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Reddit · 11 Jan 2023

I've been in the biz for almost a decade (casting director + voice acting). These are some of the most common mistakes I've seen beginner voice actors make that you should avoid.

Hello fellow voice actors! I posted a video about when I got started voice acting and the mistakes I made, but it was taken down by the mods for self-promotion. I figured it's still good advice so I've decided to do a write-up instead! These are some mistakes I made early on in my career that I wish I would have focuse…

Reddit · 11 Jan 2023

Training

Here's the dilemma. I'm about to go into college right now to study product design and at university, they obviously give free time outside of your lectures. I've been looking at part time drama programmes such as Theatre Peckham and The Identity School of acting, schools where actors like John Boyega and Damson Idris…

Reddit · 11 Jan 2023

How often do big time actors get to chill in their trailers?

I always wondered this. I know they usually work 13+ hour days, so I was wondering other than lunch breaks, if they had enough time for that. I also heard that it’s sometimes common for (especially POC/Black) women to be deemed “rude” or “unfriendly” if they choose to stay in their trailers when they’re not needed to s…

Reddit · 11 Jan 2023

Los Angeles Actor

Hello! So I am currently 17 and roughly around 6 months into acting already, I've gotten the chance to do films with speaking roles, background, music videos, etc; does anyone know how to take things to the next level in acting? I've been using both Backstage and Casting Networks as a main way to get jobs though I want…

Reddit · 11 Jan 2023

Asked to prepare any scene for audition for independent film?

Hello, r/acting community. I've been taking acting classes for a long time now and I finally put myself out there, and lo and behold, I landed an (Zoom) audition for a lead role in an independent feature! However, I've been asked by the director that I should be prepared for any scene he may request during the audition…

Reddit · 11 Jan 2023

Advanced Theatre Intensives (Summer or otherwise)?

Are there any 4 to 8 week theatre intensives geared towards theatre school graduates? I spent the final year of my theatre program almost entirely online due to covid, and haven't really done any acting since i graduated almost 2 years ago. Now that theatres and schools are mostly back to normal, I want to revisit and…

Reddit · 11 Jan 2023

giving out business cards

made some actor business cards that I'm lowkey proud of. they've got my b&w headshot on the back, and on the front; my name, phone number, email, location, and a qr code to AA profile. Hopefully I'll be able to give these to people I run across, such as in a casting director workshop or something. But I was wondering,…

Reddit · 11 Jan 2023

Any good ways to find casting calls in Washington State?

Hi. I am a 16 year old aspiring actress. I've gotten into acting over the past 2 or 3 years, but have had no luck with finding any casting calls in my state. I live in Washington State, and am looking for casting calls around the Olympia/Seattle area. I've tried to use Actor's Access, but found that the majority of cas…

Reddit · 10 Jan 2023

any actors from cambridge uk?how is it for actors? is there a community there?

May be moving to England for wife job. Just want to see how the area is for actors?

Reddit · 10 Jan 2023

Following up with an agent after an Actors Connection Showcase that went well?

Hello! Just wondering how you typically go about this. The agent seemed to like my work, my pitch seemed to land, and I personally know an actor he currently reps who told me to mention their name during the showcase. I did bring them up and the agent seemed excited about it. He even wrote some notes down while I was t…

Reddit · 10 Jan 2023

Question regarding accessibility

This question might sound a little silly, but please bare with me. I really want to pursue acting, specifically on screen, and I've been looking into classes and such as that seems to be the best place to start. A lot of the requirements talk about having a good level of fitness, taking shoes off for workshops and stuf…

Reddit · 10 Jan 2023

Anyone working in India as an actor or actress?

I would like to know your experience working as an actor/actress in India, how hard it was to get an agent or gigs - thanks!

Reddit · 10 Jan 2023

Can you still become a successful professional actor if you can’t do theater productions (because of extremely terrible anxiety)?

Both my friend and I are in drama school, and we realized that we have a bit of situation when discussing our careers. We both were studying something else for the first half of college (I was in business, he was engineering), and we both just started studying drama/acting for our new majors since we grew tired of not…

Reddit · 10 Jan 2023

Hello! I’m a 17 year old aspiring actor/voice actor, and I was curious on how I’m meant to start out?

I really enjoy doing it, but I have zero idea on how one starts out. I can send links to a couple of fandubs I made for fun if you would like to hear my voice.

Reddit · 10 Jan 2023

Canadian (Toronto) actor looking for advice on getting a U.S. agent

I’m an ACTRA actor based in Toronto with a good Canadian agent. I’ve been doing relatively well the past year, having booked a guest star role on an American show and a small recurring on another American show both premiering in 2023. My next goal is to get a US agent, hopefully in 2023. Does anyone have any experience…

Reddit · 10 Jan 2023

[Paid] Female voice actor who can do a russian accent and then another who can imitate Lady Dimitrescu

I have 13 lines I am looking to have read, one in the voice of Lady Dimitrescu and 12 in russian accents. Willing to pay up to $200 through PayPal or Cashapp. You must have some kind of example of how your accent/impression sounds!

Reddit · 10 Jan 2023

I can't help but feel a bit of impostor syndrome about my career

¡Hi everyone! I doubt that anyone who tried or is trying to study/work as an actor/actress hasn't suffered through the: "And when are you getting a real job?" "Aren't you goign to do something else on the side, just in case?" "You know you're not going to be able to make a career out of it, right?" and many, many more.…

Reddit · 10 Jan 2023

Upwards Infliction While Reading Scripts

So I just started wanting to pursue acting and I've noticed when I read monologues I talk with an upwards infliction similar to a Disney actor if that makes sense. How do I make my monologues sound more natural and not like I'm acting on Disney?

Reddit · 10 Jan 2023

Be Taft Hartleyed through SAG NEW MEDIA still possible?? 2023

I know I know, everything is online, BUT, I am so frikkin confused right now. I have read that that you can no longer become SAG through an ultra low new media contract anymore as it has been misused by many etc. Yet some people say that while you might not be able to be Taft Hartleyed through that route, you can still…

Reddit · 9 Jan 2023

[Hiring] Voice-Over Artist

We are looking for a Voice Over artist who can replicate Foxys voice. **Job Role: Voice-Over Actor** **Offer: $20 - 40$ per hour (depending on experience)** Skills and Requirements: * Must be 18 years or older. * Must be able to replicate Foxy’s voice (she is the purple fox character). Please see [this short clip](http…

Reddit · 9 Jan 2023

Help for "action" words to play a criminal being interogated

Hi. I'm learning technique and about taking on an "action" for my character and exploring that physical and emotional action. My character is a criminal, killer who is being interrogated by police. Can someone give me advice on best actions to explore and embody? Would it be "denying" by using body language to deny wha…

Reddit · 9 Jan 2023

Successful actors, when did you know it was working?

We see a lot of cynicism on this sub, from a lack of auditions to complaining about "nepo babies" and self tapes, and while I definitely get it, I'd like to hear some more positive success stories. One reason is I believe it might be working out for me. I know it's a different path for everyone, but I'd like to compare…

Reddit · 9 Jan 2023

Preferences

Hello, Do actors have preferred roles? Like, roles which are easier and more satisfying for them to take? Kind regards.

Reddit · 9 Jan 2023

Is it normal for the emotions you felt within the scene to affect you for awhile afterwards?

Hi. Whenever I do a highly emotional scene, I also deal with the emotions I had within the scene for some time afterwards. For example I had a scene where I presented major depressive disorder and I was feeling it for a good 30 minutes. And I’m experiencing the same with my current scene which I portray a panic attack.…

Reddit · 9 Jan 2023

Going to my first acting class tonight , what to expect?

Let me preface by saying I have no experience in acting and I don’t really wanna become an actor. But this year I wanted to go outside my comfort zone and do something different and taking acting classes is what I decided on. Now with someone with no background is the first class going to be tough tonight, what should…

Reddit · 9 Jan 2023

Emotionally supporting my partner in their acting career?

My fiancée and I moved to NYC summer of last year for her to continue her career as a stage actress. She was working professionally with local theaters in Phoenix and wanted to try her hand in the New York scene. I always wanted to live in New York for at least a few years and it was easy for me to take my job here so…

Reddit · 9 Jan 2023

I want to become the next Bobby from The Panic in Needle Park or the next Bobby from Five Easy Pieces. Method Acting as we knew it half a century ago. I'm nearly 21 years old, I live in Europe and still have not obtained academic education nor initiated m

Some backgroud: I love authentic arts whether it be books like Dune, music like The Doors, movies as mentiond and games like Silent Hill 2. All my life I thought I'd become a successfull computer science business man like my dad but now I realize that I have very little passion for computers, science or any field that…

Reddit · 8 Jan 2023

New Voice over actress need tips! I recorded myself doing a “Spotify Ad” I need constructive criticism

Hey all! I’m actually pretty new to doing voice over work! I think I have a pretty good, upbeat voice for commercials and whatnot but I do think I need training still. I used to be a singer when I was younger so I’m familiar with the vocal warmups that we have to do to warm up our voice and keep it healthy. I wanted to…

Reddit · 8 Jan 2023

What are the best on-camera audition classes / teachers in NYC?

I found a great new technique teacher and now I need to find a highly reputable advanced on-camera audition class populated by working actors, not newbies. The only ones I'm really familiar with are Freeman Studio (but what teachers are good for on-camera?), MN Acting Studio (again what teachers are the best), and Bob…

Reddit · 8 Jan 2023

2023 - are you stepping it up?

This post will hit you like a brick to the face. But it's ok. There's good news at the end. 2023 is around the corner and everyone is thinking about getting their plan together for the new year. All the acting gurus are hyping you up for "pilot season", telling you to \- get your headshots ready \- your reel ready \- a…

Reddit · 8 Jan 2023

How to Stop Acting - Am I Missing Something??

I recently finished reading 'How to Stop Acting' by Harold Guskin. I was originally recommended it because I was told it would help me get out of my head with my acting... But I am LOST. "Taking it off the page" seems to be a pretty straightforward exercise/technique with specific instructions that he gives, but other…

Reddit · 8 Jan 2023

In-person vs online acting classes

I'm 22M, and I am considering taking acting lessons. I have a small amount of acting experience from doing a few school plays in elementary, being in a friend's short film, and taking drama class in high school. I really enjoy acting, and I want to start pursuing it. I currently work a full time hybrid (3 days in offic…

Reddit · 8 Jan 2023

I wanna know if my plans for trying to make acting as my professional career at a later point in my life is good or not? And also if I will be able to satsify my end goal(written in Text below) in it?

I \[18 M\] am doing my Majors/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering alongside Minors in Computer Science Enigneering. Before I say anything, I just want to make it clear I have never acted before(not since primary school at least where I used to do theatrical acting). I am hella introverted, got alot of social anxiety, I'd…

Reddit · 7 Jan 2023

I’m planning to drop my agent. Here’s the letter I want to send.

TLDR at the end “Hello [REDACTED]. I'm writing to inform you that I am terminating our contract effective immediately and will not be needing your services anymore. I've been thinking a lot about your obsession with the IMDb StarMeter. I don't know who or what is telling you that it's important to focus on, but since i…

Reddit · 7 Jan 2023

Anyone want to help me decide where I should apply for classes?

I am of course going to do my own research, but it would be really helpful to hear the insights from this community! I'm based in Sydney, Australia. Mosly interested in pursuing screen acting but I am also a singer. I'm tossing up these 4 places: Sydney Actors School [https://www.sydneyactorsschool.edu.au/](https://www…

Reddit · 7 Jan 2023

Just need a little help

so i'm starting to work on becoming a voice actor, and i need a bit of help figuring out my setup so i live with my parents and my sister, and it gets kinda noisy, but i should still be able to work around that but my computer is a pretty hefty gaming desktop, but it so far isn't bad for recording audio, especially sin…

Reddit · 7 Jan 2023

Do I have a shot? How to get a professional position?

Hello! My name is Sarah. I am 16 years old. My ultimate dream is to become a voice actress, it's what I truly want to do in the future. I'm in plenty of projects (which I am SO grateful for btw!!), but none of them are professional, most are volunteer. I am ALWAYS trying to improve my work. I really desperately want to…

Reddit · 7 Jan 2023

Aspiring actress!

Hi, my name is Jazmin. For about 2 years I've been really into acting/theatre. I've been taking theatre classes for 2 years now, including this year. I've been in one school play and I'm going to be in another at the end of this year. Sadly, this is my last year in high school so I'm pretty stuck. I don't have much exp…

Reddit · 7 Jan 2023

Want to act and direct, but I don’t know if I’m on the right path

I’m M18. Always loved movies my whole life. I am currently going to a community college in San Francisco majoring in Film,tv, and broadcasting. I don’t actually start my film classes till next month so Im hoping for the best. I have little to none acting experience. In my high school we had a video production class, I…

Reddit · 7 Jan 2023

I got casted as Roxie Hart in my high schools production of Chicago but I’ve never even had my first kiss

I got casted as Roxie Hart in my high school’s production of Chicago. Roxie Hart is one of the most notorious femme fatales in musical theatre history. She’s sultry, seductive, and a master manipulator. My director is a huge believer in how real life experiences effect your acting ability. Yet, I have never even had my…

Reddit · 7 Jan 2023

Need Suggestions for NYC Studio / Class Space

If you know of a space in New York City that is conducive for class work - capable of holding about 20 people and has props that actors can use -- please let me know.

Reddit · 7 Jan 2023

Actors with PTSD

Are you a working actor with diagnosed PTSD? Do you know of working actors with PTSD? How do you support yourself through triggering scenes? Recently watched The Twelve with Brooke Satchwell playing an abused wife, when she suffered domestic abuse personally in the past. I wondered at how she looked after herself throu…

Reddit · 7 Jan 2023

Actor wanting to move to LA

I am a 24 year old male who wants to move to LA to pursue acting, is there anyone in this subreddit that wants to move there with me? If so, DM me here and we can talk further. Thanks!

Reddit · 7 Jan 2023

Some food for thought about voice-over rates for "beginners"

My grandfather often said, "The art of selling by cutting price is not 'Salesmanship', but 'SalesmanSH\*T'. Sell your service, not your price". Voice acting requires a high level of skill and training. It takes time and practice to develop the ability to effectively convey emotion and meaning through the voice, as well…

Reddit · 7 Jan 2023

How to not over-act when stakes are high

I am really stumped over stakes in acting. I've always been. I always hear / read that actors should make the stakes over what they're fighting for in each and every scene as high as they can; "life or death". I know that doesn't actually mean that if their character doesn't get what they want, they're going to die. It…

Reddit · 7 Jan 2023

Cold Emails: Tips from the Other, Angry, Side

Hello! I’m a producer at a production company. My email is easy to deduce, I’m sure most folks get it by cruising LinkedIn. Multiple times a week I get a cold email from a voice actor offering their services. 100% of the time I read the first few sentences. 100% of the time I block the sender. When I was starting out a…

Reddit · 6 Jan 2023

In-depth Shakespeare training for actors

Is there anywhere to learn in-depth Shakespeare training for actors?

Reddit · 6 Jan 2023

Voice actors needed for 2D animation short film from Gobelins School (Paris)

Hello all ! ☺️ We are a team of 5 final year students* from the school "Gobelins, l'école de l'image", one of top school for animation filmaking. Gobelins graduation movies are published on Youtube (https://youtube.com/@gobelins) every year. We are currently directing our graduation movie, a 5min action/drama movie. It…

Reddit · 6 Jan 2023

Voice actors for 2D animation short film from Gobelins School (Paris)

Hello all ! ☺️ We are a team of 5 final year students* from the school "Gobelins, l'école de l'image", one of top school for animation filmaking. Gobelins graduation movies are published on Youtube (https://youtube.com/@gobelins) every year. We are currently directing our graduation movie, a 5min action/drama movie. It…

Reddit · 6 Jan 2023

Tips for nailing Actors Connection/One on One Showcases?

Hello! I did my first Actors Connection showcase yesterday for agents. I did the last page of a 6-page comedic scene, which I have been working on in my acting program. The scene has typically had the whole class laughing. I started the scene at the climax, right when I tell the guy I hooked up with that he got me preg…