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  1. Reddit by hoehoehoe96 May 26th

    How do I make my cover letter more personal?

    I’m sending out submissions to agents and my two friends who read the cover letter are saying that I sound so formal. In my head all that matters is a very short introduction about me “my name is, I’m from and I live in” and then write a couple of sentences...

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  2. Reddit by PsychologicalFilm130 May 26th

    Advice for an actor who's almost a junior in college

    As I move closer to graduating from college, I am worried about and also focusing on devising a plan to move out of my state and start an acting career. Do you guys have any advice for after college? Even before graduating, what are some steps I can take to...

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  3. Reddit by maxdurden May 26th

    Casting Networks' "update"

    Hey folks, just a fair warning: make sure you check your Casting Networks page to make sure it's working correctly ASAP. The update made profiles have all kinds of problems and lock people out of thier up to date profiles, on the actor and agent sides. I'm...

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  6. Reddit by KobeKastle May 26th

    What was your first voice acting job/gig?

    I really want to pursue voice acting as a career and while playing around on Websites like casting call club and behind the voice actors is fun, I want to get to a point where I’m hired for an actual gig. I have a microphone and all but don’t know where to...

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  7. Reddit by Bourbon_Lake524 May 26th

    Tips for honing my skills

    Hi! I am new to this acting experience. I’ve never acted on a show or a movie before because I have a deal with my parents that I can’t be an actor until I can support myself. Anyway, I would like to ask for some tips that would help my acting skills, tips...

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  8. Reddit by XenoLeeChan May 26th

    going to college for acting

    context:I am 18 years old and I have been wanting to be an actor since I was 9 and I had a rough start on where to go. I was offered to go to a college that has an acting department but I just don't know how I feel about college and have been told that...

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  10. Reddit by helloNayo May 25th

    Beginner actor needing insight help, first step?

    This may be too specific to ask but I am currently someone who has never taken an acting class and is finally just jumping in... Not jumping right in but being indecisive on where to jump. Searching for online classes has come up with so many results but I’ve...

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  11. Reddit by thenerdword May 25th

    starter/demo.

    so I recently decided to pursue voice acting. I have done a bit of research, some VA state that you need a demo reel to start, others don’t. however, all the opportunities I have come across call for a demo or sample. for those who are voice actors/actresses...

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  12. Reddit by futurebro May 25th

    Type Feedback?

    Trying to get specific about my type before getting new HS and reel stuff. \-Any actors I remind you of? \-Any character types / age I could play? \-Tv/film/theatre universes you could see me existing in? Thanks so much. Photos...

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  14. Reddit by opusdio May 25th

    Bigger and Smaller

    Hey guys, I'm a directing student coming up on my thesis film. I think I'm okay with actors but there's always one thing that gets my head in knots which is the whole concept of getting an actor to go bigger or smaller. I've been told "bigger" and "smaller"...

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  15. Reddit by Flimsy-Code-1556 May 25th

    Jobs as an actor

    I’m gonna move to Toronto in a few years to act. What job should I try to get so that i can audition and that pays pretty good and overall just works out well as an actor?

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  16. Reddit by DullahanOuroborus12 May 25th

    Fast Talker

    Hi, to those who are reading this much many of you I too wish to become a voice actor but there is a problem. I talk too fast and no matter how much I try I can't seem to slow the pace. Sometimes even in conversation, I'll speed up to the point I'd have to...

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  18. Reddit by icouldbeconvinced May 25th

    Stand up for yourself

    Hey guys, I just wanted to post a quick rant/encouragement for those that are veterans in this industry and those that are newcomers. It is well known that the power dynamics at play lend themselves to abuse, from directors, producers, other actors, or just...

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  19. Reddit by hiwally May 25th

    Decompress daily and your teeth will thank you

    Hello actors of Reddit! Here's a friendly tip from our team of dentists and hygienists to help you keep those beautiful teeth happy and healthy. Take a moment. Connect with your body. What is your jaw doing? Are you (like millions of others) clenching or...

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