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I am a designer in tech. How do I become an actor after I've graduated? by CloseCry6 • last post Jan 4th
Did lots of acting in middle and high school but stopped because of reasons. Now I want to get back into it. Definitely rusty but where would I start? Community college class is an option. like intro to acting. I am looking for more acting in dramatic stuff. Like stuff that makes you cry kinda stuff. Movies or whatever. I'm a tall Asian if that matters and I can sort of sing. ​ Any tips for someone in my situation?
Do actors need to be part of some kind of organisation to go to auditions in the USA? by charlessarrazin • last post Jan 4th
Where I live (Canada), actors need to be part of a union, which is tough to get in, to get access to certain auditions. Is it the case in the States?
What is the real reason why dubs of anime can’t get voice actors like Tom Kenny or Grey Delisle? by sgavary • last post Jan 4th
I don’t watch anime but my friend does, and I notice did research on IMDB that dubs use mostly different actors than western animation and games (Even if they are recorded in LA studios), what is the reason why we don’t see voice actors like Billy West, or Tara Strong doing anime series? Some people say “They’re not interested”, or “Busy”, but I feel like it’s saving face.
How to handle sneaky "age" questions in auditions? by bunnynoira • last post Jan 4th
Hi folks! I've never posted here, but I've had something that's been nagging at me for a few months and I wondered if anyone else has encountered this/has advice! Several months ago, in an audition that was going really well, the CD asked me "How many years have you lived in NY," which I instantly recognized as a sneaky attempt to figure out my age. Though I realized that's what this was, I couldn't think of a good work around on the spot, and answered honestly; at which point the CD's face visibly fell. I spoke with another actor friend who auditioned with this CD years ago, and got the same question, and also wasn't sure how to handle it. It seems like this person knows they can't ask people's ages outright, and so has made this a habit to ask. So: any thoughts? Would you lie or obfuscate? If so, how? Have you experienced this?
"Whys" by love_acting99 • last post Jan 4th
Every actor has their list of whys. Why we pursue this amazing but extremely difficult career. I made a whole list, but I realized I haven't been reading it lately, so I decided to post it both for review and to share my reasons. Feel free to post your whys too! I love hearing other people's motivations. My whys: * I love portraying characters and experiencing different personalities. * I love telling stories and playing pretend * I love getting paid to express myself when anywhere other than a set or a stage I could be stared at and judged. * I love collaborating with other artists, not just actors, but filmmakers as well * I want to be a strong representation for women (especially older women when i get older; as the average lifespan gets longer, there will be more older folks who want to see themselves on screen, and I would love to help contribute to that, especially since the characters for women over 40 nowadays are very complex, and there are more opportunities than ever for women over 40 with each passing year; I'm not close to over 40 years old but this is my dream to contribute to these roles when I reach over 40) * I love getting to live tons of lives that aren't actually mine, and I love to get to experience events that might never happen in real life (sci-fi or fantasy for example) These are honestly just a few main points. If these aren't good reasons to get into acting, then I don't know what is, so I hope I'm doing the right thing. I love acting, despite the rejection, and I feel I couldn't live without it Also I hope this list inspires some of you out there in case any of you are feeling discouraged or haven't booked lately.
As a new theater actor, how can I project? by Viperzz3 • last post Jan 3rd
I have been told to project many times but I don’t know how. I need help before my first performance.
How do you market yourself as your actor brand on social media? by Basic_Cucumber3440 • last post Jan 3rd
I was just wondering how do you all market yourself on your social media platforms?
NYC Actors: Where do you find auditions for off off broadway shows? by UnqualifiedProphet • last post Jan 3rd
Hi everyone and thanks in advance for your input. I'm an actor who is new to NYC (have worked a lot in film & tv in other markets and have done some theatre training in NYC before). How do you go about finding auditions for plays? I'm non-equity at the moment. I'm talking black box, off off broadway, small theatres, etc. Of course I'd audition for bigger theatres/shows too if that is an option for someone in my situation. Just wondering where you find these auditions and if there is a secret underground rabbit hole that I need a password to get in.
Do I have a shot? How can I get there? by MoshiMacaroon • last post Jan 3rd
Hello! My name is Sarah. I am 16 years old. My ultimate dream is to become a voice actress, it's what I truly want to do in the future. I'm in plenty of projects (which I am SO grateful for btw!!), but none of them are professional, most are volunteer. I am ALWAYS trying to improve my work. I really desperately want to do this. I dream all the time about voice acting for cartoons, animes, and video games. Do you guys think I have a shot? How can I improve? How can I get into the professional field?? I also sometimes fear that I am inconsistent with my skill level. Help pls! I'm always worried I won't get there tbh Latest Work: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI\_f5eDBnAI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI_f5eDBnAI) All Work: [https://msha.ke/moshimacaroon/#top-picks-1](https://msha.ke/moshimacaroon/#top-picks-1)
Is TikTok a worthy avenue to gain more popularity the attention of agencies and CD’s? Or is there another way to market yourself and your acting work? by Powerful_Network14 • last post Jan 3rd
I’ve had a lot of my family breathing down my back about starting to do TikTok after seeing some of my friends get like 110K followers doing extremely cringe impressions and mimicries of famous celebrities. The entire app comes across as very vain and annoying to me, but I’ve also only just started drama school after studying something else for 2 years in college, and I’m at the total beginning of my acting journey (trying to gain experience to build a show reel, finding good photographers for headshots, actually trying to learn a proper technique and break all my beginner acting habits, purchasing self tape equipment and apply on backstage and stuff, etc). There’s gotta be another way to market yourself and build credibility in a sea of thousands of actors. All the main stuff I see are create a website and put your acting work and auditions on YouTube, but I have so many friends who rarely get views.
What to do if I don’t have a reel? by Spiritual_bitch5454 • last post Jan 3rd
Hi guys! Last year I took the leap and started taking on camera acting classes, got some nice headshots, and made an actors access. As of now I don’t have a reel, would it be okay to upload self tapes instead onto AA instead? How has this worked out for everyone that started off with this?
Advice for film/casting by Midnightchickover • last post Jan 3rd
I’m currently in pre-production for a low budget film, as director and producer. There’s a small philosophical difference for my film. Comedy. Other producers want to have a two mid-level TV talents (very likely not stars, but familiar to some) to have most or all of the starring roles (4) with fingers crossed. The roles in the budget are well below the typical daily amount for SAG actors for TV/film in fact. It’s not even half this amount. I’m more inclined to use local talent or undiscovered talent in the starring roles, but shoot for a few “as big as we can stars, like a film star/reality TV show/well-known social media influencer” in minor or cameo roles. Was explained that this would be more difficult. Even, I believe it could fetch a better deal with much bigger names, even small roles or mere cameos. I’d feel better with this approach, especially if a star has some interests.
Don't Pay for Casting Director Jamie Castro's services by Virtual_Cap1357 • last post Jan 3rd
Warning to all actors for the new year... another CD wasting actors' time and money. Jamie didn't even bother to review the scene before we met and charged incredible amounts of money for nothing. Please don't fall for it as I did.
Get Help w/ Your IMDb by Kari Nissena • last post Jan 3rd
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How Do I Know If An Actor’s Access Casting Call Is Real? by Electrical_Voice_650 • last post Jan 3rd
Hello! I’m just got started with pursuing acting and over the weekend I was applying for roles I thought I was fit for on Actors Access. I know that a lot of people recommend looking through AA, Backstage, etc for beginner actors. A couple of minutes ago I got an Ecocast Audition for one of the roles on AA and I got super excited! The only thing I’m unsure about is if just casting directors can make an AA posting or if it can be anyone. Before I audition I wanted to ask for help to know that I’m not going into a scam or anything dangerous. I really value my safety so it would be great to get help/advice from experienced actors! Thank you for your help :)
How to hire full time voice actors? by biochemistatistician • last post Jan 3rd
We are working on a project that requires approximately 10000 short stories, and want to hire approximately 4 voice actors to each read a part of them. We looked at some of the hiring websites but they mostly do individual story tellings and the prices are a bit too much if we want to do 10000 of them. Is there a place (or maybe this subreddit) that we can test out and hire full time voice actors for for example a month or two? And also what is the usual rate for full time? Thanks for the help!
First steps into the industry by nialili • last post Jan 3rd
Hi everyone, So I've just graduated after studying acting for three years at a film school. 2023 is my first year out in the world as an actor, and I'm gonna be honest, I'm terrified. I don't have an agent yet or a clue about what I'm going to do this year and everyone is hounding me for answers. Whenever I sit back and think about it, it stresses me to the point of tears. I guess I just want some guidance or just to know I'm not the only person out there feeling this way.
Do background actors have an agent? by xyzd95 • last post Jan 3rd
I’ve seen some people mention they have an agent for background work but it usually seems they’re in Canada or out in California, or they have an agent that gets them work here in NY and out in LA Is this a common thing and do people in NYC have agents for background work? I’m a SAG member and can see the agent listing page but idk if they’re all for principal acting only. I’m just trying to get my usual consistency of 2 or 3 days of work a week back but at a union rate so I’m down for any advice
What's the best demo reel you've heard? by SuperDerek86 • last post Jan 2nd
I'm in the beginning stages of developing my first demo reel, and I want to try to make it competitive as possible. To that end, I want to get a feel for the best ones out there. -- I've given a listen to some of the Voice Actors I'm pretty well familiar with, but I suspect a lot of the VAs I'm familiar with haven't had to update their demo reels in a long time _because_ they're already pretty famous and have been for a while. Here's my favorite so far, it's [Matthew Mercer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wztQP6ZOrg) -- and case-in-point, it's from *2014*. But I won't be competing in 2014, I'm going to be competing in 2023 and beyond. So I was hoping we could all share with each other the best demo reels we've heard? Send me some demos that will give me third-degree imposter syndrome please, and thank you!
What does an Audio interface provide? by Xboomburst • last post Jan 2nd
I've seen that lots of voice actors used it, but upon searching it up, Google just says that audio interfaces "convert microphone and instrument signals into a format your computer and software recognize", which doesn't make sense to me as you can just record with a microphone normally? Does it make the audio sound better or something?