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Looking For Actress by pvoxdon • last post Aug 23rd
Hey, I don’t think this will get a proper response but wtv. I’m looking to create a satirical video channel that will be conducted like a podcast. It will satirically follow the ideologies of the very extreme right and “red pilled” community. I’m looking for a white woman, conventionally attractive, and willing to wear tight clothing and show her print, yes I know it sounds crazy, but if you’re interested you will play the role of a “dumb” bimbo-like character, that agrees to everything the podcast host is will say.
Scared of publicity? by TrainingBusiness2851 • last post Aug 23rd
Has anyone ever held themselves back from getting into acting because of a fear of publicity? Since I was a kid, I've always loved acting, and the art behind filmmaking has always interested me, but I have also always had OCD. Part of this gives me the worst intrusive thoughts. One being that I am a terrible person and if I were to ever be famous, the world would shred me apart, which is weird, since the only problematic thing I have ever really done is probably be mean to a friend once by accident in high school, which was probably around 4 years ago. I get scared because I'm not perfect, I have made mistakes and will make mistakes in the future. I am totally content with that fact as everyone is human! Everyone is able to change, atone or forgive; however, I swear actors are not seen as human. What if the public uses any small mistake to their advantage? When I see how many people make up things about actors, or even just the smallest thing, such as not smiling at a fan on the street, makes them problematic, it honestly puts me off. (Which is frustrating because there are plenty of celebrities high and low tier who genuinely are problematic and still have traction.) I am interested to know if anyone has ever struggled with this idea or thought at all and still continued to pursue their dream? (I'm new to this subreddit, and I have read through all the FAQ and Rules, and I am pretty sure this does not breach any of them!! I apologise if it has/please remove.)
chicago, atl, or la? by Huge_Leg_2469 • last post Aug 23rd
hi! i’ve always wanted to do something in the film industry and ive been in a couple school productions. i’ve also taken acting/media production related classes in highschool. im a current college freshman at a cc and i’ve always planned to transfer. i planned on pursuing a media production major in texas, but after i didnt get in i decided i would just do a community college (it was too late to change my mind cause i was on the waitlist). im kinda debating on changing my major to film, but i feel that media production allows me to dip my toe into each pool. i’ve taken acting classes but i’m taking more and getting more into commercials. i currently live in the pnw so thats all there really is. however, ive been doing some research and im having a hard time figuring out where i should base myself in the near future. ik that im probably not going to live there forever, but while in college i want to utilize BEING in college. i simply just want to build experience and be able to do everything i’ve always loved doing. if i get a big role then so be it, but im mainly focused on gaining experience so i can really achieve what im working to accomplish. i wont have to worry about bills and ill still be able to live my life. money isnt the biggest issue because of scholarships and fasfa and i have family in all three places so im not alone. i also know all three places relatively well. the thing is i hear that atlanta is small so it’s kinda easier to get roles, but its also so small that it seems like its over saturated. i hear that chicago is mainly going back to it’s theater/comedy roots, with little camera acting and alot of the shows are ending. lastly, (the most obvious) la is extremely saturated but EVERYTHING casts there. so as a beginner actor trying to gain experience and every relevant opportunity she can get, la, atl, or chicago?
My agent chose my headshots and I’m not sure they represent the range we discussed, is it okay to ask why? by inTruthWeFall • last post Aug 23rd
I’m a newer actor, and the package I purchased only includes five final photos, so I really want to make sure I’m choosing images that represent me well. Before the shoot, I had talked with my agent and we both agreed that we wanted the photos to demonstrate a range of characters/types. She gave me some feedback afterward about which photos stood out to her, but they all seem to communicate a fairly similar type to me, and one that reads considerably younger than my actual age. I also have to be honest I feel like I don’t look my best in some of the photos she selected, which makes me hesitant to use them as my primary headshots. Would it be reasonable to ask her what specifically stood out to her about these choices, without coming across as disrespecting her professional judgment? I don't want to second guess my agent, but I also don't want to spend this much and end up with photos that don't represent the range of roles I can play. Would love to hear how other actors would approach this.
Do japanese people cringe from j. voice acting as we do from english dub? by SrGarfy • last post Aug 23rd
This is just a showerthought... When watching anime and hearing japanese acting, like when a character screams before making a big attack or something... to me it sounds...fine? and organic even? but when i try to listen to english dub and i hear actors trying to make the same scream... i cant help but cringe. it sounds so weird and unnatural and feels like it just doesnt fit... I know for a fact it can not be boiled down to "japanese voice actors are better" because there is no way professional voice actors that spend their life honing the mastery are just suddenly worse in english industry for some reason. so I'm wondering, why it sounds so much worse to me? My first thought was...well, i dont speak japanese so it just sounds different to me and there is no context or something. But here is the thing... english isn't my first language either, my native is russian, so by this logic english also should sound fine and only russian should make me cringe. Like I grew up with all these brand names in english and never knew they mean something. And when I learned english I was like..."so you just ask for a shoe chocolate bar in a store?? wtf??". so...do japanese people feel similar when listening to voice acting in their native language? or does it sound fine to them? p.s. I'm not a voice actor, just thought this question fits here...sorry if its not the right place for this discussion
im 14 and not sure if i can make it into a good drama sixth form college or university by thedragonofrain • last post Aug 23rd
so I'm currently 14 and i want be an actor, and hopefully go to a really good drama sixth form or college (for a btech in acting/drama and maybe a levels in English or philosophy) but im not sure if i can make it, especially since the only acting experience i have right now is through school... im going to one workshop over summer, hopefully two, but my parents are saying i have to purely focus on my studies... im scared i won't have enough things on my cv to get into a good school, and im 5'2 and not conventionally attractive either... i was just wondering if someone who has been to a top drama college or sixth form could give advice and the types of things they had on theur cvs to get in? also advice for getting into top unis and the industry in general would be appreciated too!!
American actor in Japan looking to expand casting opportunities (advice needed) by danmikimoto • last post Aug 23rd
Hi everyone, I don’t have anyone to talk to about this, so any advice or feedback would be greatly appreciated. I’m an American woman in my late 20s living in Tokyo, but lately I’ve really been wanting more acting opportunities, like in the U.S. or even other parts of the world. I live in Japan (going on 10 years) because life here is cheaper, safer, and it’s been a good chance to build my creative skills. Tokyo has some really cool stuff. I do acting and modeling here, and also have a normal day job. But lately things are stagnant… I am not sure if I’m ready to leave Tokyo yet, and part of me feels like it can give me a unique background as an actor if I eventually move back to LA. But jobs here in Japan are not so foreigner friendly, as you can imagine in a very homogenous country. I have been considering - Should I get an agent in the U.S., submit self-tapes from here, and fly out if I get a role? Should I keep working locally in Japan, keep building, then move back? Should I just move back now? I feel torn because I love day to day life in Japan, but I also love the abundance of auditions America has. An ideal world would be the safety and affordability of Japan with the industry of LA, but of course that is not a thing lol…I feel like I’m running out of time? Or not optimizing it well enough. I don’t know. Please let me know if you have any feedback for me, as I know it’s kind of a weird situation. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart!
fourth wing by msuzamaki • last post Aug 23rd
Hey actors! I was wondering if anybody has heard anything about the fourth wing casting call? I submitted to the one posted on AA a couple months ago and hoped to see a post for the other characters but haven’t seen anything. Are they only reaching out to certain agents? Has anybody auditioned for other roles in the show yet or know someone who has?
Am I crazy or do they sound the same? by InterestingDevice626 • last post Aug 23rd
# I'm currently listening to the audiobook of Project Hail Mary on Audible while also watching the new season of Mushoku Tensei. I'm struck by how much the English voice actor for Rudeus's past life and inner voice, Ben Phillips, sounds like Ray Porter, the narrator of the Project Hail Mary audiobook. They really sound quite similar! Do they sound like each other?
Social Media posting by Jason Raymaker • last post Aug 22nd
I am curious about posting your work on social media as an actor. Do you think that when you post the work you do that it helps you get more work or do you think it helps with your branding?
Short north stage by urmomisadancer1st • last post Aug 22nd
Hades in Hadestown - How can I do it? by SavingCPR • last post Aug 22nd
Wasn't sure exactly the best place to post this, since while Hadestown is a musical in Broadway, my question stems from auditioning for a virtual production, which is considerably heavier on the voice acting side vs just flat out theatre. A little about myself, I'm a baritone with a bass range - what I mean is, my usable range goes from about C1/B0 up to C6 in some cases. The reason I don't cal myself a bass outright is because from about F2/E2 and below is all vocal fry since I just naturally have really strong fry. I've never done VA before, or anything cast-side of theatre (I'm always the one hiding behind a sound console), but figured I could give this a shot. I provided 4 clips in a Google Drive, they are all WIPs as the deadline for auditions is in a month. 'Hey, Little Songbird" | "Why We Build The Wall" | "How Long?" | and the ending of "Chant (Reprise)". These 4 combined capture the scope of my current abilities and where I am. My competition is not just a few other true basses, but also a VERY well-known VA actor who has over a decade of experience voicing low-timbre characters (he is by far the one I'm worried about, and since he joined in I've been contemplating even continuing). Given my competition and the month deadline, is it worth still continuing? Likewise, is there any way to improve in this timespan to better my chances to the best they can be? There's no reliable way I can find to darken my voice without it sounding either forced or fake, but I need it to be much darker to be able to compete with the competition. If you've made it this far into my post, thank you for your patience and thank you in advance if anyone takes a listen! *^(\*(Slight disclaimer: some of the tracks have other voices since some of these are half-finished collabs)**\*)*
PAID] Casting Call – Male Voice Actors Needed for Western Story by Secret-Career5028 • last post Aug 22nd
I’m currently looking for two male voice actors for a Western story that is still in development. I’m casting for the following roles: Bartender Mystery Man Please note: One actor will be selected for each role. I am not looking for one person to voice both characters. If you have already auditioned for this story and have already been cast in a role, please do not reach out for these particular characters. I’m specifically looking to bring in one new voice actor for each role. PAID: $30-35 No AI voice generation, voice cloning, or AI-altered performances will be used for any recordings. All dialogue will be performed and recorded by the selected voice actors. The project contains violence, strong language, swearing, and mature subject matter. If that type of material is outside of your comfort zone, I completely understand, but please keep that in mind before expressing interest. If you’re interested, feel free to reach out and I can provide additional information about the characters, audition material, payment, and the project itself. sbj.tv@yahoo.com Thank you! – Sylvron / SBJTV
Is this a legitimate way to teach acting to complete beginners? by IntroductionSolid965 • last post Aug 22nd
I recently joined an acting class and I'm trying to understand whether the instructor's teaching approach is normal/legitimate, especially for someone with absolutely no prior acting experience. The course seems more theatre-oriented, although they also offer camera acting. I've attended two sessions so far. Session 1: We did introductions, laughter/emotion exercises from level 1–10, including rolling on the floor while laughing, and an exercise where we had to "cry" at different intensities and then switch the emotion off. We also did walking/eye-contact exercises and were given an improvised funeral situation to act out with strangers, without a script or dialogue. Session 2: We did breathing exercises, some spontaneous speaking, a physical exercise where two people had to act out being on a bus using only their legs, and then had about 20 minutes to create a skit set in the Stone Age/among tribal people, using only emotions, sounds and physical acting—no dialogue. I'm a complete beginner and have never acted professionally or taken an acting course before, so I often felt lost about how I was supposed to approach these exercises. Most of the other people seemed to have some previous experience. For the 3rd session, we've been asked to rote-learn a short 4-sentence monologue and a small dialogue/conversation and come prepared to perform them. My question is: Is this a legitimate/normal way to train beginner actors, particularly for theatre? Is the instructor deliberately trying to develop spontaneity, physicality, emotional range and inhibition before teaching actual acting techniques, or is there something unusual about this approach? I'm especially interested in hearing from people who have experience with theatre or screen acting. What would you normally expect in the first few sessions of a beginner acting course?
MFA OR NOT? by No-Suggestion-20 • last post Aug 22nd
Hi everyone! I’m a foreign actor looking to move to the US to continue my training/career. I’ve recently been looking at some MFA programs because it’s my “fastest” route since when I finish I would get a showcase with some agents/CDs + would get one extra year. I’ve been looking into USC, Yale and USD. Thinking about auditioning for the last three next year and going for USC this year around but I wanted to know if anyone had any experience with any of these. It would mean a lot to me! also if anyone knows any other program, that would be great! Better if it’s funded Thank you everyone! :)
SE actor and I've gotten 3 theatrical auditions in the past 3 years, is this normal? by Beginning-Jump-8183 • last post Aug 22nd
I've been signed with my agency in the Southeast (North Carolina) for 3 years and I've only gotten 3 total theatrical auditions and maybe 12 commercial auditions in this time. Booking is a numbers game, but if this is the total pot, then I feel like I have no chance to book anything. I don't know if this is normal in this area and market, or if something is just really off.
HELP!! I regret a job- What do I do? by Okkkkai • last post Aug 22nd
I did a (paid) job this year and now things are being posted, I'm realising it is a very very low-quality production. I'm terrified it is gonna prematurely wreck my reputation/resume as an actor, since I'm still new to the industry. The director is lovely and so are the team, I don't want to burn bridges but I simply CANNOT repost anything, it is all humiliatingly bad. Being on set was a great experience and I doubt the film will go far but while the director is excited and launching it online, I don't know how to navigate things diplomatically and professionally. What do I do??
A passion won't pay your bills? by LooseRanger9432 • last post Aug 22nd
Thought and advice on me. I am 18 now. My dream is to be an actor (it's too much but anyway ?). I am about to move to FRANCE to study there in University. I am an immigrant and of course my family expects me to get a STABLE job that can support me and them at the same time because I came from a low-income family and unstable politics . They want me to be like an engineering job like civil, software, architecture or one of engineer jobs. But I know I am not really into it but I am stuck in the middle of the line. If I choose my acting, I def know I can't support my family cuz it won't even guarantee my life to support myself. If I choose engineering, I know I will regret what I chose but I can support my mom. What y'all think and can y'all give me any advice or thought?
Need a middle aged Asian - German - Russian - Scottish - Irish or Australian actor! by Decent_River_5045 • last post Aug 22nd
This is all digital, all of the work can be done from your phone! I’m a YouTuber and I’m looking for a couple small comedic “reaction clips” that are about 2-4 seconds long each and a couple voice lines. These are best recorded sitting down, doesn’t matter the location Dm me to proceed!!
[HIRING] Long Term US Voice Actor Needed for Youtube Channel by taylor13fan • last post Aug 22nd
Hey guys, So Im looking for a US voice actor for my US based Youtube Channel. Channel and video details: * This is a movie analysis channel where we analyse characters and storytelling in depth. * Ex1: Why Zuko has the best character arc in history * Ex2: I ranked all Star Wars Movies. Here's the trash! * Budget: $20 for 2000 words, and scales proportionately to script length (so $40 for 4000 words, and so on) * Average script length: 3000 words, and some scripts can be as lengthy as 15,000 words * Videos per month: At least 5 videos per month, but I have recently hired an editor and we are targeting to make around 7 videos if possible, so this would be a long term role * Payment method: PayPal Voice Actor requirements: * Age Range: 20-30 yrs old * Narration: You should be able to comfortably convey dry sarcasm, disappointment, contempt and real enthusiasm. As such, only apply if you can convey those emotions effectively * Personality-driven conversational style, not announcement or commercial For those who are interested, please record the audition script and share it in the DMs: [Audition Script](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fFbRdCSgG4D5H40tt6lfsyybvXYe-iulTHDmHQuvyt8/edit?usp=sharing) Heres the kind of read Im looking for: [https://youtu.be/BDJjfcRxfZI?si=zHkyNz2ARLI4gUxd](https://youtu.be/BDJjfcRxfZI?si=zHkyNz2ARLI4gUxd) Please dont send a generic demo reel. I wrote this script specifically to assess whether we would be the right fit as this would be a reflection of our day-to-day work. Thank you for your time :)