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Reddit · 30 Oct 2022

Will ADHD medication effect my performance as an Actor?

I've been struggling my whole life when it comes to reading and i'm really struggling on the theory side of acting. i'm 5 weeks in my Acting course and It's a 3 year course squished into 2 years. I've booked in to see a psychiatrist about it. I'm just worried that this medication will effect my performance Long term as…

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Reddit · 30 Oct 2022

6 Headshot Disasters To Avoid

Ok, let’s be honest headshot disasters are pretty common – more so than you’d think. I'm a headshot photographer in London and I talk to casting directors on a regular basis, and in that time I’ve heard about several headshot disasters that occur over and over again! In this article, I’m going to explain 6 headshot dis…

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Reddit · 29 Oct 2022

What would your ideal acting class be like?

I moved away from my favourite casual/short course acting school and am half tempted to try to recreate it. It was a place where you had to submit your CV to do any of their courses and workshops and I loved that concept because it meant that it wasn't an awkward mix of newbies and experienced actors. I got to work wit…

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Reddit · 29 Oct 2022

Looking for voice

I am making a show/ series on YT called "Vodka County" I need voice actors for main character Vodka and the background characters if anyone wants to for free Dm me

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Reddit · 29 Oct 2022

submitting workshopped scenes to producer

I have a screenplay that I have submitted to a producer who is keen on the piece. I have already indicated that I intend to play the lead. This, will most certainly be one of many obstacles to getting this over the line. Now, I am a professional actor with plenty of experience but I'm far from being a named actor. I am…

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Reddit · 29 Oct 2022

Starter agency recommendations in LA?

I’m planning on finding representation in LA is there any agency’s any of y’all recommend for a actor starting out? Specially for theatrical representation/ commercial

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Reddit · 29 Oct 2022

Suggestions for medium to short 3M scenes?

I'm hoping to get some suggestions for a scene from a theater play. The criteria I need to meet is: * 7-10 minute length * 3 male actors (It's ok if a given actor plays more than one character, but there needs to be an obvious point for the role swap). Actors are 20's, 40's and 50's, but it isn't a huge deal if they ha…

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Reddit · 28 Oct 2022

Booked & shot my first guest star role on a popular cop drama. Been having some intrusive thoughts that my character may get cut from the episode. How often do guest star roles get cut?

Basically the title. On the day I wrapped my two day shoot, an actor friend told me to prepare myself for potentially being cut from the episode. Without giving away too much detail, it’s a small role that adds fluff to the episode but isn’t entirely necessary for the overall plot. I’d maybe get 2-3 minutes of screen t…

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Reddit · 28 Oct 2022

Berkeley/Bay Area Student Film Casting Call

Hello actors! I am part of the Cinematic Arts and Production Club at UC Berkeley and I am looking for talent for one of our upcoming short films titled "To Bits". The film is about a med student who is overwhelmed by work, school, relationship, and the failing health of his father to the point where he LITERALLY begins…

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Reddit · 28 Oct 2022

Spanish speaking voice - credits and $10 by Venmo/Paypal for about 1 minute of recording

Hi! I've made a little movie that has a bunch of folks on a bus and I found I needed some people talking lowly in the background to get some "bigger feel" for the universe we're in. I need this ASAP so either male or female. Script below. Supposed to be a Mexican person. FEMALE: ​Hello ​father (papa, etc)​! I made it,…

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Reddit · 27 Oct 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 · 27 Oct 2022

Who is the voice actress in the iPhone14Pro trailer?

This voice blows my mind and is such a great choice. I think I bought the phone just because of that voice. It is so insisting, straightforwardly fragile and demanding at the same time. I really need to know who it is. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT3ODSg1GFE&t=2s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT3ODSg1GFE&t=2s)…

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Reddit · 27 Oct 2022

Any Thoughts About This Book Idea?

I’m noodling on this topic for an acting book and I’m curious what you might think… Below is the title and some rough chapter ideas I’m working through. The Science Of The Meisner Technique Discover how science proves the most celebrated, butchered and sometimes hated acting technique is the best way to to become a ski…

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Reddit · 27 Oct 2022

Why is Matt Harrigan trending?

Matt Harrigan, writer and voice actor for some adult swim shows, is currently trending #1 on behindthevoiceactors. i checked his profile and he's not in any new stuff, so why is he trending? https://preview.redd.it/ym2r39ktdew91.jpg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fe32f7fef16048dbc6e707c03848c529a6b50ce4

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Reddit · 27 Oct 2022

Can I be a CD and an Actor?

I am starting out with acting (and that is what I REALLY would like to do) but I also have an interest in casting. Would it be bad if I were to do both? Is it a conflict of interest if I put myself out there as an actor while also being a casting associate (something more part-time). I currently have minimal involvemen…

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Reddit · 27 Oct 2022

Austin Actors q

Acclaim Talent - Thoughts?? Experiences??

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Reddit · 26 Oct 2022

Anything like Actors Connection in LA?

I’m looking for someplace that runs seminars where actors can get in front of agents and managers. I know ‘pay to play’ situations are a little sketchy, but I’ve found some helpful information from them. I know Actors Connection is legit, but they operate mostly on the east coast. I’d like to meet a manager on the west…

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Reddit · 26 Oct 2022

Question About VO Auditions

Hi all! I’ve been encountering a good amount of voice over auditions that aren’t very clear about how they’d like the tape to be recorded. When a film/tv audition doesn’t give specific instructions, I always just default to a simple slate followed by a single take of the sides with an off screen reader, as is standard.…

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Reddit · 26 Oct 2022

How to get insurance as an actor?

So I’m about to be 26. I worked as a server pre pandemic but now I’m a freelance independent contractor. I teach kids. I don’t get benefits from it. Does actors equity have insurance? Does SAG?

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Reddit · 26 Oct 2022

The problem with Hollywood and it’s casting choices.

Boy boy, where to start. Hi I’m an arab actress. When I watch tv, the only thing I see are white people or mixed race. I never see any of my ethnicity. This doesn’t give me any hope. Really unfortunate. They could’ve casted a beautiful unknown arab actress for chani in dune but instead they casted zendaya and a bunch o…

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Reddit · 26 Oct 2022

Child actor permit

I’m applying for a child’s actor permit one of the requirements is for a parents signature and photo ID. What if you’re emancipated?

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Reddit · 25 Oct 2022

NYC cheap voiceover recording studio or someone I could personally rent from?

Hey NYC actors! I have a request for a voiceover self-tape and am still in the process of compiling my materials/equipment for voiceover things. I was wondering if anyone knows of any studios in the city that have cheap-ish rental rates for voiceover recordings, or if I could rent from someone on here and possibly use…

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Reddit · 25 Oct 2022

Help finding Microphones

I'm wanting to go into Voice Acting/youtubing/streaming/ and i plan on making a game which i definitely wont be able to afford voice actors for. I wondering what Microphone to get, all I know is the AVOID blue yeti's Yes there's YouTube videos on this, but that's One guys opinions that might be getting swayed by sponso…

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Reddit · 25 Oct 2022

i want to be cast in a war movie. How can I land something like that?

To be clear, I’ve got a BFA, and an agent and a manager. I live in NYC. I’m doing okay as an actor, getting some jobs here and there. I really just want to be in a war movie so bad tho you got no idea. like I just want to be in a ww1 or ww2 movie- what stuff can I do to pivot my way into a room where they audition for…

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Reddit · 25 Oct 2022

The Big Picture

My complete failure at getting paid work in this 'self-tape' era has now metastasized into depression over my career in general...and it started off so well. However, I now have a new lens through which to see it. In the Summer of 2017, having been back in 'the biz' for a year, got two theatre plays on my resume, a cou…

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Reddit · 25 Oct 2022

Looking for a voice actor to do...

I'm looking for a voice actor that can do a male, seedy, criminal-like voice acting gig over the phone preferably a native English speaker. Most accents are welcome and accepted it's under 100 words. I don't have much to pay

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Reddit · 25 Oct 2022

I need help, and FAST!

I need to do a pantomime in front of my classmates tomorrow for school. My pantomime outline is basically a skit where I kill a guy with a shovel and bury the body using the shovel. I’m a pretty decent actor so I decided to challenge myself but this is too much. I have already performed this in front of my class once a…

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Reddit · 25 Oct 2022

Why do I feel it's nearly impossible to get a good agent?

I have local agents that submit me for local commercials and stuff, but I really want a NYC agent or someone who can get me co-star roles in TV shows. I am SAG-eligible and had a recurring role on a SAG series, a co-star role in two nonunion shows, and have had speaking roles in 5 feature-length films and some commerci…

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Reddit · 25 Oct 2022

Applying for a child actor permit

I read that I need to get a letter from my school saying I’m in good health and have good grades to get an acting permit. I have a couple questions for that. Can I ask my school therapist or does it have to be a principle or someone from the school district? Does mental health count or are they only talking about physi…

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Reddit · 25 Oct 2022

What does being a “technical actor” mean?

Recently, one of my cast mates and an actor who I’ve been in several shows with commented that I’m a very “technical actor.” He’s said this a couple times in the past. I don’t remember for sure if he said I’m the most technical actor he knows, but it wouldn’t surprise me if did. This one time, I said to one of my direc…

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Reddit · 24 Oct 2022

I want to get into acting in Australia but I'm totally lost.

I really want to pursue acting (screen specifically) but I'm super lost. Some things I read say not to waste money on schooling, then other things I read say you'll struggle to find work without schooling. I've tried to have a look at casting calls but I have no clue what I'm reading. Then I see some people saying you…

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Reddit · 24 Oct 2022

avan jogia has leon s Kennedy

Ok this question is always in my mind , jogia played leon s Kennedy in resident evil welcome to raccoon city And received lots of negative opinion from people , some said no matter how much of a good actor you are, atleast you must look like the character So my question is how much ethnicity plays a role in acting such…

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Reddit · 24 Oct 2022

Why am I really good at improv but struggle with script?

One thing I’ve realized is that I’m very good at unscripted scenes. I really don’t wanna sound like I’m bragging here, rather get you to understand me, but in my Meisner beginning and intermediate I was without a doubt the teachers favorite. Until scripted scenes came around, in which I dropped out for other reasons bu…

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Reddit · 24 Oct 2022

Teenager Actor

I am a teenager (M14) who is gonna start theater even though people tell me i dont need it because i am talented, i have a nice face and love acting so i decided to do it to get better at it, but in my country ac4ing isnt very popular and wont get me far, what should i do? (Excuse me for any grammatical mistakes i may…

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Reddit · 24 Oct 2022

What are the Major Pros and Cons of VA Industry?

I am 21, almost 22, and I’m looking to stray away from the typical 5-day work week and do something different, unique, and impactful. Two of the major ideas that I brainstormed were acting and voice acting. I would love to become an actor, but quite frankly I don’t feel that I have the confidence to appear on screen (p…

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Reddit · 24 Oct 2022

Choosing Representation as a New Actor

Relatively new actor here, just got on TalentLink / Actors Access this morning and got a couple of messages from agents and managers about representation. I set up a few meetings for later this week, but what should I expect from these? How do I vet agencies to make sure they're legit? What should I be looking out for…

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Reddit · 24 Oct 2022

Animator needs Voice Actor | Rates Question

​ Howdy, sorry if this breaks the rules. I am an Australian Animator who is wanting to work with an Australian voice actor with is familiar with the AFL. I want to pay for this work but I’m unsure how to calculate the rates. I read the rules which say *PAID Work posts MUST include specific pay rates and terms. Y…

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Reddit · 24 Oct 2022

feeling dismotivated that i’ll ever be a good enough actor

i feel like i just don’t have it “in me” to be a great actor no matter how much i try and train :( feeling dissatisfied with all my audition tapes and never hopeful they’re good enough to book a role. the more i tape and try to perfect it, the less organic it looks and the worse the tape gets. yet even my best tries ar…

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Reddit · 24 Oct 2022

should i bother?

i'm a junior in high school and ive been thinking about the classes i might wanna take for senior year, and i was wondering if i should bother with any AP classes. im taking ap psychology and ap csp this year, was thinking about ap calc or ap physics for next year, but idk why i would stress myself out if i won't need…

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Reddit · 24 Oct 2022

W talent NYC

My name is David Wenzel! I am an Award winning Actor/Producer/Director. I’ve been in the industry for 30 years working with the likes of Brad Pitt etc… as well as appearing networks TV shows for ABC NBC and CBS to name a few! Of all the agencies that I’ve worked with in the past 30 years, W Talent NYC and Kelli are one…

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Reddit · 24 Oct 2022

I’ve hit a wall with acting in terms of skill. Any advice?

Some background been acting seriously for about 3 years in the LA market and been lucky to book and I’ve slowly been dissatisfied with my work and performances. I feel disconnected from my lines and really am craving those truthful moments in my work but never seem to achieve that. So reaching out to other fellow actor…

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Reddit · 23 Oct 2022

nonbinary actors, how's the industry going for you?

Basically the above question. I (20 NB) just wanted to get the general scope of things. Emma D'arcy and Mason Alexander Park are probably the only prominent NB actors I know as of the moment and they both can pass off as cis characters of their AGAB. I'm currently in Uni and I want to act in the future but I also want…