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  1. Reddit by Rinoaeris Jul 30th

    Got told off for knowing my lines??

    Hello! Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm very much a beginner and have only taken a few classes but, I just got back from an Audition Class where I was told off for **knowing** my lines? I was told I should have gotten a feel for the character first...

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  3. Reddit by rosencranzand Jul 30th

    Why Pursuing Acting is Hard - Let Us Count the Ways

    If you've been pursuing acting for a minute, or even if you've been on this reddit, you've no doubt heard the refrain about how hard acting is. There's a thread about it at least every couple of days, something like "Is it possible for me to make a living as...

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  5. Reddit by Egggoss Jul 30th

    Just any general hacks?

    Hi, i’m 14 and would love to make it as an actress (screen) from any experienced actors/actresses what are some little tips and tricks that make big differences? Thank you

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  6. Reddit by EnvironmentalLion192 Jul 30th

    The Actors Studio

    Ive been making the docuseries "the last movie stars", on HBO about paul newman and joanne woodward. Has anyone auditioned for the actor's studio? If you can tell us, how was your audition like and do you think your membership is worth it? Thanks!

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  9. Reddit by National_Yoghurt1700 Jul 30th

    IMDB credits

    I’m a UDA/ACTRA actor in Québec, Canada represented by an agent. I have been to drama school but dropped. I wondered how to get my IMDB credits in regards to roles or other experiences in the film world (runner/PA)?

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  10. Reddit by abaggs802606 Jul 29th

    Can we stop posting on SM every time we self tape?

    I think we all know that actor who feels a compulsion to post a video or picture on social media every single time they send in an audition for anything. It's like the moment that ring light hits them the think "the world must know that I spent an hour...

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  12. Reddit by Sufficient_Aside_167 Jul 29th

    sony untitled series casting call

    my friend dm'ed me a capeusa instagram post about an untitled sony series that is holding an open casting call, encouraging me to give it a shot. i know that usually when a studio does it, they're also receiving auditions from actors who have representation...

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  15. Reddit by ComfortableSecurity1 Jul 29th

    Social Media Paid Placement - contract needed?

    Hello! Non-union actor here - I'm just wondering what the industry standard is for shooting footage that will be used in a company's social media, likely paid placement. Is this something that is sometimes shot without a contract? I know that for something...

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  16. Reddit by AshlieAtkinson Jul 29th

    Hi! AMA at 6pm EST!

    Hi, r/acting! I'm an actor in NY and I'm in quarantine out of town so I figured, why not see if anyone is interested in asking anything? My IMDB is here: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1534700/ I most recently played Mamie Fish on The Gilded Age, and before that I...

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  18. Reddit by RightAct Jul 29th

    What do I call this role on my resume?

    I just got a call that I booked a role in a major movie. It’s just a one day role and it pays the SAG rate of $1082 for the day. The casting director specified this is not background and she used the term “principal.” I know it’s not background because I...

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  19. 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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  20. Reddit by MaximumTruthWriter Jul 29th

    NEED VOICE COACH FOR ACTING

    Hi! I've been an actor now for years but have always struggled with my voice. Male. But I feel it's thin, unreliable, slightly nasal. I have a hard time listening to it and I finally have some extra money to invest in a coach. Does anyone have any...

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