3. The academe can certainly help. But do not limit yourself with that. You have to expose yourself to experience the real thing. You can try doing theaters and plays. Or if luck won’ t still allow it, you can apply as staff to these productions at first. This way, you can observe how the system works and you can meet a variety of people who can help you in the future.
4. Networking is extremely important in this career. It matters who you know, especially when you are only starting. Only a few will be lucky enough to be tapped as actors. Most of the well-known actors of today have to tap a lot of doors and windows before fate lets them in. As much as possible, attend gatherings and parties wherein there are a lot of possibilities that you will be introduced to the right people. Don’ t forget to bring along professional-looking business cards that you will be proud to pass along.
5. Do not get tired at looking for opportunities. With the boom of the Internet age, many job offers for this scene are being posted online. You can also go through the entertainment or classified ads section of newspapers or on jobs postings on the boards of theaters, film or TV productions.
6. You must be driven by your desire. You cannot give up the first time you get rejected. You have to go through a lot of auditions in your entire career. You have to prepare yourself to be let down in many occasions. Take them by heart and learn from them. They will certainly make you a better actor. They will help you on your future auditions.
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