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Why did you become an actor? Was it the joy of your first standing ovation, and the prospect of feeling that joy on a nightly basis? Maybe it was the magic of your first moviegoing experience, then discovering that the people on screen were paid to do the amazing things you were now copying in the kitchen?<\/h3>\n

Though we may have entered the business through these wide-eyed memories, for the most part they rarely prepare us for the reality of building, and sustaining, a long-term career as a professional actor. Between finding flexible \u201cresting\u201d income, staying match-fit for moment\u2019s notice auditions, and graciously accepting every no before the heavenly yes, for many of us the craft itself becomes the most reliable part of the business.<\/p>\n

Keeping a long-game mindset in a career filled with uncertainty is no easy charge. That said, there are actions we can take to approach our careers as vocations rather than post-drama school sprints. The principles below are designed to get to the root of your professional goals, but to also consider how those goals will coexist with your life outside of acting. They\u2019ll encourage you to understand your needs, and build a body of work you can reflect on with pride, wherever this wild and wonderful work takes you.<\/p>\n

Know What Matters Most<\/h4>\n

If you could only have one credit for the next five years, what would it be? Do you want to ride horses and perform stunts as a historical character? Did the\u00a0Toy Story\u00a0bonus DVD kick you head over heels for voice animation? Are you a future writer\/star of your own sitcom? Acting goals demand so much energy that it\u2019s crucial to know your most meaningful ones, and to communicate them fully with your agent, manager, and team.<\/p>\n

Use your next day off to visit a pretty caf\u00e9 and write \u201cWhat Matters Most\u201d on a blank page, then let your pen run free. When you see the goal that excites you most for the next 3-6 months, make that the focus of the workshops you attend, auditions you look for, and people you network with. You can even start an accountability group with artists with the same passion for growth, and push each other as you pursue your aims.<\/p>\n

Make room to congratulate each other for breakthroughs as well (of all sizes)!<\/p>\n

Attend Your Elders<\/h4>\n

A \u2018career elder\u2019 is someone who has been as an actor, or working in an area of the industry, for longer than you, and they\u2019ll have invaluable advice on what to focus more -and less- on, to make your mark.<\/p>\n

Your career elder can give you advice on: calming first day nerves, being a parent and a performer, rebranding yourself, getting a U.S. visa, creating solo work, self-tape equipment, nailing an accent, to name but a few. You\u2019re not looking to copy your elder, but fine tune your approach, and gain confidence in your process through hearing tried and tested steps.<\/p>\n

In asking for advice, write the message you\u2019d want to read if roles were reversed. Show that you\u2019ve done your research, keep it short and sweet, and be grateful for their time. Don\u2019t get too hung up if you don\u2019t hear back immediately. You can send a nudge in a month\u2019s time if you get no answer, but remember that between your future contacts and the ol\u2019 wide web, you still have many wise minds at your disposal.<\/p>\n

Use Your Talents Elsewhere<\/h4>\n

We each have to get creative about how we support ourselves when acting cannot. By finding a job, or creating a business, that flexes your artistic muscles on your own terms and prices, you can earn a steady income whatever the acting weather. You\u2019ll need patience to find this work, making it the perfect place to practice your long-game attitude.<\/p>\n

If you love being physical, look into personal training or fitness coaching, in-person or online when work takes you abroad. For film buffs, some work experience in production or distribution could give you a taste of suitable roles. You could use your craft and teach public-speaking through character work and improv. Other creative jobs include graphic design and photography, but you might have skills that are unrelated to acting but are in-demand (hello maths lovers!).<\/p>\n

Although a side job is often found whilst waiting for an acting job, you don\u2019t have to wait to begin laying your foundations. Before you invest any money into training, find someone doing the job already and ask them for as much information as they\u2019re willing to give. You\u2019ll also get a better sense of how you\u2019ll fit that job around your acting work.<\/p>\n

Build A Resource Bucket<\/h4>\n

No matter what year we\u2019re in, an acting career has common elements for us all. There\u2019ll be days quieter than a vacuum, and days we\u2019ll wish we were cloned three-fold. There will be times where the only food source is a countryside petrol station, and times where you\u2019ve got the distance from your trailer to the set to learn a new set of lines.<\/p>\n

Your \u2018Resource Bucket\u2019 is your personal collection of tools, made up of things you\u2019ve learnt through research and recommendations that make actor-life a smoother ride.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s in a resource bucket? Self-care activities across a range of prices, audition affirmations, puppy yoga (it\u2019s a thing!), post-audition flat whites, meditation, journalling, constructive meetings with creative friends or a goal-setting community, inspiration YouTube videos, Pixar movies, counselling sessions, high-intensity boxing, the list goes on…<\/p>\n

Think of your resource bucket as an extension of your CV. With every job you do, make a note of what supported you most through the experience, and in time you will develop a deep understanding of what you need to thrive.<\/p>\n

In Conclusion…<\/h4>\n

If there\u2019s one lesson to take from these principles, it\u2019s to lay the bricks of your career with curiosity. Just as curiosity creates a multi-dimensional character, staying curious around your goals and possibilities, and whatever gaps you may need in-between, will support your definition of a long-term acting career.<\/p>\n

The reality of the business is tough, but you still deserve the joy that led you down this path now that you\u2019re on it. Take pride in your version of \u2018being an actor,\u2019 and really celebrate each achievement or breakthrough you make along the way.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s on and off for 40 years, or with a 7-year break to start a family or jam business, as long as you\u2019re working on your craft, or building the resources to do so, you are continuing on your unique journey as a working actor. A journey that your younger self hoped was possible, and your current -and future- self made real.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span>Abiola Ogunbiyi is an actress and screenwriter, whose performance credits include Mamma Mia!, The Book of Mormon, Alone In Berlin,\u00a0Girls (Theatre); Jamestown, The Interview (Television), and A Boy Called Christmas (Film).\u00a0Her short film Sexellence won Best International Film at the Portland Comedy Film Festival (2018), and Best Comedy Short at the Grand Budapest Film Festival (2019). In addition to writing and acting, Abiola runs the platform To Be A Better Artist, facilitating workshops to support wellbeing amongst creative professionals.
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Headshot by Crista Leonard.<\/em><\/p>\n

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