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What does it take to become an actress How can you get a job for one? Do you need to hire an agent, or will they contact you for a job??
I want to be an actress when I grow up, so I want to learn some of these skills from the experts themselves. So this will be an amazing experience for me.
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Hi there!
I highly suggest starting in theatre. Join your local community theatre and Google theatre groups in your area and audition.
I would get signing lessons, you’ll need to know the same techniques anyway for acting because your breath is really important.
Take classes and be involved in whatever you can. Take improv!
Once you get enough experience, you’ll meet a lot of people through the experience, hopefully one of your colleagues could hook you up with an agent. It’s the best way to get one.
I jumped in right away and it was an awful experience. You’re more susceptible to weirdos trying to take advantage.
The more experienced you are in the craft, the more likely an agent will come to you. Also NEVER pay for an agent. They get paid through commission from what you book (15%). If an agent wants you to pay for headshots, classes, etc from THEIR connections, run!
Only focus on getting good and finding your own work. Even after you get an agent you’re still finding your own work.
I highly suggest starting in theatre. Join your local community theatre and Google theatre groups in your area and audition.
I would get signing lessons, you’ll need to know the same techniques anyway for acting because your breath is really important.
Take classes and be involved in whatever you can. Take improv!
Once you get enough experience, you’ll meet a lot of people through the experience, hopefully one of your colleagues could hook you up with an agent. It’s the best way to get one.
I jumped in right away and it was an awful experience. You’re more susceptible to weirdos trying to take advantage.
The more experienced you are in the craft, the more likely an agent will come to you. Also NEVER pay for an agent. They get paid through commission from what you book (15%). If an agent wants you to pay for headshots, classes, etc from THEIR connections, run!
Only focus on getting good and finding your own work. Even after you get an agent you’re still finding your own work.