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Question for Chicagoans by flavullus • last post Nov 4th
Hi! I’m natively from the Chicago area but moved to Florida post-BFA. As a queer Asian woman...I can’t take this fucking state anymore. ☺️ Anyway, the thing about Florida is that I have been able to have a robust commercial acting career during the lockdown. All of the sets have been very COVID safe. I have continued to test negative and take more precautions in my personal life than are mandated by my county. Before the pandemic, I was strictly a stage actor. I am not part of either union. I had been planning to move to Chicago by the end of the year before the pandemic happened. I pushed that to 2022 because of the pandemic, and to finish out a contract with an agent. Given the way my state is behaving, I really don’t think I can do this anymore. I have faced some racial discrimination and verbal abuse due the coronavirus, more than before. I am afraid of what the state will look like post-election. The question is, what is the commercial scene like in Chicago, now and otherwise? I am fully aware I won’t be doing any theatre performing for a long time. I just want to know if I will be able to work in commercials and how difficult you think it may be for me to get an agent ATM. I plan to move there regardless, because although I am currently not working a day job, I have a strong resume I can lean on to go back to traditional work if necessary. Thanks in advance.
Why do we just blindly accept self tapes? Why can't SAG-AFTRA FORCE casting to do Zoom calls at a minimum....? by Cortez-Buttigieg2024 • last post Nov 4th
I fucking hate self tapes. I hate them so much. I didn't do all this training and dedicate my life to acting to then have to produce and film and frame and edit and do sound and find a reader and all this fucking extra shit I may be in the minority here, I don't know, but I really don't care. Off-setting the cost of auditioning to actors is absolutely despicable. it's fucking hard enough pursuing this being working class I live in a shoebox in Brooklyn. I can barely DO a wide shot. You're going to see my open closet. I'm not fucking paying for a studio for each tape. I'm not buying a professional $1000+ camera, I'm shooting this on my fucking phone. To be expected to find a reader at the drop of a hat is fucking RIDICULOUS. These are MY auditions, not other people's auditions, we should NOT be expected to fucking jump through these hoops with 24 hours notice. Everybody I know works a 9-5 and isn't available in 2 seconds when all of a sudden I need a reader so I end up recorded my own lines half the time and playing it back and it's a fucking ridiculous pain in the ass and clearly detracts from my acting. What the fuck is the point of a union if they can't even ATTEMPT to regulate this shit? You don't help us get work, fine, but how bout making things even just a LITTLE bit fair here? Zoom calls respect casting's time & the actor. They read with you. It's a scheduled time. Just like a regular audition. And, it keeps casting from tossing a fucking GLOBAL net for a god damn co star. Why the fuck do we live in New York and LA and pay these absolutely insane rents if casting is just going to allow thousands and thousands of less experienced actors from smaller markets tape for this?! I don't fucking get it. I don't feel respected or valued at all. And I honestly don't know how I'm supposed to "master" this shit if this is what the future of acting is. I honestly hate self taping so fucking much that it makes me not even want to pursue this anymore because its' such an unbelievable fucking inconvenience for literally every single audition. It's not like auditioning is even what acting on set even is! auditioning is a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT SKILL SET! so like, seriously, what are they even looking for at this point? see how much shit we can throw at somebody in 24 hours and see how they do? such a fucking joke
Do you believe that a director should allow actors to put their own spin to a character or should they strictly enforce the expected version of the character? by JamieT0 • last post Nov 4th
As a hobbyist screenwriter and hopeful future director, I wouldn't personally allow actorsbto deviate from my own scripts and would happily replace them in a heartbeat for it. What do you, the actors/aspiring actors think?
Be careful who you listen to on this sub. This is the internet and anybody can pretend to know what they're talking about. by Cortez-Buttigieg2024 • last post Nov 4th
I use reddit anonymously to gain info, like most people. I don't know anybody on this sub but I recognize some username "regulars". In my quest to simply gain some info about this industry / answer specific questions I have about the nuance of so much that I encounter, I have been with met with some really weird, sometimes horrifying, and often blatantly wrong information from the so called "working actors" on this sub. which makes me just ask myself, who the hell are these people? it's reddit, who knows! what I can say, outside of the fact that most successful people are not browsing / commenting on reddit, is that any actual industry professional with a good head on their shoulders is not going to insult you for asking questions about the industry. They are not going to put you down, or condescend or attack you in any way. Successful, stable people will answer questions in a positive way, seeking to empower you on your journey, not bring you down. Do not let any of these people on this sub make you feel bad about yourself, many of them are rotten on the inside and it's sad and weird. And another thing I'd like to mention. You can absolutely be a depressed person and still have an acting career. You do not need to be the Prom King or the biggest most boisterous social butterfly to be successful or to even get work. It's called being a good actor. That is enough. Be authentic. Be purposeful. It's not about who has the most social media followers, not who is friends with everybody, not who comes off the "happiest". Be a good actor and it will happen. And stop asking for advice on this sub, it's toxic.
Oh you’re an actor? Cry right now. by Tikiroom411 • last post Nov 4th
Things I learned sitting in on a VO session... by macaeryk • last post Nov 4th
I was hired last week to provide scratch VO for a major client (NDA, can't give details). A celebrity talent replaced my temp tracks. I was lucky enough to be invited to sit in on the session via remote. Here's what I learned: My performance was less nuanced and fun-sounding than the final. I knew I was nervous on my tracks, but I was mistakenly focused on ***imitation*** and not on ***imbuing the character with life***. I learned to try to remember to *treat the booth as* ***MY*** *playground*. I'M the one on mic, so as long as I'm working with the direction provided, embellishment and pushing the envelope a bit out of my comfort zone as an actor is the order of the day. The talent was very gracious, professional, and only needed two or three takes to nail it. It was awesome to watch! It was a very valuable lesson, and one I am grateful for. Thought I'd share. Have a great day everybody!
Is it Much Easier for Live Actors to Transition into Voice Acting than vice versa? Discounting big name A List stars? by EvaWolves • last post Nov 4th
Obviously nowadays the stigma on being cartoon and video games and in turn harming one's professionals has lessened so much that the top most famous highest class bankable actors such as Brad Pitt now do very frequent voice acting in video games and animated movies, even short cartoon TV shows and dubbed anime. However there is still a belief live action is infinitely much harder than voicing a character and primarily career voice actors esp in dubbed anime and video games are still looked down upon as being lower and doing inferior and much easier work This stigma is not helped in that even lesser known dominantly live action stars also do their share of voice work or started their career in animated movies and Saturday Morning Cartoons and they describe it as much easier. Shannen Doherty started in The Secret of Nimh and done a few animated voice roles in the recent decades in addition to acting in budget TV and she stated part of this was because they are far less stressful and much easier paycheck than what she done in her younger years on ongoing long live action TV esp Charmed which she openly states was her most exhausting role. Ian Ziering often complains about how set drama with other cast members Beverly Hills 90210 was and said part of the difficulty in the Sharknado franchise was getting back into the same ballpark of physical shape back in his days as Steve Sander in 90210 for the stunts and action choreography. He never complains about his days in Biker Mice From Mars and Edison Trent in the PC game Freelancer. Mark Hamill even chose voice acting because his body can no longer handle repeated physical strain after a car accident. So is it easier for a live actor to smoothly go into voice acting? I ask out of genuine curiosity especially since allegedly Shannen Doherty had a few choices for animated movies but chose live action role during her childhood years because she thought live TV is where the prestige is in addition to doing animated roles in recent years because its not as stressful and she still feels burnt from her major roles in particular as Prue on Charmed. Would a skilled live actor still have to learn unique skillsets going into animation similar to how a top level theater actor has to learn to work with the camera and crew and to act with more subtlety in contrast to his skillsets in pure theater like acting in a very physically moving exaggerated method?
Additional Roles For Upcoming Fictional Podcast "The Storm Chasers" by Micshan • last post Nov 4th
Hey everyone! I'm back with some more roles open for The Storm Chasers Podcast! I got such an amazing response from everyone the last time I posted and got some incredible voice actors that I knew I had to come back for seconds! We are on track to film the second episode and some important characters are going to be introduced which means we need some actors! Each role offers $20/hour for voice work. I'll be in communication during the recording through discord to direct and I'll edit the audio when we're done so it's $20/hour of "in the booth" time. Your name will also be credited at the end of each episode. Pay increases at the beginning of each half hour (meaning at one hour and one minute you will be paid $30 and so on). This is a passion project of mine that I think will be a lot of fun! It'll be a small team of you, your fellow VA's, me, a sound engineer, and an artist. I'd love to have you onboard! It's a fantasy adventure story for all ages. Please send all auditions to: [stormchaserspod@gmail.com](mailto:stormchaserspod@gmail.com) Find the audition scripts here: [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nw4dawzwrdignoe/AABE0kHV1Tu4zmsn\_gxajHD-a?dl=0](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nw4dawzwrdignoe/AABE0kHV1Tu4zmsn_gxajHD-a?dl=0) What it's about: in a world of magic, monsters, and pirates, a young man and his friends do what they can to stop an evil sea goddess from taking over the world and destroying the freedom they've come to love. The Characters: Zago: 24 years old, she is a seasoned sailor. She doesn't have much patience for people who don't know what they're doing and will, if provoked, not hesitate to tell you how she feels. She doesn't like to talk, however, preferring to let her actions do the talking for her. She is a sailor to make some money and have a roof over her head; a stark difference to her new crewmates who love to sail and find adventure. That said, if adventure finds her, she'll be able to protect herself with her daggers and quick reflexes. Evindall: 35 years old, he is the only elf on the crew. He stands tall and proud and never half-asses any job he is assigned. He has a deep voice which compliments his no-nonsense attitude. He doesn't share much about his past but has a deep affinity for the elven people and their home city of Elysmira. Unbeknownst to the rest of the crew, he has been charged with a secret mission to investigate a secretive group known as "The First Crew" and put a stop to their violent tendencies towards the people of The Wandering Sea. Dominic & Sarasim Aldon: The parents to Dodds (one of our main characters), their story is told primarily through flashbacks. Dominic (34) is a pompous and prideful mage who specializes in fire. He expects great things from his newborn son and believes that together the three of them will be the most powerful mages within the city of Arcanen (a city known for it's magical prowess). Sarasim (32) is regal and dignified. She specializes in charming magic. She isn't above altering the minds of those she wishes to get the better of and, like Dominic, also desires power.
Apps by Don Zorbas • last post Nov 3rd
What are some good apps to track down talent? Ty
How Would Today's Actors Do in Silent Films by S_Gertie • last post Nov 3rd
I was watching It (1927) and it got me to wondering. A lot of silent film actors didn't survive the transition to talkies. And the acting style has changed so much over the years. How would today's actors do if they were cast in 1920s style silent movies? You can watch Clara Bow in "It" if you want a fun movie with great 1920s fashions - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4MOQSRC\_bM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4MOQSRC_bM)
Philip Carlson - The Idea of The Prototype by Notsoeasyaspie • last post Nov 3rd
Hi, I'm Terry and I'm an aspiring British East-Asian actor. This is my first post, I've checked the rules but apologies if I've missed something and this post doesn't belong here. In his book, *Breaking and Entering: A Manual for the Working Actor*, Philip Carlson talks about the idea of a "prototype" for young/starting actors. This is a tool apparently used by agents and casting directors to better understand what type of role an actor is suitable for. A prototype is an actor or blend of actors that describe the actor that's looking to be cast. (E.g. an actor could describe himself as a cross between John Cho and Tom Holland, hypothetically). This post reaches out to anyone who has experience with agents and casting directors, who could provide some insight into the do's and don'ts of prototyping. The main question I have is how different can my prototype actor(s) be if I'm looking to play the same type of role (in terms of age, ethnicity, sex... etc)? Finally, if anyone would mind sparing a moment to recommend a certain prototype or character type I'd be suited for, I'd greatly appreciate your opinion. My YouTube channel is where I've logged all of my self-tapes: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjhHtXkcftcPQrwcLuoqtYg?view\_as=subscriber](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjhHtXkcftcPQrwcLuoqtYg?view_as=subscriber) **tl;dr:** Has anyone heard of prototyping and if so, in what ways is it acceptable to be different from your prototypes and how would you find your "type". Thanks very much!
Looking for a good online acting class - any suggestions? by smirkingassassin • last post Nov 3rd
Hey guys, firstly I wanted to say I don't post or comment a lot on here but I do read and learn some valuable info from everything that gets posted, so a warm thank you to all the community contributors. Also I wanted to ask - what would you guys recommend as a solid online acting class? Something in the style of a site with weekly live workshops, maybe the possibility of submitting some self-tapes for feedback or taking on some monologue challenges. If possible, located in Canada to get to connect with other Canadian actors - if it's not Canadian it's no huge deal but I figured it would be cool to meet people from around here despite the lack of socializing opportunities with other local actors at the minute. Just for the sake of info, I'm on break from University at the moment and about to start working on a drama major, and I have experience in both tv and film. I'm interested in all three. I also write.
Question for Tall actors who self taoe by StrobeRogers • last post Nov 3rd
Hello all, Im 6 '1. Im trying to save money. I am looking into backdrops. Should i get a full backdrop with the support stand and the big cloth thing or half. What should I get? ive tried to tack a sheet to the wall before, but it always seems too short... Will LEDs or Soft boxes work ? which one and reccs? Thanks
What online options are there for someone looking for voice lessons by van_Beardenstein • last post Nov 3rd
I'm a singer and aspiring voice actor. I was in a band for years, practiced every week, and trained in high school choir before that, but the last 4 years have been a real set back for me, vocally. I'm working as much as I can and have a young family, so time and money are tight. Is there an option for someone who needs to shake the dust? I've started exercising, which will help some, but as far a pitch training and technique go, I'm at a loss. Thanks, Reddit!
NYC agencies for newer talent - places to start? by cat32330 • last post Nov 2nd
Hi! I'm wondering what are the best NYC-based talent agencies for a relatively new actor in New York? I'd love to reach out to some of them and start working with one of them, but not really sure where to start....
Exclusive Free Method Acting Masterclasses presented by Michael Givens & Associates Acting and Film Institute. by mgainstitute • last post Nov 2nd
Hello, actors. MGA: Acting and Film Institute is hosting series of free exclusive method acting masterclasses. The classes are taught by Michael Givens, director, and cinematographer, and also a teacher at MGA. In these classes, you'll get to learn more about Lee Strasberg's Method and how we use it to create truthful performances. Last class, we learned more about Strasberg's Method, Relaxation, and the Breakfast Drink Exercise which is the exercise that you should be doing daily. Next class, we'll be going even deeper. The classes are FREE. The only thing you need to do is invite people that might be interested in the class' Facebook group so we can keep the classes going. Join our supportive acting community and improve your craft! The class is taught by Michael Givens, director, and cinematographer, founder and also a teacher at MGA. Join here: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/679310156027286](https://www.facebook.com/groups/679310156027286) Thus far we've had 2 free classes and here's what some of the students have said: \~ " I have learned so much about acting today! " - A.D \~ " Thanks for the class. Much food for thought. " - S.Y \~ "Thanks, it was a very interesting lesson. " - M. de F. ​ https://preview.redd.it/d63rqw40sqw51.jpg?width=1012&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f9fd2b0a1264800d34bee0c239b48dfaded80001
I am looking for a voice actor for a game narrator position by BrodyAbroad • last post Nov 2nd
The voice would preferably be Male but I am happy for a female actor. I want it to be a typical narrator style voice sort of sounding like David Attenborough style of narration. I don't have much money because I am a solo game dev, but we can discuss the price. If you are interested, please DM me
Animation VO During a Pandemic by Warp_Dog • last post Nov 2nd
Has anyone done or know anyone who has done an animation session during the pandemic? With recording studios largely closed around the country it looks like most actors are recording from their home studios. How does that work exactly in the case of animation, where so much of the performance is playing off of the other actors? It can't really be as simple as Skype or Zoom right? There's a 1-2 second delay on those types of programs.
Anyone else love acting but not actor training/acting school? by Yaars23 • last post Nov 2nd
I'm interested in voice acting but idk where to start... :/ by lili_cpr • last post Nov 2nd
Hi everyone!! Sooo I'm a 17 year old girl and I never had even the slightest idea of what I want to do once I'm done with school, until I realized that voice acting is a thing. So I've read and learned a bit about it and it just fascinates me. Now my problems/questions are: 1. I'm extremely anxious around people and I always try to be as emotionless as possible because I'm most comfortable with that, which is of course the exact opposite of what a voice actor should do. It discourages me and I wonder if I should even try something like this when I think about all my fears, but I don't want to give up without trying. So have you ever heard of people with panic/anxiety disorder or low self esteem who were still able to become relatively good voice actors/actors in general? 2. I have absolutely no idea what to do now lol. Should I search for private lessons? Or should I try a discord server? Should I try training my voice? I think it's important to start early with practicing, right? I feel like such a nerd but whatever. I just hope someone can help me out a little. If you made it this far, thanks for reading. :)