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British Actors Sign Letter For More Women Over 45 To Appear On Screen by sucobe • last post May 29th
I am just getting started in Voice Acting. by TheDanger_Noodle • last post May 29th
I have a background in radio, I have done a few commercials here and there in a larger market. I have a few friends who are voice actors as well, and have access to a quiet professional studio to record. What should I do to go about finding jobs and projects to do?
Where do I go from here? by First_Reindeer3478 • last post May 29th
So, I've ways wanted to be an actor, and due to many reasons I was never able to do the normal suggestions like joining the local theater or joining students films in the area. However, recently I was able to get the truly amazing opportunity of being an non-speaking extra in a pilot episode of a show, which is something that doesn't happen in my area AT ALL, and I fell in love and I know it sounds cliche af, but I have never, ever felt anything like it and it just solidified my passion in wanting to act. I have signed up for backstage to try and apply for my roles, but I just don't know where to go from here. It's not economically possible for me to go to a city with more opportunities, and I'm beginning to feel so stuck. Is there any suggestions or things I can do to get in contact with more opportunities? (Like, I've never felt more happy then when i was immersed in the magic of the set.)
Can you fill out a survey? by RothkoRathbone • last post May 29th
Hello! I'm collecting some information on how actors use casting sites for a personal design project. Privacy and data is important to me so I want to tell you: I am not affiliated with any casting service. Nor is this information being sold or anything like that. I am not collecting personal information, only ways actors use the sites. The survey is hosted on SurveyMonkey, which is a fairly popular online survey tool. There are 10 questions and it will take about 2 - 5 minutes. Some of the questions are yes or no responses but I have given the option to comment, this is purely so you can elaborate if there is more to say about it, but you certainly don't need to. I appreciate your time! The more people who answer the better! I will add a note to this posing when the survey is no longer active. Thank you! [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TTHTKRV](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TTHTKRV)
Where do the creative bunch live in LA? by Fishbait982 • last post May 29th
Curious how the boroughs are separated into what. Looking for an area good for actors, dancers, creatives/artists etc.
Does anyone know any good financial services firms for actors in Toronto? by Fishbait982 • last post May 29th
That provide things like bookkeeping, taxes (for self employed actors or artists) etc?
Shouting in voiceover help. by Delvakiir • last post May 28th
I'm your dime a dozen newbie voice actor with a Blue Yeti USB mic and hopes for the future. Lately I've been struggling with lines that have me shouting. The Yeti doesn't have any compression settings so whenever I speak loudly my settings speak like crazy. I turn the gain down but then the part of the line delivered in a normal speaking voice are far too soft. How can I fix this? I'm not experienced enough in audio editing to figure it out yet.
Agent submission question. by pedro120005 • last post May 28th
Quick question. My contract is ending with my agent and I’m looking to transition. For some of my blind submissions they are asking for actors access profiles. Obviously my current agency is still listed. Is that usually a problem? Or can I just simply explain it. I hear different things. Thanks!
America to London (or other placed) by Julius-Wayne • last post May 28th
I haven't really seen much on this topic, so I decided to ask. I understand that in America there are certain regions like NY, LA, Atlanta, and Chicago where you can try to establish yourself and your skills as an actor, but how does it work in other places, in particular London? Would it be a good idea for an American to pursue a BFA in London as opposed to a drama school in the states? What are the differences? Do actors/actresses from London transfer to America at a certain point in their career? I'd love to hear input from other regions that have a prominence in theatre/film as well, though, I'm not too familiar with them at the moment.
I apologize if this question is weird but how does hiring someone for voice acting work, i have interest in voice acting for either anime or video game but since I am ...pretty much not from the US but from Eastern europe I struggle to find such job, how by Northern-star1458 • last post May 28th
I love the idea of being a voice actor and I have two websites and a few blogs made for uni and I just find the idea of voice acting really interesting for the last 7 months, but struggle since that business is really, well, american to say the least and where I live influencers are still this new shiny thing that people dont take seriously, at least not as the west takes so seriously. I also am a bit worried since despite english being not my native tongue, people sometimes point it out and I feel a bit embarassed since I have learnt it for 10 years, even though some natives don't know the difference between there and their, but it still feels embarassing especially if you want to be a voice actress, should I like search on instagram or facebook and hope some stranger likes me and interviews me? How does that work, I apologize the question probably sounds really dumb but I feel really lost, thanks in advance
Question for Albuquerque Actors: Best/Safest/Hippest Neighborhoods? by onionsandradishes2 • last post May 28th
Are there parts of town where working actors, below the line personnel, and other creatives tend to live and congregate? Safe places for single young women? ABQ is a huge land mass and does not seem to have clearly distinctive neighborhoods like L.A., New York, or Atlanta that someone looking in from the outside can tell much about. This sub needs something like the Moving to (insert major market) threads on the sidebar since it may be about to blow up as a destination for new actors. I once asked this same question on the ABQ subreddit and got accused of celebrity stalking and downvoted into oblivion. lol
Downtime dilemma. by davidphuggins • last post May 28th
Hi, guys
Dude.. if I don’t book this by lunchwild • last post May 28th
I’m gonna explode. I haven’t booked since my last guest star and it’s been driving me nuts. I know, I know… like, I know - problem is I realllly thought my last booking would change things.. and well, it hasn’t really I’ve since become, what seems to be, a *new favourite* of a CD who I’ve read for 13 times with 0 bookings. They’ve called be back again - for a guest star of another unreasonably popular show. This is it dude. Mentally I have to book this or I’m gonna break (not actually, just like metaphorically err yeah) I guess my point is two fold: I want to complain a bit and get some virtual cheer, and it’s become clear this whole circus is a grind from co-star to series regular Ps: I came across this new podcast called 10-1. It’s pretty solid and a great listen for Toronto based actors - and probably any actor anywhere
How do I become a better actor? by leopardlimo • last post May 28th
I’m currently in Vancouver signed to an agent and going out for auditions. I know I’m not at the skill level or confidence level I need to be at in order to achieve the career I want. However I’m willing to do the work. The question is what? What can I consistently do or practice that will help me gain more skills, more confidence, and trust my instincts as a performer? I’m open to all ideas!
Is playing the role of a child an easy thing to do? by happypickles09 • last post May 28th
I’m at the very start of my acting career (high school lmao) and I’m learning how to act and stuff and developing myself as an actor, I’ve noticed I give my best performances when I’m playing the role of a child and I’m REALLY good at it. But what I’m wondering is, am I insanely good at playing a child, and is it going to be my thing? Or is it just an easy thing to do in general? Context: Long story short I’m considered one of the naturally talented ones in my drama and theatre program, and I know that I do well in most of my performances. Though it seems like the better I feel like I get the harsher my Director is on me which is like totally fine. This seems so narcissistic to say but I feel like she just sees my potential and only wants me to get better you know. Long story short my Director is incredibly incredibly hard to impress, and anybody in that program that’s actually talented will tell you the same thing. But after my performance the other day as A super unlikeable whiny bratty nerd ( I’m 6th grade) that was complaining about being bullied at school (even though she clearly deserved it), my Director was blown away and so impressed by my performance to the point where I thought I was dreaming no joke. She’s never been so impressed with my performance before. So am I just good at playing a child or is it easy. I don’t want to be flattering myself over something that everyone can do lol.
Dad was an actor, just moved to LA - looking for advice! by jojobb888 • last post May 28th
This is a long question, but basically I moved to LA right before the pandemic & am finally getting to take acting classes here & start working on my reel. The pandemic set us all back a couple years, so I’m starting to feel the age panic (I’m 28) & trying not to panic a little. Since there are no dumb questions, I thought I’d ask you all for a little advice!!! My dad was an actor (local/community theatre his whole life overseas & in the States) & just showed up to one Hollywood audition in his life & got it…it was a 3 minute scene with a Christopher Walken in a movie that won Best Picture, so I think I have always had a strong feeling of: just show up, prepare your whole life, & roll the dice. But I’m also feeling behind in terms of acting training—I acted all through college (6-7 plays, performance art, short films), took classes in school & in the city (I went to college in Chicago), which was amazing to get started, but I still feel like I don’t have the basic fundamentals down at all. I did a lot of Meisner/movement & it all felt pretty abstract & convinced me not to get an MFA right away. I have for my whole life just wanted to focus on comedy & aim to be a working TV/film actress. I’m also working on being a better singer/dancer, so that’s why I didn’t move to NY (I also moved to LA for work), so that’s my whole story. Here are my questions, sorry if this is a bit much: 1. Looking at MFA programs, it seems like USC/UCLA are higher-caliber than schools that are not colleges, like AADA & AMDA? And is it really worth it to get an MFA or should I just take as many acting classes as I can? I have some money saved up but I’d love not to shell out tuition $ if I can help it. The acting classes I plan to take this year look great & are right up my alley, but I’m just not sure it’ll be enough to fully train me the way an MFA might? And then I look at schools in NY like Juilliard & I’m like, why not apply? Even though it’s 4 years & not directly TV/film training 2. What are some great, basic fundamental classes in LA that changed your life? (Or in other cities that teach virtually, now that that’s common after the pandemic) 3. How do I network with the community without it sucking up all my time? I’m pretty busy, in grad school & working. Thank you so much fellow thespians!!!!!!!!!!!
Stage name? by Royal-Change-2094 • last post May 28th
Hello I’m signing to a agency soon and I’m very excited as this will be my first agent after starting about six years ago trying to learn and get involved in the business. On IMDB there’s an actor who’s name is the same as mine but spelled just slightly differently. When I Google my name a bunch of people come up. I actually can’t get my real name on Instagram or anything like that cause a bunch of fan pages for Shawn mendes and Tom Holland pop up and other Shawn Holland’s I’m trying to think of a stage name to use So far I could only come up with Biz Holland Shorty Holland SJ Holland Sha Holland I know those probably suck but I’m pretty bad at coming up with a name but I wanna be really consistent so that’s why I’m worrying about it now. I’m performing a play soon too so I wanted to get a name. Any way I could possibly get help/ suggestions? I can give a few basic things about me ( if you want more just ask) to maybe help brainstorm if you guys have the energy and would like to today I’m from Chicago, skinny black guy , I play guitar & bass . My nicknames growing up with my family was “ 5 stacks” “shawnzy” “Shawnyboy” “ shorty Shawn” I love wearing sunglasses my middle name is Javonte
Why do you want to be an Actor ? by ant01n3du • last post May 28th
I feel like most people including me want to be an actor to be loved , to be someone else because internally they lack something maybe due to mental health issues or even bad chilhood , parenting a sort of ? (Escapism , llive multiple lives , being reconised and seen in a vast world , being a window on the world for people in need for More in their life) And or people who have had familly or previous young experience into acting .
About vocal capabilities by Chilliwiddit • last post May 28th
Any knowledge please on how I can train myself to change my voice like professional actors do? I've been doing it on the side but I can't really hit the desired pitches, tone or effect. Professionals like Christian Bale in American Phsycho can do it with ease. How? Any help please?
Is it to late? by Marmarworld22 • last post May 28th
28 y/o black male live in Georgia, I always wanted to do acting since I was a teenage but because I was so shy,timid, and quiet I never really went for it. I remember every time we use to have a school play I would get so excited like I was in the play lol. Fast forward now at 28 I believe in myself, I’m more confident no longer shy (due to my retail job 8 years ago) and I have a positive mindset. The problem is I’m starting late and do I really have a chance of getting a role because of my age with no experience? If I do have a chance were should I start? S/N: Over the years since I graduated high school I have a few people tell me I look like an actor (larenz Tate) or should become a actor and I think that is another sign that my purpose might be acting.