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  1. Reddit by Responsible_Nerve42 May 30th

    Seizing/Creating opportunities while overseas?

    I’m about to be deployed for just under a year and I’m planning a move to Los Angeles when I come back. I am also an actor. I did stage for 12 years and short films here and there for the last two. What can I do while overseas to either take advantage of...

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  2. Reddit by ilikedogs5678 May 30th

    questions!

    1. For those of you with agents and managers, do you have them communicate with each other and work in tandem, or do you communicate with them separately and let them each do their own thing? Why? 2. Same thing except for people with reps in multiple markets...

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  3. Reddit by throwaway1333850 May 30th

    Can natural actors make it far?

    Can a natural actor/actress make it big in this industry without training or experience or do they still need to train and practice? Because if an actor/actress has an innate talent he or she won't really need any training because they were born gifted. I...

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  4. Reddit by SaleSubstantial9962 May 30th

    I want to be a C-List actor so not much else

    I want to act and it seems fun and expressive as well. But to be honest with you, I don't want to be the next Robert Downey Jr., Patrick Stewart or Leonardo DiCaprio trying to making it too major. I rather appear on YouTube and Television before making a big...

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  5. Reddit by TheDanger_Noodle May 29th

    I am just getting started in Voice Acting.

    I have a background in radio, I have done a few commercials here and there in a larger market. I have a few friends who are voice actors as well, and have access to a quiet professional studio to record. What should I do to go about finding jobs and projects...

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  6. Reddit by First_Reindeer3478 May 29th

    Where do I go from here?

    So, I've ways wanted to be an actor, and due to many reasons I was never able to do the normal suggestions like joining the local theater or joining students films in the area. However, recently I was able to get the truly amazing opportunity of being an...

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  7. Reddit by RothkoRathbone May 29th

    Can you fill out a survey?

    Hello! I'm collecting some information on how actors use casting sites for a personal design project. Privacy and data is important to me so I want to tell you: I am not affiliated with any casting service. Nor is this information being sold or anything like...

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  8. Reddit by clawhammer-cat May 29th

    Acting Book Recommendation

    I say a lot of woo woo crap around here and I'm pretty sure it's this book's doing haha. But I see people asking for recs and this one is by and far my #1. THE YOUNG ACTOR'S NOTEBOOK by Dennis Hilton-Reid has been a cornerstone of my work since 2018 - and...

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  9. Reddit by BrianWigginsVO May 29th

    Marketing Accountability Group: 3 slots open

    I have a Discord server set up for fellow voice actors where we hold each other accountable for our individual marketing goals each week. We have a virtual "huddle" on Monday mornings where we post our marketing goals for the week, and update how we did...

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  10. Reddit by Delvakiir May 28th

    Shouting in voiceover help.

    I'm your dime a dozen newbie voice actor with a Blue Yeti USB mic and hopes for the future. Lately I've been struggling with lines that have me shouting. The Yeti doesn't have any compression settings so whenever I speak loudly my settings speak like crazy. I...

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  11. Reddit by pedro120005 May 28th

    Agent submission question.

    Quick question. My contract is ending with my agent and I’m looking to transition. For some of my blind submissions they are asking for actors access profiles. Obviously my current agency is still listed. Is that usually a problem? Or can I just simply...

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  12. Reddit by Julius-Wayne May 28th

    America to London (or other placed)

    I haven't really seen much on this topic, so I decided to ask. I understand that in America there are certain regions like NY, LA, Atlanta, and Chicago where you can try to establish yourself and your skills as an actor, but how does it work in other places...

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  13. Reddit by Northern-star1458 May 28th

    I apologize if this question is weird but how does hiring someone for voice acting work, i have interest in voice acting for either anime or video game but since I am ...pretty much not from the US but from Eastern europe I struggle to find such job, how

    I love the idea of being a voice actor and I have two websites and a few blogs made for uni and I just find the idea of voice acting really interesting for the last 7 months, but struggle since that business is really, well, american to say the least and...

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