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Reddit by daddymonster1 Feb 6th

I finally got a decent theatre job opportunity in my hometown, just as I was about to move out. What should I do?

I've been exposing myself in theatre in my hometown for 4 years now, learning and growing until I get my bachelor's degree at the local university (in a "safer" field unrelated to theatre). I've done almost all of it for free, as a young amateur actor. But...
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Reddit by not_kelsey_grammar Feb 6th

I was given a great opportunity to be a voiceover actor. Wondering how to proceed in order to make the most of it.

A few weeks ago, the company I work for decided to launch a big, new ad campaign. Through some quirk of fate, I was tapped to record the voiceovers. The ad campaign, which is mostly on YouTube, Facebook, and a little bit of specialized television (not...
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Reddit by Front-Chemist7181 Feb 6th

What's the best compliment on set you love to get as an actor?

I don't know about you guys, but I LOVE when a director tells me go smaller. I go as big as possible and let the director adjust. Been working on a film for a few days (actually on set right now) and have a director tell me go smaller is the best. It's so...
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Reddit by Opening-Race6586 Feb 6th

What are associate agents?

What exactly is the difference between a „normal“ agent and an associate agent? When I look up some actor‘s agents on the agency’s website (UK) it says who their agent is and who their associate agent is so what’s the difference between the two? Because...
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Reddit by fakejamieson Feb 6th

Affordable Coaching [Discounts for BIPOC, Trans, Queer Performers]

ACTORS! It’s been a tough time for the performing arts. As things open, again, slowly, productions are beginning to cast… auditions are happening! Naturally, many of us feel out of shape, a bit rusty, and that is okay! Andrew Jamieson is now booking private...
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Reddit by Freaklegion00 Feb 6th

More Work For Non-Union Performers

I'm an apprentice UBCP/ACTRA member and honestly that credit kind of just fell in my lap as an upgrade on set from background to actor. Until recently I haven't pursued acting, and now on top of that I have started focusing more on voice acting work. I'm...
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Reddit by Renewal96 Feb 6th

Not sure which agent to sign with!

Hey everyone, Last month I submitted to countless agents and scored three meetings. All three agents offered me across the board representation. I'm extremely grateful but unsure of which one to sign with. Agent #1 - 600 on IMDbPro, SAG-franchised & 2 actors...
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Reddit by not_brayden13 Feb 6th

Young VA, looking to get started. Need advice. I have a deeper voice than corpse and a lot of people have told me I should get into VA

I’m a young voice actor, 16 but I have a pretty deep voice, if you know who corpse husband is, I have a deeper voice than him. I’ve always loved acting and especially voice acting and I want to know how to get started. If I’m missing anything here tell me.
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Reddit by just_ice523 Feb 6th

Industry Jobs For Actors?

I’m curious what others opinions would be in this… Do you think if an actor would to get a job at a studio or talent agency that they wouldn’t be able to have much of an acting career? Or do you think it may be beneficial considering you’d start to make...
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Reddit by littlesallyywalker Feb 6th

What do you do when a CD sends you self-tape instructions for the wrong role?

A few times now, I’ve been sent self-tape instructions for what is clearly the wrong character in a film via Actors Access (e.g. today, I was called back for the role of an artsy 14 year old girl but the instructions/sides for the role of her abusive father...
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Reddit by Ihavesomequestions58 Feb 6th

I'm losing my passion. I'm stuck at a cross road what should I do?

I (26M) started my journey as an actor at 19 when I took professional classes in NYC. After 7 years I got a BS (not in theater), worked in corporate, mental health, even went to a masters for PT before I left due to loss of interest. In addition I have done...
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Reddit by nowcreatives Feb 6th

Permanent VO for Psychology Video Essay YouTube Channel [Female or Male] - Job

Hey there! Are you a female or male VO actor interested in creating content around power, psychology, and politics? If so - we’re creating a video essay channel and are looking for a single, permanent VO actor for it - 3 videos a week, which will be doing...
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Reddit by GetGreenGetBaked Feb 6th

I applied for a few roles. How long does it usually take to hear back from them in regards to an audition?

So yeah, I applied to a few roles on Actors Access and I was wondering how long it takes to hear back from them in regards to an audition? I got updated headshots done and I feel like I could be a good fit for them. Any advice would be good. Thanks!
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Reddit by DontDrift Feb 5th

Do actors need a car to be successful in Los Angeles?

Would I be okay without a car in LA?
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Reddit by wwhmochi Feb 5th

To my biracial actors, how do you feel about auditions for "full" minority race characters.

I'm half Caucasion and half Korean, and I very much look like it. In a room full of white people, I definitely look not white, but in a room full of Koreans/Asians, I look white af. My agents and manager get me a lot of auditions for roles that are obviously...
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Reddit by sailor_melody Feb 5th

What the hell is wrong with CDs lately?

Ever since the shift to self tapes has gotten more and more prominent (and lowkey permanent, especially for first rounds), CDs have been giving sides that are ridiculously long AND poorly cut. I'm not sure what happens in the background and whether their...
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Reddit by misterpaws22 Feb 5th

Calling all Actors. Would you mind having an interview about how you manage your money?

My name is Tim and I am part of a product team for a class. I am looking for the freelancers, part time workers, contractors, basically those who work job to job or pay check to paycheck. Would you be willing to have a 30 minute chat with me so I can...
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Reddit by WetBlanketGuy Feb 5th

Are multiple takes standard (without having to ask)?

I've hired five voice actors from Fiverr. The first three all read each line 2 to 4 times. It was not written in their advertisements that they would do this (nor did I request it), but I was very grateful for it. However, the last two only did one take. The...
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Reddit by Individual_Move6031 Feb 4th

How do actors get big agents?

Just wondering how actors starting off are able to secure such large agents. Just looking at IMDb, I see actors with no real credits signed with some of the top top agents/managers. Like, how does someone with no real credits Become signed with one of the top...
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Reddit by Material_Sense_2957 Feb 4th

I GOT SIGNED TO CAA

posting this here because this seems like the kind of space that would appreciate/celebrate this good news (admittedly when I told folks in person about this, they either didn't seem to care or didn't know how big of a deal was) but it feels very surreal to...
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