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Reddit · 22 Sep 2026

Dropped by my first rep. What next?

Title is pretty indicative. I’m an NYC-based actor, 23 years old. I’ve been living in the city for five years and I’m about a year and a half out of a BFA program. Upon graduation, a few different managers were interested in representing me, and I eventually signed with a legit midsize boutique management company. I ha…

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Reddit · 22 Sep 2026

How do you get past perfectionism and actually put yourself out there?

I’ve wanted to be an actor pretty much my entire life, but I have debilitating perfectionism and struggle a lot with true vulnerability. My family and friends know I want to act and are supportive, but somehow it’s my own brain that keeps stopping me. I’ve started taking small steps. I also write and finally submitted…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 21 Sep 2026

Mount Rushmore of Performers

If they were making a Mount Rushmore of actors and actresses, who would be the four faces chiseled into the Hollywood Hills?  We're talking a commitment to their craft that in many ways changed the medium, putting their indelible stamp on the art that left everyone else in their shadows?I would say, given their range a…

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Reddit · 21 Sep 2026

Almost 4 weeks with new agency, no auditions

I'm a SAG actress with a handful of studio/network credits that range costar, supporting, and lead along with some leads in successful indies. I signed with a new agent and was added to their Actors Access coming up on 4 weeks in a few days. They're a fairly known and successful agency. But I'm growing concerned I made…

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Reddit · 21 Sep 2026

Audacity 4 Plugins

What are the typical plugins a VO actor should have for Audacity? Talking to someone who has very little knowledge when it comes to the Tech side of voice acting. I'm talking mostly just auditions or submitting auditions. I usually just audition and crop the front and back. Not sure if there is anything special or spec…

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Reddit · 21 Sep 2026

CASTING ACTORS FOR STUDENT FILM, ORANGE COUNTY, CA

CASTING CALL FOR SHORT What: Student Short Film for college course. Premise involves the differences between polyamory and swinging. IT IS NOT PORN. No nudity involved. Who: Casting breakdown, I need two more actors, both male, one older gentleman in his late 40's-50's, who can play jealous, insecure and possessive. Th…

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Reddit · 21 Sep 2026

Struggling with worry that my voice type doesn't fit anime/game roles

Hey everyone, I’m 20 and aiming to make anime dubbing and video game voice work my main genre. I know how competitive this specific side of the industry is and that real acting training is required, but I've hit a mental hurdle before diving deeper into coaching. My main issue right now is role fit. Since games and ani…

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Reddit · 21 Sep 2026

Teenage actor getting more auditions Kissing Scene Advice

Hey everyone! I’m a teenage actor, and lately I’ve been getting a lot more auditions and opportunities than I expected. I’m genuinely so thankful for everything God has been doing in my life recently.🧡 I love acting, and I’m really trying to build my portfolio as actors do, right. There’s a potential project I’m consid…

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Reddit · 21 Sep 2026

Am I at the Point Where I Should Focus on Acting Full-Time?

I’m 34 and have been acting professionally for about three years, but acting has been a dream of mine since I was a kid. I never seriously pursued it until I appeared on my first national game show. That experience opened my eyes to the entertainment industry, I started getting noticed, and it motivated me to finally p…

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Reddit · 21 Sep 2026

I want genuine criticism and feedback on my reels please.

Hi, I'm looking to become a serious voice actor but I don't really have a frame of reference as to what I sound like to people. I bought a mic to record some lines and so far I'm both excited and intimidated. I never want to step into anything under prepared so please tell me if I need more work or any advice you can s…

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Reddit · 21 Sep 2026

Filming audition tapes and having roommates

How do you manage filming audition tapes when living with other non actors? We have quiet hours starting at 10pm bc they have full time jobs and need to be up early. How do you manage last minute audition tapes when you need to film them late at night and they may be loud/expressive. I needed to film a tape and it was…

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Reddit · 21 Sep 2026

Acting while working a 9-5

Hello, I am extremely interested and passionate about becoming an actor, but wanted to ask if you had any advice/ insight on how to do this while working a full-time job? I work a corporate 9-5 which is strictly in person. I have some concerns about my current schedule if it potentially comes to the point of in-person…

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Reddit · 21 Sep 2026

AITA ACTOR EDITION LOL

Im worried about this shoot this weekend and just wanted to find a way to healthily get out my nerves. I understand as an actor a lot of the times we should be grateful to work. An actress dropped out of a project suddenly that I was interested in. I was offered the lead and was super excited. Im a little irritated tha…

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Reddit · 21 Sep 2026

Need advice (sorry it’s long)

I tried to split my rambling into paragraphs but the question is at the end. I could use some perspective from people who have been in the industry longer than I have. I’m trying to decide whether I should keep seriously pursuing acting or accept that it may not happen and put my energy into a different career. Some ba…

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Reddit · 21 Sep 2026

Actioning and how to do it. Question on the 3rd chapter for those who know it is

So I’ve been using the actor’s thesaurus for the past year and I think it’s helped me a lot in analyzing and playing more. I decided to check out its companion recently, I just finished 3rd chapter and it really challenged the preconceived notion I had on acting and the actioning process. I pretty much already knew tha…

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Reddit · 21 Sep 2026

British Actor moving to Ireland - Advice?

I'm a British actor with 10 years experience (mostly theatre, but trying to break into film/tv), repped and based in the UK. Although I may be moving to Dublin in the near future for family reasons. I'm really nervous for this as I have no idea what impact this will have on my career and I'm worried that I will get les…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 20 Sep 2026

Writing Service provided

I'm gonna start offering writing services, so if you or anyone you know have an idea but don't have the time to write the script let me know and I'll be more than happy to help! The prices are gonna be from $10-$50 with a 100 page max.

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 20 Sep 2026

How many strings are too many?

Hi all - In a time where standing out is the way forward, I was wondering how many extra skills do we need to have before we become overlooked for being too much of something and not enough of one thing? Have a great week adding your next string x

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Reddit · 20 Sep 2026

what to write for a casting database

hello I’m a new actor currently looking around for open casting calls. I wanted to know when being told to write my bio for an email what should I mention? I currently have my name, age, height, location and measurements down. Do I mention the type of roles I’m interested in? or should I just keep the email short and s…

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Reddit · 20 Sep 2026

For the last 5 years I’ve managed to act whilst under the influence.

Pretty much at rock bottom. Getting help for it. I was born an actor and a singer. When I say singer I mean singing in cathedrals, and acting at most it was the cabaret musical (don’t want to state who i am). I remember searching back in the day is it bad to act whilst drunk. And everyone said no. But I used to be a pe…

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Reddit · 20 Sep 2026

Is the traditional acting pipeline actually dead?

I hear it all the time that the “traditional” pipeline for actors is dead. Getting an agent and auditioning over and over until you book a few things, then a few bigger things, have your big break, etc. Everyone seems to be talking about how you need to make your own content in order to “make it” whatever that means. I…

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Reddit · 20 Sep 2026

I really wanna become an actor but

I really wanna become an actor in the future but theres so many things stopping me, my parents wont let me have extra classes besides movies here are very boring, effortless and every movie is almost same in my country (i wanna act in english movies) I just feel like its impossible i don't even have any extra classes a…

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Reddit · 20 Sep 2026

Actors, do you go on vacations?

I’m about to go on a trip internationally for my birthday, but tbh I’ve been feeling down. This year has been exceptionally hard. Grief, a couple of medical scares, and I only booked 2 small projects. Almost got booked in another project, but got ghosted instead. I’m still taking classes, vocal lessons, self submit, bu…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 19 Sep 2026

Subject: Global collaborators wanted — zero-budget short film "MCKIDS UNITED"

Hi all — I'm SEKA STAR, founder of MCKIDS (Miracle Community Kids). Launching a remote, zero-budget collaborative short: UNITED. One star, reinterpreted by each contributor in their own medium — animation, live-action, dance, music, illustration, sound. Open cast size, no fixed deadline yet.Details & submissions: mckid…

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Reddit · 19 Sep 2026

Looking for older, male voice actor to ADR some lines! $30.

I was the Director of Photography for this project and due to a last minute issue, I had to play the body double for a cop character. The scenes with this character are one shot in the perspective of a security camera, and you never see my face which makes this pretty easy! I read the lines in the way they’re made to b…

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Reddit · 19 Sep 2026

Make a quick $40 usd to say 6 words for an indie game

Hey guys, I’m looking for an american male voice actor who can do a voice of a young 19-24 year old male character. This is quick work and will need to be done within the next few hours so please don’t apply if you’re unable to do so. It’s genuinely a 6 word line and you’ll be credited at the end of the game. 3-5 takes…

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Reddit · 19 Sep 2026

Monologue advice for people with really awful imaginations?

Hey there! I’ve been acting for 5 years or so now, and I feel really good about my progress and where I’ve gotten to naturalism-wise. I think I do a pretty good job when I’m on set or stage. But I find myself running into a really persistent issue now, in that monologues remain a really sore spot for me. The problem is…

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Reddit · 19 Sep 2026

How can i improve?

I am currently a aspiring actress but due to circumstances I am unable to do any acting so I just do jt for tiktok and insta I want to know how I can improve please this is a improv I did called dead silence what can I do to improve

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Reddit · 19 Sep 2026

Selecting Clips for Your Reel

I’ve been acting for the past four years and have edited and re-edited my reel many times over that time. I am lucky to have options for my footage. No flashy credits or huge actors I shared the screen with, but a lot of solid work to choose from. But I struggle with selecting which clips to include in the reel, and ha…

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Reddit · 19 Sep 2026

Sakura Open Casting Call for Naruto movie

They're looking for a Sakura now!! Carmen Cuba Casting Open Casting Call, send this to anyone you think is good for the role to any parents, nieces, or communities you'd think fit the part well.

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Reddit · 19 Sep 2026

What if IMDb let actors pay to suppress individual credits from their public profile?

IMDb could make a significant amount of money by letting actors pay to suppress specific credits from their main profile. Not delete them from IMDb — just hide them from the actor’s public filmography page. The movie would still be there available to search on IMDb. The actor would still be credited on the movie’s page…

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Reddit · 19 Sep 2026

I created a free AI scene partner to reharse with me my lines.

As an actress, I often need my husband to read the other characters’ lines with me. It can be too much, especially when I need to repeat a scene many times. That’s why I created **Cue Bunny**. And it was great for me! Actors can upload a scene, choose their character, and practice while Cue Bunny reads the other roles…

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Reddit · 19 Sep 2026

What Do You Wish Your Non-Actor Co-Workers and Friends Understood About Acting?

For me, one of the things I wish I could explain is that acting is not something actors do all day even when not on a project. It would be nice for people to understand that just as a painter does not walk around all day with his paintbrushes and palette (on the bus, while cooking dinner, while at the dentist), actors…

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Reddit · 18 Sep 2026

[PAID] Voice Actors for Fallout 4 mod

Hi everyone, I'm currently looking for voice actors for my latest Fallout 4 mod: Stories from Nuka-World. The mod takes place within Fallout 4's Nuka-World DLC and adds twenty new quests around the park. There are eight paid roles available, with the pay ranging from $52 - $455. I'm especially keen to find an older, fe…

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Reddit · 18 Sep 2026

[PAID] Local Hosts Wanted for an Ongoing International Travel & Lifestyle Series

**Archivium** is a new digital content company building a global platform for original, professionally produced content across multiple formats and subjects. We are currently developing **Archivium Lifestyle**, an ongoing travel and lifestyle series built around a simple idea: >**See the world through the eyes of someo…

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Reddit · 18 Sep 2026

Using old auditions for self tapes

Hi friends! I received an eco cast audition last month for short in Actors Access and I’m super happy with how it turned out. I didn’t end up getting role, but is it still okay to use my audition as a self tape to post on my Actors Access profile? No NDA was signed but I’m not sure if there’s something automatically in…

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Reddit · 18 Sep 2026

TV &Film audition process in 2026 (after the zoom / self tape..)

For actors who have booked - are regularly booking.. what is the process like after the initial zoom / self tape submission for a series regular / leading roles in TV & Film? I imagine every project is different but curious to know the average process and steps.. And how the process for tv and film differ from each oth…

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Reddit · 18 Sep 2026

Looking for Voice Actors! [PAID]

Hello! We are currently looking for VAs for our Indie Pilot, **NecroEternal.**  **NecroEternal** is a mystery/action based in the world of **Lovecraftian** Fiction, taking place during the late 1920s-early 1930s. Currently we are looking for **4 VAs**.   The roles are as following: **Penelope** (Female-26): Penelope is…

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Reddit · 18 Sep 2026

Canadian Actors: What are different seasons like for you?

I'm newbie non-union actor in Toronto. I've had an agent since April and managed to book a few things over the summer (yay). I've noticed a drop off in audition requests since September started, which I sort of expected as a few people warned me that fall/winter are slower. I'm just wondering how much slower thing will…

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Reddit · 18 Sep 2026

How much earlier do you get Voice123 auditions with the higher-tier memberships?

Hi everyone! Does anyone know how much earlier you actually receive auditions on Voice123 when you pay for one of the higher-tier memberships? I'm a Spanish-language voice actor/voice-over artist, and I'm considering trying a paid Voice123 membership. Looking at the current plans, the $495 tier shows around 160 active…

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Reddit · 18 Sep 2026

Looking for voice actress for my first mid length horror movie.

Hello and thanks to whoever reads this. I am an LGBT first time director of an indie horror movie. I am looking to hire a voice actress for about an hour or maybe 2 for a role in my movie. The part is for a character named Anne. I already have a text to speech example of what I'm looking for. But for reference, I'm loo…

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Reddit · 18 Sep 2026

What has been your most successful way of getting voice-over clients?

For Which channel has been most effective for your VO career? For experienced voice actors, which source has led to the most bookings or long-term professional relationships? \- P2P / casting platforms \- LinkedIn \- Your own website / SEO \- Social media \- Direct outreach \- Referrals from other voice actors \- Refer…

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Reddit · 18 Sep 2026

I found these videos helpful, but can't find out who this voice actor is?

Hey everyone, I'm a voice actor and I found this guy's videos really helpful. However when I click on the youtube page, it takes me to a page where he doesn't seem to exist? Did this youtube page get taken over and they just didn't credit this guy in any of the tech videos? https://preview.redd.it/5noke5gtp8qh1.png?wid…