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Reddit · 30 Apr 2023

I'm considering making a demo and starting audiobook narration. Is a course necessary?

Is a course like On the Mic for audiobook narration worth it (as one example)? Has anyone in this community taken it? (See [Part-Time Online Voice-over Courses - On The Mic Training](https://onthemictraining.com/online-courses/region-VA/cat-18-narration-and-audiobooks/) ) (I'm based in Toronto where the school is). It…

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Reddit · 30 Apr 2023

Questions about character acting

Recently the idea of doing character acting has sounded appealing because the roles are very "out of the box" and character actors usually book more work because they don't play leads but what kind of roles do they play? Some character actors that I know of, I've looked at their IMDbs and they still have like credits w…

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Reddit · 30 Apr 2023

Actors access subscriptions

Hey! So when I signed with my agency they said I wouldn’t have to pay for AA Anymore, I added them as representation but I’m still being charged. Should I contact AA or just cancel my pro subscription since I don’t self submit anymore? Thanks!

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Reddit · 30 Apr 2023

networking in short film scenes?

hello, a few months ago, I auditioned for a short film and didn’t get the role. the film is now in a more public form of pre production on social media, and because I’m nosy/curious I checked out the cast. as it turns out, the actor cast in the role I auditioned for has worked with the lead actor/writer in at least two…

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Reddit · 30 Apr 2023

Fill out your size card completely!

I am about to see actors missing out on bookings for a terrible reason... They do not have their Sizecards filled out on Casting Networks. If you are an actor, please check yours and make sure it is up to date. I know Casting Networks is not used as much as Actors Access, but if you have an account, update it! AND, did…

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Reddit · 30 Apr 2023

Invest in your reel if you're just starting out!

The usual advice is to got for shorts and student films so you can build a reel. But the truth is most of the good projects will ask for an actor's reel to for them to be considered, even for student films. So you might be scraping the bottom of the barrel for projects that might take over 6 months to give you subpar q…

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Reddit · 30 Apr 2023

DePaul BFA Acting vs staying in my Meisner studio

So I’m currently towards the end of 1st year of a well regarded meisner studio in nyc. I’ve enjoyed it a lot, but also decided earlier this year to audition for some BFA programs for fun and to see how I did. I got into some good ones, but DePaul ended up giving me full tuition. I’m a few years out of highschool, and a…

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Reddit · 29 Apr 2023

[PAID WORK] Saints Row (2022) Fan-Dub Project | Sergio (Panteros Gang Leader)

CASTING CALL: Saints Row (2022) Fan-Dub Project PLATFORM: YouTube ROLE: Sergio (Panteros Gang Leader) GENDER REPRESENTATION: Male PAY: 100 USD in full, however since this is a fan project done on free time for almost everyone, we pay in parts and what we work on at that time. Any payment will be given before any work i…

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Reddit · 29 Apr 2023

Audition material makes no sense

hey all -- i'm a struggling actor, trying to make it (and by it i mean just get whatever jobs i can find, really) and recently i've been shortlisted for an audition for an original, site specific play. the only problem is, i have genuinely no idea what the audition material is saying. it's not a monologue, written in t…

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Reddit · 29 Apr 2023

[PAID WORK] Saints Row (2022) Fan-Dub | Myra Starr (Wife of Atticus Marshall)

CASTING CALL: Saints Row (2022) Fan-Dub Project PLATFORM: YouTube ROLE: Myra Starr (Wife of Atticus Marshall) GENDER REPRESENTATION: Female PAY: 75 USD in full, however since this is a fan project done on free time for almost everyone, we pay in parts and what we work on at that time. Any payment will be given before a…

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Reddit · 29 Apr 2023

Stop posting about acting all the time on your social media.

Was working with a UK based CD recently in an admin role and she pointed out that if you just constantly post non-stop about acting, in particular especially with #actor you look desperate and green which puts her right off. Show more of you and being a real human from time to time. She did mention one Uk actor on Twit…

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Stage 32 · 28 Apr 2023

Brazilian Actor

Hello everyone!My name is Oscar Calixto, I'm 43 years old and I'm a Brazilian actor who Lives in Rio de Janeiro.I have been working as an actor for 24 years and at this moment, I'm looking for international representation.In Brazil I worked in several series, movies and soap operas.Recently I was awarded for the charac…

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Reddit · 28 Apr 2023

How does one give voice direction?

Sometimes the voice actor will ABC a line and I always ask them to record an audition line instead of just sending me some previous work. Twice I sent a powerpoint with the full script next to a panel from the animation in addition to just a script with there lines for context but for full season that doesn't make sens…

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Reddit · 28 Apr 2023

Commercial Acting Class Recommendations Plus getting a commercial agent advice

Hey all, Going to start commercial acting unrepped soon. I only have money for one commercial acting class. I've narrowed down a few. ​ 1. Killian's Commercial Acting Class- This one I've heard the most and got the most recommendations. I know a person who got an agent at the end. 2. The Commercial Class with Al…

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Reddit · 28 Apr 2023

How To Find Friends/Readers To Help With Auditions

Hey all, Newer actor here, taken a few acting classes and gotten in a few student films. My biggest hurdle to auditioning is having another person to read lines during a self-tape. I have done a few where I record the other lines, then play the recording while I am taping my character, but the timing is usually a littl…

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Reddit · 28 Apr 2023

Casting for 3 Cats and an ad read

Casting Call! Deadline: May 3, 2023 at 12:00 pm CST Pay: $25 per character per episode. I can do PayPal, Venmo, or Payoneer. Characters: Beatrice (female cat), Jace Marmalade (male cat), Lady Linguini (female cat), and one ad read. These cats live in a fictional American neighborhood. [Community Cat News](https://podca…

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Reddit · 28 Apr 2023

My wife has an absolutely uncanny ability to identify voice actors

My wife enjoys a lot of animation fromany different genres and media, and she has this crazy ear for voices that just blows my mind. She has literally identified voice actors from single words, and, even more impressively, screams/grunts/other non-verbal noises. It's absolutely insane and to me it seems like a superpow…

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Reddit · 28 Apr 2023

How does one achieve GREAT acting?

I know acting isn't "acting." Acting is doing; its behaving. I think I act realistically, but how do I make it great. Is it all in just the practice. The more I do, the more I get better sort of thing. I've read the books by Constantine, Adler, Meisner, and Strasberg. I have analyzed Brando. I've watched Michael Caine'…

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Reddit · 28 Apr 2023

Would it be more beneficial to join an acting class/school or just jump straight in.

I recently appeared in a short film by chance and greatly enjoyed it more than I thought I would, now I want to get into acting for more or less the fun of it since it was such an enjoyable experience. I’m just wondering if it would be better to join an acting class or try and land roles already. My experience is 1. I…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 27 Apr 2023

How Pending Writers Guild Strike Could Impact Talent

Below is a link to the Vox article regarding the pending WGA strike which is most likely to take effect May 3rd. SAG-AFTRA and DGA are going to renegotiate contracts in June; therefore, this could be a nationwide mega-strike. Plan accordingly!https://www.vox.com/culture/23696617/writers-strike-wga-2023-explained-residu…

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Reddit · 27 Apr 2023

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

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…

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Reddit · 27 Apr 2023

Enhancing Scene Study for Actors through Technology: A Research Exploration

Hello! I am Alexander Shen, a design student in SCAD, a junior product designer developing an AI-powered mobile app for actors. An amusing teamwork between my girlfriend and me inspired this project. My girlfriend, a passionate actress, often ropes me into being her scene study partner for casting calls and other actin…

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Reddit · 27 Apr 2023

What questions do YOU have for working actors?? For my podcast "Actors With Issues"

I've produced and hosted my podcast [Actors With Issues](https://YouTube.com/actorswithissuespodcast) for almost 3 years and I've gotten to interview nearly 200 actors, from Broadway stars and established names in TV and film, to rising stars who just booked their first major roles. What do YOU want me to ask them? Gue…

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Reddit · 27 Apr 2023

This is honestly sad

The fact that a literal director had to explain to them why it's better to go with trained professional as opposed to exploiting popular names is just sad. I will never understand (especially in this day and age of animation and other voice acting mediums being so popular) that these companies honestly believe their pr…

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Reddit · 27 Apr 2023

Almost a high school senior, I need advice on how to get over a limiting belief

I'm a high school senior next year. I've wanted to be an actor since I was like ten, never got to try it until I was 13. I did my first acting class and did theatre throughout high school and well let's just say I got the acting bug. I love it. I love becoming characters and collaborating with talented actors in scenes…

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Reddit · 27 Apr 2023

Agent advice

Hiya, I signed with my first agent in September. The agency is a starter agency and mainly finds work for young kids. Despite signing their actors in some decent films, commercials, roles In theatre, in the past six months, I have had not even one audition. I am 21. I don’t know if my age is the reason for it or if the…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 26 Apr 2023

Actors Keep Up The Good Work!

Keep Submitting Yourself.When you have an agent, it’s easy to let this part fall to the wayside. But to keep your audition numbers up, you want to make sure you’re an active participant. Keep searching through Casting Networks and other casting platforms. If you do voiceover work or audiobook narration, look for platfo…

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Reddit · 26 Apr 2023

Similarities between martial arts and acting arts

The similarities between practicing martial arts and practicing the art of acting never cease to amaze me. Take this quote (unlikely to have actually been from Bruce Lee but still very relevant.) It can be applied word for word to our study and implementation of acting technique. There are so many schools of acting, an…

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Reddit · 26 Apr 2023

Agents "Double Dipping" Eboss article???

Never heard of this or this term before. I just saw this online and I would love to know your guys thoughts on this https://www.ebosscanada.com/news/an-actor-needs-your-feedback.html

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Reddit · 26 Apr 2023

Let's not complain

\*note\* This is not judgmental, aggressive, or ranting, I am merely trying to be optimistic and bring something to our attention I've seen some people complain about film/TV work sometimes. Guys, I know it's more technical than stage acting (and theatre is wonderful), but at the end of the day it's still acting. We're…

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Reddit · 26 Apr 2023

ISO TWO MALE VOICE ACTORS

Me and my small team are in search of two male voice actors to do leading roles in a webseries we are making. There would be around 6 chapters of the series. Each chapter at least 30 minutes long. You will get paid 100$ per chapter. Direct message me with an application.

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Reddit · 26 Apr 2023

If you ever get discouraged about not receiving responses on self submissions-

I’m an actor, I made some connections and we are working on a feature film. It’s all collaborations, so it’s unpaid. I volunteered to do casting because I’ve always been interested in it, posted a casting for 2 roles, on mandy. unpaid. A male and female 20-30 any ethnicity, received over 200 submissions for both. I can…

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Reddit · 26 Apr 2023

Hi looking for acting advice and tips

Hi how’s it going :) I’m 22M and I’m looking to speak to fellow actors that are interested in acting and if they’ve got any advice I can use as I’m looking to act and at the least go for my dream. DM’s open

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Reddit · 26 Apr 2023

Anyone interested in being Accountability Buddies/Scene Study Partners?

I've had a lot of anxiety post-pandemic with performing and I think a big part of that is not performing regularly. Would anyone be interested in meeting up over video (zoom, google meet, etc) and working on scenes, talking about where we are at with our acting, etc. I am based in Los Angeles and don't have an agent or…

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Reddit · 26 Apr 2023

Advice to restart?

So six years ago I took a job as an actors permanent stand in and pretty much stopped even seeking new auditions. The show went to series there were a few movies and well, it felt like acting work. But it really was a true full time job. So I stopped, took a day job in order to get my bearings and get back to the only…

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Reddit · 26 Apr 2023

LGBTQTIA+ Actors roundtable

It is moderated by Ahab Talent, but I felt the responses by the group were authentic.

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 25 Apr 2023

7 Unbelievably Easy Ways to Prepare Before Your Next Audition For Powerful Results

I was not very good when I first began auditioning for projects. I had no idea what I was supposed to do.Auditioning for Film TV or Commercials Can Be Hard Learn 7 Unbelievably Easy Ways to Prepare Before Your Next Audition For Powerful Results  https://youtu.be/56WFcLVvC0c Have audition preparation suggestions, share…