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I’m a 20 year-old college student who wants to become a Hollywood actress. by mayukha1999  •  last post Apr 19th

No point to give an unnecessary introduction, so I’ll get to the point. I’m 20 years old, an Indian living in India. I want to become an actress, I love acting, I always loved it. I have no idea how to become one, because I’m not interesting in acting in Bollywood films. I don’t know how to get hold of an agent, and it’s probably too late to start trying anyways. But still, I want to try asking y’all once. Any suggestions? Any way for me to find an agent? And how in the world do I find an agent or an agency that’s reputed and known? Someone give me a few insights

Is there a term for the phenomena where a male voice has its “higher” noise and also the deeper “from the chest” sound? by Supes_man  •  last post Apr 19th

I’ve really been noticing this happen when comparing my own voice to others on different types of headphones and phone speakers. When listening on AKG studio headphones (with as flat of a sound curve as possible) my voice recordings seem quite deep with a lot of bass. Deeper than many other male voice actors I will compare with, there’s a lot of low end rumble that I know comes from the chest. But when listening on tiny laptop or phone speakers, my voice sounds sharp and higher than those same other actors I’m listening to. Is there a term for this? Where there’s a mainline “spoken” range and then an underlying bass?

Advice for child actors by Treezie03  •  last post Apr 18th

My kid is very interested in extra work. Are websites such as FameStreet useful at all? How safe are kids having their photos on sites such as these? Is there a place where jobs are posted without having to pay for membership? Any advice would be appreciated. I’m just trying to be a good parent in an industry that appears to be crawling with scams

Can you be an actress/actor if you deny to do any love scenes? by PassinbyHI  •  last post Apr 18th

Love scenes include light kissing to sexual scenes I thought about pursing a career in acting, but this always held me back especially because my family is religious and I have morals that I would like to keep.

Voice Acting Coaching for Cartoons? by chrisredfieldu  •  last post Apr 18th

I want to find a voice acting coach or teacher, preferably - female, lower-ish voice (Laura Bailey), mainly does cartoons - offers coaching I can see myself voicing cartoon little boys the most, like idk Timmy Turner or anime boys like Ash or Naruto. With training, I could see myself voicing other zainy characters or doing death screams. I could see myself spending all day screaming and fainting. I mean that’s already been my life for a while and that was unpaid. Any names come to mind? I reached out to some famous voice actors who offer coaching on their websites months ago & both didnt respond, so I figured they were not serious about coaching.

Voice dubbing Question by Sand_Hanitizer_  •  last post Apr 18th

Hi, I'm not an aspiring voice actor or anything. I'm not even a part of this sub. I'm just an individual who is curious about something related to voice acting. If a VA knows multiple languages and is dedicated enough to the role that they play, can they voice their characters again in a different language for a voice dub meant for another country?

Asa Butterfield Acting Q&A date and time announced by pr0fess0r  •  last post Apr 18th

Hey guys, apologies if this isn't allowed here.... The Asa Butterfield acting Q&A will happen LIVE on the Actors Gym Instagram channel [https://instagram.com/rsactorsgym](https://instagram.com/rsactorsgym) on Tuesday, April 21 at 5pm UK / Noon EST / 9:00am PST! Join in and ask Asa your burning #acting questions! From his breakout role in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas to starring in the hit Netflix series Sex Education, Asa's career has spanned a huge range of projects and he's worked with actors and directors like Harrison Ford, Martin Scorcese, Tim Burton and many more! Asa is part of The Actors Gym online acting community at https://actorsgym.co.uk where he shares his knowledge and will be conducting future Q&As - if you're an actor, we'd love to have you join our community, no matter where you are in the world! We have monthly self-tapes challenges (with professional feedback), Zoom workshops, content from actors, directors, mocap artists and more coming all the time: all designed to keep you fit as an actor when you're stuck indoors. Feel free to post your acting questions in the comments below and we'll pass them on to Asa before the Q&A - he might answer your question live on the stream! We hope you're safe and well - see you on Tuesday! ​ https://preview.redd.it/im6ck83j0kt41.jpg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4a029525904aecc4f033dc6c7fadfb0705e82f7f

Possible AMA? by IndyO1975  •  last post Apr 18th

Hi there. I am an IFP Gotham Award-winning independent film producer. I’m originally from the US and am now based in Europe. I’ve been in the business for 27 years and producing for 13 of those years - everything from films to music videos and beyond. I even produced a live event for First Lady Michelle Obama. I was thinking, since we’re all in quarantine, of doing an AMA and thought it might be interesting to offer the perspective of a producer for actors. Would any of you fine young thespians be interested in something like that? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/g3lv73)

Anyone Have Advice on Classes? - Dallas and Austin TX by CheeseLousie14  •  last post Apr 18th

Hello, and I hope you who are reading this are well and healthy! I am a complete newbie here. Complete newbie! I'm graduating in May from my university and relocating to Texas for a job. There are so many more resources in the state of Texas for actors than my state has to offer, and I think I finally want to start and take a class and maybe even submit to background work? But I have a few questions for fellow Texas actors and actresses - or even from all over! Does anyone have any recommendations as far as classes to take in Dallas? I understand things are pretty limited right now due to the virus but are any classes in Dallas offering remote classes online? I was looking into the Austin area, is it crazy to drive to Austin for classes? Again, I wasn't sure if that makes sense, but I would be willing to make the drive for great classes! (From what I understand from Google Maps it's around 2-2 and 1/2 hour drive not including traffic time). Has anyone taken the MasterClass with Natalie Portman online? I was just looking for all resources right now due to this whole pandemic limiting everything. My last question is this, I've been looking into Backstage at their remote casting calls, as a newbie, amI crazy to submit for them? Or would it be beneficial to submit for them and gain that experience? Thank you all so much for taking the time to read this and if you choose to respond! I appreciate all of the advice and help this page gives! Thank you!

Want to be an actor but can't take acting classes. What's the best book to substitute classes and act as a guide? by jamesjimmybyrondean  •  last post Apr 18th

COVID-19 aside i can't attend acting classes because they don't take place in my country. So what's the book to substitute acting classes. I'm a beginner and I think I need a guide to teach acting techniques rather than just go out there and act

Why is Comedic Acting not held in as high of an esteem as Dramatic Acting? And do you think that it should be? by markjburton2  •  last post Apr 18th

As an Example: Daniel Day Lewis is one of the best when it comes to complex, stirring, often disturbing dramatic performances. As a result– he’s often hailed as one of the greatest actors of all time. In the world of comedy, Jim Carey is one of the greatest ever in terms of physical comedy, facial expressions and complete immersion into a role. But he’s rarely if ever mentioned amongst the greatest actors of all time. Comedic actors? Sure. But actors period!? Not so much. Why is someone with the comedic prowess of a Jim Carey not regarded in the same light as someone with the dramatic chops of a DDL? And do you think critics should reevaluate how they define and judge ‘the finest acting’?

Entry Level Equipment by Slightlybentpalmtree  •  last post Apr 18th

I'm a stage actor and I've been looking at trying my hand at voice acting for a little while, and with my gaming microphone starting to go, I figured it might be time to get a standalone mic that I could actually use to start practicing on. I've seen a lot of posts saying always go XLR, that you can't get professional quality off a USB mic, but it seems like every decent, entry level XLR pack is around ~$250, which is a lot for someone just trying to test the waters. I'm planning on sending in reels for college projects, indie games, or personal projects to start off while deciding if this is something that I want to pursue further. Would it be in my interest to just get something like the Hyperx Quadcast, which has a build in pop filter, shock mount, fantastic reviews, and is suitable for my streaming needs while learning/doing basic voice acting? Or should I really just go for that AT2020 with a decent Amp, even while starting out? I'm very indecisive when it comes to money/spending on new potential hobbies, so any help is v appreciated. Thanks!

looking for voice actors for an animated short film- Falls Mental ! by sundium  •  last post Apr 18th

Falls Mental follows the story of an amnesiac, James, who wakes up in a hospital room handcuffed to a woman named Val. When Val insists that the pair used to be homicide detectives, he realizes that things at Falls Mental may be more insidious than they seem. The script has been fully written! dm me if interested!

Actor Advice for Social Media Community by Gem_Media  •  last post Apr 18th

Hi everyone, I hope everyone is doing well during this time. I have some free time on my hands and wanted to create a social media community for aspiring professionals in the entertainment and media industry. One of the series I am planning to create is actor confessions and advice. ​ What is the best advice you ever received as an actor? ​ Please comment in the thread if you want to share.

How to watch movies from an actor's perspective. by Navinox97  •  last post Apr 18th

Hi! Just wanted some insight on the subject above. How can I watch a movie and learn from it as an actor? Following my training, I have found myself looking at films in a different way and wanted to ask professional actors if there's anything they look for in specific. Cheers!

am i a bad actor? by redalienbaby  •  last post Apr 18th

hi guys, i recently was on two episodes of a netflix tv show, it was my first real role with screen time, and when i watched the episodes i hated what i saw. im not sure how to explain it, because im trained on film and stage and all the rest, but my performance stood out from all the other actors in that it seemed bad. it made me question my ability to continue on as an actor. i think often times i am too scared and self conscious about owning/ making a choice, so i convince myself that being relaxed is enough of a choice..when in reality, it isn't because i haven't made ANY choice at ALL! it was as if all my line readings were obvious, dull, and almost... 'lazy' if that makes sense? my main question is why did I get the part if i'm this bad? has anyone ever dealt with this kind of thing?

looking for voice actors for an animated short film- Falls Mental by sundium  •  last post Apr 18th

Falls Mental follows the story of an amnesiac, James, who wakes up in a hospital room handcuffed to a woman named Val. When Val insists that the pair used to be homicide detectives, he realizes that things at Falls Mental may be more insidious than they seem. The script has been fully written! dm me if interested or if you have any questions! ---- This is an academic project, and I won't be able to pay due to losing my job from the coronavirus! I understand if this discourages people from auditioning! The film is about 5 minutes long! There are two male roles and two female roles! Check out the google doc with the audition lines! Beginners welcome! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-ZSp_4GOdETfVcH3wP9hyr5bSF4sJ03NlmydYH0WFq0