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Reddit by CuspChaser111 May 19th

Does your rep get you feedback from casting directors?

I smirked at this when (long overdue) reading Jenna Fischer's book "The Actor's Life" - some great insights for all levels in it but when she writes to get feedback from Cds from your reps...do your reps do that for you? ​

Reddit by StrictlyLoony May 19th

Thoughts on using a teleprompter for an audition tape

So I have a big audition tape due in a couple days and the sides that have been given to me are pretty lengthy. I’m worried I might not have time to memorize everything for the tape. Another actor friend recommended I use a teleprompter app to read off of and...

Reddit by ActorDirectorTalk May 19th

Never say these directions to an actor on set.

Reddit by amtaru May 19th

Advice on Training

Hi everyone! If I can get some help/advice on my training I'd be extremely grateful. I went to school for Finance and then decided I wanted to be an actor so I already have an undergrad degree (and no more financial aid). I applied to NYU's summer acting...

Reddit by HappyAnonymity May 19th

YouTube channel asking for narrators said my price was too high. Should I let this opportunity pass?

So I saw a YouTube channel that I follow asking for voice actors. I sent my audition in and he liked my voice and said they could do it for their next video and see how the audience responds. Then he asked for my price. I told him I could do $100 per video...

Reddit by faTMATA_BAH May 19th

Demo Reel on Actors Access

Hey guys, so I am planning on making some acting clips to upload to my actor's access but I was wondering how many clips should I put? Since im new to this and I saw they are $22 per minute I was thinking of just adding two 30 seconds clips (one comedy and...

Reddit by MrPeanutbutter__ May 18th

Is this possible to become a better voice actor without any formal training?

I ask this since I can’t afford to kick money around at the moment, fortunately I do have a DAW setup at home. Thanks!

Reddit by ShubShubShubShub May 18th

[TOMT] [Movie Actor] Who does this actor, named Mike Bash, look like?

I was watching Doubting Thomas and this actor named Mike Bash showed up in a scene where he has one line. I thought I recognized him from something iconic in the 90s , but his imdb doesn't show anything that old and he is way too young to have played an adult...

Reddit by Imslightlyconcerned_ May 18th

Acting in Vancouver, BC

Hey, so I’m a new actor who is moving to Vancouver soon. I have experience in child acting classes, high school theatre, etc. But I’ve never done any professional work. Does anyone have any advice as to how to make the leap to professional acting in Vancouver...

Reddit by PrincessCake94 May 18th

I got an offer!

(17F) Hi, I'm an aspiring actress. This is my first time taking acting classes so I don't have a headshot, etc. I recently got an official offer to be a part of an agency. What should I do? I wanna work on my craft more before I do other things. Can I have...

Reddit by DreamCatcherGS May 18th

A project I voiced in has led to me having a small following of preteen kids and I'm not sure how I should handle it.

Hi! This is kinda a strange problem to have, and I was really wanting to get opinions from other people, not too sure where to go, and figured if anywhere might have people with similar experience, it would be here. I'm a voice actress who has worked on a...

Reddit by Chill4234 May 18th

How do I get better at voice acting girls?

I’ve been meaning to ask this for a long time as I have a small indie project with two other friends, two of us are phenomenal at voice acting and the other one is me. It mainly became a side issue though as I was more focussed on writing and animation, and...

Reddit by drewlar May 18th

Mid-Atlantic actor with NY agency question

**Context**: I'm nonunion and I've been acting about 4 years, but can commit more to acting now that I've graduated college. All of my roles have been for film, with the exception of one pilot. I have 5 lead roles (one in a feature, one in a pilot), and 7...

Reddit by HMS_StruggleBus May 18th

Care to share any podcasts or episodes that inspire you?

I would love to hear any podcasts about the art form, why people chose acting, what makes actors tick, etc, etc. Bonus points for people who gave up solid careers and stability to pursue what they love. Would also be open to similar stories about other art...

Reddit by S_Gertie May 18th

Mimicry as the goal instead of original characters?

Meaning this in a non-offensive way and asking out of genuine curiosity: Why do so many aspiring voice actors seem to think that mimicry of existing characters is the main goal? Or, like why do they aim to do that instead of trying their own thing? I am...

Reddit by yeehawbookworm May 17th

Need Advice

Hi all. I'm a beginner actor and have had enough speaking roles that my resume looks nice enough, but haven't received all my footage from my filmed projects for my reel. Should I go ahead and apply for an agency, or hold off until my reel showcases more than...

Reddit by swooniebear4238 May 17th

Informational Interview?

Hello! For my college career class, I’m supposed to interview a professional in a career I’m interested in. If any experienced voice actors in tv/movie animation wouldn’t mind being interviewed please let me know. For the interview, I’d just message you a few...

Reddit by Ahahah_No May 17th

Fox VA

hello! about a month ago, i took a break from social media and when i came back on youtube my favorite voice actor Fox VA was gone. i couldnt find his channel and his videos were all deleted. to give some more information he would usually do danganronpa voice...

Reddit by _donewiththis May 17th

Getting an agent with no experience

Hi!!! I know that it’s not completely rare for agents to take on new actors, but I have literally no experience! (OFC I’m going to take acting classes soon, I’m saving up rn haha!) But I’ve never been in a school play or anything, and I’m a bit nervous about...

Reddit by Holiday_East_9128 May 17th

Getting over fear

Im a highschool student and i am pretty nervous for my upcoing theater class coming up, my acting seems less realistic to me, as I dont feel its conversational like it would be in a movie. Do you think theater class will help me get over my nervousness and...