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Are you dreaming about becoming an actor or actress but don't know what to do or where to start? Well, you've come to the right place. Welcome to the Actingbiz.com Young Actors Area! The info here is just for you. Read these articles and you'll know exactly what to do to start working as an actor, find casting calls, and get a talent agent. Follow this advice and you'll be on your way to becoming a great actor in no time.
How to Get Started Acting
There are many actors who wish to make it big in the film industry and in show business, but do not know where to start. For those of you who have the talent, confidence and determination in you, here are a few tips on the right way to get started acting. Step by Step Guide to Becoming an Actor How to Start an Acting Career if you Live in a small Town How to Convince Your Parents to Support Your Dream of Becoming an Actress What to Know to Become an Actor Getting Started in Film Acting Sign Up to Become an Actor
What are Movie Extras?
Movies and television shows often use people like props to create a background which seems like a real environment. Movie extras are people who are needed to participate in such roles. Extras are used in an attempt to make movie or television scenes appear fuller, richer and natural. Become a Movie Extra - It's Easy How to Be an Actor Who Memorizes No Lines and Needs No Acting Skills Kick Up Summertime & Semester Breaks with a Little Acting Job Be a Star to Your Star-Struck Child - A Guide for Parents
Who's Who in the Acting Biz
There are many different people in the entertainment industry who are essential to an actor. It is important that you know who these people are and what they do since you may be working closely with them really soon as your career begins to take off. Here are a few you should know. Understanding the Importance of Casting Calls
Aim For the Stars
You're in the midst of pondering your career and you're making sure everyone knows that you want to be a star, a celeb - think of the fame and the fortune, fabulous dahling! But have you really thought fully about how you're going to do this, and if you honestly want to be a known celebrity who has paparazzi follow her every single day, without fail, even when you're having your absolute worst day of your life? Getting an Agent - Finding Talent Agents and Getting Noticed
Audition Basics
Auditions are a nerve-wracking and difficult experience for most actors, but they are an essential part of the job. Here's how the audition process generally works and a few tips on how to perform your best in front of the casting director or producer. Audition Rejection - Don't Take It Personally The Secret to Dealing with Audition Rejection
Reader Comments THIS E IS GREAT IT PAGE BRINGS U MANY STEPS CLOSER TO BEING AN GREAT ACTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by SHAY (2009-02-19) 1027 I really want to be an actress so bad! Posted by Lowen (2009-02-23) 1043 Hi, my name is Rick Toledo and I am currently 17. I went to OneSourceTalent agency but they wanted a lot of money for simple things I know I can do. I was woundering can I send you some pictures of me there not professional but if you like me I will send professional pictures to you. I could even mail you pictures and a quick description of my self and everything you need to know about me like my hair,eyes,height. etc..... Please email me back. Thanks for your time. Posted by Rick Toledo (2009-02-27) 1064 Hi my name is Latisha, I am very interested in a career in acting. I have taken acting classes in school and it benefited me I just never put them in to action. I would like some tips on how to get myself notice and be discovered. I wouldn't mind starting off small and working my way up. Posted by Tisha (2009-03-01) 1073 hi, my name is esther and i am 17 at present. I am very interested in a career acting. I have involved myself in acting classes in school and it benefited me. i would like to start off and work my way up Posted by esther maduabunachukwu (2009-03-04) 1093 Hey whatsup, my name is DJ and I am 16. I been looking everywhere for someone to help me to become an teenage actor, but all they wanted was money. I don't have that much money. I was just wondering if this site can help me. I practice all the time. If you can help me please e-mail me and I will send a resume and a photo shot of me. Thanks for your time and God Bless all of you. Posted by DJ Pyles (2009-03-05) 1098 i always wanted to become an actor i got the talent Posted by Bartow (2009-03-06) 1104 Hi I was just wondering if this site really does help people launch their careers in acting? I am 19 and a very funny person and I just want to be discovered how do I make it happen? Posted by Andrew Lujan (2009-03-09) 1111 HI my name is Brittany!
I want to act because it is my dreams! I am 10yr old and 5.0 tall I weigh 116lb. I am now want to a agent and a audition in orlando for kid act and hope this site is the best becuase if it is then I might put it in my new book call MyWay or tell people how great this is. Posted by Brittany (2009-03-10) 1114 hey i amanda. i am a 12 year old mexican that is turning 13 on november 30 2009. i LOVE all the csi's and practicaly seen all the shows. i would be honored if you picked me.i would most likely start screaming! but anyways.. i have a lot of experience in acting. i was previously acting at broadway bound for 6 years in galveston and now i am acting in dickinson at the harbor playhouse. i can learn to deal with critism and rejection without complaining. and i am very confident that someone will give me a shot at fulfilling my dream. so for more information please contact me. thank you very much for putting thought at looking at this message.
Posted by amanda (2009-03-18) 1161 Hi.
My name is Stephanie, I'm 16 years old turning 17 on July 18. I just recently figured out I wanted to become an actress...Well I just recently figured out I wanted to persue it because I always loved the acting bussiness but I never thought that it was right for me. But now I know it is. I really hope that this can really help me persue my acting career because I have to prove my family wrong in showing them that I can become an actress if I set my mind into, and my mind IS in it. It's my dream =] PLEASE help me. Posted by Stephanie (2009-04-02) 1234 Wat up my name is Ashanti I am 14 going on 15 i really want to be a actress. That would be so cool if i could break. I have a little acting experience bt im also a fast learner. Posted by Ashanti Johnson (2009-04-02) 1235 hi my name is cody i'm 12 going on 13 i'm a girl lol.i really want to be an actress but because i live in hudds there isn't really anything for me i only have a tiny bit of experience but i learn fast. i'm in school pantos and stuff like that. i really want to be an actress it would mean the world to me if i got a part in a film or even if i went to an audition would mean i'm one step closer to my dream and i dont have alot of money Posted by cody (2009-04-07) 1253 hi my name is caitlin and im 12 going on 13. I live in Canada and theres nothing really great out here. if you have any openings in commercials movies or tv please contact me. i have little experience and this would help me live my dream. i want this more then anything ! Posted by Caitlin (2009-04-13) 1289 Hi my name is Chrissy,
I want to Be an Actress it is my passion! But I don't know where to start! I am 13. I live in a tiny town there are only like one-thousand people . Please help me out. Do I need to send pictures. Call people. Get an agent. Posted by Chrissy (2009-04-13) 1296 Hi, my name is Chanler Kelly. I live in Texas and I am a 12 year old boy and I am exactly 5 feet. I am in the 7th gade and make really good grades. I have always made all A's but ever since I got into spanish in middle school I have been getting all A's and 1 B in spanish, but that's still a pretty good grade. I am in a theatre class in my middle school and I am making a 100 in it. I really think that acting is something that I would be really good at. I have wanted to be an actor ever sence I was 7 years old but my mom didn't ever know how to get me started in it. She really thinks that I would be good at acting. I REALLY want to be in a TV show! I think that it is so fun but I also know that it is hard work but I am willing to give all I've got to show that I have what it takes to be an actor. It has always been a dream of mine to be on a cool and fun show like Wizards of Waverly Place or Hannah Montana. I am a really cool and funny person that can get along with everyone! I can be serious too. Please help me find a way to help me get in the acting buisness! :D
Posted by Chanler Kelly (2009-04-14) 1302 Hey!
My name is Kristen and I am 13 years old turning 14 in July.......I have been acting since the third grade but not in movies. But i have always wanted to. I am in the improv troupe at my school but never botherd to try out for the plays. But i have always been doing community theater. I really like musicals but I don't sing. Comedys are my strong point I love to make people laugh. In most of my roles I have played a character that is supposedly older than me. But that isnt much of a problem because I look 2 years older than I actually am. I really hope to find a career in acting and I also have a friend in it named Devon Gearhart who went to school with me. Hopfully there is someone out there who can recognize my talent!! Posted by Kristen (2009-04-16) 1309 Hello, my name Peter. I am 12 years old have had about 8 auditions. I can sing act and dance. i have had no breaks (a few callbacks) but thats about it. i do stagecoach have a a few lead roles and during my priamry school led all the productions.I have an agent and am currently looking for work. i juts want to say this guide makes out is is one of the only of geeting a break i strongly disagree. there are many ways to get a break and many more guides, a lot of them may be offline but they are far better than this one. and if you want to become an actor, write your own screenplay and send to agent asking that if they like it and want to forwartd it then you must be the star. keep on dreaming guys and gals :D dont give up!
Posted by Peter.S (2009-04-19) 1330 Hi my name is Sara and I am 16 and I live in Oregon. I have a agent and headshots and a resume,but now I do not know what to do next. Do I just ask my agent if there is eny auditions or do I just wait? Posted by Sara Hince (2009-04-24) 1340 hi, my name is brianna, and i need help on becoming a 11 year old actor, iv been thinking about it for the past week and i found that you need a agent, i want somebody to put me on the right track in a child acting career.please respond and email me! Posted by brianna zacharias (2009-04-27) 1353 Heey there! im julie im 16 I've been an extra for all of the spots I've ever had in movies..in fact the next extra spot I have is in a nightmare on elm street the remake...and im really tired of extra spots. I really enjoy acting and being on set. im not shy at all..in fact im waaaay more energetic then shy..but serious when I have to be. I really would enjoy a larger part in film making..like better roles. I don't have much money and don't come from a wealthy home so im pretty much out of luck there. im usually lead roles in plays and well I've done a lead role in a musical. acting has always been my passion...sometimes I fool myself into thinking im actually the character im playing. if there was anyway to possibly get a jump start through this site or something else it would be awesome if you could email me. thanks for your time! =D Posted by julie (2009-04-30) 1384 this looks like a good website 4 me to become a young actor Posted by khadijah (2009-05-07) 1418 hi.my name is khadijah and im 12 years old and i really wanna be an actor.i have alot of talents i can sing,act and dance and i can make alot of different emotions and voices. i think i am great for the camrea and i kno people would love me!i get along good with other people and i love to act and i want my dream to come true. and i have been in alot of plays to start me off i've been in suessical the musical jr and a medevil play (a puppet show i was a dancer and a singer)and more.but i will do anything to become an actor.plz email me bacck!with good news Posted by khadijah (2009-05-07) 1419 Hi, My name is Sarah and I am 13 years old. I would love to become an actress on television and a singer. I love to act and sing. I have lots of experience in acting and singing. I am a very talented individual. I can make alot of different voices and I am very emotional when i act. and I use alot of passion when i sing and act. I f someone could please help a girl's dream come true I would love that. I hope that you can e-mail me with some exciting news. thank you sooooooooooooooooo much! =)
xoxo Sarah Posted by Sarah (2009-05-16) 1452 My name is George Jackson as most of the other comments I have the same dream. The dream to be an actor! This dream has been going on for 9 of the twelve years of my life. I have been acting since the age of 3 and will never give up, no matter what it takes. People may think I'm over confident but I have no shame of what people think of me. All though I have strawberry blonde hair which is not gorgeous blonde. I have good looks and charisma. I have over the years watched the oscars and picked up techniques from actor's and actreses' on the screen.
However I want to create my own image I don't want to do something that's already been done. I want, like we all do to be the next big thing. I must confess I'll do anything to get it; but in that process I don't want to wreck over's hopes and dreams. I want to be an icon, I want to be a film star, I want to be an inspiration, I want to win an oscar(we all do). But over time I've learnt that you need patience, confidence, and perseverance. Thank you! Posted by George Jackson (LDN UK) (2009-05-17) 1453 Hi my name is Courtney, I am 14, and I would love to be an Actress! Not for money or fame, for a career. If you would like me to send a Head Shot and Resume to you, I can. Just e-mail me and let me know. Thank You, Bye!
~!Court!~ Posted by Courtney Phillips (2009-05-17) 1454 hi my name is jessica remick i'm 11 it is my dream to be an actress i was on a comrshule when i was like 4 or 5 for a daycare i went to but i said nothing.i don't want it for moneyor fame just make my family proud of me so please
thank you Posted by jessica (2009-05-25) 1490 Hi! I'm looking for info on the best acting classes in NY & LA, as well as other info about the biz for young actors. What are the best websites, blogs, etc. for that kind of thing? Thanks! Posted by Natasha (2009-06-04) 1539 hi. i have been trying to begin acting in small roles but where i live, Puerto Rico, there are not any casting calls. If anybody could help me please contact me. Iv acted in small roles and can sing. Will work! Posted by genesis figueroa (2009-06-15) 1587 hey my name is angelica and i am 14 years old. I have been wanting to act since i was really small. I went to this place in albuquerque that was looking for people. i tried and i got a callback but they asked for an amount of money that my parents couldn't pay at the time. I still wanna be an actress so bad but here where i live there is no place to try. please if you can help me to become an actress please contact me. thank you. Posted by Angelica Armendariz (2009-06-16) 1589 Hello my name is Gemma and i am 13years old and i love to act and sing ever since i was told i have a great voice. I have signed up for britans got talent for next your but god now if i am going to get through. If anyone could help me follow my dreams i would be so so so happy! just leave a coment for me but put ma name like this coment is for Gemma and i will give you my contect details thannk you so much! :) by the way i have facebook just put in Gemma Sharman thanks again! Posted by Gemma (2009-06-19) 1603 Hello, my name is Emily Serrano, Im 13 turning 14 next week! I live in the middle of East L.a and I have some experience with acting. I participated in a program called Upstage in which I also sang. I have also played the main role at a school production and I memorized my lines perfectly. I love acting and I admit that I am a bit shy, but once I am given my lines and a job to do I push it aside and focus. Please pick me for a role or extra because I would love to be given an oppotunity to be on television or in a movie. I have never performed on television, but there is a first time for everything, right? Please help me to start off my future, thank you! Posted by Emily Serrano (2009-07-23) 1823 i really want to become famous Posted by chandler (2009-08-02) 1881 i am racchel and i really want to be a acter pleass help me Posted by rachel (2009-08-07) 1903 Well, this page is exceptionally intriguing. Kids from all around are posting their personal information onto a random site, hoping to be recognized as a unique individual that has the potential to be the next big thing. Does any real person actually read these comments, and then reply to our e-mail addresses? I'm from Missouri, I'm sixteen, and I was highly involved with my high school forensics team. Unfortunately, I will soon be attending elsewhere. Posted by Rach (2009-08-09) 1913 Hi, My name is Lyon and i am 16 years old. I live in Bakersfield,CA. I am very tall. I am a nice and funny person and i love acting. I just wanna say someone please help me start off my love and passion for acting. And thank you. Posted by Lyon Mejia (2009-08-13) 1949 hi my name is ruth iam from leeds and iam 11 years old i realy love acting and iam goog at it i used to go to dramacllass in primary but i dont know what ill do now i have moved on to hihg school and i also did peformances last year we did oliver Twist and i was the town criyer this year we did snow-whit and the 7 dwarfs and i was the wicked queen people sayed i was fantastic anyway one last thing i wanna do stage acting befor tv acting . Posted by ruth yemane (2009-08-21) 1990 Hey!!!! My name is Laramie Lawrence and I live in sparta Kentucky. Im 12 going on 13 and I love acting!!!!! I've always loved pretending!!!!! My dream is to be an actress. If you could help me, I'm ready for anything you got!!!!! Posted by Laramie Lawrence (2009-09-09) 2066 hi my name is shaunetta I am 13 years old. I really want to become an actress because this is my passion I always wanted to e on. but since I live in a very small state like the eastern united states I don't know were casting calls are. everyday I nail the parts on tv I no every expression to do. if u help me in acting I would love it please help me Posted by shaunetta (2009-09-26) 2124 My Name is rakee Curtis and I always wanted 2 be an actor help please I'm a very cool layed back person and I am really dedicated 2 this ill go the extra mile Posted by rakee Curtis (2009-10-04) 2131 Hi my name tumi maaboi. When i was young i wanted to be actor nd plz help me to be a actor becoz i know that acting is my thing even when i know i am shy but i can to overcame it even if i have to go some where far my no. Posted by tumi maaboi (2009-10-11) 2141 i have been in little play for a while in san diego but i moved to az and i lose my groove help i am a little poor that is all i have left i am 11 years old thanks Posted by iliana cesena (2009-11-08) 2175 Hello, I'm not quite sure why everyone else is telling you about themselfs. I thought this was a tip site. Yet i do have a question. I have also been interested in modeling/acting. I have done plays and I am photogenic. (Some call it cockyness, i call it buisness.) All your casting calls are in NY and Hollywood, i think it would be a huge help if you could find casting calls in other areas. Specificly in Colorado, because i live here. If you have any ideas of casting calls in my area i would be overwhelmed if you sent me and email on that. Thank you so much for listening.
Peace and Love- Savvy R. Bailey Posted by Savvy Bailey (2009-11-17) 2190 I'm Jake V. A budding actor form New York. I've wanted to be an actor ever since I was little. Posted by Jake (2009-11-25) 2205 Hi am Emmanuel from Uganda am 17 years i thought of being an actor and i was relly intrested and active i want t o join Hollywood can you help me
Emmanuel hashaka ug Posted by Emmanuel Hashaka (2009-11-27) 2210 Hello my name is shay and I live in delaware. I really love acting. I will work hard and since I have een in lots of plays I would nail every part in a commercial. I am so good that lots of people almost put me in a commercial ut it was in LA. so if u can help me get an audition in delaware or close by. I would love it. Please help me pursue my dream. Posted by shay (2009-12-14) 2239 Hi im Astrid.
I live in New York. Ive completed some acting classes called Nustars recently. There I was taut by a famous actress of the 80's Brooke Bundy and as well as the director of One Life To Live, Sheryl Baker Fisher. And just from attending these classes I noticed how hard this is. But at the same time I noticed that I loved it. I can act , dance, draw, sing and write stories/plays/songs. And im looking for someone too help me :) Thank You! GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE <3 ~Astrid Posted by AstridL (2009-12-30) 2263 hi, my name is Hamza i live in Birmingham, Hocley No. 30. and i am am a christian and my best dream is to become an actor.But i have a big problem in the entire universe.My mum and dad siad to me i had to study in Africa when i dont want to i am supposed to be in year 9 now but im bieng pulled back in year 5 I already tried telling my parents its a bad idea but they wont listen.so please tell me what should i do if i want to be an actor. I cant live without it. Posted by Hamza (2010-01-01) 2268 hello my name is michael I live in GA and is new at the acting thing but because acting is my life I want to go to the big screen so that why I am here so please help Posted by michael ray woods (2010-01-08) 2292 I've studied drama at durban university of technology n completed last year. I am an actor, singer, dancer n being on stage n tv for rest of my life is my dream. Posted by Pru Radebe (2010-01-09) 2294 hello my name is chris. im 14 and have been writing yes you heard me writing plays since i was 4!! my most popular was very close to broadway but it didnt work out! :( ive also been acting since 4 too ive had 8 years of singing and acting experience and have been in 11 plays and had the lead in 9 of them (the oher two they wouldnt let me have to lead they said to let someone else have a lead for once lol) but im very experienced ive recently been accepted into one of the most prestigious high schools in my state. Posted by chris (2010-02-03) 2325 Hi my name is mohamed kamara and im 19 years old. In my life today my dream was to be a actor in the future and i really need you guys help please help me. I really want to be a actor. thank you. Posted by Mohamed kamara (2010-02-04) 2329 hi, my name is Koral. I'm 13 years old and not a very experienced actress. I really want to act though and i think i'm good. But I don't want to act on like broadway, i want to act like for tv and movies. I need this. I don't want it because i'm selfish or conceited, i want it because it's my dream. So PLEASE HELP ME!!!! Posted by Koral (2010-02-10) 2341 hi koral i can help you i am really talented i know you want to do it for the moment and not for the cash thats what i do it for Posted by lol (2010-02-28) 2402 Hello,my name is michael.I live in Ohio and i am 15 years old.People say i can act very good.Comedy is my main.I would really want to be in a tv show or a movie.I love watching psych and i would love to be in a episode of psych.Some people say i wont make it,but i think i can.im not selfish or selfcentered.I just want to try something new.Thank you.
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