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Bonus
E-Report
"I'm
a teenager and I want to get into acting. I don't know where to
start or what to do. What's the best way to get an agent and what
should I do next??"
1st
- Buy the Home Acting Course, if you can’t afford the printed
version then get the CD ROM or Digital version. This course will give you a
very solid foundation upon which to build.
2nd
– Look in your local area for acting classes. Start doing a
class, if you like it, stay, if you don’t, find another one.
When you have found a teacher that you like stay with them until
you feel that you have learnt everything that you can from them
and then move on to another course.
3rd
- . Get a hold of a video camera and start to shoot your own short
films. Enter them in small film festivals. One of the best ways to
learn is by doing, so get out there, round up some friends with
similar aspirations and start doing it!!
4th
– Find a local Community Theatre Group and get yourself attached
to it. You may just be working behind the scenes to begin with but
at least you are starting to make your dream happen. Once you get
on stage, the performance experience will be invaluable!
5th
– If you are looking for casual work to keep yourself alive,
look at the local cinema or theatre. Try to make all work aspects
of your life revolve around your dream job - acting. Keep close to
the industry.
6th
- Getting an agent is such a mine field. As a general rule you
need to work your way up from an average agent to a great one. I
still believe the best way to start out finding an agent is:
A)
Watch the credits of TV
shows that are filmed in your area. B) Note down the name of the
casting agents credited. C) Call up the casting agents and ask
them which talent agencies they deal with most. D) Approach those
talent agencies.
I know this
sounds simple but I have found it to be the most effective. At
least you know that the talent agents you are approaching are
actually used by the casting agencies. Being an Extra on TV shows
and Films is a great way to get the ball rolling.
7th
– Ensure that you make use of the e-mail support that comes with
the Home Acting Course. You’ll never know if you don’t ask!!
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