Drama Lessons Are The Foundation For A Good Career

By Bill G. Sheers

Who wants to be on TV? There are many different fields to choose from within game. Many people start off choosing the acting area when they start. It is the most visible of the mediums and the one most people are familiar with, usually because they have done plays in high school.

Do don't have to be an actor to be in the business. There are 1000's of different jobs that need to be done in order to get a film made. Cameramen, gaffers, directors, producers, location scouts....the list is endless. They may not be as sexy as being the next Tom Cruise, but they are good, rewarding jobs in a very exciting field.

I've got the acting bug -- It's fun, it really is. Acting can be very rewarding and a lot of fun. You need to start acting in anything you can as soon as you can. It will only help you in the long run. A head-shot and resume are in your future as well and there are many different books and web sites that can help you with that. But, start acting RIGHT NOW if it is something you realt want to do.

Film Schools need actors for their Projects -- Going to college and getting a drama or theater degree is a great way to not only meet people who are choosing the same career path, but to learn the craft of acting from professionals. You will be forced to learn different aspects of the business which will make you much more well rounded.

Acting Classes -- If you live in a city like New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Dallas, or Chicago you are going to have people that teach programs that last 1-4 years that are not associated with a traditional school. These course can be just as good or better, so don't dismiss them when searching ways to study.

Acting Styles -- Method, Strasberg, Meinser...which one should I use? They are all good and it just depends on what works well for you.

Film School -- You don't want to be in front of the camera and hunted down by TMZ the rest of your life? Well, maybe being behind the camera is for you. Film school is a great way to fully emerge yourself in every aspect of the film making process.

NYU Film School - Often considered the best. If you get in here, you are playing with the big boys.

An Agent for your Career -- You are going to need an agent if you want to make it in showbiz. They have the connections and they keep the wheels of your career greased, no matter what aspect of the business you are in.

Be a Writier -- Many actors have found out they are better writing than acting on screen. Give it a try. You may just find out the same thing.

It can be a long, tough road. Don't let that discourage you if think it is something you really love. You will have to pay your dues, so don't expect o be recieved with open arms. There re 1000's trying to do the same thing. - 31887

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