Okay, now that you are through auditioning and you got the part, what now? What should you expect your first day in the spotlight
will be like? Here are a few articles that will help you prepare for your day by developing a pre-performance routine and describe
what a rather typical day is like on set as an actor or movie extra. But don't waste time just sitting around waiting for work,
squeeze in a little time for fitness.
| On the Job |
Developing a Pre-Performance Routine
You'll notice it backstage. One actor is off in a corner, muttering to himself. Another is on the stage behind closed
curtains, stretching and making faces. A woman with headphones on runs through blocking. Every actor comes up with their
own routine eventually, but with a little bit of thought on the front end, you can figure out what will work best for
you and get a handle on those pre-performance jitters. |
A Day in the Life
Acting is all about glamour, respect, limousines, and all that glittery Hollywood stuff, right? Wrong. Maybe when you're a
star you'll get the limousines and people fawning over you, but it's a different story for the rest of us. From my own
experience, here's a typical day on a film set. |
Life as a Movie Extra
The following is a typical day of extra work. This was for a TV episode of "Nash Bridges," but is pretty standard
for all extra work. The only difference between a TV production and a feature film is the amount of "sitting around" you
do. TV shows/films generally get shot much quicker than feature films, due to smaller budgets and time constraints. |
Finding Time For Fitness
Staying in shape and staying healthy are a vital part of any actor's regime. After all, you want to look and feel your best,
right? Here are some tips for squeezing in a little fitness in during a busy, busy day. |
