how do i become an actress?

Answer 1

it really depends on your strengths. and from there you will knw what kind of role you would like to play. but then again in the filming industry, because it is so so competeive don't be picky. in a city close to where ever you live look up the filming agency and there should be a post of roles that need be filmed. there more than likely to be low budget films but or an extra. just to get your foot tin the door. hope all works out.

Answer 2

Step One: Decide whether you want to be a professional actor (addressed here) or an amateur. If you want to be a professional, read on.

Step Two: Move to a major city. Eventually, New York or Los Angeles will be your destination, but as you build your résumé of experience you can work in other major metropolitan areas that have good theater or film communities.

Step Three: Enroll in acting class. Good actors study their entire lives. To choose a good class, ask trusted, successful professionals for references.

Step Four: Get a headshot.

Step Five: Compose a résumé of all the work you have done so far. As your body of work grows, drop the less professional work (such as school plays) from your résumé.

Step Six: Send your headshot and résumé with a brief cover letter to all the casting directors and agents in your area. Follow up with postcards every four to six months, updating them on your current acting projects.

Step Seven: Read the trade papers regularly: "Backstage," "Dramalogue," "The Ross Reports" and "Variety," as well as online publications such as newenglandfilm.com, as appropriate. Know what is being cast where, and send headshots and notes directly to directors and producers whenever possible, requesting auditions.

Step Eight: Always accept invitations to industry events and parties, and meet industry professionals whenever possible. Who you know is extremely important.

Step Nine: Persevere.

Answer 3

You start acting in school plays. Later, if you are any good at it, you can take acting classes. You read everything you can find about acting and all the plays you can find. YOu keep being in plays everywhere and anywhere you can. Everytime you are in a play, you are an actress. Anytime you are not in a play you are not an actress. Experience is everything.

Answer 4

1) Read, study, practice and get involved in as many ways as you can find.

2) Study some more! (I highly recommend the Stella Adler Technique but try a bunch and use what works for you)

3) Get some headshots done. Send them out with a resume and cover letter to agents/theater co's and such in your area.

4) Keep studying

5) Make phone calls to the people you sent headshots to just to introduce yourself and make them remember you. Ask if you can come in and read for them or just meet.

6) Never forget this is a business and its not all about talent but good business sense as well.

Answer 5

Graduate high school...barely.
Go to college, but only for 2 weeks than drop out.
Move to L.A. get an agent and befriend many people who are already famous.
Get one semi-large part in a non-blockbuster movie.
Flash your ying-yang while getting out of a car when going out with above said famous friends.
Develop a cocaine habit.
Drink and Drive.
Go to rehab.

Answer 6

Here's the information you need on my website for new and aspiring actors. Just go to http://www.actingcareerstartup.com , sign in on the right-hand of the page and you can download my 36-page ebook for free. It's called What It Takes To Become An Actor.

You can also sign up for my rss feed on my blog: http://www.actingcareerstartup.com/acs-blog.html

That should help you!

Tony
ceo
http://www.actingcareerstartup.com/acs-blog.html

Answer 7

Look for auditions on internet, try www.thestage.co.uk , www.starnow.com or www.starsinmyeyes.tv or get signed to an agency. It's not as easy as it seems, trust me, I've been trying a long time!

Answer 8

join a theatre company and prepare for a lot of rejection.