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Tampa theatre scene? by Fluffy_Wiggles • last post Jan 7th
Hello, I'm an actor considering moving to Tampa. I would really appreciate it if someone knowledgeable could give me a brief run down of what the scene is like down there. I have been to the Straz Center, so that's literally all I know lol. Thanks in advance for any helpful replies!
Listening by stile03 • last post Jan 7th
So today in my acting class the teacher sat us down in front of a camera and told us to listen to him without saying anything, he would read a monologue where he would scream at you and I was super confused on how to listen to what he was saying without actually saying anything myself. Does anyone have any insight or tips on how you should listen to someone when they are acting at you. I know Michael Caine and other big actors always say how acting is all about listening BUT HOW DO YOU LISTENNN NATURALLY lol. Thanks in advance!
I know there’s been many posts about side jobs for actors but I was wondering if anyone knows of any legitimate flexible, make your own hours job/skill that I could take on by enrolling in a program/course and receiving a certificate in? (web development, by AkioLama • last post Jan 7th
Not too concerned about making tons of money, more so would like to find something flexible that would work with an actor’s schedule but still be enough to support oneself. Perhaps something I could do working from home, and PREFERABLY something where I could make my own hours. I’ve already graduated from college.
Voice Actor Highlight – Erica Mendez – Fire Emblem: Three Houses by KyleDArrington • last post Jan 7th
How can foreign actors work in the US? by blindfvckarya • last post Jan 7th
I've always wondered how many Australians, Brits, Europeans, and other Asians land a job in the US and eventually live there. What about their visa? For example, Katherine Langford's first gig was 13rw and she easily obtained a working visa. How is the process going to be and what if there's only an online audition or something?
Was always bothering me by Practical-Jacket • last post Jan 7th
So there’s a dialogue in the movie right, are there two cameras at once with actors actually speaking to each other or do they record their lines one at a time?
In 2013, I moved 5,700 miles from London, to Toronto with no career, and without knowing anyone. Tomorrow, the TV show I’m on, The Next Step, begins its 7th season on CBBC. AMA by MylesDobson • last post Jan 7th
Hello fellow Redditors - I'm Myles Dobson, I’m a british actor and coffee snob, based in Toronto. You may vaguely recognise me as ‘That Guy Behind the Counter that Delivers Exposition to the Main Characters that One Time’ on ‘In the Dark’, ‘Entertaining Christmas’, and ‘Handmaid’s Tale’. Starting tomorrow, from 5pm GMT on the CBBC channel and BBC iPlayer, you may begin to know me as ‘[Nick](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7KnJszrU4k)’ on season 7 of ‘T[he Next Step](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ETooVS17co)’, if you’re into that sort of thing What is ‘The Next Step’? It’s a Canadian teen drama series about a dance studio, filmed in Toronto, Canada, airing on the CBBC channel in the UK, and coming to CBC Gem in Canada this spring. I moved to Toronto in 2013, without any real idea that there was even a film and television industry out here. I’d always wanted to be an actor, but I wasn’t really sure it would ever happen (and honestly I still don’t, it could all be downhill from here!) I’ve been a redditor since 2010, and never thought I’d ever had anything of merit to warrant doing an AMA, but I finally feel like I’ve got some actually interesting stories to tell. You can follow me on all the social stuff @myles_dobson, and I try to do my best impression of a bad streamer on twitch once a week on wednesdays, so come say hi! Thanks to everyone on r/acting for putting up with me, I’d like to thank the academy etc. Anyway, let’s go! AMA
How do you/did you get into voice acting? by animalcrossingpro2 • last post Jan 7th
I'm sure you probably get posts like this all the time. I'm a 20 year old man with a very deep and clear voice. I have always received compliments from people I meet saying that I should be a voice actor or radio announcer. At first I looked into it and was discouraged about needing to pay for voice acting lessons and start from scratch. Then I found this subreddit. What I want to ask is what is the best way for me to get into the profession? What path did you all take to get into it? Thanks.
Stella Adler LA? by StrobeRogers • last post Jan 7th
Hello, Is anyone taking classes or took classes at Stella Adler Los Angeles? I'm looking at conservatories and theyre all expensive. I want to be a well rounded actor before I get an agent out there, and it seems cheaper than going to a NYC conservatory or grad school. Thanks!
New here, a little excited, could use advice/encouragement? by mckenner1122 • last post Jan 6th
I don’t think of myself as a “voice actor” - but I am taking on more responsibilities at work, and those involve doing a LOT of voice recordings for our new video based training. FWIW, I will also be writing the copy and be responsible for the audio edits. Marketing will assemble the actual videos, as they add the music, branding graphics, screen caps, etc. I did some VO work a LONG LONG time ago (like, 20yr ago) and since then have always had jobs that involve public speaking, in-person training, or teleconference (like, GoToMeeting, Skype, etc) training. I don’t think my voice is particularly ... special? I have been told I’m articulate, fairly accentless, and easy to listen to. Personally, I think I sound like I should be telling you to put your “tray tables in their upright and locked position before take off and landing,” haha! Boss lady has provided me with Adobe Audition and a Blue Yeti (though I’m reading here that might NOT be a great mic?) I must use Adobe, because Marketing also uses the Adobe suite for the rest of the work. I will be temporarily setting up a small area for recording in my basement pantry (it is already very quiet in there, small room, low ceiling, no noisy vents - and I can easily pad the shelving!) So - those of you with experience - what should I know NOW, and what other equipment should I ask for? What do you wish you knew early on? (And yeah, I’m a nervous wreck, so ... if anyone has words of encouragement... I’ll take a few of those, too!)
NYC: Taking on Actors for Consulting by ihavetowatermyplants • last post Jan 6th
Hi there, I'm looking to get into consulting actors for their careers. I'm a New York based actor and have been in the city for many years now, and have always loved helping guide actors. This isn't really about money for me, so we can negotiate a fee for my time, but ultimately I'd love to just get experience. ​ This is for you if: You feel as though you don't see yourself clearly in your photos. You aren't sure where to start. You have no footage. You have no representation. I can admit, I had someone teach me these tips a couple years back and it changed my life. I only want serious clients. Please do not come to me if you have no training or if you do not plan on following my tips. Again, the money is not why I'm doing this--I like to see people succeed and I want to help with that. If you are interested, please comment below or message. Thanks!
Should I become an actor? by SvelioWee • last post Jan 6th
Hello! I am 14 years old (almost 15) from Bulgaria. I really want to be an actor but from what I have read, the chances of succeeding are really slim. I am not seeking fortune, but I would really love to be in good movies. I just want to act and meet people when shooting a movie etc. However will I have to work other jobs so I can have enough money? I was so hyped to become an actor but there are an overwhelming amount of articles I'vee read where people say that it is not worth it, that the chances of succeeding are slim and that you shouldn't try which made me sad since acting is what I want to do.
Newbie adult actor, finding my way in the industry (TO, Canada) by Humble-Seeker • last post Jan 6th
I just stumbled into the movie industry by accident last year, enjoying background acting for the 18 months around Toronto and Hamilton. I have no previous experience in this industry and have been told that it’s not worth it to go back to University for classes when you’re in your mid 40s. Yet! I’d like to graduate from BG acting into small speaking roles or commercials. I am bilingual (DE / EN), which may be considered an asset. I joined ACTRA last year, as the pay for non-union jobs often appears to be lower than minimum wage. I am subscribed to several job sites, but most of the job posts are for non-union jobs. I’ve contacted several agencies across TO and it appears that they are busy enough, as only one agency responded about 4 weeks later. I currently have my eye on acting classes from Second City in Toronto; they’ve been recommended to me by others as a great entry point. My local community only offers acting classes for kids & teens, nothing for adults. Any suggestions from fellow actors that are dipping their toe into the industry would be appreciated! How does one find an agent that is willing to take a chance on a newcomer for small roles? Agents suggestions would be cool. What training do you consider a must (online or offline) or what did you find really helpful as a newbie actor? Thanks in advance!
Vancouver or Toronto? by ryguy167 • last post Jan 6th
I’m an actor from the prairies who will be moving in a year to pursue acting full time. I have been advised by many to move to Vancouver over Toronto as there is more film jobs there; which I do. Heard Toronto is more for theatre actors?
Summer acting intensives ? by bella336 • last post Jan 6th
Does anyone know any good summer programs for actors? Thanks !
Looking for a female voice actor who could do a French accent by Mui-Mui • last post Jan 6th
Hi! We're an indie game developers and we're making a video game called [Paws and Soul](https://store.steampowered.com/app/911510/Paws_and_Soul/). We have all the characters but one — we need a female actor for a character who is a French female and a close friend of one of the main characters. Here are the audition texts; look for Ellie in the document - that would be the character: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hPc-Rt-QBHV\_N\_K5z5-J1U3d8mhGAKVNiPNEdkdfGLs/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hPc-Rt-QBHV_N_K5z5-J1U3d8mhGAKVNiPNEdkdfGLs/edit?usp=sharing) Please, submit your auditions on [**lnlvoiceauditions@gmail.com**](mailto:lnlvoiceauditions@gmail.com)
Tom Hanks' Golden Globe Speech by a_humble_player • last post Jan 6th
[Video](https://youtu.be/1mAPO4wvWJs) [Transcript](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2020/01/06/tom-hanks-golden-globes-cecil-b-demille-speech-full-transcript/) Tom Hanks won the Cecil B DeMile award for outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday. His speech is a good one and I figured I'd share in case people missed it. It touches on the aspects of collaboration and generosity. It touches on preparation: having personal responsibility, integrity, and humility; an understanding of the whole text; and a head full of ideas. And it touches on the film actor's duty- as he puts it- to hit your mark, have faith in the process, and to "go there". Break legs in 2020, folks.
My actor demo reel 2020 (In spanish) by Hongofrias • last post Jan 6th
Quick questions about SAG-AFTRA and Taft Hartley by Allout12 • last post Jan 6th
Hey! I'm a newish actor with about a year of background work (just for fun) and about 2 semesters of acting classes I'm working in Atlanta and am working towards my first speaking role. I have a few questions regarding the process of becoming an official actor as I'm still a little hazy on the whole "SAG eligibility" thing. What makes someone eligible to join the union? how does the taft Hartley process work? And since I'm non union what's the best website for open casting calls and auditions? A lot of this stuff is a little confusing to me and I apologize in advanced for any stupid questions. Thank you for reading and have a great day!!!
LA or Vancouver for an Aussie actor? by leeleeleelee1234 • last post Jan 6th
Hey actors and creatives! 28-year-old Aussie male here. I assume this is an age-old question. I've been tossing up whether or not LA or Vancouver is right for moving for Film & TV opportunities. From what I have researched, Vancouver is just like LA for opportunities these days with a lot of US companies heading over there to produce their projects, Can anyone suggest which city is the best to move to for an Aussie? Ideally, I could move to either but just want to know which is the best to plan for. Vancouver sounds sensational and LA sounds like a dream too, but I understand they're totally contrasting cities. Thank you!