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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!
How did you get your acting agent? by jettacfer • last post Sep 2nd
I am an actor who recently joined sag-aftra. I am currently trying to get representation. I have all the materials like headshots resume a reel, and I have an extensive resume + training from college. (I have only done professional/paying work since I graduated about a year ago. But have been acting since I was in elementary school.) I have been submitting to many sag-franchised agencies over the past month and am continuing to do so. I haven’t heard anything back yet + have only received about 5 views on my reel when I have submitted to many more agencies than that. For NYC actors, what agents are you with? Any thoughts on the best ones for someone in my position? How long did it take for you to hear back after submitting? Did you even submit or did you get signed some other way? Did you follow up or get in contact some other way than a general submission? Lots of questions but any advice or thoughts would be so much appreciated!
I was just on the most watched streaming show and I cant get an audition. by futurebro • last post Sep 2nd
Been feeling so stuck lately and hopeless after a reputable CD told me this is just what it is. I signed with my first agent Jan 1st of this year, 10 days later had an audition for a co star and booked it. The show just came out and was the most watched streaming series for Hulu. I havent had an audition since January 10th. WTF? I'm nyc based but I'm submitted in LA as well as NYC. I got a submission report, and I'm getting submitted daily (even to Telsey who booked me in January) and I've never had an audition. My agent knows im frustrated and suggested new pics, but I just got new pics before I signed with them in December. I'm looking into new headshots but they are so expensive and it feels like throwing spaghetti at the wall right now. I thought things would get easier, but I feel like even less of an actor this year than when i was unrepped and doing student films for free. I dont think im owed anything or im some future movie star, but I thought I'd at least start getting an audition a month or something. Its also been such a weird experience having people congratulate me and ask whats next (or even be surprised I still work at restaurant) cuz they think im way more successful than I am. Has anyone gone through this? I'm looking into new headshots and maybe some casting director workshops but I just feel so defeated. Happy to send my AA account for feedback to any professionals who think they could help.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Sep 1st
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 at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
The Risk of Auditioning for Local Hire When Not Local by CanineAnaconda • last post Aug 31st
I've been seeing an ongoing uptick on this sub that in a business that now relies mostly on remote auditions, actors can live wherever they want and still present themselves as local hires. My opinion is actors can *audition* wherever they want, but unless they're very well established, it's best that they're local. I live in New York City, and last year, I had my first recurring role. It was originally a one-day costar like all of the other previous network roles I'd booked, but was asked back to play the same character in another scene several episodes later. I had been booked for this second shoot date two weeks in advance, but the with a week left to go, I got a call from an AD after 7pm, who apologized about the late notice, but was I available tomorrow? I said yes, and they explained that I was actually in a second scene that had been overlooked because I had no lines. But for continuity, it was important for me to be there. An hour later, a Teamster had picked me up at my apartment, and drove me to set in another borough to get a covid test, and the next night, I was on set, shooting my new scene. I could have said no, I wasn't available to be picked up in an hour or to work the next day, and it wouldn't have been my fault. But as a result, that would have endangered my appearance in my first recurring role and instead, another actor may have gotten the part as it was originally written as a different character. Instead, I was available, and with a recurring role under my belt, I'm now auditioning for guest stars and more recurring characters. Shooting schedules are unpredictable. They change at the last minute, new scenes are written, switched around, a series regular may test positive and they have to rework what scenes to shoot next with little advance notice. Meanwhile, airline flights are cancelling at high rates because of [staff shortages](https://www.axios.com/2022/06/19/airlines-flights-staff-shortages-delays-summer-vacation). So if you have to travel a long distance to be a local hire, there are risks. I have found that when I've leveled up in my career, it was often due to a congruence of timing and luck. Whenever I slate now, where I live, or where I'm based, is one of the questions I answer, and it's likely because so many actors are submitting for local hire roles when they aren't technically local. Sure, actors may be able to *get away with* not being local for local hires. But I don't think that's the same as actors being able to live wherever they want, at least when they're vying for roles that don't pay above the base + 10%.
Accidentally got SAG eligible as a non-actor, is that worth anything? by oatmeal__enthusiast • last post Aug 31st
A year ago, I got cast in a lead speaking role in a series of commercial. I am not an actor in any way shape or form. I was asked to audition by the basically the luck of god and got the part. Got paid entirely too much money. A year down the road and I'm curious if this at all qualifies me to get another acting job. It was a lot of fun to do the shooting and it'd be cool to do something similar. That being said, my intuition is that since there are thousands of actors with actual training and background, my resume would be basically worthless. Is that the right read of the situation?
Acting/auditioning advice? by PlasticConcept593 • last post Aug 31st
Hey, So long story short I’ve been an actor for around seven years. I’ve been in a few things successful the first two years with a lot of callbacks and a few bookings. The last five years I’ve booked two things and virtually next to no callbacks. I’m honestly not sure what changed i don’t feel like I’m acting any differently. I still get auditions but no bookings usually. I need advice on that but also i don’t know if I’ll explain this right and this might be a part of the problem. I have really low energy. Like obviously i want to act natural and like me in real life. My normal essence is very low energy a matter of fact type of vibe. I feel like some people are really outgoing and have this little ball of energy inside of them bursting at the seams. I don’t have that. I’m very much almost too relaxed. I try to fake it but it’s not authentic and the camera picks up on that. I’m worried I’m not booking because my “normal” is very boring on screen. Any advice on how to fix it or if i need to or how to harness it.
I’m an 17 year old male that wants to have voice acting career by Koasbite360 • last post Aug 31st
So if anyone needs a male voice actor like me comment on this post.
looking for mutuals by AWK2545 • last post Aug 31st
Any aspiring actors who wanna talk about movies, tv shows, theatre, and acting in general.
Are anyone else's clients getting more cautious? by BeijingVO2 • last post Aug 31st
I just got a gig to play a Jamaican gangster for a video game and the client was worried it'd be considered racist to hire me to do it. Even though I passed the audition and I'm a character actor, I can do it no problem, even though I'm British/Spanish. Since when did it become insensitive to act another accent? Also there are NO Jamaican actors in this city so they really don't have a choice. But, it's acting. We are 100% of the time pretending to be something we're not. Why is this even a thing.
Adding a credit on IMDB by meinai88 • last post Aug 30th
Hello fellow actors, I was recently in an unpaid short film where I was the lead. The film is coming out sometime in September. I was wondering if I can add the credit on my IMDB page when the short film comes out or if the director has to do it. The reason why I am asking is because I talked with the director about the credit and he told me he doesn't know if we will be getting a credit on IMDB through him. The film doesn't have a page on IMDB yet and don't think it will. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.