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Reddit · 28 Sep 2020

Any Voice Actors / On Camera actors in NYC want to link up?

I'm starting to get more into VO, signed with a new manager beginning of the pandemic and they've gotten me like 9 VO auditions, which is exciting. I find it to be so much more freeing than on-camera work. realizing that I need to get a pro demo made, I dont think I have enough high quality content for one yet, figured…

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Reddit · 28 Sep 2020

Left an abusive ex, paying off debt, & my company is permanently remote; at 30 y/o I think I'm going to give acting a shot. Just read FAQ and now have questions.

Hi there. As guilty as I feel to admit this, 2020 has been a year of huge personal growth for me. I've reached a place mentally where I want to pursue my dream of acting (film or stage), and am looking for any advice or recommendations from others who have been in my shoes. This is all something I'd like to work toward…

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Reddit · 28 Sep 2020

Podcasting and a "unique" voice

Hey all. I'm not a voice actor nor have I given any thought to it until very recently. I, like most people, don't care for my own voice. That said about a year ago I started a podcast. Nothing special, get about 1,000 or so downloads per episode. It's a solo podcast so it's just me telling a story. Ever since I started…

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Reddit · 27 Sep 2020

Nudity

Just a question out of curiosity: if a production (especially a TV show since it's episode-by-episode rather than one film that's mapped out from the beginning) requires nudity but it's not told to the actors upfront either before or during the audition process, is the actor who booked the part allowed to change someth…

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Reddit · 27 Sep 2020

Can I see my contact information to an actor through cmail in Breakdown Express?

\*seen. sorry for the typo. Hi, I am currently in the process of casting a student project, and two of the actors I would like to book do not have an agent or manager so I have no way of contacting them. I know requesting information from actors is against Breakdown Express's rules, but could I send them a contact numb…

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Reddit · 27 Sep 2020

I need an acting program.. help

Okay so the program I WAS going to pay for, was the **Wendy Alane Wright HWC**. I thought it was a great program but just did on research on here (reddit lol) and turns out I'd be wasting $800.. (that's how much her program is as of now). So now I would really like to know some ACTUALLY GOOD programs like hers. One tha…

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Reddit · 27 Sep 2020

IMDB Question!

I always see IMDB credit as one of the benefits of jobs but how does it work? Do I make my own actor profile? Do I need an agent to make one for me? If so should I just make one now even before I’ve been on a project?

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Reddit · 27 Sep 2020

Feeling extremely low and feel I don't have any options

Hi everyone. I'm feeling incredibly low and my mental health is not great. I thought I'd ask on here for advice. ​ I'm a mature actor/musical theatre performer. I'm 32. I basically started late, I trained at a pretty much average school and received a degree in Musical Theatre and acting. There were no agents at…

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Reddit · 27 Sep 2020

Is it possible to begin acting while in college?

Since I was a young kid I always believed it would be awesome to be in a movie or tv show. I love watching sitcoms like brooklyn nine nine or modern family and I just wish I could part of that to the point that I even get kinda sad. I imagine just how cool my childhood couldve been if instead of going to school I spent…

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Reddit · 27 Sep 2020

Looking for a trans voice actor

A character in my narrative podcast is a trans man, and I’m looking for any transmasculine people of Asian descent to voice act for him. Does anyone know of any groups or subreddits to find transgender actors/voice over artists? Thank you so much!

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Reddit · 27 Sep 2020

Looking for potential podcast guest!

Hello! I’m the manager for my friends podcast, Pigeons Save The World! We are currently look for a professional voice actor that would like to guest on the podcast. We would like to talk about how you got into the business and your experiences. If you are interested, please DM me! Also, below is our website link! Thank…

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Reddit · 26 Sep 2020

How the heck do sitcom actors learn their lines in time?!?!

I understand for single cam - you have the night before, you have time in your trailer, you have the time while they're setting up lighting, to learn just 1 or 2 scenes a day. I can even understand the Friends or Cheers casts, because at least you can rely on splitting 20 minutes of screen time with 5 other people. But…

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Reddit · 26 Sep 2020

rate my gf's setup

as you can see here, my gf decided to mount the mic on the mic arm by thrusting the tripod into the shock mount holder and then bending it downwards towards her face and i'd like you to rate the absolute eyebleedy sight before you on a scale of 0-1, 0 being the lowest and 1 being pretty low (she's not actually a voice…

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Reddit · 25 Sep 2020

SAG-AFTRA actors

Union folks, are you noticing a decrease in your booking ratio over the last two months, now that episodic is back in swing? Really asking the major market folks here. I confirmed with a couple CD's and one rep that most of the offices are taking in upwards of 25% more self-tapes than pre-covid due to not having to spe…

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Reddit · 25 Sep 2020

Fledgling voice actor looking for advice

Hello, I'm an aspiring voice actor looking to dabble into the field. It's always fascinated me and last night I attempted to put a demo reel together. I think it could be better but I don't think it was the worst. I'm actually mainly in the VFX industry as a semi-successful freelancer. But I always enjoyed learning and…

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Reddit · 25 Sep 2020

Hi.. I just had a question about stage names? If I work on a project, and I get credited, but it's not my real name... does that screw anything up for the future?

I don't know if stage names are something you have to register somewhere, or have legally changed, or... anything. I see plenty of actors who call themselves by a thing that isn't their birth name, in credits, and so forth. I'm just wondering if I'm going to run into issues when I ask to be credited in a way that isn't…

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Reddit · 24 Sep 2020

Are voice actors allowed here? - Looking for feedback on my VO demo and website!

Hi everybody! I'm Aleczander. My demo is available here - www.alecewing.com/sample-work I've been a musician and composer most my life, and decided to put my audio engineering skills to use and go into voice acting. Any and all feedback you may have is welcome! Technicals, acting, music choice, mixing, whatever! Websit…

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Reddit · 24 Sep 2020

What to do/ask during an talent agent meeting?

Hello there talented people! I am an aspiring actor, non-union and have about 3 theatre plays experience, a bunch of acting workshops and went to one on-camera 2 week intensive. This week, I started submitting my package (Headshots, resume, cover letter and self tape demo reel) to talent agencies. Today, I heard back f…

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Reddit · 24 Sep 2020

Asian and acting

let’s be real here - Hollywood is pretty racist towards all people of color but I feel Asians are the least seen in any show or movie. Every time I ask my friends to name an Asian actor(or any famous Asian) it’s either London Tipton (Brenda song from suite life of Zach and cody) or Sandra oh both of which have barely b…

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Reddit · 24 Sep 2020

Please feedback on my showreel.

Hey guys please can you feedback on my show reel I have been around with this for 5 years and in the UK but have gone slow and only small experience as an actor. so take it easy on me if comments are made! I intend to use this to show agent and casting directors of course. I really only have workshop related acting, I…

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Reddit · 24 Sep 2020

How is NYC for amateur actors?

I love acting but pursue it on a more low-key/fun level here in Atlanta; my philosophy is that I want to enjoy it, and if it pays the bills one day, I'll go from there. I've considered moving to NYC next year for a change of scenery; obviously it's a great city for professional actors, but do opportunities exist for am…

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Reddit · 24 Sep 2020

As a new director, I would love to hear about what actors want/need/don't like?

Dear actors/actresses, I'm directing a project in the coming months which is cast, crewed, and in pre-production, and I would love to hear advice from actors as to what helped and hindered their performance and experience. Essentially what made them feel comfortable, what frustrated them, what helped, or any advice/fee…

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Reddit · 24 Sep 2020

Practice Monologues with me over Zoom?

Hi. Would anyone like to practice with me online? I have not much to offer, I'm not a great actor, but I'll do my best to make sure we have fun. I have tons of scripts on pdf and we can read whatever you want. I eat a lot of pizza, play chess, video games and write screenplays. And I look forward to meeting you. Who kn…

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Reddit · 24 Sep 2020

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Sep 24

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 · 24 Sep 2020

How important is working on a variety of accents?

Is it necessary to perfect them or explore them? Do actors who get casted and need a foreign accent usually know how to do them already or is it the look and talent that gets them that part?

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Reddit · 24 Sep 2020

Voice Actor’s of Reddit, tips/resources for practice/training?

A friend of mine is taking some sort of film class and has recently asked me to do some voice overs for some animated sequences that he is working on. He asked me because I have DM’d for him before and he felt like i’d enjoy doing some voice work. While that is extremely correct, I have absolutely no experience in legi…

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Reddit · 23 Sep 2020

I wanna know some good websites

I wanna become an actor. I know that I need to go to the theater and do stuff, but I wanna know some good websites to practice acting or scripts. If you have any other tips for starting in acting, that's good as well.

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Reddit · 23 Sep 2020

Reminder: We have a resume formatting link in our sidebar from SAG-AFTRA

Hey folks, there are two resume posts recently that show me a lot of people aren't really familiar with the standard format for actor resumes. We have [this link right here](https://old.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/1egf72/resume_basics_from_sagaftra/) in our sidebar with info from SAG-AFTRA about how to format your res…

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Reddit · 23 Sep 2020

Representation: what does it mean and why is it important?

Hello people of /r/acting! So, I want to open up a discussion about representation. Over the past 8 or 9 years, I have had a lot of reddit accounts and have always found myself coming back to and subsequently leaving this community. I think it’s important to talk about why. I know many of you will not agree with me on…

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Reddit · 23 Sep 2020

Keeping track of small business expenses for tax deductions (actor)... still necessary?

Hi! I'm curious if it's still necessary to keep track of receipts for my taxes when working as an actor in LA. I ask because my senior year of college, I took a course in "taxes for the actor," where they taught us to keep vigilant watch over all our business expenses and keep receipts for everything and file them away…

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Reddit · 23 Sep 2020

Can someone explain taxes for VO artists to me?

In terms of being a voice actor, what do I need to know about taxes? What I would especially like to know is more about the things explained in [this video about taxes as a voice actor.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhfBY06GDsE) I have been getting more into voice acting and a few months back, I made a bunch of purc…

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Reddit · 22 Sep 2020

Can straight actors audition for LGBT roles?

So I recently saw a casting notice for this movie and one of the roles (the one that I seem to have the best chance at) is an LGBT role. It's going to require male/male interaction. I'm straight, but I have no problem with this if the role requires it, but would it be taboo for me to apply for the role?

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Reddit · 22 Sep 2020

A completely talentless noob out of nowhere

Yo, so I'm actually just a student in languages, appereance type is Asian female, somewhat skinny, around 5'7, and I've been daydreaming for a long time about making/participating in an indie short film, (could be home video style as well where actors just sort of act themselves or an online project). Some concepts, di…

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Reddit · 22 Sep 2020

CoD series

Hello everyone if you are interested in participating in a series similar as Red vs Blue but in Call of Duty Mobile, if you are interested dm me via Discord. (Silo90_YT#3766) we need people for this project, I need actors, voice actors, 3d animators, editors, soundtrack ppl, etc. Interested just dm me on discord

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Reddit · 22 Sep 2020

NYC vs Vancouver

I know this topic has been posted a few times before but I'm seriously considering moving to Vancouver. I don't have an agent but I'm working with an acting coach and have good headshots. My reel is a bit weak since I'm more of a theatre actor than film but I love doing both. Timeline is maybe in a year or so, dependin…

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Reddit · 22 Sep 2020

Getting to that next level professionally

So I’m a working actor that’s been doing this professionally since 2018, mainly at the co-star/guest star (occasionally recurring) level. I started in a local market before moving to LA once I got picked up by some pretty top tier reps. Now with the pandemic and all, I’m back in my hometown while still auditioning via…

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Reddit · 22 Sep 2020

A question for Canadian Actors

Hi guys, So I have an agent here in Toronto. Things are going very well. I also have friends who live in central Vancouver and I was wondering if anyone here has flown to BC just to find an agent, and then went back to Toronto. The reason I am considering this is due to how self tapes have changed the game. In theory,…

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Reddit · 22 Sep 2020

Any Tips For Someone Just Starting Out Again?

Hi! So I have a few questions for those on this reddit... I’ve always had a passion for acting and wanted to be a voice actor but I have an old school family who believe in “safety” jobs only. I’m currently in college and I want to change my major to theatre. I’m in the process of convincing my family but I need to bui…

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Reddit · 22 Sep 2020

Where I should live?

Hi I have one question which states and cities of USA do you recommend to live and work as a voice actor?