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Reddit by strawmalade Jul 26th

Does anyone recommend any movies that aspiring actors can relate to such as la la land?

Reddit by CuspChaser111 Jul 26th

CD told my agent they don’t remember me even though I have emails of them calling me in.

I am proud of the reputation I’ve made with CDs. I’ve always gone in prepared, with my moments down, and I know callbacks, getting called in more often, and bookings are signs I’m doing my work as an actor. A new agent I’m working with told me a CD says they...

Reddit by PigParkerPt2 Jul 26th

Amateur director gives strange notes to actress, awkwardness ensues

Reddit by AgedEmo Jul 26th

First Post on Reddit

I've lurked on a few subs but never joined reddit until today when I saw this one. You seem like the people to ask a question that's been getting to me lately. I'm about to be 35. Before University I was in acting hobby groups, but I wasn't near any places...

Reddit by eliseulgs Jul 26th

Actors who are in the “sending selftapes but getting no callbacks” zone. How can I regain my confidence/determination back?

Reddit by Amenbreaker Jul 26th

Pulling Adam's Apple for Voices

Hey! I've read and seen somewhere that there are some voice actors that manually push/pull their Adam's Apple to attain a certain voice or pitch in their performances, e.g. Michael Korvach (as Angel Dust in Hazbin Hotel) Is this a safe technique or is it not...

Reddit by bellmin8 Jul 25th

Studying

Hi, I was wondering when it comes to analysing an actor or film in general or on stage (when the theatres reopen), What things should I be noting down? Gestures and facial expression is all I can think of. If possible could you recommend some actors maybe you...

Reddit by notburneddown Jul 25th

Is it a myth that good actors are good liars?

The reason I ask is I get conflicting answers when I look it up. How much baring does being a great or very good actor have on lying ability?

Reddit by lazyxlibra Jul 25th

Opportunities Outside of North America

Hi there! The goal was always to move to the US from Canada but I'm having second doubts due to well, the US being the US. Before you say "why not just stay in Canada", that's definitely an option but I would love to hear from English-speaking actors who left...

Reddit by lostbittermiserable Jul 25th

Can you make it as an actress if you're ugly?

One of my biggest passions is acting. I love it so much that I find myself accidentally practicing it all the time. In front of my mirror, sitting on my bed or walking down the street. It has always been kinda there in my life and had special place in my...

Reddit by Hussain_Lali Jul 25th

How do you work with a crappy co star?

My acting partner in my acting class dosen't take his job seriously at all, always on his phone or goofing around and overly confident. I try to work with him and give him tips but nothings working with him. I feel like he brings down my performance as well...

Reddit by Armfoot Jul 25th

Questions from a young, Canadian, (want to be) actor!

Hello everyone, first of all I have been doing a major amount of research and planning over the last few weeks, and I must say this subreddit is lovely and so helpful! Second of all, I am wondering if any Toronto-area actors (or just people in general) could...

Reddit by xcottoncandyqueenx Jul 25th

How does bad acting get on TV?

Actress myself, yet to book network TV and I’ve never understood this. With how rigorous the casting process is, how does this go wrong?

Reddit by PEsuper27 Jul 25th

Far reaching question: what is the name of the actor who played Dana Tasker’s boyfriend in the 1994 movie, ‘True Lies’? He isn’t credited from I can tell. (More in comments)

Reddit by sagaftrashorts Jul 24th

SAG-AFTRA Short Contract Too Limiting?

While I have many things to say about the 2020 Theatrical Contract that just passed (ugh), I'll bite my tongue and focus on something that is impacting me in our current COVID-19 production slowdown — the short film contract. It's needlessly limiting. In my...

Reddit by Accidental_Edge Jul 24th

Could Someone Explain How We Pay Taxes as Actors?

I was reading about it [here](https://www.blog.priortax.com/how-to-file-taxes-as-an-actor-or-performer/#:~:text=As%20an%20actor%2C%20the%20last%20thing%20on%20your%20mind%20is%20taxes.&text=Even%20if%20taxes%20fall%20last,on%20a%20business%20tax%20return.) It...

Reddit by Ashmem26 Jul 24th

How do you continue school and act?

For reference, I'm a teenager and still in high school. I live in an area with little to no opportunities available. I'm wanting to audition for jobs though, and I was wondering how school would maybe work with that. Say I were to book something that's set to...

Reddit by actoruk99 Jul 24th

Backstage / StarNow

UK actors... what have you found more successful? Backstage or StarNow? I know a lot of people find Mandy great but I was wondering about these two specifically? I have always felt backstage to be more American focused but I may be wrong? Could you leave...

Reddit by sweetaquarius Jul 24th

acting with anxiety?

I have really bad anxiety and social anxiety and I’ve found it impossible to even do a presentation in schools (I would have an anxiety attack if I had to), but I’ve always dreamed of being an actor and I don’t want my anxiety to stop me from following my...

Reddit by anon559497 Jul 24th

How can I nicely tell my coach I want to explore other techniques?

I started taking an online class with a very seasoned coach that teaches Meisner. While learning the technique, she sometimes has us pick our own scenes and it seems like I always pick characters that are very complex or too difficult, which I enjoy because I...