how do i get in the the acting game?

Question

i mean i kno w about acting classes and stuff but i mean i see everybody on the big screen and on E and stuff and i think i want that so bad i would do anything for it so if you have any advice it would be appreciated thanx

Answer 1

You have to get an agent.

Answer 2

There are many paths to becoming a professional actor. None of them are guaranteed to work, but if you believe you've got the talent then they're well worth a shot.

First of all, you need to live in the right area. They won't come to you, you have to go to them - and that may mean moving to LA, New York or London.

You will need to have an agent. Agents get actors jobs. There are a few ways to get an agent:

First, you can go to an acting conservatory. That's a college which specializes in acting. There are famous ones at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh, for example. When you finish your acting certificate or degree, there will be a showcase. Agents will come to the showcase, and if they like you, they may sign you.

Another option is to go out on your own and try to find acting work. You look for auditions listed in the newspaper and trade papers, and go to as many as you can. Take any legitimate work you can get, in theater, film or TV, even if it doesn't pay. Hopefully an agent will attend one of your performances or films and want to meet you.

Third, you can cold call agencies. The Screen Actors Guild has a website which probably lists all the talent agents, and it will tell you if they accept cold calls or not. If they do, you send in your headshot and resume with a short letter expressing your interest. Then you call and ask when you can come in to meet an agent. You have to be extremely persistent and thick-skinned - they are sometimes honest, rarely polite. There are thousands of aspiring actors out there doing the exact same thing.

Personally, I would recommend going to college and majoring in theatre. While you are at school you can go on auditions. After you graduate, you can work part time or full time and continue to go on auditions and do plays and student films. You will build up a network of theater and film friends, and you will support each other and work together.

Remember, 99% of people who want to be on TV never make it. However, there is that 1% who succeed...

Answer 3

Get an agent, have some headshots taken (good ones!), be an extra (great way to observe the movie and TV making process), do theater work (great on a resume), meet people, build a positive reputation. Be tenacious and develop a thick skin because you will hear "no" a lot. Most of it, though, is luck. Look at how long it took many of our top stars to reach their level of stardom. Keep that in mind when you find yourself getting discouraged.

Answer 4

1st: Search for casting calls

Tip:

u can check in the local newspaper or go online.

2. Go To Audition

Tip:

They usually last a little bit of time

3. Make a good resume

4. Don't be scared to try again because u never know if u try again that u might get a acting spot

Answer 5

If you just want to jump into acting without paying your dues, Thur stage crews, thespian training, etc you are nave and just a dreamer.

Answer 6

go take an acting class

Answer 7

u can try working in economically booming india. the biggest tv companies are hiring online at www.baajaa.com . they will train u on language.

the site is free, no hokey portfolio fees.

Answer 8

look online for commercial auditions...many actors start on comemrcials, or you can do the whole american idol or star search thing

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Answer 9

How are you planning to read and understand your libretto when you don't use any punctuation marks?

Answer 10

casting calls lots of them