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Reddit by RachandRoll Oct 20th

[Advice][Los Angeles] Acting is getting increasingly more expensive, as this path continues. Where are we with deductions these days?

Outside of assumed costs (e.g., training, subscriptions, dues, etc), I'm finding that with my net is getting smaller and smaller as I'm gaining traction. Grateful to have this problem, certainly, but I'm looking for advice from those that have been in the...
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Reddit by acorncharm Oct 20th

General Advice Wanted

Hey all, finally plucked up the courage to search for this forum and looked through the basic FAQS and links before posting this. I think Im just looking for some general insight and advice from other actors about my current situation, Id appreciate any...
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Reddit by bknybambam Oct 20th

Advice on better survival jobs

I’ve gone back to waiting tables “post”-pandemic and I just don’t think I can do it anymore. The money’s decent, but the amount of physical/mental exhaustion, being treated like shit, etc., the usual. My current gig, I get to pick my schedule every week...
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Reddit by Bobasmoba Oct 20th

If you can't take constructive criticism...

Then you need to try out a new hobby this industry is full of it and it's not always nice, all to much I see actors post something there proud of in a Safe environment and then when it gets criticized they go into defense mode and don't better themselves...
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Reddit by Crafty-Revolution-94 Oct 20th

A MONOLOGUE FOR TEENS

(For The Serious Young Actor) "Tommy Boy" (Teen Monologue, Male)\*Humorous\* Tommy is in high school. He's a nice looking teen, who loves to be around his friends. He is outgoing, except when it comes to standing in front of everyone in class to do a...
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Reddit by FurmidableCat Oct 20th

Be More Than Just an Actor

I used to dedicate my life to acting. All my time and money was dedicated to it. I thought that I could only be a professional actor if that was my only job. And it turns out that I am much more successful as an actor now that I am focusing on something else...
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Reddit by LeastExamination1594 Oct 20th

Cannot get representation

I have been taking acting pretty seriously for the past few years and although I am still a teenager, despite taking classes, getting headshots etc I cannot seem to get any representation. I’ve reached out to around 20 managers in LA and many agents in...
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Reddit by Euphoric-Wash-5659 Oct 20th

Are these 2 scenes good enough to add to Actors Access?

Don’t want to waste funds on adding if not. Also, give editing suggestions since it’s tricky trying to fit it all in but still keep it cohesive and watchable lol YouTube link: https://youtu.be/mgAsnrD4PXs Thanks! :)
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Reddit by newdart1997 Oct 20th

Getting into voice acting as an animator?

So I'm an animator and video game designer and for a while, I've been either making my own short films or small games but I've been suggested by my friend to voice some of my characters and when I did it, I received pretty good reception. I know some high...
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Reddit by chairlifting Oct 19th

Beta blockers for performance anxiety?

I'm an actor that suffers from depression and anxiety. I have tremors on top of that so even when I'm not nervous it appears as if I am with my shaky hands. Has anyone taken a beta blocker such as Propranolol before an audition or a shoot to help them calm...
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Reddit by Mind-Individual Oct 19th

Actors working in industry office

Has anyone worked in the industry for agencies, production companies, awards shows, networks, and successfully audition and "make it" as an actor? I want to apply for office work for one of these, but feel like it's frowned upon, but I know Chrissy Metz...
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Reddit by normanbathes Oct 19th

Do actors need to be good at "dissociating," in order to play so many different types of people and yet not get overwhelmed emotionally?

Hi, I tried acting but unsuccessfully and I have wondered if part of it was I could not dissociate. Of course, dissociation, in the clinical sense, is a mental illness. I mean when you cannot control it and is caused by trauma (the so called multiple...
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Reddit by prizzthetheatrekid Oct 19th

Actor follow train CHOO CHOO!

Hey! I'm an ATL actor/thespian. I feel like i have such good interations on this subreddit. Does anyone want to follow each others socials? @thepeytonrowe Leave yours and I'll follow.
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Reddit by Fine-Feature-4328 Oct 19th

Actor’s Confidence

I’ve been pursuing acting for no long period of time I would say about 4 months and I’m aiming to give my 1000% percent. My teacher says I’m holding back when it comes to creativity and confidence and I feel this is due to the fact that I am quite the timid...
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Reddit by greatgreengoblins Oct 19th

I've heard people say "this actor made it because they put in the work!" - or related things. To you personally, what's "the work?" I'll elaborate below.

What work do you do, consistently, daily, weekly, monthly, that makes you a better actor even when you aren't on set? How about when you haven't booked anything for months? Acting classes are the obvious answer, but I'm looking deeper. What's the work you do...
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Reddit by Like_a_Dragon Oct 18th

Aarons monologue from Titus andronicus as a white actor?

I posted this on r/theatre, but I thought this would be a good place as well. Sorry if this seems like a dumb question, but I’d thought I’d ask now than later. I’m preparing for MFA auditions, and I’ve been really struggling to find dramatic Shakespeare...
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Reddit by Strict_Carpenter_661 Oct 18th

Agencies UK

What are the best acting agencies for actors that have limited acting experience under their belt within the UK - North West England
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Reddit by Fattywithoutafry Oct 18th

What are the best movies to watch as an actor?

I’m generally curious as to what you think are some of the best movies an actor can watch/analyze.
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Reddit by Liyandri Oct 18th

Do actors choose what genre they want auditions for?

Hopefully this isn't a stupid question but who makes the decisions on what kind of genres you get booked for in terms of Film & TV? I love Drama but I don't see myself being a good comedy actor, is this something I should tell my agent if I ever get one?
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Reddit by Kaviness Oct 18th

Self Taping Scenes to Get Started on Actors Access/Backstage

I don't have much quality footage of the student film projects I have worked on so I am looking to do a few self tape style scene clips to upload to AA and Backstage. I was told to not use anything that is recognizable so I am on the search. I did a scene...
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