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  • I'm a 14 year old girl and really want to get started in the acting business, such as commercials or TV shows. I don't know how to get started, I've taken a lot of acting classes, done plays, acting camps, ect. How can I get from here to commercials and TV shows?

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    Here's how you get into acting: The first thing you need is experience. Audition for school plays and join the drama club. You should also try out for local community theatre shows. Take as many acting classes as possible. Read some books on acting (those by Stella Adler, Lee Strasberg, Kristen Linklater and Jack Poggi are great). Be sure to get the support of your parents, they can help you a lot. If you feel you are ready, look up auditions on http://www.actorsaccess.com/index.cfm?fl%E2%80%A6 http://www.backstage.com/bso/index.jsp http://actinginfo.blogspot.com/ All three websites are reputable, legitimate and free. You generally need a head shot and resume (this website has great information on creating a resume http://www.bestsampleresume.com/acting-r%E2%80%A6 When you have enough experience you should begin to look for an agent. Look up agents on the SAG website

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Community theater is your next step, since you'll need acting experience outside of school to find an agent. Just about everyone you see on TV and in movies started out in local theater, since it's the only place an aspiring actor can learn in a professional environment while gaining the experience needed to access other opportunities. I'd recommend enrolling in classes at a local theater, since those are a great way to get your foot in the door and become a familiar face with the theater regulars. If they see that you're talented and committed to learning and mastering the craft of acting, you'll be considered for roles in upcoming productions. Once you've appeared in a few of those, you'll have the experience required to shop for an agent who may be able to find you other work. Most stage actors also work in commercials, TV and film, so your theater peers will be able to recommend agents. Good luck!

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