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Reddit · 12 Oct 2020

Should I Join a Union? Which one(s)?

I've seen many comments on this sub and in other places extolling being a member of a union. I am a supporter, generally, of unionized labor and protecting the workers from toxic corporate culture. Plus, I appreciate that members of the the unions help protect each other by sticking to fair wages for work and giving vo…

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Reddit · 12 Oct 2020

Perfect Pandemic Production - Week 2

As promised, theatre fans, here's the run down from the last 3 rehearsals of 'The Red Priest'. Selfishly, I have to admit that I LOVE the small cast: 2 actors means tons of time to spend discussing the objectives and stakes of your character. For the very first time I actually feel as if mine is being built as part of…

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Reddit · 11 Oct 2020

Anyone move out of NYC or LA and still able to maintain a acting career remotely?

So I currently live in NJ and literally the only thing that’s keeping me here is the fact that I’m an actor and usually auditioned in NYC. I want to move to Texas but just nervous that it will affect me getting acting gigs. I wanted to know if there’s anyone that moved away from the acting hubs but still able to book w…

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Reddit · 11 Oct 2020

delete if not allowed

hi I’m a high school student and I’ve really wanted to take the career choice of acting. It would be lovely to become famous and successful, but I know that’s really hard and I’m not sure if I can do that. I’ve been talking to my drama teacher and my aunt and uncle, who do theatre. I’m getting very anxious about all th…

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Reddit · 11 Oct 2020

What percentage of actors in the US are successful, making a living only from acting?

I'm in my early 20s. I've been training and auditioning for professional productions since I was 14. I've gotten callbacks for films that have gone on to become blockbusters or indies with large stars attached, but I've never been able to score a role. The only paid professional role I've gotten was a guest starring ro…

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Reddit · 11 Oct 2020

Actors who began on Social media?

I'm writing an essay on Promoting yourself as an actor, and I need examples of Actors who began their acting career on social media/ cultivated social media (For example, the people who do acting "POV's" on tiktok) in a way that got them significant recognition/ an acting job. It doesn't matter how "well known" they ar…

Backstage

Backstage · 10 Oct 2020

Voice theatre actors Let your voice be heard worlwide

Check out our Theatrical projects and join us from home Currently five projects open Example 1 Project one Theatre play reading A 3 act Play Scenes An apartment building with three studios All three parts is a monologue at a kitchen table All three Monologues are connected with each other…

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Reddit · 10 Oct 2020

Should I just focus on something else?

I live in Malaysia and am aspiring to become an actor and hopefully make it into the big screen but I notice that most auditions I found online were in America and the ones near me are just, well contest. I just need brutal and honest truth right now honestly so that I dont waste years of my life doing everything for n…

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Reddit · 10 Oct 2020

Last Minute Call for GEN Z Actors, Designers and Artists! (Academic WORKSHOP)

Hello Actors, There are some cancellations happened in this academic workshop so we need 4 more Actors to contribute to this project. There are still spots in session 3 & 4. And one more session is added on Monday 12th, 7 pm - 9 pm. Let me know if you are interested! £25 Amazon voucher will be provided to the participa…

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Reddit · 10 Oct 2020

Comedy/Drama reel

Hi there. Newbie actor here. I'm currently getting my reel together and I have about 10 scenes in total that I can pull from. 3 scenes are more comedic while the other 7 are dramatic. I'm wondering if I should stick to having one reel since I only have a few comedy scenes or if I should create a separate reel solely fo…

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Reddit · 10 Oct 2020

Some tips from the sound department

Greetings actors, I am a sound engineer that works primarily in film and TV (Mixer, boom op, playback, utility, audio-post).  Working in the sound department, I am very focused on the delivery and clarity of dialogue coming from the actors.  I have noticed a few consistent issues that some actors have that prevent them…

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Reddit · 10 Oct 2020

Is it really worth it ?

Hi everyone. i'm 17 and currently live in Portugal(recently moved out). i'm a native french speaker and i'm currently learning Portuguese. My life project would be to finish my studies (i will be around 20) and get my diploma before going to Hollywood and become a professional actor. i want to finish my studies no matt…

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Reddit · 10 Oct 2020

Offered a role that is pending SAG-AFTRA!

I just started following my dream the beginning of this year then COVID hit. So im very excited to find work again! I was offered a supporting role through Actors Access! It shows they are pending SAG-AFTRA. Can anyone explain what that means? Thank you for your time in advance!

Backstage

Backstage · 9 Oct 2020

Voiceover auditions concerns.. .

Hi fellow actors! I pray all is well. My name is Pattie. Im having a lot of hesitations about some of these voiceover auditions-- especially the ones that are somewhat legnthy. Have you guys been sending readings in their entirety, or just a portion? There are so many people trying…

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Reddit · 9 Oct 2020

Audio Fiction Table Reads @ Audio Fiction Network Discord Server

Hey r/acting it's been a minute. Lots of stuff has changed. This whole pandemic has really thrown wrenches into everyone's stuff. That being said, we've finally got our stuff together and are having table reads once again! Our first table read back will be on the 18th of October. For those of you who don't know about u…

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Reddit · 9 Oct 2020

Audio Fiction Table Reads @ Audio Fiction Network Discord Server

Hey r/VoiceActing it's been a minute. Lots of stuff has changed. This whole pandemic has really thrown wrenches into everyone's stuff. That being said, we've finally got our stuff together and are having table reads once again! Our first table read back will be on the 18th of October. For those of you who don't know ab…

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Reddit · 9 Oct 2020

Looking for actor in Seattle area

Hi all, I'm filmmaker working on my first short and I'm looking for actors in Seattle area. I don't have a preference for sex, gender or age, but looking for an actor thats mid 20s or younger. The basic story is a college student gets an ouija board, and begins to experience paranormal incidents. They begin to develop…

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Reddit · 9 Oct 2020

Central Casting Article Deleted?

Why was that article posted about Central Casting’s issues with race and toxicity in the workplace deleted? It seems incredibly important to be aware of how Central Casting is subpar when it comes to helping their background actors, both with racism and workplace harassment. (The article describes how the company had i…

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Reddit · 9 Oct 2020

Only one play I care about?

Hello lovely actors! I've got a bit of an open-ended question here. 30-SECOND VERSION: Should you be in acting if you only \*really\* care about one show/role? Maybe it's not really acting I love, maybe this is about something else? Full version: So it occurred to me recently that in a way there's really only one play/…

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Reddit · 9 Oct 2020

Non-Actor Here, I Have a Question About Technique and Confidence.

I'm not an actor and I'll try to keep this brief. Since I was a kid for what ever reason or another, I've had issues with confidence. My baseball coaches could see it, my hockey coaches, my team mates, college professors, employers, etc. I never feel like I am sure of myself. And I'm tired of feeling that way. So I her…

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Reddit · 9 Oct 2020

How often do voice actresses use falsetto?

Hi, I'm pretty new to voice acting, and I want to get better at making my voice sound higher and younger. Whenever I listen to some voice actresses, I can't tell whether they're switching into falsetto to voice some characters or changing other elements of their voice. How often are female characters voiced in falsetto…

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Reddit · 8 Oct 2020

Could I ever be an actress?

So for some context, I'm a 14 year old girl in Asia, and I'm planning on going to college in US. I've been taking trinity classes and giving exams (Speech & Drama etc) since I was around 7. I've always gotten distinction but this hasn't really given me confidence in my ability to act. Recently I actually considered tha…

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Reddit · 8 Oct 2020

Looking for thoughts/advice from people in the Brisbane/Australian acting scene

**Hey, I'm a 20 year old actor from Brisbane, and right now I'm figuring out the best course of action to properly start up my career. I am aiming at getting into Film & TV acting.** ​ I have a few options in mind. At the start of next year I could do a Bachelor of Fine Arts in either Drama or Film, screen and N…

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Reddit · 8 Oct 2020

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Oct 8

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 · 8 Oct 2020

First time on a TV show - recurring character - my diary (days 1-2)

Hi all, I just had my first two days of TV show shoots, and I wanted to just unload my thoughts and observations. I was very anxious beforehand, as it was my first time on a large budget set with lines, so I figured it might help the next person to calm their nerves! I did not write all this at the time - I didn't keep…

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Reddit · 8 Oct 2020

Should I make the move to Dallas or LA?

Sorry if this has been asked before, I’m just kind of really unsure what to do in terms of my next steps. I’m a voice actress and I’ve made a bit of a mark in the indie scene. I have some credits for indie games with big actors and have worked with animation studios. I’ve taken lots of classes with various funimation a…

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Reddit · 8 Oct 2020

Best acting schools that are not universities

In 2 years, I’m going to move out of my family’s house and most likely be disowned. I have some choices to make before them however, so I’ve been doing research. Since I’ll be needing a job, when i graduate high school I’ll probably have worked as a journalist, PA, and TRIED to be an actor where I live (Not a big actin…

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Reddit · 8 Oct 2020

An Ode to Al Bernstein ConfettiHeads' The Callback class

DISCLAIMER: I've never worked with Al or ConfettiHeads prior to this class and signed up purely to try to find out if this would be worth any of your time. I said I would post a review once I took the class - well, it's been a few days since Monday when I finished it and I wanted to make sure I gave my honest review. /…

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Reddit · 8 Oct 2020

Looking For a Mentor (Had a Frustrating Experience With a Local Community)

To expand my list of available services (I work full time as a translator), I want to get started with voice acting. And yes, I did and am doing a lot of research, but I just would prefer to have a mentor/coach to guide me through my journey. However, the problem is that I live in a non-English native speaking country,…

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Reddit · 8 Oct 2020

Big Talent Agency, Small(er) Talent Agent.

Hello! I am currently signed with a boutique talent agency. I love my agent...but I do not feel they are strong enough to get me into the room often. I have decided to put some feelers out and see if I can snag a meeting with one of the top-tier agencies in Vancouver. Thankfully, I managed to secure one so far. HOWEVER…

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Reddit · 8 Oct 2020

Free reel editing

Hello! I just finished a video editing program and I am a working actor based out of Texas and New Mexico. I think my skill set as a tech savvy actress with an eye for cinematography and editing skills would lend itself well to reel creating/editing. I have a long car ride in a few days and I would love to help a few p…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 7 Oct 2020

Online Table Reads

Hey Actors of Stage 32!Just wanted to put out the call again for if you're available to do some online table reads with the scripts from the writers over in The Writers' Room. We're doing one a month and want to try to cast Stage 32 members before anyone else. Let me know if you're down and I'll add you to the list :)

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2020

THE COLLECTIVE PODCAST

**The Collective** podcast is seeking up and coming actors interested in sharing their story. If interested fill out this google form here [TheCollectivePodcastQuestionaire](https://forms.gle/ZWqwxFTLkrCcLL3B9) [Who. We. Are](https://reddit.com/link/j6iqr9/video/t6vnaufw1lr51/player)

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2020

How The HELL Do I Calm Down???

Please, I'd love any and all advice, because I have no idea how to calm my anxiety down... When I asked actor Tom Payne, he said the best thing to do is stay in-scene, and focus on your scene partner so you don't get distracted and don't let the nerves get to you. He had to be pretty succinct because it was an Instagra…

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2020

What kind of job can I look for to get into the industry?

I would like to work in the industry while training as an actress, because I think it would be very useful and interesting to see how things fork and learn more about this world. Even bringing coffee to stuff members would be great! What and where should I look for (in UK or Italy) to get a job in this industry?

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2020

Want to improve my acting range

I'm a high school student who wants to become an actor. I am currently in my sophomore year and I have 3 shows in my 2 years of taking Theatre class. As the title says, I want to improve on my range. I'm really great with genuine,emotional pieces, but I want to improve on my comedic and angry pieces. Do you have any ti…

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2020

We’re giving back!

Hey everyone! We just wanted to spread the good news! The “Actors Network (r/acting)” isn’t just another Discord server. We are now a nonprofit organization! That’s right! We have just become a 501c3 nonprofit organization and we plan on helping our members in several different ways in the near future. Come and check u…

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2020

How Many Agencies Should I Submit To?

Hey y'all, I'm trying to assess next steps for myself as an actor, and I believe that getting an agent is the best next step. I'm young (22F) and somewhat green (I started auditioning about 1.5 years ago), but I have a few professional theatrical credits (mostly non-union) as well as some pretty legit connections imo.…

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2020

Should I Submit My Reader's Voice In A Voiceover Audition?

Hi, I'm submitting a voice acting audition, and my friend (another actor) read the side with me. The instructions on the audition say "Send us a file as a single take." Should I submit my reader's voice, or should I take it out and just submit my voice? Also, in general, should I submit a reader's voice in my voiceover…

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Reddit · 7 Oct 2020

Vocal separation in animation?

Hi all, I’ll be participating in a workshop whose description states, “This class will focus on Vocal Separation between multiple characters within the same show...” What is Vocal Separation in this case? When I Google, all I find are articles on separating audio in a Daw. Is it the same as not stepping on actors’ toes…

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Reddit · 6 Oct 2020

I have no idea!!

I'm 16 also a junior im highschool and I've been wanting to do acting since I was 9, but I have no idea where to start. Where do I go what do I do im so stressed because this is my future and it seems like im not making no progress besides saying im going to be one of the greatest actors one day.