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The Fixers Casting Call by Gobboking  •  last post Mar 5th

***The Fixers (Series)*** A proof of concept trailer for the fixers (link below for reference) has been made and we now move onto creating an episodic series. Most of episode one has been recorded and I am looking to expand the cast / variety of voice actors we have. All are welcome. In total, there are probably about 30 people working on this project,(includes body actors and potential voice actors) including myself, who is writing, directing, doing camera work - and my friend, who is an editor (pursuing professional, with qualifications). The fixers is about a group of assassins and the jobs they do, the problems they face etc. All roles are currently open and more roles will be introduced and possibly crafted to suit your voice etc. Everyone working on the fixers is very passionate and we hope to release the first episode before the end of the month. If you want to contact me then I would recommend my discord, which is GOBBO#0844

Help meee by theamazinggiraffe  •  last post Mar 5th

Okay so I have a dilemma- I'm currently doing a BA in Theatre and I'm *kind of* enjoying it but also part of me wants to switch to history as I feel like I'm more interested in that as an academic subject... but I also want to at least try out being an actor at some point and I'm worried a lack of degree will prevent me from this (as a lot of drama schools won't accept people without a degree relating to it) ​ hope someone can help, I don't know what to do

Father with established reputation looking for work. by alistofthingsIhate  •  last post Mar 5th

My father, 67, who I will not name here for sake of privacy, has been working as a narrator for the past twenty or so years, and has been a stage and television actor for longer. He is now interested in motion capture work for video games and animation. Does anybody have any advice for union workers on where to get started in this line of work?

Help! by arnoldlegend99  •  last post Mar 5th

Do I have to go to go to college to become a successful actor or can I move to LA and start acting courses at a good acting school?

Going to acting school? by justidag  •  last post Mar 4th

Hi everyone. Ever since I was six years old and saw Jurassic Park for the first time I have dreamt of becoming an actor. However I sort of convinced myself over the years that I should have a normal job and live a normal life, but now I am 18 years and have studied Economics in "gymnasiet" (Swedish high school) and realized that it sucks and I really want to be an actor. During last autumn I had a beginners class in acting and I am currently doing another class this spring. ​ My plan was to try out for Calle Flygare (A quite prestigious acting school in Sweden) for this fall since I graduate this year, but I don't really feel ready to do that, the class I had during autumn was basically just learning to let go (which was very important for me, but we didn't work with scripts or characters or monologues at all. I don't want to embarass myself at the audition at Calle Flygare so they'll remember me for that when I try out again. The problem is also that if you get accepted to Calle Flygare you are guaranteed to go there for one year, but they evaluate you between the first and second year and only some people get to continue with the second year. So I really want to feel ready, but my dad thinks that I should try out this year anyway because "it can't hurt" and he is afraid that I won't do it if I postpone it. I feel like that is not going to happen since I will still go to classes next year. What do you think I should do?

Daily (full time) Acting Classes in LA (or maybe Europe?) by Alonajey  •  last post Mar 4th

Hi, I’m currently living in LA and I’m just starting out. I took 2 month beginner intensive class in NYC, also took UCB improv 101 here in LA and signed up for 201. I did my homework and researched/audit acting classes in LA. From what I see most of the classes are “ ongoing “ and meet only 1-2times a week. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think it’s not the best way to go, especially for the beginner - when you’re trying to build solid base. I feel that throwing everyone in the same basket (professional actors and total newbies) isn’t really good (at least not what meisner would do lol)?! Please suggest me a class/intensive/workshop that: 1.has Beginning and End date 2. Meets more then 2 times a week(preferably day class/full time class) 3. Less then 3 month in length 4. Requires to rehearse outside of the class So far I found full time programs at : “Acting corps”- but apparently they are permanently closed since last fall. “Lee Strasberg Institute” - 2 weeks intensives or 3 month program ( but I personally don’t really like “the method” itself I’m more into imagination) but it’s really good, that they also have electives like voice/movement etc etc. maybe I should try it for 2 weeks? “NYFA”has full time options, but I only heard bad reviews. Some other studios have intensives, but only in summer :( *just a note, I’m free all the time, and there’s no problem with money. I’ve mentioned in the topic “classes in Europe”, my husband wants to travel all over the Europe this year, but I don’t want to make a pause in the very beginning of my acting education( we don’t really know what to do about it, since he has this opportunity to travel all over the world right know, and I want to pursue my acting career. It’s getting so bad, that we fight about it and it gets pretty ugly) we want to support each other and we are ready to make some sacrifices, but at the same time we don’t want fully give up on our dreams. So if you have any recommendations of English speaking - Workshops/classes/resources in Europe(not only UK) I’ll be really thankful!!! Any advise/ recommendation/ constructive criticism is welcomed! Thank you ! P.s. sorry for my grammar English is my second language.

I had the chance to ask a famous actor of what he thought about Atlanta vs LA by Livelordx_lol  •  last post Mar 4th

At a local con, there were plenty of actors and voice actors. I got to ask one who was well known, had acted in many mainstream films, what he thought of Atlanta vs LA as far as film opportunity. His response was that LA has a more serious scene and if I wanted to continue pursuing acting seriously , I should relocate there. I however live 6 hours away from Atlanta and have visited Atlanta multiple times, so moving to Atlanta is more feasible but moving to LA isn't too far unrealistic for me. What do you all think about LA vs Atlanta as far as opportunity?

Acting is stupid by kwanghah  •  last post Mar 4th

Does anyone else feel like those close to them think that their dream of being an actor is stupid? I (F 23) dont have any actor friends as I'm just starting out but whenever I talk to my family/friends about my plans as an an actor, I get the sense that they think it's all stupid, but they of course wont say it. A bit of background, I studied engineering and graduated last year. So my family and friends are probably confused with my change of career path. But they all know I have always been a creative and wanted to act, and that completing my degree made me very depressed and I only did it to please everyone else. Anyone else on a similar boat?

Does an interview have a huge bearing on getting into an acting program? by thickasheck  •  last post Mar 4th

I auditioned for my first choice SUNY purchase about a week ago and they asked me "why acting" in my interview and whenever I'm asked that question by my friends I completely go off on how important acting is to me. However. when they asked me that I could only say how I got this feeling everytime i performed and the first time I performed as a background character I still got the feeling and it made me realize I wanted to feel that feeling forever. Then they asked me what else I was interested in and I told them about how I write, direct, and act in my own one acts at our schools black box theatre. They asked me what the play I was writing was about and I told them and I got into a lot more detail about that than I did about why I wanted to be an actor. I did write my college essay about acting though for all of my schools. Acting being my purpose and path was my essay topic because acting is everything to me and I can't imagine not doing it. I got a call back and they had me do my Shakespeare monologue. I'm worried that I didn't say enough, that they didn't see how impacted I am by theatre, and how much acting means to me when i had the chance to tell them. I feel like that may seriously affect my getting in because the program is a serious conservatory, which is exactly what i want because I want to do acting and things related to acting all day all the time. It's the only thing I go to school for since 10th grade. It's one of the few things that gives me actual Joy. And it's also one of the few things that doesn't stress me out. Getting into this program is what I've wanted for so long to be the start of my journey as an actor, and I feel like when I had my chance to show them how much I wanted it I choked in the interview. Now I keep thinking about what I could have said, what I've told other people, how acting makes me feel and I'm scared they didn't see how serious I am about it. I'm really freaking out about it because this is the most affordable program and the program that seems to have all i want in a program but it may be the one I fucked myself out of. How long after auditions end for school do you usually get results?

Small role, looking for actor by KaiSimple  •  last post Mar 4th

Hello all, I'm not sure if this is allowed or not, apologies for any infractions. I'm looking for someone to play a small role. Asian male, athletic build is all that is required. DM me if interested. edit: In the Winston Salem, NC area

Just moved into a class with working actors and I've been so nervous every week by Rainbow_Explosion  •  last post Mar 3rd

I started the Beginner's course in September and have moved into the 3rd level with people who are, yes, in the beginning of their careers, but have years of experience and work. I'm just so nervous to mess up or be bad in front of them. I'm about to go do a scene and a monologue in a few hours and my mind is racing.

What can do you do everything to make you a better actually? by Chilidawg83  •  last post Mar 3rd

What can you do everyday to make yourself a better actor? Stupid autocorrect.

How do you get into characters and out of characters? by chrislabel  •  last post Mar 3rd

How do you get into characters and out of characters? As a lot of actors have been stuck in these quiet easily.

Anybody know actors with Type 1? by 3to2productions  •  last post Mar 3rd

Was wondering if there is a little community of type 1 diabetics in or around LA, and if they’d be interested in meetups, rehearsals, whatever. Even if not in LA, maybe creating a group online or just exchanging stories/ideas on here. I’ve always had a goal of writing a feature or episodic with all Diabetic characters, cast with diabetic actors. Also to just exchange information as it relates to how you manage your issues while being on set 12,13,14 hour days, sets that don’t provide adequate diet options, etc..

Social media by 3to2productions  •  last post Mar 3rd

Every so often, people post on here about social media as it relates to our careers. Wanted to post this to start an open discussion on do’s and dont’s, what’s appropriate and what’s not, etc...if anybody is interested in discussing. Edit to add: another thing I see new actors do a lot is not understand what they can and can’t or shouldn’t post online WHILE being on set. So that’s, something to talk about as well.

Wanted (Urgently) — Female to read/record *4 slightly different voices* for podcast episode by kisskittyonthelips  •  last post Mar 3rd

My name is Spencer LaBute and I have a podcast called Clear, Bright, Dark of Night (available iTunes/Spotify). It is an audiobook with near-daily releases — each episode is about 2 minutes long and it is very experimental in form. It is poetry and short fiction. I need one female voice actor who can do 4 slightly different voices to read/record the dialogue for an episode that is like a mock anime episode. The characters are 4 high school girls. Scene settings/thing in parentheses would not need to be read — those will be read by me. Offering $40 PayPal or Venmo, whatever is preferred for this 1 minute, 50 second record. The time is important because there is music that goes underneath it. I can provide more info/instructions for whoever is interested in the job. Please feel free to message me on reddit or at rslabute.personal@gmail.com Thanks!

I'm a long time NY actor. Im thinking about moving to LA. What are some of the biggest differences? by Bananafelix  •  last post Mar 3rd

I heard people in LA think rent is insane, but then when numbers are discussed, they really don't seen that bad compared to NY. How expensive is LA really? As an actor do you get a lot of auditions? Or is that more of a myth? How would I get auditions? I heard backstage isn't used as often there? What about AA and Casting network? Where would I even live? I have a lot of questions... Any kind of help or literature would be useful. Thank you!

Outboard pre-amp portable for digital recorder or swap for high-end audio interface? by hdfrost201  •  last post Mar 3rd

Hi all, I'd say I'm an intermediate home voice actor trying to get more professional work. My current setup is very simple; an AKG c414 with a short XLR to a Tascam DR-100 mkIII recorder. I record onto an SD card then transfer to mac for editing in Audacity. The mic has an option to leave headroom; I've switched it off. My issue is that raw recordings are quite quiet; for example, I have to have post-production amplification and compression stages to meet the RMS requirement for platforms like ACX for audiobook narration (-23db min). The gain on the Tascam is about as high as it can go without the noise floor getting intrusive (about 3 o'clock). If I speak any closer to the mic it starts getting a bit artefact-y. ​ Would I be better off getting a pre-amp in between my mic and the recorder, or swapping the recorder for an audio interface and recording via that into the computer? I'm aiming mainly for low noise and minimal need for post-production. I'm willing to spend a bit extra if it means giving myself the best possible chance (if only on the equipment side) of landing high-end work. ​ Thanks! ​