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Reddit by MedicalKitchen Jan 18th

How much of Daniel Day Lewis’s approach is exaggerated?

When people say he stays in character that must just mean he stays in costume and the accent no? From an actors perspective I can understand that. But there’s no way he acts like an asshole to everyone. From a non actor’s perspective it would seem very...
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Reddit by alyfish126 Jan 18th

Looking to hire an Actor

Looking to film reference for an animation assignment. Only around 20 seconds. The character is a Native American. See concept, pose study, and render here...
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Reddit by puffielle Jan 18th

I don’t think Zendaya is a good actress. Am I alone in making this statement?

I can’t believe she has the same award as James Gandolfini, Viola Davis, or Brian Cranston to name a few. Her acting makes me cringe so much. Part of it reminds me of the melodramatic Latino soap operas I grew up with and has remnants of Disney melodrama. She...
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Reddit by TimeDoesNotTell Jan 18th

Actors that moved to LA with no credits, how'd you build yourself up?

I'm just looking to hear some real stories and experiences. I'd like to move to LA when I graduate high school, but my area doesn't have any opportunities to help my resume. That being said, should I move there, I'd really be starting fresh. Jobs, rent...
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Reddit by S0me_Rand0m_B0i69420 Jan 18th

New actor looking for ways to get started

Hi, I'm a 16 year old looking for a way to Kickstart my acting career, any tips, heads ups, and websites I could use to find local auditions? Also maybe some people I could turn to, to improve my acting?
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Reddit by Zestyclose_Chipmunk3 Jan 18th

Stuck on an accent? Let me help!

Hi, friends! I'm a fellow actor and all-around theatre dork who's especially got a thing for accents. So recently, I decided to try and make a career out of it! Below is a lil' TikTok I made promoting my services. I coach these accents and more! If you're...
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Reddit by JungleSasquatch Jan 18th

Acting Notes from a session with a casting director..

Notes Summary from Coaching Session with Don Phillip Smith 1/5/2021 Info on the industry: There will be a production hiatus during the month of January in LA (unknown whether NY will be affected) Persons looking for agents and managers, there is directories...
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Reddit by iJuanAyala Jan 18th

Have any burning questions for three Broadway stars??

My podcast [‘Actors With Issues’](http://linktr.ee/actorswithissues) is featuring Broadway performers Stephanie Jae Park (Hamilton, Cinderella), Pierre Marais (Disney’s Aladdin) and Nina LaFarga (Disney’s Frozen, In The Heights) and we’d love to include...
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Reddit by salaciousbdumb Jan 18th

The time between an audition and a callback/cast list

Hello! Anyone here have any thought practices/habits that help them keep a positive attitude between an audition and when you hear back about a callback or casting? I tend to fall into doomsday thinking/anticipating the worst while I wait and it is not a...
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Reddit by drewlar Jan 18th

I’m curious what type of actors are in this sub. Made a lil poll

Only lets me choose 6 options, would’ve liked to see another option for “theater and commercial” [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/kzwy67)
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Reddit by hackinwackinsmackin Jan 18th

EcoCast but no Sides??

I got an EcoCast but no Sides were attached and no audition instructions were listed. Just said they're looking for someone available on ___ dates. What do I do? There's no way to respond directly (on Actors Access). Should I post a random file and write in...
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Reddit by RandomUsernameeeee Jan 18th

Call for auditions! Open casting call to all actors!

Hello everyone! I posted on this subreddit a few months ago (I don't remember exactly when, as the post has since been removed) with a title similar to "Let's make a movie!". In short, the post called all actors and filmmakers to join together and...
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Reddit by sharmander6 Jan 18th

Drop current reps before searching for new ones?

So after a lot of thinking, many deep conversations with other actor friends, and several Pros/Cons lists, I've decided that I would like to leave my current manager. I'm feeling confident in this decision, but what I'm stuck on is this: should I leave my...
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Reddit by ccpfinn12345 Jan 18th

Family with kid actors moving to LA. Where should we look to rent?

We are the parents of 2 child actors and have decided to make the move to LA. We need at least 3 bedrooms and a yard for small dogs. Looking mostly at areas that are safe and convenient for auditions. Budget is up to 6k a month. Looking to rent for the time...
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Reddit by iovoko Jan 18th

Do all actors need to do commercials at first?

Hey all I don’t want to do commercials. It doesn’t interest me in the slightest. But I’m not sure I could get into acting without them. Beggars can’t be choosers, yk? I live around Tampa, FL, which is mostly commercial work, or so I’ve heard. Right now I have...
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Reddit by izzsuher Jan 18th

Preparing my squad

Hi guys, im making my first movie in July this year and i have to prepare myself since im also acting in my movie. I need to prepare myself and my crew to act. We have about 5 months to train and prepare ourselves. How can we do this? I also wanted to ask...
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Reddit by sometimes-mabel Jan 18th

Question for my fellow fat/plus sized/big boned/etc actors

When an audition notice calls for a “slender” or “athletic” or anything that doesn’t not include larger bodied people, do you still submit for it? Do you take that into consideration when auditioning for roles?
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Reddit by SpMarfy Jan 18th

Need help finding a good songologue song

I’ve got to do a songologue for an audition coming up. If you don’t know what that is, it’s where I pick a song and simply say the lyrics as though I’m delivering a monologue without tune or rhythm from the song itself. I’ve got to pick a song and deliver it...
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Reddit by June_Etoile Jan 17th

Good Rep Changes Everything

In case you are afraid to drop your old rep - I just want you to know good rep changes everything. I've talked to friends in casting and even friends that are actors themselves that have had to cast something (ex. films they had get into sundance) and they...
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Reddit by iovoko Jan 17th

How often do professional actors work?

By professional, I mean either: making all of their income from acting, or enough to greatly supplement it. If you fall into those categories: I have a question for you! How often do you work? How many auditions/bookings do you get on the average year? What...
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