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How shall I have my script? by Cameron02x • last post Apr 2nd
I am a musical theatre actor / play actor and am about to start my end-of-year musical. We've got PDF's of our scripts and I wanted to know how you all print out your scripts and what would be the best layout to use (portrait, landscape, single/double-sided, 2 pages per page etc) and where you have it (ie. Spiral folder, iPad, stapled, display book, 4 ring, 2 ring, In the past I have had a stapled libretto which was double-sided. I have also had photocopies of a book where there were 2 pages per page, sideways and was single sided. This upcoming musical I am a principal role so will most likely will be on stage a lot of the time so I will need space to write. \* I am thinking for this to do a single-sided 1 page per sheet portrait in a ring folder (as I will also need the vocal score). Would you recommend anything different? All suggestions are welcome. \* \[I normally annotate my script with drawings of the set and where I am with arrows to where I move during that page. I also like to write intents for each line / meanings beside each line.\] \[With this script I should be off-book by the time we start rehearsals so I wont need it in something easy to hold but something I can write my blocking onto in the room.\]
How naturally gifted do you have to be? by duubaduu • last post Apr 2nd
Hi, aspiring young actor here! I'm looking to get into film and television acting and have recently joined a theater group and started doing classes to hone my skills in the craft and make connections in the industry. I feel like I'm decent at acting and have a basic understanding of how to perform naturally, but I had a question--how *good* can you be at acting from education and experience? To what extent do you have to just be 'naturally gifted' to be successful? This is something I've been struggling with, since I don't really think that I have natural talent--I don't think I was 'born to act,' per se, but I really, really enjoy it and I love telling stories, and acting is just a method I've discovered of doing that. Any advice from the more seasoned actors of Reddit?
Why theatres not paying actors? by New_Addendum_1709 • last post Apr 1st
I don’t understand some theatres they say they are non profit but they still selling tickets? I just thought the actors spending so much time rehearing and performing in the theatre but not getting paid, and probably have to pay the theatre too to become a member or something. What is your view on this?
waiting for picture up by wentwheree • last post Apr 1st
I got into screen acting a couple of years ago and something I have noticed is the overwhelming “show up and wait” aspect of acting. A recent project of mine had me showing up 3+ hours early to a shoot - they were not working with any other actors as it was only me & one other actor I carpooled with. I am absolutely familiar with the concept of waiting eons as an actor on set but I was just curious as to why this is so prevalent? Genuinely curious!! Why do they want me on set so early?
How many pictures should you have up on Actors Access? by thefuck123123 • last post Apr 1st
I usually have 3-4 up. But i did a stint with a CD and some actors with higher profile agents only had 1-2 headshots and, to me, positions them to come off as more expensive or something like that. I just got killer new headshots, and I could do all 6 of them and they are all fantastic, but I feel like de-values them a bit. like I could do just 2 that are fire as fuck, one look more casual, one look more formal.... but what's the deal? does it depend on where you are in your career? the pull / things your rep has the capability of getting you seen for? Is less more or do you really need to have 6+ pictures up there showcasing all different looks / characters / moods / vibes? what's the deal? Bonus Question: how should you crop your pics to be ideal for agent submissions, like how much of your head should take up how much space? that way when CDs are looking at a page full of thumbnails your's is cropped correctly compared to the rest of the pictures
Anyone here audition for the new Netflix show “The Abandons”? by Substantial_Rub_6737 • last post Apr 1st
Just wondering if any actors on here auditioned for the new Kurt Sutter Netflix show “The Abandons”? If so, are you American or Canadian? And have you heard anything back yet? What role did you audition for? Just interested as it sounds like such an exciting project!
Could use some advice on my Elizabeth Holmes-type voice. by rouge242 • last post Apr 1st
Hey! I've always had issues with my voice I had a bad speech impediment as a kid. I'm listening to a video of my voice now and I've lost my lisp even though sometimes it comes out when I speak lazily. But my voice just sounds quite awkward compared to other people. It reminds me of Elizabeth Holmes, when she deepens her voice it sounds like she's tightening her throat. It makes her voice sound a little painful. It also sounds a bit like I've got a blocked nose. Btw I wouldn't say I'm a voice actor but for work, I need recordings of my voice on social media.
Is it possible to become an actor without an extensive history? by seilaahh • last post Apr 1st
I’m 22F, and just started acting for the first time. I love it, and I’ve been told I’m not bad at it, either. I would love to get more serious about it, but I see so many people who have gone to school for it, or have been in a bunch of smaller productions before, and I have no idea how I’ll compete with that. I’m going to start involving myself in local things, but I’d love to get some advice on how anyone could progress from where I am. Obviously, like many others, the dream would be to book TV and movie roles. Is this even possible when I’m so far behind?
Studio group in Long Beach SCAM by retroshot_276 • last post Apr 1st
I attended the courses with the studio group and I’m here to say everything is a scam. They lure you in to the office making you think that you are going to audition for a real commercial but it’s the same commercial they have been using for YEARS! Then after the audition they will tell you that you need to take classes cause your audition won’t book and it’s not good. And you end up wasting 3k…. If you fail to pay or want to cancel and get your money, you get calls saying that you will get blacklisted in the industry etc…. These casting directors are fake casting directors. Robert Radin Jenn griffin Are selfish “casting directors” preying on aspiring actors. They have 3 offices 1 in Michigan, 1 in Vegas, 1 in Long Beach. They each have terrible reviews in which clients have been screamed at and Harassed, wasted time and money, etc. Robert Radin faking his credentials saying he is a casting director for top films like “Avatar 2” and made “Zendayas career”…etc. Do what you want with this info but be aware!
Sage advice by RuleOld7246 • last post Apr 1st
First Rejection! by MagicMethHeads • last post Apr 1st
I had my first audition a couple weeks ago for a guest star role for a large TV production and got to the last round of call backs! Unfortunately the actor who was cast for the older version of the character was of another ethnicity so I didn’t get the role. Despite that I’m happy I got that far with my first audition! The CD also directly told me I did a great job which was awesome for the morale. I think I’m on the right track!
Sag-aftra background actors event by Kenneth Adrian Ellis • last post Mar 31st
DISCOVER (CONCERNING) GETTING PAID WHAT-**YOU** ARE OWED
Hollywood Ends Covid Protocols by Matthew Gross • last post Mar 31st
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, National Executive Director for SAG-AFTRA, sent an email this afternoon letting the membership know that Hollywood's unions and guilds agreed to end Covid health safety protocols on May 11. 2023. There are certain provisions where talent can request testing, but generally testing, mask wearing, distancing, etc. are at an end. This change will reduce the enormous cost of testing and PPE which productions had to bear.
Just got approached for a role for the first time. by lpjrgoose • last post Mar 31st
So I was recently in a production of Yamina Reza's 'Art' (I played Marc) and a few days after we closed, a member of the Board of Directors at a local community theatre sent me a message through Facebook (we've worked together on a few shows before) and he said that the director for their production of Harvey Fierstein's "Torch Song" was interested in casting me after seeing me in 'Art'. So a phone number exchange and a few texts later and I'll next be appearing as David in "Torch Song," without ever auditioning for it. This is the first time something like this has ever happened to me, where someone has handpicked me to be in their production after seeing my performance in another show, so I'm super excited and honored and feel like I'm almost starting to "make it" as an actor. So I also was just curious how often this happens to you guys, what your reaction was, and what the situation was (what show you were in/what role you got) when something like this first happened to you.
New voice actors: It's okay to be skeptical. This life/path/ business takes time. by Failed2launch • last post Mar 31st
If you are new to voice acting, I just want to say, I'm happy you are here. I also want to say, save your money, and do your research. This path is full of rejection, and people criticizing your voice and acting skills. WARNING: This is a TOUGH LOVE post. If you are under the age of 18, or you are having a rough mental health day, you need to back out of this post and come back later. Come back when you are in a good mood. I do not need a "reddit cares award"...again. Without further ado.... BE SKEPTICAL. Yes, even of this post. Get a second opinion. Read the getting started post on this subreddit and watch YouTube and listen to podcasts. If someone said "I made $1000 on fiver doing voice over" please think about it for just a moment. If someone says "I will make your demo for you in just three days after you take my class" please think about it for a moment. If someone says "This is so easy, you just do voices and make money " please think about it for a moment. Get a second opinion. Be skeptical. My advice, is slow down. SLOW. Take a moment and start reading. Not just this post, but read on to many posts by everyone. This entire business and life involves reading. Use the reddit search bar, and google. There's a good chance that question has been asked , and there's probably even a podcast or YouTube answering it. After you get your answer, get a second opinion. See if someone completely different has the same, or a different answer. Even if you are just here because you want to be in video games or anime or you just like to do silly voices on YouTube. Be skeptical. You can make good money, eventually. But if someone is promising you the world, stop and think about it for a moment. You should also know, that for most people, you can't just be a voice actor and survive on your own. Most professional voice actors, either worked full time in their day job and did part time voice acting, or work a part time job and do full time voice acting. The people in this life who are working full time have spent thousands of hours working, and studying. They are always taking classes, workshops, being in workout groups, and marketing themselves and seeking out opportunities. It's okay to be skeptical. It's okay if it all seems overwhelming. It's okay if you don't have the best microphone or recording space. Actually, it's even beneficial if you slow down, and study. The older you get, the more life experiences you will have. This plays into your acting . You will need to be able to show the world you can be emotionally vulnerable. If you had love ones pass away, or a pet, you can pull from that emotional toolbox in the future. If, you had horrible days where everything went wrong or someone was really mean to you and you were so angry you were going to explode, you can save that for your emotional toolbox. If, you found the love of your life and you were so overjoyed and inspired that you got married, you can save that for your toolbox. Being an actor requires you to dig deep, even for something as trivial as a 30 second commercial about drunk driving. Jobs, whatever you have worked for, it's all relevant. Fast food? relevant Plumber? relevant Teacher? relevant Mechanic? relevant Pharmacist? relevant Radio DJ? relevant Your past job fields are relevant because you may play a role in the future that calls on this. In addition, if you have a favorite hobby or few, those too are important. Guns? relevant Knitting? relevant Equestrian? relevant Baking? relevant Many audiobooks about those topics, or YouTube explainer videos usually sound better when you are actually interested in what is being talked about. Technology has vastly improved, and things have gotten way cheaper. A $100 mic has improved over the years as well as a $400 mic. Acoustic treatment has gotten way cheaper for your recording space. Information is readily available and mostly free one the internet. Remember what I Said about being skeptical. Do you need a Sennheiser 416 at this very moment? And is the Scarlett 2i2 good enough? Watch videos, comparisons, and make sure you are 100% sure you know what you are buying and if you even need it at this moment. We are also seeing how A.I. plays out for voice actors. People are getting new standard contracts made with their entertainment attorneys to protect their voice from being used by others without permission or payment. Maybe that's something you should look into. if you intend to make THIS your lifes work, what you want to be known for, you MUST be a self starter, entrepreneur and have a growth mindset. No matter where you are auditioning, you are ALWAYS competing with the best of the best. So, every successful voice actor has mentioned the same theme: Luck is preparation meeting opportunity. You need to be ready for when the time comes to start putting yourself out there. And it's okay if it feels overwhelming right now. But, you need to remember, this IS a business. And you are the owner. You are also the product. It's YOUR responsibility to take care of YOU. It's your responsibility to research and follow up. Finally, get help. It's okay, to ask for help, but remember, if you are reaching out to a professional, and they say "sure, read this ". Read it. That person is helping you. They are being nice by suggesting something that helped them. And, if you have the money, there are still good people out there who are willing to help. But be skeptical Is the person you are paying for coaching a successful voice actor? Check their imdb. Are they still landing jobs in the past two years? Be skeptical. Be patient. This path is a long one. And most importantly, be kind to yourself. Remember to take a break every once in awhile. But also, remember to kick your own ass and get out there, and get to work. -With love, to all, keep on punchin and rollin'. J
Beginner at acting by Rude_Structure6066 • last post Mar 31st
Hey guys, so I’m a beginner at film acting and just wondering if you guys could teach me the basics terms and how to go about it? What is union vs nonunion, how can you be a union actor, what is SAG/SAG-AFTRA? Etc. also if I’m missing anything?
Are these red flags for a project I am auditioning for? by AccountantLong9075 • last post Mar 31st
Doing a routine google search on the director/writer of a feature I am auditioning for- got it on AA self submitting. CD is well established and credited. But I found a go fund me- like page for the film. On the page, the director states how he loves discovering new talent, and gave one big actor their start in a film he made 10 years ago (this seems true), and that "aspiring actors" can purchase a perk to bypass the audition process or send resumes to an email address. There are some big names attached, but on the go fund site theres like $50k left to reach. It suppose to shoot in May, this seems kinda odd, right?
Opinions on mullets by Aggressive_Cattle_69 • last post Mar 31st
Queer/non-binary actor here considering a short mullet to switch up my look. I have an “edgy/alternative” look but can clean up for roles with a pretty standard male presenting haircut. Think the mullet will limit my bookings or should I go full tilt for something new? Any and all opinions encouraged and appreciated
Your weekly /r/VoiceActing roundup for the week of March 24 - March 30 by subredditsummarybot • last post Mar 31st
**Friday, March 24 - Thursday, March 30** ###Top 10 Posts | score | comments | title & link | |--|--|--| | 131 | [15 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/1245zbo/booth_update/) | `[Booth Related]` Booth update!| | 83 | [5 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/122xxte/a_lesson_learned_from_a_failed_audition_an_advice/) | `[Advice]` A Lesson Learned From A Failed Audition / An Advice for Newcomers| | 76 | [7 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/124az53/dont_give_up_you_can_do_it_if_you_have_faith_in/) | `[Getting Started]` Don't give up; you can do it if you have faith in your talents!| | 62 | [17 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/126gddn/fiverr_account_permanently_disabled_with_no/) | `[Advice]` Fiverr account permanently disabled with no warning| | 42 | [8 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/120sa12/fandubs_go_in_the_friday_anything_goes_threads/) | `[Mod News]` Fandubs go in the 'Friday Anything Goes' threads only.| | 37 | [11 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/125q8g4/got_hired_on_backstagecom_whats_next/) | `[Advice]` Got hired on backstage.com- what's next?| | 30 | [26 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/123cm00/convincing_my_parents_to_let_me_voice_act_teen/) | `[Advice]` Convincing my parents to let me voice act (Teen)| | 25 | [19 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/12243ny/voice_acting_voice_over_classes/) | `[Advice]` Voice Acting / Voice Over Classes?| | 19 | [3 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/123w6d1/voice_acting_coachingclass_recommendations/) | `[Advice]` Voice Acting Coaching/Class Recommendations?| | 18 | [8 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/124qeo6/does_anybody_have_recent_experience_or_know/) | `[Advice]` Does anybody have recent experience or know anything about the company “Voices for All”?| ###Top 5 Most Commented | score | comments | title & link | |--|--|--| | 3 | [29 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/1238yfm/best_blankets_to_use/) | `[Advice]` Best Blankets to use?| | 4 | [22 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/126pt84/does_any_one_have_experience_with_anime_voice/) | `[Discussion]` Does any one have experience with anime voice acting? Why are the same VAs getting casted over and over again?| | 2 | [17 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/121wof2/mic_help_200_budget/) | `[Microphones]` Mic help! 200$ budget| | 0 | [14 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/122qdjq/looking_for_voice_actor/) | `[PAID work]` Looking for voice actor| | 16 | [11 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/121tkw3/looking_for_guidance_on_microphone_vibrations/) | `[Advice]` Looking for guidance on microphone vibrations.|
Question about "local hire" by berdulf • last post Mar 31st
I'm starting to get the sense this is a bit controversial. I've recently started looking at breakdowns to get started in acting. At first, I assumed "local hire" meant precisely that. So if a project in Atlanta specified "local hire", they weren't considering anyone outside Atlanta. Then I found a few articles that mentioned it in the context of travel expenses and that some newer actors take local hire roles in other cities, knowing they won't get travel reimbursements. But now I'm seeing differing opinions about this on the subreddit, to the point of calling somebody a scab that needs to get out of the industry (which might have been more about more of an argument over the testing requirement than geography). Is the issue simply over trying to get a local hire role when you aren't local? Or is the issue with people who *lie about being local* to get a role? Are there CDs that have no problems with casting non-local actors unless there's a covid testing requirement or a need to be available on short notice? I've heard that some CDs have been burned by actors who haven't been truthful about where they actually live and couldn't show up for covid testing. And yes, I anticipate a range of experiences and opinions.