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  3. Reddit by Winniehiller Jul 4th

    WHAT YOU THINK IS WHAT YOU ARE!

    When I was a little kid, whenever someone said something mean to me, I would reply in a singsongy voice, "What you say is what you are". Now I'm an acting coach and I tell my students "What you think is what you are". It's really the key to authentic...

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  6. Reddit by hittingmymark Jul 4th

    Anonymous Acting Blog

    Want some unfiltered musings on the industry from an aspiring actress? New blog launched recently: [hittingmymark.com](https://hittingmymark.com) (I'll also alert readers of new posts on instagram & twitter: @hittingmymark). I try to keep it real and talk...

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  7. Reddit by SmeargIe Jul 4th

    Just had a shitty experience as an extra

    I was booked for two days on a project which consisted of very long work days. I worked for my first day and it was a lot of fun and I got to meet some very cool people, we even watched a movie together afterwords. I ended the night feeling really proud of...

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  9. Stage 32 by Stephen Foster Jul 3rd

    My homely rules for staying in the acting game....

    Acting Practice Rules:  1. Never give up! 2. Keep it simple and specific. 3. Show up and be prepared. 4. Don’t say “I can’t.” 5. Follow your heart’s impulses and desires.6. Keep moving, don’t stop. 7. Trust your mistakes. 8. Have fun. 9. You’re free to be the...

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  10. Reddit by Better2Succeed Jul 3rd

    Anxiety Artists/Entertainers

    Hi, I'm looking for artists/entertainers (actors, singers, dancers, etc.) who have anxiety and who would be willing to jump on a call for 10 minutes (via live chat also possible). You may contact me via facebook or otherwise (Twitter, my website, etc. under...

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  12. Reddit by Exella Jul 3rd

    How do you get motivated to do theater play?

    2018 is my worst year mentally yet. I mean, I'm good, but so much happened and I've felt so overwhelmed and anxious about everything. I did learn my text for my play (which is tomorrow), but I didn't practice it enough, and I'm really not satisfied with how I...

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  15. Reddit by ohnoilostmypassword Jul 2nd

    NYC Actors: weekly "non-acting" classes?

    What non-text specific classes do you take to help with your acting? I'm in NYC and looking to add some focus to my summer. I already take improv but am looking for movement classes for "actors who move" or suggestions. Thanks!

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  16. Reddit by worldtraveler9700 Jul 2nd

    More casting websites?

    I recently got a membership to backstage and so far it's been okay (I've had the membership less than a week so I can't really give an opinion on it) but I want to find more projects to submit to. I was wondering the advantages vs. disadvantages of Actor's...

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  18. Reddit by kwehkweh42 Jul 2nd

    How does ‘networking’ work?

    I know it’s about having a network of people in the industry but,,,,how do they do that? I get meeting people through working with them/studying with them, but sometimes I hear terms like “networking event” and Id be really grateful for an explanation. thanks!

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  20. Reddit by The_Queen_of_Saigon Jul 2nd

    Got a Taft-Hartley

    I got a taft-hartley which i know means I'm eligible to join SAG but I'm not exactly sure what to do next. Should I start looking for representation and is putting SAG-E on my resume something I can do now or do I have to wait for the paperwork to be...

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