Being An Actor
So you want to be an actor. Whatever your age, and whatever your prior experience, if this is something you want, this is something you can do. You might not become a star, and it may not be your only means of support, but becoming a working actor is an attainable goal for anyone with the drive, commitment and business sense.
First, six tips on getting started:
* Acting isn't just about that indefinable "talent." It takes skill and hard work. Which means you need training. Training will help you be a better actor, a more comfortable performer, and add a sense of commitment to your resume. Training options include full-time theater degrees and classes with local schools or companies. But training can also include working crew (stage managing is a great way to learn a lot about the craft - it won't let you participate in the same way, but if you're short on funds and well-organized it's a good place to start), internships, and short, intensive courses at theater schools here or abroad.
* Thanks to the proliferation of cheap, digital video and editing tools anyone can make a movie these days. Which means as a beginning actor there are lots of opportunities for you to work in both independent and student film. Student filmmakers in particular often have a hard time finding actors outside of their age-group, so if you're older, this is a great way to land roles as you're building experience.
So you want to be an actor. Whatever your age, and whatever your prior experience, if this is something you want, this is something you can do. You might not become a star, and it may not be your only means of support, but becoming a working actor is an attainable goal for anyone with the drive, commitment and business sense.
First, six tips on getting started:
* Acting isn't just about that indefinable "talent." It takes skill and hard work. Which means you need training. Training will help you be a better actor, a more comfortable performer, and add a sense of commitment to your resume. Training options include full-time theater degrees and classes with local schools or companies. But training can also include working crew (stage managing is a great way to learn a lot about the craft - it won't let you participate in the same way, but if you're short on funds and well-organized it's a good place to start), internships, and short, intensive courses at theater schools here or abroad.
* Thanks to the proliferation of cheap, digital video and editing tools anyone can make a movie these days. Which means as a beginning actor there are lots of opportunities for you to work in both independent and student film. Student filmmakers in particular often have a hard time finding actors outside of their age-group, so if you're older, this is a great way to land roles as you're building experience.
Being An Actor
Being An Actor
Being An Actor
Being An Actor
Being An Actor
Being An Actor
Being An Actor
Being An Actor
Being An Actor
Being An Actor
Being An Actor
Being An Actor
Being An Actor
Being An Actor
Being An Actor
Being An Actor
Being An Actor
Being An Actor
Being An Actor
Being An Actor
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