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Start my acting career by Candid_Ad5087 • last post Jan 17th
Am 17 I live in Morocco but I'm moving out to Canada to study nursing program but I want to start my own acting career. My question is can anyone be an actor? Should I continue? And any advice will be helpful. Thank you ❤️.
Where to find a Voice Coach? by RedN0v4 • last post Jan 17th
Where do I look to find someone to help me figure out my strong suits and to help get me set on a path to finding some jobs and get closer to becoming a voice actor?
Need Tips! by WetToast-- • last post Jan 17th
Hello everyone! I'm a new actor, I've recently scored an interview with a talent agent from Heyman Agency. I'm really new to this whole thing, more so the actual business part and professional acting. I'm still in highschool, so I'm pretty nervous. Anyone have any acting tips? Maybe any free online acting classes anyone knows about? Or audition tips or how to find them? Anything helps, thank you!
What is the best way to be involved in acting and film/theatre industry for someone’s in completely different field? by spicyramyunn • last post Jan 17th
Or is it even possible? I’m a senior in college going into grad school for engineering but I was a theatre major until my sophomore year of college. I took several acting classes, was in my uni’s mainstage show, and did a voice acting for a short film. I only changed my major because everyone wanted me to be “realistic”, especially when I’m an international student in the US. However, I can’t even watch movies or go to theatre shows anymore because watching them just hurts and reminds me of what I could have been if I stayed with theatre major. I don’t think this is healthy anymore and I wanna find a way to get involved in the industry again. One thing I’m worried about is that I will be busy in grad school doing research and classes and will have no time for it, but I really REALLY miss acting. I even told my parents that my plan B if grad school doesn’t work out is to ditch everything and be an actor. Anyways, my question is, is there any way to do acting again for a busy graduate student?
Finding a job/internship in LA that’s related to the business by deanu- • last post Jan 17th
I read an article where someone got a job as a casting intern and that opened a lot of doors for them. Is that difficult to do and is it worth it? What other jobs in LA might help networking within the business? I’m curious on if this seems worth it or if it’s just a better idea to stick to auditions and independent methods. I also haven’t heard of a lot of actors previously having jobs in the business that isn’t directly acting. I’m planning on moving to LA in the near future and want to be as prepared as I can be.
How long does it take to achieve representation? by Impact525 • last post Jan 17th
Hey fellow actors! Hope you're all doing well in this new year. My question is regarding representation and how long it usually takes to achieve both a manager and agent. To give you a little sense of myself: I am a 24 year old ethnically ambiguous actor who would fall into the leading man and college boy types. Without sounding boastful, I would say there aren't too many actors who look exactly similar to me. I've been in Los Angeles for one year and I take weekly acting classes and at this point in my training I would say I'm a solid intermediate actor. I self-submit three times a day and have booked eight films since arriving in LA. I'm getting new headshots next month as my current ones are three years old. My resume has a good amount of films, theatre and training. My demo reel currently consists of self-taped auditions where I was pleased with my performances but I'm obtaining footage soon to incorporate into my reel. My goal is to obtain a manager and agent by June 1st in order to take my career to the next level. How long does it usually take from the moment you begin targeting specific managers and agents to the point where you're finally signed? I've heard of actors who got off the bus in LA and were signed before they could even blink. I've also heard of actors who have been trying for years and years to score representation but it just hasn't worked out for them yet. I'm just curious to hear what people have to say. Just this week I received an email from a commercial agent who stated he saw my profile on a casting website and was interested in signing me. We had an amazing Zoom interview and he'll be getting back to me within 1-2 weeks. He said the reason he wanted to interview me was because of my ethnic ambiguity and "it's what everyone in the industry is looking for right now." I was pleasantly surprised because it had never occurred to me to obtain a commercial agent - I've always wanted a theatrical agent and talent manager. However, if he and his agency accept me \*fingers crossed\* I think it'll be a great asset for me because I'll be able to show potential agents and managers that someone in the business thinks I'm viable and believes I have what it takes to make them money. Sorry if this post is incredibly long and detailed but I knew if I just asked "how long does it take to score representation" people would ask me specifics about myself and my career anyway. Thank you!
Actors Access from Abroad? by LGGawd • last post Jan 17th
I know Actors Access usually has a lot of projects posted there that many of us in the UK never get to see on the casting sites down here. I wanted to know if there are people on here outside of America (and hopefully in the UK) that use AA to submit themselves to roles. I'm assuming this would be better than just hoping it somehow makes it onto spotlight for my agent to see.
I might’ve ruined an opportunity to get signed by coopersushi • last post Jan 17th
So 2 years ago, I was in a school play and a local improv acting coach saw me and referred me to this professional film/tv acting coach and casting director. Took me a whole year just to go for a consultation. Then almost another year to work with her because I was finishing high school. Anyway, I finally did a workshop with her via zoom a few months ago. I wasn’t in the best space then, like I was doing really badly in college online and was tired and had no energy all the time. I could’ve gone to more of the extra practices with the other actors and she knew that. The second to last class, she asked me if it would be ok for me to go on auditions during college, implying me getting an agent. I was so excited by this, because getting signed is my goal. But then the last day of class, I was so exhausted for no reason and I took a nap. I completely forgot about the class and slept through it. The last class would’ve been 3 scenes instead of one and I felt bad for missing it. I freaked out and couldn’t decide whether to email her and say I could record the scenes for her, or if that would be weird to say. So I procrastinated on emailing her and then at one point it was too late. I basically just didn’t go to the last class, didn’t email her about it, and haven’t talked to her since. Now it’s sooo awkward. I guess I will just have to sign up for ANOTHER class with her, just so I can talk to her about getting signed. Idk, I hope I didn’t ruin things. I made myself look unprofessional just because mentally I was in a bad place. Plus, when I do end up taking another class with her, what am I supposed to do? Awkwardly bring up months later how I missed the last class or just not say anything? Both options are bad. It’s so embarrassing
New teenage aspiaring actress here by SuperBlanketUser • last post Jan 17th
So I sent a selftape presentation of myself to this casting lady for a movie that is filmed in my city (it only lives about 600k people here in total). I am just in the first step of casting and only in the category "girl 5-17". The casting started in December and they are filming this year. **Do any of you guys know how long time until I get to know if I qualify for further casting or not? Will I even get an e-mail if I didn't?** Also, do you have any idea of how big of a chance I have to get casted? I mean, it is a **big** movie, the biggest created in 2021, but they said that we don't need experience. Since I have a 6-year theatre experience I figured that I have a *little* bit bigger chance at being casted than most others. They did need extra many kids and teens.
Do you stay friends with people that have "left acting" ? by CuspChaser111 • last post Jan 17th
How have you stayed friends with actors that have left the business? A couple of actor friends have "left acting" - which look, I get. It is an exhausting, expensive (mentally and literally) business recently. I guess Covid also took its toll as they had to move home. I've had some buddies that have gone to top schools (Tisch, Yale, etc.) post on social media they are leaving acting for good and these are folks that have major bitter attitude about the industry. I've also noticed these happen to be the very attractive white actors I knew in classes. It's like they hit a certain age and were like NOPE. It's been hard to stay friends with them without them getting sensitive about casting directors/auditions/agents they ask about as I continue to pursue the arts. I am a WOC and trust me it hasn't been a cakewalk. I've had to write my own stuff too besides booking work. It's been hard to avoid the subject of acting with them. Personally I think one is born an actor and will die an actor so you can truly never leave it.
I have an audition and a load of insecurities/ worries... by Dolente • last post Jan 17th
Hello! So I have a load of questions, any advice is so appreciated. So I have been acting for a few years and done so many self tapes, had some little roles in tv shows and a film, so I’m not “green.” But...I had a self tape come in and it’s for a lead role. It’s my third for this casting director (who is very well known and casts incredible projects.) Now, this part is amazing and it’s perfect for me. But one scene is quite traumatic. I’m not sure how to rehearse it because I’m scared that if I get to the right emotional space before I tape it, I will not be able to access it again when I tape. I know that as actors we should be able to repeat things, but I just feel worried I won’t be able to, so I haven’t been rehearsing fully. (I had an audition once where I was very emotional then got a call back and just couldn’t produce it the same and I think this has traumatised me
Looking for a female VA to voice a character approx 13 yrs old (PAID) by ominoke • last post Jan 16th
Hi, I'm looking for a female voice actress with a neutral accent to voice [my character](https://64.media.tumblr.com/9e7dcfe9cfd84e188b26ec64a3ee5a0d/c84c39a9ea45b422-fc/s1280x1920/80fb049207d8b9ff76faceeefee279352b856797.png) as well as provide 2 lines for [2 different similarly aged, female character](https://64.media.tumblr.com/9cb22b550092a0fd1636b45949310332/c84c39a9ea45b422-0a/s1280x1920/09939ccc934197bc822a9c844ace470aa449b01c.png)s. In total, I need about 110 words to be voiced, as well as some sounds like grunts/giggles. I can pay £25 (or the equivalent in your preferred currency) as it's for a student film. For an audition, please could you read this line with a couple takes: “Um…not at the moment. Mum and dad are always at work. I wish I had a sister to play with.” I can provide the full script and a storyboard to help guide you.
Who is this actress playing wonderwoman ? by Amitheasshoke4t54t • last post Jan 16th
Question about Actor’s Access by hithirteen • last post Jan 16th
My current reel on AA is from vimeo. If I decide to make my vimeo private, will that affect how it shows up on my actors access?
Any online course to recommend for a person living in Asia and any advice for a person with Asian accent? by Whereismycupoftea • last post Jan 16th
I am writing this post to seek help and advice from the Redditors here. There will be a full story and TL;DR. TL;DR Twenty-six years old this year with an Asian accent. My family aren't rich enough to support me going overseas to study VA. My job saving is not sufficient to pay for a full course overseas VA school, and the pandemic pretty much makes it much harder to convince my parent to let me go. I am looking for another way to learn about VA online and eventually go pro in the future. I do know about some courses from this subreddit. Like, iwanttobeavoiceactor.com Voice for all Casting call club The voice Actors studio? But are those courses acknowledge by the public? Most classes I find on the subreddit are not fit for my timezone. I can speak three languages, does that help? The language I'm fluent in English, Chinese and Japanese. Having low self-esteem. I'm going to sleep after I post this. Hopefully, I have confident to open reddit again when morning comes. [End Of TL;DR] Here is the long story. It took me a few days to write all this out. (during my trips back home from work, or when I'm about to sleep) [Reading time, around 5~8 minutes I guess? ] Introduction, Why I Want To Be A Voice Actor. Why am I 26? What is the plan now? [INTRODUCTION] This story has to go back when I was 18, where I started dating my girlfriend. When we started dating, I didn't know she had a pre-existing health condition. The disease is called Friedreich's Ataxia which soon plagues our daily life and relationship. She didn't tell me that, but I knew something was wrong. She will often fall when walking(people might find it cute because of a careless girl), few chest pain occasions, and taking an unnecessary amount of pills. 8 months in and things only gets worst as she started going in and out of the hospital. It is only then, she finally speaks to me about her health condition. Where I learn everything about her and how she had lived her life. 11 months into our relationship, she starts saying she wants to break up from our relationship which came out of nowhere. I guess she had her reason behind it(Which you reader will soon find out). But I was young and dumb. I was too stubborn and insisted on keeping the relationship. 3 weeks before our anniversary, my girlfriend had a horrible heart attack, but the doctors were able to stabilise her. The doctors spoke to her parents about her condition and said she needed surgery to treat her inconstant heart attacks. During those few final days we talk about how if she recovers again, let's go to your favourite karaoke place again, we can eat your favourite food too. Etc Another week has passed, the doctors arranged surgery for her, and when things are happening so fast, it is usually not a good thing. This time she told me she wants to take a gamble and if it all works out, let's do the stuff we promised one another. Little did I know, that moment she went into the surgery room will be the final moment I get to see her ever again. She never left the surgery room. Till this day, I still wonder what was she thinking, what did she felt at that moment, staring on those bright lights as she dozes off to sleep on the medical bed. It all clicks together now. The reason why she wants to break up the relationship and why she was trying so hard. It all makes sense. The constant torment by the death of my girlfriend gave me depression. I'm only 19 at that time, and I lost someone genuinely precious to me. [Why I Want To Be A Voice Actor.] Following the death of my girlfriend, living life wasn't easy at all. If you ask me what I can remember during those 3 years of depression was studying, trying to move on, part-time jobs during the school holidays and a few random outburst of crying out of nowhere. During this time, I got very hooked on Japanese animations or as people call it, anime. 2 years into my depression, the anime that save me from my perpetual cycle was Shigatsu Kimi No Uso or a.k.a Your Lie In April. (Which I highly recommend for people who love tragic love stories) The story *SPOILER ALERT* is almost the same replication of what my girlfriend went through! *END OF SPOILER* I am amazed by their performance, how each detail of their daily life is animated and voiced. You can feel exactly how each character struggles through their problems and conflict they face and how they learn to deal with it to accept the unchangeable. I start to develop an interest in voice acting. How something seems so simple, but it feels like a work of art. The animation is one thing but to bring out each character emotions, to allow the audience to fully immerse in the storytelling just by their vocals and acting. I wonder how many people are saved or inspired by them. What makes me want to pursue voice acting was my school’s final year—during my internship, sitting in my office’s small corner. Working on countless papers as my life slowly drains away, I become just another "cog" in a machine called society. Sitting in my intern office makes me ask myself, "Is this is how I want to live for the rest of my life?" “No! I don't want to be just another average Joe, working on something I have no passion for!” Remembering how voice Actor saved and inspired me. I completed my school, get my diploma and started working toward becoming a Japanese voice Actor by studying Japanese. [Why am I 26?] Where I finally found something meaningful in my life, reality strikes hard. My enlistment letter to the army had arrived. I'm already 22 years old this time. In my country, once you are 21 years old and above, it is mandatory to serve in the military. So, I left home and into a bunk full of people around my age doing basic military training. Life wasn't comfortable there, but life was simple. Your whole schedule was planned for you, down to the food you eat and the clothes you wear. All you have to do is follower orders and reply "Yes, Sir" or "No, Sir." Oh, and I get to go to a military hospital. The doctor there also help me move on from my girlfriend after a few trips with a psychiatrist. Damn, it wasn't easy, but I remember at my last session, I cried my whole heart out. There are plenty of stories in there, but that will be for another time. But an interesting fact I can share is my call sign was called Guillotine for something I f*** up. 2 years passed, now I'm 24, I spend another 1.5 years studying Japanese and this year I will be 26. Being this old for an Asian is not a good thing, is either you are in university now, or you should be working and here I'm just completed my subpar Japanese. So I'm a family disappointment, I guess. Or always has been. [What is the plan now?] Redditers of this subreddit, please bless me with your advice. My family is not wealthy, and my brother is smarter than me. Therefore he gets to go University, and I don't. That is why I was working part-time to pay for my school fees. But now, I don't have enough to pay overseas fees and with the pandemic still going strong. I'm quite trouble about travelling overseas. I think I should take online courses while I continue my part-time or finding a full-time job.
What actors are like (parody) by wiredian • last post Jan 16th
Should I Give The Actors Project NYC Another Chance? by nmc111 • last post Jan 16th
Boy, do I have a story for you. Recently I (attempted) to audition for TAPnyc, and...well let's just say it didn't go well. First of all, at the beginning of the audition they had two people who work for/got agents from TAPNyc talk about why the company is so great, which is fine and all. They spoke about being a community and supporting each other and said this audition will be done all together (meaning everyone watches everyone else’s auditions) because we are all in this together. They did say no one can restart because they “need enough time to get through everyone.” If you needed to restart you can come back next month to audition again. They also asked you to keep your camera on the whole time as well. Now, when my audition came up, it started out well. But then for some reason, the Siri on my MacBook kept turning on thinking I had summoned it. Over and over it kept saying “sorry, I didn’t hear that,” and “sorry, I don’t understand \_\_\_.” I had to stop because it was so disruptive.The woman in charge (who in my opinion seems overly bubbly and fake) said, “oh no! Well, we’ll have to stop you and have you at the next audition. Next time just keep going because we could barely hear the voice in the background.” Pause. This audition had 16 people total in it. Each person had to perform a one-minute monologue. And the audition time was 4 pm-6 pm. They seriously couldn’t let me restart because there “wasn’t time?” I call BS. And then I had to step out of frame because I had an emotional response to basically being unable to audition for them. I had canceled everything today to prep for this audition (which is whatever, this happens to people all the time I totally understand). I was out of sight for maybe a minute and I got kicked out of the meeting. Not a very “supportive” move. So I understand that this company is very well known and is well-reviewed. I might go back and audition again for them next month, but after this experience, and due to the fact that they told me in a previous Q and A that I’m not marketable because I’m in my 20s and white, I’m a bit put off by them. ​ I even expressed this in an email, and here is their response, word for word (with my comments in bold): "Thank you for reaching out. Very much appreciated. No worries on declining private coaching sessions. If it was a tech issue, I am sure you could easily land the audition and become a member of TAPNYC. That being said, we are a little afraid if you did not appreciate how the audition was handled, we might have even more issues down the line. We hold no grudge against you or any actor who has tech issues, etc. We just remove the actor from the room and let them audition again in the future **(NOTE: this was NOT expressed to us at all at the beginning of the meeting)**. Sorry if that seems like we were kicking you out. Zoom, like email, can sometimes be misunderstood. But please know we are just removing you from the situation and inviting you back. Often we just move an actor to the wait room and I believe that is what happened with you. The director wanted to speak with you afterwards, but you left the wait room **(Well someone could have TOLD me that before removing me from the meeting).** Our shows are live on zoom and if you have tech issues, etc. you cannot participate **(well excuse me for not realizing Siri would randomly go off in the middle of my audition. Since this incident, I have turned it off).** We do not know what is happening when an actor walks off-screen. We have had emergencies happen and situations that are personal. To be safe and protect everyone one we remove them from the room. We would love to have you back and audition again, but as mentioned before there might be more problems with our strict policies. We have a 75% success rate for a reason. Sometimes that includes doing things that some actors don’t feel is fair, but it protects the integrity of the show and the actors in the show **(Girl, WHAT?)**. Again, we appreciate your frankness and hope you appreciate ours. Best of luck to you and your career if you decide not to audition, and if you do want to audition again, we welcome you with open arms but know the same policy will apply. If it is a misunderstanding, please accept our apology and our explanation." ​ Let me know what you all think, because never in my life has anything like this happened to me before. Is it even worthwhile to go back and audition for them?
Pls help I’m new by gustavoboscan • last post Jan 16th
Hi everyone, I’m a 17 year old actor I just moved to the US, leaving everything behind to pursue this crazy dream that I have since I’m a kid, the thing is, I have no idea where to start I have IMDB pro I have my headshots and photos, I also have actors access plus but don’t wanna keep signing to stuff that I don’t know how to use that well, if someone has tips to find agents with imdb pro, auditions etc. Pls let me know.(also I’ve been studying acting in front of camera for two years now)
Advice for crying on mic by us_sa_ha_na • last post Jan 16th
So, a bit of background info, I've done voice acting for a while just on personal projects and videos for youtube, and I'm currently an actress and sound editor on an audio drama which has been very fun so far, but I've run into a little roadblock. I have never had to pretend to cry on mic before, and I'm struggling. See, I can cry on command thanks to working in multiple SETC shows during my highschool years, so that's not really the issue. The issue is that real crying sounds very gross on mic because real crying isn't pretty. But, it does sound realistic. Which is good, I'd like to keep the acting realistic and not hammy, but all the mouth noises and gasping and spittle that comes with crying sound horrid on mic and I do not want to expose the listeners to a gross cry fest that isn't enjoyable to hear. But, fake crying on mic, even though it's not gross, is super fake sounding and kind of cringy to listen to. Does anyone here have any experience crying on mic? If so, I'd really appreciate some advice!