subject: Break Into Acting [print this page] Starting out as an actor can be the beginning of a long and difficult journey, one which requires perseverance, talent and a thick skin. However, if you're determined to break into the world of theatre or television there are various steps you can take to help make your journey a lot smoother, and the first step is to identify the very best opportunities.
Finding the right opportunities - in the form of auditions and casting calls, is the key to displaying the very best of your talents and, ultimately, to landing your first major acting job. But searching for these opportunities can take up hours and hours of your time - time which could be better spent preparing for the auditions themselves - not to mention a great deal of frustration if the job turns out to be unsuitable for you.
The solution is to find a company like Audition Now; not only will they identify the best castings and auditions for you to attend, they'll also ensure that you're the first to know about them by sending text messages to you whenever an opportunity arises (1.50 per text with a maximum of three texts per week, and the service is available only to over 18s). What's more, Audition Now will assess the relevance of each opportunity before they alert you to an audition, saving you the hassle of turning up for castings and finding that the role is totally unsuitable for you.
Audition Now works with both aspiring actors looking to land valuable extras work and more established actors who are seeking the best jobs in theatre and television. They can also provide expert advice and help for all their clients, giving you what will often be a vital edge over the many actors you'll find yourself competing against.
Once you've begun to tap into Audition Now's rich pipeline of casting opportunities the hard work is basically done - the nest stage is to ensure that you're fully prepared for each and every audition you attend. You can do this by researching the play you're auditioning for, familiarising yourself with the writer's style and genre and, of course, getting in as much practice as possible. If you combine this research with you own talent and motivation, the acting jobs are sure to come, it is only a matter of time and patience.
