How to get started in an acting career?

Question:i have been in 2 plays the last play i was in it was for thespian festival and i got all-state cast and i am only in the 10th grade i was told it was rare for a first year to make all-state and i love acting and want to pursue a career in it but i dont know how or where i live here in Jonesboro A.R. and i dont "know people" so where do i start?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: i have been in 2 plays the last play i was in it was for thespian festival and i got all-state cast and i am only in the 10th grade i was told it was rare for a first year to make all-state and i love acting and want to pursue a career in it but i dont know how or where i live here in Jonesboro A.R. and i dont "know people" so where do i start?

Go to your local bookstore and pick up trade magazines, like hollywood reporter, backstage west, etc. If you can't travel/move to LA or NY, look for an agent in your hometown (google would work fine). While these agents may not be as connected, it's a great start. When you find one you feel right about, after researching them of course, send an envelope containing an acting resume (look online for examples), a recent picture of just you, and a cover letter introducing yourself. All of these things can be explained in better detail in books/articles online and such. It's all about networking. Congrats on your plays! Definitely mention that in your cover letter.

Keep doing it, get your parents behind you, travel for audtions, send your picture and resume out to TV and studioes.

Don't know where A.R. is.