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Reddit · 19 Apr 2020
Hi All! I am a foundational actress and I don't live in LA. Can anyone offer feedback on this studio (it won't be Aaron teaching)? Is it the best one there? I've read online reviews but wanted to chat with someone with a lot of LA market knowledge, if possible. Thanks!
Reddit · 19 Apr 2020
So I am struggling acting, and my GF is asking to get engaged but I am afraid that it will affect my dream. If anyone has been through in situation please help.
Reddit · 19 Apr 2020
No point to give an unnecessary introduction, so I’ll get to the point. I’m 20 years old, an Indian living in India. I want to become an actress, I love acting, I always loved it. I have no idea how to become one, because I’m not interesting in acting in Bollywood films. I don’t know how to get hold of an agent, and it…
Reddit · 19 Apr 2020
I’ve really been noticing this happen when comparing my own voice to others on different types of headphones and phone speakers. When listening on AKG studio headphones (with as flat of a sound curve as possible) my voice recordings seem quite deep with a lot of bass. Deeper than many other male voice actors I will com…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
hi guys, i recently was on two episodes of a netflix tv show, it was my first real role with screen time, and when i watched the episodes i hated what i saw. im not sure how to explain it, because im trained on film and stage and all the rest, but my performance stood out from all the other actors in that it seemed bad…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
My kid is very interested in extra work. Are websites such as FameStreet useful at all? How safe are kids having their photos on sites such as these? Is there a place where jobs are posted without having to pay for membership? Any advice would be appreciated. I’m just trying to be a good parent in an industry that appe…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Love scenes include light kissing to sexual scenes I thought about pursing a career in acting, but this always held me back especially because my family is religious and I have morals that I would like to keep.
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
I want to find a voice acting coach or teacher, preferably - female, lower-ish voice (Laura Bailey), mainly does cartoons - offers coaching I can see myself voicing cartoon little boys the most, like idk Timmy Turner or anime boys like Ash or Naruto. With training, I could see myself voicing other zainy characters or d…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Hi, I'm not an aspiring voice actor or anything. I'm not even a part of this sub. I'm just an individual who is curious about something related to voice acting. If a VA knows multiple languages and is dedicated enough to the role that they play, can they voice their characters again in a different language for a voice…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Hey guys, apologies if this isn't allowed here.... The Asa Butterfield acting Q&A will happen LIVE on the Actors Gym Instagram channel [https://instagram.com/rsactorsgym](https://instagram.com/rsactorsgym) on Tuesday, April 21 at 5pm UK / Noon EST / 9:00am PST! Join in and ask Asa your burning #acting questions! From h…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Hi there. I am an IFP Gotham Award-winning independent film producer. I’m originally from the US and am now based in Europe. I’ve been in the business for 27 years and producing for 13 of those years - everything from films to music videos and beyond. I even produced a live event for First Lady Michelle Obama. I was th…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Hello, and I hope you who are reading this are well and healthy! I am a complete newbie here. Complete newbie! I'm graduating in May from my university and relocating to Texas for a job. There are so many more resources in the state of Texas for actors than my state has to offer, and I think I finally want to start and…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
COVID-19 aside i can't attend acting classes because they don't take place in my country. So what's the book to substitute acting classes. I'm a beginner and I think I need a guide to teach acting techniques rather than just go out there and act
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
As an Example: Daniel Day Lewis is one of the best when it comes to complex, stirring, often disturbing dramatic performances. As a result– he’s often hailed as one of the greatest actors of all time. In the world of comedy, Jim Carey is one of the greatest ever in terms of physical comedy, facial expressions and compl…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
I'm a stage actor and I've been looking at trying my hand at voice acting for a little while, and with my gaming microphone starting to go, I figured it might be time to get a standalone mic that I could actually use to start practicing on. I've seen a lot of posts saying always go XLR, that you can't get professional…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Falls Mental follows the story of an amnesiac, James, who wakes up in a hospital room handcuffed to a woman named Val. When Val insists that the pair used to be homicide detectives, he realizes that things at Falls Mental may be more insidious than they seem. The script has been fully written! dm me if interested!
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Hi everyone, I hope everyone is doing well during this time. I have some free time on my hands and wanted to create a social media community for aspiring professionals in the entertainment and media industry. One of the series I am planning to create is actor confessions and advice. ​ What is the best advice you…
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Hi! Just wanted some insight on the subject above. How can I watch a movie and learn from it as an actor? Following my training, I have found myself looking at films in a different way and wanted to ask professional actors if there's anything they look for in specific. Cheers!
Reddit · 18 Apr 2020
Falls Mental follows the story of an amnesiac, James, who wakes up in a hospital room handcuffed to a woman named Val. When Val insists that the pair used to be homicide detectives, he realizes that things at Falls Mental may be more insidious than they seem. The script has been fully written! dm me if interested or if…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2020
I don’t really know the steps but I know if you want to be a professional actor you need to hire someone (or get hired?). But to do so my guess is you need a resume? Also, where do people find auditions? I know a couple of websites but I want to know where I could start. I have no acting resume (except like once when I…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2020
They gotta still be alive, and they need to actually be teaching (not just an actor you wish would teach)....
Reddit · 17 Apr 2020
Hi I’m going to have my first ever audition through an online audition because of corona and I’m going to do improv and I’ve never done both so I really need advice as I’m extremely nervous. Should I cancel? Would that look bad? Please I need a lot of help right now. I’m questioning if I even should become an actress a…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2020
Hi All! ​ Any actors interested in Zooming/Skyping to rehearse sides for each other? Or even just reading some scripts to keep us active? I know I have a few auditions coming up and would love a reader or another actor to work on them with and would love to do the same. ​ Thanks, Jen
Reddit · 17 Apr 2020
Hey guys, I'm part of an online community called The Actors Gym ([https://actorsgym.co.uk](https://actorsgym.co.uk)) which is the online arm of The Reel Scene acting school in London. We work with Asa Butterfield (Sex Education, Hugo, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas etc) who teaches a masterclass at the school. We have…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2020
It has been my dream for years to be in the walking dead. I know it is DEFINITELY not going to happen.But I would like to increase the chances of it happening.For a young (10-13) actor,do you think it’s possible?
Reddit · 17 Apr 2020
During the last three Pilot Seasons, I made lists of young adult actors aged roughly 23-33 who booked leading and series regular roles and grouped them into the most common educational and training paths based on what I could find of their backgrounds. Now to conclude the study, instead of offering long lists of indivi…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2020
* **Casting Director Alison McBryde** is also holding open calls! You need an Actor’s Access account for this one. Search for breakdown posted April 3 “VIRTUAL OPEN CALL – VARIOUS PROJECTS” You must submit on Breakdown Services (Actors Access) or have your team submit you. **Deadline to submit 4/27.** [https://actorsac…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2020
I'm not a professional actor, but I do enjoy implementing acting into personal projects. With that being said, I find it hard to connect to the character I'm playing and act accordingly. How can I act in a way that isn't obviously fabricated? Is there some trick that may help an actor visualize his character? I know th…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2020
I'm an Irish 23 y/o male. I don't have any experience whatsoever, but I am very good at voices and characters. I find myself constantly doing different "characters" to make jokes, and a few people have mentioned that I should act. Every time I watch a show or a movie I get the urge to act myself. I have no formal educa…
Reddit · 17 Apr 2020
Yo,so i'm 14 and i find acting interesting and i want to do it,but i have school so i started theatre [classes.my](https://classes.my) question is can i do theatre-Acting classes/imrpov and still develop the skills that someone named Jimmy that goes to a drama school does ???
Reddit · 17 Apr 2020
I’ve been invited to attend the 5 week Film & TV acting intensive at Art of Acting Studio and I was hoping to hear from some people who have attended the school at all but especially from anyone who participated in a summer intensive. I’m an out of state actor and I’m pretty limited as to classes where I’m located. I’v…
Reddit · 16 Apr 2020
I have some experience, I played a few characters in a friend’s animation a couple years back and Im looking to get back into it, this time seriously.
Reddit · 16 Apr 2020
Assuming the actors had the talent to back it up, if an actor is above average and another one is very attractive who’s more likely to get the lead role? Excluding rom-coms, how much would looks play into someone getting a lead?
Reddit · 16 Apr 2020
I've seen a few videos on voice actors "changing their voices" but they dont explain how. It comes off as an inherent anomaly they were born capable of producing. I think a speech pathologist would be the best person to explain specifically how these voice actors are able to change their voices so much. Are these succe…
Reddit · 16 Apr 2020
This is for all the experienced Actors and Actresses out there.
Reddit · 16 Apr 2020
This is to all the experienced Voice-Actors out there
Reddit · 16 Apr 2020
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 · 16 Apr 2020
I am a 17yr old male and I’ve have always loved the idea of acting and always wanted to try it and pursue it as a career. I live in rural/suburban Minnesota so obviously the opportunities are scarce but that’s not the problem. I have never had anyone support me in wanting to be an actor, my family thinks it’s nonsense…
Reddit · 16 Apr 2020
I started doing voicovers for game mods 8 years ago and since then I've done game trailers for indie games and some audiobooks for friends as well as some narrative dialogue for indie games. I have no acting training and everything I've learned has been from feedback. Since October I've been looking for paid gigs, most…
Reddit · 16 Apr 2020
Hi guys i'm 18 years old guy from algeria I want to become a successful actor like robert dinero and leo please i can do audition or acting school in my country I need to find a way to do online audition or a way to contact movie producer to help me please
Reddit · 16 Apr 2020
Hello everyone. I have an assignment for class that involves interviewing someone. I am interviewing a friend who has background in theater acting. I know this is a very vague question, but does anyone have any tips for interviewing actors? The interview is just audio based, so my main goal is to really capture their i…
Reddit · 16 Apr 2020
[https://kotaku.com/kingdom-hearts-final-fantasy-voice-actor-keiji-fujiwar-1842897719](https://kotaku.com/kingdom-hearts-final-fantasy-voice-actor-keiji-fujiwar-1842897719) Rest in peace.
Reddit · 15 Apr 2020
hello all, I'm looking for acting agencies in Colorado, and I've heard of a few pretty popular ones (John Casablancas Modeling and Acting, to name an example). Any suggestions as to how to find an agency?
Reddit · 15 Apr 2020
So in about a year I have to record a play with myself and a friend in it. As of now it only involves the two of us, and it's not a professional gig. I am working to be an actor, while my friend has no interest at all in acting. The reason we're doing this is because we recorded ourselves in a play for a drama class pr…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2020
For about two years now I've been practicing my VO skills through Gravy for the Brain and feel that I'm at a point now where I'm hireable, so I got a subscription to [voices.com](https://voices.com). With the whole Coronavirus situation, I figured that this would be a perfect time to start establishing myself as I'm ou…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2020
Aesthetic, empathy, charisma, ... what are the important things to be a great actor? Like Hollywood stars
Reddit · 15 Apr 2020
My favourite show, Steven Universe recently came to an end, and I realised soon after finishing it that I want to become a voice actor. I hope that one day I can work on something as impactful and inspirational as SU. Right now I know practically nothing about the voice over world. What can I do to get started?
Reddit · 15 Apr 2020
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1WiCGq-PcY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1WiCGq-PcY) ​ Great video, one of the best pieces of advice I've heard.
Reddit · 15 Apr 2020
I know I’m probably not,but I just want some confirmation I’m 15 I turn 16 in a few days.i thought about acting but wasn’t really that sure I would imagine a character and play that character (example miles morales I would act like I got the part of playing him in a movie and just start acting like I was him for an hou…
Reddit · 15 Apr 2020
Hello everybody, I've read through a lot of post here regarding the topic of not being a US cirizen. However, I still dont get how non US actors are allowed to audition for us casting calls. For example, if an O1 visa is not really trusted among casting agents, how does one aquire authorization to audition in the US. A…
