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  1. Reddit by bumpysquid23 Jan 4th

    Present for an upcoming actress

    Hey everyone! My sister is starting her journey as an actress by getting into drama school, and I would like to support her with some present, buy I don’t know where to start. Are ideas? Maybe a very influential book on the field? Thank youu ✨

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  2. Reddit by Consistent-Future874 Jan 4th

    What is the benefit of working in a closet

    I hear that a lot of voice actors set up in a walk-in closet and while I do have one it would definitely be a pain to set up in, are the benefits worth it to do or is just working in my room fine or are there any alternatives.

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  6. Reddit by Several_Pay_7483 Jan 4th

    side gig benefits

    hello, fellow actors! after a few months of unemployment, i was hired for a remote copywriting position at a nonprofit. i really like the gig, and am wondering how viable it is to stay at a steady remote job while in the early stage of my acting career (i'm...

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  11. Reddit by bunnynoira Jan 4th

    How to handle sneaky "age" questions in auditions?

    Hi folks! I've never posted here, but I've had something that's been nagging at me for a few months and I wondered if anyone else has encountered this/has advice! Several months ago, in an audition that was going really well, the CD asked me "How many years...

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  12. Reddit by love_acting99 Jan 4th

    "Whys"

    Every actor has their list of whys. Why we pursue this amazing but extremely difficult career. I made a whole list, but I realized I haven't been reading it lately, so I decided to post it both for review and to share my reasons. Feel free to post your whys...

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  13. Reddit by M4cNChees3 Jan 4th

    Maybe a dumb question about sex scenes in acting

    Not sure if right thread, but in movies where there are sex scenes, do the actors and actresses ever perform actual intercourse (just obviously isn't fully shown in the show or movie)? Or are there some policies against that or idk how does all of that work?...

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  14. Reddit by Spiritual_bitch5454 Jan 3rd

    What to do if I don’t have a reel?

    Hi guys! Last year I took the leap and started taking on camera acting classes, got some nice headshots, and made an actors access. As of now I don’t have a reel, would it be okay to upload self tapes instead onto AA instead? How has this worked out for...

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  15. Reddit by Midnightchickover Jan 3rd

    Advice for film/casting

    I’m currently in pre-production for a low budget film, as director and producer. There’s a small philosophical difference for my film. Comedy. Other producers want to have a two mid-level TV talents (very likely not stars, but familiar to some) to have most...

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  17. Reddit by xyzd95 Jan 3rd

    Do background actors have an agent?

    I’ve seen some people mention they have an agent for background work but it usually seems they’re in Canada or out in California, or they have an agent that gets them work here in NY and out in LA Is this a common thing and do people in NYC have agents for...

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  20. Reddit by MoshiMacaroon Jan 3rd

    Do I have a shot? How can I get there?

    Hello! My name is Sarah. I am 16 years old. My ultimate dream is to become a voice actress, it's what I truly want to do in the future. I'm in plenty of projects (which I am SO grateful for btw!!), but none of them are professional, most are volunteer. I am...

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