What's my next step?
Tue, 18 Apr 2006, 01:33 pmColumbina Denis4 posts in thread
What's my next step?
Tue, 18 Apr 2006, 01:33 pmHi all. I have just found this website and it's been great reading your 'real and honest' questions and replies. It gives me the confidence to ask one myself.
I'm wondering about what pathways people have taken to move their careers forward? I have just completed 6 months of a year long part-time drama course at VCA and want to know what I could be doing in conjunction to the acting classes. My ultimate destination is being paid for something that I love doing!
Eager to hear from you.
Columbina
Who you know
Tue, 18 Apr 2006, 03:23 pmI agree with Na. While being talented and well trained is certainly helpful, you will get no-where without some sort of exposure.
This is a case of it's not just what you but who you know. Get in contact with an agent and be careful not to be conned. Get involved with as many projects that will increase your exposure and experience. Take on extra parts without pay. Get involved in student film projects. Build up a comprehensive show reel. Keep hassling your agent (once you have one). Check out appropriate mags and web sites. Be prepared to spend a little money up front on courses, training, photo shoots for your portfolio, etc but not for application/audition fees etc.
Play the field with caution and only go with those that have a provable reputation.
If you're interested in theatre, do get involved with community theatre. Many actors/director/crew start here, build up a contacts base then move into professional theatre based on their contacts list alone. It is also great for experience.
Most importantly keep up your skills, and stay in contact with others in the industry.
Dixi
Jeff Watkins
Perth based Actor/Performer
Fight/Sword Choreographer
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