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Reddit by lost_soul153 Jul 13th

Should I become an actor?

Hi. I’m at a point at my life where I am very uncertain as towards what I would like to do in the future. I am an incoming junior in high school in America so I feel as if I do not have much time to decide what I want to do. Back in my childhood (around 8 or...

Reddit by aeaf123 Jul 13th

Wanted to vent. Sorry

So my son, without any representation or prior acting experience self taped for an open call a year back for a lead role that quite frankly never comes around. Goes without saying that there was really no expectation going in.. Fast forward, his 7th audition...

Reddit by hoehoehoe96 Jul 13th

Stop being nervous?

I’m taking a new acting class that I really love. The problem? Every time I get on the stage, I start shaking and get nervous. I hate it so much. Because when I’m not nervous, I enjoy it so so much, and not to toot my horn but I also do a great job. So it’s...

Reddit by wineline69 Jul 13th

"actor-muso" problems

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Reddit by Euphoric-Wash-5659 Jul 13th

How do you know if you’re natural actor?

Heard an acting coach say this on a podcast and it got me thinking what separates natural actors from more technical actors (not less talented, but more training, methods, etc.).

Reddit by Royal-Ad-3535 Jul 13th

Could you ever really come back to good once playing pure evil ?

I'm getting the chance to play a certain character (pure evil, and not super villain/comic book evil, I'm talking real life evil portrayal, maximum security prison level) I have only ever been, the nice, funny, caring character. I have seen some actors who...

Reddit by JackBBSS Jul 13th

Tips about the memories of the character.

Hello! I'm a new actor and I was told, during an performance to think about a memory when a certain type of line (dialogue) comes up. I have an idea but any tips or videos to explain this further? Thanks.

Reddit by IndependentCrew4823 Jul 13th

14 year old acting??

Hello, this is one of my first times using Reddit so I don't fully know how it works but i was hoping i could get some answers... I'm 14 years old (15 in a few months), female, and im currently in Arizona. Is it possible to get a good, solid acting job this...

Reddit by DrStupid87 Jul 12th

How do I go from VO to VA?

Hi all, I've been recording audiobooks for a couple of months now and I'm getting better with each one I've done. Thing is, I don't want to box myself in to a corner and only be able to do narration. I recently binge watched Drawn Together and loved the voice...

Reddit by Intelligent-Oil241 Jul 12th

Is a green card enough to become an actor in the US or do I need to be a US citizen?

I heard that to be cast in any role no matter how small it is you would need to show proof of citizenship.

Reddit by Commercial_Daikon516 Jul 12th

What do you need to do as a stand in actor? I’ve been hired but I’m nervous as I have no experience.

Reddit by aquakeyblademaster Jul 12th

Anybody making amateur projects

hello, just an amateur voice actor. I've found that a great way to keep practicing, improving and earn some visibility (mostly to share on social networks, as portfolio, etc.) is collaboration with other amateur people on projects. Do someone want to...

Reddit by Keithic Jul 12th

Question on appropriate budget for project.

Hey, My friends and I have a song that requires a few news broadcaster voices. It's roughly a 10-11 second clip, about 20 words. I've looked on [voice.com](https://voice.com) and...

Reddit by ZookeepergameNo3630 Jul 12th

Various Questions from a Starting Actor

1. What goes into a great audition tape/demo reel? 2. Does location matter that much if you want to get cast? 3. How many unknown actors or even just inexperienced actors have been cast in large projects for studios like Marvel or WB, and is it possible for...

Reddit by alleglorys7 Jul 12th

what are important physical attributes, so you stand out in castings/auditions etc?

TW: body dysmorphia this is going to sound so shallow and almost superficial, as i know acting is about your talent and passion but there is definitely a huge “looks” aspect whether we like it or not. i go through ups and downs with body dysmorphia which is...

Reddit by Kaywexrob Jul 11th

Network approval

My kid got pinned for a role and I was told he was approved by the network. Are multiple actors approved or just their final pick? He hasn’t been booked yet

Reddit by lethalwomen_22 Jul 11th

Got offered my first on screen role but now I’m not sure if I should take it

It’s an independent film, but has some well known established names attached to it. However my role would require me to be comfortable with nudity and engage in 2 steamy sex scenes. I didn’t really expect to get the role but now that I have I don’t know if I...

Reddit by exhausted9156 Jul 11th

How to find Positive stable people and how to safely manage being surrounded by toxic people?

it’s really crazy to me how many crazy people exist in this world. I have had the absolute hardest time finding GOOD people in my life’s journey, let alone positive mentally sane people that are actually remotely capable of being good friends / supportive to...

Reddit by International_Ad3652 Jul 11th

Union Background vs non-Union Background

Hi I am in Canada, and was wondering how the Union Background worker gets chosen for a production? If the quota on a shoot is say 10 Union and 20 non-Union, how are the 10 Union background workers picked for the job? Do seniority background workers get chosen...

Reddit by rosencranzand Jul 11th

When do VO actors get event-agents?

Curious if anyone has any knowledge of this. The question is not about agents who represent VO actors for jobs, but those rare "Event-agents" (they may not be called that) who book VO talent to go to Cons, and all the events where they are paid. How soon can...