Reddit · 29 May 2020
New Media Rate Question
I'm a SAG actor and I just booked a new media gig. Need to self-shoot a 2-3 minute corporate video. They'll provide the script. What is a fair rate to charge?
Reddit · 29 May 2020
What's Your #1 Challenge Related to Memorizing Lines?
I've been doing a lot of research into various principles and techniques to enhance memory and learning. I've found a lot of things I think aren't very widely known among actors. I'm wondering if there's some folks who could use some help. So what's your #1 challenge related to memorizing lines?
Reddit · 29 May 2020
I dream of being an actor but I know it's almost impossible, so I guess I'm just here to guet it off my chest
So yeah I guess the title is kind of self-explanatory, but to give context, here is why I know my chances are so low that it's almost impossible: so I'm 17, and have been in some school plays, not many to be honest, just two, but damn if i didn't like it and felt different. I have never been in the business, never been…
Reddit · 29 May 2020
Do you have to go to drama school?
Hi! I am doing an online course during quarantine, and have recently come to the realisation that I want to persue acting and singing, some sort of musical theatre route. In the online course, the teacher has told us "unless you get professional training in a comprehensive programme that covers theatre, TV, film, voice…
Reddit · 29 May 2020
[AMA] I'm a professional voice director and Head of Education at CCC's voice school
I'm am the founder of Voicedubz Studios and head of education at CCC. You can find more details about me in my bio on my profile page and about my studio on our website. Links below: [https://www.castingcall.club/m/John%20Wang](https://www.castingcall.club/m/John%20Wang) [www.voicedubz.com](http://www.voicedubz.com/) Y…
Reddit · 28 May 2020
Matthew McConaughey in True Detective. Fucking hell.
I'm not an actor but seriously, anyone who is should watch the first series. Don't even reply to this just watch the fucking show if you haven't already. That is raw. I've seen enough movies and shows to know when something sticks out. Too many to be honest, Matthew's performance in that show will stick with me forever…
Reddit · 28 May 2020
How do I get noticed
So, as a little kid my dream has been to be a TV actor. I’ve always done well on stage and could give a good performance. While I haven’t had the opportunity to be in broadway or anything, I’ve done local plays and school plays for years. I’ve even been in Theatre club for a few years. I’ve always wanted to act on TV b…
Reddit · 28 May 2020
Any LA based actors that live outside LA?
I posted a month ago asking for opinions about relocation (currently in OC). Most advised me to stay in CA to take advantage of LA, versus moving out of state to another acting city, since I am already settled here. Where I live now is almost an hour driving to DTLA/Burbank, so picking up a job in the area and relocati…
Reddit · 28 May 2020
So, once and for all (because I’m getting sooooo many mixed-messages and mixed-Googles): What is the General consensus on commercial licenses?
I’ve read (and been told) that it’s kind of a scam for voice actors to make people purchase licenses to use their voice on paid channels (such as on the radio, in commercials, on monetized YouTube videos, basically anywhere where the actor’s voice is intended to make money for the buyer or advertise a product the buyer…
Reddit · 28 May 2020
I'm looking for some advice
I play dungeons and dragons with my friends and love getting into role-playing, voice and all. Usually I just pick something that sounds right and go with it, but this most recent character has me stumped. I have no idea what voice to give him. Russian? Boston? French? British? What character voices could I look at for…
Reddit · 28 May 2020
Tell me your story
Any actors here have a YouTube, podcast or blog talking about their journey to becoming an actor or know of any resources like this? I’m an Asian-Australian who’s parents migrated here and don’t believe a job in the arts is possible. With many podcasts/Hollywood stories I’ve listened to, I feel a disconnect from a priv…
Reddit · 28 May 2020
Anyone interested in coming on a podcast?
Hey everyone, I hope you're doing well! I'm not an actor, but I would love to try it some day. For now, I host a podcast called [Traction Growth & Income](https://www.tgitools.com) and I would really like to have a few episodes with full-time actors (preferably on screen). Would anyone be interested in coming on? I wou…
Reddit · 28 May 2020
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - May 28
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 · 28 May 2020
Can SAG actors work on a non-union project?
I've always been under the impression that once you join SAG you cannot do paid work on any non-SAG projects. I just saw this article from 2016 that seems to contradict this: [https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/casting-big-name-sag-actors-is-easier-than-you-think/](https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/casting-big-name-sag-ac…
Reddit · 28 May 2020
Is it normal to be super bad at acting when you first start out?
And when I say bad I mean it's like I'm a wooden doll. I've always wanted to be an actor but never pursued it when I was younger because I was afraid I'd be really bad and never get better. Finally this year I decided to take an acting class. I signed up for a beginners acting class at my local community college. It wa…
Reddit · 28 May 2020
Whats the biggest role or audition you have gotten?
I am curious as if we have some recognized actors in here
Reddit · 28 May 2020
Looking for Female Voice Actor With Teen Voice, Longterm Gig
Hi! Our company Crealon Media Group is looking for a voice actor who can cover Tiktok related topics on our YouTube channel. It's important that you're available for voice overs all days of the week. You need a soft/personable voice. We're looking to pay about $1200/month for this position. You'll be sent a script of a…
Reddit · 28 May 2020
What is better, taking a summer intensive or individual classes?
Apart from the few classes I’ve taken in college(which I’m not even sure are reputable bc I didn’t go to a film school) I’ve taken one class at HB studio in NY so far(acting for the camera), I just don’t know what is more valuable: a summer intensive or individual classes? Even though I’m technically a “beginner” actor…
Reddit · 28 May 2020
How long of a monologue is too long?
I'm posting this in r/acting because I wanted to get an actor's perspective on this. I'm going to try to keep this question as short as I can so I'm leaving out all info that doesn't seem pertinent. If an actor had to perform a large (100+) series of short monologues on camera in a single take each, how long could thos…
Reddit · 27 May 2020
Becoming a foreign actress.
Hello everyone. Im a 16 year old girl from Albania, europe. The acting industry here is completely depressive. We barely make any movies + if we do they all end up looking as if they were made on a low budget. No acting schools are available, just some average courses. A little about me: I’ve always been a fan of Holly…
Reddit · 27 May 2020
Dubbing in NYC?
Hello all! I am a young novice voice actor who is still weighing his options when it comes to where I will make my first push into the industry of voice over. I have always been fascinated by the process of anime dubbing and would love to work as a dub actor. I know that Dallas and LA are big dubbing cities but I belie…
Reddit · 27 May 2020
a theater actor who wants to study film/tv acting in Vancouver.
hello everyone. im a theater actor in the Philippines. ive performed shows over parts of asia. Ive been wanting to get a student permit to move and study in Vancouver. Im really interested in studying film/tv acting and stand up comedy. truth be told i don't know where to start, i did research and most of the big schoo…
Reddit · 27 May 2020
Looking to start a creative filmmaking group [x-post r/Nashville]
Hey all. I'm in Nashville, and wherever you are this is for you. I'm looking for fellow creatives who have a story they want to tell, a piece of music they want to create, a voice they want to share, a character they want to embody, a skill they want to use. I'm a cinematographer/director and photographer and I'm dying…
Reddit · 27 May 2020
Feedback for Narration
I'm a beginner voice actor, so feedback is very important for me! Here is just a short audition I did. I think I read it a bit too slowly though. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-L0f6yJ3ot4aqVfTBZem37EO1VYKN84y/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-L0f6yJ3ot4aqVfTBZem37EO1VYKN84y/view?usp=sharing)
Reddit · 26 May 2020
Any tips for being less self-judgmental?
I grew a lot as an actor within the past year and 3/4 and I've really improved. And there are days when I really feel that, but there are also days when my theatre club's director will criticize me and when we're done with our rehearsal, I'll go home beating myself up about it, even if I also did something else well an…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
How does tv acting work? Questions i've always wondered!
So, i'm an aspiring actor & these are things i've always wondered about the behind the scenes with acting on TV Shows. I know movies are a different ballgame. But, with tv shows, more so an hour type of show, how does it work? I know they film usually an episode a week and each actor has their "call schedule" so they k…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
Looking for actors : Online Drama/Horror Anthology
hi guys, i'm an actor in this untitled drama/horror anthology and the creators are looking for a surplus of actors, so if you're 16-early20's, looking for something to do, then consider joining! here's what the co-director of this project says: >we are currently in the process of writing our scripts for the episodes, t…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
Newbie Actor - Short Comedic Monologue - Would love some Feedback!
HI! I would love some feedback on this (you might have seen this monologue floating around recently due to a recent open casting)! I just started acting a few months back and would love some pointers since I haven't been able to go to class due to Covid-19. I can totally return the favor (though I'm new so not sure if…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
Bad time to submit to agents?
Long time larker here lol! Just for reference, I’m in Toronto, and planning to submit to agencies in Toronto I’ve been contemplating submitting to agencies, but with covid19, I don’t know what things will look like. Last year I’ve been more focused than ever on getting my actor’s education with Second City, LB Studio,…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
UK Actors, Spotlight membership?
Hi all, Got a question for those on Spotlight that didn't go to drama school. (A bit of back story - I graduated university with a Filmmaking degree, absolutely loved it and during my time there started performing a lot, ultimately deciding it's what I wanted to do and the films I was apart of have done well). I'm alre…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
Bob Bergen Interview PT1
Hello everyone. I've subscribed to Crispin Freeman's podcast for a while now and thought it selfish of me not to share this particular [interview with Bob Bergen](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vam-157-interview-with-bob-bergen-part-1/id452658730?i=1000466160607) Notes through out the 3 part interview: * Be unre…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
Is acting luck
I am no hater, just wanting to know a simple question. There are actors that aren’t famous and minimum wage that are just as good as A-list actors like Robert Downey jr and Tom Holland. Are they just A list because they auditioned for a famous role and got lucky? What is the catch?
Reddit · 26 May 2020
Asian American Actor curious about moving to Asia for acting. Thoughts?
Mostly curious about the idea. I am a theatrically trained actor and have gotten steady work in the Bay Area, but I am unsure if CV-19 will breed a large enough anti-Asian sentiment that will reduce opportunities. Are there any other Asian Americans who have made that move? If so, what was the experience like? Did your…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
Actors/Actresses College Age for a Project?
I need 3 college age Actors or Actresses for a Project I'm having a hard time finding websites to find Actors and Actresses. The ones I tried, no one has messaged back yet? If interested, PM me. And if this post isn't allowed, please delete it, or offer some suggestions on sites where i can contact actors or actresses…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
Voice Acting
Strange Fiction is looking for voice actors. We are a a community based pulp audio drama series. This is a new series that we are doing for fun, we do not collect any royalties and artists will be contributing to our shows for free. We cover science fiction, mystery, westerns etc. Our episodes run 10 minutes in length.…
Reddit · 26 May 2020
I am almost 25 and still have no formal education
I have taken acting classes and courses for 2 years or so, but I don't have a formal education. I have been admitted into AADA, however, I don't have money to go there and then I heard some really bad reviews and decided not to waste the money I don't have. I am applying to an acting school in my city (Kyiv, Ukraine) t…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
Voice acting in Japan vs Voice acting in the US
The one thing most people enjoy about being a voice actor is the fact that your get privacy. In comparison with on camera actors, nobody really cares for voice actors. Nobody is that interested in your personal life & you're not being followed by paparazzi everywhere. But since in Japan, animation is their main form of…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
Is Backstage Acting legit for ages under 16?
I've been trying to become an actor ever since I was born. I have already practiced and now i'm ready to audition but I need an account. When I was making an account, It had said I was underage and needed a parental confirmation. I had gotten permission but it had asked for either a driver's license or a passport. I'm…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
How Do I Break In The Industry When I'm from Another Country?
I need some advice, I live in the Caribbean but I want to be an actor. The problem is there isn't much opportunity here to do it nor is there any decent training available. Jobs are rare and not due to too much actors but rather a lack of Jobs and resources, funding etc. In addition there isnt that many teachers if any…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
Methodical Acting Manual Titles
Anybody know the most methodical acting technique textbooks? I got Benedetti's "The Actor at Work"
Reddit · 25 May 2020
New Actors: Who's Who On A Film Set
I crafted this complete guide to who's who on a film production and some shorthand lingo you'll hear flying around set. If you're a new actor or just booked your first role (wooo!), it's imperative for your confidence and comfort to understand all the shorthand lingo flying around on set. Show up with the confidence of…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
Best Agency For Teen Theatrical
Hi guys, I am 16 years old and am looking for theatrical representation in LA. I am not completely new to acting I have a pretty well rounded list of region theater, low budget/student short films and 4-5 years of on-screen acting classes with established working actors who value quality and growth over results. I have…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
New Voice Actor Looking for Feedback.
Hi, I'm pretty new to voice acting and I am looking for feedback/where and how I can improve. I did this recording of the intro to The Witcher 3 today and I would greatly appreciate any criticism. https://soundcloud.com/user-298761429/the-witcher-3-intro
Reddit · 25 May 2020
Is moving to LA in two years a good idea?
I've wanted to be an actor since I was old enough to realize what it was. I've always been so invested into tv shows and movies to the point to where I felt what they felt; I even used to make up stories in my head as a kid and go outside and act them out because I didn't have any real friends (I was a weird kid). I'm…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
How to become actor from less known country
Sorry for grammar mistakes, I'm not native english speaker. I want to be an actor sine I was 12, I'm 17 now. Thing is, I live in Slovakia in a small village. Basically in middle of nowhere in former communist country. So options here are very limited. Both elementary schools (slovak school system is different that the…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
Thoughts On Improving Quality of Life of Aspiring Actors
*Q:* What are the biggest expense items for acting students or aspiring actors, in your opinion? *The Problem Statement:* I suspect rent is probably the biggest expense for aspiring actors, am I right? *Possible solution:* If that is the case I recommend that we have at least one skyscraper dedicated to housing aspirin…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
An Theatre Actor's Voice
Does anybody know any good books/teachers/exercises that help develop a stronger, richer voice for theatre? At the moment I'm taking singing lessons, working on diction, and trying to work out my diaphragm. However I can't carry my voice a long way, and also feel it's a little monotoned and with more 'head resonance' (…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
When does acting become exploitation? How do I find quality work as an actress?
I’ve been dabbling in acting since I was in college. Short films for classmates, music videos, terrible TV pilots, and the like. Most of them have been good experiences during production, but the common thread remained the same. Each time I was cast as someone overtly sexual. 24-year-old me was just thrilled to be cast…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
What are you doing acting wise in quarantine?
hey everyone, I'm new here and a young actress in community college. I am pretty bummed about being in quarantine. I had a call back for a cool play I was excited for that got cancelled as well as many opportunities. I'm taking zoom ballet through my college and doing a paper on the play "Death and the King's Horseman"…
Reddit · 25 May 2020
How hard is it to become a successful actor as an Asian American?
We all know Asians are underrepresented in the industry. Probably because most big movie roles are designated for people who cater to the appearance based expectations of most of America . So I was wondering what it would take for an asian American to make it big in the industry, think gosling, De Niro, DiCaprio etc