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  1. Reddit by Noo_no_noo Apr 4th

    Too much empathy?!

    So I am just at the beginning of my acting career, and I have always been a highly empathetic person which I thought was a great thing, especially for this job. But a few bad things happened to people close to me recently, and I am the one people turn to with...

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  2. Reddit by Drive96 Apr 4th

    How can I effectively network?

    Hey everyone, I'm an actor who's been living in LA for a little over a year. I've been constantly training in class and auditioning heavily while building my resume and reel. One thing my career is severely lacking is a list of valuable industry contacts. I...

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  3. Reddit by CuspChaser111 Apr 4th

    How do you handle unwanted advice from non-actors?

    I've got doctors and lawyers in my family & friends circle as a 'model minority' actor and it unfortunately seems to have resulted in a God-complex for many of them. I don't tell them how to practice medicine, so you can see why I'm confused by why they often...

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  4. Reddit by Crazy_fish81 Apr 4th

    Questions about starting to apply for acting jobs

    I am new to the world of acting. I have always wanted to do it, among other things, and usually when I set my mind to something, I don't give up. I need advice however, and any you can provide would be greatly helpful. I am a Navy veteran (26M), 6'5" black...

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  8. Reddit by LostnLazy65 Apr 3rd

    Re: Recent Nepotism Discussions

    So there have been a few posts within the last couple of weeks regarding nepotism in the industry, some of which have been taken down. I just wanted to chime in and say I think a lot of comments on posts about it have been unnecessarily condescending to the...

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  10. Reddit by SPELDWR0NG Apr 3rd

    To join SAG or not (background actor edition)?

    Suppose you were a background actor living in LA. You had absolutely no interest whatsoever in traditional acting, you just want to be a background actor. Also suppose that you're SAG-Eligible (and Must Join). Would you join the Union purely as a background...

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  12. Reddit by wamabam22 Apr 3rd

    Acting Education

    Hello! I’ve been thinking about what it takes to become an actor and the necessary education you need. I’m currently doing High School Theatre and plan to do Local theatre soon too, but I don’t know how to continue after High School (College). I’ve been...

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  13. Reddit by Impact525 Apr 2nd

    How to ensure success from a new agent?

    What up people? I'm happy to announce I've just signed with my very first agent! They're my theatrical agent but they have a commercial and print division so I'm signed across the board. I'm so proud of myself! However, I'm strangely much less excited than I...

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  14. Reddit by istayc3 Apr 2nd

    I want to be famous. Am I a "real actor?"

    I want to be famous. My biggest acting goal is fame. 99.9% of people here say that "real actors" don't chase after fame, they just hone their craft and hope for the best. But, I consider myself a real actor because a person can wish for fame *and* still be...

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  15. Reddit by andthatisthetruth Apr 2nd

    Is wanting fame that bad?

    *"People who have fame as their end goal aren't real actors."* \- 99.9% of actors here. Why do people always say that fame shouldn't be your end goal for acting? Is wanting fame *that* bad? A person can desire fame *and* still study acting so they can be...

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  17. Reddit by MoonBoyOnTheMoon Apr 2nd

    NEW YORK and LA ACTORS! Question for you!

    Hello! I’m a 22 Toronto actor with over 5 years of film and television experience. I’ve had supporting leads, series regulars, guest stars and principal roles on networks such as Hulu, family Channel, shudder, feature films and more. I’m about to guest star...

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  18. Reddit by spoutil Apr 2nd

    UK or Canada for film / tv?

    Hello everyone. I am an aspiring actor with some training under my belt. I am able to work in Canada or the UK so getting a visa isn't a concern thankfully. I have been looking into which country would be the best in terms of opportunities for film & tv but...

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  20. Reddit by Foxfell_ Apr 2nd

    SHOWCASE #1 | Self-Promotion Thread!

    Welcome to **The Voice Box Showcase!** Every so often, we will be making posts titled **SHOWCASE** for voice actors to promote their work. Remember to interact with other actors on this thread as well. Let's help, encourage, and meet our voice acting peers!...

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