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Reddit · 23 Mar 2020
hi guys im bored and pondering what makes a great actor as there are so many good ones from all different backgrounds with varying approaches to their work im wondering what everyone thinks makes a 'great actor' i know everyone has a different opinion of what that means but im curious what you gravitate toward when it…
Reddit · 23 Mar 2020
like how to find work, how to find auditions for things, how to appropriately make connections with casting directors, producers, directors, etc. like should I be cold calling these people on a regular basis pitching myself to them directly? Is that actually appropriate? I'm in NYC i don't really know what is "industry…
Reddit · 23 Mar 2020
Hello all, I'm the author of '[Speak and Be Heard: 101 Vocal Exercises for Voice Actors, Public Speakers and Professionals'.](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07XGS22NC). I've been in voiceover for almost a decade and wrote this book as a culmination of all the voice coaching knowledge I've gained thus far. Many people are…
Reddit · 22 Mar 2020
I have read almost every book on every acting technique. From “To The Actor” by Michael Chekhov or “A Respect For Acting” by Uta Hagen and of course Stanislavsky’s work. I often find myself clouded with terminology from different teachers and systems and have gone through minor stress to extreme panic attacks, trying t…
Reddit · 22 Mar 2020
Hello! I am an actor in the Mid-Atlantic who recently lost all jobs to Covid-19. I would like to jump in to VO for income and to continue my acting skills during the quarantine. My equipment: Blue Yeti USB Microphone Pop Filter Adobe Audition - Followed some youtube channels on how to edit voice. (Used Parametric EQ, N…
Reddit · 22 Mar 2020
Hey guys, I'm 14 years old and I am inspiring to be a male actor. Whenever I watch actors or actresses I always notice how they all started acting at very young ages and that's really what's concerning me the most, is the fact that all of these people have been acting for their whole life and I feel like if I got into…
Reddit · 22 Mar 2020
I have to gulp every like 30 seconds when I'm talking to someone. Even if I'm not that nervous I still gulp. I've been watching actors in movies and they never gulp in any scene.
Reddit · 22 Mar 2020
How do I find people that are looking for actors? How am I gonna audition. Should I get an agent or something?
Reddit · 21 Mar 2020
In [2018](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/8bpw52/young_adult_pilot_bookings_2018/) and [2019](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/b9a7p7/young_adult_pilot_bookings_2019/), I made lists of young adult actors aged roughly 23-33 who booked leads and series regulars in pilots and straight-to-series orders dur…
Reddit · 21 Mar 2020
Do CDs bring actors who are repped to in person auditions and give actors who aren’t repped self tapes? I usually self submit on AA since I’m not repped but I’ve never been invited to an in person audition. How does this usually work?
Reddit · 20 Mar 2020
Just finished my first zoom and decided to do another one tomorrow at 5pm for anyone that missed it. It's on the dos and donts of Hollywood. **This is a free 40 minute coaching for anyone who wants it**. I will try and give a crash course on everything that has and has not worked for me. If this interests you I will at…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2020
I've been acting for a number of years now, and recently(3 years ago) started working as an android developer. I have found that working as a developer means to actively suppressing my emotions and impulses in order to be productive. This is the opposite of what is needed to be a good actor. As an actor, I need to be i…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2020
Actors* & Casting Directors: A friend and I got into a heated debate / argument about booking off tape: 1. My friend says he never learns the lines anymore and books more that way. That when he’d learn lines word perfect before he never booked. That character is everything. While I agree character is very ( obviously)…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2020
What kind of effects would a financial collapse have on an actors life in the industry?! Also for those of you doing it since 2008 how did that effect your lives?
Reddit · 19 Mar 2020
Those who have been doing this for a long time... Have you noticed your circle of actor friends you might have started this journey with has either completely changed or only 1-2 people you still talk to? I ask because I’m realizing the more I take this seriously and the more my career kicks off. I am able to different…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2020
Hi friends, I posted a long time ago looking for insight on this actor centric workout plan I made for my MFA Thesis in 2018/2019 that could be done in a small space, required no equipment, and was only 30 minutes a workout. My own local gym closed so I've switched back to at-home workouts and thought maybe other peopl…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2020
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 · 19 Mar 2020
I didn't think I was going to have time to complete my annual survey on the backgrounds of young adult actors who booked leads and series regulars in pilots and straight-to-series orders this year, but as events have turned, I have more time for it than I'd like. Much more. And while it's questionable as to whether a l…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2020
I’m asking this because I know a girl who completely rocked a pixie to the point that most people felt it improved her look. But she got extensions because she felt like she wouldn’t be able to get roles as an actress. How true is this? I there are more casting calls for women with long hair, but I’ve also always heard…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2020
Do A-List actors ever have scene partners in their private coaching? I always hear them say that they get privately coached, but I thought that a private coach would only work on monologues, etc. Do they ever work with scene partners or do they run lines with the coach? Referring to actors like Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2020
Attn: actors- you Really CAN go to acting class...Even if you're in quarantine. I'm teaching a FREE interactive online acting class tonight 6:00 pm PST/ 7:00 pm MST/ 8:00 pm CST/ 9:00 EST The class is called... LINES TO LIFE And there are 3 reasons you don't want to miss is it. \#1: You'll learn the FIVE questions you…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2020
So I want to know about actors who also work other part-time or full time jobs. Are there any of you who work and study at the same time? I'm talking about jobs like : engineer, architect, nurse, etc.. jobs that require full focus and can't provide the opportunity to "switch shift" or study and practice on acting at th…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2020
Hi my acting brethren. Needless to say, because of world events, many of us we are all auditioning via Skype of self tape. I have two this week and I'm really having trouble with the memorization. I've always needed more time than others to get the words to stick. I do employ the tricks I have learned on Youtube , but…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2020
I don't want to diminish anyone else's accomplishments or struggles obviously. Everyone's journey is different. ​ I'm an 11th grader in high school and 4 of my friends are actors who actually get jobs and they all have agents (i go to an arts school). So back in November I decided, if they're doing it so young,…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2020
Hey everybody, With everything going on I’ve decided to use my time to coach and mentor actors new to LA, or considering moving here the dos and donts of Hollywood. **This is a free 40 minute coaching for anyone who wants it**. I will try and give a crash course on everything that has and has not worked for me. If this…
Reddit · 17 Mar 2020
Just wondering. I've been an EMC for 18 years and have been constantly at odds with the Union both as actor (for being denied job interviews) and producer (for their price gouging practices to hire union actors). I saw, recently, that the Union asked actors to write letters to their local and state legislators to reque…
Reddit · 17 Mar 2020
I’m kind of new to the whole acting scene, I’m 16 and I’ve been acting for a little over 2 years and I’ve only been in a couple musicals. I’ve never done any sort of filmed acting asides from my musicals being recorded and I don’t know much about the process of acting on screen. I’ve been asked by a director to do a ta…
Reddit · 17 Mar 2020
When I started my studies as an Actor (AAU SF). I took improv beginners class my first semester. I did a short Improv Musical for my finals. Of course, you have to pick a subject, maybe an object, theme ETC then create from there. I worked with a group of 3. Very talented folks. When it came to the performance everythi…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2020
Hello everyone! I'm a somewhat experienced actor, but not on the professional level. I've been in quite a few lower-level productions, but nothing like this one. How does this type of thing work? Can someone break down this webpage for me so I can understand what they're talking about? [https://playbill.com/job/theater…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2020
Hi, I'm 17 y/o (I'll be 18 in 15 days), I'm from colombia and I want to start my acting career. For the past year I've been working in my acting, I started reading and watching stuff about acting and I've done a few plays and short films with my friends and the highschool drama teacher. My plan is to start my acting ca…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2020
Hey guys. I've been going through a bit of a patch lately mainly doing jobs I don't like, like retail for about 8 years and I'm 28 and feel I need to do something I could enjoy. Now growing up, I played a lot of games and considered VO, but cause of my stutter, I abandoned the idea and keep with retail. Now it's a lot…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2020
Hello. its been like a few times that I consider to act as a character in a video game because it sounded the game funny, like in Octopath Traveler giving a Cyrus \*my favoite of all the adventurers) a voice while is not speaking, but something I loose my passion to speak, like "I want to read, that is all". There a fe…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2020
It’s been a long time since I acted because I was depressed for the better part of this year but this month I finally got back into it! However, with COVID19 happening I feel it’s selfish and irresponsible to make a trip 3 hours away with 13 other people when I work and live with the elderly. My teacher basically told…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2020
I'm already a musician who does alot of Metal, Riddim, Edm, HipHop and Pop But I've always wanted to be on Radio to do Commercials or TV for Commercials and Promo It's been a bit of a guilty pleasure that I love voice acting and acting just as much as music
Reddit · 16 Mar 2020
I was wondering if any actors who are also real estate agents could share their experiences?
Reddit · 15 Mar 2020
From what I can gather from pro voice actors websites, most of them have multiple demos, one demo for commercials, one for animation, one for elearning, one for trailers/promos, etc. Down the road I'll plan on getting multiple ones but which is advised to focus on FIRST? In my head I'm thinking a commercial demo (selli…
Reddit · 15 Mar 2020
Hello, I want to teach myself about acting, I’m just planning for now reading some books and see some workshops through YouTube. Is there anything else you can recommend me? Any additional exercises or tips? The only thing I know is that an actor needs to be in the moment and have a good diction (My diction is bad)
Reddit · 15 Mar 2020
I’m still young (young teen), and haven’t done anything in the acting field over than the school play, but my drama teachers say I’m really good. I was chosen to be in a performance outside of school in front of a few thousand people, but that was cancelled due to covid19. How can I start out in the acting field? What…
Reddit · 15 Mar 2020
or do CDs see one big lump of actors on the screen
Reddit · 15 Mar 2020
Is it possible? How do you have time for both ?
Reddit · 15 Mar 2020
If you haven't seen this yet. Some good news in tough times... **Waiving of Eco Cast Self-Tape Fees** At Breakdown Services, we are following the rapidly evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation closely. Our focus is to ensure we do our part to keep our communities safe, while meeting our customers’ needs. As such, d…
Reddit · 14 Mar 2020
Alright, I'm very tired and have been looking at a lot of options. A lot of you have been very helpful, but throwing out very expensive options. So I will say this here: I AM ON A VERY LOW BUDGET. Like, 300 dollars *max*. I'm looking to acoustically treat my room-- because that is all I have; one room that I rent, no o…
Reddit · 14 Mar 2020
What makes a great actor great? What is good acting from bad acting? How can you tell if the person is a good actor or just a mediocre or a bad actor?
Reddit · 14 Mar 2020
I’ve been watching alot of interviews of actors and as someone who is just starting out I couldn’t wrap my head around certain approaches. I’ve never learned acting I’ve only done it several times so please bear with me even if I sound wildly ignorant. I can understand how actors who completely immerse themselves in th…
Reddit · 14 Mar 2020
My agent hasn’t been getting me any castings since I signed. I have been doing everything I can to help him. I’m not moaning as I know acting is hard and moaning isn’t going to get me anywhere but for experienced actors do you know anything I can do? I also heard that emailing your agent too much is bad as he’s probabl…
Reddit · 14 Mar 2020
Hey everyone! I added a couple of new videos to my YouTube playlist for beginners. New videos on voiceover demos, P2P sites and recording gear. I am posting this again because the link in the previous post was broken. Sorry about that! Just go to [www.voiceoverbeginners.com](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3-xN…
Reddit · 14 Mar 2020
Hello all! LA Actor here. I auditioned for a well known soda commercial a few days ago. I got a callback, and then found out today I was put on avail. Specifically, the email said I was First avail. And to not change my look and to confirm my availability for the shoot dates. I was also told that they were gonna run a…
Reddit · 14 Mar 2020
Is anyone in need of a beginning voice actor? I don't have much experience besides doing voices to myself, so I wanna range myself. I'd much prefer either english dubbing anime or manga, but I'll take anything.
Reddit · 13 Mar 2020
Hey everyone! LA based actor here, planning to move to the Austin area for financial and familial reasons. How does the acting scene compare? What are the better agencies? Are there any parts of the city I should avoid when looking at housing? What are the better theaters for live performances? Excited to hear what you…
Reddit · 13 Mar 2020
Hello, I'm actually on Backstage but it's kind of bad (I get more gigs via Facebook lol) everybody is telling me to switch to something else.... some say LA Casting, some say Actor Actress, what do you think please ?
