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So, do actors just struggle and continue working low-paying jobs for the rest of their lives? by Super_Ad_8795 • last post Oct 15th
I don't see how people can wait tables, do retail, and the like past like their mid 20s. At that point, isn't it time to maybe move on? How do these people keep going with such low salaries?
Paying actors for low budget podcast by Micshan • last post Oct 15th
UPDATE: I've posted the official casting call here https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/comments/jcdo0r/casting_call_for_upcoming_podcast_the_storm/ Thanks so much for your advice, words of encouragement, and interest in the show! Hey everyone, I'm a writer/director for an upcoming fictional podcast. I'm getting pretty close to announcing the casting call on different subreddits, facebook groups, etc. But wanted some feedback before I do. I work freelance too so I don't believe in unpaid jobs (your time and skills are valuable) but I don't have investors or a budget beyond what I have in my pocket. I have 3 principal characters and 4 secondary characters. My thought was to offer $20 an hour for each actor. My question, I suppose, becomes: is this offer insultingly low? I don't expect every actor to walk away with much more than $60 or $80 per episode for the main characters (less for the secondaries). I know it's isn't a lot for them but it would be a lot to me as, by my estimation, after paying actors and crew I'll be spending about $500 or more per episode. For a 12 episode season that means I'll be spending around $6,000 on a product that very well might not make me a dime. Would this be seen as a joke and ignored by most freelancers or does this rate seem fine? Also should I just not worry about setting a rate and asking for the actor's rate? I'm pretty new at this so I don't know the protocol. Thanks for any help or advice!
Web Project -low/no experience actress wanted - role to add to your growing reel/portfolio by alex_alex111 • last post Oct 14th
Web Project - low/no experience actress wanted - selfie-style remote role(simple work) to add to your growing reel/portfolio (not adult content) usa only - please dm me for more details
Starting from scratch by Mr_Cuddlebear • last post Oct 14th
Hi. I want to be a voice actor but I never had the courage to pursue it. I'm currently having a good week, and I would like to keep the momentum going. I hope to be good enough to make it a career but I know that's unattainable at the moment. At least being good enough to do it for parties and stuff for now is my short term goal. Can you guys offer me some beginner advice? Do I need to exercise in a specific way, or how do I start practicing?
Looking for a male English native speaker to voice a German speaking pirate for a German radio play series by DaMaysta • last post Oct 14th
**Edit:** OK I have already received a lot of messages. Therefore I am closing the casting call for now. Thanks a lot for the interest. I am sorting through the messages and will get back to you. Hello r/VoiceActing, I am looking for a male english-native speaker to voice a german speaking pirate with a real and heavy english accent. For those interessted let me tell you about the project, myself and the role. **The project:** I am running the german fantasy comedy radio play [YouTube channel *Fantastisch & Rettend Zugleich*](https://www.youtube.com/FantastischRettendZugleich) (which translates to our yet non-exsistent english title "fantastic & rescuing together"). For those who don't know what this is: radio plays are like movies but audio only and often with a narrator. Radio plays are quite a huge media platform in Germany and somehow nowhere else in the world. The Project it is non-commercial, our work is published for free to listen on YouTube and the videos are not even monetized. This is a pure fun and hobby project of everybody involved. Therefore **I am only offering 20€** for the role I am casting here (r/voiceacting rule 1). Usually our voice actors (even our professionals) do it just for fun and free of charge which is common here in Germany for these free-to-listen radio plays. This job is really only for someone who wants to have fun trying to speak german for the first time :D **The role:** A pirate! It's 9 lines, and about 120 words and they are in German. In our fantasy world the pirates come from far away, therefore the heavy accent. American english, british english or other native english accents are fine. You don't have to have spoken German before. **Myself:** I am 29 and an audio visual media designer. I have already produced the entire season of the series *Fantastisch & Rettend Zugleich* over the last 4 years consisting of 7 main episodes and a couple of shorter plays. I am the main author, the director, editor and motion designer. Since my skills improved a lot since our start and the channel hasn't gained a huge amount of attention I decided to reboot the first 2 episodes. The last time I asked a british friend of mine for this role who delivered the accent but lacked a bit of acting skills. Therefore the recast. **Requirements:** You have to be able to deliver a decent quality, so a noise-free recording with no room reverb. I will provide you with the german lines, a translation and a recording of how these lines would be pronounced in german for you to recreate. You either record on your own and send the files or we have a skype session together, chat a little to do some remote directing which I'd prefer (if our timezone difference allows it). If you are interested send a me a DM with some work of yours. Payment of 20€ will be payed via PayPal after delivery.
Sinsations devs are looking for voice actors for extras by Waewoowee • last post Oct 14th
Yelling/Screaming by Micshan • last post Oct 14th
I'm a director for an upcoming scripted podcast and was curious how to handle people screaming or yelling (think Dragonball Z). Obviously I don't want my actor's audio to peak like crazy but I also don't want them to be too far away from their mics so that it sounds far off. What would be the best way to direct them for screaming in a way that sounds good and also doesn't blow out their voices? I haven't casted yet but I want to be prepared in case they've never had to do something like this before.
Directing Your Cast Members? by AyloTV • last post Oct 14th
What should I do if I think another actor should perform a scene differently? Do I give them my input or just say nothing? If they ask for input, what should I say?
Where in NYC to live? by RaeADropOfGoldenSun • last post Oct 14th
Hi guys! I'm finishing college this year and probably moving to NYC in the spring (assuming things have picked up by then in terms of covid). I read the "moving to NY" info in the sidebar, but I am additionally wondering what areas of NY you all live in, and what the pros and cons are of living there as an actor? What are the best places to live for actors specifically? Does it matter a ton? If you live in Brooklyn, for example, is it a major hassle to get to auditions in Manhattan, or does it end up being not that big a deal? Basically I'm just wondering if, cost/safety issues aside, any acting-related stuff should come into play when deciding between places to live? EDIT: also, covid issues aside, would it generally be better to move to NYC in April or September? I'm trying to decide if I should go right away or spend the summer at home working and saving up.
What do you all think of the 2020 Yale Actor Showcase? by ok_ball1 • last post Oct 14th
2020 Yale Showcase: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa1tF30psuA&feature=emb\_title](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa1tF30psuA&feature=emb_title) Yale Showcase Website & Actor Info: [https://www.ysdshowcase.com](https://www.ysdshowcase.com) I thought it'd be fun to share and to discuss. The Yale showcase website has the timestamps with the actors' info. I liked most of the actors, and the three standouts to me were Zoe, Ilia, and Anula. I can see those three having good careers. But about half of the scenes didn't really make sense and seemed really arbitrary or weird. Like in the opening scene, I didn't understand if they were a couple or if she was being held hostage. And the second scene, I didn't get if they were in a waiting room or in an office as coworkers. But overall, the showcase was fun to watch.
When actors do another accent do they stay in that accent all day or switch back and forth? by samuelhinchliffe91 • last post Oct 14th
Funny thing: started down this road wanting to be Brad Pitt or Gary Oldman. Years later, I love the idea of being Elias Koteas. by ReluctantSlayer • last post Oct 14th
Sure, right? It was awesome being Christian Slater for the entire decade between 85 and 95 (probably still awesome; Fkn love that dude!) but when the Studios start losing your number, you are still too famous to hit Starbucks! Who still needs super-fame?! Can’t walk down the street without a disguise or a bodyguard with a press kit. Fuck all that noise. I’d rather be like Mr. Koteas; solid actor, ALWAYS working, frequently casted in [blockbuster films with loads of TV too,](https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0000480/filmotype?ref_=m_nm_flmg) and yet somehow I doubt he gets hassled too much on the street. He rocked as [Casey Jones](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6bRIBSeOuhk/S7uP6vPxRmI/AAAAAAAAB5c/8XT35gcfQ0I/s1600/elias_koteas_1.jpg) and so many other roles. Anyone else?! Like solid work without the stalker stuff, photo-predators, and gossip-TV! Get paid and go home. Jesus, that is the ticket. P.S. [Shoutout to Slater for Gleaming the Cube. Easily the best Skate film from the era.](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=he5qhDAiFck)
Are you supposed to enjoy conservatory actor training? by Yaars23 • last post Oct 14th
For those who are in serious actor training programs (BFA, MFA, conservatory, etc..) or anything "conservatory style"--do you enjoy your training?
Are Pantera/Murphy The Agency and Hanns Wolters any good? by LivingAgile3018 • last post Oct 14th
I'm quite confused with these two. They've both reached out. They seem to be starter talent agencies for actors who are towards the start of their careers. They are both on reputable sites like Backstage, and SAG-AFTRA affiliated, but when I dug deeper, I found that they have one terrible review. I don't know what to think. On the one hand, each agency has a good clients from what I can see, but on the other hand, I don't know if they're necessarily legitimate, or if they are, if they're trustworthy?
Help a newbie out by BigRedCherokee86 • last post Oct 14th
Hey, everyone! I’m an amateur actor and singer I’m pretty good at my craft. After high school my life went to shut and I had to go right to work to help out my life now I have time to go after theatre again but have a two year gap in my resume and I’m 20 now so I don’t even know if m high school shows apply. How do I get back into the swing and into shows while having this huge gap and no degree?
Conversation with Keri Rene Fuller (Broadway- Waitress, Jagged Little Pill) by jchapa11 • last post Oct 14th
Here is a great conversation with actress Keri Rene Fuller about being four days into rehearsal for Jagged Little Pill on Broadway and then finding out the industry had been shutdown. [Jorge's Isolation Podcast#4- Keri Rene Fuller](https://youtu.be/eqMtr9ISW8Q)
Start Acting From Nothing? by darlingapplepie • last post Oct 14th
I have a bit of a dilemma. Virginia is not the best place for an actor. It is especially not the best place for somebody wants to act in film or television unless you enjoy historical or period dramas. That’s just from what I’ve observed on the Virginia film company website. That being said let’s say that because of this the only experience that I have is some roles high school plays and college plays. That obviously isn’t very impressive on a resume, so where do I start building up quality experience. I am still in college getting a major in theater, but pretty soon I will need to get an agent and/or register with some agency. Does anyone have any tips for a newbie?
Voice Actor Carlos Alazraqui Interview by seantaj • last post Oct 14th
Actors/Orators with good English to imitate? by GeorgeWashington93 • last post Oct 13th
I’m looking to improve my English and pronunciation and was recommended I look up orators and actors and try to imitate them. Anyone have any suggestions on scenes/monologues or specific actors i should look into? Videos? Preferably someone with good vocal range. Thanks!
Monthly /r/virtualtablereads Contest winner looking for Actors for virtual Table read! Original Script! by VirtualTableReader • last post Oct 13th
# Hello! I am a mod over at [/r/virtualtablereads](http://r/virtualtablereads) looking for actors for our very first winner of the monthly Virtual Table Reads Script Contest. The winning script was [MAY YOUR HOUSE BE SAFE FROM TIGERS](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_npRORwNKL-uIRTrQiHK-TjbaOsJyF_i/view), a psychological science fiction story in the vein of "Mr. Robot meets Taxi Driver” or “Donnie Darko meets They Live" — needless to say it has lots of interesting roles that should make for an exciting table read! This is not a paid gig but think of it as a fun way to stay sharp, beat the quarantine boredom, and fulfill a screenwriter's dream of seeing their script come to life. To audition, please send in: \*A video of yourself reading a page or two from your desired role \*Any headshots/IMDB info \*Your availability for scheduling purposes You may choose any scene or monologue from the script that you think best showcases your talents. We will then select the role and reach out to you and let you know. You may audition for multiple roles. If you are okay playing multiple parts, there are some bit parts that need to be filled as well. (As with other virtual table reads, age does not have to be exact or close. Just choose the role or roles that speak to you and let's have some fun!) You can email [virtualtablereader@gmail.com](mailto:virtualtablereader@gmail.com) or send a link to dropbox or google share with your video. [May Your House Be Safe From Tigers Script](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_npRORwNKL-uIRTrQiHK-TjbaOsJyF_i/view) (Warning: The script does have a bit of a graphic ending depending on how you interpret it.) Headphone use is preferred during the table read so we can keep the audio as clean as possible. Props are encouraged if you think they add something to the part. You do not have to go overboard and they are not required. All submissions due by 10/19/2020 11:59 PM EST We will also be supporting a charity, [Cloud Covered Streets](https://cloudcoveredstreets.org/), an organization located in the same city where this script takes place which provides free showers, laundry services, haircuts, new clothing, supplies, and letters home to those dealing with homelessness or instability. We’re really looking forward to seeing what good this table read can bring! ​ ​ https://preview.redd.it/lifre2xymws51.jpg?width=2077&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3b898d56929154449341db0027332a96af207342 ​ ​ # MAY YOUR HOUSE BE SAFE FROM TIGERS # LOGLINE **After losing his job, Noah experiences depression, anxiety, and visions of reptilian aliens living** **among us, but a charismatic cult leader obsessed with conspiracy theories offers redemption** **and purpose when he enlists Noah's special ability to save the world from dangers only Noah** **can see.** # ROLES **Noah Evemeras (Lead):** Male, Caucasian, 25-35 Unemployed and emotionally adrift. A tightly wound ball of internalized self doubt, anxiety, and shame with hints of fragile masculinity trembling below a surface just barely passing as “fine”; desperately seeking validation to prove his place and worth in the world. Claire’s Boyfriend. **Claire (Lead)**: Female, All Ethnicities, 25-30 Many lines Conscientious and caring in her personal life; hardworking and professional at her job. She expects her efforts at both to progress toward bigger and better things for herself and the people around her, but her patience has a breaking point. Noah’s girlfriend. **T.S. Lopsia aka TruthSeeker69 (Lead)**: Male, Caucasian, 25-35 A cocksure conspiracy theorist whose encyclopedic certainty about "the way the world really works" masks his loneliness and need to connect with others. His appearance and vocal inflections can veer from eager Patton Oswalt to deadpan John Goodman. **C. Clarence Kyle aka Nergal (Supporting):** Male, Caucasian, 60-70 Multi-millionaire, old money business tycoon with no illusions about his own importance. Noah’s ex-boss. **Marco Flores aka Marduk (Supporting):** Male, Hispanic, 30-40 Aspiring political candidate, tired of glad handing but putting in the work. **Caleb (Supporting):** Male, Caucasian, 8 Noah’s eager, friendly nephew. **Sam (Supporting):** Male, Caucasian, 12 \[Note: Sam sings Lord Anthony by Belle and Sebastian\]\* please submit you singing in your audition as well\* Noah’s other nephew; having trouble fitting in at school. Good singing voice. **Alice (Supporting)**: Female, Caucasian, 30-40 Noah’s no-nonsense older sister; mother of Caleb and Sam. **Jim (Supporting):** Male, Caucasian, 30-40 Alice’s husband; beer and football; his contentment is helped by smoking the occasional joint in his garage. **Maia (Supporting**): Female, Caucasian, 50-60 T.S.’s mother; New Age-y; disarmingly friendly and approachable. **Arthur (Supporting):** Male, All Ethnicities, 55-65 Aging hippie and conspiracy theorist. Follows T.S. **Susan (Supporting)**: Female, All Ethnicities, 40-50 - Claire? Maria? Conspiracy theorist and yoga enthusiast; considers herself a “targeted individual”. Follows T.S. **Johnny (Supporting):** Male, All Ethnicities, 20-30 Conspiracy theorist who just wants to party. Follows T.S. **Bel Ea (Supporting):** “Male”, Annunaki, 100000 - A Babylonian deity who created humanity but is having second thoughts. # Smaller roles Newswoman (Supporting): Female, All Ethnicities, 40-50 Maria (Supporting): Female, Hispanic, 16 Mama (Supporting): Female, Hispanic, 35-45 James Fairfield (Supporting): Male, All Ethnicities, 45-60 Art, Dave, and Pete (Supporting): Male, All Ethnicities, 45-60 Taco Bel Cashier (Supporting): Male, All Ethnicities, 16-25 Cheer Girls (Supporting): Female, All Ethnicities, 16 Receptionist (Supporting): Female, All Ethnicities, 20-40 Javier Flores (Supporting): Male, Hispanic, 30-40 Arsonist Annunaki (Supporting): “Male”, Annunaki, 1000 ​ ​ **I am really looking forward to all your submissions. Good luck.** **I will also be happy to answer any questions.**