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Reddit · 25 Mar 2023

Games/Activities for a trio of would-be voice actors?

I have a couple of buddies that are pretty quick with a joke and are halfway decent at coming up with voices on the fly. One of them has mentioned a few times they would love to "break into voice acting" What would you recommend a trio of goofballs do to strengthen our voice acting brain meat?

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Reddit · 25 Mar 2023

Any U.K. Actors here? What’s your story so far?

No disrespect to our US family, this subreddit is predominantly from experience a US audience. But as r/actinguk doesn’t get much traction I thought there could be more here :-) Just wondering if we have any U.K. Actors here and what’s been your path away so far? Education, training or winging it and learning on the jo…

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Reddit · 25 Mar 2023

YouTuber transitioning to the acting scene in LA

Hello folks. I am making this thread as a non-actor and mean it with the most respect. I've always wanted to be an actor/writer. I love comedy in particular- Adam Sandler, Judd Appatow, Seth Rogen, truly heroes of mine. I come from a lower-middle class background (not much money, not a nepo baby) and didn't go to actin…

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Reddit · 25 Mar 2023

Acting reel advice?

Im putting together my first acting reel so I can start submitting through backstage and actors access. I don’t really have an previous work to show. Any recommendations?

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Reddit · 25 Mar 2023

Actors who went to Acting School vs Actors who did not. Which list do you prefer?

This is just for fun! Also, keep in mind that the actors went to college for acting graduated or at least spent more than a year in the school. And this doesn’t mean that the actors who didn’t go to school haven’t gotten any kind of training, arguably all actors have taken some sort of class or training. **Actors who w…

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Reddit · 24 Mar 2023

Co-starring w/Eric Roberts was GREAT!

I was on-set for 10 days filming the psychological thriller ”Intent Unknown” with some amazing local Iowa actors, as well a Academy Awards & Golden Globe actors Eric Roberts and Julianna Michelle

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Reddit · 24 Mar 2023

I'm embarrassed to ask for help paying for coaching.

So I'm a teenager who wants to be a voice actor so I'd like to get some coaching while I'm still young so I can keep working on it as I get older. However my parents aren't 100% on board with me going into a preforming art but I'm not sure how they would react to me asking for coaching. I'm not even sure what to look f…

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Reddit · 23 Mar 2023

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

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 · 23 Mar 2023

Podcast episode on acting

I've just interviewed the very talented Koko Marshall on my podcast. I'm not an actor by any means, but I think it's really worth a listen for people in the film industry. Koko had a lot of insights about the world of acting as we discussed her career and major influences. I'd wanted to get Koko on the podcast since I…

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Reddit · 23 Mar 2023

Have you ever been bullied by casting directors in your local area?

Case Study: Reports have shown this is common in smaller markets aside from Los Angeles and New York. Has anyone been bullied by casting directors in their local area by consistent and excessive exclusion without merit, treated poorly, false rumors, discrimination? Anyone like to share their experiences? Casting direct…

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Reddit · 23 Mar 2023

Have you ever been bullied by casting directors in your local area?

Case Study: Reports have shown this is common in smaller markets aside from Los Angeles and New York. Has anyone been bullied by casting directors in their local area by consistent and excessive exclusion without merit, treated poorly, false rumors, discrimination? Anyone like to share their experiences? Casting direct…

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Reddit · 23 Mar 2023

Was anyone bullied by casting directors and would like to share?

I know this is a sensitive subject but also a very important one. Has anyone been bullied by casting directors in their local area by consistent and excessive exclusion without merit, treated poorly, false rumors, discrimination? Anyone like to share their experiences? There is a common misconception. Casting directors…

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Reddit · 23 Mar 2023

Will changing my hair color prevent me from getting roles?

Okay so I’m pretty new to acting. I’ve been taking classes for about six months. I’ve recently taken headshots and started applying for roles on actors access. No callbacks yet but it’s only been like two weeks so I’m not discouraged. However I recently have been seriously thinking about giving myself a makeover. I’m a…

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Reddit · 23 Mar 2023

Do actors/actresses ever feel used for money?

It just popped in my mind and im wondering what the thought processes of actors are in regard to this? Or do they just not think that way? Big names for example and plastered all over covers and sfuff...how does the actor themselves feel about being "used" for money?

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Reddit · 23 Mar 2023

How to start

Hi I’m a high school student trying to go into the military but I want to finish a dream before I’ve always wanted to be a voice actor listen I’m not asking for how to get in an anime or cartoon I just want to start small because really all I have is a microphone. So is there any website I should look at I’ve tried Upw…

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Reddit · 22 Mar 2023

Need your advice

I had an agent for 2 years, but things weren't going well, despite having some interesting auditions, I can literally count on one hand how many I had during the 2 years I was with them – but maybe it's also fair to consider the lockdown time. Still, very little visibility. He is a nice person but wasn't working for me…

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Reddit · 22 Mar 2023

Is Casting Networks worth is for Background Acting?

Hi all! I am new to background acting. Started with central casting about a month ago and I have been working 1-2 gigs per week through them. Seems like the other background actors are getting a lot of work from casting networks. I have been applying to jobs there for about a month and haven't received a single call. I…

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Reddit · 22 Mar 2023

How realistic was Leonardo DiCaprio’s meltdown scene in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood?

For more context here’s a video of the scene: https://youtu.be/s3maJDDoX1Y So I’m someone that has always been very interested in the art of acting. I’ve studied a bit of Stanislavsky, took Meisner classes, Practical Aesthetics, etc you get the point. I wouldn’t consider myself an actor more actor curious. The scene in…

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Reddit · 22 Mar 2023

UK Spotlight/Rep Question

Just signed up for Spotlight, as I’ll be spending some time in the UK over the next few years. I’m a Canadian actor (union) and am eligible to work in the UK; will be going back and forth for family reasons, but still primarily based in Canada. Currently listed as “self-represented,” since my Cdn agent doesn’t use Spot…

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Reddit · 22 Mar 2023

Rhinoplasty as an Actor

So this is maybe a bit of a weird question. I just started acting a few months ago and have LOVED it. I have gotten a few roles and it has helped me a ton with my confidence in addition to being extremely enjoyable. I’m an attractive guy, but I’ve always had extremely low self esteem, especially when it comes to my nos…

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Reddit · 22 Mar 2023

A student actor's question about daydreaming (and its use for acting)

I've heard daydreaming is a great tool that actors can have, and an easy one to access, as we are all born with the capacity to daydream. But... I’m afraid that my daydreams are only about my success, happiness, and prosperity, and not about other things that I can find meaning in that could help me locate my triggers…

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Reddit · 22 Mar 2023

Stranger things season five auditions?

I absolutely love Stranger Things! It is my favorite show, I love the entire cast, and it’s just so good! I love it so much that I want to be a part of it. I am an actress and have been searching the internet for auditions for season five. So far I haven’t really found it, but I am really just not a good internet detec…

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Reddit · 22 Mar 2023

Can an adult be a successful actor if they’ve never been in love?

The internet is full of “becoming a successful actor” and “if you’ve never been in love,” but only as separate issues. I found a single post a while ago about asexuals and acting, but that’s not exactly what I’m talking about and it was years old.

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Reddit · 22 Mar 2023

SAG-AFTRA and social media

Question for anyone who knows - I’ve googled like crazy and cant find a clear answer. This is about SAG rules as it relates to appearing in social media videos. I’m a SAG actor (recently joined back in February as a must-join). For my day job, I own a videography business with my partner. We are a small biz and get mos…

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Reddit · 22 Mar 2023

First time going for an acting gig! I got a few questions :)

I am not an actor nor would I have ever thought I would have a chance to do acting at all so I’m a little confused by the process. I am a full time highliner and I was contacted by Subaru to highline in their National commercial. I sent in a self tape about a week ago and they start shooting mid April. how long does it…

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Reddit · 22 Mar 2023

What questions do you have for working actors?

I host the podcast [Actors With Issues](http://youtube.com/actorswithissuespodcast), where I interview working actors from TV, film and Broadway, many from popular films and series, about the career obstacles they've faced, the lessons they've learned and advice they'd give to young actors. I want to integrate listener…

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Reddit · 22 Mar 2023

Amy Lyndon technique?

Anyone have experience taking her class? I’m looking into the weekend intensive class as I’ve heard her name around town but want to hear if it’s worth it to take as a trained actor.

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Reddit · 22 Mar 2023

So slight chance at losing my voice.

So for context I'm a voice actor, I know redundant. I also have a large non toxic multi nodule goiter. Dont look it up, basically my thyroid is enlarged and lumpy. Ive been told to think about removal. With a thyroidectomy there is a chance at damage to the RLN nerve the nerve that controls the voice box. Along with al…

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Reddit · 22 Mar 2023

How to Make Sure an Actor is Legal

I have a problem that makes me uncomfortable. An actress is interested in acting in my film that included nudity and intimate scenes, but she looks pretty young. I asked her her age but she wouldn’t tell me, which makes me suspicious. She claims that she is legal, but I have no « proof » and there is almost nothing abo…

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Reddit · 22 Mar 2023

What to put on resume?

For context, I’m in Canada where co-star roles are usually billed as either ‘Actor’ (typically less than 5 lines of dialogue) or ‘Principal’ (typically 5 or more lines of dialogue or a large amount of onscreen presence but not large enough to be considered a guest star). I recently booked a role, where the breakdown id…

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Reddit · 21 Mar 2023

Heroin Withdrawals - Physical Symptoms

Hiya, fellow thespians! I am playing a heroin addict locked in an apartment by his father and sister. The family is trying to get him clean so they are slowly decreasing the supply of heroin and they are making him wait for it longer and longer. I’ve worked out the stuff that goes on inside of him, got all the emotiona…

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Reddit · 21 Mar 2023

What can I do?

Since I don’t know anyone else I could ask, I’ll do it here. I didn’t manage to get a single job since december 2022 so for 15 month. I actually don’t know if this a normal timeframe or ridiculous but I rather think the second one. I applied for surely over 200 jobs from commercials to movies and also student productio…

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Reddit · 21 Mar 2023

Can you make a web series 'union' after the first episode has gone out?

My first episode has non-union actors has principals. For the next episode I have some SAG-AFTRA actors in mind for co-starring roles. Is it possible to make my production SAG-AFTRA at this stage in the game, or is to too late and I'd need to make it a whole new series? This first episode was released within film festi…

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Reddit · 21 Mar 2023

Professional voice actor for games, animation, anime, commercials etc. AMA

Hi, I’m Brent Mukai! I’ve done a few of these in the past, and love helping the community. For credibility purposes feel free to look up my IMDb. I’m here to answer your voice acting questions, I’ve worked in most of the genres at this point, but the four in the title are my primary specialties. I’m going to take quest…

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Reddit · 21 Mar 2023

Starting late...

... without any experiences or diplomas. To make it short, I am 26, french and I am a software engineer, I want to move to the US to pursue this career in a few years (NY or SF). My main motivation to move to the US is to "try" to be an actor, if I work as a software engineer there, can I auditions for part in play, sh…

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Reddit · 21 Mar 2023

Any ideas for a cheaper alternative for coaching for self tapes?

I realize the best use of my time is spending as much times as possible preparing my auditions, not so much group classes anymore, but private coaching for each audition.. like I can do it a couple times a month tops, but I really want to find a way to work with a group of actors more regularly specificly working on ea…