I’ve done local theater productions for 5 years. Going to start locally by getting a talent agent first then doing regional theater and working with local filmmakers in my hometown and neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota then end up in Los Angeles, California or Atlanta, Georgia. I’m praying to the grace of god to network.
"Take a class, take a class, take a class." That's my go-to phrase nowadays for beginning actors because being in a good class will allow you to cultivate your craft as well as well as cultivate your relationships with like-minded people. Do your research, and get to know more people with the interest of getting to know them as individuals, not by their credits.
I recently found out that someone opened up an acting academy in my town. When I went to my first improv class I discovered that the owner has contacts with the casting directors etc... at the studios in a nearby city. So excited.
My acting teacher always says that people is you’re best help to get auditions. This is something very helpful for me. Thank you for this Kurt. I’m glad you’re back!
Soooo true! I thought there was zero opportunity where I live. Now I have an agent thanks to my acting teacher, and get auditions every so often. It’s not a lot, but definitely a good place to start.
I WAS LITERALLY LISTENING TO ONE OF YOUR VIDS. Yes Im so excited to watch this i found your channel over a week ago and I literally watched every single video of yours! I just wanted to say Thank you so much! You have given me so much hope and inspiration for my future acting career. I hope to see you on set one day!
Thanks for the tips I really appreciate it I’ve been watching you for quite awhile now acting is my dream job I’m 17 and was born with a birth defect I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and thought for a long time that someone in my condition wouldn’t be able to act/get as many opportunities as someone else would but you’ve inspired me and I told myself one day that nothings impossible as long as you have determination
Kurt so true. Reciprocity is key. People need to understand that it may even be words of encouragement. You never know who you will meet just be kind regardless of who they are or what you think they can provide. We entertain strangers and our next blessing unaware.
Kurt. This is the first time I’ve watched your video. I have a successful career but want to act and find out if I truly can. I’ve wanted this my whole life. I sincerely hope to meet someone like you personally. What a gift it would be to sit for an hour and get personal advice. Congratulations on all of your success and thank you.
When I first thought about becoming an actor and I wasn't sure about it I watched one of your videos and that made me realise that I wanted to become an actor and I have been watching your videos since.
I feel so lucky to have met such cool great people in my acting class! Many of them have become good close friends, we support each other like you describe, its a great feeling to feel i am part of a community. So when you describe that's networking im so excited cause networking is fun!
Hallo sir I am an Idian, did 20above Tv commercials.in India and several films . I am enjoyed your experiences.... Ur commercial is . Superb sir.....Best of Luck🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
"I thought there were no opportunities for actors in Cleveland, OH" You were right Kurt... Opportunity aside, its very difficult to stay committed in the long run if you don't have that peer group you came up with. I stopped acting a couple years ago because the group of people I used to see regularly on auditions gradually disappeared; they either moved on to bigger and better things like yourself or they grew disillusioned and quit.
Dude. Love this video. I'm a director who studies acting. Most of my acting friends are super cool and network hard. They have also helped me understand your world better. Love your channel.
Let people know student films is a great way to net work. I had been working with a kid for ten years, then I got in a film from a producer from Hollywood. I learn that film will be in netflex. You be aMaze networking. Always stay positive. Have many teachers for learning etc. :)
This is extremely helpful , and made me understand a lot of things, so thank you for that. With your explanation of networking with people your age and those who are trying to do the same as you, I realized that I've actually been doing it a little, without noticing. A little bit differently though, you said that you should be starting with people near you and not those thousands of miles away, but that's not quite possible for me, since I live in a country with pretty much no acting, and any actors I know. There's like actually nothing in here, I've done research, but there's truly nothing. I've been talking with a couple actors from LA though, since I'm planning to move there in just a couple years, it's been quite nice and informative. Anyway, thank you for all the tips and help you give us. I'll definitely check out the Preparation guide you talked about.
Hi, I just want to thank you so much, all you've taught me is finally coming in to play, I got my first role in a horror movie here in South Africa, as a side character, I'm so excited, and thank you
Offer to be a reader for other actors in your area to help them land auditions. :) This is a great way to meet other actors and network. Plus you're providing a valuable service for them! Who knows, perhaps they'll return the favour for you when you need a reader.
I've had a lot of opportunity to meet a lot of my peers at film festivals. That also opens up opportunities to do small projects that help build your resume. Not to mention they are a lot of fun!
I love watching your videos! Im new to acting and I’m living in Roanoke VA. You have given me great advise and hope that anyone, anywhere can do this! Thank you so much!
Yooo I’m a big fan of your channel I have recently decided that I’m going to be moving to Atlanta Georgia next year so your videos have been a big help to me and I appreciate you very much
Hey, Kurt! You may not remember me I had a Zoom consultation with you over the summer. As usual, thank you so much for another incredibly helpful video! I also wanted to give a giant thank you because thanks to your advice and help, I got an agent!!! It's super exciting and it's really fulfilling. Again, thank you for your help and motivation.
It's so hard to say goodbye to all of my dreams about being an actor because I live in Iran and I can't move to a good country cause of being an Iranian💔💔 And I also don't look so good😔💔 U're so lucky for being in America... Love u kurt keep going ❤️
Hey, everything is possible. I live in French Polynesia which is pretty far away too but I'm not giving up. I'll do everything to reach my goal and I'm sure you will too. So don't give up now my friend! No matter if it takes time I know you will be able to reach your goal and be an incredible actor!
Love this video! I thought it was a joke when you said Someone wrote in the comments: “ I don’t have any opportunity in my city” where do you live? “I live in London..” I think this person live in a parallel universe🤣😂
Great video as always! Thanks for the tips! I was literally doing this earlier today so it’s funny right after I finish networking on Instagram I see your post about networking.
Amazing content as usual!! I am hopefully moving to Atlanta to start my acting career in the states next year and would love it if you could do a guide on Atlanta, such as where to live and best acting classes etc 😁
Great info Kurt. Didn't know you started out in Cleveland. I live in Sandusky, currently represented by one of the Cleveland agencies. Been networking for years.
This is so random but two videos that I’d love to see from you would be where you show your tv/movie scene and react/critique it. (Eg. your scene in Black Widow or insatiable, etc) The second one would be you showing your audition tape and then show the end result like what’s on tv/movies.
I don't know if you ever made a video just explaining how you started in details. I loved hearing about it because you seemed to have been in the same position I am and I truly plan to do this, but there's so much complications it's scary too lol. I don't wanna ask for a hand holder I just have no idea how to chase this dream with my wife.
I just moved to Atlanta since I watched your videos! Thank you for helpful points in your videos! I appreciate if you introduce a headshot photographer and acting class in Atlanta.
I got my go-to headshot photographer from one of my acting teachers, a Boston local option in case for auditions/projects by being friends with another Boston actor (I'm on the west coast), my background role via Central Casting that made me SAG eligible from another actor's recommendation, and an audition from another casting director who knew me from another project she booked me 6 months ago. As much as I'd love to get an agent referral at some point down the line, I'm making use of all I can around me now without stressing about it! If I keep training and booking on my own, I will eventually get the materials and opportunities. :)
Hi Kurt, This is excellent advice that I've used. I've gotten so many indie film offers from people I networked with and in return I gave them advice on reps and classes. QUESTION: it's true that we become the average of the people that we spend the most time with. I'm looking to level up my own circle. I've done costars and many indies but I need to surround myself with guest stars/recurring and regulars actors. I don't see them in the classes I'm in. Where can I find them and join that circle?
Amazing video and great advice I've been binge-watching all of your videos recently. I was just wondering if you have an agent and a manager or if you just work with an agent?
I start foundations classes with at Anthony Meindls studios in NYC next week Tuesday! Your videos have been of course so helpful ! Any advice?! This is the first time I will be stepping into an acting class never done anything like this before ! But have always wanted to for the longest time .
I have a question about your classes. I saw the class for 75$/month each Friday. Will you be teaching how to act on those classes or you’ll just provide information about the industry? I wanted to buy 200$ ones, but its sold out for September and i thought of getting something in September. Thank you :)
I'm a guest teacher at the Houde School of Acting. I don't teach there every week. If you have questions about the classes at the Houde School, you should contact them via their website.
Hi Kurt! I want to start an acting career and im thinking about studying acting in ireland where the tuition is low. Does an acting degree count as acting classes?
I've loved all of your advice. But unfortunately I cannot find anything in Lincoln UK for acting classes. I have a Degree in Drama but there isn't much opportunity around here. I imagine to grow as an actor I may have to move but I've just bought property here, so I'm not sure where to go from here...
Honestly this thing of network scares the hell out of me,bc in my city it doesn't have acting class,and the place that have is closed bc of the pandemic,there was some people in my school,but I never talk to them and I was so scared and shy to do the theater in school 😐 So idk anyone from the Industry even the begginers ones
hey man I'm a 17 year old actor with a couple of school theatre credits a lot of training and 1 student film on my name but I can't seem to find anyone willing to sign me and represent me, do you have any tips for how I can get an agent because this is my dream goal and I don't see myself doing anything else.
Watch my video on 10 ways to get acting experience. Continue to build your credits and your demo reel until you have such a compelling package that agent's want to sign you
Kurt, do you feel having your awesome RU-vid channel helped you “get noticed” by CD’s? I love your advice on helping others. Even though I have little to offer, when on set in holding areas for example, (pre-pandemic, but getting easier to sit near other actors now), I always find there are some who are really just starting out and I do have websites, agencies, advice to give!
My RU-vid channel didn't start gaining popularity until last year (2020). By then, most of the CD's in Atlanta already knew who I was. So I'm not sure how much it helps me at this point. Maybe in the future it will help me break into other markets.
your videos help me so much. recently while practicing by myself i realized that my facial expressions don't look genuine or are not well "expressed" (?) do you have any tips for that? thank youu for everything
I never really consciously think about my facial expressions. I think about my actions and my intentions in a scene and let the facial expressions happen organically.
Hey I’m 14 years old and I’ve been dreaming about being an actress since I was really young. This year I want to start theatre to start my basic knowledge about the work but I live in Italy and in the future I want to be something outside of Italy (meaning America). So I wanted to ask: if I do theatre in Italy will I still be able to act in America?does the language matter? Also I wanted to know how I could become actually an actor outside of Italy. I hope u understood what I mean :)
@@ActingCareerCenter well congrats! :) You really are a breath of fresh air for the acting community. Keep up the great work, and I hope to be on set with you one day! :)
