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Looking for voice actors to feature on a podcast! by ClutchedAreMyNuts • last post Sep 28th
Hey there, I'm a host of a podcast named Pigeons Save The World on spotify and youtube, we're looking for voice actors interested in talking about their work and hobbies. We are discussion based and hosted over discord. Hit me up if interested.
Left an abusive ex, paying off debt, & my company is permanently remote; at 30 y/o I think I'm going to give acting a shot. Just read FAQ and now have questions. by -stormborn- • last post Sep 28th
Hi there. As guilty as I feel to admit this, 2020 has been a year of huge personal growth for me. I've reached a place mentally where I want to pursue my dream of acting (film or stage), and am looking for any advice or recommendations from others who have been in my shoes. This is all something I'd like to work toward in the next few years. 1. I'm tentatively planning on paying the rest of my debt off and then saving about $10k before moving west. Is LA really the best move, or are there other locations I should highly consider (in or outside the USA)? 2. I have no experience. English Lit degree + I acted in high school. I need training. Is it **insane** to go back to school for a degree in acting? Would it be a waste of money, or could I potentially save money by going overseas (EU schools are still so expensive for international students)? Or would I be better off just taking classes/workshops at my age? I'm not sure which would "boost" my resume more, and have doubts about the efficacy or depth of (some) classes and workshops. 3. How much time should I plan on dedicating to auditions each week? My job is remote with very flexible hours, but on average demands ~30 hr/week. Would I be better suited finding a part time serving/bartending job that requires less of my time? I'm inclined to make my current job work since it means I can live anywhere, and that feels like a massive advantage. Just curious what a workweek looks like for gig-less actors. 4. What may this journey realistically look like? For example: I build savings, find a place, move, begin auditioning like crazy for all non-union jobs, down the road I get head shots, maybe land some work, network, maybe find an agent, build up experience to join the union, and continue auditioning like crazy? I'm sure there are many different pathways, just curious what a very general template would look like as something to work toward. Prior to this year it felt impossible to pursue a career/side job in acting because I was chained to a desk 9-5 and had so much debt. I'd be really interested in hearing from other aspiring or working actors, or those otherwise involved in the industry. P.S. I have no delusions about becoming wealthy or famous. Also: I read the wiki thoroughly so I hope these questions aren't cliche or annoying. Any response is appreciated, thanks in advance!
Podcasting and a "unique" voice by jt81tex • last post Sep 28th
Hey all. I'm not a voice actor nor have I given any thought to it until very recently. I, like most people, don't care for my own voice. That said about a year ago I started a podcast. Nothing special, get about 1,000 or so downloads per episode. It's a solo podcast so it's just me telling a story. Ever since I started podcasting I've been getting messages from people telling me how much they love my voice. I personally don't get it. I've been complimented on my voice before, but only from girls I was dating. This is the first time I've had complete strangers telling me they love it. I don't have a radio voice. Or a narrators voice or anything like that. It's kinda deep with a Texas accent. So just unique, maybe? I guess my question is would someone with a non conventional "unique" voice be in demand when it comes to voice acting or voiceovers? I know nobody would ever want to hear an audio book read by me, but maybe something different? Thanks.
What is the best advice to making a living as an actor? by Baseballs101 • last post Sep 28th
I REALLY want to become an actor, but I am afraid it won’t pay the bills.
What do casting directors look for in actors? by leavemeinpeace10 • last post Sep 28th
How do they choose roles and people to like? What are some things to develop to get more likely to be casted?
Have any of you considered audio drama as a way of getting work out there? by FrankPrendergastIE • last post Sep 28th
I started a podcast while in lockdown, called Acting Related, where I chat to people in the industry and try and poke out some interesting insights into how they progress their creative careers. In the most recent episode I chat to my good friend John McCarthy who is an actor, writer and director. He became frustrated at the lack of control he often had over whether projects came to being. So he created an audio drama so that he could have complete control, editing it as he had time and launching it as a podcast. His sci-fi audio drama now has almost 100k listens (largely due to Reddit!). I have to admit, audio drama had never occurred to me as a way to create work and get it out in the world. But it's kind of genius. Especially now, it's the perfect format while restrictions are in place. John shares a lot of detail on how he created the audio drama if you would like to check it out. [Listen to the podcast here - How John McCarthy created an audio drama podcast with 100k listens](https://mysite.actor/blog/how-john-mccarthy-created-an-audio-drama-podcast-with-100k-listens/)
Tips for an aspiring black teen actress? by throwaway091567 • last post Sep 28th
Hi, I’m a 17 year old senior in high school. College applications are coming up and I’m basically at that point where you have to make pretty big decisions about the future and everyone’s asking you what you want to do. When I was 14, I thought about being an actress, but I didn’t really start acting until about a year and a half ago. In March, I officially decided to pursue acting as career, but I’m not sure it will work out for me. In the year and a half, I’ve taken an acting class at my high school, vocal lessons outside of school, and been been an ensemble member in a school play. I’m currently taking another theater class in high school and I’m also enrolled in a virtual acting class at an acting studio in my city. I’m planning on being in one or two more shows in high school, hopefully with bigger roles. I don’t think I’ll get cast because of my looks. I’m probably what people would call “unconventionally attractive.” I have “ethnic” features such as a wide nose and big lips but they do work with my other features. I’m pretty brown skinned. I’m on the high end of the average weight for my height, not fat or skinny, but I do have decent proportions. I’ve joined Actors Access and I browse Backstage. I have such a hard time finding roles that fit me. Part of the reason I haven’t paid for Backstage is because of the lack of roles that I fit. It’s just extremely frustrating to deal with and makes me want to quit. That could be because of quarantine, but I don’t know. Does anyone have tips as to how to find more auditions? Do you think getting a degree in theater will help enhance my career in any way, or should I pick another major and pursue acting on the side like I’ve been doing? Issa Rae has been a big inspiration for me because I am also a screenwriter (I’ve been doing that longer than acting.) I appreciate any tips!
Non actor interested in opinions on my vocal technique by Square_Astronomer946 • last post Sep 28th
Lockdown has given this corporate worker an interest in improving his vocal technique. After watching a few videos on diaphragm breathing for vocal effect, would be interested in suggestions and feedback from folks that need to be good at this for a living, of my recitation at [https://youtu.be/TY\_eW1dkgpo](https://youtu.be/TY_eW1dkgpo)
I found this preface in ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and think that it’s hugely relevant to all actors. by Crookstaa • last post Sep 28th
The artist is the creator of beautiful things. To reveal art and conceal the artist is art’s aim. The critic is he who can translate into another manner or a new material his impression of beautiful things. The highest as the lowest form of criti- cism is a mode of autobiography. Those who find ugly meanings in beautiful things are corrupt without being charming. This is a fault. Those who find beautiful meanings in beautiful things are the cultivated. For these there is hope. They are the elect to whom beautiful things mean only Beauty. There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written, or badly written. That is all. The nineteenth century dislike of Realism is the rage of Caliban seeing his own face in a glass. The nineteenth century dislike of Romanticism is the rage of Caliban not seeing his own face in a glass. The moral life of man forms part of the subject-matter of the artist, but the morality of art consists in the perfect use of an im- perfect medium. No artist desires to prove anything. Even things that are true can be proved. No artist has ethical sympathies. An ethical sympathy in an artist is an un- pardonable mannerism of style. No artist is ever morbid. The artist can express everything. Thought and language are to the artist instruments of an art. Vice and virtue are to the artist materials for an art. From the point of view of form, the type of all the arts is the art of the musician. From the point of view of feeling, the actor’s craft is the type. All art is at once surface and symbol. Those who go beneath the surface do so at their peril. Those who read the symbol do so at their peril. It is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors. Diversity of opinion about a work of art shows that the work is new, complex, and vital. When critics disagree, the artist is in accord with himself. We can forgive a man for making a useful thing as long as he does not admire it. The only excuse for making a useless thing is that one admires it intensely. All art is quite useless. OSCAR WILDE
Anyone have experience in acquiring representation in other markets? by Synapticsushi • last post Sep 28th
I'm an actor based out of Texas and am looking to expand to other markets. Currently, I have an agent in Austin and one in Houston. The one in Austin provides Film/TV/Commercial services, my Houston rep is purely commercial/industrial and with them I will often book jobs without having to audition. I did a shoot a few days ago with someone who has a rep in D.C., which sounded like a similar situation that I have in Houston, and with the current COVID environment (self tape and zoom meetings), it got me thinking about expansion. If y'all have any words of wisdom, they'd be much appreciated!
Should I try to become an actor by Meelad77 • last post Sep 28th
I am 14 right now and I have been so addicted to watching movies and I have been doing days and days of research to try to find a way to get into the movie business and in general I just want to be with the actual movie so I looked into many things like extras,and P.A’s but an actor is what everyone wants to be. But the chances of me becoming successful are low and especially because I’m looking into marvel movies in general and I’m not sure if I should try to become an actor or not and my other planned part of life is to get a PhD in computer science and business to make my own cyber security firm. But it’s cool and all ya know going for computer science but I have been started to feel more passionate about acting and I don’t know what I should focus on and I have nobody to talk to about these things about life so Reddit is the best place I have for talking to people to help me.
Any Voice Actors / On Camera actors in NYC want to link up? by throwawayclownoutfit • last post Sep 28th
I'm starting to get more into VO, signed with a new manager beginning of the pandemic and they've gotten me like 9 VO auditions, which is exciting. I find it to be so much more freeing than on-camera work. realizing that I need to get a pro demo made, I dont think I have enough high quality content for one yet, figured I'd see if anybody wants to get together and work on some stuff or has any kind of vocal booth at home and we can do like a work trade or something to help each other out! 30 m in bushwick here
Looking for a trans voice actor by backinbeesness • last post Sep 27th
A character in my narrative podcast is a trans man, and I’m looking for any transmasculine people of Asian descent to voice act for him. Does anyone know of any groups or subreddits to find transgender actors/voice over artists? Thank you so much!
Looking for potential podcast guest! by boeyyzoeyy • last post Sep 27th
Hello! I’m the manager for my friends podcast, Pigeons Save The World! We are currently look for a professional voice actor that would like to guest on the podcast. We would like to talk about how you got into the business and your experiences. If you are interested, please DM me! Also, below is our website link! Thank you! [Pigeons Save The World ](https://pigeonssavetheworld.com/)
Nudity by haleymjones1997 • last post Sep 27th
Just a question out of curiosity: if a production (especially a TV show since it's episode-by-episode rather than one film that's mapped out from the beginning) requires nudity but it's not told to the actors upfront either before or during the audition process, is the actor who booked the part allowed to change something like full frontal nudity to only implied nudity? I understand that Intimacy Coordinators are much more common now in favor of the actors' safety, but according to Emilia Clarke, she didn't know she was going to be asked to be naked for GOT until she got the part. As someone who is uncomfortable with doing any sort of nudity unless it's only implied, this would be my worst nightmare. TL;DR if you sign onto a project and it's only *then* that you're told you'll have partial/full nude scenes, are you within your right as an actor to refuse this in favor of something you're more comfortable with? It feels wrong that productions would expect actors to be okay with anything and everything.
Can I see my contact information to an actor through cmail in Breakdown Express? by nicoleeeojj • last post Sep 27th
\*seen. sorry for the typo. Hi, I am currently in the process of casting a student project, and two of the actors I would like to book do not have an agent or manager so I have no way of contacting them. I know requesting information from actors is against Breakdown Express's rules, but could I send them a contact number for them to contact me?
I need an acting program.. help by londonstarrr • last post Sep 27th
Okay so the program I WAS going to pay for, was the **Wendy Alane Wright HWC**. I thought it was a great program but just did on research on here (reddit lol) and turns out I'd be wasting $800.. (that's how much her program is as of now). So now I would really like to know some ACTUALLY GOOD programs like hers. One that will take me step by step what I need to do as a new actor who has no freaking clue as to where to start. A program that will tell me good glasses in my area, how to make my resume,ect.. JUST EVERYTHING. Do other people even do programs like that? I need help.. asap. **I live in la btw**.
IMDB Question! by wjxm • last post Sep 27th
I always see IMDB credit as one of the benefits of jobs but how does it work? Do I make my own actor profile? Do I need an agent to make one for me? If so should I just make one now even before I’ve been on a project?
Feeling extremely low and feel I don't have any options by Specific-Ad4055 • last post Sep 27th
Hi everyone. I'm feeling incredibly low and my mental health is not great. I thought I'd ask on here for advice. ​ I'm a mature actor/musical theatre performer. I'm 32. I basically started late, I trained at a pretty much average school and received a degree in Musical Theatre and acting. There were no agents at my end of year show or anything. Basically I feel we got thrown away and that was that. ​ During my time there wasn't great, I made zero friends and felt really insecure. After I graduated, I managed to get signed by an agent in London after sending out lots of emails to different ones. I created a showreel which cost me a lot of money, travelled a long way to get headshots, met up with my agents and other people in London a lot of times and things seemed to be going well. I didn't get any auditions with them being with them for nearly 2 years. 2 years my mental health suffered and because I had to pay the rent and wasn't receiving any money from musical theatre or acting, I got a full time job because my bills were out of control. My agency after one year had a phone call with me and stated that I wasn't trying hard enough and not joining their workshops in London (I live about 40 mins by train from London), but they were charging us money to do these workshops which I couldn't afford. I told them I would try harder but the next year was so bad finically for me, I ended up getting hours cut and was struggling to pay my bills. One day in a text my agent asked me why I hadn't upgraded my camera, as it wasn't one of the best. I told him I couldn't afford it. ​ So recently after 2 years I decided to leave them, which was just recently. I hadn't had one audition except for an open call for something related to musical theatre. I thnik they were deliberately not putting me forward for stuff because they didn't think I was trying hard enough to give them money. ​ They weren't a highly reputable agency either by the way. So recently I have tried to email lots of agents who are more famous and so far I've heard absolutely nothing. I also tried this before I left them around October last year) and both times have heard nothing and got no emails back. My showreel has view counts and it showed no one had even clicked on my showreel to watch it. ​ I have no idea what to do. I can't afford Spotlight at the moment for it just to sit there and not even get most of the casting calls as I don't have an agent to put me forward for stuff. I would get my Spotlight back if I got signed. But no one is even answering my emails. I feel stuck and honestly don't know what to do. It feels like no one sees me at all even when I'm sending out emails that aren't general and specific to me. I've emailed the same agents like I said last year and this year and still nothing. Since I didn't get any work from my agency I ended up making a short film with one of my filmmaking friends and put that in my showreel to show new work and I feel since I don't have any proper credits it's just so hard. But then I don't even know if anyone even opens my emails as I know my showreel wasn't watched. This is just making my mental health so bad and it's got to the point where I cry every single night and don't know where to turn to. I've even tried to apply to Facebook casting and unpaid work. I sent away 3 self tapes for those and received all no's. I don't know what else I can do. It's really getting me down.