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Can I pursue ASMR(pg stuff only) and still pursue being a successful actress? by alectrateri • last post Sep 4th
I would want my asmr stuff to be skits as well so it would tie into acting greatly but I am scared it may hurt my chances of booking something big. I’m not sure these days because everything is internet and social media based now and it’s encouraged to have multiple hobbies but let me know what you think.
interested in both acting and business at the same time by xXChingChongXx69 • last post Sep 3rd
hi, i’m a teenager who wants to get into the film industry (preferably as an actor) but currently i am in a high school strand where i’m taking up accounting and business. do you guys have any tips for me to make the best of both worlds come together?
Is actors connection legit? by jettacfer • last post Sep 3rd
I know I can’t go in expecting to sign with an agent or be cast by a casting director, but I want to know that it’s not a scam. Will I actually get to perform a scene for who they say or are they just going to steal my $40?
How many actors are there in the US? by gift4fiction • last post Sep 3rd
Just curious what people think the total number is. Including Union/non-union and aspiring, early career to established. SAG/AFTRA membership is “approximately 160000” Equity membership is 51,000 Maybe a good criteria is people who are auditioning or intend to start auditioning soon. What do people think? Do the unions represent half? One tenth? Less? Of aspiring/working actor? It is probably different for stage versus filmed too. We get people on here every week saying some version of “it is impossible to be an actor in my home country of X.” And it would be interesting to have some number to throw around. Even though there are far more opportunities in the US, I suspect the competition may actually be worse here given the size of our population for early career credits. Curious to hear peoples thoughts.
Is this a good sign? What does this mean by Drecasso_Ent • last post Sep 3rd
On Monday I auditioned for a TV show on HBO Max. It was a small Co Star Role. A few days later the same casting director for that show requested for me to audition for another project. My manager sent me the audition from the casting director and they told me that casting was going to send me the sides. For the project I auditioned for they did not give me the name of the project, the actual name of the character I was auditioning for, the actual sides for the project, the director of the movie, the producer, or anyone attached to the project. I also had to sign an NDA. When casting also sent me an email with these sides they said they wanted me to audition to be considered for this role and the role I auditioned for isn’t who is really going to be in the project. It’s like they’re keeping everything a secret. Is this a good sign? Could I be on a short list of actors to be auditioning for this? What could this all mean?
Director called me to tell me my callback wasn’t quite what he wanted. How to get over my blunder? by Ancient-Guava-9822 • last post Sep 3rd
Well I had a callback audition for this film as the main character over Zoom and the director called me later in the day to tell me he felt my voice was too strong and to do it again another day more soft spoken as the character is shy and socially awkward. He said he felt as if it was me the actor reading the lines and not the character. I’m 19 and the character is 17 yet the director and also everyone I interact with feel I look and act like I’m in my mid-20’s. Damn. It’s disappointing and feels horrible to hear you didn’t match the vibe the director was going for. I’m glad he’s letting me do it again and I’m already working on the voice switch. How do I get over this blunder?
Actors who shot your own reels - any advice? by 1121222 • last post Sep 3rd
I’m newish to acting and I don’t have any acting credits that I can take clips from, however I’ve been studying acting and want to take matters into my own hands and film some scenes myself. I’m curious if anyone has done this, and if any advice comes to mind (things you wish you would have done differently, things you think actually help you get cast, anything really). Thank you!
advice for the next steps in my acting journey by SoulWolfX • last post Sep 3rd
Hello! I’m an actor currently enrolled in high school, have some new headshots and classes lined up and have been performing in theatre since 4th or 5th grade, albeit slightly sporadically. I’ve been going through a big debate in my head. My question is should i continue with the drama club at my high school, or instead spend my time auditioning for student films and perfecting my skills / working on myself. I can see pros and cons for either route which i will list below, but ultimately am unsure on the better decision. Drama club - pros - more convenient location, pre established relationship with the directors, know for certain i’ll get some type of role/security, free cons - Primary director wont be there for the musical because she’s pregnant, theatre is not my end goal, general immaturity and students treating drama club like it’s the other meaning of drama, annoying hours which will probably be inevitable with either choice, kinda boring choices for the play and the musical this year compared to last year. Student film - pros - more relevant on a resume, experience acting on camera which I didn’t have prior, ability to build a demo reel, more practice auditioning, meet more people, again new experiences!!! cons - I don’t have a car yet (planning on getting one in the next 6ish months though) so i’d need a different mode of transportation making it inconvenient, cost which because it’s my passion i’d find a way to manage, no guarantees for anything, most stuff around here is an hour or so away Please let me know your thoughts and thank you!!!
Theatre Callbacks: Do I dress for the part? by FitFlamingos • last post Sep 3rd
I have my first professional callback for a play and I'm wondering about this. The period is mid 20th century. They have not specifically asked actors to dress up for the callbacks. If I were to dress up I'd just do enough to suggest the character, not go full blown overboard obviously. The only other callbacks I've had were for non-paid plays in college, so I'd just like to gauge what the standards are for professional theatre callbacks. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance!
How many lines can you memorize in one day? by bluestonify • last post Sep 3rd
Also, when there are multiple actors with dialogue, do you memorize the preceding line from the other actor too?
Should clients stop looking for voices based on the actor/actress's identity? by JoaquinAugusdos • last post Sep 3rd
Hi guys! how are you doing? Just let people know, this question comes from someone 100% outside the english speaking voice acting and voice over community. I don't have an issue with this, I'm really just looking to know what your opinion is on this since all I really take from clients doing this is just making their search harder, I do see cases where it would be required, maybe you need a British actor for a British accent, maybe you need a woman for a feminist message, maybe you just want to work with Trans people to give them more opportunities. But for example why when you are looking to have a character that is for example Latino, do you need a Latino voice actor? what's the idea behind it? again, do you need a broken English Latino accent? ask for that, what does a Latino have in their voice that a black, white, asian or any other type of actor doesn't have? Why do you want LGBTQ+ people to voice LGBTQ+ characters? What do they have in their voice that is different to Heterosexual or Cis VAs? All I try to understand is that, why if you are working with actors, people who are prepared to act and potray anything you ask them, do you want them to be a IRL version of the character you are looking to voice? Again, this is a genuine question, I'm completely ignorant to the topic since I've only seen it happen in the English community of VAs and I'm curious how it came to be, I'd like your perspective as a Voice Actor on this.
Seeking Advice on Selecting a Talent Manager by musicalslimetutorial • last post Sep 3rd
I just appeared as a series regular on an Australian television show (I’m an Australian actor), and I have begun holding meetings with US talent managers in the hopes of setting up representation in the states. I met with a variety of options, but three particularly stood out to me. 1. A Younger, New Manager Who Notably Reps An Upcoming Actor (Think 10,000 Star-Meter), Who I Thought Was Very Cool But Might Not Have The Most Connections Yet 2. A More Established Manager Who Reps One Of The Industry’s Biggest Stars, And I Worry I Won’t Be A Priority, Yet He Will Have Various Connections 3. An Established Manager With No Notable Clients Yet Is Part of One Of The Biggest Management Companies in The States (Thus, She Would Have Connections) I liked them all equally but don’t know which is best to choose in efforts of establishing my name in the US as I am only notable in Australia. Should I go with who has the most connections, who I would be a priority to, or who I feel the most connected to? Should I consider who has clients that are similar to my type on their roster? I would like for this manager to introduce me to the industry in the US, and establish a team of agents to support me. Appreciate the help selecting!
for acting should I stay in Michigan or move to l.a by 007deku • last post Sep 2nd
Hey there, I'm an aspiring actor and I stay in Michigan. I was thinking of saving to move to L.A but before I leave my family and friends to peruse my dreams (I have a job I can take with me anywhere btw) would it be possible to stay in Michigan and do this and get roles for out there? Or would it be wise to move to cali instead. I know backstage exist but would that be enough? Thanks for any advice in advance
Any tips on dealing with imposter syndrome? by Heyyinzz • last post Sep 2nd
37 year old actor/director just landed my first staring role in 10 years and am having imposter syndrome. I just got the lead role of Brandon in Rope by Patrick Hamilton, the play that eventually became a Hitchcock classic. The director called me in during callbacks to read for a side character (I didn't audition, and I'm usually a character actor), and I somehow ended up with 4 monologues and 65 pages of dialogue. The entire show rests on my shoulders. The part is usually played by someone in their mid-twenties, with a boxer's build. I'm almost 40, balding, and about 50-70lbs over-weight. The part is extremely nuanced and controlled, and I'm starting to feel like I'm in over my head. I fear I'm miscast. I'm afraid I'm going to make a fool of myself and hurt the production. I've had leads in a few musicals/comedies over the years but never anything as serious and dramatic as this, at least not since doing Shakespeare in high school. Quite honestly, this show makes Shakespeare look easy. I'm seriously freaking out about it. I usually direct shows as opposed to acting these days, and I'm afraid the actors I usually direct are going to see me flounder and I'm goong to lose their respect. I feel suddenly like I've forgotten how to act. Any advice?
Getting into acting by PsychologyAble983 • last post Sep 2nd
How do I get into acting if I live in the middle of nowhere. My family is working class and I live in rural PA and the closest city to me isn’t even that big. It’s like 50,000 people I think, and yea that’s all good and dandy. I just don’t know wtf I’m doing. It has always been a dream of mine to be an actor ever since I was a kid. I just don’t have a lot of money which is complicated cuz you know acting is expensive. Acting classes are expensive. I make like 11 an hour. I would go to college for it but college is expensive. I really don’t know what to do.
shouldn't every actor worth their salt be a 'character actor' by Pretend_Comedian_ • last post Sep 2nd
If there's a love for acting in the Actor shouldn't they want to devote themselves to creating a real character? Like what's the opposite of a character actor? I guess a 'big name actor' who only plays them self? Then what lies in between these two 'types' of actor?
Film picked up by Logical-Glass5272 • last post Sep 2nd
I’m not new to acting, but I am new (ish) to film and TV. (Equity stage actor for 30 years). My first feature film was just picked up by a distributor! It’s really good (just went to the premier), a lovely story, very well acted and shot…my question is, now that this film will be streaming (distributor’s past films are on Showtime, Hulu, Netflix & HBO), what are the chances (If I gave a very strong performance) of being noticed and getting more work because of it? I have a pretty large role.
The Cure To Getting Out OF Your Head by cryoncue • last post Sep 2nd
A common struggle I hear from actors is how they have a hard time connecting with their character and then they end up getting stuck in their head. There can be a number of factors that can cause this common problem... One of the most important factors driving this problem is the LACK of an EMOTIONAL RElATIONSHIP with the words. Here’s the thing ... For actors words are the last thing... Here’s what I mean...
Feeling ready by hjp731 • last post Sep 2nd
Hey actors! I’m really just getting started in this crazy business and excited to see wherever it takes me. I’m in my 20s and in my 3rd month of classes. When did you start feeling like you were good enough to start auditioning for roles, even just background work? Or even feel like you could call yourself an actor?
Where to find work when starting out? by pitts_ • last post Sep 2nd
Hello, all! I am relatively new to the VO community, only having begun in January of 2022. I have a simple home studio and I have been producing auditions for work over the last 7 or 8 months. During that time, I have been utilizing Voices.com for my auditions and job search, submitting auditions and looking for work. In all this time, I have only yielded 2 jobs total. While I am extremely appreciative of getting a paid start to my VO career, I’d like to branch out and find new sites/places to search for jobs, auditions, and the like. I’ve done some research, but it seems like no two blogs or sites agree on the best places to start. So, I wanted to reach out to people in the community directly. I know that getting started in voiceover is difficult and I need to distinguish myself from the crowd, but I’m looking for a good avenue to do that. Where is a good place to look for work as a beginning voice actor? Are there hubs or sites like Voices.com that yield similar results? What have you used in the past? Any tips and tricks? Thank you!