19,255 posts from Reddit, Stage 32, the Backstage community and Delphi, newest first. Every title links out to the original thread.
Reddit · 4 Dec 2021
I just bought actions: the actors thesaurus and I love it but when I try to actually employ the technique I find myself overwhelmed with the amount of options there are to choose from- have you guys found any ways to hone in on the actions that are most useful to your character / the circumstances of the scene? thanks!
Reddit · 4 Dec 2021
I mentor a group of 13 year old boys. We were talking about goals the other day and planning for the future. As part of the conversation, one boy said he wanted to be an actor. But when the other boys encouraged him with things like "the high school you'll be attending has an awesome drama program, you should join" or…
Reddit · 4 Dec 2021
Hey! I'm a semi-beginner voice actor, and I have a problem. I have 4 years of stage acting experience, but only a few months of voice acting experience. I currently have a USB Razer Siren X Microphone, that I've used for gaming with friends for a couple of years now. In that aspect, this mic has been really high qualit…
Reddit · 4 Dec 2021
I'm a...beginner voice actor, I guess you could say. I only voiced for one thing so far, being Boyfriend in an FNF mod. I try to put all my emotion in the voices without sounding annoying. I use my default computer mic and Audacity as my main recording software. Oh ye, and uhh what effects to remove background noise to…
Reddit · 4 Dec 2021
I have been referred by a client to do record myself reading a children's books. I have spoken with the author of the book and so far we just discussed that we will talk in detail this week. I expect it to be a single short book but I was hoping to get some guidance in regards to how billing works in this industry and…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2021
As I mentioned, I am an actor from South Korea and supposed to apply for several drama schools in UK. The list is here. 1. Guildford School of Acting 2. Rose Bruford College 3. East 15 Acting School 4. RADA 1. RADA 2. LAMDA 3. Guildhall 4. Central 5. Arts Ed 6. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 7. Royal Welsh 8. Drama St…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2021
I can't afford acting classes at the moment and I don't like the way actors "act" in my country (they seem way too emotionless or fake at times),so I'm thinking of starting with lessons on yt. Which channel do you recommend?
Reddit · 3 Dec 2021
Does anyone have an advice on how to get acting / extra work. My names Lewis and I'm a young aspring actor.
Reddit · 3 Dec 2021
I have done quite a few 1-1 sessions with an actor working on plays, including Arthur Miller and Shakespeare. I'm not sure how to word that on my resume. Help?
Reddit · 3 Dec 2021
Does anyone know if it’s possible to download self tapes from past auditions on actors access/ eco cast?
Reddit · 3 Dec 2021
(sorry about the length) Hi. I'm a 15 year old girl living in Greece. Whenever I watch a movie, a series, behind the scenes videos, actors on talk shows, etc, I get this feeling I can't really explain, and a huge urge to act. I've been daydreaming about being an actor for years. I know this is basically every teens dre…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2021
I think you can see two stories of someone working tirelessly on their craft each day, especially in acting. Think monologue work, self tape practicing, character study and beat work. Watching shows they could be in etc. I also think there is value as an actor and ignoring these completely and living life how it is and…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2021
Hello Reddit, I just received my first contract from my first agency this week. I’m planning on signing shortly. I want to continue to self submit so this pertains to the related question below. Anyways the advice I need pertains to self submitting. I’ve been self submitting for over a year and a half now and booked de…
Reddit · 3 Dec 2021
I'm aware that most of the time, VAs who leak content often simply lose their reputation. I'm curious though, are there any notable instances where leaking a project resulted in huge repercussions for the actor? Or anything related to the project honestly (of course including the leak itself.)
Reddit · 3 Dec 2021
Sorry for the arrogance since I am not in the industry nor do I know much about VA. Appreciating voice acting has naturally been a big part of the enjoyment for me when I watch shows or play a game. But I noticed that big Hollywood production animated movies seldom has any professional voice actors in them. An example…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2021
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 · 2 Dec 2021
Ok, so, let's just hope I can make you understand what I'm trying to ask here: when a show goes into syndication for example Frasier, Seinfeld and the likes, what are the practicalities for those actors to receive their checks at the end of the month..?! Meaning, how much do they get paid and on what basis? Do they get…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2021
Hi guys! Today I finally met with my dream agent, he reps some of the most successful actors in Hollywood, and always been encouraging to me. We first talked 2 years ago, he asked me to work on getting a North America accent and become a permanent resident in Canada, and then come to him again. Last week, I sent him al…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2021
just a few weeks ago I decided background acting was another thing I'd like to try someday. I added it to the list of "Things That Would be Neat, But That I Probably Won't Get the Chance to Do." now just a couple weeks later, this week I've had the pleasure of working as a non-union background actor for a big netflix f…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2021
Hey fellow actors! As the title suggest I’ve just successfully been signed by my first ever agent and I’m now feeling a little bit lost on what I should be doing with myself now? I used to spend time everyday looking at castings on spotlight and applying for various roles. Now that I have an agent doing that on my beha…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2021
I live in Atlanta and just wanted to make sure if I should sign up or go for the more expensive backstage.com Or Should I use actors access
Reddit · 2 Dec 2021
I am a 15-year-old girl looking to become a voice actor like Zach Aguilar in my future. I live around LA and I’m hoping to find lessons and anything that can get me exposed to this kind of work. Does anyone have any advice of what to do and where to get lessons from either virtually or in person?
Reddit · 2 Dec 2021
[Demo Link](https://soundcloud.com/joeybriggsvo/joey-briggs-animation-vo-demo?si=c13f1f3ac256456f9171352ba39f41b5) I like to self produce myself a new demo reel every year both for fun and as a way to sort of track my progress as a voice actor. Would love some fresh ears on it and some feedback on the both the demo and…
Reddit · 2 Dec 2021
One thing that has got me worried nowadays is that even after the COVID-19 pandemic ends, voice actors will continue to work remotely. I feel like that if things continue to go this way, the quality of their voice work will not be as good as when the animation studios were together in one place.
Reddit · 1 Dec 2021
I'm 24 about to have my 2nd kid. And I feel like it's too late to become an actor. I want to so bad I just don't know where to start
Reddit · 1 Dec 2021
So, I’m currently doing a short film and one of my fellow actors told me to check out WIFT—Women in Film & Television. This person has a huge amount of professional credits and has been working professionally with several agents for a few years, so I trust their word. However, signing up requires me to have a sponsor o…
Reddit · 1 Dec 2021
Hi Fellow Actors, I just learnt the news that my scene was cut from a major feature film. Heartbreaking, I know. I mourned for like 5 minutes already. But a pat on my own shoulder because I booked the job and the scene was really great! However, it didn't;t make the final cut. Here's my story, I have been training my c…
Reddit · 1 Dec 2021
Hello Reddit. I’m currently 19 and I’m in college in a double major program: computer science and theatre. I’ve been grinding acting for over a year and a half almost two years. Just got a meeting for a pretty good agency in the Kansas City area. I’m located in Fayetteville Arkansas. The questions I have are for those…
Reddit · 1 Dec 2021
I'm based in NYC, and I'm seeing a lot of Equity theater calls on Playbill for regional companies in OH, MD etc. Are they expecting to only have actors audition who are based in those markets, or is it likely they're expecting actors from bigger markets like NYC to audition? Would they cover travel/accommodation costs,…
Reddit · 1 Dec 2021
For me, I'd say Paul Newman. I have an immense amount of respect for his body of work and would love to pick his brain. How about you?
Reddit · 1 Dec 2021
So last month a movie I’m starring in came out on pretty much every single VOD platform and cable. It’s a genre movie and it’s very indie. The first week we found the film was heavily pirated and the comments were talking about how the movie was sitting at a 9 and that they needed to “fix it”. So it was a bumpy start b…
Reddit · 1 Dec 2021
So I'm trying to make a bit of a demo reel to get into the VA buisness, but I have trouble making a script for it. I'm good at reading off a script, and improvising once I already have a character, but making a script meant to bounce around from various characters and emotions quickly is difficult for me. Is there any…
Reddit · 30 Nov 2021
Everytime I act I sound very sick in an deep tone.when I watch actors the sound is clear and very confident.how can I speak in a more proper tone?
Reddit · 30 Nov 2021
Everytime I act I sound very sick in an deep tone.when I watch actors the sound is clear and very confident.how can I speak in a more proper tone?
Reddit · 30 Nov 2021
I have spent the last couple years preparing and now I'm trying to find an agent.
Reddit · 30 Nov 2021
I had an acting teacher tell us to always send in two different versions of the audition. But how would you even do this on a platform like Actors Access/ Eco casting where you can only upload one video? I guess you could just put them back to back on one recording. But I would wonder if the casting director would eve…
Reddit · 30 Nov 2021
Hi, I am 20 years old and am stuck in life but I think I want to be an actor. Each time I watch a movie or tv show I just think about acting. I don't know what it is about it that draws me to acting like that. I don't know if it's what I know I want to do or what. What should I do and how do I know it is what I want. &…
Reddit · 30 Nov 2021
Hey guys, I'm an Irish actor, but on Sunday my friends and I shot me performing a monologue from Far Cry 5 ​ Would love to hear your thoughts on it [https://youtu.be/ohG9Tus8oHw](https://youtu.be/ohG9Tus8oHw)
Reddit · 30 Nov 2021
Hey guys. I'm a new actor in Los Angeles looking for an acting agent. I was wondering if there's such a thing as an "acting agent broker"?! Someone that will contact the agents on your behalf and help you find one. Thanks in advance.
Reddit · 30 Nov 2021
hello im thinking of becoming an actor however i am 23 years old and I look like im 17 i always have to show my id whether its going to see a 18+ movie, buying alcohol etc.. do you see this as an advantage or disadvantage?
Reddit · 30 Nov 2021
This might be a dumb question but it's mostly out of curiousity. My agent got me a pretty big audition and while she said I did great, I wasn't expecting much and mostly forgot about it. But today I just saw that role posted on the actor facing side of AA and was just wondering if that means they've definitely moved on…
Reddit · 30 Nov 2021
Hey all, I'm new to casting via Backstage and don't really understand how their audition works? When I create a audition with unscheduled applicants, is it my responsibility to schedule applicants and put it in the applicants's court to request a reschedule or has creating the audition alerted them that I want them to…
Reddit · 30 Nov 2021
We are searching for a female voice actor to play the role of a computer-generated Mermaid in our student film. The film is set in England so a South east English accent is preferable but any British accents are accepted! The premise is: a fisherman goes to a beach where a fabled mermaid is known to live. She is a myst…
Reddit · 30 Nov 2021
I need a female voice actor to say “I don’t like Mason.. & “Fuck that guy IDLM (Pronounced EHD-LIM) Since the audio file will be short I am offering to pay 30$ for the service.
Reddit · 29 Nov 2021
I've always dreamed of getting into movie acting, but I'm extremely shy,awkward and easily embarrassed (also scared that I'm not good too).The uncertainty is also an issue. I took an acting class, but when they gave us the certificate, it turned out to be more of a scam - we never got to actually work with lines or spe…
Reddit · 29 Nov 2021
I had aspirations and interest in acting but over the pandemic I've suddenly lost it or have no desire to enter the film industry anymore. Mainly because of male actors who mistreat and cheat on their partners, dodgy or misportrayed women, dodgy execs and always building a narrative, racism, etc. Also, I feel like movi…
Reddit · 29 Nov 2021
BREAKING NEWS!!! WARNING TO ALL BACKGROUND ACTORS: Westworld S4 Production/Payroll Companies are Refusing to Pay Background Talent for Filming, Fitting, and Covid Tests, and will work you through the entire day with no lunch. It's been over a month, and I've received no checks from them and for them to state that they…
Reddit · 29 Nov 2021
I just saw a interview with Katie O’Hagan and she said she didnt know what she was in going to be in Resident Evil 7 until a year after creating her character? why do some actors not know upfront?
Reddit · 29 Nov 2021
I’m a writer/director currently working thru an edit of a micro short film shit this summer. Everyone put so much work into the project, but am going through the edit now and we are planning to do a re-shoot of a scene. One of my actors, let’s call her Shailey, is only heard though her voice the entirety of the project…
Reddit · 29 Nov 2021
It’s a play within a play I did in high school. Basically this director is trying to put together a school play but all the actors are terrible whilst at the same time there’s a school prom going on. I remember I played the character whose motto was rise above and she was a black character. She was the directors assist…
