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Reddit by FluffyWof Jul 1st

Would pursuing stand up comedy negatively affect my acting career?

Hi everyone. I’m a mid twenties, college looking Asian actress who doesn’t get enough roles or auditions in my country (Australia) despite a lovely agent. I’m talking one audition per month. I’ve tried a bit in China but the market and look is very different...
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Reddit by javacavaj Jul 1st

Actors Access v. Casting Networks v. Backstage v. 800Casting

Over the past few years my kids have taken an interest in acting (theatre only so far). They want to branch out to commercial and tv/film projects. I've listed some of the recommendations I've been given. Anyone had good results with one or more of these?...
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Reddit by actingcitythrow Jul 1st

Question about cities and schooling

Hi. So I’m just starting out, and am interested in moving to New York for training, and because I think it’s a good city for actors in general. I know there’s competition for sure, but I feel like training there, and then pursuing a career straight afterwards...
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Reddit by worldtraveler9700 Jul 1st

Asking for a SAG Waiver?

Is it taboo to do this? I was told by some of my friends who are actors that I should do this in order to become SAG-E but I'm wondering if that's just not professional? I'm working on a night shoot soon if that would warrant a waiver all. Thanks for your...
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Reddit by Dr_GoodHead Jul 1st

Got a TV Role. How Do I Fully Utilise This Opportunity?

I recently successfully auditioned for a role on a fairly successful television show within my country, not huge outside of it. And will do doing a scene with two of the biggest actors on the show, with myself being the focus. As such I feel like I could...
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Reddit by DelcoreXD Jul 1st

What's the best way for a college student to break into acting?

Basically the title. I'm 19 y/o starting his sophomore year in college. Acting was never really on the radar until recently, but I'd like to know how to maximize my school's resources if this is something I'd like to pursue. Would getting into theater or...
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Reddit by zienkz Jun 30th

Officially a paid actor!

I’ve been in LA for a few years, taking classes and generally getting my life together. Within the past few months I’ve gotten a commercial and theatrical agent, and I’m proud to say that I’ve booked my first paying gig through them! I feel like I’m at the...
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Reddit by tittyandronicus Jun 30th

Scare actor tips?

Hey there! I'm auditioning for Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando next month, and was looking to see if anyone had any tips from similar audits. or any advice for me pertaining to theme park auditions aswell. Any stories or anything? Advice on what theatre...
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Reddit by unromanaclef Jun 30th

How many actors should an agent be representing on their roster at one time?

Obviously it depends on the agent's personal aims, the goals of the agency and the market they're in etc., but I am a little curious as to whether any of you think there's a range or vague cap for how many actors a single agent can/should be representing at a...
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Reddit by SevenHunnet3Hi5s Jun 30th

Finding my acting voice?

I really hope no one here judges me or bites me for asking this but how do I find my acting voice? I’m not introverted but I hate speaking just because of my voice especially when I’m reading a speech or practicing a monologue. I can put in emotion but with...
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Reddit by mirrorsarereflective Jun 30th

my face looks unexpressive?

This is gonna sound very specific, but I noticed that some actors, when I see their work, they are able to frown and get a lot of lovely wrinkles on their forehead. No matter what my emotion or how intense i try to frown, it doesn't naturally occur. I feel...
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Reddit by kwehkweh42 Jun 30th

do you need high school to be an actor?

i graduated a few months ago with the lowest possible scores and just a really bad high school record in general. ive worked on professional productions and have been lucky enough to get big-ish roles, but as for academics i’m screwed. as an adult, can i get...
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Reddit by pretendingtosulk Jun 30th

Toronto or London - goal of working in NYC as soon as possible after drama school

I'm entering my last year of high school, and I live on a remote island called Bermuda, I have wanted to act for as long as I've remembered and I have taken workshops and lessons since I was 5, I have taken a Drama GCSE with my school and scored a high A\*, I...
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Reddit by Al-GirlVersion Jun 29th

Actors based on countries outside the US?

So it seems that most of the discussion in here revolves around how to make it as an actor in the US (either in one of the big hubs like LA or New York or some of the smaller markets like Chicago) which makes sense since Reddit is an American-based site and...
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Reddit by DailyOops Jun 29th

I have 3 years - how do I use them efficiently?

I'm starting a 3-year theatre training program soon and since I'm not the youngest (straight out of university), I wanted to use this time efficiently in order to be prepared for the professional world as soon as possible after finishing. The program itself...
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Reddit by abielizgar Jun 29th

Is it sacriligeous to ask a prominent family member in the business for a referral/chance?

I have a cousin who I've only met a couple times when I was younger who is currently a "big deal" in the business. I am friends with him and his mom on facebook, and my late dad and him were definitely closer, because they were the same age range growing up...
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Reddit by thinkinglongterm91 Jun 29th

First steps as an actor

Hey guys, So I have some tricky questions about starting my acting career. First of all I have to say that I´m a total beginner and looking for a great acting school. I´m thinking about moving to vancouver or toronto vs. Los Angeles. What do you know about...
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Reddit by BJM33 Jun 29th

California State Universities in proximity to acting

Hello! This upcoming fall will be my last school year at my community college in San Diego, California (been here all my life). With that in mind, I will be applying to colleges and hope to transfer to a CSU in the Los Angeles area. I will not be majoring in...
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Reddit by Thresh_On_Your_Face Jun 29th

Which path should i take?

Hi guys so i’m from the UK and am trying to get into acting. At the minute i’m doing acting lessons with an academy/agency and after the course as a whole is completed they take you on. I also have a place at Lancaster University for the 2018/19 term but the...
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Reddit by coldlikedeath Jun 29th

Calling casting agents to introduce yourself, or follow up - are weekends ok?

Hi all. I did look for this question in the FAQs, didn’t see it. Over in Northern Ireland, I’m calling casting agents and getting my details out there. I am aware that people have lives and jobs and sometimes the only time that either I or they can take or...
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