Im 19 yrs old whats the best way i can build a successful acting career?

Question: Im 19 yrs old whats the best way i can build a successful acting career!?
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If you're starting actor, then I 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)!.

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!.

When you attend an audition (or submitting to a casting call), you will need the following:

1) Resume
2) Headshot
3) Talent Agent (For legit works)

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!!

I don't think there's any legit Talent agent who would sign a talent without any trainings and credits!.

I have done LOTs of student films - they may not be hollywod high budget flims or pays thousand of dollars, but you get to work on script, work with wonderful people, and gain experience, as well as materials and credit for your resume!.

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 that you'd be great for!.

From my personaly point of view:

Experience + Training + Network = Successful Acting Career

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get lots of experience and training, experience is more important!. Study the right stuff, read the right books!. Avoid the old fashioned stuff and the scams!. That includes almost all acting schools and studios!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Start by acting in community theater productions!. Find out what theaters are active in your community, and look for audition calls!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I concur with the previous answers!. Get in a good class or training program!. This will allow you a forum to practice your craft and build a network!. Do local and regional theatre, but avoid the bad acting pitfalls (breaking character, mugging), and try to avoid staying in community theatre forever!.Www@QuestionHome@Com