How to Find Employment as an Actor
You know employment is in the dumps right now, but your desire to become an actor continues to rise. You don't have to give up on your dreams, but you may have to look a bit harder to find employment. Even if you have an agent, you should be searching for work on your own if you want to find employment as an actor. Read on to learn how to find employment as an actor.
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Contact your state film commission. Most state film commissions have audition hotlines. These hotlines contain audition information for up and coming projects in the state. Potential employment may include student films, nonunion commercials, plays, and industrials.
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Take classes. Some auditions really are about who you know. Who you know can get you in the door. So network during your classes and share what you learn. This is a give and take exchange. If you only take, you will quickly become known as a leech in the local acting community. Share what you know too.
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Put on your own play. Once you have made connections through acting classes or other networking opportunities, consider working with others to put on a play in your community. You can serve as a producer and actor in the production.
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Compile a voiceover reel. Voiceovers are an area of acting many actors fail to consider mainly due to lack of knowledge. Contact a local agent regarding specifics on how to best present yourself for voiceovers in your local market.
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Tips & Warnings
Make a goal of making a new networking contact everyday.
Stay active in your local acting community even if your goals include national work.
