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  1. Reddit by SarahTchil Jan 26th

    Learning Duration

    Hello everyone. I'm 22 and have just begun with an online acting class. By the time I finish my current major in the university I will be 23. I wanted to know how long would it take for me to study and practice enough in acting to be ready for auditioning...

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  2. Reddit by -CobaltOwl- Jan 26th

    Aspiring voice actor

    Hey everyone. I am an aspiring voice actor who just started his own Youtube channel. I am only a beginner and have very basic equipment right now but if you guys have time please feel free to check out my channel. I only have a few videos up so far but I...

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  3. Reddit by taylorymk Jan 26th

    Would it be worth going to drama school after I graduate from my current university? If I get into drama school I'll be graduating in my late 20s. I'm scared of starting acting so late, but then I want drama school training so much.

    I’m at a university that has nothing to do with acting. I realised my wish to become an actor too late after I had gotten in. I’ve acted several times in a drama society, and during a couple of English drama classes and it was so exhilarating. I have around a...

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  4. Reddit by Amnonongus Jan 25th

    Really struggling

    Hey guys. Kinda just want to vent here as I need to say something to someone. I’m in one of the worst holes of I’ve ever been my life and I feel more incapable than ever. I moved to LA ten years ago; auditioned a bunch and burnt out after about three years...

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  5. Reddit by trollybeth Jan 25th

    New to Film Acting!

    So I’m going to try my share of acting for tv/film. I’ve been a stage actor for years but have never done film before. Any big differences that I need to keep in mind, or any pieces of advice if you’re starting film?

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  6. Reddit by Albatross_90 Jan 25th

    The Manikin Agency - legit?

    Greetings, all. I am a voice actor and upon networking for representation, I came across the Manikin agency. Their website looked innocent enough. I noticed voiceover work in their extended list of services, so I decided to reach out. Here’s where the first...

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  7. Reddit by Yaars23 Jan 25th

    Who here is a happy professional actor?

    The more and more posts I see here, and the more folks I talk to in the industry, the more I find how unhappy the majority of us are; no matter the stage of our career. I am hoping that some working professional actors can comment below some tips and advice...

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  8. Reddit by Theswissmothafockaaa Jan 25th

    What does it take to be a good actor?

    Is it necessary to go to a drama school or something like that? Or natural talent and exercise can do the trick? After all acting is just imitation of people Do you know some Hollywood stars who never had acting classes?

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  9. Reddit by ilanajacobs6 Jan 25th

    Beginner Actor

    Hi, I’m a senior in high school looking to start auditioning for film/TV and I have no idea how to get started. Any suggestions?

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  10. Reddit by big-boi-dev Jan 25th

    Male voice actor looking for demo scripts.

    Hi. I’m a pretty new voice actor and I’m trying to find some scripts that I can use for a demo, but all the ones on voices.com don’t really fit my style. I’m a young adult male with a pretty deep voice, and if anyone who sees this knows of any scripts that...

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  11. Reddit by Clean-Youth Jan 24th

    Is talent part of acting?

    Can a great actor be someone who studied a totally unrelated field, maybe took a couple of drama classes, but can naturally portray emotions very well (high EQ for example) and knows when to use which kind of tonality?

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  12. Reddit by streetspirits Jan 24th

    How to avoid sounding nasally?

    Sorry if this is the wrong sub, I wasn’t sure where else to ask. I know that voice training is sometimes discussed in trans online communities but I don’t want to intrude. I’m female and I have a pretty feminine and stable voice with no vocal fry, but I have...

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