How do you apply for auditions through the TV industies as an actor

People get the idea that they can walk into theatre, TV and film a) because there's a misconception about the amount of skill, effort, time and interest needed to be an actor (think of the number of scenes in TV where the 'star' lazes around doing nothing) b) because young people tend to be naive c) because the industry jobs are hidden, and therefore mysterious d) the best reason of all - reality TV screwing with the previously held idea that to get on TV you need to be anything other than a performer e) take a look at some of the 'actors' out there - many of whom have come from a modelling background, music... now even footballers and others can get into a show, simply because they like the show and have an agent, and the producers like the idea of more ratings due to a 'star' presence on the show. It's not just who or what you know... it's what you happen to look like, what you can get away with, and what SELLS most of all. But the fact of the matter is that like all reality TV 'stars', they will not be around for long (think of the Popstars group Bardot, dropped the minute the show finished) unless they have skill, talent, effort, and the willingness to do the work. The real test is what happens when the looks/style/interest fails. The Prompt Copy Networking emerging theatre professionals www.thepromptcopy.com Sticky Apple Legs http://stickyapplelegs.artsblogs.com