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Reddit · 19 Mar 2021
Hello my name is Nick Yates, and I've never been a fan on my real name. Would choosing a Stage name be a good idea? Has anyone done this or thought about this? Pros and cons? There are moments I don't mind my name and other times I think my name just doesn't feel like a good Actor name as lame as that sounds. Any input…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2021
I'm considering moving to LA once the pandemic starts clearing up and doing background work full-time. I have no interest in regular acting, just in doing background work as a full-time regular job. I'm hoping someone who's more familiar with the market could help me get a realistic perspective on how much I could expe…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2021
I just got an email saying I had a cmail notification, which is always a little adrenaline rush. Go to check it out only to find that it's a notification that my agent has removed me from her roster. No phone call, no email, no heads up of any kind. I'm not very surprised that she's dropping me, I barely hear from her…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2021
I've been practicing as a voiceover artist for several months and now looking into the social media and marketing side of things where I see so many other artists with professional headshots of themselves even though it's work that doesn't necessarily mean they will be on-camera. Vice versa I see a lot of artists with…
Reddit · 19 Mar 2021
After watching this movie, and realising John Nash was a real person, it makes me crazy to even imagine how hard would it be to create this character, and there's a long character journey for him, this might be one of the most complicated role to perform, Russell Crowe did a decent job. But, my curiosity still lies in…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2021
Hello, I'm pretty new to the acting thing (don't even have headshots yet), so I haven't done any self-tapes. But an acting buddy of mine (who lives in the same house) keeps asking me to read for his self-tapes. And I know I'll eventually have to do self-tapes of my own, so I figured I'd ask. The friend has over the pas…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2021
I felt like I've been wanting to act for about a month and I've never taken classes. I've been really embarrassed to tell my mom this but I just did and took it like it was nothing. My uncle is in a couple of commercials and is a nice actor. She said we would ask him about classes. I have done alot of research about ab…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2021
Hey guys! So I signed with an agent back in January, which was super exciting. However, I'm kind of concerned about my materials. My headshots and resume are pretty good for my market, but my reel definitely leaves something to be desired. Although I've done some short films and student films, they either never sent fo…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2021
I’ve started an animated YouTube channel. I’ve done all the writing and character design and animation myself. I’ve started recording, which I wanted to do all on my own, but, I’m very much not happy with how the female characters’ voices sound. It always sounds like a male faking a female voice. I also seem to be much…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2021
I think it was my last post here that I was like “don’t give up! You can do it!” I’m on the other side of that again lol. I am not getting auditions. I’ve had 3 this year. And it makes me so sad and frustrated. I have credits (not a ton, but they’re there), I think my headshots are good, I have a demo reel, I have an a…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2021
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 · 18 Mar 2021
The show is about two friends that move to the East Coast for a fresh start. They soon realize that things in the new house seem... off. Some inspirations that might help give you an idea what you're in for: Movies: Oculus TV: Haunting of Hill House, Channel Zero Books: The House of Leaves AudioDrama: The Black Tapes,…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2021
can someone tell me any bad acting class experiences to make me feel less annoyed w myself. i did this acting workshop online and little did ik everyone was older than me and experienced in acting. i did the class twice, both times i messed up my lines one of the two times i had to do the scene. and the second time was…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2021
Title says it all. I have some experience; all theatre credits from school productions and training in various choral ensembles. I also have a few self tapes that I could edit together and make a reel. I would love to work in film/tv, but I have no representation or professional experience. I have a Backstage account (…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2021
Hello, I moved back to Chicago and am looking to get moving again out here. Any recommendations on headshots, agencies, and classes in the city? Any info is greatly welcome and appreciated. Thanks everyone
Reddit · 18 Mar 2021
Not a voice actor myself, but it seems like this community would be the best to ask. If I constantly speak at the end of my lower range, will I harm my vocal cords?
Reddit · 18 Mar 2021
i keep seeing people commenting on how good he is but i dont really see it? i feel like there are way better actors, like james mcavoy. his performance in split and glass was just incredible. pls dont hate, i’m really trying to understand, is there any good acting techniques that he’s using? so thats why everyone likes…
Reddit · 18 Mar 2021
I love doing voices on my own but I've never produced anything because I got shamed for my lisp. Well, I'm an adult now and I'm trying to inspire myself to let go of all that. Do you guys know of and can you please share examples of voice actors with a prominent lisp?
Reddit · 17 Mar 2021
So here is basically what's going on. So I submitted for a role I really like for this breakdown from a major production company but I submitted a month after the breakdown was posted. Was it a lost cause or is there still hope. The breakdown wasn't archived and the start date is in June. Sidenote: It's Actors Acsess
Reddit · 17 Mar 2021
I just submitted myself for something on Actors Access and because I was in somewhat of a rush I didn't realize that the character description said it is looking for people with disabilities which I do not have. Is there a way to unsubmit yourself for something or cancel the submission? any help would be appreciated, o…
Reddit · 17 Mar 2021
Hello guys, During this pandemic, many online voice acting classes opened online. Thanks to this, my best friend was finally able to start following her dream of becoming a voice actress by creating some samples, taking courses, etc. Right now she is just using some cheap microphone and audio interface that I bought fr…
Reddit · 17 Mar 2021
I've posted about this before in a vaguer manner, but I'm at my wits' end. I'm in a production that's supposed to be performed at some outdoor stages and then live-streamed in May- but the production is uh... let's call it troubled. Actors keep dropping for other parts, the script is awful and keeps changing, the songs…
Reddit · 17 Mar 2021
I ask this, because i hate stuttering so damn much, i want the ablity to speak my mind with out s-s-s-stumbling over my words, Any advice as to what can be done about my situation?. And also, i wanna get into voice acting as a hobby, hence the reason i'm posting this here.
Reddit · 17 Mar 2021
Lately I've been thinking about what should a starting actor focus more on, a demo reel or a resume. Yes, I'm fully aware that both of these are your calling cards, however, how would the resume be any good if it's empty? Sure, the the casting directors would be provided with your physical attributes, special skills, c…
Reddit · 17 Mar 2021
Just came back from a TV show shooting and felt bad for the BGs. As a cast, we're treated well and with respect. But for BG, that's not the case. They just sit there or stood there as background and shown blurry images on the screen and you can not tell who is whom. They are moved around as furniture. They have to stay…
Reddit · 17 Mar 2021
Hey there! I’m 20 years old and have been in 3 bigger high school plays most of my high school career (it was very fun). I’m really really interested in acting. Like tv/film acting and even modeling! The thing is, I don’t know exactly where to start. Do I get headshots? What’s up with sag-aftra? What if I wanna go to L…
Reddit · 17 Mar 2021
I have been collecting online advice about producing the best reel(s) I can for overall 'audition/demo' tapes. The advice I have learned is below - Do I need anything else ? 1. Separate demo reels for Commercials/Narration (My voice) and Character/Accents Someone else's.). 2. approx. 1 min. in length 3. Open with an in…
Reddit · 17 Mar 2021
Hi all! I’m a 19 year old actress currently located in Dallas. I’ve been acting on stage for about 10 years, but I made the transition to screen a little over 2 years ago. I’ve built up a resume of student film and smaller low-budget credits, but I feel like I am ready to find an agent. I’ve submitted to some bigger ag…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2021
Since the pandemic started I haven’t really found a reason to live where I am living. (Vancouver actor). With self tapes being the future of auditioning... would it be ok to move elsewhere in BC. I don’t see an issue and if I do book I could easily drive back or fly. What is everyone’s thoughts? Id still be a “local” a…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2021
I want to have a range of voices. After seeing Nancy Cartwright, Rob Paulsen, Tom Kenny and Phil Lamarr, I really want my voice to be like that. I don't want to just have one range of voice like the voice of Joe Swanson from family guy (Although he really is a cool guy) However, Im at home....I dont have enough money f…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2021
Hi y'all! I know that when you are starting out, you tend to book tv roles that are local to your area- one liners, co star and guest star roles, and even recurring. But once you kind of move up in your career, and start booking recurring or series lead roles, how does relocating work for a specific project? Let's say…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2021
Hi there. This is my first post on here so I apologise if this question is too basic to warrant it's own post but I figured I'd ask anyway. It's a bit of a long one so I'll try and keep it concise. So recently I've been getting more inspired to try and pursue acting as my career as I've been unemployed due to COVID and…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2021
Hey, I'm an actor based in the DMV region with a couple small TV credits to my name, and I've been wanting to branch out for a long time by taking more classes, relocating (either to LA or Atlanta), and finally getting myself a legit agent. Obviously, COVID has made all of that more challenging, but it looks like the S…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2021
Anyone get annoyed seeing random tiktokers with millions of followers randomly decide to be actors? Then they end up getting signed by huge agencies that rep like Jennifer Lawrence and other A listers. Like dang how do I blow up so I can finally get an agent/manager after 13 years in the Industry. Okay done ranting now
Reddit · 16 Mar 2021
When you're not doing acting classes /auditions how do you use your time at home to better your skill?
Reddit · 16 Mar 2021
Feeling so lost right now. I moved to Los Angeles last year right before the pandemic hit. I was so excited to get out there and take acting classes and try to get sign by an agent or manager. Due to covid I was sitting in my expensive apartment so frustrated that this is what I got. Back in October I had to move back…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2021
I've been creating my own work for a while and even though it can be very stressful I've mostly had good experiences and have had some success. It's also given me more confidence in my acting and a sense of control in an industry which is so insecure. I'm lucky in the fact I have an aptitude for writing and I'm able to…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2021
I’m 19 from Ireland, living in the countryside. As you can very much imagine. The industry is not booming here. I’m just wondering where should I begin? As their doesn’t seem to be many resources for Irish actors. To find work, without having connections from the day your born.
Reddit · 16 Mar 2021
So I worked in a student film a couple of weeks ago and this past Saturday I asked the director when we would be getting our footage (I emailed two weeks after filming). The director hasn’t responded to my email and I don’t expect him to be like “oh yes right away here you go”. I understand that editing footage takes t…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2021
Over the last few years I've (19f) developed interest in acting, but the thing is that before then I was never hugely into films so I'm not as knowledgeable on all the films/actors out there compared to others. I feel like if I want to start anything like going to classes I should know more? Or is it a stupid thing to…
Reddit · 16 Mar 2021
How did you format it for your agent? (Video cover or pro audio) I am planning to create one soon, but wondering on what format they generally prefer it to be in.
Reddit · 16 Mar 2021
For actors that are famous and successful, does one movie role pay enough for them to live off of until they get another role?
Reddit · 15 Mar 2021
Im looking for recommendations for accent coaches specialized in working with Spanish speakers (or really good at it). Im a Colombian actor, been living in the US for eleven years and I am fluent in English. I’ve worked on learning a standard American accent and have had some coaches but they always say I’m at a very a…
Reddit · 15 Mar 2021
I’ve been getting back into acting again and I’m finally taking it a lot more seriously. And a lot of that has to do with loving the comedic side of acting. There’s something so amazing of wanting to make people laugh in the audience, even if my performance isn’t the greatest. I wouldn’t consider myself a comedian from…
Reddit · 15 Mar 2021
Background info: I'm a 19 year old international student in Canada from a latin american country. Grew up in an American school so never really had an accent when speaking english and also look pretty "white". Moved to Toronto in 2019 to study at Uni - nothing acting related because parents want me to have a backup, bu…
Reddit · 15 Mar 2021
For doing a TV show or movie that say is not well known like the big netflix hits. Or not as popular.
Reddit · 15 Mar 2021
Hello everyone! I’m an actress in London and for a long time now I’ve been wanting to upgrade myself agent-wise. I like my agent but they’re just quite small and I’m not getting into the right rooms or seen by that many casting directors. I’ve been emailing agents but I don’t have a huge list of credits and my showreel…
Reddit · 15 Mar 2021
I am beside myself right now. Glenn Close just got nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Hillbilly Elegy. If you don’t know, she’s been snubbed by the Oscars for 40 years. She’s never won one!! I know this has really nothing to do with me specifically, but it’s just cool to be apart of it in some way. If you’ve see…
Reddit · 15 Mar 2021
I used to get one professional role a month, get so many roles in student/independent short films that I had to say no to many of them, work as an actor/host on special events (well, I know why those were canceled) and do a lot of background work to earn even more money while working on set. Now, I haven’t been getting…
Reddit · 15 Mar 2021
I applied to audition for a small role in a feature film. Weeks later I'm told I've been specially selected to submit, but the "groundbreaking" casting process immediately set off alarms — actors upload self-tapes to a page on the production company's website, and the public is able to vote on their favorite actor for…
