It’s a long road and it’s certainly not for everybody. Getting started is the hardest part because there isn’t a clear path mapped out and you really need to find your own way.
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Sign up for speech and drama lessons.
Currently, there’s not a lot of support for acting in Ipswich but the first thing we did was signed up with Krystie French. She taught Elijah the fundamentals of public speaking.
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Sign up for acting lessons specifically for television and film.
A quick google search will show a plethora of options in Brisbane.
Do you research and find one that relates to you. It’s important to invest in a long term relationship with a photographers because you’ll need current headshots once every 6 months until you are an adult or every time you change your look.
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Sign up for websites like Star Now, Casting Networks and start applying.
Rinse, repeat and keep applying.
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Participate in everything you can – school plays, local theatre groups, church speeches.
Everything is experience.
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Network and put yourself out in front of people.
Reiterate your abilities. If you don’t ask the answer is always no.