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Personalising an email to an agency - Tips? by MintyTyrant • last post Sep 6th
Sooo I'm looking to submit to agencies atm, scoping out what agencies there are, and what to say in my email/cover letter to each of them. What's the best way to make the email feel like it wasn't just a copy/paste? I want to address them in a way that shows that I've done my research and feel like I would fit in with their agency. Buuuut also I'm thinkin bout what's effective to say without sounding like I'm blowing smoke or telling them how to run their agency. For example - Is it ok to say something like, "I feel like *x* playing age/gender is underrespresented in your agency and that I would fit that mould for you"? Is it cool to be like "I attended a class with *x actor* that you represent, and would love to have the quality representation that they have"? Obvs I'd punch them up a bit, but is that kinda language vaguely what I should be aiming for? Or am I overthinking it lol
UK Drama schools by throwawayy979797 • last post Sep 6th
Hi, so I’m 23 and want to start getting serious about acting. I have some questions: 1. Am I too old? I don’t have training yet and I feel like I may have missed my chance. 2. I want to study in the UK and I notice a lot of drama schools have 1 year programs in addition to the regular 3 year b.a. programs. Would you recommend doing a 1 year program and do you think this would be enough to start a professional career as an actor?
Can anyone suggest what to do when I finish secondary in terms of UK acting schools? by free_taKo • last post Sep 6th
I'm 15, I need to focus on my GCSEs, yes but I also need to think about what I want to do when I'm older. After years of constantly being told that becoming an actor is a stupid dream because I won't achieve it, I decided to at least attempt to. Can anyone recommend what I should fo once I finish secondary? Should I just go to a normal college or seek out drama specific colleges? I understand this business is one of, if not the most, cutthroat of all but I need to at least try.
Voice actors with similar vocal ranges? by endless_telegram • last post Sep 6th
What two or more actors in the industry share a similar vocal range and can do a lot of similar roles due to this? Please give multiple examples and can you state if being able to voice match another actor is a good or bad thing in the industry?
Is it worth it to do a cringe-worthy script? by colombianmalta • last post Sep 5th
Recently, I've been booked for a short film in which I have to talk about nature and using the restroom in it. One of the lines being : "Well that concludes our nature walk. To end this walk I am going to do a number one on this tree like a guy. " It is meant to be a comedic short film, but in reality, it is a bit cringe-worthy. I am a new actress, should I take every role and chance I get?
How does an actor “generally” become successful in the industry? by AcrobaticcBadger • last post Sep 5th
Title pretty much. How does an actor generally become a well-known and/or well-paid actor? How much of it is based on luck? How much would getting an an education from a top institution (Yale, Julliard) help? Are there a certain series of events that are commonly seen through the early careers of successful actors? Note: I’m not looking for an easy way to “make it”. Just curious abt this.
Can I still be an actor with a “gay voice”? by Fashionlvr_ • last post Sep 4th
Hi there! Like many of you, I am an aspiring actor. So here’s the dilemma: I am a 19 year old gay guy and I have always loved the world of film and theatre, but it wasn’t until recently that I started taking it very seriously. I have aspirations of being an actor, I’m not in it for superstardom (although it would be great haha) I just love it. The problem is that I was cursed with “the gay voice”. It’s not necessarily high pitched, more medium pitched, but it’s very campy and you can tell I’m gay the second I open my mouth. I don’t have a problem with my voice, it’s “me”, it’s just that it’s a little hard to get roles with it. I have been told that my voice is to feminine for straight roles. I could definitely get type casted into playing gay roles but how many gay roles are really out there? And like many actors, I would love to be able to express my range as an actor. When I try to deepen my voice, I just sound like someone trying to deepen their voice. It does not sound authentic. So essentially my questions are: Is there voice training that I can do to masculinize my voice? Am I just over thinking this? Any advice you would like to give? PS. No I don’t hate myself. Don’t turn this into that. I have plenty of time to be myself and talk how I talk when I’m not playing a role.
When to use or remove the word "aspiring" from Voice Actress / Actor title? by Misobomi • last post Sep 4th
So I recently got an agent for VA but I have this thing that I'm just wondering, my bio on every social media is "Aspiring Voice Over Actress", my question is: When do you guys/gals think I should remove the "aspiring" part? As soon as I get the first payed job? As soon as I get an agent? Or...when I feel mentally ready to just remove it?
Hiring Voice Actors Remotely - Ideas to get best performance and finished product by posts_lindsay_lohan • last post Sep 4th
I'm working on a scripted radio drama style of podcast and I will be hiring remote voice actors to play several roles. I will also be playing one of the roles along with narrating. Would it be a good idea for me to record all of the parts - basically the entire play - then send this recording, along with the script, to each of the actors with the part that I want them to voice over highlighted? The idea is that if I record all of the parts myself, they would get an idea of the inflections, dynamics, tone, and pacing that I'm looking for without having to read through a bunch of notes and try to interpret the performance. Has anyone ever done this, or do you just send out the script and hope for the best from the performance? Or maybe get multiple takes and edit them to get what you're looking for?
Poetry Intepretation Channel by PaulrPetrisor • last post Sep 4th
Video Link : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f6-6NvOWiQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f6-6NvOWiQ) Hello Guys, I'm an actor from Romania, and quite recently I've decided to start my own little youtube project, in which I will be mostly interpreting poetry. I posted my interpretation of Bluebird by Charles Bukowski the other day. It would be cool if you could have a look at it, it's only a couple minutes long and there's a chance you might enjoy it. I'll be trying to post 2 times a week for now. Next one will probably come out Monday, IF by Rudyard Kipling.
Asian actors: Advantage or disadvantage? by ak47revolver9 • last post Sep 4th
I'm considering getting into acting, and am Chinese. With basically no experience at all, I know that if I pursue this, there will be a lot of work and a lot of struggling, for a long while, as it is for even the best actors out there. I know that Asians are vastly underrepresented in American films (which I get it--America has a lot of white people so that reflects in its films) or they are stereotyped. I'm just wondering: how hard is it for Asian actors to become successful? By successful, I mean able to live solely on their earnings from acting, and living comfortably. Not rich, just comfortable, not having to worry about food or bills, and feel okay about retirement/providing for their children. Do you think the lack of Asian actors in the industry hinders Asian actor's chances at getting booked/being successful? Or do you think that the reduced amount of roles/Asian actors makes things less competitive, and thus easier to book/become successful? (I'm talking more about film/TV and not stage.)
How does the industry treat transgender people? by pripaca • last post Sep 4th
Hey there, so, I'm 17 and FtM transgender, and since I was about 13 or 14, I've wanted to become an actor. I've only done school plays and I was planning on joining my town's playhouse but, what with the pandemic, that crashed and burned. But I've done all kinds of research on the entertainment industry, and this subreddit has really helped me gain the knowledge I need to pursue my dream. Of course, I also know that it's a brutal industry and it's far from easy. I'm wondering if any other trans actors out there who have more experience than I do know how it treats us, how it affects our chances, etc. I don't see very many transgender actors out there. In fact, the only ones I know of are Laverne Cox (MtF) and Bex Taylor-Klaus (NB). I'm sure there's others out there, but again, I've just never heard of them. For a little more background information, I'm born and raised in California, I'm still deciding if I'll even stay in California after high school, and transition-wise, I've only really socially transitioned, but hope to legally change my name and at least start seeing a transition therapist sometime after I turn 18. But I just want to know how the acting industry is for/towards transgender people, and if there's any little tips and tricks I should know about.
So I have a question about Zoom-Produced shows. by BryOreoTendo2019 • last post Sep 4th
Basically, if the zoom production has costumes, lighting, music, staged backgrounds, etc. (Like Dunvegan's Zoom version of Dracula), would it be ok to put that on the resume if one did a show such as that? And also, as a aspiring professional actor, should simple Zoom readthroughs such as Zenith Players' production of The Birds or Frankenstein (shows with just background images and line readings with little to no music) be put on a resume, or no? I ask this because the 2nd question currently makes up the Top chronological half of my resume, and I asked question 1 because I'm thinking of auditioning for a future Dunvegan Production Zoom show in the future. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Bonus points if you happen to have worked on Broadway at one point or in professional theatre.
How to deal with Rejection/Failure as an Actor by paulcastrojr • last post Sep 4th
Learning to cry through meditation? by gexe93 • last post Sep 4th
I’m not an actor, but I used to meditate a lot. I’m able release my emotions and cry easily. I was doing role play for my job this week and cried on cue twice in the scenes, using the skill I learned from meditation. Is this a genuine technique? What am I doing? I’m not thinking about anything Traumatic. Someone let me know please thank youuuu
Do you perceive voices acting the opposite sex different than voices doing their own sex? by jarnold132 • last post Sep 4th
I found myself getting exceptionally lost in, and suspending disbelief so naturally while listening a male voice doing an evil female woman voice. Not sure it it's just because the actor is talented or because there's some kind of psychological difference in the way we process voices. [Like Mother Like Daughter](https://youtu.be/2GfRWGN-Mrg)
LinkedIn by majesticartz • last post Sep 3rd
Is LinkedIn a good form of networking for an actor?
LA agencies during COVID by c1ubpengu1n • last post Sep 3rd
hey actors in LA! I’m looking to join a LA agency (originally from NYC). Do u know any that are actively taking submissions? Do u know any that are actively sending out their clients for auditions, even during Covid? Which ones are best affiliated with Netflix opportunities? Would it be effective for me to move out for pilot season?
Do I Want a Preamp in My Mix? by TheFourthAct • last post Sep 3rd
Hey folks, This is my first post here! I'm looking to transition from using my Apogee USB mic to purchasing my first XLR mic. I've decided to make the transition because I'm just about finished building my booth and I want to have a competitive sound. However, I've never used an audio interface before so this is new territory for me. After doing some research, I'm a little confused. I asked an audio engineer and he recommended I get the Apollo Solo because it functions as a preamp and an audio interface. However, I've never heard any voice actors mention needing a preamp. tldr: Is a preamp mandatory for a competitive sound or is an XLR mic with an audio interface (Ex: Scarlet 2i2) enough? ​ Thank you!
Does the market you're in change the ages you play? by justliveon • last post Sep 3rd
I am 20 years old, 5'2, 115 pounds with a round baby face and when I talk to my LA based coach or other working actors in LA I'm told my age range starts somewhere around 15 or 16 and goes up to 22 or 23. I see teen/college shows and I think I look about the same age as most of them, however my local agent (I'm in a small market) insists you're always supposed to age up and the youngest she has submitted me for was 23 and the oldest was 32. I don't look 32. I think the oldest I could possibly play would be 24. I haven't gotten a callback on anything she has sent me out for, but when I self submit to things it's hard to find teen roles in the area, so could that be what's wrong? I have, however, found a few 18-21 aged roles on my own and gotten a callback on almost all of them. I'm just a bit confused.