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The Realities of an Acting Career
Thousands of people come to Los Angeles or New York with the hopes of becoming a star . The reality is that only a select few succeed but this hasn ’ t stopped many from trying . If you are considering this , you should ask yourself if you have what it takes to have a successful acting career .
If you don ’ t get the part in a television show , try to get a part on stage , on the radio or on motion picture productions . You may not be given yet the starring role but only be given a supporting one which isn ’ t that bad when you are just starting out .
While waiting for someone to call , you should also find work in independent films , in commercials , night clubs and theme parks . There are also ads for requiring some actors to do some voiceovers in animated features , audio books and other electronic media like computer games .
For those who have been in the industry for quite a while and have not yet received any new projects , you should see if you can land a teaching position in a high school or university drama department or a job in an acting conservatory .
Since television shows are shot on a seasonal basis and movies are finished in a matter of months , the job of an actor is short term ranging from
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