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  1. Reddit by Ahbuu May 16th

    Reproductions is launching a Screenplay Contest!

    Hey all, Long time lurker here. I know this is the acting subreddit but I figured there are lots of us who also write! After lots of convincing, me and a coworker got our job to hold a Screenplay contest where *the winning script will be produced and filmed...

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  2. Reddit by mutecute May 16th

    pronunciation help??

    weird question but can anyone recommend any online resources to learn american pronunciation? I just figured actors need really clear voices so maybe you would know of some? I'm mute, and I really really really want to learn to talk. I couldn't get speech...

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  3. Reddit by medicalschooljourney May 16th

    Honest advice needed

    Long story short: wanted to act since I was 18, was ridiculed by family for it, went to medical school instead due to family pressure and fear of the unknown. Hate everything about medical school and left. I left for reasons beyond acting- I was truly...

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  4. Reddit by iActSometimes May 16th

    Do you remove old reels?

    Just curious. Do you delete old reels from actors access/youtube once you update and upload a newer one? I recently updated mine and am not sure if I should just leave my old one up or not.

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  5. Reddit by yeah1616 May 16th

    I feel like a waste and untalented

    I am a junior high school student, and I dream of being an actor. I’m my drama teacher’s favourite so I get all the leads in that class and I was a lead in the much more intense musical theatre program. In the fall I was also in a professional show in the...

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  6. Reddit by Romkugler May 16th

    Shooting your own scenes for your showreel

    Hi all. I'm an actor based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It's a small market so there are few opportunities to get material for your showreel. So I've decided to team up with a mate of mine who's a super talented cinematographer with top of the line equipment. His...

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  7. Reddit by MauriceBornia21 May 15th

    You are gonna make it

    I just saw an interview with Mark Ruffalo and at one point he said he got his first big role after LITERALLY more than SIX HUNDRED AUDITIONS. I thought that was awesome, insane-ish too, but mostly awesome. So, i want to make this as a post where actors...

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  8. Reddit by Cili0c May 15th

    Drums?

    So I’m getting really into the drums and am aspiring to be a professional. I’m still very young (14) and am pretty decent with my acting skills (I’m paired up alongside 16 year olds and above) but trying to get better with my flaws. I’m just wondering if...

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  9. Reddit by Anonthrowaway222 May 15th

    Attending drama school completely terrified!!

    I'm a New actor and I've pushed it off for so long bc I've been really terrified of going for it, I live in London and decidied to register for a summer program at one of the best drama schools here since it's not audition based. I'm COMPLETEY terrified. I'm...

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  10. Reddit by Dellrup May 15th

    Is actors access only for LA and NY?

    And extra access? I made an account for extras access and it’s only NY and LA, is there any way to get extra experience without paying Backstage’s high prices? I’ve never been an extra before and idk if I’ll ever get a role so I’m not sure if I should spend...

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  11. Reddit by actorgod888 May 15th

    Do you recommend Improv?

    My goal is not to be a stand up comedian or anything, I was curious and thinking of taking a Improv class, I was wondering if you guys fond that beneficial? or have found some great use to it.

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  12. Reddit by Miyoskamin_Iskwew May 15th

    Wrong Path?

    So I recently got accepted into the University of Calgary, this uni in Alberta. I'm taking a major in Drama. Honestly, I'm very happy. I had great doubt about whether I would be accepted anywhere at all. And my original goal all along was to study acting. But...

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