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How to ask for flexibility for auditions in 9-5 jobs? by ambitiouspikachu • last post Jan 19th
Hi everyone. Longtime lurker on the subreddit, thanks everyone for their awesome advice. I'm looking to dive into acting shortly after getting a 9-5 job. I feel like if I only have one life, why not try something I've always wanted to do. I've already taken acting classes and I have professional pictures of myself. I'm looking into sales, specifically tech sales as I heard there is a lot of work-life balance and I feel like its a very actor friendly job. As I start interviewing for jobs, when would I bring up the flexibility? Or how would I ask the recruiter or sales manager about flexibility? A lot of them are work from home, and unlimited PTO, which is awesome if I book a gig, which I don't expect anytime soon because I'm starting out. I also don't think I'd get many auditions, at most 1 audition a week. And I expect them to be on Zoom, so maybe 1 hour out of the week? I'm interviewing for one job that is hybrid work from home and in office, but has flexibility and unlimited PTO. What is your advice so then I can find the right job? I'm based in Los Angeles.
How to Get Booked / I Can't Get Booked by Wan-Wan2402 • last post Jan 19th
Hello sooooo I've been working in the industry for several years now and I've mainly only done things like live performances such as shows in theme parks and I do have a few film credits. So I've been using websites like Backstage.com and Actors Access, and I've had both accounts since 2016 and I've never once booked a single job from either website, and I've only had one audition offer through Backstage. I know this is a hard and competitive industry but still... I'm just wondering if I can get some opinions and help on the matter on how to book work? I don't have an agent, and I don't have enough footage for a reel. What casting websites I should use? I feel like I'm walking without any guidance so if anyone can help I'll take it. (Also, I'm located in Florida so I know the work here isn't a lot, but I plan on moving to Georgia in hopes of more opportunities but I still need help.) Thanks!
Being an LA actor out of Las Vegas by Chai_Latte_Actor • last post Jan 19th
Over the course of the pandemic, it appears that most classes have online options. And almost all auditions, at least for the initial ones, are self-tapes. So I've been looking at options to move out of LA to a lower cost of living area and yet be close enough to be considered a local hire. Vegas seems to fit the bill. What I like about Vegas vs say moving to San Bernardino or some other LA suburb is that in Vegas, you can still be close enough to world class restaurants and entertaiment, and a big international airport while having lower housing prices, lower taxes, lower cost of living (almost a dollar difference in gas prices) etc. Only 4 hours by car (for booked jobs or next day auditions), and 46 daily flights between LA and Vegas. Downside: the dry heat weather, lack of quality in-person acting classes. So in general, Vegas seems to be a good option for LA actors. Does anybody here have any insights into Vegas that I might be missing?
Beginner Voice Actor/resume and voice samples by SockLeft3635 • last post Jan 19th
Hey hi. I'm just starting out with Voice Acting. I would like to know how to produce a resume with no experience at all with the accompaniment of recorded voice samples? How long should these samples be? I heard from 30 seconds to 5 mins. I have a recording studio for my music So that's all there. I know how to edit vocals, clear background noises, brighten voice. And other basics. How does one (would one) present all of this to a possible employer? Thank you
Tips for UK actor in 20s applying to drama school? by Space-Witch99 • last post Jan 19th
I am looking to apply for a screen and stage course (or something similar) to help enhance my acting skills in the UK. I am seeking advice for which drama schools in which cities offer the best training for an actor with no professional background. For reference of my background, I have done amateur theatre for about 10 years total, in both youth theatre and later in university societies. Thanks in advance!
Triple Crown of Acting by MathematicianLeft07 • last post Jan 19th
Is TOC the highest achievement an actor can get?
Is acting genre-specific? by Opening-Race6586 • last post Jan 19th
I was wondering why many actors are always cast in the same type of projects. Some actors are only in the type of feature films that aren’t necessarily commercial or known by many people not interested in film (opposed to Marvel films for instance) and win prizes (e.g. Saoirse Ronan). Then there are the type of actors that only appear on Netflix series (e.g. Noah Centineo, Camila Mendes). I mean I could not imagine Adam Sandler or Timothée Chalamet ever be series regulars on an HBO show. Why is that? Of course type plays in part in that but if you’re type is the girl next door you could play that in a thriller as well as a romantic comedy as well as a typical Netflix show like Riverdale. Can you tell your agent what kind of projects you want to be submitted for and in what direction you want your career to go or how does it happen?
How do I get voice acting work in the UK? by innalandan • last post Jan 19th
Hi everyone! Thank you for taking the time to read my post, any advice is greatly appreciated. Voice acting has been an interest of mine for as long as I can remember and it’s something I’ve always really enjoyed. Recently, after feedback from friends and family, I’ve taken the plunge and invested in a home recording studio. I’m fully aware that I need a voice acting teacher. (If anyone knows of any voice coaches based in London please do lmk). BUT, my question is … Where do I find the jobs? A bit of research has led me to think that my options are casting call club, backstage and audiobook narrating … am I missing anything? I want to make sure that I’m utilising all platforms as I’m just starting out. Also, is it the same process for a voice actor as it is an actor? That eventually I’ll create a portfolio showcasing my strongest work and send it out to voice acting agents? P.s. I am an actress with experience in both stage and screen, I am taking frequent acting classes, lessons, workshops etc. However, I’m really excited for this new venture, I think it’s a super fun craft and I’m so keen to learn all about it!
how do young actors get star roles in such popular shows? by cjw021 • last post Jan 19th
mainly like gotham with young bruce wayne or the kids in stranger things i always wondered how they got their role in that and if they wanted to themselves or their parents led them down that path?
Union vs Non-Union Voice Acting by devllen05 • last post Jan 18th
I have a quick question. If I'm a member of SAG, can I provide a Voiceover for a commercial that features non-union actors on-camera? Thanks for any feedback!
SE Z5600a II for Voice Acting by DeclanPDFFlannery • last post Jan 18th
Hi all, hope everyone's having a great day! So I've been a keen amateur voice actor for a few years now. I'm also a professional musician by trade and recently decided to bite the bullet and learn a bit more about music tech with the aim of setting up a home studio (I'm a classical musician so that's a bit different from my usual ballpark). This'll included amongst other bits and pieces a high quality condenser microphone. I've chatted with various friends who know their tech and production and have been recommended the SE Z5600a II. While the main use for it will be recording music I would also like something that'll work well for voice acting as well. My (albeit) very limited understanding is that condensers are perfect for both uses so I can't imagine there would be any significant problem but thought it worth asking in case anyone has any personal experience or advice to offer. Many thanks for any help and I hope you all have a fantastic day!
Breaking into Voiceover by maitakeboy • last post Jan 18th
Hi, I am just breaking into voiceover. I did about 10 sessions of classes with some local voice actors in the Philadelphia area, bought a microphone and DAW, have produced a decent Narration and Commercial demo and feel ready to jump in. My question is, what's the best way to get started? Which websites should I use? I see Voices123 and [Voices.com](https://Voices.com), Bodalgo, Fiverr and VoicesUS mentioned as the top ones. Looking for any firsthand info anyone has on those. Also, does it make sense to look for an agent right now? What other avenues are there besides websites and agents? Thanks!
How do I practice? by UltraD00d • last post Jan 18th
I am in my mid teenage years, And I hope to become an actor when I grow up. I do theater at my high school, and I'm involved with a local theater group. I have not really done anything paid or of an especially serious nature, but that's not really what I want to talk about today. I've been somewhat wishy-washy about wanting to do acting and the past, And I've decided that I want to really pursue it. Of course, with that pursuit comes the necessity of practice. But how can I practice? What methods can I adopt to achieve effective practice in-between projects and characters? What methods have helped you?
Agent won't take me on because I do theater? by poliwhirldude • last post Jan 18th
Had a weird experience with a prospective agent and wanted to make sure I wasn't the weird one. TL:DR at the bottom. To give context, I'm an actor with a good chunk of stage credits but a decent sprinkling of screen work as well. I recently discovered a talent agency in my region that was looking for actor submissions. They only do screen work (which is not surprising for the Mid-Atlantic region), which is fine to me, since I really only want an agent to get access to higher level film and TV auditions anyway. I submitted and, to my surprise, got a response fairly quickly. The agent I was talking to had some questions/suggestions- "you need new headshots, do you typically have facial hair or are clean shaven, what are your commitments," etc. It was all pretty par-for-the-course until I mentioned that I start rehearsals next week for a play I'll be working on until March. This is when it gets weird. She sends me an email mentioning that she was slightly worried about my upcoming production, since theater can be a large conflict (which it is) in terms of her submitting me for "acting jobs." She then asked if my doing theater was just something I did on the weekends. I followed up and explained that this was a professional gig, laid out the rehearsal/performance schedule with my dark days and let her know that my schedule would be totally free starting in April. She responded letting me know that she wanted to wait to take me on until I was "interested in acting only." As if theater acting isn't acting?? Is this normal with screen agents? Should I be choosing between pursuing theater and film? Ideally I would like to do both. I would love to hear this subreddit's thoughts on this exchange. TL;DR: I, a stage and screen actor, reached out to a talent agency for screen representation. The talent agent told me she wouldn't take me because I have theater productions coming up, saying I needed to be "interested in acting only."
Actor - Agent Relationship by Extra_Ad6054 • last post Jan 18th
So I’ve been with my agent for about a year and a half. She’s a well known agent in my city, has a great roster and I’ve booked a few gigs with her. The first year I was getting a lot of auditions, but recently in the past 5-6 months they’d died down immensely. She’s also only sending me auditions for commercials. I want to have a stronger/closer relationship with her but I don’t know how to go about it. I also want to ask why I haven’t been getting as many auditions but don’t know how to word it. There’s a couple productions coming to the city soon that I really want to audition for but I don’t know if it’s appropriate for me to ask her to keep a look out when the castings for the show are posted. I basically just wanna go full force into this & I don’t know how to go about talking to my agent about it.
NEED A FILM REEL EDITED? Actor editing services offered! by AngeloActs • last post Jan 18th
Hey there everybody! I hope that you're having a wonderful start to the new year. My name is Angelo, I'm an actor here in NYC who has invested a lot of time over the years to video editing as well. I'm now opening that up to the masses and starting to cut reels for other people using Final Cut Pro. If you'd like to talk rates, definitely feel free to shoot me a message here on reddit, or send an email to Angelo@AngeloGiannone.com Here are two examples of reels that I've cut together and I look forward to speaking with you! Angelo Giannone Reel: [https://youtu.be/tmgIDtEKUHU](https://youtu.be/tmgIDtEKUHU) Zachary Sherry Reel: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kqmhIQ5P1o](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kqmhIQ5P1o)
There are so many reasons to hate Actors Access by nacho__mama • last post Jan 18th
For Talent Link their directions are "pay the first invoice so the second can be sent to your inbox. " **BUT THEY NEVER SEND IT.** I've never had such a hard time handing someone money for services. I know it is necessary because it is all there really is. I have to use it not only as an actor but as a casting director as well. And I hate both Breakdown Express and Actors Access. But I am definitely cancelling my upgraded account when it expires next month. Over the last year I've gotten two parts in feature films that I found on my own. I live in a small market so the stuff on Actors Access is not going to be anywhere near me anyway. But what really pisses me off is I have been trying to use the talent link to send my profile to potential agents. I have heard mixed reviews about whether or not this is worth doing. But it's only $30 so I figure I will try it and then go back to having a free Actors Access account. But these assholes can't even be bothered to send me a bill or a reminder e-mail. So I keep missing the deadline to apply to talentlink and have my profile sent to agents. ​
Dan Olivo - Day By Day by Dan Olivo • last post Jan 18th
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Platform for self-tapes by mario7911 • last post Jan 18th
Hi, is there a website or an app where you can find fellow actors who can give you the other character’s lines in a scene in a self tape (like via Skype, Zoom or something)? I’m asking this because I sometimes have someone to give me the lines, but sometimes I don’t and so when I don’t idk what to do and think it’d be great to have someone to say the other character’s lines. Also, I’m in the French acting business, so if there are people who speak French (or just enough to say the lines in a semi-comprehensive way) that’d be even better. Thank you and have a great day!”