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The Joy of Acting |
| Don’t be afraid to enjoy yourself while acting. Yes, you
should be serious and professional about the business aspect
of your profession, but remember that acting is an art you
practice because you love it. Your own joy while acting will
help to feed your peers creativity, and help to build your own
confidence. The bulk of your time as an actor will be spent
looking for work, so don’t spoil the reward. Learn to enjoy
acting and enjoy your success. |
Acting |
| Acting is playing. Remember when you were a child and you
played cops and robbers or house or acted like your favortie
superhero? You were acting. Actors become completely absorbed
in the characters they play, just as children do when they
play. While there are many schools of technique available to
hone an actor's craft, the essence of acting is the same: You
are portraying a life. Your job is to convince your audience
that you are the person you are playing. It's a natural
process. Just look how easily it came to you as a child!
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Finding Acting Information |
| Acting information can be acquired in several different
ways. You can speak with your peers and people you are
connected to who have previous industry experience. For
training information check out classes offered at local acting
schools. You can find lists of these online. Information on
casting directors and agents can be found readily in industry
publications such as Ross Reports. You may wish to gain
experience by acting in studnet films. Try calling the film
departments of schools of the arts in your area. |
Getting Over a Botched Acting
Audition |
| If you have had a bad experience with an auditor, when do
you know it is “safe” to meet him/her again? You should only
go back if you have shown improvement in some way. This can be
either through additional training or additional acting
experience. If the auditor previously offered any feedback,
show that you have taken his/her advice to heart and
incorporated it in to your acting. You should be able to show
that your acting skills have evolved and improved since your
last meeting. |
Acting School in New York |
| Many people think that they have to go to school in Los
Angeles in order to get a foothold in the acting industry. The
truth is that there are many fine acting schools in
New York City that have strong ties to the industry. NYU
has both a film school and drama school. Columbia University
has its own film program. The School of Film and Television
specializes in training actors for the industry. The American
Academy of Dramatic Arts is a fantastic school that even
offers summer programs. In recent years, New York has become a
hub for casting TV pilots. The city also has one of the oldest
theater communities in the US, making it an ideal place for
studying acting of any kind. |
Student Films and Your Acting
Career |
| Acting in student films is a valuable way to gain both
experience and exposure. Each spring, New York’s film schools
offer numerous opportunities for working in student films.
Participating actors get to work with the industry’s
up-and-coming directors. A role in a student film allows you
to practice your acting skills while enhancing your resume.
Student films are often shown at international film festivals,
providing a valuable opportunity to display your acting
talent. |
Gauging a Potential Acting Agent's
Business |
| Ask your potential acting agent how many clients they
submit each day or week. This answer isn’t always accurate,
but you’ll get an idea of how hard the acting agency is
working for its clients. Before selecting an acting agency,
inquire about how many clients receive callbacks and bookings.
This, compared with the first statistic, lets you know how
successful the agent’s lobbying is. It also gives you a rough
idea of the skills of their client base. |
Acting Schools and Training |
| Remember that you’re not just going to acting school for
the degree or the prestige but also because you’re trying to
improve your practical training. A good acting school
shouldn’t just teach you how to act, it should teach you how
to handle the entire industry. You should be taught not only
to perform, but to understand all that makes up being an
actor. The skills you take from your acting school should be
applicable as you start your career in the industry. |
Acting Audition Slumps |
| Don’t panic if you find yourself in an auditioning slump;
acting auditions can be tough. Slumps usually present
themselves following a period of auditioning
success. After you have found what works to land a few
roles, your auditioning can become mechanical, leading to a
slump. Get back in the game by focusing your training regimen
and attacking each new audition. Slumps can also result from
disillusion with the auditioning process. When this happens,
it is best to take a week or two off to refocus other aspects
of your life before returning to acting. |
Recovering From Acting Job
Rejections |
| Don’t take rejections from acting jobs personally. If you
have a bad audition, or if you botch a performance, don’t get
depressed, just move on to the next audition. If you don't get
a job, it’s nothing personal. Not getting a part just means
you did not get a job, it doesn’t mean that you’re a bad
person. Remember that everyone has a slow period in his or her
acting life. During a tough spot, keep yourself focused, and
remember your passion for your art (the reason you're in the
industry in the first place). |
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