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  1. Reddit by RichardMcCarty Oct 29th

    How to make face furious-red or saw-a-ghost-white

    I don’t know if this is possible, but there are no stupid questions, right? Does anyone know of any techniques to make one’s face beet red for furious rage? Or conversely whiter as if one saw a ghost? This is for a theater play in which the actor is onstage...

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  2. Reddit by Saskye Oct 29th

    How to be in actor while living in rural MN?

    Its kinda driving me crazy. I just have a great yearning to be on a set on feel that sense of purpose, but there's nothing going on around me. I'm 19, and have had to make my own films with some buddies for most of my life. Now most have moved away. Feeling...

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  3. Reddit by AutoModerator Oct 28th

    Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

    Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get...

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  4. Reddit by Mysterious_Fill7507 Oct 28th

    Acting and Grad School

    I'm planning to go on to do a STEM PhD after undergrad, but I'd also like to pursue acting. I have the experience and grades to probably get into NYU or UCLA and maybe Columbia and Cal Tech (near LA, in Pasadena). I'm also considering some schools in Chicago...

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  5. Reddit by heyyyman14 Oct 28th

    What kind of roles should I be traveling for?

    I’m a bit too eager to start building my reel so I’ve been self submitting for everything I’m interested in on actors access. But I live in WA and recently got asked to self tape for a non paying student film in California… I then started thinking whether...

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  6. Reddit by talksallday Oct 28th

    Tips so your demo doesn't suck

    While the goal of many voiceover newbies is to get a professional demo produced (it's a very exciting thing!), please stop rushing into getting one. **If you think you're ready for a demo, first ask your coach if you're ready, then ask a professional...

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  7. Reddit by Lollydusty Oct 27th

    Do I Need A Reel To Apply To Actors Access Jobs?

    I’m a young actor in Chicago and I’m just starting my career. I want to apply to things on Actors Access but they always ask for a reel which I don’t have. My question is, can I use self tapes I’ve recorded in the past for a “reel”? Or should I avoid it in...

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  8. Reddit by adaedadaed Oct 27th

    SAG Eligibility question

    I’m a background actor who has gotten a few roles that have granted me TH waivers. I have 3 TH waivers currently, which I understand makes me SAG eligible. I’ve just been offered another role which would be my 4th waiver. Would this 4th waiver make me a must...

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  9. Reddit by detlillaspoket Oct 27th

    Secondary Theatrical Agents

    Question for you all! I live in LA and am rep'd here with both a theatrical agent and manager. While I've had a handful of auditions, work has been slow for me and I know a big part of that is that as an actor with so few credits and studios currently seeming...

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