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I did it! by YabokuTakemikazuchi  •  last post Oct 15th

I did it! I just landed not just one, but three major roles in an upcoming anime! My first ever paid gig was around 2 years ago, and since then I’ve only done small gigs for content creators. But now, my audition won and I got casted for a role and ended up getting casted for 2 more in the same project! I feel like this is just the beginning, and soon I’ll be landing jobs on even more larger projects! For all the new voice actors out there who are unmotivated after not landing a gig after a few auditions, don’t get discouraged! Just like me, you too will with skill and time eventually land a role on your dream project!! Keep it up you all!!

There's a part of this Bayonetta 3/Hellena Taylor controversy that I just can't wrap my head around. by Gorotheninja  •  last post Oct 15th

I'm posting this in a few different subreddits to get a broad range of opinions on this subject, but considering this sub is all about voice acting, I figured I might have the best chance of getting answers (or corrections) here. Let's assume that some higher-ups at Platinum just didn't want Helena Taylor back on the project for whatever reason, and instead of just turning her down they decided to crank down her pay so low that she'd basically be forced to turn down a role and they could hire someone else. Helena Taylor is a member of the SAG/AFTRA union, in addition to Yuri Lowenthal, Jenn Hale, and possibly more actors included in Bayonetta 3. If SAG/AFTRA was aware of the situation between Helena Taylor and Platinum, as a voice acting union, I find it incredibly strange that they would allow Hale to voice the character in her stead, or not fight to get Hellena the pay she's entitled to, or just pull out of the Bayonetta 3 project entirely! I suppose SAG/AFTRA could just be corrupt and wanted to maintain good relations with Platinum, but I just find that to be unlikely considering SAG/AFTRA's history of being incredibly stubborn in their support of its employees, as some people have mentioned already in some threads about this topic. This part of the story just isn't adding up to me. Also, a bit of a sidetrack, but while I do sympthatize with Hellena struggles (at least, at the moment), I really didn't like the part of her third response video where she calls Jen Hale a "girl" and says Jen has "NO right to say that she is the voice of Bayonetta"; maybe I'm just being nitpicky, but that came off as super gross to me.

disagree with an emotional stage direction for a self tape...? by BitterRabbitKid  •  last post Oct 15th

**UPDATE:** Thanks so much for everyone who weighed in! General consensus was definitely **a)** there's truly no right answer and **b)** see what it would be like to keep the stage direction as written, but play with my own interpretation not as written (clearly it went much deeper than that, but just to generalize). I think I intuitively knew this as an actor, and was just having a nervous moment of self doubt and fear of being written off by casting or creative as not reading the sides carefully. In the end, I tried a few different takes but only turned in one (as they felt too similar aside from the ending to turn in multiple) -- and in the end I did end up smiling, but beneath it I was playing, "seriously, man? let's get this over with -- if I don't dance, I may not get to finish this convo" . Next time I think I shan't turn to reddit as I just drove myself wild completely overthinking such a small and ultimately unimportant beat, and just do the damn scene. :) thanks! \-- Truly who am I to assume I know the character better than the person who wrote it but...essentially, I'm working on a tape for a script with...pretty weak writing. In the scene, my character is in a bar, having a serious conversation with a guy she's disappointed with. An MC then announces that there will be line dancing, my character takes the guy's hand, and per the stage direction, "she smiles", and then the scene ends (for the tape). As the full script continues, they have a wonderful fun time dancing, and my character never brings up the serious topic again, water under the bridge, never holding him accountable. Based on my analysis of the character and the script, I'd much prefer to end the sides not smiling. I'd love for him to extend his hand for a dance, I'm disappointed in him, upset for him to even ask while we're having a conversation. I'd like to nonverbally reject his offer. I've been doing this professionally for a while so I know I'm definitely way too in my head to even be resorting to asking reddit. And at the end of the day I do think it's just a matter of navigating careless writing-- but do you think it's "bad" to end the scene on an emotional note that is different than what the script suggests? As I rehearse, ending it with joy just doesn't feel right, it doesn't make sense to me. There is the option of multiple takes, I'd prefer not to with these particular sides.

Cold email service providers for VO by i-am-the-piano-man  •  last post Oct 14th

For those of us doing our own direct email marketing efforts and using a service of some kind to automate this, who do you use? I found out the hard way that most of the email service providers out there have a rule that even if you follow the can-spam act to the letter, you've got to have a subscriber's permission first before adding them to the mailing list. Obviously, we're not going to be asking someone permission to see if they hire voice actors directly... we'd just ask. It's not like I'm selling socks to some rando, I'm selling voice acting to someone who appears to hire voice actors. So, anyone using an email service provider who specializes in cold email campaigns?

Upset about my self-tape by Anxiousbutexcited27  •  last post Oct 14th

Hey y'all.. I filmed self-tapes for the YoungArts competition thingy, but looking back, I kind of hate them. I could've done way more or intensified it a little more. I feel like it didn't show off my 'best.' I just feel frustrated and disappointed because I don't have time to re-record. It's due today, and I have been so busy these past months that I couldn't focus on the audition. My director and other actor friends said I did great (imposter syndrome, anyone?), but I just have a pit in my stomach. Any tips on how to get over this feeling? I don't want something so easily fixable to be the reason I don't succeed.

can I still be fat and be an actress?? by Additional-Notice-39  •  last post Oct 14th

Acting is something I’ve always wanted to do but I never see anybody my size play anything other than a “funny” side character or they’re always used as a political statement. What do I do? Should I like lose weight??

Creating art and improving on it by Illustrious_Belt_976  •  last post Oct 14th

Hey all, this may seem like a bit of a silly title. However, I’m a relatively fresh Australian Actor. I’m a young, aspiring country person wanting to be apart of something. I want (as the title suggests) to add to this visual medium that we call Television and movies and indie films. I want to help create this beautiful art of story telling. Truth be told, I don’t really know how to improve or really pick up any gigs. Unfortunately, things have been slow. I have had a lot of trouble in my practice time stepping into character, opening myself completely which has never happened. I’m an avid D&D player and every week at least once a week since I was very young I’ve been pretending to be someone completely different. Be that, an Orc Warrior with a heart of gold, a simple Tiefling woman who has unfortunately struck a deal with an unknown entity in a time of want and desire of something, for that to get twisted. It’s such a surreal thing and I’ve never ever experienced anything like it. I guess I aspire to be apart of something amazing and maybe I’m not giving myself the chance to be as amazing as I can be. I’ve tried taking courses and classes but when I read the script and go to send it in I just freeze, I doubt myself, I stumble over my words I become very vulnerable. “Will they like my talent?” “Am I the person for this character, is there someone who can do it better?” These questions come up and for the first time in a long time I get very nervous. It just bubbles up and I feel as though it consumes me sometimes. Anyway, I just wanted to ask for some help or tips that may help me when practicing and going for an actual role.

Should I add hi-res versions of my headshots on Actors Access? by penguin_reddit  •  last post Oct 14th

On Actors Access do I add the hi-res version of my headshot or another version, say under 4 MB? Won't adding the hi-res versions make it better quality?

Will I be Taft-Hartley’d under the Short Film Agreement? by Goat_Disastrous  •  last post Oct 14th

My friend is producing and directing a short, with a budget of about $30k. He is hiring some SAG actors, and some non-union. I was cast as a substantial principal role, and am non-union. The project will be under the Short Film Agreement. I am having trouble finding information on whether or not this will result in my eligibility for the union, and was wondering if I could get some help?

Dwayne Johnson Should Not Be Black Adam by SeaFile3899  •  last post Oct 14th

The rock has become such a character in himself that now, whenever i see him play a role, he is just Dwayne Johnson, not whatever character he's playing. It really takes away from whatever he's in because I just see a celebrity, not a character. I have kind of lost respect for him as an actor as he has just become le body building funny man. If he like, lost all his weight for a role like Christian Bale did, my respect for him may be reinstated, but as of right now, he is just le muscle man that can act. I mean it's a bit late now as Black Adam has already been made, but even the headlines are like 'The Rock Makes A Good Superhero'. Its all about Le Rock not the character he's playing. Okay rant over, thank you reddit, love you <3.

Kirsten Potter (VA) by darleyquinn  •  last post Oct 14th

Hello! So here's the deal: My best friend's birthday is coming up. And I want to surprise her buy having miss Potter (voice actress) record a happy birthday message in a video game character voice she adores. But problem is that miss Potter doesnt seem to have social media or any way to contact and ask if she would be willing to do it. I found one way maybe and thats via IMDB Pro and I have issues with account, because it requires access to Amazon and I cannot access my Amazon currently. If anyone has any advice or maybe a contact e-mail I would be forever grateful.

Is acting more about the “look” rather than talent? by Jimmy_Chung  •  last post Oct 14th

A friend of mine has been studying drama for three years and has performed in theatre on occasion and despite going for some auditions for TV etc, has never been cast. Then I know another guy who has an ordinary job but has a particular looking face and looks more like an generic “actor. He recently got cast in a part for an indie feature movie despite having no experience other than looking a certain way… (and presume that auditioned well). it made me wonder if success in acting for screen is more determined by your physical appearance. What are peoples opinions on this?

Actors Access Audition Question by PLorreMyMuse  •  last post Oct 14th

So I submitted for a role in a student film. Two roles were posted I was a good fit for, I only submitted for one. Was invited to audition via Eco Cast, and was given link to entire script. On reading the script I realize the role I didn’t submit for is a better fit for me. Is there a good practices anyone can recomend here? Should I simply submit for the 2nd and add a note explaining? Just wondering what others have done in same situation and would recommend.

How do you achieve a deep character voices? by Scotty_SR  •  last post Oct 14th

I'm trying to learn techniques that are used to achieve different voices and I'm trying to figure out how deep voices are done. One example is Yoseph Calvert from Astral Chain. [Here is an example of his voice](https://youtu.be/K-erRwt2EwE?t=1387) (If time stamp doesn't work, go to 23:07). His voice actor is Joe J Thomas, and based on an interview I listened, his voice isn't that deep naturally. Yoseph's voice does seem to have a bit of a gravelly quality to it, but I'm not sure if the two are connected. I'm going to have to learn the gravelly voice eventually, so if you know how to do that, feel free to give advice on that too.

Background Acting Full Time? by HelloYeahIdk  •  last post Oct 14th

I do not want to be a real actor or later have a career in this industry unless it's voice work, but I am looking for job options I can be compatible with and not be in customer service anymore until I can make my own form of income going. I like the idea of working on projects too and I would appreciate seeing how this industry works. I understand a gig could be $120/day on average. Can this reliably make $2k+ monthly? Im also considering joining a union. I do not have an acting background though.

Is the reason why production hasn't added my credit on IMDb because the project was a docu-series and not a traditional show? by penguin_reddit  •  last post Oct 14th

I had a one line co-star on a hybrid docu-series type show on DISNEY+ and I was acting in one of the reenactment scenes. I was listed in the credits and the show aired almost 2 months ago. I checked the project on IMDb and it seems as though production has added none of the cast. Every actor listed seems to have manually added themselves. Could the reason be because it's a docu-series and not a traditional scripted show ? If this is the case, will they probably never add the cast and should I just add myself manually?

Do you guys believe that behind all the cameras that show famous actors/actresses being happy, that they are more depressed than the average person? When on camera, is it a persona? by Wespo_Lopez2  •  last post Oct 13th

I thought of this question after reading few answers on Quora, on the fame of Stranger Things cast.