How to become an actress?,
Thu, 9 Dec 2004, 07:06 pmWalter Plinge20 posts in thread
How to become an actress?,
Thu, 9 Dec 2004, 07:06 pmHi there how do become a actress ?
i've been wanting to to acting classes,
for quite some time i want to start small & work my way up.
need advice thanks
Rain,
i've been wanting to to acting classes,
for quite some time i want to start small & work my way up.
need advice thanks
Rain,
Re: How to become an actress?,
Tue, 4 Jan 2005, 01:24 pmRead up an all the previous posts, cause there's heaps of advice out there. You can find the standard industry pay rates at MEAA (Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance, the industry union), www.meaa.com.au.
There are no necessary college requirements, but doing courses and classes not only give you formal training, but good experience, and show that you're interested. While it's not necessary to do it, it is a good idea, and certainly won't hurt. Having said that, most directors and producers, etc, seem to prefer actors with formal training.
There are no dress codes, as acting requires costumes! However, when going for an audition, it's a good idea to go in comfortable clothes so you can do warm-ups, activities and so forth. Don't go too slobby, but be ready to do physical stuff. When going to rehearsals, again go in comfortable clothes. For performances, obviously you can wear what you want, as once you get to a venue, you will have to wear a costume. In some companies (fringe groups and co-operatives) it is okay to arrive in costume, as often fringe shows rely on their own wardrobe, rather than a costume department.
Supplies for actors range from scripts and industry books, to having a bottle of water during rehearsals, to props (if brought from home), and many other things. A pencil and some paper is always a good idea for taking notes, as is a plastic folder to keep your script and notes in. Generally, bring what you need - food, water, phone, etc. If there is anything specific to the show that you need to bring, the director or stage manager will inform you.
Finally, the hours all depend on what kind of company you are working with and what they expect. Large companies can offer set hours, as they will pay you based on the hours you work. During the rehearsal period you can expect to work during the day, but also in evenings. During performance, you will have to work during the evening, and during the day if there are matinees.
For smaller companies (fringe groups, co-operatives, amateur, etc), you will generally rehearse in the evenings, or whenever people are available. Again, during the performance, you will work at night, and also during the day if there are matinees. You are more likely to work during 'after' hours (5 pm - evening) with these smaller groups.
Because of the nature of the business, expect to work on holidays, public holidays, during school breaks. And there are no set hours (business hours for most companies are 9am-5pm, in theatre, you perform at whatever time is available in the venue, and whatever time is good for an audience).
Hope all that helps.
Na
There are no necessary college requirements, but doing courses and classes not only give you formal training, but good experience, and show that you're interested. While it's not necessary to do it, it is a good idea, and certainly won't hurt. Having said that, most directors and producers, etc, seem to prefer actors with formal training.
There are no dress codes, as acting requires costumes! However, when going for an audition, it's a good idea to go in comfortable clothes so you can do warm-ups, activities and so forth. Don't go too slobby, but be ready to do physical stuff. When going to rehearsals, again go in comfortable clothes. For performances, obviously you can wear what you want, as once you get to a venue, you will have to wear a costume. In some companies (fringe groups and co-operatives) it is okay to arrive in costume, as often fringe shows rely on their own wardrobe, rather than a costume department.
Supplies for actors range from scripts and industry books, to having a bottle of water during rehearsals, to props (if brought from home), and many other things. A pencil and some paper is always a good idea for taking notes, as is a plastic folder to keep your script and notes in. Generally, bring what you need - food, water, phone, etc. If there is anything specific to the show that you need to bring, the director or stage manager will inform you.
Finally, the hours all depend on what kind of company you are working with and what they expect. Large companies can offer set hours, as they will pay you based on the hours you work. During the rehearsal period you can expect to work during the day, but also in evenings. During performance, you will have to work during the evening, and during the day if there are matinees.
For smaller companies (fringe groups, co-operatives, amateur, etc), you will generally rehearse in the evenings, or whenever people are available. Again, during the performance, you will work at night, and also during the day if there are matinees. You are more likely to work during 'after' hours (5 pm - evening) with these smaller groups.
Because of the nature of the business, expect to work on holidays, public holidays, during school breaks. And there are no set hours (business hours for most companies are 9am-5pm, in theatre, you perform at whatever time is available in the venue, and whatever time is good for an audience).
Hope all that helps.
Na
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