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To act, or not to act? by nononoyes3649 • last post Jun 15th
Hi everyone. I have never really had any idea what I wanted to do with my life until recently I got the idea of becoming an actor. That idea became a burning passion and now I am certain that acting is what I want to do. I haven't been to any classes etc. and my only experience comes from a few school plays. I would appreciate any tips on where/how to start. I have heard that acting is definitely not the most stable of careers and if I'm being honest that's quite scary to me. I want to act but I'm not sure if I want to risk my future for it... In case anyone is wondering I am 14 and live in Dublin, Ireland.
What is it like being bitten by the acting bug, but staying amateur? by rrr_rrr • last post Jun 15th
I'm bitten by the writing bug. While not good enough to be a paid writer, anyway I write because I crave writing and can't help it. To me, writing is like pooping. I can temporarily forget about any pain in my life (like I completely focus on pushing hard to poop) and feel so good after squeezing it out of myself. Many amateur dancers, musicians, and painters don't become paid ones, but they keep doing what they are meant to do throughout their life because, again, it can't be helped! I write anywhere like on the bus, at the hospital, and at home. Whenever I have an urge to write, I go on my mobile/old macbook and write. It seems other kinds of artists do the same. At home, in the park, on the street and all, they dance, sing, or paint for themselves or sometimes for others. But what about you guys? Compared to other kinds of artists, isn't it more or less hard to satisfy your acting bugs? Even an amateur theater (or high school play) has an audition! It means you need to be at least on a certain level and be voted by others just to get a chance to act, while I don't need to be necessarily good just to get a chance to write or need others to decide whether I can get a chance to write. Anytime I want, I am free to write (except at work or the like). I get to choose however I want: I can write a diary that I won't show anyone, or start a blog or submit something on a fanfiction site. Thus, it's quite easy to satisfy my writing bug. Moreover, do you guys sometimes act alone at home just to satisfy your urge? Sometimes, all of sudden I am craving writing. It happens like after taking a shower, having a long walk, watching a movie and all. I rush to the macbook and start writing. Do you guys ever have a similar urge? Like 'Aww, right now I really wanna play the scene from Othello!!', stand on a chair or kitchen table, and play it alone at home? I know actors practice at home as singers and dancers do, but I'm not talking about practicing, but talking about producing and creating. Even when no one's around, are you absorbed in acting and eager to produce/create a piece of art just to satisfy your acting bugs? Or do you always need an audience to satisfy it?
New Online Acting Classes starting soon. Learn the technique top actors use. by AppropriateFuel7 • last post Jun 15th
[https://www.facebook.com/1540186344/videos/10223105537937073/](https://www.facebook.com/elisabetta.miari/videos/10223105537937073/?fref=gs&dti=228529067579261&hc_location=group) This is the behind the scenes for the PIC commercial that we just completed for Europe. What a delightful project. There were 9 directors involved from around the world. Our advertising agency and production company were in Milan. We stayed in touch online and brought the images together from around the world to send a message of care during this time of need. In America, we filmed actors from our own school, Michael Givens & Associates—Acting & Film Institute in Charleston and Atlanta. God bless. \- New Europe Online Acting Classes are about to start in Europe. If you are an actor and want to improve your acting skills or are just interested in acting this is the best way to start. If you are interested visit MGA's page and join the class to learn the technique that top actors use. [https://www.facebook.com/mgafilm1/](https://www.facebook.com/mgafilm1/?ref=gs&__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARCePOFPsqYvZPCtACLBE87QweuOVzJXrne352Ey6sWQDvh2uZskoOIEllDld3rJK7enflOFgXvcFHiE&fref=gs&dti=228529067579261&hc_location=group) Website: [https://www.mgafilm.org/?fbclid=IwAR1H-syxXjTjjYrq32pC8rqx61zoKJsnx\_9TLDWnN57FLCXLiwn-FmCvlGs](https://www.mgafilm.org/?fbclid=IwAR1H-syxXjTjjYrq32pC8rqx61zoKJsnx_9TLDWnN57FLCXLiwn-FmCvlGs) Thank you.
best current young actors? by finalgirlz • last post Jun 15th
I was wondering who do you consider to be the best young actors currently? And if memorable which of their performances blew you away?
If anyone has been in this situation, please help by UltimateMoose74 • last post Jun 15th
Going into highschool next year, I've been thinking about my career a lot. And I always come back to acting. When I think of being an actor I think of bringing a character to life and entertaining so many people. That is what I love and want to do. But I feel like everyone in my life thinks I only want to be rich and a "Hollywood actor." They say it will never work out and I should do something else. But what they dont understand is that If I wanted to be rich I know to do something other than acting. I've done really well in school so far and people use that against me by saying that I'm "smarter than that." I'm worried that if I follow through with acting my friends and family will think of me as a failure. I'm writing this because I need advice. This past 2 years I've thought of being an actor and with almost zero support, I just don't know how it will be possible. If anyone has been in this situation please tell me what you did because I need to get out of this. Thank you everyone
Paid gig - LF female VA for a short (3-4 lines) script which will be used as a sample in an electronic track. No actual singing required. by PancakeyKakes • last post Jun 15th
Hey all! First time poster but I’ve been lurking for a bit. I’m a small-time electronic musician looking for a voice actor to read off a few lines for me to sample into a song I am currently working on. I am willing to pay for your time, but it is a relatively short gig and for a small-timer. Younger female <30 soprano/tenor voice range preferred. Link me some examples of previous work here, or via DM on Discord (preferred contact method): ArҚa9☆#0059
When a good actor is doing improv for a character, does he/she think "the character would do this" or are they able to actually think directly as if they were the actual character? by anafaurberto • last post Jun 14th
Idk just thought of this question and it felt interesting
What is the best hair length/style etc for an actor? by Freakinsavage • last post Jun 14th
Hi! I’ve just turned 16 and can finally restart auditioning etc as my school exams are over, my hair goes down to my lips but is curly. Should I get it straightened to have more audition opportunities or leave it wavy? Any other tips on appearance would also be greatly appreciated. Some extra info , I would be going for roles between 13-17years old, I’m 5’6.5 and I’m white
Waiting till established to move to LA? When to move? by Yaars23 • last post Jun 14th
I'm currently in NYC (starting my MFA this year) and this is where I have the most connections and the strongest network. Personally, though, I'd like to eventually move to LA. My wisdom after talking to lots of actors in person, is to **wait until I have a reason to move**. Does r/acting agree with this? For example, a bicostal agency who thinks they can pitch me better in LA, a role that forces me to go out there, etc... Thoughts?
[Paid] Hiring Voice-Over Artist for YouTube Channel (long-term) by threalbruhlicious • last post Jun 14th
Looking to Hire a Voice Actor to produce voice overs for our YouTube channel. Script will be provided to you, the only requirements of this job is that you can produce entertaining & engaging voice overs that will keep our viewers entertained throughout the entire video. Each script is usually around 2000 words (usually 10 minutes). We will pay $15 - 20 per voice-over and re-negotiate pay after successful work with us. Reply under this post if you're interested and we'll get in touch with you. Cheers,
Let’s put this misconception to bed: NYC is more than just theatre by iJuanAyala • last post Jun 14th
While Broadway is a massive industry here, every primetime and cable network casts out of NYC and there are dozens of network, cable and streaming series that film here. This is a very common misconception among actors. Law & Order SVU, Blue Bloods, FBI, FBI: Most Wanted, New Amsterdam, Bull, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Blacklist, Pose, The Politician (season 2), Billions, Power, Younger, maybe another 15-20 more, plus several films that come in throughout the year for Marvel, Netflix, Hulu, etc. And this isn’t counting the shows that previously filmed here before their cancellations/conclusions like Daredevil, Jessica Jones and the rest of the Netflix Marvel shows, and Blindspot, God Friended Me, Lincoln Rhyme, Orange Is The New Black, Madam Secretary and plenty of others. If you’re in or near NYC or any major market like Atlanta, Vancouver, Chicago, etc, establish yourself there first. LA is not the hub of all things film and television. Play it smart! Biggest advice I can give to any actor is to only move once you have several thousand dollars to rely on if you can’t find work for a few months, AND make sure your acting package (headshots, resume, reel, etc) is TOP NOTCH before you move. Be ready to hit the ground running. Reps won’t sign you if your package isn’t put together.
JOBS TO SUSTAIN MYSELF by Lour-55 • last post Jun 13th
What jobs other than acting can actors to that are related to the performance part of theatre/ theatre major?
Looking for a voice actor to narrate a video by El_Zombie • last post Jun 13th
Recent work I've done: https://youtu.be/lxEogEU53_E Someone who can match this kind of style and tone https://youtube.com/watch?v=EKVjMAG4ues&t=7s https://youtube.com/watch?v=5v9JjC7hrHc&t=65s If you are or know anyone that's looking for this kind of work please email me some samples and your rates TheRayZombie@Gmail.com
I have some stupid questions. 1. Can you be a very successful actor in Hollywood and still be a good person? by Free_Thinker_Society • last post Jun 13th
2. Can I still be a successful actor in Hollywood if I’m politically independent? It seems Hollywood is extremely one sided. 3. How easy it it to get caught up on the dark corrupt side Hollywood? I hear stories for example like pedophilia in Hollywood. I don’t want to be part of that all. 4. Can you be a very successful actor in Hollywood and still have positive friends, great family life balance, and have a meaningful career?
Have I any voice acting potential? by jhg123jhp123 • last post Jun 13th
Hello everyone and thank you very much for reading this post. I'm a 19 year old guy with an exceptionally deep voice, and whenever I use my microphone in multiplayer games I play or in Zoom meetings, I'm told my voice is "pleasant", "extremely deep", and "sultry". Now I've been interested in voice acting for some time, and 2 voice actors I've always thought I would be like are of Christopher Lee, the English actor, and John Patrick Lowrie, a voice actor for many video games. I am asking is there any potential for voice acting roles for especially deep voices? I appreciate any help, and apologies if I haven't made this post detailed enough, not sure what I should include for someone wanting to get into voice acting, but I will try to have very detailed answers. Thank you and all is much appreciated!
Recently I spoke with Writer Tim Sheridan about his projects and he had some wonderful stories of working with voice actors like Jerry O'Connell, Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill (THE Joker!). by Thegeekofsteel • last post Jun 13th
[Link to Podcast](https://thegeekofsteel.com/2020/06/07/42timsheridan/) https://reddit.com/link/h8e86q/video/og0kds37dq451/player
Is anyone here a massage therapist? by aisle4sleep • last post Jun 12th
I am looking into becoming certified in MT because it seems like a good skill to have in order to have access to flexible jobs that would allow me to act. Looking for info from any other actors who do this.
Excellent advice from established actor and teacher, Karen Henthorn. by Twattybatty • last post Jun 12th
New South Young Short Play Festival by HorizonTheatre • last post Jun 12th
Hello all! Horizon Theatre Company is putting on a free play-reading festival tomorrow night (Saturday, June 13, 2020) at 7PM. It will be streaming live on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/horizontheatre), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/horizontheatre), Twitch, and the[ website](https://www.horizontheatre.com/education-and-community/young-playwrights/). The work will be read by professional actors and has been written by the college-age playwrights who won Horizon's New South Young Playwriting contest. It' s a great opportunity, especially for any aspiring young playwrights so let your friends know. Who knows?! One of you might get inspired and win next year's contest. Come for the whole event or pop in for a quick adventure in theatre. We'll see you there! [horizontheatre.com/education-and-community/young-playwrights](https://www.horizontheatre.com/education-and-community/young-playwrights/) ​ If you have any questions, send an email to education@horizontheatre.com!