Beginner Tips for New Actors Ready to Succeed

Now that you’ve decided acting really is your thing, then it’s vital for you to take it seriously. Show business isn’t just a name, it’s a way of life; it’s a path you choose that when you win- you really win and when you lose, it can be a real struggle. We don’t want you to lose. In fact, we are in the business of helping you to win.

So if you don’t want to waste years of your life chasing a golden mirage of a carrot - then you’ll do well to heed these pearls of useful wisdom. Are you ready?

For starters, before you even get to the audition, you need to have an understanding of industry lingo and how things are done. There’s a lot of crossover from theatre to film, but really take notice so when you get to the audition, you don’t have to stare at someone blankly because you don’t get the instructions. Study the words you hear often like, stage right, down stage, ad lib, upstage left, close-up, hit the mark, and look for ones you may not know.

Another "must" for an adult newbie is to always start working on material immediately, as soon as you get it. The most basic acting requirement is the ability to say a line and sound real. It's hard to imagine an audition or a scene without having to speak. And his potential to sound real when he says a line is precisely what all beginning actors must discover. This is basic.

Next thing - be real. Do drama where drama is called for and dry where it’s called for too. Just make sure you sound like the character themselves - not like the actor. If you can't learn to sound real and authentic, then either acting is not for you, or it’s definitely time for some classes.

Whether stage or film, these basic tips are here to help you understand the beginner building blocks of a career in acting If you are an adult who has always wanted to act, make sure you start with community theatre or with coaching sessions. Get a feel for the different fields, and start taking lessons. After several lessons you can then decide, based on an intelligent assessment of your potential and an honest evaluation by your coach, if you want to spend the next several years following the delayed dream. For more information, please get in touch with us at the New York Acting School for Film and Television today!