Hey, im a 16 yo and I would love to become a voice actor, even just for fun. my question is: Where do you find the applications? I've heard many va recieving them by mail but how do you get started? What's the 1st step? Honestly it's just a passion and I never even tried recording bits but trying is always a good idea
it's just the more years I waste, and yes it feels like a waste at this point since I seemingly have no control over it, chasing this, the more I realize how absolutely fucking horrible the odds are of any of this. I have seen way too many untrained 22 year olds get top agents and not have to struggle at all, and too many 45+ year olds that are incredibly talented that can't get an agent. for me? im in the middle of the bullshit and I get nothing. I've fought for every breadcrumb of progress I've obtained, which is basically nothing, and I just don't have it in me anymore. shitty jealous actor friends, shitty agents with no clout that dont care about me, alll for what? to spin the lottery? to waste thousands of dollars of headshots and postcards and workshops and blah blah blah? for fucking nothing. to see a rich trust fund kid get handed a career while I chug away at my shit job. I'm fucking tired of it. sure I could pay another person a couple rungs above me on the ladder to "analyze" my materials. but the what the fuck is the point if not a single person can get me into a room? all of this feels like a lie. it feels like it's already only reserved for super young kids born into this business. the rest of us? people like me? what the fuck am I even doing at this point. I wish I could go back in time and never have ever done this with my life. now im just sick to my stomach about it all the time. I just want to be done I really do, but now I can't even watch movies anymore because I'm just so fucking disgusted with how ridiculously lucky these fuckign people are that THEY get to act. and not me. and yes I make my own content but it's not the fucking same and you know it.
Hello! I am hoping I have found the right subreddit for this. I am looking for a male actor (who sounds above the age of 30) that would be willing to record one (very) short scene for my film project. This is unpaid because I have no money, but I'm proficient in Adobe Creative Suite so if you needed something designed or edited (presentation, resume, reel) I could help you with that in exchange for this scene. The character (Bento) is a sleazy, middle aged man who gives his best advice on women to his Xbox friend Kurtis, a teenager who needs help getting his ex back. Think: borderline incel who lives with his mom, but wholeheartedly believes he's a top notch guy. You don't have to have a nice microphone or anything like that because it's going to sound like a voice coming from a gaming headset. [The script can be found here.](https://imgur.com/a/Bnfla1C) If anyone would be willing to help me out, I would really appreciate it!
So apparently you can only get an equity card if you're American, international actors can't get their equity card unless they have a green card. But there are Broadway performers who are internationals and don't have a green card, does anyone have an idea on how they were able to get their equity card without being American
What's going on everyone! I'm a professional voice actor out of NYC and as you all know the pandemic has hit the area here fairly hard. Most of the auditions I'd been getting from prior to the pandemic have dried up fairly substantially from my agency, although over the last two weeks or so I've seen a decent uptick in emails. Since I've just been sitting around now essentially unemployed; I was wondering if any other professionals on here have any good ideas for other ways I can try to get some income in doing voice over work on my own time without waiting for agency emails. Should I be sending demos out to production studios and the like as well? I've had some people offer me this advice but I've always personally felt it's a little tacky considering I'm already represented by someone with connections to that larger sect of the industry. Additionally, does anyone happen to know any very reputable acting coaches that could be offering online training sessions via zoom or other platforms? I've been itching to get myself back into the groove of some good instruction lately as well. Thanks much everyone!!!
I’ve been dreaming for a start and if any small company needs a teen voice actor I’ll do it for free really anything to start if anyone gets interested I’ll but myself a blue snowball ice
Hey guys, in the beginning stages of my VO career. Carefully deciding where I need to invest and where not to. Got some solid acting training, and will still invest in valuable classes with notable VO coaches. Looking to build more animation / character experience, as I’m primarily commercial ATM. I can sing as well, and am thinking I should make a singing reel as well? Is that necessary? Maybe it can’t hurt I just recently got my first commercial demo produced and have built a website to put it on and a little more info about me. I will attach my website here for feedback (be gentle, but honesty is welcome) : https://www.marlierodriguez.com I guess now it’s just a matter of consistently DOING. I dont have an agent and am not auditioning a ton of times a day because I’m just sourcing auditions online from backstage, actors access, and a couple outside people I know. I’m considering paying for Voices.com but DAMN it’s $500 a year which hurts my heart and I’m just not sure it’s worth it yet. What do y’all think
hello everyone ! I hope you are well. I was reading about the ways people could get Equity memberships and one of them is through the EMC program. Could somebody tell me about it if they have the information, I have a couple of questions. 1. Can international actors get the card through the EMC program? 2. How does the work differ when you are part of the EMC program as an actor and as a stage manager 3. What do actors specifically do in the EMC program 4. Examples of EMC theatre
Hey guys I know this might sound stupid.But could some describe to me the path one has to take to become an actor. Do I have to go to school and go through theater training? Should I just take classes instead? And what after I get ejected? Thank you for your answer.
Seeking actors and actor/singers, a technical director skilled in creating magic with online streaming, visual artists, a composer skilled with Latin music styles, a stage manager (Bilingual Spanish is a plus), & a Spanish/English interpreter to devise 3 new Zoom plays each based on the life of a Chelsea resident. Audition & Production info.: www.apollinairetheatre.com For other positions contact: atc@apollinairetheatre.com
I'm an aspiring actor... looking to take some acting classes soon once it's safe to do so where I'm from. I've always wondered how do actors memorize their lines? I'd like to say I have a good memory. But, I've always been scared thinking what if one day I get a recurring or even a main role on a tv show & have to memorize your lines every episode/scene. Obviously, the bigger the character, the more lines to remember. How do actors do it? Also, how does it work for like tv shows, do you memorize the entire episodes script? Or just your lines? Or just the lines for the specific scene you're gonna film that day? I guess some of these might get answered in the class, but I thought to ask here first.
I have recently moved back to my hometown in Texas after spending the last 6 years acting and filmmaking in LA. In August I'm moving to Austin and was curious if there were any Austin, TX actors on this sub who could recommend any theaters/companies, classes, or improv groups for me to sink my teeth into when I get there. I am an aspiring playwright as well, if anyone knows of companies who need originals. Thanks! :)
Hi im an amateur voice actor whos been lurking on this sub for quite a while and i just gotta say i love the positive attitude that a lot of people have on here as well as the kindness thats shown to up and coming amateurs and thought id post this. Im actually making a discord server that i openly encourage people of this subreddit to join if they would like to. The purpose of the server will be to get to know other voice actors and learn tips and tricks from eachother as well as discussing equipment or just your own personal vocal performances. If your interested in joining this little community im putting together just feel free to dm me and i will invite you to the server. The goal of this is to create a nice community where people can get together and practice their craft as well as recieve constructive criticism about their performances in a safe and postive environment