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Reddit by abercrombieNbeyotch Oct 14th

Full body slate: should I dress like the character for the bottoms (pants & shoes)

Should I wear the appropriate bottom for the character, or any would be fine? As long as the top (shirt) is within the character? You don’t really see the bottom when filming the scenes, and the full body slate is just for introducing me, the actor’s info. So...
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Reddit by AdEffective8646 Oct 14th

Y’all share your auditions with your buddies in your acting class?

Just wondering. I’ve shared some tapes with a few actors and have gotten 100% love from them
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Reddit by CanineAnaconda Oct 14th

S-Corp actors: have you ever been denied being paid via a w9 form?

With the probable IATSE strike looming, I took on a background job this week that was out of town that required use of my car, figuring that it would contribute to P&H a little before the possibility of a drawn out halt in most SAG-AFTRA work. I haven't done...
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Reddit by greatgreengoblins Oct 14th

Baltimore actors, how we doing?

I've been having a hard time finding gigs these days. Backstage seems full of garbage and I haven't had a booking in a while. What have y'all been up to?
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Reddit by demarcobro Oct 14th

Silicon Valley/Bay Area Looking for Local-ish Film Groups

Mandatory first-time poster in this group so excuse me if my formatting is off. I am looking for local groups to work with because I want to get more experience under my belt as a young actress. I am not currently going to college so I don't have access to...
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Reddit by Dazzling_Noises Oct 14th

Will my voice keep me from getting work?

So, I’m currently a BFA Acting student at a school I will not specify in NYC. I’ve been acting since the age of 6 in largely school/community theater productions with the occasional callback from my many film/TV/commercial auditions that never went anywhere...
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Reddit by LordJanitor Oct 14th

Manger recommendations?

Very specific question, but does anyone on here know of managers in the LA area that have experience cultivating Voice Over/Youtube talent? I've been browsing IMDB pro and found a smaller company who has a client that fits that career description, but was...
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Reddit by TimPrice2 Oct 14th

I want an actor's perspective on how I [a director] should handle this situation.

Short version: I have a brand new actor cast for a role next week. Most of the cast is seasoned professionals, but I decided to take a chance on this person. She has no experience and isn't even in the union. This job is going to be her Taft-Hartley. I'm...
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Reddit by Last_Refrigerator731 Oct 14th

I am a foreign actor in UK.

Do you think foreign actors in UK have to live in London or not? Or any thoughts?
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Reddit by Real_Anime_Girl_X Oct 13th

Any young male actors, who would like to be a part of a playful research? (2 hours roleplaying and improvisation only) ; for people who born after 1995?

Only mass born in and after 1995. Compensation: £25 Amazon Voucher Amateur actors, student‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎actors, newly grads will be considered as well.
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Reddit by ThouWontThrowaway Oct 13th

Studying Acting

I'm considering studying acting. What kind of things do actors learn in college?
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Reddit by Joyfuljay_394 Oct 13th

Acting Agencies and Opportunities in Kissimmee, FL

Hi everyone, Does anyone know of any trustworthy agencies for actresses in the Kissimmee or Orlando area? Also how is the performance scene in these areas? I know there's a multitude of theme parks, but do they pay enough to sustain a living wage? Any answers...
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Reddit by TimPrice2 Oct 13th

Makeup question for female actors...

If you book a role and aren't given any instructions about makeup, how would you show up? No makeup? Foundation only? Something else? In case it matters, suppose it was a one day union role.
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Reddit by FurmidableCat Oct 13th

How to go from self-represented to having an agent… I already have a lot of work on my own.

I have been self-represented for a couple of years, receiving the vast majority of confidential breakdowns and submitting myself on them. I used to get one professional role per month doing that, but haven’t had anything through confidential breakdowns for a...
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Reddit by popfizzberryseed Oct 13th

MAYBE Relocating to London, help!!

Hi fam! I am from the US, dual citizen to Australia, my close friend in Australia, also an actress (a dual citizen to Ireland with fantastic British and Irish accents) wants to move to London OR Ireland together. It’s either this or I move to LA. I guess I am...
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Reddit by dmeehanjr Oct 13th

any suggestions for decent freelancing agent?

I'm looking to get another agent. I took hiatus for few years, and former agent passed. .I wouldnt mind freelancing for a bit, go in for some u5's at least to get back in groove...any ideas out there? (pretty decent reel, like 30-35 credits on imdb, 'mature'...
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Reddit by caligulasArmageddons Oct 13th

What is a good rate of pay?

What would be a good start for a new voice actor's pay? I'm trying to set up a sort of portfolio or resume, but I'm not sure how to list my rates.
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Reddit by TimPrice2 Oct 13th

How would you define a known actor?

I'm curious what you consider a "known actor". I'm also curious what you DON'T consider to be a known actor, like, what's the cutoff in your opinion? Suppose an actor told you they just worked on a project with three known actors. You then find out the three...
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Reddit by Fruit_of_Freedom Oct 13th

Is it normal to have to provide your social security number to set up a Backstage account?

I used my driver’s license number and images of it in the initial application. The background checking company said my check is on hold until I provide my SSN because they can’t complete the check without it. When you fill out the Backstage application it...
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Reddit by Movie-Connoisseur Oct 13th

Is it normal to feel emotional days after scenes?

Hi. I am currently a beginner actor, I just finished my third week of Meisner. I had a great scene where my teacher praised my acting, said I did really well, saw me acting truthfully, etc etc I had an improv scene (the knock on the door exercise) where I was...
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