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A cautionary Tale About Communicating on Platforms Like Reddit by BeigeListed  •  last post Aug 18th

Remember this guy? https://preview.redd.it/qsi86axf51kh1.png?width=809&format=png&auto=webp&s=8bbd0dca5b6d27323ef06ffe83a1f104b5906063 This community called this guy out on his run-on sentence gibberish and he decided that the best course of action would be to double-down on the stupid and start attacking members in the comments. So I banned him... and he threw a hissy fit, threatening to shut the subreddit down. Then he used an alternate account to come back here and attempt to harass me personally: https://preview.redd.it/mjba7vis51kh1.png?width=514&format=png&auto=webp&s=bfbf71f13fc2c2f396ddfe30238e633998515f22 And when THAT account was banned, he came back with a THIRD dummy account with a doctored screencap, attempting to post it in the sub. [Holy crap Reddit blew this image into oblivion. Sorry.](https://preview.redd.it/584xiso371kh1.png?width=111&format=png&auto=webp&s=ca8d730c31ee002362ee46b969a415ad7939811b) I never said this. I dont even know who that account is (was). Its a shame, because this actor is actually a working voice artist and the credits he mentioned in the original thread - My Hero Academia, Black Clover, Demon Slayer, Transformers (Earthspark) and Inside Out (2) - are accurate. All three of his accounts have now been suspended off the platform. If he comes back, (which I doubt he will since he's IP banned) I will be happy to contact his agent at CESD and let them know what kind of a person he really is. I wont even mention the foot fetish thing. # WHY AM I POSTING ALL OF THIS? Because you, the r/voiceacting community deserve to know what goes in to moderating this subreddit sometimes. Most days its pretty simple and I love answering questions to new people getting started down this path. Some days, its a bit more challenging. But make no mistake: if someone is harassing in the comments, I will bounce them to the curb in the blink of an eye. NO ONE should have to put up with this kind of behavior. If you see conduct that violates Reddit's TOS, REPORT IT and we'll take care of it. Now back to our previously scheduled discussions about what microphone is best and how to get your voice to sound more masculine.

Would taking a full-time 9–6 production job make it unrealistic to keep pursuing acting in LA? by Dull_Ad_9523  •  last post Aug 18th

Career question: I’m 23 and moved to LA to pursue acting. I took a step back recently, but since I started submitting again, I’ve been receiving several auditions and have had a couple of callbacks. It’s making me wonder whether I should give acting a more serious chance before pivoting. My current job is as a nanny/house manager. It isn’t particularly fulfilling, but the schedule is unusually compatible with acting: I’m off Wednesdays and weekends, and I’ll soon have most of Thursday free before working from either 1–9 or 2–10. That gives me two weekdays for self-tapes, callbacks and last-minute appointments. I’m also using that flexibility to launch a jewelry brand. I’ve now been offered a full-time executive assistant position at a major live-event production company. The company works with major entertainment brands and high-profile artists, and I’m genuinely interested in production—not solely because I hope it will help my acting career. It could offer valuable experience, connections, coworkers and a professional path I might enjoy. However, the agreement lists core hours as 9–6. The role is described as hybrid, but remote work is at the company’s discretion, and I don’t yet know how flexible it is in practice. I’m concerned that accepting would make short-notice self-tapes, callbacks and bookings extremely difficult. I plan to ask about their typical hybrid schedule and whether there is occasional flexibility to shift hours for an appointment. I’m hesitant to specifically mention auditions before starting because I applied for a full-time job and don’t want to signal that it wouldn’t be my priority. For actors who have worked traditional full-time jobs: Is it realistically possible to pursue acting while working 9–6? How do you manage auditions, callbacks or bookings that occur during business hours? Is it reasonable to ask about general flexibility before accepting without mentioning acting specifically? Would working in production provide any meaningful benefit to an acting career, or am I overestimating the value of being close to the industry? I’m afraid of turning down an exciting professional opportunity for acting, which remains uncertain. But I’m equally afraid of giving up the rare flexibility that allows me to audition just as I’m beginning to receive opportunities again.

BASIC QUESTIONS + HEADSHOTS/TYPE/AGE-RANGE WEEKLY MEGA THREAD by AutoModerator  •  last post Aug 18th

Please feel free to ask any question at all related to acting, no matter how simple. There will be no judgements on questions posted here. Everyone starts somewhere. We have a FAQ which attempts to answer basic questions about acting. \[Have a look\]( https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/wiki/index), but don't worry if you ask something here that we've covered. Also, use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. It is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like -- composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting, but please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.

Good Expressionless Acting by Doug Kayne  •  last post Aug 17th

It is said that acting is reacting.  It is also said that the camera can read every twitch, every eye movement, every tiny quirk to convey to the audience what a character is thinking.  It is the actor's job to imbue their performance with these subtleties to create a layered, nuanced performance.

But what happens when a character can't do this?  What if they are inanimate in a sense?  Can there still be good acting?

Now, for this, we're going to exclude animation, both traditional cel animation and computer animation.  So, gone are the objects from THE BRAVE LITTLE TOASTER and WALL-E.  They were animated, and the animators gave them the abilities to emote visually.  This also excludes the hero masks in SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY and DEADPOOL, for example, as their eyes were changed in post-production to alter the expressions.  I'm talking about instances where the look of the character does not change, yet good acting happens due to the actor inside. 

A couple of examples from one of my favorite movie trilogies, the original STAR WARS trilogy:

1.  R2-D2.  Now, I can go on and on about how Artoo is the greatest hero in all of Star Wars...but that's not the point of this post.  If you watch the Star Wars saga (especially Episodes IV through VI), you can very clearly tell the little astromech's emotions at any time.  Granted, the tones of the beeps and whistles help, but even those moments when they are either not present or are vague, his emotional journey is clear.  Take the moment in A NEW HOPE when he and C-3PO have landed on Tatooine and go their separate ways.  Artoo's conflict (should he go with Threepio or continue on the path he wants to go on?) is evident, and a huge part of that is due to the performance of Kenny Baker, the man inside the droid in close-up shots.  (Yes, I'm aware that not a lot of people know there was a person inside him during these shots, so surprise!)  Baker's performance was instrumental in giving Artoo these emotions, which is one reason why the little astromech is so beloved.

2.  Darth Vader.  James Earl Jones gets a lion's share (pun intended) of praise for providing the voice of the Sith Lord in the trilogy, but I'm going to take this moment to highlight the performance of the man in the suit, David Prowse.  Prowse, who was also the man who helped Christopher Reeve bulk up for SUPERMAN, carried Vader menacingly throughout the trilogy.  This was not a character to be trifled with.  But, there is one instance I want to mention specifically which showed real acting:  In RETURN OF THE JEDI, when Palpatine is throwing the mother of all lightning storms at Luke, Vader watches wordlessly (I am specifically ignoring Lucas' most recent tinkering, wherein he gave Vader the eloquent dialogue of "No...no...NooOOOooOOOooo" during that scene).  As he looked back and forth from his son to his master and back, you can actually read the conflict on his expressionless face mask.  And, that is in no small part due to Prowse's physical performance.  You can feel the dilemma he faces.

Bonus:  THE MANDALORIAN.  And, for this, I am highlighting Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder, the two men who embody the armor throughout most of the series (there are, in fact, whole episodes where Pedro Pascal wasn't even on set).  The way these two men acted, you can feel Din Djarin's exasperation, desperation, and rumination even though not one ounce of expression can be seen in the iconic helmet.

Obviously, these types of performances are not unique to the Star Wars universe.  There are other instances where the acting is evident in similar ways.  What are some of the performances and performers you'd like to praise for their work in similar ways?

Check Your Ego, Not Your Value by Suzanne Bronson  •  last post Aug 17th

In yesterday's blog by RB our fearless leader, RB tells us to Check Your Ego, Not Your value.

https://www.stage32.com/blog/4561

He asks, and I am asking you actors: What is the part of the business side of acting that you understand the least, and have been avoiding learning about? For those of you who been around awhile, what are some things that you wish someone had shared with you when you were starting out?

Why I Refused to Talk With Judi Dench On Set by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Aug 17th

I refused to speak a single word to Dame Judi Dench before we shot our scene together in Philomena — no hello, no introduction, nothing.


In this week's Quick Tip, I break down why I made that call, what a technical advisor on set taught me about playing the scene accurately, and why the opposite approach — building real closeness beforehand — was exactly right for a different scene, working with Ellen Burstyn in House of Cards.

Have you ever done something specific with a scene partner before shooting to make your performance stronger — staying distant to protect a character, or getting to know them like I did with Ellen Burstyn? Share your experience so we can learn from you.

Watch here: https://bit.ly/4x8iVvV

Voiceover just as hard by ActorWriter24  •  last post Aug 17th

I was curious if others feel the same way as me. I have been taking loads of Voiceover classes. Studying with some great teachers, have a demo, booth set up but I feel like the VO community is the hardest area of acting to break into. Do other actors feel the same? VO doesn’t seem like there is a clear path unlike theatre/on camera. It seems more of a “take this class and take that class” to progress forward.

What is the top 10 of the highest grossing voice actors? by valeliza3003  •  last post Aug 17th

What the title says. This refers to movies and not to be confused with "Highest paid voice actors"

Casting Associates VS Casting Directors by CaliforniaStoked  •  last post Aug 17th

LA Based SAG Actress here! I just signed with a new manager and I'm being submitted to great projects, but have yet to secure an audition. It's only been 4 weeks since I signed, so I'm not stressing, but I do want to higher my chances of getting called in. This is my first real legit big rep, and this is my first time even being thrown into the mix for big TV shows. I have a great reel (for never having reps, but I do tons of student thesis films as the lead), I'm enrolled in ongoing acting classes with a known studio, have some solid headshots from popular LA photographers (but I'm shooting some new pics next month per my reps suggestion), and the next step is just putting my face out there to casting directors, so I'm (attempting) to sign up for some CD workshops. I noticed that alot of the Casting Director workshops in LA feature Casting Associates instead of name Casting Directors. Do audition requests get sent out by the Casting Associates choosing? Or are they more of an assistant to the Casting Directors and help with the backend stuff? I guess I'm just confused on what they do. And obviously I know that these workshops don't promise anything and is a learning experience/class. I just dont want to throw all this money and time into CD workshops in LA, if Casting Associates have no say in the selection process or even look at submissions. And obviously Casting Associates become Casting Directors one day, but I'm just focused on the present and my situation currently.

Zero acting experience, 5 responses from 7 background submissions after uploading only 2 photos. Is that normal? by DragonflyEnough8835  •  last post Aug 17th

I’m almost 28, live in the NYC metro area, and have never acted before. I literally decided yesterday to try submitting myself on a casting site. My profile is extremely basic. I only uploaded two photos and added things like my ethnicity, phone number, and location. I don’t have acting experience, training, a reel, or anything else on my profile. I submitted to 7 background actor roles, and 5 of them responded or showed interest. Since I’m completely new to this, is that a normal response rate for background work in NYC? Or does getting 5 responses out of 7 with such a basic profile suggest that my look might be fitting what casting people are searching for? I know background casting is very different from getting speaking roles, so I’m mainly trying to understand what this means realistically

Uploading self-tapes to AA ruins quality. How do I fix this?! by Nerdy_Singer510  •  last post Aug 17th

I have an iPhone 16, which is supposed to have a good quality camera. I record all of my self-tapes with it and use a ring light and backdrop. When I’m in my Photos app and viewing the videos, they look perfectly fine and are nice and clear, but as soon as I upload them to Actors Access or YouTube or even Google Drive, the videos get this awful over-exposed and over-saturated hue to them! I’ve tried editing the exposure levels and whatnot to cancel it out but it still looks terrible! It always looks like my eyes are bloodshot, but then parts of my face are yellow. I’m tired of my self-tapes being ruined by the quality. How do I fix this? I’m going to be exposing myself a little bit, but the first image is how it looks normally on my iPad and iPhone. The second image is how it looks once uploaded onto Actors Access or other sites. Edit: Someone pointed out it seems to be an issue with HDR. Going forward, I will keep it turned off and use SDR instead, BUT this particular self-tape is already recorded and involved multiple takes and parts and I need to submit it ASAP, so if anyone has any advice on how to edit it enough to reduce the saturation that would also be amazing! ?

Becoming an actress by Queasy_Ad_1215  •  last post Aug 17th

Hey so im over in Arizona. I am still trying to become an actress. Im 27 and curvy so I know im not the typical pick however, im looking to see how most of people are broadening their chances of becoming an actress/actor. The most experience i have is backstage work with hair and makeup. I have some singing on stage as experience as well as dance but those were from back in high-school and grade school. So its been a minute since I have been on a stage or in front of a camera. Any recommendations for acting classes?

Is the A.C.T Semester Worth It for an Aspiring Screen Actor? by ExaminationMain8514  •  last post Aug 17th

Hello! I was looking into the A.C.T (American Conservatory Theater) Acting Semester, which is a 4 month, full time program for conservatory training. Their classes focus on acting styles, voice/verse/character, etc. with a lot of work on group/monologue performances for theater. They don’t have an end-of-semester production or anything like that, but the classes are small (8 ppl) and you get to know a variety of faculty.  My dilemma is that its going to cost $10,000+ and also that I want to go into screen acting, not theater. I know the skills are basically the same but I’m not sure it's going to be worth the price. The main reason I want to do this is so I can get exposure to the acting industry before I commit to something like an acting MFA (which is gonna cost way more than $10k) or moving to LA. Also, for applying to MFA acting programs, I would need references which I hope the instructors at A.C.T will be able to provide.  I’ve been in a few community plays, but nothing huge so far. I’m wondering if it may be better to just self-audition for commercials/TV shows on AA or get involved with student films instead of doing the semester. Another option would be weekly workshops/classes but I feel they don't provide enough exposure and that I won't be able to connect with the instructors enough for a letter of rec. The only reason I’m leaning towards the A.C.T semester is because I learn best with a rigid structure (their classes are 9 am to 5 pm) and I know it’ll force me to learn quickly much more than any other environment could. Time and commitment is not an issue for me, I'm on a gap year rn. If anyone has heard of the A.C.T semester, or has any experience with it, do you think it’s worth it? Would it hold any weight if I apply to Acting MFAs? Would it help me get an agent (unlikely imo because we don’t produce anything like a demo reel)? Thank you so much!!!

Please help me learn some monster growls by LordMartius  •  last post Aug 17th

Hello everyone. I need some advice on getting a deep, growling, monster voice. I already have a fairly deep voice and can do Mongolian throat singing, but I'm still struggling to apply my false chords in a spoken manner instead of a musical one. I'm kind of aiming for a Tartarus from Halo 2, Locust from Gears of War, Grunt from Mass Effect kind of vibe. Yes I know sometimes they pitch the voices down in post, or cast actors with a very deep voice from the start; I am still trying to at least get halfway there myself.

age gap actors by Beneficial_Reach_636  •  last post Aug 17th

Is it considered appropriate if a 19-year-old actress plays a romantic interest of a 37-year-old actor? No intimate scenes. Do you have any examples you can think of

How to become an actor nyc teen by Guilty-Ad-3443  •  last post Aug 17th

Honestly I’ve been interested in medicine for a long time but recently I’ve really been wanting to become an actor. I feel like acting is my passion but relying on medicine is like my safe zone for a secure career. I’m only 15 but I’ve really been wanting to become an actor for a while now and I know if I eventually pursue medicine, acting will always be in the back of my mind. Also I don’t come from a rich family, I’d say I’m low income so I can’t afford some things tbh. I know that having a family with good finance makes it easier to be an actor so I feel guilty for wanting to be an actor. Honestly I’m only teen though and I’m thinking of pursuing this ngl. Any tips on where to start? I’m thinking of local theater but if you have any tips on how to find an agency or anything else pls lmk. Also is it possible to go to college majoring in something in the pre med direction while trying to pursue acting or is that impossible??

Hiring English Voice Actors — $40=$100 hourly by Kitsviki  •  last post Aug 17th

**Hiring English Voice Actors — $40=$100 hourly** OWOW Talents is currently looking for English-speaking voice actors for a remote recording opportunity. # Requirements * Native or fully fluent English speaker * Clear, natural, and expressive voice * Strong pronunciation and ability to take direction * Quiet recording environment with minimal background noise or echo * Good microphone capable of recording clean audio * Comfortable performing different tones and emotions * American, British, Australian, Canadian, Irish, and other English accents are welcome * Ability to perform multiple accents is a plus # Recording Requirements * 48 kHz * WAV format * Mono * Clean, noise-free recording # Application Please prepare a **1–2 minute voice sample** that includes: * Your name and English accent * Conversational delivery * Warm, excited, serious, and calm styles * Examples of additional accents, if applicable If you're interested and meet the requirements, please reach out for the application details.

How do I suppress a scream without disturbing neighbours? by ThoughtDear7015  •  last post Aug 17th

I KNOW THIS WAS ALREADY QUESTIONED AND ANSWERED BUT HMO So me and my family are moving in a few months, we’re not sure if we’ll move into a villa or an apartment. But I need to be prepared. I wanna audition for this role that needs screaming, but I don’t wanna disturb my future neighbours if I still have said role or get new roles with screaming. Now i know what you’re gonna say, “Talk to the neighbours“ this “Let them know beforehand” that. Those are great ideas dont get me wrong. But unfortunately for me, I have social anxiety AND I dont live in a western country. So the conversation would just be very awkward and/or they wouldn't understand what a voice actor is. Now there are voice actors in my area of course, but they all work for Disney or something and record exclusively in booths. I cannot stress how little I would want to talk to my neighbours. I will literally leave my role if it requires me talking the neighbours out. Now im not sure how thick or thin, big or small the apartment will be. But regardless, I’ll need a way to suppress a full blown scream. You know when you scream into a pillow but it barely makes any sound? How can i recreate that but with a microphone at a reasonable distance from me? Now my mic is small and so is my booth (its a closet), so I can easily just scream into a pillow and but my mic inbetween my mouth and the pillow. But not only is that disgusting, i presume it’ll peak the microphone even with the gain down. TLDR: How do I scream so that it’s a normal scream for the microphone, but sounds like im screaming into a pillow for anyone else listening from the outside? (IM NOT TALKING THE NEIGHBOURS OUT)

OWOW Talents is Hiring English Voice Actors — $40-$100 Hourly by Kitsviki  •  last post Aug 17th

We’re currently looking for **English Voice Actors** for a remote voice recording opportunity ? **Remote — Work from Home** ? **English Voice Recording** # What you’ll do * Record scripted lines in English from a quiet recording space. * Perform multiple takes of each line. * Follow direction and adjust your delivery based on different emotions and styles. * Deliver clean, high-quality audio recordings. * Participate in additional recording batches as new scripts become available. # Who we’re looking for * Native or fully fluent English speakers. * Clear, natural, and expressive voice. * Strong pronunciation and ability to take direction. * A quiet recording environment and good microphone. * Reliable and responsive for remote work. * Voice acting or narration experience is a plus. * Ability to perform different English accents, especially **American and British**, is a strong advantage. # Recording Requirements * **48 kHz WAV** * **Mono** * Quiet room with minimal background noise or echo. * A professional studio is not required, but clean audio quality is essential. # How to Apply Please send a **1–2 minute voice sample** demonstrating your voice and range. Include: * Your name and English accent. * Conversational, warm, excited, serious, and calm delivery. * If you can perform multiple accents, please include examples. ? **Interested? Comment below or DM me for application details.**

How do classes/agents help you network by fire_19479  •  last post Aug 17th

Networking is a word is see used to often and I’m genuinely curious how classes or acting coaches or agents actually help you. I have struggled just networking/taking classes solo and I need to learn new strategies to find new opportunities. Local gigs in my community/state are hard to come by and I’m thinking of moving/short term stints in NY or LA. I’m late 20s female, but can definitely play 18+, taken many classes, BG on feature films, etc. I have no reel due to no credits or agent. Thinking of paying a studio to film one lol. I don’t get it. There are many studios in LA that have influencers or current working actors- is it common to get an agent from one of those popular Studios or teachers? Consider the cast of heated rivalry. They clearly wanted new stars. Hudson had 20+ short films or a small rules, and Connor had a lot less, but clearly was involved in the LA school/acting scene. It was filmed in Canada. So where does the casting call go? LA? Nationwide? Clearly it wasn’t a self submit role and more a behind the scenes who-you-know type casting. They clearly both had agents. But how did they even get the agents? Not that they are not talented or attractive, but both didn’t have so much to sell (which is what I’m told you need to get an agent aka establish yourself or get multiple Union/SAG role) , but I guess when you’re trying to find a rising star, you have to take a leap anyway. I know plenty shows take unknown stars and hope the plot sells and that whole process. But does it help having an agent? Taking classes in LA at reputable Studios? Being in the right place at the right time on this journey? What are the behind the scenes for these so-called out of the blue rising stars? If you could afford it, where would you go and what would you do?