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  2. Reddit by jettacfer Sep 3rd

    Is actors connection legit?

    I know I can’t go in expecting to sign with an agent or be cast by a casting director, but I want to know that it’s not a scam. Will I actually get to perform a scene for who they say or are they just going to steal my $40?

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  3. Reddit by gift4fiction Sep 3rd

    How many actors are there in the US?

    Just curious what people think the total number is. Including Union/non-union and aspiring, early career to established. SAG/AFTRA membership is “approximately 160000” Equity membership is 51,000 Maybe a good criteria is people who are auditioning or intend...

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  4. Reddit by Drecasso_Ent Sep 3rd

    Is this a good sign? What does this mean

    On Monday I auditioned for a TV show on HBO Max. It was a small Co Star Role. A few days later the same casting director for that show requested for me to audition for another project. My manager sent me the audition from the casting director and they told me...

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  6. Reddit by SoulWolfX Sep 3rd

    advice for the next steps in my acting journey

    Hello! I’m an actor currently enrolled in high school, have some new headshots and classes lined up and have been performing in theatre since 4th or 5th grade, albeit slightly sporadically. I’ve been going through a big debate in my head. My question is...

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  7. Reddit by FitFlamingos Sep 3rd

    Theatre Callbacks: Do I dress for the part?

    I have my first professional callback for a play and I'm wondering about this. The period is mid 20th century. They have not specifically asked actors to dress up for the callbacks. If I were to dress up I'd just do enough to suggest the character, not go...

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  9. Reddit by musicalslimetutorial Sep 3rd

    Seeking Advice on Selecting a Talent Manager

    I just appeared as a series regular on an Australian television show (I’m an Australian actor), and I have begun holding meetings with US talent managers in the hopes of setting up representation in the states. I met with a variety of options, but three...

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  10. Reddit by Heyyinzz Sep 2nd

    Any tips on dealing with imposter syndrome?

    37 year old actor/director just landed my first staring role in 10 years and am having imposter syndrome. I just got the lead role of Brandon in Rope by Patrick Hamilton, the play that eventually became a Hitchcock classic. The director called me in during...

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  11. Reddit by PsychologyAble983 Sep 2nd

    Getting into acting

    How do I get into acting if I live in the middle of nowhere. My family is working class and I live in rural PA and the closest city to me isn’t even that big. It’s like 50,000 people I think, and yea that’s all good and dandy. I just don’t know wtf I’m doing...

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  13. Reddit by Logical-Glass5272 Sep 2nd

    Film picked up

    I’m not new to acting, but I am new (ish) to film and TV. (Equity stage actor for 30 years). My first feature film was just picked up by a distributor! It’s really good (just went to the premier), a lovely story, very well acted and shot…my question is, now...

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  14. Reddit by cryoncue Sep 2nd

    The Cure To Getting Out OF Your Head

    A common struggle I hear from actors is how they have a hard time connecting with their character and then they end up getting stuck in their head. There can be a number of factors that can cause this common problem... One of the most important factors...

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  15. Reddit by hjp731 Sep 2nd

    Feeling ready

    Hey actors! I’m really just getting started in this crazy business and excited to see wherever it takes me. I’m in my 20s and in my 3rd month of classes. When did you start feeling like you were good enough to start auditioning for roles, even just background...

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  16. Reddit by pitts_ Sep 2nd

    Where to find work when starting out?

    Hello, all! I am relatively new to the VO community, only having begun in January of 2022. I have a simple home studio and I have been producing auditions for work over the last 7 or 8 months. During that time, I have been utilizing Voices.com for my...

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  17. Reddit by jettacfer Sep 2nd

    How did you get your acting agent?

    I am an actor who recently joined sag-aftra. I am currently trying to get representation. I have all the materials like headshots resume a reel, and I have an extensive resume + training from college. (I have only done professional/paying work since I...

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  20. Reddit by AutoModerator Sep 1st

    Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

    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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