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  2. Reddit by whitegold33 Feb 26th

    Help with crying for an audition

    So basically, I'm not much of an actor at all. In fact I consider myself pretty terrible at it, but I want to try to be better at it and I'd really love to be cast in this fanmade musical even though I'm more of a singer. I got a callback asking me to perform...

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  4. Reddit by Failed2launch Feb 26th

    "I'm under 14 years old, what can I do?"

    Hello, this message is for kids under 14, who live in the United States. So, you want to be a voice actor in videogames or anime or you want to be a YouTuber? Here are some things you can do, no matter where you live: -Join a school play, this is free and...

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  5. Reddit by Failed2launch Feb 26th

    "I'm 14 years old to 19, how do I get started?"

    THIS POST IS FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, the labor laws vary state by state. If you live in another country, please google your countries laws. WARNING, GET YOUR MENTAL HEALTH CHECKED. - Now is the time. You are going through life changes. This career has...

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  7. Reddit by kitkatlover2 Feb 26th

    rejected by all agencies

    I submitted to a lot in mid-late January and was rejected from all of them. I had one interview, but they never got back to me after so assuming it's a bust. I genuinely thought this was a sure thing. I have a good demo reel with a variety of performances...

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  8. Reddit by Bowlofzebras Feb 26th

    Music video on resume?

    I was just in a music video where I was supporting. I dont have any lines but there are close ups of me, scenes where I’m “talking” to other actors, and featured parts of just me alone. I’m acting in it, but the words will be cut out with music over it...

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  9. Reddit by Failed2launch Feb 26th

    "I am 20-30 years old, what should I be doing?'

    This post is the 3rd in a series of posts I have made for new voice actors. The other two were for people under the age of 19. This post is geared towards people who are from or live in the United States. Everything ahead requires and assumes the following...

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  11. Reddit by SkywardKy Feb 26th

    Searching for a website

    About 4 years ago, during lockdown I found a website where people could post voice acting projects looking for actors and people could do it for free (volunteer work). I have been trying to find that website and I can’t. Any help or alternatives would be...

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  14. Reddit by blackpink_fan101 Feb 26th

    Vaccine Mandates

    Anyone know where I can find updates on this? Do you guys think this is ever going to change? It's my dream to work for major shows (like Netflix) someday, and obviously for major networks because all professional actors work on major TV shows and movies, but...

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  15. Reddit by Proof-Pollution454 Feb 26th

    My friend needs help. He feels lost

    Hello everyone. A friend of mine who’s an actor graduated from from college with a BA in performance with a concentration in drama. During his 4 years he’s participated in plays , short films, background work, independent feature films, taken outside acting...

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  17. Reddit by bustergaming777 Feb 25th

    Showing the real “you” in your main head shot ?

    So I hear smiling in headshots is mainly reserved for commercial, but naturally I’m a happy, fun, and comedic actor but can play serious. My main head shot is currently a teeth smile because I feel it represents me the best, is this a good idea or should I...

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  19. Reddit by Mbaitler Feb 25th

    Question for actors with professional experience?

    If you're an actor over the age of 18 are you allowed to have someone like a parent or family member come to set with you? Let's say it's a large production that's filming out of your state. I know productions cover your travel and stay but would they do the...

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  20. Reddit by the_apprentice96 Feb 25th

    Beginner Actor Demo Reel

    Hello, I am a new actor with a question regarding reels. I want to apply to audition to roles but I do not have a demo reel and don't know how to go about creating one. Do you just film yourself acting or preforming a monologue? Or do you find a class that...

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