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To Seasoned VO’s: How much do you price for a book narration? Am I being low-balled? by SwagMage • last post Aug 31st
As a newer voice-actress I’ve switched from hourly rates to a number-of—words-per-$ rating. Right now, I’ve got a client requesting a 52,000 word novel to be voiced at a budget of $600. I don’t plan on accepting this job offer because I feel like I’m being way low-balled, but I’m not too sure. What do you guys charge for novel readings? Is this a definite low-ball from a client?
LA Casting Site - Barely Any Projects? by Actor4Action • last post Aug 31st
Hey y'all, New to LA. I see a lot of posts here mentioning that LA casting is great for self submitting and that a lot of LA based actors get gigs through there. However when I log in I keep getting an alert at the top under 'Castings' that say there's like a 100 castings that match me I guess. Though half of them are way outdated and only a handful are starting soon. Are there just not that many projects on the site? There's also the following alert at the top when under the 'Castings' page: "Note: The following casting changes are in effect. Not all castings will be listed here. We will also call and email you directly any opportunities that match your talent profile." All of the roles I'm seeing that are actually shooting in the future don't even fit me (i.e. different gender or ethnicities). Am I missing something? Anyone else running into similar? Thanks!
How difficult is it to land an acting role if you don't have the best looks? by Starfox_2020 • last post Aug 31st
I dream of being an actor. One day, I might go to acting school and learn some techniques and skills to land auditions and hopefully, some good roles. However, there is one problem: I don't see many Asian actors in Hollywood movies. As a result of that, I think it's very hard for me to get a job there especially if I'm an Asian male. Do looks matter for acting?
Comedy directors by Right_Candy859 • last post Aug 31st
Is comedy harder for directors than drama?When it's broad, how do you give notes to actors?Clearly at times the acting needs to be heightened yet also grounded. Seems tricky. How do you get actor to be brave without getting carried away. Also how additionally important is the editing in this? People clearly need comedy chops but how do you maximise effect?
Actors/actresses band ? by iguessimacting • last post Aug 31st
Hello !! I do not know how to word that but I had some idea that I hope no one ever did before lmao. So as you know there’s boys/girls bands for singers, but are they any boys /girls bands for actors ?? This is an idea I’d like to develop, HMU fellow actors if interested :) To make everything easier, we could start by make a group chat on Twitter and then move on TikTok to do our scenes (but start by going into my dms here !) Have a nice day everyone. :)
Should I get my mfa in acting or a 2 year conservatory?? by StrobeRogers • last post Aug 31st
Hi everyone, I have almost 10 years experience barely working as an actor. Ive been in some local commercials, i was a lead in one that never got aired but still got payed. I went to a small community College for their well connected program because their teachers all do local theater. I went to undergrad previously to a terrible college and just picked film to network but i was terrible at writing and everything. I didnt quit and study acting because i had a lot of bad experiences in other community colleges and worked w a terrible controlling nightmare dir who didnt like me because i talked to a girl he liked, so he and his producer friend used every moment (when they werent getting loaded during rehearsal) to terrorize me. I finally quit and he always said he knew everyone, so i just did extra work until it was enough time for him to forget about me. I cant really focus on building my career now because im broke. I cant find a job that pays for anything beyond basics. I was considering just taking a break and studying something useful for my masters like digital marketing. Whats everyones thoughts? Thanks
Website name taken, help me decide on a new one? by worldtraveler9700 • last post Aug 31st
Hello! I'm looking to get my website up and running and wanted to do www.janedoe.com but the domain name is already taken. I tried to figure out who owns it to see if I could get it, but didn't get too far. Now I'm not sure which to pick from the options below: 1. Janedoeofficial.com 2. Janedoeartist.com 3. Janedoeactor.com 4. TheJanedoe.com 5. Jane-doe.com I've heard having hyphens in websites isn't something people do, and while this website is mainly going to focus on my acting career, I'm going to have a section about teaching private acting and voice lessons too. I'm also a little concerned people might get confused about actor vs. artist? Thanks so much for your input!
Free from ad audition sides online. by ok-baeracuda • last post Aug 31st
Hello fellow actors! I'm wondering where I can find short, long, monologue, theater and film scripts? Im wanting to record to add to at home demo reel for auditions and for CD to see my range or what I've got. Any information is helpful.
Tear sticks = unprofessional? by StudySafe1982 • last post Aug 31st
Do directors think less of actors who use tear sticks? And how common is their usage in general? Have you or an actor colleague ever used them? Were they provided by the director or did you have to buy them yourself?
Non-Union Double Dipping by My Manager by STARvingActorThatsMe • last post Aug 31st
I worked an amazing gig a month ago and the breakdowns from the beginning said $850/day+20% agency fee for the actor's compensation. I was on set and a producer off-handedly mentioned that since production is paying for the agency fee, I get to keep all my pay! I was used to just paying a percentage of my pay to my manager as commission. Production doesn't always pay this "agency fee" and that is just them being kind. Well my manager decided to take money from both production and from me. I asked about it and was told that it's "customary." She had me sign a check authorization so of course payment from production is going to her. She sent me an email of what my pay would be after her 'double dip' commission, and it was a huge blow. SAG definitely forbids this and non-union or not, it's unethical as you're charging twice to do one job. The term "Double Dipping" exists to describe this act. I never signed a contract that agrees to paying commission even if production pays the agency fee. As a matter of fact, I never signed a contract, so she was just sending me on auditions and collecting commission whenever I booked. I requested a discussion, explained that this is wrong, and would like to work it out. She is not budging. Is small claims court the only way? She wanted to send me my pay with the chunks of it taken out but I said to hold it until we resolve this justly. Backstage article on the practice: [https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/double-dip-hassle-free-35325/](https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/double-dip-hassle-free-35325/) Other agencies frowning upon the practice: [https://www.impressivetalent.com/blog/2019/07/13/we-dont-double-dip-on-commisssions-at-impressive-talent/](https://www.impressivetalent.com/blog/2019/07/13/we-dont-double-dip-on-commisssions-at-impressive-talent/)
How did you get signed to your talent agent? I don't want to waste time working on projects that will hurt me, by making me seem less serious, rather than help me by showing that I am a strong actress. by Pearlet2 • last post Aug 31st
Hi all, I got into professional modeling young, all I had to do was show up with simple digitals and answer some interview questions. I am navigating the entertainment industry here in LA now, and it is extremely different. I would love some of you working actor's advice! Did you do small projects, create a reel, and send it out? Did you make self-tapes and submit them to agents? Or did you try to reach out to agents/managers with little to no experience? I want to be reasonable about where I am at as an actress, and I have genuinely enjoyed doing these smaller projects, but I also have a hard time determining what is actually considered a respectable, indie project? I don't want to waste time working on projects that aren't polished and professional-looking enough for an agent to even care whether or not they're on my reel. I guess, with that said, I am also wondering how I can determine what is "reel worthy"?
Website advice... by Secret_Mycologist_75 • last post Aug 30th
Anyone using Wix, able to tell me how to get demos on the site? What all does a BEGINNING voice actor need on their website? Thank you for your time.
Commercials are the bread & butter for most actors by FicusWaititree • last post Aug 30th
Hey actors, I've been in the biz (in Los Angeles) for over a decade and I wanted to share some insight on commercial work. While booking commercials is just as competitive as booking theatrical work, I feel that a lot of actors neglect the financial benefits of booking one or two (or several) commercials a year to be able to afford being an actor in LA. Commercial work PAYS! I was finally able to quit all of my side gigs because I was making enough passive income through my commercial residuals. I was doing at least 1 film and 1-2 TV gigs a year and even with that I wasn't able to stop serving, catering, nannying, assisting, temping etc. Booking consistent commercial work, specifically national commercials, has put me in a place where I qualify for SAG health insurance, benefits, can comfortably pay for those expensive union dues and comfortably live and play in LA, while taking classes monthly and paying for coaching when I need it for auditions. I strongly encourage you actors to include breaking in to commercial work when you move out to LA. See if you agents can rep you across the board. Take a commercial class! Seriously, IT HELPS. And reach out to other actors who have booked commercials and ask them about their experiences. I would also like to answer any questions you have about commercial work! So let me know if I can offer any help on your journey...
Leave a note for casting? by smelbulock • last post Aug 30th
Do you have to leave a note? Like what do you put? It’s for actors access
Monologue for Christmas show by DollOnAMusicBox • last post Aug 30th
I’m an actor who has my first in person audition after covid. For the past year it’s all been self-tales. This job is for an immersive Christmas show from Oct-December and instead of sending me material, they’ve given me free reign to do any piece that lasts between 2-3 minutes thats child friendly and Christmas themed. I’m looking for something comical and I have no idea what to do. Any ideas? I’d rather they just sent me a script, this kind of thing stresses me out.
Actors access photo resolution issues? by GVNESHA • last post Aug 30th
When I upload my headshots to AA and preview my profile, the photos have lost a noticeable amount of quality compared to the originals. Just slightly fuzzy. Not bad but not professional standard either. Is this just a preview error? Is it a bandwidth thing? Is it compression? Do I need to save the color profiles in photoshop like one does to save quality on a Instagram post from desktop? Any help is appreciated!
Never knew my 'type'. by GreaterLesserGreat • last post Aug 30th
I'm not an actor, I'm just a guy who had a couple of dreams and fantasies of being one. I know the "never too late" stuff, but save that for now. One thing that hindered me was that I never had the beginnings of an idea what my 'type' was. I feel like I've never seen someone who looked like me in movies. On the street? Sure. But I couldn't even begin to guess what roles I was good for, or what I would audition for. I never did take many photos of myself, but [This](https://imgur.com/G7YGFKE) is me in my early 20's. I think [this](https://imgur.com/V096tKP) is mid-20's, and [this](https://imgur.com/CV2iOJI) is more recent at 34. I've since shaved my head, but look roughly the same. So...this guy is who in what? Hair could have been cut and beard can go obviously, but regardless I still have no idea. I don't think I've ever seen someone like me in a major acting role. So what would it have been? Thanks.
Getting Better by JoeGoldbergSwiftie • last post Aug 30th
In y’all’s experience, what’s the best way to become a better screen actor? I know there are classes, but I need to save money on those. What do y’all do to build your skill and confidence as far as books, watching YouTube videos or listening to podcasts, or things like that?
Microphone suggestions by DotHase • last post Aug 30th
I'm a beginner voice actor, (I'd at least like to say my skills are pretty decent though, I do have some coaching) but I don't want to go with a USB mic as lots of YouTube videos suggest. Basically, I want something that is good to last me for a while, so I'd like to get something decently high end but not too crazy. Let's say around $250 is my limit. As I'm a beginner I'd like for you to keep in mind that sound proofing is probably going to be a difficulty, I haven't started that yet, but once I get a mic, that'll be my next step, I can't guarantee a perfectly great sound proof setup. I hear a poorly treated room is best with a dynamic mic. I'd also like to mention that when I make the "S" sound, there's a bit of a whistle sound. With all that said, if you have any suggestions for a mixer + mic, these are the two I need right now, I'd greatly appreciate it. If you would like more info, ask away. Thank you!
Audition monologues for non-binary actor by cBord0 • last post Aug 30th
I haven’t acted in a few years and have an audition for a queer production of The Importance of Being Earnest soon. I’m looking for two contrasting monologues that would be a good fit for the show. I’m nonbinary and would be comfortable reading monologues written for any gender.