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An expert on the subject Jim Johnson, who teaches voice and dialects at the University of Houston and has coached many well known actors, also runs AccentHelp, one of the leading resources for dialect training at home. Jim recommends that the first thing a student does is listen to native speakers....
Expand postJim has great tips on learning dialect. Thanks for sharing the tips and resources, Tammy Hunt.
Thank you Tammy. I have never heard of these resources. So glad you shared them. We have come a long way from when I was listening to dialect cassette tapes in the car. Ha
This is a terrific resource that I never knew about - thanks, Tammy Hunt!
Melanie Scroggins shares five essential tools you need to build a voiceover business in today’s blog.
Melanie is a Voice Actor, Audio Producer, and Host of The WFH Voice Actor Podcast. She has worked on campaigns for Google, Nintendo, Hyatt, Target, NerdWallet, AT&T, and more all from home.
www.stage3...
Expand postThis is a great one, Maurice Vaughan!
Thanks for providing this information! Very useful. It's not easy to create a business today, and it takes time, effort, and money to create something new. I'm also thinking of creating a business, no...
Expand commentAwesome share, Maurice Vaughan - such great advice for actors looking to work in the voiceover field.
Been a minute since I've posted here, but I've been busy with my audition taping service and YouTube channel. In fact, I just started releasing an interview series entitled:
"I Wish Actors Knew..."
I sit down with members of different crew departments, and ask them what veteran actors do right, and wh...
Expand postLeonardo Ramirez thanks for watching. It was risky putting up an hourlong video, but she had so many great nuggets right up until the end!
I'm glad you did, Matthew Cornwell. Lots of great info!
This is a fantastic idea for a series Matthew Cornwell I subscribed to your channel and shared the video . I come from the theater so I am used to doing my own makeup. You usually do your own makeup a...
Expand commentSuzanne Bronson thanks for subscribing and sharing! I can't wait to release the rest. We just dropped the 2nd one today where I sit down with a DP. Next one will be a Basecamp PA.
Don't ever say this to another actor.
In this video I share two experiences I had when people said inappropriate things on a set. One was directed to me and the other to an actor I was working with.
Have you ever had an actor say something to you that never should have be...
Expand postI have had complete strangers shake their finger at me and tell me, "You HAVE to listen to what others are saying to you.:" My response, "I don;t HAVE to do anything." And they get angry with me. It's...
Expand commentThis is so interesting. I think there are a lot of angry extras who believe they should have roles in these projects and are bitter.
I have heard extras complain that someone might have gotten cast to...
Expand commentActors can say a lot! Without saying anything...! Freedom to express is part of the art form! Thanks Aaron!
Hey! Are there any British actors frequenting this lounge? I'm so ronery here in England. Lol. Let's play...
Sam SokolowSam Sokolow thanks Sam) Hope you're well!...
Expand commentdeDebbie Croysdale that's cool, if you are interested I can send you a self tape to show you what I can do, just give me an idea of a 'lost scene' from a famous movie, or your audition sides. No press...
Expand commentHmmm, I don't know that I have any UK actor connections, though I am sure there are UK actors lurking in this lounge. I agree with Maurice Vaughan search the Members section....
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Getting a callback means that the casting team is intrigued by you and your acting, but they may not be totally sold yet. On top of watching you perform, they might also question you about your acting approach and experience. This is the time to showcase your range, ability to portray your character...
Expand postThank you again for the great tips Tammy Hunt
Excellent insights as always, Tammy Hunt!
love these tips - so true - from a producers perspective as well. unless you're asked to do something different, same performance on a callback - don't get in your own way by trying to impress.
Great callback tips (not that I ever got any when I was trying to act a long time ago :). It's so great to learn from you. Tammy Hunt - thank you!
Talent agents want to sign actors who have a professional marketing package ready to send off to casting directors TODAY. That means your headshot, resume & reel need to be AMAZING when you send inquiries for representation. If they need to "fix" you, that probably means you're not ready. Ask me any...
Expand postGreat tips for actors, Nancy Nave! And all creatives. Be ready.
About Me: Grace Duah is a versatile creative force in the entertainment industry, excelling as an actor, writer, and producer over the past four years. After graduating from Pace University's Acting for Film,Television, Voiceover and Commercial program in May of 2020 Grace made her TV debut playing...
Expand postGrace Duah Thank you so much for donating your time and experience with us. While I was asked to appear in one commercial (what were they thinking?), acting is something I am not sure even practice co...
Expand commentHi Grace Duah! Thanks so much for doing this AMA! I would love to know your thoughts on actors working for free - obviously there's always free work when you're first starting out, but how do you disc...
Expand commentHi Debbie Elicksen! I can assure you it's far from easy! I truly think it depends on the actor. I have actor friends who are just wonderful about memorization and can pick up an entire script and know...
Expand commentHi Emily J! I think the only time I really approve of completely free work is if it's being done in an educational capacity, whether for a student film or for a workshop for students. Other than that...
Expand commentI need a caucasian lady in her 50s to play a role of a retiree in my upcoming short film. Distance is not a barrier.
Hi, Odera Ugwu. You could also post an ad on the Job Board (www.stage32.com/find-jobs)....
Expand comment@Maurice Do you have to be in SAG to post a job here? I’m UK Indie freelance, whoever the producer is on the day pays the actors I direct unless production company specifies its own actors. I have a f...
Expand commentHi, Debbie Croysdale. You don't have to be in SAG to post a job on the Job Board. There are non-SAG job posts on the board.
Kris Keppeler (audiobook narrator, actor, voice actor, and podcaster) walks you through how to learn audio engineering the hard way. But don’t despair! Your engineering and voiceover skills will benefit you in the end.
www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-learn-audio-engineering-voiceover-the-hard-w......
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- Don’t overdo your makeup. You want to look like yourself on your best day and not look like you tried too hard. Be yourself. Do your hair the way you would for every audition.
- Don’t go quirky with clothing and props.
Let’s not get nuts here. Keep it simple and classy, and follow the standard form...
Expand postGreat tips, Tammy Hunt! You mentioned airbrushing. Airbrushing is used on headshots?
Maurice Vaughan Yes, that and of course corrective photoshopping of skin and any flyaway hairs, etc. Some is fine to do of course but it’s the overdone look that is not wanted....
Expand commentOh ok, Tammy Hunt. I think of shirts and shoes when I hear "airbrushing." Thanks for explaining.
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Maurice Vaughan I tell them to stop ACTING. instead - becomethe person they’re playing.
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Sounds like a great technique, Fran Harris. Can't wait to see "Rapper's Delight"!
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Fran Harris , I’ve watched your reel. And you, obviously can very naturally and comfortably "BE". It's a whole other game for inexperienced actors... especially on stage. If asking them to ‘just be’ o...
Expand commentFran Harris , I’ve watched your reel. And you, obviously can very naturally and comfortably "BE". It's a whole other game for inexperienced actors... especially on stage. If asking them to ‘just be’ or ‘become’ the character is not working, try speaking to them in terms of the emotion you are wanting them to convey, and help them get there that way. If you’re giving them somewhat of a line reading, this will not likely stick if they don’t understand the emotion, or intent behind it. And you might find that if the emotional connection is made to the playwright/directors intent, the line can often be said in more than one way. Best wishes and congrats on getting this up!
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As an actor Fran Harris I have a different perspective. That is the beauty of rehearsal, it's about discovery. Being present, being your character, and being connected to your scene partner, being in...
Expand commentAs an actor Fran Harris I have a different perspective. That is the beauty of rehearsal, it's about discovery. Being present, being your character, and being connected to your scene partner, being in the moment, sometimes things happen that didn't happen before. Rehearsal is all about those happy accidents, and figuring out what the actor needs to do for it to happen again, or how to adjust when -uncontrollable tears for example- occurs. If the actor has done their homework and broken down the script, they know their objective and the emotions come naturally. Line readings are never the same way twice. Every performance of a play is different.
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Fran Harris Just stop ACTING. instead - become the person you're playing.