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Reddit by patti_o_lantern Mar 25th

Actra Apprentice membership advise

Hey awesome acting people! I recently was asked to perform in a theatre organizations concert that was live-streamed through Actra. I got my first Actra credit through this concert, and last week received a letter informing me that I could join actra as an...

Reddit by torontogal1986 Mar 25th

Canadian actors!

Hi everyone If you’re a Canadian actor (union or non) can you please go sign the petition on ACTRA’s website to ask the government to fire Cossette. We’re in a lockout for our commercial work and we need all the help we can get! Share with your friends and...

Reddit by pineapple_espresso8 Mar 25th

What does Daniel Kaluuya mean by showing the audience you’re lying while also telling the truth?

This morning I was really enjoying this “In The Envelope” podcast episode https://spotify.link/z7x5U2bPsyb interviewing Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Nope, Judas & The Black Messiah) which really is a treat for actors. The host asked a lot of really great...

Reddit by jeanlucriker Mar 25th

Any U.K. Actors here? What’s your story so far?

No disrespect to our US family, this subreddit is predominantly from experience a US audience. But as r/actinguk doesn’t get much traction I thought there could be more here :-) Just wondering if we have any U.K. Actors here and what’s been your path away so...

Reddit by ohnose34 Mar 24th

Canadian actors: what does this mean on Casting Workbook? I’m trying to add a resume on my & my rep’s end, but no go?

Reddit by subredditsummarybot Mar 24th

Your weekly /r/VoiceActing roundup for the week of March 17 - March 23

**Friday, March 17 - Thursday, March 23** ###Interesting | score | comments | title & link | |--|--|--| | 0 | [2 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/11wohju/taxes_skip_to_43_minutes/) | `[interesting Link

Reddit by sgavary Mar 24th

How did they get John Dimaggio for the english dub of Drifting Home?

John Dimaggio is an A list voice actor with very high rates, how could they afford him when he probably costs at least 50k, don't dubs have low budgets normally?

Reddit by Tihnk-Tihnk Mar 24th

Co-starring w/Eric Roberts was GREAT!

I was on-set for 10 days filming the psychological thriller ”Intent Unknown” with some amazing local Iowa actors, as well a Academy Awards & Golden Globe actors Eric Roberts and Julianna Michelle

Reddit by Pearlsgalore Mar 24th

Actors, you don't ever need to meet up with a producer/director in person to get a role.

I'm not talking about in-person auditions, I'm talking if a director wants to meet up with you alone either for dinner or at their house to "get to know you." A bunch of actresses I know and I who have a resume but are not celebrities have all dealt with a...

Reddit by Tootelorian Mar 24th

Are large project open calls for real, or just to increase awareness of projects?

I don’t mean to sound jaded, but I feel like every time there’s a “nation wide search” they end up casting someone already well in the industry. Is this ever real, or just a marketing ploy that gets young actors hopes up?

Reddit by RoseParamount Mar 24th

What are some red flags to know for a young actress trying to avoid pervy amateur directors?

As someone who enjoys doing student stuff, wants to branch out to local stuff. What are some red flags to look out for?

Reddit by Naive-Employment9742 Mar 24th

I'm embarrassed to ask for help paying for coaching.

So I'm a teenager who wants to be a voice actor so I'd like to get some coaching while I'm still young so I can keep working on it as I get older. However my parents aren't 100% on board with me going into a preforming art but I'm not sure how they would...

Reddit by Pearlsgalore Mar 23rd

if you actually want people to apply to your casting call, don't be braggy like this, it's pathetic

Reddit by MoreLynx6389 Mar 23rd

Have you ever been bullied by casting directors in your local area?

Case Study: Reports have shown this is common in smaller markets aside from Los Angeles and New York. Has anyone been bullied by casting directors in their local area by consistent and excessive exclusion without merit, treated poorly, false rumors...

Reddit by MoreLynx6389 Mar 23rd

Was anyone bullied by casting directors and would like to share?

I know this is a sensitive subject but also a very important one. Has anyone been bullied by casting directors in their local area by consistent and excessive exclusion without merit, treated poorly, false rumors, discrimination? Anyone like to share their...

Reddit by youfeelme1997 Mar 23rd

Best Podcasts/Materials to learn about acting / business of acting

Have quite a few books but are there any good podcasts out there to listen to ? Or any specific episodes of podcasts where an actor speaks about their career?

Reddit by superstarnebulaneon Mar 23rd

Will changing my hair color prevent me from getting roles?

Okay so I’m pretty new to acting. I’ve been taking classes for about six months. I’ve recently taken headshots and started applying for roles on actors access. No callbacks yet but it’s only been like two weeks so I’m not discouraged. However I recently have...

Reddit by mydixxxierectt Mar 23rd

What’s on your actors bucket list?

Mine is to be a supporting cast on a fantasy film sorta like Pirates of the Caribbean or Avatar The way of the water

Reddit by MatterEnough9656 Mar 23rd

Do actors/actresses ever feel used for money?

It just popped in my mind and im wondering what the thought processes of actors are in regard to this? Or do they just not think that way? Big names for example and plastered all over covers and sfuff...how does the actor themselves feel about being "used"...

Reddit by bustergaming777 Mar 23rd

I have the same name as an actor on IMDb and two of his credits have mistakenly gone to me, what should I do?

Obviously I don’t wish to take credit for someone else’s work but I don’t know how to amend it.