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  1. Reddit by theworldoyster May 6th

    Advice for a musician breaking into acting?

    Preface - I've been playing/teaching music at least semi-professionally for my entire adult life. I wish to tell a bit of my story, too; please bear with me. I'm 25 years old an I've had a sort of tumultuous day career since leaving college. I studied...

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  2. Reddit by Anonthrowaway222 May 6th

    Kissing scene partner issue

    This is kind of embarrassing and random. I have to rehearse a love scene. However the actor I'll be kissing/intimate with in the scene has a cold sore currently. I don't get them and would prefer to keep it that way and I understand that most people get them!...

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  3. Reddit by peacelocker125 May 5th

    I need some tips.

    Hey! I’m 14 and I really want to get into acting, no like seriously, one of my ‘goals’ is to become a movie/TV actor, what are some general good starts? I feel I’m too young and my city is small as hell, so like only 1-2 Drama Schools, but even those I don’t...

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  4. Reddit by actorgod888 May 5th

    Acting podcasts/Show

    Hey wassup guys. I have recently started a podcast and it’s really mainly focused towards actors and just chasing your dreams. About 3 to 4 times a week I have actors on my show and we just discuss everything there is to know in the industry. I am also an...

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  5. Reddit by _gh0stfriend May 5th

    Day job

    So i’m going to start looking for work soon for my day job. I’m just going through a legal name change so i don’t really want to start working until it’s done. But, i wanted to get an idea of what day jobs other actors have. If you’ve had multiple, what were...

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  6. Stage 32 May 4th

    Agent

    Hello. I am looking for a acting agent who doesn't need Spotlight.https://m.imdb.com/name/nm7030140/. I have tried asking on Facebook but everyone on their are so up themselves and always trying to put me down. Can anyone suggest anyone who doesn't require...

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  7. Reddit by cmrizzle May 4th

    Getting agents on Facebook group..

    Lol. Ok I’m thinking this isn’t legitimate but just humor me lol. There’s this group on Facebook called “talent managers for actors” and they say casting directors/ agents are in the group and every Sunday you can post your headshot / resume and people...

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  8. Reddit by meanpuffiethingy May 4th

    Community Theater in Los Angeles

    I've been trying to look for community theaters in Los Angeles, and it has been extremely difficult to find some near where I live. I tried Google, but there would be alot of professional theater groups/troupes or playhouses in the searches. I live near...

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  9. Reddit by etlam1234 May 4th

    Im lost

    Hi i'm 15 years old and i'm an aspiring actor but i am to shy to go to any place that can help me practice it like a theater or a drama school or something similar i dont want to avoid them i really want to do it but all i have ever known is that my...

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  10. Stage 32 by Eric L. Williams May 3rd

    Business aspects of acting

    I'm working on a project and I'd love your input. If there was a resource (book, course, etc.) that covered the business aspects of being an actor, what questions would you want/need/like to see in there?

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  11. Backstage by Denf221 May 3rd

    Self tape audition question

    Hello everyone,new user here. I have a question about self taped auditions. I have been invited to send in a self tape for a movie being filmed in my area. I have been directed to get the sid s from Shadowfax. Th nstructions specified that in order to get...

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  12. Reddit by neverforgetdream May 3rd

    How to handle bad direction?

    So I'm currently in a play in a community theater. Tldr, director is majorly critical of my interpretation of a character in front of the entire cast. Then proceeds to ask for a number of results. Then stamps my character with a ridiculous and exceptionally...

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  13. Reddit by AutoModerator May 3rd

    Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - May 3

    Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get...

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