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Reddit · 12 Jul 2020
Ever since the Quarantine started I decided that I'll use it to watch movies and try to become a better actor. The first few days were great, but that's when the procrastination hit. I was too lazy to do anything and ended up looking into my phone for the entire day. This might not seem relevant to what I want to ask,…
Reddit · 11 Jul 2020
hi! i’m a playwright who is writing a play (shocking) about a group of young actors. without giving too much away, the group is all white except one of the characters. one element of the groups tension comes from the white characters being rude and micro aggressiony. i’m an indigenous playwright and actor, and since i’…
Reddit · 11 Jul 2020
https://headgum.com/dead-eyes I posted about this when it started, but I can't say enough good things about it. The TL;DR is that Connor Ratliff got an audition for a dayplayer role on *Band of Brothers* shortly after drama school, booked the part, then right before he was going to shoot his agent told him he had to re…
Reddit · 11 Jul 2020
The most iconic films about disabled people are probably “Awakenings” with Robert Deniro, “My Left Foot” with Daniel Day Lewis, “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?” with Leonardo Dicaprio. I’m seeing a rise of disabled activists calling for boycotts if films that feature able bodied actor playing disabled characters.
Reddit · 11 Jul 2020
I'll try to keep this simple: I love acting, and my dream was/is to be a professional actress working mostly in films. But as someone who's extremely reserved and quite conservative, it's hard for me to imagine myself in the shoes of my favorite actresses who have all been objectified by their own co-workers, the media…
Reddit · 11 Jul 2020
I was doing voice overs for documentaries that have millions of views online for a while but that project has officially ended and I am out of work and kind of back at square 1 with finding gigs. I want to do some voice overs for video game characters or perhaps cartoons. Here is my demo reel if curious: [https://www.y…
Reddit · 10 Jul 2020
I’m a beginner actress (from UK) and I’ve seen a few free websites (eg. Project Casting) but they don’t seem to have much on them (before COVID as well). I don’t mind paying for a good one, what is your recommendations??
Reddit · 10 Jul 2020
Hi there first of all I hope you all are having a great day or evening wherever you all are. I was wondering how many of the actors here breakdown their sides for auditions to create a more 3D character that they enjoy playing and if that process changes when you get the full script for the play or film etc. I have my…
Reddit · 10 Jul 2020
Often in skits an actor will break character and start smiling. I am not convinced the smiling is genuine. More likely part of the act done to make themselves appear more relatable. Also done to enhance the skit and trick the audience. Remember, these actors aren't our friends. They are pros who do this 12 hours a day…
Reddit · 10 Jul 2020
I (17f) am unsure whether i want to pursue an acting career. I have wanted to be an actor for around 5 years now but whenever i would tell my family thats what i want to do, they would always laugh and tell me i couldnt do it because im too shy. Honestly now im starting to believe them and think that i cant become an a…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
I think we should take a moment to share fun practice techniques and routines as a community and discuss everything we do when it comes to taking the time to try and better ourselves as voice actors. Do you record your voice over a video? How do you decide on a project to practice on? Do you record for multiple charact…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
Hey guys! I’m a teen actress based in Seattle who is in desperate need of new headshots. I’ve been doing some research and I can’t find too many theatrical headshot photographers in the PNW. I’m willing to drive to Portland and Eastern Washington if needed. Does anyone have any recommendations for photographers in thes…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
Before the quarantine I ended up getting a part in an independent film. The director of the film (36) invited a few of us over to hang out at her house. I get there and don’t drink for most of the night until I run into her. I get extreme brain fog two drinks in and before I know it, she’s telling me to go to a bedroom…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
That’s gotta be a lot of videos... so what’re the factors on being picked for an audition?
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
Hi guys Quick question here and I know there’s no definitive answer- just trying to get a clear picture of what this scenario may be. I auditioned a week and a half ago via self tape for one of the leads for a movie. A few days ago my agents email me saying that the director would like to set up a FaceTime with me to “…
Reddit · 9 Jul 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 · 9 Jul 2020
Hi, I am an amateur actor and a guy who knows nothing about makeup. For a while now I have been trying to learn how to apply makeup to change subtle ways about how my face looks for characters I am playing (e.g. how to make my face appear fatter/thinner, more oily or more aged, sunken, etc.). I really want to find out…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
I'm an aspiring actress, I've had backstage for awhile now and It just doesn't seem worth it to me. It's mostly student films, unpaid roles, ect. These are all great for some people but it doesn't really fit the type of projects I'd like to work on. I think I've outgrown these types of projects and want to move onto bi…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
Hello! I am in the middle of starting my acting website/resource and I really want to offer coaching in addition to college audition info and weekly articles. I have only coached my friends and little sister up until now but they have gotten accepted into some pretty good programs including Texas Christian University B…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2020
Hey guys, first time posting here. I’m (22m) looking for some guidance as to what to do in terms of my next move. I’m an actor currently living in Dallas and a student. I have a couple of years of school left but I’m trying to set up a game plan once I graduate. I’ve only been acting for a couple of years, but over the…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2020
I am in need of a voice actor, male sounding or male that can sound peppy and can do a transatlantic accent. I'll need you to do a short few sentences for a character of mine. Please comment or message me privately to discuss this further. Thank you so much!
Reddit · 8 Jul 2020
Since in-person auditions are not going to be a thing for who knows how long, I'm looking to gather all of the tools I need to make better self tapes. I haven't made many, because my background is mostly theatre-based, but the few I have done I just used my phone, secured on a tripod I got from amazon for $40.. I do fe…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2020
Hello all, I moved to LA a couple years ago, but I had to put my acting on hold due to personal reasons and I simply had no time, but I recently got new head-shots and am deciding where to go next. I took 3 years of acting classes previously, but I have no professional experience and am just beginning to start my caree…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2020
Hi everyone, Lately I have been quite depressed. Besides Covid ruining the industry, it really disappoints me that I have not gone anywhere in this path after moving to LA. I wish I were born in a different way. I am not 18-20 anymore and I keep putting a lot of effort. I moved to LA and risked myself basically, so I w…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2020
Hello im a new actor who has done years of theater and drama and is ready to start doing my dream which is on-camera work. Im really interested in agencies like The Peoples Store, Jpervis, Houghton, Alexander, AMT and more. I just want some advise on how to get referaal from these agenies (since all of these are refera…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2020
I have time until I apply to drama school in the next few years (currently pursuing a non-acting related undergraduate degree) and have some experience in the field as an untrained actor but would like to pursue training while not losing out on too much time off from being able to work. So I'm mainly looking at 3 year…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2020
I've been going out on a few TV & Film auditions here and there since lockdown. Sending in self-tapes always kind of feels like screaming into a black hole (lol not that bad but you know what I mean) but with the current disruption to the industry as a result of COVID, things feel even more shaky. Most of the stuff I'v…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2020
Hello everyone! I am turning to you for advice and guidance after reading several posts on r/acting that did not entirely answer my questions. I am in my early twenties, studied acting at drama school for three years and graduated with first class honors which, as we all know, means strictly nothing. Sadly, my drama…
Reddit · 7 Jul 2020
Hi guys, for the following voice actors (Yuri Lowenthal, Liam O’Brien, Matthew Mercer, Nolan North, Steve Blum, Troy Bake) how would you rank them and why?
Reddit · 7 Jul 2020
Hey! Recently I stopped smoking weed(5years) and my drive to become a voice actor has increased as of late. My voice hasnt changed at all and I know i’ll have to work extra hard on breath work and such. All honesty is welcome, im mostly just looking to see how that will affect my performance. Thanks!
Reddit · 7 Jul 2020
I'm aware of some like Fiverr and Upwork. But I'd rather hear from some actual voice actors. I'm tired of those small time sites like Casting Call Club and BTVA who have young and under age project owners who don't take their work seriously and like a joke, which leads to a project (which you could be casted in, which…
Reddit · 7 Jul 2020
When filming no-budget YouTube sketches, would a SAG actor need to go through SAG to get it made?There are no professionals behind the camera and everything is self-filmed. Does anyone have to be paid in this scenario as well? If anyone knows the rules to this, please let me know. Following up this post: [https://www.r…
Reddit · 7 Jul 2020
I am an actress and i am having a stressful period and it is affecting my concentration and daily life. Doctor gave me escitalopram ( some kind of ssri ). My question is, is there anyone using antidepressant and does it affect your performances? ( and pls don’t write ask your doctor. I will. But i am just wondering you…
Reddit · 7 Jul 2020
So the title says it all, I live in London and I want to become an actress however I’m realistic so the next best thing is a producer. But how? Where do you begin? I don’t want to go to film school since I believe that this type of industry isn’t guaranteed and it’s not like a lawyer or doctor where you need the qualif…
Reddit · 7 Jul 2020
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Reddit · 7 Jul 2020
So i've been getting into Shakespeare this past year and I wanted some insight as to how I can begin to tackle the ins and outs. I'd love to take some classes of course but I don't think that's going to happen for me until at least COVID ends. I've started by reading a few of his plays (R&J, Comedy of Errors) with the…
Reddit · 6 Jul 2020
Hello, I'm hoping to get some advice on the path I've started. I've snagged some gear. I have an MXL V67G mic, PreSonus Audiobox96 USB, pop filter, shock absorber, cables and stand etc, and I'm looking into trying Reaper as my software. I'm planning a sound booth, probably a basic pvc one for now. It's been a few years…
Reddit · 6 Jul 2020
I'm an animator and I am looking for a voice clone software that ISN'T text to speech. I'd like to be able to make my own scratch recordings with the timing and emotional beats, to make it easier for the voice actor to understand the direction of the script. So far, the only apps I see will clone a voice but then you a…
Reddit · 6 Jul 2020
I’m very new to this but from what I’ve seen in this sub so far, it seems like being exploited or taken advantage of as a voice actor is a real risk. For a newbie, what are some red flags I should look out for as I try and get my first job?
Reddit · 6 Jul 2020
I'm just curious. Been with my manager a couple years. He used to tell me when he was happy with a tape, or help choose between takes. Now I often don't even get confirmation that he's received it. I'm not looking for a pat on the back, but we actors can put hours into a tape, and sometimes it feels like throwing it do…
Reddit · 6 Jul 2020
I read the book a couple months back and was enthralled by the writing, the use of narrative to teach Stanslavskis ideas regarding acting, and his different metaphors through out the book were really useful. Did anyone else find this book to be incredible?
Reddit · 6 Jul 2020
This is starting to get rough, and I'm trying to figure out how to navigate everything going forward. Prior to quarantine I was at 2-3 auditions/week for episodic TV. If something doesn't happen soon I feel like I'm gonna have to move back home until we have some concrete news.
Reddit · 6 Jul 2020
I am looking for actors within my age range to connect with on instagram and facebook to see what they are up to but I am having trouble trying to locate some, any tips? Also a bonus would be locating a community with a faith based approach to acting as well, thank you!
Reddit · 6 Jul 2020
I’ve written for myself and done a bunch of zoom calls for upcoming scripts and some fun auditions - glad to hear my mgr is saying my tapes are getting more and more solid - and while improving your audition game is great I’d love to hear of anyone that’s shot something that’s out there and getting results / heat? I ke…
Reddit · 5 Jul 2020
I am no longer able to wear contacts due to my eye condition worsening and becoming more prone to infections and allergies (even with proper cleaning, never sleeping or showering in them, wearing 8 hours max, or wearing daily use disposables). I also am likely not a candidate for LASIK, not that I can afford it anyway.…
Reddit · 5 Jul 2020
How to keep a straight face while you’re on character as an actor like andy kaufman that makes there character way more believable without breaking a laugh is there any advice on how to stay on character
Reddit · 5 Jul 2020
And it's an exercice I've tried sometimes, I know how to work with a lip-sync track and I trust myself to not drop the ball... But still, I'm a bit nervous. I've mostly acted on stage or for amateur or semi-professional short-movies so this is a brand new professional step and for something I've been dreaming of doing…
Reddit · 5 Jul 2020
I’ve noticed that scripts could be up to 100 pages so I always wondered how actors memorize their lines
Reddit · 5 Jul 2020
I grew up acting and have done a few things of note. But when I was a teenager, I left the industry to finish my education at a regular public school. I lost my momentum and have missed it ever since. I want to start auditioning again but I have so many questions about the acting side of the industry as it exists today…
