How to be noticed?

Question

I'm 12 i can dance and i can act and sorta sing how can i get my talent noticed and get involved in hollywood

Answer 1

You do not look in the classifieds for acting jobs, especially not in Hollywood. And while it's not imperative that you sing, these days many people out there can do it all so it certainly wouldn't hurt to take voice lessons. It's smart to have all your bases covered. Do your parents suppot your decision to be an actor? They have to support you 100% You also need to get into acting classes, on camera workshops, improv class... any training you can. Check out workingactors.com, click on actors, then training. You can also check out ads for classes in backstage west.

BTW, your talent won't 'get noticed', you have to tell people about it. Get into everything you can, build your resume and then do agent mailings and tell them about it. You should shout it from the roof tops without being terribly obnoxious and hope that they think you're marketable.

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.

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.

Bottom line, get involved in projects (theatre, student & indie films), get training, and most of all stay committed to your school work. It will serve you well in the end.

Good luck

Answer 2

Get some good head shots and start going on open calls. If you live in the LA area, just grab a paper and look in the classifieds. I’m sure studios also have a website, just look for those open calls. Take your mom or dad with you.

Answer 3

You must be able to sing, NOT sorta sing. If you can't sing, take lessons.