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  1. Reddit by theactorwithnoagent Dec 28th

    Are in person auditions coming back?

    I’m a relatively new actor located in Sacramento that has an acting showcase coming up in LA. I want to get signed by an agency in LA really badly, but I’m afraid that they won’t want to sign me if I’m located 6 hours away from LA. I’ve also been stressing...

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  2. Reddit by NicolasPolitis Dec 28th

    Greek Actor moving to LA

    Hello everyone and happy Holiday!! A have two questions! My attorney who is responsible for my o1 artist visa told me that I need AOL(Advisory Opinion Letter) from two unions. The SAG and the AMPTP. My agent in LA (who's in signed in SAG) told my that he has...

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  3. Reddit by Gandalf_in_Red Dec 28th

    Interest in testing an actor app?!

    I’m an actor and UX Design student running a “usability study” for an app I’m creating, called ACT II, helping to connect actors with experts in the field. To improve the app’s design and functioning, I’m looking for a few actors who are interested in trying...

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  4. Reddit by poliwhirldude Dec 28th

    When do you stop submitting for EPAs?

    For context, I am an EMC stage actor in the DC area. I have been very lucky to have been able to work with several Equity theaters in this area and I am wondering how to handle EPAs/Equity Video Submissions in the near future. I hate self tapes/chosen...

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  5. Reddit by Any_Introduction2561 Dec 28th

    Which institute is better for actors?

    Looking into the 2 years conservatory programs offered by Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and Stella Adler Studio of Acting in NY. Looking for opinions on which institute holds a better reputation in terms of faculty and exposure.

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  6. Reddit by SimenHP Dec 28th

    Who is the most underrated actor of all time?

    I personally think it's Pete Postlethwaite. He has been in a lot of great movies with some of the all-time greats like Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Spacey, etc... and he never felt out of place with any of them, but I feel like he never got the...

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  7. Reddit by love_acting99 Dec 28th

    I'm working on my preferred acting technique...

    My preferred acting technique is Meisner. I love it because you react naturally and instinctively based on the other actors' words and actions. It keeps things fresh and interesting for me and everyone in the scene. Any tips on how to get into the "character...

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  8. Reddit by Flimsy_Tune_7206 Dec 28th

    who would like to audition?

    The thing that I am asking is who would like to audition to voice actor for donnie. I like you sound like or try to sound like a 11 year old boy. If you would like to addiction then DM me okay

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  9. Reddit by woahthatisstrange Dec 28th

    how to build a portfolio as a voice actress?

    I know this is probably an ignorant question, but I've been trying to find out how to become a voice actress. Google is very vague and it just kind of says, "well just audition and bam!" I just want to know where and how to start. I currently have my own...

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  10. Reddit by MaybeOk2869 Dec 27th

    Comps for child actor

    I'm aware of the minimum wages for child actors that are a member of SAG-AFTRA through the published 'Rate Sheet', but could the actors of this sub share with me what they think are the **average** and **median** daily rates for a child actor who will be...

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  11. Reddit by Several_Pickle6735 Dec 27th

    Scam alert

    Beware the following email- it’s the old “we send you a check to deposit and pay your assigned “agent”. You write them a check, theirs bounces you’re out the money… Just got this today- apparently lots of others have as well- ——— JOY Model Management 369 Park...

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  12. Reddit by Weekly_Flounder3166 Dec 27th

    VA Tips (need help)

    I’m a female voice actor who’s working on a short animated film. This is my first time doing anything action based and I was looking for tips, mostly on fighting/grunting. For example my character gets hit and slams into a wall, I have to sound in pain but...

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  13. Reddit by Ok-Grand-3535 Dec 27th

    Philly Actors ever heard of an agent Linda Wisch?

    I recently wanted to take up acting and through research Mainline Models came up a lot in King of Prussia and it appears the head agent (or whatever I don’t have a lot of experience) has really mixed reviews though a lot of them are old. I met with her once...

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  15. Reddit by Lanky-Worldliness485 Dec 27th

    Atlanta Acting Market

    So I’ve been working and living in Los Angeles for a couple of years now. And the industry has dried up quite substantially here. I’m looking for any actors with experience working in the Atlanta market, how is that going for you? Is there a decent amount of...

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  16. Reddit by Routine-Career-9296 Dec 27th

    How to train to be an actor?

    I am a beginner who wants to get into acting but I am not very good at it, so I have done some research and took a lot of time to watch many YouTube videos on how to act, and I think I can do those techniques fairly well, but I don't know how to practice...

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  18. Reddit by lemonademouthiscool Dec 27th

    improv

    i'm so bad at improv games, it's tragic. it's such a good skill but if you give me random words or actions, there's no way i can do anything with that. i hope that doesn't damper too much on my hopes to be a working actor someday.

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  19. Reddit by Leighdren Dec 27th

    Is there a cost for acting agencies?

    Hi aspiring actor here. I am aware that agents themselves do not cost a dime up front and they only take commission, however, I am wondering what an Agency should charge. I am of the thinking that you cannot benefit from something for nothing, however this...

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