| you watch a play or a movie, there is always a part in | | | | patient and passionate about this job. |
| the story that makes you feel that it’s your | | | | 2. Keep practicing to develop your talent and flair |
| own life being portrayed. Apparently, most people will | | | | In acting, you should always have room for |
| feel what you feel and this is because plays and | | | | development. Even prominent actors go to work |
| movies are particularly based on real life’s daily | | | | shops and acting classes to expand their horizon. Enroll |
| experiences and events. The success of any | | | | in performing arts schools or in an acting conservatory. |
| theatrical or movie production is attributed to the | | | | Participate in your school’s plays. Find someone |
| actors who played the various characters. The | | | | who you can throw lines with when practicing. The |
| spectators feel the emotion because of the effective | | | | important thing is not to be discouraged. Prepare |
| portrayal of the artist. | | | | yourself to be criticized. Some may be constructive |
| Being a theater actor is not easy. You need to be able | | | | and some may be downright cruel. Just take whatever |
| to deliver your lines accurately and convey the | | | | they say and make it your inspiration and |
| message of your acting to the audience. Unlike in the | | | | encouragement. |
| movies and television, there are no cuts, no excuses, | | | | 3. Look for auditions at theater houses |
| and no room for mistakes. You play your roles live on | | | | The best way to find out if you have indeed improved |
| stage in every performance that’s why you | | | | is to constantly go to auditions and try your luck. Keep |
| need to be able to memorize and know your lines and | | | | on auditioning until you get a part. Do not be choosy. |
| blockings by heart. If you think you have what it takes | | | | Not at this point. However, be wary with bogus |
| to become a theater actor, then live your dream and | | | | production companies which might take advantage of |
| discover your potentials. Here are some useful tips to | | | | your gullibility. If you need to audition at night, |
| make you flourish in this craft. | | | | don’t leave your stun gun flashlight or shock |
| 1. Examine yourself and your skills, then make a | | | | gun behind. When auditioning, make sure that you |
| reflection | | | | deliver your piece perfectly. It is important that you |
| Before you decide to try out acting, you need to | | | | perform well in front of directors and producers since |
| understand that this job will only bring out the best in | | | | this can be your stepping stone toward a successful |
| you if you put your whole heart in to it. Your drive and | | | | acting career. |
| determination to express yourself through acting must | | | | Before you become a seasoned actor, you have to |
| me relatively more than your anticipation to get rich | | | | go through a lot. Hardships, fatigue, and exhaustion |
| through this business. You need to examine your | | | | – you will definitely experience this. But if acting is |
| essence and determine if you have the talent to make | | | | your passion and you know you’ve done your |
| people listen to you and to acquire emotion from the | | | | part, your sufferings will soon be rewarded. |
| people surrounding you. You need to be confident, | | | | |