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What actors currently working have the greatest range you’ve heard? by StorytellerAli • last post Jun 30th
Hey guys. So I’m considering getting into this field myself, and am wondering how actors sharpen their range. What actors currently working in TV, games or animation etc have the best vocal range? What roles they’re in show this variety? And how can I sharpen that aspect of vocal work to become beater in VO work? Thank you in advance!
Emotional Recall Trauma by PoudaKeg • last post Jun 30th
I’ve been acting throughout my childhood and into my teenage years, I’ve done some small tv and movie gigs but my big roles have been in regional theatre or small theaters in the city. A year ago I had the honor to play Juror #3 in twelve angry men for a teenage production of the show. I never took a class on dangerous acting methods and for my past roles as love interests, comedians and war heroes I never really had any problem with using emotional recall. This role though it was all negatively, bigotry and hatred. I never really had that so I had to dig deep to find it. Rehearsal after rehearsal, show after show I had to think about terrible things in my past. The role was a son being disappointed in his son and himself. So I would imagine my dad constantly being disappointed in me and hating me. This left me scarred with a depression that I haven’t been able to shake for a year and a half. I used to have so many friends but I’m only down to my core few who never leave my side(which I am grateful for). But I need to get out of this slump I haven’t acted since this role and I truly do miss it, but I am too emotionally closed to ever going back into the field. The field needs people who are emotionally open. I know famous actors who have used this in the past such as ledger. But I need to know there’s a where to get out of this. If anyone has gone through this and can give advice(therapy, an acting therapist, etc..) please I need it. I started going to college for investing (finance & Econ) because I’ve become so cold. I need help and I want it, I just don’t know the proper steps because of it’s a niche problem
What's the best way to get attention from talent agencies? by ElijahCookOfficial • last post Jun 30th
Hey, so I'm an aspiring teenage actor in the Atlanta area, and I've had trouble getting talent agencies to notice me. So far, I've sent letters and headshots to five different agencies, none of whom have responded. Do you guys have any tips for me?
The year is 2133... by thisisnotarealperson • last post Jun 30th
The climate crisis has rendered the middle of the planet uninhabitable. Massive famines resulted in a global civil upheaval that has left most governments moot. Almost all of humanity has returned to a barter system. Somewhere near the area once known as North Hollywood an actor says "Hey, is it slow for anyone else?"
Have yall learned anything universal about life from acting? by mamapajama00 • last post Jun 30th
Non-actor here! Hope yall don't mind this potentially pretentious question. I think every form of art gives the artist a certain perspective on huge philosophical ideas, but the only art I've personally pursued is music. It's absolutely changed the way I look at life (whatever that means), so I'm SUPER curious what actors might learn about the human experience. The main thing that I have a hard time relating with is deeply becoming a new person. Also things like accessing emotions, vulnerability, physical awareness, working with people inside a different reality, being in the moment, character interpretation, etc. All this is so foreign to me and sounds extraordinary. Yall consume massive amounts of story like a literary scholar, but then you physically and emotionally manifest these stories and characters. AND you cant look like you're trying to manifest those stories and characters. Unreal! Has that taught any of you about being a human? Or "being" in a more general way? Thanks so much!!
As an actor, what resources interest you? What resources are there not enough of? by Tommymel1989 • last post Jun 30th
We are a filmmaking collective with various screenwriters, actors and filmmakers who get together to produce free filmmaking resources and filmmaking tutorials on YouTube and would love to build more resources for actors, at no cost to yourselves. What would you like to know more about? What interests you? What do you need help with? Let us know and we will get our heads down and bring some more helpful resources to you. Let us know if you want our web address in the comments, this isn't a shameless plug - we genuinely want to help you develop your careers.
Can anyone help me think of this actors name? by Summertheseason • last post Jun 29th
I can only remember his face, I'm pretty sure he was in one or two moves set in ancient Greece or time, he was upper middle aged in the early 2000s and has a beard and dark hair. He looks like every male NPC in assassin's Creed oddessy. It's driving me crazy.
A Space for real, anonymous accounts good & bad from black students, staff & alumni @ drama schools/acting studios. DM to share your story. #BlackAtDramaSchool by FireFawkes1111 • last post Jun 29th
Hey Everyone, Here's one way you can support dismantling systemic racism in educational institutions, and in the arts & entertainment world: Check out, follow & share Instagram.com/blackatdramaschool with everyone you know in the Arts, Entertainment & Education industries. Especially with people who you know have done/do acting or filmmaking training! It is a platform where black people & allies, can anonymously share their experiences of racism at drama schools, film schools, acting studios & training theaters all over the world! I've created a unified platform so that all students and industry professionals can know it exists and call out institutions by name in each post to put pressure on them to respond and do better in anti-racism efforts, in a way that individuals might not have the power to do alone! It will also serve as a guide for black and POC actors who are seeking training and want to be aware of what happens at various institutions, so they can make informed decisions and not be subject to racial trauma. We are tackling racism from all angles. Challenging the industry to make positive change, as well as the institutions & organizations training the people who make up the industry & would love to collaborate with as many people as possible fighting for the cause. ❤️✊
i couldn't be further from fitting the ideal expectations of an actor. but i'm also intrigued in joining my drama club at high school. by denimdemon04 • last post Jun 29th
i'm really shy, not the most comfortable in my skin and i get bad stage fright. yet, i feel like i want to try acting. i have no experience, asides for acting out a really short play with maybe ten classmates and without an audience watching. i've also filmed some video projects for school that i really enjoyed making. when it comes to acting overall, i normally feel uncomfortable with some aspects but i do get a really nice feeling from it. i'd like to try it more but i'm not sure if i'd cut out for it. possible tips to maybe getting more comfortable with it?
What is a casting director/director referring to when they say someone has a ‘good look’ by JamesHardfoulen • last post Jun 29th
As title inferred, casting directors and directors often refer to actors as having a ‘good look’ what do they mean by it?
How to be a successful actor, by an unsuccesful actor by zeromalarki • last post Jun 29th
Comedic and Eccentric character acting by bosharpe1 • last post Jun 29th
I'm drawn to comic, over-the-top and eccentric performing. Clown figures, and actors who play quirky people. Im thinking of Johnny Depp, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carrey, Sasha Baron Cohen, Groucho, Jennifer Saunders, even Gary Oldman. I've been studying clowning for about 3 years, and more lately meisner. I've also make some documentaries on eccentric people local to me too. Anybody else into weird and wonderful characters and performances. What are you doing right now in terms of making work for yourself?
Will film running give me an opportunity? by Theanononexx • last post Jun 29th
So I want to become an actress, or even producer, but these are obviously industries where you start from the very bottom. It’s all about who you know right? My question is, if I take up a role as a film runner apprenticeship will this help me in terms of knowing the right people? I know there’s more to acting then that, and you need a resume, experience, but being realistic, having connections plays a huge role on becoming successful, so if I take the opportunity to work on set as a film runner, will it become worth while?
Need help with a little role in a film! by rexwinnfield • last post Jun 28th
Hello my name is Ethan Goddard and I just wrote my first film! I am looking for someone’s help if they are willing to help me live my dream of making my first DIY film! It’s called The Playlist and it is basically to really dumb it down is its about a boy getting over a girl. The catch is that the story is told by a “playlist” of several artists songs and the film has little actual dialogue throughout. That is why I need someone to help me with a chunk of dialogue that really explains what the plot is about. I need a female actress that’s willing to record her voice or to take a video of her basically “breaking up” with the character over the phone. The voice is the only thing that’ll be used in the film because it’s supposed to be a voicemail left by the girl. This part is VERY crucial to the story, without it, it makes the short film quite confusing! I do not have money to offer since I’m only 16, but It would mean the world to me if somebody could help me fulfill my dream of making this movie! I will obviously give you credit for it and put your name in the credits and in a special thank you in the film. If you are at all interested, please leave a comment! Thank you!
Side-by-side Comparison of Actor Auditions (link) by bflbfl • last post Jun 28th
This is a little page that allows side-by-side comparison of the auditions of three actors for the role of Elizabeth in "A Royal Night Out": Emilia Clarke, Claire Foye, and Sarah Gadon. One of them got the role. [https://learnforeverlearn.com/actress\_compare/](https://learnforeverlearn.com/actress_compare/) The videos are cued to when each actor's audition starts. It's interesting to watch, imo, as moments pop out.
CASTING CALL: VOICE ACTRESS NEEDED (KATH SOUCIE SOUND-A-LIKE) [PAID] by munkinplastic • last post Jun 28th
Im seeking a talented and experienced voice actress ages 20-40 who can perfectly imitate the voice of Kath Soucie. Best references would be Lola Bunny from Space Jam or Sally Acorn from the 90s SatAM Sonic the Hedgehog cartoon. The is a paid, short term project that only requires ONE line to be recorded, but needs to be done before Aug. Be sure to have a high caliber mic or at least decent recording equipment. If interested, please contact [richdesignk@gmail.com](mailto:richdesignk@gmail.com) or reply here with a voice reel showcasing your best Kath Soucie impressions, specifically for those characters listed. Thanks for your immediate assistance and best of luck! [Lola Bunny \(Space Jam\) ](https://preview.redd.it/iyquplyfle751.png?width=424&format=png&auto=webp&s=598ae43633f7fc417107c9f1224b825197318d87) Samples - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ihca5yjx0c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ihca5yjx0c) ​ [Sally Acorn \(SatAM Sonic\)](https://preview.redd.it/vuitfmekle751.jpg?width=352&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5782b6a6ed4682920eb7106b2942b6ce33fa51c0) Samples (first 5 min) - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx7QEEx-R7M](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx7QEEx-R7M)
Advice by lnterstellar_ • last post Jun 28th
Any advice for aspiring actors on how to begin or how to find an agent?
I'm a little confused with the whole white actors leaving black character voice roles and thought I might ask here... by juststupid8970 • last post Jun 28th
I mean...unless the character has an accent that needs authenticity, I dont see how voice acting casting can now be based on appearance. For live action acting makes sense because you cant change your appearance but for voice acting I figured the beauty of it is you dont need to look like the character. You can be fat or thin and play whatever. Your voice makes the character believable not your appearance. It also seems limiting if black actors can only play black characters now because it's assuming their voices only sound black which...is kind of discriminatory? There are a wide range of voices in every ethnic group, even if there are some trends. If the character has a regular american accent, why cant it be played by an asian guy born in the US that sounds American? Or a British guy doing a British accent no matter his ethnicity? Idk it seems a bit weird. The ideal way to encourage more POC in the industry is to ensure your casting pool is diverse and pick the best fit for the role. Voices are unique and honestly as a child of immigrants I cant even do a good accent of my parents but a voice actor might because they are trained, as long as it's not too stereotypical and they make sure it's believable. In Bojack Horseman, Diane is American and her parents are Vietnamese. She would sound like any other American so it literally doesnt matter who plays her. Her family even had boston accents if I remember correctly... with this new logic vietnamese immigrants cant sound American? If anything as a child of immigrants myself I was happy that they showed her as a regular citizen who grew up in the US, since I'm like that too with immigrant parents. People say "you dont sound _____" and I'm like what am I supposed to sound like? As a child of immigrants this all feels very strange. Diversity the industry but this method seems a little odd. Also that asian youtuber who is a voice actor...will he only be able to play asian characters? Does he "sound Asian"? Idk it all feels a bit confusing and a slippery slope. People arent thinking about what this actually means and only how it appears to the public to feel good.
Any Advice Would Be Great by j2jiggy • last post Jun 28th
Hey there, ill try keep this short. I'm UK based, 24 years old and when I was younger I used to act in plays in theatre (nothing major, local productions) and attending drama schools, it was always a passion of mine. After I left school I focused on other things and lost time to get out and act but I am now getting back my passion for acting, my only problem is that I have no idea where to start. Preferably id like to audition for short movies/TV or film productions over theatre auditions but im also open to anything. I have tried searching the Web for answers and spent a bit of time researching some things, I have a little idea of what to do but im just trying to get as much advice out there as possible. If anyone could help provide a young, enthusiastic aspiring actor any information to help me achieve my dreams. I would forever be grateful. TIA Reddit, you guys are awesome.
Advice on Self-Tape Classes by AnxiousActor230 • last post Jun 28th
Hi all, I'm an actor in New York (so original I know) looking to take a self-tape class over the summer. I've found a couple on the internet, but have never taken classes in self-taping before and figured I'd ask for recommendations here before signing up and blowing a bunch of money. The two I've found are: This one with Alyshia Ochse: [https://alyshiaochse.com/self-tape-to-booking/](https://alyshiaochse.com/self-tape-to-booking/). My only hesitation is that it's only 3 weeks and it seems like there are two tiers of students based on performance in the self-tapes. Given that this is my first exposure to self-taping, I don't wanna pay for a second-tier experience. That said, it's cheap and looks like it's run by qualified people. The other is this one through The Audition Technique in Australia: [https://www.theauditiontechnique.com/courses/self-taping-school/](https://www.theauditiontechnique.com/courses/self-taping-school/). It's a longer course, a touch more expensive, but seems to be more comprehensive in what it teaches. I'd be willing to pay more for the amount they're teaching and feel like it addresses a lot of my weaknesses as a professional right now. If anyone has taken either of these courses or has recommendations of their own, I'd love to know!