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  1. Reddit by checkerchickens Apr 23rd

    Non-union - Auditions?

    I had Backstage and paid for that subscription for a while but everything posted on there now seems to be a little fishy. Maybe I’m just setting it too specific, I don’t know. I use Actors Access a lot but was curious to know if anyone uses IMDBPro or another...

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  2. Reddit by senualist Apr 23rd

    Can sag actors do community theater?

    So i do a lot of film work and im gonna have to join sag soon. Im wondering though if I can still do unpaid community theater after I join. Getting speaking roles on film is rare and even when you do book something more often than not its not enough to really...

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  3. Reddit by PandabearPB12 Apr 23rd

    GBR or CND for acting?

    Hello! I have British and Canadian citizenship. I currently live in Vancouver, Canada but have been contemplating moving to London, UK. Any actors who live in either of those locations and can provide insight on what country would be better to learn the...

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  4. Reddit by HotLettuce5381 Apr 23rd

    Got lucky I guess

    So a few weeks back I got casted in a play called on strivers row apparently they had been working on the play for 6 months and some of the cast left and i filled in. It was funny how i got the part as ive always wanted to be an actor and got one of the main...

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  5. Stage 32 by Tammy Hunt Apr 22nd

    Becoming More Competitive as an Actor

    This requires a combination of skill development, networking, and perseverance. Here are some tips to help you stand out in the acting industry:- Training: Continuously improve your acting skills by attending acting classes, workshops, or pursuing a degree in...

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  6. Reddit by AccountantLong9075 Apr 22nd

    Group classes vs private coaching

    I’ve taken group classes for years but also use a private coach just for some bigger auditions. I found a class that I’ve been wanting to try, but after learning it’s 4 hours on Thursday nights I’m thinking private coaching may fit me more. I work 9-5...

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  7. Reddit by MarchProfessional435 Apr 22nd

    Reel for Theatre Acting

    I'm primarily a theatre actor. I've done some film work, but mainly as a featured extra, so I don't have much of a reel. If I want to continue doing theatre work, should I make a reel of just me doing monologues and songs?

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  8. Reddit by MarchProfessional435 Apr 22nd

    Training Question

    The other day I saw an ad for a course called "Performing Arts industry Essentials" offered by a Backstage, Yellowbrick, and NYU. The faculty are mostly NYU Tisch professors, peppered with a few active BW actors. The cost is normally $1000, but they offered...

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  9. Reddit by Easy-Cryptographer-4 Apr 22nd

    Stunt Work as a Side Hustle

    Does anyone here do stunt work on the side? Could this be a decent side hustle/survival job for an actor or is it a waste of time if your main goal in the industry is to audition and book roles?

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  10. Reddit by Sad_Nebula17 Apr 21st

    First in person audition in 3 years!

    Hi actors, I just got an in person audition from my commercial agent and I'm excited/nervous, as this is my first in person audition since signing with them a year ago. Been mostly doing endless self tapes the past year! My question is-- if the audition on...

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