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Reddit · 9 Apr 2023

Do you have problems being assertive?

There seem to be a lot of threads on here where someone is finding it hard to say no to something that is obviously bad for them. Or where someone walks away - often much later than most people would - from an unfair situation and then feels guilty about it. Is this a common trait among actors? I’m beginning to wonder…

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2023

Anyone from the southeast feeling sad? Lol

Currently an actor in the southeast. I know its been slow everywhere but I’m going a lil crazy. Anyone located in the southeast and just not hearing anything from your agents? Trying to talk myself off the cliff… lol

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2023

How Do I Professionally Fire My Manager?

It just hasn’t been working out. They got me a lot of exposure near the beginning but it feels sort of scam like now. They’ve only been in the manager game for about a year and have 90 clients, I don’t normally get auditions from them, their management company only has two managers, etc. I feel like I have more luck on…

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2023

Question for any Aussie actors

I haven’t had any auditions through my agent since November and can see that I’ve been submitted for one project through Showcast in the last two weeks. Is this a normal for my circumstances? Are we just going through a slow period or should I be concerned? I’m white woman living in Sydney Australia, my agent has put m…

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2023

Lack of auditions, should I be concerned?

I’m white woman living in Sydney Australia, my agent has put my playing age as 20-26 for context. I haven’t had any auditions through my agent since November and can see that I’ve been submitted for one project through Showcast (kinda like the Australian version of Actors Access) in the last two weeks. Is this a normal…

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2023

SAG back to SAG-E?

Is there any way a SAG actor can revert to SAG Eligible in order to do non-union projects?

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2023

A VO career is not an on/off switch

I've seen a couple good tweets recently about "breaking into" and "big breaks" in voice-over, and the assumptions around those. [Here's one.](https://twitter.com/SaraSecoraVO/status/1644358964715421699?s=20) Fundamentally, the issue is that aspiring actors and folks starting out make the mistake of thinking that a path…

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2023

Could there be a problem with my name?

I have a very nice name (or so I’ve been told) but it’s a very feminine name, and I am a guy. Now I know lots of actors and actresses have strange names, but I’m just wondering if you think an agent or something could find a problem with my name. Name is Lillette

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2023

Life comes at you fast

I love being a part of this community and learning and sharing with other actors. With so many things going on in our world in terms of the looming strikes, work slowdowns, etc., I just wanted to drop in and say keep going, folks! This life is crazy and unpredictable, but we do it because we love it (most days lol). He…

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2023

A question for Illinois actors

My husband was offered a job in Decatur Illinois and it looks like he's taking it. It's triple the pay he's making now so it's a no brainer really. I'm an actress in the Branson Missouri area and I am represented by an sgent in my area. The location we're moving to later this year is 2 hours from Chicago, and 2 hours f…

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2023

starting actor

Hi i wanna become a actor. So i am gonna need some lessons. So that i can get an agent and stuff. Anyone got an only less for me that i can follow? Ore any tips. Let it know. Thank you bye.

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 8 Apr 2023

Looking for Voiceover Work

Hello folks, Good evening to everyone and inquiring about the different avenues to apply for voiceover work. Thanks for your time and consideration. Regards, Lorenzo

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Stage 32 · 8 Apr 2023

10 Side Hustle Jobs For Actors

Aaron Marcus (experienced actor and mentor) talks about 10 side hustle jobs that might be perfect for you in today's blog. www.stage32.com/blog/10-side-hustle-jobs-for-actors-3327

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Reddit · 8 Apr 2023

3 lines supporting character student film no pay far away. Worth it?

I’ve recently been cast as a supporting actor in a student film. This character only has 3 lines and is only in one scene. This is no pay and it’s about 2 hours from where I live. Is there any worth in acting in this besides experience? I don’t think I’ll be able to get reel worthy material out of it and I’ve already b…

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Reddit · 8 Apr 2023

8 Year Drought. Need Advice.

Sorry in advance for another (very) long request for advice, but I would love to get some feedback here, especially from anyone who’s been in a similar position. I’ve been a professional actor for 15 years. In the first 7 years of my career, I booked: -5 co-stars -1 recurring co-star -1 Guest Star -1 supporting role in…

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Reddit · 8 Apr 2023

How do you edit when you hate your own voice?

I'm not a voice actor or a VO artist. I make YouTube videos and I'm adding VO to my videos so they can be a little more engaging. I absolutely hate the sound of my voice in playback. It makes it a chore to get through editing and makes my overall video production process twice as long.

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Reddit · 8 Apr 2023

Is the Atlantic acting school in NYC good?

I just got admitted into the Atlantic acting school and I've been kind of on the fence about whether I should accept my place with the school because of a lot of mixed reviews I've seen on the internet. Could someone tell me if the school is good and worth my time as an inexperienced actor ? I want to make sure I'm goi…

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Reddit · 8 Apr 2023

Actors access issues

Anyone still having issues with actors access? Uploading videos is taking forever/ not even working sometimes.

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Reddit · 8 Apr 2023

IMDb in Europe?

So would it be worth it to pay the IMDb subscription if I’m an actress in Spain? Also, is there another website that is a MUST for me to have my profile up here in Europe? Thanks!

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Reddit · 8 Apr 2023

Missed a deadline because Actors Access was down

I'm so angry. I had an Eco-cast callback, recorded and edited it, went to submit it on time and AA was down. I kept checking back all day and it was still down, checked before bed and it was down. Woke up and went to submit it, and the deadline is over and there's no way to contact the director. I'm just really frustra…

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Stage 32 · 7 Apr 2023

Want to get your Reel in good shape?

Hi Everyone! I spoke with Talent Manager at Art/Work Entertainment, Spencer Robinson yesterday, and he does incredible work getting his clients series regular and recurring roles on shows for Peacock, Netflix, Hulu, TNT and working with A-List directors like Quentin Tarantino. He does script consultations for our write…

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Stage 32 · 7 Apr 2023

Can You Relate?

Hey Actors,I’m looking to interview other actors who have taken a long break from acting and are now returning to it later in life. Lemme explain. I'm an actor who returned to the business after almost a 16-year hiatus to raise my son and had to start all over again from scratch (in another country where I didn’t speak…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2023

can I vent for a sec

guys I have been feeling uncertain about my career lately, and so last time I saw my agent I asked him what he thought I had going for me, or what separated me from other actors. He looked at me blankly and said "hmm. well. youre cool, you're smart, you're just the whole package!" being that these have nothing to do wi…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2023

Black Thumbnail on Actors Access?

Hey all! For the past month, every time I've uploaded a self tape to Actors Access the thumbnail turns black. This wasn't an issue for me since before a few weeks ago, and I haven't changed anything in the way I edit or upload my tapes. When I click on the thumbnail it still plays the video like normal. I was wondering…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2023

Question for women/femme actors

Do you prefer to refer to yourself as an actor or actress? I usually say actor but I’ve noticed a lot of people will correct me for some reason and push the word “actress” on me. For some reason it feels weird? Just curious what you normally say in conversation and/or in your professional bios! [View Poll](https://www.…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2023

How to know if a project is legit?

Hey guys, I‘be been scammed before for a commercial project, which was the first acting thing I ever applied for, and am now really skeptical of every posting I come across. How do you know if a commercial is legit? Apparently I’ve been shortlisted from just my headshots for an upcoming commercial shoot, and I applied…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2023

Want to become an actor but sacred a failure and consequences

TL:DR at the bottom I want to become an actor but I'm afraid, I'm afraid that I will forever be in poverty jealous of others achievements and not getting roles. Becoming an actor is always a big leap into the unknown. You've probably seen hundreds of posts about teenagers who want to become and actor for the fame, mone…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2023

My workplace wants to use my voice in an AI program

Hi everyone, I’m new here, and I have a bit of a dilemma. I’m currently a full-time voice actor for my workplace. Per my employment, I’m the only one in my department who’s allowed to perform voiceovers for our video content. The head of my department, even the CEO, love the fact that our videos have consistent voices…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2023

Question about video audition instructions

For the theatre apprenticeship, I plan to apply for, actors are to send in self-tape audition videos. The instructions say to make sure that my whole body can be seen throughout the entire video. Should I follow this instruction (even though it seems like a silly and incorrect way to film a self-tape) or should I film…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2023

Your weekly /r/VoiceActing roundup for the week of March 31 - April 06

**Friday, March 31 - Thursday, April 06** ###Top 10 Posts | score | comments | title & link | |--|--|--| | 96 | [26 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/127g8pn/new_voice_actors_its_okay_to_be_skeptical_this/) | `[Advice]` New voice actors: It's okay to be skeptical. This life/path/ business takes time.| | 59 | [8 comment…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2023

i need voice actors

im making a attack on titan parody series and i need 3 girls 2 boys (note you don't need to be the greates voice actor ever to enter this project you just need to atleast know how to act)

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2023

Seeking advice

Hey guys, recently I've been feeling like I need some outside advice and just need some opinions from other actors. Quick background - Currently based in LA. I am Non-Union, formally trained, 28 years old tall Caucasian male on the lean/athletic side.Studied at a Conservatory in NYC for two years and got an Associates…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 6 Apr 2023

Fingers Crossed

I've been freelance acting in ads, commercials, and a few shorts for the last 7 years. As an African American living in Taiwan that doesn't speak Mandarin fluently, it has been extremely hard to get acting work here. My dream has also been to get cast in a feature, but I rarely could even get an audition, even with sev…

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Stage 32 · 6 Apr 2023

Casting You!

Instead of starting with what you think the casting director is looking for and working backwards, start with your intuition and experience of the role and work from there, ignoring your perception of the casting director. Doing it this way not only helps you deliver a more original and more memorable performance, but…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2023

Seeking Talent Agency

I’m starting the process of hiring an agent for my 17 year old son. He’s a stage actor interested in TV/Movies in the future. He’s planning on going to college and acting school in Southern California after high school. I have no idea where to start and I really don’t have any contacts I can think of. We’re located clo…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2023

Is 2 years of theatre enough of a preparation for voice acting?

As the title suggests, I've been doing theatre in a local acting school, since I wanted to learn the craft, but didn't have the time to study it as a whole career. The idea was to learn in order to learn to act in order to both be able to direct other actors in my projects and improve my own performance. Also, for a lo…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2023

Androgyny and Voice Work

Over the past few years, people I've interacted with have commented on my voice, and the most common is that it's "androgynous" or "neutral." I am wondering how good, bad, or indeed how neutral this could be as a voice actor? This isn't about evaluating my voice, but more a discussion of what it means to have such a vo…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2023

Charlotte NC VO Artist needed for on-site corporate event.

If any of you are voice actors in the area or know of any voice actors in the Charlotte area (and might be available a few days from April 16-19 not sure of exact days), would you mind DMing me your website, voice reels, resumes, and rates, etc.? I'm part of the stage management team and I've just been tasked with havi…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2023

Fellow Actor Ignoring Me?

So I booked my first SAG VO gig and the client wants me and the other actor to discuss the characters before recording next week. He also assigned us a related short story to read and discuss the scene briefly with each other. I've always responded to our emails so all 3 of us can see the responses (don't know if the o…

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Reddit · 6 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 · 6 Apr 2023

Question about agents/casting

Hello! I’m an actor based in England. Through sending a headshot to an open casting call I applied to, i’ve been asked to send a self tape in character for a lead role in a new teen series for the BBC. I’ve never had an agent and never been able to get to this level in the casting process as not many opportunities like…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2023

Is nepotism really the key to it all?

I've been looking into some actors recently from Game of Thrones and noticed a lot of them have some nepotism small to large. For example: emilia clarkes dad was a theatre sound engineer and her mother took her to one of her fathers plays at a very young age which started her desire to act. No doubt her fathers connect…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2023

Is 2 years of theatre enough of a preparation for voice acting?

As the title suggests, I've been doing theatre in a local acting school, since I wanted to learn the craft, but didn't have the time to study it as a whole career. The idea was to learn in order to learn to act in order to both be able to direct other actors in my projects and improve my own performance. Also, for a lo…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2023

Friendly Reminder - Actors Access

Tomorrow is a holiday and Actor's Acess will not be open. Enjoy your weekend folks! Don't freak out over not seeing any auditions ha.

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2023

Actors in Kentucky?

Hey! Any actors based in or near Kentucky? I don’t see a lot of people in this profession or chasing this goal around here and looking to see if there’s others out there!