Continuing my point from the above, your goal must be to move slowly, rather than rush into anything. Remember the famous phrase — acting is a marathon, not a spring. This cannot be more true. Anybody who rushes into this profession will burn out very quickly. If you want to know how to become an actor with no experience, then this is how you can do it fast — less competitive market.
So what opportunities can you explore? Anything, really; whatever gives you a chance to act. At this point, you need to start acting as much as you can, anywhere you get the opportunity to. It could be community theater, drama clubs , amateur acting workshops, student films and so on. Nevertheless, actively seek out jobs, audition and do whatever you can to get up on your feet and simply act. As soon as you can afford some local acting class or workshop, try that as well.
The goal is to start building that resume in any way possible. Put anything you can on it. Jump on any project you can. Be proactive! Being a good actor should always be your main priority. If you already can play musical instruments and do more unique stuff, such as riding a unicycle — perfect! Hone those skills, put them on the resume and see how this can help you with gaining that acting experience. What should you be learning? Anything, really. Further your formal education.
Join a local theater. Learn about the industry. Build your resume. Take a professional headshot. Create a demo reel. Hire an agent. Ways to improve your technique from home. Study television shows, films and commercials. As you begin to watch things more closely, you'll notice that acting varies depending on its medium. Techniques such as diction, physical reactions and stage direction are different depending on whether it's for a movie, music video or infomercial. Note these distinctions, and use the techniques you learn from them as you prepare for auditions.
Practice in front of the mirror. By practicing in front of a mirror—as opposed to your car or an empty room—you can begin to focus on yourself and not rely on notes or written stage directions. In addition, you also get to see what your audience experiences, which can help you evaluate your facial features and speech patterns.
Know your niche. If you can identify which types of roles you play best or target a specific medium over others, like commercials over films, you stand a better chance of having sustained success. By focusing your attention on opportunities where you have a natural advantage, you improve your likelihood of earning roles. Learn the basics of social media and public relations. You are your best and likely only promoter when you're getting started.
Learn the basics of social media networking in order to form relationships within the industry. Developing a website that lists your biography, skills and experience can also be valuable when casting directors search online for a person to fill a role. Become friends with other actors. If you want to learn more about the life of an actor, it's best to talk directly to others in your field. Spend your time getting to know other actors in your area, and don't be afraid to ask them questions about their experience and for practical tips.
Actors can be a useful source of information about auditioning, time management, contract negotiation and more. Build your resilience. It's helpful to remember that actors typically hear several rejections before receiving an offer for a job. As you build relationships within the industry, remember that being told no is a natural step in your career. Be honest about the jobs you didn't get with others within the industry. This shared experience will help you grow your network, and it might prompt another actor to give you some information on a new opportunity.
Take classes in different areas, experiment with different things, do student projects — whatever you can to test the waters. Once you know what you want to do then you can start setting specific goals. A good example is that some people love comedy and some flat out hate it! Experts in any field study for years and continue to learn throughout their entire careers, if not their entire lives.
Would you really want a doctor with only a few years of schooling? Acting is a highly competitive career so come onto the playing field as well prepared as you can. Be selective in who you study with, but take classes across various areas of the industry — scene study, sitcom, spoken level voice, improv and creative workshops. You may also discover hidden talents. Classes are also a great way to keep your artistic spirit fuel up and fed while you are developing skills and building your career.
Life and careers are challenging enough without having to wonder how to eat and pay the bills. Plus, when you first start out, and at times when you are not working, acting is expensive! You have to be able to take classes, and get headshots, and then more headshots, as well as have time for auditions. Flexible jobs like restaurants or bartending gigs, catering staffing companies, dog walker, Uber driver or personal assistant are perfect for this.
Trust me when I say, acting is ugly on a super tight budget. Give yourself some breathing room and take care of the basics. Relationships are always important, but I can think of few fields where they are as crucial as in the entertainment industry. Start meeting people in the industry as soon as possible. Whenever you are at an audition or on set, connect with people on social media, follow their careers and remember their names.
People in this business are just that; flesh and blood human beings, with real feelings, real problems and real lives. And we all crave more genuine human connection. Plus, careers are long and you never know where someone you meet today may be 5 or 10 years from now.
And for actors, this is especially true. When I first decided to pursue acting professionally, I had no idea what that meant or what the path was before me. At the time, and where I was living, no one talked about the business part of things — everything was craft, skill set and appearance.
I knew I wanted to act, to create worlds with other people and to tell stories, but I had no idea why or how. I have learned so much since starting out on this journey, and most of it the hard way.
I wish I had a mentor, a manager and some practical guidance — it probably would have saved a lot of time, heartache, frustration, tears… and money! Above all, try to stay sane! This is an industry that can pull you in a thousand different directions and can challenge your resilience, focus and sheer good-nature on any given day. Yes, it can push you to your limits, And yes, anyone who gets the chance to pursue this career would do well to consider themselves blessed.
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