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  1. Backstage by Drvangelder Nov 30th

    Recommendation for a Demo Reel company

    I have a demo reel now and want to update it. Anybody have a recommendation they can give me in LA. Somebody that knows how long to make each scene and all the dos and don'ts of a demo reel. Not somebody that does it on the side as a...

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  2. Backstage by SergioHP Nov 29th

    Completely New!

    Hello everyone! So I’m completely new to this site and to acting FOR REAL. I’m 19 and have always been fascinated by actors and the roles they play. Any tips on how to go from nothing to into films? My main issue is i really don’t know what is required...

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  3. Backstage by nur-aksamija Nov 29th

    New Actress asking for Advice

    Hello! I am a 13 year old girl with a strong interest in acting. The only problem is; I've only ever done a play in 4th grade, but I was the lead. I'm in my school's drama club, but my school/ town is so small, we can't afford to put...

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  4. Backstage by igforever Nov 28th

    Professional Acting Training. NY or London?

    I am currently a senior at high school, living in the EU. After finishing high school, I plan to study acting at a drama school in London (e.g. Drama Centre London) or at a conservatory in NY (e.g. William Esper; I couldn't afford a university training in NY...

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  5. Backstage by AdamS123 Nov 24th

    Meeting Local Actors

    Hi, I'm not exactly new to acting but I've refocused on it in a way I could not in the past. I have a lot of questions but I'll start w a few. I live in Long Island near Kennedy airport. 1. How could I find out local actors to...

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  6. Backstage by schmactinghomie11 Nov 23rd

    Following Up With An Agent

    I met with an agent from a huge bicoastal agency and sang for her at a pay-for-play. She liked what I did we had a great conversation and she asked me to send her hard mail of my headshot and a letter since she does not use email. I wrote...

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  7. Backstage by TylerMckenzie98 Nov 15th

    Baritones

    I am currently an 18 year old actor in college, and I am starting to become incredibly bitter, as I am a baritone. It seems as the years move on, more and more teenage roles, (which is what I can play, looks wise) are the high tenors, and the baritones...

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  8. Stage 32 by Dayna Burnworth Nov 13th

    Writing & Acting Offers?

    Hello fam,  I have a question that may seem odd or maybe I’m just feeling so brand-new. I’m a writer/author and I have not done any acting jobs. I do public speaking quite a bit and have a pretty solid side career from those gigs.    Today marks the seventh...

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  9. Backstage by Gladstone Nov 9th

    Nerdist School

    My agent recommended looking into taking improv at the Nerdist studio; apparently they're one of the newer but also well regarded improv schools? Has anyone taken any classes from them, improv or otherwise? I have already taken classes at Second City and...

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  10. Backstage by ChampagneGoggles Nov 7th

    Creating Content

    Who out there creates their own content (whether it be between jobs or just for fun/something to do on your own)? Do your personal projects help fulfill you creatively? Do they take up a lot of time? What kind of steps do you take, and what kind of hurdles...

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  11. Backstage by ClassAct Oct 31st

    What I learned on set

    Just played my credited role in a feature film. Here are some of the things I learned/noticed on set: Be on time! You don't want to be the reason everyone is behind schedule! Listen! Listen to instructions from crew and the director to better your performance...

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  12. Backstage by ChampagneGoggles Oct 31st

    Master Classes with a Celeb

    Has anyone ever taken a master class with a celebrity? Did you found it helpful? Did you make any connections? Get good feedback? Make any connections? Lots of questions.

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