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Reddit by queen_of_kong Apr 22nd

saw audition for "sound a like" for popular franchise; worried about replacing the original actor

I saw an audition come through for a game based on a very popular series and they are looking for a soundalike of the lead. I'm wondering why they aren't getting the original actor to do this role. Am I a scab if I audition for this? This is a SAG job. I've...
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Reddit by MarchProfessional435 Apr 22nd

Reel for Theatre Acting

I'm primarily a theatre actor. I've done some film work, but mainly as a featured extra, so I don't have much of a reel. If I want to continue doing theatre work, should I make a reel of just me doing monologues and songs?
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Reddit by MarchProfessional435 Apr 22nd

Training Question

The other day I saw an ad for a course called "Performing Arts industry Essentials" offered by a Backstage, Yellowbrick, and NYU. The faculty are mostly NYU Tisch professors, peppered with a few active BW actors. The cost is normally $1000, but they offered...
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Reddit by Easy-Cryptographer-4 Apr 22nd

Stunt Work as a Side Hustle

Does anyone here do stunt work on the side? Could this be a decent side hustle/survival job for an actor or is it a waste of time if your main goal in the industry is to audition and book roles?
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Reddit by FerdinandBowie Apr 22nd

I know how to do everything except plan my career help

Ive met w career coaches and my resume format looks great. My headshots have a plan for my looks and types. I have a photographer in mind my coach loves. I just have no idea how to get in a career mindset to know what markets to get agents, how to search for...
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Reddit by Proof-Pollution454 Apr 22nd

How effective do professional actor headshots play a role when it comes to auditions for tv and film ?

Hello I wanted to ask how effective do professional Headshots play for auditions for tv and film ?
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Reddit by danielle_1717 Apr 21st

Help me out here I’m clueless! :0

Summary of you don’t want to read rambling sorta ish Questions I’m asking : • Where do I start as a actress? • If I don’t have $money am I completely f*cked? • Am I decent looking enough to be in film? • I have a gap is that a really bad thing or a really...
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Reddit by dontsteaImywaifu Apr 21st

Is it worth it to try and pursue acting?

(im sorry if i sound very uneducated, im still very new to this) Im 15 years old and i genuinely want to be an actor, like on hollywood, starring in popular series/movies. I know that EVERYONE whos into acting wants that, but im scared that i will waste my...
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Reddit by thefuck123123 Apr 21st

New agent wants me to make a Pitch Deck of myself.... but i don't have pro credits yet....

the examples he gave me were for really accomplished actors they represent, like people that have multiple series / recurrings / supporting roles in films opposite major stars.... ... and i don't have that yet. so my "accomplishments" would be training and...
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Reddit by CanineAnaconda Apr 21st

I worked as a stand-in on a running show in NYC during the last WGA strike in 2007, and this is how it played out regarding work, picket lines and scabbing

On November 5, 2007, the WGA strike was called, but our show did not shut down. Yes, the DGA (and Teamsters) had no-solidarity strike clauses in their contracts, but were supportive of the strike (many of the directors and producers were also WGA members)...
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Reddit by celinedacreator Apr 21st

Toronto actors, has anyone heard of dwm management?

Just wondering if anyone has any insight on this agency :))
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Reddit by bitchyswiftie Apr 21st

Do I sound gay?

https://voca.ro/15v0DaDPT5eH Scratch that, I do, but how much? I'm not an aspiring voice actor or anything, but I am a fan of voice actors in general and I have so much respect for the industry, I thought that if there's anywhere on Reddit that can help me...
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Reddit by Marmarworld22 Apr 21st

Do I have a Chance to make it?

29 y/o black male from Georgia I have been wanting to act over the last year or so, but since I didn’t start while I was a kid it’s to late. I’m turning 30 this year I just want to know do I still have a chance of making it BIG as an actor over the age of 30?...
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Reddit by SexSlaveeee Apr 21st

Most difficult genre to act ?

Hi ! Not much to say, that’s my question, i’m doing some little research before writing my short film and how to work with actors. Thank you !
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Reddit by Fl4shy21 Apr 21st

Can I get into an acting school without a highschool diploma?

My wish is to quit school and hop into acting. I love this "job"! Currently, I live in Romania. Here the acting schools aren't so advanced, because the film industry isn't that WOW. We don't have such big and famous actors like the US does. I wanna leave...
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Reddit by Dunkbuscuss Apr 21st

The Founders Fan Project

Hi there everyone, I'm new to this community for the past few years I have been hard at work on my HP Fan Timeline I am happy to say that The Founders S01E01 is making progress, however one small hiccup I have cast most but not all and Auditions have been...
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Reddit by Capital_Team_3352 Apr 21st

Actors Access reposted a project but it was different…

I’ve never seen this but I’m also a few months into AA so maybe it’s normal? I saw a role for a short film and liked the idea so I applied, got an eco cast and submitted my self tape. During this time, the casting director probably didn’t know how to use AA...
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Reddit by ThisLifeWillPass Apr 21st

How do I come to terms with the fact that this is probably as far as I’m going to make it in my career?

I greatly appreciate the success and progress I’ve made. I’m 33 years old and I started acting 5 years ago. Since then I’ve got an LA agent, booked 3 supporting roles in low budget feature films, booked 4 episodes in a low budget tv series, and became SAG...
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Reddit by TinyOnion1074 Apr 21st

How on earth did the actors on Jury Duty not break character when Ronald was around?!

I know some scenes were shot without Ronald so that allows for retakes but how tf did they not break when interacting with him. If I had to do Noah’s “I’m a racist” scene or be the defendant’s attorney, I would have absolutely lost my mind the second I made...
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Reddit by OxiSeam Apr 21st

Looking to get started into acting in Vancouver

I'm 21 years old and I'm not sure where to start. Not originally from Vancouver but I moved here recently so I'm still learning the area. I've been told by a few professional actors that I'm naturally good at acting during a few extra roles that I did in the...
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