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Getting into voice acting as a teenager by throwaway0873626  •  last post Apr 11th

Hey there. 16F. I’ve been interested in VA work for quite a long time now. Up until this point I’ve been grabbing very pointless roles on Casting Club for things like Gacha skits & Minecraft roleplays. Very unrewarding work with very minimal lines & thought usually. I’m not exactly sure where to go from here. The majority of sites I look into don’t take minors, and I live very rurally so I’m not able to get experience in-person. I have a decent setup with a good mic. My accent gets brought up CONSTANTLY and has my entire life. I have an Australian/British mix of an accent that a LOT of people really love apparently. I get told I’d make a ‘great voice actor/narrator’ on the daily. I just don’t know where the demand would actually be for that considering my age. I don’t feel like putting Gatcha/Minecraft skits on my reel would yield me very good results, so here I am to ask you guys where my next steps should ideally be. Should I hold off for a couple of years and try to get into the industry more so then? I’m of course fine with unpaid work whilst I’m still an amateur. Though eventually earning enough to be able to enrol myself in an online course for direct feedback and coaching would be great. Cheers!

How to Write a Podcast Script - Solo Show by Tammy Hunt  •  last post Apr 10th

Support and encouragement by Toni D'Antonio  •  last post Apr 10th

Just some words of encouragement for a productive week!!! ❤️

I'm an Actor in the Southeast Potentially Looking for a Manager. Is it worth it? by 121mc555  •  last post Apr 10th

A little bit about me: I'm a 20-year-old actor based in the Southeast region of the US. I've finally gotten a cohesive package together and feel confident in what I bring to the table. I got signed to an agency and feel really good about myself, however, I'm wondering if a manager is necessary also in all of this. So my questions are: 1. Should I as an actor based in the Southeast even bother looking for a manager? 2. If I do, is it best to only apply to ones with submission links? 3. How bad of an idea is it to cold-call/email a manager? (my gut is telling me bad idea)

Beginner’s reel — should I self tape scenes or monologues? by peanutbutterperson  •  last post Apr 10th

Hey all! As a beginner actor with no credits yet, I’ve learned that it’s okay to use self taped material to submit with as, in place of the reel. Is it better to use scenes or monologues? Or a mix of both? In addition as a beginner, is it better to submit 1 short scene or a number of scenes that are self taped in a single ‘reel’? Would love everyone’s insight! Thanks!

Do I need an agent by 3first_names  •  last post Apr 10th

So I just moved to Atlanta to pursue acting and I’ve been auditioning on actors access and backstage and haven’t really gotten anywhere. So I’ve been wondering if I should pursue getting an agent right away or wait a bit. Cause I have heard you shouldn’t get one right away so you can build up your résumé.

Does anyone have any tips to get used to being in front of a camera and on a set) by Loginthebowl  •  last post Apr 10th

Hi all, I just landed my first ever role on a proper film set, I’ve done some school plays in front of 300 people but nothing serious. Tomorrow I have my first shoot, I’d like some tips from experienced actors/actresses on how to be more comfortable in front of the camera and not be nervous to act and be judged. Thanks!

Do agents actually help you find work? by Mother-Mechanic-1220  •  last post Apr 10th

I’m 17 and new to acting but I’d like to start in more commercial/ tv roles instead of theatre which is what I’m doing now, I’ve read that a lot of actors start getting good roles with the help of a agent. Do agents actually help you find work and are they worth getting?

How to act with bad writing? Or over explanatory dialogue? by Lumpy-Highway-850  •  last post Apr 10th

I picked a monologue without realizing that the writing was bad. It sounded and felt great internally, but performing it out loud it was a completely different story. The dialogue is over explanatory and leaves little room for the actor to act. So my question is, how does one go about making a monologue sound and feel genuine when the writing isn’t great?

People are saying the industry is slow in Atlanta yet I’m seeing actors book work crazy from left and right ? by Proof-Pollution454  •  last post Apr 10th

I’ve been recently seeing posts of actors saying that with the recent strike , the industry is slow in most markets and especially in Atlanta. However , I’ve been seeing that recently in several Atlanta agent websites and pages that their talent is booking work left and right despite this strike coming and it being slow ? Could someone explain ? Asking for a friend

Do you watch yourself on screen? by briancalpaca  •  last post Apr 10th

Do you watch your own performances when they air? It can be so hard to be objective watching yourself or someone you know really well, so it can be really hard to get too much out of it yourself. Getting feedback from others that watch is helpful, but I'm not sure we will ever get to a point where we can really sit back and watch objectively. There are a lot of performances that we've never watched as a finished product, and the more we talk to other actors, we hear the same thing from a decent sized group of them.

Actors with egos…. by Vuumii  •  last post Apr 10th

I know, they’re everywhere, and being in contact with one drove me in for a loop. Actors being rude to other actors, I will never get over it. I understand it’s a heavily competitive career, but you really don’t need to be an asshole and put down other actors for trying to understand certain things in this field. Anyone have any stories with experiences like this? I’d love to hear it so I don’t feel as though I’m overreacting over nothing Ahah.

Should I Get My Talent Agent License? by Matthew Gross  •  last post Apr 9th

I'm currently taking a break to work on improving my health. Recently, an ER doc diagnosed me with congestive heart failure; however, I think he misdiagnosed me. Tomorrow, I meet with a cardiologist. All of this has me thinking about my professional future. I have tentative plans to buy land in Santa Clarita and build a home. For those of you who are outside of California, Santa Clarita is a film hub, and it is part of Los Angeles County. I love it, because it is less hectic. I'll post a video here about Santa Clarita.

Life comes at you fast by DiBiDi05  •  last post Apr 9th

I love being a part of this community and learning and sharing with other actors. With so many things going on in our world in terms of the looming strikes, work slowdowns, etc., I just wanted to drop in and say keep going, folks! This life is crazy and unpredictable, but we do it because we love it (most days lol). Here's an anecdote from my recent experiences- Last summer, I booked my first national commercial - a principal role at that! It starred one of the biggest names in sports, it aired a few times, my footage didn't get cut, and my friends and family had the chance to see me on TV. Awesome, right?! Well, it was an FTX commercial. Life comes at you fast. It was still a fun experience before all of the craziness.

A question for Illinois actors by Lower_Eye8433  •  last post Apr 9th

My husband was offered a job in Decatur Illinois and it looks like he's taking it. It's triple the pay he's making now so it's a no brainer really. I'm an actress in the Branson Missouri area and I am represented by an sgent in my area. The location we're moving to later this year is 2 hours from Chicago, and 2 hours from St. Louis. I'm not worried about making a long commute to work, but I want to ask what are some good places for me to look?

starting actor by FrietInMijnGat  •  last post Apr 9th

Hi i wanna become a actor. So i am gonna need some lessons. So that i can get an agent and stuff. Anyone got an only less for me that i can follow? Ore any tips. Let it know. Thank you bye.

Do you have problems being assertive? by ConsistentEffort5190  •  last post Apr 9th

There seem to be a lot of threads on here where someone is finding it hard to say no to something that is obviously bad for them. Or where someone walks away - often much later than most people would - from an unfair situation and then feels guilty about it. Is this a common trait among actors? I’m beginning to wonder - seriously - if drama programmes should include assertiveness training. A few basic tactics can make a huge difference to how you interact with other people and how you feel about yourself.

A VO career is not an on/off switch by morganbkeaton  •  last post Apr 9th

I've seen a couple good tweets recently about "breaking into" and "big breaks" in voice-over, and the assumptions around those. [Here's one.](https://twitter.com/SaraSecoraVO/status/1644358964715421699?s=20) Fundamentally, the issue is that aspiring actors and folks starting out make the mistake of thinking that a path in VO is like any other job, in that it's somewhat linear. Like, you could start as a clerk in a grocery store and reasonably expect that, with time and effort, you could eventually become the manager. But that's not how VO works. Folks talk about "breaking into VO" as if, once you "break in" you're guaranteed success in some way or another. Rob Paulsen started his original Talkin' Toons podcast back around 2012 because he'd had a slow *year*. **Rob**. **Paulsen**. And similarly, the "big break" concept is very flawed because it fails to account for all the small wins, which don't draw attention but do eventually build to finally, well, drawing attention. When I see posts asking questions like, "How much can you expect to earn in your first year of being a voice actor," I'm never sure how to respond. "There is no guarantee" is really the answer to many beginners' questions. If you are one of the folks I'm talking about, someone who's starting out, my advice is this: Interrogate why it is you want to do this. Get as specific as possible. This will help you root out any "I'll show them!!" narratives sooner than later, and help you drill down to what truly matters to you and drives you. Hold on to that and remind yourself of that when you're in tough moments. Your reasons ideally will have less to do with other people ("I want to be like So-and-so") and more about yourself ("Acting is how I get to connect with and explore every part of myself"). Approach VO as a side job first. Do not give up any sources of income. Make time for it in your current circumstances, explore it to your heart's desire. And protect your wallet. A cue to start giving up other sources of income is when you're bringing $$ steadily in from VO, consistently, for an extended period of time (at least months). Find friends and peers who are at your level, and a little above it. It's energizing to be surrounded by people having experiences you can relate to, and who are experiencing starting out at this moment in time. It's great to look at well known actors for inspiration, but they did not come up in VO as you now know it, so they may not *always* have the most relevant advice on where to start. There are no guarantees. Be patient. Do at least one thing toward your career every day, and err on the side of performance--read out loud, do exercises, read plays and scenes with friends, create characters, learn accents. Over the course of weeks and months and years, it really adds up. Best of luck.

Now Casting for BIGO Livestreaming job! by Lilith Astaroth  •  last post Apr 9th

Greetings! Own Your Destiny Talent Agency is currently casting charismatic individuals to become livestreaming hosts of your own Livestream. Build your own show about whatever you like! 15 days//30 hours per month, work from home. Smartphone and strong wifi/5G required. USA & Canada only. Must be over the age of 18. Please email your resume to OYDAgency@gmail.com with the subject "Livestreaming Audition - Karma" and we will send you more information. Thank you!

Could there be a problem with my name? by Date_me_nadia  •  last post Apr 9th

I have a very nice name (or so I’ve been told) but it’s a very feminine name, and I am a guy. Now I know lots of actors and actresses have strange names, but I’m just wondering if you think an agent or something could find a problem with my name. Name is Lillette