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You're Not There to Get a Job, You're There to Do One: Audition by azthemansays • last post Mar 17th
> You’re Not Going There to Get a Job. You Are Going There to Present What You Do. You Act. And There It Is. And Walk Away. * [Brian !Cranston](https://actingmagazine.com/2018/06/bryan-cranston-dont-audition-to-get-the-job/) I've noticed a recent uptick in anger/despair/frustration posts about the lack of feedback/booking that's the current zeitgeist of the industry at large. As far as feedback is concerned... why are you giving up your power by seeking validation for your abilities from those that would hire you? If you want feedback your source should be from class work, your agent and/or manager... those are sources whose livelihoods rely on your success, and who are oftentimes more than willing to give feedback. The CDs, directors and producers aren't there to provide validation, they're being paid to do a job: shoot something. As far as booking is concerned... you need to try to have a paradigm shift on how you view success in this field, otherwise all that will happen is all that jealousy, rage and frustration will build up to a breaking point where you decide to leave the industry. Stop comparing yourself to others or looking at your booking rate as a metric of progression. You know what are good metrics to use? Being called in over and over by the same casting director for progressively larger roles, as well as callbacks/recalls/holds/pins/etc. That means that they recognize that you have ability, as gatekeepers for productions, and are opening the gate for you. Don't be frustrated if they bring you in multiple times for multiple roles on the same show/movie! That simply means that they believe in you and your abilities and are just trying to find the best fit for the production. When CDs stop bringing you in... that's when you should start being worried. Until then, just keep doing what you're doing and once you're done with a tape/audition just throw it away and move on to the next thing... #TL;DR: Focus on process and not outcome in order to have the mental fortitude to continue on that long winding path. * Source - a professional actor who's been at this for a couple of decades and watched too many people rage quit in that time... out of many I've met along this journey only a handful are still actors.
Casting for A Small Feature by InfiniteAardvark • last post Mar 16th
We're shooting a feature film, it's based off a British play and takes place in the worlds of Orwell's 1984 & Terry Gilliam's Brazil. It's hilarious, surreal and intense. We're talking about a shoestring budget but we did get a local production company so we have all the equipment and crew needed – camera is the Red One. The creative team is a mix of British, Israeli and Albanian. Half the film is cast, we're missing three men with excellent English, preferably a British accent but doesn't have to be, ages 20 to 40. Corporate look. Technical details: the goal is two weeks of rehearsals then seven days of shooting. We're based in Tirana, Albania. Pay is 1500€ per actor. If this fits you PM me, we can zoom and I'll send the script, moodboard etc. Where would you post an ad like this? Here? Let me know. Thanks
Is 26 too old to start Acting? by ChicoTallahassee • last post Mar 16th
I'm 26M and have no experience in acting at all. I've always been afraid to pursue my inner calling to becoming an actor and always been afraid to get unsupportive comments from my family and parents due to my dream of pursuing a career that was very little respected in my brick and mortar entrepreneur family. My father always kept going on about how he built a business from scratch with just his two hands. He always advised me to never become an employee, but rather an employer. Therefore I tried to pursue a college degree, which I never completed. I did complete high school. But that was about all I did. Enough about my past. Now I want to pursue a career in acting. My ultimate dream would be to participate in a Marvel Studios movie. MCU has always been my inspiration and the actors there are my favorites. I have a YouTube channel about irrelevant stuff. My channel has nothing to do with acting at all. It's more about reviews and tips for camping. I'm not successful on YouTube at all. What should I do to fulfill my wish in becoming an actor in a Marvel movie? Or even any movie to start with? Should I relocate? Currently I live in a very rural area in northern Europe. My native language isn't English, should I perfect my pronunciations? Where do I start? Thanks for reading and replying :)
And now for the good news. by louisasnotes • last post Mar 16th
Three weeks ago, I came across an Ad for the role of Claudius in Hamlet later in the year. An audition tape featuring 2 contrasting Shakespeare pieces was required by the next morning. I just didn't have time, but sent in my usual TV/Movie Reel along with my Theatre-focused CV. A week later, I was given a 'call back' audition date and time. I spent two weeks learning the character's lines in 2 completely different characters along with a loose script to explain why I was doing them in these specific ways. Two weeks ago, I auditioned via Zoom, got the chance to for both and offer my explanations and this morning was informed I got the role (Yay, me.). It won't be until the end of the year and there's plenty of time for things to go wrong, but it feels 'proper' that I used the time given to me to showcase something I wanted to show, rather than simply giving a performance of something I thought they may want. Between 2020 and 2021 I did over 50 taped auditions (thanks to the record keeping of my meticulous Actor App.) and didn't book a single gig. However, I DID book two juicy theatre roles, 2 Indie movie roles and a V/O! In all of these successful cases I auditioned 'in person', gave the performance and explained my Method in how I got to that point. I realize now that I haven't 'lost it' - I simply don't respond to a remote audition trying to discover a character based on someone else's skimpy character rundown. I also found out this week at a Union meeting that in the last 2 years, the casting process has gotten so busy in our City, there's a good chance that your audition won't even be seen by a Casting Director. The first cut may be done by an assistant, a receptionist, or someone else. If they don't like the look of the first 5 seconds, you probably won't make that first cut. I think I'll be waiting until the traditional 'in the room' auditions return, be the professional I want to be, and start feeling a whole lot better about myself than I have done over the last 18 months. Keep going, everyone - it may not be you.
NYC ACTING BEGINNER by Glass-Rub-9627 • last post Mar 16th
Hello, I'm moving to NYC next week (very spontaneous last minute decision...) for a few months. I've already lived for a few years in Manhattan cause I went to university there so I have friends and I know the city but I've never tried working there. This time I want to try and work there as an actress, see how it is, how things go etc. Any advice ? How does being an actor work over there ? Is there places where you can meet people, certain things I should know (website, people...) etc? I'm totally new to the industry over there so any help & tips is AMAZING! Background info : I followed theater classes at the Lee Strasberg Inst. for many years. I've been to university in NYC. I've done a little work as an actress in Paris (movie, ads). I also speak fluent English (no French accent but not usa accent). I don't know how to dance nor sing. I don't know dialect/usa accent. no green card nor part of a union. PS: I'm also looking for a good singing teacher (not too expensive, maybe group class) and dialect teacher.
Mixed Race/Ethnically Ambiguous Actors, what has your experience been like? by sykigogi • last post Mar 16th
I’m a mixed race actor and I look very “ethnically ambiguous”, or am sometimes white passing. I will never lie about my real background or conceal it, even if I lose out on an opportunity. I don’t blame actors for playing outside of race, I believe that as a smaller actor, it is up to casting to bring people in who are authentic, but I still would feel bad playing outside of my race/would be worried about backlash. I was wondering what other “ethnically ambiguous” actors have experienced (in general) and what your thoughts are on being submitted outside of your race. I realize it’s a little silly to be worried about “backlash” as a small actor, but, there’s the internet, and I believe in authentic casting when it is possible. Anyway please share your experience here, I’d love to know how the industry is for you right now as a POC who may or may not be “seen” as one.
Need Advice! by Dwayne_Man9323 • last post Mar 16th
Here's the thing. I'm a 29-year-old trying to get started as a voice actor by uploading some fan narrations of Thomas and Friends and doing some characters. However, there are two issues I have. One is the quality of my sound, and the other is my tools. Currently, I'm using a blue yeti and my sound qualityAudacity, but I can't help but feel a bit fixated on the background noise and wonder if I should wait until I move to another house. My room is next to the living room, so my mic picks up the TV and other sounds and has a wooden floor. I even used the noise reduction in audacity, but I feel as though it isn't enough, and I don't want to pay who knows how many dollars to get a program that reduces noises and other junk because I'm poor. I've even tried the closet as well, but it still picks up noise, and it's too small for my big butt. Thankfully, we're moving close to October, so that's fine, but there's also the chance that I could end up with a slim picking room. So, my question is, should I stop worrying about it and just upload what I have or should I wait for a bit? Any feedback will help to get me out of this impasse. I've also included pictures of what I have. ​ https://preview.redd.it/n6iei7u3stn81.jpg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0f5722661e5e07ed59f4bc1399ec6c6951d7b025 ​ https://preview.redd.it/ub0hv0c7stn81.jpg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fbaf729daef96c041e5aedc3c8f631a706d67d43
Fundraising for Shorts by Katelin Stack • last post Mar 16th
Hi Everyone! I've written a short thriller and want to get it produced. I have a director and producer already on board, but I'm concerned about raising funds. I want everyone -from Director down to background artists- to be paid for their time and talents, after outlining a budget I've come up with $40k to fully fund my short. I just don't know how to go about raising that kind of money, short of an indiegogo or kickstarter campaign...which is a crap shoot. Anyone have advice or ideas? Please and thanks in advance!
Is anyone feeling discouraged? by Inevitable-Anxiety57 • last post Mar 16th
I’ve lived in NYC for 5 years, I went to a 2 year musical theatre conservatory. I feel very well trained as an actor but lately I haven’t been booking anything. I know rejection is the name of the game in this business. But I’ve been feeling depressed for not booking anything, and it’s bad enough we had the pandemic hiatus from it. But I see my friends are booking stuff and I’m just so envious. I don’t even care if it’s paid or not I just want to story-tell and it’s an outlet for myself. But lately I’ve been in such a rut i’m thinking of quitting and to stop submitting altogether. I think it would help if in person auditions were back because at least I feel like i’m making an impression in the room, with self tapes I don’t. Even something as far as a callback would make me feel a bit better. I’m wondering if anyone can relate? /:
Male voice acting role, young adult, mid-late 20s, American accent, Video game dialogue, option for recurring role. $300 REVISED/RECAST by fleemmey • last post Mar 16th
SENSITIVE CONTENT WARNING ****This is a revised post for the recasting of this character**** This role had been cast a few weeks ago and while there were 250+ auditions one stood out in particular to my client. This voice actually changed the requirements of what the voice needed to sound like which is why there is now a second audition opposed to simply going back around the auditions we already received and asking for alterations. Unfortunately after recording an initial audition the actor had to step away from the project due to some unforeseen prior engagements set up beforehand. Therefore we are looking for someone who can fill the role until he can reprise it or if that does not come to pass permanently take on the role of the character. Your job would be to make you best impression of the voice he provided of which you will be given the original audition he provided and sample lines of the actual recorded script. The closer you can match the voice the better as my client became rather pleased with this rendition. You will be provided -the audition -the sample lines -additional references with similar voices -and may request exact direction on how to better portray the voice Below I will provide a text description of the voice as per the best of my knowledge. -there's a light rasp to this voice. -a nasally sound that comes in and out -very real and emotional -a lot of vocal range -can be animated -friendly tone and sound (although you will be playing a villain/kidnapper the goal is not to *sound* like a villain the character is insane and believes nothing he is doing is wrong and comes off as a normal person.) -you will need a good ability to copy the inflection and wording of the original voice -the ability to yell Below this line is a repost of the original audition for your prior knowledge. If you already auditioned you are very welcome to audition again and you will be provided updated sample/scripts if you have not heard from us from the last audition informing you if you did or did not get the role this is why as the information on what would be done with the prior voice actor has only just now settled. My sincerest apologies to everyone who did try out and did not hear back. It has been a little more mayhem than initially expected when I created this post for my client. Best of luck to everyone and I look forward to working with you! Hello. I am here on behalf of my client for the production of a short video game. I am looking for a male voice to play the role of the main antagonist to the story. He is a kidnapper. The voice role is characterized as the following. -young adult between 25-29. -Mid-toned, lighter voice. -Realistic and conversational. -Ranges from calm and collected to quick and manic speech The final script l between 700-800 words. The pay for this role starts at $300 There is an option to recur as this character for this series and be paid per episode. Character/story description below. *names have been altered as the game is still under NDA production. You will play the role of a young man named "Jonathan" who is the kidnapper of the 24 year old protagonist of the story "Mackey." His dialogue is voiced through notes that Mackey picks up as she tries to escape her kidnappers apartment one night while he is asleep. The notes reflect his thoughts as they met, he became attached to her, and then proceeded to to become obsessed with her which culminates in the "kidnapping episode." The character is an often reserved and calm character with bouts of manic episodes to contrast that. He is obsessive and blurred to reality. His only concern is being with Mackey to the extent of kidnapping her. The terrifying ordeal is told by an interactive story in a short RPG game and voiced through Mackey's first person experience and notes from her kidnapper. *The main protagonist "Mackey" has already been cast for the game. CONTENT I was conflicted as to if I should post this under NSFW but I opted not to. If I made a mistake please correct me. My decision was based on the content being minimal and mostly discrete/brief references. There is sensitive content in the dialogue -References to sex/both consensual and non-consensual -Swear words -Details of the kidnapping -references to violence *if any of the following is something you are not comfortable with but would still like to audition for the role please feel free we are open to working with you still and finding a way to work around the content to find a comfortable place for everyone involved. *This post is part 2 to my earlier casting call for the female protagonist to the story. There will soon be a larger casting call for additional lead characters in the story. If you are casted as the kidnapper in this short demonstration you may also apply for additional roles (with separate payment for each role) in the larger casting call. If you apply through posting on this thread, messaging me through PM or chat or sending me an email you will be supplied with the following. -The full script for the kidnapper. -audio voice reference for the kidnapper (MP3/WAV format). -concept art of the kidnapper. -concept art of the lead protagonist. -demo footage and concept art of the video game and setting. If there are questions about the character or the voice I am a very involved participant in the voice production and will be there to help at any point. If you prefer to have contact with the author themselves. I will be more than happy to pass you to them too! If you have your own take on the character, ideas, voice references, etc. I am interested to hear them as well. The goal is to put together a fun and creative environment for the writers and talent that come on board and we love to collaborate and work to find the best fit for everyone so if you feel you are are a creative person who likes to be involved in the production then we will be a good fit together. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for taking the time to read through this casting position. I look forward to hearing and working with the amazing talent that reddit has to offer. I have had very pleasant casting results to this date from you all. Thank you for your work. You bring a voice and life to the characters of writers and directors which is a wonderful thing. -Lindsey
Stuck on either Atlanta or NYC by Aromatic-Scene5749 • last post Mar 16th
I would be a beginner actor, I make my own short films as well. I’m stuck to either move to NYC or Atlanta… NYC is where I’d want to be, but I feel that Atlanta is the more logical decision. Especially for a beginner, but I’m not afraid of a challenge either. Any advice ?
Help me describe my issue with a videogame VA's voice by The_Lantean • last post Mar 16th
Hello, and sorry if this isn't the right place to ask such a question - but I figured a voice actor would be the a great person to ask this to, alongside a speech therapist. I was talking with a friend of mine about a videogame called Horizon Forbidden West. The main character has a voice that I particularly dislike, but I couldn't quite explain to my friend what I didn't like about it, and I was wondering if there is a technical/precise term to describe my issue with it. Here's the game's intro scene, to avoid any major spoilers: [https://youtu.be/x9NvJju5GaM](https://youtu.be/x9NvJju5GaM) . The main character is the one narrating. What I think bothers me about the voice is how the character always seems like she's... out of breath? It's as if the actor is depressing her tongue and speaking with only a slightly open jaw. It irritates me in a similar way that eating loudly does, but less rage-inducing (I think that's called misophonia?). Is this some sort of technique to convey a certain type of character? If so, do any of you use it and if so, what are you trying to convey? Or do you think this isn't forced, and it's just the VA's normal voice? Thank you!
IMDb - average rating? by Simon Phillips • last post Mar 15th
Hey guys - I made a movie, called Ash & Dust and it released this week. We seem to have got over 300 ratings, but the average is very low... anyone know how this is calculated as it doesn't feel like it's an 'actual average' if that makes sense, have a look: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13831544/reference/
Making my first closet booth - is my space too loud? by jakeotronic • last post Mar 15th
Hey y'all. I'm excited to be on this journey. I'm an actor new to voice work, and I've got a medium-size closet that I thought would work nicely. Problem is, I live in a city in a large apartment building on a fairly noisy street. My apartment is a studio, and the closet is across the room from any windows. So far, I've used weather stripping to deaden some of the window sound. I used some weather stripping on the closet door too. Stepping into my closet tonight, I noticed I could hear the bassline of the music my next door neighbor was playing. This is through the wall. It wasn't at a blaring volume - I couldn't hear it in my main space with the ambient noise. I listened with my mic and could definitely hear it in the background. I've bought fairly inexpensive materials for the closet ([Sure-Max moving blankets](https://www.amazon.com/Sure-Max-Moving-Packing-Blankets-Professional/dp/B01GK6JRII?pd_rd_w=IXYYo&pf_rd_p=cf1a5a84-8a64-4d2b-b13a-eedb7e66da7d&pf_rd_r=GN3K7DYZEKK85M4MZT8X&pd_rd_r=38e18620-951d-400d-958a-6aef9790de84&pd_rd_wg=pVUxc&pd_rd_i=B01GK6JRII&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_7_i) and [JBER Acoustic Panels](https://www.amazon.com/JBER-Acoustic-Soundproofing-Resistant-Treatment/dp/B08R3J6XZG?pd_rd_w=IXYYo&pf_rd_p=cf1a5a84-8a64-4d2b-b13a-eedb7e66da7d&pf_rd_r=GN3K7DYZEKK85M4MZT8X&pd_rd_r=38e18620-951d-400d-958a-6aef9790de84&pd_rd_wg=pVUxc&pd_rd_i=B08R3J6XZG&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_1_t&th=1)) and haven't put up anything yet. What's the move to try and keep out exterior sound, especially if it's coming through the wall? As I understand it, the panels are more for killing echo than soundproofing. FYI, my mic is an [AKG P420](https://www.amazon.com/AKG-High-performance-Dual-capsule-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B00167UQMI/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2QF4V16D9D5PX&keywords=akg+p420&qid=1647330933&sprefix=akg+p%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-5).
Any actors looking to collab on a video game comedy series? (Motion Capture) Episode 1 below. Pls get in touch x by finners11 • last post Mar 15th
again, would love to connect with other young actors by -deepsri • last post Mar 15th
I'm a young adult looking for others who also need virtual readers. I currently need a male reader. Please DM. Thankyou ♡
Vent/Are any other actors getting a lot of dropped pins & holds since covid? by StampyJunior • last post Mar 15th
Using a burner account. Before covid, I always booked when I was pinned for a role. Since covid, I keep getting pins and availability checks, sometimes at the last minute, for which I clear my schedule, and then....nothing. I have to reach out to my reps who check with casting to find out I'm not working. I'm getting the suspicion that they're getting actors to clear their schedules as a standby for roles who've auditioned/been called back for in case the actor cast for the role fails the covid test. Frankly, this is starting to piss me off. I have to keep my schedule flexible and open, at personal expense since having a day job would keep me from being available the next day at the last minute. At this point, I'm starting to get resentful that I am essentially a stand-by for covid testing and not getting compensated for it, much less the courtesy of being told I'm no longer on hold. I'd really like to know if other actors on my level (costar, occasional small recurring or guest star) are experiencing anything similar?I know how fortunate I am to have these opportunities, that casting recognizes my talents and abilities, that I'm being seen for this stuff, because I spent many years as an actor "out in the cold" without reps, so I know all of that. But if I'm going broke keeping my schedule available for well-funded shows who are taking advantage of this, it's undermining my enthusiasm for doing it at all. Thanks for the feedback, or just for the listen.
Agent Queries (UK) by booboothefewl • last post Mar 15th
I am a new actor who after training and a few credits has started looking for an agent to progress in my career. A lot of my close friends in the industry don’t have agents either so when it came to advice I used the internet. A massive point of advice was to specify which agents you would like to submit to with each agency- which for was already difficult, as an green actor I’m not very picky and didn’t know how to choose. Either way I managed to do so and sent a emails out a day ago. I have now received an email of confirmation for one agency, that my submission has been received and will be sent to all agents, even though in my email I addressed to two specific agents. My question is will it significantly ruin my chances with the other agents at the agency if I’ve addressed my email to specific agents? (Also fellow Uk actors how long did u have to wait to hear back from the gent that signed you?)
Cdn Actors with US rep: how did you get yours? by iamfeelingshy • last post Mar 15th
Curious as to how actors secured their US rep, did you have an 0-1 visa already? What were the steps?
Actors/Actresses - Challenges You’ve Faced and How You Overcame Them? by haley_actress • last post Mar 15th
What are some challenges that you as an actor have faced and how did you overcome them?