I want to become an actress.?

Question:Well, I really love acting with my friends but I am really scared that I'll be shot down right away! I really got into the hole acting idea because my fav actor is Orlando Bloom I think that's why I got into acting. But I'll really scared that like I said that I'll be shot down .How can I help myself out.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Well, I really love acting with my friends but I am really scared that I'll be shot down right away! I really got into the hole acting idea because my fav actor is Orlando Bloom I think that's why I got into acting. But I'll really scared that like I said that I'll be shot down .How can I help myself out.

Things You’ll Need:

* Acting Classes
* Resumé software
* Resumé paper

Step 1:
Decide whether you want to be a professional actor (addressed here) or an amateur. If you want to be a professional, read on.

Step 2:
Move to a major city. Eventually, New York or Los Angeles will be your destination, but as you build your resumé of experience you can work in other major metropolitan areas that have good theater or film communities.

Step 3:
Enroll in acting class. Good actors study their entire lives. To choose a good class, ask trusted, successful professionals for references.

Step 4:
Get a headshot (see "How to Get a Headshot," under Related eHows).

Step 5:
Compose a resumé of all the work you have done so far. As your body of work grows, drop the less professional work (such as school plays) from your resumé.

Step 6:
Send your headshot and resumé with a brief cover letter to all the casting directors and agents in your area. Follow up with postcards every four to six months, updating them on your current acting projects.

Step 7:
Read the trade papers regularly: "Backstage," "Dramalogue," "The Ross Reports" and "Variety," as well as online publications such as newenglandfilm.com, as appropriate. Know what is being cast where, and send headshots and notes directly to directors and producers whenever possible, requesting auditions.

Step 8:
Always accept invitations to industry events and parties, and meet industry professionals whenever possible. Who you know is extremely important.

Step 9:
Persevere.
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Most actors get 'shot down'. Be prepared, your going to get knocked back nearly everytime. Also follow the only acting advice that drama teachers give you which is 'Don't do it',
of course your going to do it though. Goodluck.

i also want to be an actress and i am constantly being told that theres no point fearing rejection because your going to get rejected and that is absolutely true there are gonna people who love you and people who hate you all you can do is practise get into a drama club go for auditions and hope for the best dont expect to be excepted on your first try or even your second or third if you do then thats great .
a little tip when you act forget the audience just imagine its you and your friends im not an expert no where near but it works for me

For every one hundred auditions you do you may get one role. That is the scary truth about acting. There are millions of actresses/actors out there all fighting for that one big shot that will bring them stardom- so the competition is fierce.

But that doesn't mean you should quit before you even start!

Give acting a try on a smaller scale. Try out for a role in your school play, or community theatre. Take workshops and classes to improve your acting ability, which will help you make contacts as well as make you a better performer. Remember to have confidence in yourself and remember to have fun!