Tips and advice on acting?

Im 19 years old i left school with realy good grades in performing arts. I didnt go to college or uni due to personal reasons obvs if i had of gone i would of carried on studying performing arts but seens as i didnt i have no idea how to get into acting. College is not an option. Acting is what ive always wanted to do i cant imagine doing anything else i love it to much so some advice or tips would be great i do understand though that it is a very hard industry to brake into but id just like some tips on what to do next. ThanksTips and advice on acting?
hello, your right acting is an exceptionally hard business to get on to, or to achieve in.


However, there are ways to increase the chance you get noticed.


For example you could do a kind of exam called LAMDA; this is a great way to show you know what our doing and how to perform prose and verse. The most important thing to remember though, is do not try, in your acting exams or auditions, to impress them. Do what feels right to you and bring your ideas to the role, and that's when they think you have talent.


There are two different types of acting that have been developed fairly recent in history:





naturelism-previous to the russian stanislavsky, all acting was overdone, however he made everything far more natural and calm, something to think about when acting on camera.





method acting- literally putting yourself in the situation your character finds themselves in.





The final thing to do is find an agency, making sure it is one which can get you in spotlight ( a book for all casting directors ).








Remember be totally yourself, and you will do brilliantly :)








hope this helps





matt :DTips and advice on acting?
Good acting is accredited to (not limited to):


. Good listening


. Good reading


. Good relating


. Good control/use of your mind, body and expressions


. Good projection


. Good direction and good with taking direction


. Good attitude


. Good assertiveness


. Good health and fitness


. Good imagination


. Good improvisation


. Good self esteem and self worth (not arrogant)


. Good drive and commitment


. Good eye and body language


. Good judgment


. Good risk taking (feeling the fear and doing it anyway)


. Good communication, interpersonal and networking skills.





And keeping yourself current.





If you want to act:


Put your headshots together (to this standard or better):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6NtMfvR1鈥?/a>





Practice some monologues:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtmO0qsJ4鈥?/a>





Get your showreel happening:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrBmUbwMP鈥?/a>





And get auditioning!:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMpe0e0Sd鈥?/a>





The proof is in the performing and all the best :)
If you live near a big city, you should be able to find acting classes either online or in the local yellow pages or advertised in some show business publication such as the weekly newspaper ';Back Stage.';





If there are community theatres in your area, you can try to get some stage experience by auditioning for their upcoming shows. If there are professional theatres in your area, you can call them or visit their websites to find out if they offer acting classes. If there are summer theatres in your area, you can get in touch with them about apprentice and intern opportunities.





(My suggestions are all based on my experience with the U.S. theatre world. If you're in some other country, things might be a bit different.)
When i was young i got involved in many stage coaches etc, if you did then good 4 you, it depends entirely on how good you are really! visit starnow.co.uk there's extras for tv programmes, theatre etc for whatever you want to get involved in. Also, you might want to try an agency, but check they are good, i am in one at the moment, type in agencys - then the town where you live, and see if there are any auditions etc. If you really want to do this then you've just got to keep trying! Good Luck with the futre! :-)
The only thing you MUST NOT do is, stop believing. Never listen to anyone who puts you down. Keep at it, keep your ears to the ground, and always be involved in theatres. You never know who might be watching you!