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  1. Reddit by toastedbread_ Oct 14th

    i need advice

    So I’m a 14 year old girl from Canada and I really want to be an actress. I don’t know where and how to start since my parents (asian) are pretty strict on me and my grades. They also want me to completely focus on school. I already have two citizenships...

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  2. Reddit by and15rewpod Oct 14th

    Casting Call! Survival/Fantasy/Mystery Audio Drama.

    Hi all! I'm looking for female and male voice actors to join the audio-drama podcast I'm currently producing. The roles are currently unpaid, but I'd like to profit-share any revenue from advertising, patreon, etc. Season 1 is written and contains 14 full...

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  3. Reddit by S_Gertie Oct 13th

    Reading the Actions During Auditions

    Two questions: 1. When you audition for things, does the reader (or anyone else in the room) also read the actions? 2. What sort of projects are you auditioning for? This came up at an audition I had this past weekend. As an actor, I am ready for however they...

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  4. Reddit by Product_of_80s Oct 13th

    Is it worth starting acting at 30 years old ?

    is it really worth pursuing it at 30 years old or am I past it now ? I have always been interested in film and tv but only recently gave it any real thought saw a film or two with older actors in it and thought I could give that a go. Do you think acting...

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  5. Reddit by stringtownie Oct 12th

    Exception to SAG Global Rule 1 for Producers?

    Hi! I saw someone mention briefly online that there is an exception to Global Rule 1 for actors who are also producers on the project or on the creative team (I realize that last one is very broad). Is this true? Does anyone have more info? I haven't called...

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  6. Reddit by bflbfl Oct 12th

    Robert Forster

    Robert Forster of course in the news due to his passing yesterday. I recently watched Jackie Brown for the first time. The performance of the actor playing Max Cherry's stood out to me a lot. I couldn't put my finger on it, but it was so simple(!) and there...

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  7. Reddit by Drcee24 Oct 12th

    HELP

    I just got an audition for a performance arts school and I'm kinda freaking out a bit. I've always wanted to direct but acting has been something I planned on learning because I believe that understanding acting is key to being a good director. Problem is I...

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  8. Reddit by dumblewhore6969 Oct 12th

    Stand-In SAG vouchers?

    Does anyone know if under the new short film agreement if stand-ins get background vouchers? It says the first 10 background actors must be covered... are stand-ins considered one of those?

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  9. Reddit by candysantana_ Oct 11th

    Podcast feedback

    Hi Everyone, I am an actor, published author, and producer. I am currently working on producing Season 3 of my podcast and would love your feedback. The Podcast is called [The Manifester's Journey](https://themanifestersjourneypodcast.simplecast.fm/episodes)...

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  10. Reddit by AmazingChickenX Oct 11th

    Alexander Technique classes?

    Could I take Alexander Technique classes at a studio that has nothing to do with acting, or do I need to take those classes at a studio that teaches actors specifically? The studio that I wanted to enroll for these classes are simply a studio that teaches the...

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  11. Reddit by xandramary Oct 11th

    Risk/Reward of waiting at an ECC

    For a nonunion actor at an EPA or ECC, is there a benefit to waiting in the holding room after an unofficial list has been started? When there are still hours before the actual audition begins, why stay? Is it fine sign up and come back closer to the start...

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  12. Reddit by finnegan7 Oct 11th

    Training options

    So I have been taking an acting essentials course that covers stuff like text analysis, voice and movement exercises, finding inner truth, intro to camera and audition, improv all that good first year actor stuff. Now I can either stay at this school for...

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