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No response from agencies, losing heart, about to give up on voice acting. by SiliconeGiant • last post Jan 21st
Edit:adding Los Angeles (Pasadena) I'm about to give up on voice work. I went to school for acting, I've been in 20 live theatre productions, I have several voice reels. I have 10 years xp in radio and production, and I can't get a response from an agency. I've been stuck in the world of p2p, competing with dozens if not hundreds of others for each job. I used to make 5-10 commercials /day. With P2P It took me about 200 auditions to get my first job. That is not a feasible use of time. When I ask about this, people say make a better demo, get more training. The thing about that advice is that it never fucking ends. You can always make a better demo. You can always use more training. But that gets conflated with this idea that doing those things opens doors. There's no point at which someone calls and says "hey your demo is finally good enough that we're going to bring you on. Despite all the work you've done and all the training you've had, we were just waiting around for you to have a perfect fucking demo." Instead, it's just made me a more-polished, unemployed actor, with a more polished demo, despite the fact that you're doing custom auditions for each job, and even those are often not listened to, let alone your canned demos. So new demos and more training aren't leading to anything. If I can't get an agent, so that I can get targeted auditions for bigger jobs, that I'm in a smaller pool of candidates for, than I don't see how it works. I can admit, I am bitter. When you can't get work, in a thing that you trained for for years and have experience and proven ability in, frustrating doesn't do it justice. Thanks for letting me rant, any advice appreciated, unless it's make a better demo, ha.
Actors of Reddit, how was your first acting class? Did it live up to your expectations and what was something that you didn't expect? by Bruizapple • last post Jan 21st
So I've posted a couple of times here now, I did a taster class a while back and I'll be starting a 10 week part time beginners course to screen acting tomorrow. This is for a lead up to auditioning for a full time course in July, as I am nearly 25 with no acting experience at all. I'm both excited and a bit scared, so I wanted to see what you lovely folks experienced in your first class.
What's the UK industry like and what do I need to know? by Unhelpfulhelpful • last post Jan 21st
I'm planning on making the move to London next year (sorry US you're just not for me) and would like to be prepared. A lot of this sub is US focused so I'm not very up to speed with the UK industry. Australia's industry is very small so the rules are not the same internationally Things like: Do UK agents like emails or mail (wtf) for submission/how do they usually find people aside from acting schools Do I need to redo my training there? Which schools are well regarded? What is the vibe of the CDs there? Do they only like established actors or do they do workshops? Can you submit videos to them?
My mom is very discouraging. by cryogenicallyfrozen1 • last post Jan 21st
My mom never really says good job or anything like that. My big dream (like most of you) is to be a big named actress. I haven't even taken the first step yet. My mom and I were talking and I joking said, "How are you going to babysit my future kids when I'm in LA?" she was like, "You'd do that to your own mother?" I said, "Do what? Follow my dreams? You're very discouraging." ​ I then walked away. Idk what to do. It's always been like that. I was gonna start college (I'd be the first person in my entire family going to college) and she never even said good job. She just said, "You haven't done anything yet". Even when I talked about college would laugh or dismiss it or ignore me. Now I'm just going to a trade school because I need a job more than college. ​ Anyone else have parents that don't support them? idk. She didn't even say anything when I wanted to go to nursing school.
Cast in a feature..but after reading I’m having mixed feelings. by FunneyBonez • last post Jan 21st
I was recently cast in a feature film and was sent the script today. Of course I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to be a part of something like this. I’ve done my fair share of work so I know what to look out for in terms of writing and the script layout. After reading the whole script over it really left me in a state of “I’m not quite sure how I feel about this.” On one hand the director specifically chose me after seeing me do work on a previous set we were together on, which is a huge compliment and as I said I’m grateful for. I feel obligated to do this because of those circumstances. Thing is as I said, after reading everything it just...isn’t the best. I feel bad even writing this to the community because who am I to judge someone’s work? I can’t be the first actor to experience this though, and definitely not the last. For a feature (this being my first) the story has some potential and I could see the direction it was going, but it contradicts itself at times and left me confused in certain moments. The dialogue initially started strong then it started to veer off and things started to get confusing. I want to take this because as I said, I feel like I have to and if not I’m burning a bridge. Then again I don’t want to because I want to do work that will spark the artist in me. Has anyone been in this situation before? What did you do?
I think my agent has been feeding me false hope and promises to me for the last year and a half... by leeleeleelee1234 • last post Jan 21st
Aussie here. I feel like an absolute fool. I signed with my agent a year and a half ago (mid-2017), with confidence that he and I were going to make a great team going into 2018. I was told 'I can see you doing great things. You have this look that's unique and you are a really strong actor." blah blah blah. Great, I need someone who really believes in me. Let's do this. For the next year and a half, I shot self-tapes for him as often as possible, so that he could keep them on file to submit to Casting Directors. But, after about 6 months, things got a lot quieter... Phone call after phone call, email after email, self-tape after self-tape, I couldn't work it out. Why wasn't I being seen? How come the people around me were being seen? until I checked my submission report this morning. I actually believed him. My previous agent from 2015-2016 submitted me for 25+ auditions (which I wasn't aware of until now) and I was close in a few big-scale TV productions. My current agent has submitted me for a whopping total of... THREE. In a year and a half. He convinced me that I was going to get a tonne of work through him, as he has 'close' connections in the industry. Did I ask why it's been slow over the 18 months? Yes, I've asked why numerous times over the phone and the reply was "There's just nothing happening at the moment." I feel like crying. Has anyone else experienced this? I feel like I've just wasted 2 years of my life doing nothing but working and working for a man who pulled the wool over my eyes. I don't even know what to ask for through this post. I think I just needed to vent and maybe hope that there's a silver lining to all of this. ​ Moral of the story: Be very, very careful with who you trust in this industry.
Get Cinematic by John Swanbeck • last post Jan 20th
A technique for using your energy to create cinematic power on camera...
Singing warm ups by SuperIntendedAlmonds • last post Jan 20th
If you're anything like me you're always looking for vocal warm up exercises to perform before starting a recording session. However i find way more warm up videos and advice for singers than i do for voice actors and VO artists. I'm curious if warm up exercises for singers can have the same benefits for voice actors/VO artists.
One of the most underrated actors of our time by MansonsRib • last post Jan 20th
Audition Coaches in NYC! by JLNYC101 • last post Jan 19th
I'm looking for suggestions for a fantastic audition coach to work through musical theater material. I'm looking for someone extremely honest, hardworking, and fun!! They must be located in New York City, ideally Manhattan. Any ideas?
Getting Started by mopavik1 • last post Jan 19th
I was recently an extra for a new tv series. Am I allowed to add this to my credit even if its not a big role?
Best Performances + Consistent Great Actor’s by GoldenPeonies • last post Jan 19th
Hello!! I am trying to accumulate a list of performances to watch and actors to follow. What, in your opinion, are some of the greatest performances in film and TV (in any genre -comedy, drama, rom com, criminal shows, horror, etc.; from any time -early 1900s is fine too; and from any country -Bollywood, Korean, Chinese, English, Russian, Mexican, Hollywood, etc.)? The actors (not necessarily the leads) themselves do not need to be consistently great but shined in that particular movie or show or even only during a part of it (e.g., great drunk acting or drugged acting). The movie/show itself does not need to be great either. I just want to see examples of great acting and study them. Also, who are some actors who are consistently good at acting no matter what they play? I guess these actors would be the great ones. Again, I do not care about the ethnicity, nationality, language, genres, etc. Thank you! TL;DR: What are some of the best acting performances regardless of genre, language, etc.? Who are some of the consistently great actors regardless of genre, language, etc.?
Chekhov's Technique by EffectivePineapple • last post Jan 19th
Hello everyone. I have just started taking acting classes for the past few weeks that were heavily focused on Checkhov's technique. I was wondering what the general perception of Chekhov's technique was in the industry and also if it is something that is used by mainstream actors in Hollywood. Also if it isn't a popular acting technique, what is the technique that is most widely used by Hollywood/film actors? Meisner? I'm trying to figure out if studying Chekhov's way of acting is the right thing for me as someone who wants to start film/TV acting. Thank you! ​
Some more questions about acting by tokizaki • last post Jan 19th
Over the past year or so I’ve taken an extreme interest in theater. I’m still in high school but before this I didn’t know what I was going to do with my life, but now I actually have a passion and more importantly a career to pursue. However I still have some questions. I’ve looked all over for these but could never find any answers online. • Is acting a sustainable career option? Like will I have to maintain a second job for a long time just to pursue this interest? I know most actors never become famous, so I’m not counting on that. • Is going to college primarily for acting necessary? Is it even worth it at all? Also would acting classes be a better alternative to this? This final question I have needs a bit of context. Ever since I’ve decided to make becoming an actor a goal of mine, I just kind of really liked the idea of moving to Los Angeles immediately after I get out of high school, taking acting classes, getting another job then moving up to higher and higher roles in productions until I can quit my job. However I’m wondering if •the plan I described is a good plan or not, or if it seems unfeasible or kind of stupid. Because I’m not sure if moving to LA is a good plan just because of how over saturated of a market the acting industry is over there. Those are really the only questions I’ve got over this acting/theatrical path I’ve chosen for my life. I’d appreciate any tips you could give
RE: Loki (MCU) Voice Actor by kimbre01 • last post Jan 19th
Looking for a Loki voice actor to read RP's that have been turned into prose, FanFiction and various other works. This is a paying gig, price to be decided between parties. We are looking for something similar to this [http://tomhiddlestonsoundalike.tumblr.com/tagged/loki%27s-whispers](http://tomhiddlestonsoundalike.tumblr.com/tagged/loki%27s-whispers). You can send a voice sample or website along with prices if you already have them to me. Thank you, Kim
Creating a powerful audition by Stephen Foster • last post Jan 18th
Creating a strong character and a dynamic personality are the key elements to having a powerful audition. It all comes down to making decisions and executing them.
Inside the Actor's Studio - some episodes available in the UK by distantradiance • last post Jan 18th
I was browsing NowTV and was really surprised to find a few full episodes on there as they're basically impossible to find. There are only about 4 but includes the Bryan Cranston episode.
I don’t understand the overall hardship of finding work in the theatre business. I have questions. by BITANICALISM • last post Jan 18th
Don’t get me wrong, I know there’s a lot of competition but that seems to be it. I’m NOT a professional working actor. I’m going into college for a BFA and based on everything I’ve learned/heard/read/etc it seems like an equity card is the solution. From what I understand, an equity card allows for artists for to part of an actors union, in which they will be compensated a minimum set amount for any union based job. Most roles work under a contract agreement. Where you can work anywhere from 3 months or so to a full year. Doesn’t that now make your compensation a set and now guaranteed payment. New York City union payments (or maybe everywhere I don’t know actually) are around $1900-$2100 I believe. I’m sorry if everything I said Is just incorrect. Please fill in the gaps. If the weekly payment is around 2k a week, don’t actors get paid quite well, if they can maintain union paid positions? Is competition when auditioning the only uphill battle? Is it actually much harder to attain the equity card? Why don’t all actors get equity associations? And once you start landing a few roles, would you not be able to start negotiating for even more pay weekly? (Likely done with an agent) I’m really sorry if I’m coming out as if I think this business is easy. I’m just trying to understand the real hardships of the industry.
I got an audition! by betteringnchasing • last post Jan 18th
I know it really doesn't mean much, since auditions frequently come to nothing, but I submitted my headshot a few weeks ago for a short film on Actors Access and promptly forgot about it - as I recommend anyone else do. While going about my life, a few days ago I got an email - and a request for me to submit a video of me reading sides as well as for me to peruse the script - from the casting director! I'm sorry, I just wanted to share my joy with others. Here's to possibilities! edit: I wrote Actors Reel instead of Actors Access
Making song choices for Drama school by AnaSucks • last post Jan 18th
Hello fellow actors. I’m currently a young British actor, on a foundation at drama school. I’m applying for mainly BA acting and actor musician courses, however, I am auditioning for one Musical Theatre course (Royal Central) and was wondering what sort of thing these places look for in their songs. Should I find songs that work with my own accent? Or is it alright to sing a song in another accent if absolutely appropriate (e.g Santa Fe from newsies has to be sung in a Brooklyn accent). I’m usually alright at finding songs that exhibit my bari/tenor range to the best of my ability. Just wondering if there’s any particular things I could take into account when making a decision, or any things I should really steer away from! Thanks for any help