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  1. Reddit by poltnkowka Nov 28th

    Being an actor abroad

    So im from a country which makes being an actor quite harder than if i were to live in the Uk or America. So i was just wondering if there are any international acting agencies or, basically, which would be the earier way to get into acting in another...

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  2. Reddit by Pretend_Comedian_ Nov 28th

    Uk Agent suggestions? :)

    Hey gang, so I'm on the search for a boutique agency in the UK. I currently have a commercial agent and I'm part of a coop agency, this year has been quite a good year in terms of progression and the jobs ive managed to book so im fortunate to be able to take...

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  3. Reddit by GlitteringSleep3087 Nov 28th

    Voice actor moved to house on train line ;-(

    Hi team, I had a little studio that worked, but my Mum got a Stage 4 Cancer diagnosis, so we moved closer to the hospital. I WOULD NOT CHANGE THAT DECISION EVER, as we are only 20 minutes from the local hospital. I really need help. I stopped doing any work...

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  4. Reddit by _Ultimate_Simp Nov 28th

    Haunted house scare actor

    My town as a haunted house that is one of the more well known places of the town. There are two parts of the haunted house/asylum which is the Ghost tour in the main building and the haunted house in the side building. Would putting scare actor on a resume as...

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  5. Reddit by DiscombobulatedDog63 Nov 28th

    Requesting a contract

    Hello, I am a UK based actor and new to the industry. I am undergoing my first paid role next month. I requested a contract to pass on to my agent and one of the producers responded saying: “We don’t have a contract prepared for your agent.” I think they...

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  6. Reddit by pinkinoctober Nov 28th

    Asian actors

    I have a question about (and for) Asian actors based in the US and UK. Have there been instances where you got casted for an Asian role but it’s not your ethnicity? For example, the character is supposedly Japanese but you’re Korean. Does that happen a lot?...

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  7. Reddit by twoplustwoskin Nov 28th

    What are the common actor demographics?

    I’m just curious what you guys think are the more common/more competitive actor types? Like gender, race, size, etc. I think there is a proper word for it but it’s slipping my mind! I know it is competitive for everyone, but I would assume a 22 year old women...

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  8. Reddit by saleena012 Nov 28th

    Helen Wells or Heyman Talent

    I currently live in Columbus, Ohio and am looking to try applying to talent agencies for acting. Does anyone have any experience with the Helen Wells Agency or Heyman Talent agency? I can't find many reviews of them online besides the few that are on Google...

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  9. Reddit by forde_e Nov 27th

    HB Studio courses

    Beginner actor here that will be taking acting 1 at HB studios. I wanted to take an extra class or two. For those that went to HB studios or any other acting company what were other acting classes you took or would recommend me to take?

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  10. Reddit by PM-me-your-social Nov 27th

    LORT AEA Contracts

    Is anyone familiar with minimum pay rates for equity actors at a LORT theatre? My daughter has a role on a non-union contract in a show running through the end of the year at a LORT "B" theatre in one of the unnamed cities. The casting calls all listed $1008...

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  11. Reddit by Plessie21 Nov 27th

    Should I move to Toronto to pursue acting?

    I've always loved acting since being in a few short films as a kid during summer camp, being in a few theatre productions in elementary, and taking drama class in high school. I haven't formally taken acting classes yet, nor have acted since high school. I am...

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  12. Reddit by realSpillerSoda Nov 27th

    Are there any voices out there like mine?

    I've been thinking about trying out voice acting and I've been trying to get past that "hating my own recorded voice" phase. However, my voice is kind of a unique tone so it's been hard I was just wondering, are there any voice actors out there with voices...

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  13. Reddit by SimpleInvestigator70 Nov 27th

    Can't Even Book a Student Film, Feeling Discouraged

    I just started seriously pursuing acting in January. In an effort to have a best package possible and start off on the best foot so far, I've been taking a steady stream of classes and just got updated headshots from a great/well known photographer in NYC...

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  14. Reddit by Mylifereddit Nov 27th

    Casting network worth it?

    I have casting network but believe I can submit with the free version. There's a cyber deal at $59.9 shall I get it? I believe there's no way to submit without it or am I missing something? I know there's actors access but I believe we have to pay to submit...

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