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There are certain things that you need to do if you have just started your acting career or about to try your hand at acting. The critical part of the task is how well you are able to make the right first step as you pursue your dream of becoming a full-fledged actor. Most of us may be resigned to the fact that acting may be a viable option only for the few lucky ones. The truth of the matter is that with the right mindset and start-up plan, you can become the actor that you are dreaming of.
Your acting start-up plan must focus on two critical elements experience and information. You must devise a plan that will ensure that you have all the information and skills that will help you jump-start your acting career. To help you out with the task, it is best that you seriously focus on the following things that you must do when pursuing an acting career.
1. Develop the right mindset
Your primordial concern is to develop the right attitude and mindset. You must be able to psych yourself up and clarify your reasons for pursuing a career in acting. What are your motivations? What do you expect to achieve when you become a full-fledged actor? It is important that all these critical issues are clarified before you start pounding the pavement. You will draw strength and motivation from them as you go through the process of becoming a successful actor.
2.Get hands on some practical and useful acting learning materials
You must adopt a proactive stance if you want to increase your chances of success in the acting profession. Read acting tutorials that are available in your local store or online. Check out those sites that offer practical and useful information about acting and learn how you should launch your acting career.
3.Attend local acting workshops and programs for new and aspiring actors
You must undergo a formal training on acting so that you will be able to get the "feel" of being an actor. Check out if there are groups or organizations in your community that offer this kind of workshops and training programs for new or aspiring actors.
4.Check out casting or auditions for productions in your community
Closely monitor and check out for any upcoming castings and auditions in your area. You can get this information from the local casting offices and talent agencies in your area. You must also monitor any announcements that are being posted in the cultural and arts section of your local newspaper. You can also get this information from the cultural office and theatre directory in your community.
5.Package yourself in a professional manner
It is extremely essential that you are able to "sell" yourself in the most propitious manner. You can do this by preparing a resume that will highlight your skills, knowledge, experience and other skills. In doing so, you can achieve a positive impression on the eyes of producers, casting directors and talent scouts. Make sure that you include in your resume all relevant information that can help you increase your chances. Circulate and get noticed by the persons that may pave the way to your breaking into the acting industry. Link up with professional photographers in your community who have access to ad agencies, theater groups, film outfits and talent agencies..
Advice from Corina
"Ask yourself why a legitimate agent would rent a hotel room to interview new 'models'. They get hundreds of submission a week and barely have time to wade through those. Advertising in newspapers and public 'searches' for new faces is only designed to make money off of you."
