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Reddit by TimPrice2 Oct 14th

I want an actor's perspective on how I [a director] should handle this situation.

Short version: I have a brand new actor cast for a role next week. Most of the cast is seasoned professionals, but I decided to take a chance on this person. She has no experience and isn't even in the union. This job is going to be her Taft-Hartley. I'm...
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Reddit by Last_Refrigerator731 Oct 14th

I am a foreign actor in UK.

Do you think foreign actors in UK have to live in London or not? Or any thoughts?
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Reddit by Real_Anime_Girl_X Oct 13th

Any young male actors, who would like to be a part of a playful research? (2 hours roleplaying and improvisation only) ; for people who born after 1995?

Only mass born in and after 1995. Compensation: £25 Amazon Voucher Amateur actors, student‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎actors, newly grads will be considered as well.
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Reddit by nacho__mama Oct 13th

Best place to look at full-length pictures of actors?

I have a photoshoot coming up and while I have some good headshots, I need more full length pictures of myself. I plan to pose with a stool. But I'm looking for other ideas for inspiration.
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Reddit by ThouWontThrowaway Oct 13th

Studying Acting

I'm considering studying acting. What kind of things do actors learn in college?
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Reddit by Joyfuljay_394 Oct 13th

Acting Agencies and Opportunities in Kissimmee, FL

Hi everyone, Does anyone know of any trustworthy agencies for actresses in the Kissimmee or Orlando area? Also how is the performance scene in these areas? I know there's a multitude of theme parks, but do they pay enough to sustain a living wage? Any answers...
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Reddit by TimPrice2 Oct 13th

Makeup question for female actors...

If you book a role and aren't given any instructions about makeup, how would you show up? No makeup? Foundation only? Something else? In case it matters, suppose it was a one day union role.
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Reddit by FurmidableCat Oct 13th

How to go from self-represented to having an agent… I already have a lot of work on my own.

I have been self-represented for a couple of years, receiving the vast majority of confidential breakdowns and submitting myself on them. I used to get one professional role per month doing that, but haven’t had anything through confidential breakdowns for a...
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Reddit by MaxHOJones Oct 13th

Can you improve physical aspects of acting?

I want to direct and, having taken some acting classes, have developed an increasing interest in acting over time. The way I see acting is in two main layers - internal elements like identifying with the character and playing that role and the external aspect...
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Reddit by popfizzberryseed Oct 13th

MAYBE Relocating to London, help!!

Hi fam! I am from the US, dual citizen to Australia, my close friend in Australia, also an actress (a dual citizen to Ireland with fantastic British and Irish accents) wants to move to London OR Ireland together. It’s either this or I move to LA. I guess I am...
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Reddit by dmeehanjr Oct 13th

any suggestions for decent freelancing agent?

I'm looking to get another agent. I took hiatus for few years, and former agent passed. .I wouldnt mind freelancing for a bit, go in for some u5's at least to get back in groove...any ideas out there? (pretty decent reel, like 30-35 credits on imdb, 'mature'...
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Reddit by caligulasArmageddons Oct 13th

What is a good rate of pay?

What would be a good start for a new voice actor's pay? I'm trying to set up a sort of portfolio or resume, but I'm not sure how to list my rates.
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Reddit by TimPrice2 Oct 13th

How would you define a known actor?

I'm curious what you consider a "known actor". I'm also curious what you DON'T consider to be a known actor, like, what's the cutoff in your opinion? Suppose an actor told you they just worked on a project with three known actors. You then find out the three...
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Reddit by Fruit_of_Freedom Oct 13th

Is it normal to have to provide your social security number to set up a Backstage account?

I used my driver’s license number and images of it in the initial application. The background checking company said my check is on hold until I provide my SSN because they can’t complete the check without it. When you fill out the Backstage application it...
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Reddit by Movie-Connoisseur Oct 13th

Is it normal to feel emotional days after scenes?

Hi. I am currently a beginner actor, I just finished my third week of Meisner. I had a great scene where my teacher praised my acting, said I did really well, saw me acting truthfully, etc etc I had an improv scene (the knock on the door exercise) where I was...
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Reddit by robert_czech Oct 13th

How stressful can acting be for children?

Hello everybody!  My child is very sociable and enjoys being in the spotlight. He likes pretending to be someone else, and his roles change all the time. For more than two years, he participated in several kindergarten plays, and everyone around...
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Reddit by BobsBurgerLover1998 Oct 12th

Who were the original voice actors of Lewis and Wilbur in Meet The Robinsons?

TIL on IMDb there was this trivia thing about Lewis and Wilburs original voice actors had to be recast due to the actors voice breaking and who were these voice actors? We’re the Daniel Hansen or something? Who were the original voice actors from this trivia...
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Reddit by SexyNuggetz Oct 12th

Actors Wanted!

Hi there! I’m posting this on behalf of my friend. He went to this school/studio and ended up in a Netflix movie and now has his own show. They are currently looking for 2-5 more individuals to get into there program. You don’t even have to be local (zoom...
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Reddit by DokkanLoser Oct 12th

Preparations for an Actor

I am currently 16 Years old in my Junior year attending a “normal” high school. Abruptly I decided during my Sophomore year that I wanted to be an actor therefore although it may be a bit late I wanted to prepare, but i’m unsure what to do. After high-school...
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Reddit by 0000010203 Oct 12th

Thinking of relocating to LA from NYC for the longterm, want to hear the true pro & cons from people who have lived in both cities...

brief backstory, been pursuing acting for a few years, handful of low level in agents in multiple markets, self tape semi-consistently for major tv/film, but not as much as I want. have had a handful of NYC CD's give me more than 1 audition, that's really the...
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