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Theater question regarding smaller acting groups/community theater: how to find character actor roles? by SubaruToyotaFan1986 • last post Oct 19th
I'm considering getting back into acting as a hobby, having been out of it since high school. I am researching smaller acting groups and local community theater here in my area of Lancashire in the United Kingdom. I know what type of role I want to play - character actor. I don't want to be the lead but equally, I don't want to be a character who shows up for one or two scenes playing a minor role. I think I could be good as a character actor as it's an opportunity to try playing a role that's *very* different and I've been learning voice acting skills at a basic level anyway. What sort of character is it when they're not the lead or secondary, but they're still important to the story, but the role is mainly played by a character actor? For now, acting is limited to being a hobby/way to meet people, starting small rather than diving in at the deep end. My basic question is, how do you find the character actor roles in this sort of theater - the smaller acting groups/community theater. I would appreciate any advice on this.
How does someone get involved in the VO industry? by cosmicwhore0r • last post Oct 18th
For a long time now I've had many people tell me that I would be a good potential voice actor (as I'm sure many of the talents here have). but I'm just more or less lost on how to get myself out there. I live in a fairly small town that doesn't harbor really any local work, so I figure my best chances are to try my hand online. That being said I've never really explored the voice acting world until just recently since I found more confidence in my abilities. If anyone in this subreddit could provide me with some tips on how start, whether or not I should invest in a microphone, and possibly any well-made recording software, I would really, REALLY appreciate every word of it.
I’ve been given a day to learn a monologue for an audition. Help please by Joshnee • last post Oct 18th
Any advice? I just started college and I can’t really rehearse the monologue out loud cause everyone would hear and won’t want to(I live in the dorms). I don’t know where to go for privacy here. I can memorize it and practice it but depending on how loud I need to be I cannot do it fully. The director also said either comedy or drama. I know comedy is seen as harder to do than drama since they say “anyone can do drama” so I don’t know if using a comedic monologue will be slightly more impressive. Would it be? Kinda freaking out cause this is my first audition for a film and there’s also a cold read and then an improvisation scene with the director. I do know though that every actor has had terrible/awful/embarrassing auditions, especially in the beginning, so i feel like I’m starting to get those out of the way with this.
What films/tv shows do you recommend for an actor to watch? by chrislabel • last post Oct 18th
What films/tv shows do you recommend for an actor to watch?
How to do Michael Piotr's Doom Testament voice? by McCuckDuck • last post Oct 18th
Hey everyone! I decided that I want to try and be a voice actor so I started to listen to other voice actors and my favourite voice actor so far has to be Michael Piotr. In the Doom 2016 game there was this really low and demonic voice. I want to try and copy this. Can his voice really just go that low or is he using some weird growling technique? Can anyone help me out? P. S. I don't want to just copy other voice actors but I think knowing how to do this can be really helpful.
Should I leave my agent? by ThatsAGoodQuestionYu • last post Oct 18th
Hey all! I frequent here but I made an alt specifically for this post because I’m kind of a paranoid person and don’t want to give away info of myself. I’m an Actor in Portland, 19 years old and I’m with an agency. Over the past year I’ve had maybe 10 auditions max. I know Portland is a medium-small market and I’m not sure if this is normal for someone my age or if I should maybe try my luck with a different agency. I’m wondering if any Portland based actors in my area around my age range have similar audition rates? Or Higher? Lower? Or really if anyone knows the market better could give me a hint. Really just so I can get a sense of whether or not I could be doing better or if maybe I have weird headshots or something or if maybe its the agency. Thanks all. :)
Should I persue acting? by amiesmith • last post Oct 18th
Hi guys, Thanks for taking the time to read this. Ever since a little girl I've imagined myself as an actress. I literally dream about it listening to dramatic music ALLLLLL the time. I think to this point it's eating me inside because I just don't know if I should go to uni for it? Has anyone ever felt like this before or has something that might help me? Thank you
Your opinion about how close the camera is to you? by Eyger • last post Oct 18th
As a director and cinematographer I'm curious to hear what you think as an actor when the camera is close to you or far from you? There has been a bunch of discussion this past year in the camera department about the sensor sizes in digital cameras, some people like to capture images in a way where they bring the camera physically closer to the actor because they claim it's more intimate, and some people like to shoot in a way where the camera is further away from the actor but zoomed in for different reasons. How does it make you feel when it's close? Far away?
Acting Means Business by rozannegates • last post Oct 18th
This business has prizes - Oscars, Emmys, and Tonys. I got them all. I wanted to represent actors who were capable of getting the nominations and the awards. As an agent, I represented Edward Norton, William H. Macy, Lynne Thigpen, Howard Rollins, Chris Noth, Rainn Wilson, Robert Prosky, Robert Lupone. These are names you recognize now but when we first started working together, these actors were just as wonderful then as they are now but I took them on when only a handful of people knew who they were. I saw their greatness and I made sure that everyone else would, too. Now I want to share my knowledge of the business with you which is why I wrote my book, "How to Succeed in the Business of Show Business" and why I am leading [The Actor's Intensive](https://www.theactorsintensive.com) workshop on Sat. Nov. 2 in New York City with Jeff Dreisbach of [McCorkle Casting](https://www.mccorklecasting.com)and headshot photographer [Suzanne Sheridan](https://suzannesheridan.com). Having knowledge of how the acting business works, understanding the tools of the trade, and knowing how to create your life as an actor will give you the foundation to create a successful career. Register now and start your career.
Aspiring voice actor here, any starter tips? by Druskei • last post Oct 17th
I’ve wanted to do voice over for a while, and have a decent set up and work space, but every time I sit down to do it I always get overwhelmed and feel like I’m not getting anywhere cause I’m not really sure as to where to start.
[Hiring] New Author looking for a voice actor royalty share on ACX by lemonhops • last post Oct 17th
Hi Gang, ​ My name is Chris , author of Patient 3, a Sci-Fi / Post-Apocalyptic novel. I’m looking to do a royalty share on ACX with possibly one of you lovely Redditing voice actors. The following is a Youtube Review of the book to give you an idea of the plotline and the potential for this story: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-wiqTvUXdo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-wiqTvUXdo) ​ Here is a link to my audition page: [https://www.acx.com/titleview/A14247O7FUHLL](https://www.acx.com/titleview/A14247O7FUHLL). ​ Since the upload of the video, the book has gone through three additional proofreaders and has received several positive reviews on Amazon and Goodreads, including momentarily during a promotion, some notable rankings over Labor Day weekend: #1 in Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction, #2 in Alien Invasion Sci-Fi eBooks, and #7 in Suspense. However, sales have simmered down since, and I'm hoping an audiobook may breathe new life into it. ​ This is my debut novel and I am hoping future titles and this audiobook will cascade into future success. Please check out the Youtube video to see what you could possibly be getting into and submit an audition through ACX if you are interested. I look forward to hearing back from you all. ​ Cheers! ​ \-Chris
Facial Expressions & Emotional Alignment by GrindTemperPour • last post Oct 17th
Hey Everyone, I've been a lurker on a separate account for quite some time. I have a question that I hope will benefit the community. Can any of you share some exercises that help loosen the facial muscles? Perhaps point me and others to some sources that can answer this question? I'm currently working through an anxiety-based issue (which impacts the way I appear). And though it's benefited the roles I can play, I want to be able to create an array of expressions, because, you know, us actresses/actors should be able to do that. Thanks in advance!
Voice Actors of Reddit: Wanna-Be audio book narrator here. Thinking about a side hustle, not as a career, but some extra cash might be nice-kinda thing. What are some suggestions about what to read or do as things you can post on a new profile? by shaffnut • last post Oct 17th
Would already have beginner equipment for soundproofing, access to a microphone (though admittedly I’m still quite un-knowledgeable there, but know enough where to get started) and space to work at home. Just looking for suggestions as to what to record that would be easy for a beginner but still enough to try and get some early work. Thanks!!!
Video Game Voice Acting Workshop - Melbourne, Australia by AimeeSmithVA • last post Oct 17th
Hi everyone! I'm Aimee Smith, a full-time voice actress specialising in video games, based in Sydney, Australia! I ran a Video Game workshop at Bang Bang Studios with Voices of Tomorrow earlier this month, which sold out within 48 hours. I've done panels at Oz-Comic Con, Smash, Border Dimensions and more recently GCAP and PAX, all within the last year, which addresses the fact there isn't enough information about how to get involved in the business as a remote voice talent with regard to video game voice acting. I'd like to change that! Should you be interested in more about me, you can find my website [HERE](https://www.aimeesmithva.com/)! If you'd like to look into the details of the course and book in your place (November 9th is ALMOST sold out!), you can find that [HERE](https://www.voicesoftomorrow.com.au/course-dates/)! Looking forward to meeting some of your there! https://i.redd.it/gkgn24l3f1t31.png
What do actors do when they’re sick? by will9273904 • last post Oct 17th
Not something I’m experiencing but just curious- if an actor wakes up sick on a day of filming what happens? Do they just ring in sick? And then is the whole day cancelled?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Oct 17 by AutoModerator • last post Oct 17th
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
Jon Voight won an academy award as a Fi Core actor, do you really believe there is still a negative stigma? by beaglesarecool99 • last post Oct 17th
like, i'm sorry, but this industry is every man for himself. and it is cut throat and it is clearly much much easier for rich, well-connected people to get ahead. every successful actor I have ever met in my entire life has been incredibly selfish and self-centered and all about themselves, nobody else. so do you really think being Fi-core is held against you? you don't even have to tell people. and if you are fi-core and can still work union jobs, do you even ever have to join sag again? i'm tired of not getting work and turning down non union work. i don't agree with how any of this shit works, I don't like paying people to get their time, i don't like the lottery system of agents throwing spaghetti against the wall, it's all ridiculous to me. but i know that I need to take care of myself just like everybody else does. so what is the truth here?
Actors in Egypt by AhmedMoussa97 • last post Oct 17th
I was wondering is there is any Egyptian Actors in here or have you ever had acting job in Egypt? , If so let's get to know each other
What questions do you have about the craft of acting? by losangelesactingcoac • last post Oct 17th
I'm looking for blogpost ideas and wondering what kinds of questions actors and/or aspiring actors have about the craft. The CRAFT of acting, not the business of it. For example, audition tips, emotional preparation, understanding material, different techniques, imagination work, etc - what specific questions do you have along those lines?