If you’re interested in starting an acting career, you’ve
likely heard that it requires an abundance of hard work and know-how;
but what is it, specifically, that you need to know? Industry
professionals agree on several essentials for starting an acting
career, some of which are listed here:
Learn from others. This is a broad directive that ranges
from talking with working actors, to studying their techniques on
television and cinema, to visiting their websites and other outlets.
As with any profession, those starting an acting career can best
learn from those who have done it themselves. Where can you meet
working actors? More on that in a moment.
Learn basic business skills. Yes, acting is indeed an art;
but it is certainly a science as well, and business skills are an
important part of the formula. Starting an acting career requires
marketing your craft through a variety of strategic methods; writing
a résumé, promotional materials, and website text; and a specific
knowledge of how to choose an agent or manager. Finally, there’s
auditioning – which, according to many acting professionals, is
perhaps the most important business skill of all.
Choose an acting school. Want to meet working actors? The
best place is to do so is in an
acting
class in Los Angeles, home of the television
and film entertainment industry. Choosing an acting class that is
attended or taught by working actors is key, as you’ll be learning
from individuals who are doing what you aim to do as a professional.
Often, you can learn by simply observing; however, asking questions
regarding their journey can be beneficial as well.
If you’re concerned about being intrusive or taking up too much
of an actor’s time, one solution is choosing an acting school that
offers sanctioned opportunities to learn from actors. For example: At
Stuart Rogers Studios in North Hollywood, acting classes are offered
alongside audition classes, interactive workshops, and business
skills training. In New York, studios that offer similar
opportunities are likely to be available.
Get some experience. Anywhere! Community theatre groups are
tried-and-true stomping grounds for aspiring actors; those who aim to
work in cinema are known to test the waters as extras and walk-ons.
However, even in these initial stages, the guidance of an experienced
professional can be positively invaluable. Again, this is where
choosing an
acting
school that offers varied classes and
interaction opportunities is an excellent idea.
Yes, there is a lot more to learn; but by following these
guidelines, your efforts at starting an acting career can go further,
yield more results – even be more enjoyable. And as any
professional knows, career enjoyment is a key component of long-term
success.
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