Rogers Resume Blog

When becoming an actor, one needs to be willing to play any role. You could be asked to step into the persona of an 18th century lord or an Oklahoma private investigator for a potential character. You would need to be prepared to devote yourself to a completely different wardrobe and accent for a lord than a private investigator Oklahoma. There is no way to play both of those roles if you do not understand how to truly embrace your role. Creating a believable character is the most necessary skill of acting.

Being an actor can be a struggle. Like most artists, it is not always consistent work. Though most actors would love to hand pick the characters they play, most cannot afford to be picky about their roles or the type of work they do. It is important to have some sort of standards so you do not spend your time doing jobs that do not boost your resume, but it is always better to do some sort of acting than to not be working in the field.

Some actors end up just working small jobs here and there while acting in smaller production in local theater groups or black box theaters. Though black box theater may not be as rewarding in some eyes as working on main stages in big name productions, these productions can be very interesting and a lot of fun. A lot of these black box theaters have very minimal props, so the quality of the productions relies a lot more on the work of the actor. There is nothing worse than going to a minimalist theater and seeing an actor who has not grasped his or her role, which therefore does not allow the audience to fully grasp the character. These sorts of low budget, simplistic productions put a lot of pressure on the cast of the play without much monetary reward; however, it nonetheless is work and can help boost a resume.

Another idea for building a resume is to take part in other elements of the world of theater. As an actor, you couldteach acting classes or take acting classes. This could be a way to keep growing as an actor and meet other individuals in the field. You also could consider trying your hand at writing or directions plats for the smaller black box type theaters. This would keep your name in people’s minds in the theater community, would be a method of networking with other directors and actors, and could potentially make you a little money.

Acting is one of those professions that carries the stigma of a starving, struggling individual along with it, or that people do not consider a legitimate career choice. If acting is truly your dream, be prepared to struggle, but do not lose the desire to perform. Being able to take on someone else’s persona and deliver a believable performance is truly and art; and though it is not always easy to become monetarily successful in the field, it is a career that is truly unique and interesting.