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Reddit by andthatisthetruth Apr 2nd

Is wanting fame that bad?

*"People who have fame as their end goal aren't real actors."* \- 99.9% of actors here. Why do people always say that fame shouldn't be your end goal for acting? Is wanting fame *that* bad? A person can desire fame *and* still study acting so they can be...

Reddit by jennalefay Apr 2nd

Grief making me a bad (/worse) actor?

So, I'm fully prepared for the answer to this to be "go to therapy", I just wanted to see if anyone here had any advice first. I went to do my acting degree in Sept 2016. I started off the year as probably one of the bottom of the class in terms of skill, but...

Reddit by theosavageart Apr 2nd

Voice Actor Needed for Animated Skit

I need a voice actor that can do a convincing Gordan Ramsay impression or close to it. I'm willing to pay $30 for 3 short rants that go on for 10 secs. This part does not have a script, so you can improvise the lines. You can send your audition using the info...

Reddit by cockadoodlydo420 Apr 2nd

British actors seem to be having a lot more discussion about the rampant socioeconomic inequality in this industry so American actors: why aren’t we talking about this?!

It’s damn near impossible to ignore the fact that the offspring of the wealthy dominate this industry, nowadays. I’ve worked my whole fucking life to get an education, put money towards getting out of a state with next to no professional opportunities/ career...

Reddit by Foxfell_ Apr 2nd

SHOWCASE #1 | Self-Promotion Thread!

Welcome to **The Voice Box Showcase!** Every so often, we will be making posts titled **SHOWCASE** for voice actors to promote their work. Remember to interact with other actors on this thread as well. Let's help, encourage, and meet our voice acting peers!...

Reddit by noyisthesoy Apr 1st

Just finished watching Godzilla vs Kong

Hey y’all! Aside from finishing the movie just now, I saw a sneak peak of behind the scenes with the actors/crew yesterday and I heard (I think the director said this? I don’t remember) that this was the young girl’s first film (she plays Jia, her name is...

Reddit by ClosetCD Apr 1st

Advice on Getting Started With Acting

Cameron Lee Price, an up and coming actor, gives advice to people seeking to do well in the industry. Listen to more advice from Cameron [here](https://anchor.fm/muse-unseen/episodes/Cameron-Lee-Price-Becoming-a-more-sought-), and learn how he manages having...

Reddit by Myra_Offical Apr 1st

I am a Voice actress and Singer

Hi if you are looking for one, do dm me \^\_\^ My discord is Myra#0457 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LSDqHSVtss&ab\_channel=Myra](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LSDqHSVtss&ab_channel=Myra) Also do subscribe if you like it \^\_\^ Thanks Best Wishes

Reddit by biologynerd3 Apr 1st

Tips for physical/slapstick comedy on stage

I'm a super new actor but I was cast in a community theater production recently which is very exciting! The play leans more comedic and as we've started rehearsals my director has been talking about taking a very slapstick route with one of my characters. I'm...

Reddit by KillerKremling Apr 1st

How frequently on a shoot do you want to be given direction by the director?

I was told in film school that, as a director you ought to give the actor direction between every take. Do you find this helpful or just irritating? Is this what you usually get when dealing with directors or are they more laid back? I'd love to hear anyone's...

Reddit by AutumnMelody86 Apr 1st

Once your Pilot gets picked up for series does that mean I’m now going to be famous?

I am an actor and my Pilot just got picked up to series for a big television network. It stars a known actress, not A-list but known and beloved by her fans. The other actors are unknown like me. It will be part of the fall lineup for CBS. This is my first...

Reddit by AutoModerator Apr 1st

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 Key_Information5562 Apr 1st

What are agents?

I heard that many actors that are successful have agents, what are agents and what do they do, also how do you get one?

Reddit by ThrowMineAway99 Apr 1st

How has the Casting Timeline changed with COVID?

I got an audition for a series regular role. I submitted yesterday through my agent. It is shooting this April. If I got a callback when should I expect one? Does this mean the pool of actors asked to audition is likely smaller than usual? I read a great...

Reddit by BMCA2001 Apr 1st

Who do you guys consider the greatest actors of our generation? Also by actor I mean any gender.

In my personal opinion I consider RDJ, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, and Sally Field as some of the first that come to mind. Who else and who are your inspirations?

Reddit by The_Talking_Ted Apr 1st

For new voice actors

Do that first audition. Get the microphone you've been looking at for a while. Take action. You can't get anywhere if you don't attempt to put yourself out there. You got this and you've got a whole community here to support you when you need it. It may be...

Reddit by resembleai Apr 1st

Awesome Voice and Text AI + Voice Actor opportunity

So I heard there's a purge today. And what a coincidence that we're also launching our latest AI Voice and Text AI tool here: [https://www.producthunt.com/posts/gpt-3-custom-ai-voices](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/gpt-3-custom-ai-voices) (YAY SELF PROMO...

Reddit by JuicyLemon360 Mar 31st

Demo reels

Quick question, is it okay if i put solo scenes? Or do I have to put scenes that include other actors, so casting directors see how i perform with other people in a scene?

Reddit by yakubiandevil Mar 31st

Don't be a full-time background actor

Just got done from a long background acting gig in a movie, let me tell you my experience so you can gain a little bit of wisdom. I firmly believe if you are interested in acting or filmmaking in general you should absolutely pick up a job as an extra just to...

Reddit by RED_WHITE_BLUE_1776 Mar 31st

Got an audition requiring an "actor reader". Can't have people coming over and frankly don't have many actor friends. Self recorded readers are not allowed. What do I do?