Reddit · 26 Sep 2022
I wanna be actor
I’m 17. My names elijah. I wanna get a theater degree. How does one go about life after college ?
Reddit · 26 Sep 2022
Weird Journey so far. (NO COMPLAINTS!) Any input
I have a facial difference and have been posting videos on tiktok for about a year and a half to two years about myself, my facial difference, and my opinions and daily life stuff to inspire others not to judge a book by its cover. Then as of about six months ago, I added a new category to my videos...Acting duets and…
Reddit · 26 Sep 2022
1-on-1 Acting Teachers in Toronto
For those actors in Toronto (but can be from anywhere), is there a highly rated acting teacher that provides 1-on-1 instruction?
Reddit · 26 Sep 2022
Is there much of an acting community in Nevada?
Originally I was going to move closer to Los Angeles for acting (right now I live about 2 hours from LA) but now im looking to move to Las Vegas for cheaper housing very soon. I’m very green but still want to pursue acting along with any PA work even though I’m moving farther from a major market. So will I still find g…
Reddit · 26 Sep 2022
How should an audition reader deliver the lines?
Basically the title. I have a non-actor friend helping me be a reader for a scene. In the scene, I scare her so she is angry at me. Should the lines be delivered in a neutral tone or actually sound angry? I want to make sure it's as professional as possible.
Reddit · 25 Sep 2022
Q about efficiency of online classes
Hey everyone, I'm sure this Q has been asked before, which I tried to find but couldn't, so apologies for the repeat if so. I'm a combat (spact) / stunt actor but I want to learn screen acting more to apply for roles. The nearest acting school / class to me is 4 hours away and I was wondering if taking online classes w…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2022
How affordable is studying acting in USA?
I'm from SA and here we don't have a cinema industry per se, so getting into acting beyond as hobby and experimentation is hard. The refined acting school are too expensive and working in cinema/TV may prove a really almost impossible task to burst the bubble and get a space. So since USA has the biggest industry world…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2022
How Do You Find Monologues That Fit Your Type?
For the most part I just use google and youtube to find monolouges, just wondering if there is a better way that more experienced actors have found (I'm still pretty new to the game).
Reddit · 25 Sep 2022
Dream Plan opinions
I just turned 17 and I recently realized that I want to be an actor. I did some acting classes as a preteen and I was on a couple plays but now I know this is my way. I live in Italy but I’m currently on my exchange year in LA (chose la just for this reason). Next week I’m starting acting classes at Margie Haber acting…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2022
LAMDA MFA?
I read another post saying that LAMDA totally abandons the MFA program students, and that staff see them mostly as a cash cow because of how much international students pay for that program. (I'm from the US and would pay more $). So I wanted to ask if anyone has info on if the MFA at Lamda is worth it? I have already…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2022
Last Minute Scheduling Changes with Survival Jobs
I’m a working actor that recently moved to Atlanta from Richmond VA, but I’ve always relied on survival jobs to keep the lights on, and I keep running into issues when it comes to them working around my schedule. When I was still working at a movie theater, I booked a major speaking part in a cable docudrama series… th…
Reddit · 24 Sep 2022
[PAID] In need of a female voice actress for a voice over. Budget is $120
The job is performing a battle rap verse, impersonating Toph from Avatar The last Airbender. The word count is about 570. It also requires me to be able to use your voice for monetization. Please provide me with your demos! Thank you!
Reddit · 24 Sep 2022
IAMA Film/TV Actress AMA!
I have been in 4 film/tv shows * 1 major Hollywood film * 1 UK film * 1 Hulu show * Currently filming a Netflix show Ask me anything :)
Reddit · 24 Sep 2022
The "What is The Method?" Quiz - How Well Will You Do?
Several recent articles about The Method -- mostly in Variety -- don't seem to have a clue what Method really is. The acting we see from the likes of Jeremy Strong, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Jared Leto, for example, is certainly great, but it's not Method acting. Actors who do the Method correctly are Bradley Cooper, Al Pa…
Reddit · 24 Sep 2022
Question from Outsider - is Living in LA; NYC; or Atlanta; ETC Necessary anymore?
First off, not an actor or aspiring actor. Honestly no desire to be one. This is just something that I question with the extreme ease of access to record yourself in today's world. Is it still a necessity for the up and comers to pack up and move to Los Angeles or New York City or Atlanta or Toronto for the footwork an…
Reddit · 24 Sep 2022
Need an acting agent
male actor here. does anyone know where or how to find an acting agent I have been looking for awhile but cant find an agency. any tips are great
Reddit · 24 Sep 2022
Black Friday Shopping List Part 2
This is a continuation of the previous post. (https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/comments/xjjgiw/black_friday_shopping_list_part_1/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share) This is focused on what deal to look out for, for the voice actor on the go. You either stay in hotels for your day job, or just live in a noisy…
Reddit · 24 Sep 2022
Cash Pay at Non Union Job so How do I join SAG Union
https://i.imgur.com/cnO4eQ9.jpg Hello I'm an upcoming artist and I want to join the actress Union and on the side website it said that you need to have 3 days worth of non-union work and I was able to land a gig which allowed me 5 days worth of non-union work but they're paying me in cash at the end of the day 100 doll…
Reddit · 24 Sep 2022
Lost my Way
The title may sound a little off-putting but mostly this is for advice. I do want to become an Actor. I’ve putting in a lot of effort in school(Senior Now) ) but it’s time for me to decide what to do after highschool. Although I do believe that Acting will workout, in case it doesn’t I’d plan on going to Trade School.…
Reddit · 24 Sep 2022
I'm afraid I behaved unprofessionally in rehearsal by accident.... what are the consequences?
I am currently in rehearsal for my 1st Equity show in NYC (technically an Equity showcase, but it's my first time in an Equity cast) and I am super stoked, but also really scared of accidentally behaving in a way that could leave a bad impression. I have autism and sometimes it is hard for me to see how I come across t…
Reddit · 24 Sep 2022
Need help on Agent.
Hi. I am relatively new to acting with minor experience but a quite a little bit of knowledge. Anybody with IMDB Pro can you look up “Icon studio dallas”? I am close to signing onto their agency, however I want some opinions and insight. I met the agent at a modeling audition and he has an actors access , casting netwo…
Reddit · 24 Sep 2022
Ethnicity in Acting
I am technically south asian, but I could pass for hispanic, middle eastern, or ethnically ambiguous. My question is, can I only apply for roles that need south asian actors? Can I apply for other ethnicities as long as I can look like I belong to that ethnicity? Right now I am only applying for backstage/actor's acces…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2022
Jobs Hiring actors to give “testimonials”
Why can companies get away with this? I initially thought they needed actors to play the part of actual/real customers who have given actual testimonial but were just too shy to appear on camera so they’re hiring actors to say their lines….but no it turns out they just want you to completely fake a testimonial saying h…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2022
Music Video Actors Needed
Hi I have a lead on a music video needing actors in Chicago. The artist is Charles Jenkins - he has over a 5 billion Spotify streams - former pastor / inspirational singer - it’s an aspirational wholesome “we can do anything together” dance house track. The shoot is today and we need a lead female for the role. Is anyo…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2022
Advice on agent sitch needed…
So - I’ve been asking everyone I know but I think maybe hearing it from a bunch of internet strangers may be the final push I need… UK based actor here, and I’ve been with my agent for a couple of years, since just before the pandemic. In that time the only jobs I have booked have been a couple of voice acting gigs (in…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2022
auditioning advice for musical
2 months ago I heard about auditions for the musical Oliver! about 2 hours from my house. I got so excited. Finally a role that actually FIT me! Fast forward one month, I'm at callbacks. I get pretty confident because I feel that I'm a little better than the other Olivers. The director sits everyone down and says "list…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2022
Would the voice actor's allow me to have my non-professional friends guest voice act in my game or show.
I am not sure if this is the place to ask, or if I should go to a law subreddit. If I had a project that used union voice actors, and I wanted a friend to have a line or a small part in my project, would that be allowed? Would I even be allowed to VA in my own project?
Reddit · 23 Sep 2022
100th audition today!!
I decided in March I wanted to be an actress, so I did everything I could and got signed with my first agency March 26th! I just hit my 100th audition yesterday!!! :) (no vo’s included) I’m so proud of myself. This has been the hardest couple months of my life. I left everything to go to LA for 3 months just so I could…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2022
Any actors in Vegas?
This sub says we can make posts about jobs if we are paying which I am planning on doing so. I need two actors for one day of filming (8-10 hours). The film is mostly a conversation piece with a few moving shots here and there. I'm the only crew member since it is not difficult to film, but I really need some experienc…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2022
[PAID] Female voice for a scene in a short animation, character is an announcer in a TV advertisement (39 words, 30€ negotiable)
Hi! I'm an animator who's working on a short two-minute animation. (The premise of the piece is satire of late-stage capitalism, so maybe a job for someone who is more on the left side of things) The scene that I need a voiceover for is a TV advertisement, with the presenter lip synced to the voice. The short script I'…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2022
Do agents need to be involved in every role for an actor?
There’s this actor I found on a Facebook group who looks pretty interesting for a role I have written. He has a website which has two contacts. One of them is his agency and then a direct contact to him. He also made posts on the Facebook group asking people to ask him to audition for things. Based on this, I was just…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2022
Who are the world's best dialect coaches for the American accent?
It's a shame there isn't much information about this online. I know "best" is subjective. And for dialect coaches, it's probably hard to say any are the best, because there are probably many who are perfect, and you can't be better than perfect. ​ I guess the best ones would be the ones who are the most expensiv…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2022
Advice
Excuse my English and if I’m repeating myself. I recently lost a lead role for another actress and today I saw by accident who the producers picked for the role (was scrolling through instagram, saw a post from the director). I know I can’t deal with instagram and shit like that, so I just deleted the app again. But I…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2022
This never made sense?
Over the years I’ve heard a few acting teachers and actors say … You ONLY use technique when things aren’t working.
Reddit · 22 Sep 2022
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do a…
Reddit · 22 Sep 2022
Acting BFA essay advice
Ok so college app season is starting to heat up and I’m struggling to write my creative statements and essays for drama programs. A super compact version of the idea I want to convey is such: I want to be an actor because I think that it is the most human form of storytelling, but I also think of it as more of a tool t…
Reddit · 22 Sep 2022
Question for Toronto Actors
Hey guys - I'm wondering if any Toronto talent can give me advice on looking for theatre auditions. I'm a working tv/film actor but my agent hasn't been able to find anything for me and I'm struggling on google. Currently non union. Is theatre still trying to come back from Covid?
Reddit · 22 Sep 2022
Mobilize in support of Mob’s English Voice Actor; Fight for Union Dubs
Crunchyroll has chosen to recast Mob’s English voice actor, I think it’s important to rally behind him and other English dub voice actors right now. There were voice actors who reported only making $150 before tax and with no residuals for their roles in jjk0. ​ [A voice actor from Jjk0 movie who was only paid $…
Reddit · 22 Sep 2022
Where should I start?
I know, it’s a really dumb question that’s been asked hundreds of times. But I’m just stuck at a crossroads as to where I should start as a voice actor. I’m 25 and can range from Princess Peach to passionate anime girl #58 and little boy #14, but I’m just stuck. To help with starting, I’m taking acting classes soon to…
Reddit · 22 Sep 2022
UK MA vs. Semester/Summer Classical Training - Incremental Value?
Hi! I'm a working actor (film/TV/VO; represented) in North America, and am really keen on doing some intensive classical acting training in the UK. I've been taking short courses over Zoom from RADA/CSSD/RCS this year, and loving them. I've been looking at the 1-year classical acting MA/MFA programs at LAMDA, CSSD, Bri…
Reddit · 22 Sep 2022
American actor hoping to work abroad!
Hi everyone! Just like the title says. I’m an American actor and I want to work abroad…not in typical settings like cruise ships or theatres. I mean that would be great but I’m specifically looking for something like this- in college I found out about a company in Italy that teaches the English language to children thr…
Reddit · 22 Sep 2022
Any actors live in Newfoundland area? Is there an industry there?
Do you guys get work out there or is it slim pickings?
Reddit · 22 Sep 2022
Non union
Agents who decide to sign non union actors, how do they go about that? Do they get the standard SAG contract?
Reddit · 21 Sep 2022
Looking for showreel feedback (Meisner trained, predominately film actor)
Hi Y'all! Not 100% sure on if this is allowed. The feels like it might fit into the 'headshots feedback' category, but there wasn't anything explicitly about showreels in the FAQs or rules. Mods please let me know if there's somewhere better for me to post this! Basically, I'm from the UK and mostly a filmmaker (Writer…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2022
Makeup for Coverup
Actors, what makeup do you use to coverup tattoos? Does it last all day? How do you apply it?
Reddit · 21 Sep 2022
Do you think AI and CGI will take over the Acting business?
Will actors become obsolete?
Reddit · 21 Sep 2022
Newbie Quick Q’s
24F. I’m finally pursuing my acting dream. I have 2 big questions. 1. Is being vaccinated a must? I’m a Texas resident and unvaccinated and only had COVID once back in 2020. I just have no desire to get the vax. But if it will help me land roles I will be open to getting it. 2. First time visiting a big time agency in…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2022
What should i do with my career?
Hello everybody! I just finished a 3 year acting course. Even though it isn't a uni, it's still something for my CV. In my country we only have one acting school. People say it's a really good one, but it looks like a very traditional one! I don't know if i want to follow the traditional path of an actor. Regardless of…
Reddit · 20 Sep 2022
Legit casting call or not?
Found this in my local actors Facebook group. Even if it’s legit… it’s a bit weird. Firstly, it shoots out of my province (it says it covers airfare and accommodation), but why post in my LOCAL fb group? It says it wants the leads from my city but that doesn’t make a lot of sense to me if they’re not going through big…
Reddit · 20 Sep 2022
how do I add nominations/award on my acting resume?
I'm an actor and I was recently nominated for Best actor award and was awarded in another nomination in a film festival. I'm not sure if there is a proper way to include that in my resume or if I shouldn't add them at all. Any help would be appreciated