does anyone have connections are something that could get me into acting? \n\n"Jesus Saves" -- Never foreget
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It depends on where you live. The best way to get into acting is first to get experience, either in local short films or plays, and then move to a big city with a film industry, such as Los Angeles or New York. Buy Variety and other such industry magazines that list upcoming auditions, and audition for everything. \n\nIt's hard to become an actor, but don't give up.
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Go to entertainmentpartners.com. This is Central Casting. They are the biggest background actors/actress agency in LA. They place people on movie and tv show sets as background actors. You wont have any lines but you will learn how the business is ran. Many people in the background work scene can answer just about any question you would have. You MUST talk to people in the industry to learn as much as you can about the industry. Google "starting acting" and read as much as you can and learn as much as you can before you move out here. It's a tough business and there are hundreds of thousands of people out here trying to act. Knowledge and diligence is how people succeed out here.
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well.. first start out with Children's theater or let him take classes so he will get use to the whole acting thing. If he is already doing this then look up agencies in your area. If you find one that you like then make an appointment to meet with them (bring other ppl along just in case something might happen if they are a fraud) and see what you think about that agency. Good luck with your soon-to-be-star son.\nsigned, broadwaybound
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Ha. I just answered your question! \n\n\n\nUm.... Apply apply apply. I'd say get a camera and learn to love the heck out of talking about yourself. It seems that they have open casting calls, but it also always seems that people who send in videos have a higher chance of getting on the show.
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I think you chose a path that was never going to find true success, but you're definitely onto something now.  Material things can't make you happy but there is so much that can.  I've found a strong relationship in Christ, and through him I am able to love and feel with my whole heart.  I can discern between what is worth the precious little time that I have here on the earth and what is not.  You feel such emptiness because you filled your life with things that are fleeting.    Now that you realize this you should search for something lasting.  For me that was Jesus.  You've tried everything else why not try him too.
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I have read some of the answers you give others. i'm impressed with your advise you give.\n\n See if you can get a friend that is a good person, and go to a church or, talk with someone you know that is envolved with a church. Go with them. They have so so so many study guides and tapes to keep you busy and educated in the Word. there are websites that have outstanding ministries, they have tape rentals. It's like a book club. You can send off and rent tapes of different Ministers of who you like. they would like a "Donation", for the rental. It's up to you. They mail them to you. You send them back, they mail you more if you like. I have done it for years. It really is neat. I always have a blank tape. I record the tape I listen to. I will always have it.\n Your on a good road. I hope you stay on it.\n\nGod Bless You.  Good Luck.\n\n.
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me :) I'm gonna graduate a cinema college in a week. Never written a script though. But would love to give it a try. Honestly. Even if just for fun. p.s. I did have a drama and script writing course however
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Don't ever give up up your dream of becoming an actor. Before you think about moving or even getting an agent of any sort, do as much school plays, singing, and other acting as you possibly can. Join the drama, band dance class and especially the English classes you can. You must excel in these classes.\n\nSee if you can get into local beauty pageants and commercials as well as any local community playhouse or drama group.\n\nDo as many roles as possible in the near future. You might also see if there are any acting schools in your local area. See if it is possible for you to get into it if there is.\n\nI have found out that many actors are well rounded with the ability to do many things so turn nothing down try to be multi-talented.   \n\nListen to those that have the experience and want to teach you the ropes. Learn as much as you can and be the best in any production you are in.\n\nI hope this has been of some use to you, good luck.\n\n"FIGHT ON"
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Keep checking their websites to find out when and where they will be holding auditions. Good luck. \n\nWhen you become a big star don't forget who help you get started.
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find an agency, look in the phone book. make sure that they are a member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and they will not charge you. anyone that is legitimate wont at least. they will get something like 15% to 20% of what you make on each gig. you will have to go on casting calls and do not get discouraged, it will take a lot of them before you get a gig, usually. Good Luck.
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depends, famous in what way? modeling, acting, singing, dancing, etc. my recmendation is go into different talent agencies and see if they would like you to work for them. i went into this thing called JRP and i had to give them 3 photos of me and then i got a call back the next day and they said they wanted me to model for them. i said no though because i needed to go to this school thingy and had to pay 2000 bucks. later i got another call from a different place and they said they saw my photos and they wanted me, i said no again though because it was just another school. but if he/she really wants it, tell them this:\nNEVER GIVE UP!\ndid you know that danny de-vito got turned down 38 times before he was excepted? thats how determined he was to become an actor! there is a lesson!
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That is not the way to do it.  It is extremely tough and you do need to have a financial backing.  This is what you need to do.  First get head shots and resumes together.  Most actor's first set of resumes are made up.  If you have performed in high school shows you make it sound as if you performed for regional theatre.  If you have taken pictures at school you make it sound like you shot for a studio.  After you get your head shots then you need to do is pick up or subscribe to the Ross Reports.  This is a book that has literally 1000's of agents, casting agents, and directors listed for the entire business.  It comes out monthly.  You want to send your head shots to casting agents that you feel will meet your needs.  Also, subscribe to backstage.  This is the industry trade paper across the country.  Also they have a web site.  Casting notices are posted usually every Friday and auditions are on Wednesdays and Thursdays.  \n\nIf you are going to attend an audition bring your head shot along and be early.  Don't arrive late. You won't be seen.  Don't get mad if they turn you away. It is not what they are looking for. Just be seen is important.  \n\nAttend acting classes and voice classes.  If you go to California don't be disappointed if you are turned away at the gates of the studios.  There are literally hundreds of people trying to be an actor.  Same goes for NYC.  The other great areas for films is Chicago and Florida.
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You don't say whether you're thinking of auditioning or have already been cast in the role.  Either way, you need to look inside yourself to see what you have in common with the role, something that inspired you to consider taking the role.  For instance, when I played Domina in 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' a few years ago, I suddenly realized that my ex-husband had always been cheating on me, just as Senex is constantly cheating on Domina.  \n\nDolly is a meddler, in a good way; she even has a song called 'I Put My Hand In'.  She's also a widow, so she's lonely.  (Many shy people are, too.)  She wants to get married, and has a particular person in mind.  However, she's unsure about her choice, and asks her late husband for a sign that she's made the right decision.  (Many shy people are unsure about themselves, too.)  \n\nRemember that, in playing Dolly, you are in essence wearing a mask.  Dolly is not the actor, and the actor is not Dolly in any real sense.  So, a shy person can 'come out of his shell', and may even find he's more sure of himself after the experience.\n\nRemember, too, that many actors are introverts, even some of the biggest names in the field.  So, you'd be in good company.
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well most agents have law degrees.  due to the legalities of everything and all the contracts you have to deal with.  But if these are people you know that would be willing to sign with you i would draft a contract and have them sign it.  The only problem is that you will need to do a lot of leg work in the beginning because noone will know who you are.  Youre also going to have to get them into acting unions because most bigger movies only take actors from the unions.  It is quite a process but if you put the work in you can be very successfull.
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They hold open auditions on occasion. Try contacting them. Look on their site there should be a contact number.
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You should have been working on this network a long time ago.  It is the best way to get into the industry.  Even though you are done with school you might want to try the internship approach.  Start calling places you are interested in.  Go to performance events and talk to industry people there.  I did this and have several job opportunities waiting.
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I have no money to invest but I am willing to be an actor for your movie if needed.\n\nI am experienced, I have 4 movies and plenty of commercials under my belt, I have also been on Jerry Springer 2 times.\n\nIf you are interested please contact me @ \nmy-cld-9@cinci.rr.com\n\nDon