i would love to becoem an actress but im just not sure how?

Question

i love acting ever since i can remeber ive been taking the video camera and making cheesy movies. =]. i would love more than anything to be in a real movie i know i should take drama classes and do auditions. but i dont know how to find information about auditions. i would juts like to know what to do to get started. can anyone help me

Answer 1

No matter your age, you need support from your family and friends. If you're under age you absolutely need to have the full support of your family because they not only need to sign off on your contracts and be your advocate (be fully aware of all child labor laws and help uphold them while you're on set) but they need to drive you to all your auditions and stay on set with you at all times or hire someone to be there with you).

The next thing you need is training. If you're not already, you need to get into classes ASAP. Acting classes, voice lessons with a voice teacher (not a coach!) and dance classes. A voice coach generally helps you prepare for specific things and is separate from a voice teacher giving voice lessons. Then you need to get involved in theatre. Get a few roles on your resume then start trying for some student films and independents (info to follow). Most agents will not consider you unless you have training and credits.

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.). Another great resource is Ross Reports especially because they update their info so often but not all of the agents they list are SAG and you have to pay for the list. That doesn’t mean they’re not legit, but that’s why I always tell people to start with the SAG list. It’s free and those agents have signed an agreement to put the actor first! www.rossreports.com If you subscribe to backstage.com you can get a combo subscription which can come in handy but can also get quite expensive.

Then you can send the agencies 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. You never call the agencies directly. That is a big no-no! At least it is in LA. Please remember that reputable agents take exactly 10% of your pay AFTER they help you get a job. Not one cent more and not one cent before. Anything else is a scam. This is strictly for talent agents, not modeling agents or talent managers who take different percentages.

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 / commission / society or whatever your state calls theirs (some have more than one). Sometimes they post audition information for projects filming locally. For theatre (and other auditions on backstage), you can go to backstage.com or www.actorsequity.com (click on casting call) 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.

good lucK!

Answer 2

Getting a part in a TV show or a feature film is not as easy as people think. It takes lots of experience and practice. You have to be ready for a whole bunch of commitment. This means you have to spend every second of your free time taking the appropriate steps of acting.

1. Sign up for acting lessons and keep on taking them even if you're in other plays and stuff. Even if you already have experience, usually you'll need even more.

2. If possible, hire a voice coach. They train you to project your voice on stage in a large room without a mic. They also help to extend thye range of your voice. This will come in use when you're hysterically crying, laughing, screaming, or playing the part of a male (yes, it sometimes happens) where you'll need a lower voice.

3. Audition for as many parts in plays as possible. You'll learn what is necessary to put up a good performance.

4. Invite an agent to one of your BEST performances where you'll know that you'll do a terrific job. If the agent likes your performance, the agent will consider you and possibly help you get into bigger things.

This will all take lots of time and preparation.

GOOD LUCK! xoxo

Answer 3

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Answer 4

practice. if there are drama classes at school then go. get a headshot give it in with a resume

Answer 5

go for a interveiw with a agent it usualy free and she will say if she is interested in sining u up or if u are up to it