Acting how to Start your Career
Act Now! Series actors who want to become famous in Hollywood, go to acting workshops and look for auditions to start work in the industry.Amateurs and people who just talk about acting, go out and hide in college for four years and get out only to get a job as a administrative instructer teaching acting, because they are afraid of going after there dream.Let me start off first saying that anyone interesting in becoming a actor must seriously move to Los Angelos or New York in order to have a realistic shot at acting.After you make the move to either Hollywood or New York, the first thing to do is enroll in a acting class.In Los Angelos there are lots of workshops,private coaches, and acadamy's that teach acting. The website backstage is also a great reference when it comes to information about the industry.It's a free website that post information about local auditions,headshots, acting classes, these things are all vital to your success as an actor.
The next step after being trained as an actor in Hollywood, is to get some professional headshots made. These headshots are going to be used to send out to talent agents and casting directors.Be sure that your headshots compliment you and are professional,not cheap pictures with no stlye.It is really important that the head shot you take looks up to date with your current look,because if a agent calls you in for a interview and you don't look like your photo! your're not going to land a agent. Remember first impressions are everything, be sure to always have a business card on hand with your information to give agents. The more people you talk to and network, the easier it becomes when trying to land a agent.
So after learning how to act and landing an agent, you should continue to look for auditions on your own. Your next big break could be right around the corner. The industry is very competive, but if you have a systematic approach you will succeed. Always give yourself an avenue to perform and polish your skills.Student films at local universities are excellent sources for first time actors.These type of films are directed by first time students who are looking for actors on a daily, and they don't care about experience. The local theater is also a good avenue to showcase and practice your talents, you never know what talent agent could be out there. The best advice that I can give a beginner is to always perform and have a system that works toward there goal and sooner or later you will get your break.
