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How do you check your Actors Access, Casting Network, and/or Backstage auditions requests/information? by foolra  •  last post Dec 27th

Just doing a little research y'all! How does everyone access their audition notices and self-tape instructions? These can either be from your agent or through self submissions. Thank you! [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/zwyj4z)

improv by lemonademouthiscool  •  last post Dec 27th

i'm so bad at improv games, it's tragic. it's such a good skill but if you give me random words or actions, there's no way i can do anything with that. i hope that doesn't damper too much on my hopes to be a working actor someday.

Is there a cost for acting agencies? by Leighdren  •  last post Dec 27th

Hi aspiring actor here. I am aware that agents themselves do not cost a dime up front and they only take commission, however, I am wondering what an Agency should charge. I am of the thinking that you cannot benefit from something for nothing, however this Agency I am applying for states that there is an annual fee to pay to be placed in a database. Around $350. Is this normal?

Normal that this agency doesn't let me get repped in other cities? by MaveTheWitcher  •  last post Dec 27th

I'm with this agency and one of my questions was, "am I allowed to have agents in different cities" and they said, "unfortunate, no. We rep you all across America." All while I know many actors with this agency are with them & have agents in other markets. This is a top agent in my city and it took almost ten years of hard work to get with them. Sadly, they don't get me many auditions tho and unless things change, I'm leaving them next December when my contract is up. I'm just trying to see, is this normal for agents to not allow you to have agents in other cities?

Comps for child actor by MaybeOk2869  •  last post Dec 27th

I'm aware of the minimum wages for child actors that are a member of SAG-AFTRA through the published 'Rate Sheet', but could the actors of this sub share with me what they think are the **average** and **median** daily rates for a child actor who will be starring in one of several 30-minute films that will be sold to schools and published on Youtube? I want to fairly compensate the actors and provide a competitive wage. Our budget for the entire production is <$300,000 USD. Thanks for sharing your insight!

A conversation with Maura Chanz (an actor, producer, and creative director) by dsonoiki  •  last post Dec 27th

Spoke with Maura Chanz about breaking into Hollywood, working for Mara Brock Akil (Girlfriends, The Game) and Yara Shahidi (black-ish, grown-ish) Amidst all the talk of nepo babies, she talks about how she got into the industry when she had no family ties to it and wasn't from LA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-another-industry-podcast/id1658358016?i=1000591386330 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ch5GAZlJ1h2S4UmGJaxXQ?si=Oe9PnZlkRrm\_bYl5CkL2Ug YouTube: https://youtu.be/IYquBw6r-QY

I’m unsure where to start (but it’s not as bad as you think…) by J-Mannix  •  last post Dec 27th

My dream is to become a voice actor. Recently I got a job as a narrator for ACX and while that’s a good way to get my voice out there, it hasn’t necessarily brought me any closer to the VA world, so what’s next? I’ve no idea where to start looking for THOSE jobs…

Scam alert by Several_Pickle6735  •  last post Dec 27th

Beware the following email- it’s the old “we send you a check to deposit and pay your assigned “agent”. You write them a check, theirs bounces you’re out the money… Just got this today- apparently lots of others have as well- ——— JOY Model Management 369 Park Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205 Head Office: R. Maestro Elias Lobo, 1003 - Jardim Paulista, São Paulo - SP, 01433-000, Brazil https://www.joymgmt.com Congratulations, We came across your Portfolio on BACKSTAGE.COM Models,Actors, Producer, set designer, Art lead, script supervisor and project manager, Lighting Tech / Operator,Camera operator are needed for a Commercial/photo shoot for Stackpole Moore Tryon's new clothing line. Commercial/photo shoot will be held on the 14TH and 15TH of JANUARY 2023 The pay is $2500 for the 2 days shoot and a per diem of $500. which is a total of $3000 Stackpole Moore Tryon will be responsible for all expenses including Flight and Hotel reservation. Stackpole Moore Tryon will book a two way ticket on your behalf to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and also back to your state. Accommodation will also be made available on your arrival. Also, an Agent will be assigned to you. He/She will handle your Flight and Hotel reservations. Costumes and clothing will also be made available on your arrival to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Instruction: Please respond back with the following information Full Name: Phone number: Position Interested in: Hope to hear from you soon. James Dorsey Casting Director.

[HIRING] VOICE ACTOR by Carlyn_Forger  •  last post Dec 26th

**Job Role: Voice Over Actor** **Offer: $20 - 40$ per hour (depending on experience)** Skills and Requirements: * Must be 18 years or older. * Must be able to replicate Foxy’s voice (she is the purple fox character). Please see [this short clip](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ksZFWZkOeS5OnM6xGxZrRW10aZLNOpN8/view?usp=share_link) as a sample - it should be very quick to judge if they can make a similar voice or not. It does not have to match exactly, but it should be similar. Most people who can voice Foxy, can also voice Boxy. But matching Foxy’s voice is the most important. * Experience with Adobe suite of products is a huge bonus. * Premiere Pro (video editing) * Audition (audio recording) * Photoshop (graphic design, etc) * Drawing/any other skills * Experience or familiarity with V-Tubers or voice acting in a non-traditional setting is a huge bonus. Many voice actors have worked in commercials and film/TV, but this is too formal. People who are familiar with internet culture are a huge bonus. * Having their own content channel is a huge bonus. If they run their own Twitch stream, and have their own YouTube channel based around Voiceover, or similar, that is a major bonus. * Here are 2 examples of Voice Actors who have their own channels: * [https://www.youtube.com/@AipacalypseVA/videos](https://www.youtube.com/@AipacalypseVA/videos) * [https://www.youtube.com/@shishishiena](https://www.youtube.com/@shishishiena) * They both have a clear understanding of internet culture, and seem to have other skills, like singing/drawing, etc.

Why are you an actor despite the lack of recognition and money in it ? by loyrrjk  •  last post Dec 26th

I understand the ‘because I love acting’ thing, but how is appearing for one second behind Ryan Reynolds ‘acting’? My mom could do this.

Where should I study professional acting? by MostUnlikelyTo  •  last post Dec 26th

I currently attend Indiana University (which isn't known for its acting program) as a 19yo sophomore and I'm pretty miserable. I think I'm ready to give up the idea of preparing for "a real job" and fully pursue acting. For professional acting, camera specifically, where should I go? I'm looking at LAMDA and RADA in particular because I want a dedicated acting/theatre school, not a normal college with a good program. I'd like to end up as a camera actor rather than stage but I have no idea where to go. Additionally, because I'm a sophomore and I've already spent half of my college tuition, scholarships are really important. Especially if I'm going to be an out of state or international student, which seems likely. Any advice?

I live in oregon by anchovy7  •  last post Dec 26th

HI, I've been on actors acsses for 7 months now and I've submitted to 9 projects total and been invited to submit one eco cast, I always sort breakdowns by saying my region is in the northwest and my age range as 13-17 I was wondering if all breakdowns willing to hire pepole from out of state will show up when I set my region to northwest I want to make sure I am maximizing the number roles I can submit that i fit for and when you live here theres not alot of action in state

My first time trying out voice acting. by RealTakeoi  •  last post Dec 26th

So I always wanted to be a voice actor and honestly I feel like I don't have what it takes. A lot of people I've met says I do but I can't see it. However one day I just stop with the self doubt and made a small clip of me doing a ( not so serious, abridge type voice over ) of an anime I really like. But the main reason why I'm posting this is that I want feedback on where I can improve. [https://youtube.com/shorts/m1Wb8b1UiYk?feature=share](https://youtube.com/shorts/m1Wb8b1UiYk?feature=share)

Is there an editing effect for equalizing a narration's speed and pace? by pentaweather  •  last post Dec 25th

I have a few clips narrating a straightforward education video. Each of them are narrated by different narrators. One is by myself. The problem is that the actors have different speaking speed and pace. Some are significantly faster than the other. Some speak: Step..one. Go..to...the..edit..menu. The others speak: Step two. Go tothuh editmenu. I am not in a position to redo the narration. It does not have to be perfect but I hope to try to equalize their speaking speed. Any other tips to make sure two different clips sound as similar as possible would be great. (No need to adjust pitch difference or accent because that's the purpose of getting different people to do the VA to begin with)

Should I Continue Without an Agent? by Sad_Sheepherder_167  •  last post Dec 25th

I am not an actor by trade but merely by timing and sheer luck. Early this year, I was contacted by a marketing agency that represents a global company that was looking for a specific type to shoot a national commercial. In my social media, I had shared the product, and the agency contacted me to find out if I was interested in auditioning for the role. The audition went well, and I connected with the selection committee and writers. I was hired as the lead actor and entered this world without having any prior acting experience. I filmed a TV commercial that was aired nationally, and I have been contacted again to follow up with other projects for this coming year. I don't have an agent, and I would like to have one, but I am unsure if any agent will be interested in taking a person without any acting experience. What do you guys think? Is it important to get an agent? Should I continue as is? I am very happy, and I can't complain about the pay, I just want to make sure that I am not making a mistake by not contacting an agent and/or joining the actor's guild.

How do I tell my parents I want to be a film actor? by Civil-Bank7739  •  last post Dec 25th

So, for my entire childhood, I was always under the impression that I wanted to be a nurse, helping out the sick and dying. However, as of August, I joined an acting class for fun and really fell in love with it and I realized that acting is what I'm very gifted at. I want to bring stories to life and star in films since they'll last til the end of time. But my parents want me to become a nurse with a bachelor's degree (which takes four years) and stay in our small town. I do have an alternate plan for my day job which is still in the medical industry but fits with the things I'm gifted at, which my skillful ability to maneuver computer programs, I figured that I would go into coding since it's right up my alley. But, the question is how do I tell them that I want to do this without them having a meltdown over my life choices?

Multiple takes requested - which one to put first?! by boogercube  •  last post Dec 24th

Hi everyone! Just wanted to ask if other actors in the sub have recommendations or insight. Lately, I’ve had a few casting directors ask me to send in multiple takes for the same role to show variety in how I would approach the character. I tend to have trouble deciding which one to put first when sending in the tape. My gut tells me to put my “first instincts” take first, and then another that has a different tone or feel to it. But then I have a little voice in my head saying to use the more “interesting” take to catch their attention (I know I know). By “interesting” I generally mean expressive, big, bold - whatever. Any suggestions on how you decide? Some of these auditions have been like 30 seconds and those are generally easier. But with 3-5 minute scenes that both feel alive and in play with their own nuance, I find myself going back and forth and then getting caught in the annoying cycle of over analyzation that I’ve worked really hard to get out of! Thanks in advance, and happy holidays :)

Creating Content by Maurice Tillmon  •  last post Dec 24th

Hello! I am one of the writers and actors a part of Disorderly Conduct L.A. We are a comedy sketch group. The skits are hilarious! We would appreciate new subscriptions!