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  1. Reddit by choiceshoee Sep 14th

    How to find your "type" as an actor/actress

    Hey, I hope this isn't a silly question, but what should you consider when looking for your "type." Should it be based only around the age I look, or should I consider my height and race? I've been having a bit of trouble fullying understanding everything I...

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  2. Reddit by rosencranzand Sep 13th

    Los Angeles Actor/VO to Seattle?

    Hi Seattle theatre/film/vo folk. I'm an actor and "VO Artist" (do we love that term?) who has been at it here in Los Angeles for almost 10 years. I've never been super compatible with LA but I do love the industry opportunities and it does have my heart...

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  3. Reddit by iovoko Sep 13th

    Thoughts on Taron Egerton?

    He’s a relatively popular actor from Wales, but most people don’t know his name. Played Elton John in Rocketman and starred as Eggsy in the Kingsman franchise, among other things. I think he’s an incredible actor, as well as an amazing singer, and I’m...

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  4. Reddit by ServeIll Sep 13th

    Questions from a young, Black actress

    Hi all! After lurking on this sub for about a year, I finally decided to just make an account and join lol. Basically, I am nearly 21 years old and will be graduating college with a theatre degree in the next year and a half. I’m currently based in...

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  5. Reddit by mpsalinger Sep 13th

    Social media question

    I feel like nowadays acting and social media go together hand-in-hand, a good social media presence can really be an important boost. I act in a local TV show from my country (you probably haven’t heard of it

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  6. Reddit by lilacblue23 Sep 13th

    How do I start going by stage name in acting?

    My last name is is hard to pronounce and my first name is unique (something like Zendaya or Normani) and I have always wanted to go by just go by first name because it seems more marketable. Can I only include a first name on my actor access page and casting...

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  7. Reddit by elyselia Sep 13th

    Which Drama School in UK is the best?

    Hi everyone! I'm planning to study acting in a drama school in UK. I'm very interested in cinematographic acting, but I noticed many actors I like have been studying theatre. I haven't much experience and I would love to attend the best courses I can (if I...

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  8. Reddit by iovoko Sep 13th

    I believe I will be successful

    I don’t know if anyone else has felt this way, or if it’s just some grandiose fantasy. I understand the odds of truly being successful as an actor. Trust me, I’m aware. But no matter how much I doubt myself, I come out of it feeling better. I have this gut...

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  9. Reddit by NimbusCloud1 Sep 13th

    Trying to update my actors access page

    but it appears to have no option to update anything. The edit resume tool is useless. If I try to fill it out it does not even save what I type. I can't believe people pay $ to use such a shitty website. It's been almost a year since I used it but I don't...

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  10. Reddit by New_Yu99in Sep 13th

    Im super. ew but i really want to learn

    I have so many questions but i dont know where to start. i honestly always wanted to be a actor but ive always been scared to try it i feel like i wouldn’t get the parts that i want/ id set my expectations to high. im a 18 year old who just graduated but...

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  11. Reddit by kay_citrine Sep 13th

    why do you love acting?

    specifically asking **why you love the craft** (the work, the process... insert more cliche phrases we use to describe what we do). I'm having a super rough lapse with my mental health, and my passion for acting is suffering right now. that's what's hurting...

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  12. Reddit by ThrowawayActI Sep 13th

    How much crap is the “norm” in this industry?

    Hello! How much crap is the “norm” that actors have to deal with, especially new actors? I’ve heard this industry is hard, but is there a line drawn somewhere....? I’ve been trying to grin and bear with the treatment from my unpaid project (roughly 6 month...

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