Apart from joining drama classes how can I improve my chances of having a sucessful career in acting?

Question

Apart from joining drama classes how can I improve my chances of having a sucessful career in acting?

Answer 1

I would have two suggestions.  First read a lot of great plays, and practice acting the scenes on your own, trying to really understand the emotions and motivations of the characters.

Secondly, find a place where you can really act--whether in school plays, community theaters, or even getting together with friends who have a similar interest and putting on your own plays.

Drama classes may be helpful, but, as the saying goes, practice makes perfect.

Answer 2

the person who said get an  agent, is right on the spot. i was in drama club in a small town so no one big saw me ( but i did get good practice), so i got an agent and BAM! i had auditions like crazy ( cuz  i asked for as much as i could handle). but just like ANOTHER person said in this post, you need thick skin. you may think " i can take rejection, psshh bring it on". thats what i thought, but when you get rejected, some times they tell you want you need to improve on and what you did wrong, and it hurts. trust me!! good luck!! =]

Answer 3

Develop a thick skin, make sure you understand the business and how to market yourself, and develop the drive so that you won't give up if things get hard. Good luck!