How to Become a Professional Actor

To help you jump into the show biz world, we asked Backstage Expert and New York acting coach Matt Newton for some quick tips on how to become a professional actor. In this video, he maps out the first steps you need to take to get started in acting if you hope to see your name in lights one day!

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[DrewNorton]

'really get to know yourself'! that is good advice! i think too many actors just want to get 'a role' and don't know who they are!

[antoniolima]

ACTING PRO... - HOW: Easy, just live your life everyday more naturally, and be more direct in your expressions without conscious effort. You' re-awake your own persona with an attitude of more of a what you do that counts everyday. Just mediate and self-inquire for what sort of better talent you may fit, or else take the time to meditate on your choice of acting.
I believe humans have a more or less inclination from birth as to what sort of acting they fit better.

[arraikcruor]

I am 22 and I want to be an actor. I just love the idea of acting your characters and bringing them to life. Not sure where to start. Also, I live in Australia.

[hogwartsexpresso]

how can I find auditions, plays etc ?I live in Nevada and this type of thing is either far from me or rare

[barrybenson]

i want to become an actress but i don’t know where to start. i live in ireland so it’s very different and difficult over here

[chantekeegan]

My sister 'chante keegan' is an actress❤️

[Horroractress]

I've been a professional actor for 4 years since 2016.

[joesparacino]

I learned sum things but not a lot I don’t get it make the vidio longer

[Kyle_Stan]

I wanna be an actor and a still photographer

[akuaaddo]

What if you can’t afford acting classes? 🤔

[War-outside]

Believe in Jesus Christ receive his gift of salvation and eternal life accept Jesus Christ as Lord and savior read the gospel follow Jesus with all your heart keep his commandment spread the word of God

[wannabe]

so he never made it and had to teach to make a living, interesting

[AkmaAit]

acting aint easy stuff need lots of skill sets

[francoism]

"First ..get headshots.. " wow what a horrible advice.