First Steps to Becoming an Actor

by Aimee Mitchell

Becoming an actor isn't rocket science, nor is it easy. But becoming an actor can be accomplished if you have a grasp of what lies ahead of you down your acting career path.

I've been in show business a long time. And in my time I've seen many budding actors fail at the first hurdle they face because, lets be honest here, there are no clearly defined rules and very few 'How To' guides that outline what to do, what not to do, and all of the in-betweens of becoming a successful, working actor. Because there is no clear path to becoming an actor, many who wish to pursue an acting career struggle at finding work and locating jobs, and then eventually give up on their dream. I'm here to tell you that you don't have to give up on your acting dream, you just have to be smarter about how you go about obtaining your dream. Becoming an actor isn't rocket science, nor is it easy. But becoming an actor can be accomplished if you have a strong grasp of what lies ahead of you down your acting career path.

Feel free to read this article with an open mind, because that's how I've written this piece. I've started at the beginning with how you should commence your acting career and how to get yourself known in the trade. Remember, there aren't any hard and fast rules to follow but there are untold traditions that continue in the acting business today. Your journey to becoming an actor will be much easier once you learn about the film industry and what's worked for other beginning actors like yourself. So take some time to read this article and the others on this web site before jumping into acting with both feet.

Getting Started
First things first - you need to sell yourself. Promote, network, and promote yourself some more. Starting out, you probably won't have a talent agent, manager or other form or representation. That's okay. Every actor begins working on their own and at the earliest stages of your acting career, you won't need an agent. However, even if you've already signed with a talent agent these rules still apply to you.

All actors, whether signed with a talent agent or not, still need to carry out self-promotion. You can't depend solely on your agent. Your agent surely has other clients who are just as talented and willing as you. Therefore, you must make yourself stand out. Instead of waiting around for a call from your agent, go out, meet people, network and tell others about yourself. And don't think that just because you spent four years studying acting and drama that you will instantly be considered over someone else for a role. It doesn't work quite like that so please, read on...

There are a couple ways to self-promote and they depend upon who you're marketing yourself to. You can market yourself to talent agents and also to casting directors. Like I stated above, talent agents are not necessary at the beginning stages of your career. So let's start with marketing yourself to casting directors.

Self-Promote to Casting Directors
You want to grab the attention of casting directors because they have the power to hire you and offer you acting work. The more you perform for numerous casting directors and casting associates, the more opportunity you will have to be cast in their productions. But as simple as that sounds, you can't just show up to a casting director's office unannounced and perform.

In order to be seen by a casting director or casting associate, you need to attend an open casting call, audition or actor's showcase. Every time you attend an open casting call, audition or actor's showcase, you'll be performing in front of a casting director and a panel of casting associates, producers, directors and other various filmmakers. These people judge your performance, evaluate your acting abilities, and ultimately cast you in their productions.

So where do you find these all-important casting calls and auditions? Start by looking online for casting notices, auditions, and events that are going on in your area. Most of the free audition web sites are inundated by spam and junk casting and audition notices. Therefore, your best bet is to register with a reputable casting web site. My personal choice is Actingland.com. With Actingland.com you can preview the latest casting notices for free and are only asked to register if and when you find a casting call that interests you. Even then, the registration fee is so low it's silly not to register.

In addition to online, check classifieds for any audition notices and attend as many as possible.

Go to all of the auditions you find. Don't pass on unpaid acting jobs because they can still prove to be extremely valuable. With each job (unpaid jobs, too) you can add to your resume and build up your online profile. Plus, the auditions and unpaid roles will give you first hand and on-the-job experience and training. Remember, never stop learning!

Even when you are on a job, don't quit looking for your next one. You can find out about up coming auditions just by being around others on-set or backstage. You'll meet interesting people on each job and when taking a break or after the day's work you'll have time to talk and network. There is a very good chance you'll get some valuable information about other jobs and roles from the people you work with.

Self-Promote to Talent Agents
As a beginning actor you won't need an agent. But as you progress in your acting career, you'll find a time when it will help to have an agent. To find an agent, you'll have to self-promote. In this case, you'll have to introduce yourself to talent agents by mailing them your professional headshot, well rounded acting resume, and concise cover letter.

To begin, do your homework and research exactly where the offices of talent agents and agencies are located. You can search online for talent agents and agencies but if you have difficulties locating any in your area, the web site I recommended above (Actingland.com) provides a comprehensive list of SAG-AFTRA talent agents and extras casting agents and agencies.

After you've found several agents or agencies in your area, try to find out who is and isn't accepting submission materials. When possible, don't send any materials until you know that the agent is accepting them. This step can save you lots of time and money.

For those talent agents that are accepting submission materials, find out if they actually want to see your resume; at this point they may only be interested in receiving postcards with a little detail. Ask what they need from you and send it.

Also, a talent agent doesn't want to see too much information crammed onto your resume - it needs to look neat and professional, plus has to be easy to read (think of how many they'll have to read!). If you have too much information, your resume may be tossed out and replaced by another which is far more pleasing to the eye. Send your materials in a neat, large envelope, anything grubby will look like you don't care what image of yourself you present.

Another point; make sure that everything you send out has no spelling errors, is grammatically correct, and most importantly has your headshot attached to the back of it. Add your contact details including your telephone, mobile number and email address. Do not include your social security details as this info will not be required until you get the job.

Finally, don't forget to include a short cover letter to introduce yourself. Keep it brief, all your work history and skills and abilities lists are already on your resume. But although it's brief, try to personalize each cover letter you send. This may be difficult to do, but if you happened to attend the same school as the agent or are friends with one of their other clients, mention this in your letter. Try to be friendly and casual but also professional, too.

Follow up those resumes you've sent out by calling the agents or sending out chasing postcards. Once you are up to around forty to fifty follow-ups per week, you really are focusing properly and are more likely to be seen by your next potential talent agent.

However, keep in mind that very often, after you've sent your materials, you may never hear back from those agents. Many agents receive so many resumes they just can't respond to everyone. If you aren't getting responses then it may just be that it's the wrong time for certain talent agents. Don't let this stop you. Keep going. Rejection is all part of building your experience.

Whatever form of self-promotion you decide to do, remember to keep with it and follow through. Treat your acting efforts as if you were running your own home business because ultimately, you are. You're in a high-stakes business to sell yourself. So go out there and get some customers!

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Posted by Chelsa (2015-06-10) 7181

Hello my name is Deanna jade I'm 17 years old I have always been passionate about acting it's always been my dream to enter the entertainment industry business and entertain. unfortanaly I have no experience I never been able to attend acting classes because of the circumstances so I would really appreciate some advise.

Posted by deanna (2014-10-05) 7019

Im 24, had no acting experience except from school drama plays and village plays. I have 2 babies. And have no idea where to start. I have always been passionate about acting but never done anything about it but im tired of just sitting around and want to do something I love. Its obviously going to be hard with 2 children but I wont give up!

Posted by Rachel (2014-06-19) 6861

Hi everyone my name is Lucy and ever since I was 4 I have wanted to become a actress, (I am eleven now). I have been doing school plays ever since I was six and form the age of 8 I have had either star roles in the play or roles which r important. When I was 9 I had 47 lines to learn which is quite a lot for that age and my last school play in primary school I was one of the main characters. I know this sounds like bragging but it is true. I am quite confident acting in stage and although I have a good singing voice I hate singing on stage whereas acting is different I feel nervous before but when I start I really just feel as if I am there and that I am that character. I get good levels in school. My mum says maybe when I am older she will let me take on acting in films and TV but she says I am too young now. I do not know how to change her mind. I have performed at chipping Norton theater which is our local one. I hope someone replys to this. I forgot to say I do not mind singing in pairs or groups. Thanks,

Posted by Lucy (2014-01-05) 6612

Am a student a national diploma holder and i luv acting wit passion am into a drama group in school and graduate as a director in dancing cos i dance too bt i love acting i want to bi an actres pls help me out

Posted by Deborah fidelis (2013-11-14) 6576

Hello!
I really want to become an Actress some day. I want all my dreams and goals to come true. I've always like acting sense i was small i would always want to be a Famous actress or a Model i also love taking picture off me other people and a lot off stuff i would see where ever i go. I Love stuff that have to do with camra's. i've been photoshooted before its really fun, i enjoyed it a lot. I was also in drama class during 8th grade and in highschool i wanna be in drama again it really fun, funny, and it has a lot of action its amazing. Drama class and talking pictures of stuff off people and off me. has made me want to be an Actress, Model, Photagrapher.

Posted by Lizbeth (2013-06-18) 6509

hi my name is faith, i live in harris minnesota i'm 14, i love singing and dancing i also play the guitar and piano! it has always been my dream to be an actor so please suggest me1

Posted by faith (2012-11-13) 6330

Hi I have always been passionate about acting! However I'm finding it very difficult to get started and would really appreciate some advice! Please can you help point me in the right direction?!

Posted by Macie (2012-04-13) 5740

I just recently euevalrated my career choices (after many years of wanting to be a singer and writer) and after much thinking noticed that i would be a much better actress and comedian. I have always loved being on stage and I am always thinking about acting or making my own films and wnat to get better at what I do. I remember one particular play (out of many lol. I was always prone to dramatics) i did when i was younger and the whole place was packed and I did a GREAT job. It was a lead part and it was so exciting. I'm so happy to finally know what my TRUE calling is in this life and what personality traits and characteristics of myself would be SO much better suited for being on stage acting or making people laugh rather than singing. All that being said I really want to get started with practicing the craft of acting. So does anyone have any tips for someone just starting out? I really like learning at home by myself so i can challenge myself to try to embody the character without the help of a mentor or teacher. Because I like to learn on my own and challenge myself it would be great if someone could suggest some monologues or characters that would be challenging to learn. I'm open to the idea also of taking acting courses or classes. Which is something I'll be doing at college as well. However it'll be tough if i don't have any acting courses in my town so someone can take me so i can take additional classes after school. But I will try to as SOON as possible so i can take courses or get involved with plays and films. Sorry I'm rambling lol. But if anyone can give me any good tips for a beginning actor and also some challenging skits, characters in plays or monologues it would be a huge help to me to get some great tips from other actors and actresses. Thanks for the help if you respond to these questions!

Posted by Ara (2012-03-13) 5641

Hi, I am 16 years old and love to become a actor on film. I have taken all the drama classes in my school and will be assiting my teacher on a drama class next fall. I although was never in a play because my dance schedule took up atleast 3-4 days out of my week. I have performed as a dancer with The Ultimate Michael Jackson tour with 3 others we performed in casinos, civic centers, etc. and i love it so much I want to expand my dancing into acting. If you can help or give some advise please contact me, Thanks!

Posted by Travis Collin (2012-02-06) 5478

I'm 21 I'm in uni at the moment doing foundation year because I can't decide what I want to do with my life. I always wanted to be an actress but my parent never liked the idea and kept telling me that there is no chance I can find a job afterwards and no way to be like actors we see on tv or films, so I should do something more realistic. But here I am still not knowing what I want to do except I still feel I really want to be an actress. I asked around for info and everyone said that I'm too old and by the time I take the decision to finally follow that career and by the time I'd be able to find a job I'd be too old and too late. Everyone needs teenagers to start with and as older you get fewer the job opportunities. So can someone who actually knows about this kind of stuff please tell me what is true of all that and what not? Is there any possibility that I can make it as an actress even though I'm 21? What do I do?

Posted by Vassia (2012-01-17) 5388

from what i seen on good morning american some actors will do anything for a big dollar amount butchers and real life killers and they hang with that kind really makes you wonder these actors i seen were some i guess who needed money really bad

Posted by none (2011-10-14) 4910

I'm so interested lately to be in the film industry. I can act in different ways if asked to do so. I'm now 44 years old. I don't mind being in movies as an extra. I'm darn good in drama. As an adopted child, I never had the opportunity to see my real mother and father. I was just adopted since birth. I don't know for sure if they are still alive because my adopted parents won't let me know the truth. Not even a picture of my biological parents, I've never seen their faces on photos. I still seek for my real parents whether they are deceased or still alive. I'm all alone with nobody in life to be with for about 20 years now. My life story is somewhat complicated because since I was born, I felt I was been abandoned and neglected by my biological parents until someone adopted me, but I also felt suspicious of my adopted parents. My adoption papers tells that I was really abandoned and neglected but it's hard for me to believe because during my age of 18 years old, I started to experienced being abused by my adopted parents, mentally (not physically). In other words I've been manipulated ever since they try to convince me of what they're telling me of what really happened to my real parents that is hard for me to believe. At this present time, my past still keeps on haunting me and what makes me think of reaching a goal to become an actor is my only best shot to be successful in life. I hope this dream of mine will someday come true.

Posted by Anthony G. Guillermo (2011-10-09) 4895

hey my name is keely and i am 14 years old i will be 15 in February i live in a small town in county Galway in Ireland i am a country person but i really want to be big i want to act iv been in a lot of school plays but i want to be famous i am not cocky or rude and i will always give something a try.I will do what i am told and i wont make a fuss please get back to me this is my dream. thank you

Posted by keely farrell (2011-09-16) 4773

hi i am Sam and i want to get into acting or modeling or singing. I'm 5foot 4inches i love to stand out and be my self. i will do all kinds of things in movies or TV shows i will do stunts and be a stunt double. if you think you can get me a job in acting or anything else call me.

Posted by sam (2011-05-30) 3350

hi i'm alec. i'm 61 years old but a very young 61 and slim and nimble.i am desperate to get into tv and film acting. i have been an electrician all my working life but have hated it. i just did it to keep my parents happy. all my life i have watched and studied drama by watching it on tv and paying particular attention to performances.I hane a collection of about 3000 dvds, some of which i have watched several times over. how does a young but aging codger fulfill his dream.love the website. ps watch for young rupert friend. have seen most of his movies.an awsome new talent,and he comes from my village. regards alec

Posted by alexander smith (2011-05-18) 3183

Hi my names ralph. Im 25 years old and started picking up interest in possibly becoming an actor. Ive been in the military for the past 8 years and im tired of it, tired of doing the same thing everyday, and tired of hating my job. I want to be someone important and get noticed, make more money and meet other actors and actress i have loved watching for years. Is 25 to old to pursue this dream? I would love an email back to chat about this if at all possible..

Posted by Ralph (2011-05-18) 3181

hi my name is rosemary iam 13 years old and my sister is 5 we like singing and dancing and acting it was our dream if you can help us we thank you and god bless a

Posted by rosemary mills (2011-03-16) 2963

I have found this helpful, i have got through all of my auditions i have ever had the best ones being, getting through to the famous CTB [celebrity talent academy] in London and getting to perform in my hometown theartre three times within 2 years in High Wycombe, south buckinghamshire, England. In April i am joining the agency called spotlight for my theartre school Jackie Palmer, i hope this will give me more opportunities and bring me one step closer to becoming an actor. I am not focused on anything like becoming famous, all i want is to become a successful actor whether that is on TV, films or theartre.

Posted by Liam (2011-03-01) 2903

i have read your first steps to becoming an actor. its great information. I'm 22 years old and originally from south America... i have been wanting to act ever since i was in high school. i don't know where to start. i believe you can do anything you put your mind to all you need is ambition passion desire patience and consistence to be successful in something you love to do. and acting has been my dream for a long time...

Posted by gabriela molina (2011-02-18) 2886

i have what it takes to become a movie star give me anyone to paly i can pull it off i promise you and i love tyler perry i big fan>but i know no one really going to write back because there rich and it ok for them to till to keep trying and it will happen yeah thats what thay say but i been trying and im still not a movie star!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! why ?

Posted by Jaquille Anderson (2011-02-14) 2877

Well, like the rest I'd like to be an actor. I have been thinking about doing it for a long time and I think it's time to go after it. Any help would be great.

Posted by Aaron Sikes (2010-12-06) 2802

hello, i am just one of thoes who like to become an actor, but dont no how or what to do i wish someone can help me all i think about is acting i cant even sleep nor eat sometimes i am 20 years old and i live in trindad help

Posted by jeff lewis (2010-11-19) 2786

I've wanted to be an actor since I was little, and decided to try but when I did try it was for movies. Well i want to be a voice in animation, but really anything would work.

Posted by jalen (2010-11-18) 2783

I am a actor. I have been in 1 comercial for Procter and Gamble for the olympics. I have a agent. I have dont school plays for 7 years. I might get out of school and get home tutored to get more acting in.

Posted by Beau Minniear (2010-11-03) 2765

I want to study microbiology abroad but first of all i need to get to the movie industry to be an actor and obtain a savings that would enable me pursue my academic prowess.I a Nigerian,from the east, born and bred in the northern part of the country.I would be glad if my request is being considered.

Posted by UDEH SAVIOUR (2010-10-08) 2739

Hello my name is austin, i'm 17 and absolutly love acting and think that i could become a well known actor. I live in san antonio tx, away from all the showbiz and glamore. Is there anywhere close for getting started? I am still in high school and in the schools theatre program. But i want nothing else to take my acting to the next level. Please help me get started, i have a gut feeling that once i started, i can only grow. Thanks!!

Posted by Austin (2010-07-01) 2617

Crazy actor, acting crazy hav always be one of my exclusive and important character i put in when am given scene to play in my theater club, just like MAJID MICHEL. Am an actor, moodel, singer, and a dancer. should you need my service contact me.

Posted by TONY ELDIKE (2010-06-11) 2582

hi i'm ninii i'm 16 and want to become an actress i had left this comment a lot at first i was written in my mile but then nobody wants to help me to take me abroad to become an actress i have a big talent but in my country it doesn't cost so what i do please help me some producer take me abroad and i swear you won't regret, if you take me abroad i'll take part a lot of films so i can do myself and you too,you know if i had been in abroat for example in New York i wouldn't entreated becouse in another country acting talent costs very much, so i would do everything and now i can do everything too i can leave my country to become an actress it's my dream and i know that it will be happen but now i need help i have no money to go abroad in casting to take part in films, i know that it isn't easy i know that it is very difficualt but i'm not afraid i can do everything to reach in my dream so please help me somebody to take me abroad and become an actress i swear you won't regret too.

Posted by Ni NuCa =]] (2010-05-21) 2549

hi i'm niniii i'm 16 and want to be an actress very much but you know i live in georgia in gori so there nothing,so please help me someone take me abroad to become an actress, i have a great talent but in my country it doesn't cost and please help me, i can do everything i so much want to become an actress it's my dream,so if you interested in me i swear you won't regret.......

Posted by Ni NuCaa =]] (2010-05-18) 2537

Hello! Mmy name is Eric and I`m determined to become an actor. I`m thirteen and as you could probably tell I`m a male, ha! I don`t know much about acting, but I still have a passion for it and always have. I don`t know if you`re supposed contact me or something, but if you are, then I know I`m a good choice for you!

Posted by Eric Garza (2010-05-16) 2527

hi ! i'm ninii i'm 17 and want to be an actress very very much but i live in georgia in gori so there nothing, so please help me i can do everything to become an actress i want to go abroad but now i can't because i need help so please please help me, i can do everything want do you want i want to go abroad and take part of in films, so please help me somebody

Posted by niniii (2010-05-11) 2518

Hello, I am really thrilled that I have found this web site. The articles are very easy to understand and quite the motivational tool. I possess a great deal of fervor for acting and fell in love with theatre from the moment I stepped on the stage. I have performed at churches, schools and even stages ranging from Orlando to Chicago to Las Vegas. I absolutely love speaking to large groups and have spoke to various groups. I give my absolute everything to my character I am playing and work hard at becoming a more versatile actress. I was Miss Illinois Outstanding Teen 2008, and through that wonderful experience, I learned what it meant to network, network, network! I also was awarded the opportunity to come into contact with the President of Dolphin Entertainment, Bill O'Dowd (discover of starlets such as Megan Fox) and brilliant agent Sam Haskell (worked with people such as Kathie Lee Gifford). Since meeting these inspiring men, I have really seen myself being able to climb to the top. I truly desire to. I live on a farm in very rural United States so the opportunities are not just overflowing; however, I love to sing and dance and I play the piano and other instruments and I also speak Spanish so it increases the opportunities by a little bit. :) I have had some experience in modeling as I have recently signed a contract with the very down-to-earth, pioneer of her industry, Stacey Schieffelin. It has been so much fun, as we try to inspire teens and tweens alike to express a more genuine personality. The photos have been printed in magazines such as Savvy. It has been quite the culture shock for this farm girl. I have always been a dedicated young woman and strived to make straight A's in all of my classes. I am currently 19 years of age and attending a local community college on a presidential scholarship. I am searching for any and all opportunities that I could grab by the horns. Please, if you read this message, I would like to provide you with further information in regards to credentials and I would also wish for any other tips. Thank you for taking the time to read this. With great fervor, Emily

Posted by Emily Travis (2010-05-03) 2499

hi im 17, live in Miami,FL and I am hoping to become an established actor for either nickelodean or disney channel.
I dont have an agent, headshot, resume, or any acting experience but I willing to work as long and hard as possible to become established. Im not sure what I should do first, there are no major acting studios where I live.

Posted by Brayner (2010-04-13) 2476

hello i hope ur all doing great my name is daniel short for..danny i would like someday to become a star of the film industry because it gives me a chance to inspire myself on what i like to do and that is acting i really admire leonardo dicaprio alot and would like to have his acting skills one day so please contact me

Posted by daniel brenes (2010-03-14) 2423

hello,i am 16 years old and i want to be an actress.i live in greece and i plan to study drama abroad,in England!i just want to know is it as hard as they say it is?is there any chance?

Posted by veroniki (2010-02-27) 2400

Hello, im 10 years old i want to become an actor or supermodel. i live in N.Y. i would love to be on disney channel. i have a great personality. If ur sad i will make u happy in 2 sec. choose me 2 b r actor. Thankyou Have a Nice Day

Posted by adriana guarino (2010-02-01) 2320

Hi, I might just be dreaming for I have no schooling but I would like to become I model/actress. I am 23 years old. A hard worker. Just need help poingting me in the right direction and I will do my best to get there. I feel like I am drowning here in Montevideo, Minnesota and I feel like I could do more somewhere else. You have good advice. Havent read all of ur sections but I will I want to learn all I can. I will di almost what ever I have to. I just hope I am not coming into it to late. Well, if you have any helpful advice for me send my way, I will sure appreciate it. Thanks!

Posted by Christina Enger (2010-01-26) 2312

hi,i am 12 years old and for 2 years i've been watching Selena Gomez an Demi lavoto and i really want to become an actress but the only thing standing in my way is that nobody supports me and i live in Tyler Texas(a very small town.)i'm not experianced.I am ready to go though.By the time i summer comes i want to convence or at least someone take me to hollywood to full fill my dream of becoming an actress and start 7th grade there.So prettyplease, please ,please contact me.
TANKYOU,Baylie Buckholtz!!!!!!!

Posted by Baylie Buckholtz (2010-01-12) 2300

i want to an actor ain't mean i want to be in t.v but as a career .govt job is not the only one but i hope that acting will be my job someday as my gifted talent.i m focused and i belief in myself.

Posted by joyyzzzzzzz (2009-12-02) 2223

Hello,
I am passionate about being an actor! I am currently 21yrs. old. I joined the military in order to "Find My Own Way" but at the end of the day, acting is the thing that makes me feel blissful! That's how I know this is what I wanna do. My concerns are have I waited to late, it appears that most if not all schools are looking for younger kids who have not yet finished grade school. I have not had any drama or acting classes outside of school, but I am currently searching for schools in my area. I have made the decision to move to LA when my contract is over with the military, to persue acting full time.

Posted by Antonio (2009-12-01) 2222

I really want to be an actor. I can fake cry and have conversations with others.I can talk about sad things and i will fake cry.I have tricked my brothers that i have heart myself and start crying and my brothers would start getting worried and don't know what to do.Then i will just start laughing and so would they.I'm 13 years old.im turning 14 on February 19.i really hope you can contact me .

Posted by Melissa (2009-11-30) 2218

Hi. I'm 14 yrs. old and I want to be an actor. Although that is probably very obvious, because thats why i'm here. I live in a small town and I just started taking acting lessons, like, 3 weeks ago. I have wanted to be an actress for awhile... Just no one was doing any muiscials a few years ago. I don't have any experince yet, but I will try to get in some muiscials. My acting teacher said I did really good for someone whos never done it before the first time I went. My friends also say I can sing. I am not snobby although people say I'm pretty. Can you please contact me, I need some tips on what I can do.

Posted by Elizabeth (2009-10-10) 2137

Posted by Elizabeth (2009-10-10) 2136

i have always wanted to be an actor ever since i was young..im 17 and currently in highschool i play so many sports such as basketball and lacrosse but i just want to pursue something different..this is my dream i want to be an actor and will do anything to achieve my dream

Posted by jake higgins (2009-08-19) 1984

Hello,
My name is Melissa and I am 15 years old and have decided to become an actress. I dream to be in movies, not because of the fame but because of the experiences I would achieve. The problem is that I have no acting experience and I don't know how to get started. And I my parents don't really support my decision to become an actress. I live in a small town where I can't find any acting classes. So if you don't mind giving me a few tips to help me get started and be successful.
Thank you very much, Melissa.

Posted by Melissa (2009-07-11) 1760

Well, hello my name is Josue i'm 19 years old, i want to become a movie actor is not because the fame, is because i love acting i always dream to be in a movie, i have pshysical condition but that is not going to stop the fact that i will become a movie star. I was in some of school plays so i have a little expirience. So if you can help me i will appreciate. Thanks

Posted by Josue Perez (2009-06-30) 1696

I want to be an actress. I'm 12 I've had drama classes where I've always been the star. I've done recitals, I lock myself in my room and take notes on movies and rehearse them. I've been in plays. This shows that I'm not afraid of any role. I would love to be in the hit CW show supernatural. I can play anything in that show from demon to human in trouble so please give me a chance

Posted by kylie (2009-06-18) 1601

Well i am 17 years old with no acting experience and just found a new inspiration to become an actor. I really know i can do it and am very patient and persistant i just dont quite know how to get there. i am taking drama class next year in high school but i feel like i need to do more?

Posted by Arango (2009-06-02) 1526

hello,
my name is Tamika and i would like to become an actress. but i have no training. but i know it's something i am willing to become. i am only seventeen years old, but after high school next year, i would like to start my journey on the road to become one. in the meantime, what should i do?

Posted by Tamika TAylor (2009-05-31) 1519

acting is my LIFE and i'd really like to start movies. I auditioned for a broadway musical before, i did not get in though, i have been in 25 musicals and plays too.

Posted by josie (2009-05-04) 1399

hey, my name is Ebonnie and im 14yrs young. i want to be an actress and i am very excited about doing it.I am currently doing acting classes every thursday but want to get my name out there and be known and used in different plays, movies, TV film etc... if you know what else i can do and how to do it please contact me. Thankyou!!!

Posted by Ebonnie Faith (2009-04-27) 1352

All of the information you need to start acting is right here on this web site. All you have to do is read. Or you can just sign up with Actingland for casting and auditions. It's pretty simple.

Posted by Robert (2009-04-12) 1288

hey my name is cara and i would like to become an actress im 12 yrs old but i dont know where to start and if you can help me with getting auditions and all please contact me at with the headline as acting thanks bye.

Posted by cara (2009-03-28) 1213

Hello i've always wanted to be an actor. It has been my dream since as long as i can remember!!! I have absoloutely no clue what to do!! I am Fourteen, and ive been in many plays. Not being bragitistical, or egotistical, but i consider myself to be good; and intelligent. My grades are well and i have a very firm grasp on life. However, i want to act. Please tell me what i need to do.
Even the littlest amount of information will help me!!
Thank you for your time!!

Posted by Gordie Banks (2009-01-22) 920

listen guy I know yall called me before and I never called you back
but I would really ilke this job I'm the 6th grade my grade are A, B,C,
2 D's trying not to get F's I need help I'm not doing it to meet actors or
actress I'm it to be sessful how ever you spell it I'm a little sleep but I
still can write any ways when I'm doing my job I will not thin about the money
because I'm not like that I'm being honest with call me when you get you will see how I am ....

Posted by Deshay (2008-12-21) 700

hi
i would like to be an actoress but there is not any helpful school rumd here az i know no ones born an actoress but you need to be like them to be hero.i know one day all dreams will be true.it's not too easy to be gome one of you but i can do it .i can speak few languages (farsi .kordish.turkish.arbic)please just suggest me what to do or how can i be come actore please thanks

Posted by ali (2008-11-22) 606

I"ve.been like acting seens i was 7 yrs.my friends&family always supported me they say i have a bright future and now iam in grade 10 my hero is menzi ngubane on generation and i believe that my dream will come true now i am 15 years old and in small village but i dont lose hope only god who knows so please guys support all this small actress&actor.frm:khanyiso.funda in burgersdorp

Posted by Khanyiso (2008-11-06) 526

acting is my passion,it always have been. i started action from very young in school productions and school presentations. i am apart of the drama club of my school and church. i however want to go world wide with my talent.i think it's very cool to love doing something yet you get paid to do it. i act every day my friends say i'm a drama queen. truth betold it is great to act especially in front of a large audience this just entices me. i have never been shy i must be honest i've been nervous but that only makes me do better. i love drama as a subject and as a social way of life kind of like a culture for me. anyways these tips are seemingly helpful. i hope to start my career early and to attend the julliard school of performing arts as soon as i leave high school well i can take as much tips as i can get.

Posted by chantelle clarke (2008-11-03) 523

I really want to become an actress or a model.
I really think i have what it take's to be an actor or a model.
My friends and family don't think i'm determined enough or have what it takes
But i'm 110% confident that i can.

Posted by kayla (2008-09-03) 328

the tips presented here are very helpful and very easy to understand
i find this a simple but useful tool for reserch, which alot of my friends will
benefit from.to all the writers keep up the good work.
changa

Posted by changa kalumba (2008-07-21) 144