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Shadowjess wrote:
I want to give acting ago but with no previous experience, it just seems useless yanno?

Like where does a nearly 30yrold go to get acting experience??

I've always wanted to test out voice acting also but never really knew where to start.

SailorPom
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SailorPom wrote:
I’m not an actor, but I’ve been on reality tv
For me, an opportunity opened up and I took it, luckily I didn’t need to act. I’m awful at acting I just had to be myself and confident, confidence will get you far. It did with me 😂
Confidence got me onto Netflix. Fake it till you make it.

Look around, look online for casting calls.. even join a theatre if you can, that might help to build up your skills and confidence, they might even help you get some gigs. Try and audition for everything, even roles you know you won’t get.. it will give you some practice and an insight into the world of acting and how roles are cast..

With voice acting, a good idea is to offer to do some voice work for free, get your name out there and it’s great practice.. or even join fiver.. there’s many people on here who would support you. But try and get as much practice as you can, confidence is the key..

If where you live have a theatre group, join that.. it’s a good place to start,, act in local plays.

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Shadowjess wrote:

SailorPom wrote:
I’m not an actor, but I’ve been on reality tv
For me, an opportunity opened up and I took it, luckily I didn’t need to act. I’m awful at acting I just had to be myself and confident, confidence will get you far. It did with me 😂
Confidence got me onto Netflix. Fake it till you make it.

Look around, look online for casting calls.. even join a theatre if you can, that might help to build up your skills and confidence, they might even help you get some gigs. Try and audition for everything, even roles you know you won’t get.. it will give you some practice and an insight into the world of acting and how roles are cast..

With voice acting, a good idea is to offer to do some voice work for free, get your name out there and it’s great practice.. or even join fiver.. there’s many people on here who would support you. But try and get as much practice as you can, confidence is the key..

If where you live have a theatre group, join that.. it’s a good place to start,, act in local plays.

I tried the Fiver route this morning but got frustrated because it wouldn't let me verify my mobile number. Probably shouldn't be trying as soon as I wake up!

I know there is an agency in Cardiff but they ask for cover letters and CVs...but what would you even put on it with no experience??

SailorPom
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SailorPom wrote:

Shadowjess wrote:

SailorPom wrote:
I’m not an actor, but I’ve been on reality tv
For me, an opportunity opened up and I took it, luckily I didn’t need to act. I’m awful at acting I just had to be myself and confident, confidence will get you far. It did with me 😂
Confidence got me onto Netflix. Fake it till you make it.

Look around, look online for casting calls.. even join a theatre if you can, that might help to build up your skills and confidence, they might even help you get some gigs. Try and audition for everything, even roles you know you won’t get.. it will give you some practice and an insight into the world of acting and how roles are cast..

With voice acting, a good idea is to offer to do some voice work for free, get your name out there and it’s great practice.. or even join fiver.. there’s many people on here who would support you. But try and get as much practice as you can, confidence is the key..

If where you live have a theatre group, join that.. it’s a good place to start,, act in local plays.

I tried the Fiver route this morning but got frustrated because it wouldn't let me verify my mobile number. Probably shouldn't be trying as soon as I wake up!

I know there is an agency in Cardiff but they ask for cover letters and CVs...but what would you even put on it with no experience??

Hmm, maybe make a social media page and promote your voice acting, try and advertise your talents, make a few drafts and mock-up voice files so people have an idea of your service, try and make it as unique as possible, you want to stand out. making sure you stand out is key..
Start out cheap, gives people the incentive to pick you., and it will boost your popularity, more people will pick you.

Say something along the lines that you don’t have any professional experience but acting and the arts are a passion of yours, and you are confident you can adapt and perform any role you are given..
you don’t necessarily need experience, you just need the determination and talent.

Emmienem
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Emmienem wrote:
yes hello i am very into acting !

like SailorPom said,, try to audition for as much as possible ! it's a good way to get your name out there even if you don't get the part! for experience i would recommend being an extra! it's a good way to get some experience and learn by watching other actors!

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Arsinoe wrote:
The real question is, are we gonna be invited when you recieve an Oscar?

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kagura wrote:
i used to be in a theater when i was younger, then i quit because of mental health reasons and i regret that everyday. but sure there's amateur theaters for adults too, so just search one and sign up

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Ground wrote:

Arsinoe wrote:
The real question is, are we gonna be invited when you recieve an Oscar?

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