The acting bug bites at random, and there are many aspiring actors/waiters that can attest to how hard it is to be a successful, effective actor. Acting may look easy, but a lot of work goes into making it look that way. You must build your acting skills in order to be truly effective as an actor.
Instructions
1. Find an acting coach. Truly successful actors are always working on their craft. This means training your voice, your body and your mind. You must build acting skills with help from credentialed and qualified instructors who can help you reach your goals.
2. Watch acting every chance you get. Whether it is television, theater, movies or comedy, watch for truly effective actors. Once you have spotted one, tune out the story line and focus on what the actor is doing right. Listen to how the lines are spoken, watch how their body moves and make notes of the big and small things other effective actors do that you can incorporate into your acting tool box.
3. Question and learn from other actors. In your next play, commercial or other performance gig, ask for advice from those you truly admire. Build your acting skills by learning wisdom from experienced actors.
4. Increase your vocabulary. In order to build your acting skills, you must also build your skills with reading and interpreting scripts. Read as much as you can about analysis, and make a point to learn new words and phrases every day.
5. Start a workout regimen. Taking care of your body, which is your greatest tool as an actor, will help you build acting skills by opening your body up to any demands a given part may require.
6. Study those around you. The key to making acting look easy is making it look natural. People-watching will help you build your acting skills. It will help you notice mannerisms and quirks of those you interact with on a daily basis and incorporate them in certain roles.
