By Lonnie Chavez


Becoming an actor is a rewarding career, but is not an easy task. However, considering that the available jobs in this field is only limited, anybody who aspires to become one must work hard and must be patient enough to wait for an opportunity to land a job. Thus, anybody who dreams of becoming an actor must first be resolved that indeed, he wants to become one.

Should you dream of becoming an actor, first, you must be dedicated and convinced that indeed, you want to become one. If your self-assessment is on the affirmative, you must then look forward to moving to some other place that will give you a better exposure of fulfilling your dream. Your need to acquire experiences in the field of acting wherever possible; New York and Florida are great places, but there are talent agencies in many cities, so do your homework.

It is also equally important to acquire knowledge in the field of acting. Remember that good actors study their entire lives. To achieve this end, you may enroll in an acting class. You can refer to professionals in the field of acting as to the school that offers best in that field.

Ask somebody to take your headshot or model composite. Your headshot is a representation of yourself; hence, it is better to have your headshot taken by a professional. Let your headshot be taken in different poses to give the potential employer an idea of the wide range of appearances and expressions that you can portray.

Build your dreams by composing a resume, which include among others, of your finished tasks. Compose it in a way that you will be able to express yourself fully by informing the reader who you are, what you have done and what can you do. As you acquire more experience, you may eliminate the less professional experience from your resume. This will give a nice picture of what you done so far.

Looking for available opportunities follows after all the aforementioned has been done. In doing so, it is important to let prospective employers know of your presence by sending all casting agents and directors of your resume. In cases when no feedback was received, have the patience to wait and remind them of your constant interest by sending them follow-up letters or postcards as often as needed, or maybe, every four or six months. It will be an advantage if your keep them updated of the projects you currently working on.

Keep yourself abreast of what's happening around. Make it a habit to read trade papers like "Backstage," "Dramalogue," "The Ross Reports" and "Variety" and other online publication of the same genre. Be conscious of who is looking around for an actor. Inform them of your interest by sending them your headshot and letter requesting for an audition to directors and producers wherever possible. Talk to your agency; they should point you in the right direction.

Make an effort to be visible at social events. Accept invitations to industry events and parties whenever possible. Lastly, keep trying and never surrender. Fulfill your dreams even though you know how hard it may be. Remember that only success can only be attained by those who persevere.




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