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In classes and other places everyone says that I sound great but to me I always sound monotone by Uplanapepsihole • last post Aug 27th
Idk how to explain properly but In theatre class, theatre and whenever I act people will give critiques (obviously) but it’s never about me sounding monotone. I’ve even asked about it and they say no but I sound monotoned to myself. In recordings and just listening to myself, I sound monotoned but no one agrees. Idk what to do cause I find it hard to focus on other aspects when this is plaguing my mind. Maybe anxiety but again, what am I meant to do about that as an actor?
Not sociable as an actor by Zestyclose_Bat_9468 • last post Aug 27th
I have quite a few friends in theatre, but after a change in course and focusing on a film career, I've created new actor friends (film) who are just beyond sociable. I'm talking about going out constantly, sharing drinks, partying, and who appear "aesthetically pleasing" (I don't mean this insultingly, I just don't *fit* into the crowd). I thought I was sociable and fun to be around but recently found no desire to do any of these things with people I work with, even if I've been invited multiple times. Will this hinder me as an actor? I'm not even very introverted, but I just don't care to spend excess time with people I don't mesh with. Should I just push through and force myself to socialize for the benefit of my career? Reminder, I get along well with most people, just don't feel close to those in the film community and am worried about making connections. Also, I'm 22 for reference and on the edge of graduating college!
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Aug 26th
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.
Help Reading Sides + ISO Toronto Actors by Potential-Intern966 • last post Aug 26th
hi everyone, i have a few self-tapes to do that involve another person in the scene and was wondering if there was someone who could help me out with this. my friends/family all have insane schedules and i would more than likely like to do this with other actors. Bonus if you're from toronto as i'd love to meet new people from toronto so we could chat about the industry/our experiences. TIA!
Small gig: research and focus group experiment checking testimonials effects by LocoLocksmith • last post Aug 26th
Hey! We are checking if different ways to record company by different ethnicities effect prospects differently. The actors are welcome from all genders and ethnical backgrounds. The pay is $35 per video of a testimonial for different services background outside and next to a house OR inside next to dinner table. Limited spots : 25. Please DM if interested.
Voice Actors Wanted for Animated Prologue by Rextyl • last post Aug 26th
I've written a script for a prologue that's part of a bigger animated project. This prologue will be used as a basis for a trailer for a Kickstarter campaign to fund the rest of the project. The project falls under the fantasy-adventure genre, taking place in a world you'd commonly associate with fantasy, with creatures such as fairies, giants, goblins, etc. We have room for **3 more voice actors** to play three more characters, and the kinds of voices we need are as follows... * A **male voice** for an elderly character, should sound like he's in his late 70s, very forgetful and stubborn * A **female voice** for a cynical kind of character, showing a disinterested demeanor with a bit of an edge to her. * A **female voice** for an egotistical kind of character, thinks very highly of herself, is very greedy, and gives off that "if I want something I take it" kind of a vibe. But she shows signs of vulnerability. In regards to pay, it'd be at a rate based on finished minutes of voice acting work, for example... * 0-2 minutes/300 words or less would equal out to around $100 to $250 * 2-5 minutes/300 to 750 words would range out to $250 to $500 * 5-15 minutes/750 to 2250 words range out to $500 to $750 * 15-30 minutes/2250 to 4500 words range out to $750 to $1000 * 30-45 minutes/ 4500 to 6000 words range out to $1000 to $1250 * $45+ minutes/6000+ words range out to a custom quote agreed by the voice actor and director Payment can either be through PayPal or Venmo. If there are any questions please let me know and if you want to know a little bit more about the project I'd be happy to share more info with all potential voice actors. DM me if you are interested and link me to your *Discord* as that'd be the best place to contact me. Hope to hear from many who are interested and thanks for taking the time to read.
I need some help for an interview I'm going to in three hours by CashYT • last post Aug 26th
Hey so I'm going to an interview/audition at 5PM PST today, 3 hours and 15 minutes after I make this post, and it's to be an actor at a haunted corn maze in my city for a bit of extra money for a month or two. The problem is that the part I'm trying out for is supposed to be a scary clown who still has the mentality of a five year old, and I'm not sure how to do a voice for it. I've tried looking on youtube for help but it's all tips on how to sound like Jigsaw who basically just has a normal ass voice, or how to modulate your voice using programs like audacity. I don't know if a post like this is allowed, but I would really appreciate some help. Thanks :)
LA Agencies to get co and guests stars by goombanna • last post Aug 26th
Hey all, I'm currently on the agency hunt, and I'm specifically looking for an agency that has the weight to get co-star and guest star auditions and are willing to take on developing (but highly experienced) actors. I have casting director connections, a good resume, my own body of high-quality projects, great classes under my belt, a large social media following, and a manager, but I'm at the point where I need someone on my team who can get auditions for larger projects. I have seen other threads talking about scouring IMDb, but I'm hoping someone can personally recommend an agency they know that gets them or their friends co-star and guest-star auditions frequently. I'm not looking for a starter's agency that doesn't have the pull to get auditions for big projects, but a solid agency that's willing to take on the right developing actor. I really appreciate any leads! Thanks so much!
Script partner played mind games within the mind games written into the script by konzquenze • last post Aug 26th
My partner played mind games with me by changing the tone of the lines, made the meaning something completely different, made multiple gaslighting attempts, on the day of the performance and did nothing according to the rehearsals. Is this a common practice in the world of acting? do actors fuck with co actors like this?
Excellent on self tape, but horrible on set by AlphaMan69Poppers • last post Aug 26th
Hi everyone, how’s it going? I’m an actor who is trying to shift from theater acting to acting on camera, and I have been successfully cast on non-Union projects like featured films and shorts, and they say they loved my self-tape auditions. However then, when filming starts, I suck. I suck like the worst. I get nervous, I get shy and insecure, and I mispronounce words, etc.. I work with my acting coach and we rehearse a lot together, and I feel well prepared until I get to the set. I get so insecure that I cannot express on set what I rehearsed with my coach, and it feels sucks. I don’t want to disappoint anyone on set or from the production, but I can feel my energy get sucked up, and I feel like I’m a kindergarten kid on the first day. Does anyone have the same experience as me? Should I keep applying on projects, so should I take some classes now? I appreciate any advice. Thanks!
How “legit” is Backstage? by Fun-Share-130 • last post Aug 26th
I know that Backstage is legit in the sense that there is definitely some good, real things on there. However, I know it’s pretty easy for people to post on there (vs actors access where you have to be a CD). I have OCD and I get very nervous on backstage because I’m always scared of ending up in a dangerous situation (I should definitely add I’m Non Union) and irrationally I sometimes convince myself someone is making a fake production to kidnap girls. What are some ways to make sure the production is dealing with are legit? Are there things to ask the person you’re messaging with, such as for the filmmakers previous work or resume? I hope this makes sense I’m not sure exactly how to word this lol! Also, please don’t try to give me advice as an actor and OCD. This is truly the only aspect of the career that my ocd affects lol so I’m actively working on changing that:) Further question: what are some basics that most film makers should be able to provide before filming to prove they are serious filmmakers (is it common for filmmakers to have a website, social media, resume, etc)
Good vs. Bad Acting? by justintimeforstuff • last post Aug 25th
Am I stupid lmao because for some reason I’m unable to differentiate good acting from bad acting. I’ve watched so many movies (those with “good” and “bad” acting alike) and still have trouble. I’m sure you guys don’t have to try very hard to distinguish the two, and I realize this is a strange question lol, but could you give me some pointers to how you distinguish good or bad acting? A lot of people say good acting makes them believe that person is the character but I always just see the actor (even when the acting is said to be really good)
Balancing Acting With a Job by gregieb429 • last post Aug 25th
I know early on you need another source of income but I was wondering how you navigate (or used to if you’re a working actor) having a job and acting. I only have a certain number of days off. I also don’t work in NYC anymore because I lost my job during the pandemic and had to settle for something in the suburbs so it’s not like I can slip out and go on an audition during my lunch hour. I’ve taken some stuff online (commercial classes/improv) but that’s mostly it right now.
Do you think stage actors transition to voice acting more easily than screen actors do? by Lowellia • last post Aug 25th
This is a thought I’ve had for a while but Ive been thinking about it more and more as I watch Marvel’s “What If..?” In “What If..?” almost all of the actors from the Marvel movies come back to reprise their roles and the performances most of them turn in is…underwhelming. Obviously theres a big difference between screen acting and voice acting; even if they gave a good performance on screen their voice performance can end up being unconvincing (especially Sebastian Stan as Bucky I swear all of his lines sounded like he didn't realize they'd already started rolling.) On the other hand I also listen to a lot of theater soundtracks. What I find interesting about the performances on these soundtracks is how genuine they are. They’re true to both the characters and their on stage performance. Two actors specifically that come to mind are Alex Brightman and Barrett Wilbert Weed, two actors who started in live theater and have transitioned seamlessly to voice acting (the former having voiced Beetlejuice in Teen Titans Go and RoboFizz in Helluva Boss and the latter voicing Octavia also in Helluva Boss). Obviously this isn’t a universal rule or anything, its just a trend I’ve noticed. The only thing I can imagine for an explanation is that theater actors are used to playing to an audience that might not be able to see them while screen actors are not. But I’m not a voice actor so the things I’m saying might sound insane. Please let me know what you think I’d like to hear feedback from actual voice actors on their opinions on this.
Any recommendation ? by ExcitingAd8915 • last post Aug 25th
I search podcasts, documentaries, books, websites, forums, youtubers… who talk about Acting and Actors in really technical level. I also search ones who talk about the culture, the psychologie, the industry and the history. Ones who are really loaded with information. ( Sorry for my bad English) Do you have any recommendation ?
Can a film director change an actor's role after contacts have been signed? And does an actor have to go along with it? by andybuxx • last post Aug 25th
For example, say an actor was hired to play a cynical loquacious Australian with bipolar who travels across America with his brother. But once on set the director decides the character is now a shy American who says very little and is travelling with his mother. Is there anything in the contract to let you walk away or stop them completely changing the role?
English vs American accents by MorningRadioGuy • last post Aug 25th
Just curious (especially from those in the acting community) which accent you feel is harder to do- American or English? I'm always amazed when you can have a Renee Zellweger doing a dead-on British accent or so many Brit actors who you'd never know were English. Feel free to comment beyond the poll. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/pbbugl)
Should I give up before starting? by flamendous38 • last post Aug 25th
So 7 years ago a director wanted to cast me as a featured extra, and I was a no-show. Probably my biggest regret. Anyways, is this opinion piece accurate? https://www.cracked.com/blog/5-awful-things-nobody-tells-you-about-being-actor
Performance Studies Analysis of Political Actors? by Hypodra • last post Aug 25th
What are some good websites like LinkedIn on Indeed where one could upload their voice talents for clients to look to hire voice actors? by _ThePhilosarapper_ • last post Aug 24th
I'd love to upload a bunch of different voices I can do and send them off to different clients as if I'm send my resume off to jobs like one can on Indeed.com or careerbuilder.