Becoming an actor is definitely one of the harder things to do in the entertainment industry, but it is possible. You have to dedicate a lot of your time to this craft and take these steps early on in your acting career.

Always Work on Your Craft

Early on in this career path, you are going to have plenty of time to develop your acting abilities. Then as you start booking gigs, you might think this window of opportunity to learn and develop is going to close. That's not true at all. If you want to last in this industry, you need to continue to work on your craft.

Find time to learn different acting methods and practice with others that know the acting industry well. This constant training will keep your acting skills sharp, and you'll continue to evolve in an industry that does the same constantly.

Find a Professional That Has Mastered the Industry

There are going to be a lot of professionals that work in the entertainment industry and specifically help up-and-coming actors get better work opportunities. You need to find one of these professionals that has mastered the acting industry. That will help you set your acting career up on a strong foundation that is based on actual experience and results.

It could be an acting agent or maybe a firm that handles new actors. Just make sure you trust this professional and verify they have the skills to take your acting career to the next stage at the appropriate times.

Go to the Right Auditions

In order to get booked for an acting job, you will more than likely have to audition for a particular role. This is something that's usually required if you're new to acting and thus don't have an established name just yet. 

You don't want to just go to any acting audition though. That's not going to make the best use out of your time. Instead, you need to find roles that you're passionate about and are appropriate for your acting skills. Your agent or acting firm can help you assess which auditions are a good fit. 

If you're serious about making it as a working actor, then you're going to have to sacrifice a lot and take your career down the right path. Studying, getting professional help, and staying passionate will help you do better in this competitive industry. 

Look at the careers of other actors, such as Kedrick Brown, to learn more.