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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Hello there, The first and the best thing you can do, is to participate in local theater projects!. Is there a drama club in your school!? How about local theater groups or acting studios!? (you can search online or check local newspaper) - You really have to get yourself involved!. Aquire the skills and experience first, before you start auditioning!. YOu cannot attend an audition without a resume!.!.!. a resume that include credits of tv/film/theater works that you have done, as well as what kind of training you had!. When you are ready to work, you need: 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!! also some agents do attend local theatre shows!. If you are constantly working, and being seen at theatres!.!.!. You will get discovered!. 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!. Good Luck!.Www@QuestionHome@Com My suggestion is to start "acting" in everyday life!. - Dress like the skaters and start hanging around with them for a couple weeks!. Pick up on their mannerisms and lingo!. - Join the football team and act like a football star!. Watch how confident they walk and how intense they are!. - Become homeless for a few weeks!. Observe their quirks and tics and try to emulate!. - Join a gang as a trial member!. Learn how their outer toughness and bravado is just a facade for inner turmoil and the need for acceptance!. - Get a job as a financial trader for a month!. Notice the combination of dedication and anxiety!. Try to make a few bucks while you're at that job because you will be VERY broke for many years until you hit your big break!. It's called method acting and it works for me! Unfortunately, I am currently cast as a wife-beating alcoholic!.Www@QuestionHome@Com It depends on how old you are!. if you are younger you can go to a city drama camp!. if you are older you can seek a theater near you and ask the company if they need anyone!. Get into drama class, drama club!.!.!. even if you have to start a drama club there are opportunities to become an actor!.!.!. Break a leg lisaWww@QuestionHome@Com look for auditions here: hollywood-opportunities(dotcom)Www@QuestionHome@Com |