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  1. Reddit by abaggs802606 Jul 29th

    Can we stop posting on SM every time we self tape?

    I think we all know that actor who feels a compulsion to post a video or picture on social media every single time they send in an audition for anything. It's like the moment that ring light hits them the think "the world must know that I spent an hour...

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  3. Reddit by ComfortableSecurity1 Jul 29th

    Social Media Paid Placement - contract needed?

    Hello! Non-union actor here - I'm just wondering what the industry standard is for shooting footage that will be used in a company's social media, likely paid placement. Is this something that is sometimes shot without a contract? I know that for something...

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  4. Reddit by AshlieAtkinson Jul 29th

    Hi! AMA at 6pm EST!

    Hi, r/acting! I'm an actor in NY and I'm in quarantine out of town so I figured, why not see if anyone is interested in asking anything? My IMDB is here: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1534700/ I most recently played Mamie Fish on The Gilded Age, and before that I...

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  6. Reddit by RightAct Jul 29th

    What do I call this role on my resume?

    I just got a call that I booked a role in a major movie. It’s just a one day role and it pays the SAG rate of $1082 for the day. The casting director specified this is not background and she used the term “principal.” I know it’s not background because I...

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  7. Reddit by taboo82 Jul 29th

    When Method acting goes too far?

    First off, I've never been certain, despite trying to research it, what Method acting is defined as but it sure seems like some are a bit excessive about it. Isn't it a bit much to force everyone to carry you around because you're trying to play a handicapped...

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  8. Reddit by MaximumTruthWriter Jul 29th

    NEED VOICE COACH FOR ACTING

    Hi! I've been an actor now for years but have always struggled with my voice. Male. But I feel it's thin, unreliable, slightly nasal. I have a hard time listening to it and I finally have some extra money to invest in a coach. Does anyone have any...

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  9. Reddit by ActingGabriel Jul 28th

    Meisner question - "fully doing" vs "as if"

    I've been doing some Meisner exercises with a couple of fellow actors, following Larry Silverberg's book (thanks u/eogc9 for the fantastic recommendation!). We've gotten to the point of doing an activity, and we can't figure out something about "fully doing"...

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  10. Reddit by AutoModerator Jul 28th

    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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  11. Reddit by erikalg_vo Jul 28th

    Rode NT1-A Open Box

    appears to be available on Woot. [https://sellout.woot.com/offers/rode-nt1-a-vocal-recording-microphone-package-open-box?ref=w\_cnt\_wp\_8\_18](https://sellout.woot.com/offers/rode-nt1-a-vocal-recording-microphone-package-open-box?ref=w_cnt_wp_8_18) Only...

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  12. Reddit by NeliKz Jul 28th

    Actor Interview

    If you had a chance to have a chat with one of the actors you most admire, what are the questions you would ask them? Not neccesarily about their roles and films, though that works as well, but also questions about being an actor in general, filmmaking...

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  13. Reddit by joeypizzaman Jul 28th

    Toronto actors: am I ready for an agent?

    I feel ready to submit to agencies, but I am hesistant because I know how important a good first impression is. I have been taking classes and working on my craft since January, I have done tons of extra work (not that that really matters?) and I’ve had lead...

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  15. Reddit by OctomanV2 Jul 28th

    A Fresh Face and an Eager Heart

    Hey there! My names Yusef. I’m and 18 year old aspiring voice actor. From the moment I finished playing Portal 2, I knew that I was destined to be a voice actor. Ellen McClain and Stephen Merchant were the two actors that pushed me to really put myself out...

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  16. Reddit by quirklurk Jul 28th

    Can you go too far when acting out a sex scene?

    I vaguely recall Jennifer Lawrence saying she sometimes worries she’ll cross a line when filming a sex scene. Made me wonder if someone could go too far in front of the camera? I know there are specific angles, fitted clothing, or tricks to keep actors safe...

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  17. Reddit by Extra_Ad6054 Jul 28th

    Agent percentage

    Canadian actors. How much is your agent taking from you? 10%? 15% 20%? I see that US agents are legally only allowed to take 10%. Curious.

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  20. Reddit by Popular-Cartoonist73 Jul 27th

    Casting Websites (Northern Ireland)

    Hey everyone! So Im from Northern Ireland and im quite stuck in terms of which casting website I should/can use as an actor in NI. I am not sure whether fishpond.ie is only for Republic of Ireland or it allows Northern Irish on there too. Then theres ones for...

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