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Looking for Vancouver Actors by MalkeyMonkey • last post Feb 12th
Looking for an actor who can talk fast and and be energetic for an indie webseries. Role is for a friendly, customer-service oriented drug dealer. Can send script on request immediately. Also looking for chemistry read with actor we already have. While imagined a young white male for role, anyone of any ethnicity or gender is welcome.
Is Hollywood possible? by ImraanK1020 • last post Feb 12th
My name is imraan, my dad is from india and my mom from guyana. I have an american accent (live in NYC) and medium brown skin. Would it be possible for me to become a big actor one day although Hollywood tends to lean to caucasians(i get it bc majority of america is caucasian. I also am thirteen.
Pilot season by Kicksinthemix • last post Feb 11th
How is it going for everyone? I know things changed in the past years and now they make offers for name actors, but isn’t there still auditions for unknown actores? I want to audition but my manager is getting me zero auditions and gives me this excuse. I want to fire him! Whats the point of having a manager if he does absolutely nothing for us? Also why would he want to rep me if he doesn’t want to do any work ?
Is it necessary to play Shakespeare, Racine, Corneille, etc ? by Theodore_Long991 • last post Feb 11th
Sorry if I sound like an immature millenial but I loathe classical authors such as Shakespeare, and in every acting school they seem obsessed with them. So, is it like a mandatory step that every actor have to go through ?
Seeking Representation - How to get referrals? by geminidandelion • last post Feb 11th
Hey friends! I'm an LA based actor. I had a recurring role on an Amazon tv show a few years ago (was in 9/10 episodes). While I've had a few managers and agents over the past couple of years, I wasn't going out on auditions and I am agent-less once more. It's been so challenging finding quality representation. I have sent email and mail submissions to many agencies, done a showcase once or twice, but I feel like the type of representation I need only comes from a great referral. How can I find agency referrals if I don't have any close friends to refer me?
Theatre Gig and Manager's Cut by thatsmetrying • last post Feb 11th
My daughter is a young actor who has a manager. So far he has helped her get booked on a reenactment non-union cable episode, but not much else. On her own, my daughter auditioned and was cast in a sub 99 seat theatre production here in Los Angeles. My question: does she need to give her manager a cut of the theatre production where she is getting paid very little? Thanks for any help!
Asking for advice on Voice Acting by ellellohwhydee • last post Feb 11th
\[The questions will be at the bottom of the post since the post might be quite long\] Hi! I am an aspiring voice actor who has currently nothing on his belt. No formal training, no experience, and certainly no money for a coach. Not to mention I currently only own a 10$ mic and also no experience in audio engineering. But I am still determined to improve, and I'm not entirely in a rush as well so I'm taking this at a brisk pace. I actually have been doing this passion project trying to make an audiobook of a novel from one of my favorite game series. I'll try to learn the craft as I go through that, and even if it is of bad quality right now, I think it'd be fun to listen to in the future. Anyways, on to my questions. \- How long should a usual session last? I tried to do a 40 minute straight one before but at the 20 minute mark, the quality was already deteriorating. Is it something that I will get used to in the future or is it set by biology? \- Is the practice of trying to create an audiobook for a beginner like me a bad idea? Should I really go wait until I have proper training before I actually attempt to do voice stuff? \- Are there really skills that I can just pick up by feeling through my own voice myself, and exploring the audio editing software (Audacity) on my own? Or is it better to learn from somewhere first? I apologize if these are questions that have been answered before in the subreddit. Thank you for your time and I hope you guys have a wonderful day!
I could be broke or I could be... well broke either way. (UK/US/AUS) by kvvvvvvvv_ • last post Feb 11th
Hi hello - I’m just starting out on this journey. After almost a decade of wanting to do it and after feeling many shifts between want and then fear and deciding not to I’ve decided at 29 I’ll never be able to live with myself unless I try. So I’m going all in and needed some opinions. I currently live in Melbourne, have some friends who are directors and actors and some working in the scene. None I’m overly comfortable telling what I’m doing as we aren’t that close/ I’d rather hit them up depending on the advice of my fellow and much more wise r/acting compadres...Thing as well is I know that Melbourne is small and clicky that can be good or kinda bad in the long run because you get a bit stuck here. (Watched this happen to a friend) Ideally I would like to do screen, I’ve signed up for some Stella Adler method training and a few other things. I dont really want to fully pursue this here though with Australia being a big old island and have been tossing up where else I could go? Potentially even elsewhere in Aus. In was thinking London (for cultural reasons mainly) and I realise it would mean a lot of theatre (or so this group emphasises) but I can’t see that as a bad thing and wouldn’t mind a broad range of training as I launch into this. I’m stuck as to whether I just go balls to the wall in Melbourne (excuse my language I’m surprised I haven’t sworn yet) and try get an agent build up things and THEN go to the UK or US. Or, if I just go ham overseas and try do that there. I foresee struggle and eating cup noodles in my future either way but any experiences/ advice are so appreciated. Also - as I decided to jump straight into dialect training whether living in the UK would mean most roles (entry level or whatever) would require me to do a London accent. Thanks in advance - this group has been giving me so much insightful info X K
Looking for Models and Actors for a new casting platform. (NYC) by ZafricanDev • last post Feb 11th
Hey all, I am looking for any Actors / Models / People looking to get jobs in NYC. We are wanting to get some feedback on our new **free** platform, which allows people to look for auditions in the city. Please DM me.
looking for other actors (30s and 40s) in NYC to help each other out with self tapes (and maybe write some stuff together) by creatingmyreality123 • last post Feb 11th
i get auditions so randomly, but right now I have a guest star tape for a show and I have nobody to help me rehearse with, the actor friends I do have (who are struggling) are too jealous / competitive to even be in the right mindset to be happy for me and help me (I encounter this a lot), and coordinating with other people is always a logistical nightmare. so yeah, i'm looking for more actor friends to help each other out with self tapes. i also write and shoot shorts with friends and am looking for other actors who also write for themselves and are interested in creating more content. i'm 32 meisner trained in bushwick / ridgewood. hit me up if you're interested!
Anyone have experience working with Sentai or Funimation? by vazquezcristian23 • last post Feb 11th
I'd like to pick your brain as to what was the path you took in order to work with them. I'm a Houston based Voice Actor, where Sentai is based, and Dallas isn't too far either. I'm trying to chart a career course for how to get there! Sentai joked on their website that the only way to do VO work for them is to know a guy who knows a guy who knows THAT guy
NY Vs. LA. by teddy0088 • last post Feb 10th
Being an actor, I take the craft and the business VERY seriously. I have schooling, experience, talent (At least I think I do). I have outgrown my current city (Pittsburgh) and am saving up to move. I have studied method acting, and take the craft very seriously. Some of my biggest inspirations like De Niro, Pacino, Driver, Streep, and Hoffman, all started In NYC. I have no aspirations to become mega-famous. I want to work with interesting directors, out-of-the-box filmmakers. I want to tell interesting stories that stick with people. One of my biggest fears in life is that I will fail, make a hallmark movie, and never work again. Something all actors fear... Im choosing NY becuase I feel more comfortable there. I know NYC. I travel there. The subway is convenient, etc. I also feel that most people move to Los Angeles, and end up just another face in the crowd. Why did you choose LA or NYC? What was your reasoning behind your decision? Do you feel like you have made the right decision?
What's the practicality of acting with a criminal record? by DayeFunaway • last post Feb 10th
Straight to the point, I have a misdemeanor for battery from an idiotic drunken fight I got into years ago. It's a bit complicated but I wasn't convicted (I'm not sure that really matters, though). EDIT: Just clarifying that I wasn't acquitted. I was discharged after admitting guilt. I was wondering, how much can something like this affect your ability to find work in film, TV, commercials and theater? What should I expect? I imagine having a record and trying to work for a company like Disney, for example, would pose problems which is understandable. I'm also thinking there could be a problem with doing commercials as you don't really want someone with a record for fighting being the face of your product. And there are plenty of actors out there with squeaky clean histories so why would anyone choose to unnecessarily associate their product with negativity? Also, could a record affect your ability to get an agent or manager? What about joining SAG-AFTRA? I've talked about this with people I know (they're not in the business, though) and they bring up people like Robert Downey, Jr. and Mark Wahlberg. I don't know. Maybe I'm overthinking this but I feel like I'm going to be at a massive disadvantage and I'm unsure how or if I should go forward with this. Thank you!
Actor Tony Plana on the early days by myfootfellasleep • last post Feb 10th
Any hispanic actors here have a repertoire where I can download screenplays for personal use? by JeSuisUnChinchilla • last post Feb 10th
Hi actors! I am looking to update my demo reel with a spanish scene to showcase my range in a different language. I was wondering if you guys had maybe a website where I can peruse a scene I can do. I have been searching online but I am having some difficulties. All the help is appreciated! I also want to take the time to thank this sub, it's really amazing that we all took the very brave and scary leap to follow our true passion. Whenever I feel like giving up, I come back to this sub that reminds me that I am not alone in this journey. Cheers!!
I killed my audition (literally. It's dead) by singingnarwhal21 • last post Feb 10th
I'm an actor that just recently moved to New York. I had an audition today, and my first song went beautifully. I got head nods and everything. I did my second cut, and I basically threw it in the gutter. My high belt just wasn't there and I choked on what is usually a money note for me. I actually choked on it and made a horrible choking hairball-like noise in front of this director. I felt awful. How do you guys handle a bad audition? How do you bounce back? Many thanks!!
Actors Access without an agent, is it worth it? by redditgirlwz • last post Feb 10th
I recently got an Actors Access account. I’ve had it for a few weeks now and so far I’ve submitted myself to every single role match that popped up on there but I’ve received zero responses. I’m not surprised I haven’t heard back about roles for major productions because I’m relatively new to the industry and I don’t have that much experience. The thing is that I’m not even hearing back about student films, which is kind of strange because I get auditions for student films all the time (and occasionally bigger productions) through Facebook and Instagram. I don’t know if I’m doing something wrong or whether it’s simply not worth getting Actors Access as someone who’s just starting out and doesn’t have an agent yet. I'm currently signed up for 1 month and I'm thinking of canceling because it doesn't seem to get me anything. Thoughts? Notes: - I have 2 headshot on Actors Access and the App only lets me submit one for each casting call. - I have not uploaded my demo reel on Actors Access but I always add a link to it in the comments. - I’m located in Toronto.
What happens to the actors if an agent leaves? by throwawayacccccccoun • last post Feb 10th
Do they get dropped? Do they get distributed to other agents?
I’m willing to do any voice over job for free. by Dungeon_Master_McFly • last post Feb 10th
I’m a first time voice actor and I rather just stretch my legs and see what jobs I can do for free. I’m able to do a younger voice 17-19 or early 20s but can experiment with other tones. If anyone here needs a job, I can do it for free. Once again thanks for the assistance and if you guys know any place where I can get some practice and voice for free please let me know! I’m just eager to see what I can do and where it will take me!
Sites like CCC by ezw_ • last post Feb 10th
I'm a voice actress by hobby, and I love the community that CCC has. Are there any other sites that are similar to CCC in terms of number of people and possessing both casual and professional voice acting?