Reddit · 26 Sep 2021
Frances vs Meryl
Now that Frances has become the 3rd actress to win 3 oscars (all for lead) along with Meryl (2 lead and 1 supporting) and katherine (4 oscars) who do ya think is the best actress?
Reddit · 26 Sep 2021
We interview Voice Actor/Audiobook Narrator RJ Bayley!
RJ is an extremely talented narrator/voice actor and we were so excited to interview him. Please check out this interview and support him through the links in the description! Thanks to all the voice actors out there bringing so much joy to all of us who love to listen! ​ [https://youtu.be/gWIqGrZ58GQ](https://y…
Reddit · 26 Sep 2021
I read through the method acting FAQ and I'd really like some thoughts on the questions I have in regards to behavior and acting.
Hi I've been complimented many times in life for having a good imagination and lots of creativity. On the subject of method acting, I think I have unintentionally/subconsciously done this my entire life. I have Asperger Syndrome. Diagnosed recently. One of the interesting topics with my psychiatrist was that of acting.…
Reddit · 26 Sep 2021
Acting MFA - recommendations?
Who in the world can I ask for this? ​ I was bit of a petulant actor back in 2020 (literally right before the world went to shit) so the only director I've ever worked with doesn't seem very keen on writing one... I have an acting professor who I'm sure would love to, and my boss who, though adjacent to theater…
Reddit · 26 Sep 2021
Kinda sad because I think my manager is lying to me…
So I had an audition this week. It was 13 pages, three scenes and 9 minutes long. I had two and a half days working on it. And I really wanted to work on it as much as I could, so I (stupidly) started taping it 7 hours before deadline. The deadline was 10AM and I started 3AM after my night shift. The problem is that I…
Reddit · 26 Sep 2021
Quality of self-tape submission on AA looks horrible, help!
Hey all. I've never really had this issue before, but after I upload my self-tape to actors access it looks so bad. It's only 58mb and looks fine before I upload it. Is the bad quality how casting is going to see it? Or will it look like the regular quality before it was uploaded? Thanks!
Reddit · 26 Sep 2021
Fact Check: How many actor friends do you have that are working full-time as on-camera actors?
Out of the years in theatre/acting classes/school, Yale, whatever you did - just HOW many actor friends do you have that are working full-time as on-camera/known actors? **This means their ENTIRE salary comes from working as an on-camera (not voiceover) actor.** Out of the 500 I would say I met coming up the ranks - **…
Reddit · 26 Sep 2021
NYC and LA actor check in- what’s your survival job?
Hi guys, what do you do to keep the bills paid?
Reddit · 25 Sep 2021
Disappointment
Today I went to an audition We were alone in the audition room with 4 men who only said that we are really pretty (me and my female friend). They told us to dance and they tried to sell their own courses when we told them about the (free) ones we are about to attend. They told us that they would make us shine and they…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2021
Being a lead actor
Hey guys, I recently watched an interview with Bryan Cranston who talked about taking on the role of the lead character in Malcolm in the Middle. Lead actor in that case didn't mean protagonist, but rather the ensemble lead, the one who keeps the group together and takes responsibility. My question: Is this a common pr…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2021
Manager Meeting
Hi! This is kind of a weird, every situation varies question, but I was wondering people’s experience after meeting with an agent/manager. So I met with a manager from a management company and the meeting went really well and he asked me to send it self tapes which I did and he later replied with just “Thanks, it was g…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2021
I'm about to give up on my dream.
VENT: In a world of people who judge others on money and looks. Being a male actor who is 5'5'', decided to live still live with his parents at 26, and has a sub par job. It feels like life is going by me. My friend just got a 90k job offer. And my other friend is advancing quickly in his career. Life is hell. I do hav…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2021
Suggestions to Improve my Voice
I am an attorney (not a voice actor). I am doing these video walkthroughs on legal processes and am trying to make my voice . . . tolerable. I spent several full days trying to improve my voice with EQ and other settings on the Blue Sherpa Vo!ce software that came with my Yeti X mic, but only made it worse. [Here](http…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2021
How to not be your own worst critic?
Sorry, this is quite long but I want to write everything that’s on my mind. Short about me, I’m not a completely new actor. Have had large roles in movies/series. But I’ve always had the same problems coming to my confidence as an actor. For instance, I had a selftape the other day. And the thing is that I signed with…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2021
How do first time actors land major roles?
A singer I follow landed a main role in a Netflix Original. They've never been in any movies or TV shows so I'm wondering how that is? I've been told I'm a good actor and I've always wanted to audition for big roles but I never thought I'd land them because I have no background in acting. I can't really take time off t…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2021
Actress friend just signed with publicist, but she doesn’t have an agent/manager yet. Is this normal? What does a publicist really do at this stage?
My friend is super talented, but I have this view of publicists as being for high profile celebrities. They may serve more purpose than I realize. Why get a publicist in the early stages of your acting career? What can a publicist really do?
Reddit · 25 Sep 2021
WeAudition Review as an Actor.
This is just personal info, and your experience might vary. Pros: Super convenient Plethora of readers Cons: Too many newbies giving out advice Not enough listening for what you the actor want. Trouble taking redirection. Not understanding what it means to be a good reader. WeAudition is an amazing platform. With a hug…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2021
How many auditions should I send out at a time? (From an actor with no rep)
So I have been looking on casting sites to start off, and I found about 5 or so auditions I would like to audition for. Should I send them all out at once, or should I send one, wait for the answer, and send another?
Reddit · 25 Sep 2021
Do film makers abide by actor’s work hours?
I was researching online and saw actors taking about working 12-20+ hours a day, how is this possible? If I choose to work my way up to be union or even be non union would I have to do 12+ hours on a film set?
Reddit · 25 Sep 2021
Should I train in martial arts if my greatest interest lies in action movies?
I’m in an acting program, and my dream is to star in action movies. I know that many actors just use a stunt double, but I feel like this could be a good skill for me either way. I’m a young woman, and there’s no downside to learning self defense! Does anyone know if there’s actually value in me study martial arts, fro…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2021
How to handle pay disputes
I worked as a background actor on a major HBO show a little over a month ago and haven’t received my payment yet. I contacted the payroll service about this and they said they don’t have any record that I worked that day. I sent them a copy of my employment voucher about a week ago and they haven’t responded to it or a…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2021
Do you need to go Drama School to succeed as an actor?!
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Reddit · 25 Sep 2021
i need help
hi everyone, this is my first post here. im 17, i have awfully strict parents, growing up i was told i had to be a doctor. i really really dont want to be. yes financial security is great and all but i just don't have interest in being a doctor. up until i graduated (where i live everyone graduates at 16-17), that was…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2021
Questions about acting.
Hi. I’m Lilith. I’m a trans non-binary person on the autism spectrum and I’m unsure on what I want to do with my life professionally. I’ve always wanted to be a designer and storyboard artist for animation studios like DreamWorks Animation or Pixar, but however unfortunately, I have been discouraged from drawing and il…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2021
Need of guidance
I'm 17, and I've decided i want to be a voice actor. But I don't know the best way of approaching this goal. Does anyone have any advice?
Reddit · 25 Sep 2021
Pretty much new and need advice.
Hey so I'm a 23 year old going on 24 year old female who recently graduated college and decided instead of pursuing on to doing grad school (because thinking about it makes me depressed and anxious) I decided to go onto voice acting (in anime and video games mostly) as a hobby to see if I like it. Reason being was beca…
Reddit · 25 Sep 2021
Any actors / filmmakers in NYC want to link up and collaborate?
whats up guys. i'm primarily an actor (trained, repped, mainly auditioning at the co-star / guest star level, sometimes get the occasional recurring or series regular tape) and I just started getting into self-producing, made my first decent short last year, planning on making my 2nd one next month. Wanted to post on h…
Reddit · 24 Sep 2021
Help!
I know this will sound stupid, but I’ve been thinking of applying for a MCU audition and have been thinking about contacting Sarah Finn, any tips of getting noticed? I’ve been told I’m a good actor and give a convincing performance but I also feel if I get an audition literally anywhere I’ll crumble under pressure. Any…
Reddit · 24 Sep 2021
Feeling limited by my acting class...
I'm taking a local Film & TV acting class in the UK. The issue I have is that it's sole focus is on regional programming and soap acting, which often covers uninteresting and restrictive colloquial based dialogue. The tutors are nice people, but I'm constantly getting positive reinforcement instead of constructive crit…
Reddit · 24 Sep 2021
Moving to LA?
Hi fellow actors! I was hoping to get some advice/insight on moving to LA. Is there ever a "right" time to move? I'm trying my best to limit my risks in making a very expensive move and failing at it. Im currently repped in Austin and NM, and I haven't even landed a co-star/guest star/ etc in the roles I've been submit…
Reddit · 24 Sep 2021
I updated my project estimating tool to help narrators find their REAL hourly rate!
Hello everyone- Last week I [posted](https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/comments/pp84u5/i_built_a_site_to_help_narrators_accurately_quote/) about [AudiobookCalculator.com](https://AudiobookCalculator.com), a simple site I built to help narrators and voice actors find their WPM (words per minute) rate for different pr…
Reddit · 24 Sep 2021
Vent / Asking for advice for getting out of your own head in auditions?
As a kid, I loved being feminine, and I loved in theater, ballet, singing, and art. But, my family really disliked how involved I was in the arts. Anyways, long story short, it's a familiar immigrant story - I dropped the arts for academics and athletics - and now, I am a lawyer, which, don't get me wrong, I'm so thank…
Reddit · 24 Sep 2021
Still no response from acting classes
I left my acting classes in the last few days of February 2020 because of the pandemic, my grandfather took me to the classes so at the time we didn’t want to risk his health. I spoke with my teacher about it and he agreed that it was fine and that I was free to attend when I felt more comfortable. At that time I owed…
Reddit · 24 Sep 2021
Does it seriously make someone homophobic if you don’t want to play a gay character?
This is obviously a controversial topic but I just wanted some better understanding and clarity on this. I recently had someone call me homophobic and a bigot for almost backing out of a role. I didn’t realize the character’s sexual orientation had changed and it was 100% my oversight. There’s not a hateful bone in my…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2021
im attending a convention in a few months im hoping to meet some actors
im also hoping to meet some people that would be interesting in collabing
Reddit · 23 Sep 2021
Voice Amplifiers for Actors
I am working at an event where I have to move through space and talk over loud music in costume. Everyone else is just yelling, but I'm killing my voice every night that the event takes place and I looked for some alternatives. I found voice amplifiers and I bought a ZOWEETEK Portable Rechargeable Mini Voice Amplifier.…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2021
An open letter from a Past President of ACTRA
Re: Self Tapes - Every actor I know finds the current self-tape process frustrating and wearying. I get that it’s easier to tape at home, alone, or with a reader, and you get to do it over and over until you’re happy, but, then what happens. You send it off and chances are you never hear another word. From anyone. Did…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2021
A Sobering Stat
From an online acting community I'm a member of: " My production company is early in the casting process for a 2021-scheduled independent New Media Series. We posted a casting notice on a single service on 09 December 2020. For the 11 roles that we listed, we have received, in a little over a month's time, *11,454 acto…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2021
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…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2021
Balencing an acting and school life
I'm Sixteen and ive been doing theatre acting sense i was around four or five. Its always been my biggest passion and i always wanted to make it on the "big screen" as an actor Just a month or so ago, i applied to a talent agency for extras, as i just wanted to get a feel of what its like working on set before trying t…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2021
Advice for Actors in Toronto (Please help)
My agent has a girl who looks exactly like me and while she says that we look and have different backgrounds, it really feels like she has sidetracked me. Has anyone dealt with this and also, has anyone asked their agents to show them the list of things they are being submitted for? If so, how is the nice way to ask th…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2021
Advice on recording apps to combine actors recording separately?
Hi, if this question doesn't fit here, please send me to where someone may know, thanks! Need an app that can blend recordings two people have recorded separately. My buddy and I have some radio theater skits we're trying to record, but she's in Tennessee and I'm in Michigan. No apps I've tried seem to be capable of th…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2021
stupid question but
Do big anime dubbing studios like Viz media and crunchy roll do auditions online? or do you have to be in the same general area in order to audition for a role? this question is coming from a 15 yea old who wants to be a a vice actor for anime’s but live in a state with like no big studios. sorry if this is written poo…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2021
Getting into film and tv acting without formal education as an adult in the UK
Hi, I've kind of had a bit of a life crisis after working as a support artiste for a little bit. I'm 27 and I've realised more than anything I want to work as an actor for film and tv. I used to act a bit about a decade ago but I lost my confidence and I didn't enjoy doing theatre. I used to get involved with amateur f…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2021
L.A. Actors - Anyone studied at the American Arts Film & Television Academy? Specifically their "Ugly Truth" class?
I got an invite to audition for this class with the reward being able to take the class for free if they accept you. As a skeptic I just assume they're reaching out to hundreds on Backstage/AA with the same invitation and just hoping to somehow get money from us using this class as a "free sample." But I wanted to hear…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2021
Acting class behavior
Sorry for the long post. A month ago I started this class that has 10 others. I connected with a classmate because we love movies and the reason why we started acting. But when we told the others they looked at us like trash. They said they don't watch movies especially if you are doing a scene. The teacher corrected t…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2021
I directed my first queer play through my theater company! Please check it out!
Hello, everyone! Just wanted to share some very exciting work that I've done over the last few months. I wrote and directed my first full-length play, titled "Oliver & Isaac," through my queer-friendly theater company, Queer Colors Theater. It was all made remotely, with each actor in their own space, but I think it tu…
Reddit · 23 Sep 2021
For me to submit for student films, short films, etc. with no reel, I’ve been told I need clips. Does anyone know of a private coache(s) in LA who will work w/ actors AND film their clips?
I need to make these acting clips, so I can really start submitting myself to jobs. All I have now is headshots. I just moved and don’t have friends here to make clips with… I also really would like to work with someone who is going to push me, understand my type, and be very thoughtful as they help me make my clips. I…
Reddit · 22 Sep 2021
Trying to understand this sub
Am I correct in my understanding that amateur/hobbyist actors posting here, posting their non-audition monologues etc. are not particularly welcome? If so, then I understand. The first video I posted here, hoping to get feedback, recieved one dislike and zero comments in 2 days. I'm trying to figure out the reason: *Ab…
Reddit · 22 Sep 2021
[PAID] Mexican Voice Actress Needed For Pilot Animation $84
Our animation team is in need of a voice actress for a tomboy high school student of Mexican background. All of her lines are in English. An American accent is preferable, since she was raised in America. She has twelve lines in the script, so we are offering $7 per line for a total of $84. Please have demos of previou…