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  1. Reddit by adam_derb Jan 9th

    How do you work AND act at the same time?

    Heyo! So I was just wondering how people are able to balance a regular 9 to 5 (or whatever hours) with acting. I’ve wanted to start working an actual job but, I don’t want to keep requesting time off or quit just incase a role or show. Comes up for me. Is...

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  2. Reddit by brixbat99 Jan 9th

    Starting to voice act

    I've decided this year I'm going to start a side hustle doing some voice over/acting work. I've got a mic and am working on a home recording setup. Once I'm all setup, though, I'm not sure where to go from there. Should I have a website with my voice demos?...

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  3. Reddit by tair12345 Jan 8th

    Question about actors access.

    So the question is , when you log in and go to your own resume at the bottom it gives you the option to make a professional biography. Is there a real point to making one? Like will it up my chances on getting auditions or even casted or no?

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  4. Reddit by redrabbittongue Jan 8th

    You don’t pay agents/managers to work for you.

    Seasoned and experienced actor here: I’ve been seeing a lot of questions and confusion about “paying” representation to get more auditions etc. Actors don’t pay representation for their services. However, rep will take a percentage from your earnings. If an...

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  5. Reddit by dajje123 Jan 8th

    How do you get off work?

    I’ve always wanted to be an actor. And I regret not getting into it in high school, even though I wanted. Still haven’t tried it. Anyways, my question is, those of you who have roles in movies, theater plays during the day etc. how do you get off work? I...

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  6. Reddit by International_Bag946 Jan 8th

    Feeling down and needing advice.

    Little backstory: Ever since I was a kid, all I wanted was to be an actor. My dad got me a few opportunities to pursue that dream when I was a kid but my mom always shot it down because she didn’t want me to grow up in that lifestyle. Everyone in my life...

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  7. Karmalicity by Patrick Higgs Jan 7th

    Zoom / Blue Jeans audition camera issues

    Twice I have had an issue on a Zoom or Blue Jeans audition where I am in the waiting room, then put into the audition room and they tell me I am sideways - which throws me off for the rest of the audition as I try to fix the tech issues. I use an iPhone, I...

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  8. Reddit by WaggingNub Jan 7th

    Self tape audition? How?

    I applied for a role online. I was selected for the next round of auditions! Now the director wants me to submit a self-tape audition. He sent me a script to read. **Question: the script has dialog with other people. In my self-tape, do I just pause as if...

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  9. Reddit by GraceyLIKEABOSS Jan 7th

    Complicated stage fall?

    In a stage play I'm doing, I've got a bit of a tricky fall to do and am struggling to coordinate it without hurting myself. In the context of the scene, the "ship" crash lands and us actors are propelled off our seats towards the front of the stage. I leap...

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  10. Reddit by futurebro Jan 7th

    Thoughts on Affinity Artists Agency in NY?

    I did an email blast of new materials and one of the agents that reached out to me is Affinity Artists Agency. I'm not familiar with them, but I also realize I'm not at a stage in my career where Abrams or CAA are gonna be fighting over me. I have a meeting...

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  11. Reddit by idk0709c Jan 7th

    i need help about acting

    Hello everyone, i am an high school student and i am in my last year ,which means i have to choose where i want to go professionally but here is my problem ; i cant figure out what i wanna do later .Acting has always been present in my head, but I always told...

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  12. Reddit by Ligma_duck42069 Jan 7th

    Random question

    Hello! I’m a voice actor who’s wondering how to do a certain style, in my script a character gets their wisdom teeth removed and Is very loopy, so I was was wondering how do I get that sound of being woozy thank you! (P.S should I put gauze or cotton balls in...

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