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are sites like skillshare and thumbtack good places for acting classes? by bigoIefreak • last post Aug 22nd
sincerely apologize if this post doesn't belong here. i'd like to hear from actual actors to know if sites like skillshare and thumbtack are good enough places to learn acting techniques as a beginner. skillshare because they're like online classes, and thumbtack because you can hire an acting coach. or is a traditional acting school/studio better?
Background Extra Expectations by Redbird_ml • last post Aug 22nd
For my first gig, I have been working on the first season for a major network as a background actor. I’m having a good time for a non-union actor and learning a ton from the experience. After a few weeks of work (2 episodes), I’ve been coy about my screen time until others approached me about it. I notice the 1st and 2nd AD’s place me close to the camera whenever they get a chance. Last week they told me during the last scene of the workday, “we used you too much so we have to bury you in this shot”. Even the wardrobe manager made a comment about my screentime. I’ve always remained humble while working and never try to be greedy. Although I am curious… what should I expect from this point on?
How does one professionally deal with the situation when a new opportunity comes up whilst in rehearsals for another show? by as00371 • last post Aug 22nd
Basically, I have set up a theatre company with some friends from drama school and we are due to have rehearsals this week to develop our first show. This week has been booked in for over a month. Last night a team member excused himself from two days of rehearsal because he was asked to be part of a showcase. He says it came through last minute and he was told about it a day before he messaged us. It is not a paid opportunity and I do not know how notable the showcase is. I completely understand that other opportunities will arise for us in the team, but I think if we have work planned then we should endeavour to let the team know as soon as possible and ideally before we accept the other opportunity. And it’s surely professional courtesy to consult the company if things come up that will affect the company’s work. I believe in this situation, given he heard about it a day before he told us, there was time to send us a message before he accepted, and had he done this it would show he is committed to the production and values the team’s time. I believe this is how an actor would approach this situation with another theatre company they were working with (i.e. one that wasn’t made up of friends). But I spoke to another member of the team about it and she disagrees with me. She thinks that there is no need for us to talk to the team before accepting opportunities at all. So perhaps I’m overreacting? I mean, we wouldn’t have stopped him going for it, so we would be in the same position as a team regardless. And I might feel differently about it if it were a paid opportunity, an audition or was more last minute. Reddit, what’s the done thing in the industry?
Voice range help? by Fit-Welcome-5766 • last post Aug 22nd
How do voice actors have such range in their voice? So I'm a nonbinary individual who is biologically female, and I want to create a bit of range in my voice so I can switch pitches freely and not stay permanently at one pitch. Does anyone know where I could start, or how I could start training my voice to be like that? I figured asking here would be more efficient rather than asking on r/ftm because I see a lot of voice actors who have magnificent range. Good examples that I can think of are Max Mittelman, and Yagami Yato. Sorry if the wording is confusing, I'm not very good with words.
Can i become an actor if im not able to sing by might_be_Toby • last post Aug 22nd
im quite young (under 18) and have the cheesy dream of becoming an actor but my parents say id have to do musicals in school and stuff and i have no idea how to sing and just dont want to sing so idk what to do.
What is it called when you act yourself but it's scripted? by 0_0Rawr • last post Aug 22nd
For example, Rhett & Link played themselves in their YouTube red series but it was fictional. My little sister isn't understanding me when I tell her I'm playing the part of "myself". She thinks I'm confusing the character with actor. What is the proper term for playing yourself but the you you're playing doesn't act like the real you 100%?
Hi everyone, I am looking for a female voice actress for a fanfiction Pokemon project! by GracieSkipps • last post Aug 21st
Here is the link to my discord for those who are interested :) [https://discord.gg/YUeRjZR](https://discord.gg/YUeRjZR) https://preview.redd.it/l1r22rlwaoi71.png?width=1159&format=png&auto=webp&s=1ae24282af3f4197a51eda05c00f1cca286f0bc7
Any voice actors out there looking for a collaboration? for fun. by Possible_Gap8346 • last post Aug 21st
Hey all, this is a real long shot, but I’m looking to do a collaboration for fun with a couple of voice actors if possible. I have been narrating my own short stories here: [https://youtu.be/gTluYGGSsg8](https://youtu.be/gTluYGGSsg8) But, I’d like to expand a little. Would any of you be interested? It would be a short number of lines, I require an: Old man voice (ideally from Spain or Caribbean) https://www.artstation.com/artwork/ykRDPx and young girl voice (Lead character) [https://www.artstation.com/artwork/NxgQQ5](https://www.artstation.com/artwork/NxgQQ5) Good luck everyone
Are some open casting calls just scams? by Icy-icy-8527 • last post Aug 21st
I heard that most open casting calls on cast it talent are only there to get actors excited about the film(create hype/attention to the overall film) while the casting team actually goes to managers and agents to hire people.I find that a lot of open call roles on cast it usually get casted by famous actors. Does anyone have any thoughts on this.Or has anyone actually gotten a callback/audition through cast it. I know actors access is legit as it allows actors communication through cmail throughout the casting process but idk about cast it.
What goes on your acting resume as you transition from educational work to more professional work? by Huskergrad • last post Aug 21st
I need some advice from some of the pro actors on this board. I'm transitioning from a student resume to a more professional resume, and I'm not sure if some of my acting work should go on my resume or not. I of course have film, TV, regional theatre (EMC) and educational (university) theatre credits listed, but what about gigs like Improv murder mystery dinner theatre that I've been doing for years, or working as a standardized patient or portraying a legal client for law school competitions, etc? On one hand I know the work with Improv is valuable experience (along with the Improv classes I've taken) but does it look cheezy and green on my resume? If I do list them, where do they go? I'm not going to post my resume here, but I have a fair amount of regional and university theatre, numerous shorts and a couple of indy features for film, one TV credit (documentary theatre), and then the Improv work. I'm getting enough experience that I need to remove things to keep my resume shorter and more professional looking, so I'm assuming take off the improv or do I get rid of the smaller educational theatre projects, or some of the film shorts? Not sure what is going to help me and what isn't. I plan on doing the occasional straight theatre play or Shakespeare, etc., but at this point I'm more focused on a career in TV/Film plus I'm actively doing commericals (which usually just want my headshot and then an audition--not my resume) Thanks in advance for the help!
For actors in community theater, how quickly do you add new roles to your resume? by Sawyer-1989 • last post Aug 21st
So I've heard a ton of different answers, but the two main ones I've gotten are immediately after the cast list is posted or not until performances have concluded. I'm currently in the process of getting cast in a show (confirmed to be in it but I don't know my role yet) and just got an audition for another that starts a week after this one ends. The auditions though are a month before and I don't know whether I should have my current show on there or not being that I won't have actually performed it yet. Any advice?
How hard is it to get a working visa in the US as an actor? by zuzuzu2121 • last post Aug 20th
I want to apply to an acting school in the US which would grant me a certificate after one year of training without prior experience. Now, I heard that to get a work visa in the US as an actor can only be achieved if you're basically already well known. However I see all kinds of people on YouTube go to auditions and now I wonder, is it really that hard to get a visa? Or is there a different kind of visa I can apply for to be able to work as an actress? I'm just really confused.
Novice Question: Who do I contact for pay for background work? by Intelligent_Fly_9205 • last post Aug 20th
I have a very novice question. I worked my first time as paid background today and am unsure who I contact regarding pay. I was cast through a casting director via Actor’s Access and was told through those emails my rate for the day. I went for the day, did the work, got no word on how I would be getting paid. I asked my contact on set and he said he wasn’t sure. Should he have helped me more or is this a question I should bring to my contact in casting?
Needed: female voice actor to read short texts (~500 words) for a true crime podcast by Charles_Benes • last post Aug 20th
Hi, I am looking for a female voice actor with an American accent for a podcast I am working on. You would need to read a short text of around 500 words, record it on your own computer (or phone) and send it to us as an mp3 file. If you are interested, please feel free to send me a message, preferably with a link to a demo reel or voice sample. We are looking for a serious, straightforward, "newsreader-style" reading. Thanks!
Hiring female voice actor to read short texts (~500 words) for a true crime podcast (will pay $10 via PayPal) by Charles_Benes • last post Aug 20th
Hi, I am looking for a female voice actor with an American accent for a podcast I am working on. You would need to read a short text of around 500 words, record it on your own computer (or phone) and send it to us as an mp3 file. You will be paid $10 USD via PayPal, so you must have a PayPal account. If you are interested, please feel free to send me a message, preferably with a link to a demo reel or voice sample. We are looking for a serious, straightforward, "newsreader-style" reading. Thanks!
What are your thoughts on actors being required to make drastic changes to their weight for a role? by StrictlyLoony • last post Aug 20th
I know some actors had to gain weight or lose weight so they could best fit the part. What do you think?
Agents - How can I be persuasive but not pushy in my follow up email? by aggravatingart_ • last post Aug 20th
Agents - How can I be persuasive but not pushy in my follow up email? I recently submitted my package to agents, but I didn't get anything back. It's been a week, so I am thinking of following up with another set of emails. Long story short, I'm marketable. I know I have what it takes for the type that I would be in. It's just hard to get people on your side without a referral. Even if you're in a small market. I have tried to get one, but it has never worked out. So, how can I be persuasive but not pushy in my follow up email? I'm thinking about checking in, and then asking them whether or not they would like to see some more materials from me? Does that sound like a good idea? Keep in mind that I am trying to work in a small market (first). Not LA or NYC where "don't contact us, unless we contact you" is the standard. I lowkey hate the whole "know your place as an actor" energy that circles around here.
[HIRING] Video Production startup looking for English speaking Actors in Berlin. by recruit_args • last post Aug 20th
Hey guys, girls, I'm working for a video production startup with studios based in Berlin and we're about to increase our production load. We are mostly working for a group called The Argonauts ([https://the-argonauts.com/shows/](https://the-argonauts.com/shows/)) so it includes a lot of promotional videos, interviews, tutorials, showcasing methodologies and such. We also work on 2D & 3D animated videos, audio contents as well as articles. With that in mind, we're looking to expand our pool of reliable freelancers and are looking for Actors based in Berlin. We like to work with creative people with a knack for storytelling, art and moviemaking. I'm looking for male/female actors that can host a video show. You would need to be well-spoken with a calm and professional voice. I guess the most important thing would be for you to have a look at the website I linked above to get an understanding of what we are trying to achieve. This is not everything we are doing but it should give you an overall idea. This would obviously be paid work. It's hard to give a number as this would most likely be a project based rate but a starting point would be \~350+€/day. Experience would also be a factor. If you are interested or know someone that would be, feel free to shoot me an email at: [*recruit.args@gmail.com*](mailto:recruit.args@gmail.com) Please include your contact info and some of your previous work. Thanks!
How does your agent typically contact/submit you for auditions? by scoobydoinyourmom • last post Aug 20th
I’m a NY-based actor/print model who’s been working with an agency in PA for the past two years. I recently had an interview with an NY-based agency because I wanted to find more local work, and the woman who ran the agency told me that she would be submitting me to whatever projects she thought I would be good for, and if I was asked to audition I would have to show up that day. I was a bit confused, because my current agent will usually email me and anyone else on her roster asking if we’re available before submitting me. The idea of being submitted for projects I haven’t had a chance to look at made me a bit uncomfortable. She said if I were to decline a project or say I was unavailable three times, I would be dropped. Is this typical with other agencies? Does your agent contact you before submitting, or do they just submit you and expect you to say yes to an audition without you knowing beforehand what the project is?