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Reddit by helloNayo May 25th

Beginner actor needing insight help, first step?

This may be too specific to ask but I am currently someone who has never taken an acting class and is finally just jumping in... Not jumping right in but being indecisive on where to jump. Searching for online classes has come up with so many results but I’ve...

Reddit by thenerdword May 25th

starter/demo.

so I recently decided to pursue voice acting. I have done a bit of research, some VA state that you need a demo reel to start, others don’t. however, all the opportunities I have come across call for a demo or sample. for those who are voice actors/actresses...

Reddit by futurebro May 25th

Type Feedback?

Trying to get specific about my type before getting new HS and reel stuff. \-Any actors I remind you of? \-Any character types / age I could play? \-Tv/film/theatre universes you could see me existing in? Thanks so much. Photos...

Reddit by bethp12 May 25th

Is speaking with a Canadian accent on Canadian productions even allowed these days?

It seems Canadian actors are even toning it down in Canadian productions produced by CBC. This is making me feel insecure, I feel like I couldn't even get work on productions in my own country at this point if this is the case. I have tried to flatten some of...

Reddit by opusdio May 25th

Bigger and Smaller

Hey guys, I'm a directing student coming up on my thesis film. I think I'm okay with actors but there's always one thing that gets my head in knots which is the whole concept of getting an actor to go bigger or smaller. I've been told "bigger" and "smaller"...

Reddit by Flimsy-Code-1556 May 25th

Jobs as an actor

I’m gonna move to Toronto in a few years to act. What job should I try to get so that i can audition and that pays pretty good and overall just works out well as an actor?

Reddit by DullahanOuroborus12 May 25th

Fast Talker

Hi, to those who are reading this much many of you I too wish to become a voice actor but there is a problem. I talk too fast and no matter how much I try I can't seem to slow the pace. Sometimes even in conversation, I'll speed up to the point I'd have to...

Reddit by Dongvclre May 25th

When does acting become exploitation? How do I find quality work as an actress?

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Reddit by MarieN1989 May 25th

Botox and Acting

I’ve noticed with lots of actresses, they tend to have very relaxed faces but somehow don’t lose the emotion when they speak. Other than good training, I figure many likely get Botox for areas such as their eyebrows and forehead to help not be overly...

Reddit by baconatoroc May 25th

Non voice actor looking for help, how do you all in the voice acting community define a line?

I’m creating a animated short film currently talking with voice actors and they frequently use the term ‘$___ per line”. In your community is a line considered a single sentence(ending with a period or some type of exclamation point) or is a line considered...

Reddit by FionaAudronVO May 24th

Looking for inspiration... can you recommend any low, smokey voiced, sultry, mature voice actresses?

I'm in the beginning stages of planning a character demo reel and I'm looking to browse some inspiration of similar voiced voice actresses. (of course I'm not going to copy anyone's voice or script, just looking to get some ideas and see how similar actresses...

Reddit by Big-Adeptness995 May 24th

How many actors is too much for one agent?

Wondering what everyone thinks is a reasonable amount of actors for a single agent to manage on their own? My current agent has 120+ clients (I’m in Canada). This is all under a single agent, for both film/tv and commercials with no other agents at the...

Reddit by actresswhowrites May 24th

How do some people with minimal credits sign with big agencies?

Just out of curiosity. I was on IMDBPro today, looking at agency rosters, and I saw two people who stood out. An actress signed with Paradigm: a U5 in a TV movie, wasn’t a child. An actor signed with ICM: one low grossing film and a TV pilot, also not a...

Reddit by DraytonsFatStacks May 24th

Casting call for remote voice actors for award-winning audio drama Less Is Morgue. Sixteen side-character roles of varying sizes on offer, one or two episode commitments. $50 USD for larger roles, $25 USD for smaller roles, via PayPal. ‪See link for detai

Reddit by Mindless_Ad_4142 May 24th

Hey guys! I wondering if it was common for actor training facilities to have you sign ndas before doing the program?

The one I'm looking at is pretty reputable and professional but they don't a lot of information available without touring the facility. Is this a red flag? Or is this normal?

Reddit by bloodofmy_blood May 24th

NYC Actors- any in person classes starting up soon you know of?

These online class options just aren't cutting it for me and I've been dying to get back into the studio. My studio hasn't answered my question when we'll be returning so I would love to do anything in the meantime. Looking for on camera/scene study/improv...

Reddit by Lilredx123 May 24th

Tips for an Actor/Comedian with duel citizenship Moving from Toronto to London?

Hi, Next year I will be moving to London. I am an Actor and comedic writer in Toronto currently, who has just finished a T.V. writing program at Humber. I've been working and preforming here since I was 14 yrs old. I am soon turning 23, and thought it was...

Reddit by FatherRa May 24th

National youth theatre

I remember a year ago on results day, I’d been rejected from studying drama at A level(High school in the US) due to not achieving certain grades. I remember sitting opposite a friend of mine who also is an actor now, asking him what do I do? A year later...

Reddit by Flimsy-Code-1556 May 24th

Work visas

I live in Canada and want to move to LA to act after high school but am unsure of what work visa to apply for. I want to be able to work a side job as a waiter or something like that and also work as an actor but I’m having trouble finding what work visa I...

Reddit by _donewiththis May 24th

Bacne in acting :(

I'm a woman who has back acne. It's not super severe, but it's definitely noticeable. Does anyone have experience with having bacne but also trying to be an actor? It gives me really bad self-image issues and I'm ashamed of it. I'm afraid of people seeing it...