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Reddit by throsumhands Dec 8th

I’m not an actor but every time I run through lines or a monologue, it calms me down

I have so much anxiety built up inside of me but I start to feel more relaxed when I run through a script (at least a few times) in some app called scenebot. I also like to experiment by using accents to see how it would be like if the character had like a...
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Reddit by AutoModerator Dec 8th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get...
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Reddit by wc6g10 Dec 8th

Why is the casting of actors so ‘last-minute’ in this industry?

Hey everyone, I’ve been super fortunate to be up for some interesting jobs lately, but I can’t help but wonder why it seems to be the industry norm to wait until the 11th hour to cast secondary actors. Some of the jobs I have gone for have warned me that I...
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Reddit by Euphoric-Wash-5659 Dec 8th

Is social media REALLY not needed for acting?

I know it’s been asked and mentioned many times on here rather or not social media is needed, but I’m starting to realize it’s becoming more important it seems. I’ve noticed casting is leaning towards those with larger followings. I even heard a publicist say...
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Reddit by Pearlsgalore Dec 8th

Not a great experience with WeAudition.

Signed up about a week ago, and added headshot, reel, etc to my profile. Thought I'd try out being a reader. I tested the camera and audio which seemed to work. I am constantly using zoom calls for work and google meets, etc and never have any problems. It's...
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Reddit by cuppypake Dec 8th

Do you let your agent know when you've uploaded your audition to Actor's Access?

Do agents get notified that their actor uploaded an audition to AA? Do you normally let your agent know it's been uploaded so they can send it in for you or do you just trust that they'll see it? My last agent had it set up where the audition got sent...
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Reddit by Soft_Jellyfish8301 Dec 8th

Does anyone watch a movie or show, see an actor and wonder how long and hard it took them to get there

I swear everytime I watch a movie or show I can barely get immersed anymore because all I can think about is what their first project was, did they have any nepotism, how long they've been acting for, what was their breakthrough role, where are they from etc...
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Reddit by bassistfornothing Dec 8th

I really need some advice about about having a “survival job”. Please help!

Ever since i can remember i have wanted to act and the last couple months i have decided i want to become a career actor. now i haven’t started taking any classes or anything but that’s because i’m only 18 and don’t have much money to pay for classes so i’ve...
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Reddit by ahorseinasuit Dec 8th

Weirdest moment for consideration in our voice acting community….

So here’s the story I’m lifting up for discussion among our community. About a year ago I booked the “dream cartoon job” for a major network. I’m playing a new interpretation of a character with a long and storied history (6 other voice actors over the years)...
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Reddit by kidpassion Dec 8th

Should I Go Back to BG Acting to Get Union Status?

My Status: Non-Union, Not Repped I quit background acting a year ago to begin formal acting training. In a calendar year, I’d do at least 12-13 days as a background performer, so it wasn’t as consistent, but it granted me set experience, so I stopped. On the...
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Reddit by Peace-and-Love-5000 Dec 8th

How do you target & submit updates to reps that you actually want?

I have really hated this journey so far. It has been so unbelievably challenging as a working class person to pursue this. But, finally, I've had enough traction with CDs to know, deep down, that I will break through in a major way at some point. But because...
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Reddit by love_acting99 Dec 8th

Poll for Fun

As actors we are obviously grateful for work in any form (screen, stage, VO, etc). But just out curiousity, I'm going to be making a little poll (but it's going to be for screen work) Which medium do you prefer? Personally I prefer television! It's so fun to...
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Reddit by bmittel12 Dec 8th

Joseph Anthony…?

Hey acting friends! Has anyone spoken to, met, or filmed anything for a Joseph Anthony? I’ve auditioned for him a few times and every time has a shirtless character audition saying, “hey the character is shirtless but you don’t have to.” I’ve received a reply...
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Reddit by RightAct Dec 8th

Does my agent represent me in two markets?

I live in a smaller hub outside of a main acting hub and this smaller hub is known for a lot of non union jobs and commercials. Lots of agents here represent talent JUST in this city and then actors will have separate reps for going into the larger hub for...
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Reddit by Massive_Apricot_5177 Dec 8th

Do Taft Harley's ever get rejected?

Just wondering, if a SAG production decides to hire a non-union actor (me), & they submit a form, is it possible for it to get rejected by SAG? As in, they say "no, it was possible to find a union actor to fill this role, cast someone else"?
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Reddit by INKASSAFE2022 Dec 7th

Actor required for a Youtube Ad

Inkas Safe requires an actor for our youtube ad. Preferably 30-50 years old and is confident, authoritative. This youtube ad is to do the comparison of other safes vs inkas safe and script will be provided. Shoot will be for 1-2 days and location is North...
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Reddit by Most_Amphibian6967 Dec 7th

A24 Pilot Role of Jayden

Not sure if people remember the A24 open call from a while back. The role of Jayden in the open call was looking for East Asians specifically. Today they released the cast and an actress called Annie Marie Elliot was cast as Jayden. She’s gorgeous and I’m...
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Reddit by desi_aladdin Dec 7th

GF isn't supportive of my passion to be actor

Hey everyone. I've been dating my gf of nearly 2 years and we're extremely serious. We've discussed about the future: marriage, kids, and our passions and ambitions for life. She has much much more on her list and I'm still extremely supportive of them all...
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Reddit by C0untingNightmares Dec 7th

is it worth attempting a carrer as an actor in 2023?

I feel like it's a career path that has a very high failure rate. I think it is more about you knowing the right people and building a "network" than being actually good at acting. Being able to make a living from acting can take years and years of carrier...
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Reddit by Maridash4ever Dec 7th

Are Closing Credits classes worth it for a beginner VA? Where would be a good place to start?

Are Closing Credits classes actually worth it for a beginner voice actress looking to get into acting more? I haven't taken any formal classes for voice acting in the past, and I was wondering if Closing Credits would be a good place to start, or if there are...
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