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  1. Reddit by MagicMan5264 Feb 13th

    Advice on nipple piercings as a male actor?

    So, I’m a freshman in college (a skinny, pale, average height cis guy for context) pursuing a BFA in acting. I’ve done pretty well for myself so far, including getting cast in one of my school’s main plays for the term, which is uncommon for a freshman here...

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  2. Reddit by EnvironmentalLion192 Feb 13th

    Networking as an actor

    I have asked this question before but has anyone else used the website actorsinsite, if you haven't i would definitely recommend it. You get to share your work with casting directors and build up a rapport. You might even get an agent if you're lucky

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  3. Reddit by Stellar9534 Feb 13th

    Any tips for a voice actor hopeful?

    Hello! I'm 16 and I really want to get into voice acting after I graduate high school. I was wondering if anyone had any tips for what I could do in the meantime to set myself up better for the field? I've done loads of research, but I thought it might be...

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  4. Reddit by MaleficentSorbet4201 Feb 13th

    I've been re-casted

    If you've ever heard of "online productions" you'll know that you must commit to each day of "online rehearsal" and if you don't you're re-casted. At least that was my circumstance, the entire thing was honestly corny, straineous, and not fun. It was also...

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  5. Reddit by AlexanderBlaide Feb 13th

    Would it be a good idea to wait or get started now?

    I'm 17 and a junior in high school and I want to pursue acting and comedy as a career. After talking to a model friend of mine, she told me that she was signed to an agency in our home state, Montana. After doing some research, I found a few agencies in...

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  6. Reddit by banananuttttt Feb 12th

    I just gave up on a self tape

    Does this ever happen to you? Was doing a self tape audition that admittedly I didn't put much work into. I just got so much anxiety and frustration just for one page. It's a character that I can do well within my range. Anyways I just didn't want to do the...

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  7. Reddit by Lumpy-Ordinary-1816 Feb 12th

    Advice

    Is it possible to start my acting career without my parents help?? I’m 14 and so far all I’m in is theater in Highschool right now and I feel like I need more y’know. I want to get a headshot but of course I don’t know how to drive so I can’t drive to like a...

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  8. Reddit by SillyStringChad Feb 12th

    Can’t wrap my head around it

    So I found an agent who is legit and finds actors casting opportunities. In order to get represented by them you first must have 4 professional credits in either TV or film. My question is, how do I get a professional credit without having an agent?

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  9. Reddit by residenttinman Feb 12th

    Should I subscribe to Backstage without a reel?

    What it says on the tin. I’d like to subscribe to Backstage so I can start auditioning, or at least applying, to roles that give me more professional credits and eventually start moving me towards qualifying for the unions. The problem is: I don’t have a reel...

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  10. Reddit by jackal567 Feb 12th

    Taking Acting Courses in Chicago before Moving?

    Hello all; my family is going to be moving to a suburb just outside NYC in 6 months, and for a variety of reasons (student loans suck), I'm heavily leaning towards going with them. My Mom has said I can come with them, no rent or grocery payments necessary...

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  11. Reddit by Avenger_3000 Feb 11th

    Actors in London

    Hey guys! I just moved to London from Amsterdam. Due to the pandemic, I had no motivation left to take serious steps towards the acting industry. However, since I’m here, I really want to pick up acting again and tap into the acting opportunities in London...

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