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Calling all dubbers! by ilikethebadguy • last post May 4th
Hello! I am a 21 year old female voice actor and I have been dubbing for almost 5 years now on and off. The picture shows some of the roles I've had and some shows I mostly ad-libbed or had minor roles. (Missing a few...) I've been side-hustling online as well, but mostly dubbing on TV. My question goes out to all the international dubbers/VAs who've landed roles abroad (or in English), how and where did you find your projects? Dubbing is fun and all but I've always wanted to be that "original voice" or the "English voice"! I don't have a notable accent either, as I've lived in the US and generally since just have a lot of American/British friends. Even if you're not a dubber please do share your story, I find it very enjoyable and interesting to hear other's stories!- International dubber with huge ambitions https://preview.redd.it/bo99p95l8tw41.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=81587f0648071df5d44683a97aaee51c2b5f5f4b
[request][source]Random characters like the vanity Fair videos by BalistekWrench • last post May 4th
Hey all, first time poster on this r/, Does anyone know where/how to find random characters like the ones they use in the vanity Fair voice actor improvises series? I think it would be a fun exercise, but I've tried various Google searches, stock image sites and deviant art, and all met with various types of failure. Any ideas?
Insurance for a Voice Actor?? by demodor • last post May 4th
How do freelance VO artists go about getting insurance? Do you have to join a union?
Health Insurance as a Freelancer by demodor • last post May 4th
I want to be a VO artist but how do freelance voice actors get health insurance? Do I have to join a union?
Sounding fake by kendrakj • last post May 3rd
I signed up for online acting starting tomorrow. Is it normal when you read a monologue to sound stiff and fake? I haven’t memorized anything yet, but I’m worried that I won’t ever sound natural. I’ve never read a monologue or memorized or did anything having to do with acting before. Could practicing and learning really make me a good natural actor? I feel like even when I speak to anyone I sound scripted and like a robot.
actors who werent very good in their first role? by redalienbaby • last post May 3rd
im wondering if you guys can think of any actors who werent very good in their first role but then blossomed and became something great. The reason im asking is because i have a good feeling most of my work is shit. And recently i booked a big movie (probably because of my instagram following) but I was horrible in it. It hasnt come out yet but when it does I know people will write me off . Just curious, do you guys think actors only get one shot?
so uh... questions? by figure_skating_bagel • last post May 3rd
Hi all! I've been thinking of the future a lot, as my sister is graduating soon (lots of college talk in my house). So, here's the thing. I have a passion for performing in live theatre and I want that to be my life, however, I've seen the unemployment rate among actors, and I don't think I would be able to keep myself alive if I were only having a survival job (I can't work with people to save my life, and I can't specialize in things like computer science). So here's my question. Should I get a degree in something else and minor/double major in acting so I can have a safe backup? Or just go for it straight away? (my "backup" job would require a lot of schooling but I'm also really passionate about it). Opinions? Thanks!
I want to be a Voice Actor but.... by AustinSanity • last post May 3rd
Hey guys,my name is Austin and I'm 18 years old(turning 19 on June 12th). I recently joined this subreddit.I'm about to graduate on May 22 virtually due to the whole pandemic going on. But,i do want to pursue a career into voice acting. I want to say that I've been interesting in voice acting since I was young. Whether it was playing video games or watching cartoons/anime. Ever since then,i thought voicing a character seemed really awesome. Ever since then, I found my career choice and been heavily invested in it. But,there are a few problems that I'm facing currently. First off,i didn't take theatre during high school. The reason for this is because I had social anxiety and was afraid to work in crowds. I even struggled on school project presentations. To this day it still urks me that I didn't take it as I could've have some acting experience on my belt. Next,i feel like my reading and voice is just odd sounding. I sometimes mispronounce words and,read very fast from time to time. I cringe at the thought of hearing my voice in video recordings when I do Youtube Commentaries or even live streams. And finally, I lack confidence. I want to pursue Voice Acting because it seems like a fun and an unique experience. I want to have a career I can enjoy for myself. However,with my voice I feel like I'm going to fail at it. I also make careless mistakes. Sorry if this post is very long. I just need guidance from professionals like you guys. I want your guys feedback on what to do and how to get better. I have been practicing during this time by recording myself reading movie quotes to even poems. I also been watching free webinars from people like Steve Blum(one of my favorite V.A's) and other tutorials. And as mentioned earlier,i do gaming commentaries and live streams from time to time to build up my speaking voice.
Guy Siner - British TV Legend talk about Actors hard life by Lee19699 • last post May 3rd
Acting schools that allow online auditions by morganacauli • last post May 3rd
Hello Please recommend schools or universities in LA, UK, Chicago, Europe or wherever in the world) that are credible and offer acting courses to international students As an international student aspiring to be an actress, I’ve been looking into a lot of schools for a long time now. Tisch, is very well known, and allows international students to audition without attending in person (they allow online auditions which is super convenient). The alumni list is really good too when it comes to acting. but NYU IS JUST TOO EXPENSIVE. I don’t know any other schools that allow online auditions considering that I am an international student. Please recommend, and share some insight too. (Schools with financial aid are a plus)
How to become a animated voice actor? by xExistentialRotx • last post May 3rd
So, I recently stumbled upon a intrest of being a VO artist. I find it really cool, so i started by going to behind the voice actor website and looking at casting calls, did a couple of things nothing serious but non the less really fun. I really would like to get into anime voice acting. To people who are actually in a anime or something animated, what did you do to get to where you are now? Just curious about what steps to take. Thanks!
Thinking about taking a break from college. by LovelyMoFo18 • last post May 3rd
Hello, I've never really thought about joining any VA subreddits until now, lol. I follow my favorites on Twitter and such, but that's about it. I feel kinda dumb, Haha. Anyway, please bear with me. I have a dilemma. I want so badly to do voice acting. I recently took a college course for acting and I absolutely loved it. I was previously in Film, but for almost a year now I've been looking at different voice actors, techniques, and behind the scenes of how everything works. I've attended a few seminars and I think that's really what I want to do in life. My problem starts with my hesitation to continue college (for now). It's been a really stressful year this semester, and honestly, I haven't even gotten out of my required core classes, and I just want to focus on what I like. Is stopping college courses for a semester in favor of looking for more experience in acting/voice acting a good idea? And also, where would I go in order to get more education in it? I'm scared to go through with it because I've had tough living situations before, and I hear that the VA world is a tough one starting out. TLDR: I'm thinking about pausing with college to pursue voice acting, and I have no idea if that's okay or not. Thanks for reading.
Advice navigating an audition/role for low budget show. by cmfdbc • last post May 3rd
*This is al purely hypothetical and applies to future auditions and castings as well not just this particular one! I got an actors access audition for a very low budget & cheesy “scary” TV show. It doesn’t air on TV and is non-union. I watched a few episodes and the acting is pretty meh and I did some research on the actors and most anyone who’s on the show has only ever booked the same kind of roles since....low budget, non-union, cheesy “action/horror” type stuff. I in NO way expect to get this role since there are so many amazing people auditioning I am sure. However let’s say I do get it! I am in no position as an actor to turn roles down at this point in my career. I have mostly minuscule co-star credits or leads in non-union student films. I am asking for advice on how to navigate this situation since I want to work on passionate and professional SAG projects. I also do not want to work in horror & I fear if I took the role I would only ever be seen as a cheesy horror actor from now on out b/c you know how casting directors can be? :/ What do I do? Do i have integrity as an actor and turn down roles that I think may cast me in a bad light or do I take it because it’s an IMDB credit? Ya know? Do not mean for any of this to come off as if I am ungrateful for the opportunity to audition for roles. I love the art of acting. I just need to be able to make sure I book things that will line me up for success if I want to make money doing this. Thank you lovely humans.
Me and some friends are putting on a play in Minecraft and we want you to audition. by Aviator1116 • last post May 2nd
(**This play will be for Minecraft Java Edition Only**) The show we will be performing is “10 Ways To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse”, a comedy play written by Don Zolidis. The show has a run time of around 30-35 minutes and has a small cast of only 6 actors. You may remember a post similar to this one for You’re a good man Charlie Brown, but we found that the show was to technically advanced to perform in Minecraft so we went for a shorter, easier to perform play. The show will be performed on the Palace Minecraft server and the auditions will be held this Sunday (May Third) at 3pm Eastern Standard time. There is currently no set date or a schedule due to the fact that this show needs to fit everyone’s needs. If you have any further questions for the show, contact me at badbadger53@gmail.com. Thank you!
Concerned about inexperience and not getting anywhere by ar3nee • last post May 2nd
I’m 16 and my dream is to act for a living. I don’t want to be an A list actor necessarily, but just get enough jobs to keep myself alive. I’m looking at colleges and have my dream ones. But the thing is, my dream of being an actor is a fairly recent one, only the last couple years. So I don’t have much experience to my name. I’ve done one school musical so far, and I’m trying extremely hard to branch out and find other ways to get involved, but everywhere wants someone with more experience. So it creates an endless loop: I have little experience so I branch out to get involved but they want someone with more experience. And maybe i would be able to find more things, but I live in a super rural area with only one community theater within 30 mins of any direction. I also have to worry about keeping my grades up, my job, I also have a leadership position in my marching band so I have after school a lot. Frankly, I don’t have much time to do a lot. And it’s really getting to me because I know if I don’t find more roles, I’m never going to get into any of the colleges i want. I guess I’m just becoming really scared and concerned for my future and I don’t know what to do about it
It’s not about the fame. But..? by DryRaincoat • last post May 2nd
[I’ve posted the same question on a different sub here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Actingclass/comments/gc01er/its_not_about_the_fame_but/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf), but would like you guys’ input on this as well. Constantly, people are reminded that acting isn’t about the fame or fortune; in fact, very few actually reach those levels in the industry. But does me inspiring to reach them to an extent mean I’m interested in acting for all the wrong reasons? If you’re aware of the Myers-Briggs personality type indicator, I’m an INTJ. Being introverted, I actually hate the spotlight and would rather observe. I feel so out of place in this community, but when I remember I’m telling my character’s story through my acting, it feels so much more different. I’ve started being more involved with theatre in my high school, and it‘s let me step away from being shy and into someone else for a moment. I’m analyzing why and how the characters behave as they do, and through it, I’m learning more about the people around me as well as myself in real life. Acting can be an uncomfortable process for me at times, but the moments you’re uncomfortable are when you grow the most, and through things such as learning to show vulnerability on stage, I’ve learned to grow and discover more about myself as a person like I would’ve never allowed myself or known how to before. Plus, collaborating with others to turn stories into vivid images sounds like a dream. Silly to say, but who wouldn’t like to be on a Marvel set, flying around and “fighting” people? Haha. I genuinely believe that to me, it’s about reaching a bigger audience. There are more stories to be told, and even more people to hear them. However, I still feel guilty for some reason. TL;DR: I feel guilty for wanting to become a popular actor and am doubting myself pursing acting.
Going back to school after Bachelor's (Theatre Arts BA)- has anyone ever done Conservatory AFTER Bachelor's, is it worth it? by vxronicasawyer • last post May 2nd
Hey all, I hope you're well and safe. This seems like the worst time to be thinking about school, but with all the free time I have on my hands... I'm graduating (hopefully) in December from a Theatre BA program at a SUNY School. I definitely enjoyed my program- lots of good acting foundations, great singing training, lots of history and academia that helped to broaden my understanding of the craft, and more wise professors that I consider mentor-figures than I can count on one hand. Sounds amazing, right? Well, there's only so much a BA program, especially one that's so HUGE like mine is, can give me. Sometimes, individualized attention and opportunities are... fought very hard for, and I didn't know how to fight for it until my junior year. I actually have more theatre tech experience than acting experience (I think that having multiple interests got me pigeon-holed outside of acting a bit, which I understand), which is lovely when I consider the amount of gigs I can get that are still in this industry with that unexpected knowledge gained in this program- I really do love my program and hesitate to say anything bad about it, if you couldn't tell. Still, I think it's only a start for me. Our program is not as... rigorous as I needed it to be. I've been looking at, instead of Master's programs, which are more money than I ever could afford, some Conservatory programs, which are still expensive, but they more realistically match my goal- less time sitting, more time doing, a variety of electives to get me immersed in what I can expect to come at me as an actor, and a recognizable name is pretty important to me, too- my school's current program is still pretty up-and-coming (compare my education to a Carnegie Mellon graduate, and I'm having laps run around me every day). I spent more time looking and less time sleeping last night at programs like Lee Strasburg Institute and Stella Adler Studio of Acting (I'm an NYC native, for context, so I have my pick of any conservatory next to Broadway while not even needing to find an apartment), and interestingly enough, I've also been looking at the Gaiety School of Acting. I have family in Ireland, and that international education might be something that sets me apart from the rest, while still giving me the education I'm looking for and being able to come from a more recognizable name than SUNY \[Redacted\]. I also don't want to dump more than 2 years into this endeavor (it sucks that Stella Adlers's program is 3 years), especially after taking an extra semester (or two, we'll see how the health crisis plays out), to finish this first degree. This isn't really a step that I've seen people take that often, though. I can't think of any of my school's alumni that haven't either gotten straight to working, or just went to straight up grad school. I just want to make sure that I'm not regressing myself by doing this- maybe these programs are totally not fit for someone who already has a Bachelor's, maybe they are, I don't know. I'm turning to the void called Reddit in hopes that maybe someone has enough spare time on their hands to want to chat about this?
How do I use my strong industry connections for good? by twinklypen • last post May 2nd
So I am a 19 year old female. I wanted to be an actress since I was 7 but struggled with crippling anxiety until very recently, I basically figured out how to deal with it and I would say I have very little anxiety now. I design clothes and just opened a label that does VERY well. Dropped out of college because of it. I have always been an artist. Mainly writing and designing. I figured it is now time to start my long term acting dream that I have tried to ignore but can't anymore. I have always done theatre and acting classes but was always too scared to jump right into the industry. Basically did not feel ready until now. So, my dad is a pretty successful actor. I would say most of you would know the names of things he has starred in, I am not trying to mooch off his success, that is all him and i have nothing to do with that. Some of his best friends are high up A-Listers that pretty much all of you would know. My mom was a top agent for years until they got married. I am not bragging and I would NEVER talk about this if I didn't have a reason too. I think I have a very natural acting ability. I have been insecure as hell all my life and never felt good at anything or good enough, but when I tried acting for the first time it came so natural to me. It was the first time I felt i could actually do something. Both my parents have said I was going to be an actor, same with their friends and I dismissed it and said no because I was scared. Since isolation ALL I have been doing is self tapes, reading and learning about it and it has grown my passion so much. I finally feel ready and feel like I was honestly born to do it. People always tell me "use your connections" but I don't know how or what that means. I also want to be separated from my father if I get a successful career out of it and I don't want people to think I did not work hard and just got it handed to me. I can not decide if I just want to do it completely solo or if that is not taking advantage of my connections. Please, what would you all do in my situation. anything helps really.
Burn out or Lost Passion? Help! by iLikeplays • last post May 2nd
Hello everyone! So basically I am pretty young, 15 years old. I discovered acting when I was like 12 and ever since I've wanted to become an actor. I want to go to college and study acting there. For some reason, lately, I have been feeling down about acting. Doing the work doesn't really seem fun. I still get that hint of excitement, but not for too long. I don't know what's wrong. I'm so worried about not being good. Should I quit acting all together? I'm confused and I don't want to, but I feel I've just lost the excitement I used to have. Is it just a burnout, should I take a break? Please help. Hope that makes sense!
Summer Online Classes available by S_Gertie • last post May 2nd
I wanted to let people know, since that is a common question right now. The Actors School is offering online classes this summer. The school is based in Austin, Texas, but the online format means that it shouldn't matter too much where you live. https://theactorsschool.org/index.php/adult-summer-classes-2020/ I have taken several of their classes in person before and enjoy the instructors. It isn't a big-name school, but that also means the cost is less. Most of the teachers use a Meisner approach.