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  1. Stage 32 by Jeff C. Zarinelli Jul 8th

    Getting my feet wet...

    At 41 years of age, I am finally realizing my passion of acting doesn't have to be a dream. All through school I was in theatre productions and student films and often asked if I would major in theater or drama. Much to my dismay, I was put off this area of...

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  2. Reddit by BeamBM Jul 8th

    Can a shy person act

    I am hella shy and really have never done well socially but I have always wanted to be an actor, is this possible for someone who is super shy and has mild social anxiety? And if so got any tips? Would be much appreciated BTW I’m 18 and have no experience

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  3. Reddit by Winniehiller Jul 8th

    DON’T WASTE YOUR WORDS!

    As actors, we start the journey of playing a role by being given a script or perhaps just a piece of one. What is it? Just little bunches of alphabet letters, all lined up in rows. Some of them you will need to speak. Some you will need to hear and respond...

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  4. Reddit by TroiasAchilles Jul 8th

    Opinions needed regarding college.

    Hey all, I'm a 24 year old actor from dublin Ireland. I've been Acting since I was 18 and have previously done features, shorts, theatre etc. I have a strong reel and have been signed to a big agency in london previously. However the last 1-2 years have been...

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  5. Stage 32 by Molly Hansen Jul 7th

    Looking for Auditions!

    Hey guys! Are there any casting directors or basically anybody, looking to cast people in a production? I’m really hoping to keep looking for auditions! It would really be helpful. I’m looking for Auditions in the NYC area! Thank You

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  6. Stage 32 by Molly Hansen Jul 7th

    Headshots, Video Reels Help

    I need new professional headshot, I’ve gained a substantial amount of weight since the last time my headshots were taken! I also need help with a video reel, never had one but I heard that it helps when finding an agent and furthering my career! Photographers...

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  7. Stage 32 by Molly Hansen Jul 7th

    Looking for an agent!

    I am having such a tough time trying to find an agent in New York! It’s unbelievably challenging. You know when your an actor/actress and you know your ready for the big time roles?! But you can’t get started because you can’t even find an agent? Well that’s...

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  8. Reddit by thulite Jul 7th

    I think I hate art and I want to do acting.

    I just graduated highschool and I’m on my way to an art school in California. I have depression and anxiety and I often overthink and it’s hard for me to figure out what I want to do in the first place. At 4 I wanted to be an actor or I wanted to model (of...

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  9. Reddit by TheAskRedditDude Jul 7th

    Demo Reel Help For A Union Actor?

    Hey there, I was wondering if I could get some advice here. I've been trying to make sure that my acting materials are all up to date, and I've noticed my reel is less than satisfactory. I want a better showcase of my acting ability, but here's the problem I...

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  10. Reddit by Winniehiller Jul 6th

    THE REASON WE STUDY ACTING

    One of the first questions people who are new to acting ask me (especially parents with aspiring child actors) is “How many lessons do I (or my child) need to take before I will be ready?” A similar question I am asked by people who learn that I am on set...

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  11. Reddit by Winniehiller Jul 6th

    KEEP IT REAL!

    Though 9-10 months out of the year I am coaching an actor on a network tv series, during hiatus I’ve had quite a few new, young actors come to me for private lessons. It’s becoming evident to me that many of them are being taught techniques which are actually...

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  12. Reddit by Winniehiller Jul 6th

    DO YOU NEED A DEGREE IN THEATER ARTS?

    Do you really want to have a career in acting? You need to take every opportunity to learn from the best and perform with the best. I must tell you, as much as your parents will object, college is not always the best place to learn to be an actor. If you want...

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