, my name is Jared from Tactica Studios. We are casting 3 male and 3 female voice acting roles for Ashes of Resolve, a 2.5D strategy RPG inspired by Fire Emblem, Triangle Strategy, and Berwick Saga. **Current Cast** 1. **Joe Zieja as Kite** (known for Claude in Fire Emblem Three Houses) 2. **Xanthe Huynh as Sophia** (known for Marianne in Fire Emblem Three Houses) 3. **Griffin Puatu as Khan** (known for Seadall in Fire Emblem Engage) 4. **Reba Buhr as Nadia** (known for Ivy in Fire Emblem Engage) 5. **Rachelle Heger as Victoria** (known for Céline in Fire Emblem Engage) 6. **Amber Connor as Sable** (known for Hortensia in Fire Emblem Engage) 7. **Sarah Blandy as Lily** (known for Nino in Fire Emblem Heroes) The roles cover multiple character voice types so we recommend everyone applying for something! Additionally, unannounced roles may be cast from applicants. All roles in the casting call are supporting characters. **Deadline:** Sep 30 **Pay** The minimum pay rate for every character is USD $100 per hour. If your rate is higher we can accommodate up to $250 per hour for each character. Please indicate your rate when submitting the google form. PayPal will be used for US applicants, Wise for international. Each role will have a minimum pay rate of 1 hour and is expected to take 1-2 hours. Currently we do not have the exact word count for the role. Before the contract is signed with the actor we will provide the exact lines and count. **Links** Audition Site: [https://www.castingcall.club/projects/ashes-of-resolve](https://www.castingcall.club/projects/ashes-of-resolve) Google Form: [https://forms.gle/Rgr9rDiW4GL22r1p6](https://forms.gle/Rgr9rDiW4GL22r1p6) Website: [https://ashesofresolve.com/](https://ashesofresolve.com/) **Character Descriptions** 3 Masculine Voice: 1. Flint is a young knight with a playful masculine voice. He flirts shamelessly and is a sweet talker. His voice should be confident and like a showman even when things get rough. 2. Jax is a young mage with a boyish masculine voice. He is mischievous and plays around a lot, always bored, and poking around at people to see what happens. Magic comes easily to him. 3. Yamato is a middle aged man with a low, controlled masculine voice. He is the best swordsman you will find, and his reputation draws many challengers. He carries guilt from a time when he dropped his guard and failed his duty. 3 Feminine Voice: 1. Alexis is a mounted archer with a no-nonsense feminine voice. She is blunt and will say what she is thinking. She worked her way up through skill on the horse rather than through nobility. Her bluntness should read as honest rather than harsh. 2. Lunette is a priest, a young woman with a soft caring voice. She always wants to help others in need even if they did bad things. 3. Violet is a prodigy mage with a high-pitched, girlish voice. She does not pretend to be modest and is aware she far surpasses her peers. She’s cocky, feisty, and always wants to do things her way.
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she's mainly an actress but this'll be her directorial debut for a sag film. she was one of my favorite actors from a big show in the 2000s and I sent in my audition 3 days ago(deadline was Monday) would it be weird to message her to try to up my chances of getting that role or is that too much? I honestly don't know what I'd say if I did
Heya! I’m an inspiring actor in the uk! I have a few clips for my demo reel already shouting angry, sad e.c.t. And I’m looking for anyone’s opinions if this should go in too! If anyone has any opinions I would be happy to hear!
Hi everyone! I just wanted to make a quick PSA. For all the actors on this subreddit, if you are active on social media PLEASE make sure you're not talking negatively about other actors. Recently I've seen SOOO MANY posts on social media bashing certain actors because they're 'in too many movies' and 'not good enough', or because they're nepo babies. These posts will go viral and get hundreds of thousands to millions of views on them. I understand the frustration; I think we all do, but I would just advise you to keep that frustration to yourself or between friends and family. It is NEVER a good look to go online and complain about other actors accomplishments. It just makes you look bitter and unprofessional. Especially if you are repped, and/or have aspirations of working with established names or studios! Don't let your past come back to haunt you, and don't attach your name and face to anything that would make people not want to work with you! Of course I'm not saying you can't be yourself and embrace your own personality in your creative space, but just don't do it at the expense of others! Wishing everyone the best of luck :)
This is my first actual game NPC role (Previously, I've been doing some Skyrim & Fallout mod roles to try and learn) I have very little access to training and I'm new to acting as a whole - but have been talking with two friends who are trained actors with much more experience to try and improve. An issue brought up to me before is that I often lack dynamics and variation in tone and emotion. I can hear that issue in this clip, but is there anything else you think I could improve/work on? All feedback is GREATLY appreciated!
I've been building my career as a bilingual (Spanish/English) voice actor over the past few years — commercials, corporate narration, dubbing, e-learning, and audiobooks. I'm curious how other VO professionals here approach client acquisition: do you rely more on casting platforms, cold outreach, referrals, social media, or something else entirely? Would love to hear what's actually worked for you.
When I got my headshots I was close to 240 pounds. I am now 200. My goal is somewhere between 150-165 pounds. I’m not sure I want to spend $500 on headshots, but at the same time my current headshots don’t look enough like me currently that I want to use them. I’m thinking about spending less and getting one look rather than 3 (what I have now) and then getting 3 again when I’m finished with the weight loss, but I’m not sure. For anyone that’s lost a lot of weight, how did you time it? Did you wait until you were done or get some along the way?
The character you play existed long before their first line of dialogue — and the actors who understand that life are the ones who walk into every scene with something extra. As Viola Davis puts it, "The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are. But as an actor, the job is to figure out who they were before page one." Building that backstory starts with mining the script itself: list every fact the writer gives you: age, job, location, relationships. Then study what other characters say about your role and, just as revealing, what your character avoids talking about. From there, imagination fills the gaps. Decide where they grew up, their family dynamic, and their economic class. Pick one defining turning point or past wound that shaped how they see the world today. Denzel Washington frames the stakes of this work perfectly: "Build the house before you walk into the room. If you don't know where the character grew up, you cannot know how they walk through the door."The details that matter most are the ones that create energy in the present moment. Figure out what your character consciously wants versus what they unconsciously need. Give them a specific fear or a hidden secret they work to conceal. Bryan Cranston believes this is where scenes come alive: "You have to know what your character ate for breakfast, who broke their heart in high school, and what they are hiding from the person sitting across from them." However deep you go, the test is always the same: does this detail change how you enter the room, listen to your scene partner, or fight for what your character wants? A backstory that lives only in your notebook is a biography. A backstory that shapes your posture, your pauses, and your choices is a performance. So we want to hear from you: How do you build a character's backstory to inform your performance? Do you write pages of history, improvise a normal Tuesday in their life? Share your process in the comments, your approach might be exactly what a fellow actor in this community needs to hear.
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/scared-acting-23814/
Remember this guy? https://preview.redd.it/qsi86axf51kh1.png?width=809&format=png&auto=webp&s=8bbd0dca5b6d27323ef06ffe83a1f104b5906063 This community called this guy out on his run-on sentence gibberish and he decided that the best course of action would be to double-down on the stupid and start attacking members in the comments. So I banned him... and he threw a hissy fit, threatening to shut the subreddit down. Then he used an alternate account to come back here and attempt to harass me personally: https://preview.redd.it/mjba7vis51kh1.png?width=514&format=png&auto=webp&s=bfbf71f13fc2c2f396ddfe30238e633998515f22 And when THAT account was banned, he came back with a THIRD dummy account with a doctored screencap, attempting to post it in the sub. [Holy crap Reddit blew this image into oblivion. Sorry.](https://preview.redd.it/584xiso371kh1.png?width=111&format=png&auto=webp&s=ca8d730c31ee002362ee46b969a415ad7939811b) I never said this. I dont even know who that account is (was). Its a shame, because this actor is actually a working voice artist and the credits he mentioned in the original thread - My Hero Academia, Black Clover, Demon Slayer, Transformers (Earthspark) and Inside Out (2) - are accurate. All three of his accounts have now been suspended off the platform. If he comes back, (which I doubt he will since he's IP banned) I will be happy to contact his agent at CESD and let them know what kind of a person he really is. I wont even mention the foot fetish thing. # WHY AM I POSTING ALL OF THIS? Because you, the r/voiceacting community deserve to know what goes in to moderating this subreddit sometimes. Most days its pretty simple and I love answering questions to new people getting started down this path. Some days, its a bit more challenging. But make no mistake: if someone is harassing in the comments, I will bounce them to the curb in the blink of an eye. NO ONE should have to put up with this kind of behavior. If you see conduct that violates Reddit's TOS, REPORT IT and we'll take care of it. Now back to our previously scheduled discussions about what microphone is best and how to get your voice to sound more masculine.
Career question: I’m 23 and moved to LA to pursue acting. I took a step back recently, but since I started submitting again, I’ve been receiving several auditions and have had a couple of callbacks. It’s making me wonder whether I should give acting a more serious chance before pivoting. My current job is as a nanny/house manager. It isn’t particularly fulfilling, but the schedule is unusually compatible with acting: I’m off Wednesdays and weekends, and I’ll soon have most of Thursday free before working from either 1–9 or 2–10. That gives me two weekdays for self-tapes, callbacks and last-minute appointments. I’m also using that flexibility to launch a jewelry brand. I’ve now been offered a full-time executive assistant position at a major live-event production company. The company works with major entertainment brands and high-profile artists, and I’m genuinely interested in production—not solely because I hope it will help my acting career. It could offer valuable experience, connections, coworkers and a professional path I might enjoy. However, the agreement lists core hours as 9–6. The role is described as hybrid, but remote work is at the company’s discretion, and I don’t yet know how flexible it is in practice. I’m concerned that accepting would make short-notice self-tapes, callbacks and bookings extremely difficult. I plan to ask about their typical hybrid schedule and whether there is occasional flexibility to shift hours for an appointment. I’m hesitant to specifically mention auditions before starting because I applied for a full-time job and don’t want to signal that it wouldn’t be my priority. For actors who have worked traditional full-time jobs: Is it realistically possible to pursue acting while working 9–6? How do you manage auditions, callbacks or bookings that occur during business hours? Is it reasonable to ask about general flexibility before accepting without mentioning acting specifically? Would working in production provide any meaningful benefit to an acting career, or am I overestimating the value of being close to the industry? I’m afraid of turning down an exciting professional opportunity for acting, which remains uncertain. But I’m equally afraid of giving up the rare flexibility that allows me to audition just as I’m beginning to receive opportunities again.
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 ask something here that we've covered. Also, 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. 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, but 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.
Is it okay to post on actors access a self tape audition for a project? where do you guys get your sides for these if you don’t have reel clips
Hello I just want to ask if you know about new voice actors in Japan who deserve give a main role in anime and for example that is Taihi Kimura, rookie voice actor who will Chihiro from the upcoming Kagurabachi anime which is released next year.
I'm 13 and when I was 5 my parents signed me up for piano, and at 7 for violin. But I've thought about it for a really really long time and I really want to be an actor. I never really enjoyed music, but my parents always pressed me to play, and if I didn't they'd alwasy say that I'm lazy and wasting my talent. And I don't mean to boast but I am actually talented at it. Every day I'd practice and once a week I had private (expensive) lessons for each instrument respectively. If I wasn't good enough I had to listen to a weeks worth of critique. Calling me arrogant and lazy. I've done research, I know my parents need to be involved, I know it's competitive, but this is what I REALLY want. Also, my parents don't know how I really feel about music but they alwas tell me I'm not taking it seriously and I'm scared to tell them the truth but I don't want y'all to blame my parents and think they're bad people.
I’m currently working on revamping all of my materials for Actors Access, and I don’t have many comedic scenes, only monologues. I’m looking for a scene for me and my two friends to film, but can’t find a lot of TV or movie comedic 3 female (or could be gender neutral) scenes. Any suggestions?
I'm working as an AD on a college short film and handling the audition emails. In the past, I used to send rejection emails to the actors who submitted their self-tape. However, I recently saw a thread where actors said they didn't like it. They argue that getting a random email from a production gets their hopes up, only to crush them when they realize it's just a "no." I also saw a person saying that rejection emails is "rookie behavior" and that only low budget/non paying productions do it. Now on one hand I like to be cordial and I appricate the time and effort it takes to send a self-tape, but on the other hand, it would save me some time just not sending any emails at all, considering I do this on my own and the production doesn't really care if I do it or not. Personally, if I were an actor, I'd want to know either way, but I'm curious to see what the majority actually thinks. P.S. I'm not in the U.S, so maybe in south america is more common to send rejection emails, but idk.
We're in the position to move in the upcoming year and are trying to decide where to go. My partner is primarily an onscreen actor with a decent resume and reel. Currently we're in the Midwest and aren't seeing much work, so we're thinking about shifting elsewhere with the move. We've talked about LA and NYC, as well as maybe Santa Fe or even looking internationally. I'm curious what you think would be the best market for someone to relocate to for onscreen work, acting as a local.
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