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Grad school or studio? by StrobeRogers  •  last post Dec 30th

Hello, I have been debating whether I want to audition for grad school or if I want to audition for something smaller. I definitely think something smaller. However, I can't afford anything without a scholarship due to loans. I don't want anything too actor focused. I want to learn musical theater and to learn to be an artist definitely. My main goals are film and tv. I am now considering either circleinthesquare, stella Adler academy LA, Asolo conservatory or UC San Diego old globe. What would be my best option? Thanks!

[PAID] Seeking VAs for horror/romance otome game. Could use more nonbinary ppl and women auditioning for Eris, and Seta! by WafflesRtheBest  •  last post Dec 30th

[**FULL INSTRUCTIONS HERE**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Ljn2we3B01c54O69PPraYX2-Qpbcs6xHBR1uut75II/edit?usp=sharing) https://preview.redd.it/dsj7nvc99u741.png?width=630&format=png&auto=webp&s=cf8b43fc4c31ee532cd8aa2102943f70afb01ab3 **Content Warning: This project may require VAs to say violent, abusive, cruel, sexual lines and contains upsetting content. Please be aware of this, and comfortable with this going forward.** **Must be over 21, no exceptions.** I am seeking 3 masculine, 1 feminine, 1 non-binary, and an additional voice without gender preferences for an upcoming horror/romance otome demo. Special consideration for POC actors, especially seeking black masculine voice for Tristin. * Pay is a flat $60 USD for roughly 50 lines (varies by character) via paypal * **Audition Deadline: 01/31/2020 at 11:59 PM ES** * Must audition with lines provided in the document, or else submission will not be considered. * Demo recordings will be expected by the end of March 2020 * Professional mics and sound quality is non negotiable. * Hired actors will be asked to return for the full game upon a successful Kickstarter Campaign at $1 USD per line. Please see here for full audition guidelines: [FULL INSTRUCTIONS HERE](https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Ljn2we3B01c54O69PPraYX2-Qpbcs6xHBR1uut75II/edit?usp=sharing) In Blood is about Ellie, who finds herself trapped in a swamp dimension and bound by a blood pact to an ancient forgotten god. She meets the other inhabitants of the decrepit mansion that is supposed to be her new home. Unless she has something to say about it. Full game will feature over 8 endings, and 4 branching paths. More links! [itchio](https://scribbles.itch.io/inblood) [steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1116750/In_Blood/) [website](https://jaimescribblesgames.com/2019/12/26/seeking-vas-for-in-blood-demo/) [twitter](https://twitter.com/WafflesRtheBest) ​ **\*\*\*\* If this posting isn't allowed, or needs modified in any way just let me know!**

My voice is frail and I wish to speak and project like an actor. Will musical vocal coaches do? by BigBootyBear  •  last post Dec 29th

I didn't like how I sound on whatsapp voice recordings. One day I did many vocal exercises and suddenly I felt my voice dropped. Not too steep, yet it felt way more grounded. I felt vibrato when I spoke, I could project my speech across the room even though I didn't talk very loudly. I failed to replicate this up until now. What's more, I feel like I "strain" my voice when I speak for prolonged periods (voice dictation, voice programming etc). I want to learn breath support, voice projection etc. I don't like always speaking from my throat. That day it didn't feel like I was "making a voice". It felt like I found it! Will musical vocal coaches be able to help me, or is that a task only for "theatrical" vocal coaches?

When moving to Los Angeles what are the main steps? by arabactor99  •  last post Dec 29th

Hi everyone! I’m a relatively new actor that is moving to Los Angeles in the next few months. I’m trying to hone the steps besides a job and rent as I have those set up to become a film/tv actor. Are there certain things I should be doing now and for when I get there? Any advice helps! I’m a 23 year old male!

Insuring a short film under SAG Short Project Agreement by jadee1997  •  last post Dec 29th

Hey all! Working on producing a short film in the next couple months, and have done so before with the old short film agreement. Just wondering, have any of you produced your own film/acted in it w/out obtaining insurance for the production? It's just four of us, two actors, dp and a director. Shooting in our own homes. I know under the contract it's suppose to be insured but I've never been asked to show proof of insurance and am wondering if any of you have. Let me know any and all thoughts! Thanks! Appreciate it!

International actor: Joining SAG by Lour-55  •  last post Dec 29th

I am a 19 year old actor who is currently studying theatre at Williams College. I really want to work in the states in the film industry (like everybody) since my country has no entertainment industry. I was wondering if anybody knew of ways international actors can easily join SAG knowing that they can't audition for a film unless they have a work visa and cannot get work unless they audition, yea that irritating loop hole.

Is applying for the Juilliard school of acting a waste of time? by arabactor99  •  last post Dec 29th

Hi everyone, I’m a relatively new actor that is looking at either moving to LA or New York to pursue acting. I have quite a bit of finances saved up from playing professional soccer and was recommended from a director that’s a family friend that I apply to Juilliard, is this worth the attempt? I know it’s nearly impossible to get in so are there steps I should take to better my odds?

Should I consider this?!?!?!? by darkknight203  •  last post Dec 29th

I am a university student in the south, and my major (and many other majors) required taking a Speech course. I just recently finished taking a 2 week version of the required Speech class where my professor required everyone to dress up formally every single day of class (Males in suits and ties and Females in formal women's attire). Well, we gave like 3 different speeches, and one of them was like an impromptu speech. At the end of that speech (which was my last speech), the professor (a veteran speech instructor since before I was even born) approached where the students were sitting and asked me. ​ "Have you ever tried acting?" I said "No, maybe just a few church programs or high school presentations. Why do you ask?" He said, "Because, I think you would be good at it." He's actually a California native, and this surprised me and seemed odd since I go to college in the deep south. In the south, outside of maybe the most major southern cities, being an actor is a fantasy. I don't know whether I have actual "acting talent" or whether he was just captivated by the suit and tie I was wearing (and all my fellow male students were wearing). ​ What should I think about this and should I take him seriously?

Looking For Work by Mr-Phasma  •  last post Dec 28th

Hi, I am an amateur voice actor looking for some work. I’m not sure where to begin or even start, but I am not looking for being paid, most looking for experience. If anyone has any info that could be useful, can you please share? Thank you lots :)

Can I get some advice? by Euphoric-Bathroom  •  last post Dec 28th

Hi, I am new to acting and I have some questions, if anyone can help answer them that would be amazing. 1) At this time, I can only afford either Actors Access or Backstage. I am currently located in San Fransisco but am comfortable with moving to LA for work. Which of the 2 (or other casting sites) do you recommend? 2) I don't have a full video reel yet, and I am planning to just put some monologues together. Is this allowed, and if so, how many monologues should I have on my reel? Thanks so much!

Thoughts on Stella Adler NY by Vazio123  •  last post Dec 28th

The Stella Adler Studio in NY. Just finished an intensive semester workshop there in technique, voice and speech, and movement and some improv. By the middle end of the program I felt something was profoundly missing. I felt we were manufacturing the truth in acting from heavy emphasis on playing actions and activites and script analyzing rather than working towards a truth of believability especially in scences. From my understanding the first level of technique was learning to play actions, activities and monologues but the whole time I thought where is the fundamental training for working towards the truth rather than indicating what it looks like per say. Not to mention, the lack of a fundamental listening component some schools do not emphasize especially in scence work. I think the imprtantance of listening to your scence partner should be stressed immensely in rather than making the audience have a laugh or playing a joke. And though I am still new to acting, I have found a passion within the craft of searching for a school/studio that seeks the truth. Now some teachers here do have their favorites which is okay but the name dropping of famous actors during lessons gives a kind of ego that I feel new actors should remember to find their own individuality aswell. Less, trying to make the audience laugh. That said, their technique class drew the line for me from beginning to end. This is where I felt their approach to acting became too cerebral for me becuase of its heavy emphasis on text (verbs) and playing actions and activities. I felt it prevented me from being free and acting instinctively which I found to be my greatest strength. I have always been obsessed with finding the truth in acting. All in all, after my expierence and moving forward I feel the Meisner technique would be more suited towards a solid foundation in what I am looking for in my training as an actor. I am interested in others journey expierence with Stella Adler school? I

"Imitating" an actor/scene in my reel? by MX77799  •  last post Dec 28th

Hi ! I hope you're all having a great day. I'm currently starting to work on my first reel and there are certain scenes from certain movies that I really love and that I think can convey what I'm capable of at this point in time. These scenes align perfectly with the styles I'm most comfortable with. When I play them (without imitating them) I really feel like I'm at one with the character I'm playing. Would it be a good thing to recreate/interpret existing scenes for my first reel or is it a no-no? Thank you for your time, happy holidays !

Using other people's connections by Juan_Badmofo  •  last post Dec 28th

Greetings Voice Actor/Redditors!! I'm as amateur as you can get in this business and I'm recording an animation and commercial voice over this year. I have a question that I could use help with though... As you are all aware, a lot of this business is networking. In order to (hopefully) find an agent (and get my demo into the hands of a few people that are very connected in the business) I have to go through friends of friends. Is there a right way (or wrong ways to avoid) when it comes to reaching out to resources through other people? Your advice? Thanks in advance for any posts on this.

What are your unique selling points as an actor? by TamimAziz  •  last post Dec 28th

Cultural appropriation by CurristaJay  •  last post Dec 28th

I think that we all understand that "blackface" is no longer acceptable in performance, however, how far does cultural appropriation extend? Should a gay character only be cast from amongst gay actors? This may cause difficulty as it requires actors to be "out" in order to get the part. Should disabled characters only be played by disabled actors? This may prove impossible if the character acquires the disability during the course of the narrative. What about accents? Many actors list accents as a skill on their resume. Should we stop using this skill and cast actors who genuinely speak with the required accent? Any views on these or similar issues? CJ

Headshot Hair by whatever199781  •  last post Dec 28th

I know there are some other posts about what hair to choose but I couldn’t find one necessarily about the optimal length for a male actor. I’m getting headshots done and I have longish hair. I’m 22, and my hair in the back touches my collar of a shirt, while the sides and top are a bit more medium length. I have really wavy/curly hair because I’m biracial. My hair is easily one of my best features but my other really good feature is my face which takes center stage probably when I have short hair. I’m at a bit of a conflict with this since when you google actor headshots, there’s a wide variety of lengths. Thoughts? Or anybody wanna chime in?

No reel, no acting experience, completely green to the acting world. Trying to self-submit for projects, so I can get some credits, so I can potentially land an agent. What are the best casting websites for a beginner? Interested in TV/film--commercials, by justcurious3287  •  last post Dec 27th

I heard that Actors Access is the absolute best casting website, has access to more breakdowns than any other site. However, my concern is that if I sign up on there, I will be competing with other actors who have amazing reels and tons of experience/credits. I'd rather wait until I get some credits in order to build a reel from them--but I can't get any credits at all if I can't compete on Actors Access, since I'm a beginner. Any advice?