Acting? Getting started

Question

ok so i want to start acting because im good at it, i mean movies not stage play. where would i get auditions, i have looked in papers and everywhere i can think of but i really need help getting started.

Answer 1

Well...for starters--good for you for wanting to pursue your dream!! next, you think youre good at acting but you still need a lot of work and practice! Since you cant find anything in the paper, try going to local theatres__or school ones. i know you dont want to do as much theatre acting but you need to have something to build your resuame with . That brings me to my next point> After gaining experience, you need to create a resume. After making that resume you need to find a list of agencies in your area and send a picture or two of you and your resume to them. Hopefully one will call and want to represent you, if they dont call the first time, dont get discouraged! Keep trying, practicing, and pursuing your dream! Continue looking in papers, taking acting classes and working on being the best you can be! Then you can try to submit your stuff agin or try different places...Also beware of schools that try to scam you out of your money promising things that won't happen!! Hope this Helped!!

Answer 2

go to an acting agency

Answer 3

Most people who get into film acting have had experience working in theatre groups.  Many are discovered when they are taking part in national school drama competitions.  Working in the theatre gets you known and opens up opportunities.

Answer 4

Everyone here is right, get involved with a theatre company and do some plays, talk to the directors you work with if they know any agents. Also, agents come to the theatre all the time to find "fresh, new talent" so definitely do plays and shine big! As a fellow actress I applaud you for following your dream!  

Answer 5

Honestly, theater is one of the best places to get started, it is how you will get more recognition while transitioning to film.  It is important to get involved with as many acting projects as possible including submitting audition tapes for film (or theater) and participating in any community of professional theater companies you can.  Although your interest lies in film (and both are equally important), a lot of technique can come from the stage.  

Answer 6

Easy and complex question at the same time. Just pursue it, perform, perform in any possible play to get seen by as many people possible... You also have to identify a style that you want. A person, group, or company that really make you think "I want to do that". Find a way to  practice with their technique (and i said practice, rather than study). practice is finally what will get you on stage in a solid way. Make yourself clear if you want either a JOB or an artistic activity that will make you happy. Being notorious is not necessary being talented, or, even worse, it will make you compromise many ethical things that you might not like to do or act in plays that you dont really like. The commercial circuit not always cross roads with the pure artistic lane, so you have to be focused in what you deeply wish. Welcome! Best of luck

Answer 7

almost all of the tv actors an actress have started off doing community theater. so i say do that. but you really need a good agent to help you fnd audititons unless you have like a tv show or movie bing filmed where u live i would say call their casting office and go in so they can get your resume and picture.

ex: i live in the south and they are always filming here. i wanted to be n ashow they are filiming here called army wives i went to the casting office sumitted my headshot and reusme and now i'm on the show! easy as that!

hope this helped :]