How to become a successful actress?

Question

I'm not in it for the fame. I really love acting and have just finished my GCSE's where I got an 'A' in drama. I am currently at sixth form studying Film studies, Classical Studies, History, Psychology.
Last year I went to a acting school for a few months but had a give it and singing lessons up for that period as I was preparing for GCSE's and never found the time to pick it back up again, but it wasn't getting me anywhere anyway. Was that a big mistake?
Also, I am involved in a proper production that is going on in a theatre. I am looking for an agent (in Cambridgeshire but London is 1hr away on the train).
Has anyone got any sensible suggestion/ previous experience.
Cheers Courtney.

Answer 1

Hi Courtney, certainly if your acting school wasn't doing anything for you, there was no reason to continue. Being involved in proper productions is exactly what you need to do to build your resume. I suppose that much like here in the colonies, you need a strong resume, a good head shot and a proper cover letter to submit for representation. Or is it possible to get an interview with an agent directly? You should have a short comic monlogue ready to go for such an interview in case the agent wants to see you act. I don't know what sixth form is. Some sort of schooling of course. How old are you? I have advised students in Great Britain before and would enjoy offering you what help I can as well.
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Answer 2

Well, I'd say you are well on your way. Prior posts have given lots of good advice here.

One thing--you never quit learning. When you get the opportunity, find vocal, acting, or movement classes that you find fulfilling and continue to develop your basic talents. I've got a video of Joan Crawford in a master acting class with Robert Lewis--at the time she was on faculty at U. of Maryland nurturing students like Dylan McDermott. There's an example of a professional--find classes that challenge or inform you until you're too far gone to attend them!

Meanwhile, know that building up a network of contacts through being in productions can be a real career-builder.

Answer 3

hi Courtney,
I have some friends that are successfull actors/actresses.
They studied at mountview theatre academy here is a link.
http://www.mountview.ac.uk/

hard work & a passion for the industry is a must to be successful. keep a record of the production you will be in & any photos etc this will all become part of your platform to promote yourself.

beware of agents with empty promises & big bills.

I wish you the best of luck

Answer 4

you assert you pass to a theatre college a week suitable? How approximately asking your instructor there? I stay in united statesa., no longer London, so i don't be attentive to plenty with regard to the community stuff there - yet i'm questioning that your instructor may be an quite sturdy place to start asking questions because of the fact they might additionally be able the place this counsel is easily accesible - to no longer point out they are going to have had greater journey. sturdy success! :)