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Reddit by sussycoin1 Sep 16th

First on camera acting class. This is the script I have to prepare for. Any advice for performance?

First acting class tomorrow and I got my first scene. I’m reading **Andrew**. I’ve been on camera before as myself, but scripted acting is brand new to me, so I’m trying to go into class prepared without over-rehearsing it. Some of the notes I was given...
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Reddit by lermontov1948 Sep 16th

Some questions about the actor-to-director (and script) relationship

As an actor, what annoys you in a script, and what is a bad director's note, in your opinion? What is a good director on set for you? What should the director tell you about your character before shooting? What is a bad practice by a director you have seen...
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Reddit by el_borish Sep 16th

Agency recommendations in the USA?

Hi all, I'm a voice actor with 15+ years experience. I've worked across the UK, Europe and the wider world, but I want to expand my presence in the US. I know it's a big place, but does anyone have recommendations for agencies? Or ones to avoid like the...
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Reddit by treyshie Sep 16th

Manager wants me (union) to take non union gigs

Hey y’all, I’ve been working with a manager for a while, Recently, she’s been submitting me/getting me auditions for non union gigs. I keep telling her I’m SAG and can’t work non union, and she’ll usually acquiesce and say you don’t have to submit. I asked...
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Reddit by Pisces-Fairy-111 Sep 16th

I’m an actor that doesn’t like intimacy-

I’ve been acting for half of my life at this point. I did theatre for a long time, and after a break for about 5 years, I’ve recently gotten into film. However, I’m being reminded that acting involves a lot of intimacy that I’m just not comfortable with. I...
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Reddit by zzzzlalala Sep 16th

Classes in London

Hi! I’m visiting London a lot the next year as my partner is moving there for school. I want to take advantage of my time there and try some classes as I know the training in London is excellent. I applied to the working actor practice: evening intensive in...
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Reddit by shady-bee14 Sep 16th

Looking for a day workshop/intensive in nyc

Hi! I just moved to NYC from LA for a couple of months, and I'm looking for any recommendations of where to find an acting workshop or intensive that would just be a day or two to get me started and meeting new people, since my weekly class won't begin for a...
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Reddit by Ok_Western4447 Sep 16th

Actress needed for Student Short Film in Orange County, CA

Casting actress for supporting role in student film project in Orange County, CA. Premise involves differences between polyamory and swinging. No nudity or sex involved, not that kind of film. Part is for young woman who is trying to explain the differences...
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Reddit by cherry__blossomm Sep 16th

NYC actors please help

NYC actors how do you start acting in the beginning? I honestly don’t have the money to take classes. I want to find some short/student films to get experience and also build my resume. Any tips would be a big help, and I also would love to connect if you...
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Reddit by ckg_exe Sep 16th

Canadian/international actors who have US management

Im a Caribbean actor looking to take my career more seriously. The issue is there are no success stories or a roadmap of other Caribbean actors who didnt have American citizenship in some way. I do know there are tons of actors who get auditions in the US who...
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Reddit by Jkliop607 Sep 16th

Scare acting advice/ help

I am volunteering at a haunted house in my area this year I went to an "orientation/ safety training" last week and got my spot. well im going to be a victim character where another actor will be actively hurting me. Unfortunately im not an actor and im...
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Reddit by AutoModerator Sep 15th

BASIC QUESTIONS + HEADSHOTS/TYPE/AGE-RANGE WEEKLY MEGA THREAD

Please feel free to ask any question at all related to acting, no matter how simple. There will be no judgements on questions posted here. Everyone starts somewhere. We have a FAQ which attempts to answer basic questions about acting. \[Have a look\](...
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Reddit by Mother-Quantity-8399 Sep 15th

Need scenes to use to send to CD in my city

Hello! I’m a Theater actor trying to transition to film. I’ve booked 2 commercials recently and am hoping to book a speaking role in a show/film in my city in the next year:) my agent suggested I tape several scenes to send to the major CD in my city. I had...
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Reddit by AdEcstatic6091 Sep 15th

Tips for relaxing on camera? ?

I’m a trained theater actor and feel very comfortable on stage, but on camera and especially closeups I tense up! Any tips and tricks to relaxing on camera? Obviously ‘the more time you spend in front of it the better it gets’ and ‘pretend it isn’t there’ is...
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Reddit by futurebro Sep 15th

Can someone convince me to take improv classes please?

I've always heard improv classes can really help with your acting and I'd love to take a class that wasn't another scene study or on camera class. I also tend to do comedies and naturally am pretty funny and live in that kinda world on camera. I bet it's also...
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Reddit by ohmysaint Sep 15th

Is repunzel actually worth it?

I have posted in here before about struggling deeply to find an agent, I gained some insight from amazing fellow redditor actors\_therapy about it being beneficial for me to submit to LA instead of my home city Chicago, but whenever I just send emails out to...
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Reddit by witchscribe Sep 15th

If project is AI animation, would you still do voices?

My best friend is producing an animated series. He is using AI for the animation, but wants live actors for the character voices. These would be paid roles. Now we all know that AI sucks; the question is, knowing the animation is AI, would you still be...
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Reddit by imfromkerningcity Sep 15th

Are CDs going to SAG actors first for tv/film?

I know this isn’t the most ideal way, but I became SAG-E by doing background work and finally collected 3 SAG vouchers. As a non-union actor, I was constantly told that being NU was the main reason why I was not receiving SAG tv/film auditions but now I’m...
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Reddit by Ok_Western4447 Sep 15th

Casting Actors for Student Shoot in Orange County, CA

I am casting for my student project film. The shoot will be one day, Sunday shoot, in Orange County, CA. Local actors and/or Los Angeles County Actors only. Looking for male actors in their 20's and 40's-50's. Premise involves the differences between...
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Reddit by derangedseacow Sep 15th

Is it a good idea to try

I struggle with body image issues I dont have shiny armpits and a nice figure i have stretch marks and bags under my eyes. Not to mention the real thing: I cant figure out how to approach this. Im from brampton , when I asked others about pursuing acting some...
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