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Debit, Credit, and Flexibility Survey: Looking for actors input! by iynuj • last post Apr 3rd
Hi everyone! I'm a student working on a startup project that is looking to change the traditional credit system. We are looking for what people think of the current payment system and for what people like to use, and we would love some input from actors. The survey should take around 10 minutes to fill out. As cheesy as it sounds, 5 participants will be entered to win $500. And at the end, there's an opportunity to sign up for a 30 minute paid consumer interview (and in doing so, you'll be entered in to win $1000). [Here is the link!](https://usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVwv09X8UqVePdQ) Thanks in advance everyone.
Acting Education by wamabam22 • last post Apr 3rd
Hello! I’ve been thinking about what it takes to become an actor and the necessary education you need. I’m currently doing High School Theatre and plan to do Local theatre soon too, but I don’t know how to continue after High School (College). I’ve been looking at my options and seeing there are schools dedicated to the performance arts and colleges/universities that offer drama courses. So what do I choose? Is there major difference in terms of the courses in the different schools?
British actors seem to be having a lot more discussion about the rampant socioeconomic inequality in this industry so American actors: why aren’t we talking about this?! by cockadoodlydo420 • last post Apr 2nd
It’s damn near impossible to ignore the fact that the offspring of the wealthy dominate this industry, nowadays. I’ve worked my whole fucking life to get an education, put money towards getting out of a state with next to no professional opportunities/ career path for actors and artists, move to NYC, keep working so I can afford drama school, and continue working after so I can keep myself fed, housed, and taking CD/agent/networking classes with OoO. The one constant throughout all of this, in any place I’ve been: the majority of my colleagues come from well-off or highly affluent backgrounds. These people have literally never had to worry about having food on the table or anything material, and it comes out in their work. Shallow, unable to convincingly play any character with a social class beyond what they’ve grown up with, looking down their nose at any part or expression them deem beneath them, and generally being harder to work with and quick to dick over anyone that doesn’t immediately let them have their way. The peers I’ve seen drop out of school or be kicked out were usually because they couldn’t keep up with the conservatory payments, didn’t understand the financial part of it, or literally WORKED 24/7 and would come to class after pulling a damn near all-nighter at their job. Meanwhile, the wealthy lemmings were allowed to still plug along, despite missing multiple classes, sexually harassing peers, or putting forth half-assed work on a consistent basis. Is this just so prevalent now that we ignore it and stick to the archaic, rags-to-riches overdone tale of “exceptionalism,” when it comes to lower/working class actors that made it, and use that to weaponize against poor people that don’t get to pursue this dream, or are we going to fucking challenge it, people?! We are storytellers that are supposed to tell the truth of ALL walks of life!! That’s the beauty of this art! We can’t have wholesome truth if it’s obscured by a class of people that only want their own to tell it to them. The story of the lower class actor is dying, and we must bring it back to life.
SHOWCASE #1 | Self-Promotion Thread! by Foxfell_ • last post Apr 2nd
Welcome to **The Voice Box Showcase!** Every so often, we will be making posts titled **SHOWCASE** for voice actors to promote their work. Remember to interact with other actors on this thread as well. Let's help, encourage, and meet our voice acting peers! One post per member please with a limit of 3 links. *You may share any of the following via links:* * VO Demos * Actor Website * Link to Recent Work * Social Media Handles Be sure to also tell us a little about you and your voiceover journey!
How to ensure success from a new agent? by Impact525 • last post Apr 2nd
What up people? I'm happy to announce I've just signed with my very first agent! They're my theatrical agent but they have a commercial and print division so I'm signed across the board. I'm so proud of myself! However, I'm strangely much less excited than I expected I'd be because I know many actors who aren't thrilled with their agents and agencies for the following reasons: 1. They feel they're not sending them out to enough auditions. 2. They feel they don't push and pull enough for them. 3. They're very hard to reach. 4. They're rude. 5. The agency is so big and has so many clients that they simply feel lost in the shuffle or like cattle. Now, it's important to state I'm extremely grateful someone in the industry noticed me and believes in my talent and what I have to offer. However, I really want to make the most of my 365 day contract and take my career as far as I can take it. What can I do to make sure my agency takes notice of me, finds every opportunity possible for me and does everything in their power to strengthen my career? Of course, I'll be working 10x harder than them, but they have some responsibilities too! Thanks!
I want to be famous. Am I a "real actor?" by istayc3 • last post Apr 2nd
I want to be famous. My biggest acting goal is fame. 99.9% of people here say that "real actors" don't chase after fame, they just hone their craft and hope for the best. But, I consider myself a real actor because a person can wish for fame *and* still be committed to the craft. People shouldn't have to choose one or the other because goals don't contribute to making someone a better or worse actor. At the end of the day, it's all about the natural talent you hone.
Is wanting fame that bad? by andthatisthetruth • last post Apr 2nd
*"People who have fame as their end goal aren't real actors."* \- 99.9% of actors here. Why do people always say that fame shouldn't be your end goal for acting? Is wanting fame *that* bad? A person can desire fame *and* still study acting so they can be respected in the industry. You don't have to choose one or the other to be an actor and it doesn't make you a better one if you are "only doing this for the craft." I think a lot of people on here have a skewed idea of "wannabe famous" actors. It doesn't immediately mean that the user is lazy, entitled and thinks that this career is easy. You can have a good head on your shoulders, do your research and still have fame as a goal. Non-famous actors are still actors. Actors without representation are still actors. So, why can't people who have fame as their end goal (after training, auditioning, getting signed etc) be considered one too? Anybody can be a real actor, right? To simplify what everyone says here, an actor is just someone who trains in the craft so they (potentially) participate in playing a role. Goals don't contribute to making someone a better or worse actor. An actor who is "only committed to the skill" could still end up becoming a bad actor. An actor who "has starry eyes" could push themselves to greatness. It's all about the natural talent that you hone.
Non speaking role self tape by Drecasso_Ent • last post Apr 2nd
I was requested to do a self tape for a non speaking role on actors access. My agent sent it to me today. Is this still considered an extra role?
NEW YORK and LA ACTORS! Question for you! by MoonBoyOnTheMoon • last post Apr 2nd
Hello! I’m a 22 Toronto actor with over 5 years of film and television experience. I’ve had supporting leads, series regulars, guest stars and principal roles on networks such as Hulu, family Channel, shudder, feature films and more. I’m about to guest star on a major show about boys ;) on Amazon prime and after I do so I’m looking to secure rep out in NY (preferably) or LA. Anyone have any recommendations in terms of agencies? Looking for someone with not many clients as I’m hoping to build a close relationship with the next person/people I bring on board! Thanks :)
UK or Canada for film / tv? by spoutil • last post Apr 2nd
Hello everyone. I am an aspiring actor with some training under my belt. I am able to work in Canada or the UK so getting a visa isn't a concern thankfully. I have been looking into which country would be the best in terms of opportunities for film & tv but would like some additional opinions. If you have worked in both countries or are familiar with their respective market somehow please share your thoughts :) Thanks!
Day Player for Short Film by yeehawbookworm • last post Apr 2nd
Hi everyone! I'm a newish actor and was asked to be a day player for a short film (unpaid role). We're two days out from the shoot date and I haven't received script sides, location, or even a call sheet. Does this seem fishy for anyone or am I just overthinking it because I'm a bit new to this industry?
Casting Director and Agency workshops in NYC by writerwriterwrider • last post Apr 2nd
Hello! I am moving to NYC by the end of the year. My goal is obviously to save up to move but also to invest in a good networking workshop. My dream is to be an Actor. I came to realize that this journey is me and a million other people. I always knew this but I feel like recently I just had this urge to plan out these things. Its me and millions of people and I need to make myself known even to one casting director that's a start. I know these workshops are really good even to just put yourself out there. I am new to acting and when I move I will finally be able to just act. I am currently working on doing student films. Has anybody been to one in NYC? do you guys know any that are good? What do you typically do in these? My mom never let me act so I've only admired them from afar. Do you put up plays? I heard one that you show your audition for agents. Are there Do's and Don'ts? Do you go up to the CD's and Agents or do you let them go up to you? How much are these typically? The first one I saw was about $800. Any Advice would be great thank you!
Finding work by Iceycat1234 • last post Apr 2nd
Hey Reddit so I’m an actor but I’m also looking to get into voice acting specifically mocap and video game acting. Any advice on where to find work I use backstage but I’m barely booking and these jobs just don’t interest me half the time. Just need some tips.
Grief making me a bad (/worse) actor? by jennalefay • last post Apr 2nd
So, I'm fully prepared for the answer to this to be "go to therapy", I just wanted to see if anyone here had any advice first. I went to do my acting degree in Sept 2016. I started off the year as probably one of the bottom of the class in terms of skill, but I worked hard and learned so much that by the end of the year I had won a monologue competition, had interest from an agent, got top grades. I still had a long, long way to go, for SURE, but I had come on in leaps and bounds - a shock to me as I've always been an average at best sort of person haha! Sadly, in 2017, my big sister passed away. We were very close and it was completely out of the blue, a massive shock, basically. The next performance I did was 3 weeks later - a Shakespeare monologue to my class. It...wasn't good. I just couldn't connect emotionally . It was upsetting but relatively understandable, I thought, as I was still in shock at that point. However, it's been 3 and a half years now and I still can't connect emotionally to the characters I play, not the way I did before. I'm not suffering from complex grief. I still miss her and think about her all the time, obviously, but I feel that I have reached a stage of relative acceptance and I'm able to be happy and focus on other things now. The only part of my life that is still enormously and directly impacted is my emotional connection in my acting work. It's just not there and it's strange because that was the thing I always found easiest before this happened, and it's not like I have a limited range of emotions in my current day to day life. At all. The thing is that now, I'm so hung up on the fear that I won't feel anything that I end up 1. enormously anxious and 2. pushing for emotion - recipe for disaster, right? I know people say don't focus on the emotion, if you do the preperation then the emotion will come, just relax. But it doesn't. And you can't go through a break up scene or something just completely numb, can you? Long explanation, but I wanted to convey the situation properly. I was just wondering if anyone had any advice, any way to work on this. I'm worried a therapist won't be able to understand the acting stuff, and an acting teacher won't be able to understand the grief stuff - my teachers on my degree certainly didn't! Honestly any advice so I can start improving again instead of going backwards would mean the world! Thank you!
Voice Actor Needed for Animated Skit by theosavageart • last post Apr 2nd
I need a voice actor that can do a convincing Gordan Ramsay impression or close to it. I'm willing to pay $30 for 3 short rants that go on for 10 secs. This part does not have a script, so you can improvise the lines. You can send your audition using the info below. Email: [theosavageart@gmail.com](mailto:theosavageart@gmail.com) Discord: Theo Sav#6314
What are agents? by Key_Information5562 • last post Apr 1st
I heard that many actors that are successful have agents, what are agents and what do they do, also how do you get one?
How has the Casting Timeline changed with COVID? by ThrowMineAway99 • last post Apr 1st
I got an audition for a series regular role. I submitted yesterday through my agent. It is shooting this April. If I got a callback when should I expect one? Does this mean the pool of actors asked to audition is likely smaller than usual? I read a great article here about Casting Steps for a Series Reg https://www.brainsofminerva.com/2010/02/02/acting/emmy-winning-cd-holly-powell-on-the-4-steps-to-casting-a-series-regular/ But with COVID how, if at all, has this been modified aside from doing everything through Zoom?
Who do you guys consider the greatest actors of our generation? Also by actor I mean any gender. by BMCA2001 • last post Apr 1st
In my personal opinion I consider RDJ, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, and Sally Field as some of the first that come to mind. Who else and who are your inspirations?
For new voice actors by The_Talking_Ted • last post Apr 1st
Do that first audition. Get the microphone you've been looking at for a while. Take action. You can't get anywhere if you don't attempt to put yourself out there. You got this and you've got a whole community here to support you when you need it. It may be scary or nerve-wracking, but in the end it will be so worth it. Keep up the hard work!
Awesome Voice and Text AI + Voice Actor opportunity by resembleai • last post Apr 1st
So I heard there's a purge today. And what a coincidence that we're also launching our latest AI Voice and Text AI tool here: [https://www.producthunt.com/posts/gpt-3-custom-ai-voices](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/gpt-3-custom-ai-voices) (YAY SELF PROMO, Thanks Mods) We're also looking to add some amazing voiceover artists so if anyone is interested, please fill out the form here: [https://www.resemble.ai/talent](https://www.resemble.ai/talent) We have some amazing voice actors like Steve from Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell, and are looking forward to helping small creators access professional voice acting while making it as easy as possible for the voice actors.