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13th April 2016, 08:33 AM
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Re: How To Start A Acting Career

Professional actors and actresses perform acting roles in plays, television, digital videos and films, among other media.

Some aspiring actors or actresses obtain bachelor's degrees from universities or colleges, but formal education is not necessary for employment.

Required Education None required, but some college or other training may be helpful
Other Requirements Union membership
Projected Job Growth (2012-2022)* 4%
Average Hourly Wage (2013)* $41.94

Steps to become Actor-

Step 1: Obtain an Education

People interested in acting can learn the skills of acting through various educational paths.

Some aspiring actors or actresses obtain bachelor's degrees from universities or colleges.

Gaining education and experience can come from other avenues, such as:

High school drama classes
Individual training
Acting conservatories
Community theatre groups
Drama and dialect coaches
Short films

Step 2: Consider a Master of Fine Arts Program

Some universities offer Master of Fine Arts in Acting programs.

These programs offer students the opportunity to participate in intensive acting workshops.

Advanced acting courses might include voice and speech, character building and research methods, script analysis, classical (Shakespearean) acting, stage combat and physical conditioning.

Step 3: Audition and Land Roles

Actors and actresses need to find auditions to find work.

Auditions can be obtained through agents and through industry publications such as Back Stage in Hollywood

Step 4: Obtain Union Membership

Actors or actresses are usually recognized as professionals once they obtain union membership.

Professional unions, such as the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) for television and radio actors and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) for film actors, provide benefits and opportunities

Union membership helps protect actors and actresses during strikes, offers a minimum pay standard for working, as well as traditional health and pension options.

Step 5: Find Employment

Actors or actresses may want to seek roles in television and film, rather than theatre, since performing arts jobs were expected to see very slow job growth.


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