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New Voice Actor Looking for Feedback. by Raptorguy3 • last post May 25th
Hi, I'm pretty new to voice acting and I am looking for feedback/where and how I can improve. I did this recording of the intro to The Witcher 3 today and I would greatly appreciate any criticism. https://soundcloud.com/user-298761429/the-witcher-3-intro
Is moving to LA in two years a good idea? by anonqueen0 • last post May 25th
I've wanted to be an actor since I was old enough to realize what it was. I've always been so invested into tv shows and movies to the point to where I felt what they felt; I even used to make up stories in my head as a kid and go outside and act them out because I didn't have any real friends (I was a weird kid). I'm from a small town in Kentucky so I didn't get to do much with that besides a few small community theater productions, then once I got to high school I was so excited to get to be in drama class. The funding sucked, so we were only allowed to do one play per year, but I was always a part of it. My senior year my drama teacher sent me and a few others in my class to a state wide acting competition in which we won the regional and placed in the state. But after high school I gave up that dream for a while because it didn't seem practical.. until about 9 months ago (I was 20 then, I'm 21 now) when I decided to make my life what I wanted. I moved to a larger city (still in KY though) and started taking weekly acting classes with a reputable LA coach via Skype who I met at an acting workshop in Ohio while he was visiting. I also took some very cheap headshots. At first it was so hard to find anything that would even allow me to audition because of my headshot quality and lack of experience, but around February of this year I began to really start booking student films. Before the quarantine I had already filmed three projects this year and had finally gotten much better headshots taken. Since quarantine I applied to a local agency and was recently interviewed and accepted. I have also been studying the craft as much as possible.. looking up every single YouTube video I can and taking notes, taking as many online courses/seminars/workshops as possible, and continuing my weekly lessons with my coach. I have booked two more upcoming roles.. one in another student film and one that will be my very first paying role (granted, not a lot) in an indie film. I also have an audition for a larger project being filmed in the area that I am about to send a self-tape in for (granted, not SAG, but large compared to the things I've been doing so far). My goals for the rest of this year are to book at least 5 more projects of any kind, book one job from my agency, begin taking in person acting classes, begin taking improv classes in person, take another online acting course, and make a scene reel of the scenes I have been working on with my coach. Then, after that I want to spend a year and a half continuing to build my resume as much as possible and building an actual reel, as well as adding more classes. I'm also saving up at least 35k in the meantime in order to make the move to LA. My coach says he believes I should move soon and start really getting on track with my career. Would this plan be too soon or does it sound okay?
How to become actor from less known country by castkoala • last post May 25th
Sorry for grammar mistakes, I'm not native english speaker. I want to be an actor sine I was 12, I'm 17 now. Thing is, I live in Slovakia in a small village. Basically in middle of nowhere in former communist country. So options here are very limited. Both elementary schools (slovak school system is different that the one in USA) I went to didn't have a drama clubs. Reason why I wasn't doing anything about it is that my mother never liked this idea, actually she was making fun of me. So I wasn't doing anything to improve my acting. But I'll be 18 soon so probably 2 years ago I wanted to do something about it after I went to high school. Again school or dorm don't have drama clubs. So basically only acting experience I have is from youtube/skillshare classes. Thing is I don't want to stay in Slovakia, because I think that good actors this country had/has died before 2000. I know that it is not easy and very hard to be an actor in foreign country but I want to be an actor in US. It may sound weird but always when I speak english, I'm more comfortable and less shy than when I speak my native language. I've been bullied in past, so that might be a reason. Any advices?
A short skit thing me and some actors made, lets us know what you think! by dickCheeseAndMustard • last post May 25th
Another one! Miranda Harcourt, actress and acting coach gives 14 quick tips on acting. by Perathix • last post May 25th
Thoughts On Improving Quality of Life of Aspiring Actors by mrarthurwhite • last post May 25th
*Q:* What are the biggest expense items for acting students or aspiring actors, in your opinion? *The Problem Statement:* I suspect rent is probably the biggest expense for aspiring actors, am I right? *Possible solution:* If that is the case I recommend that we have at least one skyscraper dedicated to housing aspiring actors in convenient locations in NYC at least like Central Park South (and also in LA in in Burbank) and these tenants should be able to live there rent free as long as they show that they are taking classes or auditioning at least once a week (or once a month). Does that sound reasonable? What if these residential buildings were built like dormitories with private studios, small kitchen, private bath per resident. A single skyscraper or building could easily accommodate at least 20K to 50K aspiring actors. The idea is to provide housing for aspiring actors , the state takes care of healthcare etc. food can be also provided by the dormitories (as in college) at a not too high an expense. That way the aspiring actor can focus on classes (possibly free) , work on their craft and in creating art and working on auditions. How does that sound? Any ideas, pros, cons etc.? I promise the day I can afford to I will erect such an edifice for my fellow actors. I love all of you and I apologize if I ever had non-positive thoughts about any of you. **I realize the important public service actors engage in and I assure you that I will not rest until each of you has not just free housing, food , classes, transportation but also the best roles, characters, material which improve you and the audience.**
An Theatre Actor's Voice by bosharpe1 • last post May 25th
Does anybody know any good books/teachers/exercises that help develop a stronger, richer voice for theatre? At the moment I'm taking singing lessons, working on diction, and trying to work out my diaphragm. However I can't carry my voice a long way, and also feel it's a little monotoned and with more 'head resonance' (a sort of squeezed voice). Any help is greatly appreciated! :) Thank you
When does acting become exploitation? How do I find quality work as an actress? by screamqueenjunkie • last post May 25th
I’ve been dabbling in acting since I was in college. Short films for classmates, music videos, terrible TV pilots, and the like. Most of them have been good experiences during production, but the common thread remained the same. Each time I was cast as someone overtly sexual. 24-year-old me was just thrilled to be cast in anything at all. Looking back as a 30-something, some things struck me as odd. I never got paid, even when I was promised in writing I would be. Which is what it is, since the one of the people in question is a “friend”. Each day of shooting for each project I was involved in was done within a day or less. Most things were done in less than three takes. Was this because I nailed it, or because they wanted to get the hell out of there? The final product for each project, across the board, all tended to be things I would never even show my closest friends out of fear of embarrassment. It felt like I was just an object. My talents were never really on display. Just the way I looked at that particular moment in time. From writing all this out, it’s pretty clear that I’ve been exploited. I guess my big question is, how do I avoid things like this in the future? How do I know that a project is truly legit, and not just a scheme to find a naive woman who didn’t know any better? All of this has been a solo venture, since my family has never really been supportive of this. I would love to find something that really gave me something to do to showcase my talent, because I know I’ve got it. I have the training, but not the street smarts. Any help you can give me is greatly appreciated.
What are you doing acting wise in quarantine? by madchen_indigo • last post May 25th
hey everyone, I'm new here and a young actress in community college. I am pretty bummed about being in quarantine. I had a call back for a cool play I was excited for that got cancelled as well as many opportunities. I'm taking zoom ballet through my college and doing a paper on the play "Death and the King's Horseman" but am kind of lost as to how to further my craft beyond that. How are you all coping? Have you lost any opportunities? Are you making any cool zoom performances? If college doesn't return to in-person classes in the fall would you still recommend taking the acting class at school? I would love to hear from you!
Voice acting in Japan vs Voice acting in the US by andreea123456789 • last post May 25th
The one thing most people enjoy about being a voice actor is the fact that your get privacy. In comparison with on camera actors, nobody really cares for voice actors. Nobody is that interested in your personal life & you're not being followed by paparazzi everywhere. But since in Japan, animation is their main form of media, voie actors are a lot more prevalent and more popular over there. There are actual voice acting schools in Japan & hundreds of agencies. VAs are seen as actual celebrities & they have to deal with stalking a LOT. For this reason, most anime recording studios are carefully placed in inconspicuous locations in order to prevent the stalkers & fans from following them or gathering up in there most of the time, it's pretty hard to locate the studios even on maps. Some people might love American VAs, but I'm pretty sure that no one tries to stalk Tara Strong or Rob Paulsen when coming out of a recording session. I somehow imagine that being a live action actor in Japan is kinda like being voice actor in US.
How hard is it to become a successful actor as an Asian American? by whitet445 • last post May 25th
We all know Asians are underrepresented in the industry. Probably because most big movie roles are designated for people who cater to the appearance based expectations of most of America . So I was wondering what it would take for an asian American to make it big in the industry, think gosling, De Niro, DiCaprio etc
Is Backstage Acting legit for ages under 16? by Armanabc • last post May 25th
I've been trying to become an actor ever since I was born. I have already practiced and now i'm ready to audition but I need an account. When I was making an account, It had said I was underage and needed a parental confirmation. I had gotten permission but it had asked for either a driver's license or a passport. I'm not really sure if I should enter the information as it might be a fake website trying to scam amateurs out of their information. Should I do it?/Is this website legit?
Realisticaly, how hard is it to land an acting job in LA (or any other big market) without knowing people in the industry. by trubar_1_slo_knjiga • last post May 25th
My question is pretty much what the title says, can someone realisticaly expect to land a role in a movie or TV series without knowing a lot of people who already work in the industry? Also, do actors in America usually have day jobs? (Referring to actors in theatre and low budget films) Cheers from Europe :)
How Do I Break In The Industry When I'm from Another Country? by Itz_VonVon • last post May 25th
I need some advice, I live in the Caribbean but I want to be an actor. The problem is there isn't much opportunity here to do it nor is there any decent training available. Jobs are rare and not due to too much actors but rather a lack of Jobs and resources, funding etc. In addition there isnt that many teachers if any here. SO I want to move to a country with more opportunity but I hear its hard enough for Americans wanting to be an actor move to LA and live long term. Any advice for someone from a different country?
13 Things You’ll Experience On Your Way to Becoming a Working Actor by zqvid • last post May 25th
Hi everyone! I'm a pro actress, artist, writer, and producer in Los Angeles, (new to Reddit) and recently published this article, which I figure beginner and seasoned actors alike may enjoy! Feel free to share and let me know what you think! [https://medium.com/@julietfessel/13-things-youll-experience-on-your-way-to-becoming-a-working-actor-a0ec9257bbb5](https://medium.com/@julietfessel/13-things-youll-experience-on-your-way-to-becoming-a-working-actor-a0ec9257bbb5) [Between weirdly timed naps, self-taped auditions, and existential crises, an actor’s journey can be very rewarding.](https://preview.redd.it/156g5cx32z051.jpg?width=765&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fde44868f11b05683beb3a9508de5e45a9c79b64)
Methodical Acting Manual Titles by kushnerbobby • last post May 25th
Anybody know the most methodical acting technique textbooks? I got Benedetti's "The Actor at Work"
Rachel McAdams in an acting class by enjoythesilencio • last post May 25th
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6URUyeDFZT0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6URUyeDFZT0) I don't know if this has already been shared here, but I love this video. Seeing her when she was barely getting into acting and being inexperienced, then seeing her now and how far she's come is so inspiring. How she didn't really know what she was doing and kinda embarrassed herself makes me feel better since I'm currently getting into acting myself and can relate. Even the best/most successful actors had to start somewhere.
New Actors: Who's Who On A Film Set by GoldCelebration8 • last post May 25th
I crafted this complete guide to who's who on a film production and some shorthand lingo you'll hear flying around set. If you're a new actor or just booked your first role (wooo!), it's imperative for your confidence and comfort to understand all the shorthand lingo flying around on set. Show up with the confidence of a seasoned PRO! [https://www.imvictoriafratz.com/whos-who-on-a-film-set-the-complete-guide-for-titles-lingo/](https://www.imvictoriafratz.com/whos-who-on-a-film-set-the-complete-guide-for-titles-lingo/)
WOC actress reminding ya'll AGAIN to WATCH THIS by June_Etoile • last post May 25th
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RplA18Z9FE&t=59s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RplA18Z9FE&t=59s) If you ain't got THIS working in your favor (read the youtube comments) then you need to write for your DAMN SELF. Nepotism is real. ​