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Reddit · 4 Feb 2021

Reader Alternative?

So I have a one line audition and there’s one line that follows it. I’ve asked one of my actor friends to help with it, but was wondering if anyone has trying a work around with a text to natural voice program that is timed to work with the scene. At this rate I want to do anything other than record my own voice/will t…

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Reddit · 4 Feb 2021

I am a playwright seeking FOUR trans women of color to workshop a new play!

\*Please delete if this is not allowed.\* I created this Reddit page because I am a playwright currently seeking four actors or theatre students of color who identify as trans women to workshop a new play I have been working on, ideally via Zoom. I would like to recruit four actors who are willing to help me edit dialo…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2021

Media that affected you or your acting

So I want to create a chain where actors put plays, musicals, movies or tv shows that changed their views on acting or media. What about it affected you? I am curious and want some things to check out! I’ll go first: the musical falsettos (specifically the 2016 revival) really changed my view on stage interaction betwe…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2021

Twitter love actors!

Hello everyone! Looking to keep my Twitter feed full of actors and anything with the arts related. Feel free to follow me and I’ll follow back actors!! -@josegarciafilm

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2021

Artist Career help ;-;

I want to be an actor musician and writer and I feel very overwhelmed trying to pursue all of these but I feel guilty if I also don’t pursue all of these. I would say writing and music are more manageable bc I can create it and market it myself whereas acting is way more expensive and imo way harder bc you have to be a…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2021

Frustrated with casting notices!!

I have an agent but I also am part of all the casting Facebook groups in my area. I am half Asian. I see so many, SO MANY!!! breakdowns that ask for white actors specifically when it clearly has nothing to do with the role. I recently saw a short film casting where all five roles were described as “caucasian/white”. So…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2021

Getting into acting with a full schedule

I wanna start acting young and now, but have to go to school for it and need to go to school for my backup plan 1st because it is more guaranteed than becoming a successful actor and with that. Graduation is taking too long to get here especially with all the prerequisites I have to take which are only allowing me to t…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2021

I'm a writer, working on writing first short, but have professional questions

What's up? So i'm a writer, been writing lots of loose stuff, but i am finally trying to put together 5 different short films (in writing) now i dont know how to professionally write the character dialogue , i'm sorta just doing it like this:: / SCENE - John confronts his father -john walks up to the door, angrily knoc…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2021

Anything specific to put on a background application... am I doing something wrong?

I know that there are never any guarantees to getting roles, common sense, but in the past month I’ve applied to probably over 20 roles and only had 1 callback. A good half of those roles matched my aesthetic pretty spot on, so I’m starting to wonder if I’m actually doing something wrong. On my applications I have semi…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2021

LA/SD - Trade offer for free headshots

Hi, I would love someone in front of the camera for some location scouting photos I need, and could offer some nice natural light headshots in exchange. Ideally someone with a flexible schedule, reasonably fit as the locations will take a short hike to reach, and adventurous because I would love to get some shots that…

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Reddit · 2 Feb 2021

Do Live Action TV Actors (in particular ongoing seasonal TV shows) Get Burned out than other types of actors including voice actors for long-running continuous animated series? Esp compared to movie actors? Despite how pre-90s TV acting was terrible on th

Inspired by the fact Shannen Doherty was so burnt out by Charmed that she never took another attempt at serious stuff trying to be Avant Garde again and much of her later works are cheap budget TV movies or comparatively light-hearted stress free stuff where she often had a lot of control over over or had more flexible…

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Reddit · 2 Feb 2021

Rant/Vent on video chats/zoom as the new medium for actors.

Sorry if this is out of place, but I needed a place of like-minded people to vent my frustrations with the whole zoom/video conference approach that has taken over the casting and training processes. Before I get into it, I just need to state that I am aware that this is better than nothing. But only barely. I simply c…

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Reddit · 2 Feb 2021

Should I move to LA for acting?

I’m 19 years old turning 20 in April. I’ve always dreamed of being an actress, I feel I’ve experienced the broad range of human emotion growing up and always connected deeply with film. in highschool I was in the drama club and acting classes until I was 18. When COVID came around my acting school shut down, and I just…

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Reddit · 2 Feb 2021

If you could ask a Hollywood career coach any question what would it be?

Hey guys, here at the Late Evening Show we have an interview coming up with Erica Wernick. She is a popular career coach in Hollywood with clients that work for Netflix, HBO, Hulu, etc. She recently released a book called Meant For This where she talks about strategies to grow your Hollywood career. We want to give act…

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Reddit · 2 Feb 2021

social anxiety and co-star chemistry

So I booked the role, yay me... But now I’m terrified. This is my first on-screen production ever, one of the first auditions I did in the month or so since I decided to pursue acting as a career, and it was all online, self-tapes, etc. I got the role after never having to speak to anyone but my IRL spouse, who was my…

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Reddit · 2 Feb 2021

Has anyone taken Lesly Kahns acting class during the pandemic? (Zoom Class)

I know everyone has voiced mixed reviews about Leslys School. I've heard some people say she was just too mean and personal, and I've heard others say that the class was incredible and career changing. I know a lot of working sitcom actors take her class. I've taken Killians commercial class and people have also said t…

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Reddit · 1 Feb 2021

MT studies!

Is there any affordable (but legitimate) Musical theater course in the UK? Everything I've found is extremely expensive and practically impossible to pay back a lone taking into consideration an actor's salary. I'm not looking for a workshop, but a proper course. And I have google, I have done my research, but I haven'…

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Reddit · 1 Feb 2021

Self-tape zoom audition help needed

I'm new to reddit, sorry if I've posted this incorrectly. I'm an actor living in Vancouver BC, and am trying to navigate all the self-tape auditions in this time of Covid. I've been using zoom (my reader joins my meeting, I pin my video and record the scene) on my computer, but it's an old computer and the camera SUCKS…

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Reddit · 1 Feb 2021

How do you refrain from laughing at funny jokes?

Hard part of being a good actor is stopping yourself from laughing at the lines you're given that are very humorous to you because you want to look realistic and professional.

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Reddit · 1 Feb 2021

Is watching a scene and acting with their lines a good way to practise?

Whilst I am watching a scene on TV or on my phone, I find myself saying what they're saying and acting as their character. I enjoy doing it, but I don't know if that's a good way to practise acting. I am 14, so I can't really do any practise on sets unless I wanted to be a teenage actor (which I don't).

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Reddit · 1 Feb 2021

U.K. actors is backstage worth it?

I feel like backstage is a bigger deal out in the states. Interested to hear if U.K. actors have managed to book using it and if it was anything decent? Also were your drama school trained or not, as I went to musical theatre school but looking to go back to pure drama school but still wanna go out searching for work o…

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Reddit · 1 Feb 2021

new actors in 2020/1

has anyone just started this or last year 2020-2021 and started booking or working ? not nessessarily big stuff.. but has anyone thats new post covid land an agent or a small role or commercial or film? if so howd that go/happen? and are any LA/NY studios starting to open in person again ? what is the industry like in…

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Reddit · 1 Feb 2021

Please help with this

Hi, this is my first time making a post on Reddit, I’ve never really been on Reddit, but I’m an aspiring actor with little experience, I’m in college, I’m a pre law major, and I acted in high school and any time I did act it felt right, like the character and myself were one person, it’s hard to explain, but there’s no…

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Reddit · 1 Feb 2021

Actors of Vancouver, how is it going?

Hi fellow Vancouver actors, I thought I’d reach out and see how the last little while has been going for everyone. Might be interesting to share demographic info (ex: M, 35-45, White) and how many self tape opportunities you’re getting at the moment (TV/Film vs. Commercials). Are most of you seeing more opportunities t…

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Reddit · 31 Jan 2021

Advice

I don’t quite live in a state that is a hotspot for becoming an actor. I have no clue where to start, but this is something I’ve wanted to do for at least the past 17 years of my life. It won’t go away. It’s not a phase. How do I get into acting? What are the best resources to help me figure this out? I apologize if th…

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Reddit · 31 Jan 2021

Looking for male VA

For a video game competition trailer, we are looking for a voice actor. *Short description of the request:* It is a short (130 words) speech for a trailer that will be posted on YouTube. It is a trailer for a competition in the game Star Citizen. The video will be an introduction for this event. Timing of the voice is…

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Reddit · 31 Jan 2021

Drama Club- Volunteers needed

Hello everybody, I want to start a drama club wherein we can make short films and upload them to YouTube. I need 2-3 actors, a writer, a music composer and an editor. I plan on starting the club in little more than a month's time (tentatively 8th March). You will be required to dedicate not more than 2-3 hours per week…

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Reddit · 31 Jan 2021

advice

​ i'm 16 and im very interested in acting, i have 0 experience and i dont know where to start. i feel like it's too late since so many ppl start theater class when they're young, what should i do? on top of all that i live in sweden, what are my odds of actually making it? i feel like the first step of becoming…

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Reddit · 31 Jan 2021

Overcoming emotional block

(TL;TR) looking for advice from experienced actors how to overcome emotional numbness in harder scenes. Hi there! I’m just starting out learning acting (second year in acting school), and wanted to hear from people with experience. For context, I am 16 years old. The problem is that although I’m a very emotional girl,…

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Reddit · 30 Jan 2021

Are there good sites like Actors Access but specifically for VA?

Coming from an on-camera background, I notice there are tons of self-submit sites like AA, Casting Networks, etc. that you can find a lot of projects on and submit daily, but I haven’t been able to find sites like this for voice acting specifically except P2P sites. Are these the only option? I’ve heard very mixed thin…

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Reddit · 30 Jan 2021

POLL: Would you prefer group acting classes or smaller / private sessions?

Hi everyone. I'm looking to get some feedback from the community. I've heard from several actors in my town that they would prefer working privately or in a small sessions with just their scene partner rather than attending full group classes, but the cost is an obstacle. If it were as affordable as group classes, how…

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Reddit · 30 Jan 2021

soma help

hi actors help a kid here out, where i can learn acting basics for free just be needing :))

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Reddit · 30 Jan 2021

It’s like becoming an actor/artist/etc. puts a target on your back.

I posted some headshots through imgur so I could use the link and share it in this group since there’s no other way to share pictures. My pictures had -12 downvotes and some really rude comments about my appearance. It really broke me down for a few minutes. I’m just starting out and is this how it’s like? I’m not the…

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Reddit · 30 Jan 2021

[IMPRESSION] Smeagol/gollum impression - critique welcome!

Hey guys, r/wallstreetbets recently asked for voice talent and even though I'm not a voice actor (at all), I wanted to hop in the fun. I did this voice impression real quick here: https://whyp.it/t/wsb-audition-crappysmeagolgollum-13948 I don't think anybody saw it on that subreddit lmao but I figured if anyone was to…

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Reddit · 30 Jan 2021

Volunteer Actors needed

I am a 2nd year law student in Canada and we are practicing for our moot competition. We need volunteer witnesses to be questioned on the stand. We obviously can't pay anything because we are just prepping for our competition but it would be great to get some real actors who can bring character to the people we are que…

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Reddit · 29 Jan 2021

Acting as a means to get into directing

I am a total beginner who is interested in getting into the film industry as a director. I enjoyed acting for the short time I did it at school over 10 years ago, and although to be the star of the film is not something I aspire to or desire, I am planning to try it for enjoyment. At the same time for my dream movies I…

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Reddit · 29 Jan 2021

Benefits of becoming union?

Ok so I’m currently a non union actress specifically Interested in stage/ musical theatre acting. I am living in Canada but am seriously considering moving to New York in a couple years time. I am not sure if I want to make a commitment to union or an agent right now but i am struggling to find auditions (especially in…

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Reddit · 29 Jan 2021

Should I move to LA in 5-8 years?

Background: I am 17, wanted to be a voice actor for a while. Just now pursuing my dream. I know the equipment I will be getting this summer. I want to get really good equipment at the beginning so I can get a somewhat head start, all I would need is experience. Equipment: Laptop: M1 Macbook Air (2020). Dead silent lapt…

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Reddit · 29 Jan 2021

Have you self produced scenes for you reel? Give me a step by step?

I was inspired by Audrey Helps Actors to film a scene for my reel on my own, instead of paying a company for it. But I'm wondering what all I will need from a filmmaking perspective? I have a script. I have the actors. I have an iphone 11 and a couple softboxes for lights, but thats it. Is an Iphone good enough or can…

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Reddit · 29 Jan 2021

I just registered for my first acting class!

I'm 16F, and I live in a very small town. I'm in a theater class through my school, and I pretty much convinced myself that I would never amount to anything due to no opportunities, no training, and moving to LA (or another area where actors typically go) with no money and no experience can sometimes lead to bad situat…

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Reddit · 29 Jan 2021

College or not?

Hey! I’m an actor from Seattle trying to get my foot in the door and I’m just about to graduate high school. From where I’m at now, it looks like I got two options: go for an acting BA at a college out east in the desert or spend that time and money taking classes and building up a resume in the city before I move to L…

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Reddit · 29 Jan 2021

Decorum on Amateur Film Set

Hi everyone, I recently worked as crew on a zero-budget set, and the experience wasn't that great. To put it short, the "actors" on set were out of control. They were constantly yelling over each other, laughing, making jokes and generally carrying on at high volume levels. It was hard to get them to concentrate on any…