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Subreddit Rules, and How To Get Started In Voice Acting! by macaeryk • last post Jan 3rd
Welcome to /r/VoiceActing! Please read [these rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/comments/5vpj5d/welcome_rules_introductions_and_more/) before posting, and then see further below for helpful links on how to get started: No requests for free work. No posts offering services for hire. No advertising posts allowed. Don't be lazy, search the sub to see if your question has been answered. How do you get started? You should check out: [I Want To Be A Voice Actor!](https://iwanttobeavoiceactor.com/): Dee Bradley Baker's guide to getting started. [Voiceover Resource Guide](http://voiceoverresourceguide.com/la/index.html): Studios, Agencies, Producers, Rates, and more. All in one spot. [GVAA Rate Guide](http://www.globalvoiceacademy.com/resources/voice-over-industry-standard-rate-guide/): Industry standard rates across a huge range of usages, terms, and markets. [VOBS](http://www.vobs.tv/): Weekly VO talkshow with Dan Lenard & George Whittam [VO Buzz Weekly](http://www.vobuzzweekly.com/): Interviews with the VO industry's greatest [Voice Over Practice Script Library](http://www.edgestudio.com/script-library) [Voices UK Blog](https://www.voicesuk.co.uk/blog): VO news tailored to you lot across the pond [The Art of Voice Acting](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9419268-the-art-of-voice-acting) by James R. Alburger [Voice Acting Club](http://voiceacting.boards.net/): sort of a hybrid between hobby-level VO boards and a P2P. Its been around forever and the postings are archived to keep job offers current. [Bodalgo](https://www.bodalgo.com/en): P2P Casting Site, homegrown and the most "indie" of all the big players. International clients, and fair market rates. [VOPlanet](https://www.voplanet.com/): P2P Casting Site. Well respected and fair rates. [ACX \(Audiobook Creation Exchange\)](https://www.acx.com/producer): For those interested in audiobook work, and working with authors to get published on Audible. [CastingCall.Club](https://www.castingcall.club/homepage): Casting projects of all kinds, from hobbyists to pros.
SAG-AFTRA actors of Reddit: I have a question regarding "Professional Names" by The_BS_Commando • last post Jan 3rd
I am, at present, a Non-Union actor. I will one day join the union when the time is right and it makes sense for me to do so. That being said, I know there is a SAG rule that mandates one must change their professional name if it matches the name of an actor who is already a member (even if it is your REAL name). Is there a practical way to find out if the name I currently use (my given name) is already in use by a current SAG-AFTRA member? Curious because it would be nice to know now, while I'm still building and establishing my career. Might as well go now with whatever name I will use, eh?
Some little advice/help: Broadway/West-End or TV & Film ? by Rrrraaaannniaaa • last post Jan 3rd
***Hey everyone,*** A young aspiring actress here. I'm currently a junior and planning to move to LA or NY for acting once I graduate (yes, cliche but...moving on). Now that that's out of the way, I have this slight dilemma of what type of acting I want to do. For about two years I was so hung up on TV & Film, I didn't ever bother thinking about plays, stage, broadway anything like that. Then, I watched ETBJamie in London and a midsummer nights dream this summer, and 5 broadway shows (the lightning thief, a christmas carol, dear evan hansen, beetlejuice and wicked) all over the span of a few days in New York very recently. Now I'm torn, those musicals were nothing under INCREDIBLY AMAZING, talented actors, wonderful stagecrafts \*insert lady gaga talented,brilliant,incredible meme\*. So worth it !!! I also keep thinking back to this one night at an acting camp in NY two summers ago, after dinner with a couple friends we were playing around singing Hamilton and frozen, and they were all like "wow - I really see you doing musical theatre", you can sing,dance, and act ? What more do you want ? As they know, I'm a big fan of all three. I was jumping around on tables and couches acting out and lipsyncing "let it go" (dumb I know) but they watched dumb-foundedly as if I were Idina (Elsa) herself or something idk. Point is, I found that statement incredibly stupid two years ago, but now it comes to "haunt me" back. Should I give stage acting a try ? My problem is that I would have to give up one eventually, I can do short films and school plays as much as I want, but when It'll come to applying for uni, you have to apply for a major, and it's usually something like "Acting: TV & Film (4 year BFA/BA) or Musical Theatre (BFA/BA). It also doesn't help that I don't know a lot of actors who have switched between both or are equally successful in both (maybe you could point me to a few) but they are usually incredibly successful at one of them and somewhat mentioned in the other. What would your advice/recommendation be ? Please leave any videos you want me to watch or read that might've helped you in this decision making too. I'd happily answer any questions about my "career" so far, (resume/training, etc...) or anything really that would help you help me. ***PS:*** Unrelated but not really, most of you will say try to get as much practice and workshops and all that as you can. Problem is, my country does not do that, we are .... very weak in the arts department and while there are a few acting classes I could take outside of school, they aren't in English, I don't think that would help much. I know you might say training is training but I'd much rather do it in English. Already super thankful that I'm in a British school doing a school adaptation of a christmas carol later this month (I'll update you on it, if requested), I play GCP and Fezziwig (yes that's why I watched it on broadway). Besides that we might be doing Romeo and Juliet later this year and that's it. Would you recommend moving to the UK or States for my senior year or just wait until university cuz it's only a year and a half (class of 2021)? Would it help in the long run or can I still reach where I want to be being a year behind and not having great acting facilities/opportunities ? I've signed up on backstage but as auditions are mostly US and UK I should probs cancel my subscription. I'm also on scenebot and stagebot if you've heard of it, I participate monthly and have gotten honorable mention twice. Other websites or online classes you recommend taking ? I would also love summer camp recommendations, I tend to go to the states often (I did a summer at SOCAPA and CSVPA in Cambridge,UK), I was thinking about NYFA or AMDA for this summer or something along those lines. I thought about writing my own short film (directing, producing, acting and scriptwriting it all alone except for hiring an editor) and sending it to some youth short film festivals around the world in hopes for recognition or feedback but that's a bit far in the works for now. Training first ! Thank you, I hope you all have a good day - Oh and Happy New Year to everyone ! 2020 guys - we made it
Theatre in High School? by some_guy_in_a_hole • last post Jan 3rd
Hey, I'm an aspiring voice actor and I'm 16. Still very new to it. I've already done a few auditions an gotten a few parts on Casting Call Club and other places. (Though many of the projects are done by other teens) I really enjoy doing it and I really want to try and make it into a career. The problem is that I have no real training. I've looked up voice acting tips and vocal exercises, but I've really just been doing what I think is right the whole time. My parents can't afford any classes or coaches. But there is a theatre program at my high school. At first I disregarded it, because it looked like it was just musicals and plays and didn't look like it would help me that much, (Plus stage fright, it was mostly stage fright.) but after talking about it to my older sister, (just went on a trip to see her for the first time in a few years) she recomended that I look into theatre at my school. I wanted to get a second opinion. So, do y'all think that joining theatre would help me and suffice as "training" for voice acting. (Emphasis on "acting") Edit: I guess what I'm really trying to do is push myself out of my comfort zone, because I'm normally a very shy kid and trip up on my words often. I'm just wondering, is this the right move?
What is it like working with others on a show series/getting kicked off? by Triune333 • last post Jan 3rd
I’m watching parks and rec and I like to imagine what they’re thinking/feeling behind the acting. Sometimes I wonder if they are sad on a certain taping day (or never sad because they’re making bank), I wonder how they feel about having a partner in the show and kissing. Since they’re are good looking or popular cast members do some actors freak out working with them. I wonder if they get attached and actually hook up (it’s so easy to get feelings for people at a party so don’t they get tempted too?) I wonder how the person feels after getting kicked off after a season and new people come into the show, did they get kicked off because the network did research on who the audience likes, the the actor quit, if they’re a guy did they make a wrong move on one of the ladies and get forced to leave, did they fight and not get along with the cast and have to leave? Do the long timers distance themselves from new cast members seeing them at temporary? I wonder how the actors are off set like do they chill and mingle like at a party, are some excluded and the rest are buddies, are the cast members spoiled and demand specially care. I’m mostly wonder for big shows like parks and rec.
Cried on stage last night during rehearsal by tbone985 • last post Jan 3rd
I’ve always wondered how so many actors seem to be able to cry easily and didn’t think I could do it. I’m playing Candy in Mice and Men and it just happened in two scenes. The director went ape shit and now I feel like I’m under pressure to do it every time. Any advice out there?
Analyzing How Timothée Chalamet is a Good Actor by pioneertomatoes • last post Jan 3rd
Hiring voice actors to read short texts (~500 words) for a podcast (will pay $10 via PayPal) by Charles_Benes • last post Jan 2nd
Hi! I am looking for voice actors for a podcast I am working on. You would need to read a short text of around 500 words, record it on your own computer (or phone) and send it to us as an mp3 file. You will be paid $10 via PayPal, so you must have a PayPal account. We are currently seeking: - A male (any age) with a noticeable Middle-Eastern accent - A male (any age) with an American accent - A female (any age) with an American accent If you are interested, please feel free to send me a message, preferably with a link to a demo reel or voice sample. We will reply with more information if you seem like a good fit. Necessary skills include: an ability to read accurately and clearly, and without any distracting vocal intonations. Access to a quiet recording place is also essential. There will be future episodes, so we may contact you for repeat work. Thanks!
Question by PressandPlay19 • last post Jan 2nd
Should I participate in local/school plays if I’m looking to be an actor when I become older?
Need some advice. Follow your dreams or not? Having an existential crisis right now. by Avenger_3000 • last post Jan 2nd
Dear people, I need some advice. I am a 21 year old guy from Amsterdam and I love going to movies! 3 years ago, this crazy idea popped into my head to become an actor. Every time I see a good movie/series this idea comes back. At that time, I had a gap year after I got my high school diploma. Out of the blue I decided to audition for LAMDA in London. I did some research and thought that the best way to make it to the big screens is through a prominent drama school like LAMDA. I went there without even preparing my monologue, don’t ask me why I was a fool… I didn’t get accepted like expected, since then I was like ‘okay it’s not for me’. 3 years later, now the idea of becoming an actor start to come back again. I am in my first years of college right now, my grades are good, but my heart is still with acting. It’s like an existential crisis, I don’t know what to do. Should I continue my bachelor that will ensure a career for me. Or should I choose for the risky unstable path of pursuing an acting career…. I am considering auditioning again for LAMDA, this time really preparing my monologue. But even if I get in there is no guarantee that I will make it in the industry. Besides that, there is also the financial burden of moving to London and live there, fees 9.000 pound per year for the school and all the living costs. My heart is with acting, but my brain says forget that it’s too risky, stay in college. I really want to follow my dreams, but I don’t want to ruin my life while doing that. I will be 22 after one month, I don’t want to waste time anymore. I have to decide now. This uncertainty about my future really drives me crazy. Do you guys have some advice for me? Can I combine my bachelor and acting? Or should I choose one of them? Or anything else… Everything is welcome!
Bass Playing Actor by xxFoxyGhostxx • last post Jan 2nd
I am a Bass playing Actor willing to do anything to make it. The projects I'd have interest in the most are horror and comity. Any agents out there interested? Message me on here if you are. You'll be given my phone number and we can talk from there.
Austin Texas actors? by NobodyNamedSmith • last post Jan 2nd
I'd love to get a group together to read scenes, monologues and audition material! DM me or reply here if interested!
Actor's Pad (UK) by lerlay • last post Jan 2nd
Hey, has anyone heard anything about a group called Actor's Pad? They're on twitter as @TheActorsPad but mostly they just plug becoming a member and how they've got workshops if you pay for membership. I can't find review of them online or anything, but has anyone here had any dealings with them? Are they good? Are they a scam?
New life to my old monologue by ellisaych24 • last post Jan 2nd
I got an acting showcase where we perform a 60 second monologue. I got a go to monologue that works most of the time. Now, The monologue and my performance is pretty solid, but it could be better; it reflects my old thought process as an actor (emote, emote, emote) . I want to revamp it with my new skill set but cant seem to break away from old habits. Any suggestions? Or just get a new monologue?
Anyone here in Dublin or other parts of Ireland? by Hyper_Intake123 • last post Jan 2nd
18yo actor in cork here. Dont have an agent yet. Pretty hard to find work even more cos I dont have a white ethnicity as a lot of roles posted online are usually white ethnicities or out of my age. How do you find work? Also are there any good studios in dubline that might do a one day workshop or something? Any advice appreciated
I am 17 years old, what should I do ... by deffrankchella • last post Jan 2nd
I'm 17 years old from Europe (male). I love acting and I would really like to try myself in it. I'm particularly interested in TV shows and movies (not so much on stage theater). I have no specific education in acting. Trying to sound as less narcissistic as possible, most people tell me that I would make a good actor (not including the ones that are saying it to be polite). As cliche as it sounds my dream is to pursue acting in L.A. But I guess that I'm a little scared that if I go all in on acting and that it might fail and I end up "ruining" my life. On top of that I've heard that getting a O-1 Visa without popularity and achievements in your own country is most likely impossible. So I guess my question is, where do I start from here?
Best way to simultaneously record voice actors that are in different locations. by GeoMDCM • last post Jan 2nd
Please excuse my ignorance as I'm completely new to this. I'm interested in making a scripted podcast. When I was a "writer" in Los Angeles, I pitched multiple scripts, blah blah blah, nothing happened. Anyway, I always wanted to film/create the movies my self, but that avenue just isn't an option. I'd like to create a scripted podcast, and before I get too far ahead of my self, I'd like to figure out if it's plausible. For the sake of argument, let's say on location isn't an option. I'm trying to figure out the correct/best way to simultaneously record multiple voice actors that are all in different locations. How I envision the process is to have voice actors record their own dialogue while connected through skype to play off each other's emotions. When the scene/s is complete, they send me the files that they have recorded and I can mix them in post. Recording the actual Skype session was an option, but I figured the compression would just kill the mixing/editing in post. Like I said before, please excuse my ignorance. If there is a correct way to do this, let me know. Or if you have any further questions, don't hesitate to ask.
The Screen Actors Guild & Leaving New York | Will Franken by midnightmasss • last post Jan 2nd
Best websites for extra work in Los Angeles or New York? by NimbusCloud1 • last post Jan 2nd
10 years ago I registered with Central casting in Los Angeles. The only offers I ever got for extra work we're actually positions where they just wanted somebody to bring props, usually a car that had to be no more than 2 years old and they always wanted me to bring my own costume to play a police woman or a waitress, Etc. I recently rejoined and it seems like nothing has changed. The latest job required that I bring my own bagpipes. This place feels like such a total joke but I hear people say they use it all the time and get work. I also just discovered that there is something called extras access. This is obviously the same company as Actors Access and breakdown Express. I tried to log in with the same registration information I have for my Actors Access account but it didn't recognize me. So do I have to create a whole different profile for extras access? Also looks like they charge to submit to extra work? no way.
Question for London based actors! by tomibombadill • last post Jan 2nd
Hello London actors! Anyone heard about Middleweek Newton academy? Supposedly it's mostly a screen acting course with an agency read at the end. I know the agency is legit but I am curious about the quality of the course. Is it any good? Or is it just to lure people in with false promises of getting an agent? I am also open to hear some suggestion of some good workshops in London if you have some! Cheers guys!