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Landing your First TV Job
You've just landed your first acting job on television, and you're feeling overwhelmed. Episodic television acting can be extremely demanding, particularly when you're the new kid. The pace is frantic, the writers keep changing the script, and there's so much to learn. How will you ever cope?
Relax. You already have the essentials — the acting skills and the talent. The rest is just a steep learning curve. You'll get the hang of it.
Keep in mind that television is a writer's medium. That fact coupled with the reality of television production schedules means scripts are forever being altered. If you're used to features, you'll have to be ready — to change, that is. The better prepared you are for all eventualities, the less harried you'll feel on the set. That kind of readiness requires a lot of work ahead of time. Do it. You'll be grateful.
When things start getting crazy, keep your cool and remember to breathe. You may not think you know how to pull it off, but you do. So trust yourself, stay in the moment, and have fun!
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Training for Television Acting
While there are many acting universities to choose from in the United States, if you're looking to be a television actor, your best bet is to select an acting university that has specific coursework in television acting. Colleges like the School for Film and Television are a great choice. Here, you will learn the very unique techniques for acting on the small screen.
Courses are available in commercial acting, which teaches the actor how to sell a product or entity with conviction and believability. You'll learn the difference, for example, between giving a natural, "real life" performance and one that has a more announcer/spokesperson energy to it.
With daytime drama courses, you'll learn the distinct difference between plot-driven acting for the big screen and the emotional and character-driven motivations of the mini dramas.
Regardless of where you train, be sure you find an acting university that offers courses to improve your skills in television acting, but don't be afraid to branch out and try a few other acting courses as well, just to keep yourself polished.
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