Friday, December 24, 2010

Becoming an Actor: An Ongoing Process

By Jill Rogers


Becoming an actor is a rewarding career, but is not an easy task. However, considering that the available jobs in this field is only limited, anybody who aspires to become one must work hard and must be patient enough to wait for an opportunity to land a job. Thus, anybody who dreams of becoming an actor must first be resolved that indeed, he wants to become one.

Should you dream of becoming an actor, first, you must be dedicated and convinced that indeed, you want to become one. If your self-assessment is on the affirmative, you must then look forward to moving to some other place that will give you a better exposure of fulfilling your dream. Your need to acquire experiences in the field of acting wherever possible; New York and Florida are great places, but there are talent agencies in many cities, so do your homework.

Sufficient knowledge in the field of acting is important. Hence, you must educate yourself in your chosen field by enlisting in an acting class. A talent agency, properly licensed, can point you in the right direction. Choose a nice school for your acting class. You may ask trustworthy and other successful professionals in the field of acting for your reference.

Get a nice headshot or model composite. This is to make an excellent representation of yourself. Let it be taken in different poses, moods, and expressions in order to give prospective employers a better understanding of your capability to represent different roles. To achieve the best result, it is always better to have your headshot taken by a professional.

Prepare a resume that will contain, among others, the projects that you have finished so far. Your resume must be broad enough to make its reader comprehend your personality and experiences. As you progresses, you may eliminate the less professional among your experiences.

After acquiring the necessary qualities of a professional actor, the next step is looking for a good opportunity. To find one, send your resume with your headshot to all casting directors and agents in your localities. Do not forget to attach a comprehensive cover letter to let them know of your qualifications. Should your application not acted upon at once; let them be informed of your continuing interest. Do not hesitate to remind them of your presence by sending them follow-up post cards every four to six months. Moreover, provide them an update of your current acting projects.

Keep yourself abreast of what's happening around. Make it a habit to read trade papers like "Backstage," "Dramalogue," "The Ross Reports" and "Variety" and other online publication of the same genre. Be conscious of who is looking around for an actor. Inform them of your interest by sending them your headshot and letter requesting for an audition to directors and producers wherever possible. Talk to your agency; they should point you in the right direction.

Accept invitation to social events such parties and other events related to the field. Take the advantage of attending different functions that will give you good exposure. This is a good venue of meeting other people related to your chosen profession. Finally, persevere. Remember that there is no short cut to success. Your effort may not be compensated at once but in the long run, you will be rewarded.




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