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Disney Cruise Line - Mainstage Vocalist Auditions for LA In Person by Sparkly36 • last post Jul 27th
How to Prepare Audition Sides: Tips for Breaking Down Scripts and Making Strong Acting Choices by Amanda Toney • last post Jul 27th
https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/how-to-prepare-audition-sides-tips-breaking-down-scripts/
I had the worst meeting with a potential manager and need to vent by Spirited-Fox-5263 • last post Jul 27th
———————————————————————————— I recently had an in-person meeting with a manager I’d been speaking with for a few months. We had already emailed back and forth and done a Zoom, so I thought this lunch was supposed to solidify things and see whether we were officially moving forward. He picked a casual order at the counter place, asked what I wanted while I was sitting at the table, and then told me to walk with him to the counter to order. My meal was $19. When the cashier asked, he said, “Separate checks.” I’m sorry, but that already felt insane to me considering he had just asked me my order while I was sitting at the table. It wasn’t about the $19. It was the awkwardness of inviting someone to lunch, taking their order, and then announcing separate checks at the register after months of conversations about potentially working together. Then he asked if we could switch tables and sit outside so he could face the television because a game was on. In the middle of me speaking, and sometimes while he was speaking, he would randomly shout at the screen. His very sweet assistant was also sitting there with us. He told me I was a great writer, but that my work was “too dark” and he wanted me to write some bubblegum rom-com type of project instead. Then he pointed to his assistant and said she had written a fantastic feel good feature. Before I knew it, I was sitting there emailing my former boss from when I worked in development, trying to create an opportunity for his assistant’s project. At this point I’m thinking, I’m sorry whose meeting is this? For context, I’ve independently produced two short films with my husband (I wrote both and starred in one and supported in the other). We sacrificed a lot to make them and spent years dealing with the financial weight of that choice, but we believed in the work and kept going. We built a theatrical run and sold out every screening for the second one. We were the only short film in the country that operated from a standard distribution deal and visited four major cities. Our first film did the festival circuit. I’ve had to create my own path, and I’m finally at a point where my work is gaining attention and reps are beginning to take interest in me as both a SAG actress and writer. This manager has successful multi-hyphenate clients, but no one so huge that I expected him to act above developing someone. That was part of why I was interested. I’m not looking to disappear on a massive roster. I want someone ambitious, involved, and excited to build. Then he asked why I hadn’t signed with a particular agent a showrunner had tried to connect me with. I explained that I later learned this agent was in the process of clearing out a large portion of their roster. I told him that during the period when agencies were rushing to sign more diverse talent, a lot of people were brought in without being properly developed or mentored. He then dismissed my concerns about the limited opportunities available to people of color in the industry. I told him that, as a Latin woman, that simply has not been my experience. There are very few people who look like me on screen or in writers’ rooms. He said, “Great. More opportunity for you.” Okay. Later, he asked me, “How are we making money?” I explained that my two shorts had already been successful. I have the rights to a book I’m adapting into a limited series, although he had already decided the material was too dark. I told him I would need a manager who could help me get meetings around it. I also have a feature (that I wrote) that raised over a million dollars in four days with distribution backing five years ago. At the time, people wanted the project but didn’t want us to remain involved. I’m reviving it now because I have credits behind me, I’ve proved I can execute, and I’m no longer willing to be pushed out of my own work. I also told him that, since I’m an actress, he could submit me for auditions while we developed the writing side. This man looked at me and said he didn’t want to spend all day on Breakdown Services or watching my tapes. I alluded to him being lazy. He immediately said, “I’m not lazy,” then looked at his assistant and asked, “What would we even submit her for?” I said, “That’s funny, because five minutes ago you told me there were tons of opportunities for someone like me.” Then he told me he wanted 20 percent. I said absolutely not. Ten percent is standard for a manager. He also brought up taking a percentage from the production company I started with my husband, which is the company my films are made under. This is not someone with no experience. He used to run a department at a major management company and now owns his own company. His personality is extremely sarcastic, so for part of the meeting I kept wondering whether I was misunderstanding him or if this was somehow a test. It wasn’t. And if it was, I failed because I will never speak to him again. I am not usually a feisty person, but this meeting brought out the spiciest version of me. As I was leaving, he saw the type of Uber I ordered and began commenting on how I spent my money. He also questioned who managed my finances and brought up the designer bag I was carrying. I immediately started explaining that I’ve had frightening experiences in rideshares, that my husband prefers I take a Black car when I’m alone, and that my bag had been a secondhand gift from a friend. Then I was like why am I explaining myself to him especially when this meeting already lasted two hours. EDIT: yes I was shocked after months of speaking that this occurred and my shock, confusion and overall need for redemption kept me planted there for 2 hours taking this behavior. I left feeling so defeated that, for a moment, I genuinely considered quitting the business altogether. Then I realized I would rather have no team than have someone on my team who makes me feel smaller, dismisses the work I’ve already built, and openly tells me he doesn’t want to do the basic parts of representing me. Representation can be valuable, but reps are not everything. The wrong person can drain your confidence faster than having nobody at all. I will not post his name here because I revealed way too much information regarding our meeting.
What's better? Acting or private classes? by Accurate-Speaker-378 • last post Jul 27th
Newcomer for voice actor. I want to get better practice at acting in general and subsequently more into voice acting. I hear talks from time to time that it is recommended to take acting/improv classes before venturing to voice acting. But maybe also private coaching? I am undecided on whether I should taking acting/improv classes or private coaching. For acting/improv classes it's kind really harder for me to join or travel to. However, there's a private coach who's a theater stage actor as well as a voice coach for various different fields like accents/dialect etc. It actually be more easier for me to go with private coaching because commute is somewhat easier. And private coaching fees isn't really that expensive. So it all comes down to which is the better choice and which method of learning would I get the most out of? Like taking classes with other students. Or private coaching 1-1? Please give me your thoughts.
Advice from my CD friend… by randomwebperuser • last post Jul 27th
I have a freelance casting director friend who has mostly done non union commercials and some independent film but has recently gotten some gigs as a casting associate for some of the more prominent offices. We chatted a bit about her newer experiences and I noted some of her observations as a newer and younger casting professional (started 3-4 yrs ago) 1. Agency/manager name matters more than you think. This is not news but she said now more than ever CDs rely on certain more prominent agencies especially as TV/Film shooting timelines get tighter and tighter. Execs want tighter turnaround times for production and that time crunch is really felt during casting. Good news is that it’s not all top tier agencies that make it on their shortlist. There are some small boutique agencies with robust rosters that make it on the list. That’s why good auditions matter; not just for you but for the reputation of your agency. 2. Boring/unspecific headshots. Most actors don’t get auditions because the quality of their headshots are poor and don’t reflect actual roles they can play. It doesn’t matter if your headshots were over 1k, and the quality of the photograph is good. More actors need to do the exercise of researching and putting together very specific types you can/want to play. Also be very very very intentional with styling. A plain t shirt and flannel doesn’t say much about the type/character. 3. Keep staying in classes. She says that out of maybe 50-100 self tapes, only 10-15% are salvageable. Most actors are so focused on the self tapes set up that they forget about objectives, basic script analysis, and character development. Take it with a grain of salt since all casting directors are different and my friend is younger and not as established. Just some food for thought as a casting professional who started during a very transformative time period in TV/Film!!
Do I have to move to LA if I want to be a Voice Actor? by jmarzee • last post Jul 27th
One topic that comes up all the time is whether you still need to move to LA to become a voice actor. From my perspective working in video game VO production, the answer is: it depends on what your goals are. There is an incredible amount of work you can do from anywhere. Commercials, industrials, e-learning, audiobooks, and plenty of indie games are regularly recorded remotely. But if your goal is to consistently work on AAA games and animation, Los Angeles is still where a huge amount of that work happens. One reason people don't always talk about is consistency. When you're producing a game with dozens of actors over months—or even years—you want every recording to match as closely as possible. Recording in the same handful of studios with engineers you know gives you consistency in microphones, signal chains, room acoustics, monitoring, engineering quality, and overall workflow. It removes variables. It's also about confidence. If I'm responsible for a major project, I'm much more comfortable booking a studio I've worked in, with an engineer I trust, than relying on a remote setup I've never seen in person. Even if someone tells me they have an amazing home booth, I still don't know how it's actually performing until I've heard it—and that's a risk productions often don't need to take when proven studios are available. That doesn't mean remote actors can't book these projects—they absolutely do. And plenty have fantastic studios. But I think people sometimes underestimate why productions still gravitate toward established recording hubs. It's not because great talent only exists in LA. It's because consistency and reliability become incredibly valuable as productions scale. You also don't necessarily have to live in Los Angeles itself. Being within driving distance is often enough if you're available for in-person sessions. At the end of the day, it comes back to your goals. If you want a career in voice acting broadly, you can absolutely build one from almost anywhere. If your dream is to become a regular on major games and animation projects, being close to where those productions are happening can still be a meaningful advantage. Curious to hear from other actors, directors, and engineers. Has your location changed the kinds of opportunities you've been able to pursue?
Agencies / when to apply by Emergency-Web-7364 • last post Jul 27th
Hello! So im a very beginner actress and just starting out. Ive only done a 10 second diolauge for a college commercial, and featured as a model on a student production / photography club at my university. I was wondering- when would it be a good time to submit to an agency if my goal is to be an actress? It doesn't even have to be like a huge production or anything, but just an opportunity to be in a film as more than a background. Should I submit to an agency? Or what is the best pathway in my position? Thank you TONS!!!
Braggy or celebratory? by Stock_Hope_6880 • last post Jul 27th
Am I overthinking this? I’ve been signed with my agent for 3 years, and they always post when one of their clients books or releases a project. Ever since I signed, I couldn’t wait for the day my headshot would be in one of those posts. It was just a little milestone I’d always hoped to reach. Well…it finally happened. They posted me for a movie I was in, but I somehow didn’t see it until now—almost 3 weeks later. Now I’m debating whether to repost it to my story. The problem is: It’s 20 days old. They used an old headshot that I honestly hate. I’ve already shared a lot about this movie, so I don’t want to seem full of myself. Would it be weird to repost it this late? Do actors normally reshare their agency’s shout-outs, or does it come across as bragging? I’m probably overthinking this, but I’m curious what you all would do.
Advice about agents by w1nn13th3p00p • last post Jul 27th
I’m a teenage actress and I need some advice about my agent because I’m probably overthinking this. I emailed my agents letting them know I’d be sending updated materials (new headshots, monologues, etc.). There ended up being a 2-3 week delay because I received another important item I wanted to include, so I waited and sent everything together. Fast forward: they sent me an audition. I replied to confirm I received the audition, and in that same email I attached all my updated materials. The only issue is everything is now spread across a couple different email chains, so it’s a little messy. Especially because I confirmed the audition privately with one agent, and one other agent kept asking if I confirmed it. Idk why only one of my agents was emailing me when normally they respond all together. It’s been about three-four days since I sent the updated materials, and they haven’t acknowledged them at all. They did send the audition, so I know they’re active, but I haven’t gotten a “got it” or any confirmation that they received the new headshots and everything else. Is this normal? Should I follow up to make sure they got the attachments, or just leave it alone? I don’t want to be annoying if they’re just busy, but I also don’t want my updated materials to get buried because of the different email threads. Would appreciate any advice from actors or anyone who’s worked with agents!
I left my Texas agent after 2 years and I feel awfully bad that I just ruined my career and ended my year badly by Proof-Pollution454 • last post Jul 27th
After two years of being with my agency from Texas , I decided to end things with them due that it didn't feel like good fit. When I signed with them and did the new talent meeting, they promised and said that that they would pitch me to any sag projects like popular shows and even get me many auditions. During those 2 years I was with them, I only received a total of 6 auditions , one which was only sag and the rest which where only non union. They constantly send me auditions of being background actors on movies, commercials, and tv shows despite being aware that I didnt want that. The communication was not the best yet i still made sure to update everything on my end. I feel regret that I left this agency without booking anything. I feel regret over this despite doing everything right.
Post high school opportunities? by Direct-Employer9754 • last post Jul 27th
I start my senior year of high school soon and I need to really think about post high school. I also work at my local Cedar Fair/Six Flags park as a ride op and I quite like it. I've just auditioned to be a scare actor in our halloween event and as someone who has really enjoyed theatre through out high school, if I wanted to pursue an acting role in a theme park, large scale like Disney or Universal, or stick with the smaller Six Flags style should I plan on going to college? Or is this something I could go straight into? My original plan was to go to college for film and video production but the performance world always creeps back into my mind. I also don't really want to go to college just for a degree in theatre it just doesn't really feel like something I would do, I've always been more musical. So that also leaves something like Hollywood Studios Toy Soldiers in the running (I've played percussion all through high school) I understand this is mentined in the FAQ but this feels a little different and wanted some specific advice on if I should start looking at college for this, and if so what kind of degree, or if I can try to jump straight into it.
Could someone (experienced pref) explain this to me in more detail? by Various-Kitchen-3397 • last post Jul 27th
I recently was reading an article on Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt's recommendations on what voice actors need to learn and they mentioned, "a good performance shines because an actor understands the script, has crafted a character, and made interesting choices about how that character sets about getting what they want." Could someone explain these to me in a bit more detail, especially heavy on that last one. Also, Where and when are these pieces of advice applicable?
Question by Plane-Illustrator30 • last post Jul 27th
My son is an actor with representation in Vancouver, he’s been doing very well lately with bookings and call backs ect, I have heard some people have representation in LA also? For those that don’t is it worth it? We love his agent in Vancouver!
Aspiring voice actors first presentable attempt. by OffBrandSquid • last post Jul 27th
This recording is just a "for fun" kinda deal, a friend suggested I gave it a shot. It's a small town radio hosts broadcast as a zombie apocalypse type event begins and the second have is his last broadcast. Brand new to this, just a foamed up extra closet and a USB mic. I'd love to get better so any advice or feedback is beyond welcome.
NY acting scene, how’s that ? by makuniverse • last post Jul 27th
A lot of my crew friends are moving to NYC because LA has just become not worth it anymore to them. I’m from NYC but started acting in LA at 25. Now at 34 I make my full-time income with VO work (can work anywhere) and 20% is usually supported by on screen commercial work. Theatrical at this point supports only my soul ? Just wondering from any NYC actors, how’s the climate out there. Good commercial auditions? Guest stars on NYC shows? I’m not interested in Broadway but I do love performing plays when I can.
BL PROJECT by Any_Abies5354 • last post Jul 27th
BL project! Guys tysm! The BL animation series has finally boomed in auditions, and now we only have 3, spots left. Lester Crestlock Singer, Jae Joon and Daisuke Sato Please send me your auditions via email: newreef27@gmail.com (I dont have drawings of the twins yet so I'll just use tomodachi life for now.) HIRING FOR A BL SERIES I WILL BE MAKING (Alienstage animation style. It will be posted on youtube, tiktok, and a webtoon.) UPDATEE: PLEASE do not be intimidated by the amount of submissions. Trust me, I need MORE, I am looking for MORE actors to try because the voices have to be specific so PLEASE HELP ME AND SEND YOUR VOICE TO ME. It will never be enough and I will immediately reply to you as soon as I can. I dont usually take a day to reply as I am that serious about this project. Mostly MALE voice actors. Will be paying 50-150 USD per project. Per project words would probably just be 6-12 lines. Per BIG animation projects should take 30+ more lines. WARNING, THIS IS GONNA BE A VERY LONG TERM PROJECT. (Might take years,. But what I mean is, the project will take years like the lines will continue to come in as the series continues and so will the payment.) Also this is called WHEN SECONDS MATTER (different planet) so it might function different from earth. ( I might change the name soon) Deadline is as soon as someone who fits the role fits a role, if one character has no voice actor that fits him that i dont like, he will be free and open till I find one. So if someone for example, gets the main main lead first and I like the voice actor, then it wont be available anymore. But if the submissions are not up to my standards. the character will stay open till then. I will be adding the old characters that I still dont have voice actors on in hopes for more reach. Please consider auditioning and don't be intimidated! STOP SENDING ME DEMO REELS, JUST SEND ME IMMEDIATE AUDITIONS, NOT DEMO REELS. HERE ARE REFERENCES OF HOW EACH CHARACTER SHOULD SOUND LIKE https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mck4lxVpC8XqTsNmLPhfAzBjvEtca6jP Lester Crestlock (singer) We are looking for a singer similar to the reference provided from the gdrive. It would be so much better if they had a british accent. Give us your rates and sample and we'll see what we can do. The song samples should be any romantic song aslong as it's romantic, soft, yearning or something about love. Then we will decide if you're perfect for the role. DAISUKE SATO Main character for first part, kind of like a tsudere despite his soft voice. Book worm vibes, Curly hair, very nerdy, loves science, and Young and adorable sounding. (Best example should be mafuyu from given) Straight at first, Gay at the end. human immortal, age 16 - 50s, never grows old. His laughs sounds like aike hirose. Vocal mannerisms are slightly serious but very cute sounding regardless, he is also be very very soft spoken even with emotions, but is mostlly confident. Basically mafuyu vibes with attitude. Accent is generic american accent. Ethnicity is Japanese but his first language is english so thta wont matter. UNLESS the voice actor wants to voice act some japanese lines\~ then more money\~ but its not that needed. Design: Darkblue hair, Dark cyan eyes, pale skin, big eyes, slightly short but also tall Lines: 1. (upset and crying, setting is him hiding in his bedroom and curling up as he covers his ears, refusing to hear Lester from outside his balcony. You may be as slow as u want to be since Lester is serenading him in the backround and he uses to listen to Lester from upstairs.) "Lester..please...hic.... don't do this to me...stop..stop that...shut up..shut up..." 2. (Serious,flat and strict, almost bored like he just wants to get this over with.) "Hello, My name is Daisuke Sato. Uhh.. I'm the student council president. I came here to check on your club. And also- please sign this. Here. Just.. *points at the paper* just here." 3. (Happy and very soft spoken and blushing) "Hahaha! You're such an idiot.... Okay..okay.. Fine.. I... I'll do it... J-just... Give me a second..." 4. (Emberassed) "Wh-what the... Sh-shut up! That's not how it supposed to work! *Pause and snatches the item from you *GIVE me that. There. It should be like this." Bae Jae-Joon (side character, gay) Kind, sweet, charming, handsome, very friendly in public, is a saint. Specializes on botany and medecine due to his unending empathy towards people who need it. He likes children, but not in that way. He gets motivated from helping people and research allthewhile being under the control of his manipulative brother. Can be easily pressured into doing things he doesnt want. Is very very soft spoken, Referencing "Hirose" from (Go for it Nakamura.). Tends to smile alot, And is truly passionate about his work. Seldomly gets fraustrated but is constantly tested by his brother. Assumingly due to the trauma of bejng constantly threatened by by hyeon throughout their entire upbringing, he is easily swayed and manipulated to do things he doesn't want to please him. Human, age 27-28. Vocal mannerisms should be like a soft nerd (but not the stereotype nerdy men). Stutters during an arguement. Just a literal normal guy. Accent is generic american accent. Ethnicity is Korean so a korean accent should be okay. Twin brother of Hyeon(Villain) Design: Extremely handsome but hides from the public and his hair is quite unkept. 6'3/6'5, magenta hair, magenta eyes, fair skin, always in lab uniform but wears any casual clothes. (I haven't drawn him yet.) Lines: 1.(fascinated and freaking out but also soft) "I have discovered a new drug that could help people who struggle to get in on, especially ones with depression! This should make them feel normal, and this can change everything!" 2. (Rejecting and suspicious) "No- that....that... Sounds a bit wrong, doesn't it? No, Brother, that's not how I intended to use my research. It goes against everything I stand for! I'm not listening to you." 3. (Regretful, crying, shame, guilt) "Shit...shit... I'm sorry..I shouldn't have done that... I shouldn't have given him too much freedom on this.. this is my fault...fuck... I only wanted to help... I only wanted to help..."
Stranger things by mph04 • last post Jul 26th
Quote I heard recently by Jason Raymaker • last post Jul 26th
"Success is something you attract by becoming an attractive person it is not something you pursue."
What do you think? On your journey have you found this to be true?
Dolly EPA by Nematodes • last post Jul 26th