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  1. Reddit by ShiningAway Jul 2nd

    An introduction to majoring in acting or theatre

    I'm seeing a sudden influx of school-related questions regarding what to major in, whether it's worth it or not, and what exactly you're signing up for. As a BA Theatre Studies (aka Theatre Arts in some places) major who has taken conservatory classes and...

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  5. Reddit by ActingGabriel Jul 1st

    How to prepare for a small role?

    I've been cast in a small role in a low-budget feature. It's an action movie, and my character is basically the bad guy's lead henchman. It's a fun role, it has a few interesting fight scenes, but the characterization isn't particularly deep. The guy is goon...

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  7. Reddit by jlm792 Jul 1st

    Changing Name

    I've been thinking of changing my last name to a stage name. Currently there is already an actress with my name, she isn't well-known or famous but when you search my name she is the first hit. I've been acting for about six years and using my middle name...

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  9. Reddit by Lilac_Vibes Jul 1st

    Am I cut out to be an actor?

    I love acting... But I'm not sure if it's the career for me. I have extreme anxiety when it comes to uncertainty. I just can't seem to handle it; I plan my life out to the most minute detail, even though I know everything can, and probably will change in some...

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  11. Reddit by Holiday_Opposite_808 Jul 1st

    Uncertain

    Hello everyone, I have a few questions that could definitely go unanswered because they are just weird. I’m an aspiring collegiate athlete, specifically a lacrosse player, and I’m likely going to end up at a Division 1 school (if I continue on the path I’m...

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  12. Reddit by AutoModerator Jun 30th

    Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

    Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get...

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  13. Reddit by inSpyran Jun 30th

    Do actors feel limited by where they live?

    Are agent breakdowns limited by region? For example, would a well-connected Toronto agent have access to the same breakdowns as a well-connected LA agent (ie: a marvel production) that they forward to their talent. Or would toronto actors not be given those...

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  17. Reddit by Inter-estingg Jun 30th

    Trying to put myself out there as an actor.

    Hey guys! I was wanted an option or advice on posting myself doing scenes and monologues on social media? Tiktok? Youtube? As a way to put myself out there? We never know who’s scouting on these types of social media platforms, especially tiktok where it’s...

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  18. Reddit by KingCrappy Jun 30th

    Questions from a non actor

    Hello all. Before I get into my questions, I want to thank everyone in this community for the content here. After a while out of acting, my wife is getting back into it and while I am doing what i can to support her, I don't always have answers or knowledge I...

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  19. Reddit by TomKunzman Jun 30th

    Feedback, anyone?

    This was my very first genuine stab at acting. I’d love thoughts from the fellow actors and directors in here. I had never done anything in the realm of psychological horror until I shot this film and I had an absolute blast. It ignited my passion for the...

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  20. Reddit by Saaaintniiiick Jun 29th

    How to make self tape file size smaller

    I currently doing an Eco Cast self tape via Actors Access and the casting director has said they can’t accept files above 100MB, and that if it is over that I will be asked to resize. My self tape came out to just under 500MB. I don’t understand how I’m...

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