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    Career Exploration: Actor Acting has always been a pretty big interest in my life. Ever since I was in third grade it has been my goal to be an amazing actor. I love speaking in front of a crowd and the process of getting into character the whole spiel. When I am performing for a group of people and knowing that I am entertaining them and making them happy it just give me an immense feeling of joy. Not to mention the amazing stories actors get to tell it’s comparable to actually being inside of the story itself. These are just a few reasons I have decided to explore the career option of being an actor. Actors do not necessarily need a degree in any particular field. Actors don’t even need to graduate if they don’t want to, though it certainly helps.The website one to online says that actors should study in these five areas of study. “English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture. Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination…

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    matter how you look at it there are two sides to this story. There are people that disagree with actors and think they deserve much less due to the fact that they don 't work as hard as other people. Then there 's the people who are on the actors side, they think that the actors work hard and deserve the money they get. First off who are actors and actresses, what do their jobs entail,whats the history of acting, where did the actors and actresses start, and how did they become an actor.…

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    Acting is simply telling a story; actors are storytellers. They walk up on stage and get into place. The lights go up and the scene starts. Everything is set and it all falls into place to present a story. Acting has been a very important experience in my life because it's shown me what I want to do for the rest of my life, and given me the dedication and confidence needed throughout acting. I have also made countless memories and friendships throughout all of my experiences from a young age…

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    “Acting is the ability to live truthfully under the given imaginary circumstances,” says Sanford Meisner. One of the careers that has stagnated to one of the most admirable jobs in the eyes of teens is acting. Acting, defined as the art or occupation of performing in plays, movies, or television productions as a job that can take place in all forms of media. The job can be hard to accomplish and gain a good reputation to perform the part right every time, which can be hard to stay calm and…

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    Overcoming Acting

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    Jodie Foster, Dakota Fanning, Josh Hutcherson, and Emma Watson are all names of successful child actors. With the worry of children who are in the acting career becoming like Miley Cyrus or Honey Boo Boo, several individuals want children acting to disappear. Acting as a child has several great side effects and can help them later in life because performing teaches responsibility and independence, it helps kids learn empathy, and it helps children learn the skill of overcoming rejection.…

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    Acting is one of the most prominent forms of art, it is undoubtedly creative and it takes an unfound amount skill. These impressive displays are used in a variety of forms, though, not in all cases for entertainment. In Richard Wright’s own memoir, “Black Boy”, performance is not used to please a common crowd of onlookers. On the contrary, Richard must use acting to physically and socially survive in a racist world. Richard grows up in the American South, where he is constantly told what to do…

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    About Us Who is Actors Nation? Actors Nation was formed in Los Angeles in 2015. Our founders, having worked in the entertainment industry for more than fifteen years, understand what it takes to be successful in Hollywood, and wanted to help other actors find their way. Initially, our goal was to provide vital information, tips and great pricing on services that our members need, from headshots to demo reels, and other related acting services. We quickly realized that there was a need for…

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    My Acting Philosophy

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    Acting is about you either make it or you don't. Acting has always been my passion ever since I was a little girl . I could recall watching soap operas all day with my mother , and going to sleep really late because of it . I just love the feeling of portraying another character's life and story and relived it yourself and make it your own . The thrill of bringing a writer's vision to the stage and give an outstanding performance. To have the ability of connecting a whole audience and making…

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    Method acting is an incredible tool for actors to be successful. It’s not to say that all other techniques are bad, but for an actor to be truly successful in their career they need to find the acting technique that fits them best. Acting is an amazing profession not only what it does for individuals and their careers but, what it does for billions of people all around the world. It almost seems like everyone has nine to five jobs that take so much out of them whether it be physically or…

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    Actors perform roles for an audience in different ways. They may use speech, body movement, and hand gestures. They can perform in a variety of genres, such as dramas, comedies, or thrillers. They may appear in films, on television, or live on stage. Acting can be a fun and rewarding job, but it is very competitive. Most actors go to many auditions, even though they will not get a lot of those roles. To prepare for auditions, actors are required to memorize scripts and get into character. After…

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