How Do You Become An Actor Or Actress?
To be a successful actor you really have to have a passion for the craft and the patience to wait for the big break. Although being an actor is extremely rewarding, finding work can be a challenge. The profession requires great commitment and fortitude. Decide whether you want to be a professional actor (addressed here) or an amateur. If you want to be a professional, read on. Move to a major city. Eventually, New York or Los Angeles will be your destination, but as you build your resumé of experience you can work in other major metropolitan areas that have good theater or film communities. Enroll in acting class. Good actors study their entire lives. To choose a good class, ask trusted, successful professionals for references. Get a headshot (see “How to Get a Headshot,” under Related eHows). Compose a resumé of all the work you have done so far. As your body of work grows, drop the less professional work (such as school plays) from your resumé. Send your headshot and resumé with a br
