KICKSTART YOUR ACTING CAREER

You can change your career. You can activate it. Stop waiting! There´s plenty to do that doesn´t include sitting and waiting for something to happen. 

Do your research

Use the internet to find acting opportunities near you. You can start by going to Google and typing in a search term like: Your location + acting roles or Your location + casting calls

You can also find acting jobs on various websites. Here are a few to get you started Casting 360, Backstage Casting, Actors Access, Casting Frontier and Casting Networks.

Make a List of opportunities

Depending on where you´re located, there may only be a few auditions or they may be hundreds to choose from. How many there are doesn´t matter. What´s important is that you read through the role descriptions and create a list.

Focus on the casting calls that might be a good fit for you. Choose work that sounds interesting and that you match the description for. 

Show up for auditions!

Once you have your list, start showing up for your audition. Bring along a few copies of your headshot and resume. You never know who you might meet or what connection they might have

Do 3-5 drop-offs weekly

Try to drop-off your headshot and resume at the casting office when you find acting roles that would be a good fit for you.

I recommend doing 3-5 drop-offs weekly as they´re an excellent way to develop relationships with casting directors and other industry professionals.

Track your connections to boost your acting career

Make a list or create a spreadsheet and track who you´re contacting. This may not seem important now but when you have relationships with dozens of industry professionals, this information will be invaluable.

You want to focus on tracking who you´ve talked with, who you´ve done drop-offs with, and when to follow up again. This will help you stay in contact with other casting directors, producers and writers.

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