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  1. Reddit by JoeGoldbergSwiftie Aug 30th

    Getting Better

    In y’all’s experience, what’s the best way to become a better screen actor? I know there are classes, but I need to save money on those. What do y’all do to build your skill and confidence as far as books, watching YouTube videos or listening to podcasts, or...

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  2. Reddit by DotHase Aug 30th

    Microphone suggestions

    I'm a beginner voice actor, (I'd at least like to say my skills are pretty decent though, I do have some coaching) but I don't want to go with a USB mic as lots of YouTube videos suggest. Basically, I want something that is good to last me for a while, so I'd...

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  4. Reddit by AlphaMan69Poppers Aug 29th

    Acting classes in NYC after graduation?

    Hi there, I have a question about which acting classes people usually take after they graduate from acting conservatory. I graduated from an acting school three years ago, and since then, I have been cast continuously in small back bocks theater plays and low...

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  5. Reddit by AlphaMan69Poppers Aug 29th

    Does every actor have an acting coach?

    Hi y’all! I just got this simple question. Do you need an acting coach? I wonder all those actors in film and tv continuously work with their acting coach. Do they hire them every time they get a part in a big project? How about third actors who landed small...

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  6. Reddit by lapedit Aug 29th

    to change the name or not to change the name

    that is the question. I've been acting in NYC for about 4 years now and am looking to potentially change my name. Why should I do this? there is already an actor with a similar name who is miles ahead of me career wise. I'd like to differentiate but I also...

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  7. Reddit by StupidButMotivated Aug 29th

    LTM FREE Voiceover Workouts - SPOTS OPEN

    Hey friends! I host a free voiceover workout group that is open to all levels of voice actors from super beginners to working professionals. The workouts are once a week, with spots available Monday - Thursday at 8:00 PM EDT, as well as Thursday at 7:30 PM...

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  8. Reddit by Iceycat1234 Aug 29th

    Career advice

    Not sure how to form this question, but I’ll try to do my best. I’m a film actor and I know to even have a chance at acting professionally in film one needs to venture to LA. The question I have is how do you know if you’re ready? Is there a detriment to...

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  11. Reddit by Money-Night7537 Aug 29th

    How to get more roles (and leads)?

    Hi, I’m a new actor and was wondering what the best strategy to get more roles might be. I have gotten maybe 3-4 extra roles since starting a couple months ago, but I want to move up. I recently got callbacks for my first 2 leads and was wondering what I can...

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  12. Reddit by kyonkikyahaina Aug 29th

    How to pull off an emotionally intensive scene?

    This is my first play after lockdown and I've been assigned a role which requires high emotion scenes, my co actors say that I'm doing well but I want to get better. For reference, it's a street play and we're going to be surrounded by a lot of people.

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  14. Reddit by musicalslimetutorial Aug 28th

    HELP: The Tedious Task of Picking Self Tape Takes

    I'm a perfectionist. And as a perfectionist, you can imagine how frustrating it is to be an actor with so many factors left to chance. But I love it so I do it anyway lol. Since the pandemic, I've noticed, as I'm sure all of you have too, a huge spike in...

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  15. Reddit by DMoxyMoron Aug 28th

    Do I need a naturally-distinctive voice?

    I don't have a naturally 'distinctive' voice, a la James Earl Jones, Richard Kind, Will Arnett, or even the VOs from the Headspace app. Now, I know the former are celebrities so that's a different ball game, but what I mean is mine isn't (naturally)...

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