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I would strongly recommand you to take acting classes either at your school (Theater classes, or Drama Club)!. Get involved!. If your school doesn't offer that, see if there are local Theatre Groups/Workshops that you can attend!. (You can either find them in newspapers or online)!. You can't really call yourself an actor until you are trained in the craft of acting, right!?

In movies, a lot of the young talents are represented by a talent agency - the screen test usually followed by either a pre-screening, or an audition!. The actors probably got the audition notice from either their talent agent, manager, or a public casting notice for an open call!.

In order to submit or attend an audition, you will need the following:

1) Resume
2) Headshot
3) Talent Agent (If you're looking for legit works)

It is at your classes or workshops, that you will learn more about the business in acting!. Develope your own network, or even, from your classmates, you'd get a referral to see their talent agents!. - But do as much work as you can - audition for location theatre productions, student films, indie films!.!.!. you name it!. This will help you develope a good actor resume!.

For headshots - I would just suggest you to find a friend, with a good camera and take a neutral photo of you from the shoulder up!. (Do not spend $500+ for professional photos, unless you're already in the Union and have done a bunch legit works) As a starting actor, a good quality headshot is enough!. (My first headshot is the one I took of myself in the bathroom - and I landed a national commercial) Once you are signed with a talent agent, he/she will recommand a reasonable priced photographer to you!. (But make sure you do a research on the agent and the photographer first!. check out http://www!.easybackgroundcheck!.com)

To find an agent - well, google for them, check out local newspapers!.!.!. The world of mouth is the best way!. My first agent that I freelance with was though referral from another actor while we were on a filmset as background extras!! Remember, network, network, network!!
You can also get a copy of Ross Report (If you are in LA or NY) - it lists the Talent Agency addresses that you can send your headshot/resume & cover letter to seek representation!.

Once you have a good resume, a decent headshot, and a talent agent (or manager) to represent - then that's where you tell your agent/manager to look out for any breakdowns or auditions what would be suitable for you!.

In order to be invited to an audition for TV and Films - you got to have some credits on your resume!.!.!.!. So!.!.!. work, work, and work!!

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I recommend you to take acting classes either at your school if they are offered or privately if necessary!. Get involved!. If your school doesn't offer classes, see if there are local Theatre Groups where you can audition for a part in a community play!. OR, maybe the Theatre has acting workshops that you can attend!.

Acting for TV or Film means you need to be represented by a talent agency - few young people get professional roles without an agent!.

In order to request a talent agent see you or even to audition for a role, you will need the following:

1) Acting Resume
2) Headshot Photograph
3) Talent Agent (If you're looking for real work in TV and Film)

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Spend years learning the craft of acting at RADA then years more doing rep then years more getting tiny walk on parts or go on Big Brother and get famous over night
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Some acting classes would definitely help and you should also get an agent, they let you know whose casting!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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