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Submissions to SAG projects as non-union by ptactor • last post Feb 26th
My agent submits me to about everything. 2 days ago, I submitted a tape audition to a request he had sent to me, but the role was SAG, and I am not union. I was wondering, would I even have a chance at this role as a non-union person? The most I understand about the rules on this is, in Georgia, a right to work state, it would not matter, but I can't help but think that the CD will likely pick only from union actors first. It's gotten immensely competitive in Atlanta, and I know of out of state actors that are willing to come to Georgia from out of state, on their own dime, to perform when they are cast.
New Active Voice Over Discord Here by kylo1992 • last post Feb 25th
Long story short, joined a discord I found here and it had many people in it but it wasn't active and upon talking to the Owner he/she had left it to die more or less. SO I took it upon myself to create one that will have scheduled practice days for those interested, have resources and links, demo-reel help and a wide variety of other things. If anybody would like to join up great! If there are some who would like to help out and offer their knowledge for the newer voice actors also amazing! This is the Server link. (redacted) I look forward to meeting all of you! Edit: removed the link to avoid to much excessive influx of members now that a base group has been established. We will be running practice groups and general help days. If your interested message me and I'll see about getting you in. This is to just make sure those joining are interested and active. Thanks for everyone who's joined so far and helped with the resources and all!
drama school??? spill by 1701484am • last post Feb 25th
I'm an aspiring actor, I'm 17 years old African-American male and have an agent in San Francisco. I've done some commercial work with some pretty big names and some short films. I want to pursue a career in acting, so I recently auditioned for a few drama schools (NYU, Fordham, UCLA, Pace) and I'm sitting around going through the auditions over and over in my head and trying to figure out what they thought of me. **I guess my question is, what exactly are these schools looking for??** I also have a pretty stacked resume with lots of proffesional work like commercials (Disney, Apple, GMC, Lego, etc..) + some short films and lots of theatre. Do they take this type of stuff into account during the admissions process? I don't understand how they can weed out hundreds of applicants into a class of less than 30 people. Wish me luck :)
[HIRING] Hi, it's me again with the Megaman: NT Warrior Abridged series! Looking for VAs to fill out the cast! by shuritsen • last post Feb 25th
Hey all! I made a [post a few weeks ago](https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/comments/apgn7f/working_on_a_script_for_a_parodyabridged_video_of/) looking for voice actors for a video project of mine, revolving around abridging an animated show called *'Megaman NT Warrior'*. I know some of you may have already submitted your demo, but with so many interested, it's hard to keep track of who's demo is whose. For those that haven't, if you're interested in being a voice actor for my project, [sign up on this handy form!](https://bvrr.typeform.com/to/yT4Swk) Simply submit your info, and i'll be reaching out to everyone as soon as I have enough to go on, shouldn't be more than a week or two at most. ##Bear in mind, I plan on making this a long-term project. If you are chosen for a role, It would be expected that you would *stay* voicing that character. ^bear ^in ^mind ^i ^will ^be ^moving ^out ^of ^my ^current ^place ^into ^a ^new ^one ^during ^this ^time ^as ^well ^lol. **As far as compensation goes, it will be on a scene-by-scene basis, trying to stay between $20-30 each per scene, depending how long the scenes are. Thanks again guys! Hope to hear from you all soon!**
Actor parent groups in NYC by sheache • last post Feb 25th
Hi! I’m a SAG-AFTRA actress who is also a single parent and I’m looking for working actor/parent groups in NYC. I searched on Facebook but haven’t found anything. Any suggestions? Thanks!
What is the easiest way to get SAG if you're an Actor/Writer or Actor/Director? by RocketPunch2018 • last post Feb 25th
If you're making your own material what is the easiest (proven) way to get SAG? I understand that for most people you shouldn't get into SAG until you're ready. But I'm curious what the easiest quickest way is to get into SAG with your own work? I remember before, people found some loop hole and turned any poop-quality YouTube skit, and turned that into SAG. But I know for a few years SAG caught on and changed that.
New actor at 44, what are good acting exercises one can do at home? How do you solo practice? by Cinsev • last post Feb 25th
What are some amazing colleges with good theatre/on screen majors/programs/degrees (preferably in Los Angeles or New York)? by qu0na • last post Feb 24th
I’m 15 in high school so spare me the title please because everything about college still kind of confuses me. But, I’m looking for a college that has good theatre or film majors in Los Angeles or New York that’ll teach me a lot and allow me to grow as an actress. I already know about LMU and I’m so in love with this college that I know it’ll be soul crushing if I get denied which is why I want to find some other colleges that I might possibly fall in love with so the rejection won’t hurt as much (if i get rejected). Not sure if this is bias but also any colleges that are similar to LMU that you guys could tell me about would be great!!
How to tell the difference between Marlon Brando’s “fake” take and “real” take by LancasterDodd777 • last post Feb 24th
I’ve just been reading Sidney Lumet’s book “Making Movies” (it’s fantastic by the way) and in it he talks about his time working with Brando on the film The Fugitive Kind. Lumet says that Brando would test directors on his first day by giving them a ‘fake’ take and a ‘real’ take of the same shot. Supposedly if the director printed the fake one, he wouldnt bother putting any effort in for the rest of the picture as clearly the director couldn’t tell so why should he waste his efforts, basically. As an aspiring filmmaker myself, I wonder how I would tell the difference from a fake and real performance from an actor? It’s unlikely to ever happen, but Brando supposedly said they’d be almost identical but in one he was actually using his emotions and in one he wasn’t. If they were so identical that even the director could tell them apart, does it really matter? How would you be able to tell the real one from the fake? Is it the glint in the eye or something similarly subtle? Edit: spelling
Hey Fabulous Reddit People! Amateur actress here, needing some help figuring out my type! by angryreceptionist • last post Feb 24th
How much can theater classes help you in film acting? by xXclipzz • last post Feb 24th
I feel like this is a dumb question being as though there are a lot of prestigious actors/actresses who’ve started off in theatre. But I just wanted to ask anyway. I’ve studied film and have been apart of numerous projects but I’m relatively new to studying acting as I’ve never really put energy and focus in this specific aspect of filmmaking before until recently.
I think I was cut from my first ever role by J-Frisk • last post Feb 24th
In October I went to an open casting call for a local project. Jan 22nd the producer messaged me to say that we'd be shooting the segment I'm in, in the third week of Feb and on day one it was seemingly decided that Saturdays would be shooting days. Yesterday, Saturday and the third week of Feb, the director posted about their shoot. I'm not sure if I got cut and wasn't made aware or if they're just behind. But there's only supposed to he three segments and they shot segment 3 yesterday. I messaged the producer and I'm waiting to hear back. I'm pretty disappointed. This was going to be my first ever role in anything. Some of the actors were brilliant and obviously have experience and some, like myself, are newer so it felt like a great place to start. I didn't feel like I was going to be the weakest link or under pressure to have an Oscar level performance. I've been nervous as hell and now that it was supposed to have been the time, I feel pretty let down. I know that I'm going to have countless rejections and let downs in front of me..so..I guess this is a milestone? Lol I was just so ready to start, you know? I imagine I have at least ten years before a breakout if I ever even get to that point so I was just so ready to start the countdown. Maybe it's for the best? Everything happens for a reason, right? I'm talking to a photographer about headshots and trying to fill out anyhow. Was hoping to get to add a project to my resume soon but this summer I have a chance. Wish me luck.
Question about acting in a play by Living_Watercress • last post Feb 24th
I am not an actor but I enjoy going to plays. However, there is one thing I see in plays that is like nails on a chalkboard. That is where a woman or 2 women walk around in circles screeching at one another. I know they need to project their voices, but they sound like they are about to break windows. Why is that?
[HIRING][PAID] Voice Actress & Actors for characters in Multiplayer Tabletop RPG Game by Nafei93 • last post Feb 24th
Hello, We are at *Titanforged Entertainment* working on a **3D Multiplayer Tabletop RPG Game** that will be released on Steam later this year. You can think of it as ordinary board games but instead of boards we have environments. Instead of pieces/pawns we have characters. Here is a video and a screenshot to give you a better idea. We try not to spoil everything just yet :-) ​ **Video of Lobby Menu (With WoW music as a filler):** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9P8GYSoyXo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9P8GYSoyXo) ​ **Chess environment:** [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/524286425693421582/540226946383216661/HighresScreenshot00003.png](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/524286425693421582/540226946383216661/HighresScreenshot00003.png) ​ **One of the characters:** [https://i.imgur.com/8lLx9Z6.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/8lLx9Z6.jpg) ​ We are currently looking for 4 male voice actors for 4 characters. We are also looking for 1 male and 1 female voice for the announcer's voice in the game. ***Your task will be to voice act the various quotes written for each of the character***. To give you a better idea, you can think of it as quotes for League of Legends characters. ​ **Please provide a portfolio when you contact me in Private message. Because of many applications, I'm not sure if I can answer you within the same hour.** # Character #1 - Announcer's Voice **Sex:** Male & Female **Age:** 45 years (MALE). 35 years (FEMALE) **Description:** This is the announcer of the game which is a background voice. He can be heard in-game after queuing up for a board game. He could say something like: "An ally has fallen!" or if it's the intro to the chess game "The enemy has breached the gate. Defeat them quickly!". You get the idea. **Payment:** $0.30 for each word. Paypal. # Character #2 - Knight **Sex:** Male **Age:** 40 years old **Description:** Humanoid knight. He is the symbol of justice and light. No evil shall stand in his way and he is ready to give his life for his kingdom. The last thing he would see is evil taking over and his kingdom falling. **Payment:** $0.30 for each word. Paypal. # Character #3 - Werewolf **Sex:** Male **Age:** 35 years old (Manly/deep Wolfish voice) **Description:** He was once good but is now corrupted by evil powers. The werewolf can not only speak to humanoids/demons but also animals. He hungers for food and eats anyone he sees crossing the Woods of Whispers. **Payment:** $0.30 for each word. Paypal. # Character #4 - Undead Bishop **Sex:** Male **Age:** 55 years old **Description:** He has lost hope in good and justice and believes that doing good doesn’t matter. It won’t make anything better. He is now with the evil force. Living in the Corrupted Grounds. A land between the living and the dead. **Payment:** $0.30 for each word. Paypal. # Character #5 - Skeleton King **Sex:** Male **Age:** 60 years old (possibly a hoarse voice sounding like death) **Description:** He was the previous king of the Righteous Kingdom. He got corrupted by too much wealth and power. So much that he made enemies within his own walls. He got executed by an ally at night in his sleep. Now he is the king of the Death Realm. **Payment:** $0.30 for each word. Paypal.
Review my practice routine and feel free to share yours! :) by Driosa • last post Feb 24th
Hello friends! I would be grateful if you could review my practice routine: ​ 1-I pronounce phonemes, one by one, while looking at a mirror to work on my lip shape and tongue position. 2-I read a short story out loud. I switch voice depending on whether I'm narrating or reading dialogue. I give each one of the characters a different voice based on context that I feel would fit them. 3-I shadow/mimic a professional voice actor for around a minute. I'm currently doing this with Ray Porter, since I love his style and voices. ​ This usually takes around thirty minutes. I've been following this routine every day for a while and I did notice a huge improvement. However, I have a feeling that I might be able to skip the first step. Should I do it? Also, knowing other people's routines might help me too, so feel free to share yours! :)
How can I become an actor if I'm out of the three main acting areas? by theboywhotriedtohurt • last post Feb 23rd
I don't live in LA, Toronto OR London. I live in the Middle East and I am from there. ​ Have been a theater kid pretty much all my life. I'm absolutely obsessed with acting — problem is, our acting communities here are very shit. You have to act in Arabic (which I progressively got worse at as I preferred English), and your religious views will come in the line of work always as you're living in a muslim country. ​ I wish to travel abroad and actually pursue acting, but have no idea how to make matters work. I'm not in a rush or anything, but I do wish to set my foot in the door. I see a lot of series here and they're pretty shit, honestly speaking — directors are not hardworking, but they do work, and they do make money, good money... It's just that I'm not attracted to the mediocre work, and I think a lot of people aren't either, but it's just the nature of horrendous acting that they've been accustomed to. ​ TL;DR: I don't live in LA, Toronto or London. What moves should I make to get into acting and work my way up? I live in the Middle East currently. I am still 16 at the moment but I really wish to do this... Any suggestions?
From an actor’s point of view, what is the best film performance of all time and why? by LancasterDodd777 • last post Feb 23rd
I’m a movie guy and it’s easy for other movie people to talk about this performance or that performance, but I’m interested to hear an actual actor’s opinion. I’m interested to see if we movie people are right when we talk about the performances in films like There Will Be Blood and Taxi Driver, or if we’re missing something you guys know about. So what is the best film performance or who is the best screen actor in your opinion, and why?
Taft-Hartley Contracts Question by BinThrowaway7 • last post Feb 23rd
Hey all, I have an audition coming up for an indie that states it’s a union film, but is allowing non union actors to audition. I know not all union contracts allow for actors to join with a Taft-Hartley, but I’m having trouble finding a list of which contracts do, and which do not. The audition is a long bus ride away, so I just want to make sure it’s going to be worth my time.
I Feel Awkward by LongLiveTheGnik • last post Feb 23rd
So I am in this production and I play the character who is a love interest of the main character. There's two things that I feel are limiting my performance. One, he is a very bold character. He says pretty much whatever comes to his mind, without caring or thinking about how other will take it. He's become accustomed to this type of manner because he usually gets what he wants from it. My problem is that I'm not nearly as bold as he is, so it's hard to find a common connection between the two of us. Two, the actress that portrays my love interest is amazing! I'm pretty sure I'm crushing on her, but I find myself in an position. I like her but when we do our scenes together I just feel odd. I think it maybe because I like but she has a boyfriend so I can't really do anything with my feelings except bottle them up. I feel like like it might effect my performance, is there any tips you can give?
So where or who did 'Heath Ledger' Actually train with? by Idobjj • last post Feb 23rd
All this mystery and hype around his TDK role but it never says he attended any schools or trained anywhere specific. Acting doesn't just come out of thin air. It was said he did Alexander and I watched a script to screen of that movie where they show the actors and the actual lines themselves from the script underneath. He improved majority of them. ​ Any aussie actors know anything I'm curious because he got good real quick after seeing him in 10 things I things I hate about you.