This is a blog about tips for young actors in the industry. I’m not sure what exactly I want to do with this, but this is an outlet for me to share my stories, tips and tricks that I’ve learned as a young actor in the industry.

I’ve been acting since I was 12 years old. I went to an art school for theater and dance, and got an agent at 18. Since then, I’ve gotten some small roles in film and TV.

I don’t want to say what shows or anything like that because the internet is a weird place, but hopefully my stories will resonate with other actors!

Most of the time, being an actor sucks. No matter how good you are or how bad you are — it’s hard to get work. People tell you you’re too short or too tall or too fat or too skinny or too pretty or not pretty enough or you have the wrong hair color or the wrong accent…the list goes on and on! But the one thing that keeps me going is that there’s always a chance that something amazing will happen. I feel like every audition could potentially be life-changing even if it doesn’t feel that way at the time. You never know when your dream role will come along!

1. Be prepared for rejection:

You will be rejected more times than you will be hired. Make sure you have a good support system in place so that you can keep moving forward and not let it get you down. There are many ups and downs in this industry, so make sure you are prepared for the lows.

2. Don’t compare yourself to others:

Everyone’s journey is different, so don’t compare what has happened to them at your age or stage to what has happened in your career. Stay focused on your own path and don’t look to the left or right of you. You’re going to be fine!

3. Be willing to work for free:

We all have to start somewhere! If you are just starting out, don’t be afraid of working for free or doing projects for free in exchange for experience and exposure. You’ll need these things when building a resume or portfolio, so take advantage of opportunities like this when they come along!

4. Find an acting coach:

It’s important to find someone who understands what you are going through, who can help hone your craft, and create trust with. Your coach will be there with you through all the highs and lows, so make sure they are someone who can guide

1. Don’t expect your first job to be your dream job

You will probably get your first agent at a fairly young age, and that’s great! However, the chances are high that you won’t be booked for a long time. It’s not because you are a bad actor or the right role hasn’t come along it’s just the nature of the business.

2. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes

We all make mistakes. It’s a part of life and you will learn from them. Don’t be afraid to try something new, even if that means changing agents, teachers or managers.

3. Be patient

I know I have said this a lot but I can’t stress enough how important this is to remember in this industry. You will get rejected A LOT and it is such a huge part of being an actor that it is important to keep pushing forward, despite the knock backs.

4. Stay positive

In order to keep motivated in this industry you need to stay positive! The constant rejection can really impact your confidence and it is so important that you don’t let it get you down. Try to surround yourself with supportive people (friends, family and teachers) who will build you up when rejections do happen! Remember not everyone

1. Don’t quit school.

2. Take classes and workshops.

3. Read plays.

4. Try anything.

5. Don’t take it personally if you don’t get the part.

6. Stay in shape emotionally, mentally, and physically (but don’t obsess).

7. Figure out what you want to do with your life, then go after it with everything you have (even if it is not acting).

8. Do not let anyone steal your dream — or even borrow it for a while without returning it in good condition when they are finished with it (the dream, not you).

9. Believe in yourself, even when others don’t believe in you and your future is uncertain — especially then!

10. When all is said and done, be happy and kind (and let others know how much they mean to you) regardless of whether or not you “make it” as an actor or “become famous”; those things are fleeting anyway

1.Go to the theater. Watch everything. See the classics, new plays, experimental theater, musicals and plays in languages you don’t understand. The more you know about theater, the more interesting your work will be.

2.Go to the movies. See what people are doing on film and how they are doing it. Go to independent films, foreign films and mainstream Hollywood releases.

3.Go to museums and concerts. Immerse yourself in all types of art and culture so that your mind is constantly being fed with new ideas and imagery.

4.Go to see dance or ballet performances. Observe other forms of movement besides acting and how other artists express themselves through their bodies instead of words.

5.Read as much as you can about acting techniques, biographies of actors, plays by great playwrights, stories that have been made into films etc…

6.Take workshops from different teachers with different techniques and different styles so you get a well-rounded education in many different approaches to acting for the stage and the camera.

7.Get your headshots taken by a photographer who knows how to take headshots for actors (not models) – i’ve seen too many headshots where actors look like models instead of real people

1. Take an acting class

This is an obvious one, but important. Getting the best training you can afford is essential to becoming a successful actor. It will help you get comfortable in your own skin, develop confidence and become a better artist.

Actors who are just beginning their careers tend to think that once they have taken a few classes or found an agent, they no longer need any more training. This could not be further from the truth. The most successful actors in the industry take classes consistently throughout their careers. Recommended courses would be scene study, Shakespearean text analysis and improvisation.

2. Make friends with other actors

The easiest way to do this is through acting class or auditions (if you don’t have the money for classes). Once you’ve made friends with other actors, be sure to stay in touch with them. Keep each other updated on auditions and castings that you hear about; this will give you more audition opportunities (which means more practice) and make it easier for your peers to find work as well!

3. Create your own opportunities

If nothing is happening for you at the moment, take control and make something happen yourself! Write a script and put on a show yourself; create web series; write plays;

1. Make sure you’re ready for this. If you are, jump in head first. If not, wait.

2. Be prepared to work your way up from the bottom.

3. Be realistic about your talent and role models and don’t be afraid to admit your deficiencies, especially in the acting department (we all have them).

4. Remember that we’re all human and there are no shortcuts, easy ways out or “in” at the top of the ladder; just down-to-earth hard-work, sweat and tears.

5. Never think it’s “beneath you” to do anything; there is no such thing in this industry at any level – always remember that!

6. Always be polite, courteous and respectful to everyone; even those who aren’t nice to you will notice and maybe even respect you or like you more than they would if they were being rude to you too!

7. Don’t give up on your dreams but never lose sight of reality either – there’s nothing wrong with having a “plan B” if things don’t work out exactly how you want them to in acting (e.g., becoming a drama teacher or starting your own theatre company or writing a screenplay).