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  1. Reddit by Newactorintown Mar 19th

    John Nash character, A Beautiful Mind

    After watching this movie, and realising John Nash was a real person, it makes me crazy to even imagine how hard would it be to create this character, and there's a long character journey for him, this might be one of the most complicated role to perform...

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  2. Reddit by mexicanjumpingbean28 Mar 18th

    Finally told my mom about how I feel about acting

    I felt like I've been wanting to act for about a month and I've never taken classes. I've been really embarrassed to tell my mom this but I just did and took it like it was nothing. My uncle is in a couple of commercials and is a nice actor. She said we would...

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  3. Reddit by goatsneedhugs Mar 18th

    Tips for Creating Own Demo Reel Scenes?

    Hey guys! So I signed with an agent back in January, which was super exciting. However, I'm kind of concerned about my materials. My headshots and resume are pretty good for my market, but my reel definitely leaves something to be desired. Although I've done...

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  4. Reddit by AutoModerator Mar 18th

    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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  5. Reddit by lemonademouthiscool Mar 18th

    first acting class :(

    can someone tell me any bad acting class experiences to make me feel less annoyed w myself. i did this acting workshop online and little did ik everyone was older than me and experienced in acting. i did the class twice, both times i messed up my lines one of...

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  6. Reddit by I-Sweater-God Mar 18th

    What Casting Service to Use as a Beginner?

    Title says it all. I have some experience; all theatre credits from school productions and training in various choral ensembles. I also have a few self tapes that I could edit together and make a reel. I would love to work in film/tv, but I have no...

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  7. Reddit by somethingski Mar 18th

    Chicago actors

    Hello, I moved back to Chicago and am looking to get moving again out here. Any recommendations on headshots, agencies, and classes in the city? Any info is greatly welcome and appreciated. Thanks everyone

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  8. Reddit by secretgirlcc Mar 18th

    Why is everyone so obsessed with Pacino’s acting?

    i keep seeing people commenting on how good he is but i dont really see it? i feel like there are way better actors, like james mcavoy. his performance in split and glass was just incredible. pls dont hate, i’m really trying to understand, is there any good...

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  9. Reddit by 7V3N Mar 18th

    Examples of VAs with a lisp?

    I love doing voices on my own but I've never produced anything because I got shamed for my lisp. Well, I'm an adult now and I'm trying to inspire myself to let go of all that. Do you guys know of and can you please share examples of voice actors with a...

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  10. Reddit by JuicyLemon360 Mar 17th

    Demo reels and resumes

    Lately I've been thinking about what should a starting actor focus more on, a demo reel or a resume. Yes, I'm fully aware that both of these are your calling cards, however, how would the resume be any good if it's empty? Sure, the the casting directors would...

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  11. Reddit by Objective_Plankton77 Mar 17th

    Why ppl want to be BG ?

    Just came back from a TV show shooting and felt bad for the BGs. As a cast, we're treated well and with respect. But for BG, that's not the case. They just sit there or stood there as background and shown blurry images on the screen and you can not tell who...

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  12. Reddit by kieralien Mar 17th

    Advice?

    Hey there! I’m 20 years old and have been in 3 bigger high school plays most of my high school career (it was very fun). I’m really really interested in acting. Like tv/film acting and even modeling! The thing is, I don’t know exactly where to start. Do I get...

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  13. Reddit by louisasnotes Mar 17th

    New V/O demo reel time!

    I have been collecting online advice about producing the best reel(s) I can for overall 'audition/demo' tapes. The advice I have learned is below - Do I need anything else ? 1. Separate demo reels for Commercials/Narration (My voice) and Character/Accents...

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