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How do I get started? by llamadeus1  •  last post Dec 26th

Hello, I'm a stage actor who is looking into voice acting as a new performance path. I have some experience with recording and editing audio, I just want to know where I can look for auditions or even steps before that. Thank you!

Holiday Etiquette? by ak_writes  •  last post Dec 25th

I’ve heard of actors sending their agents gifts for the holidays, although in COVID times I assume that isn’t ideal. I just signed to an agency earlier this month and was wondering if I should email them a quick happy holidays email or would that come off as annoying?

How do you self-record audition monologues without going insane?!? by LostIllusionist  •  last post Dec 25th

I've been applying to a number of acting BFA programs at competitive drama schools, and the process has been absolutely miserable. The reason why? Recording monologues. Most schools require you to record and submit pre-screening monologues, and your pre-screen monologue has to be accepted in order to get a live audition/callback for the school. Unfortunately, almost every school seems to have different monologue requirements and preferences, so I've had to record a LOT of different monologues for different schools. The problem is it's driving me insane. How am I supposed to watch recordings of myself and objectively analyze my performance when I can't even look at myself without cringing? How am I supposed determine whether it's "good enough" to send in? How do I fight the compulsion to record take after take after take until I achieve perfection? Is there even such thing as a perfect monologue performance? I feel like my performances in recordings are never good enough, so I spend hours and hours filming and filming and filming right up until deadlines and I still never feel satisfied with the results. It's especially hard when I know that the difference between getting accepted or rejected could literally be another take of a monologue—but how do I know when it's good enough? And how do I know when to stop? And how do I stop myself from going insane? I'm hoping some actors with experience recording themselves auditioning can give me some advice on this. Assuming you have the monologue completely memorized, and understand the character and the given circumstances of the piece, how long should you actually spend recording the monologue? How many takes? How do you decide on one take over the others? And what sort of schedule should you adhere to? Let's say you have a week to film and submit a video of two monologues that you've already got completely memorized. How many days should you spend recording? How many hours? What's the process!?!? Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated! I'm drowning over here!

A question for those just starting voiceover work by wrightleyposts  •  last post Dec 25th

Currently planning for an audiobook version of my first book, and currently looking for voices to fit the characters. The book stands at 255 pages long, and spans 15 chapters, maybe as 15 short episodes in the audiobook version. For the main cast, I would like to hire fresh blood, get new names out there, and allow those just getting started a chance to grow. Though I’m getting ahead of myself. My question is if I was to hire you as a voice actor, how much would you be willing to work for per chapter? My worst fear in this position would be leave my hired help without their dues or with any regrets, but I still wanted to ask so I can get my budget ready before beginning and be transparent about pay from as early as the auditions. For curiosity purposes and as an example, right now, the equivalent of $677 (£500) has been put into the budget from my own funds after a long save and am continuing to save for the project slowly but surely. If you have any follow-up questions about it, I will answer as soon as I can. Edit: 25/12 - 1:48AM Just off to bed so I won’t be able to answer messages until later tomorrow night. In the meantime, if you’re on Twitter, and wish to see the art that my commissioned artist and good friend made, plus want to get a look at the holiday chapters and a way to buy the book as a whole, you can find me @wrightleywrites. Thank you for the lovely messages, and for allowing me to hear some of your incredible work! Merry Christmas to you all!

Need someone to help make an acting demo reel for me by Awkward-Ideal  •  last post Dec 25th

Unrepresented Actor here. I have some footage of me acting and I was looking for someone who could edit them professionally so I can send them to some agencies.

Animator/Filmmaker looking for tips from you :) (what microphone and looking for actors) by Humor-Lower  •  last post Dec 24th

Hey guys, I’m an animation student and am working on my final animation film. 1. I want to invest for a microphone for voiceovers and foley sounds. At first I thought about blue yeti as it is the most recommended device for voiceovers but unfortunately it must be plugged to computer and I definitely need something mobile. Would zoom h1n be good for acting/ voiceovers for my characters? I know it would do good for foley sounds for sure. If you know any other mics please recommend, my ideal budget is £100 but I can spend more if it’s worthy. 2. I might need to cast people for my animation. And I have no idea if there are any people who would will to do something like that for free. I really don’t know how this world works so please don’t get mad. I’m just a student and am working on a budget so I’m not sure if people involved in voice acting seek for portfolio pieces or is it a main source of money for most. For now I’m most likely to do it on my own with friends help thus there’s a need for a mic. I will really appreciate someone kind to answer it, I’m pretty much a noob from sound side of technical things but I want to learn to get better

How to approach the agents in LA by SabReale12  •  last post Dec 24th

So I’m working on getting my O1 visa right now and since I have never been in LA before, I’d like to know how to approach talent agencies and know if you guys have any recommendations about good agencies that recruit new and especially international actors. I’ve been searching a lot on IMDB PRO for agencies and their info, but I don’t know how it works in the US honestly... Should I call them to make an appointment? Send an email with my resume and demo-reel of my hometown work? Seriously, I really have no idea how to make contact with them. Here in South America you just go on the agencies’ pages and submit your info and if they’re interested they will represent you. Simple as that. But most of casting agencies in the US don’t even have this sort of option on their website so I have no idea how to make contact with them in a way that I won’t make myself look unprofessional and ruin my opportunities. Oh, and another question: should I search for an agent or manager first? I’d really appreciate it if someone could explain the difference to me. P.s. I’ll be taking classes at the Ivana Chubbuck Acting Studio while in LA and probably staying in West Hollywood.

Is your Actors Access profile supposed to be free or do you pay for it, if you have agent representation? by seoker1  •  last post Dec 24th

I ask because I came across this post on this sub from a year ago. I’m so confused: Does/Should your agent pay for casting sites? Do agents/agencies usually pay for casting sites? I'm talking Actor's Access, LA Casting, Casting Frontier. I currently pay for my own memberships for each of those. Is this something an agency can/should be paying for? FWIW, I'm with a smaller agency in LA. Thanks!

Acting class and showcase by merealritesh  •  last post Dec 24th

I'm planning to take acting class in los Angeles. I'm not from usa, I'll join the classes after this pandemic or when embassy opens in my country. Can anyone recommend any classes that also conducts showcases for the actors? Please do share your experience of suggestions.

NYC Actor by VoughtCEO  •  last post Dec 24th

Anyone in NYC looking for an actor? I’m a 21 year old male and I literally have no reel or headshots but I’m just looking to get my foot in the door. Take a shot with me! Short film concept shoot anything. Grew up around the movie theatre industry as the family business and ready to take the leap into trying to make and be a part of producing content.

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator  •  last post Dec 24th

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.

my goals for acting in 2021 by nicholasbloom  •  last post Dec 24th

1. working with my cousin on a new reel 2. trying to get more acting gigs 3. making connections and meeting more fellow actors 4. 4. getting my SAG card a good friend of mine once told me to live my dream it doesn't matter how long it takes to reach it you can reach it if you have the passion for it. so i keep self submitting and praying

Narration actor. Where do I start? by Racowboy  •  last post Dec 24th

Hi everyone, I'm a pretty newbie into the VA world. I decided I want to start a youtube channel focused on documentaries. Like this guy do: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmLTLkCBSN8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmLTLkCBSN8) Do I need some advice on where to start learning to record quality narration for my scripts? I'm searching around for some days between books and online classes, but I couldn't find content just focused on documentary/narrating voice over. Everything for me is new, and I just bought the famous blue yeti us mic and willing to learn it. Any thoughts? Thanks :)

Getting a role in an indie film by SabReale12  •  last post Dec 24th

I’ve been wondering how the casting process works for an indie film. What is it like? Does an indie director usually invite actors they know to play in their project? I mean, I’m assuming they don’t work with agencies on this, at least not the big ones. Is there any websites like Backstage that are mostly indie roles? Maybe Facebook groups?

Great Acting Podcast by stern_will  •  last post Dec 24th

I just wanted to share that I'm loving The Audition Helper podcast. It interviews Broadway actors and walks through their lives so you can follow how they got from high school to Broadway. It's pretty awesome. I've learned so much about how the acting world works on there. It's really helpful. Check it out, and post a reply if you do. We can keep talking about it.

I was a successful background actor in Los Angeles and annually made over $80K a year. AMA. by Brucef310  •  last post Dec 24th

I did this for 4 years. After 8 weeks as non union I was Taft hartleyed and joined the union. First year I made $51K, second year I made $82K, third year I made $79K and my last year working I made $94K. If you have any questions just ask. I love talking about this stuff.

Can I start a YouTube gaming channel and still be a legitimate actor? by BoyCosmo  •  last post Dec 23rd

My friends and I were thinking of starting a gaming Youtube channel just commentary no face, will that hurt any chance of a legitimate acting career?