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Getting to final callbacks and not wanting the contract?
“So, I’ve been auditioning for a show that my heart is not really in and I honestly wanted to decline the audition invite in the first place. Is it normal to not accept an offer after getting this far, or am I being ungrateful? I know as actors, finding work can be difficult for sure, but is it bad to say no when it’s not the job that makes us happy? Is taking what you can get just a stigma put upon us?” —caffeinedreamer
Help! Advice for actor starting late:
“I’m over 50 and looking for a second career. Any chance a middle-aged woman like myself has a shot in TV acting? Voice over? Where do I begin?” —Mildred
Am I SAG-eligible with only three background vouchers from the same TV show?
“Trying to get into stunts and was told to join SAG as soon as possible. I got lucky and got cast in multiple episodes for TNT’s ‘Animal Kingdom’ as an extra in the bar. I have three SAG vouchers. Is this enough to join?” —RoamingCoyote
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