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Reddit by CaeruleanVein Aug 13th

I'm a full time professional actor/singer/performer who is looking to get into voice acting/voiceover work. Looking for any help and advice!

So whether it's relevant or not, it's been my career for bout 10 years now. Full time singing and acting, on stage mostly. Im pretty embedded in that space, but have always wanted to do voice acting. I'm interested in the whole spectrum of it, from going for...

Reddit by SpecificPiccolo5099 Aug 12th

Self taught acting?

I don't have any particularly high aspirations, apart from just improving on the skill of acting just for the sake of fun. I do want to become as good as I can be, but it's just for myself. That being said, I still want to become good at it. So here's my...

Reddit by AmdMasterRace Aug 12th

based on appearance could i be a *successful* actor? I love film, and can act my butt off, but i have never seriously pursued it because it I've always been to insecure about my face, and simply just don't think I'm attractive enough to have success at ac

Reddit by lovetempests Aug 12th

If you booked a lead role on a commercial, or a film, or TV project - what would your process in preparing for it be?

I've not booked anything yet, however I've auditioned for a few projects recently and haven't heard back. In the meantime I was wondering how other actors prepare before a project so I'd love to hear how you prepare for various things; for example, I've heard...

Reddit by ActingGabriel Aug 12th

UK actors - Spotlight question

When you have an agent, and they give you "nudge access" or "full access", do you still only see the breakdowns you'd see without an agent, or do you also see the ones sent to agents that might match your profile?

Reddit by SinglePin9776 Aug 12th

Why casual conversations with (some) actors feel so fake?

From all my lifetime, I met two people who did acting. One was a theatre actor and the other did for TV. They are both very energetic, loves to talk and have lots of friends. The thing is, they both kinda lacks the authenticity when talking. When I say...

Reddit by monsterintheuniverse Aug 12th

A trailer just came out for a movie I’m in

And I’m not in one second of it, even though I have a strong supporting role. I know I did an awful bland job. They have all the other actors pictures on the movie Instagram page except mine, they’re following all the other actors but me. I’m 33 and I...

Reddit by Jarardian Aug 12th

Video Editor being consistently asked to do VO for corporate.

I’d like some advice on whether or not I’m being taken advantage of. I’m a video editor for a decently large company (300+ employees) and about 6 months ago I started being asked to do temp VO for some corporate commercial spots since I have a full audio...

Reddit by AHungerForKnowledge Aug 12th

Question About the Green Apples Trick for VO

I've heard that, to reduce mouth noise, many voice actors eat a green apple. I have a couple of questions about it... 1. Is there a certain type of green apple that works better than others? 2. How long before recording do you eat the apple? Immediately...

Reddit by Matt-Pipes Aug 12th

Exploring how to be a Holistic Actor/Artist/human being

Hello! I just put up a YouTube video about how I remain a holistic Actor, there's so much to explore within this topic and something I'm always trying to improve, would love any and all feedback/discussion!...

Reddit by ztpoketmon Aug 12th

I have been invited on set by a famous actor/producer for a celebrity shoot. If I get to go (COVID restrictions) what should I look to get out of the experience?

Basically what the title says. Some backstory: 5 years ago my dad was on a flight from LA back home and sat next to a successful English actor who has had a lengthy career and they hit it off. He told him about me as I was in high school at the time doing...

Reddit by HLGRugs Aug 12th

Demo reel

Hello! I'm an aspiring voice actor, and I just made my first demo reel! I'm very happy how this turned out. I would like feedback- but more so, advice on how to use this new tool that I have. if anyone has any tips for marketing themselves as a voice actor...

Reddit by SmellyCat808 Aug 12th

Questions about unemployment.

So I saw a post few days ago and found out actors can collect unemployment between jobs and my mind was blown. I had no idea this was an option. I realize each market might be different, but for those who do it/have done it, I had a few questions. 1. Do you...

Reddit by dontcallmebythat Aug 12th

Do agents know if you self submit on Actors Access?

I've been continuing to self submit after signing on with my agent two years ago. With them, I get maybe three auditions a year, and no communication otherwise. But now I wonder if they've been able to see all my self submissions?

Reddit by Iwannabecatwoman Aug 11th

Is Casting Networks' premium membership worth it?

I have actors access, and it's paid off for me, but I'm wondering if I should invest in Casting Networks. 300$ dollars is a bit much!

Reddit by seemslikegoodidea2me Aug 11th

Advice on going to LA or NYC for training?

Personal Advise on if I should go to LA or NYC for training? So I know there are a lot of posts about LA vs NYC, but I wanted to see if I could get some advise about my specific situation and which would end up being the better option for me. I’m really...

Reddit by checkerchickens Aug 11th

Taking Class from another city? Teacher turned actor!

Does anyone have experience taking online (like virtual live classes, not recorded) acting class/lessons with a teacher or studio in another city? I’m a music teacher and can’t relocate or leave my job at this time. I have never taken acting classes, but have...

Reddit by Apart_Shock Aug 11th

If Mary Kay Bergman were still with us, what roles do you think she would've had since 1999?

For anyone who doesn't know, Mary Kay Bergman was a prolific voice actress who was most famous for voicing every female character in South Park, Daphne Blake in the first three Scooby-Doo movies, and Disney's Snow White from 1989 to 1999. She was even the...

Reddit by clawhammer-cat Aug 11th

Victory moment/good directing moment I wanted to share

I haven't taken an acting class in five years and I've been really missing it while doing show after show. I'm opening a show in two days (oh my!) and I've been REALLY struggling with a character whose tendencies are way outside of my range and experience...

Reddit by Impossible-Wind-987 Aug 11th

What makes actors great

I saw “All of us are dead” on netflix, I really enjoyed it. Along with other movies and shows, what do you think makes an actor great. Can you tell when an actor is relaxed?