Category: Actors

Actors have a difficult life which is seldom understood because acting looks easy.

In reality, it’s a highly competitive industry where only the lucky few can earn a decent living. Even getting into a decent drama school or signing up to a good agent is painfully difficult. And there are plenty of individuals and businesses ready to make a living from your dreams.

But if you’re ready to start your acting career, you may be interested in the following articles:

• Acting Agencies – Which One Is Right For You? includes links to dozens of pages about UK agencies in London and around the UK

• Fake Agencies: Spotting Them Isn’t Easy! outlines the warning signs you must look for when considering any talent agency

• Casting Websites are an essential tool all actors use to find work

• Facebook Groups UK lists some good place to find and establish networks with filmmakers and other actors

• What Does A Casting Director Do? should help you avoid asking the wrong questions to an important industry gatekeeper

• Getting Into Drama School In The UK explains the difficult task ahead and some of the best options available to aspiring actors

If you want to become a supporting artiste, background artiste or extra, you may find the following articles helpful:

• Extras Agencies In The UK gives you reputable options across the nation

• How To Become A Film And TV Extra introduces the type of work and how to access it