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Reddit by Royal-Ad-3535 Oct 8th

My fellow actors, I got a question.

# Do CD's still want a printed headshot and resume ? This morning, my printer has finally given up on me (died, not worth fixing) and I am not sure if I should purchase another one. I only kept the printer around for family photos, and the "just in case" a CD...

Reddit by Scarlettzlife Oct 8th

14 year old from Wales who wants to be an actress

I do go to drama classes and do stage shows but I want to be on tv too but I am quite put off trying again because I was cast to be in an advert a few years ago but they changed their mind and let go of me because I am not pretty enough does anyone have any...

Reddit by momentsnotmilestones Oct 8th

Director crossing boundaries

So I'm in this unpaid amature theatre play Wait Until Dark and production week is in 2 weeks. We've been rehearsing for about 6 months and during that time a lot of drama has ensued mainly from the director being crazy. I auditioned for the role of Susy but...

Reddit by Ill_Detective_5905 Oct 7th

Tips for getting representation

I have taken a couple classes and I am planning to get headshots soon, but I have not had any professional acting experience yet. Nonetheless I decided to seek an agent first, especially since I am in no rush to book a role. With that, what are my chances of...

Reddit by AutoModerator Oct 7th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get...

Reddit by betamau5 Oct 7th

Loving improv classes, should I sign up for (real?) acting classes?

I’m a few weeks into improv classes and I’m totally loving it. It’s stimulating a creative part of my brain - something that never happens during my day job. Recently, I’ve found a desire to stay in character and explore them and a scene they’re in more...

Reddit by Bigwinsdreambig Oct 7th

Featured BG role to potential speaking?

I know this is rarely happens and not something that happens a lot but I got booked on a show as a featured BG and it said I will be on camera and be a good actor with great facial expressions. I wonder if there is something or someone while being on set I...

Reddit by Oddish_Flumph Oct 7th

Tips to prevent losing my voice

No a voice actor but I need voice advice. I have to talk all day for my job, often over noisy crowds. Most days my voice gets sore and starts to go. The internet has lots of remedies to treat a lost voice, but I'm looking for tips to proactively prevent...

Reddit by passionateperformer Oct 7th

NYC actors: what other jobs are you doing aside from serving?

Planning on moving to NYC to pursue theatre, currently DC based. Wanna know what others do to pay the bills.

Reddit by ifeelpeachy Oct 7th

Disappointed in my own performance in a final product; anything I can do?

Hiya folks, I received a final product back from a client, and it was a project where two voice actors switched back and forth doing an explainer. The other actor's performance and audio quality are MUCH stronger than mine. At the very least, I wish I could...

Reddit by BRAlNYSMURF Oct 7th

My voice sounds like a child?

My voice acting isn't that special, it's mainly for myself- a recent adaption of a show I like had a really bad voice actor for my favorite character, so I thought I'd dub over their lines myself. Problem is, my voice sounds like a child, and the character is...

Reddit by MikeLumos Oct 7th

What are some of the best tutorials/courses that can help me to improve the way my voice sounds, and reduce my accent? Can you take a look at the video I've made and let me know if there's anything obvious I could do to speak better?

Hi! I'm not a professional voice actor, but I want to start professionally making video tutorials and courses. I don't think my voice is very pleasant to listen to, and I do have an accent, and I'd like to do the best I can to improve. I don't need to get...

Reddit by Fit-Factor988 Oct 7th

Tell Manager?

So Im just about to start working a part time job is that something I’m supposed to share w my manager? I was sent an audition but can’t send in a self tape because their start date is when I start at my new job, is that something I should tell him? Or should...

Reddit by Affectionate-Bee-617 Oct 7th

Some casting calls are so unprofessional

I saw this casting call on actors access for a feature film and for rate of pay portion the casting director who is also the writer wrote in caps “NONE” that’s it and this is for the lead role. I understand some indie productions don’t have money to pay its...

Reddit by platformprodco Oct 7th

[PAID] We are seeking Asian/Asian-American Voice Actors! (Details Below)

Reddit by hlwa21 Oct 7th

Release Form for Student Film

Hey there. I'm going to be in a student film and received a release that has the below language. Is this standard, and if so, what am I signing away? What could occur that would cause attorney fees that I'd be responsible for? Thank you!!...

Reddit by lovetempests Oct 6th

How much variety should there be between your headshots? (UK)

Hello. I’ve just got new headshots and I want to upload them on my Spotlight (I’m in the UK) but my agent is having a disagreement about which headshots to pick from the shoot I did. She insists I should pick the ones that look most like “proper” headshots...

Reddit by ___Applesauce___ Oct 6th

How to start a voice acting career?

Hi I’m interested in becoming a voice actor and I am looking for tips. Stuff like how to breaking into an industry (I’m interested in animated work but am not picky). Or tips on how to improve my performance. All answers welcome and appreciated and I hope I...

Reddit by ybbakrad Oct 6th

How does texting work on screen? (From the senders perspective)

I’ve been paying closer attention when actors text, and I noticed that you see them hitting keys quickly that in no way spell what they’re saying, yet the words pop up. I just watched a scene in Imposters where the guy types “Worst stake out EVERRRRRRRRRRRR”...

Reddit by azthemansays Oct 6th

‘The Mandalorian’ Star Giancarlo Esposito Is Fed Up With Actors Who Don’t Want To Get Vaccinated