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Reddit · 5 Mar 2023

After years of illness, I’m starting from scratch. Rewarding ways to use radio?

I am burning to perform. I don’t care about money, career, or connections. I just want to do good work. I have a weekly radio show at a non-profit station, and I feel I should be using it more creatively than playing music. But I’m not sure what I could do by myself every single week. Background: I wanted nothing but t…

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Reddit · 5 Mar 2023

What is the average rate for a starting voice actor? (1000-2000 words)

I (very recently) started a youtube channel promoting fantasy authors and their. But I got an offer from a few authors with a story but without audiobook. I got the idea to maybe get a voice actor to a voice over for some shorter stories, but I have no idea what the cost will be for a short story of 1000 to 2000 words.…

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Reddit · 5 Mar 2023

AA/CN Feature Request

I've been discussing with a few people about the need for post-audition notifications on when the casting process has completed for roles that we've auditioned for. It would be a greatly appreciated professional courtesy to let actors know, particularly ones who have been called back or put on avail, that the role has…

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Reddit · 5 Mar 2023

What/who made you want to start acting?

Personally my desire to act has been on and off FOR YEARS since i was about 11 i think, it started when i was OBSESSED with Dylan O'Brien in the Maze Runner lol. But anxiety overruled that dream so so much and it hadn't come back, especially this strongly until I saw Pedro Pascal in TLOU. I love the show so so much and…

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Reddit · 5 Mar 2023

I advise you all aspiring actors, filmmakers, artists, and so on to stop pursue your goals because you're all going to be replaced by AIs very soon and become useless.

I mean, there was this article from Vulture: > **Soon You’ll Be Able to Make Your Own Movie With AI. Artificial intelligence isn’t about to change the movie industry. It already has.** > > There’s a new Knives Out movie on Netflix, and I still haven’t seen a few of this season’s awards contenders. But the film I most w…

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Reddit · 5 Mar 2023

Does iBooch Productions exist?

I applied to a listing "Athletic Wear Launch Campaign" by iBooch Productions ([https://www.backstage.com/casting/athletic-wear-launch-campaign-actors-2584582/](https://www.backstage.com/casting/athletic-wear-launch-campaign-actors-2584582/)). They initially asked for a few normal photos. And then once I moved on to the…

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Reddit · 5 Mar 2023

Where to go from here?

Hello all! I’m an actor in Texas, and in recent years, I’ve been experiencing success in the local city scene. I’ve been continuously cast and have received great reviews, but I almost feel like I’m hitting a plateau. I’m so grateful to be in the position I’m in here, but I can’t help but feel like there’s more steps t…

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Reddit · 5 Mar 2023

Stage Name Advice

Hello acting redditors! Please help me pick the stage name that will follow me my entire career. I’m 28. My first name is Ben, which I like very much and intend to keep. My last name starts with an L, and for whatever reason I get tongue tied trying to say my full name (something about getting from the N in Ben to the…

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Reddit · 4 Mar 2023

ATL actors, what's your opinion on Get Scene?

I've been looking into them lately as they offer a lot of workshops from Atlanta's biggest talent agencies and casting directors, but I worry that it's a 'pay-to-play' gimmick. It looks legit since I had a friend of mine attend a workshop taught by one of these big agents and is now repped by them, but I had a friend o…

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Reddit · 4 Mar 2023

Is it a bad idea to be an actor and review films as a film critic?

I think it’s obvious that actors shouldn’t badmouth films because that’s basically ruining your career before it even starts, but what if I could review films without doing that? I’m earning a BA in Film and Media Studies and becoming a film critic is definitely an option if I ever decide to, I just don’t want to hurt…

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Reddit · 4 Mar 2023

Will it feel more natural the more I do it

If you've seen any of my past posts, you'll know I'm a newer actor. Just wondering if acting feels more natural down the road? I've trained but obviously training never ends, and I've done a short film and some of the scenes felt so natural, I felt completely lost in the world, and it felt great but other scenes didn't…

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2023

My experience with Dhar Mann

I was an extra for 2 dhar mann videos. As all the actors said, tehy made me clear out an entire week and all I did was just walk around in a background in their mall. The rest of the time i just stood around. I saw Dhar Mann once, which was apparently extremely rare and he was a dick to everyone, jsut acting like a Div…

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2023

Why are British Actors so Good ON SCREEN?

First time poster! I have read many interesting and inspiring takes on this sub, so I came to ask this question that just came into my mind. So the question why there is a disproportionate amount of famous and beloved actors from the UK has been discusses many times. What I perceive to be the most common argument is th…

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2023

I got my first job!!

I'm gonna be voice acting in an ARG series! I saw a post on r/arg looking for voice actors, and I decided, you know what? Screw it, I'm gonna go for it! And now I have a real voice acting job! It's not a paying job, but that's not what I'm going for right now. Right now, I'm just looking for experience. It's such a thr…

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2023

Voice Acting Scripts For Video Games

Hello, currently I’m working on a video game and I have found someone to voice act for it. I was wondering how would I format the script for the voice actor. The content would include different phrases or words an announcer would say.

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2023

Videogames, can you keep a secret?

This is a short post, and if you already know what an NDA is then skip this. Their seems to be some confusion about people applying for jobs. I'm going to use Videogames for this example. For videogames, the large majority of the voice acting is work you audition for. Why? Because it's usually a secret. Consider the id…

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2023

Things I wish I learned in Theatre School by Daryl Marks

This was posted to Facebook by [Daryl Marks](https://darylmarks.com/), one of my FB friends. **Things I wish I learned in Theatre School**. 1.“Stealing the show” is not a compliment. The ensemble is more important than your “moments”. 2.You’d be surprised how few people are willing to pay for theatre tickets when they…

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2023

Can someone tell me a list of acting managers I can reach out to ?

I am a tv/film actress in NYC. Would love to know if someone can tell me about some acting mangers I can reach out to, so they help navigate me navigate my career. I’m really trying on my own but I would like to see what a acting manger can help me with.

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2023

Hitting a Roadblock. Need advice/guidance.

Apologies if this may be sporadic: Recently I’ve been feeling stuck in my work as a voice actor. I know it’s a little bit of everything as to why I’m not getting anywhere. I would need materials to make a new booth instead of my closet, better soundproofing. Might need new equipment: I have a RODE NT1-A mic, with an Au…

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2023

help about an impro audition I have tomorrow

So tomorrow I’m meeting with a casting director for a crime mystery game, they need actors to sell it to the customer and that it’s entertaining and impro is very important here. And she wants me to prepare for a scene. What kind of scene should I prepare for? Or should I just not prepare because again it’s improvisati…

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2023

How to find an agent?

Something of mine went viral a few years ago. I have been contacted by various producers, some actors and their reps, etc. about turning my thing into a movie. I have no clue what I'm doing. Some B list actor and his production company already tried to fleece me. I'm a very private person, so this is all weird for me.…

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2023

I joined the Union too soon, what now?

My first booking happened to be an union commercial. Misfortune has befallen me during the filming day and I got injured during rehearsal... I still got my credit despite not having any of that commercial footage to use for future demo. My stunt friends encouraged me to join the Union asap. So I did. Only to realize to…

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2023

I am a musical theatre actor who booked a “featured background” job in a movie musical. The role is bigger than I thought - is it inappropriate to use on my resume?

As mentioned in the title, I am a NY based musical theatre actor currently building my resume. I booked a featured background spot on a movie musical which I wouldn’t typically include in an acting resume. I recently learned however, that I will be fairly heavily featured to the point where I will be the love interest…

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2023

Taking a Break? (Should I? How should I do it?)

Hi all, Feeling relieved to have found this thread! Am in need of some advice from people outside my group of loved ones... I'll share a bit about me to give some context before I get into my question. Thanks in advance for reading

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2023

Central casting question

Is it worth it/legit and will it help someone trying to make it as an actor. Also, I tried onboarding and no slots. How hard it is to get a slot?

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2023

Nashville acting

Hey guys! I am an actor located in Nashville. Does anyone have any idea of the scene here is changing? I hear rumbling of it being “the new atlanta” but I feel like this could be just a thing people are saying.

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2023

So..... why do so many shitty actors get cast in film and TV?

This is a question that has bugged me for as long as I've been an actor. How does it happen???? Every day I flip on my TV and continually see people who can't act their way out of a paper bag. How on earth do these folks manage to stand out amongst thousands of actors? Like, how did they even make it past a self-tape a…

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2023

Do I actually have a "gift for acting"?... I Seriously thought anyone could do this, but... what the heck??? are some people seriously not able to tap into the emotions like this/me??

**I first want to say that I'm not posting this to be 'stuck-up' or mean or anything like that, it's just a serious question i'm asking because i'm honestly a bit baffeled by this...** long story short, i have been looking for voice actors for a sims 2 scary movie im making for youtube. I always felt like acting was so…

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2023

Can someone explain to me Why this guy wasn't able to say the line with the same amount of emotion that I was saying it??? WHAT IS SO DIFFICULT ABOUT THAT?? WE TRIED IT 10+ TIMES!! ARE SOME PEOPLE SERIOUSLY NOT CAPABLE OF THIS??

**I first want to say that I'm not posting this to be 'stuck-up' or mean or anything like that, it's just a serious question i'm asking because i'm honestly a bit baffeled by this...** long story short, i have been looking for voice actors for a sims 2 scary movie im making for youtube. I always felt like acting was so…

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Reddit · 3 Mar 2023

How do Australian actors make it to the US?

Hi everyone :) I’m not an actor but one of my closest friends is trying to be one. She’s at NIDA and has been involved in drama since high school. She’s done heaps of theatre, some short films, nothing massive but she has some stuff under her belt. I was just wondering because I’m curious; how do Australian actors make…

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Reddit · 2 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 · 2 Mar 2023

What’s the reason you got into acting

Me I was sitting around one day watching The Dark Knight and I thought Heath Ledgers performance as The Joker was amazing then it hit me I would become an actor and I would play The Joker I’m still working on playing The Joker but I’ve been in a few stage production

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Reddit · 2 Mar 2023

How can i have a steady voice?

I'm not a voice actor but i'm here to look for help to make my voice more steady, I'm well aware that your voice starts shaking and trembling when your nervous but that is not the case for me, I be just recording myself talking in my phone and my voice becomes so shaky that it sounds like I'm about to cry, this happens…

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Reddit · 2 Mar 2023

Where do voice actors upload their reels and work?

I’m in the middle of creating some animations as part of a music project and want some of the dialogue performed for a mom character, but I’m struggling to find voices that suit. I tried looking in fiverr, but it’s mostly voiceover work rather than voice acting. I thought fiverr would be great because it would have peo…

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Reddit · 2 Mar 2023

I'm a Professional Amateur! Help!

Hi all! I'm a character voice actor looking for advice on how to improve with my specific circumstance. I like to view myself as a talented amature. I've caught the attention of professionals at Voice Acting competitions- being hand picked during the preliminaries, but never making it past a single round of the finals.…

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Reddit · 2 Mar 2023

How To Beat The Looming AI Wave

The thought that AI might take away jobs for voice actors has become a big concern over the past year or so. There are some people that even feel that VO will be a dying artform because of it. To tell the truth I don't necessarily share the concern, but I do recognize that many people have the fear. If you are one of t…

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Reddit · 2 Mar 2023

The jealousy on this page is odd

I joined a little while ago as a new actor, I just read other posts to take in as much advice as possible, I love seeing people’s accomplishments since it motivates me. I have just noticed whenever someone posts something exciting there’s always a few downvoting or excusing them of bragging. some of you guys can’t stan…

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Reddit · 2 Mar 2023

I'm about to be 21

Hello. I have always loved films and have fantasized about directing them, but I live in a third world country where there's no in person education about cinematography here (or no where close) so I gave up on that dream. I think I'm falling in love with acting, but I don't know what do with that feeling knowing that i…