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Reddit · 7 Sep 2022

Yesterday I booked an incredible recurring role (my 2nd) that includes international travel. My first recurring airs this week. I’m over the moon but feel can never share my big wins with many other actor friends without feeling like I’m boasting. Anonymo

Let me preface this by saying that I’m not here to inflate my ego; I am nowhere near the top of billing; in fact I’m closer to the bottom than the middle lol, but I am aware that I have covered a lot of ground in a short amount of time as a no-name actor and I’m proud of myself for that. So I just booked a recurring gu…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2022

Tired of Everyone

I want to be a Pediatric Nurse, Actress and Voice Actress, and possibly start a Small Business. People keep telling me I'm "trying to do too much." I don't know if I can take another "that's too much/you can't do all that" before I just quiet on everything.

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2022

Any actors in Los Angeles without a car?

If so is it easy to get around? Is it practical to live in Los Angeles without a car period? I don't go out too much. I have been to LA numerous to audition and have experienced how ridiculous uber prices can raise when the freeway gets busy. I realize auditions won't be everyday and some will be self tape. How do you…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2022

A question for actors who are also filmmakers

I know I can't expect random people on the internet to solve my indecisiveness for me but perhaps I can get some insights from someone with more experience. I did my Bachelor's in a field that turned out not to be my thing. Meanwhile I did a part-time course in filmmaking, and when it finished I also did a part-time ac…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2022

Got Accepted Into An Agency But...

So, I got an email saying I was accepted to an agency I looked into! But I am skeptical of signing any paperwork just yet. Why? Well, when I initially researched talent agencies near me, I took a look at their website and it seemed very off putting...so I never signed up or submitted anything. Fast forward to two month…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2022

How do you nail TVCs?

Is there a secret to it or is it purely down to disposition? Seems like there are actors who naturally book TVC after TVC. Personally, I’ve never booked a TVC, but am regularly cast for narrative projects. I have another TVC audition tomorrow and was wondering if I’m wasting my time or if there are things that I could…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2022

question about shooting schedules

hey! finally landed a meaty role with a supporting character with many lines that appears through-out the script, where-as all my roles before were either smaller or it was a short enough short-film I could easily remember all my lines at once. but now i landed my first role with enough dialogue i will now have to be w…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2022

Partner for Acting?

Hey everyone, I wanted to ask if there were any experienced actors or at least any actors more experienced than myself I can practice some Meisner technique with? I’ve been acting for several months and the feedback I generally get is that I’m pretty good, but it’s hard to keep that momentum without anyone to run lines…

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Reddit · 6 Sep 2022

Any anime tips?

Hey all! I’m hoping y’all can help me out. I’m an actor, and have decided to pursue my dream of voice acting for dubbed anime. Would any of y’all have any tips on what some good first steps would look like? Any good agencies or the like? I’m out in Dallas trying my absolute best but I’m not sure where to start.

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Reddit · 6 Sep 2022

Actors needed- my script is finished

A while ago I posted I wanted to direct a short film and a lot of people reached out. But the script wasn’t finished but now it is It’s a classic story about a boy & a girl but it’s not a romance. It comes from my strange and weird mind and I love it and would love to bring it to life. ACTORS NEEDED Lead Male is aged 1…

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Reddit · 6 Sep 2022

Finding Partners

Hi all, Im an aspiring writer/producer and I wanted to find some aspiring actors in my city who would be interested in creating ideas + filming them for YouTube. Any idea where I could look to network?

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Reddit · 6 Sep 2022

The Danger Of THINKING In Acting

If I had to sum up the “secret” to creating Attention grabbing performances that make people forget their watching an actor and authentically builds the skill of being in the moment, it would be this ditty I was taught years ago... Only deal with MEANING. Which means how does it make you FEE? Very simple principle. Def…

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Reddit · 6 Sep 2022

ADHD Actors- Any tips on apps to keep auditions/schedule organized?

I self-submit and lose track of things so easily, a regular calendar doesn’t seem to be enough to keep me on top of deadlines. Curious what apps/workflow/tips folks might have to help because she is OVERWHELMED and DISORGANIZED. ***NOT interested in debating ADHD / diagnosing***

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2022

Anyone else live a "double life" as an actor?

I'm in my mid-20s and have been pursuing a professional acting career in Los Angeles for the past three years. I graduated from college with a "normal" degree and didn't tell my professors or classmates that I was only majoring in this field to make my parents happy and planned to pursue acting shortly after graduation…

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2022

What do you think about getting a major in dramatic art?

hello everyone! so I'm a 19 years old guy. I love acting, though I've never done it outside high school plays, but being an actor has always been my dream, since forever. Thing is today I'm applicating for college and I'm between *Dramatic Art* and specializing in foreign languages (English & French). Thing is I don't…

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2022

Hello,

Any actors in the state of Georgia who’d be interested in being in a horror fan film?

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Reddit · 4 Sep 2022

Is this informative?

Good Morning Everyone, Recently, I started my acting career after thinking while also continuing my studying in my university towards a traditional degree. My university is from a smaller area, with respect to acting, and I thought it would be informative to share my knowledge, understanding, and experiences from the p…

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Reddit · 4 Sep 2022

UK agencies for newbie actors?

I was wondering if anyone here about any agencies who cater to actors who are just starting out? A lot of the ones i've found seem to looking for experienced professionals.

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Reddit · 4 Sep 2022

Can’t decide whether I should go to drama school or not

Last week I posted abt getting rejected from drama school,and ig this is kind of a follow up post. Ive been doing a bit better since then,and I’ve been thinking abt drama school and what I think abt going etc.I’ve always never been a 100% sure whether I want to go or not.Part of me does bc the idea of intensively learn…

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Reddit · 4 Sep 2022

Can I pursue ASMR(pg stuff only) and still pursue being a successful actress?

I would want my asmr stuff to be skits as well so it would tie into acting greatly but I am scared it may hurt my chances of booking something big. I’m not sure these days because everything is internet and social media based now and it’s encouraged to have multiple hobbies but let me know what you think.

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Reddit · 4 Sep 2022

Dragon Ball Broly Voice Fandub

I am an aspiring voice actor and I just started my own voice work a couple months ago. I know I have a ways to go but these are my two Fandubs of Broly from Dragon Ball: [https://youtu.be/s\_zQV5dJq4o](https://youtu.be/s_zQV5dJq4o) [https://youtu.be/qt-sJDiDyvE](https://youtu.be/qt-sJDiDyvE) ​ Please give me fee…

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Reddit · 4 Sep 2022

Actors Access Material

Should I put my co-star role even if it’s just 7 seconds long? All my other materials are just self tapes and have been getting me a good number of auditions.

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Reddit · 4 Sep 2022

Acting as a hobby

Can someone please recommend reputed online coaches or classes to learn acting? I only plan to do it as a hobby and not looking to become a professional actress. I am however interested in seriously pursuing acting as a skill. I would love to explore if I have the ability to act. Also don’t want to keep it limited to a…

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Reddit · 4 Sep 2022

Uncredited IMDB

Is it worth it putting your featured bg work on imdb if you are uncredited? Even if your character had a name for that role? I see a lot of people do it and even some famous actors like Scott Wolf as well! What are your thoughts on it?

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2022

interested in both acting and business at the same time

hi, i’m a teenager who wants to get into the film industry (preferably as an actor) but currently i am in a high school strand where i’m taking up accounting and business. do you guys have any tips for me to make the best of both worlds come together?

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2022

Is actors connection legit?

I know I can’t go in expecting to sign with an agent or be cast by a casting director, but I want to know that it’s not a scam. Will I actually get to perform a scene for who they say or are they just going to steal my $40?

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2022

How many actors are there in the US?

Just curious what people think the total number is. Including Union/non-union and aspiring, early career to established. SAG/AFTRA membership is “approximately 160000” Equity membership is 51,000 Maybe a good criteria is people who are auditioning or intend to start auditioning soon. What do people think? Do the unions…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2022

Should clients stop looking for voices based on the actor/actress's identity?

Hi guys! how are you doing? Just let people know, this question comes from someone 100% outside the english speaking voice acting and voice over community. I don't have an issue with this, I'm really just looking to know what your opinion is on this since all I really take from clients doing this is just making their s…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2022

Seeking Advice on Selecting a Talent Manager

I just appeared as a series regular on an Australian television show (I’m an Australian actor), and I have begun holding meetings with US talent managers in the hopes of setting up representation in the states. I met with a variety of options, but three particularly stood out to me. 1. A Younger, New Manager Who Notabl…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2022

Is this a good sign? What does this mean

On Monday I auditioned for a TV show on HBO Max. It was a small Co Star Role. A few days later the same casting director for that show requested for me to audition for another project. My manager sent me the audition from the casting director and they told me that casting was going to send me the sides. For the project…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2022

Actors who shot your own reels - any advice?

I’m newish to acting and I don’t have any acting credits that I can take clips from, however I’ve been studying acting and want to take matters into my own hands and film some scenes myself. I’m curious if anyone has done this, and if any advice comes to mind (things you wish you would have done differently, things you…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2022

advice for the next steps in my acting journey

Hello! I’m an actor currently enrolled in high school, have some new headshots and classes lined up and have been performing in theatre since 4th or 5th grade, albeit slightly sporadically. I’ve been going through a big debate in my head. My question is should i continue with the drama club at my high school, or instea…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2022

Theatre Callbacks: Do I dress for the part?

I have my first professional callback for a play and I'm wondering about this. The period is mid 20th century. They have not specifically asked actors to dress up for the callbacks. If I were to dress up I'd just do enough to suggest the character, not go full blown overboard obviously. The only other callbacks I've ha…

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Reddit · 2 Sep 2022

Any tips on dealing with imposter syndrome?

37 year old actor/director just landed my first staring role in 10 years and am having imposter syndrome. I just got the lead role of Brandon in Rope by Patrick Hamilton, the play that eventually became a Hitchcock classic. The director called me in during callbacks to read for a side character (I didn't audition, and…

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Reddit · 2 Sep 2022

Getting into acting

How do I get into acting if I live in the middle of nowhere. My family is working class and I live in rural PA and the closest city to me isn’t even that big. It’s like 50,000 people I think, and yea that’s all good and dandy. I just don’t know wtf I’m doing. It has always been a dream of mine to be an actor ever since…

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Reddit · 2 Sep 2022

shouldn't every actor worth their salt be a 'character actor'

If there's a love for acting in the Actor shouldn't they want to devote themselves to creating a real character? Like what's the opposite of a character actor? I guess a 'big name actor' who only plays them self? Then what lies in between these two 'types' of actor?

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Reddit · 2 Sep 2022

Film picked up

I’m not new to acting, but I am new (ish) to film and TV. (Equity stage actor for 30 years). My first feature film was just picked up by a distributor! It’s really good (just went to the premier), a lovely story, very well acted and shot…my question is, now that this film will be streaming (distributor’s past films are…

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Reddit · 2 Sep 2022

I was just on the most watched streaming show and I cant get an audition.

Been feeling so stuck lately and hopeless after a reputable CD told me this is just what it is. I signed with my first agent Jan 1st of this year, 10 days later had an audition for a co star and booked it. The show just came out and was the most watched streaming series for Hulu. I havent had an audition since January…

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Reddit · 2 Sep 2022

The Cure To Getting Out OF Your Head

A common struggle I hear from actors is how they have a hard time connecting with their character and then they end up getting stuck in their head. There can be a number of factors that can cause this common problem... One of the most important factors driving this problem is the LACK of an EMOTIONAL RElATIONSHIP with…

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Reddit · 2 Sep 2022

Feeling ready

Hey actors! I’m really just getting started in this crazy business and excited to see wherever it takes me. I’m in my 20s and in my 3rd month of classes. When did you start feeling like you were good enough to start auditioning for roles, even just background work? Or even feel like you could call yourself an actor?

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Reddit · 2 Sep 2022

Where to find work when starting out?

Hello, all! I am relatively new to the VO community, only having begun in January of 2022. I have a simple home studio and I have been producing auditions for work over the last 7 or 8 months. During that time, I have been utilizing Voices.com for my auditions and job search, submitting auditions and looking for work.…

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Reddit · 2 Sep 2022

How did you get your acting agent?

I am an actor who recently joined sag-aftra. I am currently trying to get representation. I have all the materials like headshots resume a reel, and I have an extensive resume + training from college. (I have only done professional/paying work since I graduated about a year ago. But have been acting since I was in elem…