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  1. Backstage by Devstarcreates Aug 9th

    I applied for a role, now what?

    Hello all! Sorry if this is a naive or duplicate post, I’m really new to backstage and just need some pointers on how it works. I’m very new to acting and I’m trying to get small auditions for experience and practice (and who knows, maybe I’ll impress...

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  2. Reddit by curiouskitten007 Aug 9th

    Looking to try and take up local theatre a hobby

    Hi all — First off I want to say I might have totally the wrong sub here and if I do, can you let me know where else to go??? Honestly just looking for some advice. I am F 26. I would like any help available on beginning a new hobby. My husband is in dental...

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  3. Reddit by AutoModerator Aug 9th

    Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Aug 9

    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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  4. Reddit by mirrorsarereflective Aug 9th

    what is appropriate conversation on set?

    I am wondering what is appropriate convo on set. I was on a few ones where we often would crack sex jokes. Interestingly, initiated almost always by female actors. Apparently, my union told when I first joined as part of their orientation for other union...

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  8. Reddit by LeonCambridge Aug 8th

    Serious question about getting started...

    So I'll be honest I dont know the first thing about getting started and I have a lot of questions but the main ones bugging me right now are 1. How do actors find casting calls? 2. How do they send in videos? Like how'd they know where to send them and when...

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  9. Reddit by skeletonsmama Aug 8th

    SM looking for help to help an actor

    Hi actors, I’m a Stage Manager trying to help an actress in crisis and wasn’t sure where else to post this. Some background: We’re on a two hander show with a small team (2 actors, me, and the producer in terms of everyday staff) in a city none of us are...

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  10. Reddit by DarkNFullOfSpoilers Aug 8th

    On set for my first paid acting gig!

    I just wanted to share my happiness with everyone. I got cast as an extra in a local commercial and I'm gonna get paid!!!! This is a big deal for me because one of my goals this year was to become a real professional actor. And it's finally happening. My next...

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  11. Reddit by Winniehiller Aug 8th

    ACTING CLASS VS PRIVATE COACHING

    I saw a question here asking about how actors learn in private lessons. They mentioned that acting is most often done with other people and that doing scenes with your teacher (who must later critique you) could be awkward. They asked, “How do you learn in a...

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  12. Reddit by foxofthestorybooks Aug 8th

    Why do most period pieces just reuse British actors?

    I’ve been told my casting type is historical ingenue, but when you look at period pieces the actors are majority British and I’m American. Even ones that take place in America. The actresses who get the types of roles I could see myself in are Keira Knightly...

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  13. Reddit by RaeADropOfGoldenSun Aug 8th

    Super confused about SAG-AFTRA P&H

    Hi. I worked as a principal actor on a union movie this summer and got union eligibility. I am not a SAG-AFTRA member, but I am now officially eligible. My paychecks say that a couple hundred dollars were put into SAG P&H. I know that this is Pension &...

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