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Reddit by actorneedshelp Jun 13th

Any actors out there ever consider becoming a Talent Agent ?

Every time I mentally take a break or mentally step away from acting, I tend to ask myself...why don't I just be an agent? To put yourself in my shoes, you would have to be in your mid 30's to early 40's , that's really who this question is targeted to, its...

Reddit by cheapfakesunglasses Jun 13th

Actors Connection - Email vs Website

Hi- I get the email notification for Actors Connection classes/seminars, which usually rolls in at about 11am everyday. I'm wondering, does anyone know what time the classes become posted and available for enrollment on their WEBSITE? Is it the same time, or...

Reddit by LeSexyMemer Jun 13th

Worried a friend is getting scammed, (CGTV)

So I am not into acting whatsoever but my friend is and she asked me for a ride to go to a audition but when we got there it wasn't what I expected at all. It felt more like they were trying to hire for a MLM, having a conference about how hard it is to get...

Reddit by NSJack Jun 13th

I made an emotional acting experience and would like to share it

I’ve always dreamed of becoming a professional actors despite being a isolated Brazilian dude. And one of the most stereotypical skills an actor must have is the ability to cry, right? More specifically the ability to invoke emotions. So for the past 3 weeks...

Reddit by Plane_Band_6897 Jun 13th

I’m looking to contact an actor for a job so who should I speak to? Booking Agent or Manager?

Thanks for helping!

Reddit by agnesroddy Jun 13th

U.K. actors: Mandy profile attachments

I’ve applied for a few roles through Mandy.com but it seems like the video I uploaded (demos) aren’t actually attaching to the application? It’s just my pdf CV. anyone know what I’m doing wrong? When I apply for a new role - all the previous files are there...

Reddit by Glittering_Candle_23 Jun 13th

Am i a bad actor if I can’t get an agent?

Granted I only just received training last summer and I have almost no experience— but some others in that boat who graduated with me got agents, and almost everyone got an agent in total. I’m really stressing out!

Reddit by jitsuzon-shugi Jun 13th

Is the Blue Snowball a good cheap starting mic?

New voice actor is this any good for narrating and such?

Reddit by itaielidan Jun 12th

Join a fun project

We are making a fan game based on Avatar The last Airbender (you can see footage in the post history for this account) , and we are looking for a voice actor to play the role of a caster. Everyone on the team is doing this for free so there is no pay.

Reddit by MATRIM666 Jun 12th

Game video to use for demo

I am a German actor and want to get into game VA(localisation). But I have no demo material whatsoever. I was wondering if someone knows sources for videos like cutscenes, trailers etc. Which I can use to record my voice on an upload them to my home page. So...

Reddit by acf5402 Jun 12th

Meeting ghosting…

Hey everyone, so I’m an writer/actor/comedian and I had a meeting with a great, well-known agency about a month ago after a friend referral and sending them some tape/scripts. The meeting went super well — their head of comedy told me it sounded like I was...

Reddit by Huskergrad Jun 12th

Substitute teaching as a survival job in LA

Have any actors in LA done substitute teaching as a survival job? If so, did you go through a temp agency or approach the schools directly? How did it work out in terms of flexibility and pay? I'm hoping to find something where I short term sub and agree to...

Reddit by Lumpy-Ordinary-1816 Jun 12th

Acting

I need some advice. I’m 13 and want to become an actress so bad. But I’m extremely shy. I cant even act infront of my parents or even sing. My parents know that I want to become an actor. They believe me and support me but they know that my shyness will not...

Reddit by Snoo17012 Jun 12th

Dr. Skullen - Intro

Reddit by Supermansofly999 Jun 12th

Do you think they should stop casting celebrities in animated movies and cast actual trained voiced actors?

In my opinion I think they should cast more voice actors then celebrities because when they do cast celebrities the voice does not fit the character and can end up being annoying.

Reddit by SPELDWR0NG Jun 12th

Discussion: Is there a better system for SAG eligibility via vouchers?

I've been thinking about the current systems in place for becoming SAG eligible. I see a lot of good and bad points to the current system when it comes to principal performers. When it comes to background actors, however, I think the system can be improved...

Reddit by DarthKanyeW Jun 12th

What are some ways to help an actor deliver lines with truth?

Hi all! I’m a writer-director prepping a project soon. I have an incredible cast, but my lead actor has a couple moments where the lines she delivers doesn’t feel “real”. What I mean is that it feels devoid of emotional truth, almost melodramatic/wooden. As...

Reddit by Ill-Nefariousness0 Jun 12th

Getting out of your head

My whole life (I grew up as a competitive dancer) as a performer and especially now as an actor, I’ve been told that I look like I’m thinking or that I’m too in my head and I need to let go. Any advice about how to achieve “letting go” or get out of my head?...

Reddit by DasherDiva Jun 12th

Night Shoots *Older Actors

For my fellow older actors (*could apply to anyone though) who on a typical take medications before bed … —that if you take too late will screw up your next day —but you can’t take on time for a night shoot because the meds induce sleep… what do you do about...

Reddit by Dapper-Treat-7846 Jun 12th

What Goes into Final Casting Decision?

When it’s down to the wire and there’s only 2 or 3 actors for a role, what goes into that final decision? I know what that point that the directors/producers usually have their say, but how do networks and executives decide on an actor? Thanks!!