how to get into acting
Standing in front of the crowd, all dressed up in their costumes everything is just clicking. The crowd loves it, as the play comes to an end. You feel the energy building up in the theatre, an energy that you've never felt. The lights go out and the curtain closes, then the actors come out to bow. Sitting among the hundreds of spectators, you wonder how they got to the stage.One of the first steps to get into acting is to construct an acting portfolio. An acting portfolio consists of a few very vital components: 1) Stills, pictures of the actor when he or she is acting; 2) headshots, a picture of just the actor's face; 3) a video with highlight shots from past performances; 4) a resume with a list of all the theatre work you have ever been involved with and; 5) two monologues, also on the video (?????????). The monologues should be contrasting, usually one contemporary and one classic, or one humorous and the other a serious dramatic piece. The monologues chosen should be well prepared, polished and the best example of an actor's ability (?????????). Making the right choice regarding monologues is key, they need to reflect an actor's range and be entertaining, but they don't necessarily have to be connected by theme or subject
· Don't make apologies for yourself and don't ask inappropriate questions after an audition such as "did you like me?" or "When do you think you'll make a decision about the casting?" Once an actor has successfully completed their acting portfolio they are ready to send it to an acting agency. · What is my relationship to the other characters in the play? (?????????) There are many jobs that go along with acting from being in sales to being on the stage. Follow the steps and don't take any short cuts they are not always the best way. Remember, you will always have an audience but you might not have a theatre so make every performance your best. Acting is a hard career, but a fun one. Just like everything else don't give up and you will succeed.
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