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Reddit · 19 Nov 2022

Does anyone hate improv?

UK theatre actor here. I was talking with another actor about improv and how much I disliked it in the rehearsal room. She seemed a bit dismayed at this and this not being someone I had worked with before, I felt that she was judging me and silently thought I was less 'free' and probably lesser as an actor. Personally,…

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Reddit · 19 Nov 2022

CASTING CALL - Romantic Visual Novel - 7 PAID Roles

Hi everyone! Moirai Myths is a small but dedicated indie game studio, currently working on their first game, The Good People or Na Daoine Maithe. It is a romance and adventure-oriented visual novel set in mid 19th century Ireland. They are seeking voice actors for their six love interests (2 male, 2 female, 2 nonbinary…

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Reddit · 18 Nov 2022

Creating a media for actors : any ideas ?

Hi everyone, I studied journalism and I'm trying to become a photographer specialized in actors headshots. To try to get awareness around my website, I thought of creating a media to promote young actors from my country (Belgium) by interviewing them. Right now, before choosing the media type (blog article, podcasts, e…

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Reddit · 18 Nov 2022

Day job hours for film actors

For film actors, what would you say are the best hours to work for your day job? I’m trying to set myself up to be able to begin pursuing acting as a career but was looking for some insight from people who are currently doing it. Thanks!

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Reddit · 18 Nov 2022

What exactly IS a line?

Hey guys, just a quick question: When a rate is $_ per line, what exactly does a "line" refer to? Is it a sentence? An instance of a character speaking? Or is it more like a poem, where literally each "line" of text would count, regardless of number of sentences? I had mostly been operating under the last example, but…

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Reddit · 18 Nov 2022

What keeps you going as an actor?

I will start with that just the fact that I can learn new skills, explore myself, experience being in another world and being able to share it with family and friends these are the things that make it worth it even if the journey will be long. What about you?

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Reddit · 18 Nov 2022

Advice to beginner/intermediate actors

Hi everyone! I've been acting for the past 8 years and have been a professional actor in Los Angeles for the past 3 years. I'd like to offer two pieces of advice for beginner/intermediate actors: **First** \- DON'T submit for unpaid work! During my first year in Los Angeles, I would submit to every single unpaid and pa…

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Reddit · 18 Nov 2022

Rest in peace.

Idk if there was a post on here but I feel it’s only right to post it on a voice acting subreddit. Rest in peace Kevin Conroy. A great human. A great voice actor. He isn’t my Batman. He IS batman. You’ll forever be missed Kevin.

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Reddit · 18 Nov 2022

should I join the union?

Hey everyone, I'm in an interesting position. I'm not a union actor, don't have any representation, nor do I have any formal training. BUT. I've been doing acting work casually for the last few years. Mostly background work, student short films, commercials and online spots. But over the summer I got a role on a union…

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Reddit · 18 Nov 2022

look for voice actor for gentle giant type character

Hi I'm looking for a voice actor for a male character in his late teens to early 20s. The project would b for a series of animatics. I'm thinking my minimum would be $75 for 300 words but that's negotiable. Also but if things go well I'd like to continue to work together for future animatics. The characters name is Luk…

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Reddit · 17 Nov 2022

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 · 17 Nov 2022

Got my first role in a student film!

Really, really giddy. Just want to celebrate a bit, don’t really have anyone to share it with. I love acting, it's so much fun and storytelling is just... a wondeful experience. I did a bunch of theatre in HS, but decided to go to university for a degree instead of film school/acting school. Right after HS graduation,…

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Reddit · 17 Nov 2022

Nude Scenes…

This is mainly a question for young male actors. How do your GFs/Wives reconcile with you going sans clothes on the screen…or on stage…?

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Reddit · 17 Nov 2022

Background actors must not approach principal actors

This is a general rule of them, but the idea being just be cool on set you know. However I’ve never had a gig specifically list that background actors are not allowed to interact with principal actors…and honestly this rubs me in the wrong way. I’ve worked on many sets where principal actors do in fact talk to extras,…

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Reddit · 16 Nov 2022

Is CGTV/DAN talent group legitimate? Or is it another showcase scam?

Hi guys! I asked about a showcase being legitimate in the beginning of the year on this sub, but I saw an ad for this agency(?) DAN Talent Group happening near me soon. It seems a little different from the other showcase things I’ve seen. The program is run by Adrian R’Mante (suite life of zack and cody) saying he want…

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Reddit · 16 Nov 2022

Not a voice actor but I have trouble enunciating. Any tips to overcome this?

I love cooking and with lots of free time now, I want to start a channel where I cook. One big problem I have though is if I want to do a voiceover, I have trouble enunciating and sometimes speaking too fast. Are there any tricks that have helped you guys overcome this problem? Thanks.

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Reddit · 16 Nov 2022

Private thread to get demo reel feedback?

I feel that people I know in real life have a tendency to fan my ego and I’m just looking for something honest and constructive regarding the content, performance, and structure. I have a limited understanding of how Reddit works and mostly peruse when I’m having one of my seasonal actor meltdowns (lol I have full awar…

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Reddit · 16 Nov 2022

Seasoned acting friends, any suggestions/tips for an actor/actress starting out?

I just started to get back out there in the acting industry and I would like to hear your journey of how you made it into the acting world. Any tips on auditioning for commercials, Netflix series, voice-overs, etc? (I have Backstage which I’ve heard is pretty reliable but any experience with your career is valuable to…

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Reddit · 16 Nov 2022

I want to get I to voice over work, any advice?

Someone I know told me I have a good voice (British, deep voice, 21 years old) and would be ideal for voice over work. I’ve had no training and I have no idea where to start. I am not really interested in the standard voice “acting”, with different accents and characters etc, but more serious things such as narration,…

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Reddit · 16 Nov 2022

Agent Message Advice?

Hey, I need to talk to my agent, but I don't know how to much say and what to withhold. Here's the situation: My mom pays for my union membership, headshots, acting classes/private coaching, self-tape equipment, etc. She even let me be in L.A. by myself at 16. I was so appreciative (and still try to be appreciative) of…

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Reddit · 16 Nov 2022

Lead role auditions?

I recently spoke to a top 50 agency that told me they only submit for guest stars. Is this normal? What agencies submit for lead roles? I thought all top agencies could submit actors for lead roles?

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Reddit · 16 Nov 2022

Sundance Film Accepted!

Howdy y’all! So to keep a long story short, I’m an actor with few few credits. Very new to the game. However, I did book my first SAG indie short earlier this year in LA. It was a fantastic experience as I am one of the leads of this short. It was a challenge but a great one at that. Now, this said short just got accep…

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Reddit · 16 Nov 2022

Voice actors that need their work sounding better.

Hey voice actors! I’m an audio engineer that has been working with voice actors to help them get their audio books sounding great. I’m just about to wrap on my current project and would love to start up a new one right away. I’ve years of experience in audio books, podcasts, post sound for film and music production. DM…

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Reddit · 16 Nov 2022

NYC Boutique Agencies

Hey guys! Having a really hard time finding representation. Could I hear recommendations for some great NYC boutique agencies that people have had good experiences with? I have a B+ Reel, 1 co-star on NBC, average theater work, but great training and a solid instrument. Also, if YOU have an agent, why do you think you…

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Reddit · 16 Nov 2022

Is 13 a slow age for actors?

Last year at this time, my daughter tested for a pilot, had lots of tv and film auditions, then after the summer we had one television audition and a few commercial auditions. No auditions from our manager. We haven’t booked anything for a year and a half being signed with them, but gotten lots of callbacks and produce…

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Reddit · 15 Nov 2022

Best Way of Securing Representation in NYC/LA?

I’m an actor who is moving to NYC next month. I have had recurring credits and co-stars on major networks and streaming platforms. I have good training. I have a solid reel. This is all from living in the Southeast. I have been trying to get a bicoastal agent before I move to NYC. Mostly I’ve been cold emailing differe…

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Reddit · 15 Nov 2022

How much do credits and training matter?

I’m a new actor and my agent has been submitting me to a lot of lead/series regular roles for huge shows/movies. While I am excited about how “big” these auditions are, I also feel a bit dismotivated because I am still non-union, I didn’t go to a well-known acting conservatory or college drama program, and I have yet t…

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Reddit · 15 Nov 2022

Zero luck with Talent Link LA

I recently moved to LA and decided to try out Talent Link on Actor's Access. I did the month long submission where it sends your profile our to agents/managers once a week for 4 weeks, and unfortunately I had zero agents reach out. I was kinda surprised because i've had several friends try talent link in LA and they al…

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Reddit · 15 Nov 2022

Auditioning for a student film

Hello, I have recently finished taking some classes at HB Studio and would like to begin auditioning for student films. Most of the student films on Actors Access require a demo reel which I do not have. Would a self taped monologue be okay for now? Can the monologue be from a movie? Thanks

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Reddit · 15 Nov 2022

What are some essential reading for professional actors?

What have been some of the most influential books you’ve read that have been useful or influential in your acting journey? Am keen to get a list of reading list of books to help develop my technique and craft. Any book suggestions ( fiction/ non-fiction) welcome!

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Reddit · 15 Nov 2022

What are some daily practices you recommend for actors?

Between classes, workshops and auditions, what practices have you found essential and useful to developing your craft? Was recommended daily journaling, but was wondering what other exercises are useful in the daily routine of a professional actor.

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Reddit · 15 Nov 2022

What is in LA, or maybe even NYC that an actor is to find there?

I hear about all this opportunity in those two portals of entertainment hubs. The competition is fierce, but there is plenty room find something supposedly. What is there that makes the access available to an actor? Thanks. Charlotte,NC

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Reddit · 15 Nov 2022

Questions I need answered

•As actors, how can/do we measure truthfulness in what we do onstage and on camera? •How often does real, truthful, spontaneous, and unplanned acting occur? Those little tiny moments where you feel magical, invested, and truthful that appear out of nowhere and are gone within seconds, unable to be consciously replicate…

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Reddit · 15 Nov 2022

If you don’t land any agent representation, high profile theater roles, or any kind of proper film and tv actor status (series regular, or booking guest stars or working on the Indie film level) by the time you graduate drama school, are you f***ked?

As someone who just started drama school, this has me very curious. I know some people have been acting their whole lives or other come to drama school in the middle of their college careers or just pursue acting right after they studied something else, but I read a post here about Paul Mescal, and recently other risin…

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Reddit · 15 Nov 2022

Actors Access Audition Request Question

Hi all - last Thursday I received an audition request for a a very specific guest star role for a prime time tv show (I speak a specific language fluently and can do an American accent of it). I remember seeing the breakdown for it but I do not remember if I applied for it or not, and when I went to my submissions tab…

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Reddit · 15 Nov 2022

Can I go from YouTube to Hollywood ?

I had a rough childhood. I was bullied and abused, but I still internalized these feelings. never reacted to any of it. But part of my coping mechanism was to talk with girls. I have always been a performative guy who would remember to say funny things in front of girls and make them laugh. I also seek attention from o…

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Reddit · 15 Nov 2022

Headshot Disaster no.3 - Are You Face Acting in Your Headshot?

I want to talk about the phenomena o*f ‘face acting’*. This is a term I came up with to describe the way some actors present themselves during their headshot session. [Awesome acting headshots](https://preview.redd.it/bhczqu7eu40a1.jpg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4ba1a52f34b2e5cd5dc7dfc4cc651315ca01d931) It’s inc…

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Reddit · 14 Nov 2022

A few things I learned from : Robert J Sciglimpagila Voice Over Legal

https://www.amazon.com/Voice-Over-LEGAL-Robert-Sciglimpaglia-ebook/dp/B00998J7JO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=DMD4OHKIDVAQ&keywords=voice+over+legal+by+robert+j+sciglimpaglia+jr&qid=1664232593&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=voice+over+legal%2Caps%2C667&sr=8-1 DISCLAIMER: I'm not him, nor…

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Reddit · 14 Nov 2022

Questions I need answered

* As actors, how can/do we measure truthfulness in what we do onstage and on camera? * How often does real, truthful, spontaneous, and unplanned acting occur? Those little tiny moments where you feel magical, invested, and truthful that appear out of nowhere and are gone within seconds, unable to be consciously replica…

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Reddit · 14 Nov 2022

Is a Casting Network subscription worth the price?

Hello fellow Reddit actors! I'm currently acting in a market outside of the Big 3 and was wondering if the costly CN subscription price is worth it or if I'd be practically the same sticking with AA. Thanks for your insights :)

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Reddit · 14 Nov 2022

Location submissions

Without an agent or manager, I have to rely on looking for projects I want to act in. Though I am not in Atlanta, New York, or LA, but the small state of West Virginia, where there is almost no acting stuff going on other than school plays. Backstage, Actors Access, and other sites have a spot that says "seeking submis…

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Reddit · 14 Nov 2022

When should I join pay 2 play?

Hello voice actors, I have currently deciding whether I should join p2p or not. I have made my commercial demo with music (all self made – I have a background in video editing, and I have spent a whole month researching plugins, effects, etc. and I am quite good at editing my voice), I have 12 diy acoustic panels, a ki…