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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  11. Reddit by Leodw45 Jul 27th

    Motivation drain

    Do you guys write a list of reasons why you’re an actor? Because sometimes I ask myself why I act and I genuinely can’t answer the question anymore because I’m so drained by it. I’ve resolved to write a list of reasons why it’s my career choice and I wanted...

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  12. Reddit by bishophobbledehoy Jul 27th

    Has RP English gone out of style?

    I'm a Canadian actor recently moved to London and I'm looking into working on an accent to add to my natural Canadian and Standard American. It seems like Received Pronounciation has gone out of fashion as an accent for actors and I've heard people say that...

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  13. Reddit by monsow Jul 27th

    Struggling to get emotionally attached to films

    I'm finding that I can't seem to focus and enjoy films, as I tend to constantly analyse the acting. I have a hard time separating the actor from the character. Does anyone have any advice on how to let go of noticing the acting, and just enjoy the film?

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  14. Reddit by dtrres Jul 27th

    Online courses?

    So I’m still pretty new to the industry and before I go out for auditions/agents I want to get as much training as I can to really know what I’m doing and be as prepared as I can be. I’ve taken 2 classes before and they’ve all been great but they are scene...

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  15. Reddit by TerribleBanana4466 Jul 27th

    Messed up eyeline on self-tape

    I recently got an in-person reader to help me out with my auditions, but she’s been standing a bit too far off the camera. I never noticed it initially or realized that my eyeline should be as close to the camera as possible (I’m a new actor who just got an...

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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. Reddit by TheLavenderMenaces Jul 27th

    Lookin For Tips for Agent Inquiries

    There’s probably a ton of these posts on here. I figured I’d post on here though and ask anyones experience with seeking management and agents? I’ve done Actors Access’ Talent Link several months, I’m frequent with auditioning for stuff through Backstage...

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  19. Reddit by Fireboy759 Jul 27th

    How can one pursue a career in voice acting?

    As my 21st birthday approaches and after a lot of self-reflection over what do I want to with my life, I decided to hand in my 2-weeks (technically 1-month) notice at work so I can go and fully pursue my dream of becoming a voice actor, since it's a career...

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