<\/span><\/h3>\nThe main responsibility of an actor is to communicate a particular situation and character to an audience using body language, speech, gestures, expressions, and any or all other forms of communication tools. Actors work with directors, writers and technicians to create content for cinema, television, stage plays, advertisement, still and video etc.<\/p>\n
Actors who do live performances must be able to deal cope with stage fright, and always be extremely prepared and accurate. The scope of margin of error is greater when it comes to pre-recorded performances, but actors still need to be at their best.<\/p>\n
It entails a significant amount of networking, PR and remaining visible in offices of productions houses. Budding actors need to attend auditions for talent exposure to the producers. If hired, actors are normally briefed about the work they are supposed to do and given scripts. Once the script has been memorized, they must attend the rehearsals or shootings, depending on the type of production they are going to act in.<\/p>\n
Some of the world\u2019s best actors have no more than a high school diploma, but with increasing levels of competition in the field, training and formal education in the field of acting can help.. Acting institutes teach essential skills as from dancing, performing stunts, and the rest. Many colleges and universities offer a four-year undergraduate degree in performance arts as well.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>Understanding the role<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nPerforming artists are creative people. Actors need to understand and interpret the roles they are given. They then use their emotions or feelings to portray the character, performing in close coordination with co-stars.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Mediums<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThey work either for stage performances, or in films, television and radio. Some actors specialize in one medium.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Films<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nActors are hired for a particular film for either a main role or for a side role. The whole production may take months, so the actor may be involved over a long term or during some shots.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Television\/Radio<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nActors are usually employed for one particular program, or for long-running serials. TV work requires special skills for working with camera. Actors may also specialize in radio plays. Many actors work in commercial advertising where they either appear in commercials or lend their voice.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Theater<\/span><\/h3>\nIt requires working almost continuously for the duration of the show, while there may be long breaks in films, and to a lesser extent in television.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Learn & Rehearse<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThere can be a good deal of sitting around waiting for the next scene to be recorded. The actor has to learn his part and rehearse the play.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Path towards attaining success<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nA combination of talent and training and ability to work hard is the path towards becoming an actor. Finding a good director working as his\/her assistant after going through an institutionalized training program can be path towards attaining success.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Life of an actor<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nMany people dream of becoming actors and actresses but few understand what life as an\u00a0actor actually entails. If you are new to the field, you should be prepared to work long hours and hop from one small project to another.<\/p>\n
Once you have made a name for yourself in the acting industry, you should be prepared to live a very public life. The paparazzi will always be looking to our private details of your life. You might have to attend talk shows and travel frequently for various professional commitments.<\/p>\n
Much of your time will be spent memorizing lines or repeating scenes over and over again, and less of it will be spent at award ceremonies and on the all-elusive red carpet. Even still, actors and actresses live exciting lives where no two days are the same.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Salary and Perks<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThere are a number of perks associated with a career in acting. If you manage to get successful, you may attain demigod status and you will have loyal fans who will simply adore you. Not only will you earn a lot of money, but you will never get bored while out at work. You can attain worldwide fame if you make it big in acting, and this will enable you to influence people all over the globe.<\/p>\n
Some of Bollywood\u2019s top actors and actresses get paid as much as 5 crore rupees. Actors who are not yet established can earn as little as Rs. 20,000 per month, but since most actors get paid per project, earnings may fluctuate.\u00a0The earnings are augmented by endorsements, ad films, still shoots, brand launch appearance etc.<\/p>\n
The average annual salary of an actor in the United States is $51,000. However, established actors earn tens of millions of dollars a year and the earning potential is enormous.<\/p>\n
The reputation of an artist determines the income. While a start up artist may get as little as Rs 500 for a show, established artists earn in lakhs. Theatre pays either nothing or about Rs 1,500 per show to beginners.
\nA beginner in television would earn between Rs 1,500-3,000 per episode. For a weekday serial, that amounts to about Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000 per month. As the actor\u2019s reputation rises, so does his or her earnings.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Employment Opportunities<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Entertainment industry<\/li>\n
- Acting academies<\/li>\n
- Television<\/li>\n
- Advertising Agencies<\/li>\n
- As therapists<\/li>\n
- Training Institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Employment Gateways<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Film Producers<\/li>\n
- The Associated Broadcasting Company Ltd (ABCL)<\/li>\n
- TV Studios in India<\/li>\n
- Advertising Companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>General Requirements for admission<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Std XII\/ Graduation<\/li>\n
- Stream: Any<\/li>\n
- Any subject<\/li>\n
- Diploma in Dramatics\/Acting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Skills required<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Ability to enter a character\u2019s shoes when performing<\/li>\n
- Stamina for long rehearsals, shoots or performances<\/li>\n
- Clear speech & diction, voice control<\/li>\n
- Love for the art<\/li>\n
- Adaptability, ability to work with a team, discipline and responsibility<\/li>\n
- Empathy & imagination to understand & express the emotions of characters<\/li>\n
- Resilience & ability to cope with uncertain<\/li>\n
- Uninhibited before unfamiliar audiences<\/li>\n
- Good memory to learn\/memories one\u2019s part<\/li>\n
- Ability to honor long-term time commitments<\/li>\n
- Patience, dedication and hard work<\/li>\n
- Talent, intelligence, vivid creativity and self-confidence. Ability to sing and dance can improve prospects<\/li>\n
- Mental & physical strength to cope with the demands of the job<\/li>\n
- Good general health is also important<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Prime Institutes for this career in India<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- \n
\n- National School Of Drama<\/li>\n
- Natsamrat Theatre Group<\/li>\n
- Asmita Theatre Group<\/li>\n
- Prithvi Theatre<\/li>\n
- Kshitij Theatre Group<\/li>\n
- Jana Natya Manch<\/li>\n
- The Drama School<\/li>\n
- Asian Academy of Film and Television<\/li>\n
- Darpana Academy of Performing Arts<\/li>\n
- National School of Drama<\/li>\n
- Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts, Lucknow<\/li>\n
- Bhatkhande Music Institute University, Lucknow<\/li>\n
- Imago Acting School. New Delhi<\/li>\n
- ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata<\/li>\n
- National Center for the Performing Arts, Mumbai<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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