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Reddit by Intelligent-Oil241 Sep 4th

Does hollywood only hire americans and British actors for American characters roles?

I've seen a lot of Italians,french,african heck even middle easterns who might pass as americans so assuming they can do an American accent can they play the role of an American or will they always be stuck playing a stereotype?

Reddit by just_ice523 Sep 4th

LA or ATL?

I understand that each decision an actor makes is ultimately up to them, but from both LA actors and ATL actors, which would you say is the better move for someone who aspires to be in a lead role/series regular, but is still relatively new as far as resume...

Reddit by OneRing2RuleEmAll Sep 4th

Do I have to be self absorbed to be an actor?

I have this friend who’s trying to be an actor And he is really into the superficial part of it and doesn’t actually know how to act. He says that connections and image are the most important part. Seems a little fake if you ask me.

Reddit by hoehoehoe96 Sep 4th

Actors who have ADHD

So I have been diagnosed bipolar II and been on meds for 18 months. But I think that I might have ADHD as well. Since I was a kid, whenever I heard about ADHD I always thought “that’s me”. My two biggest “problems” was that I could NEVER focus during class...

Reddit by AKComic Sep 4th

We Talk Funny returns!

We Talk Funny, the long-running popular live voiceover comedy show in Burbank, CA - which featured some of the biggest voice actors in the world - has unfortunately been on hiatus since the pandemic began… but no more! We Talk Funny has returned - in podcast...

Reddit by not_your_platypus Sep 4th

[PAID WORK] Looking for someone who might be able to do an evil-ish Orson Welles impression!

At the end of October, I am opening up a pop-up art gallery/record store in Brooklyn, NY as part of a grant I received from the New York Foundation for the Arts. The project involves a fictional intergalactic record label, lots of original music and art, and...

Reddit by deepdarkboys Sep 4th

Requesting Advice in Order to Not Be Taken Advantage Of

Hi Voiceacting Community. I'm at a very important crossroads, so I want to thank you in advance for reading. I am an amateur, freelance voice actor. I typically work on Fiverr. My rate is $5 per 250 words, and if the client wants the work done inside of 48...

Reddit by Automatic_Attitude58 Sep 4th

Acting classes in Orange County/Long Beach

Im a beginner actress looking for a good acting studio. Most of the recommendations from people on this subreddit in LA are around an hour away from me. Is there any reputable acting studios around the OC or Long Beach area or do I have to go to LA to find...

Reddit by mustard_lettuce1235 Sep 4th

I need help

Hi im a young voice actor looking for advice how to get a job (im 14 for introduction) and I just want to know how I'd get into it. I'm not sure were a good place to start because im new to this, id main like to be in the Animation category because I like...

Reddit by Awkward-Ideal Sep 3rd

Should I go ahead with a non-union agency or wait and see about a union agency?

So I’m a fairly new actor with background experience in major SAG productions and supporting roles in two student films. I started sending out my info to agencies today and got two emails today from non-union agencies about interviews to see if I’d be a fit...

Reddit by JottScoplin Sep 3rd

The Stereotypical "Aspiring Actor" Personality/Lifestyle

Although I've been involved in the film industry in LA for several years, acting is something I've done for just under a year -- I landed my first speaking role for an online video series with a lot of reach just this past week. Throughout my time in this...

Reddit by Intelligent-Oil241 Sep 3rd

How do Actors Change their Accent?

Is it natural talent or do they get trained exclusively for that role? If it's the latter then wouldn't be cheaper for film studios to just do casting roles for americans only to avoid those extra costs?

Reddit by SpareRutabaga8416 Sep 3rd

Actors in nyc - tell me about tv/film there

Howdy! This is for the actors in NYC. Theater aside, can you talk about your experience or hurdles in booking paid television and film work in NYC? I’m moving from LA to be with family and I’m nervous about the lack of financially lucrative opportunities...

Reddit by Organic-Carob-3761 Sep 3rd

*UPDATED ROLES - Looking for actors for table read over Zoom - short film (32pgs)

\*\*\*Update - I have cast most of the roles, I am only in need of the roles listed below! Thank you for everyone who responded! I am a screenwriter who wrote a short screenplay (32 pages) and am in need of actors for a table read. The table read will be...

Reddit by alleglorys7 Sep 3rd

how do you get over the “unattainable” feeling?

i’m certain almost every aspiring actor/actress has gone through this. i’m not sure if my depression is instigating this but i go through ups and downs with my determination. sometimes i’m so certain that i’ll achieve what i’ve always wanted to do and that...

Reddit by chickenandwaffurs Sep 3rd

Any professional consensus on self-submitting after getting an agent?

Hi all! I’m very grateful to have signed with an agent last week who has already been working hard to pitch me to CDs and landing me auditions. However, I’ve been lurking this sub for a while and have noticed mixed opinions on whether an actor should continue...

Reddit by Logseman Sep 3rd

Idris Elba said that playing Heimdall in the MCU was "torture" because he had just played Nelson Mandela before, and he had got used to people cheering him and shouting "Madiba" (Mandela's nickname). How does that personality transfer from character to ac

Reddit by Disenno_de_Suennos Sep 3rd

I work at a call center

Hello, so I am training to be a voice actor and I happen to work at a call center. So how can I take advantage of this while I am at work? Is there any exercise that you would think that I can try with my calls? ​ Thank you very much in advance.

Reddit by NintendoAcademyMike Sep 3rd

Interview with the Voice Actress of Princess Peach from Super Mario

Hi everyone! I interviewed the voice actress of Princess Peach from the Super Mario series! She shares how she got started along with some tips for us up and coming voice actors! Interview starts soon!...

Reddit by hyvyys Sep 2nd

Is voice acting with intentional bad accent a thing?

In the beginning of the Witcher 3 video game, a Nilfgaard commander says: > Buckthorn? Never heard of it. But I’m not fluent in Common Speech yet. If we assume that the player’s language plays the role of Common Speech, that sentence comes as a bit of...