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How are my accents? I'm an Indian actor by mental_boss  •  last post May 6th

Getting started during quarantine? by crookedfeelings  •  last post May 6th

I’m 15 (almost 16) and have been interested in getting into acting for a few years. But after hearing some of my friends tried out for the role of Devi in Never Have I Ever, I realized I might as well try it out. I was wondering what exactly to do to find good casting calls or even just popular auditions (like Mindy Kaling posting about wanting actors to play Devi!). Thank you in advance haha.

Am I on the right track with starting my career? by anonqueen0  •  last post May 6th

I'm a 21/F and have wanted to be an actor for as long as I can remember. I'm from a very small town and my parents didn't understand it all that much, but I have been practicing monologues and watching instructional videos on acting since I was about 9 years old. I participated in a few plays as a kid and was a featured extra in an indie film filmed in my hometown. Then, once I began high school I was a part of my drama class and was in many school plays. My junior year my drama teacher selected me and a few others to participate in a state wide talent show with a scene from The Great Gatsby (in which I played Daisy). We placed first in the region and fourth in the state. After high school I mostly gave up on acting for about two years because I didn't think it was realistic. It was still my dream though, and after moving to a much larger city I decided to give it my very best shot. About a year ago I messaged a nearby agent and ended up landing an interview and getting signed to the agency. I took semi-professional photos for headshots and was using those for a while. I have attended two workshops with reputable instructors over the past year and have another scheduled for August (it was delayed because of the virus). I have been taking weekly online classes with an LA based acting coach via skype throughout the past year. He has really helped me establish myself and get better at the craft. I spent until this past January saving up money so that I have the money and flexibility to travel for auditions and filming (my job is an extremely flexible, work from home job that I do mostly on my own time). I started auditioning for llnearby indie and college films in January and filmed two college films since then, one of which I got paid a small amount for (I'm just stoked I actually got paid to do what I love, that's crazy). Right before the virus hit I had professional headshots done and am very pleased with them. Since the virus I have been continuing my weekly sessions and sending in self tapes. I've booked three indie films scheduled to film around my area this summer. I have also sent in self tapes to open call auditions for Freeform and NCIS, one of which my agent sent in for me. I have been in contact with two bigger agencies around my region and they both seem interested and want to set up a meeting with me. I really want to self tape a bunch of the scenes to put together a reel, but I have been losing weight since January and really want to lose these last 10 to 15 pounds before I start the reel. Should I just go ahead and remake it later? My plan is to keep building up a resume here for the next year and a half, then move to Atlanta at that time to pursue it more (I will be 23). In the meantime I'm also saving back $500-$800 a month aside from my acting fund to help pay for my move (although my job can go where I go). Once I get there I want to look for an agent in the area and keep doing what I'm doing for about two years, then if it is going well I want to move to LA for a pilot season and see how that goes. My coach says that moving to Atlanta is a bad idea and I should go straight to LA. What do you guys think? Also, am I going in the right direction?

Narrating short-length books by Sunnypatelvoice  •  last post May 6th

Hey guys I am a voice actor and have done a few audiobooks in the last few years. I have a question about some of the short-length audiobooks on ACX. I have done a few of them (4), and I am reluctant to do them again, as I have heard more serious authors don't take you seriously if you have these kind of books under your portfolio. And I have heard about promo code scamming with some of these people who put these books on acx. To give you an idea of what kind of books I am talking about, I mean self-help books, cookbooks, hydroponics, spirituality etc. Usually lasting anything between 1 hour to 4 hrs. I have auditioned for a couple and its almost like they offer it to the first person that shows an interest. Its bizarre and suspicious. Making me think serious narrators don't touch this stuff. The only reason why I am contemplating doing it, is because I am currently struggling for money. What do you guys think, does narrating these kind of books, ruin your chances of successful audiobook career? Would really appreciate some feedback on this

Advice for by ThrowawayRARyan  •  last post May 6th

Hey, lads! How's it going? I am new to this subreddit and I am fairly sure that this has been asked multiple times but I was wondering if you guys could help with a few questions. Long story short, I am an aspiring 21 year old actor in L.A. and have begun to take acting seriously starting last year in 2019 (and late 2018) I have done a few gigs, (almost entirely extra) and need advice on where to go from here. I have had multiple directors tell me to find an agent but I don't know where to begin. I haven't gotten any SAG vouchers and because of the Covid outbreak, have been stagnant for the last few months. Any adivce lads? Any help is appreciated.

can we talk about Albuquerquen, New Mexico? by take3400  •  last post May 6th

I've been told by a bunch of people that know what they're talking about to move to Atlanta / New Mexico to truly build up a film career and get those crucial first credits. life is SO EXPENSIVE in NYC / LA i'm really considering it. plus you can maintain your network while you're away and move back. I'm reading about how Covid will affect things, density & cost of productions in LA/NYC vs more spread out cities, these two places with the tax incentives and infrastrucure already in place... might be the smart way to do. i just found out Audrey helps actors did that before moving to LA. with supply & demand and the future of the industry due to covid... maybe you really don't have to be in NYC / LA anymore. yeah you can say casting lives there, but with self tapes / remote casting, if they like you'll theyll fly you in for producer session.

College Minor? by JalenTS  •  last post May 6th

Hi all! I’m an 18 year old actor in Michigan and this fall I’ll be starting my formal training at the University of Michigan. It was my dream program so I’m super excited. One of the major selling points is that it is a high level conservatory within a large and established university. This means I’ll have the opportunity to take classes outside of the Acting school and they make sure that there is time for those who want to pursue a minor to do so. I’m planning on moving to LA after college so I was wondering if there is a specific minor that I should pursue so help me get a solid survival job once I get there. (Also tell me about your survival jobs) Thanks everyone!

Newbie by Mystmeezy  •  last post May 6th

I have been seeing an acting coach for a few months! It’s definitely not something I was taking as serious because of working and mental health. But I’ve definitely been working on my craft waaay more lately and I’d love some tips on bettering my skills as an actor with choices, creativity, stage fright? Anything really! Thank you in advance!

Question by christy16xo  •  last post May 5th

Is it bad to want to pursue acting and also desire to be invited to events such as Fashion Weeks, Met Gala etc, is it bad to want to be on talk shows and interviews and gain fans to influence your fans, communicate with your fans and help them (Because that’s what I would want my actor to do) is that bad? Is it shallow, unrealistic???

Meisner Classes in Toronto? by hellooomellooo77  •  last post May 5th

Hi! I've recently moved to Toronto and I'm looking for a great place to take Meisner classes. I'm hoping to sign up for some more intro-level acting courses at LB or Second City as well (once classes go back in studio though, not sure I'm convinced about Zoom classes), but I'm also hoping to supplement these with Meisner. It's probably a long shot, but I've been reading William Esper's book and was wondering if there was a studio with a similar style of training (in which you progress slowly and meet multiple times a week) - I wonder if something like that exists outside of NY or LA even! Either way, I'd love to hear about the Meisner studios other Toronto-based actors have enjoyed studying at!

Need some help! by Hossenpheffer11  •  last post May 5th

Hey guys, I'm an amateur voice actor who's just started off with a few gigs and I was wondering if any of you could help me with a problem I've been having, there's this ring at the end of most audio I record and I can't seem to isolate the problem, any education or help would be super appreciated! [\(Volume up on the video obviously\)](https://reddit.com/link/gds27m/video/jyxvtn8pwvw41/player)

What do you think about actors who don't learn their lines? by kreamykthesecond  •  last post May 5th

Marlon Brando -- arguably *the* greatest film actor of all time -- was notorious for not learning his lines. In Superman, he read his lines off baby superman's diaper. I heard that in Godfather, he read his lines off cue cards. How the hell is it possible that he still gave such brilliant performances? Are some people just destined to be better actors than others? Is talent really a limiting factor? The thought of that gives me chills. ​ Robert Downey Jr. doesn't really learn his lines either. On the Joe Rogan podcast he's said that recently, A LOT of the time he'll have an earpiece in with someone feeding him the lines. ​ I just don't know. It makes me feel awfully discouraged. If they were able to be so good with so little, why even try, you know what I mean?

As an actor, what is your process? by blueregional  •  last post May 5th

Looking to challenge myself during isolation by alecschwartz961  •  last post May 5th

Give me a monologue. A hard monologue. Something that would make me push myself, that might be out of my comfort zone, that requires lots of practice and time to perfect. One that you’ve had before and struggled to master, or one you’ve seen and been amazed by. Either way, I want to keep growing as an actor over this strange time and I figured this sub would be the place to go for a good challenge.

Looking for a female voice actor for a Sci-Fi artificial Intelligence by OfficalNips  •  last post May 4th

As the title says, i'm currently working on a game and I am in need a female voice actor who can voice act a laboratory AI. Any examples would help!

Is there anything such as a bad voice? by DryRaincoat  •  last post May 4th

Hey, everyone. I’ve been interested in voice acting from a young age but never thought of possibly making it a reality until now. However, I’d like your opinion on something; do you think there’s a thing such as a bad voice? Should some people “just not be” voice actors? It’s funny because everyone speaks differently in real life and it’s normal, but when it comes to voice acting, I’m wondering if the situation is different. Are some people’s voices simply unfit to become a voice actor?

Hello! by Lokie234  •  last post May 4th

My name is K, And I want to start practicing acting, I am 14 years old. And in Quartine like the rest of us. I decided to try Acting because I always wanted to become an actor. Does anyone have any tips or advice?