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Reddit · 26 Feb 2020
hi, i don't want to make this too long because this is not a usual situation. i go to a magnet high school, and we do a black history month assembly with a show every year depicting different events in history. our school is very diverse, we have no majority, but we do have a majority sex. its about 7:3 females to male…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2020
I have been taking classes, doing community theatre and volounterring for student films for almost 2 years, (I also have professional headshots for what its worth). Probably not very long compared to some, but quiting my job to act full time is my current goal(likely won't happen too soon but that's okay!) Anyways, I h…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2020
Hello all, First off I'm not selling anything. I am seeking actors, filmmakers and other creatives to test a platform I've been working on, geared toward indie and student filmmakers. I've worked on small productions and find that it's very common for newcomers and more seasoned filmmakers to wear many hats (actor/writ…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2020
Hello fellow actors, I was wondering what the best audition websites are for auditions based in NYC, mainly looking for tv, film and commercial auditions. I know of the big ones such as backstage and actors access, but which ones do you feel get you the most bang for your buck?
Reddit · 26 Feb 2020
I already act professionally out of NYC and would like to know about favorite bfa programs for somewhat working actors (I really only get a few jobs a year). Or, if not bfa programs, flexible college programs that will accommodate someone pursuing acting. Favorite BFA programs so far are CMU, USC, Julliard, and NYU but…
Reddit · 26 Feb 2020
Is there some reason it is a bad idea that I don't know about?
Reddit · 26 Feb 2020
I feel like the big majority here prefers AA, but I took a look at Backstage and honestly think it has more fitting casting calls for me at least (I’m 18F based in NYC). Which one do you prefer and why?
Reddit · 25 Feb 2020
Hello! Just a head's up to all my Aussie VO / VA brethren. We are calling all Australian Voiceoverists to come join our community discord server at [https://discord.gg/MbMD4A](https://discord.gg/MbMD4A) come join and get access to free casting calls / workshop schedules / local industry tips and tricks and community! L…
Reddit · 25 Feb 2020
I've been looking for months. Every voice actor overplays it or underplays it. Is there anyone out there interested in being the voice of a loving husband? Thank you!
Reddit · 25 Feb 2020
Former “took a long break” actor. I no longer have any updated video (within the last 7 years) to create a reel, but most of the auditions I’ve seen I could possibly go for ask for a video reel. I can and will film my own scenes/monologues if necessary but is that suggested? What do you normally film if you’re creating…
Reddit · 25 Feb 2020
How can I make something of myself? (UK) Hello fellow creatives. I’m a London based actor currently training at drama school. I’m graduating from my course in the summer. I’m in my early twenties and I’ve had extensive training in dance, singing & movement in the past but my course is strictly acting. We just had the s…
Reddit · 25 Feb 2020
I am woman in my 20's looking to get into voice acting without paying an agent. I live in a major city. Not exactly sure want effective routes to take first. I am open to any constructive criticism and helpful tips.
Reddit · 25 Feb 2020
I signed up for Wendy Alane Wright's Hollywood Winner Circle course and regret it immediately. I wish I had checked Reddit before I basically got scammed. I am in her group TMFA and I see posts about it non stop so I decided to check it out because there were good testimonials. I am an actor but I do have credits under…
Reddit · 25 Feb 2020
I have a good mic, some talent, and I think I want to get my foot in the door. What do I do? How do I put my name out there? How would I get hired? Also, what exactly is a demo reel? I know it’s something you put out so they can get a feel for your voice but what do I say in it? Do I just make up random lines and say t…
Reddit · 25 Feb 2020
I pretty much just got all my equipment and closet booth set up, but am waiting on my headphones. I pretty much never can hear silence, because the quieter things get the more apparent the ringing is. Any tips or stories?
Reddit · 24 Feb 2020
*"I get very emotional when I talk to actors because, I am you. I know your hearts. I don't know 'you', but I know your hearts. I know the desire. And I know the tragedy of laziness. The tragedy of entitlement. The tragedy of 'It's about me'. It's not about you, It's DEEPLY about you and it's not about you. Once you un…
Reddit · 24 Feb 2020
Newbie actor here. I’m interested in auditioning for a few student films, and will be getting headshots soon. Unfortunately, all of the listings end in the next few days, and my headshots will be ready about a week after that. What should I do? Should I even bother submitting after the deadline, or should I just forget…
Reddit · 24 Feb 2020
*"I get very emotional when I talk to actors because, I am you. I know your hearts. I don't know 'you', but I know your hearts. I know the desire. And I know the tragedy of laziness. The tragedy of entitlement. The tragedy of 'It's about me'. It's not about you, It's DEEPLY about you and it's not about you. Once you un…
Reddit · 24 Feb 2020
I’ve got an audition later in the week and would love any tips or stories of past experiences to know what to expect!
Reddit · 24 Feb 2020
I want to add a slate shot to my actors access account but I'm not sure what to put for my representation because I'm not apart of a union, any advice?
Reddit · 24 Feb 2020
When starting out, it's easy to get locked in on recording gear. Buying that shiny microphone is always going to sound more fun than buying coaching! Trust me when I say that it's imperative that you learn the skills of a professional voice actor before you make too big of an investment into recording gear. A $900 micr…
Reddit · 24 Feb 2020
Hey guys, really need a little bit of help here. I have an actor muso audition tomorrow that I’m extremely excited for and want to do well. They’ve asked for one contemporary and one classical from the 16th, 17th, and 18th century. I have one Shakespeare, a Shaw and a contemporary but I’m having a lot of problems with…
Reddit · 24 Feb 2020
I know many actors pick waitressing or something similar because it's flexible, but is it really THAT flexible? My goal is to get to 100 auditions before the end of the year, and then 150 be year. Can you seriously call up the restaurant or whatever you work at and say you're not coming because of an audition on a regu…
Reddit · 24 Feb 2020
Hey All - I recently interviewed for a spot at William Alderson's studio in LA for their summer intensive. They teach Meisner technique there, and I am excited to expand this part of my actor's toolbox. ​ What I want to know is if anyone else has taken courses with Mr. Alderson? I read some Yelp reviews, but all…
Reddit · 23 Feb 2020
i’m a young actor, but i live in Minnesota, far away from any major city’s. i want to act in Commercials for now. but since most agencies, auditions, ECT are in like New York or Los Angeles, i’m not able to go. can you still act in a small city/town for big jobs?
Reddit · 23 Feb 2020
Been doing a lot of reading trying to get a grasp of how securing gigs works with VO work, coming from an acting background there seems to be a stark contrast in methodology and no real consensus on what P2P site is best to use (if any). Although consensus is pretty much avoid Fiverr. I know a lot of actors will compla…
Reddit · 23 Feb 2020
I don't plan on being a professional actor. Last week, a friend of mine got me a background gig in NYC and now I want to do more. Should I pay Backstage and Casting Networks for the year to increase my odds of getting booked?
Reddit · 23 Feb 2020
Please read about it or even audition here! Thanks! https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/members/KattoTheRatto/casting-call/Polychromatic-Purgatory/
Reddit · 23 Feb 2020
I'm interested in doing the summer Shakespeare intensive at either RADA or LAMDA. The 8 week one seems very competitive, and I also see a 4 week one that doesn't require an audition? I'm just looking for insight from people who have studied at either. I'm concerned that the 4 week one will be too casual or something, o…
Reddit · 23 Feb 2020
As I was putting together a Tumblr post (which includes a screen to script exercise) for [Season 1 Episode 3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4959736/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast)....I noticed that there wasn't a credit (on IMDB or in the episode itself). I would be happy to put in a correction to IMDB...but have no ide…
Reddit · 23 Feb 2020
It was fun, but jesus christ it gave me a whole new level of appreciation for yall. It's so great to see how people bloom when you give them the stage. I don't have any dreams of becoming an actor, but I hope you still feel some spark of the fun that I had.
Reddit · 23 Feb 2020
I’m currently a senior in high school that lives in LA, I know I want to be an actor but one thing I find myself questioning is it worth taking theatre arts in college. Any help is appreciated & thank you for taking the time to read this.
Reddit · 23 Feb 2020
Looking for an american male voice actor (20-40 yrs) to dub a young male (25 yrs) in a short film. About 60 words. Here is a link to some lines from the film: [https://vimeo.com/393235814/a342cc394f](https://vimeo.com/393235814/a342cc394f) Please send me an email ([kejriwalneeti@gmail.com](mailto:kejriwalneeti@gmail.co…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Hello, I'm an LA based actor. I've been using Actros Access for about a year and a half. In general, I feel that is a bit clunky. I've recently added LA Casting to the sites that I'm on and find it to be much more straightforward in terms of alerts and adding/altering my content (headshots, reels, etc.) Anyway, to my p…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Basically the title, and yes, I know it's really a stupid question. But always see some of the best actors able to talk and talk just for the sake of talking, and I've never been able to do that. Every time I audition or get up on stage I'm not so much scared that I'm gonna mess up, but becoming more aware that there m…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Greetings community! I have a question I want lots of input in. I went to a voiceover consultation appointment to precede me making a professional demo. While I was there, the engineer/voice actor and I talked about current industry, and he mentioned that he finds a lot of well paying and high quality on voices123 ($40…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
I always wanted to become an actor and I want to know if it would be possible to move to UK and go to drama school there. I’m from a small country and there’s very little to do in the indusrty because it’s very small. So, would it be possible for me to go to drama school in the UK (RADA for example, if I pass) and have…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
I booked a role on a short film and I have no idea what I’m doing. I’ve been taking acting classes for almost a year. I’ve been waiting to audition because there is still so much I don’t know about being on a film set- my plan was to do background work a couple of times to get a feeling. But I’ve yet to do that and fil…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
So I'm keen to break into the industry. I've set up my own Fiverr page recently and had a few enquiries but nothing serious. Recently I had a guy get in touch asking for a reading of 59,000 words for an audio description. He's offering $350 for the project, but at Fiverr's rates that I've set up ($5 per 150 words) it'd…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Hi there, I've been acting for almost two years now so it's still early days for me. I'd love to get on a course but simply can't afford it. Do any London or England based actors know of any scholarships or at least partial ones? Thanks
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Hiring actor for a prank on friend. Located in Boston,MA. Around 5 pm on a weekday for 30 minutes, $30. Looking for male around middle aged to portray a priest. (priest robe will be provided)
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Newbie actor here. Been considering auditioning for a few NYU student films. Anyone have any experience with auditioning for student films? Is a picture with a basic iPhone/camera ok for now? I’ll for sure get professional headshots in the future, but don’t feel like it’s worth it to spend hundreds of dollars on headsh…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Hello! Post HS theatre *mostly* lead actor/ITS Officer, looking to completely throw my safe and predictable life out the window because I’ve been told me whole life to professionally pursue acting, and singing in particular... Queue my Grandmothers story, whom I’m named after, and was a Polish Jewish singer/performer i…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Hi! I’d love some advice from any DC-area actors. I’m an actor based in NYC. I have no desire to leave but my boyfriend’s career will likely pull him towards DC eventually and so I’m trying to get a sense of the scene there. My general sense is that there’s some theater but very little TV and film, and that what is the…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
Hey everyone, I hope all of you are having a great day! I just have one question what are some practice methods that you all use? I’m just starting off so I’m a little green
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
I am 15 and am an aspiring actor who has done school plays and parody commercials. I have done a lot of research and read monologues and am planning to move to LA or NY after finishing high school. But, as for now I really cannot find any projects that would help me gain experience. Anyone who lives in Kuwait who wants…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2020
I see a lot of people recommend getting a voice over coach for those starting a VO career, but what I'm not clear on is what exactly a VO coach does and if one is truly necessary if you've already had professional acting training, including vocal training for dialects, annunciation, projection, techniques, IPA, etc. I'…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2020
I'm SAG-E and I submit to unpaid student films if I feel like the writing is good and I could use it for my reel. I've noticed in the last 6 months tho, that 90% of these student films are SAG. I stopped submitting to them, because I don't want to be forced to join the union for unpaid work. Why is this? Whats changed?…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2020
I sent in a self tape a couple weeks ago and after reading the first scene, I honestly thought "okay this is an awkward scene, the girl is awkward with the boy, they might like each other but theres just a lot of miscommunication going around" but then after talking with other actors who also auditioned for this said t…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2020
Wasn't there a famous actor who joined his theater class/drama club in hs just so he could meet girls, but ended up falling in love with acting instead? I'm trying to remember who that guy was, and Google isn't helping
