As in any field, it is important that you qualify yourself as an actor. 

• Do you have your headshots?
  - If you do have your headshots,  how recent are they?
  - Were they taken by a professional?
  
  
• Have you attended any acting workshops, seminars, schools or certification programs?   (This includes any type of schooling for dramatic arts).
  - Do you have any advanced degrees in the fine arts, ie: acting, theatre, film.  Have you attended any film school programs?
  
  
• Have you ever been on a movie set?
  - Have you ever worked as an extra?
  - Are you currently with any extra casting companies?
  - Have you ever been cast with a speaking role (principal or supporting roles)?
  - Do you have any experience in any part of the entertainment industry?
  
  
• Have you attened any casting director workshops?
  - Have you ever auditioned for a casting director?
  - Have you ever auditioned for any industry professionals?
  - Have you ever been cast by a casting director or industry professional?
  
  
• Have you ever submitted yourself for agency representation?
  - Have you ever submitted a cover letter with your headshot and resume to agencies?
  - - If so, what was the outcome?
  - Have you ever been represented?
  
  
• Are you member of any unions such as, SAG, AFTRA, or AEA?
  - Do you know how to obtain a Union card? 
  
  
• Getting Started
  - Get your headshots, acting classes, books, studying and anything related to that field.
  - Have you professionally reproduced your headshots?
  
  

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