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Reddit by CIassicNegan Jan 11th

How do you guys cope with the fact that you’ll never make it?

I am just not an interesting person. I’ve known this for a long time. For years i was too insecure to even say what my dream was out loud, out of fear for the reactions. I’ve made it through theater school, auditioned for a theater teacher education. They...
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Reddit by vactor90 Jan 11th

Is this agency a scam?

I signed with an agency last spring and am wondering if it is a scam. Through my training, the number 1 rule was always the agent does not get paid if you don't get paid. Upon meeting with the agent via zoom, I was told there was a "One time office fee" I was...
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Reddit by prudencioxel Jan 11th

do you see talent in any actor from dhar mann?

I like watching his videos when I am bored but the acting sometimes feels off, do you think anyone that acts in his videos have some talent?
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Reddit by Spare_Department5413 Jan 11th

Training

Here's the dilemma. I'm about to go into college right now to study product design and at university, they obviously give free time outside of your lectures. I've been looking at part time drama programmes such as Theatre Peckham and The Identity School of...
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Reddit by raulness Jan 11th

I've been in the biz for almost a decade (casting director + voice acting). These are some of the most common mistakes I've seen beginner voice actors make that you should avoid.

Hello fellow voice actors! I posted a video about when I got started voice acting and the mistakes I made, but it was taken down by the mods for self-promotion. I figured it's still good advice so I've decided to do a write-up instead! These are some mistakes...
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Reddit by therandomperson1001 Jan 11th

Any good ways to find casting calls in Washington State?

Hi. I am a 16 year old aspiring actress. I've gotten into acting over the past 2 or 3 years, but have had no luck with finding any casting calls in my state. I live in Washington State, and am looking for casting calls around the Olympia/Seattle area. I've...
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Reddit by Willing_Two_ Jan 11th

Los Angeles Actor

Hello! So I am currently 17 and roughly around 6 months into acting already, I've gotten the chance to do films with speaking roles, background, music videos, etc; does anyone know how to take things to the next level in acting? I've been using both Backstage...
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Reddit by Singing_IsMy_Passion Jan 11th

How often do big time actors get to chill in their trailers?

I always wondered this. I know they usually work 13+ hour days, so I was wondering other than lunch breaks, if they had enough time for that. I also heard that it’s sometimes common for (especially POC/Black) women to be deemed “rude” or “unfriendly” if they...
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Reddit by iconicalien Jan 10th

Question regarding accessibility

This question might sound a little silly, but please bare with me. I really want to pursue acting, specifically on screen, and I've been looking into classes and such as that seems to be the best place to start. A lot of the requirements talk about having a...
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Reddit by fogochop Jan 10th

any actors from cambridge uk?how is it for actors? is there a community there?

May be moving to England for wife job. Just want to see how the area is for actors?
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Reddit by GrejtestActer Jan 10th

Be Taft Hartleyed through SAG NEW MEDIA still possible?? 2023

I know I know, everything is online, BUT, I am so frikkin confused right now. I have read that that you can no longer become SAG through an ultra low new media contract anymore as it has been misused by many etc. Yet some people say that while you might not...
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Reddit by Actingchick1234 Jan 10th

Following up with an agent after an Actors Connection Showcase that went well?

Hello! Just wondering how you typically go about this. The agent seemed to like my work, my pitch seemed to land, and I personally know an actor he currently reps who told me to mention their name during the showcase. I did bring them up and the agent seemed...
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Reddit by Free_Albatross4215 Jan 10th

I can't help but feel a bit of impostor syndrome about my career

¡Hi everyone! I doubt that anyone who tried or is trying to study/work as an actor/actress hasn't suffered through the: "And when are you getting a real job?" "Aren't you goign to do something else on the side, just in case?" "You know you're not going to be...
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Reddit by Rabiddd Jan 10th

[Paid] Female voice actor who can do a russian accent and then another who can imitate Lady Dimitrescu

I have 13 lines I am looking to have read, one in the voice of Lady Dimitrescu and 12 in russian accents. Willing to pay up to $200 through PayPal or Cashapp. You must have some kind of example of how your accent/impression sounds!
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Reddit by SnooPandas4350 Jan 10th

Canadian (Toronto) actor looking for advice on getting a U.S. agent

I’m an ACTRA actor based in Toronto with a good Canadian agent. I’ve been doing relatively well the past year, having booked a guest star role on an American show and a small recurring on another American show both premiering in 2023. My next goal is to get a...
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Reddit by Shadowbreak643 Jan 10th

Hello! I’m a 17 year old aspiring actor/voice actor, and I was curious on how I’m meant to start out?

I really enjoy doing it, but I have zero idea on how one starts out. I can send links to a couple of fandubs I made for fun if you would like to hear my voice.
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Reddit by mdyam Jan 10th

Upwards Infliction While Reading Scripts

So I just started wanting to pursue acting and I've noticed when I read monologues I talk with an upwards infliction similar to a Disney actor if that makes sense. How do I make my monologues sound more natural and not like I'm acting on Disney?
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Reddit by Powerful_Network14 Jan 10th

Can you still become a successful professional actor if you can’t do theater productions (because of extremely terrible anxiety)?

Both my friend and I are in drama school, and we realized that we have a bit of situation when discussing our careers. We both were studying something else for the first half of college (I was in business, he was engineering), and we both just started...
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Reddit by mynameisslimshady21 Jan 10th

Anyone working in India as an actor or actress?

I would like to know your experience working as an actor/actress in India, how hard it was to get an agent or gigs - thanks!
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Reddit by Movie-Connoisseur Jan 9th

Is it normal for the emotions you felt within the scene to affect you for awhile afterwards?

Hi. Whenever I do a highly emotional scene, I also deal with the emotions I had within the scene for some time afterwards. For example I had a scene where I presented major depressive disorder and I was feeling it for a good 30 minutes. And I’m experiencing...
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