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Reddit by Space-Witch99 Jan 20th

Tips for UK actor in 20s applying to drama school?

Tips for UK actor in 20s applying to drama school? I am looking to apply for a screen and stage course (or something similar) to help enhance my acting skills in the UK. I am seeking advice for which drama schools in which cities offer the best training for...

Reddit by Pertkhan36630 Jan 20th

I want to look into voice acting, here's my situation.

I asked this question in another acting subreddit, but I'd also like to see what you all have to say if that's alright. So, let me get into it. I've been studying the creative field for most of my life. I've been writing for 12 years, and in high school I...

Reddit by rising_phoenix01 Jan 20th

Calm Sleep Creator Program for Voice Actors

Hi there! The Calm Sleep has launched a Creator Program to find top quality Voice Talent for narrating the sleep stories. You can find more information and perks in this...

Reddit by innalandan Jan 19th

How do I get voice acting work in the UK?

Hi everyone! Thank you for taking the time to read my post, any advice is greatly appreciated. Voice acting has been an interest of mine for as long as I can remember and it’s something I’ve always really enjoyed. Recently, after feedback from friends and...

Reddit by cjw021 Jan 19th

how do young actors get star roles in such popular shows?

mainly like gotham with young bruce wayne or the kids in stranger things i always wondered how they got their role in that and if they wanted to themselves or their parents led them down that path?

Reddit by hiponcronus Jan 19th

Stand by Background

Has anyone ever accepted a stand-by background performer position before? Is it worth just taking it to get paid anyway since you’ve booked off the days or is it a waste of time? Is it different from being a BG and would it hurt your credibility as an actor?...

Reddit by writersmeeting Jan 19th

Where would you look to cast actors/improvisers in a (paid) comedy sketch? Backstage? Actors Access? Craigslist?

I have a few shorts/sketches that I would like to film in the coming month. I will be in an area I’m new to and don’t know many actors. I want to pay the actors but SOME of the roles are not lead roles.. not background characters but mostly secondary...

Reddit by ambitiouspikachu Jan 19th

How to ask for flexibility for auditions in 9-5 jobs?

Hi everyone. Longtime lurker on the subreddit, thanks everyone for their awesome advice. I'm looking to dive into acting shortly after getting a 9-5 job. I feel like if I only have one life, why not try something I've always wanted to do. I've already taken...

Reddit by Hammer_of_Th0r Jan 19th

since i was a child i always loved acting without knowing and growing up and watching many great actors, i kept getting inspired. Here is my first ever time recording myself acting!! I would LOVE to see your feedbacks and learn! (those are two videos merg

Reddit by Wan-Wan2402 Jan 19th

How to Get Booked / I Can't Get Booked

Hello sooooo I've been working in the industry for several years now and I've mainly only done things like live performances such as shows in theme parks and I do have a few film credits. So I've been using websites like Backstage.com and Actors Access, and...

Reddit by Chai_Latte_Actor Jan 19th

Being an LA actor out of Las Vegas

Over the course of the pandemic, it appears that most classes have online options. And almost all auditions, at least for the initial ones, are self-tapes. So I've been looking at options to move out of LA to a lower cost of living area and yet be close...

Reddit by Space-Witch99 Jan 19th

Tips for UK actor in 20s applying to drama school?

I am looking to apply for a screen and stage course (or something similar) to help enhance my acting skills in the UK. I am seeking advice for which drama schools in which cities offer the best training for an actor with no professional background. For...

Reddit by MathematicianLeft07 Jan 19th

Triple Crown of Acting

Is TOC the highest achievement an actor can get?

Reddit by Opening-Race6586 Jan 19th

Is acting genre-specific?

I was wondering why many actors are always cast in the same type of projects. Some actors are only in the type of feature films that aren’t necessarily commercial or known by many people not interested in film (opposed to Marvel films for instance) and win...

Reddit by SockLeft3635 Jan 19th

Beginner Voice Actor/resume and voice samples

Hey hi. I'm just starting out with Voice Acting. I would like to know how to produce a resume with no experience at all with the accompaniment of recorded voice samples? How long should these samples be? I heard from 30 seconds to 5 mins. I have a recording...

Reddit by nacho__mama Jan 18th

There are so many reasons to hate Actors Access

For Talent Link their directions are "pay the first invoice so the second can be sent to your inbox. " **BUT THEY NEVER SEND IT.**  I've never had such a hard time handing someone money for services.  I know it is necessary because it is all there really is...

Reddit by mario7911 Jan 18th

Platform for self-tapes

Hi, is there a website or an app where you can find fellow actors who can give you the other character’s lines in a scene in a self tape (like via Skype, Zoom or something)? I’m asking this because I sometimes have someone to give me the lines, but sometimes...

Reddit by Icy-Iron-947 Jan 18th

Is actors connection legit?

Is Actors Connection legit? Also, would it be appropriate to ask casting directors for a reference letter after you have done intensives with them and you have acted in front of them? Just curious. (Would really love responses from actors who’ve used actors...

Reddit by DeclanPDFFlannery Jan 18th

SE Z5600a II for Voice Acting

Hi all, hope everyone's having a great day! So I've been a keen amateur voice actor for a few years now. I'm also a professional musician by trade and recently decided to bite the bullet and learn a bit more about music tech with the aim of setting up a home...

Reddit by maitakeboy Jan 18th

Breaking into Voiceover

Hi, I am just breaking into voiceover. I did about 10 sessions of classes with some local voice actors in the Philadelphia area, bought a microphone and DAW, have produced a decent Narration and Commercial demo and feel ready to jump in. My question is...