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Decided to compare my 2010 & 2021 voice acting as an old man, by breaking down the differences of when I started vs now as a voice actor. by SonGoshuaku • last post Jul 26th
Feeling a bit envious by Strange_Clothes_4382 • last post Jul 26th
Can someone give me an ego check or something? I’ve been comparing myself with other successful people on social media, and took Instagram off my phone because of it. I’ve always liked acting and the process of filming, whether that be a small or big production. But the industry is so inconsistent, I couldn’t make this a full time commitment. However, I get super jealous of the people that do make it pretty big. Not like Michael Jackson once in a lifetime big, but like I’ve seen locals like Aaron Rodgers, and amazing actors like Andrew Garfield, or even Sydney Sweeney who got nominated for an Emmy. I’m not necessarily envious of their fame, but more of the fact that they got lucky enough to work with the biggest companies in the world. And especially for a lot of young people that breaking through are my age, it makes me wish I was successful as them. I think it’d be so cool to just experience that, and to be able to have a job that you love in that industry. It’s always been a dream of mine. I know these people do it not for the fame or because they expect to get big, but obviously regardless of what you say, your ultimate goal is to be where they are. I’m fortunate enough to go to university and study to get a good paying job. But I guess I just feel envious and that if I had time and money to pursue acting, it’s always that “what if”. What if that could be me. It’s a feeling I’m getting deep down, but I also know it’s basically impossible. I guess I just don’t feel like I’ve accomplished much because they’ve accomplished such big things.
super lazy please help me find a new mic by poop_dookie • last post Jul 26th
hi! I'm a casual voice actor on casting call club. i have a moano condenser mic from amazon, but it doesn't take loud noises very and has random spikes here and there, and i was wondering if anybody has any recommendations for a new microphone. my budget is about 100$- 300$. I'm looking for something that i can basically scream into with good quality and something with relatively crisp audio. preferably something I can get on Amazon, but if not that's ok. i also dont know anything about microphones, but i need something to connect to my computer. (usb)
How to get a better agent? by preguntaporfavor33 • last post Jul 26th
its been a slow climb. many years invested into this now, from student films to getting a couple tv/film auditions a year, to now about 1-2 a week, having now read for 65 different major casting offices, 1 CD i've read for 14 times, a bunch at 5/6/7, many at 3, and many at 2, something like 140 tapes for tv/film in the past 18 months, 60% network tv co-star, 15% guest-star, 5% recurring, 5% supporting in feature films, 5% leads in major feature films, 5% series regulars in tv, 5% VO/video game. A couple call backs and 6 pins, most of which in the last year, most for network co-star, couple for small supporting in film. I used to help a guy from Yale, aka help him rehearse for his auditions, not mine, that read multiple times a day, like would go do a series regular in person, then tape a supporting for a film, while narrating an audio book, all in 1 day. If i had to guess probably 10 ish - 20ish tapes a week. Was repped by Buchwald at the time. Was also hispanic, if you believe that contributes to anything. he was also a really talented actor that put a shit ton of work into each audition, i like to believe that was the most important part. This was a couple years ago. Having had my experience, over the course of many years now, I just feel like i'm never going to get anywhere until I get a better, more reputable agent. I've read statistics like it takes 150-200 tapes for 1 booking, that seems really insane, but considering i'm at 140, i'm starting to take that a lot more serioulsy and it's very sobering. i can't possibily fathom having to go at this pace for like the next 5 years. that feels beyond masochastic, and such a ridiculous opportunity cost / sacrifice from a business perspective. It's like being a 3rd class actor, getting so few auditions. How can I get a better rep at this point? I feel like I've read for enough CDs and gotten repeats from some very big time ones and that should justify getting a better agent? I mean the experience of having a good rep and reading multiple times a week is just night and day compared to 1-2x a week. Just night a day. it's almost a joke, like how is anybody supposed to build a career with so few auditions? it just doesn't make sense to me. Anyway, for those of you who leveled up, how did you do it? I was recently accepted into a master class scene study with a very reputable teacher in LA, so I was flattered, as it will be my first time in a master class surrounded by (hopefully) very experienced and talented actors, so my heart gets butterflys for that. but otherwise I'm depressed to be perfectly frank. i don't know what else to do and can't help but feel like the showcases from the top college programs are really the only gateway to a showcase with top tier repts, and otherwise you're just screwed unless you grind for 20 years and somehow get lucky enough to book a series regular without one and then get poached by one. and as far as hustle, i do as much as humanly possibly for being a poor person. i have NEVER found a job, even waiting tables, that is A) makes enough money to afford rent in the major cities / food / AND the acting classes and all the things, and B) flexible enough to not only commit to all the things, like certain weekly classes, but also to switch around shifts for the random student/short film booking or self produced project. Maybe i just have terrible luck with bosses/managers but with the cost of living in LA or NYC / attitude of most businesses, doing things like unpaid theatre or any theatre / anything that basically pays less than a broadway contract, has been simply unfeasible for me, and it almost feels like a big joke that I'm not in on that any other actor whatsoever, outside of the super rich, are able to hustle and juggle all those things or have some magical survival job that allows one to do all those hustle things. so I've had to be very picky and choosy about that stuff, all while still basically living in poverty. blah. can anybody give me encouragement? thanks a bunch. this journey is so much harder than I ever expected it to be in a million years and honestly sometimes I feel utterly delusional putting my all into this, which i know it requires.
This one stings by Significant_Ant_2607 • last post Jul 26th
I’ve never seriously tried to be a professional actor. That was a dream I had a long time ago, but never had the financial resources to commit to it, so I moved on with my life. When the acting itch would strike, I’d do a local community theater production, get a major role in it, and have an absolute blast. I had zero delusions that I was destined for something better. I was 100% happy acting for free in local shows, and still having the time and energy for my wife, my daughter, and my high-paying day job. Let other people deal with the stress and rejection of “real” auditions, I was perfectly happy volunteering my services for free in the musicals that I loved doing. But this morning, for the first time since 1996, I was outright rejected for a community theater show I’d auditioned for. I’d hoped for one of the starring roles, but I didn’t even get offered a background/chorus role. Rejection is a big part of acting, I know it — but usually, it’s reserved for the people who are trying to get paid! Ha. I was volunteering, for free, and I still wasn’t good enough. I’ll be fine. I have plenty of other good things in my life. But local community theater is where I’ve always gone for validation, and this is the first time it’s rejected me in more than 25 years. Just letting it sting for awhile.
Who is the voice actor for the Skeleton in "Everything That Will Kill You... From A to Z"? by DexterBrooks • last post Jul 26th
Can't find him credited anywhere but his voice is really cool. Link: https://youtu.be/WPz9Fcvb1II
Add to the List: who is an actor, director, cinematographer, etc.. that you feel anyone in this industry should know. by connectionsqt • last post Jul 26th
Add a name and what they are best known for so we can create a list of the greats. These are the people that you should know if you are pursuing a career in The entertainment/acting industry.
School vs Career? by Athena_07_ • last post Jul 26th
What is the best education for a teenage actress? I have a choice between my local public school or a magnet school with Academies according to what you want to pursue (I want to be in acting, especially film, and they do theater), and I'm trying to find what will be best for my career. For the local, I'll have easier but good classes as I'm a great student in my opinion, and a lighter work load, and will have enough free time to work on auditions, do acting classes on my own time, and explore more of my passions. But at the magnet school, there are teachers specificly for the program who help with learning monologs, and tell you about classes outside of school you can attend, and as mentioned there are classes focused on theater (one period, but there's other bits a pieces that I'll be exposed to, as theirs a different class under the academy each trimester). The academy school is VERY stressful, and very big on college prep, with little free time on school nights to do anything other than study, but I feel like I might get opportunities here that I may never get again. (for a little more context, the academy school is a one opportunity only, if I don't go or drop out, I'm never allowed back). I do struggle with stress and anxiety, and the lower grades I get here may hurt me and my academic validation views, but I'm really just focused on the make or break moment this holds on my career: start auditions earlier in life and (hopefully) hit the screen, or focus on just classes and education in both theater and school. (ps, I'm a rising freshman, incase is wasn't obvious, I need to make a decision tonight) (I've posted other questions around this topic if you could check out my account and help me out right now as this feels like a really big decision, and I'm lookin g for guidance here)
Relationship between actor and agency/agent? by Athena_07_ • last post Jul 26th
What exactly is the relationship between a actor and their agency/agent? Like, are they in charge of you, are you both equal, or do you, for a lack of a better word, "use" them to get gigs. I'm a student currently trying to decide between a really busy school, or local, and just want to know if I can still get an agency and sorta be like: "hey, im busy a lot, here are my hours, can you help get me gigs where in order to be cast i only need to audition at these times?" (it's complicated, but I think you get it). Just wondering, because either my education or my career will struggle if I'm missing out on one over the other... (I posted other questions on this sub if you could help me out and answer the newer ones, I have a bit of a problem right now that I need help deciding)
Gear Recommendations by Wulf_1997 • last post Jul 26th
Title says it all, now I'm currently doing more in my Voice acting side-gig/hobby. Ranging from reading anything out loud, to reading a book (mostly Lord of The Rings, World War Z, or Dracula) out loud for 1 or 2 minutes, to doing audio diaries, and even talking my thoughts out loud. And course course watching anime dubs, animation films, and NSFW stuff from audios to animations to dubs, yeah I'm getting into that field. So I did some research and well I'm amazed on the gear some voice actors have, an example is a NSFW VA going by KB (Kumbomb, yes that's her name) has a Vocal Booth to go Audio booth and that thing is like 1000 bucks, now granted she's doing this full time, but with me I'm doing this part-time and as a hobby but that doesn't mean I'm slack off, I'll put the same level of dedication & determination into this just like how I do in my culinary classes. But I also don't plan in putting 1k or more into gear, I'm looking and I want something that is both budget friendly but also gets the job done, like in my previous posts I showed my closet, so I'm looking for either good sound blankets or acoustic foams and a good mic, while the Voice Recorder App on my Samsung works just like great I know I can't use that forever. Also fun fact; I have posted two SFW comic dubs yet somehow doing the NSFW stuff seems easier for me than the SFW ones.
I finally have a manager! by ParticularPaper6095 • last post Jul 25th
I havent posted in here is a while but as the title suggests, I FINALLY HAVE A MANAGER!!!! I have been going through a lot recently. I took a break from submitting for months without realizing it. I was going through a depressive episode and someone who is my "support" system talked me down so badly for pursuing acting and modeling. I felt defeated for a short while but I go this new fire back because I knew what this person said about was not true. About 2 weeks after the incident, I saw that a talent manager was holding auditions on WeAudition. I was ok i'll try it. Something in my head was trying to talk me out of it but I did it anyways. Long story short, I was 1 of the 6 actors chosen out of 57 that auditioned to be signed! Not only that, I got a scholarship to go to The Groundlings!!! Even though those hurtful words still swim in my head everyday, I know they aren't true and I am where I need to be. I know this is the career for me because I never wanted to do this to make anyone else happy. It was for me. Now me and my manager are working on my package to submit to agencies
Amateur actor - should I audition for the role of: by NewMorningSwimmer • last post Jul 25th
The Creature (the monster) in a production of Nick Dear's Frankenstein? I have done several amateur plays over the years - comedies, mysteries, Agatha Christie plays. I'm a 50 year old male. Frankenstein is one of my all time favorite novels. I found out about an audition for Frankenstein. I am so excited and creatively charged about auditioning for the role of the monster. But, I see it as a difficult and huge role. I don't want to make it cheesy and campy. Is this one of those roles I should just avoid because it is too difficult for an amateur actor in a small town?
Any tips for handling anxiety when it comes to acting? by aspiring_actress_ • last post Jul 25th
I’ve been taking acting classes and I’ve learned that I get extreme anxiety over memorizing lines. I have anxiety in general, but didn’t think I would be this bad. I do end up remembering my lines but during the process of practicing I get really nervous in case “I forget”. I hate that feeling. Yesterday we were practicing “emotional memory” and I’m usually a very emotional person but I think my anxiety affected that, also. I had to remember a sad time in my life and usually that moment causes tears but I feel like my anxiety was sort of “protecting” me, preventing me from displaying my sadness. I need to learn how to break this emotional wall. I’ve just starting seeing a therapist so that should hopefully help but was wondering what other actors here could suggest? Have you experienced this level of anxiety?
Do actors have to take off jewelry that mean something culturally? by brxkenmxme • last post Jul 25th
For example, jade bracelets? Would they be required to take it off or because it has some sort of meaning would they style around it? Could they refuse to take it off?
Backstory? by MathematicianLeft07 • last post Jul 25th
Is it the work of an actor or the work of a writer to write a backstory for your character?
Casting Directors are a sham. by P-Tear • last post Jul 25th
Does anyone else think CDs, for the most part, are irrelevant in the 21st century? Unless they are out actually scouting, the online submission process has made them a redundancy that breeds nepotism. I know this because the ones that like me cast me, and I can’t get a lick from the ones I don’t know. Now CDs casting for lead roles on studio budget projects- I’m not sure. But I think they should just thank their show’s social media marketing departments for spewing out garbage memes blowing every single casting choice. Euphoria casting blows c^ck and nearly every character could be recast and the audience would be just as happy. I actually like that CD, but A24 will make it impossible for her to do any wrong. The bullshit advice columns on social media are pretty much made to sell their classes and are so broadly subjective there’s nothing for an actor with actual experience to glean from it. Maybe it’s just too hot outside.
should i focus more on film or theater? by Spiritual_Minute8559 • last post Jul 25th
Ive been acting, when i could, since 2000. Ive been lucky to get an agent for a while and book some local commercials and print work too. however i met some bad people and had some personal stuff to work on...so beyond rando classes , getting settled finally with an acting school experience in 2016,, ive never really had the ascension of actually building a career. Ive never done the stuff that allows me to see where ive been, being in goal productions and doing great work, and knowing where i want to go. Im thinking i should just start solidly auditioning for goal plays now and just start building a real proper network, step by step, and even just getting an under 5, just to work. But i keep thinking about even auditioning for plays vs film...i want to do film more..but i really want to have those theater experiences that really shape you and help you get comfortable.. that "i did that!" feeling that helps you move forward as an actor so going into film and tv solely, is a dedicated move. But i so rarely book ANYTHING, that it seems so useless to even THINK about plays. Any one have any advice??
Voice Acting in College by elonera • last post Jul 25th
Hello! I am an aspiring voice actor and soon-to-be college student. I have always been interested in voice acting, and now that I am about to go to college and turn 18, I am thinking about starting to do some small jobs and projects. Luckily, I will have a single dorm in college, but I am really wondering about what equipment I should look into buying and where I should look for some entry-level jobs or projects. Pretty much just looking for advice on how to start out! Specific Questions: 1. What microphone should I look into buying, and what interface? 2. What soundproofing equipment would you recommend, especially for a dorm room? (Walls are cinder block) 3. Where would you recommend looking for some small jobs or projects to get started with? 4. Should I make a reel, and if so, where should I look for scripts? I can look into equipment of any price range, but suggesting multiple would be very helpful! Right now all I have is a Blue Yeti, which will not help me much since it is a USB mic and, in my opinion, does not sound particularly wonderful. Any and all advice about starting out with voice acting, especially in college, will be extremely appreciated! Thank you!
Looking for Acting Agencies I'm Texas by IllBit8698 • last post Jul 25th
I'm looking for trusted Agencies in the State of Texas. Do yall know any. A little background I'm a new actor in the state of Texas and mainly do stage acting, but I am wanting to branch out to screen, or even commercial.
Do casting directors ever take a percentage of an actors salary? by AJDon82 • last post Jul 25th
I have never heard this before, but due to the never ending situation here in China (where casting directors 9 times out of 10 ask for a kickback) I was wondering if this ever happened in the West. I'd assumed not, but then I read this article; https://theartcareerproject.com/careers/casting-director/ "According to a professional in the field, some casting directors take a percentage of an actor’s salary or a straight weekly salary. This can mean anywhere from $100 per day up to $800 – $1000 per day." Like I said, I'd never heard this before, so wanted to ask the community if it's something normal or if this article is just BS.