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Reddit by bruceleexdarwin Nov 20th

How does "making selects" and reserving dates work in casting?

I've "made the selects" a few times now and each time I'm asked to confirm availability. Does this mean I have to reserve the dates for this job and not take other auditions that shoot on those same dates? If that is the case, one is potentially missing out...

Reddit by AndreBeClownin Nov 20th

College Audition Monolouges

When choosing a monologue for college auditions, is there anything wrong with cropping a dialogue scene into a monologue? I filmed two monologues ( I found them on daily actor) to submit for UofM but then when I went back to read the plays, they weren’t...

Reddit by RecommendationNo1339 Nov 20th

Worried about my monologues for Drama School

So I have 3 monologues that I've prepared, one is contemporary and 2 are classic (only RADA requires 2 classical monologues while central requires a devised piece) (I also have a song but that's only for RADA and Bristol). I'm an 18 year old male and it is...

Reddit by itsamovie23 Nov 19th

Looking for courses / YouTube channels to hone my skills

From an aspiring actor what is everyone doing during COVID to hone their skills and learn techniqes ? (Weather it’s videos , courses , zoom classes , etc ) Please comment any suggestions or advice thank you! Looking for a jumpstart to learning everything I...

Reddit by ReelSchool Nov 19th

An interview with the AMAZING George Newbern - the voice behind Sephiroth and Superman! He gives some great tips for aspiring Voice actors near the end of the podcast!

Reddit by redalienbaby Nov 19th

Anya Taylor joy

just finished the queens gambit on netflix and I have to say I haven't been this impressed by an actors performance in a very long time. After researching the lead, I was utterly shocked to find out that she has no formal training... for all those people who...

Reddit by nobem227 Nov 19th

Brits -- help with an RP accent?

Hi! Canadian here who got an audition for an English project and they're requesting an RP. I understand the RP accent and the history and nuances behind it are a bit murky, but what I'm really looking for is someone to give me an example or two of a show/film...

Reddit by lilacblue23 Nov 19th

17 year old actress trying to grow

Right now I can’t afford higher level classes and I am only taking theatre classes in school. I want to grow more as an actress & figure out my technique more before I go to college. What book should I start off reading? There’s so many suggestions so I am a...

Reddit by AutoModerator Nov 19th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Nov 19

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 ActorPlaybook Nov 19th

#SELFTAPECREATE Challenge for Actors!

The work these actors are sharing is inspiring and a reminder to all of us in this industry that we have the power in our artistry to create, to take risks, to grow, to learn and to show up for our heART every.damn.day...

Reddit by Lil_Inka Nov 19th

I'm a stupid dumbass and I sent in a joke audition I got the part

I'm not like a professional voice actor by any means I was just messing around on casting call and I saw something kind of stupid. So I sent in an audition for it and I got in and got the lead. the thing is I don't really want to let them down because they...

Reddit by PassiveHydro Nov 19th

Voice Actor exercise from Dr. Seuss

I got this from the first link in the Helpful Resources section of the sidebar. I made it to the Blue Goo before I stumbled. Fox In Socks by Dr. Seuss Fox Socks Box Knox Knox in box. Fox in socks. Knox on fox in socks in box. Socks on Knox and Knox in box...

Reddit by endless_telegram Nov 19th

Who are the voice actors with the deepest bass voices you've ever heard?

Basically as the title says - what actors are the best in terms of using their lower range?

Reddit by cleggzilla Nov 19th

I really want to start, but have no idea where to start.

I've always wanted to be an actor, and i have been told for tears that i should be a voice actor. I've tried to look up some things in the past but i honestly just feel so lost when i start trying to even look into equipment. I have literally nothing to start...

Reddit by Readmoreco Nov 19th

10,000 NOs: Advice from Esteem Actor Matthew Del Negro

First time posting in this subreddit so apologies if this post breaks any rules but I believe it could be helpful to many actors in here. We recently interviewed Matthew Del Negro (roles in Sopranos, Scandal etc.) He had some timeless wisdom he shared with us...

Reddit by LeftSunray Nov 19th

Battled depression and started drama school at 30

It took me ten years of being too insecure and anxious to follow through with this dream. During covid I lost my full time job but am fortunate enough to have money saved up. Covid also made me reflect on my life and what I want. It has ALWAYS been my dream...

Reddit by fwnbmb Nov 19th

Booked my first gig!!

Hi!! I posted a while back about [feeling like an imposter](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/ipxm3h/signed_with_my_first_agency_and_landed_a_big/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) Im happy to report back to say i got a call from my...

Reddit by HandwrittenHysteria Nov 18th

How do methods actors cease being the characters they play?

We’ve all heard the lengths method actors like Daniel Day Lewis go to to fully become a character, even refusing to break character off set, but what psychological and therapeutic methods do they use when filming is over to cease being that character?

Reddit by morganbkeaton Nov 18th

Chicagoland voice actors, help! Help me grow and foster the community :)

Hi VO community! I used to live in Chicago, and I founded and organized ChiVO (Chicago Voice-over) a meet-up for VO folks, since nothing like that existed at the time (maybe even still). I don't live there anymore, but I love Chicago. I haven't moderated or...

Reddit by Naiadryade Nov 18th

Animation voice work... in less-hot places?

I am considering getting into voice acting. I am at a junction in my life, since health problems mean both that I can't return to my previous (outdoor, physical) career, and that I need to move to a place with a different climate. Since I have had a passion...