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Reddit · 2 Apr 2020
Hi I am an 18 year old aspiring actor just starting off I plan to take acting lessons to help boost my acting. I’m on backstage and a Still need a professional headshot, but my question is what do I put on a demo reel if I’ve never had an acting gig? I consider myself to be a decent actor, but am unsure how to start of…
Reddit · 2 Apr 2020
Hi I am an 18 year old aspiring actor just starting off I plan to take acting lessons to help boost my acting. I’m on backstage and a Still need a professional headshot, but my question is what do I put on a demo reel if I’ve never had an acting gig? I consider myself to be a decent actor, but am unsure how to start of…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2020
I get a good amount of auditions monthly with my agency, but i am having trouble booking things. I got a call back once last year, for the lead for this big show, and i went all the way until it was between me and this other actor. they went with her because she had more on her resume,but recently my audition skills i…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2020
Hi. I know I'm young and it may sound silly, but I really would love to be an actress. I have played many lead rolls in my school shows, but haven't done anything outside of it. Many acting opportunities around me involve musicals and I am not extremely fond of dancing and sometimes singing, so I normally opt out of do…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2020
So we are all actors, and for some of us this is a portion of our income, though I know it varies. For context, I live in NY. Nothing is shooting. Nothing. No theaters as well. Do I qualify for unemployment or the expanded unemployment? I know the unions are pushing for something I’m not sure how that’s related. Hoping…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2020
Hello everyone, i am looking for someone who sounds like the 'Engineer' from the video game Team Fortress 2. I only need a single, short sentence. Here are some examples of the character: [Meet the Engineer](https://youtu.be/SNgNBsCI4EA) [Engineer Quotes](https://youtu.be/gCLpO-uNtPs) His voice actors were Grant Goodev…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2020
I wanted to know everyone’s thoughts on how you determine if a class is helpful. I certainly feel like there’s times when I’m sitting in a class (or online class) and feel like it’s not helpful. For example, you memorize a side then present it and the feedback is very generic, doesn’t actually challenge anything and ov…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2020
Hey there! So I made a short film last month, and I was hoping on getting some feedback, particularly with regards to the acting, and my directing of said acting. We (me and the two actors) are all rooted in Meisner training, though Féadha had quite a bit of other experience before coming to Meisner work. How do y'all…
Reddit · 1 Apr 2020
I need voice actors, preferably versatile, please PM
Reddit · 1 Apr 2020
Emotionally I would say I'm pretty open, especially when reacting off of other characters, but in terms of imagination and physical I'm pretty limited. I'm aware that my voice is sometimes monotone, and comes across as sad and I constantly get that critique. It sucks that I actually have depression itself and even when…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2020
I’m not too sure about the situation in NY (I’m sure it’s similar) but in LA I’ve read that it’s extremely hard to find parking and that’s one of the biggest issues actors face on a day to day basis when going to auditions and such. My question is, why don’t actors just catch public transport? Is it a cost issue? Since…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2020
As an actor, I’ve always wondered if it was unprofessional to attend a fan convention for something you love. Has anyone ever gone to one? Should I avoid going, or would it be ok?
Reddit · 31 Mar 2020
So I'm not really a professional voice actor. Not yet at least. For most of my life, I have found doing impressions and creating voices to be extremely funny when used well, and super fun to use/listen to period. After all, you can make a character say something you wish they would, right? While I still hold that posit…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2020
So I live in SoCal and was considering eventually to pursue a career in VO in LA, but with LA being the insanely expensive city that it is I’m not in a financial situation where I can live down there. I have family in Denver and was considering moving there to become more financially stable, however I’ve noticed that a…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2020
I'm curious if anyone has had a similar experience and how they have handled it. A while back someone who I went to acting school with told me that I wasn't a good actor. I believed that this person cared about me, but that was one of the last things I ever heard from them. It was really hard to hear at the time becaus…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2020
First off, sorry if this isn't welcome here, I just kind of wanted to get it out and off my chest. Also sorry if it comes off as silly or pretentious, I know I'm young and inexperienced, I'd just like to get other opinions. Second, I don't know if disillusioned is necessarily the right word. TLDR: for the past four or…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2020
Oh, I do love Meryl Streep, she is an amazing actress, but after glossing over their resumes, Tilda has had a much more impressive and distinguished career. Her filmography, her work in the theater, etc... Tilda Swinton is to Meryl Streep what Hugh Jackman is to Brad Pitt
Reddit · 31 Mar 2020
When I told my friends I want to start taking lessons and become an actor, they said it was too late and that I should've started at 4 or at least as a kid, and that the era where actors who became famous when they were older ended. Should I then give up and not even try to take lessons? Am I really too "old" for this…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2020
At first I was cocky and thought I was a great actor. Now I realize: acting is hard. I have been acting for about 8 months now (I started last summer) and I’ve been in 3 short films and 2 plays. I want to refine my skill and learn how to act more believably and just get better. If you have any exercises or really just…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2020
Hey, My name is Zach and I'm a Washington, DC based former stage actor who transitioned into data analytics work. I'm in a master's program right now studying analytics and I built a survey that I'm hoping will get enough responses so that I can use it in an official program at my school, UVA. If you self identify as a…
Reddit · 31 Mar 2020
Hello everyone! I recently posted the first episode of my podcast and am looking for voice actors with decent equipment to help! Unfortunately I don't have money to pay anyone at the moment as this is a new project but if you're still interested feel free to contact me through email at boundinimagerypod@gmail.com. I'll…
Reddit · 30 Mar 2020
Hey I'm a 16 turning 17 in May and I wanna have a la la land journey where I go to L.A. and hustle my ass off to become an actor I've never went to an acting class in my whole life, but I'm good I can't act I promise i do little plays at home, and I even know how to cry on cue now, I just need advices I really want to…
Reddit · 30 Mar 2020
Hi all, I'm an audiobook enthusiast & voice acting amateur. I've never taken lessons in any capacity. Currently, I'm exploring the possibility of recording a hobby to see where it leads me. Of course I'd love to quit my teaching job and record audiobooks but haha let's see how far this path can take me first. If it's n…
Reddit · 30 Mar 2020
So, envy is a really toxic trait of mine that I really don't want but it keeps popping up whenever someone I know has a big success in their acting or directing career. I don't act upon that envy, of course, and always congratulate these people because deep down, I really am happy for them. But this stupid, stupid emot…
Reddit · 30 Mar 2020
Judging by the amount of auditions available and general social media, work has dropped significantly for a majority of commercial voice actors. Audiobook listeners are also listening to less work and less likely to purchase books as they no longer have a commute given they are now working from home. What are people's…
Reddit · 29 Mar 2020
So I've read an actor prepares and thru building a character. I think there alright for a beginner but after gaining alot more experience since the last year I find it hard to get through them. They're not really practical and more on the philosophical side. Anyone else ever read them?
Reddit · 29 Mar 2020
So I’m a Veteran and work background for extra money. I am SAG. I have a pension and I just love doing background to supplement my money. It’s fun for me and sometimes I make super good money. I’m not really interested in being a actor, actor. I get a lot of parts without having to act for real. With that said I wanna…
Reddit · 29 Mar 2020
I've got a bachelors in acting and moved out to Los Angeles to pursue this last year, but I made all of my money in the restaurant industry.
Reddit · 29 Mar 2020
The following are quotes from actors and actresses in the industry regarding [Voices.com](https://Voices.com) and Voice123. *"If you aren't a bookable actor, P2P is a waste of money. It'll only be profitable if you are already booking."* *"Refusing P2P will take you away from jobs and opportunities you simply will not…
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
I want to be an actor, but only on camera. I cannot do theatre, because the thought of being in front of a live audience absolutely terrifies me. I also have a terrible singing voice. Is it unrealistic for me to want to be an actor if I can’t stand stage acting?
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
For those of you who appreciate a step by step approach in small doses on how to make a living acting anywhere and (now more than ever) from home, please subscribe to my YouTube Channel! I could really use the support and I really believe the information is super helpful to young and aspiring actors all the way up to t…
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
I’ve been acting for 11 years, I’ve focused on singing for the past 4 years but now I want to fully dive back into acting. I’m a really good actor but I have a lot of trouble reaching my emotions , I can be dramatic and everything but for scenes when I need to cry, or other emotional things etc. it’s extremely hard. He…
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
so a few months ago, i joined a group small group of people who all lived in my general area because we wanted to make a movie. I was doing music and acting but now, we can't meet up so my role has been sized down to a phone call (as in my character and lines are still the same but i just need to record my voice) and i…
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
I've tried researching this and have had mixed, mostly incomplete results. I know about the O Visa for entertainers, athletes, renowned specialists, etc. But, there seems to be so many Canadian actors who got their start in Hollywood it doesn't seem possible they all won an O Visa at the beginning. Ryan Reynolds for ex…
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
I recall a friend of mine mentioning how fandubs and abridged for shows will get you blacklisted from many agents and companies. However, what else does it apply to? Will doing comic dubs get you into the same trouble as fandubs and abridged series?
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
I'm gonna take a punt in these COVID days that this is okay to post given its an opportunity. I am not associated with it in any way and I will not be participating. Just posting entirety from other social media for interest. Mods please delete if not okay. Registrations are open for **World Monologue Games**! This eve…
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
Are there any resources like this right now? Would love to just run lines or act out some plays/monologues together and give feedback during this COVID-19.
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
Hi, I'm a 25-year-old South Asian male in the US who is at a crossroads currently in determining my future. To give some context I've been an engineering student for the past 7 years but in the last 2 years, I have been gaining knowledge and reignited my passion for filmmaking. In high school, I acted in school plays a…
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
Hey guys, I recently came across a stream of videos on YouTube that are on this topic of sense memory. Now before I watched these videos I was under the impression sense memory would be some form of the minds eye where you visualise an emotional event that could trigger your emotions (Meisner) such as seeing your (fake…
Reddit · 28 Mar 2020
Hi humans of reddit! I figured I’d reach out here before turning to backstage etc. Seeking an actor (or ‘real person,’ but I’d rather employ a pro if possible) from Swindon, if not Swindon, at least from Wiltshire county. Male, age 20-35. Short text to be read. No professional setup required. More info and payment deta…
Reddit · 27 Mar 2020
TW: Talk about my body Hey all! So I'm 30 & I've done some professional acting work. This past year I made it a goal to commit to taking the plunge into acting with hopes to eventually gain full-time work. I really enjoy acting as an art form — it makes me so incredibly happy. My soul feels absolutely connected to the…
Reddit · 27 Mar 2020
This might be a weird question to ask here.... but someone might have the answer. So as you know, our whole industry and pretty much every other one has been stunted due to Covid-19. I filed unemployment awhile ago... I have a kind of complicated wage history. I was working a serving job to supplement acting until arou…
Reddit · 27 Mar 2020
I'm creating an online web series about a man searching for his abducted wife. Production budget and crew is bare bones. Likely a 1 day shoot (5 minute episodes). The film location is in the riverside county area, California. Direct message me if you're interested.
Reddit · 27 Mar 2020
anybody here feel like sharing some of the basics they learned when training to become an actor? im trying to research where some of the greats trained or studied.. trouble is i cant afford it!
Reddit · 26 Mar 2020
Hello all! I'm just curious about the budgets for these types of productions and the type of compensation actors can get (I participated in a casting call for one of these productions a while back, I didn't make it in but I saw that their salary was around $300/week) Thanks!
Reddit · 26 Mar 2020
Hello all, Just wondering if anyone here from NY have applied for unemployment and have qualified. Nothing is filming right now. And there's a pandemic. Thank you. ______________ EDIT: Non-union, to be exact.
Reddit · 26 Mar 2020
Hello! Me and a couple friends are putting together a voice acting troupe! The troupes specific purpose is to bring together voice actors that haven't quite found their place in the business yet and give them something to work together on! This is a completely free and open support group for anyone that wants to work t…
Reddit · 26 Mar 2020
NOTE: I think I ended up talking about things that are relevant to the reason of this post, but weren't needed. I just felt so refreshed writing this. NOTE #2: I'm Colombian and my native language is Spanish, so I might have made some mistakes, but I think the text is clear and understandable. Hey, so I'm really consid…
Reddit · 26 Mar 2020
Hey guys I am 20 years old and I am looking for actors writers and all to start a independent web show. Thus Is for people who want to do something similar!This will be strictly ours and we will be posting on YouTube and will try to work on small films ! It will be a comedy/satire/sketch show! If you are maybe interest…
Reddit · 26 Mar 2020
I’m fairly new to acting and took a couple of classes but never really felt that intrigued by what was being taught. It never stuck with me, I’m looking for a hands on acting workshop/school that is on going for a year or two to get into the business. I’m located in Toronto. If you can recommend great YouTube channels…
