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Reddit by junambojp Dec 31st

What do you call yourself when you are voice acting?

Hey, so I am a new voice actor. I've landed a few roles, sent in a bunch of lines, and am now waiting for some of these projects to come out. While they are being worked on, I've been brainstorming how to showcase them as part of my work as well as how to get...

Reddit by AutoModerator Dec 31st

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

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. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get...

Reddit by northernwind01 Dec 31st

Deciding to pursue acting as a career

How/when did you decide to pursue acting as a career? Was it easy to decide? I feel super lost in life right now. Acting comes to my mind every now and then but then I push it away because I don't think I could ever do it or be good at it. After watching the...

Reddit by glennenglishnyc Dec 31st

Jeff Daniels discusses drilling lines and memorization.

Sweet little clip of Jeff Daniels discussing his process for line drilling and how to get them down. Young actors take note. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boIqmOj16Qs

Reddit by MarkBowen123 Dec 31st

Actors, come join me in the #acting challenge on TikTok and in other acting exercises I share in this video about networking with other actors who want to jumpstart their careers in 2021

Reddit by June_Etoile Dec 31st

Is it worth auditioning for something that already has offers out?

I'm a south asian american actress with some guest stars and one series regular and had gone in for a major motion picture. Major NYC Casting Director was supremely nice and had me try it a bunch of ways (I had really worked on the character) and he followed...

Reddit by KableKyle Dec 31st

Advice for a voice acting reel

I’ve been wanting to be a voice actor for years now and I finally have the equipment to start my reel. But I don’t have the know how to put together any type of script to make one. How did you guys make yours?

Reddit by theactordude Dec 30th

How much, if it all, does it set me back if I don't have a heavy background in theatre?

So its no secret that some of the best film/tv actors grew up doing theater, and that's how they got their acting training. I just read Jenna Fischers book and she talks about how she always did theatre, and any chance she got she would be looking to perform...

Reddit by sadkins2244 Dec 30th

Big School vs Small school when it comes to acting?

Like many, I want to go to LA to be an actor. Specifically in VO or VO directing, but still, and LA actor. I'm a senoir in highschool and I am pressed for choosing my career. This is so stressing!! Im looking for general advice on how to get to where I wanna...

Reddit by ReodDavis Dec 30th

Residuals Question

Hey there, I hope this message finds everybody well. I was fortunate enough to have a small supporting role in a Warner Brothers film that's coming out early next year. However, it's now being simultaneously released on both HBO Max and in theaters. I've...

Reddit by SPELDWR0NG Dec 30th

Is IMDB's Star Meter any useful?

IMDB Pro has the Star Meter function that ranks actors based on popularity. The problem is that popularity only refers to how often their page it viewed in IMDB. People tend to use IMDB for the scenario of "who is that guy from this show I'm watching, he...

Reddit by Jomehah Dec 30th

Audition- zoom live v.s. self-tape for monologues

hi fellow actors- I'm getting drama school auditions and have some schools conducting online 'live' and some self-taped for monologues. What do you think are some key differences in performance with these formats? E.g. would you have your camera set up...

Reddit by exaltogap Dec 30th

The Major CDs in LA?

As a New York-based actor for the past three years I've more or less met most of the important NY offices. Of course, I've self-taped for LA offices too, but I'm curious from an LA-based actor perspective which offices are considered the major ones. I'd be...

Reddit by Movie-Connoisseur Dec 30th

Is Toronto Film School a good school?

Hi. I’m an actor in Grade 12 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I’m trying to find an acting school which is good and worth my money/time. Money is not an issue. I have heard mixed reviews on this school and wanted to hear your opinions. And maybe some suggestions...

Reddit by lightskin_canadian Dec 30th

does anyone have experience acting as they are a teacher?

I am an actor with an agent and by 2023, I will have all my credential to be a primary school teacher. just wondering if anyone had the same expierence or a similar one?

Reddit by the_greatest_fight Dec 30th

Best way to get into voice acting

Hey guys, I’m a beginning voice actor with no experience in the industry. I want to know what’s the best way to get into it?

Reddit by unicornthoughts Dec 30th

connecting with imaginary people

i would love your help, please! i’m taking a VO 101 class and my teacher keeps giving me the same note of “i don’t feel like you’re connecting with the imaginary person you’re speaking to”. I’ve tried doing it differently every time, trying to improve, and...

Reddit by SPELDWR0NG Dec 29th

The first time someone offers you a role you didn't audition for ...

You know how huge stars are always sought after. Big name actors like Ben Affleck and Anna Kendrick must get offered roles so often they couldn't keep track of how many they've turned down. I was thinking about it, and the first time someone seeks out your...

Reddit by celestialonearth Dec 29th

Script Analysis: How do you do yours?

We all have different backgrounds in our growth as actors: we differ in methods, different coaches, different phases, etc. I posted this so I can figure out other ways on how to analyze a script/narrative. Do you judge your character? Is it necessary? Do you...

Reddit by christinechern Dec 29th

Feedback on Audition Bio with No Experience

Exactly what the title says. This is my first time submitting something. I haven't even figured out headshots yet, so it's probably a long shot, but you never know if you don't try right? This is the post I'm responding to: Looking to cast 20 - 35 yo fit...