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As a beginner actor, if I don't have materials for my demo reel yet, can I use self tapes and class tapes? by atlas768 • last post Aug 9th
I've heard from some coaches in my community that using self tapes from previous auditions or tapes done during class is good to show casting if you have not been on many shows or productions yet. Is this a viable option for beginners?
I'm a mexican student trying to get started in VA, while living in México. Where to start? by Goth-Trad • last post Aug 9th
Greetings. I'm a student who's always been interested in Voice Over/Voice Acting and would like to get into it as a second career. The main catch, and the main reason that I'm asking for advice is that I'm mexican, live in México and, obviously, don't live in the USA. Thankfully, I'm fluent in English; I can speak without a mexican accent (but will do if needed), do a british accent, even if not perfect, and switch back and forth between them. Evidently, I'm a native Spanish speaker. But being in my country, where can I begin looking for work? I'd love to do audiobook narration as a starting point, but ACX (for example) is not open for México. Even low-paying projects/roles are much higher wage than here. Of course, everything has to be online, but I'm tech-savvy enough so that's not an obstacle for me. Getting started in VO/VA in my country is hard -Even more so online, and I can't pinpoint a single place that actively looks for voice talent without exploiting or underpaying their actors, even if great ones have come from here and the rest of Latin America. Taking lessons, practicing and everything I may need to get started is perfectly fine for me, but it may be ultimately pointless if I can't get into this world. Thank you in advance for reading and for your help.
What is foundation course and do i need it to get in drama school? by MonkDangerous4434 • last post Aug 9th
I m completely new in acting, i have been reading book(an actor prepares) since few days. But don’t know how to start practising at home.and i have been thinking about to get into drama school but there also u need experience. So what is foundation course and how it differs from acting degree?
Need help getting over terrible acting experience. by konzquenze • last post Aug 9th
So I went to an acting class, we got our scripts and i did plenty of rehearsals with my partner. So comes the day of the performance. We start off everything is going well, i am doing everything as according to rehearsals no funny business. My partner starts talking over my lines. Then freaks out and lunges out of his chair completely changing the dynamic of the characters, Noticing this significant change, and realising the dude is getting stage freight, i begin to say all my lines in a very soothing manner, now the lines aren’t pretty either but i tried my best to deliver with politeness so he doesn’t feel worse. Dude keeps talking over my lines, the scene progresses comes to a point where my lines are to request something from his character, i do so very politely. The guys says “no” three times extremely rudely. And they were not even his lines. I get hurt by this. As it progresses comes a line where my character has a angry line, the actor in me could not hold it in any longer and i say this line the way it was rehearsed, the guy say his following like a innocent little girl like i’ve done something unexpected, the following line also an aggressive line i simply could not say it in that manner as i realised he cant take it, i hold it in, at this point i get pissed off at this dumbass for messing around with with the scene and my emotions. Its been 2 months i am sick of this stupid situation repeating in my head. I feel angry, betrayed. Any input?
Is there a name (or genre) of acting for someone like Nic Cage by memodumpling • last post Aug 9th
Obviously, he's an actor. But not in the same way as Ian McKellen or Helen Miren so to speak. Is there a name for his type of performance? Or is it more people's perception of him that is important? Kind of like how Keanu Reeves is so associated with memes (especially on reddit lol). Is a meme-actor a thing?
Is fiverr a good starting point for aspiring voice actors? by __rwnd • last post Aug 8th
Sup y’all! I’m an aspiring voice actor with ZERO experience. I was thinking of auditioning for some VO work in my area but unfortunately there aren’t any available. I also have a job that’s kinda demanding so i can’t go all in on this dream yet and i need another source of income because yknow, covid and all. Do you think selling on fiverr is a great idea?
L.A actors, any acting or commercial classes meeting in person yet? by PM_Me_Spicey_Boobs • last post Aug 8th
Just wondering if anyone has found any classes that are meeting in person. Online zoom classes sort of stink. Thanks and let me know!
AMAW seems to set actors up for failure. by karuso2012 • last post Aug 8th
The idea of the class involves NOT rehearsing, nor completely memorizing your lines so that you can live in the moment without thinking. This seems to go against what every training seems to push. It’s my belief that a great performance comes from a memorized text and lots of preparation. If an actor shows up to set without their lines memorized, they’d be in deep shit. Thoughts?
Super emotional scenes by Flimsy-Code-1556 • last post Aug 8th
How the hell do you do super heavy emotional scenes. I don’t have to do one in a play or anything at the moment but I’m going to have to eventually. When I’m watching actors crying hard in scenes (for example madelyn Cline in that scene in outer banks or Matthew McConaughey in interstellar) I wonder how the hell id do that if I had to and think that I’d never be able to do that. Does anyone know how to help with that cause I’d love to do dramas and stuff when I’m older but have no clue how I could do a scene like that.
Is it difficult to act if you're not trained? by ThrowawayOgleks • last post Aug 8th
I've been going to therapy and meditating a lot and connecting more with my emotions. I've become so much more open with my vulnerability that I find it almost easy to access different emotional states. For example for an emotional scene I don't think it would be too difficult for me to get myself in that state of mind. I know some actors are famous for not having been trained how to act but self taught so I'm curious.
[Los Angeles] Other ways to get cast besides online by Money-Night7537 • last post Aug 8th
I use Backstage for applying to casting calls but I was wondering what other ways might be more effective. I’ve been getting callbacks but just realized I was auditioning wrong lol (I’m a new actor). It seems like lots of places are shut down due to COVID-19 right now.
In-Person Acting Workshops in Los Angeles area August 14? by xalkalinity • last post Aug 8th
Hi all! I will be taking a trip I planned months ago to L.A. and other areas along the west coast and was wondering if anyone knows of any half or full day workshops (or anything else worthwhile for an actor) going on on Saturday, August 14? When I originally booked the trip, I was hoping COVID cases would be low enough for in-person classes to start happening again, but haven't been able to find anything of interest. I'm also just hoping for the opportunity to network with other actors and such if I can't at least find a workshop. Any help is much appreciated!! Thanks!
Always wanted to be a scary clown voice actor, whatcha think? by TheSillyBrownGuy • last post Aug 8th
Is anyone here a real estate agent in addition to being an actor ? Got a million questions for ya by penguin_reddit • last post Aug 8th
How do-able is maintaining the balance between the two ? Would love to PM someone about this
Just started listening to Aubrey helps actors and although I missed the" 30 day self challenge" I'm doing my own and trying to was wondering if anyone had any good resources for copy? by brinkofhumor • last post Aug 8th
Im pretty good at finding theater monologues and scenes, but other than a lucky google I'm not sure where to find camera copy. Also, lmk if you wanna join me in the challenge. Trying to stay productive and would love an accountabil-buddy
Central Casting Onboarding by tomatobasil8 • last post Aug 8th
LA Actors! Has anyone had any luck signing up with Central Casting lately? I just moved to the city and I'm looking for background work. I've been refreshing the page at exactly the time new slots are posted, but as soon as I put my info in and submit, it says the slot is already filled! I really don't think I can go any faster, any tips for how I can get an onboarding appointment? Or if you have other suggestions for finding extra work, let me know!
Differentiating acting from "real" life? by feasiblygay • last post Aug 7th
I was listening to some roundtable actor interviews on YouTube and remember specifically Sarah Paulson and some others talking about how the mind know acting isn't real danger or emotion, but the body doesn't know, and the body takes on the tension or whatever the emotion is, and the brain chemistry changes as well based on behaviors. I also heard another actor say that sex scenes will cause her to think and feel like she's in love with that person for a while after. I was wondering for you, how do you view how acting as your art or profession, meshes with your everyday self? How does this interesting dynamic in acting complement your sense of self and behaviors and relationships outside of the acting?
Manager or Agent, Both? by Fit-Factor988 • last post Aug 7th
What should an actor look for first an agent or manager? Or both?
Good voice over actors/audiobooks by Retarded_hyena • last post Aug 7th
Hey guys, working on my speaking skills and read that the most effective exercises are shadowing/mimicking and reading books out loud, so could you recommend some audiobooks that are considered great in terms of voiceover
Any recommendations for XLR Mics for a new voice actor? by KrotaWolf • last post Aug 7th
So i’m an amateur male actor and I’m looking to pursue voice over work at a professional level. My budget is limited but i’m very much willing to take the time and save up for a good mic because I really enjoy voice acting. I was looking at Crispin Freeman’s website and he recommended a focusite Scarlett Solo for the Audio Interface and an AKG C214 for a studio xlr mic. I also looked at some of the ones listed on Steve Blum’s website but they’re quite a bit out of my price range. So far i’m keen on the focusite paired with the c214 but I would love to hear the opinions of others on this subreddit.