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I’ve been pursuing this for a few years, I have all the appropriate pieces in place, and I still feel completely out of control with all of this. Does this ever change? Is this just what this is? by legion8975 • last post Jan 21st
I’m just tired of being frustrated with this. I’m tired of doing everything in my power and still feel like I’m on the outside looking in. Constantly thinking “ok in getting close to booking something I can feel it, I’m starting to notice an increase in consistency of audtions... this has to mean something...” and then nothing. And then I bust my ass to get another rep to the equation, and then they do nothing. And we have no strategy conversations because who the fuck am I, I’m just some actor with no credits trying to get credits and nobody cares. What strategy is even possible. Just throw spaghetti against the wall and see what sticks, that’s all shitty agents can do. It’s exhausting. Every role I read for even stupid costars the person cast has a page 10+ Tv credits already... how am I ever supposed to compete or get my first credit when this is what it is? It just doesn’t make sense. It’s like if you don’t get started as a kid, literally born into it, or go to Juilliard at 19, you are just completely fucked. It seems like, as an “adult” actor, you literally just have to get extremely insanely lucky for literally every single step of the way, to have any kind of meaningful advancement or chance at a career what do ever, i have no idea how any of you people do it. Truly. I’ve gotten pins I’ve gotten call backs / tapes sent to producers, not a lot because I haven’t even had THAT many auditions over the course of years but enough to see SOME kind of validation that I don’t totally fucking suck and that I’m not totally fucking crazy for continuing to spend my time chasing this. It just is taking forever, it is not satisfying at all, how long this is taking, it doesn’t feel fair or make sense, it feels awful, it’s gutting. All I see now is people with less experience, making way less effort, that are way younger, that just get handed the keys to the castle so quickly because of money and it’s just nauseating to me. I see people say “treat it like a business!” What the fuck does that even mean? Nothing I have ever done on my own has ever equated to anything of actual value to advance my career. Not taking ridiculous overpriced casting workshops, not making stupid short films, not trying to be clever and navigating myself via business or production jobs in the industry. Nothing. Getting auditions from my agents has been the only thing that actually does anything and matters. That has been my experience. Which leaves me feeling totally powerless. I just don’t get it. For those of you unfortunate souls who have struggled as much as I have but have pushed through to the other side and succeeded... was there anything that you can look back on and recognize as a sign that you were perhaps close to booking that first costar, or that first credit that had a domino affect on either booking more stuff or just really finally establishing some sort of consistency with auditioning from that point forward? My fear is that after all this time... all these years... that I’m gonna book something and it will change absolutely nothing and it will still be sporadic inconsistent auditioning and me continuing to feel lost for years to come.... and honestly that would just be really really devastating. And just makes me feel really confused as to how any NORMAL human being actually does this.... or maybe they don't. Basically, I need to figure out a way to get in and feel in control of my career that is genuine and real. Or, just be told point blank what that is actually like, the actual reality of the situation, so that I know if I honestly truly have it in me to do this with the rest of my life. I love acting more than anything but this is so much harder than I ever possibly imagined and every time I think it's going to get "easier", it doesn't. Like, if getting a pin for a co-star and shit like that basically means nothing and makes me no closer to actually having any kind of career, and somebody could literally start acting tomorrow and surpass me.... then I can't do this anymore.
Is casting based a lot on looks? by _ant_ony_ • last post Jan 21st
I think I'm not even average when it comes to looks, and I was wondering whether that would affect my employability. Say if I was good actor and good for a role, and there was someone else who is a good actor but doesn't fit the role as much (but good nonetheless), would he get the job as opposed to me?
Example of an Actor’s Pitch for CD/Producers by MarieN1989 • last post Jan 21st
So, my agent (who is great and works hard to get me great auditions) has requested talent to prep a pitch that we’d use to network outside of the agency for projects/contacts. I do know my type, etc., but having trouble finding an example of how to format this info. If someone can point me to how a general pitch looks or should sound, that would be very useful. To clarify, they want to see how we’d promote/brand ourselves outside of them - not actually craft a pitch for them. Thanks!
Out of their own pockets? by Small_Tangerine29696 • last post Jan 21st
When actors learn new skills in order to better prepare for a role does the money for these classes come out of their own pocket? For example, learning a new language, martial arts, playing an instrument etc.
Do actors need to break in their shoes that they wear on set? by bandcampconfessions • last post Jan 21st
I know this is a silly question, and I’m not sure if this is the right subreddit for this question, but I’m really curious so I’m hoping someone knows the answer. When you think of a typical tv series, the characters tend to have a whole new outfit in each “day” of the episode, which includes new shoes. But as many of us know, when you wear brand new shoes, a lot of times they can be really uncomfortable and painful for a few weeks. Are actors just constantly working through that pain from the non-stop new shoes they wear in almost every scene?
Looking for a male voice actor - Paid, of course! by mrycoin • last post Jan 21st
Looking for an attractive and distanct urban voice to narrate a 4000 word audiobook for audible. Dm me an audio clip for extra details!
Acting School/Classes in Toronto by hi_im_flux • last post Jan 21st
Hi, New actor looking for some formal training for acting. What are the best classes/schools for acting in Toronto that I can attend and why? Quite hard looking for a school when only really TFS shows up and schools that are out of province. I have seen a lot of positive feedback for LBStudios and Pro Labs. Any reason why they are so reputable? I don't see much reviews online outside of reddit. Thank you ! :)
How I Made $5000 My First Three Months Voice Acting by Ello_eff • last post Jan 21st
I get a lot of questions on here about what I have done to be successful after people see my [voices profile](https://www.voices.com/actors/elloeff) [I wrote an article](https://www.codystewartvo.com/blog/how-i-made-5000) that goes over the things that I find most important to being successful! Hopefully it helps you on your journey
How to get where I want to be? by Uncle___Jeezy • last post Jan 21st
I’m 15 and I want to be an actor and I have an audition to get in to acting classes soon. So far things are going well and I remember my verse for the audition. Although I think I may need to get a job soon to save up for things like a car and other things that I may need. Please give me some advice and also tell me what you think about my situation right now, is it good or bad? Please pray for me, God bless.
Best actor of all time by Coldplay098 • last post Jan 21st
Hey all, I'm entering a competition and I have to write who I think the 'best actor of all time is and why' in 25 words or less. I was wondering if you guys could give me some inspiration to help me out
WHAT PLAY IS THIS by enveycat • last post Jan 21st
Hello! This has been bothering me for so so long, I’m trying to identify a play I saw at Colorado Thescon 2019. I hope someone knows what I’m thinking about! It was a one act with a small cast, I want to say 7 actors? The gist of it was this: - A student (I think girl?) who is incredibly intelligent is placed into a special gifted kid school. - At said school, her classmates, kids her age, are all acting incredibly childish, throwing tantrums and everything. - The teacher assigned things like coloring and other child like tasks. - The new gifted student is confused by their actions and gets upset that this can’t possibly be the right class. - The big plot turn is that it’s a school for the incredibly gifted, but not to keep pushing them, but to let them relax and act like children since they matured so fast.
I’m about to upgrade my mic to either the Neumann u87 or the Neumann TLM 103 but I need help deciding by JaySilver • last post Jan 21st
I’ve listened to so many comparisons on YouTube but I still just can’t decide, the u87 seems to be the highest end for voice over and basically can be the end game mic for my career, but so many professional voice actors who I am friends with choose the TLM 103. Any opinions or personal experience you’d like to share?
Online Casting Sucks. The Sites are Outdated and worse than finding a Needle in a Hackstack. Let's Improve this Process by richhoods • last post Jan 21st
Hello, If you're reading this then you must agree with the title. I am working on a solution to that issue and wanted some feedback from my fellow actors-in-law. What separates this online casting platform from other platforms is that we leverage AI to find positions based on your face and other factors to automatically apply you to jobs that are most relevant to you. For example, if a Casting Directors post a job they can include a face with that position. Now for the user you will not need to apply to multiple positions, our system will automatically pick out the jobs you have the best resemblance to what the casting director wants and apply to that position along with other data-points. This would solve the issue of you having to apply for hundreds of roles that the CD are not a good fit for you due to what the CD had in mine, while at the same time allowing you to apply to multiple positions you are a fit for. I wanted to get the communities input on a service like this, which imo would be an improvement to the services out there today (Backstagae, Actors Access, etc). Thank you
Free Online Acting Class by matt_scerri • last post Jan 20th
Hi All, I am looking to create a group/class for Actor’s looking to hone their skills and have a safe and creative place to practice their craft. Message me to find out more as well as if you’re interested!
Stage acting to screen acting by lulu123p • last post Jan 20th
Was anyone trained as a stage actor and decided to start screen acting? I want to expand what i can do but i've only been trained for stage so i need to learn how to act for a camera and i wouldn't even know how to get into screen acting (uk if that changes anything) Does anyone have any ideas of where to start?
Am I overthinking it? by thisismilai • last post Jan 20th
25F, I never had any formal education, but I have been consistently taking acting classes for past 2.5 years. However, I feel like there's still so much to learn and I don't feel like an actress and don't feel like I am ready to go out and start acting. On the other hand, I understand that to be an actress, I just need to go out and do it.
Smoking in movies/series by LordBombadil1 • last post Jan 20th
Hi guys, I am curious, are the cigarettes in movie productions actually real ones? I mean what if the actor is a non-smoker and don't wanna smoke because of health issues? Are there fake-cigerettes for this? Best regards
Why rookies seem to disregard experiences in other field. by GlitteringTarget0 • last post Jan 20th
I just browsed the subreddit thoroughly and I noticed a lot of aspiring actors seemed to wonder about how certain actors/actresses got their "overnight success" like Gal Gadot, Will Smith or Katherine Langford, seemingly happy to disregard the fact that most of them have OTHER TALENTS, and that they've made it BIG in their other field before getting scouted into acting. Langford walk a straight path of acting though, getting the BEST training, winning competitions (if I'm not mistaken) but a little research could show you that she's already an amazing actor-in-training before getting her big break. Smith is a successful musician and Gadot is a successful model. I mean we still live on earth, time and time again I've seen those who could bring a lot to the table win the game faster than those who didn't. Those who didn't could win the game too, but unless they're lucky, they'd win it with a slower pace. It's either you have to be really, REALLY amazing at the craft like Langford did, or you need to be amazing at something else before being amazing at acting, like Smith and Gadot and many other actors. People getting their big break without any skill whatsoever is a myth, a fairytale, honestly. People being amazing at acting without prior training just because they're a natural born talent is also a myth, you still need training to be great, albeit with less time than others. You always gotta climb the ladder first, in anything, doesn't have to be acting since it's easier to make a career switch if you're already at the top, because great people knows ANOTHER great people, even if their field has nothing to do with the other, it's because great people flocked together, and connection is a precious commodity in this industry. So for newbies thinking overnight success is a thing, start grinding. Not just your acting skills (but especially your acting skills) but ALSO your other talents. Make the most of all you can do. One way or another, the path towards success will present itself.
Looking for voice actors by slorbas • last post Jan 20th
Hello! I'm in the final stages of making my 3D animated pilot episode. I am looking for several people to voice the bad guys of the show. You can check out some work in progress at [instagram.com/aeroorange](https://instagram.com/aeroorange) If you are interested then please comment or send dm with your showreel, availability, and rate! Looking for both males and females, so as long as you can record from home feel free to contact me so I can see your work! Thank you.
PAID ROLE - Warcraft Trailer Redesign, 1 Actress Needed by shigley_dan • last post Jan 20th
\---CASTING--- World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Trailer Audio **Redesign** **Voice Acting** for Video Game Trailer Animation Paying: $150 for 9 lines Needed: 1 Female, Adult Due Date: Feb 10th Warnings: PG Violence This project is a music and sound redesign project intended to boost my audio portfolio. I will be providing the voice of the male character as well as redoing the sound effects and music. I plan on doing a few of these, so even if we don’t work together this time, I will definitely keep a list of applicants in mind for future voice acting roles! I am only looking for someone to play the female character, Sylvanas Windrunner. She is ambitious, defiant, angry, unyielding and arrogant in this scene as she single-handedly dethrones Arthas the Lich King in her quest for dominion over the deathly Shadowlands. **Requirements** \- Preferably a decent home recording setup with little to no background noise (I'm a sound designer so I can work with some noise, but I'd love to avoid the extra work if possible) \- **Audition material** can be *either* a link to previous/similar work OR a recording of any of her 9 lines of your choosing: 1. Ice crown… a monument to our suffering… 2. ...the veil between life and death… 3. ...where a usurper sits on a frozen throne. 4. But no king rules forever. 5. You are unfit to wear this crown-! 6. \-to wield so much power! 7. This world is a prison... 8. *\*Rising Intensity Scream as she rips the helmet apart*\* 9. And I will set us all (pause) free. Please record in .wav or .aiff formats Please email submissions to [daniel@wigleyaudio.com](mailto:daniel@wigleyaudio.com) Link to trailer: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4gBChg6AII](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4gBChg6AII) I look forward to hearing from you! Thanks