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How can i become an actor?

Im very passionate about acting, and I'd like to become an actor.

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  • Cogito
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    Basically, to make a start as an actor, you'd need to -

    1) Have loads of natural talent.

    2) Get a few years of training at a good, accredited acting school, going from the basic classes to advanced ones.

    3) Get experience in a wide range of stage plays and shows – not regular high school stuff

    4) Learn to sing and dance if possible.

    5) Train for a good ordinary job as well, one you can work free-lance, as you’ll need it. Almost all actors work at least one other job just to survive.

    6) Ideally study Drama at degree-level at drama school or university.

    7) After all the above, try to find an agent who will accept you.

    8) When you get an agent, which is how you find auditions, try to win a few auditions out of the hundreds you'll have to apply for.

    Just bear in mind that all that hard work isn't enough - you also need huge talent, dedication, determination, resilience and luck.

    And sadly, the best that almost all actors will ever get is 2 or 3 weeks paid acting work a year - that's the average - and will never get more than a few minor roles in small productions.

    Watch any movie, and count the number of actors in the cast list at the end which you hardly noticed - 'fifth bad guy', 'blonde prostitute', 'cop with ladder' and so on - they all imagined themselves up there at the top, but for the vast majority, that's as good as it gets.

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    Follow these steps:

    • research: make sure you're doing this for the right reasons. You love acting, you love to preform. If you want fame, fortune, or instant gratification, you're doing it for all the wrong reasons, and it won't happen

    • take some lessons: you won't get anywhere without training from something outside of a middle school or high school program. Acting schools can cost a lot, but they will help you in your career.

    • try out for a local theater production: you'll need experience on your résumé, and community theater is the place to start.

    once your far enough along:

    • get some head shots: these do NOT need to be professionally taken. They can be taken with a nice camera, in good lighting, by anyone. This will be your calling card, and should me an 8 by 10 inch.

    • résumé: download a simple template pdf and replace all the information with your own. Do not put stuff like your address, because this is not safe.

    • workshops&agents on commission (out of space)

    Source(s): I ran out of space sorry but I'm a 14 year old aspiring actress.
  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    If singing is your passion no one can stop you from becoming world-class singer. The voice is god-gifted but singing is a skill that can be learned.

    If you can't afford a vocal coach the best option is to attend an online program.

    This is the best-selling site that teaches how to reach new heights with massive control. It's a collection of tips, tools, video tutorials that will really help you to improve your singing voice.

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  • 7 years ago

    go to a university and major in drama

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  • 7 years ago

    Look around for auditions, try out, get noticed, work your way up.

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