First, when beginning acting for film or theater, I highly recommend you start with taking classes. This will give you the tools you need to learn acting basics, do scene work, and build up your confidence as an actor with live feedback.
Acting Out Academy
This is an amazing place in Birmingham AL to begin your journey as an actor. Ms. Meg and her team of professional and experienced actors, actresses, and teachers who have been in the industry for years, will help guide you in your journey as an actor. Acting Out Academy has copious classes, summer camps, and workshops for kids, teens, and adults!
LINK: https://www.actingoutacademy.com/
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Quick Go-To’s:
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1.
Mikayla Lysiak
I love this girl right here, she has so many things that you need to know about acting and booking jobs! And she is so helpful; she is a great YouTuber to learn from!
LINK: https://youtube.com/c/MakaylaLysiak
2.
Backstage
Now, you may have heard of it before, but this platform is a helpful place where you can find and book jobs! It’s very convenient.
LINK: https://www.backstage.com/
YT CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/c/BackStageCasting
3.
Outschool
This platform is a place where you can take classes for all sorts of things, including acting! It’s usually a small group of people in a Zoom class. I’ve had great experiences with teachers and students there, and it’s a great space to learn!
LINK: https://outschool.com/#abktp4ozwn
4.
The New York Film Academy
This is a film academy based in New York! They have acting classes, filmmaking classes, teens and kids camps, and more!
LINK: nyfa.edu
5.
Stagemilk
This is a website with lots of resources for actors, like nailing your callbacks, how to get an agent, sides for actors, and so much more!
LINK: https://www.stagemilk.com/page/2/
6.
The Actors Academy
This YouTube Channel is very helpful for acting. He teaches lots of things like acting advice from different celebrities, and he even has a master class!
LINK:
https://youtube.com/c/TheActorsAcademy
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Actingislitmylife is a great YouTube channel that has so many helpful acting tips and more! You should watch her “What NOT to do at an Audition” videos, they’re hilarious! ??
LINK: https://youtube.com/user/actingislitmylife
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A few acting go-to’s:
Books on acting:
Monologue Books:
Monologues:
https://www.dramanotebook.com/monologues-kids-teenagers/
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Basic Self-Tape Kit You’ll Need:
- A tripod or ring light
- Lighting
- A phone or a good camera
- Good background (Blank Wall, or Backdrop)
The best colors for backdrops are:
Light Blue, Grey, Black. (Avoid Chroma Key Green and Chroma Key Blue)
Not sure where to shop? Try these links
LINKS:
→ Tripod
→ Lighting
→ Background (can be pinned to the wall and removed when needed)
→ Self Tapes Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTe43wmDZNs
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Alright! Now it’s time to go and be great.
You got this,
Jaina
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