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Is it normal to message someone and tell them your open to voice act in things they'll make? by Idubbzretardedson  •  last post Nov 7th

theres a guy on game jolt who makes stuff I like, but he seems low on voice actors. Since I'm trying to get into voice acting. Are people okay with simply having others ask if they can voice act

I need help with my dramatic interpretation by LackofPulchritude  •  last post Nov 7th

Hello fellow actors! I am a highschooler on my school’s speech team. My event is Dramatic Interpretation. I never win competitions and I want to know how to improve my acting. Does anyone have any surefire tips for dramatic acting?

somewhat begginer by mimidowntown  •  last post Nov 7th

HElllo all! SO, it has been a long time coming. I am just now within the last few months have gained more stability and independence since being in LA for a year now. and now I am ready to start plunging myself into the entertainment world for real this time! ( i slighly tried last year when i arrived but couldnt find any leads to background work or agents). A lilttle bio: Ive have worked as a bg actress more than a handful of times back when i lived in new orleans,la. (many tv + movies are filmed there btw). I was 20 when i started and i did this for a few years mostly consistently as i was becoming a regular for some gigs. This as well as a little runway and print modeling. I never had an agent for these modeling, background or stand in characters, it was all word of mouth or through a website. Since being in LA i have went to model go sees, zero call backs. I was looking into improv classes when this " CO-VID" started. basically i do not have formal acting training to show for & i have no reel as of yet although I could scrap together all the pics and short clips from the shows i movies i am seen in. But i have zero speaking parts or more up close personal types of things to show in a portfolio or whatever it is that they ask for. NOW I am wanting to get some experience somehow, as well as an acting or modeling agent. What do you all recommend i do in this climate, as a fresh start to make the film/tv industry aware of me here in LA??? ty in advance <3

Becoming an Actor - My Journey 2 by Beard_and_Hat_Actor  •  last post Nov 6th

Ok, if you saw my first post, it was how I got my first gig in Amazon Studios The Romanoffs. It was as background or extra. It was pretty cool since I got to go on a cruise for the first time in my life. I was absorbing everything like a sponge. The production booked the entire 13th floor of the MSC Divina. Call times were very early in the morning, but we were usually done early afternoon, so we were able to enjoy the ship [Stairs going to the main lobby](https://reddit.com/link/jpepdd/video/uxu0zug12px51/player)

SEEKING ADVICE: Considering making a SAG-AFTRA short film with most of the cast members working remotely on Zoom. by MackingMac  •  last post Nov 6th

Hey! I’m writing a 10 minute short and I’m thinking of submitting for SAG status. For obvious reasons, I’m having some cast members perform remotely on Zoom. I know that in order to work with SAG talent you need to have a union-approved payroll company. For timesheets that need an actor’s signature, would it be a good idea to seek an electronic signature or mail the timecard to get a signature? The reason I am considering making a SAG film is because I’m an aspiring actor and I am hoping to be eligible to join the union.

Should you negotiate a contract? If so, how should you go about it? by StrictlyLoony  •  last post Nov 6th

EDIT TO ADD CONTEXT: I often hear about how some actors negotiate contracts and I was just wanting to know how you would do it properly and without jeopardizing your relationship with the company you're auditioning for.

Inspiration by CamCrouch15  •  last post Nov 6th

What voice actor helped influence you to get into the industry?

Too short to be an actor? by tauruslizard  •  last post Nov 6th

Hi everyone. I’ve been interested in acting for a decade now. I’m just wondering if my height (just over 5’1, 18F) is too short to become a serious actor. Thank you in advance

Acting cv by jpaget00  •  last post Nov 6th

Hi I am a young upcoming actor looking for representation however I need to build an acting cv anyone know any good sites to get templates or how to build one or anything like that much help would be appreciated

If I’m already 19 and I don’t have any experience, can I still become an actor? by EcxTaZy_LeMAs  •  last post Nov 6th

Have to ask a few questions to a professional actor for an uni homework by June-as-in-july  •  last post Nov 6th

Hi, sorry to bother. I have a honesly dumb homework to do for uni, asking a few simple question to a professional actor, as it's my goal job. These are really simple question like "how it is to be an actor" and I don't want to ask any of the professional I know, as I find this really non-professional. If anyone don't mind answering 2-3 question like these in DM / email it'll really help me a lot. Thank you a lot, also sorry for my english if it's bad I'm French

Agent put me in a hard position, please help by mx-rica  •  last post Nov 6th

Hey acting Reddit, this is my first ever post on Reddit as a whole because I genuinely don't know where else to go for advice with this time-sensitive situation, so please be nice to me. If I'm not supposed to post here, or this isn't the right place or something, forgive me

I got signed! by ivawolf  •  last post Nov 6th

Just wanted to share this with someone. It's a boutique agency, they have a good amount of actors that are just starting out (like me), but they also have a bunch of actors with multiple credits, including guest stars and the like. It's hard to say where the industry will be next year, but I'm hoping this will get me opportunities I wouldn't have without an agent. The grind pays off, just keep it up!

(BC) Anyone got an Actor's Foundry Promo Code? by ricktheactor  •  last post Nov 6th

About to sign up for the online campus!

Question about unsolicited auditions. With an agent. by mofowitdahat  •  last post Nov 6th

Hey y’all, an actor from NY here. I’m getting the sense productions are ramping up and I always see or hear the whole “don’t wait for your agent” or “you do the 90% of the work” or anything similar. So I managed to find a pilot that is in “Pre-Production” on IMDb Pro without a cast and I also found audition sides on showfax.com. I think I’m very right for a role and since the sides are online for free I am planning on making a self tape. Since I have an agent (who frankly has been ghost these few months), should I send her the tape and ask her to push it forward or send it to the CD directly? In the past, I emailed my agent about a specific production/CD and didn’t even get a response. So now I would like to just have done the work myself and see if she can offer some sort of help.

Acting/arts in LA and $/Jobs by lindtwa09  •  last post Nov 6th

Looking into details of acting/comedy in LA. How often do you get called in to audition (from things like Backstage/Actors Access)? Also, what jobs do you have to make ends meet? Looking into going back to hosting/winery tasting room/barista to possibly have more flexibility. Does anyone make a normal 'day/office job' work or is that a pipe dream somewhere like LA?

Impressive Auditions by SAG-AFTRA by Karen "Kay" Ross  •  last post Nov 5th

Caught this fascinating online seminar posted by SAF-AFTRA today (Nov. 5, 2020). What great information! Here were some of my big takeaways:

Becoming an Actor - My Journey by Beard_and_Hat_Actor  •  last post Nov 5th

Almost 4 years ago, my journey as an actor began. Back then I was a struggling real estate agent, father and husband, caught in an economy that was shrinking. I soon found out that after a certain age, it does not matter what your resume says, nobody calls you back for an interview. A friend suggested 2 website for background actors: [https://www.frcasting.com/](https://www.frcasting.com/) and [https://www.crowdshotcasting.com/](https://www.crowdshotcasting.com/). I filled out my information and 3 days later, I was hired as a background actor on [https://studios.amazon.com/](https://studios.amazon.com/) series, The Romanoffs. I am the one laying on the pool with the white hat at the top right corner. Later I will let you know how the whole Beard and Hat Actor name started. [The Romanoffs](https://preview.redd.it/cdjqywqa3gx51.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=41af65b4dd12504ea0dcb760ea47f04697599660)

The best place to live as a newcomer in Los Angeles. by RealHousevibes  •  last post Nov 5th

Forgive me for asking this because I know it's been asked a million times. I've read just about every thread on moving to Los Angeles and what area to live in - but almost every post pushes me in a new direction. Often they also aren't actor specific - and more just "someone moving to Los Angeles" specific. Let me tell you what I've narrowed down my options to, and I'd love some comments or advice on the areas and what would be most beneficial to my career. **Northern Glendale and South Pasadena:** When I first decided to take my career to Los Angeles (instead of New York, like I had assumed I'd do most of my life) two years ago, this is what first drew my eye. It was out of DTLA, but close. But still had a city feel. A little pricey - but seemingly safe. **This is important: Safety is SUPER high priority to me**. I'm not gonna lie - I've grown up in a tiny city on the east coast that has dangerous parts, but I haven't spent any time in those dangerous parts. They're easy to avoid because I know the city so well. However, with LA, it seems that what could be considered "dangerous" can change from block to block. I have seen/heard repeatedly that Glendale and South Padadena have a lot of nicer areas that feel safe. I want to be able to go for jogs around my area. What makes me afraid to live here is that they say a few blocks in Los Angeles might as well be miles and miles and miles. Which makes these areas seem very far removed. I'm afraid to be far out of the way from the "actor life": **The Hollywoods (east, west, north... I don't know the differences and need help with this):** Recently, as I've been gearing up to head out there (September of this year), the Hollywood area has begun to call my name. It is closer to studios, comedy schools, the actor social scene, etc. Now, the "actor social scene" isn't necessarily super important to me - but I do strongly believe that being able to go out and build relationships with fellow actors and people in your classes are very important in building a career. I'm nervous that if I'm in Glendale or Pasadena, I won't want to stay in the Hollywood area to "hang out" (it takes a lot for me to want to go out anyway - this might just deter me from ever building relationships). I also have always wanted to live in a big city (NYC lol) and the Hollywood area gives me more of those vibes. HOWEVER - I don't know this area. At all. And I don't want to live in a dangerous or scary neighborhood. I was a very sheltered child, and while I'm working on it and trying to break out of it, I'd really like to feel comfortable in my own home - not nervous all the time. **If anybody has specific neighborhoods to recommend in the Hollywoods, I'd appreciate it.** Also I promise I won't call it "The Hollywoods" when I move out there. **Burbank Area (west side of that big highway):** This seems close to the Hollywoods, but out of the way (which I like the idea of). I don't know much about this area - this is just from looking at a map and different apartment listings. &#x200B; I am moving with a roommate, and our budget is like 2000 TOPS a month for rent. But we'd rather shoot for 1700-1800 a month so it's easier to cover utilities. We'd really like 2 br 1 bath. &#x200B; **TLDR** 2000 budget for 2br1bath in: North Glendale South Pasadena Burbank Hollywoods (west, east, north) But open to any other areas someone would suggest: Must be safe, but also beneficial to my career as an actor. &#x200B; Thank you guys. I really appreciate any and all help from my kind actor friends that came before me <3

How Do I Sound Like A 7 Year Old Boy? by Alpaca_In_A_Box  •  last post Nov 5th

Hey peoples, &#x200B; So, I just got a part in a sort-of passion project. Anyway, I have to play a 7 year old boy. &#x200B; How would I go about doing that? Because, I have tried multiple voices, and none of them sound right. (If it helps, I am a 16 year old female.) &#x200B; Thanks! &#x200B; EDIT: As a lot of you have said, I should listen to how children/ actors who play children sound, so I’ll do that, then get back to you.