Question:
How do I become an actor ?
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2020-04-07 10:52:02 UTC
I’ve a huge passion for the art of acting but I have no idea where or how to start. I live in New Zealand so there are no big film studios anywhere near me. How do I start and what should I be doing in order to make it to the big screens. (My dream would be to  end up on a Netflix series it’s a long shot but it’s a dream). 
Five answers:
2020-06-18 21:55:33 UTC
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ajtheactress
2020-04-07 20:58:02 UTC
I can only echo what Katrina and Cogito have already said.



If you have a passion for action then take classes, get training and a stable job so you can support yourself.



Only after you have built a resume and understand the business of theater and film will you be able to get an agent who will then be able to submit you for consideration for a series.



Most actors work for years to get some kind of stable performance work that will support them.   We know that every acting job is temporary and we are always hustling to find the next temporary job.   Even being on a series is not a permanent job, there are no guarantees that the series will last even a full season much less several seasons.   Characters can be written out of a series or only appear for a few episodes and then it back to auditioning and working for that next gig.
?
2020-04-07 13:50:57 UTC
The first step is to get realistic.  It's fine to have dreams, but to actually achieve a dream you need to plan, work and set realistic goals.  People are not just "discovered" and given an acting career.  It's show BUSINESS which means you need to not only have a passion for acting, but also an understanding of the business end of things.  There are not a bunch of open auditions that anyone can go to.  For most professional work you have to be invited to audition, usually through an agent.  And you can't just hire an agent, it's more like they choose you. People are in the industry to make money, not make your dreams come true. Attempting a professional acting career is basically setting up and running a business where you are the product being marketed and sold.  You need to be in charge of that business  Scams and rip-offs prey on wannabe actors who don't understand the realities of the industry.



There's no one way to become an actor; no set of steps to go through and get in a movie.  So you need to first get quality training from respected instructors.  Make sure you're passionate about the work of acting - auditioning, analyzing a script, building a character, memorizing lines and blocking, rehearsing, taking direction, working with a cast and crew as well as performing.  Audition for what you can - school plays, community theater, student films and the like. Build a strong resume and get to know people in the industry to network and make connections.Then learn the business end of the industry - the casting process (agents, breakdowns, casting directors); legal issues (contracts, unions, taxes); marketing (head shots, resumes, show reel, website, social media) and networking.  Set realistic goals and make a plan to advance your career.



Also do some self examination  Professional acting is EXTREMELY competitive.  Most professional actors don't support themselves by acting alone.  And it's very unstable  Every acting job is temporary and getting one job does not mean you'll get another job any time soon.  Professional actors not only need talent, training and experience but they also need tenacity, perseverance and resilience. Getting quality training, experience and researching the industry will help you figure out if attempting a professional acting career really is the right move for you  And remember, if you're truly passionate about acting you can always have acting in your life even if you never attempt a professional career.



Good luck.
Cogito
2020-04-07 13:15:55 UTC
It takes, on average, seven years of top-quality training and stage/screen experience before you could even make a start.

As for making it to 'the big screens' - that's extremely unlikely.  Even more unlikely is getting a job on a series.  



By the time you're a professional - IF you have huge talent and a lot of good luck - Netflix probably won't exist.



Most actors, after all those years of training and experience, never get more than a few odd days' paid acting work a year and have to work an ordinary job alongside all their applications, auditions, unpaid work, masterclasses, etc, just to afford to live.



Start with getting into a really good acting school and then, if you're really talented, try for a degree-level course.  And during all that time, join a good community theatre to get some real experience.



Good luck!
?
2020-04-07 10:53:42 UTC
do some sort of studies, whether its in NZ or abroad. You could either find a local show that might give you experience or it might be worth looking at a study school overseas where they have a high chance of placing you into a bigger show once you've proven you're a good actor


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