If you don’t practice, you don’t get better. Not everyone (especially actors that are just starting out) can not afford multiple acting classes at fancy acting agencies. There are many ways how to improve your acting skills for free. Although, the best way is to be in as many productions as possible. I try to be in 2 plays a year, 3 if I’m not too busy (I’m still in school). The more plays/films you are in, the better you will get and the better your resume looks (I’m not kidding).
One way of increasing your acting skills is to incorporate easy exercises into your day. Some take more time, some you already do even if you are not an actor.
1. People watch. Yes, this will help you tremendously with learning how to react and move your body and facial expressions. I always look around me and observe “natural” movements and interactions between people. Acting is all about being natural and completely in the moment. You must seem like you are in the situation for the first time, and you must act naturally, especially on screen.
2. Stretch. Make your body feel better by stretching in the morning before your day. Actors’ bodies are the base of their art, you must keep good care of it.
3. Exercise. Speaking of keeping care of your body, exercising is important for actors. Your body should be in it’s best form. All celebrities look good. I hope, at least. Remember, don’t be skinny, that’s not healthy. You should look strong, slim, and healthy.
4. Eat well. Speaking of healthy bodies, you should eat healthy foods. Yes, you can have a piece of cake once in a while, but you should make sure that you are consuming foods that are good for you. Don’t worry so much about the calories and fat, think of how the food will effect your mind, your skin, and your body.
5. Vocal warm-ups. You do not have to do this every day, but it is good to warm-up your voice with singing exercises (you don’t have to be able to sing) and tongue-twisters. Buzzing your lips to make a motorcycle noise will warm up your mouth. Then you can repeat tongue-twisters like “Topeka, topeka, topeka, bodega, bodega, bodega, topeka, bodega, topeka, bodega, bodega, topeka, bodega, topeka.” Ha! Try saying that three times fast! There are many others like “One hen, two ducks, three squawking geese…” which you can certainly look up online.
6. Hygiene. Being clean and fresh is very important for everyone, especially actors. You want to always look presentable incase you have a sudden audition, or meeting with casting directors, agents, etc. Please take regular showers, brush your teeth and hair, and have a daily beauty regiment!
7. Feel good about yourself and don’t be afraid to show yourself off. You should feel good about yourself. Be confident. But remember, actors that are too confident are obnoxious and get bad reputations. Please be an angel to your theater/film buddies. Always treat others how you want to be treated. So, how do you show yourself off without looking like a drama queen? Know how to take care of yourself, treat yourself. Buy a beauty book and experiment with makeup so you can flaunt what you got. Show off your best features with clothes. Read a book that influences you to be a better person, and shows you how you can show off your “amazingness.” For instance, Bobbi Brown’s “Beauty Rules” book is great for teenagers and young women. Go to your local bookstore and buy a copy to make you feel better!
There are many talented actors out there, you included, but you must exhibit an aura that portrays you as a healthy, smart, clean, appreciative, active, confident, beautiful and trusting person to become a great and well-respected one.
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