How can you get into acting?

Question

I want to become an actress someday and i was wondering how can you get into acting?
do most actors/actresses go to california acting schools?

Answer 1

Well, you don't say where you're from, but where ever you are I would say to get into classes and workshops and if you're in school take advantage of whatever productions they're doing there. Look into local theatre as well. Basically get involved in everything, get all the experience you can.

If you want to find a legitimate agent to represent you for commercials, TV & film go to Sag.org. Use the dropdown menu on the right labeled 'resources' and choose 'agent information'. On the next screen, on the left choose 'Find a SAG franchised agent' and follow the directions. You can look up agents all over the US, but there are higher concentrations where the work is (Los Angeles, NY, IL, FL, GA etc.)

Then you can send them your headshot, resume, and a cover letter stating that you are seeking representation and wait to see if they call you in for an interview.

Once you have an agent, they will get you the auditions, but until then you can check out actorsaccess.com. You can also see if your state has a film alliance. Sometimes they post audition information for projects filming locally. For theatre, you can go to backstage.com or http://www.actorsequity.org/castingcall/... If you find the audition on the Equity site, you still may be able to go, as long as their not taking appointments from equity actor's only :-) On backstage.com you have to pay to get all of the info, but the initial search is free and you may be able to see enough info to find out the rest on your own without paying.

Remember that although it takes money to get started (headshots, living expenses, classes, etc.) you NEVER pay an agent or manager or anyone until THEY help you get an actual job, They get paid AFTER you do.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Getting Into Acting

Answer 3

No you do not have to go to California to get into acting or to find a good acting school. Usually in every state there are some pretty good acting schools. If your really serious about Acting Schools, you should find a good Acting Agent. Some of the really good ones are now retired Producers who start up with their spare time courses. Just like Modeling check out their past experiences and what they are known for...My daughter was taught by a gentleman named Phillip Karr in Orlando Florida, his wife is now running the show. But he worked in Hollywood for many years as well as New York and the students had the chance to actually go to LA and meet Producers and so on.....Wish you all the best....

Answer 4

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How can you get into acting?
I want to become an actress someday and i was wondering how can you get into acting?
do most actors/actresses go to california acting schools?

Answer 5

Although going to CA or NY may help, having experience will too. Have you ever acted before? If not, you may want to do things with local or community theaters first.

Answer 6

Actors come from all over the US but most might hav an advantage living in California. Just look for movie openinings and try to get the part you want. I think they may interview you or something and then hav you say a few lines. Sorry i didn't help much.

Answer 7

Easy! Go to any acting school. I suspect New York has better ones than California since many teachers here are from the east coast. No different than wanting to be a plumber, go to plumbing school. Don't put anymore into it that you think it really is. It is work, be the best at your work.

Answer 8

Read some books, so they take you seriously. take some classes, than try out for something i guess.

Answer 9

do search for reality shows on tv or go on talk show first

Answer 10

!!!!! the best place to start is in your local theater....that way u can pratice some=) KLK<><