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Disapproving family by ataozdemir • last post Jun 9th
All the way through college and whenever I study at home I always get disapproving looks from my family and being told to aim lower I know becoming an actor is one of toughest career path there is but I’ve got to try for something I love and I’m passionate about. Has anyone gone through this? I got a scholarship for an acting school in New York but unfortunately still couldn’t afford it so I know I’m good enough,And how do you keep motivated to carry on when everyone around you puts you down?
Voice actor wanted for one minute script reading! by jennaowo • last post Jun 9th
I’m turning my history project into a video segment where a voiceover will be required for a one minute narration. I was wondering if anyone can assist and lend me their voice. I can send you the script and all you need to do is record it and send it to me. PM me for more info & questions. :-)
What's the best, most respectful way to get a remote voice actor to redo a line? by ktmochiii • last post Jun 9th
Is it better to get on a call and record with the voice actor to make sure the line is as you expect? Or just have them do it by themselves and request a redo later? Or is it normal to just go with whatever they record? I'm afraid the description of my request may be misinterpreted in the future even with a video, so I just want to hear from you all your experiences and what is best. Thanks so much for the advice! [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/gzvpqm)
Looking for Actors (MD, VA, DC area) by Whrck_Productions • last post Jun 9th
Whrck Productions is a small student production company and is looking for people who are intrested in acting, we are located in the Maryland/DC area. Any and all ages are welcomed. For more info DM here or email [Whrckfilms@gmail.com](mailto:Whrckfilms@gmail.com) Most of this would be for student or small shorts, and not professional level works as of yet, but plan to in the future! Thanks for your time!
Looking for a female child like voice actor for a one minute script read! by jennaowo • last post Jun 9th
I’m turning my history project into a video segment where a voiceover will be required for a one minute narration. I was wondering if you can assist and lend me your voice. I can send you the script and all you need to do is record it and send it to me.
Scratch series audition by avocadoxyz • last post Jun 9th
I'm making a series on Scratch, and I need voice actors for it. I'm trying to advertise this in any way I can, so I thought this would be a good place. It's not very big. It's a sci-fi space type thing. There are no restrictions. Here is a link to the project: [https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/403526316/](https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/403526316/)
How much would it cost for a specialized singing role by Cindrawhisp • last post Jun 8th
Basically I'm trying to make my own voice synthesizer and I realized that I need to do a crowdfunding campaign for it eventually. Basically the script for the voice providers (same as a voice actor but for a voice synth) has the language and notes at the top. On the side are the phonetic inputs for the program then examples of the sound. Phonemes are basically small bits of any language. So for example the sound t makes is one phoneme. The VP would have to record the whole script at 5 different pitches. [Here's what the English script looks like.](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u_pC_n94a2sylqcHUy5FNS7y9ZC-YL72/view?usp=sharing) The way I write the scripts are to allow a VP that doesn't know a language to be able to produce those sounds. The way the script has to be done is by either singing the phoneme or word. The mascots/default voices for it will be available in all the languages I want to offer at release (English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Tagalog). It would be one male and female. They each would have 7 recorded voicebanks (different tones like natural or whisper). They'ed also have a set of raspier samples only at their base pitch, one set of vocal fry samples and one set of falsetto samples per bank. They'ed also have a set of non syllabic samples (ex: laughter) that only need to be recorded once. So it would be a lot. I'm not in the right place to hire anyone yet. I just want to get a rough estimation for how much this would cost so I could make a good goal for whatever crowdfunding site I go for. Feel free to ask me questions.
Any tips for finding gigs? by Rajika_albjuit • last post Jun 8th
To be honest. I always wanted to become a voice actor. But I'm unsure where to even start. Especially as a young person.
Movement techniques that release emotion by bosharpe1 • last post Jun 8th
Hi everybody, I'm reading Bill Epser's book at the moment and there's a section of one chapter where he mentions that some actors have blunted their emotional responses and might be as well to take some movement classes to put them back in touch and release the tension that holds their emotions back. Are their specific classes or methods that anybody here might be familiar with similar to what Bill mentions?
Seeking two masculine-voiced voice actors for short paid gig. by InstantBouquet • last post Jun 8th
I am looking for two voice actors with masculine voices (one with an Australian accent, one with an American Southern accent) to fill the roles of NPCs for one scripted, recorded, AND PAID reading. ($40 flat for both actors, this will be less than 5 pages in length.) I am a Storyteller/Game Master currently running a Vampire the Masquerade game and where I do all of my NPC's voices myself during sessions, I would like to put together a recording I can play as my players observe a scene during the end-of-an-arc-session coming up sometime in late July. No previous experience required. If you're interested: Check out my BTVA link: [https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/members/Feather/casting-call/Vampire-the-Masquerade-Scene-Voice-Over/](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/members/Feather/casting-call/Vampire-the-Masquerade-Scene-Voice-Over/) Join the Discord server for more information: [https://discord.gg/QyD8D4e](https://discord.gg/QyD8D4e) Or message me directly on Discord: Feather#4120
Becoming an actor later in life? by guiporto32 • last post Jun 8th
I'm a 34-year-old musician and lately I've been dealing with the fact that I've always wanted to be an actor but keep on talking myself out of it throughout the years. Becoming a singer and musician with stage experience has definitely helped me explore this side of me but I think that's not enough. At this age, I'm willing to actually study and practice to become an actor. Anyone here has become an actor later in life? Should I go for it? Any tips?
If method actors methods are to truly become the person they’re playing, are they really acting anymore? by bryce_wilson • last post Jun 8th
Free how to zoom class on Tuesday 6/9 by StrobeRogers • last post Jun 8th
Hello all, The very funny Alison Becker is doing a free version of her How to get into the business class tomorrow night. Check out her Instagram for information. -Just a fellow actor no connection-
Have you ever been cast completely off-type? Do you feel guilty about it? by allofthisisbullshit • last post Jun 7th
Have you ever been cast in a role that was not, shall we say, necessarily "culturally accurate"? Do you feel guilty about it? I can't tell if I am feeling guilty for having played Anita in West Side Story even though there is no evidence that I am even slightly Latina, or if I am feeling guilty for not feeling guilty that the director and choreographer (both people of color, as a point of interest) chose to cast me in a role I was dying to play. I am an actor. I feel like all acting is making believe you are someone else. For further context, this was back in 1988, I was 21, and it was community theater. Also, I am just not sure that casting a part in a play with an off-type actor should be taboo. I am still struggling with this. I don't see a role in something as ephemeral as a stage play matters all that much in the larger scheme of things. I am very open to learning. Please share your thoughts? I am asking because an actor friend recently posted a page-long apology for having played a Latino person in a show even though he is definitively not Latino.
I’m a voice actor, messing with Scammers again! by rosieokumura • last post Jun 7th
The Breaking of a Voice Artist's Spirit by voxathon • last post Jun 7th
I'm writing this because I've seen too many well known voice artists run newcomers into the ground. I don't know whether it's insecurity or fear of more competition! The fact is, there is NO competition! A client either likes your voice and delivery or they don't! It's easy to get hooked on voice acting if you're passionate about it. It's not always easy to get work but I get quite a bit now. I'm on Fiverr, Voquent, The Voice Realm, Upwork and look for jobs in r/recordthis and r/voicework on Reddit and have a personal website I've gotten work from. Every time I do a voice over I tell myself, "I want this to be the best voice over I've ever done". I've done a ton of voice overs and 2 audio books. I think the biggest mistake any voice artist can make is thinking they're good or they've "arrived". There is just so much to learn, ALL the time and there's always room for improvement! I was on the BB Voice Over Forum a few years back and Phil Banks, who's "well established" gave me a really hard knock which I felt was uncalled for and sheer nastiness. I found lots of posts by other voice artists looking for critique. He did the same thing to almost all of them too! There was a guy on there who did a really good rich voice, smooth voice over, almost like Jeremy Irons with very little equipment and improvised. He got told by Phil Banks that he was useless. I tried to locate the guy and tell him how good I thought he was but he left the forum. We never know what place others are in their lives. Someone could be giving it their "last go" and on the verge of giving up or worse still, suicidal. I think there are too many established voice actors out there who break people's spirits with their harsh critique of new voice artists work! I hate that! Yes, people need helpful criticism but most of all, encouragement. I urge all voice artists, new or long standing to be honest but...be helpful, kind, friendly and above all, uplift others!
Best website to find non-union actors in Florida? by AnthonyVitale • last post Jun 7th
I'm not casting anything yet. I want to know for future reference. If I want to post a casting call to find actors in Florida for a non-SAG production, what is the best website(s)? I figure I'd ask actors on Reddit since you know what sites you check the most.
How to remember so many details when acting or going to audition? by 330am12 • last post Jun 7th
I am reading Audition by Michael Shurtleff. While I understand that he wants you to use the guideposts as general questions to ask yourself, I'm practicing and I have difficulty remembering all of this stuff. Like when I try a monologue, I have to remember stuff about the relationship which is no big deal but then throw in opposites, mystery/secret, fighting for it like a game, the moment before etc etc. Especially since my teacher from class tells us to focus on the process and not the results. To get out of our head. Yet I'm not sure how I can remember all these without thinking about them. But I'm just wondering if actors are supposed to think of all this during their acting with another actor? Or in an audition? With practice, do these things just come naturally? I'm curious if a lot of the well-seasoned actors do something similar or just straight up go in and act... thank you!