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Reddit · 15 Aug 2022
I've just been brought on my first project and are really thrilled to be working. I got some lines, I recorded, and it sounded great on my end. But after I sent them in, my audio was really low compared to the other actors. Im using Audacity at the moment so maybe I failed to set something correctly? Any info would be…
Reddit · 15 Aug 2022
How many times a week would you say the average actor auditions? Or you yourself? Really all there is to it. Thanks in advance.
Reddit · 15 Aug 2022
i wanted to see if I could get the opinions of some others actors, especially anyone NYC based. I’m 25F, earned my BA in theatre two years ago. I live in a medium sized city with a decently sized theatre community. I’ve been consistently auditioning and have been in 5 shows in the last two years, as well as done some s…
Reddit · 15 Aug 2022
I started acting when I was 11, and I just turned 25, and I have this bad habit of comparing myself to other actresses my age who are successful. My main passion is Musical Theatre, but I would love to get into tv and film, as I’m going back to college for a communications/theatre degree. Is this normal to feel behind…
Reddit · 15 Aug 2022
Do you guys ever see an actor/actress who is relatively close in age with you, same ethnicity etc etc, but they’re like hella successful and you just get filled with jealousy? I’ve had to block certain actors bc of this. It’s also not that I wish bad on them, it’s more like I wish i was in that position in my life as w…
Reddit · 15 Aug 2022
I'm talking about the "walk around doing random body movements and loud sweeping noises" stuff, or the stuff where people stand in a circle and basically do a bunch of guided babbling and literal shrieking. They say it's to get you out of your head, but for me it does the exact precise opposite. It feels too self-indul…
Reddit · 15 Aug 2022
I am a teenager who wants to become an actor but I’m trans and not necessarily out so does anybody know what I should do like should I just register as my assigned gender or like should I come out and register as my gender?
Reddit · 15 Aug 2022
And how did she get the role on The Sandman? I keep reading she’s a “Zimbabwe actress” but she has no IMDB credits?
Reddit · 14 Aug 2022
Hey all, I’m new here but I just had to share this moment from my very first background gig this week (2 night shoots). And wanted to know if anyone else has had these experiences on set as background? We were filming at a theme park for a tv show and right away I noticed this one BG actor seemed like he was definitely…
Reddit · 14 Aug 2022
I know some of you guys have read Sydney’s take on finances in Hollywood but I’m really curious, to anyone who’s pursuing acting in Hollywood. What are your thoughts on finances? Is it possible to survive as an actor if you’re only in middle class?
Reddit · 14 Aug 2022
TL;DR Overall, 60% of all roles in film, tv, and theater are cast as white. Please do not use racism as an excuse to why you’re not working. A recent post from a successful actor in this subreddit got me *heated*. This actor blamed his lull of work to “his sort of roles trending towards other races” which is a racist a…
Reddit · 14 Aug 2022
There's a video making the rounds on Twitter of some of Mel Blanc's screams for his iconic characters. Between him and William Hanna's screams for Tom and Jerry, what other voice actors would you say have pretty impressive pipes?
Reddit · 14 Aug 2022
Worked on a shoot today and it was for an indie film with a small crew, an actress who was literally hired for 1 scene was one of the most demanding and rudest divas I have worked with in a long time. She spoke so poorly to every crew member, tried to speak over and give “notes” to the director and gave everyone else h…
Reddit · 14 Aug 2022
I’m a beginner actor and I’ve done stage acting for 4 years . I’m trying to do screen acting and many agencies are asking for demo reels . How do I do that with no type of screen acting footage
Reddit · 14 Aug 2022
I've had a few people tell me I should do podcasts or something because I can have a nice deep voice ... I just don't know how much necessity there is for a deep voice...
Reddit · 14 Aug 2022
I auditioned for Dear Evan Hansen at one of those cattle calls back when I was like seventeen and got called back almost three years later (a few months ago). It appeared in an email with a zoom appointment with the entire artistic staff -- a complete surprise. They were looking for an understudy replacement for zoe/al…
Reddit · 14 Aug 2022
I just moved to Atlanta and I’m looking for projects to work on in the area I’m on actors access and sent to a few casting background agencies but haven’t heard back is there anyone who has advice on where to go to look for castings that will book and what agencies to apply to here in Atlanta?
Reddit · 13 Aug 2022
I’m planning on moving to Atlanta next year and hopefully start my acting career. I’ve heard plenty of nice things from the city but I would love feedback
Reddit · 13 Aug 2022
I recently watched Easter Sunday, Prey, and Crazy Rich Asians in the same weekend. Prey's Dakota Beavers is tremdendously good, gets wild action scenes, dramatic emotional moments. And he's never acted in anything before this film. Henry Golding had never acted before Crazy Rich Asians. And quite a few people from East…
Reddit · 13 Aug 2022
Is another network co star role (rhymes with shash bee oh) worth doing if travel/per diem/hotel isn't offered and I'd probably spend more than I make? Weird situation is I'm sort of being submitted by a known sag franchised agency that is submitting me, as well as a manager overseeing stuff, but I haven't signed with e…
Reddit · 13 Aug 2022
I am asking this question because my client doesn’t post much on social media. He has a talent agent and I respect that it isn’t in his personality to post videos and pictures on his feed daily. Also, I do improvising as a hobby and see some actor/improviser friends hustle too much online. They post too much videos and…
Reddit · 13 Aug 2022
I'm not sure is that common question, or just outrageous one. But how to start voice acting I mean I done this twice for my purpose, but it was just bad as you can expect form someone who never done this. I would like to improve my self, to work in some projects. Without experience, and good microphone (I'm using blue…
Reddit · 13 Aug 2022
Hiya, my name is Robert and I know I’m made to act. I’ve always had an overactive imagination and sense of immersion which lets me really easily feel powerful emotions and feelings. I know acting is something i would thrive at but I just don’t know how to get there. Help please!
Reddit · 13 Aug 2022
So whether it's relevant or not, it's been my career for bout 10 years now. Full time singing and acting, on stage mostly. Im pretty embedded in that space, but have always wanted to do voice acting. I'm interested in the whole spectrum of it, from going for character work in shows and video games, to doing small voice…
Reddit · 13 Aug 2022
My girlfriend is an actress. She wants to be on screen in any capacity and here in Minneapolis there are only so many options. We just got a film tax credit so hopefully there will be more opportunities soon. in the meantime, she's been talking about wanting to move to another market. LA or Atlanta come to mind, but I…
Reddit · 12 Aug 2022
When you have an agent, and they give you "nudge access" or "full access", do you still only see the breakdowns you'd see without an agent, or do you also see the ones sent to agents that might match your profile?
Reddit · 12 Aug 2022
I’d like some advice on whether or not I’m being taken advantage of. I’m a video editor for a decently large company (300+ employees) and about 6 months ago I started being asked to do temp VO for some corporate commercial spots since I have a full audio setup from having been a producer and audio mixer, as well as for…
Reddit · 12 Aug 2022
I've heard that, to reduce mouth noise, many voice actors eat a green apple. I have a couple of questions about it... 1. Is there a certain type of green apple that works better than others? 2. How long before recording do you eat the apple? Immediately before seems like it would make your mouth noisier. Thanks!
Reddit · 12 Aug 2022
I don't have any particularly high aspirations, apart from just improving on the skill of acting just for the sake of fun. I do want to become as good as I can be, but it's just for myself. That being said, I still want to become good at it. So here's my question: Can I become a good actor by learning and acting on my…
Reddit · 12 Aug 2022
Basically what the title says. Some backstory: 5 years ago my dad was on a flight from LA back home and sat next to a successful English actor who has had a lengthy career and they hit it off. He told him about me as I was in high school at the time doing music and had just done my first musical and was cast in another…
Reddit · 12 Aug 2022
Hello! I'm an aspiring voice actor, and I just made my first demo reel! I'm very happy how this turned out. I would like feedback- but more so, advice on how to use this new tool that I have. if anyone has any tips for marketing themselves as a voice actor I'd love to hear! anyways, here's the demo [https://soundcloud.…
Reddit · 12 Aug 2022
I've not booked anything yet, however I've auditioned for a few projects recently and haven't heard back. In the meantime I was wondering how other actors prepare before a project so I'd love to hear how you prepare for various things; for example, I've heard of actors hitting the gym religiously before starting to fil…
Reddit · 12 Aug 2022
So I saw a post few days ago and found out actors can collect unemployment between jobs and my mind was blown. I had no idea this was an option. I realize each market might be different, but for those who do it/have done it, I had a few questions. 1. Do you need to be union? I'm SAG-e right now and my agent prefers me…
Reddit · 12 Aug 2022
I've been continuing to self submit after signing on with my agent two years ago. With them, I get maybe three auditions a year, and no communication otherwise. But now I wonder if they've been able to see all my self submissions?
Reddit · 12 Aug 2022
From all my lifetime, I met two people who did acting. One was a theatre actor and the other did for TV. They are both very energetic, loves to talk and have lots of friends. The thing is, they both kinda lacks the authenticity when talking. When I say something slightly funny they laugh out loud, or something slightly…
Reddit · 12 Aug 2022
And I’m not in one second of it, even though I have a strong supporting role. I know I did an awful bland job. They have all the other actors pictures on the movie Instagram page except mine, they’re following all the other actors but me. I’m 33 and I dedicated my whole life to this with nothing to show for it, I’m poo…
Reddit · 12 Aug 2022
Hello! I just put up a YouTube video about how I remain a holistic Actor, there's so much to explore within this topic and something I'm always trying to improve, would love any and all feedback/discussion! [https://youtu.be/4kSYjsbcidQ](https://youtu.be/4kSYjsbcidQ)
Reddit · 11 Aug 2022
I really like my agents. I had a awkward situation a few years ago where I accidentally pissed off an casting agent for repeatedly declining their auditions and had to explain to my agency that I really dont like that kind of work. (it doesn't pay well, its doesn't help my demo reel, and its not enjoyable. I had done i…
Reddit · 11 Aug 2022
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 · 11 Aug 2022
I haven't taken an acting class in five years and I've been really missing it while doing show after show. I'm opening a show in two days (oh my!) and I've been REALLY struggling with a character whose tendencies are way outside of my range and experience. The director pulled me aside to talk about it and, to my surpri…
Reddit · 11 Aug 2022
I saw “All of us are dead” on netflix, I really enjoyed it. Along with other movies and shows, what do you think makes an actor great. Can you tell when an actor is relaxed?
Reddit · 11 Aug 2022
I have actors access, and it's paid off for me, but I'm wondering if I should invest in Casting Networks. 300$ dollars is a bit much!
Reddit · 11 Aug 2022
Probably an unpopular opinion, but it chaps my ass. It does. And I know that celebs take away VO work and commercial work and well, lotsa work. I’m just talking about “unknown” successful actors on broadcast TV being at a working class actor commercial audition. I’ve never been an on-camera series reg but I just feel l…
Reddit · 11 Aug 2022
Personal Advise on if I should go to LA or NYC for training? So I know there are a lot of posts about LA vs NYC, but I wanted to see if I could get some advise about my specific situation and which would end up being the better option for me. I’m really looking to move out to one of these cities to get training. That’s…
Reddit · 11 Aug 2022
Does anyone have experience taking online (like virtual live classes, not recorded) acting class/lessons with a teacher or studio in another city? I’m a music teacher and can’t relocate or leave my job at this time. I have never taken acting classes, but have quite a bit of educational and community theatre acting expe…
Reddit · 11 Aug 2022
For anyone who doesn't know, Mary Kay Bergman was a prolific voice actress who was most famous for voicing every female character in South Park, Daphne Blake in the first three Scooby-Doo movies, and Disney's Snow White from 1989 to 1999. She was even the mentor to voice acting legends Tara Strong and Grey DeLisle. Sad…
Reddit · 11 Aug 2022
I was thinking about this at work haha. Alot of early successful actors have all of their training done by high school. They've been taking classes outside of school at a local theater or with a series of coaches. And they have done extra work in tv or shorts or hometown movies. Essentially, they're just ready and feel…
Reddit · 10 Aug 2022
I just read the variety (?) article about the actress who was going to play Rue in Euphoria before Zendaya was scouted by the casting agent, which is how they cast Angus Cloud. Do they literally just go up to a random person and say "Hi, you look like you could be an actor! Come audition."? And how is that still a thin…
Reddit · 10 Aug 2022
Anybody here have a positive experience using Talent Link through Actors Access/Breakdown Services? Or any negative experiences? I’m wondering if it’s worth coughing up the fee or not — thanks!
Reddit · 10 Aug 2022
Hello everyone! Hope you are all well! Saw that there are “no stupid questions” so I figured why not ask: I am going to UBC in Vancouver to study a BFA in Theater & Acting, so happy and excited to go to a new country as well (never seen snow before so that’ll be a first!) For a while I’ve wanted to get my ears pierced,…
