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How do you deal with not letting anxieties over success not consume you? by sleepypastelito • last post Jul 29th
Basically the title. I don't know man, this pandemic has really left me (and I'm sure a lot of us) really nervous if there's a way to make this a full-time profession. I know I'm not going to quit striving to become an actor because it'd hurt more, but it's getting to the point that I'm getting overwhelmingly worried if I'll achieve my dreams. Sorry for this being a bit of a downer of a post, but I can't stop these thoughts recently.
New voice actor, I need help by LolImMarisa • last post Jul 29th
Hey, I am a new voice actor well I had an interest in it for at least a couple years but its an on and off thing. My voice is usually flat not necessarily monotone, but like I don't know what my emotions sound like and im not sure how to express them and put them out there. Everyone always says practice, but the thing is how am I supposed to practice if I dont know what to practice? Or they say, put yourself in the characters shoes, personally for me. That doesn't work.
Anyone know the legalities (if any) of recording play scenes for a show reel? by 07NettletonG • last post Jul 29th
Basically in the title. Specifically for British playwrites for a few British actors. Thx
Characters and Voice Actors - The Midnight Gospel by Jurda12345 • last post Jul 29th
Should I join backstage.com?? by arcam08 • last post Jul 29th
As an aspiring actor, would you recommend me paying for an account at [backstage.com](https://backstage.com)? I live in Mexico so that makes me doubt it a little bit, but I have seen a lot of casting options like podcasts that could be made via zoom or other online platform. Is it a viable option to pay for it? Do you think I have a chance of a good start to be building my portfolio/reel? Thank you !! :)
Any asian actors who struggle to do the asian accent? by strawmalade • last post Jul 29th
I was born here in California and I grew up speaking two languages. I just can’t do an asian accent.. cause well I never needed to. But then I see asian roles online and the note says “must be able to do asian accent” and I would always have to pass the role up.
I’m a bad actor. Will I get better? by Cancerkillme • last post Jul 28th
I just seem to over play it or something. Maybe I don’t feel the words or something. Can I be taught or will it always seem so mechanical?
Cohost Wanted by TheHarborRider • last post Jul 28th
Hello Everyone, I am looking for a potential fill in for a co-host position. My podcast What The Deuce has been operating for three months and we have continued to pick up steam with each episode. With classes mostly online we are definitely going to continue the show. We have guest from comedians and internet personalities guest star on our show including our most recent episode featuring a comedian who performed for a sold out show at the comedy store. We discuss the current events of the day or weird things that make us go what the deuce. Which is why I thought this would be the perfect place to search for talent to audition. Ive linked what I believe to be one of our better episodes so that you can get the vibe that we are going for. If interested plz message me directly. P.S. We have featured voice actors in the past but we are looking for a recurring co-host [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/should-lebron-quit-to-work-at-walmart/id1510693627?i=1000479248087](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/should-lebron-quit-to-work-at-walmart/id1510693627?i=1000479248087) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/johnny-sins-joins-the-podcast/id1510693627?i=1000484559586](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/johnny-sins-joins-the-podcast/id1510693627?i=1000484559586)
Voice actor needed by carbontomato • last post Jul 28th
No Pay....for the experience. I’m doing a historical video on a place. The video is gonna be sorta like the videos on Wendover productions. (If you’ve heard of that channel). I have 126 subscribers and I’m just looking for a good voice over on here so I don’t need to pay someone a LOT of money. It’s for the practice, DM me if you want the gig.
How do i know what kind of actor i am? by StrobeRogers • last post Jul 28th
I audition every chance I get. I never get cast. How do I know what kind of actor I am? I am considering applying to grad schools, and they always say "we're looking for actors who consistently strive to reshape the world around them,etc" I have no idea. I have some ideas for shows, but i have no connections to any theaters to produce any shows.
Casting Tips and products for beating Anxiety by Ellila-Jean Wood • last post Jul 28th
I suffer a lot with anxiety in general and especially before self tapes,castings and auditions. I have found these things have really helped me and wanted to share with you. I have called them my top 5 anxiety busters. Links are in the video description.
Free/Low cost online resource list by ev31yn • last post Jul 28th
Hey guys, After I've lost count how many days of being in my apartment with nothing to do but watch free things online, I've come up with a list of acting and acting-adjacent free/donation based resources. I didn't see a list like this elsewhere on this sub so I thought I'd post it. I've utilized most of the resources here, though not all, but I feel confident in saying it's all legit sources. There's a variety of things in this list, so it's not just audition or acting classes, and there's more theater stuff than film. Some of it is free performances or round tables with people in the industry or creating your own content. If nothing else, it's always good to understand the workings of the giant puzzle you're in with film and theater and to learn your industry, not just your job. I try to say what all the person/group is offering, but it'll change as places open up and do less online content. Most of it is free or donation based, though a lot of places have paid classes too. I link to some main pages and some direct to their offerings since they're on other pages like facebook. In no particular order: **Seed & Spark** \- [https://www.facebook.com/pg/seedandspark/videos](https://www.facebook.com/pg/seedandspark/videos) This is a filmmaking/crowdfunding org. They have a ton of videos of how to get started into making your own films, from crowdfunding to pitching to email lists. They also now have a "Lunch & Learn" class/discussion hour each week on different creative topics. **NYCWF** \- [https://nycwomenfilmmakers.org](https://nycwomenfilmmakers.org) NYC Women's Filmmakers. Great group, so much great content. They don't have a backlist of their videos though, which is unfortunate because they've had some incredibly useful classes. A lot is for filmmaking but there's been some acting classes too. **Sundance Co\\\\ab** \- [https://collab.sundance.org](https://collab.sundance.org) Sundance has opened up all their videos (except actual taught courses) for free. There's a ton of stuff here for everything film related. **Eventbrite** \- Not an acting org, but I found a lot of stuff through here, classes, film festivals, etc. Just search for Online with your keywords. Some is free, some isn't. Some is good, some is not. Use your best judgement. **Jess Hinds** \- [https://www.meditativewriting.org/events.html](https://www.meditativewriting.org/events.html) Most of her stuff costs, but she sometimes offers free events. I took a free class she did with NYCWF and it was *amazing*. She works with writers mainly but if you have any sort of creative block she does some great work to help you break through. She's got a lot of classes going on right now but hopefully she does some more free things soon. **Bard City** \- [https://www.instagram.com/bardcity/](https://www.instagram.com/bardcity/) Saturday Shakespeare readings, just email them to get the link and you can take part in a virtual reading, no experience required. They usually have a weekly monologue workout too. If you don't have Instagram they are part of The Mono Box so you should be able to get more info from them. **Soho Shakespeare** \- [https://www.sohoshakes.com](https://www.sohoshakes.com) I literally just got an email saying they're taking a break from their Monologue Gyms for August, but they still have their free monthly Intro class going. I sat in on one of their gyms and it was great, so if you have a Shakespeare piece you want to work on, definitely check them out for teacher feedback. It will be a lot better if you take their intro class first though so you're familiar with how they do things. I think those are the first Tuesday of each month. **Shakespeare Forum** \- [https://www.theshakespeareforum.org](https://www.theshakespeareforum.org) Similar to the others, they have a weekly reading and a weekly workshop. **Backstage** \- [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS6eD87ig540VujFpyKrmDCvfRJAPEfni](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS6eD87ig540VujFpyKrmDCvfRJAPEfni) Obviously they've been posting a lot during this time. A lot of it is worth checking out, some of it gets a little repetitive. **Andrew Byrne** is the singing coach they use a lot and his channel is good as well and there's some free things on his website - [https://www.youtube.com/user/andrewmbyrnestudio](https://www.youtube.com/user/andrewmbyrnestudio) **Holly Cinnamon** \- [https://teachingpresence.com](https://teachingpresence.com) Alexander Technique is amazing and you should do it. Basically it's a body awareness technique that helps you recognize holding patterns that create tension. Short version is it's used by actors to physically embody their character better. Holly offers pay what you can classes for general AT and did have an on-camera class. I took a lot of her classes and they were amaaaazing and she's a really great teacher. **Atlantic Theater** \- [https://atlantictheater.org/virtual-programming/](https://atlantictheater.org/virtual-programming/) They did have a great series a couple months ago going through their technique (they wrote Practical Aesthetics), but have moved to more roundtable type things. If they ever offer free classes again though I highly suggest them. **The Mono Box** \- [https://www.themonobox.co.uk](https://www.themonobox.co.uk) Lots of different offerings here, some free, some cheap, some more expensive (but they're longer courses and still fairly cheap). They are London based so time zones might make it hard, especially for west coasters. **New Play Exchange** \- [https://newplayexchange.org](https://newplayexchange.org) Super cheap, like $8 for a year. You can read a lot of new plays by new playwrights. They're funded by Doris Duke and Andrew Mellon Foundation, so you know they're legit. You can also collaborate with playmakers on here too! And some writers put up monologues. r/JudgeMyAccent \- sub that gives you accent feedback so you have no excuse to not be working on them. **Lauren Gunderson** \- [www.facebook.com/pg/LaurenGundersonPlaywright/videos/](https://www.facebook.com/pg/LaurenGundersonPlaywright/videos/) Friggin' awesome videos on everything you could imagine about play making. I haven't seen the ones with/about David Ball's book Backwards and Forwards, but I will say it's a great book actors should read. She does a lot of interviews with directors, writers, dramaturgs, actors...poke around and see what's there. **Lucid Body** \- [https://www.facebook.com/events/500255284131305/](https://www.facebook.com/events/500255284131305/) I think it's just $5, and their other classes do cost, but if you're interested in movement, breathing, and energy, this is a good place. She has a book, and the second edition comes out next month I think. **Cal Shakes Online** \- [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmef2puXnr6elRmC7vo-GQEoe1xljq5hq](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmef2puXnr6elRmC7vo-GQEoe1xljq5hq) 10 minute lectures on Shakespeare's plays from California Shakespeare Theater **The Merry Beggars** \- [https://themerrybeggars.com/equip](https://themerrybeggars.com/equip) Not as many offerings as before, but various free acting classes online **The Producer's Perspective** \- [https://www.theproducersperspective.com/my\_weblog/2019/01/top-100-theater-books.html](https://www.theproducersperspective.com/my_weblog/2019/01/top-100-theater-books.html) If you like reading about theater, here is a great list of 100 books to read about playwrighting, directing, acting, producing, etc. Check your local library for books, but don't forget to check local college libraries too. You probably won't be able to go into most for awhile yet, but remember for after the pandemic that you can use most print materials in college libraries for free (just not check out, tho smaller ones might let you). **The Barrow Group** \- [https://www.barrowgroup.org/free-online-community-programs](https://www.barrowgroup.org/free-online-community-programs) Some free intro acting classes and also talks with actors and others. ​ That's all I've got. I'm in NYC and things are finally starting to open back up, but I know that's not the case everywhere, so I hope this helps someone.
My solo show is available on Prime Video! by Linda Kuriloff • last post Jul 28th
If you're an Amazon Prime member, are up for seeing a solo show, and want to see it for free, I'd appreciate a view and a review on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089B4DQR3
Im a director in East London, England.. Looking for actors to practice with. My reel is linked below. Please get in touch! by flexibag • last post Jul 28th
https://vimeo.com/doxham Will consider everyone:)
Where do you all audition? by ChillKage555 • last post Jul 28th
Right now I only know of behind the voice actor but that’s about it. I’m sure there are more jobs out there but right now I have a limited selection.
Do voice actors need a side job to support themselves financially? by MyDogAteYourBurger • last post Jul 28th
Or can you do it full-time and live comfortably off of that?
Voice Hunter.com Roster? by SailNW • last post Jul 28th
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has experience with paying the fee to be a featured talent on [voicehunter.com](https://voicehunter.com)? Just looking at the list of featured actors, it's a fairly small list, like 15 per genre. All I found online was a 12 year old forum conversation about it, that was pretty positive on the experience, but....that was 12 years ago. Just wondering if I should shell out this chunk of change. Don't want it to be a worthless investment.
Hey, voice actors! Sound setup question here. by Neapollitan • last post Jul 28th
Hello, my fellow voices! I've been having a hell of a lot of trouble lately with a very slapdash recording setup, and I want to get an actual booth put together. Without putting too much money and effort into something that also needs to be semi-portable, it seems like the PVC-and-moving blanket booth is the best option. My question follows! Has anyone tried this before? Has anyone seen it done before? Is it actually good enough to be serviceable? Does anyone have any tips for the construction of it? Thank you!
Can anyone help me understand my SAG/AFTRA residuals a bit better? by bouncycastle26 • last post Jul 28th
Let me preface this with saying I am NOT complaining about the checks that keep popping up in my mailbox... So I'm a union member who has had 2 co-star credits. One actually had no dialogue and was part of a flashback set to music for a Netflix show, the other was a 2-liner for a CBS pilot that was picked up and is still on the air. I've probably received 3 or 4 residual checks for the Netflix role over the course of 5 years, but I have received SEVERAL for the CBS pilot, and they are all NICE. The residual checks for the CBS show come about once every 3 months, and are truly about 20-50% of how much I initially made for the project. My question is how does this work? Why am I receiving these, and is there a pattern so I can predict this income? Does it have to do with the network? Does it have to do with the fact that I was in the pilot? The check I received today says "Promotional Launch", I've also received ones that say "Internet Free"... does anyone have any insight into this? I've tried to just be like "woooo money this is awesome" but I am a naturally inquisitive person and would like to be able to understand and explain this side of the work/union. I try and get as many young actors excited about joining SAG as I can, and I feel like, if I understood residuals a bit better, that would be another excellent reason to join. :) Thanks in advance for any insight, I'll take any and all resources!!
Actors Access Question by devy_stated • last post Jul 28th
Hi! So since graduating I've had the same agent, who guided me through all of the online aspects of the business since it was all new to me. She had me set up my Actors Access, Casting Networks, and Now Casting accounts, and she would obviously submit me through these sites. Because of covid, she's closing her agency and I am in the process of trying to find new representation. I read somewhere to make sure all my sites are up to date. I've logged on and things look the same, the only difference is that she is no longer listed as my representation. But I was under the impression that these sites had a fee, so I'm confused. Do I have to do something to change the payment so it's charged to me? Or was I wrong about the fee? And can I submit myself for things on these sites while I'm between agents? Sorry if this is a dumb question, I'm not tech savvy whatsoever and only ever dealt with these sites through her. Thanks! :)