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Improving singing ability? by sdietwnsie • last post Jan 17th
Hey guys, I’m an actor and have a lot of experience within theatre. However very minimal singing experience, I really wanna start to improve my singing voice as it would open up more castings for me, whilst I do plan on getting lessons at some point (when I can afford it lol) is there anything anyone can suggest to start improving it on my own? Any advice any of you have followed in the past that has helped with your voice? Thanks in advance !!
Need a tee edited? by randyvinneau • last post Jan 17th
Hey everybody! I’ve been inspired by [the post](https://reddit.com/r/acting/comments/epyay7/hey_actors_my_day_job_is_in_casting_send_me_links/) from u/ace_113 and I figured I’d do my part to keep the good deeds going. If you need your reel edited, let me know. If you have a bunch of footage and you need it put together I can do that for you. I can work with you to make your reel need what you/your agent are looking for. [Here](https://youtu.be/twv_75ZqrA8) is my reel as an example.
I just got an email regarding a casting director.... by wolfguardian72 • last post Jan 17th
It’s not fake, is it? The guy said I had auditioned for him in the past, but it’s been so long that I don’t remember. He is asking if I’d be interested in joining a list of some spreadsheet of actors to use on his projects. The only thing he mainly asks for is a recent headshot, reel (or acting video), union status, rate, etc. It seems like a detailed email and I don’t wanna be tricked again with some false flag here.
Can your agent/manager see the stuff you self-submit for on Actors Access? by silkk8 • last post Jan 17th
I recently got an Eco Cast audition request for an ULB film on AA. Due to some extenuating circumstances I don't think I'll be able to submit a tape, but I'm wary on declining if my manager will see that I turned it down. I don't want her to think I'll make that a habit for stuff she submits me for.
Audio Drama BULLET BORN brought to life by great voice acting! by RiotRadioFM • last post Jan 16th
The first time I posted about Bullet Born, it was only available on Youtube. I was encouraged to explore options to get it on different platforms, and that's when I stumbled upon Anchor. Now Bullet Born is available on the following platforms! Google Podcast [https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMTkyOTBkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMTkyOTBkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==) Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7zKFikXMX12f1FetNI7MPV](https://open.spotify.com/show/7zKFikXMX12f1FetNI7MPV) Breaker [https://www.breaker.audio/bullet-born](https://www.breaker.audio/bullet-born) Overcast [https://overcast.fm/itunes1491811813/bullet-born](https://overcast.fm/itunes1491811813/bullet-born) Pocketcasts [https://pca.st/as3c9slu](https://pca.st/as3c9slu) Radio Public [https://radiopublic.com/bullet-born-WD4OgE](https://radiopublic.com/bullet-born-WD4OgE) Apple Podcasts: [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1491811813](https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1491811813) You can also hear commercial free versions of the episodes if you support us on Patreon. There is also currently a raffle going on for special merch on our Patreon as well. \-An 11x17 Arch Stanton autographed Superman Art Print (Arch Stanton is the Artist of the piece, and creator of Bullet Born) \-A 10x10 Batman V Superman Emblem Art Print \-Third Eye Storytelling T-Shirt We hope you enjoy our show, and support us on Patreon. The money goes to paying our artists, voice actors, and helps us continue to tell our stories! [https://www.patreon.com/Thirdeyestorytelling](https://www.patreon.com/Thirdeyestorytelling)
Meisner tenchique is seemingly for reactive characters, but... by curtisclone • last post Jan 16th
I was introduced to acting through monologues and Shakespeare, not particularly using any technique. However, I know that I "self-direct" and heavily rehearse my lines and emotional beats so that each performance is basically like the last. Which brings me to the allure of Meisner and being open to and listening to the other actors to inform how to bring the next line of performance. After minimal research with the Meisner technique, however, **it seems as though it is used primarily in a REACTIVE way, but what if you need to be the initial force of the scene, or push into a monologue?**
Recommended L.A. acting classes? How far in advance should I contact agents? by boogercube • last post Jan 16th
Hello actors (especially actors in Los Angeles)! I'm moving to L.A in a couple months and just wanted to know if you had any acting class recommendations? I'm planning on checking out Groundlings right off the bat, but I was also hoping to find a class that has more of an on-camera scene study vibe. Also, any recommendations on how far in advance you think it would be smart to begin reaching out to agents? I figured if they're interested, they'll probably want to meet in-person relatively quickly, so maybe just a week in advance to the move? I should note that I am a SAG-Eligible actor (due to a transfer from another union) with a few professional credits, a decent demo reel and lots of training. Thanks in advance!
Hey all! Lurker here- I have a question about haircuts. by forrestanthony • last post Jan 16th
So I've been actor professionally now for about 2-3 years, but haven't really crossed this issue until now. I recently got some fantastic headshots done in October last year, and since then my hair has grown a bit, but I don't want to "change my look" per say, and as such don't think new headshots are warranted. In my headshots, my hair is quite short. Curly, but short. Right now, my hair is a more medium-ish length. Is it imperative that I look 1:1 to my headshots? Will casting directors be annoyed if my hair is longer in auditions/self tapes than what the headshot showed? I'm quite enjoying the length it's at right now, but at the end of the day it's just hair and am willing to cut it if I book a role, or if it means staying safer with sticking to my shots. Any words of advice are appreciated. Thank you!
Please help me with my first non-commercial audition. by helpmeplease9342 • last post Jan 16th
So, I'm pretty excited about an upcoming audition tomorrow, but I think I already failed before I even started. The audition asks for having an accent, and I don't know if I can pull it off. Should I go, butcher a British accent, and go anyway because it's an opportunity nonetheless? Or should I cancel and avoid making a fool of myself? I honestly don't know what to do. Does it hurt me to get the experience if I think I'm going to fail? Thank you, A Terrified Actor
actor/writer looking for other actor/writers, DP's & Directors to collaborate with in NYC by creatingmyreality123 • last post Jan 16th
32, meisner trained, in sag, have some low level agents and go out for tv/film auditions on occasion, apprenticing with an indie film producer which will eventually grow into a development position, I've written and shot some simple shorts in the past, looking to take my game to the next level and find more likeminded hustlers with unique creative perspectives to create content with. scenes for reels, sketches for instagram, polished kick-ass short films for festivals, and eventually features with budgets. I've posted previously and meet some quality people from this sub and I'm looking to expand my network. I'm specifically looking for trained actors who also write, and are interested in creating content. I'm also looking for DP's & Directors to do the same thing. I want to build a core team to work with long-term. I am open to working with anyone, but please, no beginners. be at a level where you bring something to the table, have some industry knowledge, and most importantly have the desire to make this your life 24/7 and understand the steps it takes to get to that point, like i do. PM me a link to your website/actors access and I'll shoot you mine back and we can meet for a coffee and take things from there!
Mr. Shan - Season 1 (Mr. Shan is the story of a young Chinese immigrant in Hollywood on his journey to become the greatest actor of all time.) by TrifectaComedy • last post Jan 16th
Dan Green is an amazing voice actor and it's a shame he's not more prominent. by uknownada • last post Jan 16th
Dan Green, real name no gimmicks, is easily one of the most underutilized voice actors in the industry, anime or otherwise. He did a lot of work for 4kids, most famously Yu-Gi-Oh!, where he voiced Yugi Moto and the Pharaoh Atem / Yami. He also voiced Knuckles in Sonic X, Entei in Pokemon 3, Mewtwo in Mewtwo Returns, and his most iconic line: "YOHOHO, HE TOOK A BITE OF GUM-GUM" from the incredible 4kids One Piece Rap, truly the peak of the franchise. Seriously though, this man has amazing talent and I don't see anybody praising him that much, probably because he's not in very many things. How many of you even knew he voiced both Yugi AND Yami? This man who can do great deep voices can also appropriately voice such a young boy. Most adult males who voice boys can't make them NOT sound like they're done by a grown man, which is why they're usually voiced by either young boys themselves or grown women. But Dan Green can do it no problem and still voice adult characters, IN THE SAME SCENE! He has incredible range and talent! 4kids had tons of terrible performances but I think he nailed every role he ever got. It's such a shame that he just hasn't had a noteworthy career. Besides the roles I listed, and a few more 4kids shows, he's in nearly nothing. It seems the only main character he's been in since 4kids went downunder, besides that Yugioh movie, is The Little Panda Fighter. Yeah. It's such a shame. [Here's his BTVA page.](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Dan-Green/) Let's take a moment to appreciate this underrated gem of voice acting.
Is telemarketing a good side job for actors? by AkioLama • last post Jan 16th
Actors access $22 reel charge? by thomyorkesadoptedson • last post Jan 16th
Hey y'all, Actor's access media section says "**Performance Videos** are a one-time charge of $22.00 USD per minute or a fraction thereof." I wanted to ask: if I were to get new footage back and wanted to update my reel, would I have to pay the $22+ AGAIN even though I would only add one new clip? Or is it, for example, if I were to upload a one minute reel, I could upload an updated reel for free as long as it is the same length? Or if it was one minute and thirty seconds, I would only pay $11 because I had already paid for a minute?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jan 16 by AutoModerator • last post Jan 16th
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.
Actor Claims to be Selfless Activist… Actor Spends $200 on Picture of Themselves. by wellmanneredgrump • last post Jan 16th
MFA Acting Auditions AMA (A.C.T., etc) by meg9191 • last post Jan 15th
I found a post someone did a few years ago super helpful in my audition process, and wanted to pay it forward. Also, I wanted to share some info about American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) because I was so nervous about leaving NYC as a working actor and moving to San Francisco, and feel absolutely silly about it now. If anyone else is in the same boat and considering the school, here's some things I wish I knew: - Our recent alumni are working a lot in LA and NY. Jerrie Johnson just booked a lead role in an Amazon Series, Christina Elmore is in Lena Waithe's new show, Adrianna Mitchell was cast in Mfoniso Udofia's Run Boy Run at NYTW (Mfonsio is also an alum), and that's just a few off the top of my head. They don't update their website as much as some schools with RECENT Alumni news (just the stars that have been around for a while), but they're working on a website refresh. - Pam. MacKinnon. SHE IS INCREDIBLE. Besides being an Obie & Tony Award Winning Broadway director, she is a compassionate Artistic Director that truly cares about the MFA program. Since her arrival, she has hired current third year MFA students on to mainstage shows (besides Christmas Carol). This is obviously no guarantee because you still have to audition, but my classmates are currently working on Wakey Wakey alongside Tony Hale, and some were in Top Girls, will be in Gloria, and a recent alum premiered Kate Atwell's new play Testmatch. We're able to sit in on these rehearsals (when we have time) and I can't describe how valuable it was to see how a professional rehearsal is done on a new play. Pam came up to us during the break and answered questions; she's awesome. - Our faculty come from all over (Yale, A.C.T., Dell'Arte, Juilliard, UW, Linklater herself, etc), and they're constantly evolving the curriculum. They have us training from 9am-9:30pm M-F and rehearsing on Sundays. It's a lot, but something I find really valuable. Our text and dialects teacher is currently coaching Cursed Child in SF and took us to see a dress rehearsal. They really try to expose us to as much of the professional world as possible so we're ready. I also appreciate that they started on-camera acting workshops for first years, something I know hasn't been done in the past at other schools, and A.C.T. - Don't put so much weight into these "top schools lists" because they're usually compiled by one person or a small group of people with subjective metrics. It's not like these are all evaluated and ranked on standardized criteria. I remember stressing out because I got into a school that was ranked higher than A.C.T. on one list, but knew I wanted to go to A.C.T. A few years prior, A.C.T. was ranked higher than them, yadda yadda, nothing to base a major life decision off of, ya know? Programs ebb and flow and constantly change. You just gotta find out what's right for you and listen to your gut :) - Be kind. I met so many incredible people during the audition process that I still keep in touch with; think of each other as colleagues, not competition, because you never know if you'll work together in the future. There's room for us all to succeed. Feel free to AMA about the MFA audition process or ACT and I'll try my best to answer. Break legs!
How do actors sustain themselves? especially in places like LA or NYC? by homosappie • last post Jan 15th
I am a college student debating whether to major in Theater or Nursing or CS. I'm interested in all of the above but i'm passionate about theater and i'd like to be on Broadway shows someday or on TV. However I live in the south of the country far away from LA or NYC and I can't live with my parents after college because they're basically splitting up and I don't want to lean on them because i'm a first generation american and they are poor. Not the greatest of situations. I do not want to burden them financially. I'd like to be financially independent in the long run. In college I've built up a little resume in and outside of college. I've been cast in a 10 minute play written and directed by students, I've done Bye Bye Birdie (ensemble), I've taken acting classes and written and performed a one man show, I've done The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail (ensemble and Henry David Thoreau's understudy), and A Midsummer Night's Dream (Thisbe and Flute). So I've done a bit and i feel confident about my acting although I do know that there is always room for improvement. So my question is: based on my financial situation, is it feasible to study something like CS or Nursing and work on acting on the side? Theater rehearsals and auditions have always been in the evenings in my experience, so I could do that in the evening after work, right? Everyone has told to pursue my passion and major in theater but i'm looking at things in the long run and i feel that being financially unstable would make me burn out the chase. I've also waited tables and the life is so draining I've seen my more aged coworkers have nervous breakdowns and regret having to just live off of waiting tables. Needless to say, i'm confused and torn. I'd love your feedback. Experienced actors, would you have done anything differently? New actors, how are you guys going about it? P.S I live in Dallas and there are a handful of acting schools here that aren't part of a Uni. I have contemplated attending those rather than obtaining a theater degree.
Looking for female voice over to dub a short film (paid) by HeliumVola • last post Jan 15th
I am looking for a female voice actor helping me to dub some short scenes of a short film. The film is in the Thriller-Mystery genre and the character that needs to be dubbed is a sexy femme fatal that plays bad with the male character. We do see here in real, but we see/hear her in his flashback and his imagination. I need different sounds like just bad laughing, whispering and some spoken sentences. I am looking for a deep sexy female voice, age middle 20ths with Balkan/Eastern Europe accent. It is not so much work, but I will pay for it. Please send a voice acting sample with your mail if you apply for the job.
Need more experienced ears to help me diagnose audio issue by myinvisibilitycloak • last post Jan 15th
Hi, I direct an indie audio drama and I'm way out of my element right now. I have a voice actor who is having problems with audio quality and we're both trying to figure out how to fix it and not having any luck. I need an expert set of ears to help me figure out what's wrong and how to fix it. Please dm me your email address if you're willing to listen and I'll send you an audio file of what we're working with. I'll update the post when I no longer need help. Thank you so much in advance!