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Reddit · 11 Mar 2023
I was an actor from my teens to my late twenties but left it all behind about ten years ago. I miss it dearly and want to get back to it but it’s been so long that I’m not sure where to start. I live in London so that’s a good start; but I can’t seem to find any weekly acting classes for a reasonable price. Does anyone…
Reddit · 11 Mar 2023
Guys . I have a question. In all of the movies I’ve watched of al pacino. It seems he’s not a versatile actor. Care to weigh in
Reddit · 11 Mar 2023
Hey Reddit, I was always wondering about burps cartoons and how were they done. I was was told that you can tell that a voice actor burps for a cartoon character is when the burp has the exact same pitch from the voice actor and if it sounds natural vs exaggerated. However, a few clips come into mind where I'm not sure…
Reddit · 11 Mar 2023
Every class I find is filled with beginners. I've taken so many classes and I"m super unimpressed with most of them. I finally got into Ted Slubersky's on camera class, and it was great, getting to see actors at a higher level than me perform, it was motivating. I was heartbroken to realize it ended after 4 weeks. What…
Reddit · 11 Mar 2023
Especially to student filmmakers which I see doing this the most often. Requesting essentially a self tape before the self tape is a waste of time and honestly a little disrespectful. How does an actor even know they have the looks for the part? The whole point of a casting director is to select those who physically lo…
Reddit · 11 Mar 2023
I recently have moved to Atlanta GA for my professional acting career to succeed. I turned 24 this February and before submitting to agents I got new professional headshots , uploaded my reel footage , monologue clips onto my casting networks and actors access and want to book my first professional work in Spanish soap…
Reddit · 11 Mar 2023
**It’s A Big Club And You Ain't in It: How Pay-to-Play Casting Workshops Rob Society of** **Theater Arts, Imperil Our Culture As a Whole, And How We Can Fix It** By Jalopi Sunshine The Theater is the oldest temple of humankind. It is truly sacred. Older than God, older than religion. Older than culture. It is a Temple.…
Reddit · 11 Mar 2023
Hi guys, I have previously posted here and had some young actors reach out to me in DM's asking for advice about acting in NYC. One in particular started asking me about NYC acting classes and the business and it ended up becoming a discussion about law school lol, you know who you are. I had to get a new Reddit handle…
Reddit · 11 Mar 2023
Hi! I’m in my first play in a week and they want a 50 word bio for the programme to go with our headshots. Even the samples they sent us had actors referring to their previous work though. As this is my first performance, what sort of thing should I write?
Reddit · 11 Mar 2023
It seems like most major actors got their first roles when they were between the ages of 14-18. And most celebrities got famous at a similar age. I am 20 now and am feeling like I have missed the chance to start my acting career. I know I could get some roles, but it feels like it’s too late for me to work towards a le…
Reddit · 11 Mar 2023
This is a Sag-Aftra agency … I was on the phone with the agent for 1 hour and 30 minutes and he basically was telling me their “moto” of their agency and educating me about the industry (some information that I already knew, and some I didn’t) He then looked at my resume and said I lacked training (I have on-camera, vo…
Reddit · 11 Mar 2023
Basically since I started creating online comedy sketches a guy I know who has to the ‘only’ actor/ filmmaker out of everyone has started suddenly doing comedy sketches too. He has never done anything like it before but now suddenly here it is and I’m also noticing similarities between my characters and sketches each w…
Reddit · 11 Mar 2023
So I didn't get this from a good or reputable source, it was some dude I met in one of my FB groups, I've since blocked him but when I told him about wanting to lose weight, etc and always (even when I was young and thinner) wanted to be more of a sexy, bombshell type, this dude suggested I should become a character ac…
Reddit · 11 Mar 2023
How can you overcome or subvert your limitations as an actor?
Reddit · 11 Mar 2023
I’ve never acted so I’m still learning. Would love some tips.
Reddit · 11 Mar 2023
Hiya reddit, I'm coming back onto the VO scene after a ten year hiatus in the stage world and wanted to sanity check something I heard from a reputable coach. Ten years ago, my process was Pro Tools + De-esser + compression + (occasional) gates + EQ, and very occasionally something more involved. I took a semester of a…
Reddit · 10 Mar 2023
We’re looking for Japanese Voice Actor for our cyberpunk/fantasy graphic novel trailer. We are launching our book very soon, and we’re looking for a voice actor who can perform a character in Japanese. As we’re still new to voice acting community, the rate is up for discussion! Let’s put a minimum rate around $10 as th…
Reddit · 10 Mar 2023
Hi everyone, first time posting on here, but I saw on social media that Flairbox are running a monologue competition, and each entry is **guaranteed to get feedback from an industry professional.** It's to raise funds for Turkey and Syria, and it's open until the 16th March. I think you can be from anywhere in the worl…
Reddit · 10 Mar 2023
So, I performed two monologues in front of my whole class and I was so nervous that my mouth got dry and I had terrible diction. I was also kind of lightheaded on stage for some reason, and I wasn’t even looking at the audience. How can I come back from this? I almost cried from embarrassment. The most disssapointing t…
Reddit · 10 Mar 2023
I don't have any real experience in VO so I want to pay for training and eventually have a demo made. I'm just not sure if it's worth spending $2000+ to get into the field only to find no work. AI is already good enough now that it's starting to take away the really low paying jobs. Regardless of what people are saying…
Reddit · 10 Mar 2023
I've worked as a voice actor a lot where the text is always in front of you. I've done short scenes where the dialogue is minimal and it's mostly about reacting (especially in classes or in very small parts I've done on TV). My question is, how do you go about memorising a lot of dialogue! I read Bryan Cranston's book…
Reddit · 10 Mar 2023
Hello, this is my first time posting here. I was reluctant to post since I’ve seen how toxic the comments can be here sometimes but I figured I’d ask anyway. I have audition soon and I’d like to hear a few idea for comedic monologues if at all possible. I already have a few ideas, but want to hear others To help narrow…
Reddit · 10 Mar 2023
I see the term ‘developing actor’ used quite often and loosely. What’s the general consensus on when an actor is no longer considered developmental? After 1-2 costar roles in major series? After a few guest stars? What about actors with extensive indie credits but no “mainstream” credits yet? Would love to hear everyon…
Reddit · 9 Mar 2023
I'm shooting my first short film tomorrow. It's just a few lines, but it's a start! I rarely have confidence to say things like this, but I have a feeling I will do great with just a few lines. I'm playing a masculine-presenting queer woman (very connected to this role, as I am queer too so it would kinda be like playi…
Reddit · 9 Mar 2023
**Help wanted!** (Voice Actor's) (I need voice actors for my kids next door original character) If you Interested to join in Please Contact ([**elijaheldridge02@gmail.com**](mailto:elijaheldridge02@gmail.com)) If you have any acting skills what soever. Let us know in the comments. https://preview.redd.it/3dut3q1uqtma1.…
Reddit · 9 Mar 2023
I had a casting director reach ot to me via email. I don't know how they got my contact info. Its not a self submission because I checked and couldn't find any submissions to them, nor did my agent reach out. Is this normal? This is a legit casting director. I did ask how they found my contact info because it is bizarr…
Reddit · 9 Mar 2023
So I’m really close to signing with a rep but the contract doesn’t have a time limit (1 year, etc) Is this normal? We asked them about it but they say it’s because it’s not an actual contract, it’s more like a permit for them to use my name and image for businesses inquires, and that there is no such time duration caus…
Reddit · 9 Mar 2023
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…
Reddit · 9 Mar 2023
I've been out of the side job game for a bit as my previous one is now gone thanks to the pandemic. Wondering what busy actors are doing on the side in London these days? I'm auditioning a lot at the moment so i would need it to be extremely flexible Thanks :)
Reddit · 9 Mar 2023
I'm a really young actor looking to get in the industry, but I'm feeling like a fish outta water with all the terminology and etiquette. Are there any inherent advantages for using stage names? I like the idea, but I feel like it may prove unnecessary.
Reddit · 9 Mar 2023
Hey everyone, I'm the moderator of the Acting Nerds subreddit, and it's become a place where folks that are just getting into acting, or are non actors, feel safe asking questions and posting thier work. It's a really great, wholesome little community that I have really enjoyed moderating. But the truth is, I just don'…
Reddit · 9 Mar 2023
Hey all. So, I just received an email from a representative for Largo.ai saying that I was a good match for some projects on the platform, and asking me if I would like to join their waitlist. I checked Largo.ai out, and it seems to be casting site like Actor's Access, but it's AI driven, and they claim that leads to b…
Reddit · 9 Mar 2023
Although I know what a slate is, I'm wondering if someone can explain what the Actors Access Slates are and how they might be helpful. Is it worth the extra cost?
Reddit · 9 Mar 2023
For me, it's Emma Roberts. I genuinely think she's a terrible actor and plays the same person in every single thing I've seen her in. What are your unpopular opinions?
Reddit · 9 Mar 2023
Out of curiosity, what do those of you who are actors in London do, on the side? I work in a restaurant and have a few other side gigs going, but Im hesitant to fully like start a full time job/career as I'm really hoping/believing I will get lucky soon. What are your thoughts?
Reddit · 9 Mar 2023
I’m wondering if I unclicked a box or something recently because I haven’t received an email even a “Projects Match Your Profile” email since late February. Is this happening to everyone or should I contact the site? Thanks!
Reddit · 9 Mar 2023
Hey guys, I was wondering if people could give me their thoughts about the actor training program at the university of utah?
Reddit · 9 Mar 2023
I'm a screenwriter that's adapting my first script into a feature film. I recently got into contact with the agent and manager that reps one of the biggest actors in the industry. They asked for an offer and I sent through with details. After two weeks of silence, I just heard from them asking for a sample of my direct…
Reddit · 8 Mar 2023
cuz im making a video game and while now its in very early stages im gonna have to do voice acting at some point and i wanted to start practicing it and if you ask me then my only voice acting experience is this piece o' shit: [https://youtu.be/V8xQIt1JsWk](https://youtu.be/V8xQIt1JsWk) (warning its cancerous) so yeah…
Reddit · 8 Mar 2023
i was recently cast in a musical. This is the first time i’ve ever auditioned for anything (it was actually my first time ever singing in front of anyone or reading lines) and i got a pretty good role. But the way i got my role has left me feeling like i don’t deserve it. The musical is being put on through my universi…
Reddit · 8 Mar 2023
Hello, I am a young actor looking to find jobs through Backstage and earn credits in film and television. I have been trying since December and the furthest I get in the audition is process is consideration for the role which includes an additional interview. Beyond that, it’s been application after application. I hate…
Reddit · 8 Mar 2023
Hi, Please forgive me if this post seems mopey or a downer. I know most actors struggle with these issues and I certainly don't want to trigger or inconvenience anyone. That being said: how do you deal with the paralyzing fear of failure and the temptation to compare yourself to others? I've been pursuing fulltime show…
Reddit · 8 Mar 2023
What kind of job do you maintain that allows you to audition and take roles while getting your bills paid? Very curious!
Reddit · 8 Mar 2023
I've posted about this idea in here two months ago - since it doesn't seem to break any rules, I'm going to post it again. I'll try not to post in here too often from now on. So, I've made a subreddit. Basic idea - screenwriters on the sub post short scripts and actors on the sub perform the dialogue. Sort of like [r/D…
Reddit · 8 Mar 2023
I am lucky to be able to travel, is working background gigs outside my home area considered unprofessional? If not can I take the write off for hotels or tolls?
Reddit · 8 Mar 2023
I’m about to graduate with my MFA but I’m very torn between what I should be trying to pursue day job (or night job) wise to pay the bills so that I can audition continually. Have my undergraduate degree in a hard skill field but I don’t imagine they’d allow for much flexibility in this field in terms of leaving to aud…
Reddit · 8 Mar 2023
Is anyone familiar with this agency and their reputation in Dallas, TX? I submitted photos and got a call back to do a monologue read (although strangely 2 of the 3 photos I submitted didn’t upload properly on their end so I guess they called me in based on one photo?). I was thinking I’d be called in for more of a com…
Reddit · 8 Mar 2023
Was told this in class, said thanks but was kinda confused
Reddit · 8 Mar 2023
I made the leap into voice acting about a year ago and genuinely love talking to people about the craft. The problem is that I live in a very remote area, so meeting people with the same interest is tough. Outside of gigs, how do you connect with other voice artists when you’re working remote?
Reddit · 8 Mar 2023
To make a long story short: I attended a webinar held by the Actors Center DC and after that, the host (a voice actor and production company owner) offered a $75 voice assessment service. I did that and it got me very excited! He said he would be able to work with me and that he would send me pricing for a package that…
