How to Become an Actor and Get Acting

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Tip 1 - 5 Awful Things Nobody Tells You About Being an Actor

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Inga Birkenstock | permalink

So community theater directors have told you your entire life that you are gifted, that you are born to make emotions with your face under camera and stage lights, a face that was too optimistic or too young to devastate with brutal honesty. Well I can't see your faces, and I have some bad news. Here are five good reasons your career path will ma

For further reading: http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-awful-things-nobody-tells-you-about-being-actor/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Become an Actor | Acting Careers

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Johan Abbink | permalink

Learn about the education, practical steps, and experience you’ll need to become an Actor or Actress

For further reading: http://www.learnhowtobecome.org/actor-or-actress/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - Step-By-Step Instructions for How to Become a Film and Television Actor

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Melodie Matyas | permalink

Many people dream of one day becoming a rich and famous Hollywood actor. If you're one of them, then here is some advice on how to become an actor.

For further reading: http://filmtvcareers.about.com/od/gettingthejob/a/HT_Actor.htm ^[3]

Tip 4 - How to Become an Actor

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ema Gualano | permalink

Have you toyed with the idea of becoming an actor for years, knowing it's right for you but trying to be a bit more practical? Well, it's high time you tell that voice in your head to be quiet (does it curiously sound like your mom?) and...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Become-an-Actor ^[4]

Tip 5 - 5 Easy Ways to Get Discovered

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Levent Ultanur | permalink

If only you were plucked from obscurity, pulled up from the gutter, and presented to industry insiders, you would be a star. And it happens—we can all cite an example of it. And it can happen to you, too!
Tags: acting advice,auditions,Risa Bramon Garcia,Steve Braun,The Bramon Garcia Braun Studio

For further reading: http://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/backstage-experts/5-easy-ways-get-discovered/ ^[5]

Tip 6 - Actor 101 | How To Become an Actor, Acting Exercises & Advice | Backstage

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by llisson | permalink

Looking to polish your acting techniques? Backstage.com presents tips, training advices, and great monologues to help you in your acting career.
Tags: Auditions | Casting calls | Open casting calls | Casting call | Open casting call

For further reading: http://www.backstage.com/actor101/ ^[6]