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Reddit by hidinginplainsight84 Mar 1st

Anyone have good tips for getting frequent work as a Sag Aftra Actor in LA?

I use La Casting all the time I gets stuff there, I just joined a month ago which is awesome the pickings are slow. I don't know any other good sites or resources to pull from. Im going to register with Bill Dance next Tuesday but that's it. Unfortunately I...
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Reddit by blakxzep Mar 1st

Does anyone here work as a Bonobos Customer Service Ninja?

I was looking for a new job to keep living the hustle and I saw that the position and I sort of matched up. Not too different from my previous jobs but then i found out there was an actor on backstge who worked for them and did an interview saying it was...
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Reddit by FinchHints Mar 1st

Post not going through

If any moderators see this post, I am new to reddit and am an actor seeking other like minded people and a support group. I recently posted a headshots asking for feedback, and the post can’t be found under the new page. Is this normal? Thank you!
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Reddit by AutoModerator Feb 28th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Feb 28

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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Reddit by thisisnotarealperson Feb 28th

We need casting sites for the UK for our sidebar

Hey folks! We've got some US-centric casting sites (Actor's Access, Backstage, etc) in our sidebar but we need things for the UK since plenty of people over there frequent the sub. Help us out and list the best ones here!
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Reddit by Nagoni Feb 28th

Wanted: Female voice for indie game narrator/radio companion. [PAID]

Hey! I'm reaching out to try and find a female voice actor to play the role of the narrator/radio companion in our game. The character in question can talk to the player's character but the player character can't talk back, meaning that the role involves a...
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Reddit by elitegenoside Feb 28th

Business Cards

Have any of you had any luck with business cards? I’ve met a few actors who have had them and am curious if that seems like a worthwhile idea. I was about to give it a go, but wasn’t really sure how to go about it. I just had two headshots (one front, very...
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Reddit by justsomethrowawayacc Feb 28th

If you were to estimate as a new actor (<1 year actively auditioning) how many times do you audition per month, and how often do you book?

I’m coming up on my 10th month of actively auditioning with my talent agency, and although my agent gets me a lot of auditions, (a lot being maybe 2 a week if it’s a good week/month, as I’m in the Seattle market) I feel like I’m just not booking. I’ve never...
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Reddit by meemow Feb 28th

Self-Submission and an Agency

I submitted myself for a role on actors access which was received and accepted. They asked for my agents info and email to confirm. I do have an agency on there however since it was a self submission, do I still have to give them my agents information? Thank...
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Reddit by Resuron Feb 28th

I want to start.

I've been acting since elementary up until I graduated high school about 8 months ago. Although I never gave it a legitimate thought I have a deep passion for acting and would love to make a career out of it. Any advice for someone like me who has the...
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Reddit by IrishActor Feb 28th

Uk/Irish Actors- Need your help- Agency question

Hey all, This question is more specifically aimed at Actors in this market. I'm a hardworking and skilled Actor. I've done alot of training ( although not a 3 yr drama school) and I have really good footage, showreel and have been professionally cast and have...
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Reddit by angelfacema Feb 28th

Breaking Talent Agent Contract/Pay Question

Hello! I’m consistently booking paid student and short films, and even getting auditions for larger projects on known networks by submitting myself via Backstage & ActorsAccess. My talent agency (P) is a new agency that I signed with earlier this month after...
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Reddit by RedRocket37 Feb 28th

Stunt Actors: What are some prestigious stunt schools for someone looking to get into the field?

My friend is looking to get into stunt acting and he’s been looking at some schools. But he’s unsure of what schools are actually legitimate. Does anyone know of any that are well known and respected. Anywhere in the world is acceptable.
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Reddit by KB_Baby Feb 28th

Leaving an actors workshop more confused than confident.

Hi all. I currently live in Atlanta GA, which at the moment is experiencing a great influx in films/TV being shot here. I love it. At the moment I am an unsigned actor. I have been going to some workshops here recently that big agents in the Atlanta region...
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Reddit by blondelamar Feb 27th

Technique. What do you prefer?

Personally, I’ve been studying in a Strasberg based class in Atlanta for a year and I absolutely love the methods I am learning. I am curious as to what other techniques most actors here are training in? I know that Meisner Technique is very popular in...
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Reddit by tyler35855 Feb 27th

Film scene in Chicago?

I'm originally from Pittsburgh, and was set to move to Queens, NY and share my friends apartment, until he decided to move back to his hometown... Now I currently don't have a place to move to, and am back at square one. I've I don't live in NYC, I would like...
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Reddit by gretzii Feb 27th

MFA acting: Pace vs The New School?

I am not completely sure of the history of these two schools and how they are both related to the Actors Studio, but which one do you think is best?
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Reddit by Dracomies Feb 27th

Issues with Voice123 new UI - Unable to cast a winner among auditions. Why?

Prior to the Voice123 UI change, the casting director was able to choose an actor. On the actor's profile, it would show as a "Hire" button. I currently have anyone I've cast on Voice123 shown as "Winner selected!" with a trophy icon. Recently I had a casting...
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Reddit by Seakawn Feb 26th

What's the best source you know for reading about how improvisation is used in scripts to enhance acting immersion? Or your favorite examples? Or the philosophy of it? I'm used to this in comedy, but interested in when it's used elsewhere (drama, horror,

Disclaimer: Not an actor! Just an amateur writer with an amateur interest in film. Had a curiosity and didn't know a better subreddit to ask. I was just reading a comic and envisioning a live action adaptation. And I've had this thought before, which is that...
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Reddit by Tonton646 Feb 26th

I have just been accepted into The American Academy of Dramatic Arts!

I just wanted to share my excitement with my fellow actors. I'm so happy!
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