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Question about appearance during casting process. by Ramoach • last post Sep 10th
What would happen if you were a male actor with a seemingly full head of hair who was cast in a role based off a self tape, but it turns out you're bald at the back? If this isn't something they desired for the role, how would this be navigated when you turn up to filming/wardrobe test? Same thing for tattoos.
In your experience, what is your number one "must have" for improving sound? by FicusWaititree • last post Sep 10th
Right now, I'm trying to finesse my quality of sound without having to spend TOO much money. I understand that any investment will be worthwhile in the long run, but as I save up to make sophisticated changes to my at home studio I want to feel out what I can do now to improve the sound of the actual audio. \*For reference, (and I'm embarrassed to type this as a working VO actor) I record in a closet, with cardboard as panelling, a yoga mat on the ground, a blanket as curtain nailed to the wall around me and my blue yeti mic that plugs in to a USB port on my Mac and use audacity to edit. Yes, I have a pop filter. \*\*I have booked work in radio commercials and series dubbing. My agents want me to dedicate the next few weeks on getting better sound because the actors with better quality are edging me out.
to tape or not to tape... by BitterRabbitKid • last post Sep 10th
**TLDR; I don't like a script for an audition I have. I don't want to be in this movie. Do I still send in the tape?** This is rambly, bare with me. Hello! So my team sent me a self tape request, and I'm reading the script, and it's just awful... I confirmed the audition before reading the script. I normally do, it's never been a problem for me. I'm only 50 pages in and it is so dated, sexist, lame, and overall I'm just really offended by it. This is the first time I've felt so strongly about material sent to me. I don't fall in love with every script, but this one just feels like a gross flashback to early 2000s trashy late night rom-coms, in the \*worst\* way. Yes, I will finish reading it to see if it redeems itself, but based on the structure and some of the language used to describe women in the stage directions, I'm not hopeful. The project's got a notable team and actor attached to it, so I know it's legit. I'm just morally against and bored and exhausted of this kind of movie. So do I still submit for it? I'm worried about upsetting my team (my manager is a no-nonsense, serious, business lady--and she's hella good at her job) by turning something down. I don't want to come off as lazy for not wanting to tape or like a picky actor. I've booked some good jobs, but I don't feel like I'm in a place to turn down roles right now. I've only ever turned down auditions because of scheduling conflicts. I'm thinking of taping for it (the sides are 3 simple pages), and then adding a note to my team saying how I feel about the script? At the end of the day I don't want to be in this movie, you're gonna have to pay me a butt load of money to do it. I'm just trying not to disappoint anyone. I'm fairly new with my manager and she works with a really reputable company. We've been working together under a year, so I'm still trying to impress her and show her I'm dedicated. oy vey thanks for reading if you made it this far
Can anyone relate to this? by Ihavesomequestions58 • last post Sep 10th
Has anyones past experiences assisted them on their journey as an actor/actress so far? Here is my story. I fell in love with acting at 14. But I had no foundation I knew no one who acted and my parents didn't speak english. It felt like theater or acting was out of my reach I had no one to guide me. Through high school the older I got the higher level sports I would play. I reached a level of sport that was so cut and dry. "You're too small, lose more weight, get faster, get stronger..." sitting the bench when you know you are better and still being yelled at. When I graduated I didn't want to continue in sports. I was coming back from a injury that had me kept me out of sports for 6 months. My body was tired. Torn ligaments, constant aches. I knew I was done. When I turned 19 I wanted to look for something to do so I picked up acting at a well known school in NYC. I got to acting and started training with teachers in addition meeting my comrades aka my competition. I noticed even until today that when I would come out of a class people would be upset or angry about what the teacher said "did you hear his tone... ugh." Some person came to me after class once and said don't feel bad about what he said. In regards to an acting teacher getting a little loud at me trying to get something through to me. I didn't even realize he did anything wrong. Acting is cut and dry. It's hard. Landing a role is tough. Audition after audition. No and no. I've seen people quit the entire journey as a whole. Sports has made me unfazed to literally everything. Even the "mean" people don't seem mean at all. BUT... I have heard of some disrespectful teachers. But thats the beauty of this career. You get to make your own decisions. I gotta say if you want to get into acting it's not as scary as people claim it is. Just be prepared to be more disappointed than cheerful lol. Do it for the love of it. Sorry for any grammar errors lol.
How hard is it getting a job in voice acting? by EndtimesTyrant • last post Sep 10th
When I was a kid, I want to become an actor but quickly throw that dream upon realizing that I will be competing with lots and lots of people for a role. I am now working in a different field. my question is how hard is it for you to get a role for a project? how many of you are still struggling to find a role? are you willing to work for free or a low pay of 0.01$ per word to either get an experience or an edge over other candidates? Say, I am going to make a visual novel with fully voiced dialogue and planning to make a small profit out of it. Therefore, I can’t pay much even tough it is a commercial project. would you apply for that role? (Assume financial compensation is low).
Untitled Bosch Spin-Off by Michael Broderick • last post Sep 10th
So, glad to have worked on the new Bosch spin-off for Amazon last week. After auditioning for 4 different roles since it started production, we finally found the right fit. Had a great time trading impulses with Bosch himself, Titus Welliver. Thanks to CD Vickie Thomas for keeping the faith!
Networking: "Dig the Well Before You are Thirsty" by stringtownie • last post Sep 10th
Listening to a podcast with Jordan Harbinger as the guest, and this came up. It's brilliant, and they go on to discuss networking (in general, not for actors although its an LA based podcast) for quite a while. I feel like "networking" is so misunderstood by aspiring actors and many other folks, and this is a great description about what IMO "real" or productive and professional networking is. The podcast is at [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jordan-harbinger/id1064978212?i=1000534542569](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jordan-harbinger/id1064978212?i=1000534542569) and you probably should fast forward at first unless you are interested in three LA gals talking about 'ladygang' stuff! Trust me though, the networking discussion was a surprise gem. Don't feel like listening? "Dig the well before you are thirsty" means create your network before you need it. Make relationships and be a giver. Connect other people. Offer help. Stay in touch with people without needing anything. For details give it a listen.
Veteran voice actor Brent Mukai on how playing Gary from Ratchet and clank became a break out role by Fluffy_Barracuda3985 • last post Sep 10th
Resume question for a newbie by fakepalindromez • last post Sep 10th
Hi, I am very new to acting, just starting out. I don't have any formal training - just some unofficial improv experience - and signed up for Actors Access with the intent of getting into some background work. I got my first Actors Access role which was a supporting role, filming a trailer for a movie script that is trying to get funding. One of the guys I worked with recommended I put it on a resume, which might help get me other roles. I've been looking online, but I'm not sure how I should list it. Since it's a trailer, I feel like putting it under "FILM" is misleading, but I haven't seen any examples that list a title like "TRAILERS" or something. Does anyone have any suggestions? Or is this not something I should put on a resume?
Just sent an audition request back! by louisasnotes • last post Sep 10th
SO, I received an audition request from my Agent for an MOW role. After looking through the 2 page sides a couple of times it appears to me that someone wasn't paying attention. Someone thought: "OK, it's named role and he's in more than 1 scene, so we can give it to a local Union actor, meaning we have the opportunity to see different actor's self-tapes for it." It looks as of it was duly sent out to CD's who duly passed it on to Agents and then to actors without anyone actually looking a it further. The role is for a priest and he is mentioned on 2 pages. One, chatting in the background to a minor character, and one standing next to the Groom in the Wedding scene. So, no scripted lines, no action, no movement. I replied to my Agent: "I'll need some help with direction for this audition. I could just stand there pretending to chat with no-one, but as I don't have a priest costume to wear, it won't have much impact. I could ad lib as the priest to the camera, but this is not what I'm asked for. As this character is only in 2 scenes, and these are the scenes sent to me, I can only guess that this is the totality of the role. How can I present this? I think that my headshot, reel and size card will probably suffice for this audition." I may be a broke actor, but I AM paying attention. Happy Friday, everyone.
Looking for an actress with a deeper voice to (literally) breathe further life into my DnD character - voice sample linked in post [$20 USD, PayPal, Personal Use, No Particular Deadline] by -Lutemis- • last post Sep 9th
Hello! Recently my art addiction has been reaching newer levels, and my favorite DnD character has been gaining a stronger voice in my head, so I want to try and get it actually realized. The voice I'm envisioning for her in my head would be something along the lines of [Kaine](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5ULEJ0wm0) from Nier Replicant (Laura Bailey). I'm looking to start on the smaller side first, thinking of a $20 budget via paypal for whatever amount of word's you'd be willing to give for that amount, and I don't have a particular hard deadline. I can be patient with longer times even, so long as I can get updates. Fair warning, I tend to be a repeat customer! A few sample images of my character: [One](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/771230533639471124/885430078614409226/gfdsgfds.png), [Two](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/771230533639471124/885430094808633364/marceline_WM.jpg)
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Sep 9th
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
Question for Agents/Mgrs, Casting Directors, what behind-the-scenes stories can you reveal? by CuspChaser111 • last post Sep 9th
Us actors know only our side. I don't want to hear from actors. I want to hear from YOU. I want to be schooled (real talk) in the business of the craft from your end. I'm not talking about the 'how to act part' but can you just be brutally honest with us on behind the scenes? Direct offers? How much a top 4 agent really means for you (does it really make that much of a difference?) It seems like everyone is a series regular these days - how does that affect things. Can you tell us stories and give advice on your end? Stories of persistence or just warning stories of what NEVER to do as an actor? If you started off acting - what made you stop? What do you wish we knew as actors right now (re: is it truly that important to promote ourselves on tik tok or no?) Sometimes I question myself, "Would Meryl Streep have a tik tok when she was coming up in the 70s/80s?" I truly wonder....
I’m available by ReasonableJuice8192 • last post Sep 9th
I work for free and I’m open to do a lot as I’m new to voice acting and I already have done many short lines for halo machinimas for the past year but they never took off so I do have a bit of experience just let me know I you need a young male voice actor
I got an invitation to audition but have no time to do it. Should I decline? by noclownshere • last post Sep 9th
As mentioned above, I received an eco cast for a self-tape audition on actors access about 1.5 weeks ago. I am currently in 7 classes, working, and auditioning multiple times a week. Any audition is exciting to get. However, this role is for an unpaid short film, I was excited to audition at first, but got slammed with so many other responsibilities that I never made the time to sit down and really work on the audition scene. (8 pages long). Tomorrow is the due date/work date, and I know it’s unprofessional to ignore the audition invitation. Should I just throw the audition together later today after school and submit it? Or is it better this late into the timeframe to just decline the invitation? I am convinced the role is already cast and I won’t be getting it because of the role type, age range, and length of time I waited to submit. What is the more professional way to handle this situation? I have never been in this position before.
Should American actors attend UK conservatories? by SolutionLive7519 • last post Sep 9th
I’m an American actor who is considering studying at a conservatory in the UK. I am interested in RADA, LAMDA, Bristol Old Vic and Guildhall. I’m interested in studying in the UK because: \- Studying in the UK is generally cheaper than studying in the US. \- One would receive training that is comparable to the training in the US. \- The idea of living/studying in another country is exciting. However, one major concern I have is being able to find representation after graduating. I plan to come back to the US after training. In my mind, I would be able to secure an agent in the UK that could then refer me to an agent in the US; but I don’t know if this is actually possible. I’m wondering if anyone might be able to shed some light on this? I would especially appreciate the input of any actors who have attempted to do/have done something like this.
What if there is no acting classes in your area? What should I do to get started? by harshreality35 • last post Sep 9th
I'm a pretty green actor and I'm in the east coast. There aren't any adult acting classes near by. I know no matter your experience getting some acting classes under your belt is pivotal. I've never landed a gig and I do plan to get some professional head shots soon but I wanna get some kind of real experience under my belt before doing that but my location is literally the opposite of for example California or New York or even Atlanta where it's pretty much actors land. I don't wanna pretend that my belief in my raw talent is enough to get me by, it's unrealistic and also moving locations is not in my cards right now. So what should I do to proceed?
Is it worth my time to stay with this agency? by BestTipGiver • last post Sep 9th
I’ve been with a local agency: Big Fish NW Talent, and I’ve been with a particular agent that reps their youth actors for about 7 months. I’ve gotten some auditions and I’ve asked her about some submissions that she apparently submitted me for. I’ve asked her many times about potentially self submitting to roles and asked her about some managements that were interested in signing with me. She denied all of them, and I get a feeling like she really doesn’t like me. All of her answers are blunt, negative, and she’s very sure of her opinions. I’ve asked her to submit me for things that I felt I could accurately portray and she’s denied them, as well as she will answer certain questions differently than when I ask a bunch of industry professionals on. I’ve asked her about potentially submitting to agents and managers outside of the PNW and she has no problem denying my suggestions, but then won’t help me with actually finding them. I’m not sure if I should terminate the contract, or if I should just stay and see what happens. What do you think I should do?
Coaching/Classes in Northern Wisconsin by dinomiah • last post Sep 9th
Howdy folks! I'm working on starting in voiceover. Been doing my research: Dee Bradley Baker's site, VO Buzz Weekly, Voice Over Voice Actor, noodling with my sound equipment from multi-track recordings and all that jazz. I'm signed up for the online beginner commercial class with Voice Over Camp after seeing them recommended here, but I'm really interested in something in-person. Any folks from Northern Wisconsin know any coaches or classes in that area? Technically I'm in Michigan, but it's just as far to Marquette as it is to Green Bay, and as a lifelong Michigander I'm used to people forgetting the UP. Or if you've done both in-person and online coaching, how do they compare? My experience with online versions of other things has been generally that it's worse.