So, I (F15) will have to move to Newzealand from India next year. And yes, I'm an aspiring actress. I know about how it works in India (punjab) but in Newzealand... I don't know. And I'll be moving to Manurewa, Auckland. Manurewa is a major suburb in South Auckland, New Zealand. It was part of Manukau City before the creation of the Auckland super city in 2010. It is located 6 km south of the Manukau City Centre, and 26 km southeast of Auckland CBD. The suburb is bisected by the Auckland Southern Motorway. I know that ideal cities for actors are New York, LA, etc. But is Newzealand good? Will I be able to find work there? And also that I'll be in Manurewa. So if anyone knows about some agencies/casting directors/companies or anything there. And if you can recommend me to stay in India or Newzealand to pursue acting.
Saw a post in my city’s actors group on Facebook saying an agency was looking for new clients. The have a page on IMDB but only three clients listed (one of which was the guy who originally posted). The main agent is also the wife of the guy (it says she got her start by being his agent). They do have a valid talent agency license though. Maybe they are just starting out? I don’t know if it’s worth my while though even if it’s legit.
Good Morning/Afternoon/Night! I was curious to see if anyone happened to know a way to recreate the old, sort of crusty sound that the earlier Shenmue titles had. For those unaware of what this is, Shenmue was a hidden gem of sorts on the Dreamcast that had you following the adventure of Ryo as he tried to find his father's killer. Throughout the game, you're meant to engage with a ton of people, as such the game is very dialog heavy- and with a shoe string of a budget, the acting in the first game is rather interesting. I'll post a link of some random conversations within Shenmue and hopefully someone will know of a way to recreate this type of sound. I'm not very tech savvy or know a lick of what it takes to be a voice actor, so this is more so a curious question than a serious or "dire" question. https://youtu.be/dJd764u8fMc
I really want to get started into voice acting, but my PC is ancient and kind of outdated is that going to be a major problem getting started i.e. using recording software and uploading? Thanks.
I’m Sag-eligible now. I got my first sag waiver in 2019 and just got my last two in May. I’m now SAG-E. I was a featured extra on a show in 2019, and I was a photo double for an actress in May for a Netflix movie. Please share your story of how you gained your status or maybe if you’re trying to get your 1st waiver, what are you doing to get one? Whats your approach? (:
What are some Actors on Actors (or any interviews such as THR roundtables) that are a MUST WATCH for young actors?
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 at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
As an actor, what's the importance of creating your own projects other than filling up your Resume?
[I filmed a commercial for Surly Brewing](https://fb.watch/dQje0AAuZF/), which is a beloved local craft brewery in Minnesota. The casting director and the AD are friends of mine and said I'd be perfect for the part (I'm the guy diving down the bar). We had a ton of fun filming it, and I made some new friends as well! Anyway, now I want to do this more. A lot more. I've wanted to be an actor for a long time, but life unfolded differently and I fell into telling myself that that ship had sailed. But then I think about actors like Dennis Farina and John Mahoney who started acting late in life, so I know there's always a door open. Is this commercial something I could use to find some representation? My gut tells me that one commercial, especially one with zero dialogue, is not enough to convince an agent to take me on, but thought I'd ask. I know that the world of acting has changed since the pandemic, and now it seems much easier to find work on places like Backstage. But I also know I need some acting classes, as I haven't done much acting since college. So I guess at this point I'm trying to figure out what my options are.
I'm an actress based in Los Angeles and would love some advice! To cut straight to the point, I'm wondering if I should seek out a manager or a theatrical agent. Right now commercials are my bread and butter. I've booked 10 in the last 11 months. All non union, but 75% of them are big brands. I booked them all through self submission. A few weeks ago I submitted to commercial agents in LA, and really struggled to get any responses, even with good commercial credits and being Sag-E. Luckily the stars aligned, and one reputable agent got back to me because he had an open spot on his roster for my type, and I signed with him. People always say its easy to get a commercial agent, but I really struggled. My next step is theatrical. I've been in ongoing weekly theatrical classes for a year and do really well in them. I meet with a new casting director every month and have always gotten positive feedback on my work and have been called in by them since taking the class. I go out for a lot of TV hosting gigs, and 75% of the time I make it to the final two after months of callbacks, and then don't book it for something specific out of my control. But I always come really really close. I don't really have any theatrical credits. A few parts in student films, and a few big parts on small tv shows from Oxygen or Lifetime, as well as Hosting for big brands. But no Greys Anatomy, Law & Order, stuff to that degree. I'm only able to audition for things that are available on the public breakdowns, so the "professional" work is limited. So back to my question, theatrical agent or manager next? If I had trouble getting a commercial agent with tons of credits, I know theatrical is going to be even harder with little credits. But for a manager, I book so many commercials, I don't know how I feel about giving up 40% of my paycheck. I want a manager to submit me to theatrical breakdowns, but to also help me get a theatrical agent. But my fear is that they may not have that pull, and then I'm stuck paying them my commercial booking money. Thoughts?
I recently had to pause acting classes as I am transitioning out of my full-time job. I have been a fashion model for 6 years and I signed to a manager who suggested I pause the acting classes so that I can get to a point where modeling is my primary source of income. I'd love to do all 3, but there just aren't enough hours in the day. If modeling (and commercial acting) is my primary source of $$$, I will have the flexibility I need to seriously pursue acting. I do not have that flexibility now, but things are taking off and I am booking more consistently. My manager says that she wants to send me to meet with commercial reps in 2 months, and I am putting in the work to polish my commercial acting skills (my 6 years of experience has mostly been fashion modeling, my commercial experience is minimal). I am taking on-camera and commercial classes twice a week in LA, which currently takes around 12 hours out of my week. I have time to practice at home, but I just do not have time for a technique or scene study classes... sadly. **I read scripts, but I don't do much else. I don't know how to go about practicing as I live alone, & I don't live near any actor friends to practice with/no one can be a reader for me unless I travel an hour to them.** This won't change for another 2-4 months. Does anyone have advice for practicing acting at home?
Hi all! I am a newbie and have a 9am call to set for two days. What is your preferred way to get to your auditions and jobs when you absolutely,positively must be on time? I don't know NYC well, so I'm a little intimidated by it all. ​ * Do you drive in and find a parking lot? How does one find a reputable lot? (I saw some online reviews of some, and it was concerning.) * Do you take the train in and then a taxi? How would that work if it's a late shoot or during commuter hours? Thanks for your insights. :)
Our discord is fairly new and has about 1,200 members currently. However, we're mostly writers, directors, and various crewmembers. We have a shortage of actors and we'd like to remedy that with an official invitation! I know I personally enjoy talking to actors as a writer/aspiring director to gain insight into characters and performances. Come join! Show us your reels and work! Chat with other actors and filmmakers! https://discord.gg/f9rPgBXrAC
Recently, for fun, I decided to do 2 voice acting sessions on Youtube. I had training years ago at the Bristol Old Vic, but this was the first time ever I put it into practice. The first video was using my normal voice. It was a voiceover of a fictional man's journal, which takes place over several months, documenting a vastly growing zombie/demon annhiliation of mankind, and his resultant deterioration into a full mental breakdown. The second video was me using every possible trick in the book to create the ultimate monster voice, doing a reading of the full storybook of "The Babadook". After each session, I felt like the life had been beaten out of me. Not just because of the strain I had put on on my vocal cords, but also because of the strain on my emotions for having to go into someone else's mind. Seriously, acting in my opinion is MUCH harder than people think. I take my hat off to anyone who can do it as a long-term career. People like Peter Cullen.
I am creating a new (professional, not acting) resume targeted for the film/tv industry (studio assistant jobs, etc). I was curious if I listed We Audition Reader as a recent job, that would work or be frowned upon. I work as a reader for other actors on the site weekly, but am technically free-lance right? Has anyone done this?
Hello, first time auditioning for a commercial where its a focus on print, but with a small video aspect. I've done commercials, but it's always just traditional video, so I don't know what to expect. This is an in person audition with my boyfriend who is not an actor. How do these usually run? I'm guessing its just a personality question with some profiles and smiling? Trying to prep my boyfriend since he's never done an audition in his life. Would love some feedback/insight from other actors who have gone out for these "print" ads, but aren't models and are just commercial people. Thank you!
I'm currently trying to do table work for one of Warren's monologues from Kenneth Lonergan's *THIS IS OUR YOUTH*. It's a really great play and has several really solid monologues, but I'm having a hard time with something. First off, a question about objectives in general. When in the first stages of creating a character for a monologue, would it be more beneficial to just focus on the objective the character has for the monologue, or to locate the super-objective to have a better all understanding of how the objective in the monologue fits into the through-line of actively pursuing the super-objective throughout the play? I feel like I already know this answer, so I'm just making sure if I have the right idea or not. And what if I can't find or come up with a super-objective that makes sense and falls in line with the given circumstances? Warren is one of those characters in plays whose super-objective is harder to exactly pinpoint or discover than other characters in other plays (and perhaps it's just subjective to the actor). I'm a bit lost in searching for what his super-objective is throughout the action of the play. He says he doesn't know what to do at the beginning of the play now that he stole $15,000 from his abusive father who kicked him out of the house. Warren just seems lost in the present and just kind of "going with the flow" of whatever his abusive and only friend Dennis comes up with. I've uncovered clues in the stage directions and things Dennis says about Warren as well as things Warren himself reveals about his life, and honestly, Warren seems like a very lonely and damaged character. One of the possible super objectives I (as an actor) came up with was TO GAIN CONNECTION, as in human connection. This is why he turns to Dennis (who is really the only person he can turn to, despite how cruel and abusive he is towards Warren) and complies with his drug-dealing scheme, and why he pursues Jessica, the girl he is attracted to; because he doesn't have a lot of people who really look past all his flaws and faults and accept him and love him for who he is, warts and all. Again, that's just one of the super-objectives I came up with. It's honestly the one that I just "get" and makes the most sense for me, personally, but maybe I need to read through the script again and write down all of Warren's big actions and see if they can align with TO GAIN CONNECTION. Does anybody else who has read this play or knows a bit about objectives/super-objectives than I do have any words of wisdom/advice?
I am going to a con in November and (I'm sorry for not knowing their names) the voice actors for bakugo and todoroki (sorry for the butchered spelling) from my hero acadamia will be their and I am hoping to ask a question from me about voice acting and if anyone else want to comment a question, the most up-voted question in the comments. My question will be "how they were able to find and get into the auditioning process. If you guys have that answer than 1, I thank you and 2, will pick the 2 most up-voted questions on the comment. Thanks and let the comments come on in (I hope anyway)
Hello everyone! I am auditioning for Puffs for the role of Megan. She is a sarcastic goth type (think Jade West from Victorious) who has a dry sense of humor, and is cold at times. I need a comedic monologue (from a published play) in the age range of the character (15-19), preferably something that showcases that sarcasm. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations? I have tried all the common websites, like Backstage's The Monologuer and a handful of others, but none of those monologues really feel right. Besides, I don't want something that I know another actor will come in and audition with. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you so much!
I've noticed that the new young actors in Hollywood already seem to have teams that work for them such as agents and legal consultants. Iman has said that Marvel asked if she had a lawyer when they flew her to LA and Maitreyi only got an agent while in the middle of auditioning for NHIE. How does this all work cos as someone who wants to pursue acting, I've always wanted to know what happens if I participated in an open casting call with no experience/representation
I have just recently recieved a degree in computer science, and have some possible job prospects with good salary, but my dream has always been acting. I have started to become more confident and realized it's worthwhile pursuing the dream I have for my life, but am wondering what to do with my computer science degree. I have seen many people on here say it's possible to have a full time career and pursue acting in earlier stages, and to not give up a job until it's impossible to work without interfering in your acting. So what my plan was was to work full-time as a software developer, attempting to pay off a good portion of a mortgage for a small condo near a active film city in 3-5 years, continuing to take film classes, and pursuing roles in weekend films Then once my acting career pushes to the point where this isn't sustainable I would quit my software developer job and focus on acting, plus a job as a part-time sonething (comp-sci tutor/personal trainer/waiter/software freelancer/substitute teacher) when I'm between acting jobs I would at that point have the benefit of being more financially free without rent, to focus 100% on acting without stressing as much to make ends meet, and maybe make more than I would have with my part-time job than I would have without experience But my question is, how early in your acting career does it often take to become unsustainable to have a full time job? If I held one for 3-5 years would I be moving way too slowly? I am 23 right now. Anyone here have experience as an actor + stem degree?
This might sound silly but how does one watch a movie or a tv show as an (aspiring) actor? I once watched parts of a class taught by a famous actor and director who mentioned that you should do the following *immediately* after watching a movie: - Write down the plot in 2-3 lines - Identify its moral - Identify its spine I also came up the idea to write down and reflect on the following: any powerful scenes or scenes that stood out (what made them stand out), what the movie/show did excellent and where it could have improved, the spine’s of the leading characters and how their acting reflected it, and use of literally devices (like foreshadowing or symbolism). I was wondering if there’s something that I’m missing or if anyone had any additional input to add on this. I’d appreciate any suggestions!
Any feedback and advice is welcome. Also, is there a name for this type of voice? I just call it overkill. [https://youtu.be/0haZFNa7l78](https://youtu.be/0haZFNa7l78)
A little bit of different question, but you would you love to work with from the industry?
I am currently working on a visual novel, and thus would need voice actors later in development. I dont think I want to have any full lines said out loud, but I would need about 10 - 15 basic voice lines for every chartecter for when they start speaking, or react to something. ​ for about 20 - 30 words total a character, how much would I need to pay for a voice actor each?
Hello! I’m currently creating a list of acting programs I’m interested in and I was wondering if any of you guys had lists or resources you would suggest? I want to get a BFA in acting but I’m also open to BA programs. I also am looking mostly at schools in the US. My main priority is to find the schools that are best at producing working actors who come out of school with representation and connections. A lot of lists I’ve found didn’t share much common ground as to which programs are best at this so I’d love to hear what you all think.
I'm embarking on a dressing room renovation at the theater I manage. I would be interested to hear from actors about what makes a dressing room most useful and comfortable for you? What have you seen in dressing rooms that you've loved? What's been annoying, or difficult? What's essential? What's a nice-to-have? (To clarify, I'm talking about how the room is built/set up, not items like food/coffee/tea, etc.) For context, these will be group dressing rooms, and we have a reasonable but not lavish budget. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
I’m not an actor, just curious about how the actor switches from being themself in like make up and off set, and then when they walk on set they become their character. How do they switch mindsets from being themself to being the character with actual motivations? Idk if this is a weird question but I’ve been thinking about it lately…
I have no interest in ever finishing college. It's COLOSSAL waste of time to me. I yearn to be an actor but my security job doesn't permit me the freedom to do anything else. How can I find a job that gives me the latitude to pursue acting?
Hi all, Weird question but in behind the scenes footage for movies or shows when 1 actor screws up and the scene is already over ( such as laughing or messed up a line) why do all the other actors in the background stay serious and in character as if the scene is still usable. If you have any ideas please do let me know, thanks.
How do you all stay motivated to keep going knowing how hard this industry is? There is always someone younger, better looking, a better actor, a better singer, etc. It just seems so hard to stand out and succeed when there are so many talented/beautiful people out there. How do you keep going? I know a couple of people who have been wildly successful - Broadway, big national tours, etc. and I get discouraged because they're so talented and good-looking, and it makes me second guess my ability to do anything in this industry. Would love any feedback on how you don't let all that bother you.
Hello!! I'm new in the business so I am trying to build up my resume and maybe even get some extra cash on the side too. I have an account with Actors Access and Casting Networks but can't seem to find projects I'd be a good fit for. I'm based in Florida if that helps. Any tips on booking a job or even getting a call back is much appreciated too.
Has anyone dealt with winning a role and then losing it because the director goes another direction? For SAG projects?
I can't change my hair impulsively! If I do, I have to change my headshots. Which is very expensive. I also run the risk of not being desirable to casting directors if I change my look in a way that isn't super versatile (as in, if my hair is too short or not an average color). My style fluctuates and I like to be edgy, simple, and girly all within one week. I love my field of work, but this part bugs me. Ugh! cant wait until I am successful enough to do whatever I want with my hair and still get roles! lol
I miss the casting call section of Behind the Voices Actors. It’s what got me into voice acting and seeing it go made me so sad. May it live in my Dreams.
Actor in LA here, also with a dad with a master's in finance who's into all of the shit we creatives just hate; the stock market, crypto and... the economy. \*shiver\* The rate of inflation as you've seen is no joke, there are hiring freezes at companies, and now with the war in Europe, a recession is inevitable. There's actually been many professionals in the field that are saying the economy is in such a poor state, that this could actually turn into a *depression*. Entertainment has been a really strange beast for almost the entirety of existence... but I mean... looking at it in this day and age, there is no way this *won't* be severely detrimental to us, right? Back in the days of The Great Depression, people flocked to theatres with the creation of "talkies". Even the recession in the 2000's also led to a lot of people headed to theatres as an escape. But this particular instance feels so vastly different than the previous recessions that there's no way to even compare. Movies in cinemas, unless they're Marvel or a Top Gun sequel apparently, don't bring people to theaters anymore. Even streaming platforms, which were peoples' means of entertainment during lockdown, have lost a dramatic number of sales and are predicted to lose millions more. Less content will be made, as large companies cut costs dramatically. Hollywood is not the recession-proof behemoth it once was. I am trying so hard to remain positive and audition as normal, but of course in my home and even all over the news, the idea of where America is headed looms. I didn't want to post this, but I really desire to have a discussion with other actors. For those of you in the US, what are your thoughts on this? Where are you at mentally about it?
In the movie, *A League of Their Own*Tom Hanks said, "If it weren't difficult, everyone would do it." This was referring to his dream of becoming a professional player of baseball, but the same applies to acting. Although it may seem complicated, there are proven paths that every aspiring actor can follow to realize their dreams. ​ https://preview.redd.it/niy9dtnf9y691.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cf5467bf7ec1a866604c14e27938a3882d2ec200 These are our six tips to help you become a successful actor in the film. **Learn the Craft -** One wouldn't do surgery if they didn't go to medical school. So why would someone perform on the stage or film without attending [acting school](https://www.craftersactingschool.com/)? Studying the art of acting is the best way to build a foundation. Acting schools provide training and resources to help beginners get started in acting, and successful actors have had at least some training in acting schools. You can also attend classes and workshops if you cannot enrol full-time in an acting school. This will allow you to network with other artists and learn more about acting and the entertainment business. Actors can also read acting books and play to enhance their knowledge. Using an analytical eye and viewing movies is an excellent way of learning about film acting. **Audition, Audition and Audition** Acting is practice, and training is just the beginning. Once you have a solid foundation of skills and a few monologues memorized, it's time to start looking for acting roles. Community theatre and student films are great places to audition for beginning actors. An additional benefit of an [acting institute in Mumbai](https://www.craftersactingschool.com/) is the opportunity to audition for students in plays and films. Auditing for roles is a skill; the best way to improve your auditioning skills is to audition. As you move up the audition ladder, you will find auditions more challenging, and your experience in the audition hall will be invaluable. **Make a resume and take some headshots.** After landing a few roles in acting, create a resume to bring to auditions. A resume for acting is a great way to demonstrate your experience and show casting directors. Keep a copy of your resume on hand for casting directors to e-mail. Also, keep a current hard copy with you at all times. A good headshot is perhaps the essential part of a resume. The first impression is made by casting, and Headshots should convey the resume's type, personality, emotion, and purpose. You can audition for roles in acting without a resume and headshot. You can audition for acting roles without a resume or headshot. Have a friend take a few photos. **If you are ready, get an agent.** Once you are ready and have enough experience, it is time to start researching talent agencies in your local area to find an agency. Ask your friends and fellow actors about their agents to help you decide on the right agency for you. While having an agent is friendly, beginners must concentrate on their acting skills. Thinking about the future while you build your acting career is essential, and finding an agent is essential for professional actors. **Keep sharp by practicing daily.** Although unemployment is part of being an actor, it's not a reason to give up on your acting skills. Actors can practice their acting skills in classes and workshops. Even if you're not acting, being involved in stage productions and sets is a great way to learn from others. Actors can work independently by practicing voice exercises and script analysis. Monologue practice is also available, and you can also practice your performance skills by singing or practicing impressions. ​ https://preview.redd.it/wmnb823h9y691.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e5ad78db5d008bbd8b2b3f9507d3365977aac8d3 **Marketing Yourself** Actors are small-business owners who need to promote their services to keep working. Twitter and Facebook are great social media platforms that allow you to reach a large audience. Your website for actors is an excellent way of promoting your talents and serves as a reference to casting directors. Video sites such as YouTube and Vimeo offer great self-marketing opportunities for displaying your acting reels, past projects, and other information. If you are interested in acting, there are no set rules. However, the steps below can be used as a guideline. Actors are people who can take on any challenge and overcome it. To make it even more interesting, Tom Hanks says in *A League of Their Own* that acting is supposed to be difficult...the hard part of being an actor is what makes it great. Are you ready to take your acting career up the ladder with a degree? Check out our [theatre group in Mumbai](https://www.craftersactingschool.com/blog/theater-group-in-mumbai/) to help you find the right one for your next big job.
I'm moving to LA with my girlfriend from WI in the second half of 2023. We've both got degrees (25 y/o), she's got good experience under her belt with work. I'm not going into this with hopes of being the next big actor, just planning on acting and whatever happens happens. Those of you who live or have lived in LA for this stuff, what would be the piece of advice you'd give me before I make this big change?
This weekend I'm in two evenings of short plays: performing in one, directing another. I got drafted late to perform and, not being a super experienced actor (I've done sketch and improv and music recitals but not much actual acting), I'm getting a little nervous about it because a lot of people I know are coming, including people from the office and some people I admire a lot. One is a friend's partner who's a successful performer in her own right. I'm nervous about blanking in front of them. This is a new one for me. As I memorize the lines I imagine them all out there watching — especially the successful one — and I feel really nervous! I'm worried I'll start thinking about them, lose my train of thought, and tank the play. Tips on tuning out the audience — no matter how many people in it love and support you — and just focusing on character and lines? I'm just so worried about drawing a blank in front of all of them.
Please let me know what you think of the voice, technical improvements, anything. I'm very new to voicework, and I have no formal training. Any advice is welcome. [https://youtu.be/WZhrQZEoPw0](https://youtu.be/WZhrQZEoPw0) I should add, as a caveat, this is no sort of political statement. This is just how I practice.
Is being compared to the original actors/singers a real thing when it comes to choosing monologues, scenes, and songs for agent auditions? There's an agent who represents actors on most of the shows I like (some big, some small) including my favorite actor of all time who is one of the two biggest actors this agent represents. A lot of the monologues and scenes I want to do were originally done by this actor because I obviously love the characters and I've just rewatched their shows/movies a ton. Same goes for song choices because their music is most of what I listen to. They've since aged up, but their characters in their old content, the stuff I'm obsessed with and want to pull monologues and scenes from, are my types and our vocal ranges match too. Should I steer clear of this actor's stuff and stuff from all the other actors this agent represents purely because they've probably seen the original performances and might compare me with a preference towards the originals they already represent? Or is it a good idea because it's stuff I'm familiar with, stuff I love, and stuff that fits me and enjoy my performances the way people like covers of popular songs?
I just looked up how many hours a child actor can work on set, and it told me this. " The child actor's working hours **must not exceed 8 hours each day**. There is no maximum limit on the number of hours a minor may work in one week, but his or her working time cannot exceed 40 hours every week. The number of weeks that a minor can work in a year is limited by law to six weeks. " The part I'm confused about it the '"The number of weeks that a minor can work in a year is limited by law to six weeks. " Don't lots of television shows take way longer to film than 6 weeks? How exactly does that work? Or am I just not understanding correctly.
Hi everyone, I am curious to hear your thoughts on an idea I had for a service that helps actors just starting out get more on camera experience. It would be a micro-budget production company you would hire to help you develop a scene or short film to showcase your acting, it would offer script review, on camera direction, full production i.e. lights and sound, and you would own the rights to all of the footage to be used however you like. Is this something you would be interested in? If you would be interested in this service what would be a reasonable value for it? Thanks for your input! [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/vgnuq7)
Hey Everyone, *I wanted some advice as a newbie in voice acting. I'd like to share the details of what happened at my first gig and get your feedback. Thank you for your time! I apologize for the wall of text but I figured it's best to give the most information possible to get good feedback on what I could do better next time.* For sake of the story, **Bob is my co-worker and Jim is the client.** ... I've always been told I should get into voice acting, and had companies ask me to do some voice acting work in the past. In a meeting, I had someone I work with who heard my voice ask if I was interested in doing some VO work for a company they work with. The previous VO is getting older (has a smoker's cough) and wanted a replacement (specified they wanted male) but this gentleman I work with insisted I try for the part. I mentioned my inexperience and expressed that I didn't have any demo reel or previous work in VO commercials or infomercials but they insisted I try and that **Jim** just wanted an affordable option. They requested 1.5m of VO for an infomercial in an authoritative and excited tone, but Bob requested it "not be as excitable as the original VO Jim". I accepted the job at $100 as they told me "hourly wouldn't make sense for this type of work" and suggested I only do "hourly for bigger projects." Deadline of Wednesday approaching, I send over the clips individually of each line via mp4 email. I don't hear back till Thursday morning and received a "Jim says your voice is too flat, even though we asked for less cartoonish, we still feel your inflection isn't good enough" so I responded with "Absolutely, when is this revision needed as the original deadline was last night" and got no response for over 12+ hours. His first response was to an email chain titled "Deadline?" that I sent over the following morning hoping for some communication, where he mentioned "I'll see you at the meeting tonight" to which I wrongfully assumed he meant to speak about the deadline. I go to the business meeting, and he forgets to mention anything about the VO work deadline even after we discuss the work. Fast forward to Fathers Day (Sunday) I get a message at 9 pm asking if I have bailed on the project, that revisions are due within 12 hours of the original deadline, that he won't pay me for incurred hours, that I should have had the revisions done today because that was the deadline (I wasn't aware of this), and he states "Why would I give you a deadline for revisions when they were due Wednesday". The issue with this that I have is the math isn't adding up. My question is... if the deadline was 12 hours after Wednesday, and he didn't send the request for a revision until Thursday, and he knew I'd be working with him that day till 9 pm, how could I have possibly gotten the revisions done Wednesday night? Or even 12 hours after the revision request (Thursday morning) if we were working at the same day job till 9 pm? I never got a response about any deadlines till Monday morning when he said it was due today, and that he would have to do the work. TLDR: Bob didn't give me a new deadline for revisions. Gets mad that the revisions weren't done the day he requested the original VO lines, but the request for revision wasn't even sent out till Thursday (when we spent all day at our day job). Says he will not pay me, and that revisions are always due 12 hours after the deadline even if it's 3 am. To all of you voice actors out there, is this normal? What do you do when you accept a job that people then refuse to pay you for after you've already done a lot of work? Do you write contracts? I am looking for any suggestions I can get to better communicate with people in the future and avoid this.
I'm a disabled veteran in Idaho who was doing handyman work, but cant anymore due to my disabilities. I have a box trailer I'm hoping to make some passive income on, and wondered if a roving recording studio for rent would be a marketable idea? With all the hype in VO, and so many wanting to dip their toes in the proverbial water, I thought it would be a minor expense on my part to convert my 8x12 trailer into a portable recording studio. It facilitates inexpensive recording time for aspiring voice actors to do their own demo or record a song or two, and they don't have to go into someone's house/home studio, which I know some may be uncomfortable with. This may be a pointless thought, but I figured if other redditers doing VA thought it would have some merit, it might be worth further research. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/vgslo7)
This is a difficult business. Unprecedented amount of people coming into the "acting business" expecting to find the quick, easy road to the top. Not going to happen, unless maybe you are related to somebody very connected. Otherwise, this a tough, long road with ZERO shortcuts, especially now with so many new people trying to do it. Casting directors have to weed through literally thousands of shitty, inexperienced audition tapes to get to the REAL ones. The ones were the actors have obviously trained hard, gone to school, taken classes on technique and continue to do so, observed human behavior, observed their own behavior. Worked at every opportunity they could, being the non-paying student film to the one-line SAG production and so on. The road is a long one. All successful, working actors will tell you how they struggled to get were they are, the patience they had to acquire. If you don't train and study the craft and continue to study and work at everything this craft and business demand, then you will suck. Even those who have a wonderful, natural talent still work at it. Don't let the actors that make acting look easy fool you into thinking that acting is easy, it's not and the BUSINESS of acting is even more difficult. Bottom line: Train and learn and train some more. Do not expect to find a short cut. There are none. Every good actor will tell you so. If you do the hard work, the fun work will come.
Hi, I'm an aspiring VO artist that is also an aspiring super awesome nerdy DnD player. I have a small group that I play with of 3 newb players & one DM that's been playing since the 70s. Dude also loves doing voices but isn't a VO artist. Neither is anyone else except me, yet. We are looking for new players for our little band as one player has been fading away. But even if she doesn't go we would like to grow our little group. Newbies with lots of questions are extremely welcome, as about 40% of our time is spent asking questions. Last game consisted of, "Hey, can I do this?" *Barbarian proceeds to launch himself off 40 foot drop to land on Orc* Next player, "So, I guess I should do this then, right?" *Cat person rogue launches herself off cliff with rope. Faceplants into ground and dies.* Old hats are welcome to join and share experience with us as well. But we are a curious learning bunch. Roleplay varies from talking in character to referring to ourselves in 3rd person. But I would love to get a fellow voice actor or two in. DnD gives you a chance to network, make other VO friends (me & anyone else joining), plus get used to character development, and if you're comfortable use character voices. I'll even give feedback if you like. So, want to play pretend, crack jokes, do voices, maybe talk shop, & kill sone stuff with us? Feel free to DM me or ask any questions or more info in the replies.
Hello Toronto actors. Common advice I hear is to join FB groups that post auditions. I’m part of some obvious ones (Manns Casting, Jigsaw, etc, even though my agent submits me to most of the eligible ones they post on these) but whenever I join a generic sounding one “Toronto acting auditions” it’s all spam posts or people posting “I want to be an actor how do I get on Netflix”
I really want to be a sitcom actor and I came across him on a Google search. Would you recommend his classes?
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