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Stellar X2 Microphones - What's your opinion? by AlenACNL • last post Aug 27th
So, I'm probably late to the party but here we go: I'm an actor who wants to get into voice acting. Now, because of the pandemic, I'm currently trying to build a little snappy recording booth for my home. Whilst doing some research on microphones, I stumbled on the Stellar X2, a microphone that rivals a Neumann U87 in sound for 200$. Listening to some videos, it does indeed sound super good. But the price is so cheap..So I was wondering if anyone has used them for a longer period of time? Is the sound still as good as everyone praises it to be? Does the quality go down over time? Are there better microphones that a newcomee should invest in by upping the budget by 500-1000$ or is this microphone really the king of "low budget" premium quality? Would love to hear some opinions, fellow actors!
Looking to hire a voice actress for Tomboy ASMR by aaronamethyst • last post Aug 27th
There's two things I really enjoy: Smolder from MLP and Crime Scene Investigation ASMR. ASMR is already very niche and this exact type is one of the lesser ideas that are messed around with within the community. I've never hired a VA before so I don't really know how much I should offer. I'm more than willing to figure out how much you deserve for this. Thank you for your time.
I feel really bad. by benase • last post Aug 26th
I was supposed to be majoring in Theatre, but the nerves got the better of me. I saw that extensive syllabus and how you had to perform often and do this and do that...and as much as I want to be an actor, I can’t believe that I allowed myself to back out because I wasn’t ready for all the stress that goes into that. I’m majoring in something else now, but it pisses me off how I just quit like that. I fear I might not ever become an actor if I can’t get over my anxieties like this. Any tips on how to just push through it? Or even minor in it or something? I don’t want to become a slave to my nerves.
How to find film auditions, no representation. by JockNerd0924 • last post Aug 26th
I am 19 in college in South Georgia. I’m finding it difficult to find auditions. What is the best way to find auditions for films, student, amateur, etc. I do not have representation, I have been in one major film with an extremely small speaking role because of a stroke of luck but am not even sure whether I received credit or not so my reputation isn’t crazy great other than a few student films and productions I did in high school. Should I get backstage or actors access? What do you all recommend?
Be a part of the top 100 actors waitlist for an auditioning app launching in December by iyiol_a • last post Aug 26th
My team and I are super excited to be launching an auditioning app in December and have started building our waitlist of amazing actors around the world, so we can connect them to big movie producers. Monologue is a super exciting news and I can't wait for you to join this waitlist of just 100 people. Join here >> [https://sendfox.com/monologue](https://sendfox.com/monologue) ​ https://preview.redd.it/wd9ym17xxcj51.png?width=2101&format=png&auto=webp&s=12169c6f28e9c2cdf44f0823ef0423459c15558e
Hey, North American actors..... by louisasnotes • last post Aug 26th
I suggested the following on a recent thread: " I'd rather be part of a group that performed their in-progress stage monologues on an ongoing basis. It would make a change to explain the decisions actors made in understanding, interpreting and presentation of various monologues and hear the input of others in the same profession. It would also help all of the group to continually learn new monologues and add to their catalogs. It may even lead to more exposure." First thing first - anyone interested? Technical requirement suggestions, if Yes ?
I’m really lost any help would be greatly appreciated by frostybitts_ • last post Aug 25th
I have been trying to understand more of the industry and it seems the only way to get in is to pay for a service like backstage. In my case I have enough money to pay for it but don’t know if that’s the best choice. Also I was wondering if anyone has any connections or good acting classes they know of in philly? I’m 17 skinny and I’m 6’5 I’m also half middle eastern do you think any of those are important traits of an actor. Sorry this is all over the place it’s just that I would like to prove to my parents that I don’t need college and I can be an actor since it’s always been a dream of mine and don’t worry I’m not filled with expectations I know it’s a hard industry. Thankyou
Shakespeare Monologue Challenge by MarkBowen123 • last post Aug 25th
With all the online live-streaming of theatre performances people are doing these days to keep theatre alive during the pandemic, I just got this idea for a weekly livestream to do on my youtube channel as a collaboration with other fans of the Bard. Wondering if any actors here might be interested in the "Shakespeare monologue challenge" Here's the idea... I start a livestream using the "StreamYard" software, and link it to youtube, and then invite the actor "challenging" me to join so it's both of us onscreen together. Then I share the screen with another tab that has the spinner from the "Wheel of Names" site which has a big list of the most famous monologues. Each of us spins, and whatever comes up we have to perform, impromptu, with no rehearsal (if you really know Shakespeare you might already mostly know the monologue without rehearsal, but that's part of the game).... then the viewers will vote (in the comments) about whose performance they liked better.
I Can't Cry by ohwowie10 • last post Aug 25th
Well...I've finally runned out of options, so it looks like I'm turning to old faithful...hello reditors and fellow actors. I've seemed to have hit a road block. I can't cry. Well let me be a bit more specific: I can't seem to get emotional for a monolouge I'm performing. For the past 6 weeks I've been rehearsing a play for my college. Its been going great except for the fact that I can't seem to f**king cry in this monologe. And believe ive tried everything. 1. Staying hydrated 2. Not forcing myself to cry. 3. Think about sad memories/scenarios 4. Think about the stakes at risk 5. Listen to music 6. Implementing breathing techniques or other physical movements that mimic crying that could trigger me to cry I feel like for some reason wherever I'm saying the lines it's hard to feel sad. Like my emotions and the words I'm saying are completely two different things. I've had classes where I've need to talk about sad things before, maybe from my own personal life amd I've cried. But, for this particular scene I'm just not crying or even feeling the urge. Anybody have tips or reasons why this may be? ( TL;DR : I've had trouble getting emotinal for a monoluge im performing, I've tried everything's but nothing is seeming to work. Any tips or reasons why this may be?)
Any Actors who are also Movie Producers here? by writeact • last post Aug 25th
Any actors who also co star in and produce their own movies? I'm an actor and screenwriter with several scripts.
Do you consider yourself an "actor" or an "artist"? by Yaars23 • last post Aug 25th
Actor Websites: To Be or Not To Be — one broke actress (Thoughts?) by augustunes • last post Aug 25th
Protecting my voice during the fires by BMXnotFIX • last post Aug 25th
So I live in the bay area in California and for the past week or so the air has been extremely dense with smoke and ash from the (seemingly annuallly) entire state being on fire. I've noticed my voice is suffering a lot. It cracks when I try to sing at all, especially in the higher range. I'm also a voice actor so I'm worried about it affecting work. What are some ways I can protect my voice, besides the obvious like limiting smoke exposure?
How seriously does Japan take voice acting? by lawson125 • last post Aug 25th
As opposed to America, voice acting seems to be a big deal in Japan. I hear that it’s quite competitive and that there’s even schools that specialize in voice acting. But what else should we know about voice acting in Japan? Is it a cutthroat business? Have voice actors damaged their voices beyond prepare because of how much of themselves they give to a role? Do you have personal stories about getting into the business? Feel free to share!
How do I know if I am damaging my vocal chords? by GizmoGator • last post Aug 25th
I have been trying to do some deeper voices (I’m a female). And at the beginning my neck was sore after trying to do a deep voice. My throat wasn’t sore and my voice wasn’t hoarse, but my neck was sore. So I rested but still practiced about 2 minutes everyday by humming or speaking. The soreness went away and I could do the deeper voice more comfortably, having no neck soreness afterwords. But I’m still a bit worried, because some people tell me it’s just my voice adjusting, some people say it’s bad and I should stop. Others say that I just shouldn’t talk deeper for prolonged periods of time I still want to go a bit deeper and I was wondering if I should stop trying to go deeper completely. I’ve seen some female voice actors gradually train themselves to have a deeper or more convincing male voice. Some more extreme than others. My voice isn’t naturally as high as some others girls I know and I found it’s easier for me to go deeper than go higher. But yeah, is it actually possible to slowly train my voice to be more comfortable going deep? Or am I just convincing myself that I’m not damaging my vocal chords? I don’t practice everyday anymore, but I do hum sometimes.
I want to start being a voice actor! by G59YungLudo666 • last post Aug 25th
So I just did a voice over for a friend and I really liked it, I’m just trying to find people that needs a deep voice for a role (video games, cartoons, etc ) I speak English, Spanish and French. I’m not going to charge nobody I just want to have some experience and have some fun. Thanks for reading.
Zoom Table Reads Group for Teen Actors by lilacblue23 • last post Aug 24th
Hey! I am trying to make like a group chat of teen actors who are looking to get some extra practice. We would just act out scripts together and give each other suggestions and advice. Let me know if you are interested & dm me!!
Do I need to get a nose job to do well in this industry? by throwaway74917373 • last post Aug 24th
I’m black (19), but I kinda look mixed. But I’m reading and hearing that a lot of successful black actors have had nose jobs. I don’t have that wide of a nose, it’s somewhat wide and kinda slopes up but still has a round, bulbous tip. But, I’ve been really wanting to get a nose job since I was a kid. People use to make fun of me in school and tell me my nose and lips were too big. I’ve grown to love my lips, but I’m not really satisfied with my nose and I don’t know how well it will be perceived in the industry when going out for auditions and stuff. Thoughts?
Next steps for mid-30s actor ... NYC vs Atlanta vs MFA? by tatharlin • last post Aug 24th
TL;DR: I am looking for advice on a few possible paths I am considering within the next year or so. (1) Move to NYC with a somewhat dusty acting resume and try to get into a conservatory program like Stella Adler or Esper in order to gain structured acting training from a reputable school, build networking connections, and then later move down to Atlanta or some other smaller market where there is a growing theater and film scene. (2) Move directly to Atlanta where my lack of recent experience might not count against me as much, take some classes at local theaters, work on building up my stage and film experience and networking connections, maybe find an agent, and use that to leverage into larger markets. (3) Try for some of the UK conservatories as an international student (this feels like a long shot with COVID travel restrictions right now, though it would be a dream to train there). (4) Try for a funded MFA (I realize the competition is crazy steep) in an area that incorporates my love of acting with my knowledge and 10+ years of experience with healthcare, mental health, and social justice work. (5) Something else ...? The long version: I am a 36 yo white woman, looks more like late 20s, early 30s, small build, attractive but no model, has good presence, some natural ability and decent instincts on the stage. Scene study, digging into text, vulnerability, and truth-telling on stage are my happy places. Currently live in Indianapolis and work as a nurse. Theatre and literature were my lifelines during an abusive childhood and it is in my bones. Did theatre all through high school and college (non-major at a small school) landed supporting and leading roles and did some directing and design. No film or camera experience, though I have always wanted to learn but haven't had good places to learn it locally. I grew up poor so had to choose a "real" career to keep from starving; I picked nursing and made a promise to myself that once I payed off all my school bills I could go back to school to study theatre. By 24 I was able to do that and I got accepted to Butler University's BFA theatre program in Indianapolis. I did well, but then the recession hit as well as the beginning of some significant health issues that wiped out all of my energy. I dropped out of Butler with one year left intending to return, but life and finances had other plans. I continued to do student shows, Fringe festivals, took up improv, and did two years of Meisner training with a professor at Indiana University. Then I discovered I had thyroid cancer and had to put everything on hold for several years until I could sort out my health, job, and relationships. Fast-forward to now: Got my life shit sorted, physically and mentally healthier than ever before, but I haven't performed in five years. I miss it every day. Finances are decent, little debt, not a whole lot of savings, but I think I could have $5000 put away for a move by next year. My apartment lease is up in May, 2021. I have a day job as a nurse that can allow me to get work in most parts of the country, though the hours are often long and mentally taxing especially with COVID. I will also soon be licensed to do massage therapy on the side (though I wouldn't be able to practice in NYC because their licensing laws would require me to get more training hours than I currently have). I've looked at housing options in NYC and if I did a cheap sublease or rented a room, I could probably get by with working part-time while studying. If I did Atlanta, I would have a lot more options for housing that I could afford; however, I'm not seeing a whole lot of acting conservatory programs in Atlanta. Theatre is my first love and the film actors I respect most almost all have their grounding in theatre training. While I want to get into film work, I would want to have rooted in good stage training. I know that the conventional advice is to stay where you are and get more experience in your local community; sadly, there aren't a lot of plays or classes being held in Indianapolis right now because of COVID, so my options are limited over the next 6-9 months. I also have already lived in Indianapolis many years longer than anticipated and I am very ready for my next chapter. However, most conservatories and MFA programs ask for letters of recommendation from previous teachers and directors; I don't currently have those after five years out of the field. Even if I was to ask my old teachers for a letter, I know for a fact that I am an even more grounded human and capable—though slightly rusty—performer than the one they knew several years ago. If I have learned anything from working in healthcare with the sick and dying, it is that life is incredibly short and that regrets over paths not taken weigh heavy. I know that time has basically run out for starting an acting career at my age and with my gender, and I have no illusions about fame or fortune. However, I do know in my heart and from the feedback I have gotten from others that, with the right training, I have the potential to be a decent actor who can do vulnerable work and create powerful things with others. After years of selling myself short, I want to take one last shot at getting good at what I love. What say you all?