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Reddit · 21 Aug 2020

Three reasons why you can’t cry on cue

Creating truthful emotions creates a lot of stress and confusion for a lot of actors. When you’re confused and stressed it’s damn near impossible to be open and available when you’re expected to deliver the emotional goods. But I’ve got good news! There are only 3 reasons why you are struggling with emotions . 1. Techn…

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Reddit · 21 Aug 2020

Where to look ? community theatre ontario

Always mulled over the idea of being an actor, and now I've decided to give it a try-- not in the sense of trying to be a professional actor but just to participate in some plays or whatever small thing I can find that is creative and enjoyable, even if its only a line or something. Where and when and what is the proce…

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Reddit · 21 Aug 2020

SAG local and any confirmed limitations

hello, i am apart of a SAG local. last year i asked if i was able to work on a non union film out of date that i was apart of before i got into the union. the representative said it was ok. I guess i should add that their are other sag actors working on this film so i guess its low budget sag. however i got a new agent…

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Reddit · 21 Aug 2020

How Many Voice Actors Have Played the Pokédex? | The Voice Cast

You might not have thought about the 9 voice actors who have portrayed the Pokédex over the years, but that's the The Voice Cast is for! How do they stack up? Sit back and enjoy to find out! And please follow and share this with someone who you think would enjoy the show! \#voiceacting #pokedex #TheVoiceCast https://pr…

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Reddit · 20 Aug 2020

Can you be a film/commercial actor if you're not photogenic?

I've been to many film/TV and commercial auditions and still haven't booked anything! I know that skill is involved but I don't think this is the biggest issue for me as I have been to many acting classes and have done well for non paying student films. I've noticed that most of my photogenic acting friends are booking…

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Reddit · 20 Aug 2020

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Aug 20

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 · 20 Aug 2020

I mentor this actor! Help him out (very quick and easy!)

I won't give too much away so it doesn't bias the survey, but I've been mentoring this actor for a little while. He sent me this survey for a class he's taking, to forward onto some of my friends in casting. I thought I'd share it here too. I checked it out and it is very quick and easy. [https://forms.gle/vsdsKv5czwQX…

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Reddit · 20 Aug 2020

Can we talk about Drew Barrymore?

She was just on the Youtube show "Hot Ones" with Sean Evans (if you've never seen it, he may be the best interviewer going btw. But just watching, I was blown away at this woman's career. * E.T. * Gave an E.T. doll to Princess Dianna * Was a guest on Johnny Carson at 7 seven years old * Was on SNL at 7 years old (hoste…

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Reddit · 20 Aug 2020

Starting an Acting course and I’m terrified!

Being in lockdown for so long finally made me realise that if I really want to be an actor, then I need to get up and pursue it. I was fired from my job and I’m so glad I was, if I hadn’t been fired I would’ve never started this acting course. I haven’t acted in over 2 years now, I feel very rusty and I’m lucky that be…

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Reddit · 20 Aug 2020

Watching the DNC & RNC Speeches as an Actor.

First: This is not a political post. I'm not here to talk about politics. For me what this post is about is how very interesting with all the on-camera classes & theatre classes and on-camera work though the years the concept of watching these speeches this year in particular. Only film. Not in a crowd. On a set. Not i…

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Reddit · 20 Aug 2020

Why do I cringe so hard when I'm trying to act or just see amateur actors act?

I've never been to acting school or any auditions. But I cringe so hard when I see amateurs act. I'm an amateur myself so I cringe when I'm acting aswell. Also I've never acted infront of other people in my life, I've only acted by myself for practice. This is a huge problem since I want to go to acting school. I just…

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Reddit · 20 Aug 2020

College or straight to LA?

Hi i'm going into my junior year of high school this year and i know what I want in my life is to become an actor. This year especially I have to work hard to achieve that goal and i'm trying to o all i can to be the best I can be. The only problem is that I am torn wether or not I should go to college. I am still defi…

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Reddit · 20 Aug 2020

"Yamero!" - A Megumin English Fandub Edition

hi guys Im aspiring voice actress and I know that konosuba already has a really great English dub but I really wanna know what you guys think of this! https://youtu.be/dWvv6GXbai0

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Reddit · 19 Aug 2020

I want to be a voice actor so bad.

I’m 22 5’11 but can make my voice surprisingly high pitched and cute. If anyone needs anything let me know.

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Reddit · 19 Aug 2020

Method Acting Tips

Hello everyone, I'm trying to learn Strasberg's method acting, and I'm having a rather difficult time. I've been practicing sense memory for a few weeks, and I think I'm understanding it, but in sense memory, I'm having difficulty with vision. My sense of touch in sense memory is on par with how it is in real life, and…

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Reddit · 19 Aug 2020

Social media? Dun dun done?!

The main questions: Has anyone really won or lost a job because of the number of followers you have? And what format, FB, IG, YT? And, is it worth all the screen time? Spending all that time liking, commenting and collecting friends. This question comes from an amazing interview with Bill Duke(link below) on Film Coura…

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Reddit · 19 Aug 2020

Comparative study of empathy and emotion regulation: Actors vs Non-actors

Helu peeps! I'm a final year student pursuing Masters in Clinical psychology from Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. For my dissertation project, I'm doing a comparitive study between professional actors and non-actors on their the empathy and emotion regulation levels. For that, I need 50 professional acto…

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Reddit · 19 Aug 2020

Actingggg

I reallyyyy wanna be an actress but i honestly don’t know where to start can you guys help me

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Reddit · 19 Aug 2020

Any help for disabled actors/actresses

I have cerebral palsy, and fetal alcohol syndrome. For many years people told me I could not do acting because of this. But I saw Breaking bad. I also looked up all the actors and actresses that have fetal alcohol syndrome. I did not realize that Jim Carey had it as well. This has made me realize that what I was told i…

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Reddit · 19 Aug 2020

So I’ve never tried acting before but it’s something I want to get into. What are the best resources for me and things I should do to get into the industry?

I currently make YouTube videos about horror movies with 50k subscribers and on twitter I’m followed by different horror actors and directors. I’d love to be in a horror movie one day but like I said, I’ve never done it before. My dream gig would be like a serial killer who never talks (Jason, Michael, etc.) I’m 6’2 25…

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Reddit · 19 Aug 2020

Perceptions of bald actors

Hi there! I know this isn't exactly straightforward as there's a wide variety of bald actors, but I'm curious to know how people generally feel when they see a shiny dome on the big screen. I think this post is also a way to organize and articulate my thoughts, so if you're reading this I hope you find it interesting,…

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Reddit · 19 Aug 2020

Super-Objectives and Through-Lines of Action

>!(The difference between a Super-Objective and a Through-Line (or Spine) was asked about in the "There Are No Stupid Questions" thread for this week. My answer got really long so I figured I'd post it separately. Not everybody checks that thread, after all, and I know my friends and I have had some difficulties figuri…

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Reddit · 19 Aug 2020

A couple questions?

I am a senior psychology student, but for years I’ve thought of pursuing acting. I am planning to finish up my last two semesters of my psychology degree, graduate, and then go back to take courses and finish a second BA or BFA in theater. I am curious about a couple things. I’m sorry if these have been asked/answered…

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Reddit · 19 Aug 2020

Is it all a gamble??Please give me some help and time to reply.

I have been quite studios till high school and was heading for a conventional good job good life typical goal of my country India, around that time I saw The Dark Knight and Heath Ledger's performance led me to read and go deeper into What good acting is and how much of work and effort goes into it and how intricate an…

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Reddit · 19 Aug 2020

Why is inauthentic acting sometimes really effective?

Non-actor here. How to explain? There is a lot of bad acting and hokiness on Buffy the Vampire Slayer for example; but it works. I’m still buying into the premise of demons and a teenage girl who fights them with her best pals. Is the campy vibe a choice made by the director? The actors? The script-writers? Is there a…

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Reddit · 19 Aug 2020

Lots of voice TALENT, but where do I find voice ACTORS?

Did some research this morning looking for a voice actor. No surprise that most gigs are either selling something or announcing something; not too much acting demos. Where might I find voice ACTORS? Another question: One VO person I found was listed as union but suggested that this isn't ironclad and that they can stil…

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Reddit · 19 Aug 2020

I'm looking

I am looking to audition some voice actors for short crime videos. The style of the video will be similar to FBI Files/48 Hours. The accents can be either British or American (native). ​ I'm looking for a normal pitched voice (I don't want a voice you can't sustain, so preferably your own pitch). It's a YouTube…

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Reddit · 19 Aug 2020

Where oh where can we post about voice acting courses?

Hellooooo I am a voice actor and teacher and am stating up a foundation voice acting course specifically for folks wanting to do indie audio fiction / audio drama. I have had a good browse and I am stumped! Where can I pop the links to the course without admins getting cross with me?

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Reddit · 19 Aug 2020

How do people get jobs as voice actors on TV adverts/TV shows?

I'm wondering. I don't know if any of you know David Wartnaby but he's a pretty good English V/A artist that does many things on CNN International, Sky, Crime and Investigation UK. ​ Is it a hard marketplace to crack into? I've heard that only 2% of voice artists make it professionally

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Reddit · 18 Aug 2020

A Question on Professionalism and Script Typos

I’ve recently been foisted into a position in my company where I am reviewing a lot of voice work, and I’ve noticed a pattern with the voice overs. The voice actors, whom are all native English speakers (or very good at faking it) will read *exactly* what it says on the paper. Even if there are egregious grammar issues…

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Reddit · 18 Aug 2020

My very first, amateur demo reel.

Hello, I am an aspiring voice actor, attempting to get myself out there. I am hoping to find feedback on my very first demo reel, which my girlfriend and I created using free content online. We edited it together ourselves. I have detected a couple of moments where I may have, for a moment, come closer to the mic, ther…

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Reddit · 18 Aug 2020

Would doing "sexy" photoshoots ruin my future acting career?

Hi everyone, I'm an 18 year old female who has just started working as a freelance model and actress, but I have big aspirations of making it into Hollywood (I dream big, I know.) I would be confident and agree to do sexy scenes in acting, but I get very reluctant when asked to do photoshoots that are too sexy and reve…

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Reddit · 18 Aug 2020

"I built an App so people can audition for my movie during quarantine..."

I am an independent filmmaker in Los Angeles who is currently in production on a feature film, "The Ant Hill." I have been working on designing a casting app for the past couple of years, and when quarantine happened, I figured this was the right time to develop it and put it into action. I give you, "[AuditionMe.LA](h…

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Reddit · 18 Aug 2020

Anyone Looking for an Online Teen Actor?

So over this time of a worldwide pandemic, I have realized that I quite enjoy acting, when it isn’t for an audience I can see. So if anyone needs, I will act scenes and send in videos of myself acting, however my real name will not be known, I will not be doing any sort of horror or anything that includes any time of n…

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Reddit · 18 Aug 2020

In need of some proper advice

I have wanted to be an actor for three years, and have been taking classes/lessons for the past 1.5 years. In this time, I have come to consider myself decent at acting. Today, I watched a video of myself doing two monologues and wanted to cry, because of how terrible I was. I’m not overly harsh on myself and not exagg…

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Reddit · 17 Aug 2020

Bachelor's Degree Decision

I very often question my decisions when it comes to going to school, because I could save *so much money* if I hop right into the industry or save money to move into an acting hub. HOWEVER, I recently got confirmation from my eternally fried brain and a local community theatre group that I should continue my education…

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Reddit · 17 Aug 2020

Any tips to do right now to get started off !

Hey guys im getting into the acting scene and im really excited to put myself out there, but can anyone give me some tips to start doing now to get more prepared and better as an actor in general !? It’d mean alot thanks !

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Reddit · 17 Aug 2020

Commerical vs Art

Hey fellas, I did one commerical ad for LG and they gave me the script day before shoot and the length for this ad was about 8 mins. I come from Theatre background where I played characters all the time and did plays for around 6 years, so I gave audition for this commerical and got booked for it. I did my preparation…

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Reddit · 17 Aug 2020

Any agency tips?

I have been in 14 productions and have been told I’m a great actor. I want to start a professional career of acting, but I don’t know how to get recognized by agents. I don’t know which agencies are fake, which ones are scams, and which ones are real. Are there any agencies that are real and can help me get noticed by…

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Reddit · 17 Aug 2020

Amateur Voice Actor - Voice description request

Hi there, I'm a first time poster, and I thought this might be the best place to do so to get some advice. I'm currently reading 'Voice Over Voice-Actor' By Tara Platt and Yuri Lowenthal. One of the exercises talks about establishing an understanding of your own natural voice to know your limits before you start delvin…

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Reddit · 17 Aug 2020

Voice Actors Audition.

I am looking to audition a number of voice actors for a short kids cartoon. The general style of the cartoon with be similar to Peppa Pig. The accents will be American. ​ Im looking for the following roles: **Main Characters:** * Female squirrel, age approximately 7 - 9 years old. * Brother squirrel, age approxi…

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Reddit · 17 Aug 2020

What equipment to pair with the MXL990 Condenser?

Hey all! I'm a voice actor who is *extremely* *new* to this space, and I am very excited to be here! You all seem awesome, informative, and very helpful - so I think you may be able to give me a bit of equipment advice. I'm a new kid at technical stuff, so I need help. \---------------------- I recently invested in an…

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Reddit · 17 Aug 2020

Ameture voice actor - voice review request

Hi My name is Ammar. Im just exploring things and voice acting seems quite interesting. Im looking to make a career in it if my voice is any good. Please hear this audio clip and give me your review if i have a good chance in this profession: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g22Ywl1xffI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…

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Reddit · 16 Aug 2020

How does creating your own films help you in your acting career?

I hear this advice a lot as an actor. "Don't wait for opportunities, make your own films." That's all well and good, but making movies is a full time job. That's not to say I haven't made short films starring myself. But if you want festival-run quality short films, that's going take dedication, money, and a lot of tim…