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I want to be a voice actor! by Wandering_anarchist • last post Dec 15th
For many years people have been saying they love my voice and I have always loved public speaking, reading aloud, and trying my best to mimic any voice actors I watch. I would love to know how to start off and it's my dream to see a fictional character with my voice.
To act is to have this necessity; a need, born deep inside, to express emotions and sentiments that aren't yours. by StrangeGlaringEye • last post Dec 15th
just a beautiful line from a certain European TV series that I thought to share with you guys - I'm not an actor of any sorts, but found it amazing, and should be of importance around here :) Edit: the series is *Merlí*
Theater/Stage Casting Director(s) in LA? by maxofreddit • last post Dec 15th
Hey all... Hope you're all finding time to enjoy the Holidays and set yourself up for a great 2020! A while back an acting buddy of mine said he was focusing on theater (stage) in Los Angeles... I was trying to rack my brain for the name of a theater/stage casting director that he had mentioned in Los Angeles that tends to cast most/all of the Equity stuff out this way (Mark Taper, etc) as well as up the coast... for the life of me I couldn't remember her (I think it was her) name. Wondering if any of your left coast US actors had an idea? Looking to make use of both my SAG-AFTRA and my Equity card in the coming year ;) Thanks!
Any other actors with a speech impediment? by verysadwhiteboi • last post Dec 15th
So for as long as i can remember, I've had a stutter. Not super severe, but bad enough to where it hampered me from doing a lot of things. Well when i got into acting about a year and a half ago, i discovered that whenever I'm in character, on stage, or in front of a camera, my stutter is almost non-existant. Even with improv and not having any memorized lines, i tend to talk a lot more clearly and fluently and i was wondering if there are any other actors out there who have the same situation or have overcome their impediments through acting
Biggest acting struggle by cryoncuenow • last post Dec 15th
I'm working on a project and would appreciate hearing from you.... ​ I've chatted with a lot of actors over the last year. It seems the biggest struggles many actors have is ... 1. connecting with their character... and... 2. getting stuck in their head ( which hurts their ability to create authentic emotions) My question for you is... 1. What is your biggest struggle in acting right now? 2. what experiences or situations have happened that are affecting your confidence and ability to audition or perform at the level you want? 3. What would be a great outcome for you if overcame this struggle. ​ Thanks for taking the time to answer.
Acting classes by GQTheReal • last post Dec 15th
Is there anything wrong with majoring in acting classes in college? My friends tell me it’s a waste of time and that most actors never went to college and it makes me overthink what I want to do in life
I want to join reality tv by thelastblackvampire • last post Dec 15th
As a kid I always wanted to be an actor I been in a few school plays, I did a commercial for Jacob Javits and a music video. I been on a couple auditions and my lack of experience makes me doubt my acting capability. But what I do know is that I’m a social person who likes to party and get to know people. I have a great personality for reality tv, I just don’t know where to look. I went on an audition for the real world a few years back and I want to try again maybe for another tv show , any suggestions ?
Reality tv with acting agents by ryguy167 • last post Dec 15th
Just a question that came to mind hoping someone could give some insight on. I am signed with an acting agency. If I happened to get on a reality/game show tv show, would I still need to pay them commission. They did not find the job nor am I contracted out to be an “actor”.
Voice actors needed for ambitious minecraft project! by superrollo • last post Dec 14th
Superrollomovies (known from San andreas myth busters back in the early days of YouTube) is working on an animated minecraft series. Not too much will be spoiled, but if you're interested in doing some (unpaid, sadly) voice acting work for a fun project, reply here and /or send an email to info@rjgfilms.com Any talent is wanted! Lots of roles to fill!
Actors stage presence by stile03 • last post Dec 14th
I’m not too sure about what it’s called but how come, someone like timothee chalamet or Lucas hedges (newcomers) have such large stage presence compared to a supporting/extra role with 3 lines? Like they are both human recorded on the same camera...so what about their acting is making Lucas hedges and timothee chalamet more noticeable?
Looking for two voice actors for a short film by crackedwideopen • last post Dec 14th
**Synopsis of film:** The short is about a disgraced police officer, JJ, who killed his partner in the field. It shows his attempts to finally get back on top and the turmoil he feels from his alienation from the other officers. **Characters:** **Norm** Norm is still on somewhat friendly with JJ even after all of the unpleasantness and is in charge of processing people to their doom through the station's form of capital punishment. We're looking for an older, kind voice possibly with a little bit of a New England or Boston accent, but nothing too crazy. Not many lines and will be glad to hear from anybody with any versions of the character. **Deputy Derek** Derek was JJ's partner. Now he has the "office" next to JJ. Derek isn't as upset with his partner for killing him as you would expect and tries to help his old partner out in any way he can. We're looking for a nice deep voice. Kind of a slimy cop type delivery and a lot of pent up aggression. Any age range would be good for Derek. If you're interested in auditioning feel free to send me a message on here and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We are working with a small budget and are not able to put a large amount of money into this venture, but I'm sure we will be able to find a good amount that will work for everyone. The minimum pay is $50 per character. Thanks for taking a look!
Questions For Canadian Actors by EAhmady123 • last post Dec 14th
First off I want to say how I’ve been a part of this group for a week now and how crazy supportive everyone is, this seems like a really tight knit group which I love seeing. Now with that out of the way a little background about me, my name is Enayat and I have been acting for a little bit now, I took drama in middle school as well as a year in Highschool. I am currently 21 and for about the past 3 years have taken acting classes, from Meisner, to scene study and on camera classes, with all the classes I’ve taken I’m finally confident enough to take the next step, I am planning on moving to Vancouver from Calgary in the beginning of January to continue with this dream. So my question for actors in Vancouver, which classes would you recommend I take to continue to improve? Where could I find auditions or casting calls for small roles in student films or indie projects? And honestly any other information that you may have that could be useful. And honestly I encourage anyone to reply to this post even if you are not a Canadian actor, if you have any tips please feel free to share, there is probably a lot of talented actors in this group and if I could pick apart your brains and learn a thing or two to improve my own abilities it would honestly be great. Thanks once again for all your help guys and I want to wish you all luck in your future endeavours.
What exactly makes Adam Driver a great actor? by hossbonaventure007 • last post Dec 13th
It seems like everyone in the world is in agreement right now that he’s the best actor working right now. Obviously there’s a lot to be learned from the best in the game but I was just wondering what other more experienced people noticed that he does well that can be educational to watch
Retiring From Acting (for now) a rant by mcleb014 • last post Dec 13th
I've been an actor for the last 10 years. I started in high school in my senior year. My first ever play was Mother Courage & Her Children (i know, a terrible play for a high school). While the show was panned by the students and faculty alike, I caught the bug. I knew right away that acting was the career I want to take a stab at. Today, I've got roughly 35 productions under my belt, 6 film credits, and a commercial that airs in the Chicagoland area. I've performed at some of the worst stages (and basements) you could imagine, to some of the most legendary stages in Chicago. All projects I'm proud of, including the ones that were just pure grade A shit. I've met some amazing people in my theatrical adventures. Many of my closest friends were people that I've met because of acting. After all of this, it is time to step away from acting. For the last several years, this thought has been floating around my noggin. In fact, I've made a post on here about giving up. Luckily for me, I've gotten the ball rolling on some sweet acting opportunities. There was one major problem. I was not making money. I was only getting paid in film credit and whatever is brought in for catering. And when I do get paid, it wasn't enough to cover rent. With that being said, I knew that going into this business won't make you rich, or financially stable. But as I have gotten older, I realize this lifestyle is no longer for me. That is why I'm stepping away. Money. Pure and simple. I can't do these part-time unstable gigs anymore, so I can make it to auditions. I do think acting is a subject worth studying, but making it as your career is risky. We all should know this, and I hope that college professors preach this. Financial stability is something I need. No more fighting for hours or constantly getting restaurant gigs or retail. Stability. But there is hope. During my commercial shoot, I was talking to this actor who told me she worked at a law firm fulltime. But her superior granted her some time off during the day to go and shoot the commercial. I feel like employers, especially those in big acting towns, are warming up to the idea of hiring actors and are willing to be this flexible. Plus, there are auditions that happen at night (like student films) and shoot during the weekends. And vice versa. Until then, I'm going back to school to get an education that is not in theatre or acting, so I can find that stability. If you've gotten this far, thank you for reading!
Best places to live in LA for acting? by axel32 • last post Dec 13th
Hey fellow actors, I'm going to be moving to LA next month for a gig that I booked where I'll be there for the rest of 2020. I'm currently looking at different options for housing (looking for a studio/1-bedroom apartment). As an actor, where should I want to place myself? The studio I'll be working at is in Downtown LA, but I heard bad things about living there. Here's the neighborhoods I've compiled from research: 1. West Hollywood (Expensive?) 2. Los Feliz 3. Sherman Oaks 4. Echo Park/Silverlake 5. North Hollywood Could you give me a quick breakdown of each neighborhood as far as the vibe and such goes, and if I'm missing any neighborhoods that I should be considering? My budget is $2000/month max, so if you know average rent in each of these neighborhoods, that would also be helpful to know. Thanks!
Can you give examples of actors that started at 18? by bellagcarr • last post Dec 13th
I’m starting the film industry at 17, and when i see actors that I like in my shoes and in movies I always look them up to see when they started acting, and it was always as a child. I am always discouraged seeing this because I worry that I will never make it since I started too late. Does anyone have good examples of people that first started after high school?
My friends all say I do great voices, and that I should go into voice acting, but I'm not sure what to look for. by Claymationdude07 • last post Dec 13th
The voices I usually do are exaggerated but spot on impressions of characters from southpark, family guy, and many other celebrities, and a few voices of my own. I love doing it, as it's always good for a laugh and I get compliments. But how could I try to turn that into a career? Do cartooney-like shows hold auditions or do voice actors usually get spots for acting in their normal voice? Honestly I think my normal voice is pretty weak. Idk where to begin. Voice lessons? Where does one go to find a good coach?
Has anyone else read David Mamet's True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor? by Bc2193 • last post Dec 13th
I just finished reading it and would totally recommend. I'm dying to discuss it. It was a really refreshing read and opened my eyes to different ways of looking at our profession, drama schools and how we think of ourselves as actors. Has anyone else read it too? What did you think?
Practicing emotion and conveying feelings through tone by _MK_1_ • last post Dec 13th
Hey guys! I am not a voice actor but a rapper. However, I need the wisdom and advice of you guys, the voice acting community. I am trying use my voice and introduce better inflections to drive emotions home. I feel I have a good overall tone and voice that sounds nice but I want to bring more dynamic energy, express emotions effectively through my voice alone. How do you guys practice that? Any routines? Anything you can share will be deeply appreciated.
Is there any actor/actress in here with social anxiety? by jamesjimmybyrondean • last post Dec 13th
My social anxiety is holding me back when I'm acting in auditions(I haven't been on set yet). My body just becomes stiff, heart racing and I become self conscious. My dream is to be an actor but these are the problems I have because of social anxiety. I don't want this to hold me back. Is there any actor or actress here that can relate and ended up overcoming or coping with this problem. How did you do it?