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Reddit by PutatoPutato Jul 29th

[Hiring] Looking for an Anime/Movie Recaps Voice Actor for YouTube

We are a company with 4 YouTube channels that combined gather more than 1.4 million subscribers Right now we are creating 2 new channels. Anime recaps and Movie recaps We are in the need of 2 voice actors that are capable of making a solid and interesting...
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Reddit by SwimGood22 Jul 29th

I just had one of the worst experiences with a celebrity and not sure how to move forward?

Hi all -- I'm working on a film and reached out to a celebrity actress earlier this summer to see if she'd be interested in joining the cast. Her manager responded immediately and shared the offer materials and script with her - about a week later returned...
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Reddit by taboo82 Jul 29th

When Method acting goes too far?

First off, I've never been certain, despite trying to research it, what Method acting is defined as but it sure seems like some are a bit excessive about it. Isn't it a bit much to force everyone to carry you around because you're trying to play a handicapped...
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Reddit by ActingGabriel Jul 28th

Meisner question - "fully doing" vs "as if"

I've been doing some Meisner exercises with a couple of fellow actors, following Larry Silverberg's book (thanks u/eogc9 for the fantastic recommendation!). We've gotten to the point of doing an activity, and we can't figure out something about "fully doing"...
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Reddit by AutoModerator Jul 28th

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 erikalg_vo Jul 28th

Rode NT1-A Open Box

appears to be available on Woot. [https://sellout.woot.com/offers/rode-nt1-a-vocal-recording-microphone-package-open-box?ref=w\_cnt\_wp\_8\_18](https://sellout.woot.com/offers/rode-nt1-a-vocal-recording-microphone-package-open-box?ref=w_cnt_wp_8_18) Only...
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Reddit by NeliKz Jul 28th

Actor Interview

If you had a chance to have a chat with one of the actors you most admire, what are the questions you would ask them? Not neccesarily about their roles and films, though that works as well, but also questions about being an actor in general, filmmaking...
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Reddit by joeypizzaman Jul 28th

Toronto actors: am I ready for an agent?

I feel ready to submit to agencies, but I am hesistant because I know how important a good first impression is. I have been taking classes and working on my craft since January, I have done tons of extra work (not that that really matters?) and I’ve had lead...
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Reddit by DancHunt8 Jul 28th

How do I tell my manager to stop sending me out for non-union commercials?

I'm a SAG actor who signed with my new manager about 3 months ago. She's fine, but she keeps sending me out for a ton of non union commercials. 1. I am HORRIBLE at commercial auditions (I'm very much a narrative actor, and generally dislike commercials, but...
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Reddit by OctomanV2 Jul 28th

A Fresh Face and an Eager Heart

Hey there! My names Yusef. I’m and 18 year old aspiring voice actor. From the moment I finished playing Portal 2, I knew that I was destined to be a voice actor. Ellen McClain and Stephen Merchant were the two actors that pushed me to really put myself out...
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Reddit by quirklurk Jul 28th

Can you go too far when acting out a sex scene?

I vaguely recall Jennifer Lawrence saying she sometimes worries she’ll cross a line when filming a sex scene. Made me wonder if someone could go too far in front of the camera? I know there are specific angles, fitted clothing, or tricks to keep actors safe...
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Reddit by Extra_Ad6054 Jul 28th

Agent percentage

Canadian actors. How much is your agent taking from you? 10%? 15% 20%? I see that US agents are legally only allowed to take 10%. Curious.
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Reddit by TookaWrongTurnTwice Jul 28th

Self Submission, Paying an Agent and Theme park Auditions

As a new actor, I have a couple of questions about the above topics: When self submitting, do I use the resume with the logo and contact of my agency? The second and third point are kinda one and the same, I have a theme park job audition, and was wondering...
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Reddit by TerribleBanana4466 Jul 27th

Agent submits all my self tapes late

Whenever it says that my agent has submitted a self tape, it shows all of them submitted as a few hours after the stated deadline on Actor’s Access. Is the deadline I’m seeing a soft deadline on the part of my agent, am I submitting my tapes with too little...
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Reddit by lmw1496 Jul 27th

Sydney Sweeney interview - worth a read!

I recently came across an interview with Sydney Sweeney that I found really interesting. While there's obviously more to her story and a lot that hasn't been said, I still appreciate her transparency about what she goes through even as a highly sought-out...
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Reddit by TerribleBanana4466 Jul 27th

To any CD’s out there, is there anything that can make an actor instantly unconsidered for a role?

I’ve always wondered whether there could be pet peeves or industry “no-no’s” in the age of self-taping that could make a self-tape instantly sent to the trash. For example: 1. accidentally glancing at the camera once and breaking proper eyeline 2. Too much...
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Reddit by knkkskknk Jul 27th

is it possible to get cast for a huge role with little to no experince / connections?

I've read article before about "new unknown actor star" but upon looking them up I find either their uncle was a legendary actor (connections) or they went to some prestigious performing arts school (experince) Are there any truly known people who got casted...
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Reddit by Popular-Cartoonist73 Jul 27th

Casting Websites (Northern Ireland)

Hey everyone! So Im from Northern Ireland and im quite stuck in terms of which casting website I should/can use as an actor in NI. I am not sure whether fishpond.ie is only for Republic of Ireland or it allows Northern Irish on there too. Then theres ones for...
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Reddit by thirdeyegirll Jul 27th

Agency Recommendations for Non-Union actors in LA?

Hi all, I am wondering if anyone has recommendations of agencies here in LA that take on non-union, commercial and theatrical. Ive gone through the Sam French list of agencies and set aside all that represent the above, but Im wondering if anyone can...
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Reddit by NetworkLoveLine Jul 27th

Difficulty pronouncing words with a lot of letter Rs in them.

I have a short tongue and, according to my friends and co-workers, I tend to sound like a toddler whenever I pronounce words like "horror", "terror", "rural", etc. Would that hurt my chances of becoming a voice actor? [Here's a...
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