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Reddit by LetUsBeFriendsPlease Feb 29th

I really need some advice.

Hello and thanks for reading in advance. I always wanted to be an actor. As a child, while my parents would fight, I always pretended to be someone else, I would stand in front of a mirror and act for hours. I always knew that this is my destiny, nothing...
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Reddit by LaserPanda06 Feb 29th

Professional title confusion

I’m trying to make a profile on Backstage and I’m confused about what to put in the professional title box? I don’t sing or dance very well and that’s not needed for what I’ll be applying for anyway. Should I just put Actress?
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Reddit by futurebro Feb 28th

Commercial Auditions in New York

Using Actors Access, Playbill and Backstage, I see a very small number of commercial auditions and a lot of them are asking for super specific people (twins, actual doctors, people who just bought a new car). I’ve also never been asked to audition for one...
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Reddit by Ethan-Grugan Feb 28th

Philadelphia Actor/ Actress needed for horror film 20s-30s

Hey everyone I hope this isn’t breaking any of the rules here but I’m looking for an actor or actress in their 20s-30s for a leading role in my senior thesis short film. The actor in the role had to be recast at the last second. We are filming in the...
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Reddit by strawmalade Feb 28th

Do CDs usually pay more attention to actor’s (who are repped) self tapes

Do they watch self tapes from actors who are repped first or in order? How does this usually work?
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Reddit by NTRKSMOKE Feb 28th

First anime voice actor!

Hi im looking for some Anime! And animation hiring jobs! Rn im really really low price! I will do it for 3 dollars or for free if ya convince me!
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Reddit by DocNeonOnReddit Feb 28th

How do I find the right voice for my character?

Hello! Newbie here. I'm not a voice actor, but I figured that this sub might have good advice for my particular issue. I'm currently creating a character for a tabletop roleplaying game, and I'm struggling to find a voice/accent/mannerism that fits them. The...
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Reddit by wayofthesean Feb 28th

Actor for 20 years, still a novice within the business side of the career. What should I know as a New York actor?

Hi everyone! So i’ve been an actor since I was 5 years old with a huge peak in my career during my middle school days. As an adult, I’ve avoided the ‘business’ game of things because all I cared about was the craft and my acting and as a kid, I didn’t need to...
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Reddit by HollywoodHero2 Feb 28th

Looking For an Actor in Orange County, CA

Hello, I am looking for an actor to star in a silent short. I am a film student looking to build my reel so there will be no pay. The shooting locations are both in south Orange County. PM me if you are interested and I will share more details! I look forward...
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Reddit by frankingrime Feb 28th

Aspiring screenwriter here. Questions on character crafting.

So, I have lurked on the r/screenwriting subreddit and seem to get a lot of different advice on how I should be writing characters. I thought I might stop checking with the mechanics and check with the people that actually drive the damn car. If I were to...
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Reddit by frankingrime Feb 28th

Aspiring screenwriter here. Tell me how to write something that you want to act in.

Hey! I have lurked in r/screenwriting for a while and sought advice on how to write great characters. But, then I thought I should check with the people that carry out the dialogue on the page. Simply put, how do I write actor bait? And... what are some...
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Reddit by yunebug Feb 28th

THANK YOU!

 https://preview.redd.it/gaj3fr707qj41.png?width=360&format=png&auto=webp&s=cbfdb11eb0329df943d00c194ef866fa63bb4104 Hi! A while ago, I posted about creating my podcast - Voice Actor Showcase - and inviting voice actors to come on the show to tell...
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Reddit by choiceshoee Feb 28th

Making a video reel

Hey guys, so I’ve always wanted to be an actress but always psyched myself out of going to auditions. I finally got over that fear and am ready to take my career more seriously, but every audition posting I see always ask for a video reel. Would it be a good...
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Reddit by CaringFarmer Feb 28th

What’s your definition of an actor who plays themselves?

is it the kind of roles they take on?
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Reddit by throwaway74917373 Feb 28th

How much do looks matter in acting and tips for an aspiring actor?

I’m 18 (M) and a first year in college and I’ve been obsessed in the entertainment industry since I was a kid (I used to make movies and shows with my neighborhood friends in middle school), but I haven’t wanted to get into acting until recently. I don’t have...
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Reddit by web_head91 Feb 28th

What happens at a casting for a commercial?

I am almost exclusively a stage actor. I submitted my headshot for a commercial and have been notified that I've been selected to come to a "casting" for it. The email I got says I can come in any time during a specified time window next week. The commercial...
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Reddit by HorrorGolightly Feb 27th

Any Sydney Actors in need of side gig?

Hi! Anyone here from Sydney, Australia looking for a flexible side gig? I work as an English tutor for school kids, uni students and people wanting to get better at conversational English. They’re currently looking for more tutors and as the owner used to be...
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Reddit by mthethrowaway141 Feb 27th

Too late to get into acting? 23 Years going to a University

This year I just wanted to break out of my shell and do more instead of being just a homebody. Currently attending a Uni as well finishing school and working full time. If it’s relevant my degree will be in creative writing, which i plan to apply to help my...
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Reddit by lovetempests Feb 27th

Young actors, if you could ask an established professional actor questions about the industry, finding work etc what would you ask?

I’m hopefully going to meet up with an older/established professional actor soon. I feel like I have so many things to ask them but I’m trying to make a list of things to see what would be useful. Any tips would be appreciated!
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Reddit by KITE_Maverick Feb 27th

Hey folks! College sophomore here putting on a musical for my fraternity, and I could use some help from some of you incredibly talented people!

Tl;dr: My character is like Ryan from high school musical and I need help with a line about a haughty self proclaimed acting protégée complaining about being cast as Bumblebee #7 in the upcoming 4th grade play. Skip to second to last paragraphs or the line...
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