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Beginner’s Guide: How to Get Free Acting Classes

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What's a good career that could help you become ?

Want to become an actor but, you can't afford acting classes? Well, one great way to prepare for your next big movie role is to find careers that can help you become a better actor. So, what's a good career that could help you be a better actor later in life?

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Essentially, anything with a lot scheduling flexibility, or the earning potential to build a large savings that you can live on later on in life is a good idea. For example, becoming an actor is expensive, there are acting classes, auditions, head shots and workshops, which are all expensive and demand a lot of time. If you do not have a job that allows you to take time off at a moments notice, then your acting career will be negatively affected.

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Sales are great for aspiring actors.

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In order to become a successful salesperson it requires good conversation, charisma, energy and improv skills. These are the same skills producers look for in actors. 's top producers are constantly seeking that can sell movies to reporters, fans, and movie critics. By having experience doing sales, actors are getting paid acting classes.

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Did you know was a telemarketer before he became ? He sold pens and recalls: “I was selling pens..You're calling who don't want you to call them. You put on your best fake voice and try and sell them a gross or two of ballpoint pens with their name printed on them. First you say, ‘Congratulations. you have just become eligible to win a grandfather clock' – or a trip to Greece or a Jacuzzi or whatever.' ”

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Other than sales, actors can try working inside the and entertainment . For example, HBO's Vinyl star, Olivia Wilde, started out as an assistant at a casting . Should would see hundreds of auditions and listened to what casting directors would say after every audition. She learned how to do it from the inside and went from there.

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Basically, if you want to act, you are going to have to commit to acting at some stage and the earlier the better.

What do you think? Have an acting tip you would like to share? Share with us your thoughts in the comments below!

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Megan Dianehttps://www.projectcasting.com
Hi, I'm Megan Browne, the Head of Partnerships at Project Casting - a job board for the entertainment industry. As Head of Partnerships, I help businesses find the best talent for their influencer campaigns, photo shoots, and film productions. Creating these partnerships has enabled me to help businesses scale and reach their true potential. I'm excited to continue driving growth by connecting people with projects they're passionate about.

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