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Originally Posted by justin158  Hey everyone, i'm new to the forum here.
I have always wanted to be an actor, I dont want to be apart of everyday life associated to everyday things. The town that I live in is a very cozy, plain, open area that is slowly expanding. Every one here, my parents, friends, family love it here. But it just dosnt feel right for me, I want people to know my name. I want peopel to know who I am and all about me, I want peopel to talk about me. A dream of dreamers, I know.
But this is all I have ever wanted, I am willing to give up everything for this if I could.
any ways... the area I live in isnt exactly the primary place to start an acting career, I know I would have to start out small, a background actor or what ever.
I am just curious as to how I would go about making a profile or remuse. I have no idea how the industry works, as I said there isn't much about this where I live. I know I would need a talent agent, and maby some professional pictures taken. I am just wondering about where to go for these, and the price of all of this. |
You want the truth?
It's going to take you ten years of solid, daily work in a marketplace that supports your chosen profession, to
just have a shot at 'making it' as a performer.
Seriously.
Theater, Film, Television, Stand-Up, Dance...you pick, but it's going to to take you
at least ten years, I guarantee it.
If you are ok with that, your first step is to go to an acting school or a theater and learn how to act. Headshots, agents and all that stuff you'll figure out as you go, I assure you. All those things are about marketing, and right now, you honestly don't have anything to market. Use that money for learning your craft, not to help pay some photographer's rent.
If you do decide to pursue acting professionally, always remember this...if you don't quit, you can't fail. Hang on to that, work hard and you might just do it.