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So, You Want to Be an Actor? How to Begin a Career in Acting

Saturday April 12, 2008
How does one go about landing a role on shows such as Grey's Anatomy or Heroes? Is it really possible to get discovered while eating in a restaurant? Do you want to break into show business, but have no idea where to start?

Breaking into the acting industry is no easy feat. In fact, it can take many years to land just one big role. You'll need to have a very thick skin and be prepared to take a tremendous amount of rejection.

This industry is not all about glitz and glamour; it takes years to develop good acting skills. This is a difficult career path, but it can also be incredibly rewarding -- especially if you land a role on a great TV drama!

Could you be the next Hayden Panettiere or Matthew Fox? If acting is the road you wish to travel, find out where to begin and what you need to know about getting your foot in the door.

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July 25, 2008 at 7:37 pm
(1) Tess says:

I recently stumbled upon a new website - HollywoodPassport.com - that really does offer a lot of FREE information to actors. I repeat: FREE INFORMATION! Stuff that I never found anywhere else, at least not in time to save myself from wasting years and untold dollars on a fledgling career in Hollywood.

The best part is…it’s actually fun to read.

I don’t know who put it together, but anyone reading this should really check it out.

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