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  1. Reddit by thomyorkesadoptedson Dec 19th

    Cover letter for agency submissions?

    I'm sending out my materials to agents for the first time since moving to LA, and was wondering if personalized cover letters are really necessary? For this first round, I'm sending my stuff to 40 agencies -- do I really need to research each one, analyzing...

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  2. Reddit by AutoModerator Dec 19th

    Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Dec 19

    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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  3. Reddit by HPM89 Dec 19th

    Agent meeting, queeeeestions.

    So, I had a meeting with an agent yesterday, and it went really well. He was interested, and is planning on contacting the manager I’ve been freelancing with, and he told me to keep in touch. Only way for me to to do that is send a hand written letter. Very...

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  4. Reddit by badatsupermetroid Dec 19th

    Advice for a beginner

    Hello. I have never posted to reddit before but this seems to be the best place for my question. I have only been doing voice over work for about 8 months and I am trying everything I can to improve what I do. Do you have any advice for someone still trying...

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  5. Reddit by throwawayijmagnm Dec 19th

    Who here knows musical theatre?

    I made the following post in the musical theatre sub, and then realized it might be best to post it here too, as this is a much more active sub. Thanks all! \----------------- # Are there any well-known instances of someone learning to sing later in life and...

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  7. Reddit by tiny-daggers Dec 19th

    Hard time getting agents attention

    Hi! What’s the best way to initiate contact with an agent to get them to notice you and give you a chance? How do I formulate the best email? What do I mention? Is it better to call? Carrier pigeons? Smoke signals? I’ve been struggling with getting them to...

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  11. Reddit by JT-Sturgell Dec 18th

    How honest is community theater casting?

    I'd love to honestly know if things like a family's contributions to the theater play a role in who gets cast in lead roles in small community theater. How often is a less appropriate/talented actor given a roll for political reasons? If any community theater...

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  14. Reddit by Sourcuz Dec 18th

    Need help to understand my goal.

    So i wanna be an actor in america, but im from and live in sweden. I wanna be like Joel kinnaman. Im still in school, How realistic do you think my dream is? I know if i really want to i can i juat gotta put in the work.

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  15. Reddit by tangerinedino Dec 18th

    How to navigate survival jobs?

    Hello All, I recently changed jobs from retail to a waiting job in order to accommodate my dreams of being an actor in Los Angeles. I was wondering how honest you are with your survival job employer about your acting ambitions. I was very honest with my...

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  16. Reddit by greenertomatoes Dec 17th

    How do you properly direct voice actors?

    Hi, I booked two voice actors who will be recording something in a studio, and I will be listening in via internet or phone. I can give instructions and feedback and specify what I want from them in real time (which is so cool, I'm still stoked that this is...

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  17. Reddit by beryllium92 Dec 17th

    Prospects for an Asian American male?

    I’m a Chinese male who potentially wants to pursue acting, but it’s no secret that Asian men are not too common in entertainment, especially in roles that are independent of race. How much of this is due to a preference for other races, and is it likely that...

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  20. Reddit by ThatActorGuy95 Dec 17th

    Melbourne based Actor, getting back into the game

    Alright guys, I finished University a couple of years ago, I've done some shows with a local company and worked basically full time. I want to get back into the game. Build a reel, check out some agents. Start working as an actor again. Currently living in...

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