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  4. Reddit by padgettjwr Mar 19th

    Still put “ON AVAIL” same day as testing

    I’ve been put “ON AVAIL” for a commercial for a pretty big company, and today was supposed to be testing for whomever books it. So I expected a an email yesterday to see if I booked it or not, but still no response from casting. My agent contacted them last...

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  5. Reddit by Harvo223 Mar 19th

    this is getting real.

    i’ve been acting since i was 8, so for about 10 years, and for as long as i can remember being a professional actor is something i’ve always sort of dreamt about. cut forward to now, i’ve applied to drama schools. sure i’ve been straight rejected from 3, but...

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  6. Reddit by sydeb1 Mar 19th

    What to put for Actors Access notes to CD?

    Hi! I want to apply for a role, and want to write something to the CD. I know it’s not guaranteed they’ll see it, as I’m sure they have a ton of submissions. But I still want to add something, I just have no idea what to put or where to start. Please help!...

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  7. Reddit by yo_its_dest Mar 19th

    How long does it take to get paid for a Sag job?

    Helllooo So I just worked my first sag job! (I’m non-Union, but sag eligible now!!) Just wanted to see how long actors are usually paid after their finished day? The producer also said usually actors get paid for fittings (Ithink he said day rate). But does...

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  8. Reddit by kidpassion Mar 19th

    When Do I Apply to a Principal Talent Agency?

    I have a background in film production, writing and sound editing, so I’m using that for my projects. I’m starting in acting and audition regularly for student films. I get a few callbacks, but mostly rejections at this point. Next month, I’m taking...

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  9. Reddit by Haunter_Gurl Mar 18th

    Actors Access Plus Membership

    I personally find it absurd, the fees AA charges for uploading new media footage (clips, reels) Which should be included with the Plus subscription. For I know that I don't like having to pay extra for each video clip or reel update, which can allot to $120...

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  15. Reddit by MathematicianLeft07 Mar 18th

    Imagination

    What is the role of imagination in acting? All the time I see actors saying imagination is a very important part of acting or trust your imagination. What exactly is the role of imagination?

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  16. Reddit by bring_me_egg Mar 18th

    Creature Performance

    Anyone here have experience in creature work? I find this to be an interesting niche in the world of acting and have been wanting to aim my pursuits in that direction. I’m wondering if anyone has anecdotal experience to share or knows how an actor would even...

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  17. Reddit by Possible_Ninja Mar 17th

    LA Studios that audition and place new students?

    Hey all, I've got 10+ years of experience working in the biz, but newish to LA and trying to get into a good class. Several reputable studios here seem to operate with an "everybody starts in the same class" mentality. I've looked at Lesly Kahn, G Charles...

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  18. Reddit by Fit-Factor988 Mar 17th

    Advice?

    My manager keeps submitting me to industrials and I’ve been considering telling him I don’t want to be submitted to those, is this valid? Or is this something we as actors should be doing or have to do? Is it something I SHOULD be wanting to do?

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  20. Reddit by dancergrl20 Mar 17th

    SAG question

    Hi all! I’m SAG Eligible in LA and my theatrical agent really wants me to join—he says that I’m not getting called in because CDs don’t trust actors to be able to pay if they book. However, my commercial agents don’t want me to join until I have to (since...

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