Moving to Hollywood to pursue a career in acting can challenge even the most experienced performer. Becoming a successful Hollywood actor can result in fame and fortune, but getting there promises an uphill climb. It's not as easy as it looks. Hollywood actors audition, network and market to win and keep jobs, and they continuously pursue the next job. Persistence and dedication prevent burn-out for the newcomer and veteran alike.
Take acting, improv and voice-over classes to hone your skills and gain new ones. Even if you graduated from theater school or performed in other markets, Hollywood acting presents stiff competition. Additional classes will freshen your skills, land you some new ones and build your resume. Agents and directors enjoy seeing actors trained in diverse areas because it adds to their versatility. Local theaters and colleges often offer acting classes.
Perform locally. You will need to showcase as much acting experience as possible when you start booking auditions and interviewing agents. Many unpaid acting opportunities at non-profit theaters or in locally produced films put you in the presence of seasoned artists. Unpaid acting jobs give you experience to pursue paid acting jobs, and you want as many as possible of both types on your resume before walking into the office of an agent or casting director.
Move to the Hollywood area. Moving is a big step, and if you are coming from most other areas of the country, you will notice a steep increase in your cost of living. For this reason, moving to Hollywood requires that you save money or have a steady income stream available.
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