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acting, Actor, Arts, Associate degree, Career Change, Education, Lesson, New Life, Performing Arts, Student
I’ve presented you with 6 lessons for getting started as an actor.
- Lesson 1 – Classes
- Lesson 2 – More classes
- Lesson 3 – Getting Organized
- Lesson 4 – Finding work to build your resume (Extra Extra)
- Lesson 5 – How to take advice
- Lesson 6 – Do not waste their (agents) time
None of this information is for the intermediate or advanced actor. If you are in those categories you should have a set groove at this point. This is information for those of you who state, “I think I want to be an actor” or “I did a play in the 3rd grade and had a lot of fun. I’m considering trying my hand at acting again”.
If you are still on the fence, delve into those classes and see if that bug keeps gnawing at you. If it doesn’t, but you still think you may want to do something in the entertainment industry, do not count out other positions that may be available. For instance, there are always crew positions position on actor repositories or maybe you see yourself as a writer, producer or director. Those are obtainable goals. If you’re going to go that route you will also have to take classes. But to make it cost effective I would suggest a community college for a 2 year Associates degree or Certification in Mass Communications or Film Study. Once you complete 2 years (which will fly by) then you can decide if it’s necessary to proceed onto a Bachelors or Masters degree.
I have come to realize that working in any portion of the entertainment field is like a bug. It’s not just an acting bug. It’s that creative tick that digs deep into your core and insists that you do something so off the cuff that even YOU are amazed by your abilities.
If you have learned nothing else from these lessons I hope you take away a desire to learn more, do more and to drive yourself harder than you thought you ever could. This career option will require you to invest in, motivate and correct yourself far more often than this cruel world will attempt. Understand that humility should be at the forefront of your quest and that you, from this day forward (should you take this plunge), are a walking billboard for everything you do and everything you say. Because the breakfast you ate this morning may very well be the same one you’re promoting next week in front of a camera.
From this point on you are to utilize these lessons are referrals. The blog will not end – neither will the lessons. But, now you have to pay attention, read, retain and grasp an understanding without a lot of bullet points and hand holding.
I want to hear about successes. I want you to ask questions. I want you to encourage others. Most importantly, I want you to book those roles and enjoy the hell out of this journey!! There are no second takes in real life. Therefore, if you still are wondering if you should become an actor, might I suggest that you did not read all of this just to amuse yourself. You are which you claim to be. You are an actor. Now get out there and apply the lessons and see what happens. Do it scare, broke, mad or just because you think you want to.
Break a Leg!!!