While navigating the acting industry can be tricky, try taking a look at other professions and see what universal principles can be applied!
1. Doctors: Learn and intern. Doctors spend untold years studying science and medicine, and when they graduate, what’s the first thing they do? They intern, then do a residency followed by a fellowship before they can finally apply to become board certified. A graduate of medical school still knows virtually nothing about medicine. How much do you think an actor knows about creating entertainment after a few months of classes? It’s not about the letters after your name—MD or SAG. It’s about what you know and what you can do with that knowledge. Get involved in the business and learn about how it works.
2. Lawyers: Partner up. Partnerships are the foundation of most law firms. They are professionals just like actors. Just like an actor, a lawyer is personally responsible for everything they do. They are not a faceless corporation that can hide behind a veil of anonymity. Because of this personal responsibility, they form partnerships with people who are a fit for what they want to accomplish. If you read the credits of your favorite actor or producer, you will
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