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Reddit · 4 Sep 2021

We Talk Funny returns!

We Talk Funny, the long-running popular live voiceover comedy show in Burbank, CA - which featured some of the biggest voice actors in the world - has unfortunately been on hiatus since the pandemic began… but no more! We Talk Funny has returned - in podcast form! The new show just premiered today with FIVE new episode…

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Reddit · 4 Sep 2021

Requesting Advice in Order to Not Be Taken Advantage Of

Hi Voiceacting Community. I'm at a very important crossroads, so I want to thank you in advance for reading. I am an amateur, freelance voice actor. I typically work on Fiverr. My rate is $5 per 250 words, and if the client wants the work done inside of 48 hours, I double the rate. Since I am not a professional, I feel…

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Reddit · 4 Sep 2021

Acting classes in Orange County/Long Beach

Im a beginner actress looking for a good acting studio. Most of the recommendations from people on this subreddit in LA are around an hour away from me. Is there any reputable acting studios around the OC or Long Beach area or do I have to go to LA to find good acting classes?

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Reddit · 4 Sep 2021

I need help

Hi im a young voice actor looking for advice how to get a job (im 14 for introduction) and I just want to know how I'd get into it. I'm not sure were a good place to start because im new to this, id main like to be in the Animation category because I like doing deeper or more sturn voices. Any advice helps. Please and…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2021

Should I go ahead with a non-union agency or wait and see about a union agency?

So I’m a fairly new actor with background experience in major SAG productions and supporting roles in two student films. I started sending out my info to agencies today and got two emails today from non-union agencies about interviews to see if I’d be a fit for their agencies. From my research in this forum, I’ve seen…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2021

The Stereotypical "Aspiring Actor" Personality/Lifestyle

Although I've been involved in the film industry in LA for several years, acting is something I've done for just under a year -- I landed my first speaking role for an online video series with a lot of reach just this past week. Throughout my time in this industry, I've noticed that so many of the negative stereotypes…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2021

How do Actors Change their Accent?

Is it natural talent or do they get trained exclusively for that role? If it's the latter then wouldn't be cheaper for film studios to just do casting roles for americans only to avoid those extra costs?

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2021

Actors in nyc - tell me about tv/film there

Howdy! This is for the actors in NYC. Theater aside, can you talk about your experience or hurdles in booking paid television and film work in NYC? I’m moving from LA to be with family and I’m nervous about the lack of financially lucrative opportunities there. I’m still fairly new to the business, but I get to meet to…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2021

*UPDATED ROLES - Looking for actors for table read over Zoom - short film (32pgs)

\*\*\*Update - I have cast most of the roles, I am only in need of the roles listed below! Thank you for everyone who responded! I am a screenwriter who wrote a short screenplay (32 pages) and am in need of actors for a table read. The table read will be conducted over Zoom, and recorded to further develop my screenpla…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2021

how do you get over the “unattainable” feeling?

i’m certain almost every aspiring actor/actress has gone through this. i’m not sure if my depression is instigating this but i go through ups and downs with my determination. sometimes i’m so certain that i’ll achieve what i’ve always wanted to do and that nothing is impossible as long as i don’t put a mental block in…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2021

Any professional consensus on self-submitting after getting an agent?

Hi all! I’m very grateful to have signed with an agent last week who has already been working hard to pitch me to CDs and landing me auditions. However, I’ve been lurking this sub for a while and have noticed mixed opinions on whether an actor should continue self-submitting after getting an agent. More specifically, I…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2021

I work at a call center

Hello, so I am training to be a voice actor and I happen to work at a call center. So how can I take advantage of this while I am at work? Is there any exercise that you would think that I can try with my calls? ​ Thank you very much in advance.

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2021

Interview with the Voice Actress of Princess Peach from Super Mario

Hi everyone! I interviewed the voice actress of Princess Peach from the Super Mario series! She shares how she got started along with some tips for us up and coming voice actors! Interview starts soon! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhBvxZ1TacI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhBvxZ1TacI)

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Reddit · 2 Sep 2021

Philadelphia/NYC

Hello, I am looking for an actress for a non-fiction short film I am working on within the Philadelphia/NYC region. The short will be around 28 minutes and the role is a supporting character. If you are available around October and interested please message me and we can go more into detail, thank you kindly :)

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Reddit · 2 Sep 2021

Joining ACTRA - Seeking Advice

Hey r/acting! I'm wondering if anyone here has thoughts on joining ACTRA. I'm attending an accredited theatre program in Toronto and was going to wait until this coming June (when I graduate) to join ACTRA because you can use your school credit to become apprentice. However, this past summer I unexpectedly signed with…

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Reddit · 2 Sep 2021

Looking for Actors to do Table Read - short film (32pgs)

Hello - I am a screenwriter who wrote a short screenplay (32 pages) and am in need of actors for a table read. The table read will be conducted over Zoom, and recorded to further develop my screenplay. The date and time of the table read will be based on the actors' availability. There is no compensation, but you will…

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Reddit · 2 Sep 2021

Dear actors of reddit, how to do a perfect self-tape/casting audition tape?

Hey guys! I'm studying Radio TV and Internet productions at College and I'm on my 1st year freshmen there, I'm really into these artistic stuff like music, movies, acting, etc. The teacher told that people from the 3rd year will need to record a show with episodes and seasons, etc, and were doing a casting. I sent them…

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Reddit · 2 Sep 2021

Trying to get back into acting after hiatus but am a little lost (26 M)

I did acting for a few years up until circa 2016 in nyc when I had to stop and finish my unrelated degree. After graduating, working an unfulfilling traditional 9 to 5 at a major company, and the early covid era closures, I am strongly considering getting back into it except I'm a little lost. I did a lot more theatre…

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Reddit · 2 Sep 2021

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…

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Reddit · 2 Sep 2021

Is voice acting with intentional bad accent a thing?

In the beginning of the Witcher 3 video game, a Nilfgaard commander says: > Buckthorn? Never heard of it. But I’m not fluent in Common Speech yet. If we assume that the player’s language plays the role of Common Speech, that sentence comes as a bit of surprise as the voice actor (at least in the Polish dub) doesn't hav…

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Reddit · 2 Sep 2021

Submitting samples without a demo?

I recently came across an actor’s directory (Queer Vox) and I’d really like to join. However, they require work samples or a demo, even though they accept all experience levels. I don’t yet have any VO work I can submit and don’t have a demo. I am taking classes, and have done lots of stage acting in the past, but have…

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Reddit · 1 Sep 2021

Dating app ads

I’m a 21 year old European actress. I have a degree from a well known American conservatory, but due to the pandemic I was forced to move back to my own country, rather than pursue work in the US. The country I’m from has a rather closed theatre community, and the actors that actually book work are usually the ones who…

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Reddit · 1 Sep 2021

My friend said I look better for theatre than movies

And she is a pretty logical person. I do kinda agree with her, which makes me sad. What I feel towards acting right now is a NEED. I HAVE to do it. I have no other choice. It kinda makes me feel hopeless/afraid/a hole in my chest/tired/soulless Because I think of the future. What I will have to do. How many things I wi…

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Reddit · 1 Sep 2021

Are dating app ads good or bad for my career?

I’m a 21 year old European actress. I have a degree from a well known American conservatory, but due to the pandemic I was forced to move back to my own country, rather than pursue work in the US. The country I’m from has a rather closed theatre community, and the actors that actually book work are usually the ones who…

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Reddit · 1 Sep 2021

Help with vocal control?

Hi, I started to do vocal control but I'm struggling. Any videos that will help an beginning actor with vocal control? Thanks.

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Reddit · 1 Sep 2021

Self-Tape Backdrops

Hi all! Love this community, thanks for all the advice and inspiration! I'm upgrading my self-tape area since it's becoming clear these aren't going away even post-pandemic in LA. Curious if anyone here has a suggestion for a new backdrop that would fit my space better. Mine works great, but it's a bit narrow (4 ft acr…

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Reddit · 1 Sep 2021

Email Marketing Subject Line Help

Hey all. Haven't been booking much lately, wondering if it's my email subject line. Response rate has been about 2% which is in the "OK" area. Just picked up Sales Handy as an email tracker to help check the open rates. The subject lines have been "Voice Talent Inquiry" and "Voice Actor Demo Submission." Are these bad?…

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Reddit · 31 Aug 2021

Comedy directors

Is comedy harder for directors than drama?When it's broad, how do you give notes to actors?Clearly at times the acting needs to be heightened yet also grounded. Seems tricky. How do you get actor to be brave without getting carried away. Also how additionally important is the editing in this? People clearly need comedy…

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Reddit · 31 Aug 2021

Actors/actresses band ?

Hello !! I do not know how to word that but I had some idea that I hope no one ever did before lmao. So as you know there’s boys/girls bands for singers, but are they any boys /girls bands for actors ?? This is an idea I’d like to develop, HMU fellow actors if interested :) To make everything easier, we could start by…

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Reddit · 31 Aug 2021

Should I get my mfa in acting or a 2 year conservatory??

Hi everyone, I have almost 10 years experience barely working as an actor. Ive been in some local commercials, i was a lead in one that never got aired but still got payed. I went to a small community College for their well connected program because their teachers all do local theater. I went to undergrad previously to…

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Reddit · 31 Aug 2021

Website name taken, help me decide on a new one?

Hello! I'm looking to get my website up and running and wanted to do www.janedoe.com but the domain name is already taken. I tried to figure out who owns it to see if I could get it, but didn't get too far. Now I'm not sure which to pick from the options below: 1. Janedoeofficial.com 2. Janedoeartist.com 3. Janedoeacto…

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Reddit · 31 Aug 2021

Free from ad audition sides online.

Hello fellow actors! I'm wondering where I can find short, long, monologue, theater and film scripts? Im wanting to record to add to at home demo reel for auditions and for CD to see my range or what I've got. Any information is helpful.

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Reddit · 31 Aug 2021

Tear sticks = unprofessional?

Do directors think less of actors who use tear sticks? And how common is their usage in general? Have you or an actor colleague ever used them? Were they provided by the director or did you have to buy them yourself?

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Reddit · 31 Aug 2021

Non-Union Double Dipping by My Manager

I worked an amazing gig a month ago and the breakdowns from the beginning said $850/day+20% agency fee for the actor's compensation. I was on set and a producer off-handedly mentioned that since production is paying for the agency fee, I get to keep all my pay! I was used to just paying a percentage of my pay to my man…

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Reddit · 31 Aug 2021

How did you get signed to your talent agent? I don't want to waste time working on projects that will hurt me, by making me seem less serious, rather than help me by showing that I am a strong actress.

Hi all, I got into professional modeling young, all I had to do was show up with simple digitals and answer some interview questions. I am navigating the entertainment industry here in LA now, and it is extremely different. I would love some of you working actor's advice! Did you do small projects, create a reel, and s…

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Reddit · 31 Aug 2021

Sydney Acting Career

Wondering anyone in Sydney that has career in acting willing to share and help. I have taken a few acting classes in NIDA, since we are in a lockdown was hoping to chat and share with actors around Sydney. Questions regarding starting out, looking for extras, and agencies. Thank you, best wishes.

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Reddit · 31 Aug 2021

teenage actings weird

I’m like conflicted like um… I can’t seem to find anything really anything my age (I’m a teen) but I’m usin actors access and backstage but nothin’s actually happenin, in the sense where actors access to me is just pressing submit and…that’s it lmao theirs nothing after, any advice?

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Reddit · 31 Aug 2021

To Seasoned VO’s: How much do you price for a book narration? Am I being low-balled?

As a newer voice-actress I’ve switched from hourly rates to a number-of—words-per-$ rating. Right now, I’ve got a client requesting a 52,000 word novel to be voiced at a budget of $600. I don’t plan on accepting this job offer because I feel like I’m being way low-balled, but I’m not too sure. What do you guys charge f…

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Reddit · 31 Aug 2021

LA Casting Site - Barely Any Projects?

Hey y'all, New to LA. I see a lot of posts here mentioning that LA casting is great for self submitting and that a lot of LA based actors get gigs through there. However when I log in I keep getting an alert at the top under 'Castings' that say there's like a 100 castings that match me I guess. Though half of them are…

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Reddit · 31 Aug 2021

How difficult is it to land an acting role if you don't have the best looks?

I dream of being an actor. One day, I might go to acting school and learn some techniques and skills to land auditions and hopefully, some good roles. However, there is one problem: I don't see many Asian actors in Hollywood movies. As a result of that, I think it's very hard for me to get a job there especially if I'm…

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Reddit · 30 Aug 2021

Audition monologues for non-binary actor

I haven’t acted in a few years and have an audition for a queer production of The Importance of Being Earnest soon. I’m looking for two contrasting monologues that would be a good fit for the show. I’m nonbinary and would be comfortable reading monologues written for any gender.

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Reddit · 30 Aug 2021

If skills don’t matter, what can I work on?

I have been training to be an actor for more than ten years, have such a long resume that I have to only keep the most important stuff, have good casting pictures, many acting demos, a good website, a good network, etc. and I am now still struggling to get work. I have noticed that even when I am one of the most skille…

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Reddit · 30 Aug 2021

[PAID] Looking for Voice Actors for a Strategy RPG game

**About the Game** Crimson Tactics: The Rise of the White Banner brings you an epic adventure in the form of a turn-based tactical RPG. Set in a medieval high fantasy world, witness a massive political disruption through the lives of different characters and fight for the fate of Wendalle. [More Info on Steam.](https:/…

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Reddit · 30 Aug 2021

Can a SAG-AFTRA actor choose to work for free?

I want to employ a SAG actor on my LOW budget feature film. Looking through all of the SAG-AFTRA paperwork it looks like a massive headache and extra expenses that not even the actor himself wants to burden the production with. Is there a way a union actor can choose to work for free?

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Reddit · 30 Aug 2021

Website advice...

Anyone using Wix, able to tell me how to get demos on the site? What all does a BEGINNING voice actor need on their website? Thank you for your time.

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Reddit · 30 Aug 2021

Commercials are the bread & butter for most actors

Hey actors, I've been in the biz (in Los Angeles) for over a decade and I wanted to share some insight on commercial work. While booking commercials is just as competitive as booking theatrical work, I feel that a lot of actors neglect the financial benefits of booking one or two (or several) commercials a year to be a…