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People in LA - How is the culture? by WusBoppin • last post Feb 7th
I’m sure this is a silly question, but I’m about to finish studying theater and actually put myself out there. I’ve been fortunate enough to have gotten to start young and I think I have the skills to at least make some sort of living doing it. I’ve been wanting to avoid L.A. since I don’t enjoy working with hyper-competitive or fake people. I’m really getting ahead of myself by asking this, but I guess every actor thinks about it at some point or another. Is the work worth the stress? I’d love to try my hand at more film/TV acting (while still doing stage) but if there’s no way to avoid the scumminess of the industry, I’d rather travel and do seasonal productions, etc.
I'm losing my passion. I'm stuck at a cross road what should I do? by Ihavesomequestions58 • last post Feb 6th
I (26M) started my journey as an actor at 19 when I took professional classes in NYC. After 7 years I got a BS (not in theater), worked in corporate, mental health, even went to a masters for PT before I left due to loss of interest. In addition I have done some professional voice over and on camera work. This weekend I walked into a CD workshop as what seemed as the only one who actually has worked a normal 9-5. The rest were theater people with packed resumes from a bunch of fancy schools. No offense I think that it's great to have a passion. But the way these people acted oof. The CD acted very high on himself that night as well. I walked out there with a realization of how beyond cringe it is. What i've been doing. Acting in itself is beautiful and takes amazing hard work. But the people in the industry are immature. They act like they're the shit and are rude af. When they've never actually done C list work. I guess maybe i've matured as a professional and witnessed the immaturity in the industry. I still have second hand embarrassment from all of them. Like two dudes out of the 20 who were there acted right and normal. After comparing it to my usual 9-5 that pays me really well I don't know if this is worth it anymore. Having to be around immature adults who act like they're still in high school. I think I might hang up my dreams of an aspiring actor and will probably consider starting a life. Kudos to the mature actors out there who act their age. I wish you the best. And to be honest to those who act like kids and are grown. Grow up you're cringe.
Permanent VO for Psychology Video Essay YouTube Channel [Female or Male] - Job by nowcreatives • last post Feb 6th
Hey there! Are you a female or male VO actor interested in creating content around power, psychology, and politics? If so - we’re creating a video essay channel and are looking for a single, permanent VO actor for it - 3 videos a week, which will be doing just that. The channel will have a similar, but different, VO style to the channel [Jake Tran](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoOjH8D2XAgjzQlneM2W0EQ/videos) and [Moon](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmFeOdJI3IXgTBDzqBLD8qg) Rates: Earn 5-7.5% of YouTube revenue (at 200k views/video ,that's $500+/month), and $115-130 USD per 15-minute speaking time script. $40 for 1-minute YouTube Short scripts. 2-3 scripts a week. Channel purpose: help people become more aware of how their psychology can (and is) manipulated by power, media techniques, etc. If you are interested, **please leave a comment and review the further details about rates and more are on this job page.** There’s also a 3-minute segment of a script to audition with ($75 USD prize for our favorite audition): [https://nowcreatives.com/nowcreative\_job/video-essay-vo/](https://nowcreatives.com/nowcreative_job/video-essay-vo/) Context: We are a production company for YouTube creators who are making this channel, with 7 billion views on the videos we’ve edited for YouTube. We have 45 team members in total, some part-time, some full-time. And have a YouTube channel with 250k subscribers, called [MrSpherical](https://www.youtube.com/c/MrSpherical). Thank you! Oliver
I applied for a few roles. How long does it usually take to hear back from them in regards to an audition? by GetGreenGetBaked • last post Feb 6th
So yeah, I applied to a few roles on Actors Access and I was wondering how long it takes to hear back from them in regards to an audition? I got updated headshots done and I feel like I could be a good fit for them. Any advice would be good. Thanks!
I finally got a decent theatre job opportunity in my hometown, just as I was about to move out. What should I do? by daddymonster1 • last post Feb 6th
I've been exposing myself in theatre in my hometown for 4 years now, learning and growing until I get my bachelor's degree at the local university (in a "safer" field unrelated to theatre). I've done almost all of it for free, as a young amateur actor. But now the head of my theatre troop offered me to lead the organization (and very likely act as well but that probably wouldn't be paid) of this big musical project, which would be a collaboration with a foreign theatre (UK). This sounds like an amazing job opportunity and I was really looking forward to it because it was supposed to happen over spring and summer, and then I will likely go to study Theatre abroad (and based on the skills I've learned, I really believe I'll get in). But recently I learnt that it's very likely going to be delayed to next year and not gonna lie, this kinda crushed my hopes. I really think this project is an incredible opportunity, especially since I've never worked on a musical before and I've always wanted to, musicals were like a gateway drug into theatre for me. But I'm really tired of my hometown and the lack of things it has to offer me. I'm not getting any younger and I want to get out there, start fresh and be on my own. Especially since I'm gay and I'm just so tired of being closeted because of my largely conservative hometown. I think it's time I broke free. But all the connections I've established here won't matter out there. On the other hand, I feel like I'll never be valued the way I deserve here and while this is an amazing opportunity, opportunities die easily here and maybe it got delayed precisely because the head of my theatre troop decided to lead the project himself after all and he delayed it to have more time (which pretty much leaves me without a job opportunity, even though I'd still very likely have an acting part). He also has a history of canceling and delaying projects, so I don't think it's worth waiting for an opportunity that might fall through anyway when I can move to a place that can offer me more opportunities. But I still want to hear some advice from more experienced people. I was going to post this in r/theatre but it won't allow me to post, don't know why, so I came here.
I was given a great opportunity to be a voiceover actor. Wondering how to proceed in order to make the most of it. by not_kelsey_grammar • last post Feb 6th
A few weeks ago, the company I work for decided to launch a big, new ad campaign. Through some quirk of fate, I was tapped to record the voiceovers. The ad campaign, which is mostly on YouTube, Facebook, and a little bit of specialized television (not network) has since become a rousing success. It got me thinking about pursuing VO work as a side hustle, but I'd like to do things correctly, so that's why I'm here looking for tips amongst you experienced Redditors. What is the best way to proceed? Is there anything you guys wish you knew at the outset of your VO careers? Should I look for an agent using the ad campaign as evidence of my potential hire-ability? Although I'm new to the world of VO, I've had a local (volunteer) radio show for more than 15 years. I'm located near Toronto, Ontario in Canada if that is a relevant factor.
What's the best compliment on set you love to get as an actor? by Front-Chemist7181 • last post Feb 6th
I don't know about you guys, but I LOVE when a director tells me go smaller. I go as big as possible and let the director adjust. Been working on a film for a few days (actually on set right now) and have a director tell me go smaller is the best. It's so good cause it's easiest to go smaller. I read a lot of directors saying they have a hard time making actors go bigger, so I have been practicing getting bigger and I improv then jump in my lines before I go into scene and people seem dazzled about it. What's a compliment you love on set to hear?
What are associate agents? by Opening-Race6586 • last post Feb 6th
What exactly is the difference between a „normal“ agent and an associate agent? When I look up some actor‘s agents on the agency’s website (UK) it says who their agent is and who their associate agent is so what’s the difference between the two? Because associate agents can also represent actors without a „normal“ agent. I hope you understand what I meant thank you in advance for answers :)
Affordable Coaching [Discounts for BIPOC, Trans, Queer Performers] by fakejamieson • last post Feb 6th
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More Work For Non-Union Performers by Freaklegion00 • last post Feb 6th
I'm an apprentice UBCP/ACTRA member and honestly that credit kind of just fell in my lap as an upgrade on set from background to actor. Until recently I haven't pursued acting, and now on top of that I have started focusing more on voice acting work. I'm curious what peoples thoughts are on the amount of work there is for Union vs. Non-Union performers in all aspects of VO. I'm tempted to drop that credit, it's not exactly doing anything for me. In my mind if I want to get into the Union, I should be able to again if I'm good enough to be there.
Not sure which agent to sign with! by Renewal96 • last post Feb 6th
Hey everyone, Last month I submitted to countless agents and scored three meetings. All three agents offered me across the board representation. I'm extremely grateful but unsure of which one to sign with. Agent #1 - 600 on IMDbPro, SAG-franchised & 2 actors out of 70 are my type. Agency's been active since 2017. Agent #2 - 720 on IMDbPro, NOT SAG-franchised & 20 actors out of 100 are my type. Agency's been active since 2018. Agent #3 - 880 on IMDbPro, SAG-franchised & 1 actor out of 100 are my type. Agency's been around since 2009. I don't feel I should choose #2 because they're not SAG-franchised and 20 actors are my type. I feel I should choose #3 because only 1 actor is my type and he has a few actors who have an IMDbPro rating below 20k. Also, he's been around the longest compared to the first two & I really enjoyed our meeting and feel he understands me. What do you guys think? Any tips or advice for choosing a representative? Thanks!
Young VA, looking to get started. Need advice. I have a deeper voice than corpse and a lot of people have told me I should get into VA by not_brayden13 • last post Feb 6th
I’m a young voice actor, 16 but I have a pretty deep voice, if you know who corpse husband is, I have a deeper voice than him. I’ve always loved acting and especially voice acting and I want to know how to get started. If I’m missing anything here tell me.
Industry Jobs For Actors? by just_ice523 • last post Feb 6th
I’m curious what others opinions would be in this… Do you think if an actor would to get a job at a studio or talent agency that they wouldn’t be able to have much of an acting career? Or do you think it may be beneficial considering you’d start to make connections with people who would potential be the ones to cast you/take you on?
What do you do when a CD sends you self-tape instructions for the wrong role? by littlesallyywalker • last post Feb 6th
A few times now, I’ve been sent self-tape instructions for what is clearly the wrong character in a film via Actors Access (e.g. today, I was called back for the role of an artsy 14 year old girl but the instructions/sides for the role of her abusive father were the only ones attached). Is there some way I can message CD’s via cMail, or do I follow the instructions for the dad, or just decline the audition, or what?
Do actors need a car to be successful in Los Angeles? by DontDrift • last post Feb 5th
Would I be okay without a car in LA?
To my biracial actors, how do you feel about auditions for "full" minority race characters. by wwhmochi • last post Feb 5th
I'm half Caucasion and half Korean, and I very much look like it. In a room full of white people, I definitely look not white, but in a room full of Koreans/Asians, I look white af. My agents and manager get me a lot of auditions for roles that are obviously for a full Korean character. IE, the character description is just "Korean and speaks fluent Korean," and then the character just speaks a bunch of Korean through the film. I don't feel like these roles are a good fit because I imagine they're looking for a very Korean-looking Korean. Like, in what world does it make sense that I, a very biracial looking Korean, am just speaking Korean all the time to English speakers? Idk, it just feels like these types of auditions are a waste of time. On the other hand, why else would casting choose my headshot to audition for the role? They have to know what I look like... soooo... (it's also possible they can't tell if they're just looking at the thumbnail). I always end up submitting a taped audition, but I'm wondering if I should start declining to audition for some of these. In the world of taped auditions, I feel like I need to be pickier because having to do three within two days is stressful af. Anyone else in the same boat? :/
What the hell is wrong with CDs lately? by sailor_melody • last post Feb 5th
Ever since the shift to self tapes has gotten more and more prominent (and lowkey permanent, especially for first rounds), CDs have been giving sides that are ridiculously long AND poorly cut. I'm not sure what happens in the background and whether their hands are tied because producers are demanding them to have actors do a particular scene but it's crazy. I've gotten sides where it's upwards of 12 pages for a FIRST ROUND. Listen, I know our job is to give in self tapes with a short turn around, but they certainly can't expect quality when they give 9 pages with less than a 72 hour turnaround. Today I had to do an audition where my character had, I kid you not, 4 monologues within 4 pages AND a time jump in the same scene. This is a union project too, in it's second season. I know this is bad writing on the writer's team, tbh, but the CD has to be able to see that and maybe cut it down no? Rant over.
Calling all Actors. Would you mind having an interview about how you manage your money? by misterpaws22 • last post Feb 5th
My name is Tim and I am part of a product team for a class. I am looking for the freelancers, part time workers, contractors, basically those who work job to job or pay check to paycheck. Would you be willing to have a 30 minute chat with me so I can understand your experience when it comes to what do you do or think about when it comes to you money you make? If so I listed a Calendy link to some available times I have: https://calendly.com/tjkim224/call Thanks!
Are multiple takes standard (without having to ask)? by WetBlanketGuy • last post Feb 5th
I've hired five voice actors from Fiverr. The first three all read each line 2 to 4 times. It was not written in their advertisements that they would do this (nor did I request it), but I was very grateful for it. However, the last two only did one take. The first person I thought was an exception to the rule but then the one I just hired did the same.
CD Workshops in Los Angeles? by imsoMcFly • last post Feb 4th
What’s up everyone? I just moved to LA from NYC and over there we had One on One and to a lesser extent Actors Connection. I don’t think these are shoe ins by any means but if I have some CDs/Agents in mind I wanna meet it could be worth the Face time. Are CDs and agents out here too busy to bother with workshops or is there an equivalent? Thanks in advance!