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It's called "acting", my boy...now put on the inflatable head.

It's called "acting", my boy...now put on the inflatable head.

Posted on Aug 25th

Yesterday, I was having a conversation with an actress/filmmaker/influencer I'm writing a screenplay with (I don't want to jinx it, but it has a real good shot at being made).  Currently, she's acting in a horror movie, and having an absolute blast!  She's enjoying the chance to do some acting, especially in the horror genre.I recall this past Sunday's Stage 32 Blog and it's feature on Ethan Hawke.  Hawke's career path is anything but conventional, and he takes on movies, TV, plays, etc. that feeds him artistically.  He just wants to act in something that interests him.Now, here's how both of those tie together:  Prior to acting in THE BLACK PHONE, Hawke was under the impression that horror films do not give actors and actresses a chance to do some "real acting".  Obviously, that's not true, but it is a feeling that is held by many.  Horror movies, children's TV, soap operas, community theater -- all of these are seen at times as not being home to stellar acting, let alone really good acting.  Yet, we can all think of instances where performers in these have blown it out of the water and delivered an Oscar- or Emmy-worthy performance.Are there any acting performances you've seen in a show, movie, play, etc. that transcended the stereotype and delivered an award-winning-caliber performance?  Name the performer so they can get their laurels.

Your Headshot Is Your Handshake: Getting the Most Important Marketing Tool in Your Acting Career Right

Your Headshot Is Your Handshake: Getting the Most Important Marketing Tool in Your Acting Career Right

Posted on Aug 25th

Before a casting director ever hears you read a line, they meet your headshot. It is your handshake, your first impression, and in a stack of hundreds of submissions, it is the single image deciding whether your name gets clicked. A great headshot does one job above all: it looks like you on your best day. Not a glamour shot, not a heavily retouched version of you from five years ago — you, walking into the room. Casting directors book actors who match their photo, and nothing sours a first audition faster than a headshot that oversold or undersold the person who shows up. Invest in a photographer who shoots actors specifically, because they understand what the industry looks for: sharp focus on the eyes, natural light or clean studio light, and a frame that puts your face and your presence front and center.The strongest headshots also know what they are selling. Look at your castable range honestly, the roles you are being called in for now, not the ones you hope to grow into someday, and make sure your shots support them. Most working actors carry at least two looks: a commercial shot that is warm, open, and approachable, and a theatrical shot with more depth and story behind the eyes. Wardrobe should suggest a type without costuming it; a henley says blue-collar drama, a blazer says attorney or executive, and solid colors near the face keep the attention where it belongs. And above all, your eyes have to be alive. A headshot with genuine thought behind the eyes reads as a person; one without reads as a picture. That difference is what makes a casting director stop scrolling.Finally, treat your headshot like the living marketing material it is. Update it every couple of years, or immediately after any significant change: new hair, new age range, new physique. Make sure the photo on every casting platform, your website, and your Stage 32 profile is the same current shot, because consistency builds recognition. So we want to hear from you: What has your headshot experience taught you? Did a new shot change the roles you were called in for? Share your story, and your best headshot tips, in the comments. Your fellow actors in this community are building their marketing materials right now, and your experience could save them a costly mistake.

dealing with ageism

dealing with ageism

Posted on Aug 25th

I'm 26 years old and just started my acting journey. I plan to go to drama school soon. By the time I graduate I'll be 30. I'm not sure how many years after that it'll take to get a big break. Or if I'll even get roles. As a WOC I'm also at a big disadvantage. Hollywood doesn't look upon older women kindly and since I'll start my career properly only in my 30s, it's even worse. I'm so scared of aging and how I'll be perceived due to it. I'm considering not going into acting all together. I know many people get their big break in their 40s, but they started in their teens and 20s too. They spent years building up that foundation. I'm already so behind. It's only recently the tides have been turning for actresses and even then, progress is SLOW. What kind of roles wilI be playing 20 or 30 years from now? Will I even be in the industry still? What's my place as an aging actor? If I started earlier, I wouldn't give any of these things much thought but for my age, I should be much further along.

Actors and directors

Actors and directors

Posted on Aug 25th

Any directors who turned out to be better actors OR actors who turned out to be better directors?

[PAID] Casting Black Voice Actors for WAYWARD SAINTS | Southern Gothic Horror Comic Dub | 1911 Mississippi

[PAID] Casting Black Voice Actors for WAYWARD SAINTS | Southern Gothic Horror Comic Dub | 1911 Mississippi

Posted on Aug 25th

Hey everyone! I’m currently casting voice actors for **WAYWARD SAINTS**, an original Southern Gothic supernatural horror comic set in **1911 Mississippi**. I’m producing a **voice-acted comic read-along / comic dub** of the opening sequence of Issue #1 and am currently looking for actors to bring the main cast to life. The story follows **Robert “Job” Johnson**, a young Black man whose life becomes intertwined with **Delilah**, a mysterious woman who is far more than she appears. *Wayward Saints* blends **Southern Gothic horror, folklore, supernatural mystery, dark fantasy, drama, and romance**, with themes surrounding faith, love, trauma, friendship, and the things that answer when prayers go unheard. For this first production, we’re casting: **Robert “Job” Johnson** \- Male Young Adult **Delilah** \- Female Young Adult **Ezekiel “Zeke”** \- Male Adult **Aurora** \- Female Young Adult **Eli Booker** \- Male Young Adult I’m especially interested in **Black voice actors** for these characters and performers who are comfortable with Southern dialogue and vernacular. You do **not** need to force an exaggerated Southern accent. Natural, believable performances and chemistry are much more important to me. ?️ **This is a PAID project.** ? Flat-rate compensation by role ? Payment through PayPal, Cash App, or Zelle ? **Audition deadline: October 1, 2026** ? Remote recording The opening scene is actually one of the lighter parts of the story: friends drinking, joking, teasing Job about Delilah, and generally giving each other hell before the larger story begins to unfold. The comic itself eventually deals with mature subject matter including **racism, racial violence, trauma, religious doubt, death, and supernatural horror**, so please keep that in mind if you’re interested in potentially returning for the characters in future installments. If you're interested, character descriptions, audition lines, payment information, and the full casting details are available here: [Audition for WAYWARD SAINTS on Casting Call Club](https://www.castingcall.club/projects/wayward-saints?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Feel free to audition even if you haven't done a comic dub before. **I'm looking for actors who can make these characters sound like real people sharing a room, not people reading speech bubbles.** Thanks for checking it out! ?️

Any voice actors

Any voice actors

Posted on Aug 25th

So I'm making a roblox game and I need 1 girl and 1 guy if any one can help it is a game about a missing person in the forest and you need to find it while running from a monster any one can help?

BASIC QUESTIONS + HEADSHOTS/TYPE/AGE-RANGE WEEKLY MEGA THREAD

BASIC QUESTIONS + HEADSHOTS/TYPE/AGE-RANGE WEEKLY MEGA THREAD

Posted on Aug 25th

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.

There are no small roles only small actors.

There are no small roles only small actors.

Posted on Aug 25th

Bullshit! You know who says that, people who have large roles.

Update: Didn't like the make up during imaging

Update: Didn't like the make up during imaging

Posted on Aug 25th

... I didnt have the guts to tell my director. Well? didn't need to. The other actor came on set and when her imaging was done the entire team was not happy. So, we got a new make up artist... that's that.

Shooting location hosts’ biggest concerns?

Shooting location hosts’ biggest concerns?

Posted on Aug 25th

I searched for find a sub for directors, but I don’t see any. Can anyone help me understand what an average person’s concerns like me about letting a tv pilot shoot in their living room? There are some actors in the scene, so that’s definitely a lot. Stuff breaking? Someone lighting the place on fire? Someone stealing stuff? People bringing bad energy into the space? Whats your tour advice on how to handle any of the concerns you’d have? (I was going to do this in my own living room, but that has become off-limits, for reasons, I am looking for another host.) I’m making this show in honor of my late parents. It’s the first time I’m trying to make something for screen. I have an experienced director doing the directing, but I have to do the legwork. Thanks for any info and advice you can give.

First time poster and new actor

First time poster and new actor

Posted on Aug 25th

Hello! I’m pretty new to acting in general (took a class my senior year of college, loved it, got a small part in a student film, tried doing other things while getting ready for my masters program but got overwhelmed and just decided to focus on school) but I’ve recently started going to classes, have booked some parts in local productions, etc. Anyways, this is from one of said classes and although I messed up the lines a bit, I felt like this was one of my stronger self-tapes that I’ve done. Looking for any and all feedback!

I need some serious help

I need some serious help

Posted on Aug 25th

Ok.... For some context, I started my voice-over journey in early 2016. Since then, I’ve taken classes with agents and well-known working voice actors, spent nearly five years studying theater, and even went through speech therapy to improve my delivery and acting skills. Sound engineers have evaluated my booth and home studio, and professional actors have listened to my auditions and told me my work is good enough to compete. Yet despite all of that, I still haven’t booked a single gig. When you put nearly a decade into something and spend a ton of money, time, and energy on it, sometimes at the expense of friendships and other parts of your life.. You eventually start asking yourself: is this even worth it anymore? I have a professional commercial demo reel made by a top studio in LA I have accounts on Voices123Voices; I've done outreach, I've auditioned for gigs that don't even pay and fan-made projects....nothing. I'm almost at the point of giving up.

Any actors in the CT/ hartford county area looking to do some projects?

Any actors in the CT/ hartford county area looking to do some projects?

Posted on Aug 25th

Hi, I'm a videographer and editor (21m) in connecticut, and I'm looking for actors/ actresses near me that are interested in doing some cinematic shorts for our portfolios. the idea i'm going for is "trailers to movies that don't exist". 1-2 minute long shorts to showcase my camera work and editing (and your acting !!). Im willing to pay, the amount would depend on the project length and so on, but expect around $20/hr and about 4 hour shoots on average. if anyone is interested, please feel free to reach out and let me know!

Ive been auditioning and taking classes for over a decade and still havent book a single gig.

Ive been auditioning and taking classes for over a decade and still havent book a single gig.

Posted on Aug 25th

Am I the only one who has it this bad? For some context, I started my voice-over journey in early 2016. Since then, I’ve taken classes with agents and well-known working voice actors, spent nearly five years studying theater, and even went through speech therapy to improve my delivery and acting skills. I’ve had sound engineers evaluate my booth and home, and I’ve had professional actors listen to my auditions and tell me that my work is good enough to compete. Yet despite all of that, I still haven’t booked a single gig. When you put nearly a decade into something and spend a ton of money, time, and energy on it, sometimes at the expense of friendships and other parts of your life.. You eventually start asking yourself: is this even worth it anymore? I have a professional commercial demo reel made by a top studio in LA I have accounts on Voices123, Voices.com; I've done outreach, I've auditioned for gigs that don't even pay and fan-made projects....nothing. I'm almost at the point of giving up.

I am

I am

Posted on Aug 25th

I sm a talented actor who has never been able to perform without “help” to address debilitating stage fright. 30 years of therapy, neuro feedback, alcohol cigarettes, hypnosis, beta blockers which don’t help with the psychological aspects, anti depressants, and for the past decade benzoids. Has anyone else experienced this discomfort despite years of exposure and training? I’m talking potential panic attacks that have happened. Do you take medication?

AI Workflows/Assistance on SAG Projects

AI Workflows/Assistance on SAG Projects

Posted on Aug 25th

I've been seeing notices more frequently in SAG auditions of productions using "AI Workflows" and/or "LED Walls/AI-assisted VFX" with traditional filming of the actors. I'm kind of confused on what this actually means and torn on how we should feel as actors. I wanted to see if anyone had worked on these types of projects and seen what they're like. I even just got an avail check for a TOS guest star in a show that had this listed, and am not sure how to feel.

What should my routine look like as a actor

What should my routine look like as a actor

Posted on Aug 25th

I want to be an actor but lost on what to work on and how often. Daily? 3 times a week? Along with acting class. And self tape? What should my weekly routine look like? I work full time so I’m limited with time

fulbright is basically putting all your eggs in one basket

fulbright is basically putting all your eggs in one basket

Posted on Aug 25th

hey!! so i'm a recent college graduate (this past may) and i'm looking into spending my first year towards a master's abroad. the uk is very obviously a top choice for many reasons, i mean, one of my dreams is to work at the royal shakespeare company. the thing is, i'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. i'm looking toward partner schools and some that have appealed to me are the queen's university belfast award, university of birmingham, and the university college london award. and, a bit too hopefully, the lamda award for professional or classical acting (preferably professional). the thing is, if i decide to audition for lamda and DON'T get in but get the fulbright then i'll cry for days, same thing vice versa. vice versa would make me crazy happy for being considered that talented but the *point* is being able to actually go, yknow. on the other hand, i quite liked what i saw in some of the partner schools with, presumably, less competition. arts management is very interesting to me because acting isnt the only lane i care about (directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, stage management... theater) and some schools offer that. others offer opputurnities to continue working professionally in the uk. something else that would have intrigued me is a heavily diverse community at the school and hbcus, as i've heard, aren't a thing in the uk. im posting here because ultimately i do want to continue my study as an actor because my last year in school was me focusing on directing and assitant directing plays as well as my major being performing arts in theater. its like this; should i go through two rigorous processes of lamda and fulbright? or should i focus on the independent study/research i have and tailor it somewhere else that also appeals to me? at the end of the day, only being able to choose one option has me in a chokehold!!! i couldnt even pick one thing i liked in theater like how am i supposed to pick one award type... crying tears. what might past fulbrighters reccomend? what do those in the uk who attend these schools think? does it really help your acting career? part of me is thinking if i got into lamda without the fulbright, the gofundme would go crazy but thats stress i would rather avoid considering i just graduated. thanks to anyone who takes the time to read this!!!

Does Anyone Miss In-Person Auditions?

Does Anyone Miss In-Person Auditions?

Posted on Aug 24th

Personally, I miss being "in the room" with the actual casting director and other members of the upcoming project. There's something magical about the interaction when you meet. Does anyone else agree? Or are video auditions too convenient to pass up?

Why I Accepted a Local Hire Audition That Would Pay Me Less

Why I Accepted a Local Hire Audition That Would Pay Me Less

Posted on Aug 24th

I just accepted an audition where I'll be earning a lot less money than usual — no per diem, mileage/toll reimbursements, hotel accommodations, and a five-hour drive each way. Here's why I said yes anyway. - and it was a smart business decision.https://bit.ly/46jvpF4Have you ever accepted an audition or job that didn't pay anywhere near what you normally receive? How did it turn out?Please share your story here so we can all learn from you. I read and respond to every comment.

Is it fun?

Is it fun?

Posted on Aug 24th

I never really got into acting because every time I tried it was in front of hundreds of people being put in the spotlight. I realized that in VA that all of that spotlight is taken off of me, my face and physical features. I just want to ask… to all the voice actors out there, is it fun? do you believe its worth it?

Should I move to NYC or stay in LA? Actors help!

Should I move to NYC or stay in LA? Actors help!

Posted on Aug 24th

Hello! I’m a 27 year old actress and moved away from New Jersey in order to pursue acting in LA. However, I just don’t love it. The community doesn’t feel strong, the culture is so different from the east coast, and I’m so far from my family. I’ve done a couple gigs and love my acting class, but find that I’ve been so unhappy since I’ve gotten here that I don’t have much motivation. Other factors: \-I am currently on workers comp from an injury, and am running out of money. I will have to find a new job soon, and finding jobs here is next to impossible. I feel like I’m broke, unhappy, and far from my family, and it’s just not worth it anymore. BUT of course I have doubts and “what ifs” and a million different voice in my head saying the same thing. Any advice would help!!!

Greatest number of revisions you've ever had to do?

Greatest number of revisions you've ever had to do?

Posted on Aug 24th

As a voice actor, I've been very curious about this! While revisions are considered a normal part of voice acting, it may be easy to feel discouraged or not good enough. With this in mind, I'm curious to know what is the highest number of revisions you've completed for a client during your voice acting journey?

Should I Learn a new Acting Method (Stella Adler) Or should I take Audition Training Classes?

Should I Learn a new Acting Method (Stella Adler) Or should I take Audition Training Classes?

Posted on Aug 24th

Hi My Fellow ACTORS & ACTRESSES. I need some Help. | Want to learn a completely new Method Of Acting, (Prefer to learn Stella Adler) but I'm also noticing my Auditions are not nearly as strong as they should be. Should I learn a new method of Acting or Focus On Taking Audition Training / Classes? I already know I’m going to do both it’s just a matter of which one I will be Doing First?

What do actors like from their directors?

What do actors like from their directors?

Posted on Aug 24th

Hello! Little bit about me, I'm a senior film student. A couple years ago I began to learn how incredibly difficult acting can be, and after talking with actors and taking some classes myself to better understand your craft, realized how difficult working with directors can be. To any actors on here, I'd like to hear what you look for in your characters, and I guess more specifically, what you'd like to know about your characters FROM directors/writers. What kind of details and aspects are important? What do you see in scripts that help you connect and create your performance? Thank you!

How are the VO hubs in Chicago/DFW?

How are the VO hubs in Chicago/DFW?

Posted on Aug 24th

Hi there! I’m a working voice actor with the majority of my work in audiobooks and video games, and am looking to expand into commercial and animation. I’m in the process of moving, and am looking into Chicago and Fort Worth surrounding areas. Would love to hear voice actors who live and work in the area, and how they feel the hubs are there! Thank you. ♥️

21 wanting to start an acting career

21 wanting to start an acting career

Posted on Aug 24th

Hey guys ! I’m 21 and I’ve always been passionate about acting but it’s not something that I’ve pursued until now. I’ve been doing a lot of research in regard to different acting schools etc. I know that a lot of actors tend to get their breakthroughs later on in life while having prior acting experience. I know that acting has no age limits and you can always learn, however my concern is that there are people my age that have prior acting experience while I on other hand do not. My question is, am I still capable of becoming a successful actress regardless of the age that I’m starting to learn at ?

Best way to track auditions?

Best way to track auditions?

Posted on Aug 24th

Curious what people are using to track their auditions, and their acting gig money...I've searched high and low and have only found a couple that somewhat do what I want but still could use some help..I ended up making my own system in airtable. What are you all using? The ones I've tried: Up to date actor, Auditional

Resume With Zero Current Experience

Resume With Zero Current Experience

Posted on Aug 24th

Hi, all. I searched the site for similar posts so I hope this is not redundant. I am trying to get into acting and am working on building my profiles on Actors Access and Casting Networks. The problem is, all my experience - which does include a documentary on Amazon Prime - is over 10 years old and some is even close to 20 years old. So obviously not what I want to put on a resume. I am starting an acting class in September and I've seen on other posts that I should include that. I'm just wondering what I can do so my resume isn't essentially blank. I would like to audition for some theater roles, however, living in Chicago, I'm finding it difficult to find roles that aren't also needing some history of experience/a resume. Any advice would be very helpful, and not just limited to resumes! Headshots, demo reels, monologues, etc. TIA!

Help picking managers!

Help picking managers!

Posted on Aug 24th

I am a new actor and somehow I landed offers from a couple of management agencies. I'm torn between four offers: DBA Talent Advanced Management Entertainment Lab Mattie Management Summit Pictures and Management To preface most of these agencies are looking at me as a development client, like they really want to build me into something because I have virtually no credits. I'm just looking for the best to do that!

Is Magna Talent in Okla. City still open?

Is Magna Talent in Okla. City still open?

Posted on Aug 24th

Is Magna Talent still operational. I have heard from several actors repped by Magna that it has ceased to exist but they are still on IMDB. Any clarification would be appreciated

Looking For Actress

Looking For Actress

Posted on Aug 23rd

Hey, I don’t think this will get a proper response but wtv. I’m looking to create a satirical video channel that will be conducted like a podcast. It will satirically follow the ideologies of the very extreme right and “red pilled” community. I’m looking for a white woman, conventionally attractive, and willing to wear tight clothing and show her print, yes I know it sounds crazy, but if you’re interested you will play the role of a “dumb” bimbo-like character, that agrees to everything the podcast host is will say.

Scared of publicity?

Scared of publicity?

Posted on Aug 23rd

Has anyone ever held themselves back from getting into acting because of a fear of publicity? Since I was a kid, I've always loved acting, and the art behind filmmaking has always interested me, but I have also always had OCD. Part of this gives me the worst intrusive thoughts. One being that I am a terrible person and if I were to ever be famous, the world would shred me apart, which is weird, since the only problematic thing I have ever really done is probably be mean to a friend once by accident in high school, which was probably around 4 years ago. I get scared because I'm not perfect, I have made mistakes and will make mistakes in the future. I am totally content with that fact as everyone is human! Everyone is able to change, atone or forgive; however, I swear actors are not seen as human. What if the public uses any small mistake to their advantage? When I see how many people make up things about actors, or even just the smallest thing, such as not smiling at a fan on the street, makes them problematic, it honestly puts me off. (Which is frustrating because there are plenty of celebrities high and low tier who genuinely are problematic and still have traction.) I am interested to know if anyone has ever struggled with this idea or thought at all and still continued to pursue their dream? (I'm new to this subreddit, and I have read through all the FAQ and Rules, and I am pretty sure this does not breach any of them!! I apologise if it has/please remove.)

chicago, atl, or la?

chicago, atl, or la?

Posted on Aug 23rd

hi! i’ve always wanted to do something in the film industry and ive been in a couple school productions. i’ve also taken acting/media production related classes in highschool. im a current college freshman at a cc and i’ve always planned to transfer. i planned on pursuing a media production major in texas, but after i didnt get in i decided i would just do a community college (it was too late to change my mind cause i was on the waitlist). im kinda debating on changing my major to film, but i feel that media production allows me to dip my toe into each pool. i’ve taken acting classes but i’m taking more and getting more into commercials. i currently live in the pnw so thats all there really is. however, ive been doing some research and im having a hard time figuring out where i should base myself in the near future. ik that im probably not going to live there forever, but while in college i want to utilize BEING in college. i simply just want to build experience and be able to do everything i’ve always loved doing. if i get a big role then so be it, but im mainly focused on gaining experience so i can really achieve what im working to accomplish. i wont have to worry about bills and ill still be able to live my life. money isnt the biggest issue because of scholarships and fasfa and i have family in all three places so im not alone. i also know all three places relatively well. the thing is i hear that atlanta is small so it’s kinda easier to get roles, but its also so small that it seems like its over saturated. i hear that chicago is mainly going back to it’s theater/comedy roots, with little camera acting and alot of the shows are ending. lastly, (the most obvious) la is extremely saturated but EVERYTHING casts there. so as a beginner actor trying to gain experience and every relevant opportunity she can get, la, atl, or chicago?

My agent chose my headshots and I’m not sure they represent the range we discussed, is it okay to ask why?

My agent chose my headshots and I’m not sure they represent the range we discussed, is it okay to ask why?

Posted on Aug 23rd

I’m a newer actor, and the package I purchased only includes five final photos, so I really want to make sure I’m choosing images that represent me well. Before the shoot, I had talked with my agent and we both agreed that we wanted the photos to demonstrate a range of characters/types. She gave me some feedback afterward about which photos stood out to her, but they all seem to communicate a fairly similar type to me, and one that reads considerably younger than my actual age. I also have to be honest I feel like I don’t look my best in some of the photos she selected, which makes me hesitant to use them as my primary headshots. Would it be reasonable to ask her what specifically stood out to her about these choices, without coming across as disrespecting her professional judgment? I don't want to second guess my agent, but I also don't want to spend this much and end up with photos that don't represent the range of roles I can play. Would love to hear how other actors would approach this.

Do japanese people cringe from j. voice acting as we do from english dub?

Do japanese people cringe from j. voice acting as we do from english dub?

Posted on Aug 23rd

This is just a showerthought... When watching anime and hearing japanese acting, like when a character screams before making a big attack or something... to me it sounds...fine? and organic even? but when i try to listen to english dub and i hear actors trying to make the same scream... i cant help but cringe. it sounds so weird and unnatural and feels like it just doesnt fit... I know for a fact it can not be boiled down to "japanese voice actors are better" because there is no way professional voice actors that spend their life honing the mastery are just suddenly worse in english industry for some reason. so I'm wondering, why it sounds so much worse to me? My first thought was...well, i dont speak japanese so it just sounds different to me and there is no context or something. But here is the thing... english isn't my first language either, my native is russian, so by this logic english also should sound fine and only russian should make me cringe. Like I grew up with all these brand names in english and never knew they mean something. And when I learned english I was like..."so you just ask for a shoe chocolate bar in a store?? wtf??". so...do japanese people feel similar when listening to voice acting in their native language? or does it sound fine to them? p.s. I'm not a voice actor, just thought this question fits here...sorry if its not the right place for this discussion

im 14 and not sure if i can make it into a good drama sixth form college or university

im 14 and not sure if i can make it into a good drama sixth form college or university

Posted on Aug 23rd

so I'm currently 14 and i want be an actor, and hopefully go to a really good drama sixth form or college (for a btech in acting/drama and maybe a levels in English or philosophy) but im not sure if i can make it, especially since the only acting experience i have right now is through school... im going to one workshop over summer, hopefully two, but my parents are saying i have to purely focus on my studies... im scared i won't have enough things on my cv to get into a good school, and im 5'2 and not conventionally attractive either... i was just wondering if someone who has been to a top drama college or sixth form could give advice and the types of things they had on theur cvs to get in? also advice for getting into top unis and the industry in general would be appreciated too!!

American actor in Japan looking to expand casting opportunities (advice needed)

American actor in Japan looking to expand casting opportunities (advice needed)

Posted on Aug 23rd

Hi everyone, I don’t have anyone to talk to about this, so any advice or feedback would be greatly appreciated. I’m an American woman in my late 20s living in Tokyo, but lately I’ve really been wanting more acting opportunities, like in the U.S. or even other parts of the world. I live in Japan (going on 10 years) because life here is cheaper, safer, and it’s been a good chance to build my creative skills. Tokyo has some really cool stuff. I do acting and modeling here, and also have a normal day job. But lately things are stagnant… I am not sure if I’m ready to leave Tokyo yet, and part of me feels like it can give me a unique background as an actor if I eventually move back to LA. But jobs here in Japan are not so foreigner friendly, as you can imagine in a very homogenous country. I have been considering - Should I get an agent in the U.S., submit self-tapes from here, and fly out if I get a role? Should I keep working locally in Japan, keep building, then move back? Should I just move back now? I feel torn because I love day to day life in Japan, but I also love the abundance of auditions America has. An ideal world would be the safety and affordability of Japan with the industry of LA, but of course that is not a thing lol…I feel like I’m running out of time? Or not optimizing it well enough. I don’t know. Please let me know if you have any feedback for me, as I know it’s kind of a weird situation. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart!

fourth wing

fourth wing

Posted on Aug 23rd

Hey actors! I was wondering if anybody has heard anything about the fourth wing casting call? I submitted to the one posted on AA a couple months ago and hoped to see a post for the other characters but haven’t seen anything. Are they only reaching out to certain agents? Has anybody auditioned for other roles in the show yet or know someone who has?

Am I crazy or do they sound the same?

Am I crazy or do they sound the same?

Posted on Aug 23rd

# I'm currently listening to the audiobook of Project Hail Mary on Audible while also watching the new season of Mushoku Tensei. I'm struck by how much the English voice actor for Rudeus's past life and inner voice, Ben Phillips, sounds like Ray Porter, the narrator of the Project Hail Mary audiobook. They really sound quite similar! Do they sound like each other?

VA'S that do cons, how does it feel when nobody talks to you at a convention?

VA'S that do cons, how does it feel when nobody talks to you at a convention?

Posted on Aug 23rd

I remember being younger and visiting a bunch of cons as a pre teen but I would notice that every once in a while a voice actor would kinda just be alone at a booth. I always worried that if I ever got invited to a con then that would be me. But for VA's that have gone through that, how was it? Were you relieved, bored? Did you just talk to the con agent next to you? Are you guys allowed to be on your phone?

[Hiring] looking for female VA to voice some lines from a webtoon.

[Hiring] looking for female VA to voice some lines from a webtoon.

Posted on Aug 23rd

Budget: $30-$60 (I'm open to discussing prices higher than this) Basically, I'm looking for a voice actress to perform some lines from a combat sports webtoon. So a lot of emotion and tone from calm, to excitement, to frustration, to cockiness, to desperation, etc. Since the scene is a fight, I would also like someone who can do sounds like grunts, sounds of pain, heavy breathing like catching their breath, etc. The character being portrayed is also the antagonist of the fight (the "bad guy" if you will) It would be preferable if you provide sample of previous voice work and what is the best method to contact you since I don't do DMs through Reddit. I will provide the pages of the webtoon and lines to be read.

Casting Call- Los Angeles, CA actor

Casting Call- Los Angeles, CA actor

Posted on Aug 23rd

ISO - Actor Hey everyone! My name is Kalyn Andrea, I’m currently the LP for a proof of concept short filming here in LA. We are having a casting call for one of our supporting characters - TEDDY Description: TEDDY preferably- 40 to 50 years old; Eastern European, Hispanic, Mediterranean, Mixed Ethnicity, White. Must know how to read and speak Russian/ with a Russian Accent. Doesn’t need to be a perfect Russian speaker! Requires the use of a non-firing replica gun. Armorer provided. Role involves falling on the floor after gun shots, stunt coordinator and the stunt crash pads for safety will be present on set. Also, SFX blood will be used in scene (nothing too gory tho) Details: Compensation: Volunteer, non-paid work but credited both in and off screen, as well as IMBD. Good meals and crafty will be provided. Networking opportunities, we have an amazing crew ready to work on this film! ☺️ Shoot dates: Sept 5,6. Line and Stunt rehearsal to happen Aug 30th (Hopefully). Film location: North Hollywood \*must be comfortable wearing sfx makeup (blood, possible gs wounds) If you’re interested, please PM your headshot, your height, and your link/reel/resume. Once you’ve PM, please comment so we know you’ve reached out! Also, please share to anyone you think may be interested!! ?️ Thank you guys so much for your time and consideration, we hope you audition! Thanks ?‍↔️

I built a small site to follow voice actors from characters you like

I built a small site to follow voice actors from characters you like

Posted on Aug 23rd

Okay so this is something I always do after a game or anime. I hear a voice and I know ive heard them before then I end up on like 6 wiki tabs. So I just built a site for it. You like a character or a title, it shows who voices them in english and japanese, then you can jump to there other roles and find more games/anime. Theres also a voice path thing if you want the “wait their two voices away from this other character” version. No ads, its more of a notebook than a social network. [https://ilikethatcharacter.com](https://ilikethatcharacter.com/) Catalog is still growing so some stuff is missing. If a title you like isnt there or looks wrong just say, I can look at it.

Is this clip demo reel worthy?

Is this clip demo reel worthy?

Posted on Aug 23rd

Heyo! I’m an actor and my goal at the moment is to try and get representation at an agency! I’m working on my first demo reel and I was wondering if this clip is worthy of that! I personally really like! But is it any good professionally? I am the boy btw ?? Thank you for reading and watching it looking forward to what you all think!

Social Media posting

Social Media posting

Posted on Aug 22nd

I am curious about posting your work on social media as an actor.  Do you think that when you post the work you do that it helps you get more work or do you think it helps with your branding?

Hiring an actor as my plus-one / date for a wedding?

Hiring an actor as my plus-one / date for a wedding?

Posted on Aug 22nd

Is it acceptable to contact an actor seeking work to hire them as a plus one to a wedding? Would this be considered disrespectful / harassment towards the actor?

Agent/Manager - Self Submitting Q

Agent/Manager - Self Submitting Q

Posted on Aug 22nd

I have a manager who I think is really solid and great. They don't want me self submitting on anything anymore. If I see something on Actors Access, Casting Networks, Backstage I need to e-mail them directly the job postings and they will give me the thumbs up or they will submit on my behalf. I think this is great!! Really shows we are working as a team. I'm conflicted because I don't want to bombard their e-mails throughout the day when stuff comes in that I see. Especially, if it's student films. They are very direct when it comes to this and want no self submissions at all. My agent isn't like this and she told me to loop her in only if I get a callback for something. Anyone else have reps similar to this?

Hades in Hadestown - How can I do it?

Hades in Hadestown - How can I do it?

Posted on Aug 22nd

Wasn't sure exactly the best place to post this, since while Hadestown is a musical in Broadway, my question stems from auditioning for a virtual production, which is considerably heavier on the voice acting side vs just flat out theatre. A little about myself, I'm a baritone with a bass range - what I mean is, my usable range goes from about C1/B0 up to C6 in some cases. The reason I don't cal myself a bass outright is because from about F2/E2 and below is all vocal fry since I just naturally have really strong fry. I've never done VA before, or anything cast-side of theatre (I'm always the one hiding behind a sound console), but figured I could give this a shot. I provided 4 clips in a Google Drive, they are all WIPs as the deadline for auditions is in a month. 'Hey, Little Songbird" | "Why We Build The Wall" | "How Long?" | and the ending of "Chant (Reprise)". These 4 combined capture the scope of my current abilities and where I am. My competition is not just a few other true basses, but also a VERY well-known VA actor who has over a decade of experience voicing low-timbre characters (he is by far the one I'm worried about, and since he joined in I've been contemplating even continuing). Given my competition and the month deadline, is it worth still continuing? Likewise, is there any way to improve in this timespan to better my chances to the best they can be? There's no reliable way I can find to darken my voice without it sounding either forced or fake, but I need it to be much darker to be able to compete with the competition. If you've made it this far into my post, thank you for your patience and thank you in advance if anyone takes a listen! *^(\*(Slight disclaimer: some of the tracks have other voices since some of these are half-finished collabs)**\*)*

Is this a legitimate way to teach acting to complete beginners?

Is this a legitimate way to teach acting to complete beginners?

Posted on Aug 22nd

I recently joined an acting class and I'm trying to understand whether the instructor's teaching approach is normal/legitimate, especially for someone with absolutely no prior acting experience. The course seems more theatre-oriented, although they also offer camera acting. I've attended two sessions so far. Session 1: We did introductions, laughter/emotion exercises from level 1–10, including rolling on the floor while laughing, and an exercise where we had to "cry" at different intensities and then switch the emotion off. We also did walking/eye-contact exercises and were given an improvised funeral situation to act out with strangers, without a script or dialogue. Session 2: We did breathing exercises, some spontaneous speaking, a physical exercise where two people had to act out being on a bus using only their legs, and then had about 20 minutes to create a skit set in the Stone Age/among tribal people, using only emotions, sounds and physical acting—no dialogue. I'm a complete beginner and have never acted professionally or taken an acting course before, so I often felt lost about how I was supposed to approach these exercises. Most of the other people seemed to have some previous experience. For the 3rd session, we've been asked to rote-learn a short 4-sentence monologue and a small dialogue/conversation and come prepared to perform them. My question is: Is this a legitimate/normal way to train beginner actors, particularly for theatre? Is the instructor deliberately trying to develop spontaneity, physicality, emotional range and inhibition before teaching actual acting techniques, or is there something unusual about this approach? I'm especially interested in hearing from people who have experience with theatre or screen acting. What would you normally expect in the first few sessions of a beginner acting course?

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