How To Become an Actor
Sometimes when you pick a career, you are doing much more than just that, sometimes it’s a decision that will impact your life for always. One of these amazing careers is the wonderful world of acting. As a matter of fact, there is nothing quite like it. There are plenty of jobs in entertainment, but this is the only one in which, even if just for a little while, you get to become someone else. Whether you choose to bring a new person to life behind a camera or on a stage, you are creating a new life, an no matter how many other people play the same part, your take will be completely original, all your own. And this is what makes being an actor so wonderful. In this article we will try to explain the basics of how to become an actor.
How does someone go about getting started in this amazing career you may ask? The first thing is to be sure this is something you want more than anything else, because this is a demanding career that requires much focus and determination. It’s a career that is emotionally and physically draining and at some points, like when you audition and get rejected, can lead to feelings of deep depression. You must be a strong person of great preserverance to make it in this career, being able to take many let down to only get back up and try again. If you decide that you can do all of these things, that you can be strong and determined, then and only then should you proceed and think about how to become an actor.
From here, the journey is yours to begin. For some, going to school and learning the methods such as those of Stanislavski and Strausberg will help. Actors that use such methods for their acting are known as method actors. School is a great way to learn different styles of acting also and to read many different plays. Some colleges even offer cold reading classes to get people ready for auditions where, with no preparation, an actor must read from a script. These classes make it easier to get into a script they have never seen before. For others, they may choose to go out into the audition world without schooling to make it. This method is more difficult for untrained actors but is not impossible. In order to do this, you must be very focused and determined to make it. Reading as many scripts as possible is recommended in order to expand your knowledge and decrease the chance of getting a cold reading from a play that is unknown by the actor. If you really want to learn on how to become an actor then it also would probably be to your advantage to read up on the Stanislavski method, as it is the most widely used, and may even venture to find other method acting books.
In the audition there are many things that will contribute to a better chance of getting the part. First of all you should try to look at all characters and pick the one that best fits you, not the one that is necessarily the lead or the biggest. You will find that even small parts can be quite enjoyable to play if you fit the character, and you will have a much better chance at obtaining a role this way. Secondly, make sure you dress in the proper attire for the audition, you want to look professional.
Next be sure to be speak up to where you will be heard and play the part as if it were an opening night performance, it should captivate the directors and make them feel they must cast you, this again, is why you need to fit the part you pick to play. You have to be that character, not just act, but live the role as truthfully as possible. After you have done your very best, the judges may criticize you, they may put you down or make you feel as though you have no idea what you are doing. The best thing to do now is to politely smile and tell them thank you no matter what happens because being rude will ensure you do not get a role.
The conclusion is that if you want to know how to become an actor you must want it wholeheartedly, you must live for it, because not only is it a career, it is a lifestyle choice. You must do everything in your power to get the roles you desire, and be truthful to yourself and your acting, live the scene. Whatever you do, you must not act; you must become the character and live that life as truthfully as possible. If you are destined to become an actor, it will be so, but the only way to know is to try.
I wanted to become a disney channel actress since I was 3.now I’m10 turning11. I wake up acting out parts of movies with my mom. she always tells me that god gave me the gift to act, but I don’t know how or where to start.
I am 12 and want to be a actress and I don’t know how to start.
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I Want TO Be An Actor More Than Anything Else But There Is Nowhere Around Where I Could Do Anything I Have Always Loved The Camera And I Have Dreamed About It Forever Its My Dream To Become An Actor But I Don’t Know What To Do I Would Love To Do Anything To Be Any Any Thing A Tv Show A Movie Just Anything Its My Dream I Dream About It All The Time But I Just Don’t Know What To Do I Want To Become An Actor More Than Anything Else In The World I Love Everything About Acting But I Don’t Know Where I Would Start I Really Want To Do This More Than Anything If You Could Give Me Anything To Help Me
i wont to be an actor because i am funny and loveable. but the actor i wont to be is a disney channel actor. abd i am 14
This might sound strange but after watching kyle xy the series I am thinking on acting but the role that kyle played,I like to act in like Im always the one who can help? You know what I mean.
ok i always wanted 2 become an actor for as long as i can remeber. what i would like 2 know is how can i build my resume up and how much exspirence should i have before i take head shots. then how do you know the right places 2 auditon and where would i start
The reason why i will like to be an actor one day is because i like to give attention and i like to have fun and act. I have always wanted to be an actor. The reason why i wanted to be an actor is because they have lot of money and they can be on all the types of movies…Another reason why i want to be a actor is because i want to be the kind of person that people look up to when i get older and they be younger…HEROES HAVE HEROES TO
hey, I am 14 years of age and i want to really want to become a actor. my genre strenth is in the action catigory and i really feel for acting. I also am in the middle of makeing a 2 hour home video movie, thats how commited I am to being an an actor and then I am also taking my time to collect fabrics for my grandmother because she is my costume creator. so if you can help, please help. any agent looking for newcomers around sask. canada regina,
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Hi, i’am 15 years old, and really do want to become an actor. I have not been to any drama schools before, but i have very good acting skills, and i have a high level of confidence. I can pretty much do any type of acting. My main genre is comedy, but i don’t mind doing anything else. Please help me. how do i get to become an actor
MY DREAM BE AN ACTOR SINCE I WAS 3 BUT IDK HOW TO START
Hello,
I am currently 13 and an aspiring actress, i really want to be in a film or T.V show of some sort. I just don’t really know how to start up, i’ve heard that i need a CV. But i don’t know what sort of information to put inside it. HELP…!!
hi i am 12 and i love to be come an actor when i try out for my school play. they say that i was ever good in acting. i wanna to be come an actor when i was 7 but i don’t know how to start so can u help me plz
Well im 14 years old and ive been wanting to act and sing so bad.i have sang in many talent shows .and im willin gto do whatever it takes for me to strive for my dreams.ive been wanting this for so long i just really want my dreams to come true.thats all i want is for it to come true. my grandpa has told me taht i should not quit what i love doing which is singing and acting so i will not quit i am gonna keep trying until i succeeed and my dreams come true.
i wanted to be an actor since i was about 8 or 9 but i just dreamed about it and didnt want anybody to know because i knew my sisters will laugh and say that i was silly but i realized i want this more than anything in the world soo i want to get started but i have no idea how.
can you please help me?!?!
Dear Kirk Smith Profession Actor,
My name is Hailey k. Iam 14. I want to fully push myself to do what i want, i just dont know how to get out there. I try. I KNOW that i can fully develope myself in a acting career. I go on acting sights atleast twice everyday. Nothing has happened YET! but one day it will…if somone would help me..just a little!
Hailey Kissel
hey, i’m 14 and i really would love to be a actor. i level my genre in action mostly. i’m only in grade 9 so no drama plays yet but i’m entering many so ya.
I really want to become an actor, mostely I want to be on disney channel! I really need an agent to do that around my location or california if they are willing to just call me or something like that. Well, if you know how I can become an actor or get an agent
hello, i was wondering how i can get an agent that dosen’t cost a lot because i really want to be a disney channle actress becasuse that is my dream to be a actress and please help me how!
hey my name is Helena and i really want to become an actor because it my dream
Hi Im Timmeka i`ve been wantin to actor since i was 6…but now im 13 going on 14 soon… the reason why i wanna act is so that i can help my family uot with there money problems, and help all the homeless people who dont have anything……i am a good actor, i am HALIROUS nd im a good joker….ive been searchen everywhere to be in a movie, cmmercial, t.v. show or anything because i enjoy acten….im not really shy but i know how to play a shy person`s act……And thats why i wanna become a famous actor….THANKS!!:]
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Hi i really want to be a actor with all my heart but but i just cant find anything in Texas i want to be discovered but theres nothing in my area. if you can find something in texas please contact me
Hi Paul, If the mountain won’t come to Mohamed then Mohamed must go to the mountain!!! In other words, search, search and search until you find a resource that you can benefit from. I don’t know your age or much about you so it’s hard to give more advice on this. Some more general info would be great.
Kirk
Hi iam santhosh iam now 20 i want to become an actor I am having very much interest towards acting I want to create new records in telugu film industry iam from andhra pradesh i want to become a great actor like ntr jr. I have done so many movie in camera cell. My friends told i acted very well and they all appreciated me so please tell me the way to become an actor. I havent done any acting courses also so pls contact me
Hi Santhosh
Your first point is to read through the posts on this site thoroughly, and when you have done that, read them again as there is much info that you absolutely must know if you are to take that leap onto the acting ladder.
I will advise you more in due time
Kirk
i am 14 (female) and have only just realised that what i want to be is an actor/actress. i have always wanted a carrer like singing and dancing and well acting. i dont do drama/thetre or acting classes, never have, but i enjoy taking the part and playing it like my own. all i need is to be discovered. my only problem is i live in a small town in australia and i dont know how to start. after reading above it has given me some idea but i still dont understand. i am willing to do what ever it takes and am fit phisically and mentaly. i want to be on the australian version of neighbours and would LOVE to work with zac efron and jessica alba. this is my dream im sure just help me get started!
^^^that was for any directors etc reading these.
-ACTING IS NOT FOR THE FEINT HEARTED BUT THOSE WHO WANT TO SUCCED-
Don’t be put off because you live in a small town somewhere. Your greatest resource is being online as you can reach anybody in any part of the world. Sites like You Tube are great to showcase your talents to casting directors etc, and have discovered many new talents.
Remember to consult your parents with all you intend to do!
Kirk