What is a ‘Working Actor’?
For a whole lot of people making not a whole lot of money, actors are strangely obsessed with the lovely, horrible stuff. To some, it’s a symbol of status; to others, money signals a degree...
Acting Industry
Having a Sustainable Acting Career
We’ve all switched on the TV and seen some pretty bad acting. How is it possible with the number of talented actors out there, that these actors can still get work, and often lots of work, without any discernible talent?
Well, having an acting career isn’t just about talent… Understanding the acting industry, and how you fit in that industry, is vital. We break down how to tackle the acting industry on this page: articles, resources and interviews on how to have a successful acting career.
Understanding the acting industry, and how you fit in that industry is vital.
Learn how to get a better acting agent, get seen by casting directors and start landing roles. It’s important to see yourself as a business and knowledge is the first step in moving your acting business forward.
Three things to remember moving forward in your acting career:
- You’re running your own race. Don’t compare your career to other actors.
- Reputation. Be awesome to work with.
- Work hard. Doing great work will get you employed again.
Acting Industry Articles and Resources
Acting Career Start-up Costs
Can you put a price tag on a rapt audience? An unforgettable performance? A stellar, five-star review? Turns out you can, actually: and it’s generally not as small as some would hope. An acting career...
Profit Share: Being Paid as an Actor
When Donald Sutherland filmed his two days on comedy classic Animal House, he was offered a flat fee of $50,000 or a reduced fee and 15% of the eventual box office takings. He took the guaranteed...
How to Start an Acting Career with NO Experience
As an actor, it is a daunting thing to look at a path in front of you and wonder how you get started. Even the very first step on your career journey can be gruelling—sometimes...
Foyer Talk: The Definitive Guide
It’s well worth acknowledging that for actors, the foyer of a theatre is not a relaxing space. Unlike the general public, who might mill about before the show or chomp on Maltesers during interval, many...
What to Expect on Opening Night
Comedy. Tragedy. Blood, sweat and tears. Months of rehearsal, weeks of tech, days of previews where everything under the sun goes wrong and needs to be fixed by the early hours. And then suddenly, the...
How to Talk about your Acting Career
How do you talk about your acting career? How is it you describe yourself? Do you call yourself an actor, or perhaps an aspiring one? Are you early-career, emerging or established? These kinds of questions...
How Long Does it Take to Become a Successful Actor?
I was introduced to a rather well-established Australian director a few years ago. When I told him I was an actor, he said: “Awesome. It takes a while, you know.” It was a refreshing break...
Setting Goals as an Actor in 2025
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That is, of course, unless you’re an actor staring down 2025 with little thought to what you’re going to do… December and January can be tough for...
Working with a Musical Director
Has this ever happened to you? You’re flicking through the script for that new show you’re in. It’s something classical, say, Shakespeare, so you’re familiar with the text and what’s going on. But then, you...