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Reddit by Firefighter_Key Jul 11th

How to get work as a professional male voice actor of over a decade?

I was doing voice overs for documentaries that have millions of views online for a while but that project has officially ended and I am out of work and kind of back at square 1 with finding gigs. I want to do some voice overs for video game characters or...

Reddit by sweetaquarius Jul 10th

best website for casting calls/auditions??

I’m a beginner actress (from UK) and I’ve seen a few free websites (eg. Project Casting) but they don’t seem to have much on them (before COVID as well). I don’t mind paying for a good one, what is your recommendations??

Reddit by EAhmady123 Jul 10th

How do you breakdown a script/sides?

Hi there first of all I hope you all are having a great day or evening wherever you all are. I was wondering how many of the actors here breakdown their sides for auditions to create a more 3D character that they enjoy playing and if that process changes when...

Reddit by satirerocks Jul 10th

Is the breaking of character on SNL genuine?

Often in skits an actor will break character and start smiling. I am not convinced the smiling is genuine. More likely part of the act done to make themselves appear more relatable. Also done to enhance the skit and trick the audience. Remember, these actors...

Reddit by uptownkat Jul 10th

How are fellow actors (non-union and union) surviving mentally and financially? It's so hard to keep up any momentum left. Is this worth pursuing or giving up? These casting sites I subscribe to are not giving me anything and costly. What are you guys fee

Reddit by _ellies Jul 10th

Im unsure about pursuing and acting career

I (17f) am unsure whether i want to pursue an acting career. I have wanted to be an actor for around 5 years now but whenever i would tell my family thats what i want to do, they would always laugh and tell me i couldnt do it because im too shy. Honestly now...

Reddit by SwagMal Jul 9th

How do you practice? - Let's discuss!

I think we should take a moment to share fun practice techniques and routines as a community and discuss everything we do when it comes to taking the time to try and better ourselves as voice actors. Do you record your voice over a video? How do you decide on...

Reddit by erintheactress Jul 9th

Headshot Photographers in Seattle or Portland

Hey guys! I’m a teen actress based in Seattle who is in desperate need of new headshots. I’ve been doing some research and I can’t find too many theatrical headshot photographers in the PNW. I’m willing to drive to Portland and Eastern Washington if needed...

Reddit by kenwetheeibe Jul 9th

Was sexually assaulted by a director, and feel like nobody will believe me

Before the quarantine I ended up getting a part in an independent film. The director of the film (36) invited a few of us over to hang out at her house. I get there and don’t drink for most of the night until I run into her. I get extreme brain fog two drinks...

Reddit by strawmalade Jul 9th

How do CDs pick actors from an open casting call where the only instructions were to do an introduction video (name, height, where you’re based, etc) ?

That’s gotta be a lot of videos... so what’re the factors on being picked for an audition?

Reddit by Xuninuvi Jul 9th

How far along in the audition process am I ?

Hi guys Quick question here and I know there’s no definitive answer- just trying to get a clear picture of what this scenario may be. I auditioned a week and a half ago via self tape for one of the leads for a movie. A few days ago my agents email me saying...

Reddit by sexygamerboy5403 Jul 9th

is a college degree in acting/theatre necessary for aspiring actors?

Reddit by AutoModerator Jul 9th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jul 9

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 hotbucketoftrash Jul 9th

Looking to learn character make-up techniques/unorthodox makeup

Hi, I am an amateur actor and a guy who knows nothing about makeup. For a while now I have been trying to learn how to apply makeup to change subtle ways about how my face looks for characters I am playing (e.g. how to make my face appear fatter/thinner, more...

Reddit by soupycough Jul 9th

IS BACKSTAGE WORTH IT?

I'm an aspiring actress, I've had backstage for awhile now and It just doesn't seem worth it to me. It's mostly student films, unpaid roles, ect. These are all great for some people but it doesn't really fit the type of projects I'd like to work on. I think...

Reddit by ActorsAspiration Jul 9th

Offering My Help!

Hello! I am in the middle of starting my acting website/resource and I really want to offer coaching in addition to college audition info and weekly articles. I have only coached my friends and little sister up until now but they have gotten accepted into...

Reddit by booglewoss Jul 9th

What to do next

Hey guys, first time posting here. I’m (22m) looking for some guidance as to what to do in terms of my next move. I’m an actor currently living in Dallas and a student. I have a couple of years of school left but I’m trying to set up a game plan once I...

Reddit by faTMATA_BAH Jul 8th

Advice for a New Actor In Atlanta GA

Hello im a new actor who has done years of theater and drama and is ready to start doing my dream which is on-camera work. Im really interested in agencies like The Peoples Store, Jpervis, Houghton, Alexander, AMT and more. I just want some advise on how to...

Reddit by Clueless60 Jul 8th

Yale Drama vs RADA?

I have time until I apply to drama school in the next few years (currently pursuing a non-acting related undergraduate degree) and have some experience in the field as an untrained actor but would like to pursue training while not losing out on too much time...

Reddit by beyoncetrolls Jul 8th

SAG Actors: Has anyone booked since lockdown started?

I've been going out on a few TV & Film auditions here and there since lockdown. Sending in self-tapes always kind of feels like screaming into a black hole (lol not that bad but you know what I mean) but with the current disruption to the industry as a result...