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  3. Reddit by Still_Yak8109 Feb 8th

    Why are disabled roles written so badly?

    hi, I'm an actor with high functioning autism spectrum disorder. I book mainly low functioning autistic roles, but you wouldn't notice if you met me on real life. yes, I'm acting and I feel like I'm putting on a disbaled minstral show when I do it because the...

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  4. Reddit by koo1000 Feb 8th

    Voice Acting Advice

    Hello comrades. I’ve been a voice actor for about 10 months now, since then I have been fortunate enough not only to gig some notable gigs, but also acquire agents & a manager. Huge year ahead of me as well so I’m excited. So if any of y’all have any...

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  5. Reddit by spacecram Feb 8th

    Weight Loss & Auditions

    The premise is that I’m overweight and having trouble getting a shot. I’ve been submitting to as many roles as possible on Actor’s Access and Backstage and haven’t gotten a single audition. I have a good resume and good headshots. I don’t even submit for...

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  8. Reddit by Proof-Pollution454 Feb 7th

    Actors who have booked tv or film roles , do you get to rehearse the scenes with the other actors involved in the scenes with you to make sure everyone knows how the scene is to be acted or no ?

    Hello I wanted to ask any fellow actors who have booked work in television and film if when they book the gig , do you have the opportunity to be bake to rehearse the scenes with the other actors that are in the scene with you to make sure the scene is acted...

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  9. Reddit by Catfishcurds Feb 7th

    Searching for Meisner Technique Group

    Hey All! I'm looking to try and find a group of people (either online or in the LA area) that get together to do practice meisner technique, particularly repetition. If you know what it is already, great! If not, its a century old technique designed to...

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  11. Reddit by Paranoidpapayaa Feb 7th

    Actor's Access Plus - Showfax? Heeeelp!

    Hey guys! I'm completely new to Actor's Access and I have been watching a few YouTube videos and tips on how best to use it. I am thinking of getting Actor's Access Plus, but I saw a video where they advised to get a Showfax subscription?... From what I saw I...

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  12. Reddit by ffeeboy Feb 7th

    How do I get out there?

    Hey! I’m 15(m) and I have a dream to be a famous actor. I really want to go into film but I’m not too sure where to start. Could anyone recommend options to me or some advice on what to do. I feel very passionate about acting, and I’ve been told I’m pretty...

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  14. Reddit by Abstract_Corduroy74 Feb 7th

    Question about Instinctual vs Intellectual acting

    How can an actor who is naturally more of an intellectual (such as myself) in his life, work, and his approach to work rather than an instinctual or emotional (etc, etc) grow, nurture and develop the other necessary "skills". In other words, how can an...

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  15. Reddit by Abstract_Corduroy74 Feb 7th

    QUESTION: Tuning an actors instrument?

    I've heard time and time again that the actor him/herself is their own instrument, and in order to be able to express their character's feelings, needs, wants, actions, and journey, he/she needs to have a fully primed and open instrument which their mind...

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  16. Reddit by Hot-Space8691 Feb 7th

    Should I leave this acting class?

    Ok I dont know if this type of post is allowed here but might as well. This class just feels bad. I might come across as an ahole here and I am sorry but I value honesty and telling people how it is etc. The main issue is the format which doesn't really...

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  17. Reddit by Legitimate_Ebb3623 Feb 7th

    Any fun alternatives to improv?

    I took an Improv Level 1 class last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. I wasn't trying to be an actor but just wanted to learn something new, make friends, and have fun. Now I'm in level 2 but it just feels like more of the same and I feel like theres a certain...

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  18. Reddit by maxdurden Feb 7th

    Favorite shops for actor copies of plays in LA?

    Pretty straight forward, since the Sam French store closed, I've been hurting for a good place to go pursue and pick up more actor copies of plays. What are some places those of you that live in LA like to visit? I need to read some great plays and learn some...

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  19. Reddit by love_acting99 Feb 7th

    Does anyone know any career coaches?

    Does anyone know any good career consultation coaches that will help me set some long-term goals? A bit of background: I am a current high school student, junior, class of '24. I've done stage acting for the past 3 years, taking classes since 2020, and...

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  20. Reddit by Proof-Pollution454 Feb 7th

    What does it mean to include things that are playable as an actor ? I’m currently doing a branding session with my photographer on my headshots in Atlanta and we’re working on creating different looks /characters with different qualities as well

    Hello everyone , I’m going to start getting my new headshots in ATL and I didn’t want to just choose a random photographer or also just get them taken without being able to see what my type is specifically. My headshot photographer said to make sure and...

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