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I am a director and want to learn how to better direct actors by MasterGuig • last post May 3rd
Good day actors, I am a filmmaker from Montreal, and even though I have a few short films under my belt, I feel that working with actors is by far my greatest weakness. I would like to know from your point of view what you think are the best ways for a director to work with actors. What are the dos and donts that you've seen directors do. What is helpful to you and what do you feel is a waste of time? Basically, what do you wish directors did more, and what do you wish they did less? And not just on set, but everything from the casting call to the premiere. Thank you for your help!
Paid work £15 for 140 words. by JEDI-MASTER-Y0DA • last post May 3rd
Looking for a female voice actor, English accent, to say 140 words. (14 sentences). To last approximately 70 seconds. I don't know the going rate, so around £15? Please let me know if that is too low?? To do voiceover for an eCommerce website. Promoting an electronic personal cooling fan. To be paid by PayPal or BACS? Whatever you prefer. Paid on completion and when happy with the quality. You can check my profile, I am genuine. (2 years, 8000karma). If you can send me a link to a sample of your voice it would be appreciated. English accent only. Thanks
Who are the very best acting managers in NY? by hossadog • last post May 3rd
Hi guys! I’m an established actor (re-occurring on a huge streaming series), and still having trouble securing good representation if you can believe that baloney. People keep telling me that its because I’m not a 19 year old hot chick. I would have thought more doors would open after my third year on this series, but very few reps in LA seem motivated to talk with me and the ones that have… well they couldn’t get me an audition at an open casting call if they tried. So I’ve decided to pivot to NY… I love NY and figure my schtick may fly a little higher. I think I have a look that’s less CW and more a dude trying to hustle you in a back alley card game anyway. So, I’m looking for a new manager and wanted to know if anyone had a list of NY managers that are truly great, have a good reputation and are worth their salt? I ask because the last NY manager I had ran off with my cash, in retrospect that was my bad… the track marks on his arm should have been a red flag. Thank you so much! Appreciate whatever insights you all share!
How's the British Acting Scene? by Cumquatinator • last post May 3rd
So I'm thinking about doing a bit of a career switch and moving from film production into acting. A lot of my work that I do is in Bristol, UK and was wondering how the acting gigs are over there? I know some people say that London is the place to be for it but I don't think I could live in London - I've grown too attached to Bristol. Any pointers for a newbie actor making a transition from one career to another?
Acting as non-native English speaker by cats_schroedinger • last post May 3rd
I was wondering if it would be realistic to become an actor for English productions without being a native speaker. Does anyone have experience with this or has examples of actors?
PAID VA work for male actors for adult brand, up to $400/per hour of audio recorded for the right talent! by hereyesonly • last post May 3rd
Best Kept Secret is an erotica brand that focuses on audios for women (mostly so far but planning to expand this in the future) to enjoy, read by men. We do scripts ranging from Victorian romances to more BDSM style stuff. We are looking for someone great at acting, pacing, getting in the mood, dirty talk and creating sexual tension and of course with a sexy voice + a decent mic. You MUST be comfortable with NSFW material and over 18 of course! At the present we can pay up to $400 per hour of raw audio for the right talent. Typically we start at $125/hr to establish a working relationship and then increase it from there. But like I say it is really dependent on how our audience reacts to the content that determines this initial rate. Past erotica/NSFW voice acting experience is great but not a necessity at all. We add the SFX and editing, it's just the raw audio you would be required to perform (no post or extra production essentially) To audition, please submit a 2-3 minute sample (including both SFW and NSFW segments) through this form [**HERE**](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yf1OWelXKCmswf_Y5G_ERUjrpxtUI5wn9sR8mJhZLJQ/edit). You need to provide a MP3 or WAV sample of the attached script in that form. Any other questions about the process please DM or email me at [rob@yourbestkeptsecret.co.uk](mailto:rob@yourbestkeptsecret.co.uk)
Play Duologues for Two Actors(Male/female) 20 years old by SherbetSpirited1085 • last post May 3rd
Hello fellow actors, I think it'd be great if we could pool together plays we have found so that we can start a comment chain with everyone's suggestions for good scenes from plays with specified requirements (like the one in the title). I'll start \-Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons two hander around a young professional aged couple (24-32) living in a world with government enforced speech restriction, and how they navigate communication and intimacy around that, along with balancing the natural ebb and flow of human relationships.
Dressing to look younger for audition? by HappyAkratic • last post May 3rd
I'm a male actor in my mid-late twenties, and tomorrow I have an audition for a teenager (around 15y/o). I can pass as a teenager sometimes, depending on what I'm wearing. E.g. if I'm wearing a t-shirt and shorts people often read me as 15-17 or so, but if I'm dressed more formally, e.g. button-down shirt and nicer trousers, people usually guess 18-23. Question: for the audition, should I dress more casually with a young-looking t-shirt and shorts or jeans, or should I go more formal since it's an audition (for a fairly well-known professional theatre company)? Is it worse to come across as too old or too casual/unprofessional?
Pssst. Hey. You wanna make some voice actor friends? by CatieTheVoiceActor • last post May 2nd
Me too! And I suck at networking on Twitter, so uh... hi I guess. If you're a voice actor and interested in making some new friends, then please feel free to comment here or chat with me. Brief introduction, hi, I'm Catie! I've been voicing acting for almost two years and doing freelance work as a narrator for a few different Youtube channels. I still have a long ways to go, but I've made some decent progress in that time I feel and I've managed to make some really good friends too. I'm not exactly an expert on all things voice acting, but if you've got any questions about stuff I'll do my best to help you find the right answer! What about you guys?
Toucher (Vinko Globokar) — Jilly Cooke, Percussion/Actor by chiefyblues • last post May 2nd
Any other Canadian voice actors just get f*(!#d by the new commercial agreement? by Azdak_TO • last post May 2nd
Apparently ACTRA negotiated me out of a job. The ICA refused to sign onto the new NCA and now a lot of "voice of" jobs are being recast with non-union talent.
I can’t stand actors that don’t make an effort to connect before or even during shooting. by caringfarmerr • last post May 2nd
I’m sorry if it’s part of your “process” but I promise it will be a lot easier to act together if we are comfortable with each other and can trust each other. I’m not saying be extroverted or super chatty but let me know you’re happy to be here and ready to do some work. No one thinks your mysterious, people just think you’re a dick. Rant over.
How Tf do y’all memorize lines? by mpchop • last post May 2nd
Title. I’m a junior in HS and I’m preparing for a monologue that I have to memorize and act in the upcoming weeks. Imo I feel like the hardest thing as an actor is memorizing your lines, because imagine going up on stage and then blanking the first thing you get there. And I want to be able to act in the plays/musicals we’ll be having next year too. So I ask, how do you guys do it? How do you not forget? How have you not blanked on stage? And if you have, how quick have you recovered from it? Is there a trick? What am I missing?
10 Most Beautiful Actresses in Africa you need to know about by KnowAfrika • last post May 2nd
There are many hot celebrities with real beauty in Africa we have listed here The most beautiful African actresses. Let's know more about them. https://knowafrika.com/most-beautiful-actresses-in-africa-you-need-to-know-about/
[HIRING] [$10-20] Need bubbly, feminine sounding, slightly androgynous voice by Sauciest_Salmon • last post May 2nd
This character will be in a short episode. Need to be able to pull off a feminine but also slightly androgynous, bubbly voice. I am looking for a voice actor to voice my feminine presenting, androgynous & very cheery character.
Can I really become an actor even with an extremely problematic past? by bumblingbafoon5656 • last post May 2nd
When I was younger I was a very problematic toxic teen who didn’t really care about anything other than what directly benefited me. I didn’t know proper healthy boundaries and I sexually assaulted my ex-partner without fully realizing the extent of my actions and the drastic impact they’d have on the person and their life moving forward. Obviously I was publicly shamed and scrutinized, things like this just aren’t acceptable human behaviour, it’s painfully cruel. I have spent my days trying to better myself and trying to be a beacon of good. I like to believe I’ve made progress as my ex doesn’t seem to hold a resentful grudge against me anymore. Frankly I’m just glad they’re happy and have found someone that can give them the proper love and respect they deserved in our relationship. Moving on and pursuing my passion of acting seemed to be the most reasonable next course of action but with how the media is and people always scooping up gossip I was wondering if it was even possible for someone like me with a notoriously bad past reputation to even have a chance in the acting field? Would I just be blacklisted and turned away? It’s not that I’d want something like this to stay hidden to the public eye, rather I made a critical mistake in my youth and I’d want it to not define the rest of my life.
auditioning for david auburn’s Proof. help me decide between monologues? by cufrink • last post May 2nd
good morning all! apologies in advance for a monologue post. i’ve done research but am too indecisive to decide amongst my options. i’m a stage actor who’s been out of practice for a few years — i can’t sing and i’m not funny, so roles that fit my type are far and few in between, lol. recently a local theatre posted auctions for Proof, and i’m super excited about the role of catherine. i think i fit the type — i’m about the right age and think i can handle the material. because the auditions are this week, and i haven’t had a monologue in my back pocket and can’t read full plays (like i normally would) to find something appropriate. i’ve included details below on the show/character i’m auditioning for, the descriptions of the monologues i’m considering, and the pros of each monologue. especially for those who are familiar with Proof: could you help me decide which would be most appropriate? i’m really looking to nail this audition. Short plot summary: Catherine has inherited her late father’s mathematical brilliance, but she is haunted by the fear that she might also share his debilitating mental illness. Catherine – (F, 25). A college dropout, she has spent several years at home caring for her mentally ill father. Their relationship, although sometimes antagonistic on the surface, was sustained by strong mutual affection. Although she is a highly intelligent woman, she has no direction in life. Catherine is worried that she may inherit her father’s illness, and the signs of mental instability are already there. i tried to look specifically for shows/monologues that dealt with mental illness and being directionless, but none really fit the bill, especially with the time limit (both on the monologue and time until the audition). first monologue: from Thalassa by Scott Sickles. early twenties woman reflecting on how she was supposed to be on the same boat that her husband-to-be died on. i think it’s good for the anger and the lack of direction, but not sure the emotions that accompany a romantic loss is similar enough to that which catherine experiences (familial loss). second monologue: from Quasars by Jennifer O’Grady. early twenties woman paying penance, assigned by a catholic priest to help a man whose wife is dying of cancer. i feel like this one is good for it’s relation to science and philosophy, but i’m wondering if there’s enough emotional “meat” in there to be able to impress the director. third monologue: from Honour by Joanna Murray-Smith. mid-twenties woman speaking to the younger woman her father left her mother for, reflecting on her sense of self and childhood. i think the theme in this one best reflects that of catherine’s mental state in Proof, but i’m struggling to connect to this character despite having read the whole play — this monologue feels a little out of place. are any of these appropriate? should i keep looking? [here](https://imgur.com/a/6ZfzqJ5) is a link to screenshots of all the monologues, but if this is not allowed, please let me know and i’ll delete. i really appreciate any guidance anyone can give. thank you all!
Are improv classes a good start for a professional acting career? (Preferably for Film) by schoolydfan • last post May 1st
After researching on how to become an actor, the thing that came up the most is that I should take acting classes. Should I take an acting technique classes or improv?
In Ozark S4E12 around 30 minutes and 20 seconds, whos the voice actor on the phone? Is this James Marsden? by 2dizzy • last post May 1st
Sorry if this isn't the right place to ask but it's driving me crazy. Sounds familiar and like my childhood at the same time. Plz halp. P.S. I'm also interested lately in starting in voice acting too and somehow only just thought to join this sub to ask this question lol. Shame on me. Do expect me back.
Regional SAG-AFTRA? by ExcellentLab3488 • last post May 1st
I met someone on a SAG production who told me you can join a SAG affiliate for roughly half the joining fee. It allows you to work as a union actor in a small region, but not the entire country. I cannot find any information about this. Is it true?