How can I get myself noticed in the acting world?

Question

I'm 16 and live in South Shields (small town near Newcastle, UK) and I've just finished secondary school and awaitng my GCSE results (altho I got one in drama 2 years early) I've only ever acted in school things and am just wondering how to get myself started in the acting world really.

An agent is not an option as I live on a council estate and am rather poor lol

Would love some advice

Answer 1

it doesnt matter if you are poor agents dont cost a dime they just get 10-20% of what you make on acting jobs they get you auditions for

you should try some student films and community theater then try and get an agent

best of luck!! happy dreaming!!

-ABTS

Answer 2

No one ensures you success (only scammers!). And even more, you have to define “success”. First, make yourself clear if you want either a JOB or an artistic activity that will make you happy. If you want to be "famous" to make money, you should differentiate that 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. Be professional. Fame is something that can or cannot be there, but at least you will do what nurture you. Best of luck.