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  1. Reddit by HunterXero Sep 14th

    How do you deal with jealousy in the biz?

    Depression can play a factor too. There are times when people who want to be actors but never really pursue it, audition, or anything will get a big part in something because their buddy is a director. Not saying I wish that person didn't get it, but it's...

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  2. Reddit by Other_Commission220 Sep 13th

    Best ways to get started and learn about acting?

    I (14F) started highschool recently and decided to take some sort of action in a passion of mine. I've always been interested in the IDEA of acting but never tried to gain any experience. I joined drama class and if this continues to interest me, I plan to...

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  3. Reddit by manifesting6-6 Sep 13th

    We’re doing it wrong

    No offence, I do not mean to offend anyone by how I say this. But I am a firm believer in the fact that if we’re hoping to become “successful” in this industry relying on talent isn’t enough. What do I mean by this? Let’s take for example another lucrative...

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  4. Reddit by Abirando Sep 13th

    NY vs. LA

    I’m well aware that NY is theatre and LA is film/tv, but I’m curious about the challenges/differences/practicality of seeking film/tv work while living in NY. My HS-junior son is an aspiring actor/screenwriter and wants to move to LA after graduation to do...

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  5. Reddit by Abstract_Corduroy74 Sep 13th

    ADVICE NEEDED! TAKING A BREAK!

    I've been recently thinking about taking a break from acting. I'm 21, a senior in college, and have been lucky enough to be involved in pretty much every mainstage show in my university's theatre department as an actor since I was a freshman. I'm going to...

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  6. Reddit by louisasnotes Sep 13th

    The Claudius Diary

    2 months of 'Actor Nerd' coming up, fellow thespians, as I take you through the invention of a Human Being in the person of Shakespeare's greatest Villain. I do not foresee any packed houses, so I'm looking at this time as the almost orgasmic joy of...

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  7. Reddit by Theunpolitical Sep 13th

    Can a SAG actor do UGC promotions?

    First, I just want to thank everyone in here for giving me some of their positive vibes and mojo on getting my SAG card. I JUST GOT IT!!! I swear I never thought I would. Such a relief too! Okay, my question. I've been doing the UGC (user generated content)...

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  8. Reddit by FarmerIvan54 Sep 13th

    What to do

    I’ve taken a couple acting classes and my instructors pointed out an eye opener for me when they stated if we want to be big into this business, that we had to take classes, audition and network within the major cities that focus on what we’d like to work on...

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  9. Reddit by Saaaintniiiick Sep 13th

    Shooting self tapes at school bc I live with 9 people

    Just felt like letting it off my chest … I’m back at school and living with 9 other people in a house. I barely can do self tapes from home so I book study/meeting rooms at school at obscure hours to do them, but I can’t help but think of the people who get...

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  10. Reddit by Louisperez Sep 12th

    Chicago Actors-DeSanti Talent Agency?

    I have an interview coming up with them next week and wanted to see if I could get the scoop from some fellow actors. I know they’re not considered one of the bigger agencies in the city but that’s fine since I prefer boutique agencies versus bigger ones...

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  11. Reddit by CommercialAd6381 Sep 12th

    Life Itself.

    Hello I am a 18M, my question is what are you doing with your life other than acting I know many of us aren’t full time on being an actor and have real jobs. I’m 18 i’m close to signing with an agency but my question is what to do with my life ? it sounds...

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  12. Reddit by Positive_Vibez0 Sep 12th

    Going to graduate school while trying to find work?

    I’m still in college (in the USA) and have two years left of my undergrad. I recently started taking acting classes and absolutely love it. However, I also love my field of study (which is in mathematical sciences) and wanna pursue graduate studies in it. I’m...

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  13. Reddit by lepontneuf Sep 12th

    Boone Helm

    Has anyone else been asked to submit for many different roles to this film?? I have FOR TWELVE and I find it totally unprofessional and stopped after SEVEN. Does anyone have any info about this production? Paul Sinacore is the CD. I know of several other...

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