We have found 19,369 posts across 4 actor forums:
Wendy Alane Wright Top Show Business Coach by WendyAlane1 • last post Jan 4th
INFORMATION FOR NEW ACTORS! You are invited to join the Facebook group TALENT MANAGERS FOR ACTORS (TMFA) We have over 60,000 Actor members and 150+ Talent Agents, Managers, Casting Directors, Writers, Producers, Directors, Entertainment Lawyers, Acting Coaches and Working Actors in the TMFA giving Guidance and CORRECT industry information to actors. We would love for you to join us there! FOR BRAND NEW ACTORS Here are the 10 things you should start doing BEFORE you reach out to a manager or agent for representation. 1. Learn How To Act. Before you do ANYTHING else. Get into tons of acting classes (scene study, on-camera acting, and improv) 2. Get PROFESSIONAL headshots. Sample Link: [https://breakdownservices.s3.amazonaws.com/media/photos/20151/476121/print/09519A5B-9E02-B0DB-F3FE03E3EDF5ABA6.jpg](https://breakdownservices.s3.amazonaws.com/media/photos/20151/476121/print/09519A5B-9E02-B0DB-F3FE03E3EDF5ABA6.jpg) 3. Create Acting profiles on these 3 legit online casting sites: Actors Access, Casting Networks, and Backstage. 4. Record a High Definition clip of a monologue or short scene using good lighting, good sound in front of a blank wall. HERE ARE 2 EXAMPLES: Scene: [https://pro.imdb.com/videoproembed/vi3502546201?ref\_=nm\_vid](https://pro.imdb.com/videoproembed/vi3502546201?ref_=nm_vid) Monologue: [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j\_YqBhpDm78](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j_YqBhpDm78) 5. Upload your clip (s) to your online profiles (Actors Access, LA Casting and Backstage.) 6. Create a pro looking resume 7. Submit yourself DAILY on those 3 casting sites. 8. Book a 5-10 short films, student films, and web-series. 9. Add your bookings and acting classes to your hard copy and online resumes as you go. 10. Upload 3-4 30 second clips to your online profiles \*\*\*\*THEN present those to a Manager, or Agent! "Showcase companies" don't teach anyone to do these 10 things and this is WHAT they actors absolutely HAVE to do. They could be teaching this. It is not a secret, They choose not to. I want them to change that. This is FREE information in the pinned post in the TMFA for 60,000 people to see. And Actors who do the 10 steps start working in TV, Film, Webseries, Shorts, Indies, Non Union Features, Commercials and get representation. **YOU CAN TOO! Seriously. I really believe anything you have the courage to pursue and the discipline to do... you can achieve. You deserve a successful life. And YOU are capable of MORE than you even know.** When I coach actors I personally recommend MANY people's information in books, videos, blogs, classes, to help actors through the those 10 steps above: Bonnie Gillespie, Margie Haber, Deryn Warren, Brian O'Neil, Howard Fine, Amy Lyndon, BGB Studios, Playhouse West, Arvold Videos, Backstage videos, Lisa London's book "From Start to Stardom, Cathy Reinking's book "How To Book TV & Film Jobs' Terry Berland's Book "How To Book TV Commercials" **including my own books, "SECRETS OF A HOLLYWOOD TALENT MANAGER" and "HOW TO BE A STAR RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE" available on Amazon or here:** [https://www.secretsofahollywoodtalentmanager.com/store](https://www.secretsofahollywoodtalentmanager.com/store) I am also the creator of the # 1 Online Business Training for Actors called **Hollywood Winners Circle Academy** [hollywoodwinnerscircle.com](https://hollywoodwinnerscircle.com) You can watch over 150 FREE videos on my You Tube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/user/wendyalane1](https://www.youtube.com/user/wendyalane1) And find out more about me here: [Wendyalanewright.com](https://Wendyalanewright.com) Instagram: @wendyalane1 I am not inventing the wheel. I just LOVE actors and people SO MUCH and I am just very, VERY good at explaining how to take successful actions in life and how the entertainment business works and motivating people to take action and live their passion - whatever it is. I truly want YOUR success as an actor, as a person and in your life! See you on the Red Carpet! Wendy Alane Wright
Where is a good place to hire actors? by kennyc5576 • last post Jan 4th
Backstage..Actors Access...or something else...best place to find jobs...we are located on CT... by mgm_75 • last post Jan 4th
In Connecticut so looking at best spot for East Coast jobs.
Is Tim Curry a good actor? by Sir-Farty-Fartsalot • last post Jan 4th
What do you think?
Can a stage name not sound like a real name at all? Or is that a bad idea when starting out? by SafeNeighbor • last post Jan 4th
I know there's people like "Awkwafina", "Seal", "Slash", etc. But basically my real name is an uncommon Arab name that no one ever pronounces right, "Seif Naber". It's ugly on paper, in my opinion. However, it's pronounced "Safe Neighbor". So I've been using that as a stage name for my music (hence the username) because it has a cool story behind it that people enjoy and anyone who says "Hey, Safe" is just saying the name I've heard since I was a child. I've been thinking about pursuing acting on the side with no expectations since I've been doing it casually and took classes in HS/College on and off. Would "Safe Neighbor" be a horrible stage name on a resume? Should I just come up with a "normal" name like "Chris Miles" or at least put an Arab spin on the last name like "Chris Sultan"? Or maybe use a more known Arab first name like "Ramy" (although there's already two famous Ramy/Rami's). There's actually one actor with my last name, "Joey Naber" in LA (my area) so I don't know if that's better or worse if I keep the last name but go by like "Chris Naber" or "Steve Naber". Then there's the question of keeping my music separate or changing that name to reflect the acting stage name. I imagine being a musician is helpful when trying to act. I just wanna make sure if I try I get off on the right foot. Any advice is appreciated.
Aspiring actress on the East Coast by Lenaserenity123 • last post Jan 4th
Hello guys, I am a 32 year old female, originally from Ukraine wanting to act, primarily films. Where do I begin? Do I move to LA? Do I try out in New York first? My only ties to Television is my associate degree in Communication Arts/TV and Film Production. I enjoyed it but it was more about editing and nothing with drama. And I love drama acting. I took drama class in high school and I loved it. I took acting class in college and loved it too but my insecurities prevented me from keep going. I even went to some acting school for a bit when I was 18 and they said I had a natural talent. Once again, I was overwhelmed and didn't think it was actually going to happen for me so I stopped going. Any advise on how I get started?
Feeling down on myself by j0rdan21 • last post Jan 4th
Hey guys, so just a little about me. I recently graduated with my MFA in Acting and moved to LA. I’ve been making strides toward becoming a working voice actor for the past 10 years, and I finally felt like I was ready to go for it. I made a character demo with a well-known director in the industry about a year and a half ago, with the intent on being ready as soon as I finished grad school. It turned out that the process of making the demo was more like a workshop and it didn’t provide each person with much time on the mic, and even less time to work on character objectives, tactics, etc. I got some feedback on my demo from another big player in the business, and he basically told me that it sounds homemade/outdated and he isn’t hearing me make use of basic acting principles within it. I want to believe that this is primarily due to the environment in which the demo was made, and not necessarily reflective of who I am as an actor. Like I said, I felt good about things before, but this feels like a blow to my confidence. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Where can I find voice actors by An_Intellect • last post Jan 4th
I'm an animator and I need voice actors for a project I'm working on, but I don't know where to look. Can you help me?
[unpaid] need 4 female voice actors for a short project trailer by An_Intellect • last post Jan 4th
Need 4 female voice actors for a five nights at Freddy's related project (note, this isn't official, and I am not Scott) Main character, Susy (14-16, kind and sweet) Audition lines: what do you mean? Leave me alone!!! Wow! This is so cool!! Bully, Vanny: (15-17, a mean person and a real bitch) Audition lines: God, this party blows. Oh wait, your dog died here, didn't he? Whatever bitch, I'm out of here. Follower 1 and 2 Karen and Katie (15-17, stereotypical bully followers, who just try not to get on vanny's bad side. Can be same actor) Audition lines:(1) Yeah, are you? (2)is she what? (1) sorry vanny (2) yeah, sorry Send auditions to samyletsplays@gmail.com
What classes should I start with for film-acting? by ScatterdFries • last post Jan 4th
Hey I am a beginner with no experience, but I am still at the age where if I start I won’t have any issues catching up. I have kind of always had an affinity for acting, although I thought of it as like a dream job, a job that I probably wouldn’t be able to work, but then I suddenly realized that I’m young, I can do whatever the hell I want, so I am starting to work towards being an actor, for tv and such. What classes do you recommend? (I am in high school if that helps)
What would you say to a young actor who is terrified of being typecast as a gay stereotype? by Syeuk2002 • last post Jan 3rd
I spoke with him today and although he is not what I would consider to be camp, he seems very hung up on the idea that all agents or casting people will try to force him to take camp roles, or hide to his sexuality. He doesn’t want to be forced into a corner where he feels like he would have to take roles or act in a certain way just to make ends meat, or simply to progress his career and be able to do what he loves. He experienced severe bullying around being gay growing up, I think these fears may be connected to that. What would you say to him?
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?