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  1. Reddit by Meiruthe Apr 24th

    What makes an actor act bad?

    Hello! I just watched a movie where I thought the acting wasn’t bad nor outstanding good. But in the reviews there are many people remarking the bad acting. (Film: The Utah Cabin Murders). Sure, maybe the acting was bad, but there have been several other...

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  2. Reddit by Fit-Fortune4099 Apr 23rd

    Trying to get started and find roles to gain experience!

    I’m not the kind of man who tends to socialise! Started writing “I’m not the…” and Paul Simon popped in. Hi I’m quiet a newish actor based in London I have been attending a part time school for little over 2 years now, I’ve taken things slowly deliberately so...

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  3. Reddit by Rarelysurprised Apr 23rd

    I'm in the class from h*ll and not sure what to do

    Hi! I'm taking a zoom class dealing with a specialized aspect of acting from a very famous, and by reputation at least, supposedly very good acting studio. It's the kind of studio every actor with training knows about and recommends for this topic. The...

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  4. Reddit by Zero_Imacat Apr 23rd

    "Influencers are the new Actors"

    I've been working in the entertainment industry since 2013 doing different gigs. I've been working with professional Actors seeing their process, and know all the hard work and hours that go into training and working on set/stage. I admire an actor's drive &...

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  6. Reddit by c_aesthetic Apr 23rd

    Acting Scene in Seattle

    Hello Fellow Actors! I was wondering what the Film/TV acting scene was like in Seattle currently. Is it still practically non existent? Is there anybody living in the Seattle area that consistently books in Vancouver? Is the drive feasible or a bit much?

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  10. Reddit by Black_Midnite Apr 22nd

    Worst Free Porject I've Taken Part Of

    So, a few weeks ago, I saw a post on one of my state's many acting Facebook groups. It was for a slasher/horror film. Of course, it was a free project and I decided to throw my resume in despite having no care in the world if I got in or not. For a little...

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  11. Reddit by Azdak_TO Apr 22nd

    Background should have its own sub

    This sub gets bogged down with questions about background work and I think it should have it's own sub. This is not a slight against those who do background work. It is challenging work and essential to tv/filmmaking. But it is not acting, and has nothing to...

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  14. Reddit by aglamthrowaway Apr 22nd

    Is the classic Hollywood Dream dead?

    Is it possible to move to LA or NY, pay your dues, take classes, and actually get somewhere anymore? Not necessarily being the biggest star ever over night but I mean can somebody who isn’t an influencer or a person without connections, wealth, and nepotism...

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  15. Reddit by AltruisticCraft4434 Apr 22nd

    MALE ACTOR NEEDED IN NYC! (Student Film)

    Hello! My and my friends are making an impro short film and are supposed to begin filming next week. We are looking for any male ages 18-30 who is great with improv and is able to meet for the next four weeks for this film. There will be a film festival...

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  16. Reddit by FadedSirens Apr 22nd

    Survival jobs?

    As actors, what types of survival jobs do you all have that allow you the flexibility to attend auditions, callbacks, shoots, performances, etc? My current job doesn't allow much of that and I'm looking into finding something better so that I can advance my...

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  17. Reddit by we_got_bugs_fellas Apr 22nd

    Wearing glasses as an actor?

    I'm a BFA Acting student graduating in a year. I have extremely poor vision, and I've always worn glasses because contacts are both too expensive and not recommended for me. I have a bit of a unique eye problem that prevents me from doing most sports, going...

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  18. Reddit by billyboy2098 Apr 22nd

    How often do CDs extend audition deadlines?

    I got a self tape request through ecocast a day ago for a network series regular pilot. By the time I got a reader to help me tape, I did my audition last minute and submitted to my agent about 5 minutes past the deadline due to difficulties uploading the...

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  19. Reddit by AutoModerator Apr 21st

    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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  20. Reddit by Swagatron001 Apr 21st

    Good survival jobs?

    I’m an acting student in college, and the plan is to move to New York after I graduate. While I’m here, I want to minor in a field that would help support the actor’s lifestyle. Any suggestions for what field I should study?

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