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  1. Backstage by Shantaya_Oquendo Jul 27th

    New to modeling

    I've noticed a lot of casting directors are not interested if you do not have experience. Where is a good place to start?

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  4. Backstage by shirleytemple Jul 25th

    Being an extra?

    I'm just starting out in the acting world, so obviously I'm not getting a ton of big roles thrown my way. I was recently searching through the Backstage casting notices and saw a few listings for extras and background cast. Are there any benefits of being an...

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  5. Stage 32 by Robert Franklin Jul 24th

    Acting education.

    Here is a list of acting education resources I hope someone finds useful. Thx!  http://www.learnhowtobecome.org/actor-or-actress/

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  7. Backstage by Caliban Jul 24th

    Got a callback! Now what??

    So I got my first callback after an audition that went better than I thought it would! BUT now I'm super nervous about bombing it, haha. Does anyone have any tips for making a callback as successful as possible? Now that I've got the CD's attention, how can I...

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  8. Backstage by dramamomma Jul 24th

    Agentless and Auditioning

    SO! I've taken the plunge and finally decided to pick up my acting career again. But I'm encountering the same problem I had the first time around: getting into the audition room. I know having an agent is the most ideal situation, but I'm not there yet. Any...

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  9. Karmalicity by Amanda Klein Jul 23rd

    Paint Night with free wine!!

    Please check out my paint night that is coming up! If you are interested and sign up, I will buy you a glass of wine!!! If not, could you please click "interested" on the facebook event page. I am trying to help grow the event and it is more fun if there are...

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  11. Backstage by k_mills Jul 18th

    Acting Careers Outside NYC/LA

    Hi! I'm a recent graduate and have always dreamed of pursuing acting; now seems like the best time to dive in and get started. I don't live in either of the two major hubs for entertainment (NYC or LA) - what can I do in my area to begin my...

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  13. Backstage by nycnewbie1352 Jun 30th

    I want to join the UNION

    Hi y'all! I'm a thirysomething actress who just moved to Los Angeles to pursue my dreams of film and TV. I've read Backstage long enough to know that one of the first steps is to get myself into acting classes and to get professional headshots (done and...

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  14. Reddit by deafness Jun 27th

    Directing an African American voice actor...

    I recently recorded a couple spots for a TV ad that is directed towards African Americans. I hired an African American voice over actress and I felt she did a really good job. My superiors on the other hand, could not "tell that she was black". They now want...

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  16. Reddit by XigbarTheRevenant Jun 11th

    In need of opinions

    Probably a bit off subject for this sub, but I was wondering what voice actors/actresses people would REALLY enjoy seeing at conventions, also bands if you feel like adding those, just any guests really. Also if anybody knows any other subs I could use to...

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  20. Reddit by CrispyHotGarbage May 5th

    Can I get feedback on my new actor website?

    Hey Friends! You guys were super helpful with your feedback on my reel, I would love it if you'd click around my almost finished website and give me any ideas or comments that come to mind. Thanks in advance! https://paigeivy71.wixsite.com/paigeivy

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