Reddit · 9 Feb 2022
Any tips for backstage?
I’m an inexperienced actor and I just joined backstage, does anyone have any tips that’ll help me score more auditions? Thank you
Reddit · 9 Feb 2022
The UK, Canada or the US. What is the best way for the blind voice actor from Ukraine?
Hello. It will be nice if there is someone American, Canadian or British actors are here, or someone who knows these things! I am from Ukraine. Since childhood, I have Vision problems. I am totally blind from 6 years old. In Ukraine, I could do some things. For example, my dream is become a lawyer and politician. But I…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Should I do unpaid work as a new actor?
I have been trying to build up my reel and have just been offered a role in a feature. Unfortunately it is in a city 4 hours away from me and would be unpaid for 8 days of filming. Because I work part time at my day job it is my main source of income I can’t justify accepting the role unpaid because I can’t afford to n…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
I’m meeting with a someone from an AI company this week. They claim to understand voice actors’ concerns, and that they are 100% ethical. Thoughts?
I’ve been in VO for 10+ years but this would be my first time working in AI. I have all the normal concerns about usage and licensing and compensation, which they assure me are addressed, but most of the professional community I’ve seen still seems to be wary, and that only amateurs are doing this right now because the…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Mic recommendation
Hello voice actors of reddit! I’ve done voice acting for a few years, and have decided it’s time to upgrade equipment as I’m currently building a studio in my house. One of the things I’m going to upgrade is of course my mic. I’ve been thinking about getting the Røde NT1 or Røde NT1-A. My voice is extremely deep, so I…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Help with translation!
Hello friends! Actor from Germany here. I recently got invited to the LAMDA recall (for MA Classical Acting, International Students), which will be on Zoom - ugh. I'm preparing a couple of Shakespeare speeches, but would also love to include some german stuff. Specifically this one monologue that originally got me into…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Re-Reading Bill Esper's The Actor's Art and Craft
So, I just wanted to start off by saying that I am not sure this post has any real point to it, it is just some of my reflections. Some people may remember me as this sub's resident Esperite. A certain number of years ago I went to the Esper Studio, recently (AKA Now), was the first time I read the book since being in…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Do you think Abbey Lee Kershaw is a good actress?
I have watched some of the films/series that she is in and checked imdb reviews, and its kind of mix. While the majority seems to like her there are some strong criticism. But because she is not that well known, there arent a lot of reviews. So, what do you think?
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Advice about drama schools
Hey all! I have recently been accepted by Drama Studio London for their Master’s course in professional acting. They will hold a place for me until March 4th, so I am advised to respond to my offer by then. However, I have also applied to other drama schools in London that have yet to concretely accept or reject me. I…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Elder voice over artists? Fiverr wasn't helpful
Hello. I just spent some time looking for older voice over artists and mostly I just saw young adults doing gimmicky grandpa voices. Not helpful
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Trained Actress who is looking for representation, but cannot find any :(
Hi so I'm an seventeen year old actress! I have been acting since 2009! Recently over the years since 2018 I've been training for film and t.v acting. I reached out to agents and managers all summer 2020 and 2021, with no luck. I have recently sent out new materials, and gotten little to no replies. All of the replies…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Stage Fright
I don’t know if anyone here will know the answer to this but, I might start taking beta blockers for my anxiety due to the physical symptoms my anxiety causes. Do any actors who are currently on this medication think that it may have a negative impact on your performance in any way? This is my biggest fear with startin…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2022
Where/How do I audition for Euphoria Season 3?
It was just confirmed for Season 3 and they have done open calls/hired actors with no previous experience. The show has a lot of relatable trauma for me. I can act reasonably well for someone with no professional experience (besides school plays or projects), and cry on cue, I live in Los Angeles and am a female aged 1…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
Acting while hypersensitive—is it possible?
Hello there, I’m a 30 year old guy who was just in Los Angeles for 3 years, with one of my main aspirations being acting. I’m also a musician and love writing songs and singing passionately. I ultimately left Los Angeles and sadly decided I can not handle being an actor even though I would love to express myself that w…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
How important is location in submissions?
I live in CT but am trying to get work as an actress in New York. I have been submitting and have had quite a few auditions. My question is this…. Most auditions ask for locals to New York. It’s an hour train ride from me and not hard for me to get into New York. I lived there for three years and know the area well. Ca…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
Any conservative leaning voice actors?
I notice that a lot of voice actors just by following their social media accounts are left leaning. Not saying it's a bad thing. We can all have our own opinions and I am aware that the entertainment industry is mostly left leaning. But you tend to find a couple of conservative leaning entertainers here and there. So I…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
Recommendations on acting exercises
Hello, I'm an actor and due to some schedule issues I cannot take acting classes at the moment. Do you know of any Youtube channels or books that would be helpful in continue to practice my craft? Thank you guys
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
Any Actors in Idaho? Looking to Network
Hello all! I've just recently started acting when I found this reddit page. Was wondering if any of you were based in the Idaho, or Boise, Idaho area? Looking to network!
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
Looking To Build
I have been an extra for the last two years. I have loved how much I have learned during this interval of time but it is time to go for bigger roles. In spite of the depressive state I have been in since the person that taught me film passed I would love to connect and build with other NYC actors. ​ I wanna star…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
Looking for voice actors for a big video game project
Hey everyone, I apologize if I'm being unprofessional here but I'm not exactly sure where to look for voice actors so I would like to start my search here. Me and my team are currently working on our big open world medieval/fantasy game called "The Monarch" and we are looking for voice actors that would suit the charac…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
Free software to help you practice dubbing and voice match
Forgive all the exposition, but just trying to get everyone up to speed so you know if/why this will be helpful to you. Hey all, I've mentioned in a previous post that I freelance as a script adapter/ADR writer. For the uninitiated, this is the process by which a translated file for a foreign (i.e., non-English, in my…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
Any advice for a fledgling actor who has been out of the game for basically a decade?
I’m done with the pessimism. I have a lot of talent and I’d like to be able to say I at least really tried to go for it. But it’s been so long and the world has changed in a lot of ways that I don’t even know where to begin or if I even should
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
Talent Agent Assistant to Actor???
Hello! Right now I’m an assistant to a talent agent, it’s going on a year and it’s been great. They’re really great people. I’ve always wanted to work in the industry and this fell into my lap. The problem is, I’m starting to hate it? I’m getting this feeling of FOMO and I just want to get into acting which is realisti…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
One OnnOne/Actors Connect….worth my time?
Hey all! I’m an early twenties career actor and I’m mainly stage. My film credits are fine, nothing special. I have a really substantial theater resume, leads, supportings etc. I feel confident about my audition skills, I know I’m good to work with in the room. I feel really confident in my abilities. My goal for the n…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2022
People in LA - How is the culture?
I’m sure this is a silly question, but I’m about to finish studying theater and actually put myself out there. I’ve been fortunate enough to have gotten to start young and I think I have the skills to at least make some sort of living doing it. I’ve been wanting to avoid L.A. since I don’t enjoy working with hyper-comp…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
Not sure which agent to sign with!
Hey everyone, Last month I submitted to countless agents and scored three meetings. All three agents offered me across the board representation. I'm extremely grateful but unsure of which one to sign with. Agent #1 - 600 on IMDbPro, SAG-franchised & 2 actors out of 70 are my type. Agency's been active since 2017. Agent…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
More Work For Non-Union Performers
I'm an apprentice UBCP/ACTRA member and honestly that credit kind of just fell in my lap as an upgrade on set from background to actor. Until recently I haven't pursued acting, and now on top of that I have started focusing more on voice acting work. I'm curious what peoples thoughts are on the amount of work there is…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
Affordable Coaching [Discounts for BIPOC, Trans, Queer Performers]
ACTORS! It’s been a tough time for the performing arts. As things open, again, slowly, productions are beginning to cast… auditions are happening! Naturally, many of us feel out of shape, a bit rusty, and that is okay! Andrew Jamieson is now booking private audition prep sessions, both in person (Montreal, Quebec) and…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
What are associate agents?
What exactly is the difference between a „normal“ agent and an associate agent? When I look up some actor‘s agents on the agency’s website (UK) it says who their agent is and who their associate agent is so what’s the difference between the two? Because associate agents can also represent actors without a „normal“ agen…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
What's the best compliment on set you love to get as an actor?
I don't know about you guys, but I LOVE when a director tells me go smaller. I go as big as possible and let the director adjust. Been working on a film for a few days (actually on set right now) and have a director tell me go smaller is the best. It's so good cause it's easiest to go smaller. I read a lot of directors…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
I was given a great opportunity to be a voiceover actor. Wondering how to proceed in order to make the most of it.
A few weeks ago, the company I work for decided to launch a big, new ad campaign. Through some quirk of fate, I was tapped to record the voiceovers. The ad campaign, which is mostly on YouTube, Facebook, and a little bit of specialized television (not network) has since become a rousing success. It got me thinking abou…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
I finally got a decent theatre job opportunity in my hometown, just as I was about to move out. What should I do?
I've been exposing myself in theatre in my hometown for 4 years now, learning and growing until I get my bachelor's degree at the local university (in a "safer" field unrelated to theatre). I've done almost all of it for free, as a young amateur actor. But now the head of my theatre troop offered me to lead the organiz…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
I applied for a few roles. How long does it usually take to hear back from them in regards to an audition?
So yeah, I applied to a few roles on Actors Access and I was wondering how long it takes to hear back from them in regards to an audition? I got updated headshots done and I feel like I could be a good fit for them. Any advice would be good. Thanks!
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
Permanent VO for Psychology Video Essay YouTube Channel [Female or Male] - Job
Hey there! Are you a female or male VO actor interested in creating content around power, psychology, and politics? If so - we’re creating a video essay channel and are looking for a single, permanent VO actor for it - 3 videos a week, which will be doing just that. The channel will have a similar, but different, VO st…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
I'm losing my passion. I'm stuck at a cross road what should I do?
I (26M) started my journey as an actor at 19 when I took professional classes in NYC. After 7 years I got a BS (not in theater), worked in corporate, mental health, even went to a masters for PT before I left due to loss of interest. In addition I have done some professional voice over and on camera work. This weekend…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
What do you do when a CD sends you self-tape instructions for the wrong role?
A few times now, I’ve been sent self-tape instructions for what is clearly the wrong character in a film via Actors Access (e.g. today, I was called back for the role of an artsy 14 year old girl but the instructions/sides for the role of her abusive father were the only ones attached). Is there some way I can message…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
Industry Jobs For Actors?
I’m curious what others opinions would be in this… Do you think if an actor would to get a job at a studio or talent agency that they wouldn’t be able to have much of an acting career? Or do you think it may be beneficial considering you’d start to make connections with people who would potential be the ones to cast yo…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2022
Young VA, looking to get started. Need advice. I have a deeper voice than corpse and a lot of people have told me I should get into VA
I’m a young voice actor, 16 but I have a pretty deep voice, if you know who corpse husband is, I have a deeper voice than him. I’ve always loved acting and especially voice acting and I want to know how to get started. If I’m missing anything here tell me.
Reddit · 5 Feb 2022
Do actors need a car to be successful in Los Angeles?
Would I be okay without a car in LA?
Reddit · 5 Feb 2022
Calling all Actors. Would you mind having an interview about how you manage your money?
My name is Tim and I am part of a product team for a class. I am looking for the freelancers, part time workers, contractors, basically those who work job to job or pay check to paycheck. Would you be willing to have a 30 minute chat with me so I can understand your experience when it comes to what do you do or think a…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2022
What the hell is wrong with CDs lately?
Ever since the shift to self tapes has gotten more and more prominent (and lowkey permanent, especially for first rounds), CDs have been giving sides that are ridiculously long AND poorly cut. I'm not sure what happens in the background and whether their hands are tied because producers are demanding them to have actor…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2022
To my biracial actors, how do you feel about auditions for "full" minority race characters.
I'm half Caucasion and half Korean, and I very much look like it. In a room full of white people, I definitely look not white, but in a room full of Koreans/Asians, I look white af. My agents and manager get me a lot of auditions for roles that are obviously for a full Korean character. IE, the character description is…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2022
Are multiple takes standard (without having to ask)?
I've hired five voice actors from Fiverr. The first three all read each line 2 to 4 times. It was not written in their advertisements that they would do this (nor did I request it), but I was very grateful for it. However, the last two only did one take. The first person I thought was an exception to the rule but then…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2022
Honesty Time - What is Your Age?
An honest poll of actors and aspiring actors. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/skfmu4)
Reddit · 4 Feb 2022
Are NIDA open courses worth it?
I'm 16 and i wanna be a screen actor when i group up but my parents want me to do IT or something and do acting on the side, nida open courses work for that im just wondering how worth it those courses are. i plan to do the screen actors course. i'm also completely open to any new suggestions of any other courses or sc…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2022
Creating Your Own Footage?
I’ve booked several commercials but only three costars and zero film. The funny thing is, it’s a catch 22: you need a reel to be seen for theatrical and you need theatrical credits for a reel. I’ve heard of actors writing and filming their own materials, but have any of you done it by chance? What was that process like…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2022
Is there a best way to give constructive criticism to an actor?
If you want your acting friend to fix something, how do you tell them about it while being mindful of their feelings?
Reddit · 4 Feb 2022
Some silly questions
I'm curious about how voice actor work in certain cutscenes, I've been playing Genshin Impact and also watching many anime series, there's something that bother me is there's some cutscenes where the character only said 1 line such as "Look" or "It's beautiful"... and that's it Take Genshin for example, in version 1.0,…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2022
Wasn't paid residuals for a SAG-AFTRA project which ran for a month. Now what? Is there a late fee?
Basically booked a radio spot, got the session fee, then - nothing. Look sometimes these things don't run. But months later I had this feeling in my gut that it ran. I don't know how to describe it other than that. It was just an intuition. I used personal contacts to email the creatives at the ad agency and it turns o…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2022
Losing a Job due to Covid, anyone else?
So the title says it all. I got booked for a project and it was background role and NU, but the payment would have covered my rent and most of my basic expenses for the month. I tested positive for Covid (fully vaxxed and boosted) a week and a half before the filming date. Ironically, I think it got Covid from working…