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Need help being an actor by joangarciaguerra1231  •  last post Aug 11th

I’m an aspiring actor and i’ve been trying to get talent agents and i can’t find any cheap acting classes. I’m 14 and i don’t have much money but i’m ready to give it my all and i was wondering if any actors or talent agents could help me out. I do have some experience acting and a lot of experience singing. Can someone please help me?

Can someone do an impression of Aang the last airbender? by Nighalodeon  •  last post Aug 11th

Looking to hire a voice actor who can do a close enough impression of Aang the last Airbwnder

Audiobook narration help by Heure-parme  •  last post Aug 11th

Hello everyone! I realize this might not be the right place to ask this question so feel free to remove my post if I'm in the wrong! Over the past few years, I have lent my voice to various institutions, mostly museums. Today, I would like to branch into audiobook narration, besides working as an actress. I have found quite a few audiobook companies online that require you to send them audio extracts of you reading from a book in order to apply. Unfortunately, although my previous jobs involved quite a lot of narration (I've mostly done audioguides), they clearly don't showcase my range and abilities as a potential audiobook narrator. Do you have any advice for me on what kind of novel to choose for those audio extracts? Should I go into a recording studio or can I make them at home? I know full well that the end result will be night and day in terms of sound quality but recording studios are expensive! Thank you for your help!

Non-acting looking into MFA by deetomonzta  •  last post Aug 11th

Hello, I'm currently a film student in a private school in southern California. I'm interested in doing MFA in theatre. I have little to no stage experience, one minor role in high school play that isn't worth mentioning. I was obese and had terrible self esteem growing up so I spent my time on other departments. But after having acted a few times on shorts that me and my friends work on, I'm beginning to be interested in acting. I like the feel of it. Plus these days many actors write for themselves so I guess I have my foot already on the writing aspect side being a film student. My question is, where do I start? Most MFA programs need recommendation letters from professionals and plethora of experience.. I'm involved in a theatre club in college and got a role once but again, this is nothing.. I auditioned for a musical theatre minor program, did a monologue, song, and 3 dances, did not receive a call back though they said they liked me and encourage me to take classes and audition again because the year I auditioned was particularly packed and competitive. Thing is, I don't know if I'm being gaslighted, probably remnants of my terrible self esteem but I don't know if people really mean what they say or do they say that to everyone. Probably the latter right? So what should I do? Should I spend my tuition in uni taking 101 classes? Should I seek help in acting elsewhere? I want an MFA in acting. I want to learn. I don't care if I'm gonna starve, I'm a film student I'm well prepped for that lol. Please, I welcome any advise. Thank you!

I’m really interested in acting. by Your-Amica  •  last post Aug 10th

So I’m looking for advice, I’d be a dream to be an actor, and can’t imagine myself doing a career and enjoying it as much as being an actor. I’m wondering how I could start acting/ gather skills to become successful as an actor. I’m 12 and my family isn’t the richest. I know it’s good to know dancing and singing and similar skills. My mother has a good friend that’s a dance instructor that I could learn dancing for free or heavily discounted. My uncle is great at guitar so I could learn that from him. I could also learn piano from an app or YouTube. I can probably find YouTube videos to help me be alright as singing. Do you have to be an absolutely gorgeous person to be a successful actress? Because I’m not the best looking person compared to the most successful female actor in the industry but I’m not COMPLETELY ugly, I think... and I’ll try to take theater in school. And take acting classes later in life so if anyone who is already an actor please let me know what I can do to help myself start a career.

Aspiring and struggling model/actress by Reginacts  •  last post Aug 10th

Hey I'm new to this site but I'm an aspiring model/actress I've been trying really hard to get a break. I use the backstage app, and even signed up with an acting agency, where they only post jobs for babies, toddlers, or grown adults. Being in the entertainment business has been my dream for most of my childhood. Ive been to theatre classes at school, modeling workshops, I was in a play, a music video and haven't gotten a real chance. Any tips or similar stories id love to hear from anyone:)

Real moments versus acting by actordownunder  •  last post Aug 10th

I just finished the film “just mercy” and there is a scene where the main character (Michael b Jordan) interviews a range of inmates on death row. Within 5 seconds I could tell these people were not actors but rather real inmates telling a real story and then as soon as Jamie foxx’s character comes on the screen BAM back to acting. It was light and day between them, and I started to question what made these real stories so real compared to Jamie foxx’s story and the rest of the movie? I looked more into it and they wore the same clothes, same camera angle, same camera quality so that means it had to do with their “acting”. Some my question is, how come it’s so night and day between a real person and a best Oscar actor? What makes their performance so much more real than Jamie’s?

Best podcast for a 22 year old actor who’s got experience in only student films and is looking to learn more about the industry and breaking into it? by hossbonaventure007  •  last post Aug 10th

Preferably something that’s not too boring of a listen but any recommendations will do!

I found a free class on Skillshare on getting into character by Its_Just_a_Tree  •  last post Aug 10th

I thought this was really helpful, especially for beginning actors. [Justin Powell - Getting Into Character for Actors and Actresses](https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Getting-Into-Character-for-Actors-and-Actresses/154233074/projects?via=logged-in-home-your-classes)

actresses with hooked/roman noses? by caro15_  •  last post Aug 10th

if this isn't allowed on this sub take it down but are there any film actresses who have hooked noses? do they deter casting agents?

Opportunity to discuss how the pandemic has affected your acting career! by Auntsassyfan  •  last post Aug 10th

Has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your job as an actor? Are you interested in joining a live/public video chat to share your experiences? If so, message me for more information about our organization and how to access it. We record these conversations to be posted on YouTube and social media, so please only respond if you feel comfortable with that.

The Importance of Audio (Audition) by ricktheactor  •  last post Aug 10th

Hi there Just got my first agent. She's told me repeatedly that I don't need to invest in shirt mics or studio mics for VO and film auditions. I just don't agree with this line of thinking, at all. Any actors on here who have had multiple VO/film and TV credits who can chime in? I really REALLY think audio is important to the audition, but the agent would prefer me to spend thatoney on an extra acting class Let me know what you guys think!

Accents a Manual for Actors CDs by cumgravy  •  last post Aug 10th

So I just bought Robert Blumenfeld's book, Accents a Manual for Actors and it said it was supposed to come with 2 CDs. My problem here is that I only got 1 CD and an even bigger problem the only CD got shipped to me broken. So I wanted to ask does anyone know where I can buy the CDs individually or maybe where can I find the CD files? If not maybe you can point me in a direction where I could ask a better place? Thank you in advance.

I don't know if this is a place for assurances or inspiration, but after the work you're all putting in with your aspirations as a new or struggling VO artist, remember this quote from my favorite female movie star... by seeyat  •  last post Aug 10th

"Voiceover excited me and terrified me. I thought I was going to be really bad at it. It was so freeing and fun to not have to wait for 10 minutes between every setup. They just throw you a direction, and you just say it." ~ Anna Kendrick This isn't saying anything will be easy, but it's certainly a way to understand everything in a simple, down to earth, quirky actress sort of way. Put in the work and if you're trying to reach film or video games, it will be right there in front of you. All the job searches, the research for methods, fighting to reach the dream will be worth it.

Changing look from one side to the next in a self tape? by EAS606  •  last post Aug 9th

Hello everyone! So, I’ve been requested to submit a self tape for the first time and it involves reading two sides. I know the general advice about wearing flattering clothes, making your hair presentable, some makeup, plain background etc. My question though is would it be a good idea, or is it ever recommended that actors have two different looks for each side to show how you look with different hairstyles/clothes? For example hair down in one, hair up in another? Or is it better to remain consistent so that it’s apparent that they were recorded at the same time? Thank you in advance!

Are there some actors who permanently became their characters? by IWillRise12  •  last post Aug 9th

This question refers to how hard it is for actors to disconnect from their characters after they finish the role.