Becoming a successful actor in casting has been the most sought after profession for the longest time. But what does it take to be a successful actor? One thing is for sure is that it takes an immense amount of time and dedication as well as talent. According to a Blackstage article regarding acting, a small two percent of people wanting to become a professional actor end up becoming one. This demonstrates how difficult it truly is to become a professional actor. It takes sheer determination and also emotional range. Emotional range is a crucial part of acting as it shows an actors emotional expression through things such as voice and physical appearance.
There are various options that could potentially help people in becoming an actor. One pathway is taking acting classes. Acting classes are beneficial, as they can improve and also simultaneously develop one’s skill in the acting field.
One factor that is extremely important when it comes to becoming a successful actor is creating a strong portfolio. A good portfolio of oneself could contain a well established resume and also something that showcases their best performances and could increase your chances of attracting an audition. Networking is something that also aids actors in becoming known. For instance, building connections with other producers, directors and also others in the same field is an effective way of propelling their own career.
Another path for those who are interested in this field is college. Majoring in the department of theatre at universities such as UCSD, which was named as one of the top five undergraduate programs in the nation, provides its students with a great foundation in acting while also delving into other aspects in this field such as directing, playwriting as well as set design. A prime example of an actor who has taken this route is Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Abudl-Mateen II has been cast in several majorly popular movies, one being Aquaman and another movie named Ambulance. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II studied drama at Yale and was also accepted into Harvard and New York University. Another majorly prominent actor who took the route to study at a university is Jack Black who starred for the recently released movie Kung Fu Panda 4 and box office successes School of Rock and Jumanji. Black attended and excelled in the field of drama and eventually dropped out to pursue his career in entertainment.
Because the acting industry is a highly competitive industry, others may find themselves to be rejected, but that is part of the process itself which is why it’s extremely important to remain dedicated and constantly seeking to improve yourself can lead one to success overtime. Becoming successful in the field of acting is a profession that requires not only talent, but also a combination of determination and resilience.
These prime examples of successful actors who took the university route as well as steps serves as a reminder to young audiences reading this that pursuing a career in acting in universities and engaging in drama classes, even if they are still in high school, is always a route that can lead to acting success.
