There's already a lot to cover when it comes to learning how to act, whether you're male or female. But there are certain things you need to consider if you're an aspiring actress.
Steps
- Learn how to act. It seems obvious, but a lot of women gloss over the importance of acting skills because they're used to getting away with things due to their good looks. An attractive appearance may help you get certain roles, but don't let that give you the illusion that you're a good actress. Neglect your acting craft and you will hit a dead end sooner or later.
- Study women's roles. This is especially important if you want to be taken seriously as an actress. If you don't choose roles carefully, you'll end up becoming just another pretty, replaceable face. You might have to turn down lucrative roles, but a real actress has to be selective about [[Create Your Acting Resumecreating her acting resume] and must keep her future in mind.
- Learn how to cry on the spot. Odds are, you're going to need to play more emotional parts than a man would be asked to. The extent to which viewers can relate to your emotions has a direct effect on your success as an actress.
- Be versatile when it comes to your physical appearance. Are you willing to dye your hair, shave your head, put on thirty pounds? Do you really think you'll get the role of an introspective, well-educated librarian if you bounce in with scrunchy blonde hair and pink shorts? Take pride in your ability, and don't let your appearance get in the way.
Tips
- Remember that you always need something to fall back on. Acting is a very competitive business. Not everyone will make it in the business, so you should always have something you can do other than acting.
- Get pictures taken by a professional photographer (they won't be as good if you don't). You need composite cards and head shots. Comp. cards have a color picture on one side with your name and 3-4 more pictures on the back with your stats like height, weight, measurements, etc. Head shots are black and white but must be from the chest up at the most, looking straight into the camera, and it has your name at the bottom. On the back, staple a resume.
Warnings
- Sadly, this is a business where you WILL be judged on your looks at some point or another.
- Don't be naive, and don't get pulled into a scam by a flattering con artist. Put your ego aside and see if the opportunity is legit.
Things You'll Need
- Head shots
- a resume including your experience, skills, and stats
- A reel if you've done any film
- Read as many acting technique and audition books as you can, they can be found on Amazon.com.
