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Emails from directors about future projects by Lower_Eye8433 • last post Mar 14th
This is more of a question for directors, but it can be directed at other actors as well. How common is it for directors to email actors back and tell them that though they didn't get the gig, but they are keeping their info to reach out for future projects? This has happened 3 times in the last 6 months. I do need to add that these directors have made good on their promises and have reached out for me to audition and participate in their projects. I'm just curious how often that happens and what causes the directors to notify us actors snd say "not this time, but I have the perfect part for you to try later."?
Question by Tasty_Acanthaceae_36 • last post Mar 14th
Do any of you actors out there ever feel like a cash cow? I recently attended the get scene challenge from get scene studio in Atlanta. Before the class is over we were introduced to actors spark. Essentially a pathway to grow your career idk seemed very salesman like and can’t think of why shelling out a monthly fee to get infront of casting directors that will sign the actors they were going to anyway based on need of roster. Idk maybe that sounds bitter but I just see more and more “take this course” “take this workshop”
How much will Ai hurt voice acting? by abe__love • last post Mar 14th
I’m not a voice actor whatsoever but something popped in my head and I had to ask. I believe the voice actor that voices Marge from The Simpsons developed bumps on her throat which affect her ability to do the voice like it’s always sounded, its very close but still a little off. My question is with this new ai tech, we’ve seen incredible deep fakes and voice deep fakes, could they or would they use ai in the future to deep fake voices in scenarios where an actor dies or isn’t available? Probably would have to license the voice from the actor (which is a whole other convo lol). Ai just needs data the more the better, and if you feed it the thousands of hours of voice recordings from the actor that played Marge, over time I think it would get near perfect at doing the voice. DISCLAIMER I don’t want this to happen and don’t want voice actors out of work, just a question and something to think about for the future of voice acting. Thanks.
Questions about Moving to LA: Aspiring Actors by Real_Artist_8332 • last post Mar 14th
So, I currently live in a town of 2,400 people and have almost zero people around me that are as obsessed about this craft as I am. I have been in this field for about 3 years, and I have only grown closer to it. I just live in the middle of absolutely nowhere and have to move to the city in order to make these connections, hear about the upcoming projects, meet the people. However, moving across the country alone is a bit of an obstacle, especially with no idea what to expect. This has been at the forefront of my mind for years so financially I have been saving in my college years, and have a good amount of sitting capital for moving and a couple months to acclimate and begin meeting people, and training with acting coaches. I was hoping to gain any knowledge possible on this subject. 1. What locations are best/safest to live in? 2. What events are good for meeting other actors? 3. Where is a good place to work at and is flexible with auditions? 4. What agencies or representation should I seek? 5. How do I find a place to live at? 6. Am I stupid? (haha) 7. What sites are most often used to find auditions or just some small modeling or background work? Any information or insight is appreciated on these topics, thank you so much!
Where to move to build my resume? by hellohellowho • last post Mar 14th
I’m in a conundrum . I live in So cal by default- so I’m automatically up against all the actors here. I have had little to no luck as a beginner. My lease is going to be up soon and I was planning on moving to LA. I already have lived there for school but moved back during Covid. So it wouldn’t be the first time I lived there and I know I love the city. I can afford it but will I even get work? I’m concerned about my lack of experience and the amount of competition. I don’t really know what to do. Do I spend more money to move to a City with an acting scene but less competition so I can get started? Or just keep living in so cal?
Does anyone have trouble voice acting in their native language? by Advanced_Singer_7877 • last post Mar 14th
Im a decent voice actor in english, i can change my tone and do different accents well enough for ny purpose (dnd games). But i cant seem to do it at all in ny natuve language, hebrew. Anyone had this problem? Anyne can help?
How much of your desire to be an actor is tied to needing to be the center of attention, admired/adored and validated by others by UpstairsCantaloupe53 • last post Mar 14th
I’ve done a lot of thinking over the years and really wanted to make sure I’m not pursuing this for the wrong reasons. I grew up in a very abusive family and felt either under a a microscope or invisible 99% of the time, I have always wanted to make Sure I do this regardless if fame is promised or not. I feel like it was always a fight to be admired/acknowledged by my parents and they made me feel I had to get everyone to like me as well. Their narcissism was truly a nightmare and off the charts, and I don’t want to pursue anything for the wrong reasons ie to rebel against them, but because I enjoy the art for what it is. Still some days during auditions I notice the desperate need to be liked and accepted, and I’ve also realized that’s silly because most people aren’t even paying that much attention to us, if anything they’re trying to make it big themselves , everyone is the leading character in their own life and others play more or less background roles.
Get started in Voice Acting, or something else? by HallowedBeThyVeins • last post Mar 13th
I've been told by basically everyone I talk to online & in person that my voice is really nice and they're always think I'm a Twitch Streamer or voice actor or something. I've talked to my wife for awhile about starting some sort of Voice Acting career but I'm not sure that's actually the way I should go. I don't have a great range, and can't imitate voices very well. The best impression I can do is the really deep "Raid: Shadow Legends" voice which gets a chuckle out of most people. Is "Voice Acting" the right call here? What else should I do? It feels like a waste to not do anything when every video game/Discord lobby I join I have people complimenting me on my voice but at the same time I don't feel like I'm talented/have enough range to do voice acting :(
How to become an actor by Altruistic_Release_4 • last post Mar 13th
I’m considering becoming an actor when older and don’t know how to start as I don’t want to be a singing dancing actor but I want to be serious and star in something like the last of us- or possibly be a funny actor?
Observation about actors' self-promotion and personal web pages by sdbest • last post Mar 13th
I hire actors from time to time and other creative professionals, and count many among my friends. What I don't understand is why so few actors who are working hard to 'make it' and get work do not have personal web pages and URLs. They make it very difficult to be found and for others to recommend them. Many eventually get an agent and then, it seems, expect their agent to do everything for them. Agents triage time, and tend to do more for their clients who are more in demand. It's the business. In my view, as someone who occasionally hires creative professionals including actors, I'd like to be able visit a personal web page. I also know what's involved in a personal web page. I have one. But, perhaps I'm missing something here.
Need life advice for acting by Ninjake56 • last post Mar 13th
Long time lurker here looking for some advice. I’ve prowled this subreddit looking for people with similar situations to me, but I feel I need to put my entire situation out there to get some advice on how to move forward. I really want to be an actor. Like I want it so bad it hurts. Early last year I was the lead in a production put on by a big theatre company and then immediately got cast to be the lead in a huge indie feature film, of which I won an award for best actor at a major film festival it was entered into. I thought that would snowball my start of my career as an actor, but i haven’t been cast in anything since. Now I don’t know how to move forward. I was attending community college and recently transferred to a local state school I could commute to because it was the only option that would allow me to come out of school with no debt, but I haven’t had any opportunity for acting over the last year and it’s been killing me. I applied to schools in LA but did not get in, so ultimately I went local to save money and I figured my connections might help me land more roles, but they haven’t. If I’m being honest, I don’t even want a degree. I would rather attend an acting conservatory in Los Angeles or a film program that’s production based but I know that’s not realistic due to costs and time. I’m on track to graduate Spring 2024 when I’ll be 23, turning 24 later in the year. I know it makes sense for me to finish my degree (Creative Media) but I know I’m getting older so the thought of dropping it all and either going into a conservatory or switching schools entirely so I can act while I’m there occupies my mind daily. Other than occasional auditions, there is no opportunity around me to take classes or even join an improv group. I even tried starting one, but it did not work out. I feel stuck at this school and I honestly don’t even think it will help me get a job in my field when I graduate and move. I got accepted to the performing arts major at CSU Long Beach for fall admission, so I’ve been considering attending there instead. My hesitation comes from having much more debt, pushing my graduation a whole year when I’m already graduating late, and arguably obtaining a worse major for regular job searching and survivability. I’m just looking for opinions on what others might do in my situation. I’m so desperate to continue my acting career because being stagnant while I’m in school is killing me but I don’t want to screw myself over in the process. Any advice or suggestions are appreciated. Thanks
How to succeed as an Actor in FL? by Shawneboismith • last post Mar 13th
I live in Jacksonville, FL and need advice for building a career as an actor. Other than acting classes, I am lost.
Should I submit an audition I think is bad? by No_Landscape_1019 • last post Mar 13th
Had a tv pilot audition, I had a really hard time with one of the scenes for some reason. The scene the character is running and at each new location screams something, sometimes the same few lines in a row. obviously I couldn’t run so I just had a little trouble keeping up the energy. I worked on it for hours but I can not get anything I like, should I still submit it? There were 2 other scenes I did that I was super happy with, just the last one was tough for me I’m also a horror actor, this type of scene is literally what I do. I’m so frustrated with the fact I can’t get it right
How does one find/join a small theater group? by cafejean • last post Mar 13th
(NYC based) I’m new to acting and I’ve read a lot of famous actors were a part of “such-and-such theater group” early in their careers. How do I seek out one that would be good for me and what is the process like to join? Is this something that’s good for newer actors to do or is being a part of such a thing only for trained actors? Thank you!
Which Voice actor did his Job best in Puss In Boots? by SeperLigi • last post Mar 13th
Which acting class would you recommend? by aku454 • last post Mar 13th
Hello, I’m a new actor that just got started a year ago. I’m in my university’s theater company but over the summer break I want to take a high quality acting class near me. I’m currently deciding between the Meisner Technique Studio in SF or Studio A.C.T, the adult acting classes that American Conservatory Theatre offers. Has anyone taken either of these classes and how was it? Thank you so much!
Any tips for someone to become a voice actor? by Iovebatman • last post Mar 13th
As title says, but I live in MD, and I feel like it’s impossible. If I were in NY, TX, or CA I feel like it would be possible. But does it matter where I like? I feel like MD doesn’t have a lot of places
Online Teaching -- Marketing and Finding Students by mikeybwood89 • last post Mar 13th
Hello. I am an acting teacher with a specialty in Shakespeare and I would like to develop an online group of students. I have a couple of in-person students now, but I live in a small town where demand is low. Do you have any recommendations for finding students who are interested in online coaching/acting lessons? I feel like we're always talking about marketing ourselves as actors, but how do you market yourself as a teacher? ​ Any advice is appreciated. ​ *\[I have been through the FAQ and have done some searching, and haven't found anything on this topic already -- please direct me to the right post if this is a redundant/unwelcome question!\]*
“Quiet Industry” - Is this really true? by YourAverageAussie • last post Mar 13th
I’m an working actor in Australia. I’ve recently been having a few issues with my agent, namely that he’s been saying since the start/middle of 2022 that the industry has been “quiet” for everyone. Is this really true? Are there just not many roles going at the moment? What are your experiences, whether you’re an actor in Australia or otherwise I’d love to hear. This is causing a lot of tension on my end. I’ve been submitted for approx 20 projects since last year on Showcast. For Casting networks I can’t download my submission report but I suspect it’s similar. Should I move on?
I don’t feel like an actor by Either_Glass782 • last post Mar 13th
When I’m acting, I don’t feel like the character. I’m acting mad, sad, etc. but I don’t feel like I’m acting it. I just feel like I’m myself, and every word isn’t coming from the character but me. Do you have any tips to not feel like this?