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Reddit by EffectivePineapple Oct 24th

Actors with FT jobs at companies, did you disclose your acting pursuit to the company you work for?

I am starting a full-time role at a remote company to help finance my life in LA. While looking over the offer contract, I noticed that they have a part about not being able to work/do business with any other entity unless there is written consent from this...
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Reddit by g0t4l0v3 Oct 23rd

nonbinary actors, how's the industry going for you?

Basically the above question. I (20 NB) just wanted to get the general scope of things. Emma D'arcy and Mason Alexander Park are probably the only prominent NB actors I know as of the moment and they both can pass off as cis characters of their AGAB. I'm...
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Reddit by Gold-Operation9411 Oct 23rd

Who are some young "character" actors?

Who are some young actors who tend to play eccentric/character roles and agents always playing the straight man/lead?
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Reddit by sdldlddlsldkdl Oct 23rd

Can I be an actor without making it my career?

My plan is to star in a few movies, and have acting as a hobby. Nothing more. I don’t want fame, or money, I just want it as a hobby. That’s possible, right?
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Reddit by Seeker_of_Time Oct 23rd

Looking for some minor roles to fill out my Indie Produced Audio Drama

Been working for several months on a full cast audio drama. All the major roles are recorded and are being edited at this time. However, I have a few minor roles that have not been cast. Most are just a few lines or paragraphs. Pay is negotiable but per the...
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Reddit by Straight-Day5022 Oct 23rd

did I do something replaced in film

so I was cast in an indie project in April, the director was a friend of a friend, and I worked with him before as he was the DP on a project I was in. we met for about 6 Rehearsal over the months and I ws set to film last Friday. Rehearsals where going good...
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Reddit by alpha25y Oct 23rd

Looking for voice actors for my YouTube videos

Looking for someone with a really nice voice to narrate love/romance movie recaps (Faults in our stars, the beauty inside). The narrator's voice should grab the viewer's attention til the end of the video to keep average watch time high Examples...
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Reddit by Rogue_zom6ie Oct 23rd

What’s a good starter agency

I’m a freshman in college and have acted for the past few years but think I wanna take it seriously now. What would be a good starter agency that’s known to take chances on young actors in the New York City area?
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Reddit by Responsible-Cat7883 Oct 22nd

Other platforms to post demos or voice over videos other than YouTube?

Hello to all voice actors, I would like to know **what are some channels or platform that you guys use to post your voice over work or demo?** I know there are a lot of different ways to get your work published these days. I don't know if you guys have any...
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Reddit by 69drainers Oct 22nd

I am uncomfortable talking about explicit content for a role

I’m a freshman in college and I have this Gen-Ed theatre class that requires me to act out a scene of the Professor’s choosing for the final. It’s in a few weeks, but we received our scenes yesterday. Upon reading mine, I was shocked. He said that he picked...
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Reddit by SwimGood22 Oct 22nd

How much should background actors get paid?

Hi all, Shooting a SAG micro budget short and we have a party scene. We'd like to populate with non-union actors - I'm curious how much it would typically cost? These would essentially be 'Day Players' for a couple hours in the scene.
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Reddit by omadude Oct 22nd

Identify voice

Apologies and delete if not allowed, but is anyone able to identify the voice actor in this video? Or maybe a very similar one? Thanks and sorry again if not allowed. I can repost tomorrow in anything goes :) [Faust Wine](https://youtu.be/tvGFvLzOONE)
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Reddit by Character_14 Oct 22nd

How do you know?

Do you think people just have this talent hidden inside of them to act? I’m 27 now (m). And since about 8 I was really intrigued by actors I was seeing on movies and tv. I would look them up to see where they were from and how they started. Throughout middle...
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Reddit by notalentsnogoals Oct 22nd

New but talented actor from NY - I'M READY WHAT SHOULD I DO?!

I'm about to be 30. I started taking acting classes about a year ago and I feel like I can compete with the best of them. Unfortunately I don't have a reel but have clips from my acting class. How do I get in front of representation without any credits? I...
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Reddit by BeverlyHillsAddict Oct 22nd

Disliking scene partners

I have a scene with 2 other actresses who play my best friends in a film that I have the lead in. They were cast a while ago when another actress had my part, and cast around her I guess. Now that I have the role I do not mesh well with these women. They’re...
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Reddit by HopePractical7360 Oct 22nd

Getting out of your own head

Hello everyone I am a beginner actor and I am having a hard time getting out of my own head when rehearsing lines. I feel like my delivery is the same their no dimension behind it just bland. I’ve been working with an acting coach and we are working on...
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Reddit by getfuckingright Oct 22nd

Are there any experienced working tv/film actors in NYC that I might be able to buy a cup of coffee and ask questions about my career?

i've been in a rut for way too long. not being able to afford quality / consistent classes in many years to improve / network obviously has an affect as well. I just feel like i've been pursuing this for so long, I still feel so empty, like i'm missing...
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Reddit by caoroux Oct 22nd

What recommended apps do you guys use for tracking mileage, receipts and expenses?

I live in Canada and while waiting for a booking as an actor, I mainly do extra/background work so I drive a LOT. I am considering getting QuickBooks or Self-employed and I know the subscription fee can be written off but im checking if there are better...
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Reddit by maxdurden Oct 21st

Just so confused...

Hey everyone, I'm just venting mostly, but I want your perspective and any similar stories on this as well. Sorry if it's rambling. I'm just super frustrated and need to get this out. A bit of context: I've been a professional actor for around 11 years...
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Reddit by malebale18 Oct 21st

Help! I hate my course at college (UK), how do I leave?

So my situation is this: I worked as a child actor from 8–13 in big shows like RSC’s Macbeth, School of rock etc. Now I’m 16 years old and I’ve decided I want to continue as a working actor though I’ve developed so many other interests e.g singer-songwriting...
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