i want 2 act what should i do 2 get started ?

Answer 1

Find a local acting club in your town. Go there to see if you really like it. Then call a local talent scout/agent to find some gigs for you to audition for...start small. Good luck.

Answer 2

Well, some of this depends on your age and your location. But, in general, your first step should be getting training. Whether it is from a school or private coach, you need to know the basics. While acting in plays is always good to keep your craft up, knowing the technique behind acting is vital.

Headshots. Got to have them. Right now, in Los Angeles, that means color headshots. Get a professional, not your best friend.

If you are anywhere outside of Los Angeles, New York, or Chicago, find the nearest big city and look for agenies and production companies. These are the people that will help you find productions to start your resume. Not only will you build your resume, you will get needed exposure to the business of acting. In general it will be much easier to get resume building work in smaller markets so get it if you can.

When you have the opportunity, and when you feel you are ready, move to L.A. or New York. Start sending out headshots to agents and do some extra work. Not glamorous, but once again, it will give you a glimpse into the process. Continue your training, get an acting coach, attend acting classes. Above all, be proactive about your carreer. Know what it is you want, know what your deficencies are and fix them. Nobody will be looking out for you, so you have to look out for yourself.

Do work in student films and low-budget shorts. No pay, but it should give you something for your reel. USC, UCLA, and other colleges around L.A. have film schools and are always looking for actors.

Sign up with L.A. Casting (www.lacasting.com), Now Casting (www.nowcasting.com), and/or Actor's Access (www.showfax.com). You will have to pay a fee, and all you will see for the most part is non-union and student films, some non-union commercials, but it is a great place to submit for work online.

My final piece of advice would be to stay away from model or actor "searches". They are usually scams. Don't EVER pay an agent or manager up front. Agents take a percentage that is dictated by the union when you GET work, not beforehand.

Answer 3

If you're in school, audition for plays there.

If you live in or near a big city, there probably are organizations that offer acting or drama classes.

Look for audition notices for community theaters. They usually include the types of actors and age ranges they need. For example: "2 children under 10, 3 women in 30s, 4 men in 20s." If you fit, go to the audition.

If you're a young person, there are summer acting camps in many cities.

Go to a community theater play. When it's over, hang around the lobby. The actors will probably come out about 20-30 minutes after the show is over. Tell one of them you think he or she did a great job (they love to hear that!) and ask for some advice on how you can get started. They'll know the resources in your neighborhood.

Answer 4

Start locally. Try out for school plays or your local community theater.

If you enjoy it, study drama and acting when you get to college.

Prepare to have a day job. There is a lot of competition.

"How many out-of-work actors does it take to change a light bulb? One to change the bulb, and 99 to say 'I could have done that!'"

Answer 5

well u actually have to love to act!
if u r a 10 year old who just wants all the fame and money well think again! cuz u wont be famous for standing on a set of a movie with wobbly legs lmao

Answer 6

If your school has a theater program or a drama club, start there. If not, search the web for community theatres you could audition for. That's how to get started when you are young, audition, audition, audition.

Answer 7

IT DEPENDS ON WHAT KIND OF ACTING YOU WANT 2 DO


THEATER: GO 2 A LOCAL THEATER & AUDTION

MOVIES: FIND AN AGENT

NOTE: MAKE A REISEME

Answer 8

just start small and from there build up try local auditions for small community plays. make a name for your self at someplace that does kid/teen auditions like a community theater that does small productions, from there work ur way up till u make the big times!

Answer 9

if you are serious about acting. try signing up for classes, and that will get you started. if you got it good luck. see you in the movies.

Answer 10

Begin by learning to write using proper spelling and punctuation.