4. Acting Jobs for Boomers Today – Aaron Marcus

1. Actor, model, mentor.
2. Always had a love of the unknown.
3. He learned by ‘doing.’
4. Found people who were successful and asked for their help.
5. You never stop learning.
6. There are many paths to learning; one size doesn’t fit all.
7. Sometimes you need to work in a field for a little while before you decide to commit fully.
8. The majority of modeling does not take place on the runway.
9. You can do modeling on the side without having to stop your daytime job.
10. The key to being a good actor is making yourself appear to be a natural for the part.
11. Eventually get a head shot and promote yourself.
12. Make phone calls to get work…it works for models of any age.
13. As an extra, you don’t have to have any skills.
14. Your background can be very helpful in acting situations.
15. Your particular look gets you an audition. You need to have the right type of photograph.
16. He started as an actor and a model without any training.
17. There is work everywhere—both large and small markets.
18. Advertising agencies can be found at your local chamber of commerce.
19. Write a short cover letter to accompany your headshots.
20. You credentials can be sent to art directors and creative directors.
21. Inform then that you would like to be considered for all types of work: Tv commercials, modeling, voice-over etc.
22. You need to have good equipment for voice over work but its cheap.
23. Joining the union gets you more protection and money.
24. Part time acting is less about the money and more about the life style.
25. Go to auditions to have a good; even if you don’t get the part, you will still learn a lot.
26. Find a way to relate your good qualities to the casting director.
27. When you are called to audition for a particular show, you must be familiar with that show before the audition.

Social and Mentioned Sites

• Email- aaron@howtomodel.com
• His Website – www.howtomodel.com
• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HowToModel

Books

1. How to Become a Successful Commercial Model: The Complete Commerical Modeling Cookbook

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