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Do I need anything before I sign up on audition websites? by Soyatare • last post Jan 25th
Read reviews and would like to sign up for backstage, actors access, etc but I am wondering if there is anything I should have before I sign up on this site and similar sites. I am a voice actor with a bit of work, been doing improv for about a year. Should I get a headshot, acting reel or anything else? I do not want to sign up for sites and learn that I put the cart before the horse. Anything I should have to better prepare myself before I sign up?
The Manikin Agency - legit? by Albatross_90 • last post Jan 25th
Greetings, all. I am a voice actor and upon networking for representation, I came across the Manikin agency. Their website looked innocent enough. I noticed voiceover work in their extended list of services, so I decided to reach out. Here’s where the first red flag appeared... Instead of filling out an online form and attaching a demo, the prospective talent must schedule an interview with a talent director... kind of like setting up an oil change appointment. wtf?? Every agency I’ve ever interfaced with had always communicated with me on THEIR terms. So, okay I did that. I received an email shortly after from a talent director asking me to prep for the Skype interview by looking though the agency’s FAQ page: http://www.manikinmodels.com/faqs According to that, as a registered talent: I am to maintain a subscription to The Audition Connection. Essentially an actor database that holds all of my info/demos/headshots... for $23 per month. I’ll also be unable to audition for their jobs without this service. What you guys think? Seems concerning. My interview is tomorrow. Thanks!
What's your opinion on Bryce Papenbrook as a voice actor? by Tristan_Dean_Foss • last post Jan 25th
This has probably been asked before, but I'm legitimately curious to hear people's opinions on him after directly asking, because the consensus on him seems to change depending on where you go to. My personal opinion on him is he's not a bad voice actor, on par with a lot of other people, but he is overcast and there are roles where other voices would fit much better. That's not to say he's never cast well, though.
I always think that acting is fake and its affecting my performance by muffin_mugger • last post Jan 25th
Whenever i act i just think yes this is how it should be but its fake its not real so what the point of doing it? This is not good as i wanna be an actor. Any advice for me?
Who here is a happy professional actor? by Yaars23 • last post Jan 25th
The more and more posts I see here, and the more folks I talk to in the industry, the more I find how unhappy the majority of us are; no matter the stage of our career. I am hoping that some working professional actors can comment below some tips and advice for how they're able to work their career and be happy! I know it sounds simple but I just don't think it makes sense that our career path in life should be making us unhappy on a regular basis.
What does it take to be a good actor? by Theswissmothafockaaa • last post Jan 25th
Is it necessary to go to a drama school or something like that? Or natural talent and exercise can do the trick? After all acting is just imitation of people Do you know some Hollywood stars who never had acting classes?
Beginner Actor by ilanajacobs6 • last post Jan 25th
Hi, I’m a senior in high school looking to start auditioning for film/TV and I have no idea how to get started. Any suggestions?
Male voice actor looking for demo scripts. by big-boi-dev • last post Jan 25th
Hi. I’m a pretty new voice actor and I’m trying to find some scripts that I can use for a demo, but all the ones on voices.com don’t really fit my style. I’m a young adult male with a pretty deep voice, and if anyone who sees this knows of any scripts that they could send me, that would be awesome.
Really struggling by Amnonongus • last post Jan 25th
Hey guys. Kinda just want to vent here as I need to say something to someone. I’m in one of the worst holes of I’ve ever been my life and I feel more incapable than ever. I moved to LA ten years ago; auditioned a bunch and burnt out after about three years. The lack of opportunity and control over my destiny coupled with my age got to me. I was gonna move home but ended up getting a job hosting and producing daily shows for a media company for a few years and that was great. Company was sold to fox and we all got laid off after about four years though. Spent about a year in North Carolina, and came back to LA two years ago. My best friend has come into some fame and so I get to travel with him doing some stuff and it inspired me to get back into auditioning again. The first 6 months went great, I had a new perspective and appreciation for the business side of things but I ended up getting laid off from a job and since than it’s been really terrible. I’ve booked a few commercials and my agents are starting to get me out theatrically here and there as well as me constantly reaching out to people but I’ve been in a bad place the last three months since I lost my job. I’m 32 now, with no education and only life experience. I’m a talented creator and have experience hosting and producing but I literally can’t get a job anywhere. A darkness and apathy has come over me. I sit around playing video games all day and doing literally nothing else. I’ve always taken good care of my health and still do that, but I literally can’t sleep. I sleep from like 9-am-4pm every day, and just sit back down to play more video games because every time I get uncomfortable and reach out for a job it leads me no where and feels like an incredible leech on the little energy I have these days. I feel so fucking useless. Incapable. 32 years old, not much money, can’t get a job, can’t get an audition. I’ve built no career equity in anything outside of being an actor. Probably worst of all I can’t even find the energy to do much of what I know I need to. Almost blew off a self tape for a series regular the other day (something I say I want) because there is this dark cloud of uselessness that comes over me daily. So here I sit. 5pm in my dark room (I just woke up) ready for a day of nothing again. I know I said I’m venting but I need help. Please.
New to Film Acting! by trollybeth • last post Jan 25th
So I’m going to try my share of acting for tv/film. I’ve been a stage actor for years but have never done film before. Any big differences that I need to keep in mind, or any pieces of advice if you’re starting film?
Is talent part of acting? by Clean-Youth • last post Jan 24th
Can a great actor be someone who studied a totally unrelated field, maybe took a couple of drama classes, but can naturally portray emotions very well (high EQ for example) and knows when to use which kind of tonality?
How long should you wait until you get your headshots back from the photographer? by eeetee32 • last post Jan 24th
Hi all, I recently got my headshots taken and it's been a week and I've heard nothing back from my photographer. Since this is my first time doing headshots, I'm unfamiliar with how long the typical wait time is to get your headshots back. I've tried emailing him a few days after my shoot for an updated ETA and he did not respond back at all, so I'm a little worried that I may have gotten scammed. He's a rather well established photographer in my area and many actors and actresses I see on film and television have gotten their headshots with him, so for him to ghost me seems a little unusual. I don't want to be that person that keeps hounding the photographer as I know it takes time to retouch photos, etc. But could any actor give me some insight? Is it normal to wait this long and in your experiences, how long did YOU wait to get your headshots back? It's a little frustrating since I can't audition for anything until I get my headshots back.
How to avoid sounding nasally? by streetspirits • last post Jan 24th
Sorry if this is the wrong sub, I wasn’t sure where else to ask. I know that voice training is sometimes discussed in trans online communities but I don’t want to intrude. I’m female and I have a pretty feminine and stable voice with no vocal fry, but I have an issue with sounding nasally when I’m talking for a long period of time. I have the vocular app and it said my vocal fry was very low (6%), my voice is most similar to Emma Watson, my musical note is a mezzo-soprano, and my reliability is “excellent” (1134, though i’m not sure how this is measured). So I’m pretty happy with my voice tone and stability, it’s just the nasally thing that really bugs me. How can I improve this? edit: thank you for all the helpful responses so far! I’m not a voice actor nor looking for any work but I’m in a field that requires a lot of public speaking and meetings, which is why I wanted to get rid of the nasally factor. I wouldn’t say it’s my natural voice, it only comes out when my voice is strained/tired from talking for a long period of time.
Is 33 too old to start an acting career? by Various-Presentation • last post Jan 24th
I've wanted to be an actor since I was like was 2 years old, but I've always been too shy to do anything about it. Do you think 33 is too old to start?
Super Bowl Commercial by dottiejeann • last post Jan 24th
Just curious, how much do you figure a principal SAG actor (not Star) would make on a Super Bowl commercial if their part doesn’t end up on the cutting room floor?
Looking for other actors to talk with. by fruit_bat18 • last post Jan 23rd
Hi everyone! I’m feeling a little lost right now. I’d love to talk and hear and get advice from other actors.
Drama Studio London - Opinions? by tomibombadill • last post Jan 23rd
Hey guys, Anyone has any experience with the BA course at Drama Studio London? What's the quality of teaching? Are the connections valuable? In terms of final showcases and an exposure to CDs and agents. Does it have good reputation with the industry people? Thanks for your help, fellow actors!
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jan 23 by AutoModerator • last post Jan 23rd
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.