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Reddit · 7 Oct 2019
Hi, I'm based in Melbourne and looking into whether I should join the 2020 Acting Studio Company. I was wondering if anybody has had any personal experience with this, or heard about it? Otherwise, I'd welcome any advice on whether this 'short course' would be worth it, compared to 16th Street and other options in Melb…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2019
Backstage is pretty expensive. What do you suggest?
Reddit · 7 Oct 2019
I'm a 19 yr old guy who's only been in one play in my entire senior year but who has ambitions of being an actor for film and TV. I've been looking into taking an acting course in Norway as it seems it's one of the few available Bachelor programs. My family tells me to pick some other course other than acting so I've b…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2019
I've heard that more than half of all the actors have another job than acting to pay the bills, and that most actors act for a very low salary, sometimes even for nothing. So basically most actors pay the bills thanks to their side job. I'm considering to try an acting career, but I want to be prepared, that's why I'm…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2019
Hi people or r/acting I have recently begun casting for a short film on Starnow and wanted to get the word out. Here is the listing: [https://www.starnow.co.uk/listings/ListingDetail.aspx?l\_id=1035642](https://www.starnow.co.uk/listings/ListingDetail.aspx?l_id=1035642) The production is Birmingham based and as it is a…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2019
Hi everyone! My name is Erik Peabody, and I'm a voice actor and audio engineer based in Pittsburgh, PA. I see a lot of posts here about setting up recording areas and how to get a better sound from your recordings, and wanted to chime in to offer some advice. I spend a LOT of my time mixing audio for clients that have…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2019
I wanna be an actor, I’m studying acting and practicing, and I honestly think I have a chance. I dunno if I’m pretty enough though. I’m 5’3 122 pounds, flat (ish) stomach and big thighs. I have black wavy hair and tan skin. I have some tiny scars on my face but they aren’t that noticeable with makeup on. I have big lip…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2019
As a growing actor, how do I memorise my lines effectively in order for me not to forget any of them?
Reddit · 6 Oct 2019
Howdy! I'm Trever Barger, an underground multimedia animator creating cartoons; I'm looking for two male voice actors to fill the roles for my upcoming animation short to a series from writer, Doug Atkinson, called Vikings of the Interstate. You can watch the pilot and follow the storyline from here: [https://www.youtu…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2019
I understand in well established plays in theater and Shakespeare you want to be 100% verbatim, but at what point in a film and tv can you just chuck out the idea of being word for word and just naturally let the character shine by making the lines your own and not placing them so neatly in order as it was written? I’v…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2019
This past Wednesday I had a stellar “audition” aka pay to play meet with a manager. Performance went smooth, which they enjoyed but the conversation following is really what me feel we’re a perfect match. We spoke about everything under the sun acting related, they even called me a “star” (no I’m not letting it get to…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2019
I really really really dislike the project and the script, and trust me I know that I should take any given opportunity but I just know I'm not the right person for this part, and wouldn't be serving the story. It's from a fairly small casting director and director that haven't really seen me, so I don't think there's…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2019
I have created a custom technique to help you raise your IMDB score which, regardless of what anyone else tells you, is extremely important in landing roles. Many people in the industry (actors, directors, producers) will confirm this. If you are an aspiring actor, reach out to me and we can set up a completely free co…
Backstage · 5 Oct 2019
Has anyone used the Actor's Fast Track service? Curious about their various plans, what I'd be getting for my money, what anyone's thoughts are on Valerie, etc. Thanks!
Reddit · 5 Oct 2019
Hey so I'm a 13 M looking to start in the voice acting business and I was told to come here. Is anyone looking for voice actors in games or animations?
Reddit · 5 Oct 2019
Hey guys, so I’m very very new to acting, like I’ve never taking a class or been in any plays but I’m at the stage where I like to analyse acting in film and identify what good actors are doing and what bad actors are doing. Anyways I work in a kiosk where I serve like 5 people an hour so I have a lot of time to analys…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2019
Hi all, Not a voice actor here, just a dad looking to do something nice for his daughter. Story time is our thing but I’ve started working away from home more than I would like to so haven’t been able to hold up my end of the bargain. Sooo I’ve decided to record some stories. I have a mic that isn’t designed for this p…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2019
Do you think that a very cool toned, wine-ish red hair color like [this](https://www.styleinterest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/49150218-red-hair-with-highlights-.jpg) one or [this](https://cdn.westkiss.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/9/9/99j-stw-3pcs_5_.jpg) one is "too much"…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2019
I recently started studying acting full time at Vancouver Film School and somewhat have struggled with striking a good balance between personal life and actor training. I am very happy being 100% immersed in the craft but I can see how it may be unhealthy in the long run. Any advice?
Reddit · 4 Oct 2019
I’m pretty decent with improv. I had classes and everything, and do improv shows. I was like, “ I can do this” I auditioned for a TV show, but they brought in 4 actors at a time, and they wanted us to improv some scenes. This girl did scenes with the others, while I observed. Then it was my turn to improv with her. I c…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2019
Title pretty much. Had my first stage play last week and I loved it! Bit of background: I’m a 20 year old male from Belgium. I’m a Communication student and don’t have an immense amount of time. I got into acting one year ago, when I joined an amateur theatre group. I never acted before and was supposed to play a small…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2019
I've recently graduated from a top drama school in the UK and I'm now moving to LA (I'm an american). I know that there are so many BS classes over there and culty teachers to avoid. I was wondering if anyone knows of any really good on camera or scene study acting classes. I 'm looking for a continuation of training r…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2019
Hello, I had a manager of a year that got me into one room (I know it's not a manager's job to get you into rooms but still.) He found me after I got 9 credits on a Netflix show as a recurring guest star and I feel like I lost a lot of momentum this past year since I booked it unfortunately because I trusted him and I…
Reddit · 4 Oct 2019
Why does it seem so INCREDIBLY easy to get fired for the most minor mistake? It feels like everyone has a story in which they were fired from a set basically because the director was having a bad day. Stories I know of: - A friend from gradschool was doing an animated porn voiceover. They asked to know more about the c…
Backstage · 3 Oct 2019
Hey fellow Backstage peeps! I'll be finishing university soon (May 2020) and would like to buckle down on my acting career after graduation. I enjoy theatre, but really love (and prefer) film and TV. I've heard some people say that you should move to LA if you want to break...
Reddit · 3 Oct 2019
Our director decided to give me a role that was previously assigned to another actor, knowing I'm not prepared and I have a hard time memorizing lines. I'm lost and I don't know if I can memorize everything in time! I'm fairly good at improv. Please, give me tips on how to do it! I won't be able to improv an entire cha…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2019
I've had this recurring thought over the past few weeks. There are Psychologists that specialize in Athletes/Sports (and even E-Sports) that are employed by teams to help them play better. Is there a place, or a niche, for Psychologists that specialize in Actors/Performers? I've looked high and low and can't find much…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2019
Hey! This is my first post on reddit and I'm really hoping that someone has advice for me. Even if the truth is going to be painful. I am an actress and I started with stage acting, when I was 12. I am 20 now. Growing up in Germany, I was signed up with two agencies, but unfortunately I got almost no casting calls. I d…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2019
So, I was wondering what all of you thought of this. Should an actor get any personal heat for playing a character or should they be fully absolved of what that character is and does at a cultural and societal level? Clearly, actors are acting, but at a cultural level, are they responsible for what their performance of…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2019
I recently came back from a trip to LA with my friend Melissa who is an actress. She is in SAG so she is professional, but nothing really famous. My experience of LA film culture really opened my eyes to such a bleak and intense world. For example, I had no idea that teen actors in Nickelodeon and Disney Channel drank,…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2019
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 · 3 Oct 2019
Throwaway because this is very personal. I am an 18-year old actor not based in the US although it is my goal to go there in a couple of years. I recently decided to go for the dream I have had for 10 years and try to become an actor. Through contacts I was able to pretty much immediately book a leading role in a short…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2019
I’m a 26yr old female actor in the UK desperately trying to advance in the industry I didn’t go to drama school, but am currently taking acting classes every week We have agents come in all the time but they won’t sign me because I’m not on Spotlight But I need professional credits to get on Spotlight but need an agent…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2019
I plan on attending UF Online for University. I will be 17 at the time as I am graduating early. One of the perks of attending UF Online is that you can live wherever you want in Florida. I want to work on myself as an actor so that I can eventually move to Los Angeles once I finish my degree (I have quite a few colleg…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2019
Hi, We are doing an online platform with tutorials for children. We are looking for a male and female actors to voice over the roles of 9-14 years old boy and girl. We also need a male teacher/parent and a female teacher/parent. The tutorials will be animated. Each tutorial will be about 5-10 minutes. It will be a dial…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2019
I am a relatively new actor, non-union with only a few credits. I have an agent. Should I take a speaking role on a true crime Reenactment show? It's a long drive for not much money, and I'd lose money on by missing work. I'm ok with these things if it's a chance to flesh out my resume, but I don't know much about thes…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2019
Paid but low budget. -- Hey everyone, I've created an 11 minute proof of concept animatic for an adult animated cartoon about two anthropomorphic Venezuelan foods learning how to adult in the streets of Caracas, Venezuela. Imagine a Venezuelan Rick and Morty or Apple and Onion. I am Venezuelan, the artist who created t…
Reddit · 3 Oct 2019
Now I know there’s a lot of actors who were born into the industry (had famous parents) or started off as child actors, but it seems for the majority of relevant actors today, they were neither born into the industry nor were they child actors. For a lot of them it seemed as if they were born to a family that had no co…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2019
Hi, all. I need some advice when it comes to finding actors for my various film projects. I’ve never really considered reaching out into the community like this before. Should I put up fliers? Put an ad on Craigslist? What are your suggestions? (And yes, I am planning on paying my actors- obviously.) Thanks!
Reddit · 2 Oct 2019
I have an immediate gig for a voice actor good with Excel
Reddit · 2 Oct 2019
Asking for people who consider themselves professional actors, and especially looking to hear from NYC based actors. I had a goal to go on a certain number of auditions this year, and I've basically only hit a quarter of that goal. I'm trying to gauge if I was being a little unrealistic, or if I've been slacking. Think…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2019
Hi all. I'm a British actor, currently represented by a nice bloke as a part of an agency he started. I get very few auditions from him & while I must keep in mind the possibility that I'm just not as good as I want to be... I'm starting to feel that I'm not being 'pimped' enough. I'm really tall, taller than average a…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2019
The drama department at my uni holds classes open to public, and there are discounts for students which make these classes pretty affordable in comparison to other places. The entire course takes about a year and you get some sort of certification, and it's broken up into 4 levels. The teachers and coaches are all the…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2019
i’m aware this doesn’t really fit into this sub, but nida (national institute of dramatic art) mainly caters towards actors so i’m hoping some of you guys could help me. i’m currently finishing high school and want to go to nida for their stage management course and then a directing course, but i can’t seem to find any…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2019
So, first of all, I just joined r/VoiceActing Although I have been a Reditter for a few years. But I also never had this issue before. I'm Sanne, Communications Specialist by day, Voice Over, Actor and Radio DJ by night. My voice is sacred to me. I do everything to take care of it. Yet the minute Dutch Summer ripped aw…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2019
Hi! I'm looking for 4 different voice actors to read a script for an interactive decision-based Virtual Reality training module set in the US. I work at a tech start-up based in the UK and we're creating a free demo to showcase interactive VR training modules. The training module teaches financial advisors how to deal…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2019
I’m wondering if I should become a bartender to pay my bills, but can anybody speak to the insane discrepancy between staying up late as a bartender and having to wake up early for set jobs? I’m naturally a late night person, and recently I had some background actor jobs that I had to wake up at 6 am, and while I kind…
Reddit · 2 Oct 2019
I'm a voice actor doing something with a few friends called Actober. It's similar to the artists Inktober where the goal is to produce one finished thing a day for the month of October. My goal is to take pictures of characters and write short little 30-60 second monologues for them and come up with a voice for them, e…
Backstage · 1 Oct 2019
Hi Guys, Recently I shot with this amazing photographer who is only charging $50 per look at www.actorphotola.com . Like the best headshots I ever had and I just needed one look and it was only $50 and he shot like 100 pictures with different expressions for me to choose...
Reddit · 1 Oct 2019
As an actor and a person of color, I was surprised and a little amused that he thought minorities are suddenly being bombarded with roles and stealing roles from white actors. Is this a common sentiment among white actors these days?
