How to Act

Acting is a great hobby for people who want a creative outlet or a fulfilling career. Either way, the best way to study acting is through training and experience. Finding ways to obtain education and practice usually isn't that difficult if you live in or near a city, town or village, as many communities enjoy the arts and offer theatre and other creative events.




Step1
Check out acting books from the local library or read online about acting. Look for a way to study acting techniques on your own.


Step2
Understand that one gains the most acting know-how from committed participation. Learn acting and about yourself through playing different types of characters. Practice lines from plays on your own or with a friend.


Step3
Read the classified and entertainment/arts sections of the local newspaper to find out information about local acting groups, clubs or community theatre events.


Step4
Ask to join or participate in acting groups. Try out for a play or two, and volunteer for backstage work, such as prop or costume design. Be around acting as much as possible to absorb information and techniques.


Step5
Ask about drama and acting classes and clubs at nearby colleges. Most colleges and universities have drama clubs that produce plays and theater events. Try out for college plays if available or offer to volunteer to help out with productions.


Step6
Be willing to volunteer for local film projects, student film projects and public access television projects. Offer to do children's plays and parties. Gain experience from acting and performing wherever you can.


Step7
Build a network of people involved in the arts, after all you never know where your next acting opportunity might come