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Rumor: casting directors have an app to tell them if an actors social media followers have been bought. Is this true? by thehealthyactress • last post Dec 15th
It’s no secret that social media following impacts casting decisions. It could be true.
Deepanshu Goyal: An Unbelievable Actor by Anuintern • last post Dec 15th
Young actress by PauseNo6949 • last post Dec 15th
Hi, I'm a 16 years old from Lithuania and I have a dream to become an actress. I've been in a local theater studio for 7 years (or more), I worked on some projects with young artists from my country and I also have some experience on set as a director's assistant. The problem is - I have no idea what to do to make my dream come true... Maybe someone knows if it's possible to join actors agency, in let's say England, even if I don't live there? Maybe someone has a good advice what to do? Thank you! \-A
Voice actors, do you play Dungeons and Dragons? by Olivethecrocodile • last post Dec 15th
(or any similar table top role playing game) [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/rh4zeg)
Is taking out loans for a drama school a poor financial decision? by monkeypenguin47 • last post Dec 15th
I know this one all comes down to perspective, but I figured I would see what perspectives other people have had. I'm an actor in the U.S. and last year I got a recall from LAMDA (in London) and I plan on applying again this year. I'm really interested in the school because of the quality of classical acting program they have and I feel like I could really grow as an actor. I love Shakespeare and I feel like London would be amazing to study in. I just want to make sure I'm thinking out all the financial repercussions if I am accepted. U.S. student loans are no joke and tuition will cost more as an international student, not to mention the cost of living, etc. However, I'm also trying to factor in the fact that I might have more opportunities as a result of networking and can also teach with my masters afterwards and also the fact that it may be a really incredible experience/I may learn a lot. Does anyone have any thoughts? Thanks!
Looking to talk to and learn from DMV actors, or actors who started in the DMV area. I've been seriously acting for about 5 years, but always have the desire to learn more from others! by greatgreengoblins • last post Dec 15th
If you're in or from the DMV and you have a successful acting career under your belt, I'd love the chance to have a conversation with you! I want to hear what you've done, how you're doing, and what you're going to do moving forwards. I'd like to talk strategies, training, marketing and business. If you still live in the DMV, let me buy you a coffee and chat! If not, I'd love to have a phone conversation. I specify the DMV area because that's where I live. But, if any actors in this group outside the DMV (who have had decent success in the industry) would like to be questioned, I'd love to talk to you as well. Please comment below if you're interested in answering some questions and having a conversation with someone actively working towards acting full-time. Thanks!
Opinion on Matt Vilvardi? by Gabiewabey • last post Dec 14th
Matt Vilvardi is an actor I found on TikTok and I honestly don’t see him as very good. He over emphasises some stuff and it just feels iffy to me. Although i’m not even an actor (I would like to be one) so I want your opinions on his performances. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSePdErgv/ Here’s the link to his TikTok where he posts acting stuff
Reality check: you're doing just fine by morganbkeaton • last post Dec 14th
Hi, community! I saw a couple things this past week that I thought were worth sharing here, since I see a couple themes come up here a lot. First, [Kimlinh Tran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimlinh_Tran) shared a photo of their [studio space](https://twitter.com/KimlinhTran/status/1468283202561208322?s=20). Kimlinh is a known and respected VO actor, and they are doing just fine with this space. Is it ideal or beautiful? No. But the reason they shared it is to show that you don't need to concentrate on having the most impressive, Instagram-worthy booth in order to be successful. Second, [Kiff VandenHeuvel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiff_VandenHeuvel) (AKA Kiff VH) posted [a blog post about NDAs](https://kiffvh.com/blog-native/2021/12/11/flowers-ndas-and-our-little-secret), and mentions in it that he books one out of every 150-175 auditions. This guy is well known in VO and on-camera, and is competitive in a lot of areas of VO, and this is still his batting average. Pro tip, if Kiff is teaching a class, take it! It is disheartening when we aren't booking as much as we'd like, or can't afford better equipment, or don't have room for a better space, but it is possible!! Don't let it stop you. Best of luck, folks. What keeps you going?
IMO Telling an actor they are 'getting too in their head' is the worst kind feedback you can give. by CuspChaser111 • last post Dec 14th
I've done improv for 2 decades now and I've also gone through Meisner training and I have to say some of the worst kind of feedback I think an actor can be given is that they are too 'in their head' - it only puts the actor more (you guessed it) in their head. I've heard it recently from one actor to another at a workshop and then all I saw was that actor cripple up and freeze and just overthink everything. I realize many improv theaters/ acting teachers say 'don't think' but what that really means is 'do feel.' or 'do listen.' But please for the love of God don't say 'you're getting too in your head' - it's like telling someone not to think about a pink elephant.
New to Wanting to Act, Youtube? by Araan17001 • last post Dec 14th
Hi, so I’m considering getting into acting for hopefully a few minor roles or even as an extra in the future. The only acting class I took was in high school for 1 year and that was only because it was mandatory, hence I didn’t really care about anything we learned or did. The only thing I remember are the vocal exercises such as the tongue twisters and vocal trills. I found this dude on Youtube who’s offering a $25 special 10 hour acting class and was wondering if anyone thinks that this guy is worth the money and the effort [youtube acting guy](https://youtube.com/c/TheActorsAcademy) to just understand the basics of acting. If not, are there any other suggestions that don’t involve real life experiences (such as improv classes or whatnot) since I’m not at all certain if I even want to pursue this as a hobby and since I currently can’t act for shit. Thanks in advance :)
How do I become an actress? by aelalynn • last post Dec 14th
Hi, I know this is the most typical question, but I’ve always been so interested in acting and I don’t know how to start. I am a 20 year old female student living in scotland. I would just like some tips on starting out, as I have no contacts at all or hardly any experience (apart from a few school productions!) I would love to go into it professionally, but I am clueless how to set it all in motion. Preferably tips specific to scotland/ rest of the uk, but also general advice would be highly appreciated!
Is there any hope for middle to lower class actors these days? by caringfarmerr • last post Dec 14th
Literally every single fresh face actor seems to come from a upper class background or wealthy. It’s disheartening
Actors/Actresses, what are your go-to stock expressions that you regularly employ to liven up conversations? by gomi-panda • last post Dec 14th
I'm curious, as a pleb, what are some expressions or techniques that would help liven up conversations?
Is it weird that I’m an actor but if I booked a major role in movie/tv -I’d be completely scared? by MaveInfinite • last post Dec 14th
Sometimes I ask myself..can I handle the pressure of a major role on a TV show or film. Do I have what it takes if I get booked. I know these are stage fright things..is it weird that I have them? Anyone else feel the same way?
Looking for voice actor for cartoon sci-fi mobile game by mrjamiemcc • last post Dec 14th
**Info:** I have developed a mobile game which has a cartoony/sci-fi theme. In which the player orbits a black hole for as long as they can to earn points. You can see the style here. https://preview.redd.it/1u0h2gssoh581.png?width=1606&format=png&auto=webp&s=2fcc6761a8d82696efe0fd24964f44b853bd225a I am looking for a voice actor (no preference in gender or ethnicity) to provide dialogue for each planets description. As you can see on the left of the planet Mars in the above picture. There are a total of 8 planets all with around the same amount of detail/dialogue which needs to be recorded. There are also around 5 small clips of a few words which i need. **Budget:** $20 is the current budget for the 8 planets and a few small clips but as you can see from the above image there are soon to be an additional 7 planets which also need dialogue, thus there is a chance of re-hire Payment will preferably be through PayPal. Payment can happen over 2 transactions. Half when half of the sounds are provided and the rest when the remaining sounds are provided. Let me know if you'd be more comfortable with a different option. **Contact:** If you're interested, you can contact me here on Reddit or leave a comment below and I'll get in touch. If you have something to show off previous work or you can provide an example of your voice that would be great. It could be anything but if you want something to read, here's some sentences with some of the reaction sounds I'm looking for: "Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and is the second smallest planet in the solar system. Named after the Roman god of war, Mars is also often described as the “Red Planet” due to its reddish appearance. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere composed primarily of carbon dioxide." ***Note: The current dialogue above will likely change however the total amount of words will roughly be the same.***
5 questions for voice actors by Caolan114 • last post Dec 14th
1. How do you go about "Finding a voice" to where you know you aren't going to change It. 2. Is It seen as rude or annoying when people meet you and JUST want to hear the voice, no questions? 3. How do you rest or exercise you're throat to stop getting tired. 4. For anime voice actors how do you feel certain changes to the script affects how the story Is told, like In Japanese a girl would say "I love you" but In english It would be "I really like you" do you feel small changes like that affects the tone differently? 5. Any funny stories about being a voice actor?
Papers on personal boundaries on acting by kops182 • last post Dec 14th
Hello, everyone I was doing some research and couldn't find any good resource about personal boundaries on acting. What I mean is: I'd like to read more about how acting evolved regarding intimacy in scenes, be it sex, nudity, touching, something agressive etc. I think it's still a theme that most people just accepted, but we never really know whether or not to be subject to. We hear something here and there, actors and directors who uphold it and others that criticize it. I'd really like to read papers about it, how it's historically. We study a lot of techniques, but they almost never get into these themes, or maybe I didn't read any author who did it yet. Could someone recommend books or articles on this?
I'm finally almost to wrap on one of the worst shoots of my life and wanted to vent by greatgreengoblins • last post Dec 13th
It's nearly 5am, hours over the scheduled wrap into a shoot for an unpaid graduate film school project that I foolishly signed up for. Initially I was excited for a one man show, arthouse-type film, I've done plenty of passion projects before, no big deal. But this one is different. Firstly, the director and crew are all Chinese. Nothing wrong with that, I can get past the language barrier, their English is pretty good. The problem was they spoke 98% of the time in Chinese, to each other (I'm the only actor) leaving me just kinda... there. Half the time i didn't even realize we were about to shoot a take, and when I did, I didn't know what I was supposed to be doing. No dialogue in this film, just storytelling through movement with voice over. I loved the concept, but when I don't know what's going on it's hard to match any kind of vision from the director. And they really didn't make any effort to clue me in to what's happening or where to be or when to be ready to shoot. Speaking of shooting, the director basically didn't even let me act. Like I'm an actor, I know what I'm doing, and this was not that. The confusion regarding what's happening aside, i was usually told very specifically how to move, what to emote, how my facial expressions should look at any given moment, etc, just so overbearing and leaving no room for creativity or freedom or truthful living under the circumstances. It felt very mechanical and she was not satisfied unless I followed her exact directions. And I guess I understand, but damn man, let me act SOMETHING. This is where the language barrier was a huge issue. She had a hugely specific idea in mind but was largely unable to communicate it to me, just that things had to be vaguely... *different* The shoot was delayed by a good couple hours because whoever was in charge of the Airbnb we're shooting in didn't get the key or something and we couldn't get in. Then when we got in, it seemed like nothing was planned ahead of time for shots or lighting or anything. I know it takes time to set these things up, trust me, but this was truly bizarre. Then, the sound guy's SD card gets full, and guess who forgot to bring a backup? So that wasted another hour or so while we waited for it to transfer to a computer. During that time, nothing was done, not even setting up the next shot or anything. The crew was just joking around with each other while I again was just kinda there and wasn't/couldn't really be included in any way. Plus a lot of other shit I don't have brainpower to mention. We're still going. I'm gonna screen my gigs a lot more carefully from here on out
How far will u go to become an actor? by Gjoetino • last post Dec 13th
Interested in hearing your guy’s motivation for becoming a successful and how far would u go to get there and why?
I teach a cheap acting class in Manhattan by muddymudd • last post Dec 13th
I am an experienced Meisner acting coach in NYC. I work at Matthew Corozine Studio on 36th, and I'd love to extend an invitation to anyone in NYC who would like to take a cheap ($50/4week) class. This is great for beginners, and actors who would love to jump back into on-going classes to inspire our creative process. Classes focus on Cold Reads, Repition exercises, scenes, and improv. Dm me for info! Or search MCS Manhattan!