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Reddit by ReflectionSoft6148 Jan 7th

I got casted as Roxie Hart in my high schools production of Chicago but I’ve never even had my first kiss

I got casted as Roxie Hart in my high school’s production of Chicago. Roxie Hart is one of the most notorious femme fatales in musical theatre history. She’s sultry, seductive, and a master manipulator. My director is a huge believer in how real life...
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Reddit by TheGayJaz Jan 7th

Aspiring actress!

Hi, my name is Jazmin. For about 2 years I've been really into acting/theatre. I've been taking theatre classes for 2 years now, including this year. I've been in one school play and I'm going to be in another at the end of this year. Sadly, this is my last...
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Reddit by swearimwerkingrn Jan 7th

Actors with PTSD

Are you a working actor with diagnosed PTSD? Do you know of working actors with PTSD? How do you support yourself through triggering scenes? Recently watched The Twelve with Brooke Satchwell playing an abused wife, when she suffered domestic abuse personally...
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Reddit by iconicalien Jan 7th

Anyone want to help me decide where I should apply for classes?

I am of course going to do my own research, but it would be really helpful to hear the insights from this community! I'm based in Sydney, Australia. Mosly interested in pursuing screen acting but I am also a singer. I'm tossing up these 4 places: Sydney...
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Reddit by MCKtheMan Jan 7th

I’m planning to drop my agent. Here’s the letter I want to send.

TLDR at the end “Hello [REDACTED]. I'm writing to inform you that I am terminating our contract effective immediately and will not be needing your services anymore. I've been thinking a lot about your obsession with the IMDb StarMeter. I don't know who or...
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Reddit by MoshiMacaroon Jan 7th

Do I have a shot? How to get a professional position?

Hello! My name is Sarah. I am 16 years old. My ultimate dream is to become a voice actress, it's what I truly want to do in the future. I'm in plenty of projects (which I am SO grateful for btw!!), but none of them are professional, most are volunteer. I am...
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Reddit by leighthelatte Jan 7th

Just need a little help

so i'm starting to work on becoming a voice actor, and i need a bit of help figuring out my setup so i live with my parents and my sister, and it gets kinda noisy, but i should still be able to work around that but my computer is a pretty hefty gaming...
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Reddit by BackgroundTop7827 Jan 7th

Want to act and direct, but I don’t know if I’m on the right path

I’m M18. Always loved movies my whole life. I am currently going to a community college in San Francisco majoring in Film,tv, and broadcasting. I don’t actually start my film classes till next month so Im hoping for the best. I have little to none acting...
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Reddit by luckylabbradoo Jan 6th

In-depth Shakespeare training for actors

Is there anywhere to learn in-depth Shakespeare training for actors?
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Reddit by Actingchick1234 Jan 6th

Tips for nailing Actors Connection/One on One Showcases?

Hello! I did my first Actors Connection showcase yesterday for agents. I did the last page of a 6-page comedic scene, which I have been working on in my acting program. The scene has typically had the whole class laughing. I started the scene at the climax...
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Reddit by Tiusday_ Jan 6th

my scenes are SUPER boring

hello! so i am a theatre actor and we have a play in 8 days. my acting partners told me that one scene we have is pretty boring and it's not ready yet. but the reason that it is boring is because of the other actress i am playing with. they are supposed to be...
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Reddit by actress_writer101 Jan 6th

Is This Realistic

I plan on starting my professional career as an actress and screenwriter after college (so around 22 years old). I'm aware that acting is an unpredictable career and I'm fine with that, I've never been a huge fan of strict routines anyways. But I'm hoping my...
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Reddit by ActingHopes Jan 6th

Is there such a thing as a good agent contract? Please tell me there is.

Long story short, I got offered my first ever agent contract. Upon review, it was very one-sided and maybe even a bit exploitative. There were definitely parts that made me nervous from a legal, financial, and career standpoint. Discussion with a lawyer...
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Reddit by CrazyVegetable3187 Jan 6th

Virtual casting call etiquette questions from a first time director

I'm going to be shooting my first feature length film this summer and will be posting a virtual casting call in local Facebook groups and also sending to local university theatre programs + acting schools. I want to make sure I don't do anything considered...
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Reddit by notabot780 Jan 6th

How do I know if my 4/5 year old is a natural actress?

My daughter is almost 5 and I have a hunch I should get her into acting. She has a very vivid imagination always going on for 10 minutes of directing/writing a detailed script before we play pretend/scene. I don’t have much to compare to, but she seems good...
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Reddit by AromaticTrade7947 Jan 6th

Casting Director Classes

I’ve been considering taking a class from like actors connection, ACE studios, etc that is taught by a casting director or casting associate. I was just wondering if anyone has personal experience or has heard of anyone who has taken one of these types of...
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Reddit by wonderfalls88 Jan 6th

Visiting family for the holidays, and feeing blue

Just to be safe, adding a TW re parents/family and visiting/holidays. Many actors can relate to moving away from your hometown to a major market to pursue your career and visiting for the holidays. For me, the distance is nearly clear across the country. I...
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Reddit by Throwawaypotatas Jan 6th

Help! I have to turn down a role. Even if I lose my agent

Hey all. Like most other actors, particularly those of us who went to college or conservatory, It has been drilled into me to NEVER turn down a role. Despite this being my career, my face, and my life I’ve gone with the flow of my agent or others and been...
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Reddit by throwawayyyycount Jan 6th

Cost of Actors Access?

If you have an agent that submits you through breakdown express do you still have to pay for each submission if you’re doing the “free” account
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Reddit by mountainrover Jan 6th

What is Los Angeles really like for job-searching actors?

What is LA really like? I may want to try out casting down there is it ok or is it ruthless? I am sixty and I was thinking of going down there to live and try out for older-man and character roles and I am 6'7" tall and British (accent) so I have some...
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