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Trying to do a female voice by Discipline_Decent • last post Jun 12th
So, im trying to do a female/feminine voice, but idk who's speach pattern i should try to replicate? Is there a certain actor, VA or Youtuber that has a speach pattern that is easier to learn?
How to get feedback on auditions by UnlikelyPhilosophy13 • last post Jun 12th
Obviously not from the CD, I know they don't respond unless its that they want you- but how can I get feedback on my auditions? I know I shouldnt post them here since that probably violates actors access rules right
Are there any Female Actors, VA's, or youtubers who have a speech pattern that is easy to learn? by Ecstatic-Struggle-77 • last post Jun 12th
Hi there! I just discovered that there is a subreddit for VA, and i cant believe i never thought of it before. But anyways, i have been doing VA for a while now. I can do a decent amount of impressions and stuff. But now i kinda want to get into doing female voices. I have heard that one of the easiest ways is just doing them like any other impressions. Just learn their speech pattern, and change the pitch? But im having a problem with the speech pattern part. I really dont know who i should try to do an impression of. Are there some people who's speech pattern is easier to learn?
Help! Hollywood agent asking questions about my offer to their celebrity talent and I don't know the right answer! by SwimGood22 • last post Jun 12th
Hey all - currently in talks with an agent for a celebrity actress who stars on a major Netflix show. All seems fine with the rate and material but they're asking what **card placement on credits** will be and **if their can be an invite w/ a plus one** to the premiere. ​ My project is a SHORT-FILM (15 minutes) I don't know or plan on having a premiere at all...this is a story wholly created to release online and festivals. We could aim for a small venue in LA to hold a premiere, but this isn't anything with press and not meant to be designed that way. It's designed low budget so it can be MADE and released into the world. ​ The actress' role is a reveal at the end of the film. A good friend of mine from Pixar directed a short-film and they got Jude Law to cameo at the end via a relationship. Since this actress isn't the lead and only plays a character at the end - I'm not sure how billing would work in the credits. Does she get first billing even though she's not the lead? ​ Any help would be appreciated!
Best graduate schools for acting/theatre in the Midwest? by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Jun 12th
I am interested in attending graduate school with a good acting program (MFA program if at all possible) after I graduate from college next year to continue to learn and strengthen my technique/craft before I go out and try to make it on my own as an actor. I would like to stay within the Midwestern states, as that's where I currently live, but I am not opposed to possible graduate schools a little further west or perhaps east. I am trying to do my own research on grad schools with good acting programs, but I'm open to suggestions if anybody has them. Thank you!
Do you date other actors? Why or why not? by samwitwer69 • last post Jun 12th
Is it a shitting where you eat situation? Are you ex’s with someone who is insanely famous? What are your thoughts of dating someone in the industry? Any regrets?
Dual Degree in Acting and Biology by lamelodiedelalune • last post Jun 12th
Hi, I'm an incoming high school junior and I really want to pursue acting as a career and a craft. I want to go to a university and get a BFA in acting, however, my family has said that they won't support me if I don't at least get a dual degree in acting and a STEM major like public health or biology. Are there any schools that allow this and do you think I can still get make it as an actor even with having to focus less time on acting? I was thinking of working as a pharmacy tech while also looking for acting gigs.
Preparation for Actors by tinyshrubb • last post Jun 12th
Ok, guys I kind of have a "bad actor" question that will probably make me sound dumb, but it's been burning at the back of my mind for a while now: It's about the preparation for film work. I have tried a myriad of different techniques like *A Practical Handbook for the Actor* Objective, Action, "As if" approach. I have tried Harold Guskin's "Taking it off the page" approach. At the moment, I am using *The Lyndon Technique* 15-step process to break down a script. But each time, no matter the prep, the words still feel foreign when saying them out loud for the first couple of times, like I just don't trust myself. Usually, this wouldn't be a problem for theatre or rehearsal but since film is such a fast turnaround time I worry about this flaw for future work. I have tried practicing saying the words with emotions but then I feel like that gets me stuck in a certain way of saying things and when I say them in monotone I feel like I am not incorporating the emotional prep work that I worked on before... Anyway long story short is: how do you guys approach this?? Do you find someone to work off of, go on set with a ton of emotional prep work and hope that that carries you, or something else? I guess in short: does anyone have any prep work that has worked well for them? Thanks guys!!
Hello, need to hire a voice actor to do an entire book for Audible, how much does something like this cost? by icweiners69 • last post Jun 12th
So I have a book that eventually needs an Audible done. 130k words, 355 pages. How much would something like this cost?
I'm struggling with the resume (trans actor, FTM) by CinderQuill22 • last post Jun 12th
How do other trans actors deal with a resume possibly being reflective of roles of your gender pre-transition? Do you just own them and answer honestly if anyone asks or do you abandon them and start completely over? Especially if your roles are older than a couple of years. In my case, I stopped acting before 2018 for a lot of complicated personal reasons, but I'm finding myself missing it so I want to try again. I'm just not sure how to handle answering the question on an audition form about previous experience or, by extension, how to even manage a resume. Any advice would be appreciated. I'm confident in how I'm going to handle just about everything else, but this one is a struggle.
Acting by Sonnyydayyz88 • last post Jun 11th
How do I get started as an actress?
Getting into acting (for fun) without a theater background by Mysterious-Sand-3310 • last post Jun 11th
I’m 22, about to graduate college really soon. I really never had hobbies growing up, my only constant has been media. I love movies and tv, also youtube and musicals and have always been interested in acting. I wanted to be an actress/ singer as a child but like most people, those dreams became more practical. I was told I’m not a good singer, I wasn’t pretty enough for tv and I was supposed to go on multiple disney auditions but never did because my parents couldn’t spare the time. My high school didn’t have theater and I didn’t know enough about it to try to start one. After so many disappointments, I just stopped caring. But now, I really want to get into acting for fun. I just have no idea where to start since I don’t have a bg in theater or acting like most people my age who are already heavily involved with it. I also know people out their blood, sweat and tears into their dreams of being artists and don’t want to minimize the seriousness of certain spaces. Does anyone have recommendations for where to start?
Will acting still be alive and popular as long as our generation lives? by machennii • last post Jun 11th
I’ve always wanted to be an actress however I’ve also considered the fact that entertainment is changing… drastically. Now you become an ‘actress’ on TikTok without showcasing the full skill of the craft. Now, anyone can learn from simple YouTube video. So, will it be worth pursuing now that we have this new technology? And will it be an advantage for actors or perhaps a downfall?
Say something nice about your acting by clawhammer-cat • last post Jun 11th
I figure having a thread to be proud of ourselves and each other could be nice. None of that backhanded self deprecating stuff! Brag a little. I'll start: I have worked hard to get to where I am as an analytic and gracious actor. I have what it takes to do work that I'm proud of and I look forward to growing as an artist. Your turn, go! Some sentence starters could be "Something I've done that I'm proud of..." or "I'm worth hiring because..."
I’d like to hire some actors by IllOutlandishness563 • last post Jun 11th
The dim will be a dystopian movie about the dangers of a police state. Most of you will be background people such as protestors or police , but 3-4 will be main characters, and a police officer who will make some dialogue, along with the police cheif. If you’re fine with working in a movie called acab the dangers of a police state and are in the stl area, hit me up
Casting Call by lufflife • last post Jun 11th
Maritime Capsules is looking for an actress/personality/collaborator who is funny, charming, spontaneous and fearless. This ongoing role is in an unscripted YouTube series "Luff Life" following the trans-coastal adventures of a New England sailboat captain. Boating skills needed, an ability or aptitude for sailing is essential
I’m looking to add this reel to actors access but I wanted some feedback before I spend the $20! Be blunt I can take the criticism! by Iceycat1234 • last post Jun 11th
how do you know if wanting to become an actor as a child isn't a phase? by come-on-bruh- • last post Jun 11th
how do you know if wanting to become an actor as a child isn't a phase
College and Career Opportunities? by Rainingsun15 • last post Jun 10th
I started acting during the pandemic while I was working and going to school remotely. Next year, I would LOVE to attend real people college. I'm already accepted for Fall 2022 :) My problem is my acting career. Acting is my #1 but I would regret not being a real college student for a year or two. Does anyone have any guidance for balancing being a college student and an actor? I would be entering as a sophomore into a relatively easy program. Acting-wise, in the last few months, I've been pinned for recurring co/guest stars 3 times and just don't know what I'd do if I actually booked! I'm also first choice right now for a SAG MLB feature shooting in early 2023 pending negotiations