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  1. Reddit by therealshug Sep 14th

    Thoughts on being an office PA as an actor?

    Hey friends! I’m an actor living in LA looking for a day job to supplement my career and was looking into becoming an office PA at places such as FX, WB, or Netflix. I figure working at these studios would allow me to meet people actually working in the...

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  2. Reddit by xMonkeyKingx Sep 14th

    Large vs Boutique agencies?

    Currently looking for an agent, have my package set up and everything is ready to go. Going to try and submit for a few dozen agencies, hopefully a few will call me back, but in the event that they do, thoughts on Small vs Large agencies? Ive heard that...

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  3. Reddit by Emotional-Chipmunk12 Sep 14th

    Best Voice Actor Roles

    Tom Kenny: Spongebob Tara Strong: Cindy (The Boondocks) Grey Griffin: Mandy John DiMaggio: Scotsman Frank Welker: Scooby Doo Phil LaMarr: Samurai Jack Jeff Bennett: Kowalski Rob Paulsen: Yakko Warner Jess Harnell: Wakko Warner Richard Steven Horvitz: Zim Cree...

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  4. Reddit by JMansReddit Sep 14th

    I’m not sure where to take acting after college

    While I’m in college I’m going to take some classes because my main path becoming a director, so knowing how to act or understanding the art can help translate some parts to the actors. Let’s say I really like acting, what’s the next step? I’m unsure where to...

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  5. Reddit by refrigerator_runs Sep 13th

    How to know if a casting call is a scam?

    Hey guys, I was wondering if you had some tips for identifying scams in casting calls? I am an unrepresented actor trying to get some experience/footage on camera and therefore am not qualified for the big-budget/obviously legit breakdowns. When looking at a...

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  6. Reddit by CactusWithAbs Sep 13th

    Do I need a business license or LLC??

    Hi all, so recently I had someone (who is not a VA, she’s a therapist) tell me I need an LLC and business license to freelance (for tax purposes or something) and I was like what? Why? I’ve never heard of an actor needing these things to get work, and I don’t...

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  7. Reddit by rayman713 Sep 13th

    Theatre prep / Film prep

    What are the differences between theatre and film prep prior to the show / shooting the film? I'm from the UK and have most experience from theatre. I'm interested to understand the process prior to shooting a film? My experience of theatre: Audition ---> get...

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  8. Reddit by tbilisi01 Sep 13th

    To find Auditions

    Hello, I am an aspiring Actress and trying to find auditions in NY besides backstage and actors access. Please help to identify other sources of auditions in the area. Also, would you please give me a hint where to find good monologues for my self-tapes...

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  11. Reddit by TimPrice2 Sep 12th

    Pay bumps for actors (not background)?

    I've done enough background acting in LA to be pretty familiar with the pay bumps. Do regular, non-background actors get the same bumps? It seems like the same things would apply, but I can't find rates for non-background pay bumps. When I google actor bumps...

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  12. Reddit by SarahRupert Sep 12th

    Recall fee for commercial

    Hi all I had an audition on Friday for an advert. I’m pretty sure I didn’t get it, as they need someone for costume fitting next Friday. One of the other actors waiting in the audition asked the receptionist who he should invoice for his recall fee. Mr Google...

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  14. Reddit by fobbfobbfobb Sep 12th

    Children's Audio Book

    Hi, Long story short - self funding a book to be published and im basically looking for some voice actors who'd be interested in helping me with a story. I can only charge £20 for the role and have the following characters; a friendly tiger, a manatee...

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  16. Reddit by Hot-Ad-313 Sep 12th

    Dealing with burn out as an actor

    I’m gonna keep this as short and simple as I can. So since January I’ve been dealing with burn out and I’ve been trying to keep pushing through because I haven’t really had time to have a break. And not just like a few days break I mean a few weeks worth of a...

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  18. Reddit by Exact-Employer9152 Sep 12th

    Life goals

    How many people here actually have dreams and goals of being apart of the 1% of actors, and how many people are acting just because they love it and don’t have any desire to reach that status ?

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