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Reddit by Several-Kick3210 Aug 2nd

I don’t I’ll be applying to student films anymore..

Just wanted to vent my irritation for the night on this subreddit I guess. I told myself this year that I would try to build my acting resume. So I’ve been able to snag a few roles for student films. I’m 23 so I recently graduated and maybe it’s not my place...
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Reddit by leopardlimo Aug 1st

Canadians with American Reps

Hi! I’m reaching out to see if there are any Canadians with American representation, whether that’s an agent and/or manager and what your experience getting them & working with them has been like. The Canadian actors I know that do have American...
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Reddit by MushuWithEggroll Aug 1st

does anybody else get annoyed at being squeezed for money on these casting websites?

i’ve just gotten some new headshots done, and i am going onto all of the various websites to update my materials, and i’m starting to get upset. i remember when actor’s access felt like the worst offender, because they charge $10 per photo. but somehow they...
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Reddit by notanother_username0 Aug 1st

Union Vouchers for Extra Work... should you accept if youre busy with NU work?

Hi all, I have what might be a unique scenario and wanted to see if anyone had personal insight. I am a non union commercial model and dabble in commercial acting with no desire to do any theatrical. For fun, I will occasionally do TV/Film background work for...
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Reddit by Ok_Laugh7546 Aug 1st

Accidently send something to a AD I shouldn’t.

I was trying to send some photos to myself but recently got to be a background actor on something. It’s my first time doing this and I accidentally sent some photos from one of my photo shoots to the AD who texted me about the information of the project. I...
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Reddit by Born-Breadfruit6452 Aug 1st

Open casting call for the LA Haunted Hayride

Calling all creatures of the night! We are seeking high-energy scare actors to bring our LA Haunted Hayride 2026 to life (or undead). Join us at our open casting call August 14 or 15! **AUDITIONS**: **Audition Details:** * **Dates & Times:** * Saturday...
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Reddit by Mati_Choco Aug 1st

I absolutely despise having to do self-tapes. Should I just not be an actress?

Hello. I’m a 20 y/o uni student (studies aren’t acting but related to that world) in Italy who gets acting lessons (theatre mainly) on the side and does shows with that school once or twice a year. Our acting teacher sometimes sends us interesting casting...
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Reddit by ConsiderationNo4002 Aug 1st

Turning 18

My daughter is turning 18 in 6 months. She is in Toronto and full ACTRA. Has a network principal role and Netflix actor role on resume. Will be taking a gap year when she graduates in June. For those that transitioned from child actor to adult, how did it go?...
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Reddit by BasicallyDuncan Aug 1st

How to stay awake for long hours as a background extra

I landed my first gig as a background actor for a small tv show in my local area! I’ve mostly done theatre both in college and in a regional theatre, but never working on a tv set. I’ve looked at many posts for advice and what to expect (which has helped so...
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Reddit by Kivlo Aug 1st

What nursing work schedule and specialty is best while pursuing acting?? Help please

Hello! I am an actress who works as a nurse full time. I havent been in a production in over a year because I work 5/8hr night shifts a week and can't sleep. I am looking to switch specialties and jobs but am unsure which schedule would be best. I truly want...
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Reddit by TwoInternational4031 Aug 1st

Producer removed me from film project after I told her I was “a little bit in love with her” — did I cross a professional boundary?

I was cast as an actor in an independent film project. During the process, I told the producer that I was “a little bit in love with her.” I understand that this may have crossed a professional boundary. Afterwards, she removed me from the group chat. I sent...
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Reddit by Think_Travel5752 Aug 1st

co-actor distracting on sets

this has happened to me often acting on sets, when i get script i memorise lines and be prepared and dont talk with any one or even start a conversation with anyone. But my co-star starts to talk in friendly manner conversations about outside topic of my life...
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Reddit by carithecoder Aug 1st

Question: Would performers feel offended or get mad if an Engineer adjusted timing in your performance?

Context: I am an Audio Engineer and I primarily work on Audiobooks (in the LitRPG space). I love my job and the fact that I get to listen to fantastical stories (some better than others but they can't all be DCC). When I first started I was focused on the...
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Reddit by bifchcola Aug 1st

Client pretending to be ME!

So I’m a voice actor and am mainly getting jobs that have to do with voice overs for minecraft server promotions! Basically they send a script with payment and then I send it back so they can post the video on their server accounts! I usually keep a tight...
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Reddit by The_Nina_Beans88 Aug 1st

How long a demo should go

I’ve heard long ago that when making a demo you record yourself reading a line at least 5 times. I’m starting thing that not it I’ve also thought about reading off famous movie quotes in different ranges and tones of what I could do with my only working vocal...
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Reddit by PacoPacato Aug 1st

Seiphur’s Auditions - Safira

Hey! It’s basically what’s in the images. I don’t know yet how much the rate will be, but it will be at least $8/line taking in consideration my current possibilities. It will be for a short indie snippet episode. I want to eventually produce a full pilot...
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Reddit by KissLand000 Aug 1st

Thoughts on male actors doing monologues traditionally for female actors?

I'm trying to improve some aspects of my acting and I have found that Isobel's final monologue in "Bull" by Mike Bartlett really hits that for me. I think that the first half of that monologue can be genderless and that's the bit I want to work on for...
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Reddit by ZooeyOnTheOtherLine Jul 31st

I Need This…to stay well.

I lurk here. And I don’t comment much. But I wished to post here after recording this a couple hours prior to now. So here we are. Putting myself back together. Because I need this. I need monologues. As it gets me better. Very much in the mental health angle...
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Reddit by Far_Requirement4233 Jul 31st

What would you put in an email to casting directors?

I've been keeping up with casting directors from casting about for certain projects id love to be on. What would you include in an email to introduce yourself as an actor?
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Reddit by chickenricebroccolli Jul 31st

Thoughts on Jeff Seymour and his books?

At first I was pretty blown away. However after living alone in a new city I’m realizing he comes off a bit pretentious. Most of his “technique” requires the other actor to run lines with and a moderator but that just seems pretty impractical. Most people in...
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