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Reddit by Oddish_Flumph Oct 7th

Tips to prevent losing my voice

No a voice actor but I need voice advice. I have to talk all day for my job, often over noisy crowds. Most days my voice gets sore and starts to go. The internet has lots of remedies to treat a lost voice, but I'm looking for tips to proactively prevent...

Reddit by passionateperformer Oct 7th

NYC actors: what other jobs are you doing aside from serving?

Planning on moving to NYC to pursue theatre, currently DC based. Wanna know what others do to pay the bills.

Reddit by ifeelpeachy Oct 7th

Disappointed in my own performance in a final product; anything I can do?

Hiya folks, I received a final product back from a client, and it was a project where two voice actors switched back and forth doing an explainer. The other actor's performance and audio quality are MUCH stronger than mine. At the very least, I wish I could...

Reddit by BRAlNYSMURF Oct 7th

My voice sounds like a child?

My voice acting isn't that special, it's mainly for myself- a recent adaption of a show I like had a really bad voice actor for my favorite character, so I thought I'd dub over their lines myself. Problem is, my voice sounds like a child, and the character is...

Reddit by MikeLumos Oct 7th

What are some of the best tutorials/courses that can help me to improve the way my voice sounds, and reduce my accent? Can you take a look at the video I've made and let me know if there's anything obvious I could do to speak better?

Hi! I'm not a professional voice actor, but I want to start professionally making video tutorials and courses. I don't think my voice is very pleasant to listen to, and I do have an accent, and I'd like to do the best I can to improve. I don't need to get...

Reddit by Fit-Factor988 Oct 7th

Tell Manager?

So Im just about to start working a part time job is that something I’m supposed to share w my manager? I was sent an audition but can’t send in a self tape because their start date is when I start at my new job, is that something I should tell him? Or should...

Reddit by Affectionate-Bee-617 Oct 7th

Some casting calls are so unprofessional

I saw this casting call on actors access for a feature film and for rate of pay portion the casting director who is also the writer wrote in caps “NONE” that’s it and this is for the lead role. I understand some indie productions don’t have money to pay its...

Reddit by platformprodco Oct 7th

[PAID] We are seeking Asian/Asian-American Voice Actors! (Details Below)

Reddit by hlwa21 Oct 7th

Release Form for Student Film

Hey there. I'm going to be in a student film and received a release that has the below language. Is this standard, and if so, what am I signing away? What could occur that would cause attorney fees that I'd be responsible for? Thank you!!...

Reddit by Jibbyf Oct 6th

Can actors use prosthetics to hide physical imperfections?

Hi, I'm new here. I'm 18 and I have this huge complex about my hands. They're pretty small and it makes them seem weird because I'm a 5'11 man with a pretty bulky body shape, thus making the hands seem very disproportionate. But the worst part is my nails...

Reddit by lovetempests Oct 6th

How much variety should there be between your headshots? (UK)

Hello. I’ve just got new headshots and I want to upload them on my Spotlight (I’m in the UK) but my agent is having a disagreement about which headshots to pick from the shoot I did. She insists I should pick the ones that look most like “proper” headshots...

Reddit by ___Applesauce___ Oct 6th

How to start a voice acting career?

Hi I’m interested in becoming a voice actor and I am looking for tips. Stuff like how to breaking into an industry (I’m interested in animated work but am not picky). Or tips on how to improve my performance. All answers welcome and appreciated and I hope I...

Reddit by ybbakrad Oct 6th

How does texting work on screen? (From the senders perspective)

I’ve been paying closer attention when actors text, and I noticed that you see them hitting keys quickly that in no way spell what they’re saying, yet the words pop up. I just watched a scene in Imposters where the guy types “Worst stake out EVERRRRRRRRRRRR”...

Reddit by azthemansays Oct 6th

‘The Mandalorian’ Star Giancarlo Esposito Is Fed Up With Actors Who Don’t Want To Get Vaccinated

Reddit by ImGoingGhost7919 Oct 6th

Getting Cast/Training With An Evening Job

Hey all! I have a job that takes place in the evening on Sundays-Thursdays (my weekends are Friday and Saturday) and I'm worried that this will effect my work toward becoming an actor. Most community theatres have all of their rehearsals and shows in the...

Reddit by Nesquik_kicks Oct 5th

question about agents/casting subscriptions

Will an agent tell you to sign up for those casting subscriptions such as casting network,casting workbook or actors access? And that comes out of you own pocket correct?, that is fine and normal right? Or the agency pays for that? And do you have the option...

Reddit by mikehooker2004 Oct 5th

Paid voice acting gig for a new podcast

Hi I am launching a new podcast that is focused on people who have had encounters with aliens. Some of my guests are happy to be interviewed but don't want their voice or identity being public for fear of ridicule, they are ok with their story being told as...

Reddit by ladyartless Oct 5th

Can someone please explain PNW hours for BG Actors? (UBCP-ACTRA)

I had a lot of conflicting info given to me about PNW/French Hours this week, and am hoping for some clarification - specifically around how BG actors are paid (on a union voucher). ​ TIA!!

Reddit by Gucci_little_piggie Oct 5th

Looking for a young (18-25) male actor in Toronto for feature film (PAID).

Hey guys, I'm a filmmaker in Toronto and I will be shooting my first feature film very soon. This is a very low budget feature so I cast my friends as actors but one of them had to leave the film due to personal issues at the last minute, so we are now...

Reddit by AHungerForKnowledge Oct 5th

I just don’t know what to charge for VOs.

Knowing what to charge for VO work is like an eternal mystery to me. I know there are guidelines but I’ve only completed a couple of hundred jobs on Fiverr and that’s it. I’m still small time and part time and I’ve only been doing this for about 5 months...