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Reddit by marie_g10 Aug 4th

NEED HELP! I’m Playing a Character with Severe Psychological Issues

I’m a 28-year-old aspiring actress/screenwriter and I’m a quadriplegic who’s been in a wheelchair since I was two years old. Anyway I’m writing a story about two Latina sisters living in the rough parts of San Antonio, TX (my hometown) during the mid ‘90s...
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Reddit by Kudder86 Aug 4th

How to find casting calls from well known studios

Idk of this is the right sub. But How does a normal person find these casting calls from big companies like marvel or Warner bros or sumthin. I don’t have an aunt sending me WhatsApp links like Imán Vellani or help from the punisher to record my self-tapes...
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Reddit by AutoModerator Aug 4th

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 Smilingtribute Aug 4th

Self Tape Issues

Hello actors! I’m an actor based in the UK and I’m having issues with my self taping. I’ve got an agent and everything but I’ve got a limited space in my house to film. So I often film in my bedroom. It’s fine when I stand up as you can see my chest up but...
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Reddit by Expensive-Option669 Aug 4th

Citizen Skull- Mandy Del Rio

Can anyone tell me their experience with Citizen Skull and Mandy Del Rio in particular? I just had a meeting with her for potential representation and I love her. I just want to be sure she and this company are compatible with my career goals. I’ve several...
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Reddit by axon225 Aug 4th

(rant) why do agency rosters include demos that are objectively bad?

I like to browse agency rosters and listen to demos as part of my study, and most of them are amazing! But fairly often, honestly around 1 in 10 demos I listen to, are not good. like not even in a subjective, "I just don't appreciate their style" way, I mean...
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Reddit by Big_Dirt4227 Aug 3rd

Horror acting

Hi everyone, I'm a 20-year-old male living in Ireland, and I'm interested in pursuing work as a horror actor, especially as a creature or monster performer. I am 1.98 m (6'6") tall, physically fit, and comfortable using unusual body movements to create creepy...
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Reddit by Nerdy_Singer510 Aug 3rd

Is this normal for agent contracts?

I started submitting to agencies some time last year, and finally got an in-person meeting with an agent who wants to sign me! I have never had an agent before, so I’m really excited, but I’m unsure if this is normal for a contract. The agency is a...
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Reddit by Single_Lettuce_7670 Aug 3rd

I'm trying to become a background actor, how difficult should I expect finding a role to be?

Hey! My question is how competitive should I expect it to be when it comes to background acting? I've been using the "castingnetworks" website and applied to five different things (All in crowds..) So you'd think for at least one I'd be accepted but nope...
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Reddit by jasmine_tea_ Aug 3rd

Acting practice via Google Meet

A couple weeks ago I spoke with a UK agent and she suggested forming a group where actors could practice monologues/duologues/improv/cold readings, etc. So far, I have 2 other people interested. I'd like to make this an international thing to try and get as...
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Reddit by Expensive-Gas-9831 Aug 3rd

CASTIN CALL (YOUNG BOY) PAID

We are looking for high quality, natural sounding (not anime) voices for this animated pilot! The pilot is aimed to be rated **TV-14**, for young adults with slightly **mature subject matter** and **slightly mature language.** This pilot is about a boy named...
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Reddit by TheLookingGlass- Aug 3rd

Black british, 50s, West Midlands regional accent female voice over

Can anyone recommend a voice actor for a short video for a gov funded research institution meeting the above reqs? Around 90 seconds. Or recommend where we might find someone. We need an authentic regional accent and do not want anything corporate sounding or...
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Reddit by Oceanblueseadolphins Aug 2nd

How do women with non "ideal" breasts do nude scenes?

This has always been in my mind ever since I was a little girl and reslized I have tuberous breasts. Knowing how brutal the acting industry is do they simply choose actresses that for them have all the package? Because all the nude scenes in movies and...
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Reddit by One-Commission4039 Aug 2nd

Acting Group Discord

Do I have any aspiring actresses/actors that want to make an actor’s/actress discord to practice and run lines with each other just to better your acting skills
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Reddit by Coltie2 Aug 2nd

Acting advice and critiques wanted!!

I spent a few weeks working on this monologue to perform and it quickly got to a point where my director would stop giving me any critiques and just say that it looks great, and while that feels great to hear, as an actor I’m aware that a performance is never...
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Reddit by techdot17 Aug 2nd

What would you do if you were financially safe for a year?

Hi everyone! I’m a British Actor who is currently travelling in Australia, currently in Perth. I’m in a very fortunate position where I can be without a job for a year and still have some money left over after that. I’ve been doing acting for just over a year...
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Reddit by Ancient_Bathroom_172 Aug 2nd

Am I being realistic about my acting career over the next few years?

I'm 17 and a professional actor based in Toronto. I'm represented by an agent and have booked a TV co-star before, along with a few commercials. This fall I'm starting the Core Foundation program at Armstrong Acting Studios, then I'll be doing Intermediate...
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Reddit by Several-Kick3210 Aug 2nd

I don’t I’ll be applying to student films anymore..

Just wanted to vent my irritation for the night on this subreddit I guess. I told myself this year that I would try to build my acting resume. So I’ve been able to snag a few roles for student films. I’m 23 so I recently graduated and maybe it’s not my place...
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Reddit by HungryLavishness7143 Aug 2nd

Bow Academy or Gaiety? (Ireland)

Hello lads! I am a 24 year old aspiring actor from Greece. Having logically chosen Ireland , as an EU student, am thinking of applying to Gaiety and Bow academy . (Lir as well , but the chances are not in my favor.) What are your opinions on those two ? Bow...
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Reddit by Throwaway__duck Aug 2nd

[PAID] Midwestern accent female (think Phoebe Judge) for a birthday podcast

My girlfriend listens to Criminal and for her birthday I’ve written an episode for her that I’d love to get voiced up by someone with as close to a Chicago / Phoebe Judge accent as possible. It will be about 10-15 minutes of a script and was thinking £50, but...
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