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  1. Reddit by crackandfield Oct 16th

    Which Improv school would make me a better actor?

    I’ve been doing improv for a few years and decided that I would like to attend one of the big three schools (Groundlings, UCB, Second City). Out of these three, which one would you recommend if I’m trying to transfer the spontaneous energy of improv into...

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  2. Reddit by Mark-St-Cyr Oct 16th

    Larry Moss Workshop Review

    I just finished taking a great week long workshop with Larry Moss. For those who aren't aware, Larry is a top acting coach who has coached several actors into Oscar nominated/winning performances. Including Leonardo DiCaprio, Helen Hunt, Hilary Swank and...

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  3. Reddit by Mark-St-Cyr Oct 16th

    Other Forums for Actors?

    What are some of the best websites or forums where actors discuss the industry in the similar open spirit as this reddit? Do any of you have other actor oriented sites you frequent?

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  4. Stage 32 by Ellie Kitchener Oct 15th

    Voice acting

    I was wondering if you had any tips for voice-acting?What experiences have you come across?How do you break into voice acting?I have started an interest in acting and voice acting in particular and just wondered if anyone within the Network had any advice for...

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  5. Reddit by actingadvicehelp Oct 15th

    Do I need to do theater?

    Do I need to do theater as an extracurricular if I want to go to drama school? I think some background/explanation or concerns might help: I took acting lessons with a focus on film for years, did a few short films and web series, and I have an agent. When I...

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  6. Reddit by mrdavid2019 Oct 15th

    Need a monologue! HALP!

    Hi fellow actors, So I have an audition for this play on Saturday. I have a comedic monologue in my rotation, but lately it’s been feeling pretty stale. The other one I do isn’t necessarily “funny,” it’s a lot of build up that leads to a joke, but it can be...

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  7. Reddit by klokikloks Oct 15th

    I need tips for directing my first play

    Hey guys.. Im a high school student and I have acted in a handful od plays directed by pro actors, and I went one year on an acting course. Every year my school has a Christmas play where we students act in it. Our language teacher is like our mentor but she...

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  8. Reddit by redshegets_1000 Oct 15th

    What's a callback?

    I'm new to theatre. So when there are callbacks, does that mean they've narrowed the search to those being called back (kind of like in sports and you've made the first cut)? Or does it mean the CD selected the actors he liked and the callbacks are ppl he...

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  9. Reddit by Mmhmmyeah1 Oct 15th

    Enrolling in classes at 2 different studios

    I’ve been in class 7 months now- the same studio, same teacher- 4 days a month, 3 hours a class. Class is great, my teacher is great, the studio is great but I feel like it’s not enough. I’m estimating that I only get 30 mins one-on-one with the teacher in...

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  10. Reddit by ShadowMarionette Oct 15th

    Tips for playing a male character as a female?

    I got my first titular role/lead role recently as Peter Pan. I’m excited to play this role but I would like tips on playing a male character as someone who is biologically female. Thankfully I’m already pretty androgynous and people mistake me for a boy...

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  11. Reddit by larobie Oct 15th

    Agents - suggestions?

    Hello fellow voice actors, I am curious if anyone out here has an agent and what it took to get signed with an agent. I don’t live in any of the major hubs (LA or NY) and can’t seem to get any contact with agents or agencies. Any suggestions?

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  12. Reddit by flat_ Oct 15th

    Anthony Meindl's Actors Workshop (AMAW) Question

    Hi All, I'm auditing a class at AMAW this week and would love to get some thoughts that have either audited/taken Anthony's courses. From what I hear, you either love it or hate it but being someone who is "green" in the industry (I've taken a few courses a...

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  13. Reddit by CivilClothes Oct 15th

    Anyone have any feedback for me?

    Hi all! I am a budding voice actress and in the middle of gathering samples for my demo reel to send to agents. I would love to know what I should improve on. Is the audio quality professional enough? Would you suggest some changes to the voice/read? If I...

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  14. Reddit by TheDJ98 Oct 14th

    Summer Opportunities?

    Hi All, I'm a current college student, and over the last two years I've been looking every summer for opportunities to branch out into more professional work when I'm not in school. Unfortunately, opportunities seem to get less and less every year; summer...

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