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  1. Backstage by Gladstone Nov 9th

    Nerdist School

    My agent recommended looking into taking improv at the Nerdist studio; apparently they're one of the newer but also well regarded improv schools? Has anyone taken any classes from them, improv or otherwise? I have already taken classes at Second City and...

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  2. Backstage by ChampagneGoggles Nov 7th

    Creating Content

    Who out there creates their own content (whether it be between jobs or just for fun/something to do on your own)? Do your personal projects help fulfill you creatively? Do they take up a lot of time? What kind of steps do you take, and what kind of hurdles...

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  3. Backstage by ClassAct Oct 31st

    What I learned on set

    Just played my credited role in a feature film. Here are some of the things I learned/noticed on set: Be on time! You don't want to be the reason everyone is behind schedule! Listen! Listen to instructions from crew and the director to better your performance...

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  4. Backstage by ChampagneGoggles Oct 31st

    Master Classes with a Celeb

    Has anyone ever taken a master class with a celebrity? Did you found it helpful? Did you make any connections? Get good feedback? Make any connections? Lots of questions.

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  5. Backstage by Zhanara Oct 28th

    Acting school/ courses

    Hello guys !! I am a beginner in this field and very much in need of a good instructor in acting!! Advise a good teacher or courses please! and I'm very interested, did all of you have acting lessons or did someone do without it? Los angeles

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  6. Backstage by YentlHoekema Oct 27th

    Affordable Headshots

    Hi, I'm Yentl and I'm in need of some headshots. I know a headshot is really important and I want it to look high-quality but still be affordable for someone who is entering the business. Any recommendations in New York? My price range would be $100 - $400...

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  8. Backstage by nycnewbie1352 Oct 24th

    What's your type?

    Hi all! I recently came across this article on Backstage -- "How to Find our Type as an Actor" -- and found it super helpful! https://www.backstage.com/backstage-guides/how-find-your-type-actor/ I'm curious myself what "type" you all would categorize yourself...

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  9. Backstage by LuvRomcom Oct 23rd

    DEMO REEL COMPANY RECOMMENDATIONS?

    Hi all - need some recommendations for editors or companies (not necessarily create/produce scenes) to edit and assemble my footage for my first demo reel. Would like someone/a company who knows how to best edit & showcase the material not just put it...

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  11. Backstage by lightsvber Oct 21st

    Networking as an actor

    Wanted to start up a quick discussion that I think everyone could benefit from. We all know that expanding your network is very beneficial for actors. Getting to know other actors, CDs, coaches, and other industry professionals can lead you to or open doors...

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  12. Backstage by Talent_IDK Oct 20th

    Not an actor

    I have always been interested in acting, do I have the talent for it, idk. I don't have to be the lead in a role, a background part would be fine , with just a line or two. How to get started?

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  13. Backstage by connorhawke Oct 17th

    Voiceover sites

    I know about voices.com and voice123. Other recommendations? There seem to be as many different 'top voiceover sites' lists as there are actual sites! Thanks in advance.

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  14. Backstage by connorhawke Oct 16th

    STUNTS

    Seems like some good $ to be had from this plus I need to expand my opportunities. Where to start? Which training institutions/courses would you recommend? Any relatively cheap that lead to the same qualification (incuding perception by others of...

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  15. Backstage by PattiLuponesWig Oct 10th

    Looking for a good headshot photographer...

    Moved to NYC a few months ago and am trying to get my act together to go out for background and commercial auditions. I need professional headshots and have no idea where to start! It's a big investment and I want to make sure I'm getting my money's worth...

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  16. Backstage by nycnewbie1352 Oct 10th

    Audition Room No-Nos

    Hi guys! Seeing as we're all actors, I'm curious to hear what other people have learned through the inevitable hits and misses in the audition room. What are some practices that are utterly off-limits in the audition room? Do you shake everyone's hand upon...

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  20. Backstage by ChampagneGoggles Oct 2nd

    Extra Work

    Is it possible to actually make a living doing extra work? Are there people who are able to do this full-time and make it work? I enjoy extra work and being around the filmmakers and sets, but have only done it sporadically.

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