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information can be hard to come by. Here is a little bit of acting
information to get you on your way. Read through brief explanations
on finding a talent agent, headshots, acting coaches and improv
theater.
Finding a Talent Agent
One of the first things you should do if you are an aspiring actor
is to find a good talent agent. You want to be able to find a talent
agent that will represent you and your best interest. In the business
of show business, it is all about who you know. You want to be sure
that you find a talent agent that knows lots of people in the business
– if your talent agent knows lots of casting directors, producers,
and other important people, it is much more likely that he will
be able to get you that first audition.
When looking for a talent agent, be sure to find out about more
than one. You can decide which talent agents to talk to by checking
with your peers and seeing which talent agents they use and how
well they are treated, etc. Check with the Better Business Bureau
to see if any complaints have been filed against the talent agency.
Ask your prospective talent agent about other models and actors
that he has represented and how well they are doing and what they
have done.
Headshots
You want to be sure to have a good headshot – your headshot,
paired with your resume, is often all that casting directors will
know about you when deciding whether or not to let you audition
for a part. You want to be sure to get a headshot that shows who
you really are – you certainly do not want a glamour shot.
You want to have one serious shot and one headshot in which you
are smiling – you can send in whichever headshot you think
fits best with the sort of role you are trying to get.
A headshot is often just of the head, but sometimes it is of the
head and shoulders. If you are planning on trying out for parts
in which body type is important, you should get a headshot that
includes your torso, as well.
Acting Coaches
Even the best actors still take acting classes and consult acting
coaches when they can. An actor’s technique can always be
improved on. An actor’s style is ever-changing. An acting
coach can really help an actor prepare for an audition or a role.
It is a good idea to use an acting coach whether you are an aspiring
actor or an age-old actor.
This has only been a small bit of acting information, but hopefully
it is enough to give you and idea of the acting information out
there that you can find and use. Everyone can use a little bit of
extra acting information.
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