Reddit · 3 Apr 2022
Actors Who have gotten the role after casting, how did you prepare?
I'm trying to write an article (i'm an aspiring writer) and i've always loved the acting world. I would love to hear some of your stories
Reddit · 3 Apr 2022
Books that describe technical body language changes that allow the actor to manifest a certain emotion or atmosphere
In the series 'Suits', for example, Harvey Specter literally stands up when he's stressing a point, and it has a pretty powerful effect. I was wondering, is there an acting book that has a compiled collection of these sorts of technical body language changes that allow the actor to convey a feeling/atmosphere?
Reddit · 3 Apr 2022
Is the VO market dead for new white American actors?
My wife is finding it harder and harder to find work/auditions as a white American voice actor. We understand that it's important for accurate and diverse representation, however there seems to be very little if any professional work for less established actors if you're not BIPOC / PGM. In fact she's is being specific…
Reddit · 3 Apr 2022
Offer Delay/Confirmation Rush
Hi, I need some professional help. Freelance stage actor, community/regional level. I've auditioned for two shows in the same week; One has given me an offer and the other has delayed offers by a week. They conflict with each other so I'd need to choose one if I got offered both. The show that has given me an offer has…
Reddit · 3 Apr 2022
School acting classes crucial?
So we can pick between 3 classes in school, I picked something nature and human related, but there‘s also a class called „DG“, which basically deals with acting, I think that would be nice to do, but I don‘t actually know if I can switch and if it would be cringe bc the other ones already got like half a year of lesson…
Reddit · 3 Apr 2022
Leveling up your Self-Tape technology: do you use a camera to feed to a live monitor? How?
Before the pandemic, most auditions I would go into at casting offices would have a setup where the camera is pointed to the actor's mark, connected to a desktop computer that both served as a monitor and recorded the video straight to the computer's hard drive. Does anyone know how to do this and what equipment is nee…
Reddit · 3 Apr 2022
So I am entirely new to acting,
So like the title said I am really new except for a couple of plays I did in high school. Most of my friends have told me that if I took acting seriously and put myself out there, I could become a great actor. My problems are that I have never had any acting classes. I don't even have a demo reel or whatever you call i…
Reddit · 2 Apr 2022
Online Voice libraries - How exploitive is it?
I'm doing some school research on online voice libraries and my tutors encouraged me to look into some of the more exploitative aspects of online voice work. Some of the most popular ideas seem to be underpaying voice actors, not crediting them properly, pressuring them to the point of stress, or having them take part…
Reddit · 2 Apr 2022
What to do in the next 4 months
Hi, Could you guys give me some advice on this choice I have to make? Basically I am just starting as an actor: I have taken a couple of different classes in the past 2-3 years, and I acted in a few short movies, commercials, music videos (nothing big). This year I'd like to up the ante, gain some meaningful experience…
Reddit · 2 Apr 2022
Help
I need help figuring out what I should do for a geekcon in my hometown. Im allowed to do whatever I want, but I can’t figure out what kind of act I would like to do. I have around 6 actors.
Reddit · 2 Apr 2022
How creepy would this be if I reached out to an actor asking to get involved?
Hey! I was standing on the subway and looked down to see a guy writing a pitch for someone to produce his screenplay. I peered down, because im a nosy person and for that I apologize. I’m an actor- I have an agent and a manager. But I looked this guy up just now, because he had his name, and oh my god! He’s so successf…
Reddit · 2 Apr 2022
How do actors get the right to work in the USA
Is being already established in their country the only way to get a working visa? I often read about actors who moved to the USA in search of work, but I guess all of them had done some previous work in their country. Also, it seems like finding an agent who would enable some higher profile auditions to be the step tha…
Reddit · 2 Apr 2022
Uta Hagen 9 Questions
As a professionally trained actor, do you find yourself using Uta Hagen 9 Questions anymore? Are they still useful?
Reddit · 1 Apr 2022
How do you know you want to be a full time actor?
Could you guys share how you know that you really love acting? Or how you fell into it? I’m trying to decide how I want my life to be in the future. If it’s worth it to take the risk of being an actor. Or if I should just do what is safest.
Reddit · 1 Apr 2022
Acting as a form of therapy
Never in my life did i ever consider becoming an actor. Not consciously atleast. It wasnt until recent events led me to realize i am emotionally blocked in many ways bc of trauma. In order to explore my feelings ive chosen to take some acting classes. Im hoping it will help me learn more about myself, help me grow in c…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2022
First SAG feature callback - any advice?
Hi!! I just got my first callback for an indie SAG feature and am being called back for the lead. The callback is in person; they are having me do a monologue they selected and having me devise and perform a piece based on the character. I've auditioned and had callbacks before, but always for student films/theatre and…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2022
Thoughts on Bradley Cooper and Mahershala Ali Actors on Actors interview...
At the 16:42 mark, Bradley Cooper brings up this really interesting notion about the types of actors that come to set. On the one hand you have the actor that comes with everything "mapped out" that leaves the other actor in a position of almost watching the movie as it's being made. The other actor is the one that fin…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2022
Best place to move in order to become a celebrity actor?
Self explanatory, I want to begin an acting career but where I live from what I’ve seen there’s not a lot of people here who are running any sort of student films and what not. I’m planning to move soon and I would like to know the most likely place I can become a celebrity actor and star in big time films? Thank you.…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2022
SAG/AFTRA vs Non-union work opportunities and career advancement
I'm getting mixed insight across different chat boards, so wanted to ask this question specifically for those who've been in the industry a while and/or know a lot about dynamics between non-union v SAG/SAG-e opportunities. Is it possible to book any big (principal, guest star, etc) roles on notable film/tv shows when…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2022
Pursing screen writing
I love acting but cannot for my life book a part- I got a lot of auditions in first week or so of joining actors access but out of nowhere it stopped and now I’m not getting anything. I want to continue acting and pursue my dream of being in some film of sorts- so why not write my own stuff? Im tired of waiting for oth…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2022
I have some questions about getting into voice acting
I'm a sophomore in high school right now, and they put a lot of pressure and importance on us choosing our future careers. I want to be a streamer but that's unlikely to work out so I'm considering voice acting if I can't be a streamer. What are some things I can do now to maybe help in the future? Do I need to go to c…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2022
A curios question I’ve been pondering. I’ve been studying Japanese and singing but I just can’t seem to pronounce Japanese or sing (passable) unless I use a character voice?
Well yeah… question’s in the title I guess. I’ve been wondering about this! Like is there a reason for this? Like is what I’m experiencing an actual documented phenomenon that happens to people that has a name and everything? Or am I experiencing another weird unique problem and I’m sadly on my own again? And by charac…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2022
just started doing extra work in belgium
i put all my info in one of those acting sites, before i tried to apply for something i already mailed me if i wanted to do extra work with a couple speaking lines. its so easy to do it here in belgium i geuss a lot of belgian dont really care about being in movies, btw they shout some big movies here im already gonna…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2022
How do I tackle my first time working?
I was wondering what are some must/should know the first time working on set as an actor/actress. Thank you in advance!
Reddit · 1 Apr 2022
Newbie voice actor here. I made two different character voice demos and then mashed them together. I would like to make a "master" demo out of the best voices in these. Any feedback or help would be greatly appreciated.
I would love to start doing character voice work so any help making my demo as good as it can be would be wonderful. https://reddit.com/link/tu5jgz/video/o5jd2kk2g0r81/player
Reddit · 1 Apr 2022
To reel, or not to reel, that is the question.
So, my question is kind of loaded one for my situation and I really need to decide how to continue to seek representation. I've asked something similar here and I got great feedback from the community. But now I need more input on a decision I'm contemplating. I'm fairly new to acting even though I'm a classically trai…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2022
Living in one city, working in another
I'm an actress and I live in a smaller market. Recently I've been trying to figure out ways to start to break into a larger market (like LA) without moving there. At least for now. Reason being that my father-in-law is older now, and I would hate to ask my husband to move far away from him with me as his father is in h…
Reddit · 31 Mar 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 · 31 Mar 2022
What are the barriers to entry to acting?
I am extremely delusional and genuinely believe I not only can be but already am better than a lot of successful actors. I am exaggerating for a comedic effect, but I still genuinely believe the essence of that. It seems like it should be an extremely easy thing to prove you are good at, no? Just rehearse a bit and sho…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2022
UK Commercial/Print Contract question...
Hi r/acting, This is a question for UK based actors- I have been offered a commercial contract with quite a respectable agency. After reviewing the contract they will be taking 1/3 of my earnings 'if the booking is inclusive of agency fees' and if **not** then they will take 20% of my gross total. Firstly, has anyone e…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2022
Question about Screen VS Voice
I was hoping to get some insights from actors here. I'm in a bit of a pickle in regards to screen acting course or taking a plunge into voice acting classes / equipment but I'm unable to do both at this moment. Would VO being the better option to bring in side money to afford screen training or is that just as long to…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2022
Next steps
Hi everyone I’m new to the group I’m from London England bit of a long message sorry , anyways I’ve always wanted to be an actor, but not really known how to get into it. I’ve recently started going to the Anna Scher Theatre I’ve enjoyed it good people good vibes and a place to express myself and actually act. I only d…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2022
Staged Readings - tldr they rock
Positionality: I consider myself an intermediate-level regional actor. I'm non-union for now and freelance. I see a lot of folks beginning to act here and figured I'd share a thing I wish I knew when I started. Occasionally - especially in the case of new/developing scripts - there will be a call for actors to do a sta…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2022
Less auditions - leveling up or slow?
I’m being a bit impatient on this as it’s only really maybe been a month or two, but might as well make some conversation cuz why not. So I’ve been getting less auditions after starting the year off great with a national commercial, a one-liner on a film, and a callback for a commercial I ultimately didn’t book. I thou…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2022
So we all know that casting directors talk and refer actors to each other. I don’t remember who I heard this from but I heard that there is like a secret data base for actors they like? So it’s like a grid you want to be on. Does anyone know if this is tr
And no I’m talking about IMDB lol
Reddit · 31 Mar 2022
A young confused actor looking for advice.
So I (21M) have taken a break from acting for 3-4 year after a runin with a horrible and covid, and I now feel comfortable to return. I have been doing everything in these years. I've learned Spanish started a national sports association and have been a campaign manager for different young politicians in my country. Wh…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2022
Aspiring actress
I’m 16 almost 17 and I so desperately want to become an actress. I don’t know how to explain it to people but I genuinely want nothing more than to experience working on the set of a movie or tv show, learning and growing as a person and an actress. Does anyone have any advice on how to start an acting career?
Reddit · 31 Mar 2022
desperate actress here
hey yall is it weird to dm a little indie filmmaker on instagram almost pitching myself and almost jokingly asking him to keep me in mind for future projects or??????????
Reddit · 31 Mar 2022
Author, audiobook producer, lending my voice to projects. Starting at $5 per 125 words. (Taking advantage of April 1st subrules.) See inside for more details!
Good day, my fellow voice acting redditors. My name is James G. Robertson. I'm the author of such unknown works as Afterworld, and The Ripper. You can find my Goodreads [here](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7138684.James_G_Robertson) which has my website etc on it as well. I will eventually advertise for them, b…
Reddit · 30 Mar 2022
What is your biggest achievement as a voice actor?
What is your biggest success so far? A big role, dubbing your favorite character, meeting some cool people or working with them, etc.
Reddit · 30 Mar 2022
How do actors that are very nice in real life look like threatening and dangerous people when playing criminals?
Hello everyone, I know this question may sound stupid, but I'll give you some examples so you can understand better what I mean. 1. [This is Alessandro Borghi](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d8/74_Venice_Film_Festival_-_2017_Alessandro_Borghi_%2836566308010%29_%28cropped_2%29.jpg), he is an italian ac…
Reddit · 30 Mar 2022
Survival jobs for actors in ATL and LA?
Beginner actor wanting to move to ATL or LA. For actors who live in either or what survival jobs do you have to maintain your acting career?
Reddit · 30 Mar 2022
Fiverr Help
Hello Voice Actors of Reddit! I have wanted to do voice acting for some time and thought I’d start on Fiverr. I began to set up my page, but being completely new to this, I had no idea what I should charge along with all of the different specifics of what I should put there. I was wondering if anyone here had any tips…
Reddit · 30 Mar 2022
BEGINNERS: Please search the thread and sidebar to see if your question has already been answered before posting a question that gets repeatedly asked
I've found this to be a very supportive and knowledgeable community, but it seems every day, the same few questions are posted without checking the sidebar or scrolling even a little ways down to see if it's already been asked. Some of us are working actors, been in the business a long time, or are really passionate ab…
Reddit · 30 Mar 2022
Voiceover Demo Service?
Where can I find a service that produces voiceover demos for voice actors? I was trying to google it but I keep finding actual voice actors. Also, do you have any recommendations?
Reddit · 30 Mar 2022
boyfriend's jealousy issues
I'm 22 years old and lately I was the lead in an episode in a one off series on TV.in general I recently realized that I want to try to make it as an actress but my boyfriend of almost 2 years isn't very supportive . He says that If I land another part where I have to kiss someone that he's probably going to want to br…
Reddit · 30 Mar 2022
Do I need an agent?
So I’m fairly new to acting, been wanting to do it for years but was scared because I never really saw too many actors that looked like myself on tv. But I decided recently why not, won’t hurt to try. There’s a good amount of representation like myself in todays media, I feel more confident. However I’m struggling to f…
Reddit · 30 Mar 2022
Does anyone else feel that people who struggle through life a lot develop a knack for acting?
Like if they’ve been through a lot in life, and any actors that come to mind
Reddit · 30 Mar 2022
How do I unlock my good speaking voice?
I'm sorry if this isn't an appropriate place for this. But, i figured if anyone knows quite a lot about voices it would probably be voice actors. For some context, I am autistic and i spent a long time in my childhood being non verbal, and a long time following that speaking but not very often and not very well. I feel…
Reddit · 30 Mar 2022
Software for storing and editing audio
I’m an aspiring voice actor and I’m looking for a reliable software that I can use for recording voice audios on my computer. Any recommendations?